This is a great piece of work and my congratulations go to the author, Lisa Lewis for her considerable efforts in pulling together this easy to use guide to what is an incredibly complex subject. Thanks for inviting us to contribute and review . . . the work goes on.

We are pleased to hear all were recovered safely. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A little late, but last Sunday, 27 October 2024, marked the 110th anniversary of the birth of Dylan Thomas. 'Under Milk Wood' captures much about life and loves in a small village, including that of fishermen - for that I pay tribute:

"Herring gulls heckling down to the harbour where the fishermen spit and prop the morning up and eye the fishy sea smooth to the sea’s end as it lulls in blue Green and gold money, tobacco, tinned salmon, hats with feathers, pots of fish-paste, warmth for the winter-to-be . . ."

". . . weave and leap in it rich and slippery m the flash and shapes of fishes through the cold sea- streets But with blue lazy eyes the fishermen gaze at that milkmaid whispering water with no ruck or ripple as though it blew great guns and serpents and typhooned the town."

FISHERMAN: "Too rough for fishing to-day" Simply glorious. Nos Da Dylan, Cysga'n dda.

A good debate with some excellent comments - we must always remember that we are an island nation and working on our seas is core.

This weekend, please think about those who have served our country. Many paid the ultimate price; many are still paying. Buy a poppy and you will be helping them and remembering all others. Lest we forget.

A great day at the blessing & opening of our new Southampton Seafarers Club yesterday, which will provide a welcome haven for #seafarers A fantastic #collaborative effort with Merchant Navy Welfare Board The Seafarers' Charity The Mission to Seafarers & SFS. Huge thanks to Bp Philip Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth for blessing it.

This #BlackFriday, let’s think beyond the deals. Instead of getting swept up in the £7B spending spree, why not give back to communities that need it most? 💙 Support fishermen and their families today: fishermensmission.org.uk #GiveBackFriday

I join all those shocked and saddened by the news that our Pope has died today. Requiescat in pace.

Delighted and forever grateful to the attendees at the Fishing News Awards who generously donated £2,228 to The Fishermen’s Mission at tonight's dinner and awards ceremony. Thank you so very much for your continued support.

#fishingnewsawards

Stephen - thank you for your support.

Healthy, affordable, British . . . What is there not to love about fresh fish?

Great to be part of the Stella Maris AGM today.

A privilege to attend the annual Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Servive this afternoon at Trinity Square Gardens.

Privileged to have attended today's service of thanksgiving for the life of Peter Lewis-Crown OBE - a wonderful supporter of the Fishermen's Mission and a Vice Patron of the charity till his passing last year. RIP PLC.

Fascinating to listen to Peter Sparkes, Chief Executive of the RNLI, discuss the organisation's future planning at a delayed 200th anniversary event held at the Northern Lighthouse Board in Edinburgh.

Proud to represent the Fishermen's Mission and all active and former fishermen and the families at the Merchant Navy memorial at Trinity Square Gardens today. Lest we forget.