Armed with litter pickers and rubbish bags, dozens answered a call-to-arms to help clean our fine county ahead of Norfolk Day.

This year’s Big Clean Up urged groups and individuals to make their towns and villages sparkle once again – and the entries did not disappoint.

A number of photographs of litter-picking heroes doing their bit were received and included images from a mum and baby duo to a whole clan of community cleaners.

The overall winner though was a picture of a group of young friends in Foxley Woods, near Bawdeswell in mid Norfolk, picking up rubbish during a walk.

Friends Pennie Powell and Lana Marie posted the winning picture on social media using the hashtag #NDBigCleanUp. It shows their children William and Lara, and Arlo and Sebby.

They will receive a selection of Norfolk Day goodies, including an 'On tha Huh' tee, a Norfolk Day mug, GoGoDiscover Sticker book with five packs of stickers to kick start your collection, and some sweet treats all bundled into a tote bag.

  • This year's Norfolk Day is sponsored by Richardson's.
  • Visit the Norfolk Day website at norfolkstore.co.uk/store

Norwich Evening News: Eliza, aged six, litter picking in Kett’s Cave Park, Norwich, with her mumEliza, aged six, litter picking in Kett’s Cave Park, Norwich, with her mum (Image: Abigail Craig)

Norwich Evening News: Volunteers from Dereham Community Litter Pickers after collecting 30 bags of litter from the streets of DerehamVolunteers from Dereham Community Litter Pickers after collecting 30 bags of litter from the streets of Dereham (Image: Dereham Community Litter Pickers)