Worcester residents are being urged to help spruce up their neighbourhood – and be in with a chance of winning a prize.
Worcester City Council is offering e-vouchers worth £20 to the first 50 Worcester residents who post photos of themselves out litter picking in the run-up to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The competition is open to all residents as well as community groups, charities and businesses based in the city. The litter pick must take place in a public space in the city – i.e. open land, a park, street, waterside, road or path. The photo must be posted on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, including the hashtag #LoveWorcester, between 16 and 31 May 2022.
Prizes will be awarded to the first 50 people who post an image using #LoveWorcester which complies with the competition rules. Read the full rules here.
Winners will be offered a £20 choice of e-voucher: either a National Garden or eco-home gift voucher.
The Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Stephen Hodgson, said: "We're all proud of our city and we can all do our bit to keep it looking neat and tidy. With so many street parties and celebrations planned for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, it seemed a great time to launch this competition, encouraging people to post pictures of themselves litter-picking with the hashtag #LoveWorcester between 16 and 31 May, and make sure Worcester is looking its best in time for the celebrations."
The headteacher of Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School, Suzanne Beston, said she backed the clean-up initiative and would be running litter-picking competitions within the school too.
She said: "Our curriculum ensures that all children experience outdoor learning and have time to think about how to improve and protect their environment, always understanding why this is important in our lives. We're excited to support the #LoveWorcester competition and we'll be encouraging people to take part between 16 and 31 May."
Litter-picking sticks, blue litter bags and gloves are available from Worcester City Council – emailThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a loan. Litter-picking equipment can also be borrowed from the Duckworth Worcestershire Trust, based at Gheluvelt Park, subject to availability. Contact them at http://www.dwt.org.uk/volunteer/litter.
Worcester City Council is offering e-vouchers worth £20 to the first 50 Worcester residents who post photos of themselves out litter picking in the run-up to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The competition is open to all residents as well as community groups, charities and businesses based in the city. The litter pick must take place in a public space in the city – i.e. open land, a park, street, waterside, road or path. The photo must be posted on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, including the hashtag #LoveWorcester, between 16 and 31 May 2022.
Prizes will be awarded to the first 50 people who post an image using #LoveWorcester which complies with the competition rules. Read the full rules here.
Winners will be offered a £20 choice of e-voucher: either a National Garden or eco-home gift voucher.
The Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Stephen Hodgson, said: "We're all proud of our city and we can all do our bit to keep it looking neat and tidy. With so many street parties and celebrations planned for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, it seemed a great time to launch this competition, encouraging people to post pictures of themselves litter-picking with the hashtag #LoveWorcester between 16 and 31 May, and make sure Worcester is looking its best in time for the celebrations."
The headteacher of Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School, Suzanne Beston, said she backed the clean-up initiative and would be running litter-picking competitions within the school too.
She said: "Our curriculum ensures that all children experience outdoor learning and have time to think about how to improve and protect their environment, always understanding why this is important in our lives. We're excited to support the #LoveWorcester competition and we'll be encouraging people to take part between 16 and 31 May."
Litter-picking sticks, blue litter bags and gloves are available from Worcester City Council – email
• Please do not pick up broken glass or other sharp objects. If you find needles, please report to the City Council online at www.worcester.gov.uk/report-it or call 01905 722233
