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“The people on the island were all so very nice to us[...] the fact that everyone we spoke to was so interested in what we were doing, and so many people were really cooperating with us to make this fieldwork the very best possible, that is something that I couldn't have dreamed of.” ... page 7

Creative Also Inside... Saint Helena This Week’s One-off Extra Book Flight Lands Now on 5 Same day SEABED WORKER arrives in Bay Amazon Kindle World ARC Rally Stops Off ... page 11 at St Helena 6 Stays at James Bay 72 hours The RMS: From Beginning to End ... page 9 (25, 28) Remembering The Doctor 10 “St Helena’s greatest friend”

Around the World in 80 Saints 12 Luke Stroud: Swindon

Stand a chance to win a VALENTINE’S BALL TICKET from the GOD FATHERS ROCK CLUB, by buying and retaining this Sentinel. ... details on page 32 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL OPINION YOUR LETTERS Son Leroy and daughter Gemma of Hello sams, the late Deborah Ann Green would SENTINEL like to sincerely thank everyone who I would like to request an email contributed in anyway at the time of her friend resident on St Helena through death and the funeral service. your newspaper if it is possible A special thanks to Nurses Neil Ansell, COMMENT please. I would like a person who is June Constantine, Doctors, other nurses Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS in their 60s or 70s. I’m 75 and enjoy and Larry Augustus of the General writing to people on little islands Hospital, Police officers, Robert Crowie, How much would it cost to keep our Mark Dalton and Dave Cushway. monuments in Jamestown looking like to find out about their culture etc. I we really do care about the value and hope you can help. I live in London A special thanks also to Roy and team, importance placed on them when they UK and my email address is Davina Colin and Linda, All at Benji’s, all were erected? [email protected] at the Customs office, Lieutenant Coral, This is a question I have been asking Thank you. Ms Joy George, all who attended the myself recently, since a couple of funeral service, those who sent messages tourists were photographing one of Regards of condolences and beautiful flower the memorials and pondering over the tributes and all family and friend s for inscription, which is barely readable Eileen your support. We really appreciate you. now in places; I would imagine this problem could be rectified. But it is the condition of the structure that concerns me greatly because evidently very little care (if any) has been given to this monument for quite some time. That fact didn’t go unnoticed by the visitors. This is not to say that all of the Jamestown monuments are in that uncared-for condition. Annually, the Cenotaph at the wharf, in memory of those who died in the Great War (1914-1918), is freshened up with a coat of paint and the surrounding areas are tidied in time for the November Remembrance Day Service. The monument in the garden of St James Church, in memory of Cannon Walcott (and his wife, who supported his great work), who founded the Island’s Scout Movement, was Superintendent of Schools and also Editor and Printer of the St Helena Magazine, still looks good. And so long as the beautiful greenery is kept trimmed it will not be hidden from view. But what evidence is there that the obelisk on the Grand Parade in memory Ideal for meetings, training, interviews etc. of Dr Arnold and the Waterwitch monument in Castle Gardens receives Bright, spacious and private. any kind of maintenance? There isn’t any! The greenery surrounding “Waterwitch” is an attempt to beautify this very important memorial, but it is overshadowed by the damage caused constantly by the elements. Dr Arnold’s monument used to be cleaned by prisoners but not anymore; why is this? It now looks grimy and unappealing, bird droppings are accumulating and it has been years since the surroundings were maintained. The Lifestyle & Culture article in this edition of The Sentinel tells about Dr Arnold’s life in St Helena and the esteem in which he was held by the community. He was the greatest friend the Island ever had. Keeping his monument well maintained should be the least that St Helena can do. South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 3 YOUR LETTERS

Hello,

I am very happy to tell you that our baby boy Léo was born last week, on Friday the 12th of January. 53 cm, 4kg! The baby and his mammy are perfectly fine. As you know, Saint Helena already played an important role in his life, with the first 6 months of the pregnancy we spent in Jamestown. We hope to come and show the island to Léo when he will be a little bit older. As well as introducing him to the Saints who have been so kind to us (and to him) during this very special period of our life. On the 15th of March, we will leave Belgium to go back to our boat in Brazil. Then we will sail South, down to the Falklands! I send you here a picture and the little announcement we made... As we could not give the news to all our friends on SH, do you think you could put a little something in The Sentinel to let the Saints know about his birth? This would be great. All the best from cold Belgium,

Jérôme & Alexandra Giersé, S.Y Florestan www.florestanaroundtheworld.com

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

REX IVAN FRANCIS I would like to send a greeting for my 25-1-48 TO 14-1-18 daughter Delraye Bennett of Ladder It is with much sadness that the Hill who will be celebrating her 30th family announces the death of birthday on the 27th January 2018, Rex Ivan Francis aged 69 years, of hope you have a brilliant time love Woking Surrey in the UK , formerly and miss you mum on the Falkland of Blue Hill. Islands. xxx Rex is survived by his wife Mavis, daughter Natalie, Mum Beryl, Cousins Nicola ,Steve, Pierre, Anne and family. in the UK He is also survived by Auntie Audrey Yon, Mother and Father in law Patsy and Graham Moyce and family also Cousins Barbara, Cecily, Sylvia, Rodney, Stedson Claire, and Julie in St Helena. Cousins Raymond on Ascension and Leon on the Falkland Islands. Rex left the Island for the UK in 1970, having been employed as an Electrician by the Electricity Department and for a short period on the Good Hope Castle. He continued in his Electrical profession in the UK from 1970 until his recent retirement .Rex will be sorely missed by his family and friends and all who knew him.. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA NEWS Blue Belt Team Visits New Pedestrian Andrew Turner, SAMS Crossing for Napoleon Street Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS

