London Irish mascot 'Digger' will be teaming up with the Katesgrove neighbourhood team and pupils from Katesgrove School to take part in an Environmental Visual Audit.

The popular Irish Wolfhound will join the team and pupils on Tuesday 24 November, as they go around the neighbourhood making a note of the things that can damage the appearance of the area, such as graffiti, damaged street furniture and litter.

Once the audit is completed, the police and partner agencies, such as Reading Borough Council, will work to resolve the issues that have been raised.

Tracie Simpson, head of PR and Communications at London Irish Rugby Club said:

“We are very pleased to be supporting the Environmental Visual Audit with the pupils at Katesgrove Primary School and the Katesgrove Neighbourhood Action Group.  Caring for the places where we live is very important and London Irish is looking forward to playing its part in helping to keep the Katesgrove neighbourhood look its best.”

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Rod Holmes: “I am delighted that Digger will be joining the team and the pupils on this important job.  The Environmental Visual Audits are a tool that we use regularly to try to improve the appearance of the area as things like graffiti and fly tipping can have a really negative impact. The support of Digger, London Irish, and the children from Katesgrove School, will undoubtedly raise awareness of this valuable work.”

The EVA starts at 10:30am, meeting in Katesgrove Primary School Playground off Katesgrove Lane.