This morning (Saturday 19th October), a group of volunteers, organised by Lynn of Abibinit, gathered at the Drayton Road end of the Ock Valley Walk for a litter pick. The team dispersed in various directions along the Ock Valley Walk and towards Tesco and returned with about twelve bags full.
The litter, primarily consisting of discarded alcohol cans and bottles. Particular favourites with litterers appear to be Tesco Apple Cider (only £2.50* for 4 cans) and Ashfield British Lager (only £2.25* for 4 cans).
Lynn is planning the next litter pick before Christmas and is already thinking about next year’s program.
* Prices could be higher in Wales and Scotland due to minimum unit pricing rules.
Many thanks indeed to Lynn and the litter-pickers. It really shouldn’t be necessary when there are plenty of bins available.
You are right when you say there are plenty of bins available, Mary, but the attitude of too many people is that dropping litter means someone will be employed to pick it up. The fact that those who pick it up are already employed to empty bins and don’t need the extra work doesn’t occure to these lazy and selfish individuals.