Facebook group sings praises of north Derbyshire litter pick 'hero'

A fundraising campaign has been launched to help a north Derbyshire dad who tirelessly volunteers to keep two villages clean and tidy.
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Father-of-five Geoff Evans carries out litter picks in Clowne and Stanfree and is a regular sight by the side of local roads weeding, mowing and cutting back hedges for the benefit of the two communities.

Now an online fundraiser has been organised to highlight Geoff’s work and raise cash for a new bike which will make his daily litter pick duties easier.

Geoff Evans and his daughter Lisa Elliott.Geoff Evans and his daughter Lisa Elliott.
Geoff Evans and his daughter Lisa Elliott.
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Geoff has also won the praise of people posting on the popular Clowne Covid-19 support group, who describe him as a ‘hero’ and a ‘star’ for his efforts.

His daughter Lisa Elliott said: “I'm just as proud of my dad as the hundreds of Clowne and Stanfree residents on Facebook who appreciate the fantastic work he does to keep the villages looking tidy.

“My dad has always helped to keep the villages where he's lived tidy and clean. He has always picked up any litter he sees. He brought his children up to not drop litter and he gets so upset to see rubbish just thrown on the street.”

Geoff Evans can regularly be seen cleaning up Stanfree and Clowne.Geoff Evans can regularly be seen cleaning up Stanfree and Clowne.
Geoff Evans can regularly be seen cleaning up Stanfree and Clowne.

Lisa says her dad enjoys his community work and receives a wonderful response from people in the community who see him out and about.

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“He goes out every day on his bike to litter pick,” she said.

“He loves to chat to the locals, so many people know him and thank him for what he does.

“It would be do lovely if the page could raise enough money for a new bike for him to make his daily litter pick easier.”

When news of the fundraiser was posted on Facebook, Clowne residents were quick to share their stories of Geoff and sing his praises.

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Georgina Parker said: “Bless him. He mows the lawn outside Wilko and the cemetery. He is a star.”

Amy Faulkner posted: “I’ve seen this chap out and about numerous times and what a fantastic job he is doing.”

Wendy Bingham described Geoff as a ‘wonderful man’.

For more information, visit the Gofundme page for Geoff and make a donation.

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