The beaches in Ramsey are the focus of attention this weekend for Beach Buddies, as volunteers tackle a three-mile length of coastline on Sunday morning.

The meeting point is the slipway opposite Ramsey Rugby Club.

The session starts at 10.30am, finishing at noon. All equipment is provided.

All volunteers need is decent footwear and gloves if they choose.

Beach Buddies will remove the materials collected, recycling where possible with the rest going to the incinerator.

New volunteers - as always - will welcomed, especially families and well behaved dogs.

Beach Buddies still has a few tickets left for the free event at Ballakermeen High School lecture theatre on Friday, December 14, from 6.30pm.

There will be a Powerpoint presentation, and free mulled wine and mince pies.

To get free tickets, send an email to [email protected]