The Ryde community is joining together to organise ‘Tidy Ryde’, an opportunity to meet with neighbours and beautify the town centre by picking up litter.

Volunteers are encouraged to meet outside Ryde Town Hall on May 8 at 11am to take part in The Big Help Out – a nationwide day of service following the coronation of King Charles.

Ryde Library and Ryde Town Council (RTC) are providing hand-held litter pickers, and Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH) is calling on local businesses to donate black rubbish sacks. 

A list of specific areas in need of a clean-up will be available, and RTC is providing large bins for depositing bags.

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Zoe Barker, chair of FORTH, said: “By lending a hand, we can make a good thing even better.

“If lots of us volunteer for just an hour or two, we can spruce up our town, meet new people and even feel better about the place we call home.”

Cllr Michael Lilley, mayor of Ryde, said: “RTC is proud to support local residents and businesses coming together for a community litter pick. 

“By joining forces, we can make a tangible difference in keeping our town clean and beautiful. 
“Ryde is a buzzing place to be, and we hope to see you on Monday, May 8, for The Big Help Out.”