Leave it to the Cubs: the big autumn street clean
Some community-minded Cub Scouts from Ealing and Hanwell District have turned over a new leaf by sweeping up fallen leaves in their local area.
Supported by their local council, the Cubs collected an astonishing 69 bags of leaves to keep pavements and walkways safe and clear.
1st Ealing North Group started their clear up mission from Montpelier Park, in Ealing, on Sunday 12 October.
Preventing slips and falls
‘Streets covered in leaves can be slippery for pedestrians,’ said Neil Gosrani, Group Lead Volunteer at 1st Ealing North, ‘particularly when it rains. We thought this would help our local community and keep people safe.’
Maria was just one of the Cubs who took part: ‘This is really satisfying,’ she said. ‘I'm really enjoying picking up leaves and making our world cleaner.’
Branching out
Maria and her fellow Cubs earned a special Ealing Leaf & Litter Legend badge for their efforts keeping their local area safe and tidy.
Armed with spades, brooms and green sacks, the Cubs have pledged to head back out again to help when the leaves build up again.
A team effort
Councillor Paul Driscoll is the local council’s cabinet member for climate action. ‘It’s fantastic to see young people getting involved in looking after their local environment,’ he said. ‘The Scouts’ leaf collection project is a brilliant example of community spirit in action, and it complements the work our street sweeping teams are doing to keep public spaces safe during the autumn months.’