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- William Darling
- Jun 16, 2018
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Expedition fundraiser fuels idea of “Great Broads Clean-up” for young kayaker
A once in a lifetime expedition opportunity for one young teenager has fueled the opportunity to carry out a mammoth clean-up effort along the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads this summer. As part of a fundraiser to fund his expedition to Tanzania where he will be cleaning beaches of unwanted plastic, William, 13 years old from Hoveton, Norfolk, is planning a ‘Great Broads Clean-Up’ in preparation for the work he will undertake in Africa.
“I went out onto Wroxham Broad recently and discovered an array of litter,” William said.
“I then decided to carry out a check of the main river between the two entrances to Wroxham Broad and there I discovered a further 22 plastic bottles, 3 glass bottles, 1 paint can, 1 tin can, 2 supermarket carrier bags full of waste, 1 item of fishing tackle, a balloon and a further 11 items of plastic waste.”
William intends to use the money he raises to fund his Tanzania expedition where he will undertake clean-up work, and plans to kayak a minimum of 100 miles along the Norfolk and Suffolk broads, to remove as much waste and litter as he can.
This task needs to be done by kayak as the majority of the waste will be impossible to access via a boat as it is trapped in areas of reeds, under over-hanging trees, dense bushes or in very shallow water. I will be supported in this task by my family, one of which will kayak with me, whilst the others will drive a boat where we can store the waste. – William Darling
William went on to add “should the “Great Broads Clean-up” be a success in enabling me to reach my sponsorship goal of £3950, I will repeat the clean up again in 2019. In addition to this, I’m willing to support other pupils who may in the future wish to take on the “Great Broads Clean-up,” enabling them to attend future Camps International trips.”
British Canoeing would like to wish William all the very best in his clean-up efforts and expedition.
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