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ppeopleeople eventsevents politicspolitics iindustriesndustries ssportport newsnews Falkland Islands editorial Association Newsletter by FIA Chairman Alan Huckle Published by: The Falkland Islands Association, lections are in the air. In the Falkland interests. That said, Macri has not given Falkland House, Islands, elections are likely to be held up on sovereignty negotiations; he has London Eon 9 November. Several Members merely put them on the longer fi nger. SW1H OBH of Legislative Assembly have already It was signifi cant, however, that the indicated that they will be standing down; Prime Minister made public her letter Tel 020 3764 0824 so, with the arrival of Governor Phillips in to Members of the Falkland Islands honseci [email protected] September, it will be a new team to take Legislative Assembly on 14 August, the ISSN 0262-9399 the Falkland Islands forward into what day after the Argentine primaries. In this, we hope will be an even more confi dent she reiterated her Government’s ‘strong Edited by: political and economic future, particularly if and wholehearted support for [the Falkland Sharon Jaf ray oil production plans are confi rmed. Islanders’] right to self-determination’. She Stanley In Argentina, mid-term elections will be noted also that the UK Government was Falkland Islands held on 22 October, when about half the seeking ‘a more productive relationship Tel 00 500 52739 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and a with the Government of Argentina’ but [email protected] third of Senate seats will be in contention warned that this would ‘not fulfi l its full (none of the Provincial Governorships potential until the Government of Argentina Editorial Committee will be affected and the elections for the meets the public commitments it made in Ms Cindy Buxton (Chair) Presidency will not be held until 2019). September 2016.’ So far, there has only Mr David Tatham CMG But for President Macri these elections will been progress on the DNA identifi cation Mr David Ainslie be a crucial test of public opinion on his of the Argentine unidentifi ed war dead Mr Alan Huckle reform programme (and on the likelihood buried in the Darwin cemetery; nothing yet Mr Tym Marsh of his being elected for a second term, a on negotiating a second fl ight or lifting the feat that no non-Peronist President has restrictions on trade and communications Website achieved and one to which he aspires). with the Falkland Islands. Macri needs UK www.i association.com The August primaries gave Macri some help with the G20 Summit next year and measure of comfort. If the results are UK support for regaining admission to the Release of copyright carried through to the October elections, OECD. Perhaps, if he also feels electorally Macri’s ‘Cambiemos’ party looks set to more secure after the October mid-term The Editorial Committee gain extra seats in both houses but not elections, there might be some movement releases all copyrights enough to gain a working majority in either: on his part in taking the September 2016 on the content of he will still have to fi nesse his policies commitments forward. the Falkland Islands through, at which so far he has been Newsletter except remarkably successful. He can, however, on pictures, cartoons take advantage of the fact that Peronism is and maps. Other divided but, unless circumstances change, publications are invited former President Cristina Fernandez de his year is the 35th anniversary of to quote freely. Kirchner will secure a seat in the Senate the 1982 confl ict and it has rightly in October. This will give her immunity Tbeen commemorated in the Falkland Howevever, we ask that from the various corruption charges that Islands and in the UK. It is important quotations are made in she faces and provide her with a base for to remind younger generations of the context and the Falkand generating popular opposition to Macri’s courage and determination of our Armed Islands Newsletter business-oriented reforms. The battle for Forces in defending freedom throughout acknowledged as the the three Province of Buenos Aires Senate the world and particularly in the Falkland source. seats will be signifi cant, since the primaries Islands. This is why we are encouraging showed that the competition was very Newsletter readers to lay FIA wreaths at For further information close (and the winner takes two seats, the commemorative services on or around turn to the inside back runner-up only one). Remembrance Day – details on page 30. page or alternatively Why does this matter? Well, Macri is contact the Editor seeking a more stable relationship with the Finally, the Association congratulates Sharon Jaf ray (contact UK, needing UK (and other international) all students in the Falkland Islands who details above). investment to boost Argentina’s economy sat their GCSEs this year. Their results – and he has, by and large, reduced the were the most successful for several rhetoric on Argentina’s sovereignty claim. years and we wish them well in their AAdvertisingdvertising ratesrates It would never have been possible to further studies. The strength and spirit of insideinside backback pagepage have negotiated the September 2016 the Falkland Islands rests with its young joint communique under the Kirchner people – and the census shows that they administration and a return to Kirchnerite are increasingly committed to making their confrontationalism would not be in our future in the Islands. Good on them! 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2 Falklands at the UN MLA Summers berates Putting the C24 for lack of action record straight egislative Assembly Member Islands their home. There was no pre-C24 L(MLA) Mike Summers has once native population in the Falklands again invited the UN Decolonisation before my and others’ ancestors ach year, in advance of the New York Emeeting, C24 members meet in a (C24) Committee to visit the arrived to settle. Our culture is based seminar format to generate discussion, Falklands to witness the political, upon the diverse, shared heritages which MLA Mike Summers described social and economic developments, of the different nationalities who as, “partially successful,” but with a “despite the attempts by Argentina to have settled here. And we continue preponderance of set piece speeches. subjugate and control the people of to grow and to welcome new people The theme this year was largely the Falkland Islands.” who share our values and democratic introspective, wondering why the C24 MLA Summers said that despite ideals.” has had so little success in the last two inviting the Special Commission to But, MLA Hansen told the decades. tour the Falkland Islands, as it had Committee, the Government of MLA Summers had the opportunity to speak on three occasions. The fi rst accepted and visited Argentina, there Argentina continues to enforce an was to respond directly to the theme of had been no response. economic blockade on our country. the seminar; his advice to them was to ”The Government of the United “Access for another fl ight from refl ect on why so few NSGT’s attended Kingdom had not objected, (to South America is denied to us, these meetings (there were only 7 out the visit), but the Government of Falkland fl agged vessels have of 17 on the list) – and that it was in all Argentina had“, emphasised MLA diffi culty using ports in Chile, Uruguay likelihood because they had nothing Summers, adding that the Special and Brazil, and cruise ship agencies to offer those who were not there, and Committee had more of a colonial are continually harassed to remove precious little to offer those who did attitude than it cared to admit. the Falklands as a destination. attend. “Their “offering” is not relevant to any He said that for the C24 to be Charter fl ights to our country through of us. I went on to point out that the C24 successful, ”it must engage with Argentine airspace are banned so was itself very colonial in its attitude the Non Self Governing Territories cruise ship passenger exchanges towards the NSGTs, and showed little (NSGT) in a more effective manner“. cannot take place. respect, citing the facts that our personal MLAs Summers and Ian Hansen “Even now with the promise of a names are used in our place settings, attended the annual meeting in New better relationship between Argentina not country names, and that at the C24 York in June, when they had the and UK, we in the Falkland Islands we are classed as “petitioners’”. opportunity to give a presentation to have seen no indication of removing This intervention rang a few bells and the committee. Argentina also sends these sanctions imposed by the received good comment and support,he said. a delegation to the meeting. previous Argentine Government.” He also presented a report on the MLA Summers pointed out that he MLA Summers rammed home state of development in the Falklands to would be retiring in November; so the message: “Mr Chairman, let me ensure those present understood about this would be his last appearance at remind you that Argentina exercises a the Islands. In addition, he also took the the Committee. He did not mince his series of economic sanctions against opportunity to correct a number of, “mis- words in his valedictory speech. the people of the Falkland Islands. statements and downright lies” from He reminded the Committee of the Not against the United Kingdom, with other presenters. words of the UN Secretary-General whom they say they have a dispute, “This included confi rmation that the in February: “We want to reaffi rm but against the people of the Falkland right to self-determination has never the commitment of this Special Islands. been deemed by the UNGA not to apply to the Falkland Islands (as some had Committee to assist each Territory “The stated intention of these claimed), and reminding them why it in fi nding an appropriate format sanctions, confi rmed in public time does; to remind and inform the meeting and timing for the completion of its and again by Argentine Ministers, that the beginnings of Falklands history decolonisation process, taking into is to undermine the economy of the are not in 1833, but from over 50 years account the Territory’s particular Falkland Islands. That means, to try to earlier; to correct Argentine claims circumstances. ” make our agriculture, hydrocarbons, about land ownership; to debunk the MLA Summers emphasised “to fi shing and tourism industries less nonsense talked by Alejandro Betts assist each territory,” and added, successful. That means, to try to about militarisation; to remind them “Not to bully them, not to brow beat prevent the peaceful development of again that the C24 has been invited time and again to visit the Islands to them, not to ignore their views, not our economy. And,that means, to try see for themselves, but it is blocked by to force on them arrangements they to make Falkland Islanders poorer; Argentina; and fi nally to say a few words don’t wish for, to assist each territory.” to subjugate and control the people about the negotiations last year on DNA, “That is your task, and your only of the Falkland Islands through fl ights and scientifi c co-operation.” task,” he reminded the Committee. economic pressure. He had anticipated another chance MLA Ian Hansen explained about “What is this but economic to speak, but the meeting was cut the diversity of the population of colonialism?” concluded MLA short when a fi ght broke out in the the Falklands, pointing out that Summers. seminar room between the Moroccan more than 3,400 people, from more As is the case each year, the and Algerian delegations over Western than 60 countries, live and work in Committee unanimously adopted a Sahara. MLA Summers jokingly said :Whilst the Falkland Islands which proves resolution reiterating the call for a milling around waiting for the meeting without doubt that the Falklands has “peaceful and negotiated solution to recommence I offered to fi ght the an inclusive and multicultural society. to the dispute over sovereignty,” Argentine delegate (who was rather thin “People have come here over between Argentina and the United and weedy) to fi nally settle the Falklands many, many years and made the Kingdom. issue, but regrettably he declined.” 3 News Farewell to Governor Colin Roberts “Although people here have yet to see any substantial benefi t from the talks begun in September last year, the very fact that the three Governments are talking - and the Falkland Islands Government is and will continue to be fully involved - is an important step forward. There are certainly some in Argentina who have a more grown up and constructive approach to the Falklands. But it became clear in the talks that even these know very little about the Falkland Islands of today. The talks have been useful in enabling Argentine representatives to learn how rapidly the Falklands has developed in the 15 years since Kirchner came to power and why the continuance of Kirchnerite policies simply means Argentina is becoming less and less relevant to this country’s future.”

