Horsham charity trustee raises more than £1,000 through sponsored litter pick

Caroline Instance, trustee of Age UK Horsham District, joined the 2.6 challenge with a plan of doing a 2.6 mile litter pick along the B2136 towards Thakeham, collecting 26 pieces of rubbish.

But that morning she collected three sackfuls and some larger pieces, raising more than £1,000 for the charity.

Caroline is now urging other residents to pick up rubbish they spot in a bid to keep the countryside clean and tidy.

She also joined the Age UK overdress campaign, joining the board meeting sat at her husband’s piano.

To donate to the overdress campaign text DRESS to 70800 to donate £5).

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