Friends Of Largo Bay Big Spring Clean

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday 6th April for our 3rd Annual Largo Bay Beach Clean and Litter Survey, part of the Great British Spring Clean 2025 and in support of the Marine Conservation Society.

           

Despite the crisp spring air, we were fortunate to enjoy beautiful uninterrupted sunshine, and it was fantastic to see volunteers of all ages – including some very enthusiastic young helpers (and a few four-legged ones too!).

This year, we focused our survey efforts across five key locations around the bay, collecting and recording data to contribute to the Marine Conservation Society’s long-standing national monitoring programme, which has been recording beach litter since 1993.

While the final stats are still being processed, we estimate a fantastic 552kg of litter was removed, including:

• 27.5kg of surveyed material

• 152kg from surrounding areas

• A colossal tractor load of approximately 400kg, including 85kg of sheep dip containers and other large plastic items

Special thanks go to William Clark and his mighty tractor for tackling the heaviest and trickiest plastics and assisting with rubbish removal.

We’re also hugely grateful to:

• The Cottage Window Café, Lundin Coffee Co., The Aurrie, and The Mirador Café at Elie Holiday Park for generously providing Pickers’ Perks

• Fife Coast and Countryside Trust for the loan of equipment and support with uplift

• And of course, our amazing Friends of Largo Bay volunteers, families, and supporters who made the day such a success

📩 A summary of the survey results will be shared with all registered participants once approved by the Marine Conservation Society.

Look for our focused cleans to start soon, and thank you once again for helping to protect and care for our coast.