is Excellency the Governor, Colin He said the agreements reached HRoberts CVO, was honoured with between the UK, FI and Argentine a farewell parade at Victory Green on Governments in September and July 16, two days before he left the December 2016 remained valid. Islands on the Airbridge to the UK. “While it may take more time I think Talking prior to his departure, Argentina will increasingly recognise Governor Roberts was still hopeful that it is wrong and pointless to try that the possibility of a second airlink to maintain an unlawful economic to South America would happen, sanctions regime aimed at the people although it might take more time. of the Falkland Islands. Outreach to Peru he British Ambassador to Peru, During his visit he among others TMr Anwar Choudhury, visited reconnected with Governor Colin the Falkland Islands recently for a Roberts, with whom he had worked familiarisation trip. in London, and met Deputy Governor He was given an extensive briefi ng Alex Mitham, MLAs, SAERI on the Islands’ economy and was researchers, and Youth Assembly New Governor amazed to learn that Patagonian members, among others. igel Phillips CBE has been appointed squid travel from Peru’s southern He had travelled to the Islands NGovernor of the Falkland Islands coast to the Falkland Islands, creating with a small crew to fi lm a video and Her Majesty’s Commissioner for a deep-sea fi shing bond between the on the Falklands for Peruvian and South Georgia and the South Sandwich two nations. Latin American audiences. The visit Islands. Mr Choudhury met with Peruvians was funded by the Falklands Strat A former RAF offi cer, Mr Phillips will living on the Islands and attended the Comms Fund (FSCF) as part of the take up his appointment in September raising of the Commonwealth fl ag on British Embassy in Lima’s aim to tell 2017. His most recent post was with the Victory Green (where he got a little Peruvians more about the Islands. Ministry of Defence (MoD) as Deputy cold and wet). Military Representative with the UK Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels. Prior to that he was Head of the Russian Strategic Studies Wider Europe Policy. From 2007 until 2009 he was Deputy Commandant and Garrison Commander with Defence College Communications Information Systems, and prior to that the Defence Attaché at the British Embassy in Stockholm.

4 News Milestone moment as Falklands law becomes accessible to all THE laws of the Falklands are now easily and freely accessible to everyone with the new website going live on July 31 and users in the legal community describing it as, “a revolutionary step forward.” With the culmination of two years work for Ros Cheek as the Statute Law Commissioner, she said the project had been “a long slog” but the law being easily accessible should have a number of benefi ts for the community as a whole. These would include making the Assembly and the Government more effi cient, but just as importantly, all citizens now had access to the laws. In addition to this it could also have a positive impact on the economy, explained Ms Cheek. “If it is easy for people to fi nd what laws apply and seek redress it will make it a more welcoming environment for outside investors.” In the past it was not realistic to regularly update the weighty tomes which made up the law of the Falklands and even in the 1990s the Surrounded by numerous law books, Statute Law Commissioner Ros printed volumes were pretty much out Cheek spent two years converting Falklands law to 4GB of data which of date by the time they arrived in the fi ts on a USB Islands. With the website, the aim was to years ago. She described the website The project began to take shape create a system that would last in as “a revolutionary step forward,” and fi ve years ago under Attorney General the long term and could be easily is delighted that Falkland Islanders Mark Lewis. It took the next step updated, said Miss Cheek who added fi nally have easy access to their own under Attorney General Peter Judge, that updating would be undertaken laws for the very fi rst time, adding, “It when the present administration in house and could take place fairly will be of great assistance to anybody approved funding for the engagement quickly. who needs to refer to any area of the of a project manager to oversee the For those few who do not have law, whether in the workplace or in consolidation of the laws and the access to the internet there will be a their private lives.” construction of a legislative database. hard copy in the Community Library Ms Inglis explained that for some Ms Inglis said she was very once printing has been completed. years the Government Legal Service impressed by everything that Ms This will take a bit longer with around had regularly issued local lawyers Cheek had achieved over the two- 1,200 pieces of law some of which with a CD-rom containing Falklands year life of the project. “It is hugely have hundreds of clauses and pages, laws, so it might be thought that the to the credit of the Falkland Islands but once in place will also be updated website would be of less practical Government as a whole, and to periodically, at least once a year. value to those who had access to the the Government Legal Services in Ms Cheek was quick to point out CD-rom. particular, that the project was given that the project had not been to “However, the website for the fi rst the funding and resources needed to update all the laws and there was still time gives a defi nitive statement as to complete the database and launch a lot of work to be done in that area, what UK (and even EU) laws apply in the website.” “but this is the authoritative version,” the Falkland Islands. It has a greatly Ms Cheek was supported in her she assured. improved search facility. We are also work by legislative drafters who The website has updated reliance able to share legislation from the helped put the text together as well on UK laws and includes lists and website freely with our clients, which as the Law Revision Expert Advisory links to the UK and EU laws which are wasn’t the case with the CD-rom Committee which is made up of key applicable, and is easy to navigate. because of copyright issues. So for all stakeholders, technical experts, FCO, Not only does the website provide these reasons the website would help MLAs, The Legal and Regulatory easy access to the public it has also me and my colleagues in our daily Directorate and the Judiciary. met with approval within the legal working lives,” said Ms Inglis. community. Alison Inglis, who has practised in the Islands for 20 years, most recently as an Associate with Pinsent Masons, has followed with interest the progress www.legislation.gov.fk of the project from its inception fi ve 5 Falklands 35

Commemoration and celebration 35 years after Liberation calm and silent harbour perfectly refl ected the sombre mood of Falklands A residents, visitors and members of the British forces, current and former, gathered at the Liberation Monument on June 13. The outdoor parade and service followed a church service for the 35th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands from Argentinean occupation in 1982 and in memory of those who gave their lives. Along with a large crowd of onlookers, the Acting Governor Alex Mitham, together with the Commander British Forces Brigadier Baz Bennett, members of the Legislative Assembly and representatives of the Royal Navy, the Army, the Royal Air Force, the Falkland Islands Defence Force and members of the Merchant Navy and Youth Groups were in attendance. Veterans from 1982, including local residents and from the United Kingdom were also proudly present. The ceremony began at 11am and after prayers, wreaths were laid by many including the Acting Governor, a Member of Legislative Assembly, the Commander British Forces, offi cial FIG guests and representatives of the armed services and veteran associations A reception, hosted by the Falkland Islands Government, was then held in the Falkland Islands Defence Force Hall which was a lively event where many old friends had the chance to catch up.

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FIG Chief Executive Barry Rowland places a wreath with FIDF Private Colin Summers standing guard at the monument; MLA Roger Edwards lays a wreath on behalf of the Assembly with Acting Governor Alex Mitham and ADC Captain Derek Clarke Civilians who were held prisoner in the Goose Green Community Hall by invading Argentine forces and were later liberated by 2 PARA, joined with members of 3 PARA on May 29, to commemorate those who died during the battle to liberate the settlements

The Welsh fl ag fl ies at Fitzroy as a service is held to Remembering the crew from HMS Glamorgan at the honour those who lost their lives on June 8, 1982 memorial near Surf Bay on a wet and windy day. when Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels, Sir Galahad In the last days of the war Argentine navy technicians fi red and Sir Tristram, were bombed in the waters whilst a land-based MM-38 Exocet missile which struck the ship the Welsh Guards were waiting to disembark, with causing damage and killing 14 sailors. She was refi tted in serious loss of life late 1982. 7 Falklands 35

Wreath layers Marvin Clarke, Abigayle Alazia, Nancy and Chris Locke, MLA Roger Edwards, CE Barry Rowland and Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Brigadier Baz Bennett; Members of 3 PARA Landing Day at San Carlos Cemetery ore than 100 vehicles made Mthe journey to San Carlos on Sunday to commemorate the 35th anniversary of British Forces landing on May 21, triggering the fi nal moves to liberate the Islands from invading Argentine forces. The service was conducted by military Padre Flt Lt Rachel Cooke, the Reverend Kathy Biles from Christ Church Cathedral and Jackie Earnshaw from the Tabernacle. Wreaths were laid by Government and military offi cials as well as the local population as a sign of respect 1982 veterans Gary Clement and and gratitude to those who lost their Curly Elstow (RM) lives in restoring the freedom of the Islands. The residents of San Carlos assisted by the military who had set up a tent for shelter from the rain, fortifi ed the many visitors with warm drinks and a celebratory tot. Food was added to the tables in traditional style by many of those attending.

