Clacton Beach - Groyne 41 - Beachwatch event 21 Sep 2019

Great British Beach CleanPart of the annual Great British Beach Clean

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Beach: 
Clacton Beach - Groyne 41
Status: 
Confirmed
Survey type: 
Great British Beach Clean (3rd weekend in Sep)
Date & time: 
Saturday, 21 September 2019 - 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting location: 
West Beach promenade, outside the ‘Atlanta Café’ (to the right of the pier when viewed from road, near toilets)
Additional information: 

Join us for the September Clacton Beach Clean and help us keep plastic out of the oceans. This event is part of the UK’s Great British Beach Clean, a nationwide beach clean and surveying event!

Meeting location: West Beach promenade, outside the ‘Atlanta Café’ (to the right of the pier when viewed from road)
Clacton Pier location: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Clacton+Pier/@51.7866309,1.1532131,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x47d96ccbc9555555:0xdccf644e65ad76f5!8m2!3d51.7864484!4d1.1550048

Registration for this event is helpful so the organiser knows how many volunteers to expect, but it is not essential.

The Beach clean will involve a survey and clean-up of a specified area next to the pier and clean-up of the other beach sections to the right of the pier.

Please wear sturdy footwear. Bring sunglasses, hats, water, sunscreen, warm clothing depending on the weather. Please also bring re-usable strong protective gloves and litter pick tools if possible, some will be available. Re-usable collecting bags will be provided and litter will be sorted into recyclable/non-recyclable waste to get the most benefit from the beach clean.

We will work in pairs as a minimum (pair up on the day if you are coming as an individual). Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and have a completed Parental Consent form. Toilets and cafes are within 50 metres of meeting point. Public transport and disabled parking is also close by. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at this time of the year. High tides: approx 03:30 and 15:50.

Briefing will start at 9am so please arrive promptly to avoid missing important information.

We really appreciate the time and effort donated by all volunteers and look forward to seeing you on the 21st September!

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Thank you for your interest in participating in Beachwatch. Please fill in the form below to register as a volunteer or organiser. You will then be sent an email confirming your registration with a link to validate the process.

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If you apply to be a Beachwatch Organiser we will contact you to confirm your application.
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  • I agree to read and follow the information relating to Health and Safety available in the organiser guide.
  • I agree to carry out a risk assessment in advance of Beachwatch events and I will keep a written record of these assessments.
  • I will record the details of any accident or incident of concern during the event and report this to MCS.
  • I will give a Health and Safety briefing to any volunteers before events start.
  • I understand that I must not supervise young volunteers under 16 years of age, nor allow anybody who is not their legally responsible adult to supervise them (some examples of legally responsible adults include: their parent, guardian, school teacher or guide leader).
  • I understand that if no surveys have been conducted within three years my beach will become available for others.
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