An awards ceremony was held in Mansfield Library to celebrate the efforts of schools, colleges, businesses and community groups, who collected more than 306 bags of rubbish during International Clean Up Mansfield Day.

The event took place in Mansfields around the world. Everyone who took part received a certificate.

Winners were: Business Innovation Award — I Do Bridal Boutique. School Innovation Award — 1, Eastlands Junior and Netherfield Infant schools, Meden Vale; 2, Mansfield Primary Academy; 3,Wynndale Primary School. Friends Group Award — Friends of Fisher Lane. Community Award — Innova House and Maun Conservation Group. Young Person Award – Maun Troop, 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scout Group. p See page 12. for another photo and reaction.

Coun Philip Shields, Portfolio Holder for the Environment at Mansfield District Council, said: “This is now an international and national award winning community event, which once again shows that our District and other Mansfields across the globe care and have pride in the places where they live.

“Congratulations to everyone who took part and well done to our award winners. It is really important we keep the momentum of this event going and have an even larger turn out next year. It is never too early to register, as the planning for next year’s event has already started. Hopefully, the message will get out there that it is not acceptable to drop litter.”

You can see photos of the awards ceremony and keep up to date with plans for next year on our Facebook page facebook.com/cleanupmansfield