Report from Geoffrey Campbell
The Kilchoan Clean Up team got to work on a blustery Bank Holiday and gave the foreshore and road a thorough Spring clean. This year's effort was earlier than usual and the litter wasn't hidden by the irises on the foreshore which helped to boost the haul. There was the usual mixture of material from the sea: odd boots; a flipper; rubber gloves and fishing paraphernalia along with a haul of crisp packets, beer cans, a lot of Strongbow cider (one can unopened) and countless plastic bottles and tubs.
Many thanks to all those who pitched in to help. This year we were joined by 6 pickers from Belgium working the shore west of the shop, clearing many bags of rubbish and skirting around the dead seal.
The clean up ended with the traditional pint and sandwich in the Kilchoan House Hotel where we enjoyed the satisfaction of a job well done.
Next year's date is pencilled in for Easter Monday 25th April. See you there.
Hi there, just to say i think its really great that people care for the shoreline around Ardnamurchan, its the most beautiful place in the world and deserves to remain that way. I not only love the landscape there, but also the people, so thank you for making my visit to Kilchoan so welcoming, and i hope to join you some day in the future!
ReplyDeleteBecky Erskine 17, Perth