What an amazing effort by the pupils of Fladbury First School this week! By coming together to participate in the litter pick workshops, they have not only made a positive impact on their school grounds but also shown great care for the environment. It's truly inspiring to see young individuals taking action to keep their surroundings clean and beautiful. The number of pieces of litter collected is impressive 852 pieces, and finding items dating back to several decades shows the importance of keeping our environment clean for future generations. Keep up the fantastic work, Fladbury First School pupils! Your actions are making a difference and I look forward to returning again soon to hear more stories of your adopt a street efforts with your families. https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/environmental-crime/littering/adopt-a-street

Himbleton CofE Primary School took part in a special litter pick to help make their local community and school cleaner and greener. The pupils were very excited as they searched for litter that had been left behind since 1995, 2006, and even from today. With litter pickers and bags ready in hand, they worked together to find all kinds of rubbish, from old wrappers to plastic bottles. It was a great chance for them to learn about keeping the environment safe and beautiful. The children talked about how litter affects animals and plants, and they felt proud of their efforts to help. After the litter pick, they saw how much cleaner their school and the surrounding area looked. Everyone at Himbleton CofE really enjoyed this activity, and they promised to keep their school and community clean and green for the future.

At Lindridge St Lawrence CE Primary School, we had an exciting day filled with fun as part of our Little Litter Warriors class workshops. The students and teachers worked together to hunt for litter around the school grounds and the car park. Although it was a bit wet at times, we didn’t let the weather stop us! Everyone was eager to help, and we managed to collect a lot of rubbish. This was a special experience for me because we had to take our last group to a community location by bus to continue our litter picking. It was worth it! We filled our buckets many times, and it felt great to see the difference we made in our beautiful rural area. Together, we learned the importance of keeping our environment clean while having a lot of fun. It was a day full of teamwork and smiles! The vintage finds were an absolute eye opener once again. Malvern adopt a street here https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/environmental-crime/littering/adopt-a-street

Claines CE Primary school year 4 once again took part in a big litter picking event, and it was a great success! Many people from the community joined together to clean up the parks and streets. With gloves and bags in hand, they walked around picking up trash and making the area look beautiful. Everyone worked happily, chatting and enjoying the fresh air. Children and adults alike helped to collect plastic bottles, wrappers, and food packaging litter. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces working as a team. By the end of the workshop, the team had filled many buckets with rubbish. They not only made the environment cleaner but also made new friends and strengthened their community. Litter picking is important because it helps keep nature clean and safe for everyone. Year Five took part in an important lesson about plastic pollution, led by Karen Blanchfield BEM from Little Litter Warriors. The lesson helped students understand how plastic can harm our planet. Karen explained what plastic is and why it is a problem for the environment. She showed them how plastic waste can hurt animals and pollute our oceans. The children learned clever ways to reduce plastic use, like using reusable bags and bottles. They also talked about recycling and how it can help keep our world clean. At the end of the lesson, pupils felt inspired to make changes in their daily lives. They even promised to share what they learned with their families and friends. By participating in this lesson, Year Five became more aware of the importance of taking care of our planet and will try to be Little Litter Warriors in their own way.

I love welcoming new schools to the Little Litter Warriors anti-litter campaign. This campaign is a fun and important way to work with schools to teach kids how to care for their environment. By joining this campaign, students learn how litter affects their community areas and why it is important to keep them clean. The Little Litter Warriors work hand in hand with the council to support their litter promise, which aims to create cleaner and better spaces for everyone. When we teach children about being responsible with their trash and caring for nature, we help them grow into adults who love and respect their communities. It is exciting to see students take part in activities like cleaning up parks and learning about recycling. By encouraging these habits in schools, we are making a big difference for our future and helping young people become good stewards of the environment. Together, we can make our world a cleaner and happier place! The pupils did a great job and collected 7 bags of litter with 3000 pieces of litter in total. Malvern district council adopt your street here https://www.malvernhills.gov.uk/environmental-crime/littering/adopt-a-street

Every year in the summer term, I visit Defford Cum Besford School to take the Oak class, which has Year 3 and 4 pupils, on a litter pick workshop. The children look forward to this event and take part with so much energy and enthusiasm. It is amazing to see how eager they are to help keep their school and local area clean. We walk around picking up litter and talking about the importance of taking care of our environment. Each year, it seems that we are finding less litter than before, which is a good thing! However, this also makes it harder to discover hidden treasures, like vintage items that we used to find in the past. Overall, the experience is fun and teaches the children valuable lessons about respect for nature and teamwork. I hope we can continue this workshop for many more years to come!

II returned to complete the litter workshops with reception, Year 2, and Year 6. This visit was wonderful because, while I checked the area before the workshop began, I discovered a bucket filled with litter. As I looked closer, I noticed many vintage pieces, and my mind began to wonder where they had come from. My little investigation led me to two boys in Year 3. They had decided to make it their mission to clean up the environment after the hedges had been cut back. They were working hard to pick up the hidden litter that had been stuck in the soil. It was inspiring to see their enthusiasm and dedication to keeping our surroundings clean. Their efforts reminded me how important it is for everyone, young and old, to take care of our environment. Overall, the day was filled with learning and a sense of community. To say i was impressed would be an understatement, completely blown away and inspired with my heart bursting is where i was at. https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/environmental-crime/littering/adopt-a-street The litter workshops were a big success and lasted all day. The students spent their time picking up trash in the playground, around the school car park, and near the church. They also worked hard in their community areas. The pupils showed a lot of enthusiasm, and many people stopped to thank them for their efforts. By the end of the day, they had collected an amazing total of 3,466 pieces of litter! Inspired by their classmates, the Year 3 pupils decided they wanted to do more. They wrote a letter to their Member of Parliament (MP) about the litter in their community. This showed how much they cared about keeping their area clean. Their hard work and commitment to improving their surroundings made a real difference, and it gave them a sense of pride in their accomplishments. The day was not just about cleaning up; it was about community and taking action. Every year, when I return to Holy Redeemer, I am welcomed back by the staff and pupils with so much warmth and kindness. It truly makes me feel like I am part of their school family. This year's visit was especially memorable, as I had the chance to meet many inspirational young minds. I want to congratulate everyone at the school for their amazing work in teaching about the environment. The eco curricula here are among the best I have ever seen, and it is clear that the students are engaged and excited about these important topics. If you want to further help your community, I encourage you to adopt your street. It’s a great way to get involved and make a difference in your environment. You can find more information on how to do this at the Wychavon website. Thank you, Holy Redeemer, for another wonderful visit; you have inspired me greatly! https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/environmental-crime/littering/adopt-a-street

St Richard's what a day, it just shows that challenging ourselves can make it happen. What an incredible day filled with challenges and achievements! A total of 360 enthusiastic pupils participated in six engaging litter workshops, working diligently to clean up their school and surrounding community areas. This is a densely populated region, often plagued with litter, demonstrating the need for ongoing volunteer efforts to tackle this issue over several days. Despite the enormity of the task, the pupils demonstrated remarkable dedication and teamwork, ultimately collecting an astonishing 6,193 pieces of litter within the limited timeframe. Their efforts not only improved the environment but also instilled a sense of responsibility and pride in their community. Litter is mainly food packaging that could easily be thrown in a bin, indicating carelessness among individuals. Want to become your community litter heroes why not adopt your street https://www.wychavon.gov.uk/environmental-crime/littering/adopt-a-street