Young footballers' team up to rid Stenhousemuir beauty spot of litter

Members of a youth football club achieved their goal to clear up litter which has built up in Stenhousemuir’s Carron Dams nature reserve.
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The partially drained reservoir, with its wetland areas, has sadly become a dumping ground for litter and rubbish over the years, so the youngsters of Stenhousemuir FC’s 2013 team – all aged eight or nine-years-old – decided to get together and do something about it last Sunday.

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Chalrene Kleinman, who organised the initiative, said: “The Stenhousemuir FC 2013s did a fantastic job around Carron Dams wildlife reserve, supported by parents, coaches and Councillor Gary Bouse. They lifted a load of litter from the area, setting a good example on how you can go about keeping your community clean.”

Stenhousemuir FC youngsters take a break from their litter picking at Carron DamsStenhousemuir FC youngsters take a break from their litter picking at Carron Dams
Stenhousemuir FC youngsters take a break from their litter picking at Carron Dams
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Those who took part will be getting sponsorship from family and friends and the money raised will go towards helping the youngsters participate in community football festivals next year.

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