years on from the war are winning the peace No.94 April 2008

Pilgrimage for peace of mind Two hundred and fi fty veterans were welcomed by Islanders in November 2007. Deemed a huge success by every- “Tremendous sacrifi ce was given a much lighter heart, full of fond were needed, that the achieve- one involved, the veterans arrived and severe injury infl icted on oth- memories of a people who remain ments of the Task Force in 1982 and left the islands on a chartered ers to restore that freedom. We eternally grateful.” were so much appreciated by eve- aircraft after a busy week of re- shall never fail to recognise those Pilgrimage Leader Colonel Mike ryone in the Islands.” membrance and socialising. sacrifi ces nor the huge commit- Bowles said, “The enthusiasm, Addressing the veterans at a re- ment and dedication of the men the generosity, the hospitality zTurn to centre pages for a full re- ception held on the evening of and women who sailed with the and the kindness shown by all port by Colonel Mike Bowles on the their departure the Chairman of Task Force” of you here in the Islands to us November Pilgrimage. the 2007 Committee, Lewis Clift- He added, “As we all move for- arriving on the Pilgrimage has been Top: Scots Guards on Tumbledown on said: “The success of the 1982 ward our thoughts are still with completely overwhelming. “It is Mountain. Photo: Col. Mike Bowles. War restored our freedom and re- those who suffer and are dis- no exaggeration to say that we all Above: Young Islander Julian Pole- established our right to determine tressed. Equally at the same time, feel humbled and eternally grate- Evans is presented with a 2Para our future under the government we hope that having returned to ful for such a display of welcome. fl ag. Photo: L Johnston. of our choosing.” our shores you will depart with It has been a proof, if indeed that Editorial by Association Chairman David Tatham A very happy birthday FIGO ALL members of the Associa- wonderfully central and well– ly silent. There was recognition tion will wish to congratulate the suited to Government’s needs. and applause for everything that Falkland Islands Government The current representative, Su- Islanders and their Government Offi ce in London on the 25th an- key Cameron, took over in 1990, had achieved since 1982. Last niversary of their establishment. and has proved fully worthy of – but far from least – Sukey had The actual anniversary was on her distinguished predecessors. married Mr Howard Pullen in Au- 12 January and there was an ex- She is a diplomat of great charm gust! cellent party in Falklands House and acute political sense who has For us in the Association, the on 14 January (which I was sorry made it her objective to keep in role of FIGO and its success to miss) but where very suitably close touch with Members of both in that role, mean that we have Merle Christie represented the Houses of Parliament and with ceded much of our work as a Association. Our Patron, Lady Ministers and Offi cials in succes- pressure group and relinquished Thatcher, cut the birthday cake sive Governments. At the same the offi ce in Westminster which and our President, Lord Hurd, time she runs an offi ce which pro- supported our work; we now have was also present. vides a wide range of services to desk space in Falkland House. As we all know and as articles appointed that craggy defender FIG and to Falkland Islanders in While we never relax, we can be in this Newsletter remind us, the of Falklands’ rights Adrian Monk London. Travel, recruitment, pub- grateful that FIGO is working so Government Offi ce was built on to open an offi ce and assume the lic relations, support to Islanders effectively to defend Falklands’ foundations laid by the FIA since post of representative. After two in the UK (medical patients and interests and that support for the it established its offi ce in 1976. years service, he was succeeded students) are all handled by FIGO, Islands’ right to self–determina- During the hectic months which by Alastair Cameron who ran the which also acts as a meeting point tion is general in the three main followed the Argentine invasion Offi ce from 1984 to 1987. Then for Islanders and for those who political parties at Westminster. In in April 1982, volunteers from Lewis Clifton took over and was support their cause and seek to a snide article about FIGO’s anni- the Association and Islanders in post when the Islands’ pros- protect their environment. versary, the Argentine news web- ‘stranded’ in the UK by the war pects were transformed by the The last year, 2007, has proved site, INFOBAE, described FIGO ran the Falklands Offi ce, provid- formation of the Fisheries Zone a hectic but very rewarding one as one of the “bastions of the Brit- ing information to the media and and the surge in income which for FIGO and indeed for Sukey ish occupation of the islands”. to politicians, and pressing the resulted. The surplus in Govern- Cameron personally. The 25th We in the Association would con- Islands’ case on everyone who ment revenue enabled the Falk- anniversary celebrations were sider that a well–deserved tribute would listen. land Islands Government to buy extremely successful: criticism to the work of Sukey Cameron, After the war the Falkland Is- rather than rent its own property of the Islands, and the occasional her predecessors and their staff lands Government took up the and Falkland House, 14 Broad- sniping, which was a feature of and look forward to working with challenge of defending the Is- way, (above) was bought in 1988 some British press coverage fi f- FIGO in the years ahead. lands’ interests in London and – a traditional Georgian building, teen years ago, was almost entire- Prime Minister’s New Year speech to Islanders PM:‘Compassion’ of Islanders appreciated THE Prime Minister, in his New and what she represents. the Islands. You are fortunate to Year address to the Falklands, “I know that Argentine veterans live among such magnifi cent sur- among many other references continue to visit the Islands and roundings; something that I can paid tribute to the ‘compassion’ that, with the agreement of the relate to as the Falklands bears a of Islanders in allowing Argentine Falkland Islands Government, remarkable similarity to my native next-of-kin visits. discussions are taking place with Scotland. With ongoing conser- Mr Brown began by saying “This the Argentine Families Commis- vation efforts and the hard work is a time for us to look back on sion to enable the families of the of the Falklands Tourist Board what has been a busy and emo- Argentine fallen to visit the Is- your tourist industry will continue tional year for the people of the lands. to go from strength to strength. Falkland Islands as we remem- “It is important that ordinary Ar- “Britain’s policy on Overseas bered the 25th anniversary of Ar- gentinians also have the opportu- Territories is about self-determina- gentina’s invasion of your home. nity to remember their loved ones tion, democracy and partnership. “These commemorations, in both who were sent into battle and your It is fi tting that this year, offi cials the UK and the Falkland Islands, compassion in allowing such vis- from the Foreign and Common- were a fi tting and respectful trib- its to go ahead is greatly appreci- wealth Offi ce and the Falkland ute to all those who lost their lives ated. Islands Government have begun in the confl ict, many of them de- “The anniversary saw renewed a review of the Falklands con- fending your freedom and your public and media interest in the stitution to ensure that you have right to determine your own fu- Falkland Islands and provided an a modern constitution that meets ture. opportunity to demonstrate how the needs and challenges of the In November, you welcomed successful the Falklands have Islands in the 21st century. back to the Islands some of the been in developing the territory “With the prospect of a further “As this anniversary year draws British veterans of that campaign, over the last 25 years. round of oil exploration in Falk- to a close I would like to restate many of whom were returning for “And I join you now in looking land waters, the Falkland Islands my Government’s commitment to the fi rst time and who were able forward to the future, and the op- Government will need to consider protecting the Falkland Islanders’ to remember fallen comrades and portunities we hope it will bring more fully the impact the discov- right to self-determination. I have recall memories of the confl ict. for the sustainable development ery of oil would have on the social no doubts about the UK’s sover- We all owe a debt to the courage of the Islands’ natural resources, and environmental circumstances eignty over the Falkland Islands shown by our soldiers, sailors and whilst minimising the impact on of the community. and undertake to uphold your airmen and airwomen who we your stunning natural environ- “In 2007 the Falklands was again security and everything you have call upon to defend the freedoms ment for generations of Falkland- popular with tourists, drawn by worked so hard to achieve over and values that symbolise Britain ers to come. the natural beauty and wildlife of the past 25 years.”

2 News: Falklands reviews relationship with EU Fishing Association

FALKLANDS councillors along FIFTEEN fi shing companies with representatives of other recently became members of countries and Overseas Territo- the Falkland Islands Fish- ries recently met to discuss the ing Company Association composition of a paper reviewing (FIFCA) at their inaugural their relationship with the Euro- Annual General Meeting in pean Union. November last year. Speaking to the FIA Newsletter The Association’s fi rst Mike Summers admitted it was a Chairman, Drew Irvine of “diffi cult proposition” for British Argos Group Ltd confi rmed Territories in that, “...we have a that the organisation is the much more devolved power than fi rst in the islands that will for example French or Dutch include all fi shing quota Overseas Territories,” therefore to holders. seek a closer relationship with the The radical overhaul of fi sh- EU runs contrary to the concept ing policy that occurred in of seeking a more distant relation- the Falklands in September ship from Britain. 2005 under the Falklands Because of this British Territories Conservation Management have been considering, “...what is Ordinance (that introduced in our collective interests.” a ‘long term’ system to The recent EU-OCTA meeting Cllrs. Summers and Clausen (facing - far left) in conference. J Smith. Falklands fi shery policy) itself (held 26th to 29th Novem- included the creation of the ber) was attended by Councillors FIFCA. Andrea Clausen and Mike Sum- “The Falklands delegation took an However, it was only at the mers and EU Policy Offi cer Jenny fi rst meeting of the Associa- Smith. active role in most areas...” tion that a Chairman, a Vice Councillor Andrea Clausen in a Councillor Andrea Clausen Chairman and three commit- statement from Gilbert House in tee members were elected; a Stanley noted, “The agenda was “A legislative proposal on the re- Environmental PWP, attended on set of rules were drawn up broad covering a range of topics and eligible companies were lationship is to be made within the behalf of OCTA. fi such as the future EU-OCT rela- remit of the Treaty of Rome and is OCT’s were updated on the po- con rmed as members. tionship, trade and regional inte- to take effect from 2014 onwards. sition of trade negotiations with Mr Irvine said, “This is the gration, rules of origin, the envi- fi rst fi shing company repre- fi The green paper is to be produced the ACPs (African, Caribbean, ronment and nancial services. in early 2008 and then consulted Pacifi c countries). sentative body in the islands The Falklands delegation took an upon towards the end of 2008.” The reform of the Rules of Ori- that is truly representative active role in most areas in par- Councillor Clausen said, “Until gin for ACPs were not completed of the whole industry. The ticular those relating to the future recently it was not clear whether and were not in time for the im- 2005 policy overhaul allows relationship between the EU and companies to have long term or not OCTs could access only plementation of the new trade fi the OCT’s, environmental issues Development funds (EDF) from agreements on January 1, 2008. rights to shing quotas and and trade.” within the European Commis- The establishment of Economic this makes it much easier for She said, “It has been agreed that sion, or whether there were other Partnership Agreements (EPA’s) companies to work together a Green paper on the relationship budget lines which were available are at various stages with one in because it moves away from between the EU and the Overseas to them. Eastern Africa just established. a system where companies Countries and Territories post “It is now clear that OCTs can The process for OCTs to join these have to compete annually 2013 be composed.” indeed access some of the Com- EPAs has yet to be established. for licences.” “The reasons for this review are munity Programmes such as The results of the impact studies He said the new system largely based on the gap between Education and Training, the 7th of Rules of Origin in OCTs car- takes away the, “...lack of the theoretical and the practical, Research Framework Programme ried out by the Commission and trust,” caused by the worry even though the current Over- and Cultural and Audio-visual the Partner Working Party have each year that one company seas Association Decision carves programmes.” yet to be published. might be able to take another out a clear relationship by which The environmental workshops Councillor Clausen said the company’s quota away. the OCT’s should derive certain proposed for 2007 which were Falklands position was yet again Before the 2005 policy was privileges these have in fact been postponed due to technical fi nan- put to the Commission and during introduced, each company eroded as a result of globalisation cial complications are planned to the Ministerial councillors were would apply annually to the and in particular the establish- go ahead in 2008. informed that they had received a Falkland Islands Govern- ment of trade agreements between Councillor Clausen explained further derogation from crew re- ment. Now, however, a com- the EU and most of the rest of the there was opportunity for relevant quirements until 2012. pany must apply to purchase world.” offi cers within each OCT to attend The point was made that by re- quota from another company She notes OCTs, “have concerns these workshops which will be on stricting quotas to levels previ- with long term rights. in that they are currently treated in waste management, renewable ously granted the Commission He summarised saying, a similar fashion to ACP’s (Afri- fl “This has shifted competi- fi energy, natural hazards and risk was potentially sti ing the very can, Caribbean, Paci c countries) management, and Environmental development it seeks to facilitate tion away from Government which are treated in a manner of Impact Assessments. within the OAD. A response is ex- policy to the market place.” combating poverty.” As OCTA are entitled to attend pected in due course. Managing Director of For- “The Commission does not con- the UN Climate Change confer- Councillor Clausen said it had- tuna Limited, Stuart Wallace, sider this is appropriate for OCTs. ence as observers and given been proposed that given the level was elected as Vice Chair- They would like to bring the that the main aim of the confer- of work now involved in facilitat- man, and the three commit- OCTs closer into the EU, whilst ence held in Bali recently is to ing the existence of OCTA that a tee members are Managing at the same time recognising that set out a road map going forward permanent secretariat be estab- Director of International OCTs themselves have an impor- post 2012, members decided that lished. Fishing Limited Mike For- tant role to play by virtue of their it would be appropriate to send Funding for this is to be sought rest, Managing Director of geographical locations and being someone and so Vaia Tuuhia, a from the Technical Support Fund the Byron Group, Lewis part of the EU ‘family’ they prom- member of the French Polyne- of the 10th EDF. Clifton and Director of RBC ulgate the EU into their regions.” sian delegation, who sits on the Ltd. Tom Blake.

