Just in case you are within striking distance of the town during November here are details for our first fundraising event of the winter.
This event was the initiated by Frank Stevens - not yet a member, but someone who appreciates our activities and offered his services when we met by chance in the museum recently.
His father John Gyles (who used to teach me woodwork up at St.Ives Secondary School) was on the scene with his camera during the grounding of HMS Wave back in 1952 (featured in the poster). The resulting footage, which we shall see, was used by the BBC for their coverage of the event and has become an iconic document.
Our chairman, Harry Isaacs has secured the Council Chamber for us which lends a certain kudos to the event and the ' stamp of approval' of the Town Council. This novel venue, together with the massive paintings of fishing scenes on the staircase, will be an additional draw .
Please contact me if you would like to reserve a ticket (only £5).
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Jonny Nance
REPORT ON THE FIRST SCULLY DAY
Jonny introducing Matt to scullying a jumbo. Photo: Tobi Carver, The St.Ives Times.
SOME PAST EVENTS IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM:
Monday 30th August
As a result of the theft of our trailer, no jumbos will be attending - but we shall have our stand as usual.
BOATS IN THE BAY 2010 Saturday 11th September.
AN EVENING WITH PETE GOSS Friday 9th April. The Guildhall, St.Ives.
This was the first public event held in W.Cornwall since returning from his epic trip to Australia with 'The Spirit of Mystery' and the nearest to Newlyn - the home of the crew of the original 'Mystery'. £3000 was raised.
CHRISTMAS AUCTION AT THE CASTLE Sat 12th Dec.
Despite the recession and pre-budget gloom we succeeded in raising another £2000. The Hayle Charity Singers provided excellent male-voice harmony during a break in the proceedings. Once again we're endebted to Skinners Brewery who provided a raffle prize and a barrel of beer for the evening.
BOATS IN THE BAY 2009 "The best yet!"
NEWLYN FISH FESTIVAL Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.
We attended Newlyn's festival again this year with a stall on North Pier and sailed 'Celeste' in the harbour... 
The Jumbo Association making their presence felt at Newlyn!
