3,500 expired flares collected at amnesties
31/08/2022
In total, 3,587 expired pyrotechnics have been collected during three flares amnesties in the south of England.
The flares were handed in during amnesties at Southampton, Poole and Penryn, which were held in collaboration with Pains Wessex UK leisure distributor, LALIZAS.
Leisure boaters gave a donation to charities in return for safely disposing of their out-of-date flares. They were also offered the chance to restock their flares at special prices. The oldest pyro handed in was dated 1963, making it almost 60 years old.
In total, £2,263.93 was collected and donated to the RNLI, Wetwheels Foundation, Jubilee Sailing Trust and Sail2Help.
Wescom Group Sales Executive Ally Ogg says, “To safely dispose of so many items and raise so much for the charities has been a marvellous effort and much appreciated by those we are supporting. These amnesty days have also been a great opportunity to speak to, and help inform, boaters of the benefits of pyrotechnic flares to allow them to make an informed safety equipment decision and to purchase new kits on the day.”
