PORLOCK villagers took the opportunity of Eric Nichols’ 70th birthday to say thank you to their popular street cleaner.

Numerous residents provided cakes and scones, and Chris De Vere Hunt created the centrepiece of a birthday cake complete with edible rubbish trolley, which Eric is pictured with.

Not only does Eric keep the village in pristine condition but he always has a cheery word for everyone, provides help and information to visitors, and is always ready and willing to help whenever and wherever there is a need.

Photo: Maureen Harvey