Fast-growing group is aiming to reduce the amount of plastic in Sidmouth

Sidmouth Plastic Warriors is a fast-growing group of Sidmouth residents concerned about the plastic rubbish that is blighting our seas and beaches.

The group was set up by the enthusiastic and energetic Denise Bickley, who keeps everyone motivated with her regular Facebook updates and organised events around the town.

The group aims to firstly clean up the plastic and other rubbish from the beaches and the long-term aim of making Sidmouth a one-use-plastic-free town.

Working alongside others, including Sidmouth in Bloom and Surfers against Sewage, they hold regular beach cleans to deal with the immediate problem.

On Saturday, April 14, the Surfers Against Sewage Big Spring Beach Clean event starts from the Sailing Club at 10am. Sign in at the Sailing Club to be covered by the insurance.

On Saturday, May 12, Sidmouth Plastic Warriors will join up with the Sea Fest 2018 to promote awareness of the issues and they will hold a mass clean-up on the beach. Meet and finish at Sea Fest on The Ham.

Take your own gloves, and litter pickers if you have them and take the rubbish back for a photo at the end. You will be amazed at how much is collected!