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V19. No 19 Price £1.00 Friday, September 14, 2007 Gold company to end The way of the future... Falklands exploration THE company which has been lot of other experts to check we prospecting for gold in the haven’t missed anything but the Falklands looks set to close its fact is that the deposit is just too operation at the end of the year. small...” Falklands Gold and Minerals He added, “I’m sad my visit Ltd (FGML) says no deposits of to the Falklands next month will economic interest have yet been be my last, unless something is found and, unless the remaining found between now and work programme identifies Christmas.” deposits likely to be of He said doing business in the commercial interest, it will cease Falklands had been, “very exploration activities in the comfortable, particularly Islands. compared to other parts of the The work programme in the world in which we have worked.” Falklands was designed to He paid tribute to the farmers identify the source of alluvial gold with whom FGML has worked recovered from streams. This gold and to the “super administration” is associated with a zone of tight, run by Director of Minerals, Phyl east-west folding which has Rendell. affected the Bluff Cove and Port Mr Linnell said the Falklands Sussex formations amongst other exploration had been far from a rock sequences. waste of time. When the company The company says these ceases work here it will have cash formations contain favourable balances of approximately £3.5 interbedded shales and sandstone million and an experienced units that could, given the correct exploration team fully equipped structural taps, be favourable with two drills and sample targets for Slate Belt type gold processing equipment. and in particular ‘Saddle Reef’ He added, “I believe we have styled mineralisation. The saddle also added to the economic value reefs are being investigated but of and increased the FGML believes that these are international profile of the unlikely to generate ore bodies of Falkland Islands.” economic size. The Board of FGML now Speaking from his home in intends to seek opportunities South Africa, FGML Chairman elsewhere in the world and says it Richard Linnell said he was has initially identified “gold, “disappointed” nothing of molybdenum and uranium” as the interest had been found. He metals most likely of interest. commented, “We’ve spoken to a ALTHOUGH it is only currently running at a third of its capacity, the Sand Bay Wind Farm has already cut down the government’s fuel spending by 800 to 1,000 litres each day. UK policemen to ‘mentor’ local officers The third and final turbine in this first phase of the wind THREE retired police officers are due to arrive in the Islands on farm came on line on August 30. More on page 2. from the UK are to spend three September 21 have 76 years’ months in the Falklands “training policing experience between them and mentoring” local officers. and will, “...support the existing Millions for new ferry terminals? The move is an initiative of staff, help with the training of THE cost of the terminals for the of estimates of ferry terminal Inspector Len McGill with the new officers and help the force new ferry service has yet to be construction costs.” support of the Chief Executive, get on its feet. revealed by the government. As for a rumour about the new the new Chief of Police said this “It’s a short term measure to Estimations in excess of £1 coastal shipping vessel, week. try and provide tutorship, million for each of the two Concordia Bay, becoming Superintendent Paul Elliot mentorship and training...” terminals have been hinted at, but ‘swamped’ during sea trials, a explained that the officers, who the Chairman of the Transport spokesperson for Workboat Advisory Committee, Councillor Services Ltd dismissed this as , would not be “fantasy.” What’s on this weekend? drawn. She commented, “The Craft Fair He commented, “It would be Concordia Bay is undergoing the Falkland Islands Community School, Saturday and Sunday more appropriate to await the alterations required to comply Have a Go Day outcome of Executive Council and with FIG passenger and other Fire and Rescue Service, Saturday (register today!) Standing Finance Committee requirements and will be for before making public the details several more months.” Page 2 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Penguin News Green projects show results RUNNING at just a third of its have not been any fuel deliveries Comment by Deputy Editor, Sharon Jaffray capacity, the wind farm is already to the Community School since creating substantial savings on fuel February, while the hospital has I WONDER how many people felt, like me, a sense of horror upon consumption at the Power Station. used only 19% of its normal fuel learning that a couple of the youngsters involved recently in a serious Giving an update on progress consumption which would realise single vehicle accident were not wearing their seat belts. with the project managed by Ger- a saving of £124,000 per annum if On more occasions in the last three years than anyone wishes to man company Enercon, Council- sustained. The payback period on remember the community has been rocked by the loss of young lives, lor said the three this project is expected to be be- arguably for this very reason. I’m sure every parent in the Islands feels turbines at Sand Bay had come on tween two and three years. a sense of dread when the news of a road accident reaches them and, line throughout August. While Cllr Summers said that this they are currently each limited to could be affected by the efficiency with more and more youngsters being able to afford or have access to 100 kilowatt output until full au- powerful 4x4 vehicles, it seems to be a more common occurrence. of the wind farm, with less fuel tomation is installed, they are pro- being burned to produce heat. It is in the nature of young people to want to experience adventure ducing 23% of the electricity used In answer to a question from in every way possible and nothing has changed in that respect in the at night and 13% of the daytime the floor, Cllr Cockwell said plans last thousand years. Several decades ago my age group were hooning consumption. to bring Thatcher Drive and pos- around in vehicles too, however they were vehicles that you could just This alone, said Cllr Cockwell, sibly St Mary’s Walk onto the heat about coax 40mph out of downhill with the wind behind you and the is saving 800 to 1,000 litres of fuel recovery system have been dis- extreme challenge was more who could drive around town successfully per day which equates to £150 - cussed. in a Land Rover IIA without using the clutch (no mean feat with a 200,000 per annum. One member of the public asked gearbox only synchromesh between third and fourth, believe me!) or He said these figures are an if the lower fuel use would have an negotiate Long Island mountain without getting bogged. early and conservative estimation effect on the Stanley Services Ltd What will it take to get through to these young (and, disappoint- of savings, based on data from a (SSL) fuel price and worried there ingly, some not so young) drivers, that the powerful machines they are very short period of time and a could be an increase passed on to driving are not merely expensive toys but potential death traps par- full assessment will be made when the public. ticularly on roads where conditions can change dramatically with the the wind farm has been running at Cllr Summers assured this regularity of our weather? full capacity for 12-18 months. would not happen, as the fuel for- There has been no effect to the mula is not based on volume, add- If you are involved in an accident, a seatbelt can give you a fighting power supply in town while work ing that SSL were aware of fuel chance. The law is not in place to make life difficult, it is simply there has been ongoing with the tur- reductions at the Power Station and for our own safety and that of the passengers we carry. bines, said Cllr Cockwell who ex- are themselves experimenting with If it helps, when you get in your vehicle just think of that whingeing plained that they are operating on energy saving systems in the form old bird down at Penguin News... and belt up! a trial safe system where any of solar panels, which are reported anomaly will cause the turbines to to have been used successfully at back off completely to prevent any Malvina House Hotel. THE PEOPLE behind the most exciting new project the Islands have spikes in the power. This will not Glass imploders seen in years deserve an accolade. The wind farm is now supplying be the case once the automation is PWD Maintenance Manager clean, green electricity and hopefully signals a new direction for the completed, he said. George Burroughs reported that in Islands’ approach to looking after the environment. The capital cost for the wind the first four days of the imploder With what I feel was far too little fanfare, the wind farm quickly farm project is expected to be re- being in use to the rear of the Town appeared on the horizon and now significantly less fossil fuels are couped over eight years, however Hall almost a ton of cullet has been being consumed; instead, the one commodity we have in excess is being Cllr said that all removed. harnessed to provide an essential element in our day to day lives. the assumptions have been “ex- Cllr Cockwell said there are While people tend to either love or hate the look of wind turbines, tremely conservative” and that many uses for the cullet in the Is- I have to confess to finding them the perfect addition to our landscape. theoretically it is possible they lands, particularly for bedding could produce 30-35% of the en- pipes as it is sometimes difficult Their somewhat stark appearance seems fitting, almost poetic, on our ergy requirement by the end of the treeless horizons. to source suitable materials. year which could reduce the pay- While the system at present is back time for the investment in the on a fairly small scale which is not IT WAS bemusing to hear rumours this week that the new ferry will turbines. likely to attract the main produc- have to have a dedicated anti-terrorist security officer on board - it had Waste heat recovery ers of glass such as public houses, to be a wind up. The waste heat recovery sys- Cllr Summers said there might be A call to Tim Cotter at Coastal Shipping indicated there was a grain tem at the Power Station has now an incentive to encourage these been contributing to the Commu- outlets to get their own imploders of truth in the rumour but it’s not quite as bad as it first seemed - we’re nity School and the hospital heat- not going to see armed guards patrolling the Tamar and Concordia Bay. in the future. ing costs for some six months and There are also 20 government- Under International Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations, all has reduced heating bills consider- funded composters and digesters ships operating here now (including the Tamar) have to have someone ably for both buildings. in use around Stanley by house- on board who has taken the week-long International Ship and Port At Tuesday evening’s public holds as part of a trial to run until Security course. meeting, Cllr Cockwell said there April. The likelihood of an Al-Qaeda attack in isn’t ex- actly strong but it seems that - like the secure zone at the Public Jetty - we don’t have much choice but to comply. Trivia buffs raise funds for SAMA82 THE Defence Force (FIDF) club had planned some light hearted was packed with trivia buffs on games and competitions as part of Friday night as more than 200 the quiz. By the time the extra ta- people attended a quiz to raise bles had been squeezed in there was funds for SAMA82. no room for such frivolities. The quiz, organised by Corina After some fierce competition and Nigel Bishop with popular Richard Marlor, Linda Fagone, quizmaster Gary Clement in con- Andy Williams, Francesca Rodd trol, attracted more than 32 teams and Stuart Holmes, captained by of six, filling the hall and prevent- Hugh Ferguson proved themselves ing some of the planned events tak- most knowledgeable taking first ing place. place. “We only expected about 20 The evening raised £500 for teams,” said Nigel, adding that they SAMA82. Correction We got the wrong end of the stick last week when we reported that the new director of tourism, Jake Downing, was a Kiwi. It transpires Mr Downing was born in Suffolk in and was brought up in the horse racing town of Newmarket. He lived in London for seven years prior to emigrating to New Zealand in January 2004. Our apologies for any confusion this may have caused. Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Page 3 CPO aims to restore pride in the force Haskards celebrate golden wedding A FORMER Governor of the Falkland Islands (1964-1970) and his wife have celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Sir Cosmo and Lady Haskard hosted a lunch party for 53 guests last month at Tragariff, their home in Ireland near Bantry. Sarah Swanick, who was Gover- nor Haskard’s Personal Secretary in the Falklands attended the event and said amongst the many high- lights of the day there were two tel- ephone calls, “...one from their son Julian who lives with his wife Michelle and their three boys, Cosmo, Piers and Hugo in Sydney and the second from Mary ‘Nanny’ Fullerton in Stanley. “They were thrilled, they were expecting to hear from Julian but Above L-R: Police Constable Donald Morrison, Senior Magistrate had certainly not been expecting to Alison Thompson and Chief Police Officer Paul Elliot. hear from Nanny and were so and commented, “They are just as pleased to speak with her that day.” energetic as ever and just as much THERE’S a new man in charge at ing in the eastern region of Sarah said she is fortunate to be fun.” the Police Station and he is here to Licolnshire means he has ground- able to see the Haskards regularly put some pride back into the local ing in an array of areas, from traf- force. fic policing to firearms licencing to Superintendent Paul Elliot has community safety. MPA tobacco price rise not instructed by FIG been in the job for just a few days Prevention of crime is not the ALTHOUGH the Falkland Islands ted by MoD) to selling cheap ciga- but he already has some clear aims sole responsibilty of the police, he Government (FIG) has the right to rettes whilst banning smoking. MoD for his job. believes, and must involve a joint raise import duty on tobacco and declined our offer to raise duty, but He is well aware of the traumatic effort from all areas of the com- alcohol imported into the Islands, in discussion agreed to equalise the times the police force has been munity, from schools and churches including by the Ministry of cost of tobacco in the Falklands.” through in recent years, including to the council and health service: Defence (MoD) and their agencies, He added, “There had been some the prosecution and conviction of “Let’s work together to enable at no time was there any evidence of illegal sales of duty free two officers and a number of inves- crime to be tackled.” instruction from FIG to MoD to do into the civil community. If in fu- tigations into bullying within the Superintendent Elliot is on a force. He commented, “I am hope- so, says Councillor Mike Summers. ture FIG agreed to substantially in- three year contract and is accom- crease duty on tobacco this prob- fully bringing a period of stability panied by his wife, Alison. Falklands Radio reported the and would like to bring the concept Other new faces price rise in tobacco at Mount Pleas- lem would be exacerbated. At no of rebuilding the pride in the force. Also joining the Falklands po- ant earlier this week. time was there any instruction from PRIDE stands for professionalism, lice force this week is Constable Since MoD decided to introduce FIG to MoD, this was done by agree- respect for both the public and each Donald Morrison, an officer with a smoking ban in buildings and has ment.” other, integrity, dedication and en- three years’ experience from Ork- taken a “strong corporate ap- MoD are to advise FIG what use gagement with the community to ney. He has a family connection proach” to the dangers of smoking, will be made of the increased rev- make sure we are delivering.” with the Islands: at the turn of the FIG has offered to assist further by enue, since it is being used in sup- He adds, “I’m here to hopefully 20th century his great grandfather raising duty, Cllr Summers ex- port of defence activities in lieu of raise morale and improve the serv- worked here as a shepherd. The 33- plained. “There is no logic (admit- duty. ice to the customer. I’m not here year-old has taken up a two year to look at the history book, I’m placement. here to look to the future and move Donald is not the only new face the force onward from its troubled in the Islands; a large number of period into a new time of stability.” people have recently arrived to take Having served in the UK police up contracts with the Falkland force for 30 years, Superintendent Islands Government. Elliot was due to retire; however, New teachers Jennifer Sol, aged just 48, he felt he was too Wayne Thompson, Norman young for retirement and instead Valentine, Michelle Davis and Chilean Theme Night says he is more than ready for his headteacher Alastair Baldwin join new challenge in the Islands. returned teachers Mike Barton and Friday 21st September His first task is to carry out a Jane Hill at the Community School review of the force: “I won’t come while Dominic Rowan joins the Buffet in with a rod of iron and change staff at the