2012 UP COMING EVENTS

YOU MAY WANT TO PLAN YOUR SUMMER AROUND THESE FANTASTIC EVENTS!

21st & 22nd April 2012 Crabstock Festival

The National Lobster Hatchery has been chosen as a beneficiary for the Crabstock Festival.

The Lamb Inn at Great Rissington, Gloucestershire have decided to put on the first inland shellfish festival formerly known as Crabstock. The reasons behind Crabstock are to teach the next generation of the health benefits of eating our great British shellfish, supporting our own UK fishing fleet, to increase public awareness of the facts of import and export of shellfish throughout the UK and to provide everyone coming to the Crabstock Festival with a great weekend of brilliant food, live music and knowledge of the industry that we should all love and standby.

Matthew Ayers, Head Chef said ‘I fully believe that UK shellfish is the best in the world and that the UK should unite and keep this wonderful sustainable shellfish on the menu's of pubs and restaurants with great knowledge and pride that the shellfish & fish being served is from the UK’.

7th June 2012 Polzeath Marine Discovery Day

Cornwall Wildlife Trust, National Trust and Cornwall Council are joining forces to bring you a marine day you will never forget! Come and celebrate our seas in Polzeath and spend the day rock pooling with marine experts, creating beach sculptures or saving dolphins with marine life rescue experts! The event is free. We’ll be there on the day!

22nd – 24th June 2012 Rock Oyster Festival

The National Lobster Hatchery has been chosen as a beneficiary for the Rock Oyster Festival for 2012.

From the celebration of the Oyster, to the best local produce that Cornwall has to offer, there will be plenty of food and drink to sample and buy to go.  The weekend is packed with entertainment with Cookery Demonstrations from top chefs, Children’s Entertainment, Live Music, bars, food stalls and camping.

The location of the festival is absolutely stunning, in the grounds of Dinham House, surrounded by beautiful (very English) rolling hills overlooking the estuary and out and beyond to Padstow.

26th August 2012 The Big Swim Cornwall

Now approaching their third year for this stunning one mile wild swim around our dramatic coastline, the Big Swim team are opening the event as a four part swim for 450 swimmers!  This will include a Triathlon with a Cornish twist (Wild Swim, Run & Kayak), The Big Swim which has been split into two; a Serious Swim and a Not So Serious Swim and The Little Swim for the children. 

With the support of local people and businesses, much organisation and the highest levels of safety cover, this fantastic race is open to anyone who would like to take to part, for fun or simply as a personal challenge. 

The day is full of entertainment from start to finish making it a perfect occasion for family, friends and spectators. Enjoy the BBQ and bar on the platt, relax and listen to the music, or come and see the baby lobsters about to be released.  The event is being extended into the evening this year with more music at The ‘BIG’ Party to include the likes of Fishermen’s Friends and more.

The Big Swim Cornwall will be raising money for the National Lobster Hatchery, Coastguards, RNLI Lifeboats and the Air Ambulance. These four organisations have a big impact on the local area and community.

2nd September 2012 Clovelly Lobster & Crab Feast

Paying tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with a day of live folk music, quay kitchens, wine and beer tasting, local food stalls, prize draw, arts and crafts stalls.  For the children there's face painting, a creative workshop and storytelling, walkabout magic, balloon modelling, street theatre and N. Devon A.O.N.B.'s event-themed craft activities.

The Red Lion Harbour restaurant will be offering delicious seafood, crab and lobster platters, each with a complimentary glass of bubbly.

In aid of the National Lobster Hatchery, who will bring along a tank of baby lobsters, to be later released into the sea.

Lobster Hatchery Summer Raffle

We are in the process of organising our 2012 summer raffle. We are very grateful to Jamie & Rhowan Yoki of No. 1 Rock Road Restaurant in Rock, Cornwall who have donated our star prize:

A LUXURY WEEKEND BREAK IN ROCK FOR TWO

A 2 night luxury break in an award winning location to include breakfast, 1 round of golf at St Enodoc Golf Course (overlooking the beautiful Camel estuary), a spa treatment at the Cow Shed at the St Moritz Hotel, a 3 course meal at the new No. 1 Rock Road Restaurant with Vintage-Laurent-Perrier champagne and lunch at No. 1 Rock Road Restaurant.

Tickets will be available through our ‘Little Shop of Lobsters’ by the end of April so WATCH THIS SPACE!

