A GROUP of Beaver Scouts helped clean up Southend seafront.

The youngsters from 5th Prittlewell visited the beaches to clear up the rubbish.

After some fun of building sandcastles, the Beavers, armed with litter pickers and rubbish sacks, spent 30 minutes picking up litter from the beach.

Valerie Holman, Beaver Scout Leader, said: “I have never seen such enthusiasm from the Beavers to make a positive impact on our environment.

“I am very proud of each one of them.”

Several groups have joined the campaign.