Brighter Bothwell and Glenboig development trust were both recognised
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Two Lanarkshire community groups have been honoured for their environmental efforts at the annual Beautiful Scotland awards ceremony.
Brighter Bothwell and Glenboig development trust both received certificates of recognition from Keep Scotland Beautiful for their work in improving their communities.
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They were among 38 groups from across Scotland who were celebrated at the online ceremony for their efforts in “engaging people of all ages in growing and planting activities and through tidying and cleaning up events”.
Brighter Bothwell received a Keep Scotland Beautiful certificate in the non-judged section of the awards for a third successive year in honour of their work in the town; while Glenboig development trust made a successful return to the event, which previously saw them win the best new entrant award ijn 2023.
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Keep Scotland Beautiful chief executive Barry Fisher said: “Congratulations to all of our groups for their fantastic success at this year’s ceremony – at a time where there is a lack of funding to support these groups and their efforts, their unwavering commitment to improve their neighbourhoods is an inspiration to us all.
“Public polling soon to be published by Keep Scotland Beautiful has found that 66 per cent of people are embarrassed by levels of litter in their neighbourhood; thankfully, a brilliant network of groups across the country work tirelessly to make their towns and villages clean, vibrant, appealing and nature-friendly communities for all to enjoy and be proud of.”
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