Keep Scotland Tidy News
Dog Poo - Grab it, bag it, bin it!
Wednesday 21st July 2010 13:39 pm
Dog owners are being encouraged, by Keep Scotland Tidy and the Dogs Trust, to help keep streets and public spaces clean this summer by following the simple ‘Grab it, bag it, bin it’ mantra as part of National Poop Scoop Week 2010 which runs from 26th July – 1st Aug.During National Poop Scoop Week 2010, Keep Scotland Tidy will be supporting a number of ‘doggy’ events across Scotland, in parks in North Lanarkshire, North Ayrshire and the Highlands. Giant dog mascots will be there, along with staff from Keep Scotland Beautiful, local councils and other partners who will all be on hand to provide information and free poo bags to dog walkers.
Keep Scotland Tidy Campaigns Officer, Valerie Carson, said, “It is fantastic that Keep Scotland Tidy are joining up with the Dogs Trust for the third year running, to promote the National Poop Scoop Week campaign which aims to remind dog walkers in a fun and friendly way to ‘Grab it, bag it, bin it’.
“We look forward to seeing you all at the various events across Scotland – look out for Keep Scotland Tidy staff in our dog costumes!”
Here’s where you’ll find the roadshow:
Sun 25th July - Dogs Trust Family Fun Day & Fun Dog Show, Strathclyde Country Park, North Lanarkshire
Tue 27th July - Saltcoats beach front, North Ayrshire
Sun 1st Aug - Forestry Commission's Top Dog's Day Out Glenmore Forest Park, near Loch Morlich
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National Poop Scoop Week 2010