Pitch in for Amanzimtoti beach clean-up this Saturday
By participating in the International Coastal Clean-Up, you can make a difference.
Saturday, 16 September is International Coastal Clean-Up Day and the community is invited to grab a bag and help clean up.
“Get to the beach, dunes, river, your neighbourhood, or anywhere to clean up litter, especially plastic,” said Amanzimtoti Conservancy chairman, Angus Pyke.
“Join a group at any of the venues or go at it alone. If you miss Saturday, do your part on Sunday.”
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Venues and times:
- At Toti lagoon from 7.30am and 9am. Meet in the car park at the canoe club (and as a bonus, see the dune rehabilitation work). Call Corinne on 084-781-2019.
- At Toti River from the ‘drift’ at 9am. Meet at Amanzimtoti Sports Centre (Lords and Legends). “We are still looking for someone or a group to lead this,” said Angus. Litter bags will be available on the veranda at Lords.
- At Little Toti River at 8.30am. Meet at Baggies, Warner Beach to clean the upper reaches. You will need long pants and water shoes or gumboots. Call Angus on 074-9514267 or collect a bag from Baggies and do your own thing on the beach or dunes.
- At Umbogintwini/Athlone Park beach at 9am. The back of the dunes near the river mouth is badly littered – any volunteers?
- Winklespruit to Illovo River mouth at 8am. Meet the Clean Surf Project at Winkle Lifesaving Club to clean from Winkle to Illovo. Call Densil on 082-802-3353.
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“Following our recent public challenge to get really ‘stuck’ into the community, the town has enjoyed an awesome response from organisations and individuals who all actually want to make a difference,” said ward 97 councillor, Andre Beetge.
“There is no better time than the present and by participating in the International Coastal Clean-Up, you can make a difference.
Join millions of volunteers who love our ocean and want to protect it on Saturday, 16 September.
There is no need to belong to an organisation, group or association – just be yourself and come make new friends by joining us at any of the given locations. I dare you to make a difference.”
For more information on the clean-up day, call Angus on 074-9514267.
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