TOWN organisations are embracing the community spirit to help 'Keep Okehampton Tidy'.

Saturday, April 27 has been officially declared 'Keep Okehampton Tidy' day.

A number of community and voluntary groups, including the town council and hamlets parish council, Okehampton and District Chamber of Trade, the Okement Rivers Improvement Group, the primary school and local police, will be among those turning out to help clear up litter around the town.

Children from the primary school will be helping to tidy up the paths and streets near the school.

The core group will meet at the entrance to Okehampton Primary School at 9.30am.

The river improvement group will meet at 9.30am at the recycling bins in Waitrose car park.

On the day, anyone can help do their bit by going out and picking up any litter they see. Rubbish collected can be delivered to Okehampton Primary School by 2.30pm on the day, or bagged up correctly and put out with normal household rubbish and recycling collection.

If you or your organisation would like to pledge your support, please call mayor Cllr Rev Davies on 01837 659233 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected]

Alternatively you can call the town hall on 01837 53179.