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Published on: 12/02/2018 07:54 AMReported by: roving-eye
Rossall Beach Residents and Community Group at Cleveleys are looking forward to the production of five new information boards for the seafront, thanks to two grants which they’ve recently secured.
Their first successful award was thanks to funding from United Utilities managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire. An additional sum of money was awarded by the Lancashire Environmental Fund.
The five new information boards will join the five existing ones, leading people in a trail along Rossall Beach from the end of the new sea defences to the Five Bar Gate near Rossall School.
The new boards explain various aspects of the beach environment. One is about bathing waters and the work which is being done to make the sea cleaner, and another is about the damage which plastic does in a marine environment. Another one explains why the pebbles are an important part of the sea defences, the fourth shows just some of the creatures which live there.
Jane Littlewood, Chair of the Group explains “Our first set of boards is about the shells, plants and birds to be found on the beach. Another explains the offshore windfarm and how it was cabled to shore through our beach.
“The first ones were installed in 2012 and it’s amazing how many people still stop every day to read their information. Knowing how people love to learn about the world around them we felt that we should share more of the story of our beach environment. ”
Members of the group have been involved in deciding what should be included and researching the new information.
Jane added “It’s very satisfying to share the knowledge that we’ve gained and to see people enjoying learning about our beautiful beach. We’re really looking forward to seeing them completed.”
The boards are in production right now and the graphic panels are actually being made in America. They’re a super-robust type, specially selected for their suitability in a spot which is so near to – and in storm conditions sometimes underneath – the sea.
The Rossall Beach Group are expecting them to be installed this Spring.
Find out more about Rossall Beach Residents & Community Group at www.rossallbeach.org.uk and on Facebook at Rossall Beach Buddies
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