Three senior representatives increased social and economic from the UK Government’s Blue Belt opportunities for the islands. Programme began their inaugural The Blue Belt team is working with visit to St Helena this month. the St Helena Government on a range One has already left the island, of projects to fulfil the objectives of The area behind the Canister where the crossings while the other two will remain on- the SHG Marine Management Plan. will link together. Photo by Ferdie Gunnell. island into February. This includes the tuna-tagging Marine Management Organisation projects to study the movements and embers of the Highways (MMO) Blue Belt Programme growth of the local tuna populations, M Authority, in their Jan. 18, 2018 open Director, Craig McGarvey, arrived and work to establish the meeting, agreed the location for a Jan. 10 and departed Jan. 14, while sustainability of grouper and lobster pedestrian crossing in the lower part Dr Martin Collins, from the Centre (stump). They are also looking at of Napoleons Street, Jamestown. for Environment, Fisheries & how to manage human impacts on The crossing will start from the Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), arrived the marine environment, such as Vicarage and lead across the street to Jan. 10 and will depart Feb. 3. pollution and human interference the steps that lead down to back of Another member of the team, with species such as whale sharks. the Canister. The steps will be turned Tammy Stamford (also from CEFAS) “St Helena has already made great into a long ramp, making wheelchair arrived slightly later than her strides,” Mr McGarvey said. “There access possible. colleagues. Tammy arrived Jan. 20, is a Marine Management Plan, and It was proposed that the new and will depart the island Feb. 11. there is a lot of work to do over the crossing should be installed on a trial All made the journey into the South next couple of years to implement basis in the first instance. Potentially, Atlantic in order to research and that Plan. Our two organisations a pedestrian crossing could also be discuss how St Helena will benefit have been involved because CEFAS installed across Main Street from the from the Blue Belt Programme. is a world-leading marine science upper end of Benjamin/Musk’s old While on the island, the team organisation, and the Marine bakery. Pedestrian crossing would has been meeting with SHG Management Organisation is used then feature on both Main Street representatives and stakeholders to managing seas around the UK; so and Napoleon Street, and the two in order to discuss the Blue Belt we’re helping to bring our expertise crossings would link together along initiative. On Jan. 12 at the Museum, where you haven’t got it on the the back of the Canister. Jamestown, the team also gave a island.” Installing pedestrian crossings for presentation to the public about the Collins and Stamford continue to safety reasons across Main Street was programme. meet with SHG representatives and the subject of an adjournment debate The Blue Belt Programme is an stakeholders until their departures by Councillor Cyril Leo in a late-2017 initiative that aims to ensure greater from the island. Updates on the Blue formal Legislative Council meeting. protection to worldwide ecosystems, Belt Programme will appear in future The crossing points proposed were and to consequentially ensure Sentinels. from the pavement in front of the Canister – over to The Star in one direction, and to Bishops’ Rooms in Fisheries Exports First Batch of Fresh Fish the opposite direction. “A big shout out to all staff at the LegCo members were concerned “We’ve made history. Fresh Cold Store who in a short space of that pedestrian crossings at the fish was exported on Saturday 20th time learnt the processing techniques exit from the mini-roundabout January 2018 for the very first time. and procedures for exporting fresh could slow down traffic too much, A big shout out to GreenFish for all fish. Most of all the Fishermen who and accidents could potentially be that you guys have done to make this supplies us with the FISH.” caused by the build-up of too many happen,” read a Jan. 24 Facebook Full story on the Fisheries in next vehicles. Mr Leo (a member of the post by the SHFC. week’s Sentinel. Highways Authority) conceded that the alternate locations, as proposed, would be safer options – but asked For Sale that installation of new pedestrian crossings be carried out as quickly as Tyros 3 Yamaha Keyboard. Call 23621 if interested. possible. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS Removable Bollards to be Tristan Case added to Castle Gardens Sentenced Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS The Tristanian prisoner whom the RMS St Helena picked up on her recent Six removable bollards are to soon voyage to Tristan was sentenced Friday, be installed within the boundary of Jan. 19. Castle Gardens, Jamestown. At Friday’s Supreme Court session in At a Jan. 18 open meeting, the Jamestown, Justin Green of Edinburgh, Maintenance Section of ANRD Tristan da Cunha, was sentenced after presented the proposal for removable pleading guilty to one count of sexual bollards to the Environment and activity with a child. Natural Resources Committee “His Lordship Chief Justice Ekins (ENRC). The ENRC agreed to the handed down a six-month custodial proposal “for a trial period.” sentence that was suspended for two The bollards will cost £50 each and years, and imposed a Sexual Offences will be positioned in the middle of Prevention Order for a period of five the roads that lead to the interior years,” reads a Jan. 22 press release. “The of the Gardens, in order to prevent sentence means Green will be placed on Vehicles parked around the fountain in the Castle the register of sex offenders and will be motorists from parking in areas such Gardens. Photo by Ferdie Gunnell. as around the fountain. subject to notification requirements for seven years. The removable bollards will not and persons using Castle Gardens for interfere with the route for vehicular “The sentencing comes at the end of recreational purposes.” a two-year-long police investigation, traffic through Castle Gardens to ANRD and the ENRC felt nothing made challenging by cross-jurisdictional the cark park adjacent to Harbour else had worked (police presence issues. View, and will not obstruct access is limited and appropriate signage “The investigation underlines the to the SAMS building or residential had been ignored), so removable commitment of the Tristanian Authorities properties. The bollards can be taken bollards might now be the only to safeguard children and young people down when tree maintenance needs way of deterring motorists from and to bring those that would offend to be undertaken. unauthorised parking in Castle against children to justice. Castle Gardens is promoted as a Gardens. “Regardless of whether a relationship ‘green area for recreation within a The design for the new bollards is consensual or not the onus and burden built-up area.’ allows for easy installation and must rightly fall on the adult to establish Parking is for residents only, but it maintenance, and the installation age and ensure informed consent is was stated at the Jan. 18 meeting that was foreseen to cause minimal obtained. The age of consent is 16 years of “Over the years and up to this point disruption to the area. age, and consent must be freely given[...] on a daily basis, there have been “Access to prams, strollers as “A suspended sentence means that instances where private vehicles have well as mobility aids for those with if the recipient was to be convicted of been parked along the walkways.” physical disabilities will remain another criminal offence during the At the meeting, it was also stated that possible and will not be impeded,” period that the suspension was in force the above-mentioned vehicles hinder said the ANRD Maintenance Section. then an immediate prison sentence would be imposed in addition to any the work of contractors undertaking Alternative ways of deterring upkeep and maintenance: And also further penalty. vehicles from parking in the Gardens “A Sexual Offenders Prevention Order that unauthorised vehicles did not were discussed, and included the is a civil order imposed by the Courts only detract from the “visually clamping of wheels (with a cost for prohibiting the named individual from pleasing aesthetics of the Gardens, unclamping). However, the cost and taking part in certain activities or being but the manoeuvring of vehicles legality of wheel clamps was not in the company of young people in certain [also] poses a safety risk to children known. circumstances.” One More Flight this Week Revised Laws Coincides with arrival of SEABED WORKER in James Bay Now Online Andrew Turner, SAMS Airlink would be adding one make part of its scheduled service as A new edition of the Laws of St additional flight, this week only, to its a one-off opportunity.” Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan regular scheduled flight to St Helena, The arrival of the once-charter da Cunha is now available on the SHG announced a Jan. 22 press release flight coincided with the arrival website. from the St Helena Government. of offshore supply ship SEABED The new edition, unlike the old one, This additional flight took place WORKER, which arrived in James can be used in court. Wednesday, Jan. 24 and flew from Bay Jan. 24. The ship had previously Revision on the Laws was completed Johannesburg to St Helena. The visited James Bay, and a crew change Jan. 15. flight was scheduled to return to had been facilitated using the St “This is the conclusion of two Johannesburg Friday, Jan 26. Helena Airport. It is possible the years of work led by John Wilson, a According to an SHG spokesperson, arrival of the SEABED WORKER and law drafting consultant and former the flight was “originally a charter the arrival of the additional flight are Attorney General of Tuvalu and flight which Airlink then offered to once again linked. Montserrat,” read a Jan. 22 release. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA NEWS Update on ‘Safety at Jamestown Run’ Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Part of the Run, A step toward addressing safety Jamestown. Photo concerns about the Jamestown Run by Ferdie Gunnell. was taken on Jan. 18, 2018, when the Environment and Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) agreed for an in- house business case to be made for funding. “Although most of the Run can be described as dangerous, the area from Gary Clarke’s residence up past the playground is where most of the accidents have happened,” it was stated during the meeting. Though it appeared the site visit tourists because safety couldn’t be times before) sustained severe injury agreed in the Dec. 14, 2017 meeting guaranteed. Safety measures would to her left foot from falling 7 feet, did not take place, it seems a site visit have to include additional handrails. requiring emergency services to lift to the lower part of the Run will now One member asked if some of the her out. take place instead. The participating bridges across the Run could be In this particular area, a private- stakeholders will ideally include considered for improvement as well. sector member erected a metal the ENRC, the National Trust and It is well-known that many people handrail for tenants opposite the Heritage members. have fallen into the Run (in various Duke of Edinburgh Playground. A As the whole of the Run area has places) and it was reported the light was also installed to aid safety. been described as “potentially a Police carried out an investigation This shows good example of what can tourist attraction,” ESH will be surrounding a death. The most recent be done to protect walkers. A request invited to contribute toward funding incidents include early in 2017, when some time ago asked for parts of the any new, agreed safety measures. an elderly lady hit her head when she Run to be lit; should lighting also Some years ago, the Run was taken fell off a bridge, and prior to that a be re-considered in the upcoming off the list of potential walkways for young lady (who had fallen in eight business case? World ARC Rally Stops Off at St Helena Mic-kail Harris, SAMS Photo by Mic-kail Harris.

The 2018 World ARC Rally, launched from Saint Lucia, reached all ages. yachts. “It is my first time on the James Bay Jan. 16. “We run a charter boat[...] with World ARC Rally, and is my first time The crews of the participating professional crew members,” said on St Helena.” yachts stayed on-island 72 hours Dan. “We take guests around the The rally teams said they had before heading on to Salvador, Brazil. world[...] and take individuals on the experienced a mixture of good and The Rally has been going since World ARC route.” bad weather so far on the trip. January 2017, and will end in April Dan said each of the 11-odd yachts “[The journey] has been pretty 2018. housed approximately four crew. good,” Dan said. “There have been “The boat is UK–based, so we’re First to arrive at St Helena was some interesting times. The Indian from England, but we’ve just come the yacht Arabela at 8:15am Jan. Ocean before South Africa was a bit from Cape Town,” said World 16. She was followed later that day ‘hairy’ at times, and the passage ARC Rally participant Dan. “We’re by Skyelark, Owl and Sandvita. On from Cape Town to [St Helena] has heading towards Brazil, and that will Wednesday, a further five yachts been wonderful. Nice trade-wind be pretty much the end of our ‘around arrived; and finally, on Jan. 18, Altair sailing, good breeze.” the world’ trip. And from there, the and Take Offanchored in James Bay. The 2017/2018 World ARC Rally is boat goes back to England.” The sailors upon arrival were currently in the second stage, (the World ARC Rally allows yachties to treated with island tours and music first half ended with a cruise into the travel around the world together as a at the Mule Yard. Great Barrier Reef). The rally will end group, and supports the involvement “I’ve really enjoyed it,” said Alex, at Saint Lucia, where participants of sailors of all experience levels and an 8-year-old onboard one of the will attend a rally dinner. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS Magnetic Rock Sampling Concludes Emma Weaver, SAMS Photos by Andrew Turner.

