Beach Buddies has a special evening event this week on Thursday, when volunteers will be meeting on Port Erin Upper Promenade for an assault on three beaches which are in regular need of cleaning.

The event is scheduled to precede the re-opening of the coastal walkway which has been closed for some years, due to damage and a bridge which was beyond repair. The bridge has been replaced, large sections of railings replaced and the footpath returned to working order, thanks to Port Erin Commissioners.

Beach Buddies has offered to make the three beaches below the footpath look at their very best for the official opening, so volunteers who can make it are asked to meet at the Upper Promenade at 6pm for a session which is expected to last no longer than an hour.

All equipment will be provided, as usual, and Beach Buddies will remove the items collected afterwards, recycling where possible