A GRAND total of 46 volunteers took part in a Spring Clean and Litter Pick around Copplestone on Saturday, March 16.
Happy about picking up litter, one of the volunteers. AQ 7956
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Two volunteers with their bag of collected litter. AQ 7962
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Many bags of litter were collected, the bus shelter was scrubbed and also pressure washed.
Weeds were removed, overgrown areas cut back and lots of areas tidied.
Mr and Mrs Warren returning from some litter picking. AQ 7944
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Children were among those who helped. AQ 7949
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A family of litter pickers during the Copplestone event. AQ 7968
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
All ages took part in the event, after which everyone was treated to free bacon butties (funded by Copplestone Parish Council).
Two of those who tidied up Bewsley Hill. AQ 7984
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Organiser Suzanne Lunn, said: “This was our second Spring Clean and Litter Pick.
Pressure washing the bus shelter was a task. AQ 7992
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Event organiser Suzanne Lunn. AQ 7998 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
“We held our first one last year as part of the King’s Coronation “Big Help Out” when more than 50 took part.
One of the regular village litter-pickers took part. AQ 8004
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
“The Church Hall was provided to us free-of-charge and the church also supplied the tea, coffee and cakes.
Mandi and Nigel served the refreshments. AQ 8006
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
“The litter pickers and hi-viz was supplied by Mid Devon District Council.
Helping to keep Mid Devon tidy was the message. AQ 8002
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
“It was a brilliant turnout and the rain held off which was fantastic.
Cllr Natalia Letch brushing up near Copplestone Cross. AQ 7988
(Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
“We blitzed the village and we hope we have made it a nicer place to live.”
