Team members David Lockyer COO and Ben Marshall Visitor Experience and Hatchery Supervisor were taken on a tour of the harbour and village and met local fishermen, trustees, PHT chairman and our harbour master to discuss challenges for the fishing industry and potential future collaboration.
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Visit from The National Lobster Fishery
The Harbour Trust was pleased to host a visit from members of the team from Padstow with a view to exploring potential collaboration between the National Hatchery and those with a an interest in supporting fishing activities out of the harbour.
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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.