Irvine’s first big beach clean since lockdown started easing has been hailed a huge success.

Around 40 adults and children turned up to do their bit staying happily in their own social bubbles during the Coastwatch organised event on Saturday, July 18.

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And all the volunteers have been thanked for giving up their time and energies for the beach - with youngsters handed out certificates on the day.

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Anne Dunlop Coastwatch secretary and trustee said: “The children were a delight and it was great to see the smiles on both the adults and children’s faces after what has been a very strange few months for all of us.

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“Each child received a free packet of crisps, a soft drink and their own Beach Clean certificate when they returned their litter pickers.

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“We also had a visit from Dr Philippa Whitford, MP for Central Ayrshire who enthusiastically joined in the Beach Clean.

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“A lot of people were asking when we might organise another Beach Clean, so that’s definitely something we are thinking about for the future.

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“A big thanks to all our volunteers for giving up their Saturday morning, and also a shout-out of thanks to Ronnie Porter from Irvine Beat FM who volunteers for events with Coastwatch.”

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Well done to all the amazing volunteers