Families, couples and kids all helped out as part of a town-wide litter picking force over the last two weeks.

Around 200 people collectively took part in Hitchin Forum's Spring litter picking fortnight, tidying up areas all over the town.

The Comet: The Forum estimates that more than 200 people may have contributed to their Spring litter pick eventThe Forum estimates that more than 200 people may have contributed to their Spring litter pick event (Image: Courtesy of Hitchin Forum)

Usually an event attended by big groups, this time families were told to work on their own part of Hitchin as part of a wider community effort.

Organiser Bill Sellicks said: "We want to say a big thank you to all who got involved and those who helped spread the word.

The Comet: People of all ages helped tidy up their parts of HitchinPeople of all ages helped tidy up their parts of Hitchin (Image: Courtesy of Hitchin Forum)

"We had lots of offers of help - it's hard to tell, but we estimate that more than 200 people may have taken part.

"We're pretty certain we have made a difference, and a walk around the town shows some of the more litter-prone areas are looking a lot cleaner at the moment."

The Comet: Hitchin Forum's annual spring litter picking event was a big successHitchin Forum's annual spring litter picking event was a big success (Image: Courtesy of Hitchin Forum)

The Forum's next community litter picking event will take place on Sunday, October 17. Email hflitterpick@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.