News Update : 30-JAN-26

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Cancelled both of the scheduled January group litter picks (one because of poor weather and one because no leader was available).

b) Continued with our solo picks.

Areas covered include Alderley Road, Hazelwood Road, Wilmslow Park North,  Adlington Road, Dean Row, Browns Lane, Burford Crescent, Arlington Way, Moor Lane, South Oak Lane, “The Pleasure” playing field, Gravel Lane, Poplar Avenue, Albany Road, Granvile Road, Hartford Avenue, Sylvan Avenue, Sainsburys car park, Wilmslow Library, Hoopers car park and Parkway.

Many thanks to everyone who did a solo pick – especially Ian, Mike, Pat and Chris M.  Apologies if I missed anyone !

c) Continued to support a local student who is volunteering with us, for 3 months, as part of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.  He has completed 4 solo picks now and we are very grateful.DofE Litter Pick Jan26

 

 

 

 

d) Started to consider attending the “Wilmslow Community Fair”. This Is a new initiative being organised by Wilmslow Town Council. It is being held in The United Reformed Church from 15:00->17:00 on Sunday 08-MAR-26.  It will allow visitors to see which local groups exist in Wilmslow and what they are involved with. The groups will be able to raise awareness. Hopefully, this will lead to some new volunteers.

News Update : 03-JAN-26

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

4 volunteers met at Bank Square on Wednesday 03-DEC-25. We covered the town centre collecting 9 bags (including some recyclables) plus some debris.

Despite the dismal weather, 2 volunteers met at Summerfields on Saturday 06-DEC-25. We covered the surrounding area collecting 5 bags.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Discussed the possibility of the fire brigade joining one of our February picks

d) Been very pleased to assist Gareth who is volunteering with us, for 3 months, as part of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.  He has completed his first session and is doing a great job.

e) Liaised with Cheshire East regarding some fly tipped rubbish.

f) Continued planning our AGM.

g) Confirmed that the final bag count for 2025 was 351. More information is available on the “Statistics” page on the website

News Update : 30-NOV-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

2 volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Wednesday 05-NOV-25. We picked along Altrincham Road and collected 3 bags.

Apologies to anyone who turned up to Lindow Common on Saturday 08-NOV-25 as the leader was unable to attend.  One of the other committee members was there shortly after 10:00 and didn’t see anyone else – so hopefully no-one was inconvenienced.  We know of at least 1 bag and some recyclables being collected.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Renewed our annual insurance policy.

d) Began planning our AGM. This will be held on the evening of 17-FEB-26 in The Quaker Meeting Room. More details will be sent out nearer the time.

News Update : 01-NOV-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

3 volunteers met at Bank Square on Wednesday 01-OCT-25. We collected 5 bags plus some recyclables that were taken home and put in the silver bin. We were disappointed by the upkeep of the area outside Tesco Express on Green Lane – rubbish was spilling out of their commercial bins all over the ground. We will add this as an agenda item at the next committee meeting.

2 volunteers braved the very wet and windy weather and met at Lacey Green Park on Saturday 04-OCT-25 (storm Amy). 3 bags were collected before giving in to the weather.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Responded to a contact made by the community engagement manager from Brsk (the internet service provider). They are looking to provide support which might be equipment and/or volunteers.

d) Emailed Waitrose to find out if/how we can benefit from the recently re-introduced “Green Token” scheme.

e) Investigated alternative ways of communicating with our members.

News Update : 28-SEP-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

4 volunteers met at Summerfields on Wednesday 03-SEP-25. We collected 4 bags. We were very pleased to welcome 2 new volunteers.

We also held a scheduled pick at The King’s Arms on Saturday 06-SEP-25.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Reported some fly tipping incidents to Cheshire East.

News Update : 30-AUG-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

4 volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Wednesday 06-AUG-25. We collected 7 bags plus one bag of recyclables.

8 volunteers, including 2 youngsters, met at Bank Square on Saturday 09-AUG-25. We collected 11 bags of litter and one bag of recyclables. We covered the town centre and part of Knutsford Road.

