On 24 May, FoPP participated in the GB Spring Clean, an event arranged by Keep Britain Tidy.
This was the tenth anniversary of this nationwide initiative and a great scheme for FoPP and the local community to be part of.
It was a beautiful Saturday and a great activity. A dozen volunteers and two accompanied children gave the Northern part of our park a litter picking clean up. From a dog walker to families who wanted to help out to CEO of Edmonton Community Partnership, Trevor Blackman, it was great to see people get involved.
More than seventeen bags of rubbish were picked by us and then later removed by our local council yard. The larger items including three dozen glass bottles will be removed this week.
Last year 425,000 bags were collected in 2024 as part of this nationwide scheme. So far, an extra 8000 bags have been pledged in 2025.
It was brilliant to give back to the community.
This Saturday, Friends of Pymmes Park is joining Keep Britain Tidy for the Great British Spring Clean.
Meeting at the amphitheatre there will be 3 x two-hour shifts between 10am and 2pm to be held north of the Midnight Path
That is:
· 10am – 12noon: West side of the park
· 11am – 1pm: North side of the park
· 12noon – 2pm: East side of the park
By concentrating on zones we can maximise the two hour shifts. We have a number of litter pickers but if you have your own, we suggest you bring it.
It’s important that volunteers use heavy-duty, protective gloves and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
It’s recommended that you carry a hand sanitiser and wash your hands regularly.
Please ensure you have considered the weather and are wearing suitable clothing/ shoes and have enough to drink. If it is warm, consider suncream / hats.
Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult when taking part in a clean-up.
Remind children that if they are in any doubt they should ask a grown up before picking the litter up.
If possible, please separate litter into three bags so as much as possible can be recycled:
Plastic bottles.
Aluminium cans.
General waste.
Potentially hazardous waste should be collected in separate containers, not litter bags.
Hazardous waste electrics (WEEE) such as vapes
Sharp objects such as broken glass and disposable BBQs
Clinical waste such as needles/syringes.
Let’s give Pymmes Park a Spring Clean!
This month, FoPP is joining Keep Britain Tidy as the Great British Spring Clean returns for the tenth time.
Since the initiative began in 2016, people have pledged to pick up more than four million bags of rubbish in their communities across the country.
FoPP believes that Pymmes Park belongs to all, and we are encouraging everyone to take part in our Spring Clean on 29 March.
Meeting at the amphitheatre there will be 3 x two-hour shifts between 10am and 2pm.
That is:
· 10am – 12noon
· 11am – 1pm
· 12noon – 2pm.
It’s important that volunteers use gloves and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
It’s recommended that you carry a hand sanitiser and wash your hands regularly.
Please ensure you have considered the weather and are wearing suitable clothing/ shoes and have enough to drink. If it is warm, consider sun cream/ hats.
Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult when taking part.
Remind children that if they are in any doubt they should ask a grown up before picking the litter up.
More advice will be shared closer to the day.
Last year, people up and down the country pledged to clean up more than 425,000 bags of litter, collecting and recycling harmful rubbish from our streets, parks, beaches, and other public spaces.
Let’s give Pymmes Park a Spring Clean!