A GROUP of volunteers have been removing hundreds of plastic bottles washed up on the borough's riverbanks in the wake of Storm Ciara and - after the visit of Storm Dennis this weekend they are set to do it all again.

River action Clean-up facilitator Steve Catchpole says: "Unfortunatly the effect on the foreshores has been quite devastating.

"Last Wednesday a small group of us removed 1,400 plastic bottles from the foreshores at the Wharf Hotel and Grays Beach.

"Like all the foreshore along the Thames - lots of tidying up now needed. Look forward to seeing you at an event very soon.

"Please note 20th March – 13th April is this year's Great British Spring Clean - look out for local events that you can support."

You can find out about the spring clean via the red information button below.

Future Events in Thurrock:

Saturday 22nd February – meeting at the Riverside Carpark at the Concrete Barges at Rainham, RM13 9YQ at 10:30 to 13:30. We will be picking rubbish from along the foreshore and the reed beds. This is a family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 8 years and older. Organised by The Friends of the Concrete Barges Thames21 River Action Group.

 

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 regular monthly Thames21 River Action Group family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 6 years and older.

 

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

 

Wednesday 25th March – meeting at old St Clements Church RM20 4AL at 10:30 to 13:30. We will be picking along the Graffiti Wall. This event will include up to 4 miles walking so comfortable walking shoes/boots are recommended. Friends of North Thames Estuary Thames21 River Action Group event that also forms part of the Great British Spring Clean.

 

Wednesday 1st April – meeting at St. Margaret's Avenue SS17 0SH to pick Mucking Creek at 10:30 to 13:30. . Friends of North Thames Estuary Thames21 River Action Group event that also forms part of the Great British Spring Clean.

 

Sunday 5th April – meeting at Grays Yacht Club RM17 6JF at 10:30 to 12:00 followed by free refreshments in the café. Grays Beachcombers is a regular monthly Thames21 River Action Group family friendly event suitable for accompanied children 6 years and older. On this occasion it also forms part of the Great British Clean.