MEMBERS of a litter-picking group in St Andrews have been hailed as community heroes for helping to keep the area tidy. The parish council gave out its first Community Hero Award to recognise one group s outstanding contribution to this part of North Swindon. Councillors presented the honour to representatives of The Ridge Wombles at Redhouse Community Centre. The volunteers dedicate their time to ensuring The Ridge is kept litter-free. With helpers as young as two and as old as 70-plus, as well as students from the parish s schools who include the activity as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.