Raptor Pickers @RaptorPickers
George started the Raptor Pickers in 2021 when he was 8 years old. Now he and his friends go around the local area in their free time doing their bit to help 🦖 Pontefract, England Joined October 2022-
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George is selling his eco friendly reindeer food again this year with all money raised going to the Castleford Hedgehog Rescue 🦔🎄 He’s hoping to beat the money raised last year (£330) 😊
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George joined the monthly litter pick at @ponte_valley this morning. 2 bags collected equating to 822 pieces of rubbish from the gardens, Bluebell steps, part of Southgate and Mill Hill Road. — at Friarwood Valley Gardens 😊 #litterpicking #Pontefract #community
A big thank you to @Litterpickers for making this happen! 💚🦖
Our Eco Council were armed and ready to litter pick with their new equipment. Thankyou to George @RaptorPickers for your very generous donation. #environment #litterpicking #community
As a leaving gift to his primary school George wanted to buy some litter picking equipment for all of the Eco Council so they can help keep the local area tidy. We would like to say a HUGE raptor thank you to Chrissie at @Litterpickers for making this possible💚 #thankyou
George was happy to help the ladies from Yonder Events with the clean up at @PonteCastle this morning as part of #TheBigHelpOut weekend! 💚 2 bags full = 1755 pieces of litter collected! #pontefract #lLendAHand #litterpicking #community #support #takeaction #lovewhereyoulive
This Sunday you’ll find the raptors up bright and early at @PonteCastle, another one of our favourite places in #Pontefract. Why not come and help as part of #VolunteersWeek and #TheBigHelpOut this weekend 💚 #litterpicking #AllYearRound #community #takeaction #BeTheBestYouCanBe
A man who showed us that no matter how tough a battle you have to face in life, never be afraid to face it head on. A true inspiration 💙💛 R.I.P Rob Burrow 🕊️💔
A great raptor turn out today at one of our favourite places! 1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣2️⃣ pieces of litter 3 bags full) collected from @ponte_valley ,Bluebell steps and along the main road! 💚 #Pontefract #litterpickmeup #litterpicking #nature #wildlife #proud #care #takeaction
We would like to wish our founder and original Raptor Picker George a very happy 11th birthday today! 🦖💚
We are back to it tomorrow at @ponte_valley (10.30am) and then the following Sunday at @PonteCastle (8am). Always happy to help keep #Pontefract looking it’s best! #proud #litterpicking #care #wildlife #nature #doyourbit #takeaction
Good luck to George and fellow year 6 raptors starting their SATs journey tomorrow! Remember your hard work and preparation. You've got this! 💪 Embrace each question as an opportunity to shine. Success goes beyond scores; it's about effort, growth and so much more 🙌 #Year6SATs
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This #hedgehogweek we’ve been sharing our NEW animated series all about #hedgehogs! 🦔 Created with @LIQUONA & voiced by @ChrisGPackham, it follows a young #hedgehog family & teaches us how to make our gardens hedgehog havens. WATCH Ep5 of The Littlest Hoglet 👇 #TheFinale
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This #hedgehogweek we’re sharing our NEW animated series all about #hedgehogs! 🦔 Created with @LIQUONA & voiced by @ChrisGPackham, the series follows a young #hedgehog whose adventures teach us how to make our gardens safer for hedgehogs. WATCH Ep4 of The Littlest Hoglet 👇
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It’s #hedgehogweek & we’re sharing a NEW animated series all about #hedgehogs! 🦔 Created with @LIQUONA & voiced by @ChrisGPackham, the story follows a family of 'hogs as we learn how to make Britain #HedgehogFriendly! WATCH Ep2 of The Littlest Hoglet👇
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