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South of Orwell Bridge

Charles Croydon

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.

  • Beach stretch:

    South of Orwell Bridge

  • Date and time:

    16 Sep 2023, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Meeting point:

    Bridge Wood Car Park, Orwell Country Park, Ipswich, Suffolk IP10 0JS Directions to Bridge Wood Car Park: Bridge Wood car park is off Nacton Road/A1189, along the former airfield perimeter track and over the bridge over the A14. Be advised that there is no longer a right turn into Orwell Country Park along Nacton Road/A1189. You must go around the roundabout and take the third exit. Postcode for Sat Nav: IP10 0JS By bus There are a number of potential bus routes - please see local bus providers. Cycling -there are cycle racks available.

  • Capacity:

    20 volunteers - 15 spaces left

  • School friendly?

    No

A map showing the South of Orwell Bridge beach stretch plotted on it

Please bring your own gloves and wear appropriate clothing especially sturdy footwear, layers and waterproofs if cold and wet. Pickers and other equipment will be provided 

Please email [email protected] to receive the health and safety risk assessment and closer to the time of the event please email for information on making the event COVID secure if appriopriate. 

Avian Flu-With the outbreak of some Avian flu across the UK, when you're out and about, please don't touch any sick or dead birds. If you find an injured or sick animal call the RSPCA- 0300 1234999

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: While the event is for adults to work in pairs at past events some families have attended. 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. 

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.