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News Update : 02-MAR-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

9 volunteers met at Bank Square on Wednesday 05-FEB-25. We covered the town centre, collecting 15 bags of litter and 1 bag of recyclables.

Wilmslow Clean Team 15 Bags Altrincham Road Airport Tunnels - 08-FEB-25A good turnout of volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Saturday 08-FEB-25. We were very pleased to welcome JD as a new volunteer. We collected at least 17 bags along Altrincham Road, the roundabout near the tunnels and the lanes near the hotel (near the entrance to Styal). The whole area was left looking so much tidier.

 

b) Continued with our solo picks

c) Held our AGM on 04-FEB-25. Our chairman Chris reviewed the year, our treasurer Stuart gave an overview of our financial position, and we discussed various topics including the possibility of buying/installing some “anti littering” signage (if we can obtain a suitable grant). It was also agreed that last year’s social evening in the King’s Arms was a success and that we will look at organising another one soon.

d) Arranged for ANSA to litter pick part of the A34 dual carriageway whilst one of the sections was coned off.

e) Closed our “X” (Twitter) account.

News Update : 01-FEB-25

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

3 volunteers met at Lacey Green park on Saturday 04-JAN-25. We were pleased to welcome Ian as a new volunteer. We collected 3 bags.

Due to the wintry weather, no volunteers turned up at The King’s Arms on Saturday 08-JAN-25. This is completely understandable.  The committee will be discussing a better process for cancelling picks when we think that the weather is going to be bad.

b) Continued with our solo picks.  You are all doing a great job.  The bag count went up by 26 during January.

News Update : 28-DEC-24

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

Litter picked by Wilmslow Clean Team Bank Square 4th December 20247 volunteers met at Bank Square on Wednesday 04-DEC-24. We were pleased to welcome 2 employees from “Pets At Home” to our pick. We covered town centre and collected at least 11 bags. We reported some damage to the flower beds in Bank Square to ANSA.

 

 

Fly tippping on southbound verge of A34 carriageway 7th December 2024

2 volunteers met at Summerfields on Saturday 07-DEC-24. We covered the surrounding area and collected 4 bags. We have also reported some fly tipping on the bypass to ANSA.

 

 

b) Continued with our solo picks.  You are all doing a great job.

c) Heard back from Tesco that our bid for funding via their “Stronger Starts” scheme had been unsuccessful.

d) Litter picked around the “Wilmslow Winter Wonderland” event, in the town centre, collecting at least 3 bags. Special thanks to Helen and Ian.

e) Continued the planning of the AGM which is going to be on Tuesday 04-FEB-25.  Further details will be sent out nearer the time.

 

News Update : 29-SEP-24

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

11 volunteers met at Summerfields on Wednesday 04-SEP-24 including some volunteers from Wates Builders who are refurbishing the fire station. We covered the surrounding area collecting at least 11 bags.

9 volunteers met at The Farmers Arms (Chapel Lane) on Saturday 07-SEP-24.  We headed off to cover a wider area than normal including Altrincham Road, the town centre and the Alderley Road bypass roundabout.  This was because the immediate area had undergone a solo pick during the week. We collected 12 bags and some recyclables (which were taken to home and put in the silver bins)

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Explored a funding opportunity from Tesco.

d) Lent some equipment to “Praetura Group” (a financial services company with offices at Barons Court on Manchester road).  6 of their volunteers did a litter pick as part of “World Litter Day”.

e) Provided some bags to residents of Colshaw Farm.  Riverside now own Colshaw Farm estate and the land in the valley. Some volunteers are getting involved with a tidy up exercise. They are also in discussions with Riverside management to provide funds and resources to repair a footpath and a couple of footbridges in the valley.

f) Reported some fly tipped tyres to ANSA

 

News Update : 03-FEB-24

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

Despite the drizzle, 4 volunteers met at The King’s Arms on Wednesday 3rd January. We covered the surrounding area and collected 8 bags.

The sun was out on Saturday 6th January. 8 volunteers met at Lindow Common. We collected 11 bags. 1 bag of recyclables was taken home and put in the grey bin. We covered the surrounding area including Chapel Lane.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Held a very successful “10th Birthday” get together in the King’s Arms on Tuesday 30-JAN-24. At least 17 volunteers came along.  It was good to catch up with everyone and lovely to see some old faces. Many thanks to Stuart for organising.

Clean Team Kings Arms - 1

Clean Team Kings Arms - 2

 

 

 

 

d) Collected our new trolley – which we have named “The Howden Trolley” after the insurance company in the town centre (formerly A-Plan) that paid for it. We are very grateful for their support.

News Update : 02-DEC-23

Since the last news update, we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

6 volunteers met at The Honey Bee on Wednesday 01-NOV-23. We covered Altrincham Road and the area near the airport tunnels. We collected at least 9 bags.  We were pleased to welcome 3 ladies from “Carefound Home Care” to this pick.

8 volunteers met at The Parish Hall on Saturday 04-NOV-23. We covered the Carrs, the surrounding area and the town centre. We collected 9 bags.

Thanks to everyone who participated.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Completed the move of our bank account from Barclays

d) Started to plan a get together for our 10th anniversary. We are currently considering meeting up in The Kings Arms one evening in January – probably a Monday or a Tuesday. More details will be sent out once the plans are confirmed.

e) Started to investigate a possible poster campaign (following up on a recent suggestion by Elaine)

f) Renewed our annual insurance.

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.”

News Update : 01-OCT-22

Since the last news update we have:

a) Continued with our twice monthly litter picks :

4 volunteers met at Summerfields on Wednesday 7th September. We covered the surrounding area and collected 6 bags. We also asked ANSA to remove some debris.

7 volunteers met at The Farmers Arms on Saturday 10th September. We covered the surrounding area.

Thanks to everyone who participated.

b) Continued with our solo picks.

c) Altogether this month we have collected at least 25 bags.

d) Responded to a contact made by Skipton Building Society who want to support us in their community initiative.  It looks like we will receive between £200 and £500 (depending on member votes). We are suggesting that this funds some trolleys to lighten the load of the heavy bags when we are litter picking.

e) Started planning for a committee meeting where we can discuss the results of some research into alternative options for our insurance.  The proposal is that we stay with the current provider.

f) Contacted ANSA about the removal of a broken pushchair on Broadway

g) Held discussions with another potential sponsor.

i) Lent some equipment to 7th Wilmslow guides – we really appreciate their ongoing efforts to help keep Wilmslow tidy.

j) Responded to enquiries from some potential new volunteers

k) Asked ANSA for more information about “mixed recycling” litter bins  (as spotted in Macclesfield)

Hope to see you at the October picks.

Litter Picking Event – Saturday 7th Jan 2023

Regular litter picking event. Focus will be Lindow Common and Altrincham Road.

Meet in Lindow Common 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 4th Jan 2023

Regular litter picking event. Focus will be Knutsford Road / Alderley Road / Chapel Lane / Bypass roundabout.

Meet at The King’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.