BEACH Buddies would like to say a huge “THANK YOU” to one of our longest serving volunteers, Maggie Witts, who organised a full day of beach cleaning with her grandchildren during the summer holidays.
Jasmine Kaur Stone and Vanessa Forbes completed beach cleaning throughout the day. They cleaned five beaches and walked to the most of the destinations, which included Chapel Bay, Gansey Bay, Port Erin, Fleshwick and Spaldrick.
Maggie said, “They had so much fun and enjoyed cleaning along the way too, not just the beaches themselves, but also the roadside and pathways they passed along the way. They picked up so much rubbish, their bags were full very quickly.
“They raised enough money to get sponsored for their big dance competition event at the end of the year, plus – as promised – made a £100 donation for Beach Buddies.”
Thank you Jasmine and Vanessa – you are setting a great example to everyone, especially other children, and we really appreciate your donation. Best of luck in your dance competition.
* Over recent years Beach Buddies has given away over 2,000 litter-pickers to schools and families , not just on the Isle of Man but also across lots of the British Isles, including the Lake District, the Cumbrian coast, Loch Ness, South Wales, Skye, North and South Uist, Arran, Fort Augustus, Fort William and The Clyde.
Our story in the Isle of Man, in particular our education programme in schools, has gained international acclaim, including winning the 2024 Energy Globe World award for our work with young people.
We want to show that what has been done in the Isle of Man can also happen anywhere and everywhere. Follow this website for more information as we try to spread the word far and wide around the world.
