Clean Our Patch CIC

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Todays pick in Laira/ Efford is cancelled due to heavy rain in the area. See you at the next one.

31/08/2026

Another week of litter picking and a ridiculous amount collected.
Thank you to everyone who came out and helped, we truly appreciate the hard graft put in.

24th
🌱 Honicknowle Little Pickers - 2 bags
A very windy pick today! We had 2 new helpers join Thomas and Frankie, 2 bags collected we were so happy that the park and surrounding area was looking really good when we arrived and we actually struggled to fill our bags!! This makes us very happy!!

25th
🌱 Mutley - 4 bags
El led the pick but no-one joined she had been informed Moor View park was untidy so went and cleaned it before the rain set in.

26th
🌱 Laira - 84 bags, 14 Nos canisters.
WOW what a pick, after two recent fires an area was identified that needed clearing it was piled high with grot and Nos canisters, which were a massive fire risk especially being so close to houses. So we got a team together and got it done. Massive thanks to Pete, Marti, Tina, Kim, Megan, Angela and Kieron for getting stuck in and making the area safer.

27th
🌱 Kinterbury Creek Fair - 8 bags
Massive thanks for the invite we had a great day and raised a few pennies for the school ambassador programme. We litter picked around the area along with the PSNMP.

🌱 Efford Youth - 3 bags
Wow so many children came to our last under 10s group of the school Holidays, Every one enjoyed being in the youth centre. Thanks to the for having us this year and for the Argyle coach and the pasties from project 35 provided.
Thank you to all the parents for coming and supporting the cop under 10s.

28th
🌱 Efford Marsh - 14 bagss
A picture of the josh effect (he went off and did the full cart after he finished picking with the others). There was plenty to pick and much more to collect, including a traffic cone and a gas canister. Well done all.

29th
🌱 Belliver - 14 bags
Belliver - Thank you to all our pickers Bryony, Sue, Ian, Sue, Anne & myself, during not the best of weather. We cleared around the estate and Donkey Lane. 14 bags of rubbish, plus an old radio that someone threw into the bushes.

30th
🌱 Efford - 7 bags and 2 nos canisters
Just Pete and I today which is good but the council collected the bags before we got the photo of all the bags together lol.

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30/08/2026

I know you're not used to Monday picks but there is a group pick tomorrow with our Honicknowle Little Pickers at 1:30pm on the green if you'd like to join.
We hope the weather will play nice but be aware of weather warnings this week.

30/08/2026

Due to the imminent weather forecast, heavy showers, thunder and lightning the Whitleigh pick has been cancelled today.

Stay safe everyone.
The COP team.

24/08/2026

Another fantastic week with plenty of bags filled and groups going out making a difference to the community and environment.

Massive thanks to everyone that has helped and solo picks throughout the week as well. Your efforts do not go unnoticed.

17th
🌱 Honicknowle Little Pickers - 5 bags
Two new volunteers joined Frankie’s group today and made a huge difference to the area. Well done everyone.

🌱 OCS - 17th August - 10 bags
The beach cleans in Jennycliff and Bovisands were a success, around 10 bags of rubbish!

18th
🌱 West Park - 8 bags
Another great Clean Our Patch litter pick in Honicknowle!
The day started with a little rain, but thankfully it soon cleared to give us another glorious, sunshiny day for a Clean Our Patch litter pick around Honicknowle.
We began on Duncombe Avenue, then made our way around Higher St Budeaux Sports Field, West Park Car Park and various surrounding roads and areas.
It wasn't long before our bags were filling up, and by the end we had collected eight bags of litter, along with other discarded rubbish and fly-tipping that had been left behind.
Every bag collected makes a difference. Keeping our neighbourhoods clean isn't just about picking up litter — it's about taking pride in where we live and helping to make our local environment a better place for everyone.
A huge thank you, as always, to El, whose inspiring resilience, determination and commitment to keeping our communities clean never fails to motivate us.
It was another rewarding few hours out and about, making a small but worthwhile difference to Honicknowle.
Clean streets, cleaner communities, and a little sunshine along the way!

🌱 Babcock - 11 bags
They did from St Leven's pedestrian gate to the end of the recreation ground.

20th
🌱 Efford Youth Afternoon - 7 bags
Thanks to Keiron from Plymouth Argyle community team for getting totally soaking wet in the water fight. Everyone had a great laugh taking part in the different activities.

21st
🌱 Honicknowle - 14 bags
Ash and El ran the pick, no-one joined but they cracked on and managed to fill a huge amount of bags from across the bridge, Mostly bottles, cans and bits of motorcycles. This waste always accumulates here and it would be nice to figure out a solution…suggestions on a postcard.

🌱 Southway - 30 bags
Ash and El were joined by volunteers from a local business and clear Southway drive and the top end of the woodlands. A fantastic haul on a warm afternoon. Great work all.

22nd
🌱 Mainstone - 40 bags
Ambassador Alison ran the pick and the volunteers were amazing, They got stuck in and made a massive difference to the area. Thanks to Cllr Will Noble and Asda staff for joining,

23rd
🌱 Millbay - 10 bags
El was joined by Josh who is nearly finished his Bronze D of E and is adamant to keep picking for his silver which is amazing. We cleared a load of grot from the buissness park and Josh found a covid hand sanitiser sign that had been dumped over a wall and went on a mission to retrieve it. As always it was a pleasure hanging out and making a difference to the community.

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Plymouth City Council
South Hams District Council

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24/08/2026

*** West End Carnival outdoor traders have been cancelled due to the weather forecast tomorrow. Circus/ activities will be going ahead inside the Market ***

23/08/2026

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

UPDATE - Knee has been checked and x-rayed I’ve sprained a ligament so rest and gentle movement is in order.

Big thanks for all the well wishes.

Good morning all fans,

Please not that today’s Crownhill pick has been cancelled due to El managing to injure her knee so we’re off to Hotel Derriford to get her checked out.

If anyone wishes to solo pick the area bags are due to be collected from the top end of Tailyor Road.

Cheers all.

(Picture of Moouse the cat so this doesn’t get lost on the feed).