THERE were less volunteers than some previous occasions helping with a Spring Clean and Litter Pick around Copplestone, but those who did certainly helped brighten up the village.

Two young helpers who picked up litter. AQ 8098
Two young helpers who picked up litter. AQ 8098 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Clearing weeds in Copplestone. AQ 8101
Clearing weeds in Copplestone. AQ 8101 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Many bags of litter were collected, the bus shelter was scrubbed and pressure washed.

Weeds were removed, overgrown areas cut back and lots of areas tidied.

All ages took part in the event.

A champion litter picker. AQ 8119
A champion litter picker. AQ 8119 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

One of the litter pick volunteers who helped with Copplestone Spring Clean and Litter Pick. AQ 8125
One of the litter pick volunteers who helped with Copplestone Spring Clean and Litter Pick. AQ 8125 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

This was the fourth Spring Clean and Litter Pick, the first held as part of the King’s Coronation “Big Help Out” when more than 50 took part.

Organiser Suzanne Lunn, said: “The Methodist Church Hall was provided free-of-charge and the church also supplied the tea, coffee and cakes.

Back at Copplestone Methodist Church Hall after a morning helping with the Spring Clean and Litter Pick. AQ 8131
Back at Copplestone Methodist Church Hall after a morning helping with the Spring Clean and Litter Pick. AQ 8131 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“Free bacon butties were kindly funded by Copplestone Parish Council.

“Thanks to all who took part.”

Mandi and Nigel served the refreshments. AQ 8122
Mandi and Nigel served the refreshments. AQ 8122 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)