For the past 11 years the Kempsey Macleay River Dragon Boat Club's River Rats have been keeping our beautiful Macleay river free of rubbish, and do regular patrols every week as part of our sessions.
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We have found all sorts of things - sporting goods including a kayak, broken chairs, lots of plastic bags, shopping trolleys, balls, bottles and cans - although those have reduced since the 'return and earn' scheme started.
Our most memorable find was a huge inflatable swan, which we towed back to Riverside park. Thanks to Kempsey Shire Council for their donation of some long handled rubbish pickers which makes the job easier.
With Clean Up Australia just past, we wanted to share this little known side of the Kempsey Dragon Boat Club's River Rats.
Dragon Boats open day this Saturday
The Kempsey River Rats would like to invite anyone interested in fun and fitness to join us for an introductory paddle this Saturday, March 9, 9am to noon.
Find us near the boat ramp at Riverside park in Kempsey. Its free, lots of fun, with paddles and lifejackets supplied. More info at www.kmdbc.org.au, on Facebook or call Dee on 0409 667-372
