BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple, participated in a Great British Spring Clean on 23 March.

The event took place for an hour and brought 35 volunteers to Preston City Centre to maintain and enhance the cleanliness of the surrounding area.

The Mayor of Preston, Phillip Crowe, who attended the event and participated in the clean up said: “Keeping the streets clean is important in keeping everybody healthy and clean.” 

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The Great British Spring Clean is a nationwide event that encourages communities to take action to work towards a cleaner environment.

It was done in the spirit of seva, a selfless service and aligns with the organisation’s values of service, respect and unity.

Volunteer Shiv Patel from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Preston, said: “Seva is at the heart of what we do, and today’s clean-up was a wonderful way to bring people together for a common cause.

“We are grateful to all the volunteers and the local community for their support, and to the Mayor of Preston for joining us in this meaningful initiative.”

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