GoodGym January Litter Pick Report

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in January’s litter pick! Despite the rain, wind, and occasional challenges, you all stepped up to make a real difference in your local communities. It’s inspiring to see the creativity and dedication you bring to these events. Let’s take a moment to celebrate some of your amazing efforts: • Gosia braved the evening rain and windy conditions in her local area, collecting bags, cans, and bottles. She even stumbled across two broken umbrellas – proof of how wild the weather was! Taking photos in the wind wasn’t easy, but she powered through. • Paul Browning explored Elmstead Woods and noticed a big improvement compared to last month – less litter to bag, showing how impactful regular clean-ups can be! He also took his efforts to Chinbrook Meadows, ensuring no path was left untouched. • Sally and Jacqui fished crisp packets and beer cans out of the canal during their litter pick. And after all that hard work? They fittingly celebrated with crisps and beer at the pub – a perfect way to finish the evening! I enjoyed my litter pick with my dog Gus and I was amused to see a sign which said not today next to a piece of rubbish see photo! Says it all!

Every contribution made a difference, whether it was in Elmstead Woods, local streets, or along the canal. It’s this shared effort and sense of community that makes these events so rewarding. You’ve all helped to make your neighborhoods cleaner, greener, and better for everyone.

Looking Ahead to February

Let’s keep this momentum going! We’ll be hosting another litter pick in February, and we’d love to grow the numbers even further. Why not invite a friend or family member along? Together, we can have fun, get active, and continue to make a positive impact.

As always, it’s about more than just picking up litter – it’s about building connections, supporting our local areas, and showing what a difference we can make when we work together.

Thank you again to everyone who got involved this month. Let’s make February even bigger and better!

Best wishes, Paul

GoodGymers across the borough had a new year sort-out, finding things they no longer wanted or needed to find a new home.

Clothes, books, and inexplicably a pair of potato mashers were all bagged up ready to donate to nearby charity shops - a win-win scenario!

A few GoodGym members agreed to do some litter picking in the month of December. Cigarette butts are always a problem particularly around benches really tricky to pick up as I have found. Thanks to those that have sent some pictures. We will be doing it again for January hope you can sign up.

Hey happy new year Paul

Here's some photos from the Leicester bunch Mel, Nick and Jimmy,

Nick said- Half a bag of rubbish, half a bag of cans and bottles for the December Anytime Litterpick. A bit windy.

My photo is a pic of my little one in the museum where you had to write something you can do to help the environment, which then made her want to litter picked the park afterwards along with my husband who I'll add on the register too.

Thanks for this, the Leicester bunch love a task they can do theirselves.

Many thanks

Sarah Horner

Hello Paul,

Just reporting on my litter picking this month.

I also focused on the area close to my block. There was so much litter around I was pretty shocked 🫢. There was plenty to address.

A photo from the task attached.

Best, Gosia