Manuela's bid to clean up.

An Andover resident is making positive steps to improve the town by encouraging people to be grateful for what they have got.

Manuela Wahnon, of Rack Close, Andover, believes we have all got something to be grateful for no matter how adverse the situation and says that if everyone picks up just one piece of litter a day, it would make the town a more beautiful place.

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“All around us people throw away litter and discard it in such an obscene manner,” she said.

“My campaign is called Attitude of Gratitude, as we’ve always got something to be grateful for in our lives, so with that in mind, obviously don't drop litter, but if you pick up one piece of litter a day you can make the world you live in a better place.

“We live in such a beautiful town. I’m not working as I have retired, and it gives me a lot of time to reflect on things around me and where I can do my bit to help those not as blessed as me.

Pride of Andover Awards 2009 Photo: Andover Advertiser

“Over 500 families have been torn apart by our soldiers dying in wars since 2001.

“So yes, I do feel that we all have a lot to be so eternally grateful for.

“Each day I wake up and it is one day less for me on this Earth, so I do my bit to make sure that each day is not wasted.

"I try to inspire people to be more Charitable, Honourable and Big-hearted.

“Every day is another 24 golden hours.”

Manuela has been supported by Andover Sound, the Andover Advertiser,
Newbury Sound and Play Radio

• Joe Faretra & Hannah Powell, Andover Advertiser
• Ben Mcgrail, Andover Sound
• Cllr John Ray, Romsey Town Mayor, 2009
• Cllr Brian Page, TVBC Mayor, 2008
• Cllr Ian Hibberd, TVBC Mayor, 2009