Friends of the Tame Valley have held another successful community litter pick to clean up the area around Dunkirk Lane, Dunkirk Wood and the Peak Forest Canal.  

The group, which was set up last year with the help of Denton and Reddish MP Andrew Gwynne, aims to maintain and protect the Tame Valley and surrounding areas.

As well as running regular litter picking events, the volunteer group has raised money for signage and footpath restoration, as well cleared the invasive Himalayan Balsam plant from the area.  

Gwynne joined the litter pick last Sunday, alongside Denton South Councillor Claire Reid and Denton North East Councillors' Allison Gwynne, Vincent Ricci and Denise Ward. Together with other volunteers, they removed 37 large bin bags of rubbish, scrap metal and even a fridge.  

Commenting, Andrew Gwynne said: “I would just like to say a massive thank you to the brilliant volunteers who took time out of their Sunday to clean up their local area. A huge thanks too to Danny for making and donating some hi-vis jackets – complete with Friends of the Tame Valley branding!  

"I love being a part of FoTV. The group has achieved so much in such a short period of time, and made massive improvements to the Tame Valley and the surrounding areas. The group is really a testament to the power of local people. 

"If you want to get involved with FoTV, please get in touch!” 

Those wishing to join FoTV can do so by emailing ajgwynne@sky.com 

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