VACANCY Hatchery Technician (Full Time) permanent

A rare opportunity has arisen at the National Lobster Hatchery for a marine hatchery technician.

Salary Scale £13,442 – £16,054

Aim: To assist the Senior Hatchery technician with the operation of a hatchery that aims to produce over 40,000 juvenile lobsters in the 2012 season. The position is also responsible for operating exhibits in the associated visitor centre, supervising associated research projects and assisting visitor centre staff.

The Organisation:

The National Lobster Hatchery is a marine conservation, research and education charity based in Padstow, North Cornwall. The charity is principally funded through a very successful visitor centre with some additional revenues generated through events, membership, hospitality gifting, corporate sponsorship, grants and donations.

Main responsibilities

· Care of broodstock, larvae and juveniles on a daily basis.

· To ensure that all life support systems (LSS) and hatchery equipment are maintained in a clean and functional state.

· To work every other weekend and be on call one week in two and/or when the rota dictates.

· Work with the manager and senior technician to constantly improve the operation of the hatchery LSS and procedures.

· Work with the manager and senior technician to ensure that the hatchery and laboratory are adequately equipped.

· Ensure that hatchery consumables are kept in stock, ordering where necessary.

· Work with the manager and senior technician to implement research programmes in the hatchery that help to deliver the charity’s research strategy.

· To collect and record data on the daily operations within the hatchery.

· To provide written and verbal reports when required.

· Assist with essential maintenance of the building fabric.

· Assisting in the Visitor Centre as and when required.

· To assist the management with good communication and dissemination of information through the local fishing industry, educational institutions and the visiting public.

Required Personal skills and qualifications:

Essential Requirements:

Desirable Requirements:

· A degree in aquaculture, fisheries or marine biology. · 2 years practical experience in public aquaria or hatchery work. · 2 years experience of operating and maintaining marine recirculation systems. · A detailed and intimate understanding of fisheries and marine conservation issues · Excellent husbandry skills · Excellent communication skills. · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Full clean driving license.

· A knowledge of the Cornish fishing industry · Some retail experience. · Some supervisory experience.

For further information and to apply:

Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to:

The General Manager, National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL

www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 15^th March 2012. Interviews to be held shortly after

Ideally the successful candidate needs to be available to commence work at the end of March 2012

Dom’s speech at the Hatchery Dinner, 9th Feb 2012

 My Lords Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for coming here tonight for what is, a very important evening for the National Lobster Hatchery. Some of you may not be fully aware of what the National Lobster Hatchery’s work is all about. Please let me explain.

We are a serious charity with three really important aims: marine conservation, research and education, however, what makes us unique is that our work is specifically related to a commercial species – The European Lobster.

This is a species that is worth a huge amount in terms of both its economic and social importance. The species is the most valuable fish caught in the UK and is part of a major export industry. This one species alone is worth £30m each year and I know that without it the small coastal villages, such as Port Isaac where I live, would have very little other than tourism to create jobs and keep the harbour alive.

The problem is one of global food security for future generations and the timescale is scarily short. Fisheries around the world are suffering from major over-exploitation. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations state that over 75% of the world’s major fisheries are either: fully exploited, over-exploited, depleted or recovering.

Lobster stocks themselves are incredibly vulnerable and both the Scandinavian and Mediterranean stocks have completely collapsed and not recovered to this day.

The world population is set to rise to over 9 billion over the next few decades. The world’s middle classes are due to swell and the demand for seafood is due to expand massively.

It is clear to me at least, that additional measures are required in order to improve the way we treat our living marine resources and this is why our work is so important.

We have already established ourselves as a centre for excellence in lobster science – we have published numerous papers ad presented our work on the world stage and welcome over 40,000 visitors through our public education centre each year.

A female lobster can carry in the region of 20,000 eggs under their abdomen, however only one of these is expected to survive in the wild. With skilful and careful application of modern technology we can improve this survival rate by about 1000 times! We released over 32,000 last year and aim to double this shortly. We are even undertaking a population modelling exercise that will help us to define how many lobsters we should release in a given year.

Our dreams for the short term future are a little broader: We have a vision that aims to create the world’s first public education centre for fisheries sustainability issues. This centre will engage with the general public and educate them of the key sustainability issues associated with fisheries (something that is in the press all of the time). At the same time we will provide solutions to those issues. This is something that we are already doing very well and is something that is not currently done by anyone else in the world.

