Yesterday I had to go out on an errand which took me down
Northway and on to County Rd, Ormskirk. The amount of litter on the verges was
appalling and I made a mental note to get down there as soon as I could.
Completely unnecessary as it turns out because on my return members of the WLDC
waste team were well into the task.
Earlier in the week I got an update from Conor who was
out on his usual patch around Clieves Hill on the 13th to collect 4
bags. He’s made the ultimate commitment by treating himself to a litter picker
for Christmas. There’s no way back now Conor. Go for it!
I’ve been working on a section of Northway further out of
town recently so I headed back there this afternoon to the area around the
junction with Springfield Rd in Aughton. I was determined to go all the way to
the southern border of Lancashire, only about 160 yards but I finally made to
Robin’s Bridge having collected 3 bags along with miscellaneous larger items. It
was a glorious afternoon, didn’t even have to wear a coat! Had a chat with
Nigel who accepted a Know your Prostate leaflet. I also have another 5p to add
to the pot found on the roadside.
I parked near the end of Springfield Rd where the old
road used to be it allows me to pull onto the side safely. Sadly, these days it’s
a rubbish blackspot, I’ve collected there before but there was at least as much
again today, as illustrated. Having described all the activity removing litter I
have come across this week, it is incredible how little noticeable effect we’re having. To the left is the before picture and to the right after. It is so worth it!
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