The future of fishing and fisheries will be discussed and considered in two fascinating films during Pembrokeshire Fish Week 2010.
A viewing of the film ‘End of the Line’ by journalist Charles Clover will be held at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, on Monday, 28th June, followed by a light supper and a debate. Tickets are available from the Box Office on 01646 695267.
The film claims that industrial fishing is emptying the seas of fish and looks at the impacts of overfishing on the world’s oceans.
“There is no doubt that some fish stocks around the world are in a perilous state – but does this reflect the true situation in Welsh waters?” said Kate Morgan, Food Officer for Pembrokeshire County Council and organiser of Fish Week.
“This is a chance to look at fishing in our coastal waters, which isn’t necessarily the same as the situation worldwide.
“There are so many mixed messages about what we can and can’t eat – come along and hear the two sides of the story and find out what we could be doing to assist the sustainability of our local fish.”
An invited panel will take part in the debate. They include Professor Callum Roberts, a marine scientist at University of York, fish restaurateur Mitch Tonks, fish craftsman Duncan Lucas, Dr Steve Morris of the Coastal Zone and Marine Environment Research Unit at Pembrokeshire College, Sally Bailey, Head of Fisheries Policy and Seafood of WWF-UK and Kevin Denman, Chairman of the South and West Wales Fishermen’s Association.
* The ‘End of the Line’ screening is on Monday, 28th June. Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start and tickets are £8.95 including a light supper. Contact the Torch Theatre Box Office on 01646 695267.
Pembrokeshire Fish Week will also feature a screening of ‘Wales’ Hidden Harvest’ – a short film celebrating the Welsh Fishing Industry.
The film will be shown for the first time on Saturday, June 26th at The Harbourmaster Restaurant and Bar, Nelson Quay, Milford Haven Marina during Fish Week’s Opening Day.
It will be followed by a debate with fishermen, chefs and other people interested in fish and fishing.
The film follows Simon Wright, broadcaster and restaurateur of ‘Y Polyn’ Nantgaredig, as he begins his journey in the Menai Strait and travels down the Welsh coast, finishing in Burry Port. Along the way he meets Welsh fishermen and explores what happens to all the fantastic produce from our Welsh waters, and how we can get our hands on it!
* The screening of ‘Wales’ Hidden Harvest’ starts at 3pm at the Harbourmaster, no booking required. For further information contact 01437 776168, or the Harbourmaster on 01646 695493.
Pembrokeshire Fish Week 2010 has hundreds of other events, from cookery demonstrations and talks to family fun days, gourmet seafood evenings, outdoor adventure trips, seashore safaris, and much more.
Organised by Pembrokeshire County Council, it is part funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013, which is financed by the EU and the Welsh Assembly Government.
For more information, pick up a brochure in any Tourist Information Centre or Library, or phone Pembrokeshire County Council on 01437 764551. Alternatively, view www.pembrokeshirefishweek.co.uk
