Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

7 volunteers met at Bank Square on Wednesday 04-FEB-26.  We collected 10 bags plus 1 bag of recyclables. We were pleased to welcome Helen who has recently started a role at Wilmslow Town Council supporting community groups.

4 volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Saturday 07-FEB-26. We covered Altrincham Road from Waters down the roundabout before the airport tunnels. We collected 8 bags plus 3 bags of recyclables.

b) Continued with our solo picks. Areas covered include Grove Avenue, Water Lane, Hawthorne Street, Albert Road, Eccups Lane and Morley Green Road. Many thanks to everyone who did a solo pick – especially Peter, Chris, Liz and Gareth.  Apologies if I missed anyone !

c)  Held our AGM. We have sufficient funds to continue operating. Some of the other topics are covered below.

d) Continued to support Gareth who is volunteering with us, for 3 months, as part of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.  He has completed 7 solo picks now and we are very grateful.

e) Started the process of welcoming another Duke of Edinburgh volunteer on board.

f)  Agreed that we will man a stall at the “Wilmslow Community Fair”. This Is a new initiative being organised by Wilmslow Town Council. It is being held in The United Reformed Church Hall 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 :
Wilmslow Community Fair

g) Liaised with a group called RRT who have offered to assist us at a litter pick (e.g. providing extra volunteers, coffee etc) – we are still considering their offer.

h) Started to plan the reduction of scheduled picks from 2 a month down to 1.  This is unfortunate but we really struggle to get leaders.  The committee will be holding a meeting soon to plan how we implement this and how we can continue to supply bags etc. to solo pickers. We are also considering the introduction of a get together for a coffee after every pick.

i) Started to plan attendance at a conference of local litter picking groups. This will be in Sandbach on 11-APR-26.

j) Contacted Cheshire East to discuss the support they provide for litter picking groups. We questioned whether they could any parking concessions for litter picking events but is not possible. They can potentially assist us by promoting our work on their social media channels.

k) Contacted Cheshire East to see if a visit to their recycling facility would be possible. Unfortunately, it isn’t but this web page / video might be of interest:
What Happans To Waste And Recycling In Cheshire East

l) Invited Ester McVey to a litter pick on 06-JUN-26 – another attempt to raise our profile.