The 40th Christmas Day Swim

101 people braved a cold East wind to take part in the 40th Christmas Day swim in Coverack Harbour.
It all started in 1968 when Dr Ian Wort and Derek Carey placed a bet in the Paris Hotel. The prize was a bottle of scotch, for swimming across the mouth of the harbour. Dr Wort was the winner, but being a non-drinker he gave the value, eight shillings and sixpence, to cancer research.
Since then £63,346 has been raised for cancer research, with a probable figure of £5,000 to be added for this year's swim.

Penny Parton Retires
On Sunday 28th December a surprise Retirement Party in the Paris Hotel was given for Penny Parton in the afternoon, and she was presented with a Loving Seat, Table and Parasol for her garden and £50 to buy plants for her garden. Mrs Elizabeth Watts made a Retirement Cake, the Paris Hotel provided the refreshments and Mrs Jane Trimble, her assistant, arranged the party and collection. Penny was thanked for all her kindnesses, loyalty and discretion during many years of loyal service to this community Miss Parton will be missed by visitors and the local community.Her famous charity stall has raised thousands of pounds over the years for the homeless and a source of many a bargain.

See past news items:
Early December 2008
November News 2008
October News 2008
August news 2008
More August News
Electricity Poles July 2008
Beach Clean 27th May 2008
Good Friday Cross on the beach
Storm Damage (10th March 2008)
Pancake Day (February 2008)
The Bay Hotel (January 2008)

Go to archive of news items from previous year

Recently there have been some large ships at anchor off Coverack.

To see some photographs and further details click here.