Call for Reading RESCUE Volunteers

Reading RESCUE takes place this weekend with groups starting work on Thursday 21 March when they collect their litter pickers, gloves and sacks from the Council to take part in the annual Spring clean up event (21st-24th March).

Last year the event attracted 1,500 volunteers, making 46 clean up teams. Reading Borough Council – which runs the event – is aiming for similar numbers this year. There are 20 clean up teams to sign up to. Go to http://www.readingrescue.org.uk for full team lists.

Kennet & Avon Canal Trust are combining with the Kennet & Brunel Community Association to work along the popular towpath from town to East Reading on Sunday and Thames 21 are coming to work with Friends of Waterloo Meadows, off Elgar Road on Saturday from 10am.

Last year volunteers collected two large bins full of rubbish suitable for recycling, in addition to all the other rubbish. This year RESCUE organisers are also asking groups to complete a litter survey to identify where the litter comes from.

Text ‘RESCUE’ to 81722 to join a group and get involved. Also find Reading RESCUE on Twitter and Facebook.