No.97 October 2009

DEMINER Masikati Mazango (BACTEC International) works to clear land South of down to the Mount Pleasant Road on East Falklands. The area was subjected to a cluster bomb strike by British aircraft during the 1982 war. Here he clears a 50m x 50m ‘box’ of land using a Minelab F3S mine detector and searches for the cluster munitions (BL755). The red fl ags indicate metal signals which he will later investigate by careful excavation using hand tools to confi rm whether it is scrap metal or a bomb. The majority of the work undertaken by the 30 deminers will comprise recovering the thousands of mines left by Argentine forces in 1982. By early March this year, more than 1000 mines had been cleared and destroyed,including Italian SB81 Anti-Tank mines, Italian SB33 Anti-Personnel mines and Spanish P-4-B Anti-Personnel mines plus other munitions. More information about BACTEC’s contract can be found on page 4. Photo: Kev Bryant. Editorial by FIA Chairman Association Newsletter Oil and troubled waters by David Tatham The arrival of the oil rig Ocean Guardian in Falklands waters has stirred up enormous in- terest. For the fi rst time for some months, the traditional view of the waterfront has Published by the Falkland Islands made the front pages and the BBC evening news. It has led Cristina de Kirchner, Presi- Association, dent of , to issue dire threats. In an effort to stop the rig from drilling, she has Falkland House, threatened shipping links between the Falklands and Argentina (which are mainly cruise 14 Broadway, liners). She has also drummed up support from the usual suspects - her neighbours - and London has taken the matter to the United Nations. SW1H OBH In fact, an oil rig drilled in Falklands waters perfectly normally and without a crisis in 1998. That got relatively little mention in the news. But in those days Argentina complied Tel 0845 260 4884 with a Joint Declaration signed by Malcolm Rifkind for Britain and Guido di Tella for Ar- ISSN 0262-9399 gentina in 1995. This agreement provided for cooperation over oil exploration. Britain and EDITED BY: Argentina agreed then to pursue oil exploration in the South Atlantic in their respective Ms Lisa Watson, areas and to designate a joint area for oil exploration where their two areas met. All this, SeAled PR under the so-called sovereignty umbrella which allowed both countries to co-operate on Brandon Road practical questions, without prejudice to the sovereignty claims of each side Stanley This all changed in 2007 when the previous Kirchner government repudiated the 1995 Falkland Islands Joint Declaration as part of their broader policy of non-cooperation with the Islands (which also put a stop to shared fi shery research). In the present situation the government of Tel +500 22432 Christina de Kirchner is unpopular, beset by domestic problems and at a loss for what to [email protected] do now that the long forecast oil exploration in Falklands waters has resumed. It is widely EDITORIAL seen as using the Falklands as a diversion from these domestic concerns. Indeed the COMMITTEE Argentine paper Clarin warned its government on 17 February not to infl ate the situation Ms Cindy Buxton (Chair) to serve as “distracciones” from problems at home. Many ordinary Argentine citizens in- Mr David Tatham CMG terviewed by the BBC have taken equally cynical views of their government’s motives. Mr D G Ainslie Having excluded itself from the dialogue begun in 1995, various former and current Major R Spafford Argentine diplomats are left appealing rather plaintively on the BBC for negotiations on oil Mrs M Christie prospection. Andres Cisneros a former deputy minister at the foreign ministry even said Mr Saul Pitaluga that Argentina may have been unwise to repudiate the 1995 agreement. He observed that this now left Argentina with no means by which it might even share any oil there. ADVERTISING Full page £250 It is far from clear how the ban on shipping links will play out. The press in Tierra del Half page £125 Fuego, usually the most bitterly anti-Falklands province, has realised with alarm that any Quarter page £65 interference with cruise liners could cause considerable fi nancial loss to the port of Ush- Eighth page £35 uaia. Whether the Argentines will persist next tourist season in damaging their reputation Short insert £3 as a destination, indeed a base, for the cruise ship industry remains to be seen. So far per line cruise ships have not been interfered with and we may hope for a slow return to reason. The stakes in oil exploration are high. But the Islands have taken all the right prepara- www.fi association.com tory steps, moved with caution and taken account of their neighbour’s views. That their neighbours have torn up the joint Anglo-Argentine declaration of 1995 is not the Islanders’ fault. As with the declaration of the interim fi shery zone in 1985, there will be threats and gestures. But with the steadfast support of the British government – and it has always been steadfast – and the encouragement of the British press – which has been encourag- ing - the campaign of exploration must proceed. Remembering Jane The death of Jane Cameron on December 26, following a road accident in Argentina some weeks earlier came as a severe shock and caused great sadness to all her friends in the Falkland Islands and worldwide. Everyone who knew Jane loved her for her warmth, her generosity and her lively personality. As archivist to the Falkland Islands Government Jane built up the offi cial archives from a dusty storeroom into a professional department. Release of copyright She so impressed Councillors that they voted the money to establish a fi rst rate home for the state papers with conservation facilities and space for research visitors. Finally able The Editorial Committee releases all copyrights on to make the records of 160 years of British administration fully available, Jane turned the content of the Falkland the archives into a Mecca for students of the South Atlantic from all over the world. She Islands Newsletter except welcomed their interest and she put her unmatched knowledge of Falklands history at on pictures,cartoons and their disposal. But Jane was more than an archivist – she was a stalwart defender and maps. Other publica- tions are invited to quote preserver of the Falklands way of life. Nothing escaped her attention – from preserving freely. the architecture and character of Stanley to rescuing a dressmaker’s order book from the 1950s, every bit as important to the history of the Islands as a governor’s despatch. However, we ask that The FIA owes a particular debt to Jane. During the 1982 Confl ict she worked in the As- quotations are made in context and the Falkland sociation’s offi ce in London, with her sister and two brothers and all the other volunteers. Islands Newsletter Thereafter she was determined to preserve the FIA’s papers in the Islands and between acknowledged as the 2002 and 2008 she spent a great deal of time with Merle Christie sorting the papers. source. Thanks to Ted Clapp’s good offi ces BAS very kindly shipped the material to Stanley where it ahs found an ideal air-conditioned home. For further information turn to inside back page or Jane has encouraged and guided many historians of the Islands whose work is grow- alternatively contact Lisa ing in political importance. They will miss her help with their research, but the Archives Johnston or Sarah Clement Department endures and certainly Acting Archivist Tansy Newman and the administration at SeAled PR. in Stanley will promote its further growth. Continuing Jane’s life work is the best way to PRINTED BY: soften the grief we feel at her loss. Platinum Press (UK) Ltd The sympathy of all members of the FIA goes out to Jane’s partner Rob Ijssel, to her Tel 0844 880 4722 brother Donald and her sister Sukey and all members of her family. Your sorrow is our sorrow.

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Argentine decree aims to upset Falklands shipping General Election heralds all THE Argentine Government an- nounced a decree aimed at handi- new Legislative Assembly capping shipping movements be- tween the Islands and Argentina in February. Personally signed by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner it demanded all vessels attempting to transit between Argentine continen- tal ports and islands’ ports, or cross Argentine maritime spaces head- ing to a port in the Islands, must request prior authorization from the Argentine government. Foreign and Commonwealth Minister Chris Bryant reacted say- ing, “We have no doubt about our sovereignty over the Falkland Is- lands and we’re clear that the Falk- land Islands Government is entitled to develop a hydrocarbons indus- try within its waters. The Falk- land Islands territorial waters are controlled by the Islands’ authori- ties. We’re monitoring the situation closely, but we’re not going to react to every development in Argentina. We remain focused on supporting the Falkland Islands Government in developing legitimate business in its territory. “We mustn’t lose sight of the fact that Argentina and the UK are EIGHT brand new members were councillors important partners: We have a elected to the Falkland Islands Legis- could criticise close and productive relationship lative Assembly at the General Elec- Government on a range of issues: in the G20, on tion held on Thursday November 5, from the sidelines, climate change, sustainable devel- 2009. “...are long gone.” opment and counter-proliferation. The clean sweep offered up three We would like to add South Atlantic He added, “...collective responsi- new faces to the Stanley Constituen- bility now rests fi rmly with you – and issues to that list and will work to cy, Emma Edwards, Dick Sawle and develop the relationship further. If yours will not be a light or easy job.” Glenn Ross, while former councillors The group took up the task in the that could be made to work, it would Gavin Short and Jan Cheek took re- be good for all concerned.” midst of budgetary defi cit caused by maining seats. the collapse of the islands illex fi sh- Irresponsible overfi shing For the Constituency, ‘old ery. Current plans predict a defi cit for guard’ Roger Edwards, Sharon Hal- 2009 with reserves hit by the global ARGENTINA’S lack of action with ford and Bill Luxton took the three economic recession, said Mr Huckle. regard to over-fi shing in its own available seats. MLA Sawle believes however, that waters and on the high seas was For Stanley, Fishing Company the Falklands, “...can make much described as “environmentally ir- Owner Richard Sawle clearly cap- more out of its fi shery,” which he de- responsible” at the fi sheries sec- tured the minds of voting Islanders; scribes as the islands, “...biggest sin- tor of a public presentation on the he was 180 votes clear of second gle asset.” Falklands Economic Development place Gavin Short, who was himself MLA Sawle explained that it is nor- Strategy (EDS) in August. 99 votes ahead of his nearest rival. mal that the government moves more Fishing business owner Stu- Member of the Legislative As- slowly than the private sector but said art Wallace, co-chair of the sector sembly (MLA) Roger Edwards com- he hoped to be involved in decisions made the comment when describ- mented, “It’s obvious people wanted that would speed up the processes ing threats to the Falklands fi shery change...” adding, however, that a that slowed down business develop- – the islands have straddling stocks brand new Assembly meant, “...we ment in the Falklands. with Argentina would have the hardest six months Above: The new Legislative Mr Wallace also criticised the work a council has ever put in.” Assembly gather at Government Falkland Islands Government for a MLA Glen Ross said, “For me the House. Back row, Jan Cheek, Bill perceived, “...reduction in the level people of the Falklands have spoken Luxton, Gavin Short and Roger Ed- of resources,” directed at the fi sh- and this council will be the one that wards. ery. listens.” Front row: Emma Edwards, Rich- All was not doom and gloom At the offi cial swearing in ceremony ard Sawle and Sharon Halford. however, “World demand for sea- held at Government House the follow- Inset: The new members re- food is increasing,” and “We have ing day, His Excellency the Governor cieved unexpected warnings from developed a network of internation- Alan Huckle warned the new Assem- His Excellency the Governor Alan al contacts,” said Mr Wallace. bly that the days when Huckle.

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Falklands commendedon success of BACTEC secure ‘sensitive’ Argentine next-of-kin visits demining work BATTLE Area Clearance and Training Equipment Consultants (BACTEC) In- ternational Limited began mine clear- ance in the Surf Bay area (East of Stanley) in November. BACTEC were one of three bidders to undertake the work and a spokes- person for Government House in the Falkland Islands said, “The British company was selected after a rigor- ous procurement process... BACTEC has experience of working in over 40 countries and has a strong track record in safety. Their management team are familiar with the Falkland Islands, having been deployed here previously.” The company is tasked with the clearance of four sites, at Surf Bay, Sapper Hill, and (East) and the team consists of 36 Zimbabwean de-miners who have all worked for BACTEC on a number of mine clearance projects, most re- cently in Lebanon. Project Manager, Roger Gagen, and his Operating Manager, Kevin Bryant, both of whom have served in the Falkland Islands as part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) detachment, are running the project from offi ces in Stanley. The De-mining Project Offi ce (DPO), also established in the Is- lands exercises a quality control over BACTEC’s de-mining activities to en- sure that they meet the standards re- A SENIOR British Minister has con- tive and pragmatic actions of many quired. gratulated those in the Falklands in FIG (Falkland Islands Govern- involved in the Argentine next of kin ment) made all the more diffi cult by visits saying, “...undoubtedly the vis- the impending elections.” Fishing summit fi asco its can be considered a success.” He said the visits were important FALKLANDS delegates at the First Foreign and Commonwealth humanitarian events and asked that World Summit on Fishing Sustainabil- Minister for the Overseas Territories his thanks be passed on to all of ity held in in September were Chris Bryant MP conveyed his ap- those involved in FIG for their con- infuriated by an Argentine protest preciation in a letter to His Excel- tribution and support towards the against their participation. lency the Governor of the Falkland successful visits. When the Falkland Islands Gov- Islands Mr Alan Huckle. The next of kin visits to the Falk- ernment delegation, consisting of He said, “I have been following lands took place on October 3 and MLA and Scientist the visits of the Argentine next of October 10. Sasha Arkhipkin, arrived at the sec- kin closely. As you know, the British One hundred and seventy rela- ond day of the conference, they dis- Government, including the Prime tives of Argentine war dead, pri- covered their fl ag and nameplate had Minister personally, were particu- marily made up of relatives of crew been removed from the table and later larly keen for these visits to be a members of the Argentine warship they were not allowed to give their ar- success. General Belgrano arrived by aircraft ranged presentation. “I should like to congratulate all on the fi rst visit. They were trans- To make matters worse in the eyes those involved in the planning for ported to the Darwin Cemetery prior of the Falklands, Spain later apolo- these visits.... The excellent prepa- to the memorial inauguration during gised to Argentina. rations were noted and appreciated which the cemetery was blessed The Falkland Islands Government widely by the next of kin, Families and mourners placed personal me- delegation was invited to the confer- Commission and the visiting Argen- mentos in an urn of remembrance. ence by Spain; a country that con- tine media.” The second visit of 205 relatives ducts a great deal of business in the Mr Bryant noted that there had included the carriage of the statue islands. inevitably been a number of real and ‘Our Lady of Lujan’ to the cemetery. Fishing News International, cov- sensitive challenges: “It is clear that Above: A relative grieves. Pho- ering the incident described it as an a large degree of the success of the to by Gary Clement for SeAled ‘incredibly rude and insulting’ diplo- visits is attributable to the construc- PR. matic snub against Councillor Richard Cockwell and the Falkland Islands.

