Sholver volunteers bag 40 sacks of litter in Great British Spring Clean event

Community groups and residents in Sholver collected 40 bags of litter during a Great British Spring Clean event partly funded by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO).

Around 20 volunteers from the Sholver Millennium Green Trust and Life for a Life Memorial Forests joined local people for the community litter pick as part of the annual national initiative. 

The clean up took place in Woodland areas along Sholver Lane and Silverhey Lane, surrounding the Sholver and Moorside Community Centre. 

Empty cans, plastic bottles and food wrappers were most of the items bagged up at the pick that received £50 from FCHO to help cover refreshments and litter pickers. 

Volunteer Amy Thwaites from Moorside, went along with her three children to help. 

“I believe it’s vital to support and protect our environment," the 39-year-old said. “That’s why I got involved with my children at Sholver Community Centre - to help educate and inspire them to take responsibility and care for the world around them.” 

FCHO stronger communities manager Naomi Martin Smith added: “It was a great turnout by the local community. 

“To collect 40 bags of rubbish in just a few hours is a real achievement. A huge thank you to all those who took part. FCHO was delighted to be able to assist the event.”