3 News: Falklands praises Foreign Offi ce Ambassador notes A FALKLANDS Councillor has ing some “...interesting initiatives- support for praised the British Foreign and including in the United Nations, it Commonwealth Offi ce for their appears-to claim oil and gas rights Chilean link “unwavering message” on sover- in areas around the world where eignty. the UK has particular continental Giving evidence to the Foreign shelf rights.” Offi ce Select Committee which He asked Councillor Summers, is conducting an enquiry into the “Do you feel that the Foreign Of- effi ciency of the organisation’s fi ce is doing all it reasonably can management of British Overseas to protect oil and gas rights in the Territories, Councillor Summers Falkland Islands and the adja- said, “The Falkland Islands Gov- cent South Georgia and the South ernment are happy with UK Gov- Sandwich Islands?” ernment statements on sovereign- Councillor Summers replied, “In ty over the Falkland Islands going conjunction with the Foreign Of- back a number of years now. fi ce and other UK institutions, we “The current Prime Minister and have undertaken study of the con- his predecessor have been very tinental shelf extending eastwards, robust in saying that the UK does in particular, from the Falkland not doubt the sovereignty and Islands to establish whether con- independence of the Falkland Sir John Stanley tinental shelf extension can legiti- Islands, and that there should be mately be claimed. The results of “FALKLAND Islanders feel no discussion of sovereignty un- and satisfactory, and that they that investigation seem to suggest strongly about their commer- less the people of the Falklands properly protect the Falkland Is- that it can, and we are satisfi ed cial links with Chile,” said so wish. That has been a strong, lands’ fi shing rights?” that the British Government and British Ambassador to Chile coherent and unwavering mes- Councillor Summers said, “The their institutions are preparing Howard Drake (above) when sage, and in our circumstances boundaries between the Falklands that claim. It goes largely to the commenting on his familiar- the consistency of that message is and Argentina, where they exist, east, and not much to the north isation visit to the islands in crucial.” are well known to us. There have and west, which deals with some November. Councillor Summers was reply- been some instances relatively re- potential diffi culties. It is our un- “There’s a lot of business ing to Sir John Stanley who had cently where vessels that thought derstanding that that claim, along going on with Southern asked, “The Foreign Offi ce, it they were fi shing legally on the with those for other British terri- Chile and clearly the eco- must be said, had a pretty appall- high seas have been arrested by tories, will be made to the United nomic link is a good one for ing track record under the previ- Argentina and caused to make Nations convention on the law of the Falklands.” ous Conservative Government-of some payment to be released. It is the sea in due course. I regret that Asked about Chile’s con- which I was a member in different a matter for international debate. I cannot speak on behalf of South sistent support of the Ar- Ministries from time to time-in How the Argentine Government Georgia and the South Sandwich gentine sovereignty claim terms of standing up for the sov- delimit their outer area is not Islands, over which we have had to the Falklands, Mr Drake ereignty and independence of the entirely clear to everybody and no jurisdiction since the 1985 simply said, “Chile’s view Falkland Islands people. Do you seems to be open to some inter- constitution.” is in common with the rest feel that the Foreign Offi ce has pretation. That cannot be satis- Select Committee Members Eric of South America... I try to learned those lessons, and is it factory, but we are entirely clear Illsley (MP) Gisela Stuart (MP) ensure that they fully under- now suffi ciently robust in protect- about where the boundaries lie and Dr Robin James visited the stand the UK position and ing the sovereignty of the Falk- between us and Argentina in areas Falklands in mid March this the view of Falkland Island- land Islands?” where they are contiguous.” year. ers.” Sir John Stanley also enquired Councillor Summers noted that Councillor Summers confi rmed Mr Drake explained that whether the Falklands Govern- as far as he was aware the Foreign to the FIA Newsletter that the en- the visit will assist him in ment felt, “...that present arrange- Offi ce were not active in attempt- quiry was a standard parliamen- this task, in that he has had ments for the demarcation of fi sh- ing to resolve the disputed areas. tary procedure. The last occurred the opportunity to speak to ing rights between the Falkland Sir John Stanley also noted that around eight years ago. Islanders and hear, “...many Islands and Argentina are stable the British Government were tak- shades of opinion,” as well as listen to Chilean members of the community. Minister faces Falklands opposition on Argentine next-of-kin issues Of the latter he said, “I was BRITISH Overseas Territories visiting by ship – an alternative surprised at how long many Minister Meg Munn met with preferred by councillors. of them have been here,” opposition from Falklands coun- Councillor Summers said he had adding, “...They have found cillors during her recent visit to no wish to ‘play politics with the welcome they have re- the islands in January, when she next-of-kin visits’ but was at pains ceived here remarkable.” suggested Argentine next-of- to emphasise that it was Argentine Asked if he felt councillors kin might be allowed to visit the politics that had created the situ- should concentrate on tak- Falklands by means of a charter ation saying, “Argentina banned ing the Falklands message fl ight. the charter fl ights to the islands, to South America he said, Speaking to Falklands Radio, not the Islanders” “It is not for me to advise Councillor Mike Summers com- Councillor Summers later noted councillors, however, when mented that it was the Argentine that in fact it was also likely a they have passed through it Government itself that had prohib- charter fl ight would be impracti- has always been shown to be very useful when Falkland ited charter fl ights to the Islands Mike Summers with Meg Munn. cal bearing in mind the numbers for political reasons. He noted of Argentine next-of-kin planned Islanders explain their own that he and other Falkland Islands able and humane” with regard to to visit at one time. point of view.” Government Representatives the issue. Mrs Munn said issues on the Mr Drake said he had spoken were, “...not moved to change She acknowledged, however, that agenda during her meeting with to councillors on a number our minds,” despite the Minister’s next-of-kin visits had taken place councillors included, fl ights and of issues including ‘how the comment that it was important and were planned for the future access, the constitutional review Falklands is perceived in that the Islanders portray to the and there existed the option of the and the islands relationship with Chile’ and tourism develop- wider world that they are “reason- Argentine relatives of war-dead Argentina. Photo: SeAled. ment. Photo: SeAled.

4 News: Ten years on for Birmingham returns in January by-election Wilkins Kennedy THE Falklands has a new coun- Dr Richard Davies raised with the cillor since the seat occupied by Chief Executive, the matter of his Dr Richard Davies became vacant acting in the role of Chief Medical after it was concluded that he was Offi cer. The post of Chief Medi- statutorily barred from the post of cal Offi cer is a statutorily barred councillor because of his govern- post under the Constitution. ment employment post. This means that the post-holder Although Dr Davies was able to cannot be a councillor. The Con- stand for the resulting by-election stitution makes clear that this also he was narrowly beaten by former applies to an “acting” role. councillor John Birmingham. Dr Davies had undertaken the Mr Birmingham received 210 of acting role three times since July the 615 votes cast while Dr Dav- 2006. Under the law, his seat as ies came into second place with a Stanley Councillor therefore be- 185 votes. came vacant. The other two candidates, Roger Councillor Birmingham joins, Edwards and James Peck, received Andrea Clausen, Ian Hansen, 133 and 85 votes respectively. Richard Stevens, Mike Rendell, John Birmingham has always Janet Robertson and Mike Sum- TEN years on from opening their been lucky in by-elections – he mers on Legislative Council. offi ce in Stanley, Chartered Ac- was fi rst elected to council in the John Birmingham. Photo: PN. The by-election took place on countants Wilkins Kennedy are 1993 by-election and served for has already set the agenda for its January 3 and only 47.2% of keen to promote the diversity of 12 years before failing to be elect- term. Stanley’s eligible voters headed the services on offer to their Falk- ed in the 2005 general election. “However, I shall have input into to the polls. lands clients. Councillor Birmingham said, some important Legislation over Not completely daunted by the Managing Partner Colin Wise- “Although independently mind- the next 22 months not least the result, Dr Davies said he was man (above) visiting the islands in ed I am aware that I am joining changes in the Constitution.” considering standing for election February told the FIA Newsletter a Council that after two years The by-election came about when again in two years time. that traditionally fi shing compa- nies in the islands have had prob- lems sourcing corporate fi nancing because of the “perceived risk” in investing in a territory so far from the UK. He believes Wilkins Kennedy, “...could be the eyes and ears on the ground for those companies,” in order to instil confi dence in them to invest in Falklands fi sh- ing companies. “If we can fi nd someone interest- ed in coming here we can assist on the ground.” He described Wilkins Kennedy as on one of the top 25 account- ancy fi rms in the UK adding, “We are much more substantial than some people in the Falklands might think. We are internation- ally connected and can refer mat- ters to our overseas associates if necessary.” The offi ce offers fi nancial man- agement as one might expect from an accountancy fi rm but also taxation advice, audit and assur- ance and outsourcing. Mr Wiseman said. “Here in the Falklands we advise a large variety of clients from start-up Falklands councillors with Mrs Meg Munn (Overseas Territories Minister). Photo: PN. businesses to established grow- ing concerns and Falkland Island related charities. We work with a Argentina ‘centre of radar’ say visiting MPs broad range of industries includ- ing, oil exploration, fi sheries, ARGENTINA was very much Secretary to Cabinet Secretary Commons and in the House of farming and tourism.” “centre of the radar,” in talks be- Ed Milliband, the delegation also Lords.” The Wilkins Kennedy offi ce in tween visiting Members of Parlia- included Paul Holmes (Lib Dem) Speaking on the subject of central Stanley near the seafront ment and Falklands Councillors Lord Nigel Jones of Cheltenham Argentina he commented, “... currently has a team of four head- in February 2008. (Lib Dem) and Lord Ian McColl there are legitimate points being ed by Karen Lee, a partner in the A delegation of four, representing of Dulwich (Conservative). made by Islanders about whether fi rm and married to Myles Lee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Mr Ennis said they had come Britain is acting enough, diplo- on West Falklands. Association’s UK branch visited with an “open door” agenda, matically to combat what Argen- During Mr Wiseman’s week in at the invitation of the Falkland adding, “We are here to try and tina does.” Stanley he undertook a number of Islands Government. learn as much as we can and feed He referred in particular to meetings with staff members as Led by Labour MP Jeff Ennis, that back into the Parliamentary Argentina’s ban on charter well as Falklands businessmen. who is the Parliamentary Private process, both in the House of fl ights.

