BAG-ing up the Mess: Group looking for missing volunteers

Local Berwickshire anti-litter group – BAG are looking for missing volunteers. The group already has a number of volunteers who help keep the lay-bys and some local roads clean and tidy, but existing group volunteers have seen individuals who are unknown to the group who have also been collecting litter.

Spokesperson Max Eaves said “we really appreciate our group volunteers, but we know that we can do so much more. We’ve seen a number of wonderful individuals clear our local roads, but we don’t know who all they are. We are hoping that the Northumberland Gazette can reach those people who either want to volunteer or pass on the message that they aren’t alone in their collecting efforts.”

Volunteers collecting litter from lay-bys along the A1

placeholder image — Volunteers collecting litter from lay-bys along the A1

“Litter picking can be a stimulating activity, allow people to make new friends as well as good exercise and is really good for mental health. You know you are making a difference and stopping the community from drowning in litter.”