Paignton Pier - Beachwatch event 20 Sep 2019

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

CANCELLATION OF BEACH CLEAN EVENTS PENDING FURTHER NOTICE

The Covid-19 (coronavirus) infection has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation.
The health and wellbeing of our volunteers and supporters is our utmost priority and as such we have taken the decision to advise that all  beach clean events should be cancelled pending further notice.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will contact organisers and volunteers by email as well as update the guidance on our website as the situation develops.

Great British Beach CleanPart of the annual Great British Beach Clean

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To join us on this beach clean, please first register as a volunteer. You will then be able to sign up to this event on this page to let us know that you will be coming.

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Paignton Pier
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Confirmed
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Survey type: 
Great British Beach Clean (3rd weekend in Sep)
Date & time: 
Friday, 20 September 2019 - 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Meeting location: 
On the beach between Paignton pier and the Kiosk (south side of the pier)
Additional information: 

Beach clean and survey as part of The Great british Beach Clean. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather, bring a drink and wear flat, waterproof shoes (no flip flops). This is a gentle beach but be aware of any health issues that may affect you bending down to collect litter. Bring any medication you need with you. Gloves will be provided but bring your own gardening type thick protective gloves if you wish.Sunset is at 1918 so we will finish before light levels fail. There is car parking along the front but there is a charge. The harbour car park is cheaper. Please car share or use public transport if you can. Toilets are 30p! jules.agate@mcsuk.org

Beachwatch registration

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.

If you need further information before registering please read our volunteer and organiser pages.

Beachwatch role
If you apply to be a Beachwatch Organiser we will contact you to confirm your application.
Beachwatch Organiser confirmation
  • I agree to read and follow the information relating to Health and Safety available in the organiser guide.
  • I agree to ensure a risk assessment is fully up to date in advance of Beachwatch events and any changes reflected online.
  • I will give a Health and Safety briefing to any volunteers before events start that reflects the updated risk assessment from that day.
  • I will record the details of any accident or incident of concern during the event and report this to MCS.
  • I agree to run this event as an independent organiser in support of the Marine Conservation Society. I will not use the event for any form of political promotion in line with charity commission rules.
  • I understand that anyone under 16 years of age can only attend a beach clean with their legally responsible adult (e.g. parent, guardian, school teacher or guide leader). I, or any others attending the beach clean cannot supervise someone who is under 16 if we are not their legally responsible adult.
  • I understand that if no surveys have been submitted within two years my beach will become available for others.
  • If these terms and conditions are not adhered to then MCS has the right to remove the individual as an organiser of any future events.
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