A group of conservationists have thanked a Bordon garage for joining a drive to clean up a local beauty spot.

Green-minded volunteers have removed waste, long-standing rubbish and an historical fly-tip from Deadwater Valley Local Nature Reserve.

The operation by Deadwater Valley Trust (DVT) volunteers is part of a greater drive to clean-up parts of the site with CCTV being installed close to adjacent properties.

The team often uncover piles of rubbish which have been hidden or many years during their habitat and forestry work at the woodland site.

The latest clean-up was no exception but while most of the removed waste was recycled, a pile of tyres gave volunteers a headache. That’s where BTE Automotive stepped in with the Woolmer Trading Estate firm agreeing to dispose of the tyres correctly.

“We are very fortunate in that we do not often have new fly-tips to deal with on the sites we manage, but we do discover old ones hidden under bushes and shrubs,” said Rebekah Searle, the DVT senior ranger who delivered the tyres to BTE Automotive.

She added: “We are very grateful to BTE Automotive for their help with the disposal of these tyres.”

On a more festive note, the DVT have invited Whitehill & Bordon residents to come together for an annual festive treat at another of their sites later this week.

The woods will be alive with the sound of Christmas music this Friday (December 20) as the Carols at the King event will take place in Bordon Inclosure.

The Christmas with the Deadwater Valley Trust showpiece will take place from 6pm to 8pm at the great oak.

Visitors can expect twinkling fairy lights, reindeer making, mulled wine, mince piece and the chance to sing in the woodland, to book a place email [email protected]