About Us
We are a group of volunteers who want to make Bishop's Stortford a tidier place.
We hope that we can set an example and persuade others in the town to pick up litter (and not to drop it).
We welcome groups and individuals who share our vision to join us. If you can spare a couple of hours (or even one) why not get involved? Your help will really make a difference.
We now have 5 Litter Hero Supervisors who can lend out equipment for people who want to go out on their own. Email irhudson@gmail.com for more information.
In 2025 TUBS was honoured to be included in the final ten groups in Hertfordshire to be nominated for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service– often described as the MBE for volunteer groups. Two Assessors joined us, spending time with committee members and taking part in a couple of our ‘clear-ups’. With a record number of nominations, we weren’t too surprised not to be awarded the Honour (only 2 groups in Hertfordshire were), but both Assessors were full of praise for the work we do and the difference we’re making locally. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who gives their time and energy – your contribution is truly valued.
You can support us by buying a ticket in the East Herts Lottery here
To be added to our ever-growing Distribution List, please email tidyupbishopsstortford@gmail.com
We meet every other month and spend a couple of hours clearing a different part of the town.
On March 14th (our 90th meeting) we collected around 40 bags of rubbish from the Thorley Park area.
2026 dates (10am unless stated)
9th May - Stansted Road (Lidl car park)
20th June - Following Carnival procession
u 27th June (4.30pm) - Castle Park - clearing after Armed Forces Day
11th July - Great Hadham Road (St Josephs Primary school)
19th July - Clear-up after Bish Bash (Sworders Field)
12th September - Bishop's Park (Tesco car park)
14th November - Dunmow Road
Also Simon Baker runs Save Our Stort which meets at the towpath next to The Rose and Crown pub at 11.30am on the 3rd Sunday of every month.
If you want to order your own Pickers, we recommend this site
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