Let Loose The Plogs Of War

Cry havoc and let loose GoodGym Barnsley to liberate the streets from litter!

This evening we started our pick quite close to our starting point. On the way to some streets well known for rubbish, a sizeable amount was spotted in the Tithe Barn area. This site was previously home to the Tithe Barn which was used for storing produce from local farming, finally dismantled in the 1970s. There are now concrete steps linking two roads with seating, paths and planting in between, alongside a raised level platform where the barn once stood. The gully by the side of the steps is a haven for trash, as are the bushes in the dark damp depths below the railing-topped containing wall. The bushes have recently been cut back revealing the hidden treasure stored within. Evidently the folk who chopped the bushes back left some other bits behind besides the felled branches; we found discarded work gloves, ratchets and high vis vests lying amongst the other bits of rubbish. The hidden-from-view areas obviously don't get cleared up that often- out of sight, out of mind!

"... and that's a wrap-per!"

Two bin bags were filled from this area alone, after which we moved onto the streets. We cleared Coalby Walk, Churchfield, Sackville St, Westgate, Shambles St, Grahams Orchard, Peel Sq and Queen St. After which we Trundled along May Day Green and deposited the filled bags in the bins there.

On our way to stretch we found a guy begging near Mother Hubbard's. During a quick chat with him we informed him that we'd let Peter and the BCDP team know his whereabouts so they could drop off food and drink on their round later in the evening.

NB. We can't upload photos at the moment.