Junior School. things for the heck of it; I need to The new Director of Health, look in a steady fashion at the cur- Kathleen Bree is now in post, along Empanadas De Pino rent policing systems here and with social workers Christopher ---ooo--- whether there are ways in which O’Malley and Margaret Scarlett. Sopa they can be improved.” He hopes In the Justice department, the Caldillo de Congrio to give a presentation on how he is new Attorney General, David ---ooo--- progressing at a public meeting in Pickup, has been behind his desk for November. some weeks and Senior Magistrate ASADO Superintendent Elliot comes Alison Thompson has already heard Costillar de Cerdo - Lomo with experience in rural community- her first cases. based policing and he wants to see Robin Granger is the new Chief Anticuchos if this would bring benefits to the Internal Auditor at the Treasury. ---ooo--- Islands. His three decades of polic- Pastel de Choclo Pollo Escabechado Gavin prepares to guide the workers union ---ooo--- Ensaladas THE General Employees Union has “The Union will become more Chilena – Papas Mayo/Arroz Primavera elected a new committee. At its and more relevant. There isn’t go- Puré Picante ing to be the money coming in to annual general meeting, held on ---ooo--- Tuesday evening, was companies as we’d like; that means elected chairman, replacing Val losses to the workforce...and wages Berntsen. being kept down.” Leche Asada Addressing the small gathering Also elected to the committee ---ooo--- at the AGM, Mr Short said a “cold were Donald Betts (Vice Chairman), wind” was approaching the Islands’ David Phillips, Joan McLeod, £15.95 per person economy: “The good times are over Monica Limburn, Patrick Minto, and I think we’ll see things chang- Peter McGill, Fred Simpson and Book your table now on 21355 or 21356 ing. Dawn Hoy. Page 4 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Court news Your questions answered Send your questions to Penguin News, Ross Road, Stanley; MPA man fined for assaulting ex-girlfriend Fax 22238; email [email protected] ANDREW Dave Constantine (35), and, by his own admission, although a civilian worker at Mount not recalled by Ms Brinsden, hit her WHEN the police recover Pleasant has been fined after he on the leg. Q reviews the international internet admitted assaulting his former In his statement Mr Constantine stolen property from a thief, capacity and has regularly up- partner. said he was “frustrated” by the way who becomes the owner of that graded this capacity and to meet Crown Counsel Julia Kraehling- Ms Brinsden had behaved and told property? demand.” Smith told the court that the couple the court how he had received Inspector Len McGill kindly an- had split up because of an earlier mixed messages from her leading up swered this series of questions. domestic incident. to the incident. “One moment she Q CAN the directors of the She said that on August 10 after was wanting to be with me the next A Stolen property recovered from Wool Company explain how a visit to Stanley, Mr Constantine she didn’t,” he said. a ‘thief’ is the property of the per- they are justifying the bonus and Ms Brinsden had gone to her Senior Magistrate Alison son or business, etc who had law- payment of £40,000 on top of the room at Mount Pleasant where they Thompson gave Mr Constantine ful custody of it before it was sto- £60,000 salary being paid to the discussed their relationship and she credit for his cooperation and early len. Managing Director out of pub- told him that she was scared of a guilty plea and described the attack repeat assault happening because of as short and, to some extent, pro- The police will use such prop- lic funds? the interest he still paid her. voked by the uncertainty of the re- erty as exhibits to produce as evi- The discussion escalated into lationship. dence in bringing a prosecution A Mr Mark Brunet, Chairman of what Ms Kraehling-Smith described She fined him £150 with £50 against the ‘thief’, but they do not as an attack; she said Mr Constantine compensation to be paid to Ms the Wool Company answered this assume ownership of it. If owner- question. pulled Ms Brinsden’s hair, hit her Brinsden, plus £70 prosecution ship is disputed/challenged then around the head with an open hand costs. the Courts will make direction as £40k is fanciful; the £30k in to the disposal of the stolen prop- October (on the projections sub- Ian Leo takes leaf out of Kenny Rogers’ book mitted to ExCo) includes salary IAN Neil Leo (36) was fined after mendation he had received from dif- erty on completion of any pros- ecution. and pension for the Managing Di- he entered a plea of guilty to ferent units over the years which rector and Manager. assaulting Pte Darrel Paterson on described him as a helpful, There is a small performance August 30, in their work place on hardworking person with a “can-do” How long is the property held Onion Range. attitude. Q related element in the Managing Ms Kraehling-Smith said Mr Leo Taking into consideration his for? Director’s potential remuneration was a cleaner on the range while Pte financial commitments to his ailing A Stolen property, in the form of (much less than £40k) which is Paterson was a chef. An argument parents, Senior Magistrate Alison exhibits, will be held until any pros- only paid against success in raised had broken out between them over Thompson fined Mr Leo £70 for ecution in relation it to is has been selling price significantly over and music and later escalted in the the assault, adding that no compen- completed. kitchen, when Mr Leo had grabbed sation was to be awarded as no in- above the benchmark, and is less Pte Paterson by the throat and jury had been inflicted. In certain circumstances the than income to farmers which ac- pushed him against the wall. She ordered £70 prosecution stolen property may be photo- crues as a result. She said Pte Paterson was con- costs to be paid, warning Mr Leo graphed and the photographs used cerned for his safety and Mr Leo that the court would not be so leni- so that the property can be re- Q IF a person who has immi- waved a fist around although no ent if he were to appear in court turned to its lawful owner. punch was thrown. Mr Leo later again. “Keep out of each others way grated to the Falklands then apologised to him for his actions. and learn to walk away,” she told goes on to receive their Status, Mr Leo, who did not have legal Mr Leo who replied with sincerity, Q Who is responsible for re- does their spouse automatically representation, said he had been at “Ma’am, I’ll play that song Cow- placement if any consumable receive Status too? Onion Range for six years. He ard of the County and learn to turn stolen property becomes out- handed to the court letters of com- the other cheek.” dated whilst being held by the A Principal Immigration Officer Driver fined for not wearing a seatbelt police? Peter King replied, “Yes, and this One of the circumstances in THREE people have appeared in with himself, were not wearing A is provided for by Section 17(5)(e) court in the last week charged with seatbelts. which the use of photographs may of the Constitution. not wearing seatbelts while in a He was fined £120 for driving be used instead of the stolen prop- “The acquisition of status as a vehicle. without due care and attention, £50 erty itself is if it is perishable or spouse under s17(5)(e) is, how- On Friday, September 7, Craig for the seatbelt charge and was or- likely to become outdated. ever, subject to that spouse not Williams pleaded guilty to charges dered to pay £30 prosecution costs. The items would be returned living apart from her husband or of driving without due care and at- Also in court on Tuesday were to the lawful owner before this oc- tention and driving without a the two youths who were in the ve- his wife, as the case may be, under seatbelt. hicle with Mr Wiliams when it curred. If the stolen property was a decree of a competent court or a Crown Counsel Julia Kraeylyn- crashed. The first admitted riding recovered, perished or outdated, deed of separation. S17(5)(f) of the Smith told the court that on Satur- in the vehicle whilst not wearing a then an application for compensa- Consutition also provides that any day, August 25 police received a 999 seatbelt. tion from the ‘thief’ would be made children under the age of 18 years call reporting an accident on the In issuing the boy with an abso- in court by the Prosecuting Au- will also acquire status (“children” MPA Road. Police found a vehicle lute discharge from any penalty or thority. The court would then can include a child, stepchild, or around sixty metres north of the punishment, Miss Thompson told make an award or otherwise as it child adopted in a manner recog- ‘Whitby Triangle’. Ms Kraehling– him, “You have been extremely saw fit. nised by law) under this scenario.” Smith showed the court photos fortunate. This was a very serious from the scene; she said that there matter and you were very lucky to was extensive damage to the vehi- walk out of it.” Q I HAVE read and re-read cle and Mr Williams was thrown She said the severity of the in- “your questions answered” Pen- from the vehicle. cident was “punishment in itself.” guin News August 17, reference In court, Mr Williams said that The other boy entered no plea Cable and Wireless download he did not remember what speed he to his charge. His case was ad- was travelling at and admitted to journed for a week. speeds. So what are they? knowing that the passengers, along A Justin McPhee of Cable and Conditional discharge for theft of tobacco Wireless answered this question. A STANLEY youth has received a He then gave one pouch to a friend We did not specify an actual conditional discharge after he stole who in turn tried to sell it to an- two pouches of tobacco and gave it other boy. download speed in our answer to away to another teenager. In delivering her sentence, Miss the original question because there Appearing before the Senior Thompson told the youth the seri- are too many variables to guaran- Magistrate on Tuesday, the boy ad- ousness of the theft charge lay not tee any given speed. As I tried to Want to travel in mitted charges of theft and supply- in the value of the goods but in the explain in our original answer, ac- retirement? ing tobacco to another minor. A fact it was, “...an offence of dis- tual internet download speeds can It’s never too early to third charge of possessing tobacco honesty.” vary depending on time of day, start saving was withdrawn. She issued a conditional dis- amount of users accessing the The boy said he had found the charge for one year and did not internet and capability of the re- tobacco outside the Victory Bar and impose a separate penalty for the [email protected] took it, something he described in supply charge. The boy was ordered mote server. tel. 27011 court as, “...a stupid thing to do.” to pay £70 prosecution costs. Cable and Wireless continually Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Page 5 Kids inspired by recycling Rainbows say a special farewell CHILDREN from the Infant and Junior School have been getting revved up about recycling. They were recently shown how to use the new glass imploders safely and were encouraged to each bring a bottle for imploding. George Burroughs from the Public Works Department ex- plained that the kids were ideal to teach about recycling because they could in turn encourage their par- ents. A clear-fronted container was used to gather the crushed glass and, George explained, “...we no- ticed that, depending on the col- our of the bottles, we could repli- cate coloured waves which we thought could be used for arts and crafts.” During the demonstration the Gemma’s winning poster. Above: Rainbows with helper Susan Williams (back left), Helga children were invited to produce Burroughs (centre) and new leader Susan Knipe (right). posters from which a couple units are still awaiting modifica- would be chosen to be put up tions but the larger unit behind the THE Rainbows have bid farewell food, fizzy pop in wine glasses around town. Town Hall is now operational, to their leader of the past six years, and cakes and crisps. George said the standard of en- “...and we have our first consign- Helga Burroughs. After Helga had cut her ‘good- tries was, “...quite simply stagger- ment of cullet heading out to the The girls decided to throw a bye’ cake the girls gathered in a ing,” and added, “I couldn’t be- Stanley Dairy where it will be used special farewell party for Helga at circle to say a prayer, giving thanks lieve how much they took in all of within their heat sinks.” her last meeting with them, on for Helga’s time as Rainbow what was being said; it is very en- The winners of the poster com- Tuesday. leader. The girls then gave her couraging. petition in the younger age group After singing their welcome cards they had made the week be- “We have posters up in West were Gemma Webb (first) and Jack song all the girls had a biscuit and fore; in return Helga presented the Store, the Post Office and at the Ford (second). George added, a bun to decorate with icing and girls with pieces of her cake and large imploder GP3 behind the “There is also one by Torin Harte ‘100s and 1000s’. They wore treats to take home. Town Hall.” and this deserves some form of party hats and played games The Rainbows meet every Prizes are to be given out later recognition as he has included lots whilst the icing dried on the cakes. Tuesday afternoon from 4.30pm this week by the PWD and George of information.” Then it was time for a game of – 5.30pm. Please contact the new believes that Krysteline, the manu- In the older age category, the Musical Chairs and balloon races leader, Susan Knipe, (tel 22930) facturer of the imploders, may also poster by Daniella Curtis and before they tucked into party for further details. choose to reward the children. Clodagh Stewart tied for first place He said the smaller imploder with Heather McLaren’s poster. Wool Growers celebrate 10 years in business FALKLAND Wool Growers Ltd moved into sales and marketing in have celebrated their tenth Yorkshire, before working for Falk- anniversary of marketing Falklands land Wool Growers Ltd. will be open for guests from the 17th of wool as agents for farmers across The company markets about September 2007. Extensive repairs and renovations have been the Islands. half the Falkland Islands wool clip taking place over the winter period and we are now ready to The agency has a history going from nearly two thirds of the open with a welcome to all past and new clients for the coming back a further thirty years, as man- farms, Robert said. season. aging director Robert Hall trained “Our wool supplies are getting with Colin Smith of D S and Co finer as farms’ sheep breeding pro- The Lodge is under now management with Jenny Luxton (Falkland Farming) Ltd. Many grammes continue to progress, with 97% in the range 19.0µ to heading the team of helpers, Javier, Stuart, Cathy and Carolina, farms currently marketing their who will make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. wool through Falkland Wool 29.0µ. Further information can be obtained from the website Growers Ltd previously used D S The price per person per night for September and October is and Co (Falkland Farming) Ltd www.falklandwoolgrowers.co.uk.” Falkland Wool Growers Ltd £75 full board and from November until the end of February until Colin’s retirement. £133. This can be booked direct with the Lodge on: Before he began marketing run an annual competition for a Falklands wool, Robert worked Fine Wool Challenge Cup. With for the Department of Agriculture this being the company’s anniver- Tel 32004 for more than six years, initially sary year, Robert said he was de- Fax 32003 undertaking sheep research and lighted to announce the winners, Email [email protected] subsequently as the Islands’ first Steven and Ella Poole, of Race Wool Adviser. Point, with their bale of Dohne Or through Stanley Services, International Tours and Travel or “Much of my work concen- Merino wool that tested at 17.8 MP Travel. trated upon promoting top qual- microns, an exciting new Falklands ity wool preparation and classing record. We had our first baby Elephant Seal born on the 1st of Septem- practises in wool sheds. I was also He said Falkland Wool Grow- ber and now the large males are marking their territory out for involved with improving sheep ge- ers Ltd are “actively promoting” their harems. The Magellanic (Jackass) penguins have arrived netics and the 1991 import of 525 new markets for Falklands wool back and we are waiting for the Rockhoppers’ arrival but Gentoo Polwarth sheep from Tasmania in Asia and high fashion brands in are in abundance. and their management as the Falk- Europe and the USA, including land Islands National Stud Flock,” organic Falklands wool, “...whilst We are all looking forward to the new season and seeing many Robert explained. at the same time strengthening and old and new friends visiting us. Come to Sea Lion Lodge and His wife, Falkland Islander developing supplies to long-stand- enjoy looking out the window at the wildlife on your doorstep Diane, is both the Company Sec- ing speciality customers. – if the Gentoo come much closer they will be joining you in retary and a director of Falkland “Falkland Wool Growers Ltd the Lodge! Enjoy an easy walk around the wildlife or take a Wool Growers Ltd. After work- are looking forward to exciting de- guided tour to the end of the island to see Rockhoppers and ing in recruitment for the Falkland velopments over the next few the HMS Sheffield monument. Islands Government she then years.” Page 6 Penguin News, September 14, 2007

