MBE for service to fishing industry. FIMarEST CMarTech BSc Master Mariner. Sea fisheries consultant. Scallops a specialty. 🐟
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21 Dec 2019
Wishing all who follow Fishstock Brixham a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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We’re joined by Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, as she highlights the vital importance of the upcoming UK-EU Summit on May 19th.
#SaveScottishFisheries #UKFishing #ScotlandFishing #FairDealNow
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
7 Oct 2024
Short Films are required to be under 20 minutes or in some cases under 15 minutes
This film is 3 minutes 53 seconds & still won the Oscar
If you don’t watch this film you’re doing yourself an injustice
If you don’t spread this film you’re doing everyone else an injustice
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
7 Oct 2024
7 sleeps to our National Support Day!
On 14 October, 10am to 4pm, come by 42-47 Fish Quay in North Shields. There will be merch to buy, people to meet (including the @FishMishCAware team), and free health checks for fishermen!
More info? Email: PeterDade@fishermensmission.org.uk
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
7 Oct 2024
Love these beautiful murals bringing the culture of Newquay to life!
6 Oct 2024
Newquay is being transformed by beautiful murals. We caught up with the artists behind the project: bbc.in/47SrPSs
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
3 Oct 2024
#tbt2022 when many Cornish inshore fishermen were asking UK 🇬🇧 fishery managers to implement management measures to protect the #crawfish fishery from over exploitation and probable collapse. Too little too late. The views of the many sacrificed to appease the few #gutted
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
4 Oct 2024
Only 10 days until our National Day of Support! 💙
Michelin-Star Chef Nathan Outlaw shares the story of Walter, a fisherman we helped through tough times thanks to all the support we receive.
More stories from surprise guests are coming soon!
#FishMishNationalSupportDay
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
3 Oct 2024
The countdown to Our National Support Day (14 October) is on! 🌊
Today, sign up for the @nessmarathon 2025 to support fishermen and their families! 🏃♂️
Email Dean at deanlawrence@fishermensmission.org.uk for a discount code
#RunLochNess2025 #SupportFishermen #FishermensMission
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4 Oct 2024
4 members of @utah237 are marching tomorrow in full WWII combat kit as worn on D-Day, from Brixham embarkation hard to Torquay, more than 9miles, raising funds for @PoppyLegion and the Brixham Battery Museum. I’ll be in my 1944 Willys Jeep. Brixham breakwater slipway at 10am.
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10 Aug 2024
Loving watching #OlympicGames congratulations #TeamGB
Please can somebody instruct the team members what is the right way up for the #UnionFlag 3 of the 4 women’s relay team had our flag upside down. Just saying!
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13 Jul 2024
Met up with @swimmyTimmy at Westward Ho! raising funds for RNLI by walking SW Coastal Footpath. He’s inspirational!
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
27 Jun 2024
📣Part I of our special election mini-series is LIVE! 🚨
🎧 Follow the link to listen: linktr.ee/fathompodcast
🐟 Our first topic covers fishing as part of #FoodSecurity & if politicians recognise the role fishing plays in bringing nutritious, sustainable food to our plates.
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16 Jun 2024
Pledge your support for the UK Fishing Industry - Sign the Petition! chng.it/7mxdvmj9pP via @UKChange
We’re not out of the woods yet!
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16 Jun 2024
No prize for guessing the origin of this paper-like debris on Paignton beach. Nearly mid-year and the beaches are not exactly inviting tourists. 🥴
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29 May 2024
The ship on which I met Margaret in 1973. We married in 1974! I’m so glad that “Uganda” was not bombed by the Argentine Air Force, but she met her end ignominiously anyway!
28 May 2024
May 28th 1982: The Argentine Air Force orders an attack against the British Hospital Ship SS Uganda. Argentine pilot, Squadron Leader Mario Jorge Caffaratti, defies two direct orders to carry out the mission and finally tells his superiors: "Why don't you go to hell?"
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4 Apr 2024
I'm running the London Marathon on the 21st April 2024. I'm doing all this to raise vital funds to support The Seafarers’ Charity – helping those who work at sea and their families. Please support me at the following link. run2events.com/s/1510/1712/t
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25 Mar 2024
Our pony, Pudding, has her own Twitter followers. 2 for joy!
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
21 Feb 2024
We have some exciting news about quayside health checks for fishermen in Newlyn, Looe, Mevagissey, Newquay they are free, confidential, no appt needed, dates coming soon! @thefishmish @seahospital @fairwinds_ltd @HealthCornwall #narrowthegap #coastalcommunities
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
21 Feb 2024
.@maibgovuk issued a safety bulletin after a chain failure led to a deckhand's death on a scallop dredger. Inspection and maintenance are vital for safe operations. Watch the FISH SAFE short film "Looking After Your Lifting Gear" 👇 #ProudFunder @NFFO_UK
youtube.com/watch?v=X6GvnwEG…
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Jim Portus MBE retweeted
21 Feb 2024
Life throws curveballs, and sometimes we all need a safe space to talk. That's why we have our Shout text service! Text FISH to 85258 for confidential, FREE mental health support, anytime, anywhere.
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