Matthew McMullen, Kenneth Jaffray and Tony Mills

From the sea, freedom

Toddler Kiera Knight plays happily and safely in the sand as the service draws to a close with HMS Eric Goss and Gerard Ford with RN Clyde anchored in the background personnel 8 FFalklandsalklands 3535

Former Governors David Tatham, Alan Huckle, Richard Ralph and Donald Lamont with Sir Alan Duncan (centre of group) Falklands 35 in London welcomes Sir Alan Duncan alkland Islanders and their She went on to say: “That freedom Fsupporters met in London on June opened many doors for us after the 13, for the annual Liberation Day war, in contrast to the stagnation Reception. and insecurity that preceded it”. She This time it was special - it marked reported that: “developments in fi shing, the 35th anniversary of the war. Guest farming and potentially oil in the last 30 of honour was Sir Alan Duncan, just re- plus years have been extraordinary”; appointed as Foreign Offi ce Minister that the business sector was thriving with responsibility for the Falklands; and many Islanders had now become this was his fi rst outside engagement. entrepreneurs; and that they had He told the gathering that he had “welcomed immigrants as well as just done a broadcast for radio in the returning Islanders to contribute to Falklands refl ecting on the confl ict that growth and prosperity”. She said with “gratitude and respect and that fi shing remained the mainstay of enduring commitment”. He then said: the economy, and a sizeable portion Christine Bradley, Head of South “We remember those who died - on of revenue from that was dedicated American Research at the FCO and both sides of the confl ict. And we look to fi shery science to ensure its Katie McMillan Deputy Head of the forward to reconciliation wherever we sustainability. FI and South Atlantic Islands can fi nd it; but always while defending On the downside she mentioned and respecting the sovereignty of the that Argentina had been invited to She mentioned that “there are now Islands – so long as that is your choice. resume cooperation on the exchange uncertainties surrounding Brexit” too. So do not think that our commitment of fi shery data to ensure sustainability Above all, Mrs Cheek, emphasised has in any way been diluted – quite for the wider South-West Atlantic, but that the Falklands greatest benefi t had the opposite”. so far to no avail. She also stated that come from investment in education, Sir Alan went on to say: “We will in spite of early promise following and that benefi ciaries of this “now work to build a better relationship trade talks last year, the Argentine hold important roles in the private and with Argentina”…. “Some things were sanctions and legislation aimed public sectors”. diffi cult, but it was worth the effort”. at hindering Falklands’ trade and Peter Pepper He said it not only constructed better communications had not been lifted. harmony with Argentina but also added to the long-term prospects of the Falklands. He ended wishing well to all those present, and raised his glass in a toast to those in the Falklands: “To the future of the Falklands Islands and your ever protected sovereignty, I wish you all well. The Falkland Islands”. Speaking for the Falkland Islands Government, long-serving member of the Legislature, Mrs Jan Cheek, paid tribute to Britain’s Armed Forces. She said that in the Islands: “There will be a solemn and heartfelt commemoration of the events of 1982 remembering those who gave their lives or health for our Liberation. There will also be a celebration of the freedom and democracy we have enjoyed for the Sylvia and Lyle Craigie-Halkett Bob Headland (a well-known expert on last 35 years”. South Georgia and Antarctica) and Alexandra Shackleton 9 FFalklandsalklands 3535 Uganda reunion takes a cruise he 6th Hospital Ship Uganda the motto of The South Atlantic TReunion for the 35th anniversary Medal Association ‘From The Sea – year of the Falklands War was held on Freedom’ included in the decoration) board the P&O Cruise Ship Oriana in were cut by Surgeon Commander the form of a four day cruise. Roger Leicester OBE with BLESMA This group of former Royal Naval member Robert ‘Ossie’ Osborne. Medical and Queen Alexandra’s Royal The following day, the event Naval Nursing Service teams have Organiser Nicci Pugh, a former been meeting every few years since QARNNS Operating Theatre Sister the 25th anniversary year in 2007. The on board the hospital ship Uganda group includes Royal Naval medical in 1982, was the Oriana’s Guest specialists, Queen Alexandra’s Royal Speaker in the recently re-furbished Naval Nursing Service personnel, Theatre Royal. P&O civilian teams who remained on She covered the wider history of board the ship, RM stretcher-bearers, international hospital ships through and the former patients who were the years and also focused on the cared for and treated on board Her conversion and work carried out Majesty’s Hospital Ship Uganda in on board Uganda throughout the 1982, along with family members. Falklands War. The group embarked from L-R: Terry Bullingham, Captain The organising teams included Southampton on May 11, for St Peter Howarth, Nicci Pugh and former Captain Grahame Burton who had Port in the Channel Islands and on to patient BLESMA member Bill been appointed one of the fi rst P&O Bruges, returning after the four nights Belcher MBE. Just behind are captains of Oriana when she was in- on board to disembark Monday May Father Noel Mullin QHC and former build in Germany in 1994. Captain 15. P&O Captain Grahame Burton Burton had served as the P&O Chief The dates exactly coincided with the with other group members on the Offi cer on board Uganda in 1982, anniversaries of the arrival of the fi rst stairway. and also as the Commander and patients on board the hospital ship, Service of Commemoration, during Executive Offi cer-in-Charge when who were severely burnt survivors which red and white fl ower petals the Uganda and the Keren served as from the attack and sinking of HMS were scattered into the sea by the the ‘sea-bridge’ between Stanley and Sheffi eld in 1982. organising teams and the former Ascension Island from 1982 until the Among the group was one of those patients themselves. The Last Post opening of Mount Pleasant Airport in survivors, CPO John Strange RN was played to perfection by former 1985. with his wife Hannah, a very special RM bandsmen Dave Harding, who Many Falkland Islanders will voyage for them both. had served on board the hospital ship remember these voyages to and from Other BLESMA members attended in his war-time role of RM stretcher Ascension Island to Stanley with great and also CPO Terry Bullingham RN bearer. affection. (for Blind veterans UK) who lost his The service was followed by a drinks A new edition of Nicci Pugh’s sight on board the fl ight deck of HMS reception and cake-cutting ceremony account of the work of the Uganda Antrim in May 1982. attended by Oriana’s Captain and during the Falklands War, White Ship On May 13, in perfect weather Medical Offi cer as well as the nursing – Red Crosses has recently been re- conditions, Father Noel Mullin QHC teams on board. Tales from the past published and copies are available RN Rtd (3Cdo Bde in 1982) offi ciated and present were exchanged. from the Museum and as an eBook. at a unique and deeply moving Three fantastic cakes (one with

undreds of Falklands veterans marched through HGosport on May 21, as the town hosted a national ulian Thomson and Michael Clapp hosted their 34th commemoration service and parade marking the Falklands Jdinner on May 20 to commemorate the 35th anniversary war. of Landing Day. The guest of honour was Penny Mordaunt Gosport played a key role in the Falklands campaign, MP (Portsmouth). particularly in terms of supplying and arming the Task The Captain of HMS Fearless in 1982 and Commander Force prior to it sailing to the South Atlantic. The Falklands of the Amphibious Task Force, Commodore Clapp, is the Veterans Foundation is also located in the town. author of Amphibious Assault Falklands and tours lecturing The event this year started with a civic procession making with Major General Julian Thomson (author of No Picnic) its way from Gosport Town Hall to Falkland Gardens, who was Commander of 3 Commando Brigade in 1982. 10 FFalklandsalklands 3535

MLA Roger Edwards and Acting Governor Alex Mitham with students Falklands 35 coin for all Falklands children undreds of students from both the Head Teacher of the Falkland Islandsds HInfant and Junior School and the Community School Paul Barton andnd Falkland Islands Community School the Acting Governor Alex Mitham, whoho received a Commemorative Coin explained to the students the meaning capsule, which it is intended will be to mark the 35th Anniversary of the behind the coin and the 35 years of opened up in 25 years’ time. (See Liberation of the Falkland Islands on progress theme for 2017. page 28 for news of the previous time June 23 The coins were handed to students capsule). The coin, which depicts the by MLA Roger Edwards, whose Dependants of families residing at Liberation Monument, was especially initiative it was, and Mr Mitham, with Mount Pleasant were also presented designed by Pobjoy Mint Ltd for the a representative from each class with a coin, and any children below children resident in the Falklands on collecting the coins. school age and students who were June 14, 2017. An additional coin was gifted to absent from the presentation collected Speeches were given by Acting the school to be placed in their time their coin from Gilbert House. Armed Forces Day at Government House rmed Forces Day was marked by a Areception at Government House on June 23. Acting Governor, Alex Mitham welcomed members of the Armed Forces, past and present, and paid tribute to their professionalism and courage. He told the audience that he felt it appropriate that Armed Forces Day came so soon after Liberation Day, as the people of the Falkland Islands know better than most the debt they owe the Armed Forces. Responding, Commander British Forces Brigadier Baz Bennett (pictured right) thanked Mr Mitham for his welcome. He also announced awards to several military personnel for going above and beyond what was expected of them and making a signifi cant contribution. They comprised Sqn Ldr R D Allan, Reverend (Flt Lt) R E Cook, Flt Lt Shaw, Cpl W A Lewis and SAC P M Marine.

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Tourism income on the rise isitor expenditure in the Falklands £3.2 million and is the best season heavily male dominated, and typically Vincreased from both land-based to date, overnight leisure expenditure over 45 years. The youngest and tourists and cruise passengers last fell marginally to £2.3 million due to a most gender-balanced market is the season. slightly shorter average length of stay French. With all the fi gures from Immigration compared to the previous season Almost one half of all expenditure now in, and the cruise and air surveys (the average stay was 9.8 nights). was on accommodation; however, analysed, the Tourist Board has a The main market for land-based a signifi cant 20% was on food good picture of how last season tourists is still the UK, with very little and drink, and 14% on shopping; performed. change in visitor numbers. However meaning that tourists spent around Overall, arrivals fi gures were almost there was strong growth in arrivals £21 per day on shopping items. identical to the previous season, with from the USA and Germany. Leisure Serviced accommodation more than 55,000 cruise visitors and tourist arrivals on South American occupancy increased slightly in 2016, just over 1,400 land-based leisure airline LATAM increased by almost with the average room rate being tourists. 5%, while there was a decline in 45.2% over the year. However, self- However, land-based leisure arrivals on the air bridge (military catering occupancy dropped slightly visitors spent an average of £152.52 fl ight from Brize Norton in the UK) of to 22.8% per night, up 3.5% on the previous 15%. Looking ahead, the Tourist Board season, and cruise passengers spent Over half (53%) of all overnight is anticipating a good year for an average of £57.77, up almost leisure visitors had been to the overnight leisure tourism, with a very 18%. Falklands before, continuing the strong February and March already While this means that total cruise trend of a high proportion of repeat recorded. passenger expenditure amounted to visitors. Leisure visitors tend to be Research Institute breaks away from FIG he South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute T(SAERI) became independent of the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) on June 30. It was always FIG’s intention to spin off SAERI as an independent institute as it provided greater opportunities for funding internationally, said SAERI Director Paul Brickle. The offi cial separation took place with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, a Transfer Agreement and a Deed of Goodwill, “marking an exciting new chapter in the development of SAERI,” said Mr Brickle. The institute is now a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered in the UK and the Falklands. SAERI the Charity also owns a local commercial subsidiary SAERI (Falklands) Limited which will conduct its commercial work. Marking the occasion, Chief Executive Barry Rowland said the institute was a great success, “and enhances the prestige and reputation of the Falklands.” He said the Government would continue to have, “a special partnership with SAERI.” Attorney General David Brown, MLA Michael Poole, MLA Michael Poole said he was delighted that SAERI Chief Executive Barry Rowland and SAERI Director Dr had made the signifi cant step in its development and it Paul Brickle was, “down to the hard work and focus of Dr Brickle and Picture SAERI his entire team.

