Worthing beach gleams after clean-up

A total of 14 large black sacks were filled during the beach clean-up.

It was organised by the Co-operative Group’s south east membership team who were joined by youngsters from Worthing’s Eye Project, and numerous volunteers.

The group spent more than four hours removing harmful and unsightly rubbish from the beach.

Stephanie Mizon, from the Co-operative, said: “The clean-up went very well. We had 75 volunteers turn up to help us, one person from Brixton because they felt strongly about marine issues, and other people from Surrey.

“Among the rubbish we collected was string and paper, a syringe and even a coconut. We also filled a box full of glass and sharp items.”

The clean-up was part of The Co-operative’s Inspiring Young People campaign, designed to encourage youngsters to become active citizens.

Stephanie added: “We had a really positive response afterwards, with people saying it made them more aware of the need to dispose of rubbish correctly and the dangers litter can pose to marine life.”

The volunteers found a jellyfish and other creatures during the clean-up.

Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham and founder of the EYE Project, helped with the clean-up, which was supported by the Marine Conservation Society and Worthing Borough Council.

Tim said: “It is fantastic The Co-operative Group and EYE organised this clean-up, demonstrating that our local young people really care about the world around them.”