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NIFCA News The newsletter of Northumberland Inshore Fisheries & Conservation Authority
AUGUST 2015 SPECIAL EDITION
With the arrival of our new Patrol Vessel
St Aidan, it seemed only right to welcome
her to NIFCA with a celebratory and
traditional Naming Ceremony.
Taking place on Tuesday 11th August, the
day started in sunshine at the Royal Quays
Marina in North Shields. Guests were wel-
comed and had the opportunity to look
around St Aidan before the Duchess of
Northumberland gracefully joined us for
the occasion. Speeches from the Chief
Executive, the NIFCA Chairman and the
Duchess were enjoyed by the audience and
a toast was raised to NIFCA and the good
people of Northumberland. Peter Dade,
Superintendent of the Fisherman’s Mission
performed a blessing for St Aidan praying
for the safe voyage and return of the Ves-
sel and all who travel with her. This was
followed by the Duchess who cut the
ribbon and smashed a bottle of champagne
to complete the naming of our new Vessel.
The day ended in the sunshine it began, as
the Duchess and our other valued guests
took to the water with St Aidan. This was a
day enjoyed by all and an event that will be
remembered fondly by NIFCA Officers, staff
and Members.
NIFCA would like to take this opportunity to
once again thank her Grace, the Duchess of
Northumberland for performing the Cere-
mony, everyone who was involved in the
preparation of this event, and all of our
guests for attending, without whom the
event would not have been so successful.
The Ceremony was reported by many local
newspapers and news channels who broad-
cast the story after the Ceremony. Articles
can be found on the BBC News website
under Look North, the ITV News website
under Tyne Tees and on the Chronicle Web-
site. The day was also captured by local
photographer, Becky Davis and by David
Linkie of Fishing News and we would now
like to share some of our favorite snaps!
PAGE 1
WELCOME to our Naming Ceremony Special of NIFCA News
NIFCA Chairman Robert Arckless and the Duchess of Northumberland with her gift from NIFCA of a dressed stick made by Northumberland craftsman Tom Thompson
NEWSLETTER: NAMING CEREMONY EDITION
PAGE 2 NIFCA Staff and Members at the Naming Ceremony at Royal Quays Marina with St Aidan
NIFCA Chairman Robert Arckless gives thanks for the procurement and safe delivery of St Aidan
PAGE 3
The Duchess of Northumberland makes her speech
NEWSLETTER: NAMING CEREMONY EDITION
PAGE 4
NEWSLETTER: NAMING CEREMONY EDITION
A toast is raised to St Aidan, NIFCA and the good people of Northumberland
Peter Dade gives a blessing for the safe sailing of St Aidan
PAGE 5
The Duchess cuts the ribbon
NEWSLETTER: NAMING CEREMONY EDITION
Which is a big smash with the guests
Mike Hardy, the Duchess of Northumberland, Peter Dade, Al Browne & Les Weller
PAGE 6
NEWSLETTER: NAMING CEREMONY EDITION
Old colleagues and friends join NIFCA in welcoming St Aidan to the team - retired Sea Fisheries Committee Clerk Sir Derek Bradbeer
and Lady Bradbeer
Guests enjoy the Ceremony - Carol Sheil, Annette Graham, Sue Browne and Anne Marie Coe
PAGE 7
NEWSLETTER: NAMING CEREMONY EDITION
The Duchess takes to the water on St Aidan
Guests enjoy their voyage with St Aidan - Baroness Maddock and retired IFCA Administrative Officer Pearl Richards
PAGE 8
CONTACT US:
01670 797 676 | [email protected] | www.nifca.gov.uk| 8 Ennerdale Road, Blyth, NE24 4RT
Northumberland IFCA
@N_IFCA
MORE FROM NIFCA...
IN OTHER NEWS
IFCO (Environmental) Sally Stewart-Moore about to return a V-notched lobster to the sea
V-Notching
The NIFCA (formerly Sea Fisheries
Committee) V-notching programme is
under way for a 15th year. This year we are
buying lobsters from local fishermen as
well as wholesalers for V-notching and
return to the sea, to the great benefit of the
local fishery and marine environment.
Many thanks to all who are participating.
Further details of NIFCA V-notching can be
found on the Authority website.
The Authority bids a warm welcome to Ricky
Willis who will be working with our IFCOs for
the next 6 months on our Enforcement and
Operations work. Ricky previously worked
for Northumbria Police and his experience
will be of great benefit to the Authority
during the busy late Summer and Autumn
periods.
The Authority also looks forward to welcom-
ing our new Environmental IFCO Vicky Rae
who will take up her post in September.
Vicky joins us from the Teesmouth EMS and
we are looking forward to working with
Vicky and enjoying the benefit of her
knowledge and experience.
Welcoming New
Staff to NIFCA
Dove Marine
Summer School And Finally...
Dove Marine Summer School Setup
Deputy Chief IFCO (Environmental) Jon
Green was delighted to go and assist with
the Dove Marine Summer School in August
and tell enthusiastic students about inter-
esting aspects of the Authority’s work and
teach them a few things about sea fish.
Education of people of all ages is a key
aspect of the Authority’s work and Officers
are always happy to answer queries and
give information.
Back to St Aidan - with her able crew she is
now commencing a programme of regular
patrols throughout the district making full
use of her enhanced capability, including
observation of activity and gathering data
to inform our management and the
important work of the Authority.
BEST WISHES FROM
NORTHUMBERLAND IFCA