Solent 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.
We're glad to be able to organise another Solent Beach clean as part of the MCS Great British Beach Clean. Depending upon numbers we're likely to clean parts of Hengistbury Head and Southbourne beaches too.
We'd love to see families attend the event, all ages are welcome. We'll aim to collect as much rubbish from the beach, from large items to the tiny nurdles.
We'll be meeting on the grass outside the Hiker Cafe at Hengistbury Head, which provides lots of outdoor space and plenty of parking.
If you can, please bring your own gloves and litter pickers. Rubbish bags will be provided and removed from site, but anyone would like to take home items to be recycled it would be much appreciated.
An introduction, health and safety briefing will be provided at the start of the pick.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Also worth knowing…
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.