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Stamford Litter Pickers receive donation of 'grabbers' from The Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley




Volunteer litter pickers have been given a helping hand by a club that donated new equipment to its cause.

The Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley members were unanimous in deciding funds should be spent to support Stamford Litter Pickers.

Not only have the volunteers helped clear up after the club’s annual Santa Fun Run at Burghley Park, but they also carry out regular litter picks around the town and outlying areas.

Stamford Litter Picker Nina Van Dyck, president of The Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley Jon Whowell, litter picker Liz Groves, Rotary club member for community Chris Tily, and litter pickers Jayne Hartley and Alison Lowe on The Meadows with new 'grabbers'
Stamford Litter Picker Nina Van Dyck, president of The Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley Jon Whowell, litter picker Liz Groves, Rotary club member for community Chris Tily, and litter pickers Jayne Hartley and Alison Lowe on The Meadows with new 'grabbers'

In recent weeks they have kept Stamford Meadows tidy while the area has been a place to gather, with pubs, cafés and restaurants closed.

Nina Van Dyck, who helps to co-ordinate litter picks, said: The Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley makes donations and we needed new grabbers for our solo pickers, as well as for the ‘group picks’ that we do.

“Our grabbers are well used, and are getting completely worn out by all the rubbish being left around!”

Some people say Stamford Litter Pickers should stop clearing up after people, and then they would see how awful the town could be and think twice about dropping litter in the first place, according to Nina.

“However, we have to think about the effect litter has on the environment, especially at The Meadows where it can often end up in the water,” she said.

“That’s not something we could stand by and allow to happen.”

President of the Rotary Club of Stamford Burghley, Jon Whowell, said Rotarians are ‘delighted’ to support the community of volunteer litter pickers, who work alongside South Kesteven District Council to keep the town looking good.

“Members of our club are amazed that some young people don’t respect the great asset Stamford has, and leave litter on The Meadows,” said Jon.

“What are the parents doing?

“I’m all for people having a good time but it’s antisocial and irresponsible to leave litter behind.”

‘Stamford Litter Pickers’ is an open group for people who want to help with litter picking events in the town. Information on their events is advertised on the ‘Stamford Litter Pickers’ Facebook page.



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