Very, is the answer. Especially when it’s something that we have asked for, and waited for, so long. And now, here it is: a new, capacious litter bin in the Shotover car park. A quick peek inside showed that people are already making good use of it.

Let’s hope this helps to reduce the litter on Shotover. Spread the word that it’s there.

While we are it, just a polite request not to have barbecues on Shotover. We often find the remains of disposable barbecues, especially near the picnic tables and under the trees there. It’s a fire risk at the best of times, but particularly so at the moment when everything is tinder-dry.