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Pembrokeshire Herald
01-05-2025
- General
- Pembrokeshire Herald
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A MAJOR environmental protest is set to take place in Broad Haven (north) on Friday, May 17, as part of a national campaign against sewage pollution in UK waters. The event, known as the Paddle Out Protest, is being organised by local representatives of the charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and will serve as the flagship demonstration for Wales this year. Campaigners are calling on all ocean, river, and lake users to take part in the peaceful protest, which aims to highlight the growing problem of sewage discharges at popular bathing spots across Pembrokeshire. Local organisers Ella Staden, Kate Beardsmore, Lloyd Nelmes, Kate J, and Kate Evans have planned a full day of activities centred around Broad Haven beach. The day will begin at 12:00pm with placard-making and creative sessions at Sunshine Italian (now rebranded as Rwts) on the seafront. A community beach clean will follow at 1:30pm. At 2:30pm, participants will take part in the main event — a mass paddle out into the ocean — led by a member of the national Surfers Against Sewage team. Before the paddle out, speeches will be given by Sian Richardson, founder of the global Bluetits cold-water swimming movement, and Sue Burton, Pembrokeshire's Marine Special Area of Conservation Officer. The day will conclude with an after-party at Rwts starting at 4:00pm. Those who joined the protest will be offered discounts, with live music from 5:00pm, a DJ set from 6:00pm, and food and drink including BBQ, pizza, and local refreshments available throughout the evening. Ella Staden, SAS regional representative, said: 'It's important that the community comes together to show support for a charity that is fighting extremely hard to protect our oceans and make sure our Blue Flag beaches remain a safe place to surf and bathe. 'A lot of people in Pembrokeshire have been impacted by sewage overspills — whether that's falling ill, being unable to enjoy water activities, or simply not being able to take our families to the beach. 'We urge every single person who cares about the water to come and get involved, as this is a great opportunity to make it crystal clear to the government that we won't stand for it anymore.' More details can be found on Facebook by searching for 'Paddle Out Protest Broad Haven'.
Pembrokeshire Herald
01-05-2025
- General
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Paddle Out protest returns to Broad Haven to highlight sewage pollution
A MAJOR environmental protest is set to take place in Broad Haven (north) on Friday, May 17, as part of a national campaign against sewage pollution in UK waters. The event, known as the Paddle Out Protest, is being organised by local representatives of the charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) and will serve as the flagship demonstration for Wales this year. Campaigners are calling on all ocean, river, and lake users to take part in the peaceful protest, which aims to highlight the growing problem of sewage discharges at popular bathing spots across Pembrokeshire. Local organisers Ella Staden, Kate Beardsmore, Lloyd Nelmes, Kate J, and Kate Evans have planned a full day of activities centred around Broad Haven beach. The day will begin at 12:00pm with placard-making and creative sessions at Sunshine Italian (now rebranded as Rwts) on the seafront. A community beach clean will follow at 1:30pm. At 2:30pm, participants will take part in the main event — a mass paddle out into the ocean — led by a member of the national Surfers Against Sewage team. Before the paddle out, speeches will be given by Sian Richardson, founder of the global Bluetits cold-water swimming movement, and Sue Burton, Pembrokeshire's Marine Special Area of Conservation Officer. The day will conclude with an after-party at Rwts starting at 4:00pm. Those who joined the protest will be offered discounts, with live music from 5:00pm, a DJ set from 6:00pm, and food and drink including BBQ, pizza, and local refreshments available throughout the evening. Ella Staden, SAS regional representative, said: 'It's important that the community comes together to show support for a charity that is fighting extremely hard to protect our oceans and make sure our Blue Flag beaches remain a safe place to surf and bathe. 'A lot of people in Pembrokeshire have been impacted by sewage overspills — whether that's falling ill, being unable to enjoy water activities, or simply not being able to take our families to the beach. 'We urge every single person who cares about the water to come and get involved, as this is a great opportunity to make it crystal clear to the government that we won't stand for it anymore.' More details can be found on Facebook by searching for 'Paddle Out Protest Broad Haven'.
