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Heighington Litter Pick

Ravensford Farm,Hamsterley,Durham,DL13 3NH

11 Jun 2010

23:00

Heighington Parish Litter Group normally meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, except in July and August. The Pick starts at 10 am and there is a choice of three assembly points: outside Heighington Village Hall, 2 Main Road, Redworth, and Old Farm Cottage, School Aycliffe. And please join us after the Pick for refreshments in Heighington Village Hall. .

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