Sea Torbay are bringing together local groups for an Extreme Beach Clean event on Sunday 20th September as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean.
Marine litter is a continuing problem, not only locally but also globally and the impact it has on the marine environment is huge as well as unsightly. Sea Torbay are asking the local community to help keep coasts and seas clean by joining the Extreme Beach Clean. For the more adventurous, there will be kayaking, Coasteering and diving activities to clear up harder to reach areas, as well as litter picking across the Bay. The event will finish at Beacon Cove with a celebration.
Clare Rugg, Chair of Sea Torbay, said: “This is the first event the partnership has run and we wanted to find a way to involve the local community in the work the Sea Torbay does, and this year the partnership has been focusing on marine litter, so we thought an extreme beach clean would be an exciting and engaging way for people to get involved’
| Activity | Location | Timings |
| Coastering | Ansteys Cove | 12:00 – 3:00 |
| Kayaking | Ansteys Cove | 12:00 – 3:00 |
| Diving | Torbay Harbour | 1:00 – 4:00 |
| Beach Clean | Beacon Cove | 3:00 – 5:00 |
| Beach Clean | Saltern Cove | 2:00 – 4:00 |
Sea Torbay would like to thank Jennifer Ann Charters (Dive Charter Business), Adelong (Coasteering), Reach Outdoors (Kayaking), Living Coasts (Beach Clean Beacon Quay) and Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (Beach Clean Saltern Cove) for supporting the event.
If you would like to take part in the Extreme Beach Clean, Coasteering and Kayaking can be booked by contacting Heather Carstens heather@countryside-trust.org.uk or 01803 520022, diving spaces by contacting Rick Parker jenniferanncharters@virginmedia.com or 07971 276658. Please note that spaces are limited on the adventurous activities and there is an age limit.
There is no booking required for the Beach Cleans at Beacon Cove and Saltern Cove – just turn up on the day and get stuck in!
