As part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful spring clean

campaign ,  24 local  volunteers donned gloves and wielded

litter pickers on 31 3 12 to clear up the southern section of the woods.

A mountain of rubble and  16 large sacks of dumped

rubbish were cleared. Cathy Martin, East Dunbartonshire

Council’s link officer for Keep Scotland Beautiful,

supported the event and arranged prompt collection of the

rubbish within 24 hours.

Chairperson of the Woods Group Emma Sheppard said "we aim

to run clean up events once a year, and are delighted

again at the support of E.D.C. and locals. It is great

that clear outs

are getting easier as many local people now collect

litter on a regular  basis as they enjoy walking in the

woods. By building up volunteer hours at the Spring Clean

and other

activities it has been possible to make strong successful

bids for funding  to organisations such  as WIAT (Woods

in and around Towns) and Central Scotland Green Network"

The south part of Cairnhill woods border onto Glasgow but

are owned and managed by East Dunbartonshire. If you see

flytipping in the woods you can contact Cathy Martins team

on 0141 5788814 or via the E.D.C website.