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Year 8 art students gather outside the Community School with teacher Tim Simpson and Invasive Species Officer Brian Summers. Couple’s gratitude for help during ‘ordeal’ Joint competition winner Laura Miller is second right on front row (Oliver Moorey has left the Islands). WE would like to thank the on arrival at the terminal at Mount UNDER the guidance of former art and an earwig respectively. doctors and staff of both the King Pleasant. teacher Tim Simpson, pupils from Addressing the students at FICS, Edward VII Memorial Hospital Thank you also to those peo- the Community School have put Invasive Species Officer Brian Sum- and Clinica Alemana for their at- ple who helped in any way, we their artistic talents to use designing mers said that he was glad he had not tention during our ordeal over the are sure that there are those who an Invasive Species logo. been tasked to judge the entries which past six weeks. are unknown to us. The competition included logos were of a very high standard. We would also like to thank Sadly though, we were ex- from Ascension, St Helena and Mr Summers made some addi- both family and friends who gave tremely disgusted with the arrival Tristan da Cunha and was judged in tional awards to students whose work us their support and to those terminal and services at Mount the UK by the RSPB (Royal Society he had found particularly good and friends who visited Emily in Pleasant, which to say the least for Protection of Birds). A group of in Catalina Paya Escobar’s case most Clinica Alemana, also the crews was a complete shambles. children from the RSPB are design- entertaining. Catalina’s logo, depict- and staff of the Sea King, air am- If we are to continue to encour- ing logos for South Georgia. Once ing a rather frightened rat looking down the barrel of a gun, now graces bulance aircraft, Lan Chile, ambu- age tourism and sustain the name all the winning entries are collected lance crews, and not forgetting the there will then be an overall winner Mr Summer’s coffee mug. of a friendly and helpful people in selected. Dale Evans and Ryan Mawr also various wheelchair suppliers and the Falkland Islands it is quite Oliver Moorey (13) and Laura received prizes for their logos which pushers on our journey home. clear that the starting point is at Miller (12) both of Year 8 were se- Mr Summers said struck a chord for Special thanks must go to the terminal at Mount Pleasant. lected as winners of the competi- suitable emblems for a new FIDF Lyndsey and Bobby for looking What an incoming visitor first tion, with designs depicting thistles badge and Falklands flag. after things whilst we were away sees is always remembered; we and Lyndsey for all her help and were not visitors but we will re- support in getting us away. member. A special thanks also to Andrez Emily and Peter Short for rescuing Emily from the cold Stanley Journalist seeks expatriot Brits for article I AM a journalist based in them for which they would get Manchester, England. paid to appear in Woman maga- I am currently writing short zine in the UK. features on expats from the UK If you are interested in partici- who have set up home abroad. I pating in this feature, please con- am looking for a single woman or a tact me. young couple who have left Brit- Isla Williams Above: Oliver Moorey’s winning entry of thistles over a map of the ain for a better life abroad. [email protected] Falklands and (right) Laura Miller’s earwig invading the Falk- I would write a short article on lands. Brasserie afternoon tea supports Stanley’s young swimmers THE Falklands Brasserie hosted an afternoon tea last weekend to raise funds for the Stanley Swimming Club. About forty people at- tended the event and enjoyed cakes, sandwiches and tea, rais- ing £109 for club funds. During the afternoon the draw was made for the club’s Grand Raffle which raised a fur- ther £353. Paul Freer of the Stanley Swimming Club thanked Alex Olmedo and his staff at the Brasserie for their generosity, “...and also all of the businesses and organisations that donated raffle prizes to raise money for the club.” He added, “The club would also like to thank all those who supported them by attending the afternoon tea or buying raf- fle tickets.” Page 8 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Handler Paul is new ‘top dog’ By Susie Hansen fifth, some 22 points behind Nan. PAUL Peck has forced champion Special mention should go to dog handler Les Morrison from the 16 year old Felicity Alazia who top spot at the Dog Handlers did well working Jess. We expect Association dog trials at Port to see a lot more of Felicity and Howard. Jess in the future. The Dog Handlers Association It was suggested that there was started by a small group of should be a prize for the younger, dog handlers some 21 years ago, less experience dog triallers with so it is little wonder many of those so few youngsters interested in dog original handlers are starting to look handling these days. A proposal and feel rather ancient! was put forward of a prize for the The first trial took place at Hill under 20s but, on reflection, if Cove however in more recent years there had been one for the under have been hosting 40s Felicity would have still been the event. There have been a lot of the only one to qualify. In fact miserable days weather wise over there would have been more to the years but this year at Port Above: Les Morrison (left) takes second and third in the Dog Han- qualify for the over 60s prize and Howard the sun shone and the dog dlers Association trials at Port Howard with Paul Peck (right) and one poor old handler felt that this handlers were able to enjoy a re- Bet proving they are the top dogs this year. would indeed be a more deserving laxing morning of dog trials. Below: Les’s legendary Duel in action at the trials. award. (Maybe we should make Les and his trusty partner Duel Pictures: W Teynolds that over 70, seeing as he hasn’t started the day with a perform- too long to go to get there!) ance that for a while looked like it It was an enjoyable day’s dog might be unbeatable. But Paul Peck trials with all handlers appearing soon put an end to that when he happy at the end of the day and stepped out with Bet and gave an not too many rude comments excellent exhibition that had the about the head judge which is sheep penned with plenty of time fairly unusual, it has to be said! to spare. Handlers were a bit concerned at Somewhat predictably, his fel- the length of time the head judge low handlers thought it was rather and the eventual winning handler amusing that Paul should have the spent in discussion in the pre-run fastest time of the day and also briefing. In hind sight we discov- win the first prize of a clock. There ered it was nothing to do with fa- were lots of good natured com- vouritism or indeed dog trails but ments about the fact the clock more to do with farm sales and didn’t have an alarm on it but his personal issues! good friend Tex Alazia noted when The usual celebrations fol- the clock was presented to Paul lowed and the winning handler that it was set on the normal time was treated to a hairdo in the bar for Paul to get up in the morning! after the trials. Tex himself handed his dog Jess Judges: Jimmy Forster (head over to his daughter, Felicity to judge)Ian Hansen and Simon work on the day as he felt she could Bonner; Timekeeper: Jeremy do a better job than him. Having Clarke only a few hours previously fallen Results: out of bed and crawled around the 1st Paul Peck, Bet - 20 bedroom floor he felt Jess might 2nd Les Morrison, Duel – 36½ not recognise him as her owner on 3rd Les Morrison, Kim - 65½ the day! (There would appear to 4th Susie Hansen, Nan – 67½ Stanley Services Ltd offers for Sale by Tender the be something about farmers from 5th Susie Hansen , Tess – 89½ following used vehicles: the South of the West having trou- Darts ble getting into bed as one of Tex’s Wayne Brewer proved himself Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 2.5 TD neighbours also woke up on his to be champion darts player of the hands and knees at the foot of his West beating Kenneth McKay Automatic bed. Seems like the Port Howard from Sheffield Farm in the final. Reg NoF867E two-nighter started in the tradition Sue Lowe (Wayne’s partner) it is known and loved for!) was the best women player, get- Mitsubishi Pajero LWB 2.5TD At the end of the trials it was ting further through the tournament Automatic quite obvious that Paul and Les than Josie Mckay (Kenneth’s had first and second place sewn wife), so it turned out to be a fam- Reg NoF899E up. ily affair with the winners. Paul with Bet being the only There were a total of 34 play- Mitsubishi L200 2.5 D Doublecab handler to pen the sheep had a 16 ers in the competition. Pickup ½ point clear lead on Les with Duel. Les also got third place with Reg No F250D Kim, but his confidence had waned Mitsubishi Canter Light Truck somewhat after watching Paul in action (and having listened to his Reg No F40D enthusiastic self praise). Les kept insisting it wasn’t worth working The vehicles can be viewed at Stanley Services Ltd Kim after Paul’s performance; the sheep didn’t take a lot of hassle Offices by prior arrangement. Offers in writing marked and he had to work hard with the vehicle tender should reach our office by 5pm on dog however it was worth it as he th narrowly beat me and Nan by just Thursday 27 September,2007. two points. The vehicles are offered for sale as seen and the Over training was not an ex- cuse I was able to use - my dogs Company does not bind itself to accept the highest or hadn’t worked a sheep since some- time back in May and both dogs Tess had to settle for fifth place any offer received. Telephone 22622 and handler are very unfit after a but is keeping an eye on the op- winter holiday. Tess was placed position. Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Page 9 Planning and Building news Give us two minutes... by Graham France shop for Graham Middleton at 50 FOLLOWING the usual Davis Street; extensions and altera- preliminaries at the meeting of the tion to the Sand Bay Abattoir also Alastair Baldwin Planning and Building Committee the replacement of their existing held last week, members were offices and temporary offices with 1. If you had a motto, what given an updated briefing by a single storey administration area would it be? Andrea Wright, the for FIDC; and the erection of an Give it a try. Environmental Planning Officer “American Steel Span” building for 2. It’s a celebrity beer call, (EPO), on four appeals going use as a store/workshop for Peter where is it and who do you through Executive Council . McKay at his premises located at invite? Two concerned proposed de- Plot 32 Lookout Industrial Estate. A local pub with Richard velopment at 31 Ross Road West There was one new outline ap- Branson. and the others were do with plication considered which was for 3. If a song or book was writ- Malvina House Hotel and land a dwelling on land at the rear of 54 ten about you, what would its west of the Beaver Hangar on Davis Street submitted by Melanie title be? Moody Brook Road. Clausen. Conditional outline con- The Optimist. The first three of twelve ap- sent was granted with a 7.5 metre 4. What was your first job? plications for planning permission height limit to be observed when Outward Bound Instructor. were for the renewal of temporary detailed plans are prepared for the 5. Where did you meet your consent, two of which were project. partner? granted for further limited periods One application was deferred: In Shanghai. (the siting of a Wyseplan unit for Gavin Thomas and Sharon Henry 6. What did you want to be KTV Limited on their site at Dairy sought planning permission to when you were young? Paddock Road, and for a erect a one-and-a-half storey A journalist for National Geo- 9. What is one thing about you Portakabin at 3 Brandon Road dwelling on land east of 25 Ross graphic. that people may be surprised West for Peter McKay) with the Road East. There were concerns 7. If you could change some- to learn? third deferred for discussions on that this would result in over-de- thing about yourself what That I can juggle. the possibility of roofing the mo- velopment of the site and there are would it? 10. What is your favourite bile storage unit at 13 Ian Campbell to be discussions held so that this I’d have the ability to sing in beauty spot in the Falklands? Drive for Ken and Jacki Morrison. might be resolved. tune. After only two weeks here, you Deferred at the last meeting The proposal submitted by Ri- 8. If you could change one will have to give me a bit more was Donna Triggs’ outline appli- chard Gittens for the erection of thing about the Falklands, time to answer, but it is likely to cation for a dwelling to be located one two-storey dwelling and two what would it be? be a view from a hill or beach on the south side of Airport Road single-storey dwellings on land at Move a forest or two here. beneath cliffs. just west of the Murray Heights 14 – 16 Goss Road was rejected caravan park. Members reviewed since it was considered that it New headmaster at the FICS Alastair has an RAF Scots father, a a report by the EPO and decided would result in over-development English mother and was born in Malta. He grew up in what was to grant outline planning permis- of the site and lead to an unac- Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and attended university in sion subject to conditions which ceptable level of residential amen- Cape Town and London. included the requirement that no ity for the future occupiers of the Married to Meilin, he loves reading, all sports and travelling. development is to commence un- houses. til such time as detailed infrastruc- Before closing Part I of the ture proposals have been submit- meeting, the committee noted ted, approved and physically pro- progress on applications for Build- vided. ing Permits and heard from the New applications EPO an update on the public con- Planning permission was sultation on issues and options of granted conditionally for the fol- the Stanley Town Plan Review. lowing proposals: an extension to The next meeting is scheduled their existing porch at 12 Endur- for Thursday, October 4, to com- ance Avenue for Wayne mence at 8.30am and be held as McCormick and Alison Baker; the usual in the Liberation Room at Public Relations and marketing including organisation of replacement of a shed with a the Secretariat. launches, exhibitions, enhancing your business reputation Portakabin for use as a store/work- and obtaining sponsorship for charitable events. 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IN THE fashion-drenched 1980s and of a documentary.” set against telly talk of the Falkland The 12 year old boy finds him- Islands war, acclaimed movie This is self embraced as a mascot for a be- England is filmed. nign gang of lay-about skinheads who We are a resourceful, imaginative, experienced and The beauty of some child actors become led by an ex-con who leads creative team with a ‘can do’ attitude and we can respond is that they don’t know they are ac- them into a racist attack on a store to your needs immediately. tors, says the Houston Chronicle and drives wedges between friends of reporting on the untrained young disparate colour. Can we do it? film star Thomas Turgoose who Step back in time and see how heads a drama that’s, “...so potent everyday lifestyles have changed in You only have to ask. and persuasive yet also natural and the last 25 years. intimate that it almost has the heft Chilean hospital judged ‘world class’ by patients Dumbarton Castle opens her doors for the last time THE Falklands’ patrol vessel, HMS By Jenny Cockwell from the Islands when you need to go THE prospect of having to go to for follow-up treatment and check- Dumbarton Castle is nearing the end hospital in a foreign country, ups, and is much cheaper for those of her time in the Islands. especially one in which you don’t accompanying you than say going to After completing her final patrol speak the language, can be daunting. the UK.” of South Georgia, she berthed along- However, as I discovered earlier He adds, “I have had my fair share side the Falkland Islands Company this year, the staff at Clinica Alemana of knocks and bangs that have needed East jetty over the weekend and in Santiago are there to do as much as hospital attention over the years and opened up for visitors to have a look they can to make your hospital visit the Clinica Alemana is by far the best around. as stress-free as possible. hospital that I have ever had the mis- The ship is a Falklands Conflict In July my husband - who is lucky fortune of being in; it is not just good, veteran – she arrived in the Falk- enough to speak Spanish - was a pa- it is world class, a great facility with lands in May 1982, just a few tient for a month in the Chilean hos- great staff. months after being taken into serv- pital; I don’t speak Spanish and, there- “We are indeed extremely fortu- ice. Since then, she and HMS Leeds fore, was concerned I might not be nate to have access to it and the Falk- Castle have taken it in turns to act able to keep up with everything that land Islands Government need praise as the Falkland Islands Patrol Ves- was going on. for developing this link, in particular sel. She is due to hand over to HMS I needn’t have worried. Almost the Medical Department and Dr Roger Clyde at the end of this month, when all the doctors we met spoke excel- Diggle.” lent English and, though many of the The facilities she starts her passage back to the nurses only spoke Spanish, if I missed The hospital itself feels rather like UK. anything I only had to ask and it would a five star hotel. Located in the well- Capable of achieving a large vari- be explained to me in English. Also to-do borough of Las Condes, it is im- ety of tasks, there is no such thing there to help were Lizzie Olivares and peccably clean, offers free wireless as a standard patrol around the Is- Carmen Luz, two English-speaking internet access and has two well lands, according to Lieutenant Tho- staff members who are dedicated to stocked cafes serving food which is mas McPhail, the ship’s PR man. looking after Falklands patients and cheap but of a high standard. “The ship can be used to transport Above: Dumbarton Castle alongside the East Jetty in Stanley at the their families. The non-intensive care rooms not and insert troops, conduct search and weekend. Lizzie and Carmen work closely only offer ensuite facilities (including rescue operations, provide a sea smouth. For many of the ship’s com- arrives in a few weeks ready and ca- with Stanley’s King Edward VII Me- your own shower) but also a fold out based helicopter landing pad, visit pany, the patrol in South Georgia pable to continue providing what the morial Hospital and schedule and co- sofa bed should you wish to have a remote areas of the South Atlantic was a first. Castle Class has provided over the ordinate all appointments for Falk- family member stay with you. Islands including South Georgia and After a three day passage, the past 25 years.” lands patients, including doctor visits Above: An aerial view of Clinica Alemana - the towering Marriott Hotel can be seen in the background. All the medical equipment is state the South Sandwich Islands. ship entered King Edward Harbour He added, “It was appropriate and procedures required by the hospi- of the art. I accompanied my hus- “In addition it can stop and in- at Grytviken. There she spent the that the ship was able to play a ma- tal; they also schedule tests, book and Carmen visit them every day or ing and I would not hesitate to re- band on a physiotherapy session and spect foreign vessels within the eco- next three days visiting the British jor part in the recent 25th Anniver- rooms in cases where patients need are in contact by phone. Lizzie ex- turn.” was seriously impressed not only by nomic zone and provide up-threat Antarctic Survey, delivering mail and sary commemorations in San Carlos hospitalisation, coordinate ambulance plains, “The nurses in the different Glenda’s family were allowed to the equipment on offer but also by stores, deploying soldiers for a pa- and Stanley, as she is one of the few services (both by air and road) and, units know that they must call us if the number of staff working one to air radar coverage to give early warn- visit at any time, “...and the staff are ing of hostile elements.” trol whilst at the same time enjoying surviving veterans of the conflict.” when necessary, organise transport the patient needs any kind of sup- quite happy and indeed encourage part- one with patients. the stunning surroundings of South Dumbarton Castle has also left from the hospital to the patient’s port.” ners to stay on the ward at night where The hospital is located at the junc- However, he said, she will be best hotel. The patients tion of two main roads, Avenida remembered for visits to settlements, Georgia in the snow. Commanding her mark on the Camber opposite they supply a sofa bed,” she says. Stanley along with the other former Not only this, but they also pro- After a spell in Clinica Alemana “This I particularly appreciated as I Manquehue Norte and Avenida “...providing peace of mind and as- Officer Lieutenant Commander Ian vide any other assistance that may be earlier this year, Glenda McGill says don’t think I have ever stayed by my- Vitacura, and is in easy walking dis- sistance to those living in ...” Lynn, commented, “I imagine that guardships: in April, the ship’s com- required either by the patient or by she would opt to go back to Chile if self for a night anywhere, even in the tance of a large number of hotels and In the last few months of her time HMS Dumbarton Castle will be pany were given permission to lay his/her physician and the hospital; she needed treatment overseas again. Falklands.” the Parque Arauco mall, near the in the Falkland Islands, HMS Dum- missed by the majority that know her name in stone on the Camber. they organise financial arrangements, She explains: “I had earlier been Keith Knight spent a number of Marriott Hotel. A taxi from the mall barton Castle’s crew have been pre- her, but we clear the way for the She leaves the Falkland Islands including advance estimates for fees advised to travel to the UK for treat- weeks as an outpatient at the clinic. to the hospital will cost you no more paring for their journey home to Port- new patrol vessel, HMS Clyde, who on September 27. or payments and they send through ment, however my fear of flying (I’d He too found no problem with the than £1.50. medical reports to the hospital. never left the Falklands before) was language barrier, “...as most of the Prospective patients at Clinica Lizzie and Carmen are well aware greater than my concerns for my doctors that I had dealings with could Alemana can rest assured they are in of peoples’ concerns over the lan- health. all speak pretty good English.” good hands. Andy sums this up: “I FOR SALE guage barrier and, if required, they ac- “When the chips were down I He says the hospital was, “very found their manner was so reassuring, The Business known as Reflections company outpatients to appoint- agreed to go to Clinica Alemana and clean,” and adds, “...the staff that deal polite, professional and above all they ments or tests to help translate. How- would now advise anyone who is with us, Lizzie, Sandra, Carmen and really made you feel important to ever, they always try to choose an putting off recommended treatment the rest of the girls are incredibly help- them and that they genuinely cared A well established shop operated by the current owners for over 17 years. English speaking doctor to avoid any to go. I’m not saying I have con- ful.” Carmen Luz (left) and Lizzie about your well being. problems. quered my fear of flying but the treat- Andy Brownlee had to endure an Olivares, the staff dedicated to “I have never experienced such We are sole distributors As for hospitalised patients, Lizzie ment and care in the Clinica is amaz- intensive course of treatment in Chile assisting Falkland Islands pa- an efficient and well run hospital be- of Portmierion Pottery, tients fore; in my own experiences they kept to their appointment times almost to Ron Hill Tracksters last year and he says he would feel, the second and even if they were run- “happier and much more confident,” ning a little late, which I found to be and Mountain Equip- about having any treatment in the fu- rare, they were so apologetic.” ture at Clinica Alemana rather than • For more information ment Gore-Tex jackets going elsewhere. about Clinica Alemana, visit and clothing. We also He explains, “Logistically it is so www.alemana.cl. much easier to get to, which has the (Click on the Union Flag for retail a wide range of advantage of shorter periods away the English version of the site.) Hair Accessories and Fashion Jewellery, plus gold and silver jewel- lery. Included are all fixtures and fittings to- gether with all stock currently held or in transit. Genuine interested parties only may call either at the shop during normal working hours or phone 21018 to arrange a viewing. Evenings, call 21004 for further details. The Clinic, pictured from Avenida Manquehue Norte. One of the hospital waiting rooms Page 12 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Mystery photo depicts 1968 AUCTION ‘demonstation of Britishness’ PENGUIN NEWS was BEFORE MAGELLAN THIRD COURT OF FIRST inundated with calls and INSTANCE located in Punta Arenas, 617 Independencia emails from readers Avenue (Avenida Independencia 617), on October 8th, following the publication last week of a photo 2007 at 11.00 am the following ships will be auctioned in under the heading ‘Anti courtroom: a) F/V Pardelhas, Falkland Islands Register Argentine protest or No IMO 7385186 Official No 728043, multipurpose factory patriotic parade?’. Among the respondents fishing boat built in Viana do Castelo shipyard, Aveiro, was Sarah Swanick, a reader Portugal in 1977; LOA 61,400 meters; LBP 54,400 meters; in the UK who remembers maximum beam 11,700 meters; maximum draught 4,400 the photograph being meters; height 5,100 meters; maximum displacement taken. She wrote: “I’m stand- 1596,30 ton; deadweight 603,00 meters; light ing almost in the centre, displacement 993,30 meters; gross register tonnage 1066 two or three people back ton; maximum power 1971,00 HP; partially submerged next to a very tall man in a whaler’s cap – he was at that vessel b) F/V Almourol, Lisbon, Portugal Register No IMO time Lieutenant Com- 6621038, Official No LX-61-N, multipurpose factory fishing mander Chris Stafford (sec- boat built in Viana do Castelo shipyard, Figueira da Foz, ond in command of Naval Portugal in 1967; LOA 62,45 meters; LBP 54,70 meters; Party 8902/Hovercraft unit stationed up at the maximum beam 10,500 meters; maximum draught 4,700 Head of the Bay) and I was meters; height 7,300 meters; maximum displacement working up at Government 1538,70 ton; deadweight 550,00 meters; light House as the Private Sec- displacement 988,700 meters; gross register tonnage retary to the then Gover- nor, Sir Cosmo Haskard. 1139,00 ton; maximum power 1500,00 HP. “The photo was insti- The ships will be auctioned ad corpus, in the natural and gated by the Daily Express who had taken up the Falk- legal status presented on the auction day, which will be land Islanders’ battle against the Ar- Former head of broadcasting, understood as known by the acquirer, with all their gentine claim to sovereignty and Patrick Watts says his station broad- customs and traditions. wanted a photo to illustrate the cast calls for as many members of strength of feeling in the Islands the community as possible to gather Minimum bids: the minimum to initiate the bids, should behind their desire to remain Brit- and “show their Britishness.” be for each ship, the amount of money indicated below: ish and resist the Argentine claim. In the photograph he recognises, the amount of US$ 96,854 (ninety six thousand eight Politically, things were brewing at “...Neville Bennett (dental techni- that time and it would not be long cian) Frank Buse (Veronica Sum- hundred and fifty four American dollars) for F/V Pardelhas before the then Labour Government mers’ father) and Fred and the amount of US$ 139,492 (one hundred and thirty (Harold Wilson was PM) sent out Jones, father of Bernardo of nine thousand, for hundred and ninety two American Lord Chalfont and his party in No- Mercopress fame. Fred was a quali- dollars) for F/V Almourol; in accordance with their vember 1968 to assess the situation fied sea captain but was probably on the ground so to speak and, with working with the Alginates Kelp equivalent in national currency. The auction price should unspoken (in public at that time) Company at the time that the photo be paid in chilean pesos, in accordance with the value of intent to persuade the Falkland Is- was taken. the American dollar, observed selling rate, of the day of lands Government to take a more “I recall that Campers came in ‘reasonable view’ of the situation. to offer their support and be in- the Auction. “Anyone who remembers that cluded in the photo.” Every bidder, in order to be a part of the auction, should period and, particularly, the stalwart Sally Blake arrived on the Dar- and unflinching position taken by win with the Daily Express photog- give render a bond for an amount of US$ 15.000.000.- Sir Cosmo and Executive Council rapher. She also remembers the time (fifteen million of Chilean pesos), whether with a standing in defence of the Islanders’ right to well - “we were in crisis”. She be- order to the Court; certificate of deposit in the Court of determine their own future, will also lieves this was the first protest dem- First Instance current account or in cash. no doubt recall the delight with onstration ever held in the Falk- which we all turned out to be pho- lands and recalls, “We were cross Performer will be authorized to make bids at the auction tographed. but scared too.” and adjudicate the ships to be debited to the credits “Chris left the Falklands on Betty Turner, who was 19 years October 3, 1968 and, from memory, old at the time, believes it was the charged in this proceeding, without need to deposit a this photo was taken some time to- first time that the phrase, “Sell us bond or payment whatsoever. wards the end of September 1968. I down the river for a pound of bully have a print of that same photo (as beef” was coined. The Auctioneer should subscribe the minutes of auction, I think did everyone who appeared Our thanks also to Lard at the latest, on the next working day after the auction in it). We were all asked to appear McLeod, Tim Miller, Richard takes place. For all legal purposes, it will be understood in front of the whalebone arch and, Cockwell, Chris Harris, Kay that Auctioneer and the other proceeding parts estipulate naturally, everyone who could pos- McCallum, John Halford, Ailsa sibly get there arrived in good time, Heathman, Neil Watson and the the auction will not be considered as perfect as long as be they Islanders, ex-pats or, in many other people who called about the respective minutes of auction is not subscribed; those days, the rare visitors (com- the picture. resigning therefore Auctioneer to retraction mentioned in pared to now).” Article 1802 of the Civil Code. Islanders’ letter of protest to British Government Other conditions and background in executory proceeding IN FEBRUARY 1968, unofficial members of the Falkland Islands at “AGENCIA MARITIMA ULTRAMAR LIMITADA with Executive Council, AG Barton, RV Goss, S Miller and GCR Bonner wrote PARDELHAS FISHING COMPANY LTD”, roll No 992 / to British Members of Parliament to protest at the negotiations proceed- 2004. ing between the British and Argentine governments which they feared would result in the handing-over of the Islands to Argentina. The letter asked the MPs to note: “The inhabitants of the Islands have never yet been consulted regarding their future - they do NOT want Magellan Third Court of First Instance. to become Argentines - they are as British as you are... María Silvana Muñoz Jaramillo “The people of these Islands do not wish to submit to a foreign language, law, customs and culture because for 135 years they have hap- Substitute Secretary. pily pursued their own peaceful way of life, a very British way of life...” Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Page 13 Where in the world?

