More than two dozen Nantwich residents armed with forks, spades, trowels and secateurs teamed up to fight for a cleaner and greener town.
The volunteers came together to clean up historic Monks Lane this week.
The tree-lined green walkway connects the north of the town, via the Georgian Dysart Buildings, to St Mary’s Church, the market and town centre.
The community clean-up was organised by Nantwich Civic Society Chair Jeff Stubbs, working with Nantwich Town and Cheshire East Councillor Anna Burton.
Jeff said it was a record turnout.
He added: “We had local residents from South and North Crofts, Dysarts buildings, Nantwich in Bloom, Rotary, Sustainable Nantwich and of course, Nantwich Civic Society.
“A really big Thank You to all concerned.
“The overgrown, weedy state of Monks Lane was worse than we had envisioned.
“But, undeterred and full of energy, we got stuck in to clear 53 bags plus three builders’ bags of weeds, branches and ‘stuff’.
“The finished product made it all worthwhile!”
Cllr Burton, who was elected for the first time in May’s local elections, said this was what community was all about.
She added: “It was great to see everyone from so many different organisations working with local residents to make a difference and improve the local environment.
“Nantwich is a tourist town and Monks Lane is one of our jewels.
“There was a real buzz about future opportunities to work together on projects.”
And Jo McKensie the bushes that were trimmed on the Dysart Buildings side are there responsibility to maintain so much of the issue with the path is caused by the house and office owners not living up to their own obligations.
I so agree. Community pride in where people live seems to have almost disappeared in some areas. Looking after our neighbourhoods has so many benefits, both to the individual and the community.
Wouldn’t be great if every street did their bit, it would generate huge community benefits for the lonely, depressed and just downright bored
You have to wonder why those living in Dysart buildings didn’t group together to do it, probably just drive in by car and leave the same way, it would erk the green fingers in me somewhat to live so close to a mess as it was then
utterly brilliant these volunteers from litter pickers to the flower people do an amazing job, and so rewarding when it is done, so vital to keep trade buzzing in the town, and attract tourism
Thanks to everyone involved, much appreciated.