The Trustees are saddened by the passing of Fay Cowan, our honorary President, whose lifelong support for the Harbour and its work will be fondly remembered.
The Trustees were very saddened to hear of the passing of Fay Cowan, our honorary President. Polperro born and bred, she maintained a keen interest in the Harbour throughout her life. She was very pleased with the recent purchase of the Fish Van and always offered supportive comments to the Trustees.
They say that behind every great man is an even greater woman, and Fay was fully supportive of her husband Bill’s many achievements with the Harbour Trust. We will miss her very much.
Harbour News
Last week, we welcomed the annual visit from Trinity House for their inspection of the Polperro lighthouse and the navigation lamp at the harbour entrance.
Polperro’s fishing heritage is under pressure following the closure of the Plymouth wholesale fish market in 2024. The loss of a vital collection service left local vessels facing tough choices—but a new community-led solution is helping to keep the industry afloat.
More than 50 locals gathered for the annual Mike Pengelly Memorial Darts Tournament, honoring the former PHT chairman who passed away in 2022. The event was a fantastic tribute, bringing people together to raise a glass in his memory.