Paul Clarke (32) took an impromptu sea voyage when he was 16 and feared he would never see dry land again. Sixteen years later he has travelled the world and is now preparing to take his Masters oral exam. This will give him a Master Foreign Going qualification for any sized vessel. I HAD my first taste of seagoing The time away is an occupa- life in 1991 when I was 16 and tional hazard of the job but with working for Stanley Growers. Tim better communication it isn’t so Milller kindly agreed to me having bad. When I started we were al- a month off, with about an hour’s lowed one faxed letter a month - notice so I could join the Throsk compare this with now when as a messman for a voyage back to internet and direct dial into your the UK. They were the longest few cabin is available. All the ships I weeks of my life... I thought I have been working on have good would never see land again! email and phone access as a mini- Anyway, I can’t have disliked mum, more and more are having it too much as four years later when internet access fitted, Farstad are working for PWD design office, I fitting it to all ships in the fleet so applied to join the British Antarc- let’s hope they hurry up and do tic Survey (BAS) as a deck boy mine! and joined the Bransfield on its I would certainly recommend mid-season call to Stanley. the seagoing lifestyle to anyone That was the beginning of a wishing to get out and see some of fairly social few years as some peo- the world, but be prepared for time ple may well remember! When we away from home, long hours and were in Stanley on the ship I came the odd expensive phone bill. This to an arrangement with my mother for me is offset by the leave and (Valerie Morrison) that she would the chance to travel all over the collect me after work, take me home lies in California and Newcastle. world. Anyone who finishes and feed me then deliver me to the The one in Stanley will be in Janu- school with decent GCSEs or with pub. She learned quickly that the ary, better late then never I guess! A levels, can apply for a cadet- words, “I will make my own way After 11 years I decided it was ship and go on to become a Deck up, don’t worry,” are also sailor time to move on from BAS. I Officer or Engineer, although un- speak for, “I am just nipping into wanted to start working offshore fortunately there is much less op- the Vic on the way, I may be some in the oil fields, so I moved to portunity to join ships as time.” Swire Pacific Offshore, firstly to deckhands or motormen these I worked on the Bransfield and Sakhalin (Russia) then Malaysia Top: Supporting divers in the days. the James Clark Ross over the next Philippines; Above: Keeping The future for me? To take my on an anchor handler, after that to watch on a close standby to a rig few years, living by now in South- the North Sea and then out to In- in India Masters oral exam in a few months ampton, and working for ship dia on a platform supply boat. time, this will mean I have a Mas- crewing agencies during my leave Here, re-affirming my wife’s be- or Indonesian! On another it was ter Foreign Going qualification for from BAS to get extra seatime and lief that everyone from the Falk- all Indian crew, curry three times a any vessel of any size. It will be experience towards attending col- lands will meet someone with a day… great! nice to finally complete my train- lege. I did trips on ferries, dredgers connection wherever you are, the On the last trip in the Philip- ing. and other coastal ships, including Captain said that I must already pines the crew, after a few San Even further ahead I will even- some work for Byron Marine to know the person I was relieving. Miguels, managed to persuade me tually want to work ashore but collect the Dorada from New Zea- It turned out to be Chris Hurst to eat Balut… basically half while I can keep working away I land and to Punta Arenas to slip (son of artist Una and Dave Hurst) formed duck eggs, you eat the will - after all any commute fur- the Forrest. I went to college at who is from the Falklands. yolk/embryo, avoiding the beak ther than up a flight of stairs is far Warsash (Southampton) in 2000 to Now I work for a Norwegian and feet, it was interesting! too much! get my Deck Officers company, Farstad Shipping, first watchkeeping ticket. on a multi role anchor handler in After doing a number of refits the Philippines, doing ROV work up in Newcastle Upon Tyne, I de- and inspection diving as well as cided to move North and resettled supply work to the platform and here in 2003. at the moment I am in Singapore Not long after, I met my wife doing big drydockings on two Christy who is originally from Cali- ships. fornia but moved to Scotland as a The offshore ships are great to teenager and was into the last few be on as the Mate. Generally you years of her training at Newcastle and the Captain are on back-to- University to be a Clinical Psy- back watches while you are driv- chologist. ing alongside the rig or anchor han- I spent a year ashore doing my dling, - it’s very hands on ship Chief Mate’s certificate at South handling and all of the newer ships FIDC is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Tyneside College, so between her have DP (dynamic positioning) Phase 1 of the Sand Bay Meat Plant upgrade. This finishing her Doctorate and me get- which we also use quite a lot. ting my head around stability it These ships are mostly small person will require the ability to carry out was a fairly intense year! She fin- enough not to require a pilot so if research and co-ordination of the relevant works ished her training to become Dr I am on watch and we arrive/de- Christy and now works for the part a port or need to shift berths and be able to liase with the designated National Health Service (NHS). I (very frequent in most offshore contractors, FIG, FIDC and FIMCo. passed my ticket and went back to bases!) then generally I get left to sea on the Ernest Shackleton be- do it, something that doesn’t hap- fore a final trip on the JCR ending pen on many ships until you are Employment will be for an initial period of 6 in May 2006. the Captain. months. We had planned a round-the- Working with multinational world trip for as soon as I got off crews is something I also enjoy. the ship to celebrate passing all our For example on one last year the For more information please contact Charlene exams; what we hadn’t told any- Captain was from NZ, then me, Rowland at FIDC on telephone 27211 or email: one was we intended to get mar- the 2/O was Malaysian, Chief ried on the trip. We took our vows Engineer was Danish, 2/E was [email protected] on a beach in Fiji in June 2006 be- South African, 3/E was Scottish, fore having parties with our fami- cook and AB’s either Philippino Page 14 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Fisheries Department Wool market report Catch for period August 29 - for week ending September 7, September 4, 2007 By Neil Judd, Department of Agriculture GREASY wool prices generally the 9,737 bales on offer were pur- Number of Licences slipped at sales in Australia last chased. Licence Eligible Fishing week. The only exceptions were Next week approximately Type for during 25 and 26 micron fleece lots which 80,000 bales of wool will be of- period period gained 5 p/kg clean and “remained fered for sale in South Africa, Aus- steady” respectively. tralia and New Zealand. Total 61 48 As shown in the attached “Mi- Note: L 2 2 cron Price Guide” table, price falls Exchange rates used to convert R 10 8 were between 2 and 7 pence per wool prices into pence per kg clean kilogram clean. basis, Australian $2.46 per 1£ X 16 16 The AWEX “Eastern Market sterling compared to $2.45 per 1£ Y 12 5 Indicator” (EMI) finished the sterling previous sale. week down approximately 4 p/kg Information derived from Z 21 17 clean at 367.5 p/kg clean compared AWEX market report and Wool L=Longliner to the previous weeks closing level Record Weekly. R=Skate/Ray X=Loligo of 371.4 pence per kilogram clean. Values based on average auc- Y=All Finfish Buying interest was quite wide- tion floor prices from Australian Z = Restricted finfish (No Hake) spread with a solid mix of top Eastern markets. makers active. Analysts however, Prices quoted correspond to Catch by species (Tonnes) report a belief that China will re- average gross auction prices. It main relatively subdued in the mar- should be remembered that selling ket over the coming months to and freight costs have not been Species Falklands Spain Korea Total ensure that quota restrictions are deducted from prices stated. Loligo 2504 3 5 2512 not exceeded. MPG prices quoted above Illex 0 0 0 0 In South Africa, according to based on Newcastle and Mel- Hakes 36 148 23 207 the Wool Record Weekly, prices bourne sales. Blue 146 900 0 1046 were “on a par with, or slightly Prices denoted with * indicates dearer, than Australian prices” that only one selling centre was Whiting In Australia last week 89% of involved in the price determina- Hoki 24 81 52 157 the 50,499 bales offered to the tion. Kingclip 20 172 8 200 trade changed hands. Included in Growers are strongly advised Toothfish 31 1 0 32 the offering were 5,001 bales of to seek assistance in evaluating of- Red Cod 30 214 5 249 crossbred wool of which 84 % fers where only nominal prices are were sold. In New Zealand 88% given and also where only one sell- Ray 33 56 392 481 of the 12,575 bales available were ing centre was involved in the de- Others 326 542 4 872 sold while in South Africa 97% of termination of wool price. Total 3150 2117 489 5756

