LITTERPICKERS are expecting to be busy this weekend as they take to the Thames riverbank at Grays for the latest Beachcombers clean up event.

Following on from last Saturday's massive rubbish haul at the Concrete Barges following Storm Dennis, the next event is at Grays Beach on Sunday morning (1 March).

Those taking part will be entitled to a free bacon roll and coffee at the Lightship cafe.organiser Steve Catchpole says: "As always old weather appropriate clothes, sturdy footwear and lots of enthusiasm are all you need to bring.

"Meeting at Thurrock Yacht Club at 10:30am we will supply "all the plastic rubbish you can pick" and any equipment that you will need!"

For more details contact LitterPickingSteve@outlook.com .

Upcoming Events:

Sunday 1st March – meeting at Grays Yacht Club RM17 6JF at 10:30 to 12:00 followed by free refreshments in the café. Grays Beachcombers is a monthly Thames21 River Action Group family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 6 years and older.

Thursday 5th March – meeting at Purfleet Railway Station RM19 1PP at 10:30 to 12:30. We will be picking primarily plastic bottles on the other side of the seawall and bringing them back to the road for collection. This event will include climbing fixed ladders over the 2m high seawall so comfortable walking shoes/boots are essential. This is an adult only Thames21 River Action Group event.

Saturday 14th March – meeting in John Street RM17 6ED at 09:00 to 12:00. This is the regular Orchards Forum back alley clean-up. All welcome especially local residents.