THE FIRST joint litter pick by Teignmouth’s Guerrilla Gardeners and the Alice Cross Centre collected 18 bags of rubbish, recyclable materials and a mattress.

The event, part of the Great British Spring Clean, saw 25 residents, town councillors and Alice Cross Centre volunteers join forces to clean up the town.

Cllr Dan Comer, thanked everyone who came for improving the town's appearance and making a clear and positive difference.

Community litter picks are scheduled for the last Sunday of the month.

Anyone wanting join in can simply turn up at the Alice Cross Centre at 10am and join in.

Refreshments were provided for all the volunteers by the Alice Cross Centre.