Week ending Pence per kilogram clean for each micron category.

13/01/2006 386 346 301 285 282 279 269 249 226 182 167 158 Education Board: 07/07/2006 424 381 336 307 293 287 278 258n 239n 197 177 166n 02/12/2006 459 403 366 348 336 323 290 250 230 177 155 142 New Members Sought 12 / 0 1/ 2 00 7 497 453 420 402 383 366 327 267 246 193 167 149 02/02/2007 502 446 409 392 371 355 321 259 235 191 161 145 02/03/2007 483 440 406 390 370 357 326 263 232 191 162 145 The Education Department of the Falkland Islands 05/04/2007 518 472 427 412 394 376 337 276 250 192 163 146 Government is seeking nominations from parents of chil- 04/05/2007 523 468 424 407 393 380 342 282 258 194 167 146 dren in the Falkland Islands Community School and IJS 01/06/2007 580 521 465 436 422 406 370 317 283 209 174 151 06/07/2007 525 473 432 411 401 388 359 310 269 201 166 139 who would wish to serve the community as members of 03/08/2007 497 444 402 380 371 355 333 NA 235 181 146 123 the Education Board. 10/08/2007 517 465 416 396 383 370 344 299 250 196 156 129 17/08/2007 518 466 419 401 388 375 343 292 254 199 160 133 One vacancy exists for those who have a child at IJS. A 24/08/2007 509 457 414 391 378 365 345 290 255 201 160 134 second vacancy is for those who have a child at FICS. micron 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 32 31/08/2007 500 447 404 383 372 361 334 286 255 197 158 136 07/09/2007 497 440 399 378 367 358 330 291 255 194 155 134 Each nominee should have a proposer and seconder and We e k l y c h a n g e -3 -7 -5 -5 -5 -3 -4 5 0 -3 -3 -2 will be asked to provide a short pen-portrait of them- price year ago 437 377 334 306 290 283 272 251 228 196 174 161 selves including what skills and knowledge they could % Change 14% 17% 19% 24% 27% 27% 21% 16% 12% -1% -11% -17% bring to the Education Department.