4 News - Forces Falkland Islands Welcome York farewell Gloucester

HMS York arrived in the Falkland Islands in early January having met up with the homeward bound HMS Gloucester and the tanker RFA Gold Rover in the area around Rio de Janeiro. HMS York is conducting routine patrols around the Island as well as supporting 3 YORKS and 1 YORKS during patrols and exercises; visiting outlying settlements, participating in exercises, particular- ly with air assets based at Mount Pleasant Complex and generally supporting the 1,200 strong tri-service contingent in the Falkland Islands. Photo provided by Media Ops.

Highlanders hand over Six boost Defence Force numbers MAJOR Jonas Fieldhouse and his company of Highlanders handed over the responsibility of the Falkland Is- lands Roulement Infantry Company to Major Matt Palmer, the 3rd Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment in January. Major Fieldhouse said, “The High- landers have had a really productive and enjoyable time in the Falklands. “I believe that our hard work and training has paid off. We would like to think that the training support that we provided to other units at Mount Pleasant and our numerous tasks all over the Islands mean that we leave the Falkland Islands a better place. It must be said, however, that we could not have done it without the support and enthusiasm that we experienced as we went about our business. “Working in a Joint environment and with the people of these Islands has made us a stronger more cohe- sive group – we are set up well for success on future operations.” The Higlanders also assisted farm- ers in the Falklands with the marking of over 5,000 lambs. British forces battle ‘invasives’ BRITISH forces serving at the Mount Pleasant Complex have helped with Six Falkland Islands Defence Force recruits passed out as full members the ongoing battle against invasive after a gruelling two day exercise in December. Berets were presented to plant species. A team of 25 deter- the gritty group of Islanders by Lieutenant Colonel Hedley French of the mined ‘thistle slayers’ spent a day in Parachute Regiment. Above L-R: Rob Granger, Maj Peter Biggs, Lt Col January at and Bertha’s Hedley French, Christian Williams, Teslyn Barkman, Caris Stevens Sa- Beach in support of the programme. mantha Brownlee and Lucas Biggs (not pictured). Photo: PNews.

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Award for Bluff Lagoon New Commander is Falklands veteran FALKLANDS veteran Commodore Philip Thicknesse assumed the post of Commander British Forces (CBF) South Atlantic Islands on December 14. A forces spokesperson said, “Re- sponsible for deterring any military aggression against the South Atlantic Overseas Territories, he has arrived at a time when the eyes of the world and particularly Latin America are fi rmly set on the Falkland Islands and their potential oil reserves.” Commodore Thicknesse is no to the Fleet in 1981. stranger to the islands. During the After serving in the Falklands Con- in 1982 he served on fl ict and following a tour as the Gun- HMS Fearless as a bridge watch- nery Offi cer of HMS Jersey, a Fishery BLUFF Cove Lagoon Tour won the keeper. Protection Vessel, he transferred to Seatrade Insider Cruise Award for After the end of hostilities, he re- the Fleet Air Arm as a helicopter pilot. the best shore excursion: “Innovative mained in the Islands as second in He has fl own ASW Seakings from Shorex of the Year 2009”. The award command of the prize Yehuin, an ex- HMS Ark Royal and in late 1986 sur- is one of six categories that reward Argentine Rig Support Vessel that vived a ditching, following a cata- excellence across the international was more fondly known as the ‘Black strophic mechanical failure, escaping cruise sector. The tour received the Pig’ by forces and Islanders alike. from the wreckage underwater with award in recognition of its notable In 1996 he returned for the second two crewmates. contribution to the cruise industry over time to command HMS Leeds Castle, He has served on many vessels the past 12 months. the Falkland Islands Patrol Vessel. including HMS, Birmingham and Nor- This is the fi rst time an internation- Before returning for the third time folk and the Royal Yacht Britannia, al tourism award has been received in to become CBF, his career has been and commanded HMS Leeds Castle the Falkland Islands. spent largely in the front line, either in and HMS Westminster before becom- After being shortlisted, Kevin the Fleet Air Arm or Surface Flotilla. ing MA to the Second Sea Lord (above) and Hattie Kilmartin, owner Recent commands include the Promoted to Captain in 2003, he and operators of Bluff Cove Lagoon Type 23 Frigate HMS Westminster, joined the MOD as Director of the De- Tour, delayed their fl ight back to the the coalition Naval Transition Team In fence Crisis Management Centre and Falklands so they could attend the Umm Qasr, Iraq and the ’s AD Contingent Operations in the Di- awards ceremony in Hamburg on premier Air Station, RNAS Culdrose, rectorate of Joint Commitments. Fol- September 15, 2009. in Cornwall. Commodore Thicknesse lowing that, in 2006 he deployed to They were ‘ecstatic’ to win the said, “It is the greatest privilege to re- Iraq to command the coalition Naval award, the tour triumphing over the turn to the Falklands as CBF, as these Training Team re-building the Iraqi other short-listed companies - fi erce Islands have played a huge part in my Navy at Umm Qasr Naval Base, for competition - Intercruises with a Tuni- naval career. which he was awarded the US Bronze sian shore excursion and Tura Turizm, “Our job today is as crucial as ever, Star Medal. of Turkey, a previous award winner. and it is a salutary reminder to all of On his return to the UK he took Kevin Kilmartin said afterwards “I us in theatre that this deterrent mis- command of Royal Naval Air Station am delighted that the excellent work sion will endure for very many years, Culdrose, home to fi ve aircraft types, by Hattie and the dedicated Bluff which requires us to take a long term 11 squadrons and 3,000 personnel. Cove Team has been recognised by view of business here, balancing short Leaving Culdrose in late 2008, he the international cruise industry.” term constraints against the long term then spent one year as Director of the “This is great for the Falklands,” strategy...” Maritime Warfare Centre before being added Hattie, “especially at this time Philip Thicknesse joined the Royal selected for promotion to Commodore when we need to work particularly Navy in 1978, having been educated and appointed as Commander British hard to keep the interest of the cruise at Downside School. After passing Forces South Atlantic Islands in De- industry in our beautiful Islands. We out of Dartmouth he read History at cember 09. would like to thank the wonderful Bluff Lancaster University, before returning Above: Commodore Thicknesse. Cove Team.” Photo provided by Media Ops.

Chief Superintendent is Director of Community Safety Education and Health Head DIRECTOR of Community Safety, DAVID Jenkins took up post as Di- Chief Superintendent Gary Fin- rector of Health and Education in chett (49) arrived to take up post in February. January. He said, “One central focus for He told local media, the most me within health and education will crucial thing was to, “...ensure that be on how to best meet the require- the public are totally confi dent in ments by harnessing the talent al- those agencies/departments that ready in place in the people of the are necessary to protect them.” Falklands, and facilitating appropri- Photo: Gary Finchett and his ate effi cient and effective develop- partner (G Finchett/PN) ment where appropriate.”

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ISLANDERS and the Chilean com- munity in the Falklands, have raised a staggering amount of money in support of the victims of the Chilean earthquakes. ART lovers relished a display of 21 water colours by local artist Richard Long term resident, Chilean Celia Cockwell at the Malvina House Hotel in November. The event was an op- Short, set up the appeal in the wake portunity for Malvina to showcase the works commissioned for rooms in of the disaster that killed hundreds of the brand new extension. Each painting is of a Falklands location, such people on February 27. as Port Edgar and Keppel, and the room in which each one is placed will Five working days after opening be named accordingly. Mr Cockwell was formerly a Falklands councillor the bank account on March 5, she and Manager of Fox Bay East farm on West Falklands. He came to the reported funds raised as totalling Islands in 1964. £13,000. Photo: Richard with grandson Nathan by SeAled PR. The Falkland Islands Govern- ment itself donated £5000, the same amount they gave to the Haiti earth- Three generations of island farmers quake victims appeal. In a separate fund-raising effort, Chilean born Angely Morrison, owner of Falklands child care centre ‘Mini Mis’, collected £668 in one day when she escorted her young charges to the Stanley Jetty Visitor’s Centre area in order to sell cakes and biscuits to the hundreds of cruise ship tourists visiting that day. Above: Falklands children, Mini Mis’, Ella Clement and Kattrice Berntsen. Photo: SeAled PR. ‘82 veterans saddle up FORMER ROYAL Marine and 1982 war veteran Graham Du Feu com- bined his horse riding hobby with paying respects to the victims of the Atlantic Conveyor (sunk in 1982) late last year, when he rode to the memo- rial on a horse borrowed from local horseman Bobby Short. The same month, Mr Short and Penguin News Deputy Editor Sharon Jaffray accompanied Ian Hughes, the brother of a Welsh Guard, who died on THREE generations of island farmers were captured on camera on the the Sir Galahad in 1982, on a horse- occasion of Tony Pole-Evans’ 90th birthday in August. Happy on his back journey from Fitzroy to Stanley. Saunders Island home (North West Falklands), Tony spent his birth- The Sir Galahad was bombed by Ar- day week rotovating oat fi elds ready for planting. Tony (front left is gentine Skyhawk aircraft at Fitzroy. pictured with his son David and grand-daughters Tracy, Louise and Ian is himself a Welsh Guard and this Carole. was his second visit to the Falkland Photo by Suzan Pole-Evans. Islands.

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Above: Andy Felton belts out a number at ‘ to Par- ty’. Photos: Zoran Zuvic. Right: Abba Night fundraiser for the Infant/Junior School. Below: Falklands Conservation Watch Club waitresses are thanked at the Conservation Ball. Photos by Penguin News.

