Join Us at Clean Sea Newquay Beach Party – Saturday 26th July 2025
A huge thank-you to Clean Sea Newquay, Marine Conservation Society, and our other passionate partners for bringing Cornwall’s coastal community together this weekend. Here’s a closer look at the event – and the fantastic organisations helping to make it happen:
🗓 Event Details (Final Reminder)
Date & Time: Saturday 26 July 2025
Beach Clean: 9:00–10:00 AM
Beach Party: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Great Western Beach, Newquay (meet at the base of the ramp) (Marine Conservation Society, Facebook)
Capacity: Limited to 40 volunteers for the clean – register early (Marine Conservation Society)
Cost: Free event, with opportunities for donations to support ongoing water-quality testing (Voice)
🎉 What’s Happening
– Morning Beach Clean & Litter Survey led by Marine Conservation Society with all gear provided (Marine Conservation Society)
– Family-Friendly Beach Party: Live music, yoga, games, karaoke, prize raffle, and community stalls (Eventbrite)
– Refreshments available at Great Western Surf Café (Voice)
🤝 Supporting Organisations & Campaigns
Several high-impact organisations are joining forces:
| Organisation | Role & Contribution |
|---|---|
| Clean Sea Newquay | Lead host and local campaign group raising awareness about sewage pollution (Voice) |
| Marine Conservation Society | Providing litter pick guidance, equipment, and survey expertise (Marine Conservation Society, Voice) |
| Surfers Against Sewage | National campaign partner; promotes Plastic Free Communities and organises beach cleans (Eden Project, CornishStuff) |
| Plastic Free Falmouth | Local steering group advocating single-use plastic reduction, ReFILL stations and sustainable water bottles (falmarine) |
| Eden Project | Supporting plastic-free living campaigns and encouraging participation in ocean clean events (Eden Project) |
| Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Your Shore Network, Cornwall Plastic Pollution Coalition | Working to tackle marine plastics, host ReFILL campaigns, support beach rangers and share pollution data (Cornwall Wildlife Trust) |
| Clean Cornwall – Blue Litter Project | Collaborating with marine groups to track, collect and record marine litter via a data app (Clean Cornwall) |
🌱 Why It Matters
– Water Quality Winter Testing: Donations support testing beyond the official bathing season, vital as sewage overflows surge in colder months (Voice)
– Citizen Science & Data: The Blue Litter Project and Marine Conservation Society surveys are used to inform policy and clean-up priorities (Clean Cornwall)
– Plastic-Free Movement: Through initiatives like ReFILL and Plastic Free Coastlines, we’re reducing single-use plastic and empowering communities to take lasting action (falmarine)
🌿 AquaCulture’s Role
As a Cornwall-based company turning cast seaweed into our fully circular seaweed fertiliser, we’re proud to support this event. We’ll be trading at the beach party and donating 50% of all sales made on the day to support Clean Sea Newquay’s winter water testing efforts. Come chat with us and find out how nature’s waste is helping regenerate the land — and protect the sea.
💡 How You Can Contribute
– Bring children (under 16 with adult supervision)
– Wear sturdy footwear, suncream or waterproofs
– Bring gloves and a reusable water bottle – spread the ReFILL culture
– Donate on the day to help fund winter water testing
📌 Join Us in Cornwall’s Coastal Conservation Movement
This weekend is part of a wider network of action across Cornwall and the UK:
– ReFILL Cornwall & Plastic Free Coastlines are turning everyday choices into lasting environmental impact
– Your Shore Beach Rangers & Cornwall Plastic Pollution Coalition are leading community-powered marine protection (Voice, Cornwall Wildlife Trust)
Final Call
📢 Saturday 26 July | 9 AM Beach Clean & Festivities till 4:30 PM at Great Western Beach, Newquay
Let’s come together to clean our coast, celebrate our communal spirit, and tackle plastic and pollution – one piece of litter at a time.
See you there!
