The third anniversary of a devastating storm was marked in Porthleven on Sunday by artwork being projected onto the port's iconic clock tower.

The images displayed on the side of the Bickford-Smith Institute gave a taste of just some of the 200 pieces of art that will be auctioned for charity next month in a sale that is attracting international interest.

Painters, sculptors and other artists have been creating the work out of pieces of timber from the harbour sea defences, which were destroyed in 2014 when the power of the sea caused the wooden baulks to buckle under the force.

It led to huge waves rolling into the harbour, sinking six boats that had been sheltering there and damaging many others.

A major salvage operation was begun to winch all the boats out of the harbour, with at least 40 at risk as the storm raged on. In total ten boats were lost, along with hundreds of pounds worth of fishing equipment, with the

resultant cost of the damage and clear up operation topping £100,000.

It was then that the Fishermen’s Mission stepped in to help many fishermen who had lost their livelihoods.

Now, three years on, the community of Porthleven and the surrounding area are giving something back by arranging a fundraising auction in aid of the charity.

This will take place in a large marquee at the Harbour Head on Sunday, March 18 from 4pm, with bidding also available online.

Work will be available to view in advance, in an exhibition at the Old Lifeboat House Gallery between March 5 and 10.

On Sunday crowds of people gathered on the harbour wall to see the images being projected onto the institute.

Just two days earlier there had been a timely reminder of how dangerous the power of the sea can be, when the baulks once again began to break in a storm that began on Thursday and continued overnight into Friday.

This time around the defences held, despite one of the timbers snapping and another washed away, but it brought home to many just how devastating the effects of 2014 had been and the important work the mission had carried out.

Friday also saw another fundraising event in aid of the Fishermen's Mission, when the Kernow King performed to a packed out Porthleven Public Hall.

Tickets were sold out days in advance for the evening, which was supported by the Atlantic Inn providing a bar and selling pasties.