WHEN

we asked readers to help turn back the tide of litter washing across our towns and countryside, you responded magnificently. The Great British Spring Clean has become the greatest mobilisation of volunteers the UK has seen. A nearly 540,000- strong army has given up more than a million hours of valuable time. And with two weeks to go, an incredible 900,000 bags of rubbish have been collected. Each of you deserves a hearty pat on the back!