Tag Archives: Volunteer

News Update : 26-JUL-26

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our monthly scheduled litter pick :

7 volunteers met at Summerfields on Wednesday 01-JUL-26. We covered Summerfields, Colshaw Drive and the surrounding area.

We collected 12 bags and had a well-earned drink in Subways afterwards.

b) Continued with our solo picks several of which were in the run up to the annual “Britain In Bloom” judging on 23-JUL-26,

Areas covered include Hawthorn Lane, Grove Street, Green Lane, Parkway, Wilmslow Library, Hawthorne Street, Grove Avenue, Hoopers & Sainsburys car parks, Racecourse Road, Altrincham Road, Buckingham Road, Alderley Road, Station Road, Walpole Way, the footpath behind the Rectory field, the Leisure Centre car park, Waters roundabout and Altrincham Road.

Many thanks to everyone who did a solo pick – especially Helen, Margaret, Peter, Chris M., Alan, Ian, Chris E., Gareth and Val.

c) Submitted an article that has now been published online :

d) Continued to support the students who are litter picking for the voluntary section of their Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

e) Ordered some new hi-viz jackets

f) Reported the re-growth of some Japanese Knot Weed, on the verge of the A538 near Waters roundabout, to Cheshire East.

g) Started to progress the purchase of a new banner that we can display at the various community events where we have a stall :New Clean Team banner design with logo and QR codes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Litter Picking Event – Sat 10-FEB-24 10:00

Regular litter picking event. Focus will be Altrincham Road and the airport tunnels.

Meet in the Honey Bee car park (rear car park only please).

New volunteers are most welcome to come along – but please familiarise yourselves with the safety guidance first.

Please try to arrive at the meeting point no later than 15 minutes from the start time. Organisers of each event will typically litter pick after the 15 minute period has elapsed, returning to the meeting point up to an hour later.

Litter Picking Event – Wed 07-FEB-24 10:00

Regular litter picking event. Focus will be the town centre including the area around Sainsburys.

Meet at Bank Square

New volunteers are most welcome to come along – but please familiarise yourselves with the safety guidance first.

Please try to arrive at the meeting point no later than 15 minutes from the start time. Organisers of each event will typically litter pick after the 15 minute period has elapsed, returning to the meeting point up to an hour later.

News Update : 27-FEB-23

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

8 volunteers met at Bank Square on Wednesday 1st February.  We covered the surrounding area including the station, the leisure centre, Sainsbury’s car park and the Bollin Link Road. We collected at least 14 bags and some recyclables. Many thanks to the 2 “Pets At Home” staff who came along.

An even higher turnout of 12 volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Saturday 5th March.  We collected at least 21 bags and some recyclables. We focussed on Altrincham Road and the area near the airport tunnels.  One volunteer went over to the Prestbury Road and did the verges on the roundabout at the back of the high school. Thanks to Elliot who came along with his father – he has been doing a great job as part of his Duke Of Edinburgh award.

Thanks to everyone who participated.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Continued trials with the new trolley – and received interest from a volunteer who is keen to use it in future.

c) Liaised with Wilmslow Town Council about the degree of involvement in the coronation related activities being planned in the town. We have decided to re-jig our May picks. We have swapped the locations and we have moved the Saturday pick to the following Monday. This is so that we aren’t clashing with the coronation.  It also means we can be in the town centre and therefore more visible for “The Big Help Out” on the Monday :

In tribute to His Majesty The King’s public service, The Big Help Out will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas. The aim of The Big Help Out is to use volunteering to bring communities together and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend.”

Litter Picking Event – Saturday 5th March 2022

Regular litter picking event.

Focus will be Summerfields, Colshaw Drive and the surrounding area.

Meet in Summerfield’s Car Park – please be aware that there may be parking charges if you park in the Lidl section of the car park.

New volunteers are most welcome to come along – but please familiarise yourselves with the safety guidance first

Please try to arrive at the meeting point no later than 15 minutes from the start time. Organisers of each event will typically litter pick after the 15 minute period has elapsed, returning to the meeting point up to an hour later.

 

Litter Picking Event – Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Regular litter picking event. Focus will be Chapel Lane and surrounding streets

Meet at The Farmer’s Arms

New volunteers are most welcome to come along – but please familiarise yourselves with the safety guidance first.

Please try to arrive at the meeting point no later than 15 minutes from the start time. Organisers of each event will typically litter pick after the 15 minute period has elapsed, returning to the meeting point up to an hour later.