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Bridleway clear up - Hay Lane, Kempston Rural

18 meadway,Harrold,Bedford,Mk437dr

21 Mar 2018

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I cleared the entranceway and a bridleway path today at the top of Hay Lane in Kempston Rural. In just a short distance I had filled a full sack of litter and also found 5 wine bottles! During a lovely horse-ride on a sunny day yesterday in Kempston Rural, I came across litter which had been dropped along the bridleway, and litter left by motorists who had used the entranceway to park up for a snack. I figured I would return the following day equipped to clear this up and that it would only take me 10 minutes or so. In reality it took me more that half and hour, as no sooner had I started I found much more hidden litter than I had previously anticipated! Strangest find: Used Pregnancy Test!! Worst find: Filled dog poo bag (and I was going to have to transport home in my car). Trash Treasure?: Not this time I'm afraid! Best Bit: Meeting a local resident and dog walker who said that she lived along the lane, and said that I had inspired her to do some litter picking too!.

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New Year Litter Pick

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