9 Political commentary Argentina includes the Falklands in By Simon Arthur settlement it called for – and it was ARGENTINA has fi nally passed a this resolution which kickstarted seri- law defi nitively putting the Falklands, ous negotiations over the dispute. South Georgia, the South Sandwich So ever since then, Argentina has Islands, and what Argentina likes to paid lip service to the idea of caring call “Argentine ”, into the for the Islanders’ “interests”. It has Province of Tierra del Fuego (TDF). been an invaluable concept too – as The law concerned, number 26,552, these “interests” would be decided was promulgated on 9 December for them by a hostile Argentina, which 2009 and gazetted in Argentina’s “Bo- would allow just about anything to be letin Ofi cial” on 11 December. It will be foisted onto the Islanders. an Argentine own-goal that impresses It has been invaluable to Argenti- nobody – least of all the British Gov- na’s tiny lobby in Britain too. Although ernment, which has already protested an obvious intellectual fraud, it al- with a “Note Verbale” to the Argentine lowed them to point to something they Embassy. The entry from Hansard for could pretend was a viable alternative this is: to self-determination. Self-determina- Hansard, 18 Jan 2010 tion would of course allow Islanders to FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH decide their interests for themselves, OFFICE and is British government policy. Falkland Islands, South Georgia President Menem’s Veto and the South Sandwich Islands This problem was much debated and the British Territory in 1990 when the original provinciali- The Minister for Europe (Chris sation bill for Law 23.775 was in the Bryant): The UK fi rmly rejects the en- a political infrastructure that included fi nal stages of its passage through actment and promulgation, on 9 De- them. Peronists favoured putting Congress. At that time the crude Per- cember 2009, of Argentine law 26.552 these disputed territories into the new onist idea of simply going ahead and and thus the additional paragraph in province straight away. The Radicales putting all these disputed territories article 1 of Argentine law 23.775 in generally favoured the more sophisti- into the province had prevailed over so far as it purports to include within cated approach of earmarking the ter- the more sophisticated opposition to a province of Argentina areas which ritories to become part of TDF if and it. So the bill went to President Men- comprise the Falkland Islands, South when Argentina could get sovereignty em for signature, with the Falklands, Georgia and the South Sandwich Is- over them. South Georgia, the South Sandwich lands and the British Antarctic Terri- In the case of “Argentine Antarc- Islands and “Argentine Antarctica” all tory. tica”, where only the Antarctic Treaty mentioned in Clause 1, which fi xed The UK has no doubt about its sov- stands in Argentina’s way, it has led to the province’s boundaries. ereignty over the Falkland Islands, all sorts of silly antics, such as hold- But President Menem was advised South Georgia and the South Sand- ing provincial (and national) political about the danger, and partially ve- wich Islands and the surrounding meetings there. Another was the set- toed the bill, sending Clause 1 back maritime areas. The UK also has no ting up a TDF “provincial” school at to Congress for further consideration. doubt about its sovereignty over the Esperanza (Hope) Bay. This was rath- It was then conveniently lost – but British Antarctic Territory (south of lati- er tactlessly named after Julio Argen- not forgotten – until last year. Menem tude 60°S and bounded by longitudes tino Roca – who become president for luckily had a convenient excuse, as 20°W and 80°W). the fi rst time in 1880 on the strength two Chilean Islands, Cole and Law- David Lidington MP, Conservative of his genocide of Argentina’s native rence, had been included in the bill foreign policy spokesman, supported Indians. by mistake. So it had to be modifi ed this with the statement: “They (the ter- The “interests” Problem in any case. But that error could have ritories) are sovereign to the United But quite apart from Britain’s sov- been corrected in days. The real prob- Kingdom, and we condemn attempts ereignty, there was a serious problem lem was over the Islanders “interests”, by any foreign government to assert over the Falklands that undermined and how to maintain the pretence of otherwise” this particular Argentine tactic. The protecting them. Tierra del Fuego Province of TDF has some 190,000 Maritime Jurisdiction – Over Oil Finalising the limits of the Province of inhabitants. If the Falklands, with a In the meantime, TDF went ahead, Tierra del Fuego is a move that been population of barely 3,000 people, considering itself to be the province coming for nearly twenty years. To un- were included in TDF, Islanders would that includes the Falklands, South derstand it all, one has to go right back be an insignifi cant minority of the Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, to law 23.775 that created the Prov- overall provincial population, and so and “Argentine Antarctica”. These ter- ince of Tierra del Fuego in 1990, and would be outvoted on everything. It ritories are mentioned elsewhere in the various arguments that led up to would therefore be diffi cult for Argen- law 23.775, and TDF is not one to be that. These had been going on since tina to maintain its pretence of caring put off easily. the idea of including these disputed for their “interests”. Dante Caputo, Unfortunately for TDF, that was not territories in the province was fi rst Alfonsín’s Foreign Minister, once said suffi cient. Without borders defi ned le- mooted in 1986, during the govern- this would be “handing the British an gally in Argentine law, TDF had prob- ment of Raul Alfonsín, the fi rst demo- argument for self-determination on a lems with its neighbouring Province cratic Argentine government since the plate” of Santa Cruz. There were particular Falklands War. Of course, everyone knows that diffi culties over maritime jurisdiction These early arguments were all Argentina couldn’t care less about the – which affected fi shing and, above covered in this Newsletter in June Islanders, or their wishes, or “inter- all, oil. That is what has probably pro- 1993. Argentina was basically seek- ests”. But UN Resolution 2065 back voked the new law. ing to enhance its claim to these ter- in 1965 called for the Islanders “inter- “Interests” and Tierra del Fuego’s ritories by creating the appearance of ests” to be taken into account in the Artifi cial Population

10 Political commentary Tierra del Fuego - Britain protests

An Argentine Own-Goal that will increase hostility Times have changed since 1990. This process of subsidizing lo- ed that they will do everything pos- This new law 26.552 was supported cal industries is still continuing (the sible to enforce TDF jurisdiction over by the Argentine government and for- law was recently renewed to run until the Falklands. eign ministry. It was hailed as a suc- 2023). Televisions have been manu- Another TDF politician commented cess by TDF provincial politicians, factured in TDF - an absurd place to that they will do everything possible who had also promoted it, and who produce them. Most recently agree- to enforce TDF jurisdiction over the have praised the more nationalistic ments have been made to manufac- Falklands. Argentine veterans of the stance of the current Argentine gov- ture parts for high defi nition TVs and 1982 war met TDF Governor Fabiana ernment. But it won’t do TDF, or Ar- mobile telephones there thanks to Rios in and were reported to gentina, much good as far as its inter- these Government subsidies. be very pleased by the move. national claims are concerned. This artifi cial population is also par- An Argentine Own-Goal Argentina is now vulnerable to the ticularly nationalistic. It was brought but increased hostility argument that it couldn’t care for the there to face the Chileans, and TDF No one will be fooled by Argentine Islanders’ “interests” as required by was the only province that voted attempts to create a bogus provincial the UN. against the Beagle Channel settle- infrastructure in the South Atlantic and More importantly, everyone knows ment in 1984. Thanks to the Falklands Antarctica. that TDF’s native population was killed war, it is very anti-British too. Argentina Argentina will now have to take the off by the European diseases of in- pretends that the Falklands population opinion of TDF provincial politicians, coming settlers, to which they had no is not a natural one. Yet it is – and it and perhaps even provincial legisla- immunity, and the settlers’ fi rearms. hasn’t been deliberately increased as tion, into account in all its dealings Ushuaia, the province’s capital, the population of TDF has. with Britain, and in its dealings with was founded by British missionaries Argentine Antarctica other countries over Antarctica. TDF is from – who did their Argentina’s much vaunted claim the most chaotic province in Argentina best to protect the native Indians. This to “Argentine Antarctica” is another and one of the most corrupt. This will makes the point too that the Falklands piece of nonsense, which no other cause problems for Argentina rather were settled long before TDF was. country in the world accepts. Includ- than enhance its claims to either the Worse still, the current TDF popu- ing this in the province of TDF is ab- British Territories in the South Atlantic lation is not only not genuinely native, surd too. Some countries do support or Antarctica. it has been hugely infl ated by artifi cial Argentina’s claim to the Falklands, but TDF is also virulently anti-British means. Ever since 1972, the Argen- combining the two in the same prov- and contemptuous of Falkland Island- tine government has given special ince makes TDF look ridiculous. ers. TDF is known to have its eyes tax breaks and fi nancial incentives to Reaction to the British Protest on Falklands oil revenues too. Bad attract people who have no natural Argentine counter-protest! neighbours get worse the closer they connection with TDF to the province. Amazingly, on 25 January, Argenti- are. So Islanders must now expect Argentina agreed to take the Beagle na’s Chargé d’Affaires in London de- increased local hostility. This will be Channel dispute with Chile to arbitra- livered a counter protest against the driven by a community in TDF that tion in 1971. The following year, with British protest. has a vested interest, not shared by “Industrial Promotion” law 19.640, it Britain’s protest also provoked the rest of Argentina, in pursuing the began subsidising TDF industries to some predictably hostile comment dispute. boost the local population artifi cially in from TDF politicians. TDF National All that is required is that Britain case it all led to war. That nearly hap- Deputy Mariel Calchaquí made the and stand up to pened too. After losing that arbitration, remark that Britain shouldn’t comment this latest piece of Argentine aggres- Argentina did its best to start such a on Argentine laws, as if the Falklands sion – and it will get nowhere. war on Christmas Eve 1978 to settle really were none of Britain’s business Images provided by S Arthur: the dispute by force. War was only (as Argentines would like to believe). Above: TDF Provincial Legislature averted by frantic Vatican action. Other TDF politicians have comment- in Ushuaia.

11 Social history Eighty seven years on

IN the November 2003 issue of the I was assured the position was mine Newsletter (no:85) we published an and at the same time I was excused account of the early life of Falkland from duty until after the sports meet- Islander J Stan Smith covering the ing, which had been delayed to co-in- years 1923 to 1938 entitled 80 years cide with the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit on. Happily Mr Smith is still with us on 5th January 1957, as I was riding and, at 87 and living in retirement two horses at the meeting. Shortly af- in Market Drayton, Shropshire, UK, ter my interview I understand that the he has supplied us with more re- Darwin Farm Manager telephoned the fl ections on his life in the Falklands Shipping Offi ce at 9.30am that morn- from 1930 onwards. ing informing them not to engage me Having started work at the age of if I applied - perhaps the early bird 15 for the Manager at Darwin Farm on without any diffi culty and then spent does catch the worm! 1st December 1938 I remained there a few hours teaching the foreman to I sailed in the Fitzroy from Stanley as house-boy until September 1940 drive their new lorry. The following day round to Port Stephens jetty where when I joined the Goose Green work I rode on to Goose Green and later I was signed on as crew member at force forking back newly cut peat for moved to Swan Inlet to begin my work on 9th January. On some of the early tuppence per cubic yard. I was con- and set up the house. After the sum- journeys I suffered from seasickness scripted into the Falkland Islands De- mer was over I was joined by my wife as soon as we passed the lighthouse fence Force (FIDF) in 1942 and was and young son. Moving to High Hill in and the cook called me “Soupy” be- detailed for the outposts of Indian August 1948 I was joined by my moth- cause all I could eat was soup and or- Mountain and but both er, making it her permanent home. I anges. On the last journey from Punta postings were cancelled. In 1942/43 moved on to Goose Green as cook Arenas before setting off for the UK I attended camp training with the for Darwin Farm’s work force where, we had a very rough crossing and I FIDF under the supervision of Cap- during the shearing season, Walker was extremely sick but after that I was tain Hargreaves of The East Yorkshire Creek labourers were also involved OK. The Fitzroy departed in April for Regiment which was stationed in the and when all were present as many the UK where she was going to be Falkland Islands from 1942 to 1944. as 54 men had to be catered for. Thir- scrapped, the voyage taking 52 days In May 1944 I left Goose Green and ty large loaves of bread were baked from Stanley with a dismal crossing of moved to Stanley, reporting for active each morning and four mutton sheep the Bay of Biscay. Our speed was cut duty part-time with the FIDF. For nine were cooked each day, the normal because of the rough conditions and months I worked during the day at the daily work hours were from 4.30am we could only make slow progress, ammunition depot at the Canache un- to 8.30pm and during the summer my arriving in Brest, France, with only der the supervision of Bob Snell, RN mother’s voluntary help was much nine tons of fuel remaining and prac- (retd), and for evening and weekend appreciated. My wife also helped out tically out of provisions. The steam training I joined the Bofor Guns on in her spare time after caring for the pipes in the engine room were falling Snake Hill. family. Sadly in January 1954 my apart and were repaired with soaked In early 1945 I took up employ- wife died and we had to move to Dar- bags, bound with wire. We docked ment with Hutchinson Brothers, Haul- win and I commuted daily to Goose in Shadwell Basin, London and were age Contractors, the main tasks being Green, joining the navvy work force. signed off. We had a fortnight before rubbish collection in Stanley for which The following year my mother passed we were due to pick up the new boat the Government paid Hutchinsons on and my children were taken in by so I went up to Carnoustie in Scotland £75 a year, also peat haulage and other members of our family. I had to to see two of my children who had other transport jobs. It was here that I move in to the Goose Green bunk- come back to the UK with my mother learnt to drive the lorries and obtained house and shortly afterwards I was in law and her daughter. my licence to drive within the town. promoted to assistant navvy foreman We joined the new ship, the RMS In 1946 I joined the Falkland Islands then having to supervise most of the Darwin, in Goole, where she was Dockyard gang and during my time major farm work. In late December built. Returning via London, we ar- there I was asked to serve as chauf- 1956 during the shearing season a rived back home on 2nd August and feur to the Acting Governor, Mr Man- huge difference of opinion within the fi nally my sea life came to an end in ders for a six week period whilst the work force over the shearing of wet November 1957. Self-employed for Governor and his driver were away. sheep could, in my belief, have been several weeks I then took employ- In July of that year I was married to avoided had there been better co-op- ment in the Falkland Islands Compa- Daisy Scott. She had been a maid at eration between men, management ny (FIC) Butchery in 1958 transferring the Manager’s House in Darwin in my and the union delegate. After several later to the Works Department as a younger days but it wasn’t until we accusations had been made I had no driver, a job that involved transporting met up again in Stanley that we fell alternative but to terminate my em- and crushing stone into three grades in love. We decided to leave Stanley ployment with immediate effect. of aggregate, various tasks around and I set off to return to Darwin Farm I moved to Stanley the next day Stanley and discharging freight from to be a shepherd at Swan Inlet. Pass- staying with my mother-in-law and ships at the East Jetty. I later became ing through Fitzroy Farm on the way shortly after my arrival I heard the Falk- Mason’s Mate under the guidance to Goose Green I was asked by the land Islands Broadcasting Station ad- of Jimmy Kidd with my fi rst major foreman if I would drive their newly vertising for a fi reman aboard R.M.S. task the foundations and building of acquired Dodge lorry from the jetty Fitzroy. Applicants were to apply to Stanley Butchery in Ross Road West, up the steep embankment to the set- the Chief Engineer from 8.00am the the steelwork being salvaged from the tlement green as there was nobody next morning and I appeared prompt- Camber Sheds. Before completion who could drive on the farm. I obliged ly at 8.00am. After a short interview Jimmy and his family returned to the

