CAR bumpers are among rubbish collected by a group of litter pickers in Eastham as they joined the annual Keep Britain Tidy campaign.
The locals regularly help to clean up their community and have formed a dedicated group with dozens of helpers.
Celia Adams, who runs the group in the village just outside Tenbury, said the team has collected several bags and many car bumpers.
"The roads have become busier, so it's important we keep the verges as clean and tidy as we can," she said, adding that the landslip at Rochford has increased traffic in the area, adding to the importance of their work.
Mrs Adams also said litter picking is a great way to deter fly-tippers and hopefully "we can keep pride in the appearance of the village."
She said: "It is a community event to get people together and walk the lanes."
Once the group finished they headed to the village hall for refreshments.
Mrs Adams, who has litter picked for over eight years, said it was a lovely day to bring the community together.
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"People could go for a walk and do something constructive at the same time." She said.
"Go and litter pick, you get out in the fresh air, everyone can do it.
"It gives people more identity with their local community and helps them feel as though they are taking part in keeping the place tidy."
Over twenty people turned up to help the village's annual Keep Britain Tidy campaign which encourages local people, voluntary groups and businesses to pick up at least one bag of litter during the fortnight-long initiative which runs between March 15 and 31.
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