Retired North Sea Fisherman, Husband, Dad, 5 grand kids. Love a beer and my guide dog Inca. Miss the fishing and the crac, Proud to follow the Real Fish Fight

Joined July 2012
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
2 May 2023
We've contacted members but advise all of those with an interest in fishing to get involved. #weseacommunity
Tomorrow, the Scottish Conservatives are proposing a motion in the Scottish Parliament calling on the Government to ditch the planned HPMA proposals. Here is how you can help influence that vote: 🧵
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I have been on the waiting list for an assessment for cataract referrals eye pavilion Edinburgh for 40 weeks now the top of the list have waited 70 weeks so much for waiting time going down
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Guide dogs need to be welcomed everywhere. Too often owners are illegally turned away. Sign the @gdcampaigns petition #OpenDoorsForGuideDogs bit.ly/3P2NRHR

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Robert Ritchie retweeted
Our volunteer crew were first on scene. @SWFireandRescue used specialist equipment to open the gap between boulders which allowed a @swpolice dog handler to reach the dog. Following her rescue we have heard Winnie 🐶 sustained no injuries and we wish her a speedy recovery.
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
Replying to @Matthew09933252
Clearly not 😆 have you ever heard such a pile of crap?! He’ll be campaigning for Bee’s to stop pollinating because of the carbon footprint on the air miles they cover 😂
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
The owner of the Guiding Star H 360 has issued a statement thanking those involved in the rescue of her eight crew. "Both ourselves and the skipper of the vessel would like to pay tribute to all of those who participated in the safe rescue of the crew."
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
We join our colleagues at Her Majesty's Coastguard in expressing our sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Our thoughts are also with the Royal Family at this time.
We, alongside the rest of the nation and world, are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen today. From everyone at Her Majesty’s Coastguard – our thoughts are with the Royal Family.
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Thoughts and prayers are for HM the Queen
Robert Ritchie retweeted
The team over at James Martin’s Gin are running gin masterclasses at the Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival this weekend. Join them to taste my gin and discover how it is made! Find them and their shop next to the cooking demo area. Booking info 👉 bit.ly/YDFTickets #ad
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
30 Jun 2022
Are you & your crew up-to-date with your safety training? @SCTNewlyn has lots of courses taking place this summer across #Cornwall, for longstanding fishermen as well as those starting out in the industry. Take a look 👉: buff.ly/2OY2gG6
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
29 Jun 2022
I’m sure todays quality 🐟is no different
Good morning continued!
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
Best shot of Haddock i’ve seen in years on Peterhead auction this morning from Venture BF 326 🐟🐟
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
31 May 2022
Some evening steaming here to the fishing grounds, this clip is Runnel Stone buoy to #LandsEand #Longships #Lighthouse #Cornwall
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
🚨Dear #fishing friends on Twitter - can u please retweet & help North East Fishing Collective to raise awareness of the large scale deaths of crabs lobsters on the #NorthEast coast #StopTheDredge @Fishing_future @UK_WIF @NFFO_UK @fishsarah @Cornishfpo @Call4Fish @SCTNewlyn
Over 25 boats and hundreds on the shoreside! 🦞🦞🦞
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
20 May 2022
And away they go #Cornish Hake #Fishing UK waters @western_fish #Eatmorefish
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Fantastic photo good fishing for the month’s ahead 😃
14 May 2022
Picture taken yday while we steaming from #Parkol after refit and ready for netting next week #Newlyn #Cornwall #WaterDance
Robert Ritchie retweeted
Yet again shocking fish for sale at our local supermarket I had to say to a elderly couple don’t buy it I could not help it told them we had a fishmongers shop the kings dish shop grimsby serving top quality fish and smoked there coming Monday they will definitely see top quality
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
The rush to fill the ocean with floating wind farms is very worrying for me as a fishermen . The effects on marine biodiversity has to be considered before it’s too late !!
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Robert Ritchie retweeted
Lots of #seabirds alongside us this trip mostly #gannets
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