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On Saturday 16th May, thousands of people across the UK will take to the water and shorelines for the Paddle-Out Protests. Wondering what it’s like to be part of it, John? Powerful. Welcoming. Full of energy.
A community coming together, driven by one shared goal:
To end sewage pollution . [Join this epic moment <[link removed]>] But don’t just take our word for it…
Here’s what people who’ve been part of it have to say 👇
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"This is what activism is all about" The crowds, the energy, the speakers and all the amazing protesters! For me this is what SAS, the community and activism is all about… Getting together and taking a stand! - Karen [Get involved! <[link removed]>]
[Gill on the beach with her child <[link removed]>]
"Showing our kids how we stand up for nature" We went to paddle out as a family with our young children and loved it! It was such a great atmosphere and energy – it felt really special. The kids had fun and it felt important to us to show them how we stand up for nature and our community! - Gillian [Take the fam <[link removed]>]
[Clare holding a placard <[link removed]>]
"I love the sense of community and creativity" I love the sense of community from these events. It's great to see the creativity that comes out from the costumes, songs, poems and placards. It’s a great family friendly and fun day out with a feeling that your voice will actually be heard! - Clare [Get creative <[link removed]>]
[Tim paddling out at brighton <[link removed]>]
"To feel part of that family of people" It's great to get a local community of water folk together, to feel part of that familly of people who really appreciate what important resources our wild waters are for wellbeing, excersice and life! - Tim [Join the crew <[link removed]>]
[Emily on a kayak during a protest <[link removed]>]
"It’s like nothing I’ve experienced" I love the energy at a Paddle-Out Protest. Hundreds of people of all ages taking to the water. All coming together because of a shared love of the ocean and a deep desire to protect it. The energy is palpable. It’s like nothing I’ve experienced at other forms of protest. - Emily [Sign me up! <[link removed]>]
[Josh on the beach with his daughter <[link removed]>]
"My daughter and I had so much fun" I want my daughter to be able to get in the sea without me worrying if she'll get sick. We had such a fun time at the protest last year and are already making our placards for this year's. She can't wait! - Josh [Bring your kids <[link removed]>]
[Chani speaking at a protest <[link removed]>]
"They transcend traditional barriers and unite" Paddle-Out Protests bring community together under a shared rallying cry that transcend traditional barriers and unite. They vibrate fun and the effects of it are so positively far reaching. - Chani [Read the FAQs <[link removed]>]
[Lara on the beach <[link removed]>]
"Connecting with nature and each other" Attending my first Paddle-Out was the best feeling! Listening to impassioned speeches and then taking to the water in a glorious act of resistance and protest! I felt I had found my family. We were connecting with nature and each other, whilst demanding change. Good vibes all round! - Lara [Take a stand <[link removed]>]
[Carol in a wetsuit <[link removed]>]
"Getting people together to create change" SAS are utterly brilliant at getting people together to create change. The Paddle-Out had a lovely family-friendly vibe and electric energy! It was amazing to see so many people of all ages who are passionate about protecting the ocean for generations to come. - Carol [Find out more <[link removed]>]
This is what Paddle-Out Protests are all about. People of all ages, coming together in the places they love - to have fun, build community, and demand an end to sewage pollution. Now it’s your turn. Join us on 16 May and be part of something truly powerful 🌊 [Find a Paddle-Out Protest <[link removed]>]
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