12 Social history

21 years for Annabelle THE Falkland Islands Agency run by for Stan Smith Annabelle Spencer, mounted an ex- hibition at the Fairfi eld Hall, Croydon, London from the October 19 to 24 last UK in 1962 leaving me to complete year. This was the 21st anniversary the inside plastering of the freezer for this event which, at the same time section and surface the east section each year, presents a display of Falk- fl oor with non-slip material. Subse- land Islands related material including quent building works that I was in- woollen goods, books, stamps, gifts volved included a chimney for a bun- together with displays illustrating the galow on the old Stanley Arms site, history and the wildlife of the Islands. the Manager’s House at Speedwell Annabelle was born at 4 Tucker Island, a bunkhouse at Walker Creek Street in Wells, Somerset, where her and the restoration of Port Stephens family had a grocery business, and woolshed after it was destroyed by a her partner, the late Brian Paul was fi re. My last job was at Barton House born at 6 Tucker Street, where his in Stanley where a difference of opin- father ran a shop. They grew up as ion on various aspects of the work fi - childhood sweethearts into their 20’s nally terminated my employment with when they went their separate ways the Company. tion he never offi cially returned to his for about 18 years but always kept in After several week working for offi ce. During the interim period I held touch with one another. Brian went out the Posts and Telephones Depart- the position as Offi cer in Charge Post to the Falkland Islands in 1979 where ment I left the Islands with my part- Offi ce, continuing there until my retire- he worked with the Radio Station. He ner Vi Benson and Una, my youngest ment September 1987. came back to Wells in 1984 but said daughter on 19th April 1964 to visit my After returning from retirement that he was going to make one more other children in Carnoustie, Scotland. leave in the UK in 1988 I was em- trip to the Falklands and they decided Returning to the Islands in September ployed in one of the FIC warehouses to go back together. They met Sir Rex I rejoined the Posts and Telephones for a short time, then as Government Hunt, the Governor of the Islands, and Department before I was appointed meter reader for another 18 months or said that they were going to spend six a clerk in the Postal Service, becom- so before fi nally calling it a day. months fi lming before returning to the ing a member of the FIG permanent I had served as an active part-time UK to look after the family businesses staff, transferring to Central Stores in member of the FIDF for 28 years and for their elderly parents and set up a November 1965 where I served for 11 in my spare time in the Islands I had Falkland Islands Agency to publicise years under the guidance of Supplies been involved in many community the Islands in Britain. Offi cer Mr A. M. Carey. Vi and I were activities such as peat haulage, bar- They explored the Falklands from married in 1971 and in 1976 I was bering and serving variously as com- Sedge to Sea Lion and Carcass to promoted to become Senior Clerk in mittee member, Treasurer, Secretary Stanley, often camping out amongst the Public Works offi ce. and even Chairman with a number the wildlife. Leaving in 1985 they Later I was asked by the Post- of organisations such as the General came back on the last voyage of the master to fi ll the vacant post of Senior Employers Union, the Stanley Ben- SS Uganda and set up the shop and Clerk in the Postal Department and efi t Club, the Darts Club, the Falkland agency at 3 Tucker Street in Wells. Sir after much consideration, accepted Islands Committee, the Rifl e Club, Rex came and offi cially opened the the move in 1980, a transfer within Stanley Sports Association, Stanley shop on 21st May 1987 accompanied Government Departments. When the Co-op, Falklands Club and the F.I.D.F. by the Wells Town Band and later he Argentines invaded in 1982 I was Canteen. For the fi rst years of my re- opened exhibitions that they mounted pushed aside under their alien regula- tirement following the death of my in Bath. It was following a suggestion tions after a few weeks. As a result my wife in May 1990 I would visit the UK from the late Geoff Moir that they set wife had a nervous breakdown and I and took a trip to Australia and New up the fi rst exhibition in the Fairfi eld was advised by the medical authori- Zealand visiting friends and relations. Hall in Croydon as it seemed an ideal ties to take her away from the town I fi nally left the Islands in 1998 to retire venue. which I did, taking up residence at Fit- to the UK to be nearer to my daugh- With the support of the manage- zroy. I returned to my post a couple of ters who were living in Market Drayton ment of the Hall they initially ran the days after the liberation. and Southampton. exhibition for a fortnight but after Bri- In 1986, along with Mr B Sum- Since settling in the UK Stan has an’s death the period was reduced to mers, I was selected to represent the returned to the Falkland Islands on one week as Annabelle has to close Falkland Islands in the full-bore rifl e several occasions but his last visit in her shop in Wells whilst she is away. events at the Commonwealth Games July 2009 was rather special. Stan The main focus is on the wool and in Edinburgh, Scotland. Representing had won the very fi rst Governor’s the woollen goods but people come my country was one of the greatest Cup darts competition in 1959 and from far and wide to visit the exhibi- highlights of my lifetime. At the cer- he contacted the Darts Club and said tion and Annabelle is always meeting emony in the camp, the fl ag for Falk- he would like to travel to the Islands visitors who have visited or have con- land Islands, along with the fl ags of and take part using the same set of nections with the Falkland Islands. So two other countries, were to be fl own. darts with which he originally won. for twenty-one years Annabelle and I was standing by our fl agpole and as The Darts Club subsequently funded Paul, and more recently Annabelle the Falklands emblem of nationality his visit and on Saturday night he was alone, have brought the Falkland Is- was slowly raised to the top, yes, it did drawn against Stewart Morrison who, lands to the people of South London. bring tears to my eyes. coincidentally, was the second winner If you would like to visit the exhibition Following my return the Postmas- of the cup, in 1960. Annabelle would be pleased to see ter became ill and was sent to the UK Above left: Stan Smith. Above: you between the 18th and 23rd Oc- for further medical treatment. Sadly Stan with Mistella after winning the tober 2010 once again in the Fairfi eld due to the seriousness of his condi- Governor’s Cup in 1960 Hall at Croydon.

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Dating back to 1854 this historic stone building was for many years a popular tavernDating back to 1854 this historic and inn Upland Goose hotel during the 1982 conflict with Argentina. and became world famous as the views over Stanley with breathtaking Green Located in the heart of Stanley opposite Victory converted into an exclusive development Marmont Row has been sensitively Harbour, terraced cottages and 1 and 2 bed apartments. of 2-3 bedroom

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AN attractive and historic building on fi tted up like a ship’s fo’csle. Stanley seafront, the Upland Goose It was the birthplace, in 1871, of Hotel, has taken, metaphorically the famous Edwardian actress El- speaking, a full circle to its original laline Terriss, who describes it in her use as a row of cottages. autobiography. The It was sold to JM Dean in 1875 af- (FIC) owned hotel was converted into ter Mr Goss’s death and passed to the housing under the watchful eye of FIC in 1889. It was then known as the architect Gerald Dixon and Clerk of Ship Hotel and more recently as the Works Arthur Nutter. Upland Goose, so named by the late Marmont Row (its original name Des King during his ownership. that has been adopted once more) is For over fi fty years the western a job that has been, “tastefully done,” part of the building housed the Col- FIC Director Roger Spink told the ony Club, started by farm managers Falkland Islands Radio Station. to use as a meeting place when they He said, “Gerald and Arthur are were in Stanley. The Club was wound very involved with the Historic Build- up in the 1990s and the offi ces of the ings Committee and they have tried to now occupy retain, where possible, the essential the old club rooms. character of the building.” Above: An early photo of Mar- There are also building and con- mont Row. Right: The pretty sea- version constraints on those who buy front houses on sale today. Below: the houses, in order to retain that An attractive living room with a character in the future. deep window seat provided by the The exterior walls of the Marmont two feet thick walls. Photos by FIC Row range are over two feet thick, re- and SeAled PR. vealed by the wide inside sills of the original windows. Nine units are already completed and a further nine will be fi nished later in the year. Mr Spink confi rmed the work had come in over budget saying, “It’s an old building so we couldn’t forsee some of the problems when upgrad- ing it.” The origin of the name Marmont Row is unknown, but the housing was built as a small hotel and fi ve cottages in 1854 by Jacob Napoleon Goss, an entrepreneur who had arrived in the Falklands from about ten years earlier. Probably the fi rst pur- pose-built hotel in Stanley, it was then known as the Eagle Inn and catered mainly for sailors, having a dormitory

15 Parades and services Battle of the Falklands Cenotaph ceremony

Above - clockwise: Peter Johnson (Parade Marshal) leads the Royal Navy colour par- ty and escort of Pangbourne College Na- val Cadets out to The Cenotaph; Wreath layers Zoran Zuvic (for FIG) Commodore Thicknesse RN (for Armed Services) Mrs Sara Jones CBE, TD and Mrs Paul Shear (Falkland Families Asscn), Maurice Jones (Asscn of Men of Kent & Kentish Men) and Doug Harris (HMS Protector Asscn); RN Standard bearers wrap up the colours after the service; Miss Nadia Smith (for Young people of the Falklands) and Zoran Zuvic. Photos by Karen Clapp. All can be viewed on the FIA Website.

16 Parades and services Battle Day in London and the FIA Annual General Meeting By Colin Wright the HMS Protector Association and Mr Colin Wright as Hon Secretary, MEMBERS and friends of the Falk- Miss Nadia Smith representing the Mr James Wallace as Hon Treasurer land Islands Association gathered at young people of the Falkland Islands. and Mrs Lisa Watson as Editor of the The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London The Chaplain, the Rev’d Peter Millam Newsletter. on Saturday December 5, 2009 for then led a short service of remem- Mr D G Ainslie, Air Commodore P the annual Battle Day Ceremony. brance and dedication. Johnson, Mr M Jones, The Hon A. The police closed the road to traf- Following the ceremony mem- Shackleton, Mr R Wager, Mr Z Zuvic fi c for the ceremony and at 11am, in bers moved across the river to the and Col. Michael Bowles were elected golden sunshine, Big Ben rang out Gascoine Room in The Union Jack as members of the Executive Com- and the two Royal Marine buglers Club, Waterloo for the Annual Gen- mittee. Mr Paul Freer was elected as sounded the Last Post. The colour eral Meeting where the Chairman, Mr Honorary Inspector. party from the Royal Navy, supported David Tatham, welcomed members The “Bill Hunter-Christie Memorial by the Naval Cadets from Pangbourne of the Association and their guests, Prize” had been won by Falkland Is- College, lowered their standards for especially Commodore Philip Thick- lands student, Krysteen Ormond, but the silence. nesse, the newly appointed CBFSAI, she was unable to be present to re- After Reveille was sounded, Com- who had earlier laid the wreath on be- ceive her prize. modore Peter Thicknesse RN, repre- half of the Armed Services, and Mrs Members then raised points to be senting the Armed Services, laid the Thicknesse, offering them the best considered by the Executive Com- fi rst wreath, followed by Mr David wishes of the members for their time mittee and Mr Andrew Rosindell MP Tatham CMG, Chairman of the Falk- on the Islands. He said that the As- brought greetings from all members land Islands Association, Mrs Sara sociation had been saddened to hear of the UK/FI All Party Parliamentary Jones CBE and Mrs Paula Shear of of the death of Lord Buxton, a devoted Group. the Falkland Families Association, supporter of the Falkland Islands. Mr Doug Harris of the HMS Pro- Mr Zoran Zuvic (FIDF) representing The Chairman then presented the tector Association informed members the Falkland Islands Government in Report of the Executive Committee that his Association will be holding a the absence of the London Repre- (a copy can be viewed on the Asso- memorial church service at the Na- sentative, Ms Sukey Cameron, Cap- ciation’s website). Mr James Wallace tional Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas tain Martin Reed of the South Atlantic (Hon Treasurer) then presented his in Staffordshire on 21st April 2011 Medal Association 1982, Mr Andrew report and Accounts for the year end- when it was hoped to have a live link Rosindell MP, representing the UK/ ed 31st March 2009. between the chapel at the Arboretum FI All Party Parliamentary Group, Mr The election of Offi cers then took and Christchurch in Stanley. Maurice Jones representing The As- place and the following were appoint- Refreshments were served whilst sociation of the Men of Kent and Kent- ed: Mr David Tatham as Chairman, members met friends old and new ish Men, Mr Doug Harris representing Mr Saul Pitaluga as Vice Chairman, bringing the day to a satisfactory end. FFalklandsalklands hhonouronour tthehe ffallenallen