5 News: Briefl y FIA welcomes Lady Thatcher Goose Hotel changes Report on the FIA Annual General Meeting THE historic Upland Goose Hotel AFTER the Battle Day Ceremony the work of Mrs Lisa Johnston it into line with the present man- on Stanley seafront is to be con- members and guests retired to the who had produced the two cop- agement arrangements. verted into housing units. Locarno suite within the Foreign ies of the Newsletter published in Mr M Jones drew attention to the Owners, the Falkland Islands and Commonwealth Offi ce to the year. He drew attention to the close links between the County Company, applied for planning have a cup of coffee and meet our valuable work of the UK/Falkland of Kent and the Falkland Islands, permission to transform the 1854 principal guests, Lady Thatcher Islands All Party Group in Parlia- Col Mike Bowles gave an account built structure into nine residen- and Lord West, before moving in ment. Concerning the Falkland Is- of the recent Pilgrimage 25 to the tial units. to the splendid Locarno Room for lands he mentioned developments Islands and Mr H Briley reported Originally it was built as a hotel the AGM. in the area of oil exploration and on the Anniversary Visit to the and fi ve cottages. Chairman, Mr David Tatham, the growth of the tourist industry. Islands in June. Mr A Rosindell, The closure of the hotel will welcomed members of the As- (a copy of the full report can be MP, as Secretary of the All Party mean less beds available to land- sociation and their guests and downloaded from the FIA website Group thanked FIGO and the based tourists but Tourism Board especially to the young Islanders at www.fi association.com). Association for their work and Director Jake Downing says it is representing the Falkland Islands Mr Ted Clapp then presented his pledged the support of MPs in the not all bad news. Defence Force and the young na- report and accounts for the year Group. Captain M Reed reported He said, “Given the growth in val cadets with their headmaster ending 31 March 2007 and these that he had handed over the Chair- tourism we are anticipating in the from Pangbourne College. He were approved. manship of SAMA82 to Col Tony future it is a shame that this facil- then presented the Annual Re- We thanked Mr Anthony Per- Davies and mentioned the house ity is closing, however, it is great port of the Executive Committee ryman as Hon Inspector of our to be built in the Islands for visit- that this historically signifi cant in which he welcomed Michael Accounts and then moved to the ing veterans. building is being restored to it’s Poole to the Committee and paid election of the Offi cers and Com- The winner of the “Bill Hunter- former glory, adding another facet tribute to the work of Ted Clapp mittee as follows – Mr David Christie Memorial Prize” was to Stanley’s tourism experience.” who was standing down as Hon Tatham (Chairman), Mr Saul announced as Mr Liam Stephens Treasurer and Membership Secre- Pitaluga (Vice-Chairman), Mr Co- but he was unable to be present to End of Explorer tary. These comments were added lin Wright (Hon Secretary), Mrs receive his prize from Mrs Merle to by Vice President Merle Chris- Lisa Johnston (Hon Editor) and Christie. THE Falklands and the wider tie who had worked closely with the Hon Treasurer post remained Refreshments were then served world watched with sadness as Ted over the years. vacant. Committee members were giving members time to meet the pioneering cruise ship Explor- The Chairman refl ected upon the Ms Nina Aldridge, Mr D G Ain- and talk before making their way er sank in the Bransfi eld Strait in 25th Anniversary commemoration slie, Mr E C J Clapp, Air Commo- home. Antarctica in November 2007. and the various events it marked dore P Johnson, Mr M Jones, The The Association is grateful to the Her 100 passengers and 53 crew that had taken place. He also con- Hon A Shackleton, Mr R Wager, staff of the Foreign and Common- abandoned ship and took to life- gratulated FIGO Representative Mr J Wallace, Mrs J Faulkner and wealth Offi ce for their support boats after the vessel was holed in London, Sukey Cameron, on Mr M Poole. and also to the and near the South Shetland Islands. her marriage to Howard Pullen. Two small amendments to the who provided the The passengers and crew were He expressed appreciation of Constitution were passed to bring Colour Party and bugler. rescued within hours of the evac- uation by the Norwegian cruise ship M/S Nordnorge. They were taken to Chilean and Uruguayan bases on King in FIA thanks for stalwart Ted Clapp Antarctica and eventually fl own to Punta Arenas for connecting TEXT of a short statement made fl ights home. by Mrs Merle Christie (right) at Built in 1969 Explorer was the the AGM of the Falkland Islands fi rst expeditionary cruise ship Association on December 8 2007 ever built. during the presentation of the an- nual report by the Chairman Mr FO talk constitution David Tatham. FOREIGN and Commonwealth I am so glad to have this oppor- legal Advisers visiting the Falk- tunity to express appreciation of lands have declared themselves what Ted has done for the Asso- more than satisfi ed with the con- ciation in the last 17 years. Before sultative process, undertaken by this Ted Clapp served in the Royal the Select Committee on the Con- Navy and then in the Antarctic, stitution. seconded to the Falkland Islands Team Leader Ian Hendry said “It Dependencies Survey. From 1961 has been a long process ...I came he was in charge of the British Antarctic Survey in the Falkland here in 2000 and I remember at Above: Merle Christie and Ted Clapp. that time we were discussing a Islands and of the administra- handful of issues, since when the tion of the Antarctic Bases. He After retirement he was elected Annual Reception at Lincoln’s also acted as the Finance Offi cer Treasurer of the Falkland Islands Inn and came to the London Select Committee has done a huge fi amount of work and evidently en- to the British Antarctic Territory Association in April 1990 and, Of ce twice a week to answer gaged in consultation and held when that was formed during the as you will know, has been most outstanding mail and telephone many public meetings. sixties. While in Stanley he took dedicated and successful in his ef- enquiries on many subjects. “We are in no doubt that each and part in many communal activities forts on our behalf ever since. All in addition to his Treasurer’s every recommendation has been in recognition of which he was What is not generally known role. Had he not done so I think well chewed over and thought out awarded the MBE. In 1975 he is that from 1999 to 2005 with the Association would almost cert- so there is no question that the was transferred to Cambridge to only limited part time Secre- ainly have had to closed down. FCO has any concerns about the assist in setting up the BAS Head- tariat assistance Ted took on the For this we owe him an consultation process.” quarters there. On arriving in the organisation of Battle Day, and enormous thank you. UK he joined the UKFIC. of the Association’s part in the

6 News feature: Report by Lisa Johnston Deep-water port options debate

PORT William outside of proved to be a popular option with the Falkland Islands business community at a recent seminar for a future deep-water port, however environmentalists are less enthusiastic. At a well-attended seminar held in Stanley on January 28, three distinguished members of Falk- land business each championed a site investigated in a recent Falk- land Islands Development Cor- poration funded report by Royal Haskoning. The sites included the current fl oating dock in Stanley Harbour known as FIPASS; Port William West; Port William East (Ord- nance Point) and Berkeley Sound, where the majority of fi shing transhipping and bunkering takes place. Port William West proved most unpopular, possibly, among other factors, due to the inadequate wa- ter depth; a 400-metre causeway would be needed to reach 10 me- tre depth or extensive dredging would be needed. Also it was felt Cove is the most sensitive envi- other alternatives were available Of the location he said there was service provision could be ex- ronmentally. the development should consider no access, depth or manoeuvring pensive due to the distance from “The site is within a National full environmental impacts, miti- space issues and there was al- Moody Brook. The land adjacent Nature Reserve. It was designated gation that could be conducted ready road access part of the way to the proposed site might also as a wildlife sanctuary in 1973 and where appropriate restoration (the Murrell Road). He described prove unsuitable due to cliffs and and subsequently upgraded to a of other areas to compensate and it as ultimately a 20-minute drive hills. National Nature Reserve in 1999. provide alternative breeding sites and noted there was plenty of fl at Tom Blake of fi shing company The protection within the NNR and reserves.” ground in the area. RBC Ltd., supporting the Port does not provide much if any pro- At the seminar Mr Blake said Berkeley Sound, he said, was William options noted the Ordi- tection above the general provi- there would be no direct impact already internationally known to nance Point site (Latitude: 51° 40’ sions of the 1999 Conservation of on the wildlife at the two sites but the fi shing industry. 60 S, Longitude: 57° 49’ 0 W) had “Wildlife and Nature Ordinance acknowledged site development FIPASS? easy navigation and explained it 1999 that is applied to the entire would mean a change to the en- Lewis Clifton of the Byron Ma- was only a short distance from Falklands. The designation pro- vironment. rine Group spoke of the advan- shore to deep water, thus little or hibits the killing injuring or taking Berkeley Sound? tages of the FIPASS site in that it no dredging would be necessary. of any wildlife and the introduc- Stuart Wallace of Fortuna Limit- was a “natural springboard” and He noted there would also be a tion of carnivorous animals with ed, championing Berkeley Sound could be developed with “bolt- source of material from construc- the exception of working sheep explained it was important to, “... ons”. He said construction access tion from the nearby Mary Hill dogs. It does not prohibit develop- think big and long term. Size is was easy and could commence Quarry. ment. The designation does how- going to matter.” immediately. It is a short commute to the site ever recognize the importance of In his opinion Islanders should A vote, however, at the end of the and the Falkland Islands Govern- the area as both a wildlife and consider the scale of possible seminar showed development of ment owns the surrounding land. recreational resource. change bearing in mind the indus- the FIPASS Stanley Harbour site Mr Blake said although a port “The coastline has been fenced try is stable; changes in seafood was relatively unpopular. Many would be visible to some degree for a number of years and is un- market requirements; new uses of noted the nervousness of fi shing to Stanley it would have a low im- grazed. This has resulted in sig- marine resources and the econom- vessel captains due to the lack pact on the town in terms of noise nifi cant regeneration of tussac and ics of reefer container services. of manoeuvrability within the and sound pollution. native plants. The area contains More tellingly he asked, “What if harbour, made worse by strong He admitted however that a approximately 200 breeding pairs Argentina has some success with winds. breakwater would be necessary of Magellanic Penguins. their threats to our partners.... We Impact on the cruise ship indus- due to the deep water and swell. “Due to the sensitivity of the need the minimum of interaction try was also a strong topic as was A concern noted by one member area and size of the development with South America... strategi- impact on the environment. of the public was the impact on it would obviously be expected cally the Falklands needs a deep Chairing the seminar, Falkland the surrounding area. Gypsy Cove to undertake a full environmen- water port with deep water berth Islands Development Corpora- and Hadassa Bay in particular, are tal impact of any development, – no complications.” tion, Mark Brunet said the aim of popular in leisure terms with both which would consider direct and He said such a port could reduce the meeting was to assist the Falk- Islanders and visiting cruise ves- indirect impacts. This could con- damage from Argentine efforts to land Islands Government in mak- sel visitors. sider ameliorating action, which take Falklands business. ing a decision on the site. Speaking to the Falkland Is- could improve other adjoining Mr Wallace also drew attention The Royal Haskoning Report lands Association later that day, areas to offset loss of land to the to the mass development over of 2007 follows three others; the Falklands Conservation Director development. recent years in the port of Puerto Mott MacDonald Report of 2001, Grant Munroe said, “Of the vari- “Falklands Conservation is not Deseado in Patagonia – indicating a report by the Economic Advis- ous options suggested the area against development however that there was no reason not to be er in 2002 and one by Jonathan between Hadassa Bay and Gypsy should the site be chosen and no similarly ambitious. Packer and Associates in 2003.