2,900km below St Helena Island, might exist a ‘chink’ in the core of the Earth. Andy Biggin and Yael Engber left St Helena Saturday, Jan. 20 and are on their way back to the UK to find out if this chink really exists. Andy and Yael – an Earth Scientist and his PhD student from the University of Liverpool – were on St Helena Jan. 6-20 to study the magnetic properties of the island’s rocks. For two weeks, Andy and Yael lugged possible of the Earth’s magnetic field that we had time to go diving.” drills and containers of water around within that time period. And Friday, Andy and Yael had the the island. With the assistance of “At Ladder Hill there is an amazing whole day off, and the opportunity to the Rock Guards, the pair drilled sequence of the whole Main Shield of explore more of the island than just rock samples from Ladder Hill Road the Southwest volcano,” Yael said. its geology. (memorably, as this was even during “This is by far the best location to “Friday morning[...] we went up to rush hour), Bank’s Valley, Sandy Bay sample, and we count ourselves very Diana’s Peak with Dave (bug man) as and Prosperous Bay. lucky that the Government and the a tour guide,” Yael said. “This was Jan. 18, the pair boxed up the Rock Guards approved it and even another great experience, and luckily samples and sent them back to helped us to sample it. We sampled the clouds moved a bit so we could the UK, where they will soon begin 26 different flows of this sequence, enjoy the beautiful view. I would say conducting research that could solve which might easily cover a few that together with the hike up to a “controversial topic” in Earth 100,000 years. This age difference is Diana’s Peak, and the beautiful walks Science. very important for our analysis.” that we had to do for our sampling “The Earth’s magnetic field acts as But sampling wasn’t easy work; the (like to Lot’s Wife’s Pond), we a shield against solar wind radiation, researchers carried heavy equipment definitely managed to do everything but it has a chink located in the South with them even during the hardest we wanted to. Our amazing dinner at Atlantic,” Andy said. “This project treks. Mantis and hilarious night out with will test a hypothesis that this patch “{The most difficult site to sample the Rock Guards was another added of weakness has appeared repeatedly from] has to be Bank’s Valley the bonus.” in geological time because of unusual second time,” Yael said. “The first Andy and Yael expressed thanks to conditions in the planet’s core and time we went down to the little those on the island who aided their mantle 2,900km below the surface stream right by the beach, which gave research as well as their overall here. This project could therefore no issues. However, the second time experience. help to solve a major research we climbed up through the different “I think we are both just incredibly question for the Earth Sciences.” flows from the path. This was a very grateful for having had the Basically, the direction and intensity steep, very gritty slope. We sampled opportunity to have visited this of the magnetic field around St six sites from this location, so around amazing place,” Yael said. “And Helena is currently unique compared 40 samples.” to experience the sense of your to the rest of the world, and Andy and After nearly two weeks of non- community as well: Everyone we Yael took samples in order to find out stop sampling, Andy and Yael freed spoke to was so interested in what we if it has typically been so throughout themselves up for a few hours; on were doing, and so many people were the centuries. their second-to-last day on-island, really cooperating with us to make “This research is definitely the earth-focused pair managed to this fieldwork the very best possible, unique,” said Yael, who may soon turn their attention to the water. that is something that I couldn’t become the first person to publish “We had some time Thursday have dreamed of. As a tourist that a paleomagnetic study of St Helena. afternoon and had an amazing would not have been the same.” “Because the South Atlantic has diving/snorkeling experience,” Yael Yael, who started her PhD in such an anomalous magnetic field said. “For me personally just doing September 2017, and Andy hope to intensity and direction compared that dive was definitely something start seeing data results from the to the rest of the world, we are that I had been dreaming about since rock samples after the first year back interested in how the magnetic field I heard that we were going to Saint home, if not before. behaved here in other time periods.” Helena. I did not think it was going “But before we will be able to St Helena’s volcanic rocks formed to be possible, but thanks to our hard publish our results we need a lot between 8 and 11 million years ago, work and the help from Anthony, more work and time,” Yael said. “We so Andy and Yael sampled from a Sam [Cherret], Dave [Pryce], Isabel can’t wait for the results, and will variety of locations, with a variety of Peters and definitely the Rock Guards definitely share them with the island rock ages, to get as full a picture as we were able to get so much done as soon as we can.” 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA NEWS New Economic Development New Plan Released Occupational Andrew Turner, SAMS Therapist Products, and amounts of products, the island imports and exports being explored for development

A draft version of the new The ideas outlined in the plan cover Sustainable Economic Development various potential areas for growth, Plan (SEDP) has been released. including tourism, coffee/honey The plan covers how SHG plans to exports and even locally produced Tongai Chichaya on Jan. 6 took up grow the island’s economy over the bottled water. A public survey was an 18-month contract as the island’s next 10 years, and serves as a guide run between July and September of occupational therapist. the works of Enterprise St Helena 2017 to gather these ideas. Tongai’s “main duty will be to (ESH). “This is another update after some provide an Occupational Therapy One of the main themes of the plan quite extensive public consultation,” Service across the Health Directorate is increasing exports, and reducing said Economic Development and further develop Occupational imports, to the island. Committee Chair, Councillor Lawson Therapy Services on the Island,” “One of the things that the public Henry. “What is important this time reads a Jan. 17 press release. “Tongai has told us, is what’s key for them in in going forward is that this is what holds a bachelor’s of science (Hons) in sustainable economic development, the public has told us that they would Occupational Therapy and a master’s is to raise standards of living and like to see in a plan. The emphasis is in Public Health. He has previously quality of life,” said Government that this is now very much a public worked as a Rotational Occupational Economist Nicole Shamier. “What document.” Therapist, as National Coordinator the plan really talks about is looking This is the third plan of its type for a national, community-based at the amount of money that flows since 2012, and since the signing rehabilitation (within primary around on St Helena, and how we of the MOU. This plan has been healthcare) setting, and, before can increase the amount of money drawn up to reflect the lower tourist coming to the Island, worked as a we have exchanging hands. numbers that have come about since Rehabilitation Quality Specialist. “The focus is really about how we the discovery of wind conditions at Tongai is currently studying towards can increase the amount of money the airport, and aims to ensure that a PhD in Occupational Therapy.” coming into St Helena, whether that other areas than just the tourism be by exporting goods or tourism, sector are developed. and whether we can retain more Public consultations on the plan Audiologist Back money on St Helena by not buying so concluded Jan. 17, and an update on much from abroad.” the plan is expected soon. On Island CPA Seminar Starts Andrew Turner, SAMS this great CPA have been many; not A seminar aimed at increasing only in training, which it continues our Legislative Council members’ to offer us, but also in many other understanding of democracy is being material benefits too, some evident held on-island Jan. 22-26. in this room.” Mr Benjamin said. The seminar is led by the The CPA Secretary General, Mr Commonwealth Parliamentary Akbar Khan, was unable to attend but Sean McCann, an audiologist who Association (CPA), and will focus on a speech was made on his behalf. visited the island previously (in issues like “the importance of Codes He congratulated the Island on a November 2016), arrived back on St of Conduct,” “lack of trust within successful 2017 General Election, Helena Jan. 13. governance,” “diversity” and “ethics and reminded LegCo members Sean is here until Feb. 11, diagnosing and accountability.” their successful elections were the and treating people with hearing, Opening remarks were made by the beginning of a road, not the end: balance and tinnitus problems Speaker of the House, the Hon. Eric “Although the election campaign - either through self-referrals Benjamin. He welcomed members of is now over, this is not the end or through referrals from GPs or the CPA Resource Team, and spoke of the road. To the contrary, it doctors. highly of the relationship between is the beginning. Election to this “I hope to service everyone that the CPA and the St Helena Legislative legislature signifies the beginning has had a hearing aid from me in the Council. and continuation of parliamentary past,” Sean said. “Tubing will need “Hon. Members will be fully aware careers and, above all, service and to be replaced and the hearing aid that over the past years the benefits responsibility to the people of this might need to be fine-tuned[...] even we have received as members of Island.” if you’re happy with your device.” THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 9 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE The RMS St Helena, from Beginning to End An extract from the St Helena News encountered a fair amount of bad weather “The Island won’t be the newspaper, dated 7 December 1990. travelling through the Bristol Channel same without the RMS. Provided by the Archives: when they had to use the stabilisers. Seeing her in the Bay, The remainder of the journey to Tenerife waiting on her arrival, and the A DREAM BECOMES REALITY! and Ascension was very pleasant. He awesome journey on her. It’s FRIDAY, 30 November 1990 was a said when leaving Ascension there was unique, just like her people. very special day for the people of St a westerly wind between the Islands, I am blessed to have traveled Helena. Special because they witnessed making it a bit uncomfortable for the on her, and to have my father the arrival of the maiden voyage of the passengers. But, he said, with the ship a Saint and many of my family new RMS St Helena, built in Aberdeen, being bigger and faster than the old RMS, on the Island. Scotland by A&P Appledore. they still arrived on schedule. I hope to come home to visit At 6 a.m., in rather dismal weather, the An estimated two thousand people again. vessel was seen at the western side of the visited the ship and were given God bless the RMS and all Island hoisting her flags in preparation guided tours by the officers and crew. her crew.” for her grand entry in James Bay. It was Everyone’s impression was the same; a a spectacular sight when she crossed the truly magnificent ship! – Thelma Dawn Buckley harbour in front of some two thousand The vessel is equipped with the most or more people congregated along the modern technology found on any ship Quay side as well as the old Battery at the today. The bridge is fully computerised top of Ladder Hill to witness this historic and controls practically every part of the occasion. vessel; really Hi-tech stuff! The reception she received was Our new ship left for Cape Town at overwhelming! On her final approach approximately 17.30 hours on Monday, to her anchorage, she was received 3 December. Provided all goes well she by a floatilla of boats very colourfully is expected back from Cape Town on displayed with flags gently blowing to Saturday, 15 December and plans to and fro in the early morning breeze. A leave on Monday 17 December in time large quantity of balloons were also to get to Ascension to connect with the released from the boats brightening the evening flight to the UK on Wednesday, sky. 19 December and bring “Saints” home The entire Wharf was colourfully from Ascension for Christmas. decorated with buntings and coloured lights. The flagpole at Ladder Hill, overlooking Jamestown was also Last Boat to the Island, by Emma Spragg decorated with flags and coloured lights “Its a strange day, its a sad day, which for the first time made that as the RMS calls at the island today; particular area look so beautiful. She by no means the best, but shes far from the worst; When the vessel anchored, the Prince She ploughs on through all weathers, today is her last. Andrew School Choir, accompanied In the calm seas, in the rough seas, by the Gettogether Orchestra sang a She is battered and bruised as she just wants to please, welcome song. The perfect harmony As she heads for James Bay, there will be a display; of both the choir and Orchestra were Decorations and cheering as she’s welcomed today. evidence of many hours of practise. From Cape Town’s sea breeze, and Ascension’s warm seas, His Excellency Governor Stimson, She just keeps on sailing, not always at ease, undoubtedly the most excited person The swell can be hell, as many will tell, of the day, boarded the vessel shortly She carries on sailing and providing a feast! after it anchored. When asked what he And we wish her well, through the final swell, thought of the event, the Governor said Our loyal ship holds many stories to tell, he thought everything went well. The From Russell and Hall, two decades and Captain was really pleased with the more, reception the Island gave to her. She Shes served St Helena, her people seems to be rock steady which makes it completely different from the old RMS. (Traditional Sea Shanty written He went on to say that there have been by Emma Spragg (Harris family) a lot of hassle and delays, a lot of money and played on flute; to mark the spent, but that wasn’t our fault, and now first ‘final’ voyage of the RMS St we are really glad to have our ship and Helena. Dedicated to her “life- we are going to make sure she serves the long and more” Captain, Rodney Island properly. Young.) When asked about the journey from Cardiff to St Helena, Captain Martin Smith said the voyage was great apart from a few teething problems which can be expected from any ship on her maiden voyage, but given time all these problems will be sorted out. He said they 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Remembering “St Helena’s Greatest Friend” Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS

