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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'.
Western Telegraph
30-04-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Paddle Out Protest set to take place in Pembrokeshire
The 'Paddle Out Protest', organised by local representatives of the water quality charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), will be held at Broad Haven (north) on May 17. The protest is part of an annual nationwide initiative by SAS to combat sewage discharges and other pollutants entering UK seas and rivers. This year, Broad Haven has been chosen as Wales's flagship and biggest event. SAS representatives Ella Staden, Kate Beardsmore, Lloyd Nelmes, and local activists Kate J and Kate Evans have organised a full day of activities at Broad Haven beach. They are urging all recreational users of the ocean, lakes, or rivers to join the protest and highlight this pressing issue for Pembrokeshire. The day will kick off at midday with drop-in placard-making workshops and creative sessions at Sunshine Italian (recently rebranded as Rwts) on the seafront. A beach clean will then take place at 1.30pm. The main event, the Paddle Out Protest, will begin at 2.30pm. Sian Richardson, founder of the global Bluetits movement and advocate for community cold-water bathing, will give a short speech, followed by Sue Burton, Pembrokeshire's Marine Special Area of Conservation Officer. A member of the Surfers Against Sewage national team will then lead everyone to paddle out into the ocean. An after-party at Sunshine Italian (Rwts) will start at 4pm, with discounts for those who joined the protest. Attendees can enjoy live music from 5pm and a DJ from 6pm, with a BBQ, local drinks, and pizza. Ella Staden, regional representative for Surfers Against Sewage, 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 by getting ill, not being able to do water activities or to take our families to the beach to enjoy the coastline. "We really 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 it anymore." For more information, visit the Facebook event by searching for 'Paddle Out Protest Broad Haven'.
