World Record smashed!

You may remember that over the week Monday 7 to Sunday 13 February 2011, I asked you to recycle your old mobile phones in an attempt to help us beat a world record, and raise money for our conservation work.

Well, as always, you rose to the challenge and I’m delighted to tell you that we smashed the world record, beating our own target in the process. The week saw a whopping 6,130 mobiles donated, many more than the old record of 3,883.

Doug Christie, Licensing Manager, said "This was a tough challenge and we are delighted with the magnificent response. Not only have we managed to set a new World Record, but we have raised £5,214 to help fund our conservation work. This is a wonderful effort by all who took part and we are extremely grateful."

While the World Record Challenge is now over, the Recycling Appeal continues and donations of mobile phones, inkjet cartridges, digital cameras, sat navs, iPods and game consoles are accepted. For more information visit the website www.recyclingappeal.com/rspb or phone 08451 30 20 10.

Perhaps next year we'll try to break our own record!