January 29, 2018 marks the 93rd anniversary of the death of the Doctor. For the younger generation, “the Doctor” may only bring up memories of Doctor Who; but some in the older A monument still standing generation can still remember the real “Doctor,” Dr Wilberforce J.J. Arnold, C.M.G., who has gone down The October 1925 Church Magazine in history as “St Helena’s Greatest documents a meeting, chaired by Friend.” St Helena’s Governor, about raising A medical man who attended the money through donations and poor without fee, and who was Acting subscriptions for a granite obelisk Governor on at least two occasions, (13ft, 6in) to be imported from Dr Arnold devoted the best years of England and erected in a prominent his life to the people of St Helena. place in Jamestown. For nearly a quarter of a century, The monument to the memory of Dr “the Doctor” was a true father to the Arnold still stands today in the middle people of St Helena. of Grand Parade, Jamestown. The The Doctor’s 1925 death plunged inscription reads: “This monument the island into deep grief, but his is erected by the Inhabitants of St legacy hasn’t faded. A striking Helena and Friends overseas to the tribute to Dr Arnold, published memory of the Hon W.J.J. Arnold, in a UK newspaper written by its C.M.G., M.B., J.P., born 22 April ‘Our Own Correspondent’ in St 1867 at Belfast and died January Helena, can be read in the St Helena 29, 1925 whilst administering the Archives; some older members of Government of this Colony. Colonial the community can still remember Surgeon from 1903 to 1925 and the their parents talking about Dr Arnold best friend St Helena ever had.” with great admiration; a monument to the memory of Dr Arnold remains standing in the middle of the Grand Parade, Jamestown. UK newspaper’s “correspondent” and the strain of the additional work even wrote that after Dr Arnold’s began to tell upon him. Personality death, an old boatman, with tears When it was known that Dr For over two decades Arnold was coming to his eyes as he thought of Arnold’s health was seriously known as “the Doctor,” but he was the loss the little community had affected, the Colonial Office wired more than the ordinary medical sustained, said “He knew the heart Simonstown and Dr Hurst, one of practitioner. He devoted his life and of every poor person on St Helena.” the surgeons on HMS Birmingham, means to the welfare of the islanders was sent to St Helena to undertake and was almost worshipped by the the medical work on the island (until poorer section of the population. Dr Arnold’s story Dr Cartwright, the new Government A bachelor, Dr Arnold spent An Irishman by birth, Dr Arnold doctor for St Helena, later landed practically all of his income among was originally in the Army Medical from the Gascon). the people. The poor he attended Services in England. He came to St Dr Arnold suffered from high blood without fee, and when he visited a Helena in 1901 as a military surgeon, pressure and pernicious anaemia. poverty-stricken home, he generally and was so delighted with life on the But he held resolutely to his duties, gave not only his professional advice, island that he decided to remain. setting aside all ideas of a holiday but also some financial assistance In 1914, Dr Arnold left the island until the arrival of the new Governor, from his own pocket. to do his part in the Great War and Mr C.H. Harper, C.M.G., who was due Once, when he had been called to served in Palestine and Egypt. After to arrive early in February 1925. a distant part of the island, the late peace, he returned to St Helena and An operation undertaken by the Governor Colonel Peel said to him on resumed his old work. surgeon of RMS Goorkha afforded his return, “Well, Doctor, did you get Upon Governor Colonel Peel’s death some relief, but Dr Arnold did not your fee?” in 1924, Dr Arnold became Acting give himself sufficient rest after “Oh yes,” replied Arnold cheerily. Governor (a position he had already it; The Doctor presided as Acting “I got the usual fee.” held on at least two occasions). His Chief Justice at the January Criminal “And may I ask what that was?” services were recognised in the New Sessions, which were unusually “A very nice ‘Thank you,’” Year Honours when he received a important; He gave a luncheon party answered the Doctor with a smile. C.M.G (Companion of the Order of St. at Government House on Jan. 27; On That was characteristic of Dr Arnold. Michael and St. George). Jan. 29, he went to the golf course to He loved the island and its people, and However, when he took over the present prizes in a competition. could not do too much for them. The governorship, his health was poor Just as he was leaving the golf THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE course, late in the afternoon, he had a slight seizure and was removed to Creative Saint Helena Book the house of Mr J. Deason (formerly the residence of General and Madame Now on Amazon Kindle Bertrand). Dr Hurst attended Dr Mic-kail Harris, SAMS Arnold during his last hours: Dr Arnold was not spared to hand over governorship to his successor, for he died when Mr Harper was still a few days distant. He sank rapidly and died within a few hours, at the age of A monument still standing 58 years. The body was removed to Government House early on Saturday, Jan. 31 and there lay in state from 9-11am. The burial took place in the graveyard of the Cathedral Church of St James, in the presence of more than half the population of the island (many people having walked in from the most distant districts). The attendance was said to have been larger than at any funeral on the island within living memory. All classes of population were represented, and the grief of the poorer people was obvious, for a large percentage of them shed tears during the whole of the service. Bishop Holbeck, the Rev Mr Lewty and the Rev Mr Walcott officiated. The St Helena Band played Dead March from Saul and the garrison stray cat that I was trying to find a fired three volleys over the grave. home for, and I did find a home in Masses of wreaths of the beautiful The Creative Saint Helena Writers Jamestown for this little cat, and she flowers grown on the island were laid Group published a picture book on was doing really well – but she’s on the graveside, with many little Amazon Kindle Jan. 18. got such a character. I was telling tributes from the poorest people, ”Rebel with Velvet Paws,” which is the Writers Group about this, and testifying again to the affection they aimed at young children and contains we decided that we would base it on had held for the Doctor. The Boy bright, bold illustrations, features adventures that she would have.” Scouts, Girl Guides (under Senior a local cat that goes in search of Everyone in the Writers Group Ranger Mrs Joshua) and indeed every “something she thinks she needs.” contributed ideas and techniques to organisation on the island was fully Jodie Walters, a St Helenian living make the book possible, and took represented at the graveside. It was overseas, did the illustrations for part in a long editing process. indeed an impressive scene. the book. Creative Saint Helena’s “We all wrote a little bit and we all The remains of the “best-loved Adult Creative Writing Group wrote wrote different chapters, and then man on St Helena” were laid to rest the book, and Teeny Lucy edited/ we rewrote the chapters and I edited next to the grave of the late Col. Peel. produced it. and edited, because we had way too Among the people of St Helena, the “We thought we would do a picture much[...] so I had to cut it down, name of “Dr Arnold” would long be book, because a children’s picture which took a long time,” Teeny said. remembered with love and esteem. book doesn’t actually have much Teeny recently printed a draft copy The bulk of the coloured population writing in it – but you have to let to show the local schools and collect went into mourning for a month the pictures tell the story, and every feedback. after Dr Arnold’s death. word you write is important because “When it was finished, I had the In the February 1925 Church you’ve got so few words,” said draft copy that Solomons printed Magazine it is recorded: “We offer our Creative Saint Helena Director Teeny out for me, and I took it to all three respectful congratulations to H.E. Dr Lucy. primary schools and read it to W.J.J Arnold, Acting Governor, on his The book is mainly based on Nursery, to Year 2[...] and it went being honoured by His Majesty the real and unique ‘experiences and really well,” Teeny said. “It was King by being made a Companion characters’ known to St Helenians. really well-received.” of the Order of St Michael and St The Monkat and the Wirebird, for The book, consisting of 29 pages, George. No one has deserved the instance, feature in the book. can be found on Amazon Kindle and honour more, for Dr Arnold as “We all came to a collaborative is downloadable on Kindle and other Acting Governor on several different conclusion, discussing what kind of devices for a mere £2.17. occasions since 1911, as Colonial story we wanted to write,” Teeny Teeny hopes to see “Rebel with Surgeon, and as Friend to the Poor, said. “And we decided we will write Velvet Paws” on-island soon in a has served the community well for a story about a little cat that actually printed version, as well as to continue many years.” does exist on the island. It was a little sales on Amazon Kindle. 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Around the Luke Stroud: World in 80 Swindon, England Saints Emma Weaver, SAMS

St Helenian Luke Stroud moved from Half Tree Hollow to Ascension Island when he was 3 years old, and seven years later he left Ascension to move to Swindon, England (“Swindelena”). Luke returned to St Helena on holiday in late 2017, and The Sentinel caught up with Luke about his early memories of the island, his experiences since he left and his recent time on the island.

