Bottoms up!

Got in a couple of collections this weekend on Northway, Aughton on the very edge of Lancashire. 6 bags all together but it was a frustrating time, much of the litter has been blown into the impenetrable, prickly undergrowth and sadly I left as much behind as I took. Anyone passing as I worked won’t have seen much more than my rear end as I plunged Winnie the Pooh like into the undergrowth. If you remember Pooh got stuck because he ate too much honey when visiting rabbit’s burrow!  An idea of what I was after is shown.

On a more positive note, enough people were out enjoying a break in the weather that I was able to give out 7 leaflets. It was really good to chat with Jen Sullivan whose husband, Dave, has already had treatment for precancerous prostate problems. Glad to know the potential issue has been dealt with, as you know this situation is exactly what I am aiming for by raising awareness. Jen was were interested in the project and was generous in her encouragement, it really gave me a nice boost.

Mark and Molly were walking their dog and emptied the change from their pocket which I will pass on to Prostate Cancer UK. Though much younger than most men at the age accepted for increased risk, Mark also accepted a leaflet to pass on to his Dad. I hope he has a look at it too, in this case you really do need to know in advance.

The photo, looking back to where the lorry is parked, shows most of the area I have managed to cover in 6 hours of collecting, probably no more than 300yds in total. The road is a main access route into Liverpool and a dual carriage way, it is also very exposed with wind swirling across the flat moss lands from the coast. Regarding litter it is a real gathering point, I guess I could go collecting there every day and still not manage to keep the verges entirely clear. Still the yards are a valuable addition to my 10,000 challenge total which currently stands at 7964yds of cleared roadsides.