Helford Rockpooling

You can have your own display board for a small donation, contact coordinator for details. 

Fishing nets, fuel cans, plastic bags, sacking and even a garden fork were all dragged from the Helford River, along with other assorted rubbish, by volunteers from the Helford Marine Conservation Group on Saturday 10th November. The kayak rubbish pick up was declared a brilliant success by organiser Jes Hirons, despite the showery conditions and…

At the group’s AGM on Saturday 11 March, after 12 years as Chair, Dave Thompson announced he was stepping down. Dave’s huge contribution over the years was acknowledged by the meeting and the search started for a new Chair. Dr Pamela Tompsett, a founding member of the HMCG, was recognised for her valuable contribution to…

A hint of warm weather and we flock to the beach and where nicer than the little beaches around the Helford where the dog can come too and there is a wealth of fascinating wildlife to see in our rockpools. 

[caption id="attachment_3039" align="alignright" width="720"] Spiny starfish. Image: Ruth Williams.[/caption]

David Thomson and Charles Richardson have installed one of the New Interpretation Boards at Durgan, immediately creating interest as you can see from the photo.

Cornwall maerl 2012 report