Sue Latham won the prize for the most useful piece of litter; a £10 note! The prize is, of course, a chance to come back next year. Sue also was awarded the prize for the most socially significant item; ‘a bong’. (Same prize). We also found four tyres near the station, complete with wheels, but PC Weston said it might contravene certain Traffic Acts if one had them fitted.
The fact that the amount of rubbish collected was only about a quarter the size of last year’s haul shows that the event is worthwhile and the Parish looks a lot better for its removal.
I’m sure all Parishioners join with me in thanking all those who braved the drizzle, speeding cars and thorns and particularly George Rowley for organising the event and obtaining the safety equipment.