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Join the Old Harbour Revival!
Become a part of history.
Help us breathe new life into Newlyn’s historic Old Harbour! We’re seeking passionate volunteers to join our restoration efforts and transform this iconic landmark into a vibrant hub of activity.
What can you contribute?
- Your time: Lend a hand in cleaning, restoration, or other tasks under the guidance of skilled craftspeople.
- Your tools: Donate much-needed tools like shovels, rakes, or even a wheelbarrow to aid our efforts.
Why volunteer?
- Learn new skills: Work alongside stonemasons and other local experts.
- Make a difference: Help preserve Newlyn’s rich maritime heritage.
- Connect with the community: Join a dedicated group of volunteers and share your passion.
Safety first: All volunteers will be provided with necessary safety gear and supervised by experienced professionals.
Ready to dive in? Contact us today to learn more and sign up!
How it looks today
Western Slip
Central slip
Access Slip
How it looked before
Team 1
Clear weeds and their roots from surface, power wash afterwards – see historic photos – clear and kill plant growth on retaining wall – re-point if needed – power wash and restore the water trough at base – ironwork team to straighten railings
Team 2
Eastern slip: lift all loose granite slabs – re-set under specialist supervision using cement but pointing with lime mortar to achieve a level surface
Central slip: remove tarmac and cement infills – repoint with lime mortar – granite mooring ring and pin on large foreshore rock to be replaced by iron work team – clear plant growth from slip edge down to rocky foreshore
Team 3
Remove all weeds and growth up to vertical wall – remove recent tarmac and concrete patches – agree new surface finish to be applied at the end of the project – consider handrail fixed to vertical wall and a non-slip parth surface adjacent to the wall
How it looks today
How it looked before
Parapet
Ironwork
Quay surface
Team 4
Remove all weed growth on sloping top of parapet wall and horizontal surface of first level – retain all tar and lichen growth – repoint between stones of vertical top half surface only – consider potential bulkhead lighting to lower vertical surface – re-set missing granite with tarred quoins, that are on the beach, with lime mortar
Team 5
Remove, recondition or replace with new wrought iron bar, the railings on quay itself – straighten railings and posts on the Access slip – remove granite quoin wrought iron staples on surface horizontal and vertical – replace with new wrought iron using lead and epoxy for fixing – replace galvanised moorings rings and pins on quay surface with wrought iron examples – fix three new ladders in position. Remove modern posts and lighting – remove and replace large mooring ring and pin on large foreshore rock adjacent to Central slip – straighten railings on East and West slips – repair traditional navigation lamp at end of quay and replace glass
Team 6
All teams together for this final job. Remove mud and weeds – review options on surface finish of existing concrete finish around railings – instal electric trunking under surface, agree post and bulkhead lighting and water and electric points with Planning and Harbour Master – identify areas of surface that have sunk—contact Cornwall Council planning and archeologist to agree restoration plan of lifting sunken stones and re-setting with lime mortar – agree final surface finish with CC Planning—quarry “dust” set in lime mortar? Newlyn Harbour to remove old mooring chains in foreshore and replace with new