7 Politics: Place name changes in ‘Argentine Antarctica’ The Renaming of Antarctica by Simon Arthur FALKLAND Islanders are famil- Sarmiento” after Domingo Fausti- iar with the way Argentina pro- no Sarmiento (President 1868 to motes its sovereignty claims by 1874). He, incidentally, was par- changing place names. ticularly cynical about Argentine During the 1982 war, there was territorial pretensions, and once “Puerto Rivero” and then “Puerto went on record saying that Brit- Argentino” for Stanley. In the ain’s presence in the Falklands 1970s, Argentine maps had made was a good thing. other changes: Cape Meredith be- There are many more. Seymour came “Cabo Belgrano” after Gen- Island, in the James Ross Group, eral Manuel Belgrano, the inde- just off the Antarctic Peninsular, pendence leader who created the was so named in the 19th Century. blue and white Argentine fl ag, and It is now “Isla Marambio” after after whom the cruiser sunk in the Vicecomodoro Marambio, a pio- 1982 war was named; Mount Us- neer of the air-bridge from “Con- borne became “Colina Alberdi” tinental Argentina” to “Argentine after philosopher Juan Bautista Antarctica”. Alberdi; Wickham Heights be- This air-bridge, known as the came “Alturas Rivadavia” after “Sovereignty Patrol”, began in President Rivadavia; Port Howard 1969. The biggest of the Argen- became Puerto Mitre after Presi- tine bases in Antarctica is on dent Mitre and then, when it was “Marambio”. occupied by Argentines in 1982, Other examples are: Brandy Bay PuertoYapeyú, after the birth- - now Bahia Aramburu (President place of José de San Martin, the (1955 to 58); Natriss Head - now man who led the Argentine strug- Punta Pellegrini (President 1890 gle for independence from Spain. to 92). Biscoe Island - now Isla There are many other examples. Mitre (President 1862 to 68). The Same Technique in nearby Pitt Islands are now Islas “Argentine Antarctica” Avellaneda (President 1874 to But few people know that Argen- 1880). tina has done the same to support But top of the list must be the re- its equally bogus claim to “Argen- naming of the entire Antarctic Pe- tine Antarctica”. The Argentine ninsular. John Biscoe named this Hydrographic Survey has even Graham Land, after the First Lord published a series of “Nomen- of the Admiralty, James Graham, cladores” for Antarctica and the in 1832, when he claimed it for Sub-Antarctic islands it claims. Britain. These give a list of the old names Now Argentines have re-named – in English, and their new Span- it “Tierra de San Martin”, after ish equivalents. One of these was their revolutionary leader. This, published in 1970, another in like all other Argentine names in 1982. territories it claims, must by law The current edition was pub- be used in any map published in lished in 1993, and another can be named Argentina. expected soon. This explains in its “Bahia Domestic Name Changes prologue that names are an impor- 25 de Argentina also alters its own tant cultural heritage of a country, Mayo” street and locality names to sup- and that it is trying to “normalise” to com- port its claims too. The street Antarctic place names. memorate outside the Port of Buenos Aires This, of course, is to give the the date was re-named Avenida “Antartida idea of an offi cial name, decided of the revolution in 1810, when It is the same in the Argentina” to support its claim to by the sovereign power – which Argentina got its independence South Orkneys. Fildes Point is Antarctica. Argentina pretends to be - in its from Spain – before anyone even now “Punta Balcarce”, after the One poor area, notorious for own language. knew that Antarctica existed. prominent 19th century family of crime, in the outskirts of Buenos Many of these new Argentine King Edward Point in South Buenos Aires politicians, not the Aires is now known as “Malvi- names are just the Spanish trans- Georgia has been treated similar- colonel so well known to island- nas Argentinas”. The new airport lations of the English names used ly. Named after Edward VII, who ers in the 1970s. Another is Jagged in Ushuaia is named this too. fi was on the throne at the time, Island, now renamed “Isla Velez by the rst discoverers, so many fi It claims to be the capital of the of whom were British. One such is and supported British explora- Sars eld” after a well known 19th Falklands and “Argentine Antarc- “Bahia Esperanza” - just a trans- tion, it is now “Punta Zelaya”, Century lawyer and politician. tica”, although, of course, it was lation of the British name Hope after Colonel Zelaya, who fought In Antarctica proper it is just the founded by British missionaries Bay. This became famous in 1952 in the revolution against Spain. same. King George VI Sound, from the Falklands. when Argentines pioneered the Nearby King Edward Cove is now named by the British when he The Falklands and “Argentine use of force in Antarctica by fi ring “Caleta Vago” (Lazy Cove). was on the throne, is now “Canal Antarctica” also appear in the a machinegun over the heads of a map of Argentina on the back British party coming ashore to re- cover of its passports! It’s all part pair British huts there – huts that “It’s all part of the brainwashing procedure, by of the brainwashing procedure, by pre-dated the Argentine arrival. which Argentina convinces itself into believing which Argentina convinces itself All names involving British into believing its bogus claims – Royalty have been particularly its bogus claims – and then expects others to and then expects others to accept targeted. In South Georgia, King accept them. They are not going to.” them. They are not going to. George Bay has now been re-

8 Parades and Services: Worcester City remembers the fallen Report by Colin Wright VETERANS of the Falklands a short silence, pipers from the and the Act of Remembrance fol- Campaign gathered in Worcester Scots Guards Association Pipes lowed. Julian Lloyd Webber then for a Service of Refl ection and and Drums and from The Queens played “Elegy” by Gabriel Fauré Remembrance in the Cathedral on Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment and the Acting Bishop of Worces- Saturday October 27, 2007. marched down the nave of the ter gave the blessing after which Having marched through the cathedral playing “The Crags of the National Anthem was sung. streets of the city they took their Tumbledown” whilst six candles As the procession led the stand- places in the cathedral whilst were lit in remembrance, by the ards and the congregation out of the Band of the Royal Marines services which made up the Falk- the cathedral the bells rang out the (Plymouth) played a selection of land Islands Task Force. Julian 1805 Victory at Trafalgar Peal. It music including Adagio “For the Lloyd Webber then played cello had been a moving occasion. The Fallen” by Andrew Lowe Watson solos by Quilter, Elgar and Saint veterans and offi cial guests then and “Nimrod” from Sir Edward Saens after which the second les- went on to a reception whilst the Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”. son from St John’s Gospel, Chap- rest of us made our way home. High overhead the bells of the ca- ter 15 verses 12 – 17, was read by thedral rang, half muffl ed. Admiral the Lord West of Spit- During the fi rst hymn “All my head, GCB, DSC. The sermon was hope on God is founded” the pro- given by The Revd David Cooper, cession of guests, ministers and who in 1982 had been Chaplain to the British Legion Standard bear- the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute ers took their places. The Dean of Regiment. Worcester, the Very Revd Peter The Anthem was the “Kyrie Elei- Atkinson, welcomed a packed son” from Joseph Haydn’s “Nel- congregation to the cathedral. son Mass”, sung by the Cathedral After the Bidding Prayer Kath- Chamber Choir after which we ryn Nutbeem, whose father Major all sang the hymn “Eternal Fa- Roger Nutbeem died aboard the ther, strong to save..” Prayers fol- “Sir Galahad”, sang the moving lowed, the opening and closing soprano solo “Somewhere along prayers read by The Dean, prayers the road, someone waits for me” for the peace of the world were which Kathryn had sung at the read by Mr Steve Peters, for the anniversary commemoration on Falkland Islanders by Miss Juliet Horse Guards Parade back in Poole, for the wounded in war by June. During the song tributes Mr Simon Weston, for the depart- of fl owers, poppies and part of ed by Mr Derek Cole and for the the fl ag from HMS Victory were South Atlantic Medal Association brought to the Altar. by Lt Col Tony Davies. The Can- The fi rst lesson, from Romans oldir Male Voice Choir then sang 8 verses 31 to 39, was read by ‘When I survey the wondrous Mrs Sara Jones CBE, widow cross,’ during which the stand- of Colonel H Jones VC. After ards were processed to the nave Photographs by Debs Ford

9 Parades and Services: Cenotaph, London Battle Day

Left: Mr Des Keoghane, Mrs Paula Shear and Mrs Sara Jones (Falk- lands Families Association). Below: Baroness Thatcher comes forward to lay her wreath escorted by Cadet James Lander, Pangbourne College. Report and Photographs by Peter Pepper

BATTLE Day was celebrated at the Cenotaph on December 8 this year in high spirits but miserable weather. Everyone was pleased that Baroness Thatcher was able to attend, and so mark the 25th an- niversary of the war in which she led Britain to liberate the Falk- lands from Argentine occupation. In a departure from the usual proceedings, supporters gathered outside the Foreign Offi ce build- ing directly opposite the Ceno- taph. The Colour Guard from the Royal Navy and Pangbourne College, led by Parade Marshall, former CBFFI Air-Commodore Peter Johnson, then marched up and formed two lines leading out from the Foreign Offi ce door to the Cenotaph. Two members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force, Cpl. Geoff Loftus and Pvt. Zoran Zuvic, took up position as guards on either side of the door. Just before eleven o’clock the wreath layers came out and took up position. A Royal Marine bu- of the Falklands war, who repre- of the South Atlantic Medal As- The ceremony ended with gler then sounded the Last Post sented the Armed Forces. Then sociation. Then came Group-Cap- prayers led by the Rev. Peter Mil- and a two minutes silence was ob- came Mr. David Tatham, Chair- tain Dole representing the Men of lam. Everyone then re-assembled served, followed by Reveille. man of the Falkland Islands Asso- Kent and Kentish men together in the magnifi cent Locarno Room Baroness Thatcher was fi rst to ciation, and a former Governor of with Mr. Michael Poole repre- of the Foreign Offi ce. honour the fallen, escorted by Ca- the Falklands, together with Falk- senting the Young People of the There Baroness Thatcher met det James Lander of Pangbourne land Islands Government Repre- Falklands. and talked to many of the support- College. As she laid her wreath, sentative Miss Sukey Cameron. Last to lay their wreaths were ers and Islanders. Her mind is not she was fi lmed and photographed The Falklands Families Associa- Mr. Douglas Harris of the HMS dimmed by age, and her charm by representatives of the media, tion then followed represented by Protector Association, together was evident to all. The AGM of several of which were present. Mr. Des Keoghane, Mrs. Paula with Mr. Andrew Rosindell MP, the Falkland Islands Association Baroness Thatcher was followed Shear and Mrs. Sara Jones, to- representing the UKFI All Party followed. by Admiral Lord West, a veteran gether with Captain Martin Reed, Parliamentary Group.

