A GROUP of litter pickers, passionate about keeping the town clean, received a ‘record turnout’ for a litter pick conducted this month, with some impressive finds along the way including a three-piece suite.

More than 20 volunteers from the New Cut Heritage and Ecology Group came out to lend a hand and give the towpath nearby Paddington Meadows a thorough spring clean – with volunteers aged as young as seven up to the age of 80e.

The litter pick was forecast for this time of year before vegitation grew and covered up much of the litter covering the ground and in readiness for spring and the nesting season.

Blessed with dry weather, the sun was shining for the event and organisers were well equipped for task with litter pickers, plastic bags and hoops available for volunteers to collect from Woolston Lock and Paddington Lock.

Warrington Guardian: New Cut Heritage and Ecology GroupNew Cut Heritage and Ecology Group (Image: Supplied)

Admirable volunteers spent their free time working and clearing towards the New Cut Lane area. The council were on hand to pick up and remove all the materials collected.

The most ‘significant finds’ from their travels were a three-piece suite in bushes near Larkfield Bridge, a gas cylinder and a huge tyre.

Every area, even nearby pathways in residential areas and the Paddington Meadows network had a complete clean.

The selfless group has seen increasing financial support for equipment from local parish councils as the increasing use of the towpath and meadows by the population continues.

A spokesperson for the group said: “We believe the local population are making increasing use of the towpath with walkers and runners.

“The use of the paths by cyclists avoiding the A57 as they go to work has to be a bonus for road safety in the area.”

Warrington Guardian: A young volunteer of the New Cut Heritage and Ecology GroupA young volunteer of the New Cut Heritage and Ecology Group (Image: Supplied)