The Scouts doing their bit...

 Doing our bit...

Do you ever get that thought when you're walking around Failsworth - "I wish somebody would clean up these streets?". 224 Manchester Scouts had exactly the same idea...

As part of their Community Challenge badge, the Scouts decided to find an area to clean up. With the help of the local Police force (who asked their Twitter and Facebook followers - it's the modern age!) a suitable site was decided upon. The location would be the walkway between Oldham Road and the Metrolink Station at Hollinwood.

Bin Bags and grabbers in hand...

On Friday 19th April, the Scouts assembled at the station - gloves and grabbers in hand. Heavy Duty Bin Bags were duly despatched and off they went. Everybody was really keen to pick up as much litter as they could - and there was enough to go round!!

Even Carl got his gloves dirty...

After an hour or so there was almost ten bin bags teeming with litter and other bits of rubbish (including a flag, a childs scooter and a pair of knickers!!). 

Then with thanks from the Police Officer in charge, the Scouts made their way back to the church to finish off their Scout Night.

Just a sample of the rubbish gathered!

 

Phil
Assistant Cub Leader

www.224manchesterscouts.co.uk