The local Wombles, as they call themselves, were out picking up litter across Norton Batch - and putting into good use some new grabbers donated by Ryan Church of Riverside Cleaning.

There were ten litter pickers out (March 5) and alongside 17 bags of recycling and normal rubbish, they also picked up some knives.

Thanks to the police officers who gave the team some safety tubes to dispose of them safely.

If you want to join the local group you can find out more by clicking HERE : the Wombles of MSN and Surrounding area site

Their next meet is at the Midsomer Norton sports centre on Monday afternoon March 8 at 2pm. They will be working along the cycle path