Milford Haven Port Authority is host to a new European Interreg IV project called Rising Tide. This project is a development of the previous Interreg project, Celtic Maritime Connections and included in its multi facets are; regeneration of coastal communities, building of a strong body for maritime heritage in Wales and Ireland, and training.
Rising Tide covers a geographical area of 6 counties on the West Wales Coast, with a similar geographical area in South East Ireland. By investing in 6 maritime events in towns within these areas, over the 3 year period of the project; it is hoped that this will bring a positive effect on those local economies, whilst also creating some sustainability for the future..
The Maritime Heritage of both Wales and Ireland is sadly neglected and Rising Tide is setting out to change this by creating a strong unified body that will bring attention to the areas whilst securing the associated culture and stories for the future. Through this unification, participation in UK and European Maritime Heritage forums will provide the support and information necessary to improve interpretation and highlight the Maritime history
The training aspect of Rising Tide takes groups of unemployed persons who are not in training or education and offers them an opportunity to train in marine skills. RYA based courses will provide practical on water skills, followed by OCN courses in traditional boat building and marine engineering. This will provide trainees with the necessary background to create confidence and new prospects.
For further information on Pembrokeshire’s Rising Tide training courses ring Pembrokeshire College MITEC on 01437-753-161 or email admissions@pembs.ac.uk
Partners
Celebrated as the largest fund awarded in the Interreg 4A round, The Rising Tide project involves four partners, lead by Milford Haven Port Authority:
Milford Haven Port Authority www.mhpa.co.uk
Responsible for the largest port in Wales and one of the largest oil and gas ports in Northern Europe, Milford Haven Port Authority plays a significant role in the economic success of Wales and the UK. As a trust Port, the Authority actively contributes to the social and economic development of its local communities. In leading the Rising Tide partnership, the Authority is focused on delivering the key aims of the programme, identified within this website.
Pembrokeshire College's Marine Technology and boat building centre, MITEC. http://www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/mitec
Pembrokeshire College is the county's largest provider of a wide range of post 16 education, training and other services. Pembrokeshire College's mission is to provide the highest quality education, training and support services for all its learners.
A Charitable Trust, and company limited by guarantee, dedicated to the cultural and environmental development of New Ross, County Wexford, commemorating the historic legacy of President John F Kennedy by involving itself in projects that will enrich the President's ancestral home area of New Ross.
Kilkenny Leader Partnership www.cklp.ie
The Kilkenny LEADER Partnership brings together elements of the former Castlecomer District Community Development Network, Kilkenny Community Action Network and Barrow Noir Suir Rural Development Ltd. These companies have in the past successfully delivered both national and European programmes. The new Company will provide a single access point for local communities to a far wider range of programmes than heretofore.
The aims
Through these four partners (with the additional support of Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services) Rising Tide will deliver three key aims, thorugh a mixed programme of supporting existing events and festivals, as well as creating new opportunities to develop the following:
Social inclusion through training and development
Promotion of maritime heritage and culture
Economic regeneration in communities
The geography
Geographicall, Rising Tide will cover the Welsh counties of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conway.
In Ireland, the South Eastern counties of Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and South Tipperary will be included.