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17 FIA News

From the Secretary’s desk by Colin Wright Hunter-Christie former winners WITH this issue you will fi nd the sub- For members living outside the THE Bill Hunter-Christie prize is scription renewal reminder. Please UK payment of a subscription can be awarded to the overseas student who note that it does not apply to every- complicated and just plain uneconom- has adjudged to have brought most one especially if you pay by Bankers ical – the bank charges that we have credit to the Falklands during the Order as your bank will do all the work to pay on foreign cheques or currency year. for you each year on the anniversary leaves little left for the subscription. Lawyer and lobbyist Eric William of the date that the Bankers Order As I mentioned in the last News- Hunter-Christie (1922-1997) was the was set up. letter we now have a PayPal facility founder of the Falkland Islands Asso- I have been looking after member- on the Association website at www.fi - ciation and worked unstintingly in sup- ship matters for almost a year now association.com – just go to the “Join port of the Falkland Islanders right to and I have been going through the us” page and you fi nd a “DONATE” remain British. records to check for errors, missing button at the bottom of the page. Click In memory of his work, councillors payments etc. on the button and this will open up the introduced the award, and since its I have noted that according to the PayPal website where you can pay inception in 1999, ten exceptional stu- database about 70 members have not your subscription using a credit card. dents have received the prize. paid their subscription for last year and Once you have completed the Featured right are two of those in some cases there was no record of transaction you should be returned former students, Rebecca Lee (nee a payment for two or three years. I to the Association website where you Edwards) and Daniel Fowler. have been writing to those members can go to the “Contact us” page and who were listed and I appreciate the drop us a line to say that you have Former winners: help and support that has been forth- made your subscription payment us- 1999 - Nina Aldridge coming. ing this method. 2000 - Rebecca Edwards In some cases there has been no Finally, please remember to tell us 2001 - Anna Luxton reply to the letter so the situation is if you are changing your address – if 2002 - Daniel Fowler not clear – perhaps the member has you don’t you will not get your copy of 2003 - Donna Triggs moved on or even died. If the sub- the Newsletter, even though your bank 2004 - Kerri-Anne Ross scription remains unpaid after two may still be paying your subscription. 2005 - Zoran Zuvic years then the member will be treated, If you have any queries regarding 2006 - Michael Poole subject to the approval of the Execu- your membership please contact me 2007 - Liam Stevens tive Committee, as if he or she had left by letter at the offi ce address or by 2008 - Samantha Brownlee the Association. email at honsecfi [email protected] . 2009 - Krysteen Ormand

18 FIA News Hunter-Christie prize winners: Where are they now? Rebecca Lee with a patient. At the time of winning the prize I had After spending 18 months doing fi nished my written fi nals in Medical various medical jobs in Truro and Pen- School at University College London, zance I decided to get on with training and I was looking forward to going off in General Practice. By this time I had on my elective to New Zealand. In started seeing my future husband and June 2001 I passed my clinical fi nals childhood sweetheart, Critta Lee and and after fi ve years of solid study I had already decided to go back to the was fi nally a doctor. Falklands with him. I knew that there I started my fi rst job in Cornwall were only openings for GP’s in the Is- at Treliske Hospital, Truro in August lands, and I had always planned to do 2001 as a medial House Offi cer (HO). hard and enjoyable of my medical ca- General Practice, so this is the way I Back then we were still working aver- reer to date. went. age weeks of between 60-90 hours. Following this I moved on to the After completing the necessary All the junior doctors worked hard next six months of obligatory surgery. hospital jobs required for GP train- and played even harder. Our accom- Bolton in Lancashire was to be my ing I started my GP Registrar year in modation was terrible, our hours of place of work, but surgery just wasn’t Wadebridge in Cornwall. During this work long and tiring, we never had my bag; I never was much good at time I was married to Critta in Decem- any food (the Supermarkets would be needlework at school. Also, quite ber 2004 at on West Falk- shut when we fi nished work and the frankly, Bolton was a bit of a dump. land. canteen always closed far too early) Having said that, the life of a surgical Once I fi nished my GP Reg year and most disheartening was the fact HO was much easier than that of a I returned to the Falklands in Sep- that we had crammed so much infor- medical HO. tember 2005. The work here is varied mation into our heads necessary to Once my House Jobs were over I to the extreme making it much more qualify, only to fi nd that most of it was went back to Cornwall and joined the than just a GP job. I thoroughly enjoy quite useless when it came to doing Medical rotation as a SHO. Life was it however. Since returning to the Is- the job. good again. I had bought a house and lands I have had two children, Jessica However, all of these things put to- was fi nally feeling quite grown up. born in June 2006 and Daniel born in gether provided a platform for strong Work was extremely busy. There was September 2008. Working part-time friendships to form and much fun to more responsibility being an SHO means that I am lucky enough to spend be had, plus we were getting paid which had mixed blessings. It was lots of time with them at our home at which after so many years of being great to feel more confi dent about the on where a student was fantastic. The Senior job and have the opportunity to teach my husband and his brother Myles, House Offi cers (SHO) made sure that students and HO’s but not so good to own Port Howard Farm. we didn’t do too much damage on the be the one making the decision to call Above: Beccy with husband ward, and we learned fast. The fi rst the Registrar out of bed in the middle Critta and children Jessica and six months was the most fun, exciting, of the night if you were a bit “stuck” Daniel.

Daniel Fowler crime movie, but one that refl ected my ocean-traveller. IT’S been over seven years since I re- way of thinking at the time; work for I extended my original year con- ceived the Bill-Hunter Christie prize; it a year and then move on. Imagine tract at Fisheries by four months, hardly seems like any time at all has my surprise, then, to fi nd that upon but after a total of sixteen months I passed, but I suppose in the interven- coming home, a bit more grown up decided that life on shore was pass- ing years I have shifted (apparently than when I left, I actually enjoyed the ing me by, and enough was enough. seamlessly) from being an adolescent place more than I thought I would in Fortunately, at about the same time to being a grown-up, with a grown-up my early twenties. That explains why that I left Fisheries, the Falkland Is- job (if not a career). I’m still in the Islands today. I haven’t lands Development Corporation At the time of winning the BHC I ruled out leaving in the future, but I’m were advertising for staff to work on still had three years of university to sure if I do, it won’t be forever. their soon-to-be-started Aquaculture complete. I graduated from the Uni- The observer job at Fisheries was Project. So having been working in versity of Edinburgh in 2005 with a 2:1 a great experience, and I think it’s a the fi shing industry, I moved over to (Hons) in Microbiology and Infection. shame that it’s restricted to those with the fi sh-producing industry and was There was no defi nite plan to return to a science degree. It was a great op- taken on as the scientist in Febru- the Falklands, and I’d intended to live portunity to see fi rst hand the indus- ary 2007, working for a project look- elsewhere (anywhere else, in fact) try that keeps the Falklands economy ing at the feasibility of aquaculture in for a number of years before I would turning, but more than that, it allowed the Islands. After almost a year and a return home. It was a spur of the a landlubber like me to spend time in half, and due to staff departures and moment decision that saw me going the South Atlantic, miles from land, changes, I took on overall responsibil- back to the Falklands. The Falklands watching Falkland’s wildlife hunt- ity for the project. It was a big step to Fisheries Department were advertis- ing, scavenging, and generally doing take, having little in the way of mana- ing for sea-going fi sheries observers, their thing in the wilderness. Seeing gerial experience (both projects and and it seemed like a decent plan to go wandering gliding over the people), but with support and guid- home for a while, see the folks, pay waves in the midst of a storm is unfor- ance from FIDC, I’ve made it this far, off some debt and maybe even save gettable; a perfect contrast between and it’s done me good. I don’t know some money. ‘Just one job, and then the raw power of the elements and what life holds in store for me next, we get out of here’ – a line that has the composure and grace (and gen- but I’m sure with the skills I’ve picked probably seen use in many a clichéd eral indifference to the weather) of an up along the way, I’ll be alright.

19 Falklands sport

Falkland Islands dates overseas Cricket June 13: ICC Tournament Mexico July 19: Tournament Scotland Info: [email protected]

Commonwealth Games October, New Delhi, India. Info: [email protected]

MotoX June 23: 2 day Welsh Enduro Info: [email protected]

20 Falklands sport

Ride throw and shearing blow Falklands sport in pictures Top left: MotoX pulls in the specta- tors at Fitzroy (photo Zoran Zuvic). Far left: Charity rover rally to Long Island Farm (photo Zoran Zu- vic). Left: Long Island Farm MotoX. Bottom left: Deck Hockey at Stanley Leisure Centre. (Photo Martin Barlow). Above: Top Falklands shearer Lee Molkenbuhr represented the islands at the International ‘Golden Shears’ competition along with sec- ond placed Jan Clarke (right) pho- tographed shearing in the Goose Green Open Shearing Competition. (photos Alan Henry). Top right: Jockeys Timmy Bon- ner and Maurice Davis lead from Denise Donnelly. (Photo Penguin News. Below: Lisa Jaffray and David Wood - Globe 32 darts individual winners (photo Penguin News).

21 Oil and Minerals Ocean Guardian drills Falklands waters By Lisa Watson DRILL rig Ocean Guardian spudded its fi rst North Falklands exploration well on February 22. The well is being drilled to an esti- mated target depth of circa 3,500 me- tres. Drilling operations are expected to take approximately 30 days and a further announcement will be made once drilling is completed. Prior to its arrival, drilling chemi- cals, pipe casing and logging equip- ment were just part of the mass of physical supplies offl oaded in Stanley in the New Year in preparation for the arrival of the rig. Desire Petroleum plc (Desire) Chairman Stephen Phipps told the FIA Newsletter the large car- go ship Honest Rays, that berthed at FIPASS in January was the second to have landed supplies for storage at their lay down area built and managed by local fi rm Byron Marine Ltd. A supply helicopter for the rig Ocean Guardian, had already been delivered to the islands and is based at Cape Dolphin at the furthest north- ern point on Islands. Speaking of logistical support for the rig and drill programme, Mr Phipps said, “...although preparation was rather rushed the level of support here in the Falklands is fabulous, it really is excellent bearing in mind it has been set up in three months rather than the more normal eight months.” barrels of oil underneath its Mr Phipps was visiting the islands coastal waters’, Mrs Rendell along with Desire Chief Executive Ian explained that if this were dis- Duncan and two colleagues from the covered to be a reality, exploi- partner company Rockhopper Ex- tation would not be for at least ploration plc, Chief Executive Sam ten years. Moody, and Exploration Director Dave If oil were discovered in com- Bodecott. mercial quantities, the Falkland Apart from inspecting the supply Islands Government would charge base to the East of the dock, which 9% royalty on production and 26% they describe as, “very good,” the corporation tax on profi ts. A lower group had a series of talks with the rate of 21% may be available, for oth- eight elected Legislative Assembly er activities, on the fi rst £1,000,000 of Members. profi ts. How the Falklands benefi ts Mrs Rendell said if enough money Director of Mineral Resources Phyl is made in the long term the Falkland was busy ensuring neces- Rendell confi rmed that the Falklands Islands Government wish to pay the sary ‘approv- als’ were in place to private sector was set to benefi t fi nan- British Government for its defence. ensure safe drilling. cially from the drilling round. Currently this is the only area in which The semi-submersible oil and gas She advised caution, however, the Falkland Islands does not support exploration rig contracted by Desire saying the six well drilling programme, itself fi nancially. left Cromarty Firth in Scotland on No- “...will only last around six to eight She emphasised that in the event vember 26 for the 62-day journey to months,” and there will then be a lull of oil exploitation in commercial quan- the South Atlantic. after the initial fl urry of activity. tities, “...production will take place Desire and their partners Rock- During the anticipated rush, Falk- offshore so there will be minimum im- hopper Exploration plc are sharing lands hoteliers, engineering trades, pact on the infrastructure of the Falk- Ocean Guardian during the drilling heavy goods drivers, telecommunica- land Islands.” programme to the North of the Falk- tions organisations and businesses In the mean time Mrs Rendell be- lands. The number of wells drilled offering services at FIPASS (Stanley’s lieves the most likely outcome of this may be extended depending on the port) are likely to enjoy additional in- drilling round will be, “...increased success of the programme. come confi rmed Mrs Rendell. knowledge of the presence of hy- Above: Honest Rays cargo ship Responding to an article in the Tel- drocarbons,” although she hopes for berthed at FIPASS in Stanley in Jan- egraph where journalist Chris Irvine more than this. uary. Photo by L Watson/SeAled commented, ‘Scientists believe that In the lead up to the round the PR. Inset: Ocean Guardian oil and the territory could have up to 60 billion Department of Mineral Resources gas rig. Photo by Desire plc.

