Litter by litter, we make Mile End Park greener

3 GoodGymers made their way to help the Friends of Mile End Park (FOMEP) in Tower Hamlets.

: Sunday, 12th of June 2022
: Led by Tower Hamlets runner
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Following our inaugural Mile End Park litter-pick in March, we returned with Tower Hamlets Green Party members and new local Councillor Nathalie Bienfait to join the monthly Friends of Mile End Park litter-picking event.

Thirteen keen pickers met for introductions and a briefing with John from Friends of Mile End Park. Armed with grabbers and bags, the group spread out, heading North through the park and woodlands collecting discarded bottles, caps, cans, cigarette butts and everything else that was making the environment less pleasant for people to visit.

At 12:00, with full sacks and rumbling bellies, we reconvened to admire our hard work and take photos of the bagged litter mountain. Fortunately, John provided us with drinks and cakes a-plenty from the nearby Coffee Room.

What a great way to start a Sunday!

GoodGym Tower Hamlets will be back at Mile End Park on 10 July for next month's litter pick in Mile End Park. Sign up now!.

Report written by Tower Hamlets runner

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