FRIENDS of Troon Beaches are encouraged to get their litter pickers and head down to Royal Troon to take part in the annual spruce up.

Those who are interested will be able to join any time until 12pm today and later on from 3pm until 5pm.

You can stay for as long as you want but will need to bring gloves, a litter picker if you have one and a bag to keep empty carriers.

You will be able to meet fellow litter pickers at the main beach entrance from the car park beside Royal Troon.

Those who are at the beach already are enjoying the job in the glorious sunshine.