The amendment to the shellfish act that Baroness Wilcox talked about will provide long term security to our communities and will enable us to sell juvenile lobsters to the fishery itself and provide regular income for our work, however, until orders have been taken up by the industry, this still remains firmly in the future.

Raising the funds for our work is not easy. We don’t receive any recurrent government funding and rely heavily upon funds generated through our visitor centre.

On my way up here today one thought was going through my head - how can our charity compete with the humanitarian charities?

The answer is simple: give a man a fish and he can feed his family for a day, give him a fishing net and he can feed his family for a month. However if the seas around his village have been overfished then he can do neither…. Our charity is about feeding families and it is looking at the next step – how can we increase the number of fish that are there to be caught and how can we apply this to our fisheries.

We have several people here tonight who have made substantial contributions to our work: Fishmongers Company have supported us for many years, Lord Harris of Peckham provided a donation that has allowed us to set up the Harris Scholarship fund, John Rous holds a lobster festival each year in Clovelly of which we are the beneficiary and Matthew Sankey collects donations on every lobster he sells through his restaurant and matches his customers donation.

Please be generous tonight – we will spend your money very carefully – we are incredibly efficient and have achieved a huge amount so far with very little.

Lords Ladies and Gentlemen please enjoy your evening and do whatever you can to support our work.

Thank you very much.

Fishmongers Hall hosts a fundraising dinner for The National Lobster Hatchery in the hope or raising £40,000

The National Lobster Hatchery’s biggest fundraising event yet; we have been given the opportunity to host an exclusive dinner and auction at one of London’s original guild halls; the Fishmongers Hall, overlooking the Thames and London Bridge.

We have invited 150 guests to join us for an exquisite three course meal, with an after dinner speaker, auction and raffle in the hope of raising £40,000 in one night.

The generosity of local artists, businesses and others around the country has been fantastic and we’ve got an incredible range of prizes. The raffle was a perfect excuse to showcase some of Cornwall’s inspirational artists and we’ve been able to gather an array of materials and textures, with Cornish tin, sculptures, prints, handmade textiles, original paintings, pottery and more.

We have produced a booklet for the dinner, with details of the very impressive auction lots that have been donated for the event and thought I would include a preview for everyone to see. Although it’s a long list, it’s an impressive list of top quality seafood restaurants and accommodation (some of whom are sponsors of the hatchery), days out with a difference and as already mentioned, an array of beautiful local art.

Fishmongers Hall

AUCTION PRIZES

All successful bidders are invited for a VIP tour of the National Lobster Hatchery so that they can see first hand,the important work the charity is undertaking.

LOT 1 A PADSTOW Seafood extravaganza and Shopping spree

A fantastic package of dinner, bed and breakfast at the world famous Rick Stein Seafood Restaurant for two people.

 

Plus a £150 voucher to spend at W, Rig Marine or Riggers in Padstow.

Donated by Jill Stein www.rickstein.com and Teri Walter

LOT 2 A CASE OF CLARET, CHÂTEAU CANTEMERLE 2000

Twelve bottles of this fully mature, elegant 2000. Notes of forest floor, bay leaf, liquorice, red currants and cranberries are offered in a Burgundian-like, fresh, vibrant format. Consume over the next 7 to 8 years.

Donated by Martyn Hedley

LOT 3 An amazing ANYA HINDMARCH HANDBAG

Anya is recognised for her designer work throughout the fashion world. Anya started her fashion career 20 years ago in Florence and quickly went on to open 54 stores in 7 countries around the world. An Anya Hindmarch is a must have, for any lady. As seen on the shoulders of Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Angelina Jolie and Reese Witherspoon.

(The handbag shown is not necessarily the one to be auctioned)

Donated by Anya Hindmarch MBE www.anyahindmarch.com

LOT 4 A WEEK LONG LUXURY ROMANTIC BREAK IN PADSTOW FOR TWO

Harbour Holidays have given us their flagship, 5 star luxury accommodation ‘Puffin Cottage’ in the heart of Padstow for 1 week (available 2nd—30th March and 26th Oct—21st Dec 2012, subject to availability).

PLUS Champagne and a personal tour of Prideaux Place (Padstow’s beautiful stately home) with Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune

PLUS a guided tour of The Eden Project, lunch with Tim Smit (subject to availability) and leave with an Eden Goody bag

PLUS a meal for 2 in Nathan Outlaw’s Seafood & Grill.