10 Parades and Services: Battle Memorial, Stanley

Top: The Cosford Area Voluntary Band. Above left: 1st Falkland Scouts with Commander British Forces Falkland Islands. Above: Girl Guides smart in their fl eecy uniforms. Left: HE the Governor inspects the Falkland Islands Defence Force.

Photographs by Penguin News

11 Parades and Services: Triangle, Stanley.

Preserving an historic relationship

THE historic connection between tions by the rest of us.” vited guests; the majority former the Falkland Islands and the Royal At the unveiling attended by lo- members of the Naval Party 8901 Marines was acknowledged with cal guests and those invited from based in the Falklands from 1967 the unveiling of a monument in overseas, Major General Vaux until 1982. Stanley in January. said it was a privilege to join in Construction of the monument At a ceremony held on January the historic unveiling saying, “It began in October by Morrisons 3, 175 years to the day of the re- is a relationship which is both (Falklands) stonemasons Alan establishment of British occupa- unique and very long standing. It Ross and Peter Villegas. tion of the islands, Major General is unique because I don’t believe The rock to which the badge is Nick Vaux RM (Rtd) unveiled there is any other military organi- attached was sourced by David the impressive new monument, a zation in the UK which has such a Pole-Evans on Saunders Island large rock from Saunders Island special link with a community that and fl own to Stanley by a British bearing the Royal Marine’s cap is half way across the world... International Helicopter. badge. “Royal Marines have married The monument is situated on the Speaking to the FIA Newsletter, here, Royal Marine children have Government House Triangle and RMA (Falklands) Chairman Bill been born here and educated, and is housed in a sensitively con- Kidd, the man who has pushed many of the families after their structed horseshoe shaped stone- the project along, explained the Royal Marines service returned wall. original idea was that of another here. As we all know Royal Ma- Top left: monument unveiled. Top former RM resident, Norman rines have also died here in de- right: Former Marines now resi- Clarke, “But Dennis Bolt even- fence of the Falklands.” dent in the islands, Gary Clement tually designed the one we have Major General Vaux travelled to and Geoff Pring. Left: RM buglers. fi Below: Spectators create 4x4 queue now, with a couple of modi ca- the Islands with a party of 14 in- on Ross Road, Stanley. Photos: SeAled PR. Information: PN.

12 Report by Colonel Mike Bowles overleaf

Falklands 25 Pilgrimage

13 ‘Apprehensive arrival .... Colonel Mike Bowles describes the 2007 AS a long term member of the – I am thinking of the Veterans of Falkland Islands Association and some of the many ships involved. also as leader of the November There would be no blueprint 2007 Pilgrimage of Veterans of which would apply equally to eve- the confl ict of 1982, it is a pleas- ryone and so one of the aims was ure and an honour to accept David to design a programme to suit the Tatham’s invitation to record a needs of as many of the Veterans few thoughts on this event. as possible. I was lucky to have Over two years ago now I sat at a an experienced group of people meeting discussing events planned on my committee and also to have to commemorate the 25th anni- superb help from the committed versary of the Falklands Confl ict. helpers in the Islanders. These I had been fortunate enough to go were headed up by Gary Clem- on the 20th anniversary pilgrim- ents, the Chairman of SAMA (FI). age in 2002 organised by Rick Gary and his committee, plus the Jolly, founder of the South Atlan- many helpers that volunteered to tic Medal Association (SAMA 82) work with him, were incredible. and I knew there had been talk of Two key problems to overcome Top: Falklands veterans. Above: 2 Para veteran John Gartshore with a similar event in 2007. I decided were transport and accommoda- Islanders Wayne Clausen and Colin Shepherd. Colin holds a photograph that I would offer to organise this tion. In fact it was this latter that of himself and the boys in 1982. Below: 2 Para veterans point themselves one and the rest, as they say, is dictated the size of the group we out in ‘History of the Parachute Regiment’ book owned by Islander Julian history. were able to take. We were to be Pole-Evans. I invited a few stalwarts on to based in Stanley where there was my organising committee and we nowhere near enough rooms in ho- were in business. The aim was to tels or b&bs to house 250 people. take as many Veterans as possible Therefore a request was put out who had never been back to the for volunteers to have Vets stay in Islands since 1982. A second aim private homes. The response was developed when I discovered that magnifi cent and enough offers of the Chief Executive of Combat beds were received to house the Stress hoped to bring some of the whole party. Transport was equal- Veterans registered with Com- ly provided by volunteer Island- bat Stress back to the Islands to ers who put themselves and their help with their various degrees vehicles at our disposal to take us of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder around to various locations. This (PTSD). We were eventually able generosity was to be one of the to take a maximum of 250 people main themes of the Pilgrimage and of those over 90% had never and something that we all took been back before and over half away with us and will remember of the number had suffered from for a very long time. PTSD. Selection of Pilgrims was always It was an emotional time for the going to be controversial if there majority of the group. Many peo- were more applicants than we ple were anxious about how they had places. In the event we were would feel and what they would considerably oversubscribed and see when they got to the Islands. therefore we drew names out of a For many it would be the fi rst hat to decide who was to go. In time actually setting foot ashore fact we put names in different hats

14 depart with sense of pride’ pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands by 250 war veterans in November

according to Service - ie RN, RM, from UK we met at the Union Jack Day we all took part in the service produce some of that letter here: Army, RAF, RFA, Merchant Navy Club in London carrying out fi nal in the Cathedral followed by the My letter begins: “As we leave and others including Nursing Staff. briefi ngs and preparations and held move to the Cross of Sacrifi ce and the Islands at the end of the 2007 We then did a draw proportionally a farewell reception to which Bar- wreath laying there. In the same Falklands Veterans Pilgrimage I according to the number of names oness Thatcher came. Before leav- way as the previous evening when would like to send a short message in each hat. The aim was to give ing she sent a message of greeting we held a service at the Liberation to the population of the Islands... a fair distribution of Pilgrims by to all Falkland Islanders which I Monument, the weather reminded There was understandably a Service and by numbers of appli- was privileged to relay during the us of just what the Falklands can degree of apprehension amongst cations received. It was gratifying visit.. produce and soaked and froze us. some of the Pilgrims before leav- to have such a mixed group of peo- We travelled on a chartered air- On the Sunday we were entertained ing UK who could not imagine ple, each with their different story craft from Monarch Airlines that to a wonderful Curry Lunch at the how they would feel arriving back to tell, each with their own par- provided an excellent service for FIDF Drill Hall and were able to after 25 years. Once on the ground ticular memories of 1982 having us. With a wide bodied aircraft we dry out, warm up and reminisce a in the Islands it has been a roller played their own part in the Opera- were able to make the trip with little more. coaster of emotions with everyone tion. We also took a small number just one refuelling stop at Rio. The We are carrying out a survey of having their own particular memo- of family members of those killed Captain of the aircraft from Rio Pilgrims to see how the whole ex- ries or reasons for being here. in action in 1982, again giving into Mount Pleasant, Bob Tuxford, perience of returning to the Islands Having arrived and met our hosts priority to those who had never was himself a Veteran of the con- has been signifi cant for each per- and started on the programme of had the chance to go back. These fl ict and had been a pilot of Victor son. I have been gratifi ed to know events, it quickly became clear to family members were a wonder- tankers in 1982. He features sig- that almost without exception the everyone that this was going to be ful group – some Mums and Dads, nifi cantly in the recently published experience was a positive one and a week to remember. The enthusi- some widows, some offspring and book, Vulcan 607, an extraordi- people feel that they have benefi t- asm, the generosity, the hospitality some brothers and sisters of serv- nary story of the bombing raids ted from making the trip. One typi- and the kindness shown by all of icemen who had died. One of the launched from Ascension Island. cal response came from a Veteran you here in the Islands to us ar- greatest feelings of satisfaction for Once in the Islands a programme who wrote to me the following – riving on the Pilgrimage has been me was the fact that this whole di- of visits and events swung into ac- “ I went on the Pilgrimage feeling completely overwhelming. It is no verse group bonded and mutually tion and the next seven days were very apprehensive, anxious and exaggeration to say that we all feel supported one another in a won- spent in a frenzy of activity. For- slightly confused, wondering why humbled and eternally grateful for derful way. mal ceremonies were carried out at I want to go back to a place that I such a display of welcome. It has The other major hurdle to address the San Carlos military cemetery, can only remember as a hell hole. been a proof, if indeed that were was cost and we were very fortu- at many battlefi eld sites and in These feelings and thoughts were needed, that the achievements of nate to receive a grant from the certain places at sea. Veterans of very quickly and throughout the the Task Force in 1982 were so Big Lottery Fund. This was sup- HMS Coventry and HMS Sheffi eld Pilgrimage extinguished day by much appreciated by everyone in plemented by grants from service made visits to Pebble and Sea Lion day. The thoughts that I started with the Islands. It leaves us with an benevolent funds and in the end Islands respectively and others vis- have now changed into memories enormous sense of pride to know Pilgrims were not required to pay ited locations on the West includ- of the tranquil peace and beauty of that what was accomplished con- anything for the trip. With such a ing , Port Howard and Hill the Islands and their surroundings, tinues to be so important in your wide range of backgrounds and Cove. Travel to these locations of the wonderful people that we lives... circumstances today, I felt that this was via FIGAS or on board the liberated and a more positive view Before fi nishing I would like to was good thing as I certainly did Tamar and the cooperation of these in understanding why in 1982 we pay tribute to Gary Clement, his not want anyone to be excluded respective organisations was again did what we had to do.” SAMA FI committee and everyone because they could not afford to very much appreciated. The Gov- Before leaving the Islands on the else who has worked so tirelessly go. We invited voluntary contribu- ernor, Mr Alan Huckle, most gen- long journey home I wrote a letter to achieve this wonderful event. tions for those that could afford it erously opened Government House for the Penguin News trying to ex- This has been a magnifi cent team and who wished to do so and these to us on three successive evenings press how I felt about the Pilgrim- effort.I wish I could name all who donations have gone into a fund for a cocktail party reception – age and also to express my thanks were involved but I will not try. that is ring-fenced to help future each Pilgrim was invited to one of to everyone in the Islands who had You know who you are and you Pilgrims return. Prior to departure these functions. On Remembrance made it happen. I would like to re- have our gratitude.

