AN invitation has gone out to local people to join litterpickers on their next outing in the borough - and to take a peek at some unique artwork.

Steve Catchpole, local waterway clean-up facilitator and Grays Beachcombers leader, says: "Following on from a great pick around the small carpark at the Rainham RSPB centre, I'm pleased to advise our next event is at the Graffiti Wall in West Thurrock on Saturday, 25 January.

"If you have not taken a look at the graffiti wall paintings before, why not come along and have a look at them."

Pickers are invited to meet at old St Clements Church (RM20 4AL) at 10:30 and the pick will run until 1.30pm.

It is described as a family friendly event suitable for accompanied children eight years and older. The event will include up to three miles walking so comfortable walking shoes or boots are recommended.

Other picking events coming up include:

Sunday 2nd February – meeting at Grays Yacht Club RM17 6JF at 10:30 to 12:00 followed by free refreshments in the café. This is the Grays Beachcombers regular monthly pick. This is a family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 6 years and older and is a river based Badged Thames21 event

Saturday 8th February – meeting in Salisbury Road RM17 6DQ at 09:00 to 12:00. This is the regular Orchard Forum back alley clean-up. All welcome especially local residents.

Saturday 8th February – meeting at RSPB Rainham Marshes Centre in Purfleet RM19 1SZ at 10:15 to 12:30. This is an RSPB organised and run event. Please make sure you register your interest with the RSPB before attending. 01708 899851 or [email protected] This event will especially suit young (and us older) Eco Warriors! Parents don't forget to bring the binoculars.

Wednesday 12th February – meeting at the Wharf Hotel, Wharf Road South, RM17 5YX at 10:30 to 13:00. We will be picking rubbish from along the foreshore. This adult only event will include up to 2 miles walking so comfortable walking shoes/boots are recommended.

Saturday 22nd February – meeting at the Riverside Carpark at the Concrete Barges Rainham, RM13 9YQ at 10:30 to 13:30. We will be picking rubbish from along the foreshore and the reed beds. This is a family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 8 years and older. This is a river based Badged Thames21 event.

Sunday 1st March – meeting at Grays Yacht Club RM17 6JF at 10:30 to 12:00 followed by free refreshments in the café. This is the Grays Beachcombers regular monthly pick. This is a family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 6 years and older and is a river based Badged Thames21 event.