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ALUMINIUM CAN RECYCLING PROJECT

Despite having the two and a half ton bags consideration and will be advertised on the
of crushed cans stolen by some lowlife, Manea Facebook pages if/when planned.
depriving the village of the small amount of
money they would generate, the collection A reminder to our younger village members
of clean/rinsed cans for crushing will to ask if you can help encourage your
continue. Although an alternative secure families to participate if they are able.
storage is being sought – any offers for Please remember to ensure that all cans
secure storage will be gratefully received. are washed/rinsed as unwashed cans will
Thanks to the number of members of the affect what monies can be received.
community that continue to collect their To get involved – whatever your age – and/
cans and the few new villagers that have or for further information, please contact
joined the project but we still need more Martin Hindry:
especially as we now need to recoup the
amount stolen! Tel: 01354 680850 / 07446 502029
The more sturdy crusher, manufactured Email: martinsmanea@hotmail.com
by Mowell & Co. Ltd. of Chatteris (free of
charge) was finished and has been used on
many occasions. Unfortunately, the Sunday
morning planned at the Royal British Legion
for members of the community to bring
along their clean cans was a dismal failure
with no-one turning up! It had been hoped
that people would bring along their clean
cans and our younger members would
have enjoyed venting some of their energy
for a good cause.
Whether there will be a follow-up date and
time in the Royal British Legion car park
for another can crushing attempt is under

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