MANY members of the Sandford Community took part in the 2024 Village Autumn Tidy Up around the village on Saturday, October 19.

Participants met in Sandford Square at 10am and took gloves, trowels and similar gardening items and equipment. 

Volunteers who tidied up around Sandford Square during the Autumn Tidy Up. AQ 5547
Volunteers who tidied up around Sandford Square during the Autumn Tidy Up. AQ 5547 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Two of those who helped tidy up one pavement in Sandford. AQ 5550
Two of those who helped tidy up one pavement in Sandford. AQ 5550 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

They soon spread out to various locations, across the village from the top of the village to the bottom, some tidying the shute steam, others on the lane near the playing field, along the church wall, near the Parish Hall and roads and pathways around the village.

All ages took part, from young to more senior, some being lifelong residents of the village and others relative newcomers.

Graham and Carol Tree did some great tidying up in Sandford. AQ 5554
Graham and Carol Tree did some great tidying up in Sandford. AQ 5554 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Tidy Up was organised by Sandford Parish Council in partnership with Sandford Weeders and Gardeners.

The results are clear to see, many wheelbarrow loads of weeds and much more have made a significant difference to sprucing up the village.

Elizabeth Owens helped to tidy up along the road beside Sandford Parish Church. AQ 5556
Elizabeth Owens helped to tidy up along the road beside Sandford Parish Church. AQ 5556 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Refreshments were provided after the clean had finished.

Residents who were unable to take part are invited to weed the area outside their homes and pick up and dispose of any litter.