Amazing Beach Clean At Westward Ho!

All Elise wanted to do for her 7th birthday was have a birthday beach clean, the fine fellows from "Plastic Free Torridge" sorted one out. Saturday 26th January came and so did the weather! A cold front was due to hit Westward Ho! around mid day, these weather systems usually give very gusty conditions with doubling wind speeds, patches of driving rain then a splash of sunshine thrown into the mix....This Saturday was exactly that...It was horrendous outside and the idea of go to a beach clean would not even enter the heads of most of us.

A beach clean wouldn't normally make news BUT 57 people turned up in the worst conditions possible to help keep Westward Ho! clean and tidy. Considering most people wouldn't of even popped to the shop for bread and milk as it was that bad! Alex Hall, head of the Westward Ho! Business Association media team was there, camera in hand/under a coat to capture the action. He wanted to show the true grit/dedication of the local residents and the passion plus drive being created to do our part for the environment. It's this spirit, love for our coastline that is news worthy.

A total of 13 black bags of rubbish were collected from the beach, all being washed in from the Ocean. The small noodles of plastic were painstakingly removed from the sea weed by the band of happy cleaners. Without the enthusiasm of these wonderful people the beach would just get clogged up and look tatty. Well done to all that attended and I can't speak for Westward Ho! officially, but, know deep down that it would be happy and feel loved that you all make the effort to do what you do. Thank you.

This event was organised by Plastic Free Torridge, more info on them here-
https://www.facebook.com/plasticfreetorridge/
Want to find out more? Want to help? Please see this page to lots of facts and information-
https://www.visitwestwardho.co.uk/beach-cleans
Organising a beach clean? Let us know and we will add it to the village calendar so others can join in.

Well done again to all that gave a bit back to this amazing village keeping it clean of such a day, you are all amazing.