Gloves on for pupils, parents and scouts
More than 40 bags of trash were collected in less than two hours.
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South Coasters pulled on their gloves and cleaned the beach near the Mzimkhulu River ahead of Earth Day, which was celebrated on Monday this week.
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Dee Dickens from Rotary Port Shepstone said the beach was filthy near the river.
“But, thanks to so many hands, 43 bags of rubbish were removed,” she said.
The hard-working team comprised of learners from Port Shepstone Secondary and Port Shepstone High and some of their parents. A group from First Port Shepstone Scouts and their masters and a member from Port Shepstone Search and Rescue Saps also joined in.
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The next beach clean-up is at the Rotary clubhouse in Umtentweni on Saturday, May 18. Help to remove alien invasive plants at Bendigo Nature Reserve from 08:00 to 11:00, and then join for beach clean up at Tweni Rotary Clubhouse from 15:00 to 17:00. Contact Dickens on 071 8662129.
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