Hundreds of surfers, paddle boarders and swimmers are expected to descend on Cullercoats Bay on April 23 to highlight the area’s poor water quality.
The protest is one of 11 taking place across the UK aimed at ending sewage pollution by 2030 and targeting different regional water companies. Surfers Against Sewage North Tyneside has decided to shine the spotlight on Cullercoats Bay as it is currently the only beach in the borough that doesn’t hold a prestigious Blue Flag.
Organisers are expecting around 200 people to take part in the St George’s Day event which will see participants meet at the Collingwood Monument overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne before walking to Cullercoats to protest against Northumbrian Water.
