As that stretch of coast is only accessible by traversing a private farm, access had to be arranged. This done, they spoke to a number of groups who are involved with other beach clean ups. Companies/Groups like Raggy Charters and PE Master Swimmers helped spread the word that they were looking for volunteers; while Khanya Cleaning services and the beach office sponsored refuse bags. Media such as Kingfisher FM and RNews assisted in spreading the word.
 

Saturday dawned and the organisers were so encouraged by the huge turn-out of people willing to lend a hand. Andrew Stewart commented: “At one stage I stopped to take in the scene; the rocks and beach were now littered with people of all ages collecting rubbish and I couldn’t help but notice that the ages ranged from children of about 8 years old to an elderly lady with a walking stick.” The volunteers were also amazed by the type of litter found; most of it made up of plastic bottles, packets, cable ties and bottle tops but there were also strange objects like a baby carrier, socks and drums. All in all approximately 80 refuse bags were filled with rubbish along with other items that could not fit into bags.
 

“The end result was so gratifying, not only because the beach was now in

much healthier state, but because so many ordinary people heeded the call and

gave up a Saturday morning with the sole purpose of trying to

rid our beautiful land of the curse of litter!

Collaboration with willing partners working for a common environmental

purpose is what we need going forward. Thank you to all who participated!”
Andrew Stewart (Olli / Beach Clean Up Organiser)

“It is great to note that independently of each other, two other beach clean ups
were simultaneously happening along the PE coastline. 
Together we can make a difference.”
Wayne Bolton (Olli)
 
 
For more information on how to partner with Olli see www.oneland.co.za