JUST two minutes can make a big difference on the county’s beaches when it comes to litter.

A scheme encouraging beach users to pick up litter is being rolled out to more beaches in the area this summer.

Pembrokeshire County Council in conjunction with Keep Wales Tidy is adding ten new #2MinuteBeachClean boards with the aid of a Welsh Assembly Government Grant.

The scheme has been expanded following a successful trial at Newgale last year with boards already in place at Broadhaven South, Freshwater West, Coppett Hall, Saundersfoot and Broad Haven (North).

Each board includes a litter picker and bags that passers-by can use.

Bags full of litter can be deposited inside adjacent bins which Pembrokeshire County Council will collect.

Volunteers are also being sought to look after the boards by placing them out daily, bringing them back in overnight and keeping them stocked with pickers and bags.

The Hean Castle Estate is sponsoring the board at Coppett Hall while the National Trust and Cafe Môr are sponsors of the boards at Broadhaven South and Freshwater West.

The Anchor Guest House is the guardian of the board at Broad Haven (North).

#2MinuteBeachClean aims to rid the world’s beaches of marine litter and plastic pollution two minutes at a time.

Keep Wales Tidy’s Zoe Abbott said: “It’s fantastic that Keep Wales Tidy has been able to work with Pembrokeshire Council to bring this great initiative to Wales.

“It is widely known that marine litter is a global problem, the #2minutebeachclean is a simple, effective way to encourage and enable beach visitors to be part of the solution.”

Her thoughts were echoed by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for the Environment and Welsh Language, Councillor Cris Tomos.

“We’re delighted to offer this scheme to more beaches across Pembrokeshire.

“We have some of the finest beaches in the World and with a little bit of help two minutes at a time, I’m sure we can keep them that way,” he added.

For more information on how you can volunteer to be a #2MinuteBeachClean board guardian, contact Katie Daly on 01437 775945 or e-mail: katie.daly@pembrokeshire.gov.uk