Walcott beach clean

working to Ostend/Keswick . <br /> Equipment provided <br /> Facilities and toilets along seafront<br /> Free parking along seafront as well as pay and display car parks close by <br /> Safety talk at start <br /> Dogs welcome on leads and please adhere to local restrictions <br /> Children welcome with an adult and remain adults responsibility <br /> Things to look out for :<br /> Dog muck only pick up in bags <br /> Needles ( rare but possible be aware if kneeling and wear gloves sharps box available) <br /> Heavy fishing gear and rope <br /> Sanitary items<br /> Palm oil <br /> Chemical tubs ( if not empty are left and coast guard notified risk of corrosive substances ) <br /> Slippery surfaces and some climbing, possible sink points in the sand in places <br /> Wildlife left alone to admire from afar unless medical attention needed then appropriate authorities are called we never interfere with wild life <br /> Tide behaviour and exit points <br /> Sharp pieces of glass and metal <br /> Recommended weather appropriate clothing , closed toed shoes or wellies, mobile phone , drink , use provided gloves or your own and pickers .

An enjoyable way to meet like minded people , great for mental and physical health , helping the community and most importantly keeping our coast safe and clean for wildlife, environment and the community <br /> So if you can please come along and enjoy this beautiful beach while giving something back , all welcome and your time and presence is much appreciated <br /> Surveys available if anyone wants to fill them in for data collection , rubbish will be collected later that day at the pick up points and weighed at the end for statistics <br /> Photos taken and put on public social<br /> Media , please let organiser know if you would rather not 

Many thanks and hope to see some of you there <br />  

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.