Horncastle community clear up deemed a big success

Horncastle Town Council has said a big thank-you to volunteers who took part in a recent Community '˜Clear up.'
Volunteers collected 40 bags of litter in two hours.Volunteers collected 40 bags of litter in two hours.
Volunteers collected 40 bags of litter in two hours.

Around 20 people took part - and collected 40 bags of litter in just two hours.

Town clerk Amanda Bushell was delighted by the turn out.

She said: “Far more people turned out than for previous clear ups.

“A big thank s to everyone who took part.

“Many people were happy to do their bit but some stayed for drinks and homemade cake, making quite a social occasion.”

The council intends to organise similar events in the future.