12 Fishing

When a dream becomes reality CFL Hunter arrives in Stanley

he plan for the CFL Hunter - or Falkland Islands Government, said Mr have gone from chartering vessels to TCFL Dream as the project was Blake. He also thanked the Director the splendid CFL Hunter specifi cally originally known - began in 2006, but of Fisheries, John Barton, and all the built for the Falklands fi shery by CFL entered a new phase in 2014 when staff at the Fisheries Department who which is a wholly Falkland company. shipyards were invited to bid to build ensured the toothfi sh fi shery was well The new ship which headed out on a new longliner for Consolidated managed and provided a sound basis her fi rst fi shing research voyage in Fisheries Ltd (CFL). on which to operate. the fi rst week in June was open to the Addressing a reception on May 28, “It is both the ITQ (Individual public for one day. CFL staff explained just two days after the newly built long Transferable Quota) system and the the working of the ship to visitors liner arrived in Stanley, CFL General sound management which allows including the process of long lining, Manager Tim Cotter said one of the us to look forward and to invest in, whereby a six-mile length of line with aims was to make the vessel as the long-term development of our 3,000 baited hooks is lowered to the “future proof” as possible, bearing in company to the wider benefi t and bottom of the sea. mind the ever increasing marine and development of the Falklands fi shing The ship incorporates several new environmental regulations. industry,” said Mr Blake. design features. Non-toxic silicone “After a lot of discussion and with John Barton in turn looked at the paint on the hull provides a “non- the Directors of CFL very keen that establishment of the toothfi sh fi shery stick” surface which means less the dream should not turn into a in the late 1990s when the Falklands maintenance and the ship should only nightmare, the Nodosa Shipyard Outer Conservation Zone (FOCZ) need to go into dry dock once every (Spain) was chosen to build CFL’s was opened up in an attempt to fi ve years instead of annually. new vessel.” counteract Argentina’s efforts to build The propulsion system is also The contract was signed in April up their Illex catching capacity which new (a combination of four diesel 2015 and with CFL engaging with he said was largely at the expense of generators and two electric motors) Nodosa throughout the construction, the Falklands customer base. which means fuel savings and also the Hunter left the shipyard on May 2, “We have gone from a fi sh which was low noise and vibration. and sailed non-stop to the Falklands. struggling to be a fi sh fi nger to what This provides more comfort for the Company Chairman Tom Blake is a star seafood product with a value crew and also makes it less attractive paid tribute to Tim Cotter and Vessel of c £14M in a good year. We have to predators such as Orcas, which are Superintendent Jamie Simpson gone from no zone to a MSC (Marine known to recognise certain fi shing who had dedicated a huge amount Stewardship Council) certifi ed fi shery vessels from their engine noise. of time and effort to the project and with a lot of ongoing science. We been instrumental in its success. He said it was particularly pleasing that the project had been overseen by Falkland Islanders. “It demonstrates that we have a growing capacity to take on challenges of this magnitude.” Mr Blake said, “For many people this vessel will simply be a fi shing vessel that works around the Falklands but for me, it will be much more than that. It will represent the courage to take a big step into the unknown and it will represent the fantastic attitude and dedication of the people that were involved with this project.” Key to having the confi dence to make what is the largest single investment by a Falkland Islands company, was security of access to fi shing which has CFL Directors John Pollard, Stuart Wallace, Jan Cheek, George Betts, been promoted and supported by the Chairman Tom Blake, with General Manager Tim Cotter 13 Local presence, international reach Pinsent Masons is an international law firm with an office in Stanley. Our Falklands work covers the full range of practice areas and we are specialists in a range of sectors, including fishing, maritime, oil & gas and infrastructure. Alison Inglis Associate 56 John Street, Stanley T: +500 22690 E: [email protected] Gavin Farquhar Partner UK T: +44 (0)131 777 7368 E: [email protected]

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14 Wildlife conservation

Islanders treated to rare interaction with Southern Right whales t the beginning of June Southern ARight whales provided an amazing experience for Chater brothers Tom and Bill in their kayaks. The intrepid paddlers were close enough to touch the whales although they were aware of their precarious situation on the cold Atlantic ocean with no other boats in the vicinity. Having heard the whales were nearby the men paddled out for the experience of a lifetime in the company of the magnifi cent animals. The Falklands population continued to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Southern Right whales throughout June from Cape Pembroke where during lunchtimes large crowds would Pictures top and bottom by Derek gather if word was out that they were Pettersson; above and right by in the area. Caroline Weir The activity continued into July when two even entered Stanley Harbour and treated the town dwellers to a area over the last week, which most show. likely corresponds with the northward- Falklands Conservation (FC) initially leg of their seasonal migration to their reported that Southern Right whales winter breeding areas along the coast had been recorded off East Falkland of Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.” during survey work carried out as part Southern Right whales are easy to of their Sei whale project funded by identify at sea. Features to look out the EU’s BEST 2.0 Programme. for include a wide back that lacks a When southern Right Whales A boat survey on May 22, dorsal fi n, a characteristic V-shaped feed, they use subsurface encountered an estimated four to six blow and broad fl ippers. They also skim-feeding where they swim right whales, including individuals have a large head which is covered through patches of food (mainly close inshore around Kidney Island in rough, calcifi ed patches called krill) with their mouth open. The and inside Berkeley Sound. “callosities,” the pattern of which is krill gets trapped on the baleen FC’s Sei Whale Project Offi cer unique to individuals and is used by plates and the whale then Caroline Weir said: “We did encounter scientists to monitor populations. fl ushes the prey items out of the Southern Right whales offshore during Ms Weir said it was expected that baleen before swallowing it. two aerial surveys in March, but this is the Right whales would move through They need a masive 600-1600kg the fi rst time we have seen them so Falkland waters reasonably quickly, of food per day to sustain close to shore. It appears that there since they generally arrive at their themselves throughout the year. has been an infl ux of animals to this wintering grounds in early June.

15 News Captain Dan Fowler joins the FIGAS Islander pilot team aptain Dan Fowler is the to FIGAS and the Falklands Clatest pilot to join the weather, is steep. Most pilots ranks of the Falkland Islands go through training school with Government Air Service a maximum crosswind limit of (FIGAS) pilots who shift 10 knots for solo fl ights. By passengers and freight around Falkland standards 10 knots the Islands on a daily basis. is calm and new pilots have to Dan returned from his quickly adjust to handling 25-30 training in May 2016 and then knot crosswinds. underwent further training at Captain Bowles explained FIGAS. He passed the 500 that another key feature is that hour threshold to be able to fl y they operate with a single pilot. passengers on his own earlier “Therefore the training has to this year and Chief Pilot Troyd be comprehensive to ensure Bowles said he fl ew with Dan pilots are capable of making on March 21, which counted correct decisions in pressure as his fi nal line check for situations before they are passenger transport. Captains Dan Fowler and Derek Clarke released to fl y on their own,” he The next day Dan fl ew his fi rst solo successful and FIGAS has produced said, adding that of the minimum 500 passenger fl ight to Pebble, Saunders, many highly-skilled and competent hours training, 250 must be in pilot Port Howard- and back to Stanley. pilots over the years. The real command. FIGAS currently has fi ve full-time bonus of having Falkland Islanders “On top of this there are 35 different and one part-time pilot, all of whom is the longevity of their careers with airfi elds around the Falklands, all of are Falkland Islanders. FIGAS. Most stay for a signifi cant which are signifi cantly different from Captain Bowles said FIGAS has a amount of time, more than paying each other. It takes many landings at long established system of recruiting back the investment in their training each location in a variety of different trainee pilots locally and funding with years of service in a demanding weathers to become competent to their training to come back and fl y environment.” operate into them,” he said. for FIGAS. “This has proved very The learning curve for pilots new

