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South Gateshead 6 Above, James Wilcox and Georgia Bell get tidying during the recent litter-pick. Right, youngsters from Larkspur Community Primary School take a break from the pick for a pic!
What a load of rubbish A recent litter-pick with school children has helped The Gateshead Housing Company to tidy an estate in Wrekenton. Larkspur Community Primary School took part in a Junior Estate Tour to make children aware of the negative impacts litter can have on their neighbourhood and the environment. The short tour, which started from the school itself, led the class around their estate to pick up any rubbish, and in particular empty cigarette packets, butts and matches. Jane Brownlee, Estate Officer who met with the children, said: “Apart from the negative environmental factors smoking-related and other litter causes, our tours aim to make pupils more aware of their surroundings and considerate citizens in the future. “It’s great to find out what younger residents would like to improve in their neighbourhood as they offer a different perspective from our usual participants. “Estate Tours are an important way for local people to get involved to help make environmental improvements and build stronger communities.” The tour complimented the national ‘No butts, it’s litter’ campaign and ‘Making Smoking History in Wrekenton’ initiatives. Both campaigns aim to deter people from smoking and raise awareness of the effects rubbish can have. Other Estate Tours take place across the borough on a regular basis. During these tours, estates are ‘graded’ where customers and officers visually assess the condition, environment, grounds maintenance, cleaning and wider issues affecting neighbourhoods. By using descriptions and other guidance, a grade of 'Gold', 'Silver' or 'Bronze' is awarded. To take part residents should contact their nearest housing office or visit www.gateshead housing.co.uk/estatetours 7
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