The stations, located by the pond to the north of West Wichel and near the lakes in East Wichel, will provide easy access to litter picking equipment for anyone keen to get involved in maintaining the area’s green spaces and surroundings.
The initiative follows a successful community litter pick organised by Wroughton Parish Council earlier this summer, which brought together local residents, Parish Councillors, representatives from the Wichelstowe Joint Venture team, Willowbrook View Care Home and McCarthy Stone. It also builds on the recent installation of five new bins across Wichelstowe, further strengthening the area’s facilities to tackle litter.
Amanda Woodhead, Community Projects and Events Officer from Wroughton Parish Council said:”We’re delighted to receive these new litter pick stations. They are a great, practical way to encourage residents and the wider community to play their part in keeping Wichelstowe clean and tidy. We’d encourage residents to grab a bag and litter picker to take on their walk and drop the rubbish in one of the public bins or in their wheelie bin at home.”
Dan Pavely, Wichelstowe’s project director, added:“The green spaces at Wichelstowe are one of the community’s greatest assets. These stations will make it much easier for people to join in and take pride in their surroundings, building on the great momentum from the recent parish council litter pick and ensure that our ponds, lakes, and walkways remain a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.”
In a show of true community spirit, the stations have been built with the help of one of David Wilson Redrow South West’s carpentry apprentices, Eoin Hammond, who was keen to put his skills to use for the benefit of the local area.
Louise Ware, sales director for David Wilson Redrow South West, concluded:”Community is at the heart of everything we do at Wichelstowe, and we’re proud that one of our apprentices has been able to contribute to this project. These stations will be a lasting reminder of what can be achieved when local people and partners come together.”
