After a frustrating week with trying to get a tree cleared at Fletcher Moss parkrun, leading to its cancellation, I took on a local litter pick in Ardwick organised by Ardwick climate action.

They are a local community group formed 2 years ago to enhance the local environment, monitor local pollution levels along the A6 and A34, and generally improve the biodiversity and pollinator health in the area. They currently have 11 sites that form a pollinator corridor enhancing the local flora and fauna, ranging from orchards, wild flower patches, and open allotments.

Dan, their CEO and founder, came prepared with litterpickers and bags and between the two of us, we managed to collect 6 overflowing bags of rubbish plus a few larger pieces, including a high chair, a TV, a mop, and various other kitchen paraphernalia. Pretty good for an hour's work and we covered 4 or 5 of their sites in the end!

Was great to meet a Manchester-based local community group with Goodgym Manchester close to being active in the area. We'll likely be asked for some weekend tasks in the future so keep an eye out for those!