Walkers: Coralie, Di F, Helen, John, Linda, Marg
Photos: Coralie's:-
Report:
At 8.30 am a small band of ‘Walkers’ registered for the Clean Up Australia Day on the veranda of the Wangoom store. Last to arrive was Marg F who made the journey from Warrnambool via pedal power.
The Hopkins Falls viewing area was the first to receive our attention. Although it appeared relatively clean at a glance, it soon became apparent that cigarette butts, drink containers and paper waste were scattered throughout the site. Then Marg and Helen ventured into the cypress pines and discovered stashes of cans and bottles left by revellers intent on ‘having a good time’.
The Framlingham roadside between O’Sullivans Road and Warrumlea Roads was being ‘autumn cleaned’ when we were hit with a sudden rain shower. The consensus was that this would be a good time to adjourn to the store for our coffee break. Over tea and cookies the rain cleared and we returned to finish the section of roadside started earlier.
Ten official rubbish collection bags were lodged with the Wangoom Transfer and Recycling Station at the conclusion of our activities. Thanks to Linda, Marg, Dianne, and John for their beautification efforts and to Helen who helped gather the refuse, transport it to the tip and liaise with the City Council.
Coralie
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