The Things Tae Dae group were out in force last week clearing litter around Cumnock and they were joined by Police for their latest efforts.

Cumnock Town Centre Officer PC Michelle McCreadie joined in with the “Things Tae Dae Social Hub” group led by coordinator Maureen Preston last Tuesday (April 27).

Michael McPake, of Cumnock Community Council said on Facebook: “It was great to see them again.

“They tidied up our wee garden outside the Baird Museum. They did a great job.

“Mary, my next door neighbour and myself would like to say thank you very much for your hard work, and I would also like to say thank you on behalf of Cumnock Community Council.”

The Things Tae Dae Social Hub is an ever expanding group in Cumnock for adults with learning disabilities.

They are an active group who meet regularly in Cumnock in a welcoming and supportive environment engaging in social talks, arts and crafts and drama to name but a few.

As we ease out of lockdown, the social hub are busy helping the community with litter picks and short community walks.

The hub are actively involved in raising awareness of Disability Hate Crime with many members ambassadors for Keep Safe.

And police in the area are working to get more venues involved with the Keep Safe scheme. The scheme is designed to offer those with a disability a safe space to be in the event that they encounter harassment or abuse.

A number of shops in the area are already members, visible by their display of the Keep Safe logo in shop windows.

The initiative is a partnership between I Am Me Scotland and Police Scotland and was originally developed to support disabled people to participate in community life, free from fear of harassment and abuse.

However, the initiative has received wide support and has continued to evolve to become a national network with over 800 Keep Safe places throughout Scotland.

The initiative is available for anyone to use if they feel lost, scared, vulnerable or simply need some breathing space.