Once again, it looked as if Mother Nature would put a stop to the Westfield Litter Pick last Saturday, with snow and cold winds forecast. But, undeterred, and with true British spirit, our wonderful volunteers braved the elements.

At 10 a.m., when the first group set forth, the snow was beginning to fall. By 10.15 a.m., when the second group met, it had developed into a full-blown snow storm, which fortunately did not last long, even though it remained bitterly cold.

Eventually, all five groups had met and carried on, collecting an amazing 29 sacks of litter between them. The Council would like to thank the volunteers for helping to “make Westfield look even better, and for proving once again, that the community spirit is alive and well in Westfield.”

Chairman, Geoff Fuller, said: “Our grateful thanks to all residents and Councillors that turned out in the cold weather to take part in the Westfield Litter Pick. When you see how much litter was collected it goes to show how much more litter bins are needed in Westfield, for which the Parish Council has been campaigning for some time.

“An elderly resident of Shakespeare Road called the Parish Council to ask us to pass on her thanks to those that were out collecting. It’s nice to know that their efforts are appreciated by residents.”