22 Agriculture

More than just a clinic Lisa Watson explores the Department of Agriculture Veterinary Section WHILE dealing with sickly kittens and garding animal welfare and livestock Zoe said, “The eradication pro- poorly puppies is all in a day’s work matters and for other things, meat gramme has been very successful at the Islands Veterinary Section, the export purposes for example the EU and the number of hydatid cysts in department’s role as Government regulations that are in place interna- sheep that are seen and recorded Veterinary Service, and the varied tionally must be adhered to. annually is less than 1% (based on tasks that come with it, in fact draws a Asked about working with agricul- records from the abattoir and farmers comparison with the UK’s Department tural animals she said, “We don’t deal sending any suspect cysts to us). We of the Environment, Food and Rural with many cattle and sheep outside are hopefully close to declaring our- Affairs (DEFRA). routine procedures such as pregnan- selves free of hydatidosis.” Veterinary Offi cer Zoe Luxton ex- cy testing, blood sampling etc. but if Apart from such intense pro- plained to the FIA Newsletter that we are called on to give advice about grammes the team also attempt to be administration work can include, “... an unwell cow or sheep it is often re- involved in the extension work that legislative and certifi cation matters lated to breeding - problems after giv- brings them in closer contact with pertaining to the export of meat, fi sh ing birth or issues with the lambs or Falklands farmers.This involves the and wool; extension work with farmers calves. The main things we treat hors- writing of Woolpress articles, attend- and animal owners and dealing with es for are skin wounds and poor foot ing meetings, sending circulars, pro- animal imports as well as a variety of conformation. viding radio interviews and speaking odd tasks that seem to crop up.” The Veterinary Section must also at the annual seminars at Farmers This work is normally undertaken deal with the current very effective Week every July. by the ‘off clinical’ vet, said Zoe. hydatid eradication programme. This Zoe added, “Farmers are also en- She said, “The two full time veteri- is based on a two prong approach. couraged to phone or email with any nary offi cers work on a ‘week on/week The life cycle of the tapeworm Echi- queries they may have about any- off’ basis. That is, whoever is ‘on clini- nococcus granulosus (that can cause thing.” cal’ carries out the clinical consults, hydatid cysts in sheep and people) Life is not all about paperwork- visits and surgeries and mans the out involves having dogs as its defi nitive though, she said, “Small animal work of hours emergency mobile phone host. probably makes up most of the clinical “The Vet who is “off clinical” will do Dogs eat a cyst from a sheep car- work load although in summer we def- any excess clinical work but normally cass and a new generation of tape- initely see more large animals than in carries out administration work, which worms develop in the dog, eggs are winter. I would say that the most com- there is a surprising amount of...” then passed onto pasture, eaten by a mon animal we see on a day to day The team in the Veterinary Section sheep and another intermediate stage basis is cats – which is fi ne by me.” is made up of Steve Pointing (Senior hydatid cyst forms and so on. Photos: DoA/SeAled PR: Top Veterinary Offi cer), Zoe Luxton (full One angle of attack ensures that left: Vets Zoe Luxton and Steve time Veterinary offi cer), Susan Camp- dogs do not have access to sheep Pointing. Top right: Zoe scans ewes bell (part time Veterinary Offi cer) and carcasses containing cysts by enforc- for pregnancy. Above: All dogs re- Sarah Bowles (Veterinary Services ing the safe disposal of offal and the ceive monthly medication in the Offi cer). second angle is by treating dogs with fi ght against hydatid cyst. Sarah Shona Strange also works under a wormer every 6 weeks to kill any Clement’s labrador ‘Jet’ is weighed Steve Pointing in her role as biosecu- tapeworms it may somehow be car- by Sarah Bowles to ascertain the rity offi cer. There are national laws re- rying. correct amount of medication.

23 Fishery Fisheries Spotlight on Fortuna Ltd. Modest beginnings to major company SHORTLY after the Falklands fi sh- ing zones were declared in 1987 Fortuna Limited was founded by the late John Cheek and Stuart Wallace. From modest beginnings Fortuna has grown into one of the major compa- nies of the Falkland Islands. In its early years Fortuna char- tered in vessels to fulfi l its catching requirements. In 1995 the Company purchased its fi rst two trawlers Petrel and Capricorn, followed by Beagle F.I. in 1996; all in joint venture with inter- national partners. The trawlers John Cheek and Venturer were purchased with the same partners in 1997 and 1999 respectively. John Cheek died in 1996, a sad loss. His widow, Jan Cheek joined the Company at that time. Jan retired remitting crew payments. It soon be- from the Company in 2008. came clear that there was a public de- Fortuna was a founding member mand for the service and so today it of Consolidated Fisheries Limited is available for the public to send and in 1994 and today is a major share- receive money and is used and val- holder in that company which fi shes ued by many in the community. for Patagonian Toothfi sh in the Falk- With its Group vessels, and asso- land’s fi shery. ciate companies in the Falklands and In 2006 the Company completed Europe, Fortuna employs more than a warehouse, refrigerated container 250 people internationally. The team area and an 8000 square metre se- cessfully in the toothfi sh fi shery there in the Stanley Head Offi ce are: cure laydown area, to the east of in joint venture with foreign partners. Managing Director Stuart Wallace, Stanley, which is used to support its In 2008 Fortuna’s joint venture with Finance Director Paul Freer, Account- fi shing operations and is available for Holyhead Towing Company Limited ant Brian Tonner, Operations Man- future developments. secured a contract with the Falkland ager Fraser Wallace, Offi ce Assistant The introduction in 2007 of the Islands Government for the provision Mila Ped Falkland’s world leading quota man- of a ferry and coastal shipping service. James Wallace Director and Euro- agement system with its property The joint venture company, Workboat pean Representative is based in Am- based ‘individually transferable quo- Services Limited, purchased and refi t- sterdam. tas’ was a milestone in the develop- ted the vessel Concordia Bay which Fortuna is a major Falklands di- ment of the Falklands fi shery. It is one has been in service since July 2008. versifi ed seafood group. From its op- of the most advanced systems in the In 2009 Fortuna transferred its erations in the Falkland Islands and world for ensuring the sustainable uti- European Offi ce to Amsterdam and South Georgia it supplies seafood to lisation and management of wild fi sh- is expanding sales of the company’s over 20 countries worldwide and the eries and underpins the future of the products in northern Europe. Group makes a signifi cant contribu- Falklands fi shery. The security of ten- Property interests tion to the Falklands and South Geor- ure it provides makes possible more In addition to its core seafood gia economies. rational business development and and fi shing activities Fortuna also Stuart Wallace said, “The devel- planning, vital in an increasingly chal- has property interests and operates opment of the Falklands Seafood in- lenging international environment, a number other services; The Com- dustry is an impressive success story. and encourages a growing spirit of pany is a major shareholder in Kelper Fortuna is proud to have played its co-operation between Falkland sea- Stores Limited which runs three con- part in this and is committed to work- food companies. venience shops and has other com- ing with the Falklands Government The Company is investing, with mercial properties in Stanley. and, together with other Falkland Consolidated Fisheries Limited, in Fortuna also owns the ‘Falklands companies, to continue to maximise Falklands Fish Farming Limited’ a Brasserie’ building, one of Stanley’s the sustainable economic value of our venture which aims to develop the well known restaurants, along with a fi sheries.” specialist knowledge and skills need- number of other residential and com- Photos by Fortuna. Top: Fortuna ed to farm Patagonian Toothfi sh. mercial buildings in the town. vessel Tronio. Above inset: Back Fortuna commenced operations in The Western Union Money Trans- row: Fraser Wallace, Paul Freer, South Georgia in 2008 and has one fer Service was introduced by the Stuart Wallace. Front row: Brian longliner currently operating suc- Company as a convenient way of Tonner and Mila Ped.

24 Conservation Tour-

Invasive species programme ‘scratches the surface’ By Brian Summers encouraging to fi nd that the major- THE South Atlantic Invasive Species ity of their recommendations have programme, managed by the RSPB been worked on by the Department and funded by the EU as part of its of Agriculture and are waiting for the EDF9 funding round came to an end legislation to be written. The project at the end of December 2009. sponsored two visits to the islands by In this short article, I will try and Biosecurity consultant Bob Ikin who give an overview of what the pro- worked with staff from the Customs gramme was all about. and Department of Agriculture and Rats were very high on the list of assisted Governments Biosecurity Of- priorities so a workshop was organ- fi cer Shona Strange to write protocols ised in Stanley during September for the importation of fruit and vegeta- 2008 to try and improve our knowl- at Island Harbour and Teal Creek, bles from . Shona and edge as to the extent of the problem. but it is at Port Sussex and Head of Nick Rendell Governments Environ- One of the outputs was the surveys the Bay Farms with approximately mental Offi cer attended an Invasive of 19 islands in Choiseul Sound by 500 hectares between them that still Species management course at the Robin Woods and Derek Brown and presents the biggest challenge. It was Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in a further 33 islands between Port Fit- quite worrying to fi nd during 2009 a Jersey paid for by the project. zroy and Adventure Sound by Sally related species, Darwin’s barberry I was also responsible for inva- Poncet and Ken Passfi eld; half of or Berberis darwinii growing with the sive weed control in South Georgia the islands visited were confi rmed to Calafate on the other side of Stanley and was fortunate to make four visits be rat free. The project was also a Harbour. Darwin’s barberry which can where I was attempting to control the co-funder of the Cobb’s Wren Con- be quite easily mistaken for Calafate spread of Wavy Leafed Bittercress. servation Project and provided funds is a serious problem in some parts of A conference of all project part- for additional island surveys plus the New Zealand. ners from the fi ve South Atlantic Is- training of several individuals in island A more recent arrival which is also lands was held in survey techniques. a serious threat to sheep farming in May 2009, a strategy document for The bulk of the time was taken is Scots thistle, fortunately it is only managing Invasive Species has been up with invasive weed control. Cala- found in a few places. It covers ap- produced which will be going to the fate or Berberis buxifolia a shrub from proximately 300 hectares at Elephant next meeting of the Environmental with quite attractive yellow Point on Saunders Island and 140 Committee before being submitted to fl owers and tasty purple berries has hectares at Mare Harbour/East Cove. EXCO. grown in gardens without any problem Many hours of spraying and chop- We have only scratched the sur- for many years, however in some plac- ping by both myself and volunteers face and there is a lot of work still to es it has taken to the camp and now has taken place on Saunders over the be done, hopefully the tools that the covers approximately 700 hectares of past two summers and real progress project has left will assist anyone who agricultural land. Extensive herbicide has been made, but it will be several obtains funding to continue the work trials were carried out on the calafate years before we can say it is under that I started. growing around the Stanley area and control. Photos by Brian Summers: Ste- we have found several herbicides that A review was conducted of the ve Ford setting off to spray thistles will successfully control it. Eradication 2004 Biosecurity report by John Hell- on Saunders. The author spraying trials have taken place on the calafate strom and Bruce Simpson and it was bittercress at King Edward Point.

