Watchet - Great British Beach Clean
Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.
Come along and help with a mass litter pick of West Street Beach in Watchet. This is part of the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean and is being run in conjunction with Plastic Free Watchet and Plastic Free Communities in West Somerset.
We will be conducting a detailed survey of different types of litter on a small stretch of West Street Beach (counting and weighing) to add to the MCS national database as well as carrying out a general beach clean and litter pick in and around Watchet.
This event is also a great chance to find out about, share ideas and get involved in the Watchet and West Somerst Plastic Free Communities campaigns.
We will provide litter pickers and sacks for collecting debris.
We recommend that volunteers bring a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs and perhaps some snacks and a drink. We also advise volunteers to bring a strong pair of gloves for protection when they are picking up litter.
Beach stretch details
This stretch covers the beach between West Street Beach slipway and the stream running out from below the outer harbour wall
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What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).
What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.
Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser.