Helpers call for clean up

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help clean up the region come spring time. Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful’s mass litter picking event returns from March 13 to April 24 and everyone is invited to lend a hand cleaning up communities in Dumfries and Galloway. Barry Fisher, chief executive at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “#SpringCleanScotland is the largest mass litter picking event in the country. This is the perfect opportunity to get involved and take action. We want every community in Scotland to get involved, get active and make a difference to an issue that affects everyone. “We know people are worried about the danger it causes to children and animals. We know it creates a bad impression of our country for tourists. “#SpringCleanScotland is your chance to take action. Join other like-minded people who care about keeping Scotland beautiful and let’s tackle our litter problem together.”