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21 February, 2025
Volunteers needed to clean Thunder Point
BEACH Patrol 3280-3284 volunteers are hoping as many people as possible will join them for their annual ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ event at Thunder Point on Sunday, March 2.
Thunder Point is a popular spot for locals and tourists who seek the wonderful views of the coastline, however, it is also where a great deal of rubbish is left behind.
Beach Patrol 3280 returns to this spot each March to coincide with Clean Up Australia Day.
Last year, 30 volunteers collected 76.5kg of rubbish and it is hoped even more people will return next weekend for the event.
Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Thunder Point car park at 10am where they will be able to grab a bag, some gloves and a litter picker before making their way through the car park or down the walking track to spend an hour picking up litter.
Volunteers will then meet to weigh, sort and count the rubbish collected.
Beach Patrol again this year have the support of Jill Bourke from West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House and Chris Hosie from Aurora Surf who are going to treat volunteers to a BBQ lunch.
If you plan to join the clean up don’t forget to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately and remember to pack your refillable drink bottle.
Please note this spot can be particularly windy and there are no public toilets in this spot.
Beach Patrol hope to see some new faces as well as their awesome regular volunteers - please go to www.beachpatrol.com.au to sign up to be covered by Beach Patrol insurance and to score yourself a t-shirt.