The term of office for parent members is three years and the Board meets four times a year (this may be on share prices more often when circumstances require). At close of business Where more than one nomination is received, an elec- tion will take place amongst parent/carers in the appro- Monday, September 10, 2007 priate phase of education in order to select a recom- mended candidate for consideration by the Governor. Change over previous week Desire Petroleum plc 28.50 - 2.75 Falkland Oil & Gas plc 156.00 +2.50 For further information and application forms, please Falkland Island Holdings plc 395.00 +2.50 contact the Education Department (Telephone; 27289; Falkland Gold & Minerals 7.25 +0.50 email; [email protected] ) Standard Chartered Bank plc £14.57 -0.95p Rockhopper Exploration 0.49 nil Penguin News, September 14,, 2007 Page 15 Starting again this Monday! Exercise classes with Lianne Tooby

CLASS TIMETABLE Monday 11am-12pm Legs, Bums and Tums IJS Hall 5.30 - 6pm Ab Attack (Free Class) FIDF Hall 6pm - 7pm Body Blast FIDF Hall 7pm - 8pm Body Pump FIDF Hall

Tuesday 12.05pm - 1pm Legs, Bums and Tums IJS Hall

Wednesday 5pm - 6pm Body Blast Leisure Centre

Thursday 1.30pm - 2.30pm Pilates (NEW) IJS Hall (Please book - Minimum of 6, Maximum of 15 - £4 per session) 5.15pm - 6.15pm Body Pump FIDF Hall

Friday 12.05pm - 1pm Body Balance IJS Hall

START AT FINISH AT I have had requests for a Body Step class. I would have a slot from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Infant and Junior School Hall on a 09:00 HRS 15:00 HRS Thursday. If you are interested and have your own step, please phone me.

Sorry about the shortage of morning classes but, unfortunately, the TELEPHONE Leisure Centre have no morning slots available. So make the most of Monday morning 11am - 12pm. This class is scheduled for 27333 Legs, Bums and Tums but can be alternate classes if preferred.

Prices A monthly payment can be made for £25 to receive all the classes

except Pilates (extra). Pilates £4 Morning and Evening Classes £3.50 th (Check out the free Ab Class on Timetable.) Have a go on Saturday the 15 September at the Fire Station Lunchtime classes only £2.50 (as they are only 45 minutes long.) Don’t’ delay, contact the Fire Station before 4pm TODAY to secure your place. (18 years and over only) For any info, and to book for Pilates, contact Lianne on 21119. Personal Fitness or Pilates Training available, £20 per hour. CLASS DESCRIPTION STANLEY GARDEN CENTRE LEGS, BUMS AND TUMS A combination of exercises to deliver ultra fast results, for those areas. Suitable for all levels of fitness. NOW IN STOCK BODY BALANCE A holistic fitness programme designed to tone, relax and renew. THIS WEEKEND Suitable for all levels of fitness. BODY PUMP SEEDS, POTS, SEED TRAYS AND Effective resistance training that develops strength and confi- dence. Suitable for all levels of fitness. THERMAL FOAM TRAYS. BODY STEP Tone your butt and thighs through effective and safe physical execution. Suitable for all levels of fitness. POLYTUNNELS, COVERS, REPAIR

BODY BLAST AND CHAFE TAPE. An athletic challenge that delivers a medium/high intensity aerobic workout. Low intensity options are shown throughout the class. BURNS FAT FAST! Suitable for all levels of fitness. PET BEDDING AND ACCESSORIES, PILATES DOG BISCUITS, FISH FOOD, The exercises are performed on a mat and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels, to lengthen and strengthen your body. HAMSTER CAGES AND For more info on Pilates, please phone me. MANY MORE ITEMS. All the classes are choreographed to great music. RED, WHITE AND BLUE Classes have lots of options to choose from, so remember - your body, your workout - you choose your level then build at your own rate. DECORATIONS FOR CHILEAN INDEPENDENCE DAY AND THE 25TH SEE YOU THERE! ANNIVERSARY SAMA VETERANS VISIT IN NOVEMBER. WHY? FRESH PRODUCE AT FARM SHOP TO GET FIT, STAY FIT AND PRICES AS USUAL FROM CHILE, GET FITTER!!! URUGUAY, BRAZIL AND FALKLANDS Page 16 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 BUSINESS PAGE

