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Sheer Family and Community Celebrate Earth Day with Neighbourhood Cleanup

Apr 24, 2023 | Events, From the Team, Industry News

Sheer supports Earth Day
Sheer showed up and showed Planet Earth some love this weekend. Awesome job!” said Lisa Robinson, Vice President of Community and Social Engagement at Downtown Music Holdings. Celebrating Earth Day, the Sheer family, Trinity community fellowship, and Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa Inc. collected tons of waste in the Bertrams neighbourhood to make a difference for our planet. Sheer’s Rehana Pillay organised the event, and all this during a big office move (see new location at the top of this newsletter), the Sheer team volunteered to celebrate Earth Day.
Three people are bent over, cleaning a dirty, wet alley next to a brick building. Two are using broomsticks; there are puddles and debris on the ground. Two more people walk further down the alley. Trees and sunlight are visible in the background.
People clean a park on a sunny day. Some pick up litter near benches and a tree with autumn leaves, while others work by a mural-adorned wall. Playground equipment and green grass are visible, and the scene feels organized and community-focused.
Three people clean a littered, narrow alley next to a brick apartment building. One person, wearing gloves, bends down to pick up trash. Another crouches nearby watching, while a third person stands, all focused on cleaning the area.
A flyer for a "Community Clean-Up" event features a tree in the shape of the Earth. Event details: Saturday, 22 April 2023, 9:45am, 78 Millbourn Road, Bertrams. Instructions to bring rakes, spades, brooms, wheelbarrows, and meet at the venue.
A person wearing a red shirt, gray sweatpants, white gloves, and a face mask under their chin stands on grass holding a large clear trash bag. Trees, a fence, and buildings are visible in the background on a sunny day.
Three people clean a muddy, litter-strewn alley between brick buildings using gloves and tools. Two more people in the background walk away carrying trash bags. Sunlight creates shadows, and a tree branch is visible on the left side of the image.
Three people are cleaning a muddy, wet alley beside a brick building. Two stand near a doorway holding cleaning tools, while one bends over sweeping near a wall. Sunlight and shadows cover the ground, and green tree branches hang overhead.
A group of people pose and smile outdoors near a gate and garden. Most wear red shirts and jeans, a few wear black or blue shirts. Some wear caps and sunglasses. Trees and sunny weather are visible in the background.
Three people wearing gloves clean up trash near a brick building on a sunny day. Two are bending to pick litter, one holds a trash bag open. The area looks urban, with a concrete path, grass, and some debris scattered on the ground.
A large group of people in colorful clothing and safety vests pose outdoors on a grassy area. Some hold trash bags, suggesting a community cleanup. Trees with autumn leaves and a fence are visible in the background, with some buildings in the distance.
Three children are at a playground. One child in a red shirt is swinging mid-air, another child in a white shirt and hat sits on a swing, and a third child in a pink top stands nearby. Trees and park equipment are visible in the background on a sunny day.
Five people clean a narrow alley between brick and metal walls, picking up trash and placing it in large bags. Some wear gloves, one wears a blue cap, and there’s an old plaid couch and debris on the right. Green plants are visible in the background.
A diverse group of nine people, mostly women and one child, stand smiling on a sidewalk in front of a white van. Most wear red or blue shirts and gloves, suggesting they are volunteering. It’s a sunny day in a residential neighborhood.
Three people are cleaning outside near a brick building. Two are bent over, picking up trash and placing it in a yellow bag, while one person in a red vest is reaching out with their gloved hands. Sunlight and shade cast across the ground.
Two people wearing gloves and masks work together outdoors to pick up litter. One holds a trash bag open while the other uses a green rake to gather debris. Trees and a street are visible in the background, and it's a sunny day.
Five people smiling outdoors, four wearing matching red shirts and black caps with "DOWNTOWN Music School" and "SHEER" logos, and one in a blue "UZZI JEANS" shirt and dark cap. A fence, pavement, and greenery are visible in the background.
A group of eleven adults, some standing and some squatting, smile and pose outdoors in a sunny garden. Most wear matching red or black shirts and caps, while two men in front wear casual blue and white shirts. Green trees and a fence are in the background.
Two people are cleaning a paved, sloped area beside a brick wall under bright sunlight. One, in a red shirt and gray pants, bends down near the center, while another, also in red, works closer to the wall. Lush greenery and shadows fill the left side.
A large group of people in colorful shirts and reflective vests pose together outdoors on grass, with trees and a fence in the background. Some hold garden tools and trash bags, suggesting participation in a community cleanup or volunteer event.
Two women in red shirts, black pants, and sneakers clean a park. One wears a cap, mask, and yellow gloves, raking leaves into a pile, while the other holds a white bag open to collect the leaves. They stand on a paved path near a green fence.
Two people are cleaning a park near a playground. One person holds open a large clear bag while the other uses a shovel to scoop leaves and debris into it. They are working beside a swing set on a sunny day with trees in the background.
Three people wearing gloves pick up trash near a brick building. One person holds a large plastic bag while another bends to gather debris. A grassy area and sidewalk are visible on the left, with sunlight casting shadows on the scene.

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