litter picking groups in your area
NORTH DORSET
CLEAN UP BLANDFORD CAMPAIGN
Clean Up Blandford Campaign is a voluntary organisation that aims to encourage the awareness of litter issues amongst the public. The group meets up 3 times a year (May, Sept, Dec). If you would like to join the group contact David.
Contact David:
cleanupblandford@hotmail.com
GILLINGHAM LITTER PICKERS
A voluntary group in Gillingham, Dorset who meet as a group monthly and solo to litter pick around the town. All equipment is provided, and this can be kept on loan to enable you to pick whenever you want to. Please contact GLP if you would like more information.
SHERBORNE STOP THE DROP
Sherborne Stop The Drop group is coordinated by Anthony Vosper. There is a litter pick each month- dates below. All dates are Tuesdays and the group meet at 10am. High viz waistcoats, litter pickers, bags and gloves will be provided.
Contact Anthony
awvosper@btinternet.com
SHAFTESBURY HILLTOP LITTER PICKERS
The Shaftesbury Hilltop Litter Pickers, coordinated by Tyrone, are currently litter picking individually as part of their daily exercise, but are hoping to be able to get out again group picking soon. Since their formation, they have collected over 4,250 black bags of rubbish alongside other items. To find out more about the group, please contact Tyrone.
Contact: tyrone.crook@icloud.com
EAST DORSET
WIMBORNE WAR ON WASTE
Wimborne War On Waste organise regular litter picks in Wimborne. Please get in touch with WWOW if you wish to come so we can make sure we have enough grabbers and gloves for everyone!
Contact Sarah: wimbornewaronwaste@gmail.com
KEEP UPTON TIDY
Keep Upton Tidy is a community litter picking group based in Upton in Poole. They meet 3 times a year to Keep Upton Tidy! To join the group contact Richard.
Contact Richard: ealeyr@gmail.com
DORSET DEVILS
Dorset Devils is a community of mainly Bournemouth residents who so love where they live they are prepared to pick up other people’s litter, whenever and wherever they decide. To become a Dorset Devil Contact Peter Ryan.
Contact Peter: pickupyourlitter@btinternet.com
LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS
An BCP Council initiative undertaking continuous improvements along BCP’s breath-taking coastline to encourage residents, visitors and workers to be more environmentally conscious, particularly in relation to waste disposal.
Contact the team: leaveonlyfootprints@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
HIGHCLIFFE BEACH TEAM
The Highcliffe Beach Clean Team hosts free events open to everyone, just turn up on the day and sign in. Equipment is provided and all events are child friendly and you can bring dogs to most of them – there are times of year when dogs are not allowed on this beach so please check before attending.
This group is led by local resident Amelia.
FRIARS CLIFF BEACH CARE GROUP
Friars Cliff Beach Care group is a network of like-minded people who are keen to make a difference at their local beach and help create a Litter Free Coast and Sea.
This group is led by local resident Amelia.
Email: FRIARSCLIFF.BEACHCARE@GMAIL.COM
Group usually meet at Steamer Point car park, BH23 4TA
Group usually meet at Steamer Point car park, BH23 4TA
OCEANS TO EARTH
Oceans to Earth is a UK-based community interest company based in Poole, Dorset and is the brainchild of local environmentalists Jake Sculthorp and Rosie Bailey. The organisation aims to go above and beyond and provide the resources and information to help allow people to get involved and help out.
LITTER FREE PURBECK
Litter-Free Purbeck have several groups who meet regularly as well as joining in with Dorset-wide or national events such as Great British Spring Clean. We send out newsletters every 2 months or when there are events to publicise, or post on our Facebook page. We welcome new volunteers, no previous experience needed, and are able to support anyone wanting to start their own group in their community.
Contact Lara: litterfreepurbeck@gmail.com
WEST DORSET
LITTER FREE WEST DORSET
Litter Free West Dorset organise litter picks of the rural lanes and roadsides of West Dorset. To find out more and join the group, please contact Jon Pentreath.
Contact Jon: litterfreewestdorset@gmail.com
WEST BAY BEACH CLEAN GROUP
This group is coordinated by Simon Jordan from #FiveThings Clear. If you’d like to help with beach clean activities or get involved with West Bay Volunteers, contact Beach Clean lead Simon.
Contact Simon: simon@5thingsclear.com
BEAMINSTER ECO CREW
Beaminster ECO group meet 4 times a year for a litter pick in Beaminster Town. To join the group please contact Gill Perrott.
Contact Gill: gillperrott@googlemail.com
CHARMOUTH GROUP
Based at the Heritage Centre on the Foreshore, Charmouth Group look after the main beach and the rocky shore to the west of the Centre. Check out the calendar and Charmouth Heritage Coast website for upcoming beach clean dates and more information and news about the centre.
Venue Phone: 01297 560772
Address: Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset, DT6 6LL
LOVE LYME REGIS
Love Lyme’s Beaches started, like a lot of our groups, from a desire to make things better in the group’s local area. The group was formed in 2014 by running quarterly beach cleans, collecting the rubbish left behind by tides and people alike, and keeping a log of what they were finding.
Contact Ken & Krys Lavery: RNLI1824@BTINTERNET.COM
CLEAN JURASSIC COAST
A group of eco-friendly nature lovers who wish to get all Jurassic Coast beach cleaners and litter pickers together.
If you’d like to find out more and contact the group, check out their website by clicking the button below.
WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND
FRIENDS OF RADIPOLE PARK & GARDEN
Friends of Radipole Park & Garden take part in litter picks in collaboration with the RSPB. If your interested in helping please get in touch with Sue.
Contact Elaine: radipoleparkandgardensfriends@gmail.com
CHICKERELL LITTER TEAM
A group of Chickerell community members keen to change the way people view and deal with the problem of litter.
THE PORTLAND PICKERS
The Portland Pickers are a community action group focussing on litter picking and cleaning up of Portland one area at a time. For information about the group’s next clean and to get in touch, check out their Facebook group by clicking the button below.
