Families and friends are being encouraged to get into the Christmas spirit while giving something back to the community at a festive litter pick in Wolverhampton.

The Yuletide Spruce Up will take place on Saturday 5 December, inviting volunteers to help tidy up the city centre ahead of the festive season.

Running from 10am to 12 noon, the community event is open to all ages, with participants encouraged to wear their best Christmas jumpers or festive outfits. Those dressing up will also have the chance to win tickets to a pantomime at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

The event is part of the City Centre Spruce Up initiative, which has welcomed hundreds of volunteers throughout the year, including local residents, businesses, charities and community organisations.

The initiative is organised in partnership by the University of Wolverhampton, Enjoy Wolverhampton Business Improvement District (BID), City of Wolverhampton Council and Wolves Foundation. The council will provide all the necessary litter-picking equipment and guidance.

Cherry Shine, Managing Director of Enjoy Wolverhampton BID, said the festive event was a chance for families and friends to get involved and help make the city centre a welcoming place for everyone.

The Yuletide Spruce Up takes place on Saturday 5 December, from 10am to 12 noon. Volunteers should meet at St Peter's Gardens on Lichfield Street, next to Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

To find out more or get involved, contact Shaun Boyce at Enjoy Wolverhampton BID via shaun@wolverhamptonbid.co.uk.