Grantham schoolgirl inspired to start litter-picking
A Grantham schoolgirl has started litter-picking in Little Ponton after being inspired by a school pal.
Seven-year-old Elsie Wright, a pupil at Belton Lane Primary School, took matters into her own hands by clearing the streets of rubbish.
She was inspired by fellow pupil George who was so dismayed at the amount of litter on his first walk to school last September that he spent an afternoon picking it all up.
Elsie has been litter picking in Great Ponton. (45549608)
A school spokesperson said: âThis story inspired us to start weekly litter picking events around our local area. We purchased a class set of litter pickers. We have received many positive comments from local residents thanking us for the work.â
Cocktail stick stirs happy memories of Thatto Heath s Springfield Hotel THE boxes of keepsakes of our parents and grandparents can often contain a quirky little item that will raise a smile or provoke a memory. And among the items kept by St Helens Star reader Julie Devanney was this momento from the Springfield Hotel pub in Thatto Heath. It looks like a plastic cocktail stick, bearing the Greenall Whitley emblem and the name of the pub on one side. And on the other side the name of licensee George and Elsie Wright, proudly announcing the venue for Weddings and parties, weekly dancing, jazz and beat sessions.
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