A tale of two signs.

 The lost ........

 more litter on the beach......

 and more.......

 time for the netter Nova Spero to ice and away.......

 some Christmas trees require a little assistance to get the fairylights......

 to the top........

 last chance to bag a bargain at Badcock's annual postcard charity sale - as ever for Shelterbox........

on the left, from the 1960s, on the right circa 1970 - the PO.

Badcock's Gallery to close in the New Year.

The Christmas Postcard Show

Take a last chance now to browse contemporary art work in the comfort of Badcock's Gallery - this year's annual postcard exhibition is due to run untill the new Year when the gallery's doors will close for the last time.

After 10 years as the only independent art gallery in Newlyn promoting local artists, Nickie Carlyon has decided to close her showcase shopfront; Newlyn will miss the constantly changing shop windows that have helped promote a wide range of work and styles from local artists.

Locals and visitors alike will have to wait and see what venture replaces the world of 21st century art!

A fish like Allis.

Taking stock of the morning market before the auction begins.......

as the buyers move off to bid......

one conger per box.......

spotted, a couple of interlopers........

fill 'er up Mr Heltor fuel man.......

could be salt, could be ice........

not oftn you catch more than the odd allis shad per trip.......

 

what's Mr Tonkin up to?...........

all in aid of the Mission........

don't forget the figgy puddin'.........

counting down the days.

Nathan Outlaw does 100% fish.

Latest news from top Cornish chef at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is that, from now on, his eateries at Roc's St Enodoc Hotel will focus on fresh fish from local boats. These days it has become increasingyly common for restaurant and hotel chefs to source their daily requirements locally, in some cases from a handful of boats that specialise in catching a select range species like mackerel and bass.

Inspiration for sale.

Wooden dayboat Inspiration is for sale along with her fishing licence:

Vessel licence details:

5.6m by 2.17m
1.75 tonnes
17Kw
(19.8 VCU's in old money)


The engine is Petter PH2W with a spare Petter - only fresh water run and complete with starter motor.

In addition, the original engine will go with it - a Stuart Turner 8/11 hp complete with gearbox.

The boat was substantially rebuilt during 2007/8 including new oak engine beds, gunwhales, mast, shaft tube and propellor.

Fitted 2008, new radio, Simrad CP31 plotter and Koden CVS 118 Mk 2.

Sturdy and excellent handling dayboat. The winter paint up and maintenance is currently half way through completion.

For more details, contact Nick Howell :

M 07809 609 545

nick@pilchardworks.co.uk

Pirates are back in town for the British & Irish Cup!

Currie V The Pirates On Saturday – NOW AT PENZANCE

December 11th

Moved To The Mennaye Field Penzance

Kick Off 2pm

This is an ALL PAY GAME
No Advance tickets for this match
Tickets £10 Adults/Concessions


Includes entry to the covered stands on a first come first served basis.
Accompanied children under 16 admitted free.
The clubhouse and Travis Perkins marquee will be open to all before, during and after the game, refreshments including' Fesh Baked' Hot Warren's Pasties will be on sale.

The British and Irish Cup 2010-11 Pool 'A' opener away against Scottish Premiership side Currie RFC will now be at the Mennaye Field, Penzance, on Saturday, kick off 2pm.

Officials of Currie RFC advised the Cornish Pirates earlier this week that there was no prospect of their pitch near Edinburgh being playable this coming weekend, and following discussions they have agreed to fly to Cornwall to get the fixture played.

The cost to the Cornish Pirates to host the game will amount to £14,000, covering Currie's flight to Cornwall and an agreed share of the gate, so it is hoped that rugby followers in the county will rally and support the Pirates at this Saturday's game.

Currie RFC were Scottish Hydro Premier 1 Champions last season, the league has since split and they now compete in the top eight of what has been named a Scottish Premier A league, where they are currently placed in mid-table. Former Scotland 'A' player Ally Donaldson is their head coach, the Currie squad is littered with Scotland internationals at various levels, along with a number of other players from New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland. Kiwi full-back Hayden Abercrombie is a prolific points scorer who has played for North Harbour in the NPC.

Christmas market times for 2010.

It is anticipated that the last Market will be on Wednesday 22 December, 2010, and the first market for the New Year will be on 4 January, 2011.