Where on the island did you grow up, and who is your family here? “My family’s house is in Half Tree Hollow, but most of my memories from Saint Helena are from 2001, when I spent a lot of time in Jamestown, in Harris’ Flats as well as Guinea Grass whilst the family were all on holiday from Ascension. I don’t have much family left on the Island, pretty much just Michelle and Adriaan Crowley (Michelle is my aunt), and obviously her four boys are my cousins – Micadean, Luke Stroud (left) with his brother, Zak (right), in Cape Town in January of 2018. Photo provided. Misharne, Kayon and Kayarno – and of course my older brother Shane. I have some more distant cousins and uncles and aunties; my uncle Why did you leave the island, Do you come home frequently, Stedson, Michael Thorpe (who is my and where did you head to? and when was the last time you Godfather), aunty Hazel and uncle “We moved to Ascension after my were here? Danny, uncle Brian and aunty Lilly, dad got a job working for Merlin, and “I don’t come home frequently at and my dad’s cousin Donny Stroud left Ascension in 2004 for Swindon, all, my last visit was my first in 16 and Marie from Horse Pasture.” England (not that I need to explain to years, so I need to get my act together Saints where Swindon is).” and save up so I can visit again.”

What are some of your most What was the experience of What was your impression of the vivid memories of growing up leaving the island like? island in general when you were on the island? “I don’t remember much of leaving here last? “The memories that are most clear Saint Helena, but I remember “First thing I remember thinking are those that I have from Harris’ everything about leaving Ascension. was ‘£2.25 for a Rockstar!?’ Flats, where my grandmother used I remember the airport, not sleeping Aside from that, everything else is to live; playing by the Run, in the on the plane and watching Finding great; everyone is so welcoming and playground and the toy shops that Nemo and The Matrix, and I remember wants to know who you belong to, Christmas, I can still remember first getting to Swindon on the 29th where you stay etc. etc. I loved that this toy army truck that I got on of February and how cold it was!” I could see the ocean from my front Christmas Eve that year.” porch and, most annoyingly, how I What are your biggest always forgot to take a jumper with When did you emigrate from the achievements since leaving the me when I went into the country.” island – had you left the island island? on holiday before that? “Since leaving, most of my How do you feel about the ship/ “I left Saint Helena in 1997, when achievements have been academic, airport situation? I was 3 years old, having never left passing my SATs, then my GCSEs “I’m not too worried, I know before then (and only returning then getting my A-levels and heading the airport is still taking off at the on two occasions since then, most off to University at UWE (University moment (pun intended), but I think recently Christmas 2017).” of the West of England) in Bristol.” it’ll come good eventually. There’s a THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 13 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE lot of money to be made through the potential tourism, it’s just a question Great Saints Part 2: how the island reinvests it. The Saint people will always be the The Madagascar Connection most important part of the Island, Phil Mercury (AKA “Bruv”), Contributed they need to be taken care of and then maybe we’ll eventually see a The Company highlighted the plight thriving economy. The following is a response to the of the neglected plantations and With regards to the ship situation, article in the Jan. 4 paper [about the the exorbitant daily slave ‘letting’ all I can say is, the RMS will be suggestion] to erect a monument rate of 18d (pence). Consequently, missed. I’m so glad I got to be part at the steps in Jamestown entitled Madagascar seemed the answer. The of its 266th voyage (the journey from ‘Laughter and Tears.’ There was records state, ‘a small vessel from Cape Town to Saint Helena from Dec. certainly little humour to be had in Madagascar would effectively do our 1-6).” the tragic events of 1765. business and they (Madagascans) are Two hundred years ago in 1818 the best blacks for our purpose.’ It Where do you live now, and what the East India Company proclaimed goes on to state the African Gold Coast that all slave children born after and Bengal to be the ‘next best places’ work/hobbies do you have? Christmas that year were to be for their vile trade. Madagascar was “Right now I live in Swindon, but born free. The struggle to gain that also hugely significant in the wider I had lived in Bristol for University. freedom began long before, after Americas Triangular Slave Trade. Bristol is a beautiful city, with a involving acts of extreme individual Numerous references are made to vastly different culture to Swindon, sacrifice. This is the story of the St the New York Madagascan slaves in even with them being so close Helenian-born freedom fight; us the Company Records. Today, many geographically. It was a great striving for liberty from slavery (and African-Americans can trace their experience to live there and I hope to perhaps more poignantly, a way back roots to Madagascar. go back soon. home). At a meeting held at the Castle in Currently I don’t work, having just From the early governorship of the June 1764, Governor John Skottowe come back from my holiday, but Island by the East India Company, gave ‘orders and instructions for hobbies-wise I’m involved in a lot of the chosen place to ‘procure’ slaves two ships, the Mercury and the Fly, football, I regularly attend a gym and was from the Island of Madagascar to purchase slaves, rice and paddy I’m an aspiring drummer. Maybe (known then as the Island of St from Madagascar. It was stressed to next time I’m home I’ll have a bash Lawrence). In 1684 Captain Robert purchase able-bodied men and boys for anybody who pities me enough to Knox was sent there to capture under 25 years of age. Warnings were listen.” slaves to establish sugar, tobacco given not to overload the ships and and indigo plantations under a West to ‘use the slaves with humanity.’ Do you have any advice for Indian planter. The fate of Knox’s As the Company was a mercantile young Saints thinking of leaving journey was strangely prophetic for organisation, the ship’s Captains, home for the first time? the Company’s future ventures. Make and Surgeon, were to be paid “My only advice would be just to do Knox’s ship survived a hurricane commissions for the delivery of it! We’re incredibly lucky to call our and scurvy. He himself almost every living slave to the Island. wonderful island home, but there is drowned and fought for his life The commissions were 70, 6 and a much. much bigger world out there in a hostile Madagascar port. He 5 shillings per head, respectively. to experience and I would definitely eventually brought his prized human The council was well keen to multi- tell anyone thinking of exploring it, cargo back to Jamestown. task, and strongly advised Captain to do so. Even if just for a holiday. However, his woes were not over. Harrold of the Mercury to call at you never know, you might like it.” His crew stole his ship whilst at the Cape to take on provisions and anchor in Jamestown and absconded, gather intelligence (at that time in leaving him broke and at the mercy possession of the Dutch). However, Any messages for family and of the Company. Later, the Company the human cargo took precedence and friends on the island? ruled that all ships were to leave one they were told not to stay any longer “Love you all, friends and family slave when sailing from Madagascar than was ‘absolutely necessary’. (you all know who you are), thank (the gender being decided by the The 1764 voyage was an unmitigated you for making my time at home so Governor). A barrel of gunpowder disaster from the start. Michael special, hopefully I won’t leave it so had to be submitted also. These two Brown, a Company soldier was long before my next visit xx.” rulings are a reflection of the dual deserted at ‘Mamagan’ (modern-day role of the Island, that of a forced Mananjary) in Madagascar. Another, labour camp and fortification. (The John Barnard, died mid-voyage on Around the World in 80 gunpowder rule survived until 1824). the Fly. The desperate action of the The reasons Madagascar was deserter itself reflects the hellish Saints chosen for the purchase of slaves conditions for many on the Island, were manifold. The Company felt that regardless of colour or status. aims to get in touch with Saints people to be ‘docile’ and therefore The first-hand, riveting narrative of all ages, in all places. If you easy to suppress. Moreover, historic of John Merryweather, the shipmate terms of trade with Madagascans for aboard the Mercury detailing the are a Saint abroad wishing to be the procurement of slaves were in the abortive six-hour fight for freedom, interviewed, or if you know some- Company’s possession. Furthermore, can be read in the Archive Company in a letter to the Company Directors Records 1765. one you’d like to see in the paper, in London in 1716, it was stated that I will attempt to give the story contact us at [email protected]. 200-300 slaves were badly needed. justice in next week’s Sentinel. 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

New Children’s Picture book Available now to download on Amazon Kindle – only £2.17

REBEL WITH VELVET PAWS

The adventures of a Jamestown Cat as she journeys around the island searching for ……..The Monkcat! Written by CSH Creative Writing Group, Illustrated by Jodie Walters.

