TEAMWORK and community spirit triumphed at the National Trust’s big beach clean at Freshwater West over the weekend.

More than 200 volunteers took part in the coastal event on January 14, with over 80 bags of litter and plastic collected.

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National Trust staff and volunteers.

From cotton buds and bottles to toy soldiers and fishing nets, all sorts of items were found during the beach clean, which followed just a week after thousands of mermaids’ tears – tiny pieces of plastic – had been washed up on the shoreline.

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Volunteers taking part in the clean-up.

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More than 80 bags of rubbish were collected.

Speaking about the event, National Trust ranger Chris Oliver, said: “We’re thrilled so many people were able to come along to the beach clean and dedicate their time to such an important cause.

“We really appreciate all the help and support in keeping this local stretch of coastline clean.”

The conservation charity is running a series of beach cleans in Pembrokeshire throughout the season, with the next event taking place at Freshwater West on Wednesday February 21 from 12pm.

Find out more about the National Trust’s beach cleans and coastal work at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pembrokeshire