Wind and rain greeted volunteers at the St Francis coastal clean-up on Sunday, 27 September. Even so, they turned out for Kromme Enviro-Trust and spent the morning collecting rubbish along the coast.By the end of the clean-up, volunteers had filled bags and removed a broken chair and three tyres. Their efforts showed what a few hours of community work can achieve, even when the weather makes staying home tempting.
Volunteers Across the Coast
The clean-up ran from 09:00 to 12:00. Participants could start at Sunset Rock car park at the end of Maori Avenue, Seal Point Lighthouse car park, or Bruce’s Ocean Cafe & Museum on Harbour Road.
These meeting points gave volunteers several places to join the effort. Then, despite the conditions, they got on with clearing rubbish from the coastline.
Kromme Enviro-Trust thanked everyone who took part. The organisation gave particular thanks to Rotary for helping to man the collection stations. It also recognised the surfing group at Granny’s Pool, which went all out with its clean-up.
Every Bag Makes a Difference
A broken chair and three tyres are hard to miss. Smaller pieces of rubbish can be just as persistent, however, and collecting them takes time and willing hands. Kromme Enviro-Trust’s message after the event was straightforward: every bag collected makes a difference.
The clean-up also showed how people can contribute in different ways. Some collected rubbish, while others helped at the stations. Together, they kept the effort going through a wet and windy morning.
Residents who would like to help can look out for future clean-ups and other community events. Even a short stint can help care for the beaches and public spaces that people across St Francis and Kouga share.
Source: Kromme Enviro-Trust St Francis
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