Friday 13th – Not So Unlucky!
Up Holland Parish Council joined forces with Cleaner, Greener Up Holland and the Eco Council from St Thomas the Martyr Primary School on Friday 13th March 2026 to carry out a community clean-up of Mill Lane Play Area and the surrounding field.
Published: 13 March 2026
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Eco Council with Head Teacher and Parish Councillors -
Litter pick across the field -
Litter pick around play equipment -
Some light rain but then the sunshine came out -
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Despite the traditional reputation of Friday 13th being unlucky, the day proved to be anything but. The Eco Council pupils were superb in recognising how important it is to care for this much-loved local space. These enthusiastic Year 6 learners are truly custodians of our future and take great pride in looking after the play area, helping to keep it clean, safe and welcoming for everyone.
Working through both rain and sunshine, the pupils carefully collected litter that others had carelessly discarded. Activities like this not only improve the environment but also help reinforce an important lesson — if you help pick up litter, you are far less likely to drop it yourself.
It was a joyful and positive day for everyone involved, demonstrating the power of community spirit and the difference young people can make when they take pride in their local area.
Up Holland Parish Council would like to extend sincere thanks to the Headteacher Mr Carl Roscoe and staff at St Thomas the Martyr Primary School for supporting the Eco Council and encouraging such strong environmental awareness among their pupils. Their enthusiasm and hard work were truly inspiring.