AFC Bournemouth star and Green Goals ambassador Stephen Purches fought back against litter-bugs as he took part in a clean-up exercise with local schoolchildren.
The Cherries’ utility man assisted pupils from Heathland Primary School in collecting rubbish and debris from Turbary Common.
Stephen, 32, praised the scheme, which was set up by the club in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council.
He said: “It’s great for businesses to give something back to the community. Green Goals is a fantastic way of engaging the community whilst also improving the area.
“Without the partners in the scheme this type of event wouldn’t take place, so I want to thank Eco Sustainable Solutions, New Earth Solutions, W&S Recycling, J&G Environmental, Castlepoint and the Green House Hotel.”
Green Goals aims to improve the area of Bournemouth and Poole through the combination of football, education and business.
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