Ashby's sixth 'Big Tidy Up' takes place next month - and will also mark a year of the town's Litter Picking Heroes being set up.

The event takes place on Saturday, September 4, with a 1.45pm start at various locations.

It will be finishing at Hood Park between 3-4pm and it is hoped as many of the group as possible will be taking part.

The Tidy Up is being organised by the Rotary Club who would like people to register for the event even if they are starting out from their own homes and do not need equipment.

This is because they are putting on refreshments at the Ashby Leisure Centre from 3pm and want to make sure they are prepared.

The link to register is HERE.

All information is on the website HERE

Ashby Litter Picking Heroes are also holding a picnic on September 5 on the Bath Grounds at 1pm

They have asked members to come along to celebrate the first anniversary of the group being formed.

The event is informal and the group are giving out certificates to local children.

The Big Tidy Up is being held in association with North West Leicestershire District Council's Street Action Team, Ashby de la Zouch Town Council and Love Ashby Litter Heroes - and is being organised throughout Ashby by the Ashby Hastings Rotary Club.

Anyone can volunteer to help. No experience is necessary but experienced Litter Pickers are encouraged to act as Team Leaders (Lead Litter Pickers) for less experienced volunteers.

Young people under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Volunteers who have their own equipment and who wish to be independent can start litter picking from home and work their way to the Leisure Centre in Hood Park.

Volunteers needing equipment and some guidance can choose their starting place from one of 10 locations around Ashby.

The starting locations have been chosen to ensure that every part of the town is covered and to avoid too many pickers at any one place.

All volunteers, who should wear suitable clothing, sturdy gloves and appropriate footwear, will assemble at their agreed starting point at 1.45pm where litter picks, bags and safety vests will be issued by the leader.

Please note that due to a possible shortage of litter picks and safety vests it would a great help if volunteers would bring their own if they have them.

The leader will indicate the route volunteers should take to avoid overcrowding and ensure total coverage of the town.