Donated by :

Harbour Holidays and Jackie Stanley www.harbourholidays.co.uk

Peter and Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune www.prideauxplace.co.uk

Tim Smit www.edenproject.com

Nathan Outlaw www.nathan-outlaw.com

LOT 5 A Shooting day on the Boconnoc Estate

One gun at the Boconnoc Estate Shoot

A 200 bird day for one gun

A cooked lunch and light refreshments will be provided along with a delicious afternoon tea. A highly recommended and extremely popular shoot in the grounds of this exquisite 18th century house.

Donated by Tony Kennedy

Lot 6 A Clovelly Break

Take a step back in time with this fantastic weekend get away to Clovelly in North Devon.

Two nights, dinner, bed and breakfast for 2 at The Red Lion, right on the harbour front at this historical North Devon fishing village. The village is built into a 400ft high cliff famous for its donkeys that even today, are used to carry goods up the steep cobbled narrow paths. www.clovelly.co.uk

PLUS Entry for 2 to Rosemoor Gardens, a truly inspirational garden owned by the Royal Horticultural Society. www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Rosemoor

Donated by: Rt Hon John Rous, Clovelly Estate and RHS Rosemoor Gardens

Lot 7 AN Amazing Lobster Sculpture

This incredible sculpture has been specially made to be auctioned tonight, in order to support our work. Martiens has been creating sculptures out of what some might think of as scrap, for many years and has sold to the rich and famous. Kate Humble and Martin Hughes–Games to mention a couple.

Would look fabulous above the fire place or in your garden.

Donated by Martiens Bekker

http://sites.google.com/site/artrikascrapart/Home

LOT 8 LUXURY WEEKEND BREAK IN ROCK FOR TWO

A 2 night luxury break in an award winning location to include breakfast, 1 round of golf at St Enodoc Golf Course (overlooking the beautiful Camel estuary), a spa treatment at the Cow Shed at the St Moritz Hotel, a 3 course meal at the new No. 1 Rock Road Restaurant with Vintage Laurent-Perrier champagne and lunch at No. 1 Rock Road Restaurant.

A chance to stay at and be spoilt rotten at the amazing village of Rock on the North Coast of Cornwall.

This prize can be taken during the following months and must not include any bank holidays: April (not during Easter), May (not Whitsun), September, October (not half term), November.

www.waterfrontpolzeath.co.uk/No-1-Rock-Road/No-1-Rock-Road-Introduction.aspx

www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/cowshed.htm

www.st-enodoc.co.uk

Donated by Jamie & Rhowan Yoki, “Number One Rock Road”

LOT 9 SIX MAGNUMS OF CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE 2001

A classic!

Nose: Mint, eucalyptus, blueberries and some pencilly wood character with some confectionary aromas of vanilla and strawberry. Mouth: dark cherry, cassis, blackberry flavours. Very fine tannin (not chunky). Great length. Some pleasant earthy characters coming through on the finish. Still vibrant and could happily sit for another 5 years.

Donated by Martyn Hedley

Lot 10 A Paul Jackson Mackerel Bowl

Paul Jackson qualified in Studio Ceramics in 1977 at Harrow School of Art. Following a short period teaching in London, he relocated to Cornwall, where he established his pottery in 1979. He moved to his present home at Helland Bridge, where he works in a studio converted from an old chapel, in 1989. He has exhibited regularly and widely in both the UK and the US, and his work can be found in many major galleries.

www.paul-jackson.co.uk

Lot 11 A Rare days flyfishing on a chalk stream

A rare opportunity for a days fly fishing on a Wessex chalk stream. This amazing opportunity will see you fishing with the past President of the Flyfishers’ Club and will include a fantastic light lunch.

Donated by Mr Antony Pincent

LOT 12 A PORSCHE DRIVING DAY AT SILVERSTONE

A Porsche driving day for one person at Silverstone, to drive either the new 911 or Cayenne. You can opt for early breakfast, drive then lunch or lunch, drive and afternoon tea. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. There is the option to take a friend at an additional cost.

Kindly donated by Porsche www.porsche.com

LOT 13 A Fabulous GREEK Villa FOR one week for 6 people

On the Island of Kefalonia, nestled on a hillside, standing majestically amongst ancient olive trees, fragrant wild herbs and flowers, you will find Villa Cyclamino.   Magnificent views overlook the tiny village of Katelios only a short stroll away, which is famous for its seafood tavernas, relaxed atmosphere and tiny fishing harbour. Available May and October. Donated by Liz Rogers

 

LOT 14 AN EXCLUSIVE WEEKEND IN LONDON for 2

With Hotel, Dinner and Theatre Tickets

Thank you to Sarah Coates who has put this fabulous package together and will co-ordinate your weekend for you. Andrew Collins is sponsoring dinner for 2 at the exclusive Nobu Japanese Restaurant on Park Lane, up to the value of £300.

