You may not have known his name but I’m sure you’ll recall seeing John Lovell about Marchwood, picking up litter thoughout the Village, come rain or shine.

John recently passed away at the magnificent age of almost 90 and the Marchwood Community are fundraising for a memorial bench and plaque in his honour.

A truly great man, who over the years must have collected tons of litter and put a smile on many a face as he stopped to chat. He did just a little thing to keep himself fit in his retirement and it warmed the hearts of the whole Community.

Update 13/08/2020: As the target has now been exceeded we will be looking to put any excess towards a stock of litter picking sticks, high visibility vests, and bin bag rings for future Community litter picking events.

The hosting of a memorial bench, determining it’s location, and the installation costs (grounds staff time) will be debated by Marchwood Parish Council at their Amenities Committee Meeting on Monday 21st September 2020.