Amazon Kindle app can be downloaded from Amazon for ipad, tablets, PC’s etc. Printed soft back books to be published soon! [email protected] THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT Famous Quotes Best One-Liners:

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference” “Lite: the new way to spell ‘Light,’ now with 20% fewer letters!”

- Robert Frost “I was playing chess with my friend and he said, ‘Let’s make this interesting.’ So we stopped playing chess.” Sudoku Can you complete the grid, using each number once Count the horizontally, vertically and in the 3x3 square? Circles!

This one is for the kids... and adults.

Word Wheel How many words can you create? (Using two letters or more, the letter in the middle and only the letters shown below for each word.)

Dad on the last day of school: So, where’s your school report, my boy?

Tom: Sorry, I’ll bring it a day later.

Dad: Why?

Tom: I let Kevin borrow it because he wanted to scare his parents. 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE The Local Buzz “Plant a Flowering Tree for the Honey Bee.” Honey is one of Nature’s Super Foods. Tony Leo, Secretary to the SHBKA, Contributed Episode 15

Hello again, and it would seem that the New Year has brought some good refreshing rains. Some of this fine rain might have spoilt the honey flow as the trees are soaked and the honey bee dislikes water in the nectar well of the flowers. I also note that there are a lot of bee plants flowering. I have some stems that are as high as six feet and more and the bees are there from the crack of dawn till late in the evening. Here is a valuable hint for those of you soon to be visiting the hives or harvesting honey. I mentioned in earlier episodes that whatever utensils are used for straining the honey, keep them separate from other uses. The same applies to the collection of honey. Keep all tools and smoking material in one place, like a sack placed somewhere in the shed. Local beekeeper Stedson Stroud, with an example of a frame honey will be cut from. Photo by Emma Weaver. Whenever there is a swarm of bees that needs to be taken or some other bee problem, go to the sack where label with the person’s name and by a margin of £8 and £5. If a person you will find all the gear you need. contact number or area where the chooses to charge much more, then Another hint is that when cutting honey came from IF it was taken you need to ask why that cost, and honey from a frame to check the from a particular area and not mixed they should have done a careful condition of the frame. Sometimes with honey from other areas on costing of their product. Please do the frames get weak and will break island. I think I speak for all honey not overprice your product. Everyone under constant use. A broken frame producers on island that most honey needs to review their enterprise and will cause a lot of trouble in time to sold is liquid honey. A small amount it may be time for another review. come because you will not be able to may be sold in the comb. There are Remember inferior honey has a extract that slide with honey and it a few things to take into account. much lower price that you need to will break. Have a few new frames For pricing purposes, consider the recognise. Another quick piece of in your kit, both large and small, for investment in equipment such hives, information that is very important to replacements. protective clothing and tools of the all who are bottling honey. Be aware Now let’s take a look at completing trade, payment for your helper/ that you could be in big trouble if the bottling of your honey. If you are assistant, the empty containers you mix your uncapped honey with NOT selling your product then all well for the bottling of honey, labelling capped honey. Mixing could mean and good, do as you would normally production per hundred/thousand, you will lose the whole batch because do each year…. Give to family and transport costs in visiting hive/apiary of fermentation. If uncapped honey friends. On the other hand, if you areas and the number of hours spent is bottled with capped honey, the sell your finished product then you just dealing with the enterprise for a bottle top will bulge and the honey need to do some checking. In the last year. The cost will not be recovered will contain bubbles foaming at the episode you were asked to check for over a period of one year but over top. This means that the honey is the condition of the honey that you a five year period maybe, as there spoilt and can only be used to make have bottled. DO NOT use any other will be failures along the way. The a product called mead. So if all goes bottles except new bottles supplied St. Helena Bee Keepers Association well with the bees, we should see strictly for honey or preserves, either discussed at length a while ago what some honey around during March, glass or plastic. The bottles should the true cost of honey per bottle April and May. There is still much contain the correct amount of honey. should be on the local market. For to write about concerning honey and The top should be screwed tightly the 500 ml bottle the cost should next week, and further down the line for the customer. There is nothing be no more than £7 per bottle. The I will tell you what the Bee Keepers worse than a leaky bottle of honey cost of a 300ml bottle should be £4 Association’s thoughts may be for as it makes everything sticky. The per bottle. Costs have gone up since the future of honey production on St. bottle must have a proper printed that discussion and now may be up Helena… if there is a future…... THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 17 SCHOOL PAGE Year 6 Writes Story of Robin Hood from Sir Guy’s Perspective Pilling Primary School, Contributed Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow WALT: Write a story in the role of Sir Guy Gisborne. Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow Robin Hood and the I am Sir Guy Gisborne of Nottingham. I’m the most rich, WALT: Write a story in the role of Golden Arrow powerful man ever. I am a barbaric Sir Guy Gisborne. WALT: Write a story in the role of tyrant who is heartless. I don’t care for anybody but me. I want to marry I am Sir Gut Gisborne of Sir Guy Gisborne Lady Marian but there is one person Nottingham. I am a rich, powerful who is standing in my way: Robin nobleman. I live in a huge castle. I Hood. I want to eliminate him. want Lady Marian, she is beautiful I am Sir Guy Gisborne. I’m a rich He is a cruel, mean, harsh and and I am in love with her but Robin and powerful nobleman who lives in callous. He steals from the rich Hood is standing in my way. He is a a huge castle. My best friend is the and gives it away to the scruffy old barbaric tyrant thief. He steals from Sheriff of Nottingham. He is just as peasants. He trespasses my kingdom me and gives it to those scruffy rich as me. but I decided to plan a trap- I will tedious beggars. I want to marry the gorgeous Lady have a contest and the grand prize “I Know, I know I will catch him in Marian. She is so kind and sweet but will be a golden arrow. a contest. He can’t resist coming to she doesn’t take any notice to me. The next day all the peasants arrived the contest.” She only takes notice to that peasant at the contest but there was an old That tedious barbaric fool is dressed pest-Robin Hood. He’s such a scruffy man dressed in green; he looked like in green ragged clothing. Look at the beggar. He’s so barbaric. an old Grandpa. He was a mysterious old fool, why is that old man looking I’m going to catch Robin. I know man, (FLUKE!) at Lady Marian? he won’t resist being left out of this Got you at last Robin Hood! But it “Got you at last you filthy barbaric great archery contest. He won’t know was not Robin, it was just an old man scruffy peasant.” The old man bent a thing. bent and bearded waiting before the and bearded reached for his arrow At the contest there was an old man contest starts. The old man almost and took the shot. As his arrow flew holding an arrow; he walked into the beat every one, but he found archery through the air it shot the target. contest and suddenly he made a shot. tedious. Some arrows went down The crowd was cheering for this Then everything went quiet. Later I and some went up, but some went ancient man. There in the crowd saw this old peasant man staring at past the targets. It was Robin Hood was my darling Lady Marian who the beautiful Lady Marian and she he was playing a trick. Then Maid happened to be smiling at this old bag was staring at him. I knew something Marian, she was the most beautiful and he was smiling back. I watched was going on. lady and she smelt like roses, but these two closely and wondered what I pulled the old man’s beard. there was something strange, she she sees in him? Suddenly the beard came off. It was only had eyes for Robin Hood. I marched over and yanked on his Robin Hood. Everyone gasped-Robin Maid Marian was rich and pretty, grey beard it was him- Robin Hood- Hood! I shouted then Robin Hood she didn’t care about me, only the “you will never catch run from me and I stared in bitterness hatred. I peasants and Robin Hood. you barbaric man!” was so unhappy. That tyrant came “Well done Sir! Oh well done.” The I jumped on my horse and I galloped back. He’s so heartless and callous I peasants yelled. towards the Pavilion, just look at could lock him up. Robin Hood escaped from the that barbaric fool. Robin Hood the Someone shouted here Robin: a contest and ran into the forest. Just tyrant peasant leapt onto his horse. rideless horse came towards him. He then I came to look for him, but my He escaped from my huge dungeon. I leapt onto the saddle and galloped horse galloped away and I fell off. could not catch him. away. “Oh ride Robin, ride.” I heard “Lady Marian will be mine some Lady Marian cried. By Ziara Thomas day.” Then there was the horse but no ‘’You filthy barbaric peasant’’. Bent rider. I jumped on and gripped my on my knees I cried and thumped my teeth and went to find that dirty hand to the ground. I started to kick peasant but there was none to be the dirt and screamed in frustration seen. I shouted and shouted but for Robin Hood was nowhere to be it was no use. All I heard was my seen. echoes. I’ll catch him, I know I will.

