Action Against Litter Newsletter – Issue 7
The Great British Beach Clean took place between Friday 20 to Sunday 29 September 2024.
What is the Great British Beach Clean? | Marine Conservation Society.
Thanet Coast Project:
Friday 6 December, 10am – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend
Also see What’s On (events)
A series of workshops and talks on ecological issues is taking place in October in the Sunken Gardens, Margate:
Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2024 – thesunkengarden.co.uk
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available all year round. A big thank you to the businesses and groups that have already sponsored our water fountains.
For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact education@thanet.gov.uk
Are you planning a project or initiative?
Do you have a project or initiative you would like to propose to Thanet District Council? If so please complete our form and we will be in touch.
Links
Local organisations with a focus on litter:
- riseupcleanup.co.uk/ organising community beach cleans in Margate
- co-relate.co.uk/plastic-free-thanet/local-campaigns launching Margate’s reusable cup scheme
- Westgate Against Rubbish have beach and litter clean equipment available to borrow
- Birchington Anti-litter Group litter picks including beaches locations
- Ramsgate Litter Pickers various clean up projects and campaigns
- Western Undercliff – Artificial Beach Group, Ramsgate – clean ups in this part of the Ramsgate coast
- Broadstairs Town Team runs regular beach cleans, as well as work around the town
- A Better Cliftonville & Walpole Bay Swimmers regular Walpole Bay beach cleans
- Friends of Botany Bay and Kingsgate regular beach cleans
National organisations concerned about litter:
- keepbritaintidy.org/ details on campaigns across the region
- plasticfree.org.uk/ creating a network of communities across the UK to reduce single-use plastic
- sas.org.uk/ information on pollution from litter and how to prevent it
School Beach Cleans
Would your school like to participate in a beach clean or litter pick? Details on how to book and useful links below:
Online booking
It is important that schools, clubs or large groups (over 20) should use the online booking form to let us know that they are planning a visit to the beach.
Booking details are shared with bay inspectors and lifeguards and will enable us to inform you of any other events that are taking place on that day.
We would also advise you to contact the local cafe / concessionaire within the bay if you intend to use their facilities. Further local advice is available from the Visit Thanet Information Centre: 01843 577577
Groups that want to have music, food, alcohol or equipment on the beach will be classified as an event and should go through the Events process. Organise an Event – Thanet
Bays suitable for organised trips:
- Minnis Bay (Birchington)
- West Bay (Westgate-on-Sea)
- St Mildreds Bay (Westgate-on-Sea)
- Westbrook Bay (Margate)
- Margate Main Sands (suitable if arriving by train)
- Walpole Bay (Cliftonville)
- Botany Bay (Broadstairs) – very limited parking
- Joss Bay (Broadstairs)
- Viking Bay (Broadstairs)
- Louisa Bay (Broadstairs)
- Dumpton Gap (Broadstairs)
- Ramsgate Main Sands
Beach Safety
Please read the RNLI’s Beach Safety advice to have fun and stay safe. Learn to recognise the safety flags, understand rip current, waves and tides, safe use of inflatables and bodyboards, and staying safe in the sun or sea.
RNLI Lifeguarded beaches: please look up the lifeguarded beaches and details of where and when they will present, for extra safety on your visit.
Thanet’s Beaches & Coast Public Space Protection Order provides the guidelines to help public safety.
Mobility Access
Many of our beaches have all terrain wheelchairs available for booking. For more information about Beach within Reach.