Wilmslow Clean Team Volunteer At A Litter Pick In August 20

 

 

 

 

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Responded to a query from “MultiRealm” – a company whose head office is in Wilmslow. They are organising litter picks for their teams across the country on 15-SEP-25 (to coincide with World Cleanup Day). We will be lending them our equipment for their Wilmslow pick.

d) Responded to a complaint from an Alderley Edge resident who was disappointed by the rubbish he saw on Parkway on a visit to Wilmslow. We went along to do a solo pick but it wasn’t as bad as we were expecting – which made sense considering we were out and about on a scheduled pick in the town centre only a few days earlier.

 

News Update : 03-AUG-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

3 volunteers met at Lacey Green Park on Wednesday 02-JUL-25. We covered the surrounding area collecting 3 bags.

8 volunteers met at The Kings Arms on Saturday 05-JUN-25.  We covered the surrounding area and collected at least 9 bags.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Seen our bag total go over the 5,000 mark. An amazing achievement by our volunteer group. We have been up and running for nearly 12 years.

d) Continued liaison with the “Duke Of Edinburgh” scheme volunteers.

e) Sent an invoice, for the promised donation, for our litter picking assistance at the recent Wilmslow Music Festival

News Update : 29-JUN-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

6 volunteers met at Summerfields on Wednesday 04-JUN-25. We covered the surrounding area collecting 7 bags and various car parts, carpets etc.

7 volunteers met at Bank Square on Saturday 07-JUN-25.  We covered the town centre and collected 12 bags.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Attended the “Eco Club” after school event at Pownall Hall School on 09-JUN-25. We enjoyed talking to the pupils about our activities and found them to be fully engaged with environmental matters.

d) Lent some equipment to 4th Wilmslow Scout Group who did an excellent job collecting 6 bags of litter from Broadway Meadow carpark and the footpath adjacent to the railway lines (from the train station to the high school).

e) Received a donation of £300 towards our funds from Morgan Lovell. Whenever Howdens Insurance expand an office, they ask the successful contractor to donate to a charity / voluntary group. They chose us this time – for which we are very grateful.

f) Some of our volunteers litter picked at the Wilmslow Live Music Festival on 21-JUN-25 – for which we will be receiving a donation towards our funds.

g) Heard from Julie Dawn Potts who is getting Chapel Lane ready for the RHS “Britain In Bloom” judging on Thursday 17-JUL-25. She is planning a ‘Tidy Up’ afternoon on Sunday 13-JUL-25 for anyone who can help litter picking or weeding.  They are meeting outside Chelsea Flowers at 14:00 – everyone is very welcome. More info on the “Love The Lane” Facebook page.

h) Liaised with another potential “Duke Of Edinburgh” scheme volunteer.

 

News Update : 01-JUN-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

Unfortunately, we had to cancel the pick on Wednesday 07-MAY-25 due to unavailability of leaders.

5 volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Saturday 10-MAY-25.  We collected 9 bags and a damaged cone along Altrincham Road, from the airport tunnels through to Hickory’s Smokehouse.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Had an enjoyable get together in the King’s Arms on Wednesday 14-MAY-25.

d) Congratulated Helen on receiving the Mayor’s Award for “Outstanding Contribution to Wilmslow” at this year’s Community Awards. Helen is involved in a lot of local groups and is a valued Clean Team committee member.

News Update : 03-MAY-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

5 volunteers met at Lacey Green Park on Wednesday 02-APR-25.  We covered the surrounding area and collected 6 bags of rubbish.

7 volunteers met at the Parish Hall on Saturday 05-APR-25.  We covered the surrounding area and the town centre.

b) Continued with our solo picks – thanks to Ian for this photo :

Ian Solo Litter Pick May 2025

 

 

 

 

c) Received an email from Howden Insurance. The contractors working on their premises have, as part of the contract, committed to “One Good Thing” which is where they help with a local charity or organisation of the local branch being worked on. This is usually in the form of a donation. Howdens have chosen the Wilmslow Clean Team – which is great news for us.

d) Heard from Mike regarding the ability for local organisations to apply for un-paid help from local offenders.  Litter picking is one of the example activities. Chris will investigate this opportunity in due course :
https://www.gov.uk/nominate-community-payback-project