From Douglas williams MBE Chairman Newlyn Memorial to Fishermen Lost at Sea Newlyn

AS you are aware, we have had a mighty response in Cornwall and nationally to our fund-raising appeal on behalf of the Memorial to Fishermen Lost at Sea.

We had a wonderful day in October last when HRH the Princess Royal unveiled the splendid bronze statue. It has been greatly admired. Our fund-raising efforts have continued towards the £50,000 target and we are currently striving to complete important work at the site. The local authorities have been most helpful in strengthening the sea wall and defences. The committee aims to finish the memorial area with attractive craftsman-built fencing, with disabled access, to place polished granite under the statue and install essential lighting and CCTV camera for added security.

All this will cost thousands of pounds. We are writing to ask if your readers can help towards this final effort. We would be most grateful for your support in this.

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