25 Tourism Premier port agent leads Falklands cruise tourism SULIVAN Shipping Services Limited has been providing port agency serv- ices to its maritime clients since the late 1980s, including cruise vessel, fi shing vessel and transport vessel owners. Sulivan Travel, a branch of the com- pany is the premier shore excursion provider in the Falkland Islands and is a member of The World’s Leading Ground Operators (TWLGO), regu- larly attends the Miami Seatrade con- vention and is also a member of the International Association of Antarctic Operators (IAATO). we have introduced the Stanley his- Assistant Nikki Luxton, so not surpris- Tourism Co-ordinator Nikki Sum- tory tour that takes in the more social ingly the pair are known in the Jetty mers told the FIA, “We offer turna- aspect of the islands history as op- Centre car park by cruise ship shore rounds, plan itinerarys including tai- posed to all of the normal sights on excursion staff as ‘The Two Nikki’s’. lor-made experiences and provide the seafront. This was created for us Nikki Summers said, “Through the information to whoever requires it. by SeAled PR who also manage our season we can have between two to Most importantly though we provide nature trek and Stanley walk.” eight part-time staff members working 20 different shore excursions which Speaking of the other shore excur- in the car park and on the launches, involves working with 20 cruise ship sions on offer, Mrs Summers said, “We it really depends on how many and operator clients.” have an excellent selection of various what size ships are in. She added, “Sulivan Travel is about tours and can usually accommodate Sulivan Travel is involved in a joint tourism development as well as the most passengers demands. These venture that runs the port security op- general marketing and promotion of include penguin tours, a walking tour, eration and the ground handling serv- the Falkland Islands. We very much a city tour, a farm tour, battlefi eld tour, ices for the Chilean airline LAN that react to the needs of the operators trekking tour and a boat (catamaran) visits the Falklands once a week. and passengers and constantly look tour. Above: Nikkis in the Jetty Centre to develop what we offer. This year Nikki is assisted by Tourism/Offi ce car park. Photo: SeAled PR.

26 Philately Falklands stamps celebrate Exeter SEVENTY years after her heroic ac- tion in the Battle of of the River Plate, battle-honoured ship HMS Exeter is celebrated in a new set of Falklands stamps. Falklands Philatelic Bureau Manag- er Anton Livermore explained, “Five ships of the Royal Navy have been named after the city of Exeter in Dev- on. Two were built in the 20th Century and both were to play important roles in the history of the Falkland Islands.” The fi rst of these (as shown on the 4p and 20p stamps) was commissioned in July 1931. She joined the Atlantic Fleet and was a regular and welcome visitor to the Falklands. On the out- break of war in 1939 she formed part of the South American Division with HMS Cumberland and, together with the light cruisers Ajax and Achilles, engaged the German pocket battle- ship Admiral Graf Spee in the Battle of the River Plate on December 13, 1939. This heroic action, which resulted by a dedicated group of shipwreck deployed from the Caribbean to the in the scuttling of the Graf Spee sev- explorers aboard the dive vessel MV Falklands to replace the HMS Shef- eral days later, was Britain’s fi rst ma- Empress. fi eld, where she was credited with jor sea victory of the war and achieved Over a period of several days a shooting down four Argentine aircraft. worldwide fame for Exeter. number of dives were made on HMS Exeter was the last ship to engage Captain Langsdorf said of Exeter Exeter and one of the divers, Kevin with enemy aircraft before the end before taking his own life after the Denlay, attached a Royal Navy Ensign of the confl ict and was awarded the scuttling of the Graf Spee, “I knocked to the wreck that ‘fl ew’ during the last eighth ‘Battle Honour’ for her name. out their foremost guns; I smashed dive, and which he then recovered be- She was also involved in defence their bridge; yet, with only one gun fore ascending from the dive. activities in 1991 when employed as fi ring, they came at me again. One On a return visit to the wreck site an escort for a US and can only have respect for such foe as by MV Empress in April 2008, another Mine Counter-Measures Unit off the that”. Ensign ‘donated’ for the occasion by Kuwait coast during the 1991 Gulf Outgunned and outranged, Exeter the crew of the destroyer HMS Exeter War, for which she received her fi nal was hit by seven 11-inch shells and - D89, was attached to the port torpe- ‘Battle Honour’. suffered considerable damage. With do tubes on the wreck and left fl ying Exeter has been posted to 14 ma- many of her crew dead and wounded, ‘in situ’ in honour of the lost cruiser’s jor deployments since she entered her three guns out of action and her fallen crew. service and in 2004 visited the sup- speed reduced to 18 knots she was This Ensign still remains on the posed position of her predecessor in forced to withdraw from the battle and wreck today. The Ensign that had the Java Sea to remember her last ac- to make for Port Stanley in the Falk- previously been fl own over the wreck tion and sinking as described above. lands for emergency repairs. (and recovered) by Mr Denlay was In 2005 she took part in the Interna- Such was the damage that most of later presented to several survivors tional Fleet Review to mark the 200th her crew, which included two Falkland from HMS Exeter during a memorial Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Islanders, were temporarily billeted service over the wreck site aboard in 2008 anchored in the Thames to ashore with the people of Stanley. HMS Kent in July 2008; and that En- host the launch of the Bond novel Dev- Returning to England Captain Bell’s sign now resides in Exeter Cathedral il May Care and in 2007 attended the farewell message to the Islanders in Exeter city. 25th anniversary commemorations of concluded “Long shall we remember HMS Exeter (D89) (seen on the the Falklands War at Newquay, Corn- you with gratitude in our hearts”. For 30p and £1.66p) was the seventh wall, as the last remaining Royal Navy her part in the battle she received the and the fi fth ship ship in commission to have served in fi fth ‘Battle Honour’ for her name. of the Royal Navy to be called Exeter. the Falklands. On March 1 1942, having been Designed to provide area air defence In May 2009, the ceremony to de- sent to the Far East, she was eventu- to a group of ships, a secondary role commission Exeter was held at Port- ally sunk by Japanese battle ships at was to provide naval Gunfi re Support, smouth, with 325 invited guests, in- the Bawean Island. take part in anti-surface operations cluding the Lord Mayor of Exeter and The wreck of HMS Exeter was and to provide anti-submarine capa- it seems that there may not be anoth- eventually discovered in the Java bilities. Type 42’s are often used to er HMS Exeter for several decades. Sea using side scan sonar - and the provide aid during disaster relief op- During her lengthy service around assistance of an original Japanese erations. the globe Exeter clocked up almost Navy battle chart - on the evening of Built by Shipbuilders 900,000 nautical miles. February 21, 2007, the culmination Limited, she was commissioned on Images above provided by the of fi ve years of persistent searching September 19, 1980. In 1982 she was Philatelic Bureau, Stanley. For further information on Falklands philately go to www.falklandstamps.com

27 Philately In memory

Falklands top the bill Jane - quite simply a national treasure THE latest edition of the international JANE Cameron, the Falkland Is- publication ‘Stamp and Coin Mart’ lists lands Government Archivist died for the fi rst time the 50 most popular on December 26 following a road stamps of the year, voted for by read- accident in Argentina. She is com- ers and stamp experts. memorated in an editorial on page Coinciding almost exactly with the 2 but here the writer and photogra- 150th Anniversary of the publica- pher Tony Chater shares his mem- tion of “On the Origin of Species”, ories of Jane. The Falkland Islands “Darwin” issue From time to time we all come has achieved 9th position out of the across someone who has a powerful, thousands of stamps released during positive and lasting infl uence on us. 2009. For me, Jane was one such person. Manager of the Falkland Islands With her infectious zeal and sharp Philatelic Bureau Anton Livermore intellect, she was ever-willing to un- said this year has seen numerous dertake research into almost any facet albums, used coffee cups and hand- Darwin issues released around the of the Islands’ past. The more obscure written despatches bound in leather. world “but”, the article continues “it the challenge, the better she seemed Her work was a tangled forest of fam- is the Falklands set which impressed to enjoy it! Jane had an uncanny ily trees and rusting dwellings; she us, thanks to the intriguing story the knack of unearthing the perfect quote lived on a diet of punk rock and toast. stamps tell, charting the groundbreak- or descriptive passage to accompany We talked for half an hour before, ing scientist’s journey to the islands a picture or a piece of writing. with a certain fi nality, she stubbed out on HMS Beagle, and the now extinct One wintery afternoon in late her Menthol Light and stood up to indi- species he recorded during his stay”. May of 1991, seeing her pale face cate that it was time for me to leave. For the Falkland Islands to be framed by a dusty window, I popped “Now, before you go,” she said, credited with the best Darwin issue of into the ex-military portakabin which fl ashing me an irresistibly impish the year is a great achievement. she rather quaintly referred to as her grin,” you can help me bump start my Appearing in the top 10, alongside “workshop”. It was a far cry from the rover!” the USA, Australia, UK and other Eu- palatial Archives building we know to- Thoughtful, sensitive, enchanting ropean Countries (including the UN day. Jane had recently returned from and extremely funny; Jane was bless- with the best stamp of the year) the Fireland, where she had been tracing ed with immense charm and a smile Falklands is joined by South Georgia, the umbilical link through which 19th that could melt an iceberg. And, for achieving a noteworthy 8th position century Patagonia had been nour- those of us who on occasion earned with the release of its new Shackleton ished by the Falklands. The tatty fl oor her disapproval, she was armed with Defi nitive was awash with a sea of her photo- a brief but armour-piercing glare. graphs. Among them were images of Far more than anyone else, she the mission station on Keppel Island, raised up this country’s attitude to- Collect Stamps an English estancia near Rio Grande, wards its heritage and, almost single- and the Victorian homestead at Har- handedly, she turned the Falklands’ berton. Perched in the middle of it Archives from a disorganized jumble from sat Jane, tapping at the keys of her into an internationally recognized typewriter. The temperature inside sanctum. the Falkland Islands, was almost tropical yet she still wore The loss to Rob, Sukey, Donald South Georgia & the South a heavy sweater under a moth-eaten, and their families is immeasurable. brown jacket scarcely worthy of an In the Falkland Islands she will be ir- Sandwich Islands Oxfam shop. replaceable. To those of us who were and the “I always feel the cold, che”, she her friends she will be unforgettable. Jane was, quite simply, a national British Antarctic Territory explained with a twinkle in her eye, “must be my poor circulation!” treasure. Jane’s world was one of sepia By Tony Chater. Photo: Jane. by Sarah Clement.

Births, Marriages and Deaths Births 21.07 Toyah Wilson to Tara & Stephen Wilson July - December 2009 03.08 Rowan Peter Geoffrey Christie to Pippa & Darren Christie Deaths 12.08 Anna Marie Lee to Karen & Myles Lee 27.08 Kathleen Elizabeth White 85 yrs 14.08 Lucy Barker to Jane & Philip Barker 07.09 Trudi Malvina Newell 53 yrs 03.09 Lily Lapham to Suzanna & Stephen Lapham 30.04 Melvyn George Turner 69 yrs 20.09 Kiersten Louise Morrison to Carole-Ann Goss & Marcus 13.09 Jeanette Teale 62 yrs Morrison 05.10 Paul Whetnall 50 yrs 14.10 Liam John McCormick to Alison Baker & Wayne McCormick 29.08 Jonathan Andrew Clark 60 yrs 19.10 Olive Rose McGhie to Jodie & Roy McGhie 05.11 Robert William Stewart 47 yrs 29.10 Preston David Yon-Jones to Deena Jones & Darren Yon 02.12 Muriel Elizabeth Elsie Harvey 86 yrs 29.10 Kelly Lauren Neilson to Lisa Pole-Evans & Harold Neilson 27.07 Ricardo Theodore Stevens 38yrs 26.10 Millicent Grace Lewis to Paul Lewis & Claire Kilding 20.12 Gladys Cooper 90yrs 27.11 Darryl Petterson Miller to Steven Miller & April Petterson

Marriages 31.10 Perry Linton Mark Henry & Vanessa Jane Crowie 13.09 Christopher Sturdee Lloyd & Natalie Anne Finn 16.11 Carlos Julio Azuaga & Claudia Emilia 18.09 Michael Keith Dickson & Ralyn Ruiz Rapil 19.12 Lee Clement & Jacqueline Ann Jaffray

