A group of volunteers who take huge pride in keeping their neighbourhood clean have been recognised for their efforts at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
Crosby Wombles were applauded as a Finalist for the Sefton Community Impact Award sponsored by Carlsberg.
One nomination for them said: “Crosby Wombles are a pillar of the community and have shown fantastic community spirit in helping motivate people to clean up their community with the L23 and surrounding areas.
“They hold regular group litter picks, help tidy up and keep parks neat and tidy, welcome anybody and everybody to get involved, go into schools and groups to give talks which inspire children and their adults to get out there and take pride in their community.
“They also work closely with Sefton Council to get larger areas of fly-tipping removed.
“They have been featured multiple times on local radio and TV and have inspired other areas to start up their own Womble groups.
“Crosby Wombles have made a fantastic improvement to the litter in and around Crosby and locals regularly sing their praises.”
The 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards celebrated selfless, talented and courageous people across 13 categories at The Grand in Southport on 24th April 2026.
The Main Award was won by Queenscourt Hospice founder Dr Karen Groves MBE.
The evening was hosted by former Sky Sports News presenter Fraser Dainton with VIP guests including HM Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Peter Oliver OBE and Mayor of Sefton Cllr Burns.
Funds were raised on the night for the ICU Steps charity, which supports patients in intensive care and their families.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards are organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport in association with media partners In Demand Radio with support from Southport BID.
There are 13 categories including Child of Courage, School Of The Year, Community Impact, Charity Champion and more, plus the Main Award.
Next year’s event takes place on Friday 30th April 2027.
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