Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council’s litter project kicked off to a flying start with a massive 32 bags of rubbish being collected at Downside Recreation Ground.
Nappies, broken glass, tins and wrappers were amongst the items found by the 18 people in attendance.
Members of the public, Vectis Wombles, Newport and Carisbrooke councillors and staff, Pan Together and local PCSOs joined in with the mammoth pick.
Young people join in
Special thanks go to the five young people who joined in – Dennis, Leoni, William, Eden and Finley and also thanks to Biffa who collected the bags afterwards.
Wombles from across the Island came together
Leader of Vectis Wombles, ‘Womble Wendy’ Marshall said,
“It’s been a pleasure for Vectis Wombles to help Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council.
“Wombles from across the Island came together and it was great getting to know people in the community including young people and the PCSOs.
“There were all walks of life, all ages and the weather was spot on!”
Their attendance at the litter pick comes straight off the back of Vectis Wombles winning silver in the New Community Project of the Year category of the Vectis Radio Awards on 30th March.
Brodie: A superb collective effort
Councillor for Pan and Barton Geoff Brodie said,
“It was an enjoyable morning and a superb collective effort cleared a mountain of litter.
“The five young people who came along were particularly welcomed and the Wombles were, as ever, total stars.
“Hopefully people may respect the effort in the coming weeks.”
News shared by Lucy on behalf of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council. Ed