15 Feature: 1982 1982: A vital role for the Falkland Islands Offi ce

MRS Merle Christie: This state- Merle Christie has spent hours ment was signed by Councillor each day answering letters, send- John Cheek and circulated as a ing off t-shirts, keeping others thank you immediately after the sane, and lent part of their house end of hostilities. to serve as an offi ce for The Falk- John Cheek was in the UK at- lands Appeal when that was fi rst tending a Cable & Wireless set up. (Of her busy barrister hus- course when the Falklands were band Bill, it need only be said that invaded. He went to the Emer- the Falklands would have been gency Debate in the House of Argentine territory years ago but Commons on April 3 with Bill for his enormous and continuing Christie, and came into the of- Alastair, Sukey and Donald Cameron and Mike Alazia. endeavours). fi ce immediately afterwards, and The offi ce was set up in 1977 to landers. Les Taylor, the Honorary Sub- thereafter played the leading role represent the wishes of the Island- A great tribute must be paid to all scriptions Secretary of FIRADA, in organising media relations, ers. It has maintained a continu- those who have given up so much the offi ce’s fund-raiser, has kept publicity, liaising with Govern- ous relationship with parliamen- of their time to the cause since the the fi nances in order, with a zest ment Departments etc. (when not tarians, diplomats, departments of invasion. The Camerons, Sukey that shames younger men. To the overseas at UN meetings). state, the media, islanders living and Alastair (her elder brother Daill family, and Jane and Donald He was therefore well aware of in Britain and supporters every- who left his job in Cologne to Cameron and Mike Summers, al- the activities in Greycoat Place where. Guided by the twin Falk- help out and is still doing so) who ways on hand to help, and to Dav- and the people most involved. land Islands Committees – one have been in the offi ce at all hours id Summers, who fl ew over from The statement was, I understand, in Stanley, one in London – the have worked tirelessly answering Bermuda and for the fi rst two largely drafted by Edward Mc- offi ce has played an important telephones, fi nding photographs, critical weeks worked on the US Millan-Scott: he was employed role in keeping the Falkland issue maps, relations, fl ags, statistics media - all praise and gratitude. by Sallingburys at that time and alive. and information for the press. A special word too for Elena But- in the offi ce on an almost daily It has lobbied, cajoled, pleaded, Literally thousands of radio, TV ler, who took on the organisation basis, so equally well informed. insisted and criticised, always on and Press interviews have been of the annual reception at short behalf of the Islanders. On a small arranged and given to the world’s notice and found herself dealing The Falkland Islands Offi ce in budget, funded by voluntary con- media; and press statements is- with an event that attracted nearly London has played a vital role tributions from the islands and sued and distributed by the of- 500 guests. Somehow she had in support of the interests of the sympathisers in Britain, the Falk- fi ce team. A special ‘thank you’ coped at the same time with run- Islanders since the shock of inva- land Islands Offi ce has acted as a is owed here to Pollard Thomas ning a restaurant. sion on April 2, 1982. High Commission, Press Centre, and Co. (solicitors) the offi ce’s In the regions, Major Ronnie The day before, Air Commo- publisher, research body, Eco- landlords, whose work – and of- Spafford has been writing articles, dore Frow (Director-General) and nomic Development Offi ce. Al- fi ce space – has been disrupted appearing on local TV and radio Miss Sukey Cameron (Executive though every company (some 20 by several TV crews working at and in every sense justifying the Secretary) were alone, answering in all, mostly sheep farms) in the once, and to the Metropolitan Po- sign on his gate in Weston-su- calls from increasingly anxious Falkland Islands subscribes to the lice for their watchful eye. per-mare ‘Western Region Ops’. MPs, journalists and Islanders in Offi ce, none of them seeks to in- The Offi ce has had Falkland Is- Behind the scenes, his guidance Britain, all concerned about the fl uence its policy. landers on hand at all times. No and help has been truly far reach- growing tension created by the in- As an unoffi cial body, the Of- better representative could have ing. In the North, Councillor Roy famous scrap-metal merchants. fi ce has achieved an exceptional been found than Patrick Berntsen Walker in Manchester and Mar- When the Argentines invaded, the credibility among opinion-form- from San Carlos who left his job tin Dodds in Cumbria and Leif tiny offi ce above a café in West- ers and decision-makers. True, its in New Zealand to help, and who Maitland (she was Leif Barton) minster was crowded with peo- view is partial; but so is that even is determined to get back to the in Edinburgh have accomplished ple offering help. The telephones of most departments of state. The islands as soon as possible – and much. began ringing and they have not Falkland Islands Offi ce has al- Ian White the Falklands’ Chief Pi- Cont. page 17 stopped ringing at all hours of the ways fought its corner as a clear lot, with a wealth of topographical day and night for ten weeks. and honest spokesman for the Is- and technical know-how. I FOUND myself in the UK a couple of weeks after the Argentine ON the morning of the invasion I set off from my home in North- invasion and was invited to assist at the Falkland Islands Offi ce. ampton and headed for the old Falkland Islands Offi ce in Greycoat This I was very pleased to do. Place London. I must admit I also had an ulterior motive as well as I met a small group of very dedicated volunteers, who were highly going to be with fellow Islanders, in that as I had only been out of motivated and who inspired the rest of us to give our time without the R.A.F. for a couple of years, I prayed I might be able to join the hesitation. This was nothing new to the original group who had task force in some capacity. been functioning in this capacity long before the invasion, which On arrival at the offi ce I was amazed at its size, tiny and sharing only provided added incentive. with some clockmakers association. That night I stayed with Jane Our main task appeared to be providing information to Gov- Cameron at her fl at then decided it would be useful to out ernment Departments, media, press and other interested parties each night in the offi ce, meaning it could be manned for 24 hours to when required. Sometimes we worked directly with the Ministry answer the phone and deal with reporters etc. I rang Northampton, of Defence and I recall, a couple of days prior to the sinking of where I worked as a cable jointer, and was able to stay most of the Atlantic Conveyor (May 25) someone mentioned that the Argen- following week, helping out as best I could answering calls from tine National Day was approaching – could they have something other Islanders, press and suchlike. Bill Hunter-Christie wrote a sensational in mind? We passed our thoughts on to the MoD in letter of recommendation that I join the task force to Defence Sec- the hopes of raising awareness.This was the sort of thing at which retary John Nott, but despite Bill’s so great infl uence, it has always the Association was particularly good. There was always someone been my greatest regret in life that permission was not granted. available with the knowledge or expertise when required. Mike Alazia What a band of well intentioned and caring people, with whom I Port Edgar Farm am extremely proud to have been connected. Ian White Ex Falkland Islands Government Air Service

16 Feature: 1982 ‘One of the lucky ones’ Former paratrooper Stephen Tuffen, almost fatally wounded in 1982, speaks to FIA Newsletter Editor Lisa Johnston about his emotional return to the spot where he fell. A PARATROOPER so badly in- around the slopes; fi rst laying jured in Falklands War that he was down where he was shot then never able to meet the people his jumping up and approaching the regiment liberated was fi nally, in memorial to Colonel H Jones, part November last year, able to greet way up ‘v’ shaped slope. Finally the Islanders who still appreciate he walked along the top of the his bravery. ridge, closely examining the now Stephen Tuffen was shot in the overgrown indents in the peaty back of the head by an Argen- ground in which the Argentine tine high velocity bullet during soldiers once sheltered while they the battle for . The carefully sighted, picked out and former soldier of The 2nd Battal- shot approaching British troops. ion the Parachute Regiment is, as Turning again to the left he, and a result, now partially sighted. the author were both fascinated Unlike his colleagues Stephen plore the exact spot where he was today I can remember the ground by the eerie sight of his four was never able to reach Goose almost fatally wounded. being uneven when I was trying to mates sitting in the Argentine Green Settlement and witness the Speaking of his traumatic battle position the tripod on the ground trench across the valley. One was relief and gratitude of the liber- experience while standing on the so that means I must have been on lying down lining up as if aiming ated Islanders who had been im- now peaceful and sunny slopes the slope when I was shot.” a gun. prisoned in a small hall for most around Goose Green and Darwin When asked how he felt about his “Colonel H was shot from that of the Confl ict. on East Falklands, he said, “...the return to the battle ground he an- trench,” explained Stephen, “you In November however, he was last thing I remember is scaling swered thoughtfully, “Good, posi- can see why he didn’t have a met with smiles and unrelenting the wire fence as we approached tive. I’ve visited before but I was chance.” hugs when he arrived at Goose the Argentine positions. I was re- just too emotional to really look It was clear from Stephen’s face Green accompanied by a number ally relieved to get over the fence around and try and retrieve some he couldn’t quite believe anyone of his comrades formerly of 2 without incidence because back at memories. This time it’s a bit dif- had managed to survive the com- Para, and visiting the islands as Camilla Creek I had got caught on ferent, I want to get my bearings pletely cover free approach to the part of the Falklands 25 Pilgrim- a barbed wire fence and got a hell and then just sit down where it countless Argentine trenches at age. of a bollocking from the CSM.” happened and close my eyes for the top of each slope; and in fact Sponsored by St. Dunstans char- Stephen, who had been carry- a bit and try and get a feeling for many of his colleagues simply ity Stephen was noticeably over- ing his heavy General Purpose how it happened.” didn’t make it home. whelmed to be able to revisit Machine Gun added, “...although With the usual black humour of “I really feel I’m one of the lucky Goose Green and take time to ex- now since I’ve been to the Islands soldiers one of his mates joked ones,” said Stephen quietly. as he approached the spot, “Hey Twenty fi ve years ago Stephen FIA reach agreement on Friedman book Steve, if you’re really lucky we Tuffen an 18 year old Paratrooper might fi nd your brains around the in 1982 had never heard of the THE Chairman and representa- The most signifi cant outcome of corner.” Falkland Islands. And when he tives of the Committee of the the meeting was an agreement to Stephen’s wound was so severe it was called back to his Battalion Falkland Islands Association were address the errors in Sir Lawrence was described in one book about and placed on stand-by for the invited to meet the Chairman, Sir Friedman’s Offi cial History of the the War as, “...shattered, like a Campaign he never believed they Nicholas Winterton, MP the Sec- Falklands War. boiled egg that had been hit with would go. retary Mr Andrew Rosindell MP Mr Rosindell has undertaken to a spoon.” “It’s not that we didn’t want to and MPs in the CPA rooms in arrange further meetings with rep- Pointing at a spot at the bottom of go, we did, we’d heard stories Westminster Hall on October 16, resentatives of our committee on a steep slope his friend explained, from the older guys in the bat- 2007. an annual basis. “...that’s where you were dragged talion and we wanted to show to after you were shot.” we could do the job as well. We Initially Stephen had been left in were proud of the tradition of the Liberation guests at AGM to our AGM and lunch on Battle the open due to the rain of bullets Parachute Regiment and wanted Day: Lt. Col Chris Keeble DSO from the positions immediately to carry it on.” THE FIA were delighted to wel- and Mrs Keeble, Mrs Sandra above and to the right of him. Despite his doubts Stephen and come several of the Falkland Bryden, wife of Cpt Ian Bryden Pointing towards the Goose the rest of the battalion were Islands Government’s 25th An- (who was abroad) and Mr and Green cemetery situated serenely heading south on the Cross Chan- niversary of Liberation Guests Mrs Brian Callus. at the top of a sloping, open faced nel Ferry, Norland. valley (around to the right and The long sail south on Norland Continued from page 16: The Falklands Appeal Team, with Major almost behind where Stephen would soon come to be considered General Alan Mills as Director and Robert Elgood and Catriona Leach, would have approached the slope) a luxury, when in the early hours are moving into top gear in the appeal offi ce which they have found and he explained “...that’s how I got of May 21 Stephen, surrounded furnished in Greycoat Place, giving their time to the cause of helping hit in the back of the head. by many other soldiers as young the Islanders rebuild their shattered lives. “I guess we thought the positions as he, trooped into landing craft To the countless well-wishers and supporters everywhere who are sell- were only above us and around for the move towards San Carlos. ing t-shirts, stickers and ties, raising money to help the campaign to se- the corner of the slope but in fact “When we got to the beach we cure the future of the islands, the Islanders must be grateful. And to Ian there were Argy positions in the expected to be able to step out the motor-bike messenger and Automatic Piercy’s Electrical of West- cemetery too.” onto sand but the Booties (Royal minster (for a teletext tv) the offi ce is indebted. To Lawlers the Vintners As animated as his friends and Marines) didn’t want to get too for their Heidseick champagne and to many, many other commercial despite his poor vision, Stephen close and end up beached organisations that have provided such help during the past weeks, it is moved with his cautious almost an understatement to say ‘they did their bit’. childlike gait back and forth Cont. page 26.

