Nurseries and Playgroups

On Monday 3rd February Janet and I went as planned to the nurseries and playgroups in Middlewich, this is our eighth year of visiting the nurseries and playgroups!

Playbox children "keep it clean".   Photo: Hilary Jones

Our visiting programme was:

1. 9.30am Playbox, Community Centre 
2. 10am Peter Pan
3. 10.45am Rainbow
4. Lunch
5. 1.15pm Early Learners Nursery
6. 2pm Tommy Thumbs

We went to each nursery and playgroup and we talked to the children about the importance of putting litter in the bin and the role of Middlewich Clean Team. We let them have a go with our junior crocodile litter pickers placing litter into our bin. Then we sang our song which they all love to do, complete with actions. (To the tune of Frere Jacques)

"See some litter, see some litter,

pick it up, pick it up,

put it in the bin, put it in the bin,

keep it clean, keep it clean"

Then the children were awarded a MCT sticker. The idea is to teach the children that litter belongs in the bin and not on the ground.

Clean For The Queen - we are all in it together

We are joining forces with Middle Wyches WI and Middlewich U3A on 5th March to litter pick in the town to start off the Clean For The Queen initiative. The aim of the initiative is to clean up Britain in time for the Queen's 90th Birthday on 21st April which will be a national event taking place over the weekend 4-6th March.

The volunteer groups are ready.     Photo: Hilary Jones

The preparations for the joining up of our Middlewich volunteer workforce have been made and all are thrilled to work together and help present a clean and sparkling Middlewich. All local organisations and residents are invited to join us and there will refreshments when we have finished.

The litter pick on 5th March will start from Seabank Car Park, Town Bridge at 2pm.

Our next litter pick

Good morning everyone,

Just a little reminder that we have a litter pick this Saturday 23rd
January. We will be meeting at 2pm on the Turnpike car park.

The weather is forecast to turn a bit milder at the weekend so I hope to
see some of you there,

Very best wishes

Janet

Janet Chisholm B.E.M.
Chair of Middlewich Clean Team

Litter campaign news

Hello everyone

I just thought you might like to know what is going on in the world of 'anti-litter'. There is a move to increase the fines levied on people who are caught dropping litter. See this link:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/12066598/New-150-fines-for-litter-louts-who-think-it-is-their-human-right-to-drop-rubbish.html

Of course, this will only work if people are caught and fined.

Another move in the campaign against litter nationally is 'Clean for the Queen'. Middlewich Clean Team will be joining in this – we have arranged a special litter pick on Saturday 5th March, meeting at 2pm at Townbridge car park and I hope as many people as possible will join us in our efforts.
 

We are not alone in the fight against litter!

Very best wishes

Janet
Janet Chisholm B.E.M.
Chair of Middlewich Clean Team

First 2016 Litter Pick Reminder

Happy New Year everyone!

Our first litter pick of 2016 will be on Monday 4th January, meeting at
the Big Lock car park at 2pm. The landlord, Ken, has offered a hot drink
afterwards to all members who join the litter pick so I look forward to
seeing some of you there.

Very best wishes

Janet

Janet Chisholm B.E.M.
Chair of Middlewich Clean Team

Newsletter, Litter Picks etc.

Just in case you haven't seen it, the Winter Newsletter (which includes litter pick dates from January 2016 onwards) is available on the "Latest Newsletter" page.

Next Litter pick reminder

Good morning everyone

Just a quick reminder that our next litter pick will be on Saturday 12th December – meet 2pm at Townbridge.

This will be our last group litter pick of the year so I hope to see some of you there and maybe we can get together for a coffee afterwards.

If I don't see you before Christmas, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, peaceful and tidy New Year.

With Seasons Greetings,

Janet

Janet Chisholm B.E.M.
Chair of Middlewich Clean Team