Beachside Convenience & Cleanliness Initiative by Church Council – Vettucaudu
Recently when we went to Vettucadu Church on Sunday, I found that the road from the car parking lot to the church was littered with all sorts of plastic and paper waste. Also, there was no individual to assist people to park. I think we can collectively do much better in making this place more clean, organized and visitor friendly.
Vision:
To enhance the beachside experience near Vettucaudu by offering relaxing amenities, while ensuring the surrounding areas are clean, well-maintained, and welcoming to all—funded and managed as a sustainable social venture by the church council.
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Proposed Conveniences for Beach Visitors:
• Comfortable seating: Rentable chairs or mats for families to relax near the shore.
• Leg massage service: Appoint trained locals (especially women or youth) to offer basic foot/leg massages using natural oils. ( additional revenue and comfort)
• Beach-side tea/coffee stall: Offer hot beverages served directly to seated guests using eco-friendly cups.
• Homestyle grilled chicken and homecooked bread: Households near the beach can be trained and supported to prepare and sell freshly grilled chicken/meals in hygienic conditions—giving a local flavor to the experience. ( If households are planning such a venture, then I'll be happy to teach them how to grill chicken in OTG and make breads in oven)
• Sunset picnic packages: Pre-packed snacks (French Fries to sautéed kappa ( Tapioca) or chilled juice or shakes that visitors can purchase for an easy, clean beach picnic.
• Toilet Facility near the beach: Provide nearby toilets - portable or fixed ones. This will save people from walking all the way to the toilet near the church office.
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Cleaning & Beautification Strategy (Managed by Church Council):
Revenue use: All income from these services can be pooled and used for:
• Regular cleaning of the beach and access roads.
• Purchase of garbage bins, rakes, brooms, and uniforms for cleaning staff.
• Awareness signage and boards encouraging "Leave no litter" behavior.
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Cleanliness & Infrastructure – Specific Steps Around Vettucaudu Church:
• Daily cleaning of access road behind the church (towards parking lot)
▸ Employ or assign dedicated cleaning staff.
▸ Involve parish volunteers on weekends for beach clean-up drives.
• Install solar-powered street lights
▸ Especially along the road from the church to the parking lot.
▸ Recruit a person during Friday's and weekends to manage parking area. At present there's only one person. We need a person to help car owners to park correctly and guide them. Charge a small fee for parking which can support that person's salary
▸ Improve safety, encourage more evening visits, and reduce power costs.
• Waste bins and segregation stations
▸ Place labeled bins for plastic, organic waste, and paper.
▸ Use church announcements and youth groups to educate beachgoers.
• Wall beautification and community boards
▸ Paint walls with eco and faith-based messages.
▸ Display local announcements and services offered.
• Volunteer and youth engagement
▸ Church youth groups can take turns monitoring cleanliness.
▸ Offer them small incentives or recognition during parish events.
• Clean food vending zones
▸ Allocate spaces for approved local vendors near the beach.
▸ Ensure waste is collected immediately after service hours.
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Why This Matters:
• Creates jobs and micro-income for local families.
• Fosters community ownership over the beach and surrounding area.
• Turns the church into a central force for local development and environmental care.
• Enhances the experience for families, tourists, and parishioners alike.
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