Lanarkshire community groups celebrated in climate and nature work to Keep Scotland Beautiful

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Groups across South Lanarkshire are being celebrated for their climate and nature work. Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has recognised 11 groups for improving their communities for people and nature, whilst supporting and enhancing their neighbourhoodsThe 2022 Beautiful Scotland and It’s Your Neighbourhood annual seminar and celebration event took place virtually on Thursday, December 8.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android More than 180 groups from 26 local authority areas were recognised with certificates and awards at the celebration event for their efforts to clean up and make their neighbourhoods beautiful.Among the local groups with certificates were Blantyre Miners Community Garden; Burn Road Action Group; Carluke Meadow; East Mains Community Council; Fernbrae Meadows Allotments Association; Flourishing Forth - Eco Site; Friends of Douglas Park; Friends of Holmhills Wood Community Park; Friends of the Calder; Grow 73; and TACT Healthy Park.Juliette Camburn, Community Projects Officer with Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “We’re delighted to once again be celebrating the brilliant work of groups across Scotland who are doing so much to make their community a better place.“Every It’s Your Neighbourhood entrant has made a lasting contribution to their area through their efforts and