The Fishermen’s Mission – now in its 140th year of providing services and support for fishermen and their families – has appointed Ian Gatt as the new deputy chair of its board of trustees. Michael Vlasto, chair of the board…
An artist has created a calendar to raise funds to help bring the world’s oldest remaining steam trawler Viola home to Hull, reports Brian W Lavery. The Viola Trust commissioned Holderness-based Larry Malkin to create the 2022 calendar. Called ‘Hull…
This year, the Fishermen’s Mission is celebrating 140 years since its founding by Ebenezer Mather. “To give thanks for the wonderful work that has been achieved by all those who have been part of our family over so many years,…
Plymouth charity Greenhook Fishing has launched the first of its sustainable fishing vessels from its boatyard. Greenhook Fishing has been established to provide training and full-time employment in the boatbuilding, fishing and related industries. It works primarily, but not exclusively,…
Turning the Tide, a special weekend to celebrate and give thanks for the 140 years of the Fishermen’s Mission since it was founded in 1881, was held last month at Christ Church in North Shields. On 14 August, 60 people…
The Seafarers’ Charity is inviting runners to take on the Virtual London Marathon with it on 3 October. Besides the 50,000 runners taking on the 26.2 miles on the streets of London, there will be an additional 50,000 runners (or…
The charity Ghost Fishing UK has announced the rollout of a new reporting form for lost fishing gear, dedicated to the fishing community. Ghost Fishing UK is a registered charity of volunteer scuba divers trained in surveying and removing lost…
Award-winning chef Nathan Outlaw has been a keen supporter of the Fishermen’s Mission for over a decade, raising substantial sums for the charity through campaigns and events at his restaurants. At the Mission’s recent virtual AGM, it was decided to…
In this issue of Fishing News, our lead story is Tim Oliver’s report on Shetland fishermen wanting the Scottish government to take action against large fleets of foreign gill-netters working off Shetland, Plus the latest news and features from the…
The fishing community in Ramsgate has a long history – but an uncertain future, reports John Periam Ramsgate harbour, built between 1787 and 1795 by John Smeaton, has the distinction of being the United Kingdom’s only royal harbour. Like many…
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