alkland Islands Defence Force Fmember Zoran Zuvic threw his Islanders join Paras in lot in with the Paras on July 9 and completed their gruelling Paras 10 endurance race within the set time of 10 mile endurance race one hour and 50 minutes carrying 35 lbs and wearing boots. Zoran was home in one hour and 46 minutes. The winner was 2 Lt. Karl Christie in an incredible 1hr 16mins Islanders John Barton (Director of Natural Resources) and Ros Cheek (Statute Law Commissioner) also joined the elite forces opting for the non-weight carrying category The race is normally run in Catterick and Colchester in the UK, but this year a third event was arranged in Stanley. Above: The concept for the race is taken Race winner 2 Lt from Para selection at the end of Karl Christie, is training and must be completed in still smiling 1 hour and 50 minutes. Competitors after his fast had the choice of carrying 35lbs and fi nish in 1 wearing boots, or without weight. hr 26 mins There was also a two mile race. Left: The fi rst man without weight was The hilly Lance Corporal Wilson in 1hr 20 course is mins, but Ros Cheek as the fi rst no picnic woman was not too far behind in 1hr Top: John Barton and even for the 23mins. Ros Cheek set off elite Paras Fifty-nine people entered the 10 Above: Zoran Zuvic Pictures mile race, 10 people entered the two powers on with a 35lb MPC and mile race and the event raised over pack on his back FITV £700 for charity. 16 Fund raising rriving at the Liberation Monument Ain the cold and dark on May 14, three walkers who had covered approximately 80 miles across East Falkland in three days were greeted with cheers from a large band of supporters. Tex Alazia, Jacqui Jennings and Diane Towersey had taken the traditional Pink Walk a step further and completed their challenge to walk from Port Stephens to Stanley. The previous two days had been on the road from Newhaven after crossing on the ferry from Port Howard. The challenge was set by Diane, who has twice fought breast cancer, as a way of raising funds for charities and the intrepid trio covered the 93 miles from Port Stephens to Port Howard in 2015. Unfortunately, pneumonia landed Tex in hospital in 2016, so completing the challenge was delayed until this year. Foot weary but in high spirits Jacqui, Tex and Diane (centre) with Tex’s dad Bob and Jacqui’s aunt Teen they arrived in Stanley at 6.15pm with plus supporters who were there to greet them 31 miles covered that day. The indefatigable Diane was already planning another challenge, while Walking across the Islands Jacqui was bagging the job of back- up driver and Tex in his usual quiet for cancer charities manner was giving credit to everyone who had supported them along the They were joined along the Goose walkers that joined us throughout the way rather than take any himself. Green road as well as through day; it was a great effort by everyone,” The West Falklands residents who MPA and along the Stanley road, said Jacqui. totalled up 168 years between them by supporters urging them on and More than £3,000 was raised which said they were overwhelmed by the making donations. was split between the local Cancer amount of support, sponsorship and “We only made the 31 miles to town Support and Awareness Fund and donations they had received. on Monday because of the many Breast Cancer Research UK. Pretty pink people raise £3,364 n event which draws the public Aevery year regardless of the weather, the Run Together or Pink Walk as it is known locally, had 211 people sign up at the Leisure Centre on May 13. A massive £3,364.24 was raised on the day with £1,842 going to Cancer research UK from the sale of t-shirts and entrance fees. The local Cancer Support and Awareness Trust fund was boosted by £1,522.24 from the additional events that took place on the day. The strong north-east wind was in the participants’ faces as the wave of pink made its way towards Mink Park. Then, to test their mettle on the fi nal stretch home, the sea was lapping at the seawall and sending waves across the road. This did nothing to deter young Hamish McKee (pictured right) who scampered around the course in a remarkable 19.30 minutes to be the fi rst runner across the line.

17 IIslandsland GamesGames

Archers Bill and Louise bring bronze medals home magnifi cent bronze medal for bettered only within the smaller A members of the Falkland Archery islands category by perennial Gold Team, Louise Clarke and Bill Chater, Certifi cate winners Alderney and their capped off what was a week of best golfer Peter Cunningham. personal and team excellence in at the The team made up of Golfers Ian Overseas Games in Gotland, Sweden. Stewart, Kevin Clapp, Roy Smith and Personal Bests were beaten in the Adam Glanville had mixed fortune pool; impressive results achieved in on the two courses and Roy had to the badminton hall and a number of withdraw part way through his second new events were undertaken at the round due to illness. 17th Island Games. Swimming, which boasted many With no full bore or medal winning personal bests over each day of pistol shooting teams in Gotland, competition, ended with the breaking it fell to the Archery team to take of an 18 year old Falklands record. up the mantle of medal contenders Alastair Ceballos’ 50m freestyle and disappoint they did not. After time from Gotland 1999 was beaten completing the Men’s and Women’s by Charlie Brown in terrifi c style, by Recurve in very changeable just under one second. conditions the competition really took Craig Lewis took on the mammoth off in the 720 Recurve the following task of swimming the 1500m on the day. After a morning’s qualifi cation Louise and Bill in Gotland, Sweden fi rst day, ending up smashing his shooting, Louise Clarke secured very close to winning a second, when personal best by 48 seconds. Notable individual 3rd seeding for the Head to in her individual knockout she came performances also came from the Head knockout, which contributed to within one end of beating Goubert other swimmers; Charlie, Nell, Ella, her and Bill Chater moving forward as from Guernsey in the play off. Nikki and Zoe. PBs fell by 5 seconds the Mixed Team 4th seeds. Bill and Louise had secured their or more on several occasions, with Receiving a bye and then a match position in the Recurve team event, National Records being set in the new against a lower seed, Bill and Louise and it would take a shoot off between events. All the swimmers managed took full advantage with some high Brian and Javier to decide the personal bests over the course of the scoring to move in to a Semi Final fi nal place in the team, with Javier competition which for such a young against Guernsey. Defeat to the top prevailing. Conditions were awful with team bodes extremely well for the seeds left them in a Bronze Medal strong swirling winds not allowing future. play off against Jersey, which did archers to get into a rhythm and, Matt Aston in the Half Marathon nothing for anyone’s nerves when despite a good seeding of 5th, the and David Fyfe in the Town Centre the match went to 4-4 and meant that Falkland’s fi rst match was against the Criterium Cycling Race completed all four archers had to fi re one arrow higher seeded Faroe Islands. The their third events on the fi nal day, each with the higher cumulative score Faroe’s coped with the conditions having had potentially the hardest winning the medal. better and ran out winners, ending schedules of the week. Matt took on Bill and Louise shrugged off the the Archers’ extremely successful the challenge of a Triathlon (fi nishing pressure to take Bronze by a single participation in the Games. in 50th place), Cycling Time Trial point, with which they were presented Further success was certain with and a Half Marathon in a week and in the centre of Visby later in the week. the golf team’s fi nal score and Ian completed his trilogy of endurance Not content with one, Louise came Stewart secured Silver Certifi cates, events with a fi ne. 18 Island Games

Nell Ford at the ceremony where Above: Ella Clement in the 50m water from each island is mixed breaststroke Below: Attackers Rafa Sotomayor, Sam Toolan and Aiden Morris cause panic in the Isle of Man defence. A focussed Matt Aston is ready for the triathlon

Louise Williams winning her singles match against Ynys Mon personal best in the Half Marathon. Pistol shooting was the only fi rearms wide positions, to a 3-0 defeat. Isle The badminton team, which was event the Falklands was involved in of Man had quickly built a 4-0 lead part of the fi rst Island Games attended with shooting over 10, 25 and 50m for in their game. However, some good by the Falklands in 1993, began both Men and Women using both air quick breaks and composed fi nishing with matches against Isle of Man, pistols and .22 pistols. The air pistols by young Sam Toolan gave the fans Greenland and Isle of Wight in the were late arriving due to customs plenty to cheer about despite a fi nal Team Competition. The team was only clearance problems in Stockholm. score of 5-2. too aware of the strength of the Isle of No practice was possible with own The main focus to accumulate Man and Greenland squads and the weapons; despite this the scores some points in the group was always two games against them ended in 5-0 were excellent. against Hitra (Norway), having gained defeats. There was more expectation Nevin Middleton managed a victory over them in 2015. regarding the match against the Isle personal best on day one and The Falklands started on the of Wight, having run them close in Charlotte Middleton and Sarah front foot and went ahead through 2015, but even though the 5-0 loss Clarke scored extremely well in the persistence from Rafa. However, was not what the team had hoped 25m sports pistol category, a format Hitra, with some clever footballers for, the biggest disappointment was that they have not competed in before who could stamp their authority on the probably the competition-ending or been able to practise in the Islands. game, eventually came out winners in injury to captain, Doug Clark, when The football team knew they had a the cruellest of ways, scoring from a playing so well in his singles match. tough draw before they arrived and to set piece in the 90th minute. The team recovered from that get anything out of the fi rst two games The Football team had a setback on the following day against Ynys Mon and Isle of Man was disappointing end to their tournament however and whitewashed Ynys Mon always going to be diffi cult. And so it after defeat by Alderney left them in (Anglesey) by a 5-0 scoreline in the proved, especially as the team didn’t 16th place. playoff for 13th and 14th position, with make things easy for themselves With many new young faces in the Guernsey winning team gold. by starting slowly and giving away Falkland Team, this Island Games However, there were many moments early goals in both games. Despite experience will stand them in good for celebration in the individual and the poor starts, the Falkland team stead for many games to come. doubles matches against tough improved in both matches and stuck Information and pictures courtesy opposition with the team’s dedication to their task well, holding Ynys Mon, of Penguin News and Chris Eynon shining through. which had major attacking threats in on the ground in Gotland 19 'LVFRYHUWKH)DONODQG,VODQGVZKHWKHU\RXKDYHDGHVLUHIRU

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20 CCommonwealthommonwealth GGames:ames: QQueen’sueen’s BBatonaton Queen’s Baton visits Stanley colourful and well attended batonaton A rrelay took place on August 20 following static presentations byy a number of teams and the Falklandand Islands Defence Force (FIDF) at thethe FIDF Hall. The archers were the fi rstst to carry the baton before it was whiskedked around Stanley via Memorial Wood,ood, along Ross Road to the racecourseurse where it was carried back down thethe course on horseback to the runningning club and eventually arriving at thethe Falkland Islands Community schoolol in the hands of veteran overseas gamesmes competitor Gerald Cheek. The relay was organised by Andyndy Brownlee, Sally Ellis and GaryGaG ry Clement (an Overseas Gamesmes Association sub group) and on thethe day operated smoothly with plentyy ofof pauses for local press, the public andand the offi cial photographers.

Top: The hockey players turn out in force to welcome the baton at the Jetty Visitor Centre. Coach Grant Budd holds the baton; Above: Gerald Cheek completes the tour; Tim Bonner, Stefen Clarke and Colin Summers ride with the baton down the Stanley Racecourse.

