Young Fire Fighters Cleaning-up in the Community
 

  Following concerns from local residents, Pembroke Dock Young Fire Fighters recently took action to help clean-up known litter black spots in the Pennar and Bufferland area. 

  Joined by local residents, they gave up their free time to help remove fly-tipped waste from Imble Lane, filling a skip with items ranging from children’s’ toys, a microwave oven and large quantities of rubble.  

  In spite of the rain, the young fire fighters then went on to tackle debris washed up along the Pembroke River, part of the Pembrokeshire Marine SAC and an important site for migratory wildfowl and waders. 

  With assistance from the Steve Jones and the eight wheeled Argocat they were able to remove a huge quantity of waste which had gathered on the shoreline over the years collecting 7 tractor tyres, 13 car tyres and a large fridge amongst numerous other items.  

  The clean-ups were organised by Keep Wales Tidy in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council under the banner of the Welsh Assembly Government funded Tidy Towns project.  

  Mari Williams from Keep Wales Tidy commented, “Tidy Towns is a great way to bring local people together to improve the environment they live in. The young fire fighters and local residents have set an excellent example to their community and I hope that this will inspire others to take pride in their communities”.

 

  If you would like more information on Tidy Towns or get involved in future clean-ups in Pembrokeshire please contact Mari Williams on 01646 681949, mari.williams@keepwalestidy.org