THE FALKLAND ISLANDS COMPANY LTD FALKLAND ISLANDS & UNITED KINGDOM Smylies Cottage This cosy self-catering at has 4 bedrooms, Central Retailing & Distribution Punctures £5.00 heating, Gas Cooker, Fridge, TV & Balancing £3.00 Port & Warehousing Services (plus weights) DVD. All bedding supplied. Automotive Fitting New Tyres £4.00 Phone Georgina & Snider on 41013 Insurance Open weekdays 4:30 – 8:30pm for your enquiries/bookings. Travel Service Weekends 8:00am – 6:00pm Hotel Accommodation 1 Ross Road West, Stanley (Internationally famous Upland Goose Hotel) Tel/Fax:21167 For all queries regarding Mineral Exploration Support Services Coastal Shipping International Shipping & Freight Forwarding Please call 22206, fax 22289, or (Darwin Shipping Ltd.) email [email protected] FALKLAND ISLANDS UK OFFICE Charringtons House Crozier Place ENERGISE (FI) LTD Stanley The Causeway Refrigeration, Electrical, Boiler & Plumbing Specialists… Falkland Islands Bishop’s Stortford, Herts One call for all your requirements under the one Company with fully Tel: +500 27600 CM23 2ER qualified staff, how much easier could it be? Fax: +500 27603 Tel: +44 1279 461 630 Tel: 21620 Fax: 21619 Mobile: 51620 e-mail: [email protected] email: [email protected] Fax: +44 1279 461 631 [email protected] www.the-falkland-islands-co.com email: [email protected] [email protected] FIC TRAVEL SERVICES REFLECTIONS FLIGHT INFORMATION Mens Addidas & Nike Tracksuit Bottoms With sweatshirts and tops Flights for the next few weeks Mens dress suits, shirts and ties. Ladies Trousers, Jeans & Tops. Tel: 27633 Hair Accessories, plus Ladies & Gents Belts, And many Gift items. Fax: 27626 A choice selection of Portmeirion Pottery (Individual Orders can be Taken) Gold, Silver & Fashion Jewellery, Plus a large & extensive range of affordable cosmetics DEPART ARRIVE DEPART ARRIVE UK FI FI UK New at Warrah Design! We now stock an increased range of top Sun Mon Tue Weds quality clothing including high visibility workwear as well as our regular stock of T- 16 Sept 17 Sept 18 Sept 19 Sept shirts, poloshirts etc. We also stock the Infant & Junior School branded clothing. Thurs Fri Sat Sun Call us on Tel 42067, Fax 42095, e-mail: [email protected] 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept or call in to see us at Tue Weds Thurs Fri (9.00 to 5.00 weekdays). 25 Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept Sun Mon Tue Weds Need an electrician? 30 Sept 1 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct Call Graeme on 22555 Thurs Fri Sat Sun All types of industrial and 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Oct domestic installation and repairs. All rooms en-suite with Tue Weds Thurs Fri Qualified personnel. shower & bath No. 1 Electrical (Falklands) 9 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct Ltd. P.O. Box 643, Stanley For bookings Sun Mon Tue Weds Fax 22555 Phone: 22861 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct Fax: 22854 The Globe Tavern Michele’s Cafe & Cakes Eat in, take away delivery available in the mornings. A wide selection of burgers, filled rolls, breakfast, chicken curry, Open 7 days a week, with a friendly atmosphere. chilli con carne, T-bone steak, steak, egg chips etc. Draught lager and a great bar menu at fair prices for All available for takeaway & delivery. Cater for Buffets and available for hosting children’s parties the whole family. (Eat in or take-away) Pub breakfast Opening hours as follows: served until 5pm. Mon - Thurs 8am - 2pm Everyday entertainment provided is large screen TV, Friday 8am All day until 12.30am Video Juke box, Dart boards, Pool table and Fruit ma- Saturday 10.30am - All day until 12.30am Sunday Closed chines. Every Monday night is Darts night. Tuesday Tel/fax 21123 or 55123 nights Latin America night. Wednesdays karaoke night. Thursday night pool night, Friday and Satur- day nights Discos or live bands. Sundays karaoke night. Beer garden open in summer with BBQ area. All welcome to come along and join in. We look for- ward to seeing you. Western Union Service

Moelwyn cottage Fortuna Limited is an Agent for the Western Union money transfer Self-catering service and can send and receive funds, to and from locations all over the world. Port Edgar Our opening times are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 12:00 noon Now open for Bookings. and 1:15pm to 4:30pm. Sleeps 5 Bedding provided. A passport or similar identification is required for all senders. Under 5’s free. For more information please call 22616 or call at our office in please ring 42010. Waverley House, John Street entrance. Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Page 17 BUSINESS PAGE

REGISTERED OSTEOPATH The Harbour View Gift Shop 34 Ross Road, Stanley Joanne Payne BOst Tel: 22217 – Fax: 22601 – email: [email protected] Back in stock… Pewter Tankards Complementary medicine using manual & physical techniques Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of for the prevention & treatment of a wide range of conditions, The Falkland Islands, along with including: back & joint pain, sports & work related injuries, exclusive woven Ties and embroidered Polo Shirts sciatica, arthritis, respiratory disorders, stress. New Unisex DEAL Fleece tops KEMH Tel: 55045 Winter Opening hours: Saturdays 10 till 12 and 1.30 till 4 Monday to Friday 11 till 12 and 1.30 till 3.30 Stanley KANDY KABIN Nurseries & Garden Atlantic House Centre Stanley The Gift Shop Villiers Street, Stanley For all your garden & pet needs Tel: 22271 – Fax: 22601 – email: [email protected] Plus fresh produce, flowers, plants & lots more For an extensive range of Gifts, Cards and Wrap Opening hours: for every occasion Winter Opening hours: Call at The Gift Shop on Villiers Street Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 2.00 - 4.00pm Monday to Friday 3.30 - 6.00pm Saturday 2.00 - 4.30pm Saturday 10.00 - 5.30pm Sunday Closed Masses of Baby Gifts including Activity Mats, Bouncer Chairs, Rattles, Sunday 2.30 - 4.30pm Clothing, Bibs and everything you need to gift wrap! Closed Mondays and Thursdays Tel: 22880

Opening hours: Saturdays 10 till 12 and 2 till 4 KATRONIX Monday to Friday 10 till 12 and 2 till 5 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR & SHOP Plot 24, Lookout Retail Park e.mail: [email protected] Tel/Answering machine 21127 Electric Works:- Domestic Appliance repairs and installa- tions. KTV Ltd. Domestic Wiring:- New installations and rewiring. No job too big or too small. Wireless Cable Television in Stanley. Shop:- DVD Players, CD Players, Personal CD’s, Speakers for Hifi’s, Computers and games consoles. Speaker stands for 24 hours of live news, sport, movies, documentaries and surround sound speakers. Bilingual talking computers - Eng/ much more for only £30 per month (£20 for pensioners) Span for children, Electronic Kits. ----- In-car equipment:- Speakers, CD/Radios, Amps, Bass Speakers, Direct To Home Television Services Island Wide. Sub-Woofers, Wiring Kits etc. Installation from £200 and from £31 per month. Shop Opening Hours:- Saturday 10.00 - 16.00 ----- Mon& Wed 17.00-18.00 KTV RADIO NOVA For Electrical Work contact Kevin on 21127. 106.5 FM BBC WS and 101.1 FM Deutsche Welle. We are pleased to introduce a new radio station direct Enjoy your holiday relaxing in our family home. A cosy family suite and two from St Helena to you, 93.1 Saint FM. single rooms situated in Los Condes, Santiago For best reception and an information brochure Chile. Near Parque Arauco and Apumanpue Shopping centres, with cable Call 22349 or visit us on www.ktv.co.fk TV. Internet Access and a swimming pool. Continental breakfast included and Tea/coffee available all day. Cost is 35,000 chilean pesos per room per …IT’S NOT NEW, JUST BETTER… night. Speaking fluent English and will meet and transport passengers from the airport to their accomodation or his guest house.He also offers personal tour services including the city, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, The Andes Moun- tains and Vineyards. For more information please contact Herbert Brasche on Email : [email protected] or tele: 5623258672 or mobile 082096680 Shorty’s Diner CHARLIE’S TAXIS Open 6 days a week Travelling to the UK? Farm CLOSED MONDAYS Need a taxi to meet you at RAF Brize self-catering cottage Weekdays 10am - 8.30pm Norton? is now open. Weekends & Public Holidays - 10am -8pm Any destination in the UK. For enquiries and Licensed to sell beer and wine with meals 1-12 persons. For a quote bookings please ring or to make a booking contact Tel: 22855 Tel +44 1993 845 253 John or Michelle Fax: 22854. Fax +44 1993 845 525; email: on 41012 [email protected] The Pink Shop & Gallery For Frames & Framing Service, Musical instruments & accessories, Vango Camping supplies, Daler-Rowney art materials Local art, crafts, gifts, cards & jewellery. Enquiries from camp welcome. Opening times 10-12noon, 1.30pm.-5 p.m. Monday – Saturday inclusive Tel/fax 21399

DECOR SERVICES OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 1.30PM TO 6PM SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT Wall & Floor tiling Carpet Laying Specialists For ALL your carpet and Tiling Requirements Contact David or Chris Tel: 21527 Fax: 21740 P.O. Box 250, Stanley Email: [email protected] Or call into our shop on Philomel Street Page 18 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS

DJC PRIVATE HIRE A Falkland Islander run TAXI company based in Southampton with comfortable multi-seater vehicles. Tyres for Your 4 x 4, Car, Van or Quad, 15 inch Land All UK destinations, airport arrivals and departures covered, including Brize Norton. Rover Phone/Fax 0044 23 80465790 or mobile 07818023702 and ask for Derek (Jennings). Rims, Tyre fitting, Wheel balancing, [email protected] Inner Tubes,Valves & Punctures.

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Proposals for the Operation of Lookout Lodge The final darts league games of the season will be played on Monday September 24, The Falklands Islands Government wishes to see continued use of Look- in the pubs as usual. out Lodge to meet the accommodation needs of residents needing low cost Date for prizegiving to be confirmed soon. accommodation as well as short-term and seasonal workers in the Falk- land Islands and is seeking costed proposals from the private sector that Watch this space will achieve this aim. Proposals should be aimed at maximising use and continuing to providing low cost accommodation at a similar standard to that currently offered PUBLIC NOTICE and may include improvements to facilities. FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES It is envisaged that all aspects, including letting and raising and recovering ACCESS TO INFORMATION charges for occupancy would be undertaken wholly by the successful bid- Please note that the following committee meetings will be open for der. public attendance during the forthcoming week: Contract commencement would be in November 2007. The initial period Police Committee – Monday 17th September at 2.00pm at Govern- of contract will be three years. ment House Proposals, marked ‘Lookout Lodge’ must reach the Chairman, Tender Fisheries Committee – Tuesday 18th September at 8.30am in the Board, Secretariat, Stanley by 4.30pm on Friday 5th October 2007. Liberation Room, Secretariat Persons or organisations interested in obtaining more information with a Members of the public can attend but not speak at Committee meet- view to submitting proposals should contact Manfred Keenleyside on Tel ings. 27197. Copies of the Agenda and Reports can be seen in the Secretariat at least The Falklands Islands Government is not obliged to accept any proposal three working days before the date of the meeting. and submissions are made on that premise.

PUBLIC NOTICE Stanley Bakery The Falkland Islands Government invites tenders for the reading of elec- trical meters in and around Stanley. This would ideally commence in Open 6.00am - 12.30pm October 2007 but could commence in January 2008. The contract would Bread, pies, pizzas, sausage rolls, pasties, empanadas, run for a period of three years. buns, cakes, hot and cold sandwiches. Tender documents are available from the Public Works Department, Main Large selection of Office, Ross Road, Stanley and completed tender forms should be returned different types of breads. to that office on or before 3pm on Friday 21 September 2007. Tel: 21273 For further information please contact Julie Fisher-Smith, Senior Clerk on telephone 27193.

