New Year, new opportunities to do something for our local community, getting to know friendly people of all ages and backgrounds, and making a difference at the same time. Come and join us for our family-friendly January clean up in Long Reef on 28 January, 10am.

We are meeting close to Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club. If driving, put that in the GPS.

We have gloves, bags, and buckets and grabbers. We're trying to remove as much plastic and rubbish as possible before it enters the ocean. Some of us can focus on the bush area and sandy/rocky areas, and others can walk along the edges and even clean up in the water (at own risk).

We will clean up until around 12.00 and, after that, we will take a group photo, bag the rubbish and head for lunch together (at own cost).

No booking required – just show up on the day. We will be there no matter what weather. We're a friendly group of people, and everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event. It's a nice community – make some new friends and do a good deed for the planet at the same time.

For everyone to feel welcome, please leave political and religious messages at home – this includes t-shirts with political campaign messages, and we don't allow people handing out flyers at our events.

There is a Council carpark. Check streets close by as well if it's full or please consider using public transport.

Message us on our social media or send us an email if you are lost. All welcome – the more the merrier. Please invite your friends too!