A Sheffield-based environmental group has hosted their annual spring clean-up in Greenhill this week, with members of the community coming together to litter pick for Great British Spring Cleaning Week. 

Poppy Smith, 33, has been a member of Greener Greenhill for three years now. The organisation is dedicated to doing their bit, keeping Greenhill clean and sustainable. 

With her trusty sidekick daughter, Eleanor, Mrs Smith stood outside the Greenhill library handing out equipment and assignments to fellow community members. 

She said: “To take pride in your area, across Sheffield we all have to do our bit.

“It’s all about being visible, it helps build the community spirit.”

She found out about Greener Greenhill when she first moved to the area, seeing a stand similar to her own and sparking up a conversation with a member of the organisation. 

The litter picks happen twice a year, with the first taking place in March when the flower beds show signs of life. 

The group works closely with other stakeholders in Greenhill, most notably the local library which is run entirely by volunteers

Greener Greenhill holds other events in the area, such as running repair cafes at St Peter’s church.

These events bring local craftspeople come together to help reduce waste by repairing tools, electronics and clothes free of charge to avoid them going to landfill. 

They also helped commission metal statues made by Huddersfield-based artist, Jason Heppenstall, that now stand outside of the library. 

Mr Heppenstall said: “It was lovely to make the pieces for the library. 

“I wanted to add an element of fun to make everyone smile, everything I make is 100% recycled, fitting with the green Greenhill ethos.”