Several small groups - along with dedicated individuals - have been out in and around Radstock picking up litter.

There are lots of litter heroes working in the area, as the planned mass national rubbish collection was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A small group of resident volunteers from Tyning are currently litter picking, the owner of the School of Dance, Sue Hill makes it part of her daily commute (and supplied the photo of what she collected in just five minutes) and the WAG's in Writhlington have also been doing 'Rubbish Walks' during their lockdown exercise.

Tyning 'Wombles' came together to litter pick round the area this morning June 7 after the issue was talked about on the 'tyning together' Facebook group. The group are hoping to make this a regular event and also address other issues in the area. One of the most noticeable issues at the moment seems to be the lack of dog poo bins and the group are talking with Trinity School and B&NES about how to get more bins - especially by the school.

Radstock in Bloom is hoping to run a community litter pick later this month with the resumption of their ' No Place For Litter' campaign.

If anyone sees a problem spot of littering they can contact them via social media or email [email protected]

Meantime Radstock In Bloom has updated its own advice about picking up litter based on the revised government advice about coronavirus on June 1.

Please only consider resuming litter picking if you are happy to do so – there is no obligation or expectation from Radstock in Bloom for you to do this.

Litter picking can be carried out alone, in pairs (Method 1 below) or small groups of up to a maximum of six, including yourself (Method 2 below), based on the current government guidance for meeting with people outside of your household.

Method 1 – Alone or Pairs

Guidance for volunteers working alone or in pairs

Individuals currently shielding, in 'at risk' groups or displaying symptoms (or in contact with those with symptoms) or have been directly advised to self-isolate should not litter pick.

Tell someone where you are going and stay in mobile contact.

Use your own gloves and a litter picker. Clean both after use before storing.

Wash hands before and after at home or nearby w/c facilities.

Carry hand sanitiser if you have some.

Stay at least two metres from fellow volunteer and members of the public.

Don't pick any more than you can put in your own bin at home.

Don't pick up sharps/syringes.

Litter to be tied up in strong waste sack.

Method 2 – Small groups

As of 1st June, a small group is defined as a maximum of six people (including the Group Leader), however, this number may increase or decrease over time – please follow changes to Government guidance.

Individuals currently shielding, in 'at risk' groups or displaying symptoms (or in contact with those with symptoms) or have been directly advised to self-isolate should not litter pick.

To book your litter pick up after your event contact [email protected] or by phoning

Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41.

Bring your own gloves.

Wash hands before and after at home or nearby w/c facilities.

Carry hand sanitiser if you have access to some.

Stay at least two metres from fellow volunteers and members of the public. Don't pick up sharps. Litter to be tied up in strong waste sack. Please sanitize litter pickers before returning.

There is also advice on the Keep Britain Tidy website.

Keep Britain Tidy site