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Jane Roche: A voice for fishers

Proprietor of Fishmongers and Fish Café
Location: Cardigan Bay, Wales

Equity & Transparency

Carly Fields, Journalist

Carly Fields is an award-winning specialist maritime journalist and editor. For over 20 years, she has been reporting on wide issues in the shipping industry, from the risks of isolation among seafarers and piracy off Somalia to the sector’s route to decarbonisation and future shipping tech.

Introduction

This online exhibition recounts the career of Jane Roche, as part of the wider SHE_SEES component of the Rewriting Women into Maritime History exhibition. SHE SEES celebrates women’s contributions to the maritime industry through capturing the stories of contemporary female professionals in the UK. Through captivating interviews and stunning photographs, we delve into their stories, bridging the maritime past, present, and the future.

A Voice for Fishers

A dedicated advocate for local sustainability and community engagement, Jane Roche has carved out a unique path for herself in the world of seafood. With over 30 years of experience in childcare, Jane's journey took an unexpected turn when she decided to convert a former nursery building into a café in 2010. But she soon realised that the café alone wasn't enough to fulfil her vision of supporting local industries and providing fresh, locally sourced produce to her community.

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