This is the first ever Norfolk Trails CITO an area badly affected by the recent storm surges and an important part of the Nofolk Coast Path. This event is only possible through the help of North Norfolk District Council and the work of the Norfolk Trails Team.
The date for this event co-incides with International Cache In Trash Out weekend, so come along and be part of thousands of cachers worldwide who will be helping to make the world a cleaner and tidier place for all to enjoy.
Those attending will also get a CITO souvenir on their profile.
Itinerary:
10:30 Meet at the Overstrand Car Park where parking parking permits willl be available from the registration desk.
10:45 A short briefing by tsoutherden giving some information and the 'Health and Safety' aspects of the event.
11:00 Split into small groups, each group will be allocated an area to "litter pick".
13:30 Finish our good work, admire what we have achieved and return to the entrance for prizes and a short debrief.
Important things :
We do need to have some idea of numbers , so when posting your 'intention to attend' please indicate how many people are in your party.
Could you please log your intentions by 22nd April 2014 to enable arrangements to be made.
Thanks.
(Dogs and Children are welcome but they will need to be kept under control)
What do you need to bring?
Stout walking or Wellington boots, and normal walking in the countryside clothing, drinks etc.
Some "litter pickers" and work gloves will be available but if you have your own please bring them with you so more people can join in.
Volunteer Tabards and Bin Bags will be provided but if you have any extra supplies they would be gladly welcomed
General Information :-
NNDC will be providing a skip in the car park for all waste collected.
Public Toilets are available in the Car Park
We suggest you keep this cache page on your "watchlist" so we will be able to keep you all informed quickly of any other information if necessary.
This will be the first year for us to to show what the Geocaching community are capable of and to help clear some of the aftermath of the storm surge that effected so many people in Norfolk.
If you have any questions please e-mail us via our geocaching profile.
General Advice:
Do not work alone and keep a first aid kit handy (already provided for the day).
Always wear gloves and use litter pickers.
Do not lift anything heavy without help.
Use the right tool for the job.
Keep the work area tidy and safe.
If you do not like the look of it, do not touch it!
Health and Safety
Hazard – Person/s at risk – Risk level – Action required by individuals or Trails Team.
• Cuts to fingers from handling broken glass or sharp metal – Volunteers – Low – Wear gloves at all times. Ensure a first aid kit is on site at all times.
• Slipping on banking or slopes, particularly in wet weather – Volunteers – Low – Ensure no volunteers work alone, do not climb up steep banks.
• Lifting injuries, backs – Volunteers – Medium – Work as a team when faced with heavy objects.
• Tripping over tools or cleared rubbish - Volunteers & the public – Low – Ensure all volunteers know how to use and store tools safely. Designate a tool store area away from the walkway. Store rubbish in the skip provided by NNDC.
• Infection from needle – Volunteers – Low – Instruct all volunteers not to touch a needle if they find one. Inform one of Trails Team who will arrange collection and disposal of the item(s).
Please note : If you take part in this activity, you do so at entirely your own risk, the Norfolk Trails Team and NNDC will not be held responsible for any injuries.
Please feel free to bring a picnic to enjoy after the event on the beach or in the picnic area your parking passes will be vaild all day.