Weekend date to clean up attack-victim Oink's field
The work was originally due to happen last weekend but was postponed because a suitable holding pen for Oink had not been built.
But the pen is now being installed on Saturday by Derwent Scaffolding, which will then allow for the maintenance work in Oink's field to go ahead on Sunday.
Members of the public will be able to help in the clean-up operation by trimming hedges, removing weeds and filling in potholes. Volunteers will need to provide their own equipment.
The Evening Telegraph reported earlier this month that Oink had been attacked by yobs, who threw bricks at him and set fire to the hay in his field, in Haslam's Lane, Darley Abbey.
The 15-year-old water buffalo has since become an internet star, with messages of support coming from as far away as America.
CCTV equipment has been installed in Oink's field and an American artist has even designed a range of Oink-themed T-shirts.
Anyone wanting to join the clean-up, which is expected to start at 11am, can contact Katherine Moore, on 552545.
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