Clockwise: Youth Groups and leaders with the baton; Climbers pose with fellow strong woman Margaret Thatcher; Badminston players and the Archery team with FIOGA Chairman Mike Summers (far left) 21 22 May Ball

Awen and Lachlan take top honours at the May Ball he dancing skills of Falklands youngsters never fail to Timpress at the May Ball and were evident in those who took the honours at this year’s event. This year’s May Queen, Awen Jordan, and Prince Charming, Lachlan Crowie, along with May Princess, Rebecca Goss, and Prince Charming Runner Up, Niall Evans, were all fl eet of foot on the dance fl oor, which no doubt contributed to their success. Both girls wore soft fl owing gowns, Awen’s vibrant purple a perfect foil for Rebecca’s pale pink, while the boys wore smart lounge suits, Lachlan’s in dark blue and Niall’s black. 1982 was the theme of the two-night event with nine different fl ags decorating the east end of the hall. Pictures of various personalities from the Falklands War including with assistance from many others and is sponsored by Baroness Margaret Thatcher, Sir Rex Hunt, General Sir Sure. The May Ball has been a traditional event for many Jeremy Moore and Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward adorned years with Queen Victoria’s birthday (May 27, Empire the Town Hall. Day) being the focus of the celebrations. The event which also now includes a mini May Ball on the £2,641 was raised for the Scout group and leader weekend for little ones is organised and decorated by the Karen Lee commented how grateful they were for such 1st Falkland Islands (Admiral Sturdee’s Own) Scout Group strong support.

Acting Governor Alex Mitham congratulates Niall and reminds the young people to enjoy themselves while they can 23 Falkland Islands Journal 50 years of the Journal

he brainchild of the then Colonial eminent farmer, Executive Councillor TSecretary of the Falkland Islands and historian, Sydney Miller (1905- (from 1963-1969) W.H. (“Tommy”) 1992) took on the job of editor “for a Thompson, the Falkland Islands year or so only to rescue it from its Journal was fi rst published in 1967. imminent demise” (his words to me). In the fi rst edition he wrote a short He ended up editing the Journal for 15 foreword:- “I hope this issue will be years and passed it on (in 1990), to the fi rst of many. The idea behind myself a thriving and active Journal. the Journal is to promote interest in This year’s Journal (see left) has an the Falkland Islands and their history. interesting combination of an article Editorial policy is to publish items of from the A&JHC and an independently interest from the past and present. submitted piece of history. Politics do not come into it. If any Zoe Miller (Great granddaughter reader takes exception to anything of Sydney Miller) has a highly which is printed from the past they must commended project on Roy Cove resort to the grave to lay their blame: printed while in the same issue, Colin as to the present, the authors of all Young who was Grasslands Offi cer signed papers are alone responsible in the 1960s recalls his memories for opinions expressed in them. MSS, (and some historic photographs) of and letters will be gladly accepted, grassland improvement at Roy Cove. but with a budget which is less than Both articles intertwine beautifully. It even the proverbial shoestring, and gives me great pleasure that we are diffi culties of printing, no guarantee able to facilitate the documentation of of publication or promise of payment the history of the Falklands over the can be given. W.H. Thompson.” The cover of the 2017 edition past 50 years and beyond through Historian John Smith gave Tommy encouraging the likes of Colin to local support and both are a testimony publish his memoirs and Zoe to have to what we have today. Committee from within the Islands the the results of her history project Tommy Thompson edited the fi rst 1973 and 1974 issues. There seemed appear in print. four issues. J.A. and J.I.C.B. Jones the to have been a lack of interest in the Dr Jim McAdam 1971 and 1972 issues and an Editorial Journal at the time. Fortunately, an Falkland Islands Journal CD 4th edition Local history at your fi ngertips ince 1967, the Falkland Islands any word or phrase, and a link to every SJournal has been an independent occurrence will be easily accessible. annual academic publication on all Jim McAdam, the editor of the paper aspects of the history, natural history copies of the Journal, was recently and geography of the Falkland Islands in the Islands, and the Dockyard and associated regions. Museum hosted a talk by Mr McAdam Special features are included each on the history and development of year. The emphasis is on recording the Falkland Islands Journal since its the culture, heritage and natural inception in 1967. environment of the Falkland Islands. The local liaison for the Falkland The Falkland Islands Journal CD Islands Journal is Alison Barton, project was originally an initiative of Above: Jim McAdam, Nikki who is happy to answer all queries, FIDC in 1998-1999. Archived Journals Buxton and Alison Barton including subscription details and and Church Papers were scanned by article submissions (alison.barton@ students during their winter holidays as follows: “Essential for any visitor, falklandislandsjournal.org). under the guidance of Synergy business user or curious browser, The 1st Edition of the Falkland Information Systems. giving easy and instant access to 150 Islands Journal CD was launched The aim was to produce a complete fascinating years of history, research in 2004, and there have been two catalogue from 1967 forward. In and endeavour.” subsequent editions, including all new 2002, FIDC approached Synergy to The Falkland Islands Journal Journals in each edition. take on the work once the students CD was designed to allow users to The 4th Edition CD, covering the had fi nished and helped to secure view each issue of the Journal from years 1967-2015, is now on sale funding through the Foreign and 1967 through 2015 using any PDF in Stanley as well as directly from Commonwealth Offi ce to purchase Reader. Each issue is fully book Synergy. the necessary equipment. marked, with the titles in the Table In 2005, the then general manager of Contents electronically linked to Details in the Falklands from: of FIDC, Julian Morris, wrote an the corresponding article. There is [email protected] or in the UK endorsement for the CD, which was a powerful search engine and index from Jim McAdam: jim.mcadam@ included in the accompanying booklet, facility, which allows the user to enter falklandislandsjournal.org 24 Events and awards Merchant Navy Day Service and Reunion he Merchant Navy Day Commemorative Service and TReunion is always a very moving service with hundreds of Merchant Navy Veterans and others present. There was a good Falklands representation this year with The Falkland Islands Government representative in London, Sukey Cameron, laying a wreath, as well as Mike Bowles on behalf of the Falkland Islands Association and Gordon Mather a wreath on behalf of SAMA. There were also many SAMA veterans present and the SAMA Standard was proudly carried amongst the many Merchant Navy standards. The event was well attended and luckily the open air service was completed in dry weather despite some very threatening looking clouds. During the address, seafarers across the world were remembered but a signifi cant mention was made of the huge task force assembled in 1982 of Naval, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and Merchant ships which enabled the successful recovery of the Islands from the occupying Argentine forces. Following the Service, the First Sea Lord gave an address which concentrated on the Falklands War. This annual service is held at the Merchant Navy Memorial at Trinity Square Gardens, London in front of Trinity House and adjacent to the Tower of London. There is a Great War Memorial there commemorating the 100th Anniversary of that war and also a Merchant Navy Falklands Memorial built after 1982, the latter being of particular signifi cance in the 35th Anniversary of the Falklands War. Two senior Falklands veterans were present – the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC and Mike Bowles lays a wreath at the Merchant Navy Day also the National Patron of the Merchant Navy Association, Service accompanied by a Beefeater who was with 40 Admiral the Right Honourable Baron West of Spithead GCB Commando in 1982 DSC PC. Queen’s Certifi cate and Badge of Honour awards hree Stanley residents were the recipients of the TQueen’s Certifi cate and Badge of Honour announced on August 14. Executive Council approved the nominations for former manager of Liberty Lodge*, Ellen Davis, and for Les and Jill Harris who have for many years worked with the local youth groups. Ellen who is known as ‘Mother’ to many of the 1982 veterans was awarded the honour in recognition of the help and support she has provided to veterans and their families, going above and beyond the requirements of her job. Les and Jill’s award recognises the personal commitment both have made to Scouting in the Falkland Islands over the past three decades. “They have managed to enthuse a large number of young people, not only about traditional Scouting activities but also those with a more local fl avour, such as peat cutting,” said Acting Governor Alex Mitham in making the announcement. All three awards were for loyalty and meritorious conduct, providing services of exceptional benefi t to the people of the Falklands. * Liberty Lodge is a house in Stanley built to provide accommodation for Veterans of the Falklands War, their families, next of kin of those killed in action, and service His Excellency the Governor Colin Roberts chats personnel who are currently serving in the South Atlantic. with youth groups at Her Majesty the Queen’s Find out more at www.falklandsveterans.org.uk birthday parade on April 21.