By Jodie Thomas By Tyreece Francis- Fuller 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL FAITH MATTERS St Helena and the Cross DEVOTIONAL MEETING 5.30 p.m. Patronal Festival Cathedral BAHA’I CENTRE Gumwoods 8pm Thursday 1 February THURSDAY EVENINGS 10.00 a.m. Eucharist Arabia ALL ARE WELCOME

Sunday 4 February Telephone 24342 Candlemass 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Cathedral 3.30 p.m. Eucharist St Peter Saturday 27th January 0915 – 1000 Sabbath School Programme The Parish of St James 1000 – 1045 Group Bible Study 1100 – 1200 Divine Service Sunday 28 January 1400 – 1500 Youth 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James Every Wednesday 5.30 p.m. Patronal Festival Cathedral Praise and worship service at 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting Kingshurst Community Centre on Wednesday 31 January Sunday 28th January at 11am All are Welcome 7.30 a.m. Eucharist St James Cell Groups. For further information contact: Thursday 1 February Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing Wednesday 31st January combined St John Cell meeting at Longwood at 7:30pm. Sunday 4 February Candlemass All are welcome 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James 3.30 p.m. Eucharist St Michael For further information please contact tele no 23249

Parish of St Matthew

Sunday 28 January 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday Services 11.15 a.m.Sung Eucharist 28th January Activities at the Army this Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 pm St Matthew weekend 5.30 p.m. Patronal Festival Head O'Wain Chapel 10.45 pm Cathedral FRIDAY 26TH JANUARY 2018 ‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP AND CAFÉ Jamestown Chapel 06.00 pm Tuesday 30 January OPEN FROM 10AM TO 1PM. 7.00 p.m. Reserve Sacrament Bible Studies St Mark SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2018 Tuesday 30th January ‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP OPEN FROM Jamestown Schoolroom 07.00 pm Sunday 4 February 10AM TO 1PM. Candlemass Thursday 1st February 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist St Mark SUNDAY 28TH JANUARY Sandy Bay Chapel 05.30 pm MORNING SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM. ALL ARE WELCOME. ALL ARE WELCOME EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 7.30 BAHA’I FAITH PM. DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA ALL ARE WELCOME.

The Cathedral Parish of St Paul “O Son of Utterance! There is always a warm welcome for you Thou art my stronghold; enter there- at the Salvation Army. Sunday 28 January in that thou mayest abide in safety. If you would like to know more about 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time My love is in thee, know it, that thou 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral The Salvation Army’s activities, mayest find Me near unto thee.” contact Lt. Coral Yon on telephone nos 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade Baha’i Scripture 22703/24358. St Andrew Take care and God bless. 11.15 a.m. Reserve Sacrament THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD

Especially 4U, your online sourcing, procurement & delivery service here on St Helena! Purchasing just about anything within the UK, be it electrical goods, furniture, clothing, party decorations, tools, fixtures & fitting for houses, food, hotel bookings etc.

1 Only 5% commission will be charged on the total cost of the your order – (not including UK delivery costs) 2 Receive regular updates on the progress of your order and be able to make alternative choices, should items be out of stock 3 Receive quick response to any enquiries (just a telephone call away!) 4 Have the option of paying for your order and freight costs at different timescales. 5 Saving you time and megabytes searching online for a particular product and to find the best value for money products 6 Deal with the necessary paperwork for custom clearance and searching for your package when it arrives St Helena 7 Get your order delivered to your home or workplace ( large items – negotiation will be made)

Especially 4U also – 1 Delivers fresh flowers and personalised gifts to your loved ones in the UK , no need to post gifts from St Helena 2 Sells artificial wreaths and crosses for funerals, 3 Order groceries from ASDA supermarket in the UK 4 Provide Quotations on kitchen designs or kitchen furniture to suit your budget. 5 Provide Quotations for Steel Building Kits – used for Garages, Storage Area, Car port, Workshops etc. The cost of the building can be paid in 2 instalments.

Rates - 5% commission on all orders / £5.00 for finding your product/s online / £15 for clearing customs, collection and delivery

Especially 4U is convenience at your fingertips, saving you time, money and hassle! Call Anthea Moyce on 22772 / 61534 or email [email protected] for further details. 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

STAMP ISSUE

‘THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE RMS FROM ST HELENA ISLAND’

The Post & Customer Services Centre would like to inform customers that a stamp issue entitled ‘The Last Voyage of the RMS from St Helena Island’ will be released in commemoration of the RMS St Helena.

The stamp issue will include images of the departure of the RMS from the Island on her final voyage on Saturday, 10 February 2018, and will be postmarked for this date. This issue is expected to be available for sale in late March 2018 and will consist of the following:

• Four Valued Stamps (25p, 40p, 50p, 60p) • Souvenir Sheet (£2.00) • First Day Cover with four Valued Stamps (£3.50) • First Day Cover with Souvenir Sheet (£3.50) The Post & Customer Services Centre is offering a pre- ordering service to customers who would like to purchase any of the above. Enquiries can be made with the Post & Customer Services Centre, Jamestown, St Helena Island on tel: (+290) 22008 or via e-mail: [email protected] THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD

Calling all Boat Owners!

Would you like to be a part of the RMS Farewell Celebrations?

The RMS Farewell Working Group would like to hear from interested boat owners who would like to join the flotilla.

Be a part of this historical event, help us by ensuring the RMS St Helena receives the send off she deserves.

When: Saturday, 10 February 2018

Where: James’ Bay

Time: 15:00

For further information, please contact the Harbour Master, Mr David Caswell, on telephone 22287 or email [email protected]

RMS Farewell Celebrations Local Market, Food and Beverage owners! Would you like to be a part of the RMS Farewell Celebrations? The RMS Farewell Working Group would like to hear from food and beverage owners who are interested in providing their services for the RMS Celebrations. We would also like to have a local market, selling RMS Memorabilia and other local products. When: Friday, 9 February 2018 Where: The Seafront

For further information, please contact Shelley Magellan-Wade on telephone 22158 or email [email protected] 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Event Time Venue

Thanksgiving Service for the Tuesday, 6th St James’ Church RMS Farewell February 2018 @ All are invited to attend 19:00 Friday, 9th February 2018 RMS Open Day— Prior bookings 09:00-16:30 RMS St Helena RMS Farewell Celebrations 15:00 – Midnight The Seafront (Including, Local Market, hot food, live music, RMS entertainment and more) RMS Competition Presentation 18:00 The Seafront Speeches 19:00 The Seafront The final act of stupidity: On-stage 20:00– 21:00 The Seafront performance by the RMS Amateur Dramatics Society Release of Lanterns 21:00 The Seafront Music for Dancing 21:00 – Midnight The Seafront

Saturday, 10th February 2018

Parade of RMS Crew, 09:00 The Crew will parade from accompanied by the Scouts band the Canister to the Seafront and uniformed contingents Presentation of the ‘Paying off’ 14:15 The pennant will be walked pennant. Mrs Kedell Worboys from the customs building to MBE will present the pennant to the lower Wharf (landing Captain Adam Williams steps area) Lowering of the St Helena Flag 15:00 Lower Wharf (landing steps area) Flotilla of boats to circle RMS in 15:00 James Bay James Bay RMS departs for Buttermilk Point 16:00

RMS undertakes final steam pass 16:30 the harbour towards Lemon Valley

More details will be available in next week newspapers. If you are interested in assisting with the RMS Farewell, please contact a Enabling Tourismmember and of Economicthe RMS Farewell Growth Working Group: Cllr Christine Scipio- O’Dean, Kerisha Stevens, Juliet Williams, David Caswell & Jason Thomas. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD

DRIVING COMPETENCY TEST REMINDER

The following is a reminder to all Learner Drivers and their Driving Instructors:

• Before using a motor vehicle on a road, the driver must have a current and up-to-date Driver’s Licence for the correct class of vehicle they intend to drive • The motor vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and the vehicle licence or MOT is current and up-to- date • The driver of the motor vehicle is covered by a valid insurance policy • The Driving Instructor has held that class of licence for at least two years and is covered by the ve hicle’s insurance policy

If any of the conditions above are not met and a vehicle is still being used on a road, this will constitute an of- fence under the Road Traffic Ordinance and Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Ordinance respectively.

As part of the Driving Competency Test, the Driving Examiner will require the Learner Driver to produce proof of their Provisional Driver’s Licence, Vehicle Licence and Insurance, and will check that the vehicle is safe to be used on a road before the commencement of the test. If the Learner Driver is not able to produce these documents, the test will be postponed.

The St Helena Driving Examiner has an important role in working with the community to ensure public safety. If an offence has been committed he has the right to cancel the test and report the matter to the Police.

