Literati Guide in clean-up of area around Gourock Station

Volunteers from Literati Guide to Inverclyde, consisting of nine adults including MP Ronnie Cowan and Councillor Sandra Reynolds, four kids and Bella the dog got stuck in to tidy around Gourock station.

They gathered up 11 bags full of rubbish which had been dropped by people.

They also recovered was a pallet, traffic cone, canister and a discarded sheet of plywood and some treasure - with a five pound note found in bushes.

Louise Hunter of the group said: "These clean-ups are hugely important as litter has become a huge issue since Covid.

"We are extremely proud of the work we undertake.

"As a grassroots organisation, we believe in using our initiative to make Inverclyde a place to be proud of.

"The work we do in support of this aim makes a genuine difference."

The volunteers hope to inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

Louise said: "We would encourage the community to use 15 minutes of free time a week to clean up where they live.

"Take a bag while on a walk and fill it; brush and pick up outside your own home. The smallest action makes a difference."

The eco group is active right across Inverclyde and always on the lookout for more volunteers.

Louise said: "We are always delighted to have new people joining us.

"The more volunteers, the more frequently we can help keep Inverclyde clean.

"It also means we can reduce the amount of litter entering the Clyde, which in turn helps our wildlife."

Louise says those who give up their time to help out also gain a lot out of it.

She said: "Volunteers benefit as it feels good to give up a couple of hours to keep where we live as clean as possible.

"We encourage anyone who is interested to visit our website and socials, to see what litter-picking dates are available."