FROM Saturday, September 30, the community is invited to take part in Big Pick Week,an initiative for residents, schools and businesses to tidy up an area that needs attention.

The week will conclude with a town centre pick on Saturday, October 7, between 10am and noon.

Stephen Hill, the town council’s lead member for community enhancement, said: “Big Pick Week is part of our year-round ‘Bloomin’ Litter’ initiative. Every spring and autumn, groups of people get together and do a fantastic job of tidying up neglected or unkempt areas in and around Farnham.

“I’m always amazed by the number of unusual items our volunteers find, which in previous years have included a child’s seat, a rake and a fire extinguisher!”

Anybody who would like to organise a litter pick or take part in the town centre litter pick should register their interest by emailing [email protected]

Farnham Town Council will provide all necessary equipment including gloves, high visibility jackets and litter picking sticks.

Tea and light refreshments will be available for everybody who takes part in the town centre litter pick on October 7.