The UK’s first “catch and release” Bluefin Tuna Championship organised by the UK Bluefin Tuna Association and Sportfishing Club of the British Isles has celebrated a unique combination of sport, science and sustainability with 43 fish caught, measured and released back into the world class fishery off the Cornish coast.A “shotgun” start at the mouth of host port Falmouth Harbour, in perfect sea and weather conditions, saw thirteen boats from across the South West heading to the fishing grounds up to 12
Heathrow is calling for SMEs in every corner of the UK to come forward and pitch their products to the world. The UK’s hub airport is relaunching its World of Opportunity Programme which helps exporters get their goods and services sold in international markets. As the UK’s largest port by value and a crucial hub for international trade, Heathrow recognises the critical role of SMEs in driving economic growth and promoting British products globally. The programme is designed to support the UK’s SMEs in
Falmouth Harbour’s on-going drive toward sustainability and all-round excellence as a small harbour punching above its weight have led to shortlisting in two out of four eligible categories in the 2024 British Ports Association (BPA) Awards.The Cornish Trust Port is one of 408 in the BPA network which handle 86% of all UK port traffic and to be shortlisted for two awards is, as CEO Miles Carden puts it, “an incredible honour”.“Being shortlisted is already quite an achievement,” he says, “and I am happy to
The Greenbank, Falmouth’s oldest hotel, has raised a total of £4,010 through hosting two exciting summer events, alongside a weekly pub quiz in the adjoining pub, The Working Boat. On 27th July the team saw around 30 teams from all over Falmouth and the surrounding areas take part in the annual Dragon Boat Race just off the shores of the hotel, with a portion of food and drink sales throughout the day donated to local men’s mental health charity, Man Down. With Westover Surgery taking the 2024 title in
The free MyCoast beach information app is now live across all 60 RNLI Lifeguarded beaches in Cornwall, providing users with real-time information alongside built-in safety parameters provided by the RNLI. It’s aim? To direct people away from beaches with unsuitable conditions whilst providing users with all the relevant information they need for planning a great day out on the Cornish coast. Created in Cornwall alongside the RNLI and a host of other leading collaborators, MyCoast allows users to plan
mYcard – the eco-friendly contact sharing app – launches its corporate card version at the Cornish Business Fair (Stand 25, Wed 17 July 2024), enabling businesses to lead by example and fulfil their corporate environmental responsibility commitments. mYcard, the digital alternative to throwaway printed business cards, invests profits to fund planting projects, creating forests for the future, whilst reducing environmental harm. By switching to digital cards with mYcard, companies can
John Brown has been announced as the new CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. With over 15 years of business experience, he will be the new voice of Cornish businesses and has pledged to “support, fight for and deliver results to the full scope of the Cornish economy”. John is set to take the reins of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce - an independent, not-for-profit, membership organisation that represents Cornish business interests on a local, regional, national and international level - from the beginning
On the north coast, in Hayle, on Friday 20th October, Chef Patron at the Cove, Rupert Cooper is hosting a fundraising dinner for the Fishermen’s Mission. It’s stunning location, wonderful view of the sea, the sands and St Ives and a venue known for great quality. Rupert will be joined alongside Ben Ambridge & Guy Owen to curate a fish inspired 5 course dinner. Guy, Executive Head Chef at the St Enodoc hotel has an incredible reputation for refined and superbly creative menus across the Southwest. Ben,