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Forest Gater, mum, litter warrior, feminist, cyclist, activist, big fan of charity shops, lover of London. Have views on almost everything - all my own.

Joined December 2010
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After an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning, what could be better than some fresh air and chat on #WansteadFlats? Special πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š feel good factor comes for free! #E12 #E11 #E7 Project now supported by @NewhamLondon πŸ˜ƒ
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Such a beautiful morning on #WansteadFlats. Thank you for those who joined us to collect a very decent haul of rubbish. Inspiring to see nature recovering from the damage of the summer fires and lack of rain. πŸ’šπŸ’šNext litter pick Sunday 30th October #E7 #E11 #E12
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This image of a woman shirtless in a sports bra - hugely significant. This is a woman’s body - not for sex or show - just for the sheer joy of what she can do and the power and skill she has. Wonderful. #Lionesses
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Thanks to all our pickers today - lovely to see pickers old and new. Roved a bit further afield today and found this plaque from 1953. Hard to imagine #wansteadflats will be green again, but they surely will. πŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ’š
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Heartbreaking scenes this week of our beloved patch of #WansteadFlats. Come show some litter picking πŸ’š on Sunday 31st July. 11-12.30 Capel Rd opp Golden Fleece pub. #E12 #E7 #E11
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GLORIOUS day out on #WansteadFlats We were smaller in number today but big on impact. 28 bags of rubbish collected. Next pick 29th May 11-12.30.
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It’s a forecast of bright sunshine, a shower of litter and a sprinkle of friendly chat. Join us tomorrow 24th April 11-12.30. Meet #WansteadFlats opposite Golden Fleece, Capel Road #E12 #E11 #E7
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We took a break for Xmas. We’re back. So now it’s time to show #WansteadFlats a whole lotta love and come litter pick on Sunday 30th January. 11-12.30, Capel Road, opposite Golden Fleece pub. πŸ’šπŸ’š #E7 #E12 #E11
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Been largely off public transport for almost two years. Super disappointed to learn that despite having all that time to reflect on their behaviour, people STILL stand right by the doors. πŸ™„πŸ™„πŸ˜¬πŸ˜¬πŸ˜‚
Totally get that today we all want to stay inside and dodge storm Arwen. But tomorrow it’s gonna be a dreamy 2 degrees and maybe sunny. Wrap up warm and join us. 11-12.30 #WansteadFlats Capel Rd, opp Golden Fleece. Just half an hour will surely blow away those cobwebs!
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Litter picking gives you wings! Join us on Sunday 28th November and show #WansteadFlats some πŸ’š. Meet opposite Golden Fleece pub, Capel Road, E12 11am. #E7 #E12 #E11. All welcome and equipment provided.
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We were few in number but strong of arm. Seven hardy pickers braved the wind and then enjoyed glorious sunshine and collected 20 bags. Come join us next month - Sunday 28th November 11-12.30. #E12 #E7 #WansteadFlats
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Ready for a Halloween litter fest? Thrills and spills guaranteed, as well as a warm welcome, neighbourly chat and plenty of litter. Come join us Sunday 31st 11am #E12 #E11 #E7 #WansteadFlats
Grrr does this make you mad? Come join the fun and make #WansteadFlats shine. Meet Sunday 25th July 11-12.30, Wanstead Flats, opposite Golden Fleece pub, Capel Rd, E12. Super warm welcome is guaranteed, as is equipment. Don’t get mad with litter - take action! πŸ’š #E12 #E7 #E11
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Lovely to welcome so many new pickers today, as well as our faithful regulars. Makes me happy to know that from this awful pandemic comes some good - people much more connected to their community and our precious green spaces #WansteadFlats #E12 #E7 πŸ’š πŸ’šπŸ’š
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Brrr it was chilly in the wind today. Didn’t deter about 25 pickers and we got loads of bags. Next pick 28th Feb. πŸ’₯πŸ’₯πŸ’₯
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A very breezy day did not deter an amazing 31 pickers this morning and lots of lovely new faces. We got easily 60 bags and left #WansteadFlats looking ✨ ✨ ✨. Next pick Sunday 25th October. Join us! #E12 #E7 #E11
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Love #WansteadFlats Hate litter? Join us on Sunday 26th July 11-12.30. Equipment provided but please bring your litter pick stick if you have one. #E7 #E12 #ManorPark #ForestGate #Wanstead #PeoplePower #Lovewhereyoulive
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We are BACK πŸ’₯πŸ’₯πŸ’₯. We’ve been super busy individually picking litter, but very excited about getting the band back together. #ReunionGig #E12 #E7 #WansteadFlats