28 Obituary Lord Buxton: fought in the Falklands corner every way he could LORD Buxton, a well-known con- the other in a wonderful old landrover servationist and stalwart supporter that belonged to Rob that we called of the Falklands died on September The Blue Lady. It was an old 1950’s 1, 2009. Here his daughter Cindy short wheel base landrover, and while recalls his visits to the Islands. Rob and I worked on the engine, An- It was Colin Willock, head of Anglia nie spent hours making a new canvas Television’s Survival series, who fi rst cover for the back. We spent hours talked to me about the Falkland Is- slowly walking our way around the lands. He had recently returned from rocky coastline studying the Rock and a cruise to the Antarctic and on the King Cormorant colonies, watching way had been impressed by the huge the Night herons fi shing in the rock penguin and albatross colonies there. pools, fi nding a Turkey Vulture nest in He thought it might be just my sort of amongst the tussock grass, fi lming the place - how right he was! gentoo penguin colony by one of the It was only in the Falklands that beaches, watching the Red-backed I saw my father totally relax. He just Hawks and Striated Caracara’s fl ying loved the islands, the fresh air, the over head and a mass of other wildlife walking and the wildlife. He was like that inhabits Carcass. a little boy who has just found the key I was fi lming at the time the Jack- to the sweet cupboard! Every day for the storyline. ass penguin’s who were in the middle him was a new adventure with all the That fi rst visit to the Falklands in of their breeding season. I had dug things he loved the most. 1980 introduced him to a corner of into the hillside and opened up the Pa fi rst visited the Falklands in the world that became very important back of one of the penguin nests care- January 1980, when Annie and I were to him. His love of the islands, his af- fully building a hide round the open- fi lming on . The weather fection for the Islanders, his passion ing. I spent hours in this hide with the was not kind at the time and Annie for the wildlife and the protection of Jackass penguin and when I got back and I were unable to fl y in the Beaver the environment caused him to fi ght to the cottage was banned from enter- plane to Stanley to meet up with him in their corner in every way that he ing as I was covered in fl eas which Pa to start with. However, he was in the could, whether it be through television and Annie were allergic to, so I had to very capable hands of Jim and Dei- or politics. strip off and have a bath before anyone dre Parker, the Governor at the time In 1981, concern about the future would come near me. Once again Pa, and visited various islands with the of Islands, the right of British Citizen- armed with his binoculars, brief case, Parker’s who were on their farewell ship for the Islanders, and, in particu- paints and cigars, was in his element. trip around the islands as they were lar the threat to HMS Endurance in the In the evenings we would join Rob due to return to England the follow- proposed cuts to the Royal Navy, saw and Lorraine for drinks, sometimes ing month. When Annie and I fi nally the formation, by Lord Buxton, Lord dinner as well and often fun games reached Stanley, a few days later, Shackleton and others, of the South well into the night. He and Vicky were it happened to be Annie’s birthday West Atlantic Group. This was an ex- very happy campers! and I remember we had a wonderful tremely infl uential group who sought My father and mother visited the birthday party for her at Government to lobby the Government on issues of Falklands during 1982 , on their way House with presents from her family concern and Lord Buxton made some to and from seeing Annie and I on that Pa had brought out with him. It very strong speeches about the is- South Georgia; they left the Islands was also during this time that we fi rst sues in the House of Lords. one week before the Argentine inva- met HMS Endurance, which became The future of HMS Endurance, sion. They returned, as guests of the such an important part of our lives two having been saved in 1982, was en- Falkland Islands Government, in Jan- years later, which happened to be in dangered again with threat to have uary 1983 to join in the celebrations Stanley Harbour at the time. her scrapped 1992; once again SWAG in Stanley for the 150th anniversary of That fi rst trip to the Falklands we swung into action and her future was the Islands. took Pa back to New Island where secured. His next visit was for the opening we were fi lming the Rockhopper pen- Anglia Television’s documentary of Mount Pleasant Airfi eld in 1985 guins and the Black-browed albatross about the Falkland Islands, “More Brit- and his fi nal visit was in 1991 with at the time. Pa stayed with Ian and ish than the British” had been fi lmed His Royal Highness, the Duke of Ed- Maria Strange at their cottage, who and shown on television in the UK a inburgh. HRH had visited the Islands owned the southern part of the island, year before the Argentine Invasion. previously, in 1957 but working close- while Annie and I lived in the little A This programme played an important ly together for the World Wildlife fund, frame house close by. He would wan- part in showing the Islands, and the Pa persuaded him to make a return der around the island with a pair of Islanders, to the outside world. visit. The itinerary this time included binoculars around his neck and carry- Pa visited the Falklands again in his beloved and some ing his brief case which contained his 1981, with my youngest sister Vicky, fi shing, for HRH, at Chartres on West painting materials and a box of cigars this time to Carcass Island, staying in Falkland.. and he would sit quietly near to where a delightful little cottage that we had Pa played an extremely important Annie and I were fi lming, painting the rented from Rob and Lorraine McGill, role in the support of the Islands and wonderful Falkland scenes and some the owners of the island. the many issues affecting them. He of the wildlife. We even persuaded Carcass is a working island, with continued to be interested in the Is- him to take some fi lm of the penguins cows and sheep and both Annie and lands following his last visit there and which he had never done before. In I spent some delightful hours learning his retirement to Norfolk. Islanders the evenings, Pa was invaluable to how to milk the cows and shear the owe him a debt of gratitude which will me as we would sit together and go sheep. Pa and Vicky stayed with us not be forgotten. through all my fi lming notes, coming for a week and got to know the island Above: Lord Buxton on Carcass up with ideas of certain shots for se- well. We travelled from one end to Island with the author - daughter quences which were still needed for Cindy Buxton.

29 Books

Dave Eynon Ian & Georgina Strange Beneath Falklands Waters A Penguin’s World BENEATH Falklands Waters (soft- could get back in the water. A Penguin’s World by Ian and Georgi- back) by Dave Eynon can be pur- Thirty-nine years later with many na Strange and published by Design in chased in Stanley shops or at www. dives and some great adventures be- Nature, Falkland Islands. ISBN 978-0- wildlifebooks.com for £19.95. hind him he has completed his book, 9550708-2-2, A5 hardback, 80 pages Described by Seabreezes Maga- which is an ongoing project. priced at £9.99 and is available in the zine as, “...a really rewarding read,” “It can be added to and resized in UK from Subbuteo Books at The Rea, and as containing, “absolutely visually the future and I still have enough pic- Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UR stunning photographs...” an under- tures to do another book.” or online at www.wildlifebooks.com. water adventure and the ¿fi rst com- One of the greatest pleasures for When the last breeding pair of prehensive list of ship wrecks around Dave in diving beneath Falklands wa- Great Auks were killed on Eldey Is- the Falklands are just two elements to ters, is to know that he is diving in an land in July 1844 the chance of seeing this fantastic book that also offers in- area never visited by man before. a Àfl ightless seabird north of the equa- formation of a world that is little known However with the physical size of tor disappeared. For a birdwatcher to to most of us and few would have the the islands, their indented coastline add Penguins, a similar and not too courage to explore. and hundreds of scattered small is- distantly related group of Àfl ightless Dave has(pictured) been diving has beenin Falklands diving lands, there will be much left for the seabirds, to one’s life list a journey watersin Falklands for 30 waters years forand 30 claims years itand is next generation of undersea explorers south of the equator is required. Vis- someclaims of it theis some best ofcold the water best divingcold wa- in to record their ¿fi nds when his diving its to South Africa or the Galapagos theter divingworld. in the world. days are over says Dave. will add one species each, or to New The absence of sharks is a plus He has been instrumental in set- Zealand will add 5 species although and the presence of seals is a bonus, ting up the Wreck Survey Group and with some difdiffi¿ culty; however, a visit said Dave, who added that for him the Marine Exploration and Research to the Falkland Islands will add ¿fi ve or one of the best parts of diving in the Centre and has taught other local six species of penguin to your list with Islands is exploring the magnimagnifi¿ cent divers to explore Falklands waters. comparative ease. kelp forests that surround the Falk- Dave has produced two underwa- A Penguin’s World is a small book lands. ter videos for the BBC and continually but it is ¿fi lled with stunning photographs Diving since he was 13 years, Dave strives to improve his portfolio of pho- of the penguins and the habitats they arrived in the Islands as a travelling tographs above and below the waters occupy. Father and daughter, Ian and teacher in 1970, and he was impatient of the Falklands. Georgina Strange come from New Is- for his gear to catch up with him so he Sharon Jaffray/FIA land, one of the Falkland’s more re- mote islands, and live close to large colonies of Rockhopper, Gentoo and The Falkland Islands Journal 2009 - Jim McAdam Magellanic Penguins. To ¿fi nd the rarer THE Falkland Islands Journal 2009 count of the Battle of the Falkland Is- Macaroni and Royal Penguins they VOL 9, Part 3.,edited and published lands by Captain Hans Pochhammer, had to travel to other islands in the by Jim McAdam. 192 pages includ- the First OfOffi¿ cer of the armed cruiser group. For King Penguins they visited ing Foreword and Contents; 80 black Gneisnau, which was sunk by HMS , the most northerly & white photos. ISSN 0256 – 1824. InInflÀ exible, fascinating if a little grue- breeding site for this species with over Available from Dr J. McAdam, Agri- some at times. 500 pairs in recent years. culture & Food Science Centre, New- The article on Governor Sir John In addition to the photographs the forge Lane, Belfast BT9 5PX, N. IRE- Middleton by Canon Stephen Palmer text gives an introduction to each spe- LAND, £10£10 inclusiveinclusive ofof postage potage within is extremely interesting and a model cies distribution and breeding biology. the U.K. of research, listing all his sources for Mention is also made of, the Striated This time the front cover features future historians. Caracara, known locally as ‘Johnny the small sailing vessel Ilen back Many of us older readers remem- Rook’, also the Falkland Skua, Dol- grounded by the Cathedral in Stanley ber the late Ian Campbell’s Beaver phin Gull, King Cormorant and Black- and supported by an article on the disaster, but this is the ¿fi rst time I have browed Albatross that nest among or designer and skipper, Conor O’Brien, read a full account of the crash and close to the penguin colonies. Johnny who also designed the Falklands 1925 subsequent search. Rook is a rare bird of prey that de- Coat of Arms. The swimming pool, and families pends heavily on the penguin colo- This the largest issue of The Jour- feature as the subjects of the Alastair nies for food which makes it easy to nal so far is packed full of a miscellany Cameron History Prizes in future to ¿fi nd. Just one mammal is featured, the of articles important to the Falklands be known as The Alastair and Jane Sea Lion, an occasional predator on including ghosts, music, Àfl owers, birds Cameron History Prizes. All are well the different species of penguin which and arthropods written and provide excellent refer- it catches as they come ashore. To select but a few: as an ex-mili- ence material for future researchers Although New Island is remote tary ofoffi¿ cer I found the republished ac- RNS most of the species mentioned can be found throughout the Falkland Islands and a number of tour companies run www.penguin-news.com trips which will lead to most of the species mentioned in the book. This book is an excellent introduction to penguins and might even tempt those who have not visited to consider a trip to these magical islands where, in ad- dition to the penguins, there are nu- merous species to add to your world list. Phone +500 22684 or email: [email protected] Colin Wright.

30 Falkland Islands Association Information

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31 West Falklands focus Far West farm breaks

FALKLANDS wool was the Shallow Bay Old House may join in with farm work economic mainstay of the (pictured below) is a fully if they wish. Alternatively Islands from the late 1860s equipped house for fi ve and they can fi sh, walk, rein- until the 1980s offers the chance to par- deer spot, or take a tour to a Today only a small pro- ticipate in farm life at some number of beauty spots in- portion of Islanders are still times of the year. cluding the stunning Grave engaged in sheep farming Horse-riding, hill and Cove or Port North Beach. on 88 farms, but it has re- beach walking, trout and An average day on either mained an important part of mullet fi shing can be en- of the farms might include, Falklands life, and there are joyed and tours arranged sheep, cattle or horse work still around 496,000 sheep to see reindeer at West La- as well as more domesti- in the Islands. goons, miniature ponies at cated jobs such as feeding Many of the social and Main Point Farm and pen- chickens, painting outside cultural traditions of the guins at Port North. The buildings, or cleaning out Falkland Islands are en- house is self catering but the shearing shed. twined with this way of life, full board is available on re- The Falklands is re- and visitors can experience quest from the owners Paul nowned for the superb the fascinating lifestyle at a and Dae Peck. softness, pure colour and number of farms scattered West Lagoons Farm dif- durability of its wool ,and around the Islands, two of fers from Shallow Bay in visitors can obtain a souve- which are Shallow Bay farm that visitors reside with the nir of their visit with the pur- and West Lagoons Farm family, Peter and Shelley chase of a beautiful knitted situated near the beauti- Nightingale. garment or felted item at a ful settlement of Hill Cove Guests eat with the fam- number of retail outlets in on the North West coast of ily (or may self cater) and Stanley. West Falklands. Lisa Watson.