Come along and Celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Malvina House Hotel With a Buffet Dinner on Friday 21 September 2007. Call 21355 or 21356 now to reserve your table or for a copy of the Menu. Penguin News, September 14, 2007 Page 19

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Highways – Public Works Department Previous applicants need not apply Position: Seasonal Plant Operators/Handymen Salary: Grade G, Entry point will depend on Qualifications and experience Contact: Highways section, telephone number 27387 Closing: Wednesday 19th September 4pm. Job Descriptions and application forms for all the above positions can be obtained from the Human Resources Department – telephone 27246, fax 27212 or e-mail [email protected]

The West Store has a vacancy for a fulltime Customer Service Assistant aged18 years and over. Applicants should be pleasant, confident and willing to work flexible hours Happy 2nd Birthday for the 25th including weekends and public holidays. They will also need to be versatile with Nana Sue & Grandad George and happy to undertake any aspect of work within the West Store includ- in New Zealand. ing the operation of computerised tills. Have fun at your party on Sunday. Interested persons should contact the West Store Manager on 27634 for Lots of love Mummy and Daddy further details. Jason, happy 18th birthday for xxx yesterday. Hope you had a fantas- Falklands Landholdings Corporation has the following vacancies: tic day. Think you are safer with a A General Farm worker for Goose Green, this is a permanent full time plastic truck! Love always, Mum, position which involves stock work as well as other farm duties therefore Dad and Dylan applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have working dogs. A vacancy also exists for a Presser for the forthcoming shearing season; this is a seasonal position and involves work between Goose Green, Walker Creek and . The General Farm Worker would suit either single or married persons whilst the presser position is more itinerant. Further information on both positions may be had by contacting the relevant Farm Managers or the General Manager FLH; applications for both positions must be lodged with the General Manager FLH by the 26th Sept 2007.

Watt School of Motoring Are looking for a part-time driving instructor. Good rates of pay, training will be given. Applicants must have at least three years of driving experi- ence. For further details or info please contact Sylvia or Stephen evenings on 21635. Ty David, wishing you a very Part-time Gypsy Cove Wardens Happy 2nd Birthday, lots of love and cuddles, your big cousin Tessa If you think I’m cool, you should The Environmental Planning Department is looking to recruit wardens to Raine xxxxx see my Dad. Happy 32nd birthday work at Gypsy Cove between late November 2006 and early April 2007. for Thursday Carlos/Daddy. This is a part-time post, working occasional days during the season. On To Linda/Mum/Nana. Happy Te amamos mucho days with over 600 visitors expected in Stanley, two wardens will be 50th birthday for the 17th. Have Pilar y Alejandro required and three wardens will be on duty on days with 1000+ visitors. a great day! Loads of love, Nick, The wardens are expected to act in a supervisory role, monitoring visitors Cheryl, Bosie, Lindsay, Nigel and Arron McKay Congratulations to the area and answering questions. All wardens will be required to attend Chloe xxxx on being accepted into Harrogate a paid six hour training course in early November. Pay is subject to Army College. We are very proud experience, at a starting rate of £10 per hour. If you are interested please Birth Announcement Oliver Robin Didlick to Imogen Didlick of what you have achieved. Love contact Jane Rowlands at the Environmental Planning Department, PO and WO2 Ali Hayes on Wednes- to you, Mum and Ellie, from Box 611, Stanley. Email: [email protected] Phone; day 12th Sept 2007 at Salisbury Aunty Glenda, Uncle Neil, Ben, 27390 by 14th September 2007. District Hospital. Mother and Lisa, Steve Jake, Paul, Ruth and baby both well. boys Ian Stewart Construction Ltd has a vacancy for a qualified joiner. Please contact Ian on 51967 or send your application together with CV to [email protected]

SECURITY OFFICERS Falkland Security Services Limited are now looking to recruit and train a small number of security officers to work with their existing team during the next cruise vessel season. No previous experience is necessary, however applicants should be: · Physically fit · Confident and polite when dealing with the public · Willing to learn · In reasonable command of English, both spoken and written · Prepared to work weekdays, week-ends and early starts The work is part-time and includes the screening of passengers and crew, luggage and ships stores at the Public Jetty and FIPASS. Good rates of pay, with overtime are offered. For further details please contact: Mark Spicer on 51295

The Falkland Islands Company is seeking to employ part-time staff for the Capstan Gift Shop for the duration of the tourist season. Applicants should be pleasant, confident and willing to work flexible hours The Falkland Islands Defence Force is looking for including weekends and public holidays. They will also need to be versatile recruits. and happy to undertake any aspect of work within the Capstan Gift Shop. Interested persons should contact the West Store Manager on telephone Think hard before you miss this opportunity to make number 27634 a difference! Contact the FIDF on 28300 or 55477 before Shorty’s Diner has a vacancy for a Cashier/General Kitchen Assistant to Thursday 20th September. commence work in October. Anyone interested please send written appli- cations to Marlene Short Page 20 Penguin News, September 14, 2007 [email protected] CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS - Up to 40 words - £5 FOR SALE FOR SALE/NOTICES NOTICES WANTED/NOTICES Pine bunk beds with mattresses The land at the rear of 54 Davis Wanted to buy: Black marine £70 Street measuring approximately FIGHTING PIG BAND paint: undercoat and gloss. Phone Pink and white Moses basket £50 316 square metres The Trough will be open on Ken on 55409 Pine cot with mattress £60 which has recently received out- Saturday 15 September Lindam steam steriliser £10 line building permission. from 11pm-2am Wanted - Starting motor for Avent microwave steriliser £8 For more information please call for Honda TRX 300 F.W. quad bike. If Mothercare electric bottle warmer 55342. HEDGEHOGS HAVE BUNZ! anyone can help, please phone £5. Call Tanya on 21671 or 51991 Live music starts at 11.30 54342. Thank you J.V.C 26” widescreen TV in ex- £4 otd. 18s+. 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Ex Condition Sony Ericsson For more information call 54426 W710i Walkman Phone with Bridge results for Wednesday 12 Wanted - a gardener. Anyone out leather case £120.00 Suzuki DR 200 Motor Bike, in September 2007 ~ there who would and can give me a As New Sony Ericsson W850i good condition. £1000. 1st Tony Rocke & helpers few hours a week, cleaning, trans- Walkman Phone with leather case Contact Trudi 21131 2nd & Rosie King planting, cutting grass, pruning £150.00 Booby Joan Middleton & Ally Ford bushes. A good all rounder. V. Felton Big Brain Academy Game for 242 lengths 50 x 100 x 4.8m good 21408. Pay negotiable Nintendo Wii, Brand New £24.00 quality building wood. Apply FALKLAND CRAFT FAIR Jabra BT250v Bluetooth headset Marsh 42019 or 22187 Friday 14th September: take your Wanted: Laying hens, not too old. as new £22.00 Please call Kate on 21097 or entries to the F.I. Community 51097 Phone Glen on 52771 or 21982 SADDLE COMPUTERS School between 3pm and 6pm Price reductions now in effect on Saturday 15th September: Craft From the HORSE GEAR 2 English saddles many items including Memory Fair open between 2pm and 5pm – Paragon long distance saddle Cards & USB Flash Drives. For Sunday 16th September: Craft Fair Department of Agriculture: with deep padded seat (almost example Gizmo Flash 256MB - open between 2pm and 4.30pm To all horse owners; anyone new), the other is suitable for a £12, 512MB - £16, 1GB - £18, wishing to book a place for ani- small horse or children’s pony Prizegiving at 4pm followed by raf- 2GB - £24 & £39 for the 4GB. SD fle draw mals on Stanley Common for Full set of traditional Falkland gear cards 512MB - £12, 1GB - £16, made from cured leather (almost 2GB - £19 including the mini & Entries to be collected at 4.30pm summer grazing, please contact new), and assorted pieces of other micro versions. Nearly everything Enter as many items as you want. Glynis King to register on tel: traditional gear else reduced as well, A3 Flatbed There is no charge for entering. 27322 by 30th September 2007. Large range of stirrups, girths, head Scanners now only £159. Call in Admission fee for viewing the collars (nylon and leather), bridles to our shop at Lookout or call John show: adults 50p, children 25p Business Advisor (some with bits), breast plates, bits, on 22990 or Dave on 42204, also Raffle tickets on sale 20p each. set for Road Trip horse rugs, horse breaking gear email [email protected] or The Guild of Spinners & Weavers, FIDC’s Business Advisor, Nuala (long reins, rollers, long whips, side [email protected] in conjunction with visiting reins), hay nets, hoof picks, Shackleton Scholar Andrew McKay will be staying on West brushes, chaps and Drizabone coat New fabric to get rid of those win- Johnson will have an extended dis- Falkland from the 17th till the Telephone 22260 during working ter blues at Sew What includes play upstairs. 20th of September to visit as hours furnishing fabric from 178cm wide many farms as are interested. to 240cm wide - perfect for match- Suzuki Jimny 25,000 miles on ing sheets, duvet covers and cur- The Falkland Shearing Com- Questions on any subject relat- clock. New tyres. Taxed until Aug tains. Designs include “aliens”, blue petition which takes place in Dec ing to business management and ‘08. £2,700 ono. Phone Serena on geometric, denim print and sheep are looking for any photos people development are welcome. 32099 (if you like “Shaun the Sheep” you may have of shearing e.g shearers Anyone interested in taking ad- will love this one!). Keep out the gone by! or shearers who have been vantage of this opportunity 3 ltr manual Toyota Surf, lift kit, cold and early morning sun with involved in any of the previous should contact Nuala on 27211 off road tyres. Is in need of some thermal blackout curtain lining. Golden Shears world champion- tlc. £2,500 ono. Brighten up your kitchen and con- ships, or perhaps just a great or e-mail on [email protected]. Nokia 3250 mobile, 3 weeks old, servatory with puff print gingham shearer/shearing shot! ALL pho- blue tooth FM radio, MP3, cam- and glam up your wardrobe with tos would be scanned, returned and era, video, 128mb micro SD satin backed Dupion, hologram looked after with tlc! memory card, head phones, 6 stripe and cotton lace embroidery. p.s Is there any body out there who month warranty £230. Please A new stock of Simplicity patterns phone 55615 anytime is in to help with ideas. Sew What may fancy doing a bit of at 5 Jersey Road is open Saturdays commentating on the day!(There Mitsubishi Pajero SWB 2.5 from 12 noon to 4 pm. Or tel- is a polo shirt in it for you!!!) manual, good condition. £3,800 ephone 22078, fax/a.machine Please call Shula 22331/52221 or Upright freezer £50 22088 to arrange out of hours Nyree 55551 Large desk with filing drawers £80 opening. Camp orders welcome. 52900 3 in 1 pram £50 Polite Friendly Drivers Baby back carrier £10 Ballet classes start on Thursday The Home Living Table booster seat £10 20th September at the Infant and Tomy bed rail £10 team would like to Junior School gym with 6-7 year apologise to custom- Contact Tracey 21158/51158 olds at 3.45pm, 8-9 year olds 4.30pm. Adults at 5.15pm ers for any inconvenience caused Johnson 40 Outboard, Includ- For an enrolment form contact whilst renovations are taking ing Self Mixing Oil tank, Spare Deborah on 21735 place. Prop, Hand throttle, Tilt and Sys- tem Gagues, Battery cable and Scottish Dancing International Tours & Travel Ltd WEEKLY OFFER steering wheel and cable, and steer- At the Trough ing connector kit. £900. Ring On Fridays from 21 September LAN Flight Schedule for Kevin on 55205 by Tuesday or Age 13 and over from 7.30 pm Saturday 15 September 2007 CRUSHA 42019 afterwards Adults only from 8.30 pm LA991 Arrives MPA 17:55hrs ORIGINAL MILKSHAKE MIX £1 on the door LA992 Departs MPA19:05hrs BANANA SADDLE COMPUTERS Passenger Check-in 17:00hrs STRAWBERRY New Epson, HP & Canon photo The sitting of Legislative Coun- papers now on sale including Epson cil scheduled for Friday 14 Sep- CHOCOLATE Inkjet Cards, Double Sided Matt, tember has been cancelled as draft RASPBERRY also a range of A3 & A3+ as well as A2. Call John on 22990 or Dave legislation that was expected to be on 42204, or email on the Order Paper is not yet avail- All .99p this week [email protected] or able. 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