A fantastic community clean-up has taken place in Cefn Mawr as part of the ongoing #StayOnSide project, with pupils from Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol, the Cefn Litter Pickers, Wrexham Council’s Low Carbon Team, and local volunteers working together to tackle litter across key community spaces. ♻️
The initiative, held on Tuesday afternoon, saw the team collect over 11 bags of rubbish from well-known locations including Plas Kynaston MUGA, the Cenotaph, around Plas Kynaston Hall, the CRNCA, and lanes surrounding the school — all in time for Cefn Albion’s home match against Rhyl FC. ⚽️
This event forms part of the wider #StayOnSide initiative, which encourages young people to take pride in their community, promote responsibility, and raise environmental awareness, all while inspiring positive action across Cefn.
Community Development Officer Andrew Ruscoe, who supported the event alongside Wrexham Council’s Low Carbon Team, said:
“It was brilliant to see the pupils of Ysgol Min-Y-Ddol, staff, and volunteers all working together to make our community cleaner. Projects like #StayOnSide show how much pride our young people have in Cefn. Their efforts today are a real credit to themselves, the school, and the community.”
The clean-up was made possible with the continued support of Keep Wales Tidy, who kindly provided bags and equipment to help the team in their efforts. 🧤🗑️
Chairman of Cefn Community Council, Councillor Phil Vaughan, added:
“It’s inspiring to see our young people and local partners coming together to improve Cefn Mawr. Community pride starts with projects like this, and I want to thank everyone who rolled up their sleeves today — you’ve made a real difference.”
The clean-up reflects the growing collaboration between Cefn Community Council, local schools, residents, and environmental groups working together to build a greener, safer, and stronger community for all. 🌿
