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http://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/manx-beaches-cleanest-in-30-years-says-local-charity

plastic bottle floats sea shore strewn with man’s debris ... beach buddies conceived Beach Buddies is a charity set up by a man called Bill Dale, he organises regular beach cleaning events and companies sponsor huge orange litter bins so our beaches can be cleaned up. Our beaches are now the cleanest they've been in the last 30 years. The charity has been asked to help set up other beach cleaning groups in UK and Italy and is also spreading the message by giving presentation to universities in the USA Magicicada Poetry Contest Sponsored By Maureen McGreavy 5/29/18

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Mick Talbot

Date: 5/31/2018 11:00:00 AM

Congratulation to Beach Buddies, one beach conception with no regrets. Great Magicicada, wishing it success in the contest. hugs Mick

Jan Allison
Date: 5/31/2018 11:02:00 AM

Thanks Mick:-) hugs Jan xx

James Peranteau

Date: 5/30/2018 10:47:00 PM

Great dedication melded neatly within this haiku dear poet (((((claps))))) for those looking after our earth!... Much love, james

Jan Allison
Date: 5/31/2018 1:55:00 AM

Thanks James:-) Bill Dale said our beaches are now the cleanest they've been in 30 years:-) His message is spreading worldwide and other 'beach buddy' groups are being set up:-) Man can make a difference!:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2018 3:31:00 PM

oh Jan, I was taking it metaphorically in a sexual way at the last line. haha. Anyway, it's such a cool thing you described in your note.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/30/2018 4:21:00 PM

ha ha ha trust you to take a different take on my poem - as if I'd write anything like that ha ha ha:-) hugs jan xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/30/2018 2:49:00 PM

Love the message; love the expression/style; love the poet! Terrific, Jan! :) gw

Jan Allison
Date: 5/30/2018 4:20:00 PM

Thanks Gershon:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 5/29/2018 5:28:00 PM

Well done, Jan, it is ashame people don't care that they use our earth as a garbage dump. luck in the contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 5:31:00 PM

So true Eve and with all the plastic being dumped we are causing havoc with the seas and environment:-( hugs jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/29/2018 4:32:00 PM

We all should do our part to keep our Countries and homes clean. Your message is loud and clear. Its really up to us. Thank you for sharing this important message. It hits home

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 4:34:00 PM

Thanks Pixie Dust:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/29/2018 3:27:00 PM

Good for you for highlighting this...so important, my dear. My step-mom has bought a bracelet from some organization. Every bracelet represents one kilo of trashed cleaned from the sea. ;) She posted mine to me in the mail today. Bless your heart for sharing this info. hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 3:29:00 PM

Last year Bill received the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the Manx marine environment. I hope his beach buddies idea spreads around the globe:-) hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 5/29/2018 2:48:00 PM

Hi Jan. I sent you Soup Mail . Can you read it please and reply . Want to know what you think Cheers

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 2:54:00 PM

I replied Chris - and many of us got the mail, just delete it and or block the scammer:-) hugs Jan xx

Elaine George

Date: 5/29/2018 2:34:00 PM

We need more people like Bill Dale. This is sure to top the winner's list, Jan. Elaine

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 2:42:00 PM

I'm not sure if Mo will consider it a proper haiku so i understand if it doesn't place:-) :-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 5/29/2018 1:54:00 PM

Bringing such organizations to our attention and high-lighting their sterling work is important, Jan. On our island we have similar groups, albeit on a smaller scale; they give a good example to those who carelessly ruin the environment. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 1:58:00 PM

I think the message is getting out there Paul especially through the younger generation who seem to be more aware of the impact on the environment. I've got to say how clean it is in Malta and that's another reason we love visiting your lovely Island:-) hugs jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/29/2018 12:49:00 PM

Hello Jan, this is a great idea. All beaches should be cleaned up from all the junk that is thrown on it. Have a nice day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/30/2018 9:45:00 AM

I wish you a good travel on your way there. Spread the news to everyone you can .

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 12:55:00 PM

You are right Darlene, The news of the organisation is spreading and I found this on their website "we gave presentations in Monterey California, Youngstown Ohio and Washington DC, and invitations have been received to travel to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii to tell the story about Beach Buddies." hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/29/2018 12:48:00 PM

When you mentioned this before Jan I looked it up, What a great organisation it is. IOM must have the cleanest beaches in the UK. I take my hat off to them. Lovely hakiu too. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 12:53:00 PM

Yes I did a tribute poem to them some time back. The news of the organisation is spreading and I found this on their website "we gave presentations in Monterey California, Youngstown Ohio and Washington DC, and invitations have been received to travel to Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii to tell the story about Beach Buddies." :-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 5/29/2018 12:48:00 PM

We need to treat mother earth with respect

Jan Allison
Date: 5/29/2018 12:53:00 PM

The organisation shows people can make a difference:-) hugs Jan xx