17 Births and marriages:

Top row: Jeff and Julie Hal- liday. Kaiser, Jolie and Mae born to Una McKay and Dav- id Ward. Phil and Jane Barker. Second row: Daniel James Wade with grandparents Maria and Les Biggs. Madison Evans. Andrew Michael McKay. Wilby Peter Philip Matthews Third row (left): Pio Edward Nicolas Ped. (right) Megan Lily to Samantha Chipchase and John Needham. Fourth row: Oliver Robin Didlick and Jack Kelley. Bottom row: Angus Richard James Sheldon. Alfi e Nathan Webb with mother Zoe Jennings, Great Grandfa- ther Hamish Jennings and Grandfather Derek Jennings. Darcy Emma Budd.

18 Obituaries Sir Robin Vanderfelt Major-General Sir Jeremy Moore

Sir Robin Vanderfelt, Secretary General of the FLAGS fl ew at half mast in miles to Port Stanley across rough, wet CPA from 1961 - 1986 died on October 29, the Falkland Islands on 5 country. The defeat of the Argentineans 2007. Tim Blake writes: I was saddened to October when the funer- was as Brigadier Thompson said ‘no learn of the death of Sir Robin Vanderfelt. It al of Major-General Sir picnic’ and Moore’s awareness of the was solely due to his efforts that the Falklands Jeremy Moore, who died importance of morale ensured that became a member of the Commonwealth Par- on 15 September, took messages sent to UK were upbeat. liamentary Association (CPA). place at Wells Cathedral in He spent most of his time controlling At a meeting in London in 1974 which Bill Somerset. It was attended operations well forward in the front Luxton and I attended Sir Robin approached by Councillor Ian Hansen, line and was eventually rewarded us to ask why the Falklands had not replied to Sukey Cameron and David by receiving General Menendez’s his approaches with regard to Falklands join- Tatham. surrender at Port Stanley on 14 ing the CPA and attending their annual confer- John Jeremy Moore was born June when he famously struck ence. We were not aware of these approaches on 5 July 1928 into a mili- out the word ‘unconditional’ but explained that our budget worked on a shoe tary family. He was educated when he realised that Menendez string and that probably the administration at Brambletye School in East was bristling at signing an ‘un- were of the opinion that we could not afford Grinstead and Cheltenham Col- conditional’ surrender. John the cost of membership. Sir Robin explained lege. His early career was with Smith’s diary records that on that the cost to the Falklands would be mini- the Royal Marines and he was that day when he and sev- mal as the association had funds which could promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel eral others were in the West subsidise our membership and participation. A in 1971. He received an OBE in Store there was a knock on further invitation was forthcoming and I was 1973. He was about to retire when the door and Jeremy Moore selected to attend the Plenary Conference in the Commandant General Royal Ma- walked in and said ‘Hello I’m Jer- India in 1975. rines, Lieutenant-General Sir Steuart emy Moore. Sorry it’s taken rather a long The CPA conference was the only internation- Pringle was badly injured by an IRA time to get here’ and told them a surrender al forum we in the Falklands could attend until bomb. As Major-General Commando Forces had just been signed. after the occupation in 1982, so put forward he was asked to stay on until Pringle was fi t He was knighted after the Falklands cam- our case for ‘self determination’ and the threat to resume his duties. When the crisis broke paign and left the service in 1983. that the Argentine posed as a result of the sov- in April 1982 he moved with his staff to the He then became Director-General of the ereignty dispute. Northwood headquarters of the Commander- Food and Drink Federation for 18 months Not only did Sir Robin enable the Falklands in-Chief, Admiral Sir John Fieldhouse. He after which he involved himself with indus- to attend the 1975 conference and those there- joined the QE2 at Ascension with 5 Infantry trial training and charity work, raising money after but in my case explained how I could Brigade, which, with for research into liver disease having had a participate in the Plenary Conference debates. would form his command Land Forces Falk- liver transplant himself. He was also a guide There was no Small Countries Conference at land Islands arriving in the Falklands 30 May at Wells Cathedral. A week before his death that time and so the only way to put our case after the battle of Goose Green had been he attended the Royal Marines Association forward was to speak at the main conference fought and won. Moore endorsed Brigadier parade at Lympstone, Devon. He is survived sessions. Thompson’s overall plan which was much af- by his wife Veryan (Acworth) whom he mar- I will always be grateful to Sir Robin and his fected by the sinking of the Atlantic Conveyor ried in 1966, a son, Andrew and two daughters wife Jean for their kindness to my wife and I by an air-launched Exocet missile. Most of the fi Helen and Sarah. at the rst conference and his friendship at the soldiers and Royal Marines had to yomp the 60 Judith Faulkner other conferences I attended. The Falklands owe him a very big debt for his promotion of the islands within the CPA. Romeo Pauloni Head printer and sportsman Tony Pettersson HEAD printer and superb marksman Tony ROMEO Pauloni was Pettersson was born on December 11, 1944 to born to William and Beat and Axel Pettersson. Helen Pauloni on Sadly Tony was only four years old when his October 7, 1920 at father drowned in the Murrell River. Teal Creek, Goose In 1962 he married Heather Heathman and Green. they had two children Derek and Toni. The youngest of Tony’s working life was spent in the Govern- fi ve children he ment Printing Offi ce where he started at just had two sisters 14. In 1965 he was appointed Assistant Printer Vi and Ethel and promoted to Head Printer in 1987 retiring and two broth- in 2004. ers William and Bobby. Tony put in many a long Thursday evening Romeo served with the Navy during the war ensuring that the Penguin News was ready for before returning to the Falklands at the end of Friday morning’s distribution. the war and enlisted in the Merchant Navy, A keen sportsman Tony was always interested serving on William Scoresby and then the in football and boxing. As a young man he also and Fitzroy. excelled at badminton, squash, darts and rifl e He later worked for the Falkland Islands shooting. Company on the East jetty before moving Shooting was a family tradition. He won the back to the Camp. Bishop’s Trophy at the local Bisley meeting He was also chosen to represent the islands Romeo was an excellent and enthusiastic when he was only 16. Tony was chosen on at the full bore shooting competitions at the boxer as well as a talented watercolour artist a number of occasions to represent the Falk- Commonwealth Games held at Brisbane, Aus- and an enthusiastic accordian player. lands at the National Rifl e Associations annual tralia in 1982. Romeo and Hilary were married at his house competitions held at Bisley ranges in Surrey Tony was an active member of the Falkland on Fitzroy Road on December 24, 1985. and he was one of the four victorious shooters islands Defence Force for many years. Romeo died on August 22, 2007. Info: PN to win the Junior McKinnon Trophy in 1980. Tony died on October 16, 2007 Info: PN

19 Feature: Falklands Agriculture

Dairy dream is Reynolds’ reality EARLY-risers Kevin and Leonie Reynolds are 1994 the farm expanded into the poultry busi- the hard-working couple that are providing ness. residents of Stanley with the majority of their The Falkland Islands Development Corpora- fresh dairy products. tion purchased Stanley Dairy Limited in July After two years at Beckside Dairy the Aus- 2002. Falkland Landholdings Corporation tralian pair are still bursting with enthusiam (FLH) operated the Dairy for FIDC, following for their invaluable contribution to the com- the purchase until 2005. Stanley Dairy Ltd is a munity, and on a mission to extend the variety wholly-owned subsidiary of FIDC. of culinary delights available. A spokesperson for FIDC said, “FIG viewed Speaking to the FIA Newsletter at 6am on a the supply of fresh milk as integral to the qual- fresh summer morning Kevin explained that as ity of life of the local population...” well as full fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed Kevin and Leonie and their two children Sean milk in its locally designed packacking, eggs, and Natasha arrived in January 2006. yoghurt, cream, cheese, veal and even soap are Both have agricultural backgrounds and now available from Beckside Dairy. Kevin taught at an Agricutural College in Aus- Kevin currently milks forty cows, produc- tralia. ing 200 litres of milk, in under an hour every Ultimately the couple would like the farm to morning using modern milking equipment be fully automated, but this is unlikely in the before pasteurising it in a pristine processing near future and a larger client base will be nec- plant. essary to fund such developments. After packaging the products, Leonie sets off The dairy is in process of acquiring a new on the ten minute drive to Stanley to deliver breeding herd from Port Howard. milk to shops and to the door of customers. Recent work has involved fencing and build- Stanley Dairy was formed in 1984 to enable ing of watertroughs undertaken by Roy Buckett the continuation of milk production after the under the Agricultural Employment Scheme. 1982 confl ict. The pair are keen to stay in the Falklands - Production re-commenced in 1986 with 30 and Kevin’s short term project... to create a Ayrshires on new premises located at Beckside recipe for a unique ‘Falklands cheese.’ Farm, which is approximately 1200 acres. In

