Would you enjoy spending a couple of hours helping improve the condition of your local beach and learning about the coastal wildlife at the same time? If so, there’s a week-long timetable of events that are right up your street.
From Saturday, 26 June to Saturday, 3 July there will be a whole host of various events taking place on Gwynedd’s beaches and you’re welcome to in the fun.
The Turning Tide project is a partnership between organisations, volunteer groups and individuals, including Gwynedd Council, Keep Wales Tidy, and Tidy Towns, whose support grant has made the project possible.
The project aims to tackle the problem of litter along the coastline as well as raising awareness of the Pen Llyn a’r Sarnau Special Area of Conservation. The area is home to many rare species such as the otter, bottlenosed dolphin and grey seals, as well as many other creatures.
Local Events:
Saturday, 26/6/10: Porth Neigwl / Hell’s Mouth – Beach Clean, meet at 11am in the car park. Bring sun cream and a picnic!
Sunday, 27/6/10: Abersoch – Canoe / Kayak Safari with a wildlife survey. 12pm start. Experienced paddlers only, contact Dafydd Jones for more information (contact details below.)
Ynyslas – Beach Clean arranged by CCW Wardens. Meet by the visitors centre at 2pm
Monday, 28/6/10: Criccieth – Beach clean. Contact Dafydd Jones for more information (contact details below.)
Wednesday, 30/6/10: Barmouth – Beach clean with BRIG. Meet at 5:30 by the ‘Bathhouse.’
Saturday, 3/7/10: Llandanwg – Beach Clean and Fishing
These events are free and open to all, and all equipment will be provided (apart from kayak safari). Remember to wear suitable footwear and clothing. For more information contact Dafydd Jones on 01286 679495, e-mail: [email protected]
The project runs all year so for latest information go to www.penllynarsarnau.co.uk or if you would like to have an event in your area, please contact Dafydd on 01286 679495, e-mail: [email protected]