Courtesy of a leading Actors Agency, Conway van Gelder Grant have offered Theatre tickets for 2 and are happy to discuss which show you would like tickets for.

Plus the promise of a fabulous hotel. There are last minute dealings to get a more exclusive hotel than we had originally confirmed.

www.conwayvangeldergrant.com

www.noburestaurants.com/london/experience/introduction/

Lot 15 A Dynasty DESIGNER DRESS

Dynasty, London’s Exclusive fashion house. Dynasty specialise in evening and cocktail dresses, prom, bridal and the Viviana Plus size collection. They are delighted to donate this dress to such a worthy cause. Visit the website to see all of the exciting collections and find the nearest stockists. Contact 020 8736 0200 and follow on Facebook and Twitter to see the celebrity following. Seen recently at the NTA and BAFTA awards!

Size 10, 12 or 14 available.

www.dynastyuk.co.uk

Donated by Dynasty of London, contact Vivien King-Lawless

LOT 16 A Jethro Jackson original

Jethro is a landscape painter and potter who was born and raised on the Cornish North Coast. This gives him an affinity and empathy with this most special of all coastlines and has allowed Jethro to capture the atmosphere of the local landscape in his original and sensitive works.

www.paul-jackson.co.uk/jethro.html

LOT 17 A CASE OF CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2001, RED GRAVES

The 2001 is another beauty from this property. The impressive perfumed aromatics consisting of black raspberries, spring flowers, currants, graphite, and new oak are followed by an elegantly etched, medium bodied, moderately weighty Graves with abundant quantities of sweet fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015.

12 bottles

LOT 18 A SILVER MYSTERY

Finally …. a mystery auction lot to be revealed on the night.

Bidding starts at £10,000

 

 

RAFFLE PRIZES

Everyone can afford raffle tickets and the range of prizes is fantastic.  We specifically set out to showcase some of Cornwall’s inspirational art at this event with an array of materials and textures.

1. Padstow Mussel Company lobster print, by Susie Ray

2. Artist Easel box set

3. Hooper & Shaw print ‘a sailor went to sea sea sea’

4. Exeter Race Course Day for 2—Grandstand & Paddock admissions

5 Ian Burke, Art Master from Eton College – lobster print

6. Ian Burke, Art Master from Eton College – lobster print

7. Cliffside Gallery, Table mats & coasters by Katie Childs

8. St Justin necklace & bookmark (made from Cornish tin)

9. No raffle is complete without a fluffy toy, Ravensden grey seal pup

10. And a Ravensden clown fish

11. Jersey Pottery – lobster wall clock

12. Jersey Pottery – set of four dipping bowls & serving platter

13. Wave 7 Gallery – stained glass mirror

14. Signed Fish cookery book by Tom Aikens

15. Lobster meal for 2 including bottle of Chablis at Sankeys Pub, Seafood Brasserie & Oyster Bar, Royal Tunbridge Wells

16. Manicomio Restaurant - £125 voucher for lunch or dinner

17. Golf voucher worth £250, round of golf & light lunch at Swinley Forest Golf Club

18. VIP Tour of National Marine Aquarium Plymouth

19. Caroline Cleave handmade cushions & set of mugs

20. Poppy Treffry - handmade Teapot Cosy

21. 2 bottles of Louis Chaurey Champagne, kindly donated by Martyn Hedley

22. 2 bottles of Louis Chaurey Champagne, kindly donated by Martyn Hedley

23. 2 bottles of Louis Chaurey Champagne, kindly donated by Martyn Hedley

24. Magnum of Claret – Chateau Fonplegade 2001, donated by Martyn Hedley

25. Monty Halls signed DVD box set and 2 books, Great Irish Escape & Great Ocean Adventures, kindly donated by Monty Halls himself

26. Theatre Royal tickets for 2

27. Photographs by Leza Dondun

 

Special thanks

The National Lobster Hatchery is incredibly grateful to all of the individuals and organisations who have kindly provided auction prizes, raffle prizes or donations for this event, or have organised tables on our behalf.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the following individuals:

