Everyone is welcome

Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.  We provide all equipment, but please wear old clothing. It's a good idea to bring a wind-proof layer as it is often breezy on the coast.  Contact Susannah Bleakley for further information 01539 735900.

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Next Beach Cleans (2012)

Saturday 11 February, Morecambe Lodge, Bolton-le-Sands,  10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the carpark, by the shore just beyond the caravan site. GR SD 472 675
 

Wednesday 15 February 2012, Holgates,
nr Silverdale, 10 am -12 noon
Meet in the car park.
GR SD 455 758
NB: This is a Wednesday event.
 

Friday 17 February, Baycliffe, Furness
(meet at 9.30) 10 am to 12 noon
Meet outside Fishermans Pub, Baycliffe at 9.30. Parking in the village.  (Parking is very restricted - please be considerate). Hosted by Baycliffe Community Association.   Contact: Matt or Jenny Sanderson on 07548 551333
NB: This is a Friday event.
 

Saturday 18 February 2012, Earnse Bay, Walney,  10 am to 12 noon
Meet at Earnse Bay car park. Event organised by Natural England, joined by Morecambe Bay Partnership.  GR SD170699
Contact: Gemma Blackburn  07786 482884
 

Saturday 3 March, Hest Bank
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the carpark, over the level crossing.
  GR SD 468 667
 

Wednesday 7 March, Sea Wood, Bardsea,
  12:30 to 14:30
 Meet on the coast at grid ref 297 737. 
Contact: Matt Sanderson, Furness BeachCare 07933 744222 
NB: This is a Wednesday event running later than usual  – 12.30 start.
 

Saturday 10 March, Aldingham,
  10 am to 12 noon
 Meet at the car park by Aldingham Church.  Contact: Matt Sanderson, Furness BeachCare 07933 744222; Grid Ref: SD283709
 

Saturday  17 March, Humphrey Head
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the road end car park at the top of the beach.  Please bring gloves.  GR SD390 740
Contact:  Katie Sheehy, 015395 38120  
 

Saturday 17 March, The Cove, Silverdale
10 am to 12 noon
 Meet at the small road-end car park by the cove.   GR SD 456 755
 

Wednesday 4 April, Sandscale Haws,  Roanhead 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at National Trust car park,
Hawthwaite Lane, Roanhead, LA14 4QJ
Contact:  Neil Forbes, 01229 462 855
 NB: This is a Wednesday event.
 

Sunday 15 April, Half Moon Bay, Heysham 
11 am – 1 pm
Adopt-a-Beach litter survey
organised by Lancs MCS Meet at 11 am. Please bring gloves.  Details from Jo Kaye  01524 581431
 

Wednesday 25 April, New Barns, Arnside
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the road end by the shore.
GR SD 444 776 
NB: This is a Wednesday event.
 

Saturday 28 April, Morecambe Lodge, Bolton-le-Sands,  10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the carpark, by the shore just beyond the caravan site. GR SD 472 675
 

Saturday 12 May, Silverdale Shore,
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the shore car park, GR SD 458 749
 

Saturday 12 May, Hest Bank
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the carpark, over the level crossing.
  GR SD 468 667
 

Sunday 13 May, Half Moon Bay, Heysham 
11 am – 2.30 pm
Adopt-a-Beach litter survey
DATE AND TIME TO BE CONFIRMED
organised by Lancs MCS Meet at 11 am. Please bring gloves.  Details from Jo Kaye  01524 581431
 

Saturday 2 June, PIEL ISLAND WALK
 and clean up.   1pm to 6 pm
 Meet at Snab Point, Walney at 13:00.  Grid Ref: SD 208 639.  Return to Walney by approx. 18:00.  Contact: Matt Sanderson, Furness BeachCare 07933 744222   
 

Wednesday 13 June, Far Arnside
 10 am -12 noon
Meet at the road end.
GR SD 447 763 
NB: This is a Wednesday event.
 

Saturday 16 June, Half Moon Bay, Heysham  12 noon – 2 pm
Adopt-a-Beach litter survey
organised by Lancs MCS Meet at 11 am. Please bring gloves.  Details from Jo Kaye  01524 581431
 

Saturday  30 June, Humphrey Head
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the road end car park at the top of the beach.  Please bring gloves.  GR SD390 740
Contact:  Katie Sheehy, 015395 38120  
 

Saturday 28 July, Sandscale Haws,  Roanhead 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at National Trust car park,
Hawthwaite Lane, Roanhead, LA14 4QJ
Contact:  Neil Forbes, 01229 462 855
 

 Saturday 15 September, Half Moon Bay, Heysham  11 am – 2 pm
Adopt-a-Beach litter survey
DATE AND TIME TO BE CONFIRMED
organised by Lancs MCS Meet at 11 am. Please bring gloves. Details from Jo Kaye  01524 581431
 

Saturday  15 September, Humphrey Head
 10 am to 12 noon  MCS Beachwatch Survey - optional
Meet at the road end car park at the top of the beach.  Please bring gloves.  GR SD390 740
Contact:  Katie Sheehy, 015395 38120  
 

Saturday  1 December, Humphrey Head
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the road end car park at the top of the beach.  Please bring gloves.  GR SD390 740
Contact:  Katie Sheehy, 015395 38120  
 

 Sunday 9 December, Half Moon Bay, Heysham  11am – 1 pm
Adopt-a-Beach litter survey
organised by Lancs MCS Meet at 11 am. Please bring gloves.  Details from Jo Kaye  01524 581431
 

Successes 

Since June 2003, over 4900 people have taken part in more than 270 events, mainly, but not exclusively, beach cleans. 

We have removed over 34 tonnes of waste from local beaches and more than 6,000 items have been recycled.