One of the objectives of the Friends of Stokes Bay is to provide practical assistance, advice and support to Gosport Borough Council and their contractors in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the area while remaining an apolitical and independent society.
We arrange regular litter picks throughout the summer. Litter recorded on beaches continues to rise by 10% in a year and surveys of almost 340 beaches around the UK show “on the go” litter items from our eating out and about lifestyle made up 20% of all the rubbish found.
We have agreed to maintain the two flower beds in front of the Pebble Beach Café. Any members who have time to spare and have a talent for nurturing plants will be welcomed to help. This is not an easy environment for cultivating seaside plants but we are determined to make a difference so that visitors can enjoy the flowers.
We have a stall at the Alverstoke Michaelmas fair held each September with our stall helping to promote our activities and have a selection of our publications on display and for sale. Anyone who can spare some time to assist on the stall are always welcomed; contact the secretary for more details.