Mr Simon Potts, our auctioneer:

Mr Andrew Scott, our after dinner speaker

Mr Martyn Hedley who has championed this event from the start

Mr Steve Pini, Executive Chef and his team

We would also like to acknowledge the support of the following organisations, who have enabled the event to take place:

The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers

The Grocers Company

Marks and Spencer PLC

VACANCY – Volunteer Co-ordinator (part time) 2 days a week

for the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, Cornwall.  One year fixed term contract

£17K per annum (pro rata)

Aim:

To further develop the National Lobster Hatchery volunteering scheme

The Organisation:

The National Lobster Hatchery can be found on the docks of picturesque Cornish fishing village of Padstow. The charity aims to promote sustainability issues in coastal fisheries through programmes of stock enhancement, research and education; supported by the visitor centre, corporate sponsorship grants and donations.

Objectives:

· Further develop the volunteering infrastructure at the charity

• Manage the project in order to meet set targets and objectives
• Work alongside the manager to recruit an appropriate team of volunteers
• Work with key members of staff to ensure that volunteers are appropriately trained
• Supervising and mentoring of volunteers
• Co-ordinating of volunteer activities

Nature of work undertaken:

The successful applicant will be involved in a varied role, focused mainly on “growing” our volunteering programme, developing the volunteering infrastructure and providing training and mentoring opportunities for our volunteers

Required Personal skills and qualifications:

Essential Requirements:	Desirable Requirements:
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills · An understanding of fisheries and marine conservation issues with a degree in marine biology or equivalent. · Training and mentoring skills. · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Full clean driving license.	· Experience in Hatchery operations. · Experience in retail.

Duration of the project: A 12 month fixed term position.

For further information and to apply: Please send a CV and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to:  The General Manager, National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL

Closing date for applications: 27th February 2012. Interviews to be held March 2012

VACANCY – Fundraising Officer (part time 3 days a week)

for the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, Cornwall

One year fixed term contract £17k per annum (pro rata)

Aim:

To further develop the fundraising capability of the NLH. Building upon existing revenue streams, the project would specifically seek to raise revenue for the charities on-going work and further develop the specific fundraising capability. All funds raised through this project will contribute towards the NLH’s charitable outputs.

The Organisation:

The National Lobster Hatchery can be found on the docks of picturesque Cornish fishing village of Padstow. The charity aims to promote sustainability issues in coastal fisheries through programmes of stock enhancement, research and education; supported by the visitor centre, corporate sponsorship grants and donations.

Objectives:

• Raise restricted and unrestricted funds for the charities work from foundations and charitable trusts.
• A promotion and further development of the NLH’s Hospitality gifting scheme.
• Further development of the charity’s Corporate Membership scheme.

Nature of work undertaken:

The successful applicant will be involved in a varied role, focused mainly on improving the current income generating mechanisms for the charity. Reporting to the NLH General Manager the successful candidate will have access to Business development mentor (the business development manager for the Eden Project).

Required Personal skills and qualifications:

Essential Requirements:	Desirable Requirements:
· Fundraising experience. · A good understanding of business and finance pertaining to charities. · Excellent communication skills. · Sales and negotiation skills. · Accuracy and attention to detail. · Full clean driving license. · Experience of marketing, business development and fundraising.	· An understanding of fisheries and marine conservation issues. · Degree level qualification in Marketing or Business related subject.

Duration of the project: A 12 month fixed term position with the potential for extending dependant on performance.

For further information and to apply:

Please send a C.V and formal covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for the role to: he General Manager, National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8BL

Closing date for applications: 27th February 2012. Interviews to be held March 2012

Three Men in More Than One Boat

Do you recognise these characters?  We had the pleasure of meeting Dara O’Briain, Griff Rhys Jones and Rory McGrath when they came to film for the Three Men in More Than One Boat series.  Having taken the photos I couldn’t find where I’d saved them anyway but have since found them, so it’s three years late but well worth publishing.  It’s not often you see a picture of Griff and Dara trying to move juvenile lobsters with a holey bent tea spoon!  We’re very technical here at the hatchery or genius?

It’s amazing to meet people like this, not only because you feel you’ve grown up with them in your front room but they were highly amusing and incredibly sharp and quick with their humour.

It was a brilliant series and having come to film at the hatchery and help us out, they ended up taking a tray of our baby lobsters to do a release in the Isles of Scilly.