Residents at ACI Care’s The Old Rectory are appealing to the care community to join them in marking International Coastal Cleanup Day.

The global initiative is dedicated to preserving the coastlines and protecting wildlife and coincides with the Great British Beach Clean (15-24 September).

Kelly Parker, registered manager at The Old Rectory, said: “We’re really lucky to be so close to the sea, and our residents want to do their bit to help future generations enjoy it. And whilst we’re doing our own beach clean, we’re encouraging other coastally based care communities to get involved too and go to their own local beaches on the 16 September. A scenario where care communities around the country get involved would be fantastic – and would set a wonderful example to younger generations and communities.”

As part of the cleanup in Dymchuch, the team from the Old Rectory will provide participants with litter pickers, gloves, rubbish bags and high-vis jackets and ask in return that volunteers bring a positive attitude and a willingness to make a difference to the community.

Health care assistant at The Old Rectory, Paige Barry, said: “The management team and some of the carers will be taking residents out and up to the beach to do a cleanup with the local community. If you’d like to participate in our International Coastal Cleanup Day efforts then please join us on 16 September at Dymchurch on the Romney Marsh. The residents are really looking forward to it and we hope to see lots of people there.”

Any care communities near Dymchurch are also welcome to join residents from the Old Rectory on the day, and are also invited to the home’s Macmillan Coffee morning on 16 September, which take place beforehand and offer those involved a hot drink and cake, from 1pm  before setting off for the beach clean.

Watch The Old Rectory’s appeal to take part here: https://youtu.be/GvJ8ky9oPQw?feature=shared

For further information on The Old Rectory and ACI Care, please visit https://aci.care/old-rectory/.