MORE than 60 local people came together on a sunny Saturday in Tullibody to look after the wonderful wildlife.
The town's Delph Pond Forum held its biannual Spring Event on the weekend, encouraging residents to pick some litter and rubbish with a range of fun activities on offer too.
Janette McGowan, chair of the forum, explained: “We were so fortunate in having great weather for the event.
“The children enjoyed litter picking and taking part in the fun activities and the woodland quiz.
“We’d like to thank everyone who took part on the day including Bug Life, Tullibody Healthy Living, Tullibody Community Garden, Stirling Young Archaeologists, Youth Services, Amy Knox, Clackmannanshire Council, Criminal Justice, for taking the rubbish away, and all the many helpers big and small who came along and took part at the event.”
Children also enjoyed a spring picture competition and planted seeds with members from the community garden, while face painter Amy Knox made them some beautiful designs, completing every request from butterflies to Spiderman.
Tosh Scott, from Youth Services, brought the mobile youth space along, complete with outdoor games for youngsters to play in the grass.
Members of the forum also carried out a survey to hear the community's views on the Delph Pond and their biodiversity events.
The “Litter Bin”, courtesy of Keep Scotland Beautiful, also visited to remind folk about putting their rubbish in the bins and healthy snacks and refreshments were provided by friends at Tullibody Healthy Living.
In the woodland, Stirling Young Archaeologists unearthed part of the base of the old skating ring and it is hoped the site will be explored further in the future, to see how much of it remains today.
The final activity for the day was the reintroduction of tadpoles to the pond, keep an eye out for some frogs later in the year – provided the pike don't eat them all.
The Delph Pond Forum was formed by concerned residents and representatives from the town's groups including Tullibody History Group and Tullibody, Cambus and Glenochil Community Council to improve the local environment. It is supported by Clackmannanshire Council's Michelle Flynn, community and tenant participation co-ordinator.
Chris Calder, of the forum and the history group, added: “My grandchildren loved coming along to help, especially as this is where their dad grew up.”
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