Like Batman and Robin or Holmes and Watson, there have been many iconic duos throughout history – and Cleethorpes is no different.
Helping keep the seaside resort clean is brother and sister duo Wilfred Padley, 3, and Orla Holmes, 8. This litter fighting duo have been working hard to make a difference to their home town.
The duo’s interest was sparked after joining in with a litter pick ran by The Canoe Cleaner and PickWalks_GY – collectively known as CleanerWalks. Having enjoyed getting involved, the pair wanted to carry on in their own time.
After receiving a litter picking kit from CleanerWalks, they ventured out with mum Olivia to see what they could find.
“They really enjoyed the community litter pick with everyone but have also had fun doing it themselves since then too,” said Olivia.
“The first one they did was on Sunday (2 August) and they didn’t want to stop. They were picking up so much and they would have kept going had I just left them to it.”
She added: “I was slightly nervous when it all started as I wasn’t sure how they would get on, but I’ve enjoyed it as much as they have.
“It’s very mindful and it’s great to take pride in the place you live. Even if it’s just a small action, it’s worth doing.
“We’re already planning our next litter pick in Haverstoe Park and they’ve got plans to do even more after that.”
Wilfred and Orla are just two of several children who have recently started helping clean up the local area.
Others include Logan Wade who has been cleaning street signs in and around Laceby Acres and the three Cleethorpes brothers Diego, Hugo and Romeo who have been patrolling the beach to make sure it’s as clean as can be.
Councillor Bob Callison, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Energy Security, said: “The work these young people are doing is simply amazing – I can’t thank them enough for their efforts.
“To see so many people from all over the borough joining in with this movement and wanting to keep their area clean is so refreshing.
“Our teams do so much to keep the borough clean and tidy, but they can’t do everything so it’s great to see people actively helping where they can.”
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