ALL MEMBERSHIP
This Group is open to ALL members.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: |
Jean
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| Group email: | Beach Cleaning/Litter Picking group |
| When: | As arranged |
| Venue: | Various |
The group meets quarterly to carry out beach cleaning / litter picking or inland venues litter picking in January, April, July, and July.
Proposed schedule 2026/27:
All meetings are subject to Weather and Tidal Conditions and will be cancelled in adverse weather conditions, or re-arranged due to High Tides.
- Tuesday September 22nd
- Tuesday January 19th
- Tuesday April 20th
- Tuesday July 20th
Additional ad hoc meetings: ( suggestions required from group members) Any ad hoc litter picks will be carried out on a third Thursday in any given month. Dates will be notified as and when their registration with the Council has been agreed. The criteria for these ad hoc events are that the area should be local, easily accessible by foot, by bus, by bicycle or by car for those who wish to drive. Litter Pickers, Hi Vis vests, hoops and blue bags are provided. The Council arrange collection of the bags at the end of each session.
Group members are required to provide their own gloves and protective clothing according to the relevant terrain on the day. Health and safety information will be provided via email before the event.
NOTE: The Beach Surveys have been suspended until further notice due to the Beach having been re-sculptured in the last “shingle operation” and dwindling number of people wanting to do a beach survey. The Survey area is 100m and its difficult to cover with only 3 or 4 people.
