A HERITAGE group has cleared 20 bags of litter from a canal.
The New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail Group held their 10th annual "Big Litter Clean" on Saturday, March 29, along the New Cut Canal, stretching nearly two miles from Paddington Lock to Woolston Lock.
More than 20 volunteers participated, starting in early spring weather and ending in cooler winds.
They collected about 20 bags of litter, including a worn-out lorry tyre, before the undergrowth becomes denser and hides rubbish.
The volunteers also conducted a full litter pick of Paddington Meadows, a popular nature reserve surrounded by footpaths.
The event was organised in conjunction with Warrington Borough Council, who arranged for the collection and disposal of the rubbish from the gate on Manchester Road.
Local parish councils sponsored much of the high-visibility clothing and tools used on the day.
The New Cut Heritage and Ecology Trail Group is known for its dedicated volunteers who regularly organise events to maintain and improve the canal and its surroundings.
People interested in joining their friendly work parties, bird and mammal surveys, or litter picks can get in touch via email at info@newcuttrail.com.
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