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22

Aug 2020

Boroughbridge
Boroughbridge

Paddle board litter pick set for Boroughbridge this weekend

Published: 22 Aug 2020, 06:10 BST

by Yasmin Waters

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A standup paddle board litter pick event has proved extremely popular in Boroughbridge tomorrow. The outdoor event booked up in seconds after being announced.

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Alfresco Adventure Stand-up Paddle Boarding

An upcoming stand-up paddle board litter pick event has proved extremely popular in Boroughbridge.

Alfresco Adventures, based in Richmond, will be grouping up with UK organisation Plastic Patrol to take a small group out on the River Ure tomorrow.

Sam Johnson, owner of Alfresco Adventures, said:

"The event filled up in seconds before it was even put on Facebook. As a company, and the owner, it is important we look after the areas we use. We're conscious about the environment so we want to keep it clean and protected."


The outdoor adventure company is the Plastic Patrol partner for the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake District.

The business will be taking a small group of five people out to comply with coronavirus health measures. They will start at the marina in Boroughbridge before stand-up paddle boarding down to the locks where the bulk of the litter is expected to be.



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A spokesperson for Plastic Patrol said:

"We’re excited to be partnering with Alfresco Adventures to bring our paddle boarding clean ups to North Yorkshire for the first time. In return for a free session, participants pay their ‘nature tax’ by picking up litter and recording. Every piece collected contributes towards the mission to remove and log one million pieces of litter! We’re thrilled to be providing an opportunity for the local community to come down and try a new activity and learn more about the extent of the problem we face with plastic pollution.


Plastic Patrol intend to run more river clean ups in the area, with a date planned for September. The litter pick is a free event. Details can be found on the company's Facebook page or the Plastic Patrol website.