Shinewater Shape Up’ event on Friday 2 June was a tremendous success with fifteen bags of rubbish removed from site. Eastbourne Borough Council & East Sussex County Council Rangers Andy & Jessie hosted the event for sixteen volunteers from the public, Millennium Volunteers and Sussex Police cadets. Their aim was to reduce glass & plastics for the benefit of wildlife.
Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment, Tourism and Economy, Councillor David Elkin says, “Wow what a truly amazing effort by all the youngsters we all owe them a big THANK YOU for their effort, and I hope they enjoyed themselves and were able to meet new contacts of their own age.”
On Friday 16th June, Steve Diserens and ESCC Ranger Jessie Leamy will be taking people round on a Shinewater Bird Trail. Meet at 10am by the main entrance in Larkspur Drive, duration approx three hours and bring your own bird watching binoculars. The event is free but donations are welcome. It is suitable for wheelchair users.