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his year’s fi ve Shackleton Scholars come from fi ve different countries Tand will study a wide variety of subjects. As in previous years, the majority of projects are environmental, but a historian is researching the Falklands involvement with the Island Games and a scientifi c writer is preparing a book on Gondwanaland, the ancient supercontinent which comprised much Quality of the southern hemisphere many From bagpipes millions of years ago. Professor Glenn Crossin from of Life Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, will be studying the overwinter to ball hockey awards biology of Gentoo penguins. Using ive Shackleton Scholarship as well as with adult groups, both very high resolution satellite telemetry FAwards have been presented to a in Stanley and in Camp. These and taking physiological specimens group of people ranging from bagpipe workshops will focus on techniques Professor Crossin intends to discover tutors to ball hockey development and tools to enable the different groups how far their experiences in the winter coaches. to explore creative song writing. It is period affect Gentoos’ breeding success Following on from the announcement hoped that Jenny’s visit will coincide when they return to the Islands in spring. of the Academic scholarships (see with Falkstock in early 2018. Dulcinea Groff is a PhD candidate left), the Shackleton Scholarship The second has been awarded from the University of Maine (USA) who Fund (SSF) has announced the to Neil and Katherine Clarke (the has already completed three expeditions awards for this year’s Quality of Life Glenbervie Folk Duo), also from to the Islands. She will be examining (QoL) recipients. QoL scholarships Scotland, who are highly experienced the impact of sea-birds on tussac are awarded to people whose visits and successful musicians and tutors grasslands around Falklands coasts; to the Falkland Islands, or from the of bagpipes, chanter and pipe drums. work which will have useful implications Falkland Islands to other parts of the Neil and Katherine will host a series for agriculture generally and for farmers world, benefi t the region and enhance of workshops for children and adults whose land includes tussac. the quality of life for Islanders. during February 2018. They will also Eleni Kytinou is a PhD candidate at Local historian Kristy Buckland has conduct a number of performances, the University of the Aegean in Greece been awarded a scholarship to assist including a family ceilidh and a and visited the Islands earlier this year. with researching her latest piece of fundraising concert coinciding with She will study the structure and function work on Falkland Islanders who took Burns night. of the inshore food web and examine part in World War I. Kristy’s aim is to And last but defi nitely not least, how far human pressures will affect it. produce a book detailing the history Martha Molkenbuhr and the local Dr Matthew McDowell is an American and little-known stories of each Shearing Committee have been lecturer in sports policy at the University of Edinburgh. He intends to study the person. awarded funds to bring two top Falkland Islands’ participation in the Ball hockey has been growing sports instructors to the Islands. Matt Island Games since the event in the Isle in popularity on the Islands since Smith, one of the current Shearing of Wight in 1993. He proposes to visit it was started up by the Falklands World Record Holders, will conduct Stanley in June 2018 for discussions Xtreme Sports club in 2016 with a number of training seminars for with participants and for research in the four adult teams and more than 80 shearing gangs on the East and FIOGA papers and in the Jane Cameron youth players. Two renowned ball West, imparting his experience and National Archives. hockey coaches from Canada, Gary knowledge to help shearers better Finally Bill Morris is a free-lance Slavin and Dave Weloy, will travel their skills. writer, fi lm-maker and song writer to the Islands in August this year to Matt Luxton, a highly qualifi ed from New Zealand who also studies provide specialist coaching sessions physical trainer and dietician will work at the University of Otago. He is to develop the youth players and with local sports groups, the junior researching a popular science book on prepare them to compete in the next and senior schools and any other the Glossopteris fossil tree which was International Street and Ball Hockey interested members of the community, identifi ed by Antarctic explorers and Federation world championships showing the importance of sports proves to be common to the various in 2018; also to develop the adults and exercise to our health, and how regions which made up Gondwanaland ahead of their preparation for the particular exercises, stretches and including Africa, New Zealand, South Senior World Championships in 2019. diet can enhance performance. America, Antarctica and of course the Two music-based projects have The total expenditure on this Falklands. also been awarded which speak to year’s QoL scholars will be £9,700. The total expenditure on this year’s the Falklands rich Scottish heritage. The results of their work will be academic Scholars will be £11,540. The The fi rst is to acclaimed Scottish posted on the SSF website: www. results of their work will be posted on the singer-songwriter Jenny Sturgeon. schackletonfund.com. Shackleton Scholarship Fund’s website: Jenny will run a series of workshops www.shackletonfund.com in the primary and secondary schools Megan Tierney 26 FIMA Friends gift to Museum Penrose’s 1772 adventure returns to the Islands Endeavour had carried Captain James Cook on his famous voyage of discovery to Australia and the South Pacifi c, but by 1772 she was shuttling to and from the Falklands, supporting the garrison at Pt Egmont. Once assembled and armed with cannon, HMS Penguin patrolled and explored the islands, under the command of Lieutenant SW Clayton. Just three years earlier in 1769, British and Spanish ships had unexpectedly encountered each other while both forces were surveying the islands. Each force formally accused the other of having no right to be there before going on their way. The next year, fi ve Spanish ships arrived off Pt Egmont, and the British were forced to briefl y abandon their base. Alexandra Shackleton and FIMA As a result, war seemed likely until the American War of Independence, Friends legal advisor and member the two countries hammered out an and ended as many other military Tom Murdoch - Picture G Bound agreement effectively allowing the operations as possible. Spanish to remain at what is now Port Notifi ed of the fi nd by Zaz TWO hundred and fi fty years on, Louis, while the British maintained Shackleton, the Friends Committee the story of a bold Falklands naval their colony at Saunders Island. contacted Andrea Barlow at the adventure has been purchased for the The little warship Penguin patrolled Museum, who said the Museum would museum. and explored the British held territory be delighted to add the book to its Friends of the Falkland Islands for two years until she was again collection. Penrose’s account of early Museum and Jane Cameron National dissembled and shipped back to seafaring in the Falklands was bought Archives (FIMA Friends) executive Britain aboard HMS Endeavour. Port by FIMA for approximately £1,000 and committee member Alexandra ‘Zaz’ Egmont was abandoned in 1774, will be taken to Stanley soon. Shackleton was browsing at the as London committed itself fully to Graham Bound regular antiquarian travel book fair at the Royal Geographical Society in London, when she came across a volume that she immediately knew Happy 107th belonged in the Falklands. The slim and well preserved book, Birthday Eileen of which few copies were printed and even fewer survive, is a fi rst edition ileen Pickford (nee Creece), who is the of a journal written by naval offi cer Eoldest living Falkland Islander, celebrated Bernard Penrose, who was surgeon’s her 107th birthday on August 20,with a tea mate aboard His Majesty’s Shallop party with her family. Penguin, which was based at Port She celebrated at her residential home in the Egmont on Saunders Islands just over UK with her four children, two grandsons, four 250 years ago. great grandchildren and some cousins and all With the wordy title ‘An Account of the residents. the Late Expedition to Port Egmont Her daughter Veronica Wilson said in the Falkland Islands in the Year recollection of her early life in the Falklands is 1772’, Penrose gives a fascinating still very clear. description of the Islands during one Just prior to the 100th anniversary of the of the most volatile periods in the outbreak of WW1 the family recorded some of Islands’ history. her thoughts which were sent to the Museum Penguin was a small prefabricated in Stanley. armed sailing vessel which was Mrs Pickford is now about 153 on the list of the oldest people in the UK, carried to Port Egmont aboard the but to the best of our knowledge she is the oldest surviving Falkland Islander much larger and much more famous - unless anyone has knowledge of others? ship HMS Endeavour. 27 HHistoryistory Time capsule snapshot of life 25 years ago

etters, photographs, tape- Pupils from 1992 unearth the Lrecordings, and other items were capsule; The Community School poured over by adults and children under construction; and teacher alike in June following the unearthing Emma Brooks with current pupils of a time capsule buried by the Islands’ mong the letters was an amazing senior school pupils and teachers in Alook to the future penned by August 1992. Rebecca Edwards (see right) who at Former pupils and teachers attended the age of 15 had plans to become the unearthing undertaken by Falkland a doctor and even hinted that her Island Community School along with sights were set on the post of Senior other fascinated onlookers including Medical Offi cer at the King Edward current pupils, former teachers and Memorial Hospital in Stanley. pupils and the Director of Education in With her life mapped out so 1992, Phyl Rendell. thoroughly we were just a little Among the most entertaining items surprised that she had not named the were the letters written by school pupils father of the suggested 10 children about life at the time. she would have, not before reaching to Christopher Lee, but her parents Corina Goss (now Ashbridge) the age of 30 obviously. Norma and Roger Edwards while wondered if houses had been built all 25 years on Rebecca is indeed still fi t and able, only have four the way down to FIPASS and teased the Chief Medical Offi cer, is married grandchildren. the current pupils “You’re way unlucky. You have 25 years more history to learn than us.” She also wondered if Bill Chater was still skinny, while Priscilla Morrison pondered whether Bill and Michael McRae would have long hair in 25 years time. Fashion conscious Zoe Luxton (now Fowler) was a bit annoyed that cat suits and glittery clothes were becoming trendy again. One fascinating little item was a bottle of volcanic dust from the Mt Hudson (Chile) eruption. The dust blew towards the Falklands and settled over the Islands in a spooky white cloud. For some time afterwards the health of grazing livestock was affected and sheep shearers had a few tough seasons as their hands were torn by the abrasive dust. Rebecca and Christopher with Jessica, Daniel, Oliver and baby Peter 28 Obituary Lady Phillada Haskard 1931 to 2017

hillada, Lady Haskard, the widow of Sir Cosmo Haskard, Pdied in hospital near her home Tragariff, County Cork, on July 7, 2017. She was born in 1931, the daughter of Sir Robert Stanley, a senior colonial civil servant and his wife Ursula, née Cracknell. Phillada accompanied her father to various posts in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Western Pacifi c before herself joining the Colonial service. She was working in the secret registry of the Nyasaland (now Malawi) Secretariat when she met Cosmo Haskard: they married in 1957. Cosmo was serving in Nyasaland in 1959, when disturbances broke out in the Northern Province, where he was provincial commissioner. He noted that his wife, as a volunteer, had kept a precise ‘occurrence diary’ during these events which contributed to his superiors’ high opinion of his conduct during the unrest. The Haskards moved to the Falkland Islands in 1964 accompanied by their son Julian, born in 1962. In Sir Cosmo’s words, ‘they found the Falklands a place very much to their liking’; Julian went to the Stanley junior school and Lady Haskard enjoyed the role of Governor’s wife. She found herself pressed into service in September 1966 when an Argentine DC4 airliner was hi-jacked to Stanley and - in Sir Cosmo’s absence in London - she took over enciphering the reporting telegrams to Whitehall. hundredth birthday which they celebrated in November The Haskards retired from the Falklands in 1970 and in 2016. He died on 21 February this year and she followed 1972 they settled in the family home at Tragariff on the him after a brief period on 7 July. She was buried next to shores of Bantry Bay. They kept in close touch with their Sir Cosmo in Bantry on 20 July. We send our sympathy Falklands friends and often welcomed them at home. to her son Julian, his wife Michelle and their sons Cosmo, Lady Haskard took great care of her husband who Piers and Hugo. was becoming increasingly frail as he approached his David Tatham Births, marriages and deaths Births March 13, Daniella Louise Mitchell to Shane Leon Mitchell & Zoe Leigh Taylor March 24, Mia Trinidad Alsonso Acevedo to Christian Enrique Pedraza & Katherinne Alejandra Acevedo Ruz April 4, Alban Alexander Cena to Klajdi Cena & Josephine Inday Cena April 28, Imogen Jade Pole-Evans to Marcus Samuel Pole-Evans & Tessa Linda Davies-Berntsen May 26, Edward Henry Cockwell to Samuel George Cockwell & Anna Cockwell May 5, Alfi e J Nicholson to Michael John Nicholson & Lucy Likoko-Nicholson June 11, Sevinah Remi Boybanting Otadoy to Vince Porquiado Otadoy & Senclaire Diaz Boybanting June 6, Nate Jacob Tellez to Arturo Tellez & Caitlin Whitney June 24, Raiya Ellie Sim to Shanice Mccallum & Adrian Mark Sim June 26, Rowan Charles May to Tanya Louise Ford & Shaun Christopher May July 2, Ariana Marie Benjamin to Jason Marc Benjamin & Sasha Marie Benjamin July 3, Jayme Michael Pole-Evans to Katie Jean Bonner & Julian Anthony Pole-Evans July 22, Dexter Rian Bagley to Adrianna Janine Merrey & Keanu Adrian Bagley

