It's a blue day

Not too sure what Robin Turner, fish merchant, auctioneer, rugby commentator is telling this group on a guided tour of the harbour; whatever it is, the proportions look humungus!
The harbour's resident shag (or is it cormorant?) hangs his wings out to dry on the slip.
Landing crabs in 'bongos' from the crabber Cresca.
Padstein registered MY Valerie May has a few days off in Newlyn.
Filadelfia makes her way in through the gaps.....and mate Perry gives the thumbs up, expect him to be under the 'umbrella' outside the Star Inn later!
The Mermaid from Penzance takes in a trip round the harbour before setting off for a run down the Bay towards Mousehole.

Bit of bass about!

Robin Turner teases every last penny from the buyers for the mornings fish on a (relatively) busy Monday morning market.Expected to make around £12 per kilo, here are some of Cornwall's finest line caught bass from Tag 7.

Sunday morning's sparkling sea

Don't miss Simeon Stafford at Badcock's gallery before you head round to check out the Orion extension.
With the first real break in the weather this weekend visitors can get on with exploring what Cornwall has to offer them.
Newlyn's IRB has a regular wash down.
Master net maker Fred makes his way to the 'office', the net sheds under the Smugglers Hotel and Restaurant.
Lionel on his Sunday morning rounds.
Mullet angler enjoys the peace and tranquility on the pontoons.
A classic sailboat visitor.
Nick Henshall takes his newly rigged work boat out for a spin. Wasting no time the gaff rig is up in the gaps!......and away round to Mousehole in a sparkling sea - a beautiful site she makes too!

Gill-netter sailing day

Pete and Lionel clear some stinking dogs (mor ki's)
Lost his dog?
Badcock's latest exhibition, Simeon Stafford - more dogs!
Ex-lifeboat bounders...
as is the Charisma bound away.
The mission girls are hard at it early Saturday morning on the teas...
Looks like the Ben Loyal is leaving the port for good..


First day of the new extension at the Orion Gallery, Newlyn.

Penzance's Exchange Art Gallery opens to rival the Tate. St Ives!

Local MP, Andrew George was just one of the notable guests attending the private viewing before Saturday's official opening of the Exchange in Penzance.The stunning wave-form glass edifice reflects more traditional buidlings in town.
A real splash of colour hung overhead....
and provided refuge for gallery staff taking a breather...
as did some of the guests, in face of the new smoking ban
and still they flocked in.....
some making last minute adjustments to the hair.... the constantly changing light is captured by the glass....
We will be looking to see how many local influences come to be represented in the coming exhibitions.

Drew on the big screen!

Cameraman and Drew discuss the day's shooting schedule...
and gets final instructions from the shore team...as Drew brings the CKS astern...
and heads for the gaps....the cameraman gets down to business.....

Apparently the film, shot for the big screen and primarily an American audience, will tell the story of the plight of the Blue Fin tuna which is fast becoming an endangered species - bit like fishermen really!

Things are shaping up around the Orion Gallery as work continues to clear the site.
Back on the market, Newlyn Fish Company's Jo Clive is busy spending some money on today's catch.
The Carol H's trip included a couple of Porbeagles.

Two major jobs near completion

Work continues late into the evening to clear the site of debris surrounding the Newlyn Orion Gallery extension.
Young Nathan Marshall hurries back aft aboard the Carol H after putting her fish ashore.
At the end of the road (well, quay), the Cornishman buildsher smaller than normal gear
Two boats lay to the market.

New feature of the blog under trial - a short animated video clip.