A message from the folks at the Mission. Following the appreciation of last years service, we are holding the 2nd annual Fishermen’s Memorial Service Statue to mark The National Fishing Remembrance Day on Newlyn Green, Newlyn. If the weather is inclement the service will be held at St Peter’s Church, The Coombe, Newlyn. The Fishermen’s Mission is organising this and many other services in fishing ports across the UK that day. You are all most welcome to join us.
We will reflect on the impact of those lives lost at sea from Newlyn and others around the Cornish coast. We will remember by name those who have been lost, but not forgotten – those who brought fish to our tables. There will be a wreath laid, any families or friend are also most welcome bring to a wreath or flowers to lay down. The service will be led by Eddie Fletcher (Port Officer for Cornwall, based in Newlyn, and the Revd. Derath Durkin, Deputy Chair of the Fishermen’s Mission, who is resident here in Newlyn.
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The National Fishing Remembrance Day Service will give the opportunity to commemorate the lives lost at sea and pay tribute to their valuable service, and give thanks for those fishermen who still fish in our waters to bring fish to our tables. Fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations in the UK in peacetime. The bravery of fishermen and the hard labour they endure should not go unrecognised. The people of St Peter’s church will provide teas and coffees in St Peter’s Church after the service for those who would like to join us there, follow the crowd!