Marriages March 4, Tamara Morrison & Michael Mcrae at The Lighthouse April 8, Joan May Mcleod & Cecil George Crowie at Michele’s Café, Stanley April 22, Caroline Gartland & Mark Rasey at the Registry Offi ce, Stanley May 13, Sherilee Christine Goss & Alexander Colin Macdonald at the Town Hall, Stanley July 1, Steven Geoffrey Miller & April Samantha Pettersson at the Town Hall, Stanley

Deaths February 27, Ronald John Clarke age 89 March 15, Kevin Peter Duncan age 57 March 29, Saprudin age 22 (Crewman, Indonesia) June 6, William John Poole age 89 July 23, Bertha Veronica Simpson age 72 August 11, Orlando Almonacid age 83 August 13, Winifred Ellen Luxton age 88

29 Association news

he Falkland Islands Association Tis run by a small group of From the enthusiastic, unpaid volunteers, all of whom work from home and in their spare time. Within these Secretary’s desk constraints, we try to run the organisation effi ciently. The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) provides generous fi nancial e alerted FIA Members in the last issue of the FIA Newsletter to the fact support and we have offi ce space Wthat we had commissioned a ‘Falkland Islands Association’ badge for the in their London offi ce (FIGO) when centre of poppy wreaths produced by the Royal British Legion (RBL). These we need it. But we need more are now available from RBL. volunteers to assist in our work. We would like to encourage all FIA members and friends of the Falklands to The Association’s main aims lay an FIA wreath at remembrance services on or around Remembrance Day are to maintain the profi le of the to commemorate those who fought and died in the defence of the Falkland Falkland Islands as a modern, Islands. The aim would be to draw attention to the Falkland Islands at such thriving, self-suffi cient society events – and it would be good if local media interest could be generated as a with a strong economy; to counter result. Argentine propaganda in support of Wreaths can be ordered from the Royal British Legion via their website at its spurious sovereignty claim; and www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/how-we-remember/wreaths or by most importantly to maintain a body telephone on 01622 717172. Type C wreaths (17 inch diameter) with a Falkland of support amongst key opinion Islands Association badge (code no. DIGF 00017) cost £18.50. formers and media multipliers in We would be pleased to receive any photographs and related press coverage the UK who would be prepared to of such wreath-laying ceremonies. Please send details to honsecfi [email protected] speak up in defence of the Falkland Islanders if ever their right to self- determination became threatened. Earlier this year, Beverley McLeod paid a highly successful visit to the Falklands which greatly raised the visibility of the Association and led to the revival of the Falklands Sub-Committee (FIASC), now energetically chaired by Mark Pollard. Without the support of Falkland islanders, the Association would not maintain its credibility. So, we plan to reach out more actively to Falkland Islanders living in the UK and elsewhere. Family fun at the FIA/Museum family supper dance As we move forward, it would be helpful to involve more members in the work of the Association. Anyone Sub-committee begins wishing to contribute enthusiasm, time or skills is encouraged to contact the Hon Sec by email at awareness campaign honsecfi [email protected]. he FIA Sub Committee has begun many, very kind organisations and We would be particularly Trolling out their programme of individuals. interested to hear from anyone events for 2017/18. For the future, we have planned with experience in such fi elds as Our fi rst social event was a quiz a wide range of fun events,such as events planning, publicity, IT, and night held in the Parish Hall. Question a series of FIA lectures, a fi shing offi ce administration. As always, master Emma Brook had drawn up competition, a community picnic, the team must be united in the a list of Falkland’s themed rounds teaberry festival and many more. conviction that the people of the that resulted in head scratching The aim of the events is to raise Falkland Islands should determine and hilarity in equal measure. The awareness and some funds for the their own future. winners at the end of the night were FIA as well as celebrating our Islands the “Dockyard Belles” team consisting and culture as much as possible. We mainly of museum staff. An excellent hope that everyone participating will two course meal was supplied by have as much fun as us. the Waterfront Hotel and wine was To fi nd out details of the planned The Association welcomes provided on each table by Stanley events please keep a look out in the all who support the Services Ltd. local media and our Facebook page. continuing freedom of the Next up in partnership with the If you have any suggestions or Falkland Islands Museum and feedback or if you would like to join people of Falkland Islands National Trust (FIMNT), was a the Falkland Islands Association Sub- to join as members. family dance, supper, raffl es and Committee or just want to help out in Go to games held in the Town Hall to raise some way then please contact us on www.fi association.com awareness and funds for both the fi [email protected] FIA and the Museum. We had some fantastic prizes on offer donated from Mark Pollard 30 FIA information

The Falkland Islands Association Membership Application President: The Rt Hon The Lord Hurd CH CBE. A photocopy is acceptable to save cutting your copy of Vice Presidents: General Sir Peter de la Billiere KCB the Newsletter or forms can be downloaded from the FIA KBE DSO MC MSC DL, website at www.fi association.com Air Chief Marshall Sir Peter Squire GCB DFC AFC DL, Mr David Tatham CMG, Hon Cindy Buxton, I wish to support the right of the people of the Falkland Mrs Merle Christie, Mr ECJ Clapp MBE, Dr R Elgood, Islands to decide their own future. I wish to join the Falkland Mr CE Needham CBE, Councillor RE Walker. Islands Association (see rates below). Name:...... Chairman: Mr Alan Huckle Vice Chairman: Mr Saul Pitaluga Address:...... Hon Secretary: Mr Tym Marsh Hon Treasurer: Mr James Wallace ...... Connection to/interest in Falklands:...... The Falkland Islands Association brings together those who support the continuing freedom of the people of ...... the Falkland Islands. Its Constitution states that its objectives are: “To assist the people of the Falkland Tel:...... Email:...... Islands to decide their own future for themselves without being subjected to pressure direct or indirect Signature:...... Date:...... from any quarter.” The Association is independent but maintains close links with many other Falklands’ organisations. It is Standing Order Form a major source of information about the Falklands. It publishes a newsletter, which all members receive, Name of Your Bank:...... covering political and social events in the Islands, wildlife, tourism, philately, and many other subjects. It Branch Address:...... welcomes interest in the Falklands and invites all those who share its aims to become members...... Please pay The Falkland Islands Association at NatWest, St James & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London W1J Advertising 9HE, Sort Code 56 00 29, Account No 24223999, the sum The present circulation of the Newsletter is 4,000 copies. It of ……… pounds on receipt of this order and thereafter is distributed to Members of the Association, all Members annually on 1 April. of the House of Commons, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, members of the House of Lords, all British Members of the European Parliament, and to Name:...... the press, radio and television. Many copies circulate in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Address:...... other Commonwealth and foreign countries. Five hundred ...... copies are distributed in the Falkland Islands. Account no:...... Advertising rates as follows: Sort Code:...... Full page...... £250 Half page...... £125 Account Name:...... Quarter page...... £65 Eighth page...... £35 Reference to be used (Surname, First Name, Initials): Short insertions...... £3 per line ...... Discounts for four insertions by negotiation. A special Membership rates: (Associate = student/pensioner) concession is offered to Association members living in the Falkland Islands, who own small shops and businesses, to Option A: membership with Newsletter posted to address advertise in the Newsletter at half the above rates. Individual Member (UK/FI) £20 Associate Member (UK/FI) £15 Individual Member (Overseas) £25 Dates for Associate member (Overseas) £20 Corporate Member £50 (minimum) your 2017 diary Corporate Sponsor £500 Option B: membership without Newsletter which can be viewed and downloaded from the FIA website. December 9: FIA Battle Day Service, Cenotaph, London Individual Member (UK) £15 Associate Member (UK) £10 Individual Member (Overseas) £15 Associate member (Overseas) £10

31 The second photographic exhibition held by the Falkland Islands Government took place in Marylebone, from June 20 to 24. An exhibition with a difference, the photographs were crowd-sourced by the Falkland Islands Government, which ran a competition to fi nd the very best pictures from the Islands’ many skilled photographers. The themes for the images were Politics, Economy, Society & Culture and the Environment. The exhibition was timed to coincide with the 35th Anniversary commemorations of the Falklands War in 1982. The result was an amateur photography exhibition of professional quality. It revealed a community proud of its beautiful environment and illustrated the huge progress and development the Falklands has undergone over the past 35 years.

This cover picture by Trudi Clarke was a part of the exhibition showing the minefi eld at Yorke Bay, Cape Pembroke with penguins in the far distance.

The Yorke Bay minefi eld is one of several still to be cleared as part of the Demining Programme funded by the British Government. When work is completed over the next two years, one of the most attractive beaches in the Stanley area will be open to the public for the fi rst time since 1982.

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