Kingstown Big Tidy Up – volunteers needed

Date of issue: Wednesday 15 September 2010

Local families are being urged to support a Big Tidy Up litter pick on Saturday, 25 September.

McDonalds and Carlisle City Council have joined forces to clear up parts of the Kingstown Industrial Estate and are asking residents and regular visitors to the McDonalds store to give a helping hand.

The community clear-up will start at 9.30am and will continue on until 11am. Anyone wanted to take part, should meet at the McDonalds store on Grearshill Road.

As an added incentive, face painting and free Happy Meals will be available for the youngsters taking part.

Cllr Ray Bloxham, Portfolio holder for Local Environment, said:

“Litter is one of the major issues for local residents and we want to work alongside local businesses and communities to try and stamp it out as much as we can. The Big Tidy Up events provides us with the opportunity to work with partners and residents to tackle the problem and make a big difference to the local environment.”

Litter picking equipment, including protective clothing and gloves will be available for those taking part in the event.

Cyd Christie, Manager of McDonalds Kingstown said:

“These type of events have proved successful in the past and we hope that local families come out in force and support the Big Tidy Up. There’s rewards on offer to those who take part, so come along and provide a helping hand.”

To find out more about the event, telephone 01228 513309 or call into McDonalds Kingstown.