His Worship the Mayor, Councillor David Ashford JP, has hosted a reception to extend his gratitude to volunteers who took part in the 2012 Big Tidy Up all-Island challenge.
The Mayor and Mayoress in the council chamber with Big Tidy Up volunteers and supporters
Held over the weekend of Friday September 28th to Sunday September 30th last year the event saw councillors and officers of Douglas Borough Council, lead body for the campaign, joined by schools, volunteer groups, local businesses and private individuals to target many of the Island’s litter hot-spots.
His Worship said the campaign had proved ‘a fantastic event’ that attracted more than 900 volunteers, resulting in some 1.9 tonnes of litter collected and he praised the efforts, in particular, of the many schools that had participated in the campaign.
Below are just some of the many volunteers groups and individuals who supported the Big Tidy Up.
Bunscoill Ghaelgagh
Fairfield Primary School
St Thomas's School
Willaston Primary School
Marown Primary School
Ballakermeen High School
Councillor Carol Malarkey representing Anagh Coar Primary School
Douglas Bay Rotary Club
Beach Buddies
The Capital International Group
Friends of the Earth
Councillor Sara Hackman and her son Kristian (pictured) were volunteers. Also participating was Councillor Hackman's son Benjamin who was unable to attend the reception
Councillor John Skinner was one of the many Douglas Borough Council volunteers
Councillor Eddie Joyce joined forces with his wife, Gaynor, to volunteer for the campaign