Persons wanting to book a Driving Competency Test can telephone the Half Tree Hollow Police Post on tel: 23695 during normal working hours or by email: [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR PAYROLL EXECUTIVE Corporate Finance is seeking to recruit a self-motivated individual to join their busy team as Payroll Executive. The successful candidate will support the Senior Payroll Executive in processing payrolls for the Government. Key duties of the post include: • Processing of payrolls for weekly and monthly salaries and wages, pensions and Income Related Benefits by specified deadline; • Updating and maintaining employee records electronically by recording changes, including loan payments, salary increases, tax codes, new employees, terminations, transfers and promotions; • Dealing with directorates queries regarding employees pay, etc. Prospective candidates should ideally have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above and relevant experience in an accounting role. At least 1 year’s experience in Payroll related duties is also desired. The salary for the post is at Grade B commencing at £6,722 per annum. For further details regarding the duties of the post and for a copy of the job profile, interested persons can contact Pat Peters, Senior Payroll Executive on telephone number: 22470 or email [email protected]. sh. Application forms which are available from Corporate Finance and Corporate Human Resources, should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Miss Nicole Peters, Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 6 February 2018. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Corporate Services January 2018 Corporate Services, St Helena Government, The Castle, Jamestown, Island of St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ Telephone: +(290) 22720 Facsimile: +(290) 22450 E-mail: [email protected] www.sainthelena.gov.sh 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR SENIOR AUDITOR Salary range: Competitive local salary based on qualifications and experience The Saint Helena Audit Service is seeking to recruit a Senior Auditor to join their audit team. The Senior Auditor’s primary role is to plan and undertake Financial and Value for Money audits producing clear assignment plans, working papers and reports with evidence-based recommendations. Potential candidates will be part-qualified CCAB accountant or degree level equivalent, or would also be considered if you hold the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification and are prepared to study for chartered status. Potential candidates should have a minimum of two years’ experience in audit or finance, and at least one year in a supervisory/managerial capacity, together with knowledge of recognised financial reporting and performance management frameworks. Salary for the post will be dependent on relevant qualifications and experience. We are looking for team players with good communication and people management skills who are able plan, prioritise and project manage workflow and use their own judgement. Excellent analytical abilities and IT skills are also required. A copy of the job profile and application form can be obtained from the Saint Helena Audit Service, Post Office Building, Jamestown or email [email protected] Completed applications should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Anesu Makamure, Head of Audit Service or by email anesu.makamure@ sainthelena.gov.sh by no later than 4pm on 2 February 2018. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. 11 January 2018

APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Application has been received in respect of the following proposals:

1. Application 2018/09: FULL Planning Application for Construction of a 1 Bedroom Dwelling, Redhill, Levelwood on Parcel 0161 Silver Hill, adjacent to Cyril Leo. Applicant: Bert Leo

Copies of the Applications and Plans may be inspected by Prior Appointment with the Planning Section, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 4pm. Appointments can be made with the Secretary on Telephone No. 22270 or email [email protected] stating the Application Reference Number they wish to inspect.

Any person who wishes to make Representations on the above Applications should make them in writing within 14 days, to the Planning Office, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown or Email [email protected]

Public Review Commencement Date : 25 January 2018 Public Review Closing Date : 09 February 2018 Riana De Wet Chief Planning Officer THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 January 2018 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD HEALTH DIRECTORATE VACANCY-ACCOUNTS CLERK The Health Directorate has a vacancy for an Accounts Clerk. The purpose of the role is to assist the Executive Officer (Accounts) with providing an efficient and effective accounting function. Some of the duties for this post include: 1. Responsibility for the preparation of the Directorate’s payroll data for submission to SHG Central Payroll Section. Dealing with relevant queries, checking and verifying all supplier invoices and preparing the supporting supplier invoice returns in accordance with financial procedures. 2. Preparing pay sheets, bank transfers and other invoices as necessary and requisitions for consumables (e.g. fuel, stores, maintenance jobs etc.) for relevant sectors of the Directorate. 3. Collating all billing information for the Directorate and preparing Customer Invoice returns. 4. Assisting with creating and maintaining appropriate spreadsheets to aid analysis to inform budgeting and decision making. 5. Cashier duties. 6. Responsibility for the Directorate’s stores, reconciling invoices against orders and acting any queries and discrepancies following receipt of goods, and ensuring all store records are maintained in accordance with the Stores Regulations. The successful applicant must have GCSE qualifications in Maths orAccounts and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent, a Class A driver’s licence, at least 3 years’ experience working in finance and customer focused environment, cash handling experience and previous Storekeeping experience. Salary for the post is at Grade B commencing at £6,722 per annum. All appointees are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, medical check, vetting or DBS Disclosure and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Interested persons requiring further details regarding this post can contact Miss Clarissa Osborne, Administration and Accounts Manager on telephone number 22500 or email [email protected] Application forms and a job profile are available from the Health Directorate and should be completed and submitted, through Directors where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, Health Directorate or [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Monday, 29 January 2018. Dr Akeem Ali 12 January 2018 Director Health Directorate

NOTIFICATION EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – MANAGEMENT OF Planning Officer(s) Appointments JAMESTOWN SWIMMING POOL

The St Helena Government (SHG) are seeking The Planning Section of ENRD is proposing an expressions of interest from suitably experienced Appointments System as a more effective way individuals/organisations interested in the of planning their daily work and to also ensure management of the daily running of the Jamestown that clients needing to use their services are not Swimming Pool. disappointed that the officer they need is unavailable. Successful individuals/organisations will be With effect from Thursday 25th January 2018, responsible for the day to day running of the members of the public are encouraged to make an swimming pool as a business, whilst being compliant appointment when wishing to submit development with all laws, regulations and rules in relation to the applications or making any other enquiries. operation of the Pool. Appointments with the Trainee Planning Officer will be on Thursdays and the Chief Planning Officer on For further information contact Christy Joshua, Fridays. Procurement Officer, on Tel: 22470 Or email: [email protected] If you would like to book an appointment with either Officer, please contact the Secretary of the LDCA All expressions of interest should be submitted by stating your request on email [email protected]. 4pm on Wednesday, 7 February 2018. sh or tel. 22270 to Christy Joshua, Procurement Officer, The Castle, Derek Henry Jamestown, Saint Helena, STHL 1ZZ Director of Environment & Natural Resources or via the email above. www.sams.sh Thursday 25 January 2018 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA Greetings from the Jamestown Rifle Club Pat Henry, Contributed

Hello everyone, this week our youth members were not feeling well therefore their shooting activity were cancelled, get well wishes and back in action for them next week. 23 January 18, another excellent turnout for a fun pairs shooting competition. It was an absolute pleasure and honour again this week to welcome Spotters encouragingly relaying the 89.1 & Pat H 99.3 = 188.4, in 2nd three new visitors Heather, Chris scores revealed good consecration place Peter B 90.1 & Deirdre 98.6 = and Tamara, it’s pretty amazing and competiveness from all aiming 188.7 and intense numerously ahead for these friendly people visiting St to finish with maximum scores. overhaul winners Nicole with 99.7 Helena and engaging in our shooting After everyone had shot their & Sir Rexy Young 100.8 = 200.5 the activities, it’s also special when target defining a fear balance for best recorded for this year 2017-18. they haven’t tried small bore rifle this pairs competition names were The remaining groups with awarded shooting before, and to experience evenly divided into two groups, A the with medals in their top positions in it on St Helena at the JTRC is overly advance and B the beginners group. recognizing their valued contribution whelming, so welcome and enjoy Randomly members pulled sealed to the club, congratulation to your stay on island. names from the pots which captured everyone, join us again next week Fifteen people entered the door good expressions as they were called for another exciting event with a with fourteen of them shooting. As out and posted on the leader board free shoot awarded to the highest we take our positions orderly on the munching away on tomato paste score shot by lady and gent, see you firing line with all rifles blazing as toasties and coffee whilst checking all then. Thanks to everyone as we the sound of shots blasting down our final calculations. Highest scores greet each other with Good wishes range repeatedly striking the targets. shot in 3rd position Tamara with for a Healthy Weekend. Golf Report 21 January 2018

Tony Green, Contributed In good weather with a very slight nip in the air to start with nineteen players took part in Sunday’s Modified Stableford. The Modified Stableford system allocates Buy and keep ahold of points based on the number of strokes taken at each a copy of this Sentinel. hole, with the goal of achieving the highest overall score. Then, at noon on Different from a normal Stableford scoring system, a Modified Stableford features higher penalties for poor Tuesday, Jan. 30, listen shots -- minus three points for a double bogey for example in to SAMS Radio 1 and and greater rewards for good shots, such as plus eight for a double eagle. A par receives no points. Right on target check the red-stamped and winning the competition was Pat Henry with plus number on the front of fourteen points. Second place was Lawson Henry on plus eleven points enjoying no doubt one of his last rounds your Sentinel: A lucky on his present handicap. The Two Ball Pool was shared number will be drawn, between Peter Johnson, Larry Legg and Tony Green. The and the winner will Club welcomed back Ritchie Joshua from Ascension for a few weeks. Ritchie managed to fit in a reasonable amount receive a of golf in one tournament! This weekend will be the DK FREE VALENTINE’S Ltd competition kindly sponsored by Derek Thomas. This will be Stroke Play with full handicap. Sign-up sheets BALL TICKET are on the Club Notice Board or members can leave their from the God Fathers names on the Club telephone Message Service 24421 by Friday afternoon. The Club’s Annual General Meeting will Rock Club. be held on Sunday 18 February when a new Committee Note: Claimant must call in to SAMS within an will be elected. A list for nominees to serve on the Club Committee is posted on the Club Notice Board. The Club’s hour of the draw, then submit their winning Dinner Dance will be on Friday 2 March. Remember the newspaper to the SAMS Office by 4pm Jan. 31. Club will always welcome new members, interested?