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Known for their balance, strength and teamwork, the gymnasts will be swapping the mat for litter pickers as they help give Donnington a winning routine of its own.

The event will take place on Thursday, 5 November, with volunteers including supporting businesses Wrekin Housing and Kuehne & Nagel, meeting at Donnington Community Hub at 1.15pm before heading out to help keep the local area clean, green and welcoming.

The event forms part of the Council's Building Safer and Stronger Communities programme and will bring together local residents, Street Champions, Telford and Wrekin Councillors and elite athletes for an afternoon of community action.

Telford & Wrekin Council's Street Champions scheme has grown to more than 1,800 volunteers since launching in 2013 and was recently recognised nationally for its contribution to cleaner, safer communities. Volunteers help through litter picking, reporting environmental issues and supporting local projects.

Councillor Paul Davis, Cabinet Member for Strong Communities, Local Pride and Veterans said: “Our Street Champions show what can be achieved when people come together to take pride in where they live.

“We're delighted to welcome members of the British Gymnastics team to Donnington and hope their involvement inspires even more people to get involved.

“You don't need Olympic-level skills to make a difference. Every bag of litter collected helps create cleaner, safer and stronger communities for everyone.

“If you would like to give it a go, please register beforehand. We'd love to see you there.”

The Street Champions scheme provides volunteers with equipment, training and ongoing support, with no minimum time commitment required.
Anyone interested in joining the event or becoming a Street Champion can find out more at www.telford.gov.uk/streetchampions.