Feature and photos: SeAled PR

20 Feature: Falklands Tourism

Beautiful Bluff Cove Lagoon BEAUTIFUL Bluff Cove Lagoon is one of a in the peat stove then spread with number of popular destinations for cruise ship home-made butter, made by Trudi tourists visiting the islands every year. McPhee, from Brookfi eld Farm, Set up six years ago, it was created by Kevin who drives one of the couple’s at- and Hattie Kilmartin in response to demand tractive mini buses. from ships coming into Stanley for a quality Hattie said, “Our famous Diddle- Peales and Commersons dolphins in the surf penguin tour. Dee jam is then spooned on, which is freshly and sometimes sea lions stalking the young The couple were fortunate from the start made for us by Shirley Goss, her husband Eric penguins. in having a dedicated team of helpers from drives for us, and fi nally the scone is fi nished Small birds such as Oystercatchers, Two band- neighbouring farms and Stanley. Each year off with a dollop of fresh cream, also supplied ed Plovers, White rumped Sandpipers, Black the success of the tour has meant that it had by Trudi. The scones have proved so popular throated Finches can be seen amongst the sea been possible to reinvest and develop different that the Heathmans at Estancia Farm now also cabbage, and Ruddy headed Geese, Upland aspects. provide cream for us. Geese, Kelp Geese and Logger Ducks around Hattie told the FIA Newsletter, “In 2004 we “Other investments in our tour include our the Lagoon. On the track are Rufous-chested opened the Sea Cabbage Café, described in three new penguin mini buses, our website Dotterels, Snipe, Crested Caracaras and out to The Independent newspaper as ‘Legendary.’ – www.falklandpenguins.com, and a start has sea, Giant Petrels, South American Terns and This has now developed into much more than been made on improvements to the cross- various gulls. a shelter from the winds. We have put in large camp track. Bluff Cove farm has 3,000 Perendale sheep windows and a peat stove, so if it is cold, our “Forty people work on our tour, as mini bus and 150 Belted Galloway cattle, which live guests can sit inside and enjoy the warmth of driver/guides, land rover drivers, mechanics, fi happily around the penguins. the peat re while also enjoying the view of café staff and wardens to protect the penguins Hattie said, “Visitors enjoy our three hour tour the penguins coming ashore on the white sand and inform passengers. A quarter of these as they not only see penguins in their natural beach. Our loos are also very highly rated.” live in camp, so even though it is a cruise ship habitat and in a beautiful location, but also are Hattie, who ran Port Howard Lodge on West business based out of Stanley, it supports a given a battlefi eld and local information tour Falkland, now runs the Sea Cabbage Café and substantial number of people in camp.” on the bus, meet our characterful neighbours bakes all the cakes and cookies. She has al- At the Lagoon guests will see a large fl ourish- fl in the rovers, and are pampered in the Sea ways had a passion for local produce and a- ing colony of 1,000 breeding pairs of Gentoo Cabbage Café. “ vours and has created the ‘Bluff Scone’ as part penguins and a small colony of King penguins The plan for the next fi ve years is to further of the complimentary cream tea served in the including fi ve breeding pairs and their chicks. develop the tour as a viable and sustainable café. There are Magellanic penguins on the beach, eco-tourism business. These are home-made fruit scones, warmed

Top: the lagoon: Above right: Royal visit. Below: Landrover convoy. Right: Toby Kilmartin amongst the penguins. Photos: H Kilmartin

21 Feature: Falklands Minerals: Two oil wells in next three years Falkland Oil and Gas Limited farm-out agreement with BHP Billiton by L Johnston. A MINIMUM of two oil explora- tion wells are to be drilled in the Falklands in the next three years. The future of Falklands oil re- ceived a massive boost last year when Falkland Oil and Gas Limit- ed (FOGL) announced that it had entered into a farm-out agreement with a subsidiary of BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversifi ed re- sources company, over FOGL’s 2002 and 2004 licences to the South and East of the Falkland Islands. BHP Billiton acquired a 40% in- terest, with an option to increase its interest up to 65%, and will take over the operatorship of the licences. The company has now taken up the option and increased its stake to 51%. The farm-out agreement applies to FOGL’s entire exploration acreage in the Falklands. Chief Executive FOGL, Tim Bushell explained to the FIA Newsletter that the farm-out process began around the time he joined the company two years ago, “We recognised it was nec- essary to move the company to FOGL’s 2D seismic survey vessel Bergen Surveyor the next stage, in terms of fund- be much the same as in 1998 when also recently extended the second confi rms our view that the South ing and technical expertise in six wells were drilled. There will phase of the ‘open door’ licences and basins are pro- management of deep water pro- be supply boats coming and going to fi ve years. The second phase spective and have high potential grammes...” and a few more people onshore as of the licences will therefore, run for the discovery of signifi cant He said FOGL approached six- well as an offi ce base in Stanley. from January 2011 to December volumes of oil and gas. teen oil majors, “Out of the sixteen As before the rig is likely to be of 2015. The existing work com- “We are now entering a very ex- we had a pretty good response, a semi-submersible type. mitments of the licences remain citing phase for FOGL and the about ten came to visit the data Millions for FOGL unchanged. Falkland Islands. The results of room in London and BHP Billiton As well as a commitment to drill Tim Bushell, Chief Executive our recent exploration programme were one of those companies. a minimum of two wells in the of FOGL commented, “This is a and the introduction of BHP Bil- “We felt they were a company next three years BHP Billiton are landmark deal for FOGL. The in- liton represent a signifi cant step that we could do business with to pay FOGL US$12.75 million in troduction of a major company as in realising the potential of the – of course we were and still are reimbursement of certain histori- a farm-in partner has been a key region.” talking to other companies. It cal costs strategic objective over the last Steve O’Rourke, President, Ex- came down to the offer they were According to a press release from 18 months and we are delighted ploration, BHP Billiton Petro- going to put on the table. We were FOGL, following discussions with to welcome a partner of BHP Bil- leum, said, “We believe this sub- very specifi c in what we wanted the Falkland Islands Government liton’s calibre and expertise. stantial Falklands acreage will be for example, when were they it has been agreed to extend by 3 “The entry of BHP Billiton as a good addition to BHP Billiton prepared to drill? In the short term years the term of the fi rst phases operator provides us with their Petroleum’s global portfolio and or in the longer term? Other com- of the 2002 and 2004 licences, so expertise in drilling in deepwa- we look forward to working with panies could not guarantee that that they now expire in December ter and sensitive environments, our partner to pursue this under they would drill within the next 2010. which combined with their access explored area. With our strong few years. As part of this change to the li- to rigs will continue the explora- focus on growth, we now hold “Also we liked the team; we cence terms a partial relinquish- tion programme and lead to the a signifi cant interest in this high spent time working with them and ment of the 2004 licences will drilling of the fi rst exploration potential basin and will utilize the got to know them and we felt they be made at the end of 2007. The wells in our licences. talent of our team to safely ex- were one we could work with. Falkland Islands Government has “BHP Billiton’s commitment ecute an exploration program in Mr Bushell said the next step was the Falkland Islands.” to build up to the drilling cam- Resident Representative paign. A rig is being sought and “BHP Billiton’s decision to invest in Steve Luxton the company must drill by the end hydrocarbon exploration is a turning point for In the Falkland Islands the resi- of 2010 dent representative is islander and Mr Bushell was scheduled to the Falklands. We hope that other companies former councillor Steven Luxton. visit the Falklands at the end of will follow their lead and help drive exploration Steven’s role is to, “...make February with a BHP team of fi ve things happen as required,” from to meet with the Falkland Islands forward in both the southern and northern the Falklands end. government and look at facilities offshore licensed areas.” He provides advice from on local on the islands. , Falkland Islands Government issues and liaises with the Falk- In terms of how the drilling pro- land Islands Government. gramme will affect the man in the Director of Mineral Resources. street Mr Bushell suggested it will

22 Feature: Falklands Philately: Falkland stamps worth £750,000 on show in London

FALKLANDS stamps, postal brainchild of Suresh Dhargalkar covers and other philatelic col- by Graham Bound who was the Assistant Keeper lectibles with a combined value in to the Royal Philatelic Collec- excess of £750,000 were on show tion. He approached the head of in London at a special exhibition Spink’s philatelic section, Rich- hosted by leading philatelic auc- ard Watkins, who in turn spoke to tioneers Spink. members of the Falkland Islands The exhibition was one of many Philatelic Study Group. The spe- events organised to mark the 25th cialist collectors were keen to anniversary of the Falklands War, make the idea a reality, and in although the show often harked the following months they put to- back to an age before 1982, when gether 40 frames of stamps, cov- stamps were the main Falklands ers and philatelic stationery for export after wool, and when the show. schoolboys were far more likely “I think it was a great success,” to reach for their stamp albums said David Parsons. “The mem- than their Nintendo controls. bers of the study group produced There were, however, interest- some wonderful material, from ing and even poignant refer- the earliest days right up to mod- ences to the war of 1982, includ- ern times. They gave a very good ing envelopes posted in Stanley the Falklands in 1827. tenary of British rule. The stamps overall impression of what Falk- with Falklands stamps struck out The value of such unique items were in strips with the printers im- land Islands collecting is about. with biro by the Argentine postal is, said Parsons, hard to estimate, print and made £27,000.” “As a result we have been asked clerks (“defaced” mail in phila- but the market for Falklands While the outlook for those who by other societies to organise sim- telic parlance), and letters home stamps in general is buoyant. invest in stocks and shares cur- ilar events for their areas of spe- from British troops (one speaks “Falklands stamps have always rently looks very depressing, cial interest. We are now working – erroneously - of the ship At- proved popular,” he said. “It is, stamps are becoming an attractive on another major exhibition. It’s lantic Conveyor, having been I think, the thought of the islands alternative – Falklands stamps in a new fi eld to us. The Falklands hit by a missile and being towed being so remote that makes them particular. David Parsons cautions were the fi rst, but we are sure they into port). Conveying particular so interesting. Today that is re- against seeking to buy and sell at will not be the last.” pathos were letters to Argentine fl ected in very good prices being a profi t quickly, but the philatelic For further information about troops found after the war in their achieved at auction. market is stable and the outlook selling Falklands stamps and abandoned trenches. “The market is at a higher point is for steady growth. In June this philatelic items at auction, contact All of these items would, said now than it has been for some year Spink will be auctioning an- [email protected]. David Parsons, of Spink’s philat- time. We recently auctioned an ex- other 1933 centenary set, this time If you wish to join the Falkland ely department, fetch good money ample of a cover with a frank used in blocks of four. David Parsons Islands Philatelic Study Group, at auction, but his star of the show on mail before the issue of stamps expects the set to sell for between go to www.fi psg.org. was the second oldest surviving that made £14,000. We also sold a £25,000 and £30,000. postal item, an envelope posted in set commemorating the 1933 cen- The Falklands exhibition was the Falkland Islands ‘stamps on stamps’ by Judith Faulkner

THEMATIC stamp collecting is was given to bisect the 1d stamp a fast-growing area in the phila- and each half would bear a rubber telic world. Collectors choose a stamped ‘1⁄2d.’ subject or theme and illustrate the The 12p value shows the half- history or story using philatelic penny and twopence halfpenny material. One of the most popu- stamps of 1981. The 26p shows a lar themes is ‘Stamps on Stamps’ cover bearing a bisect and the 31p and the Falklands have issued shows the surcharged stamp be- four sets in this category. fore cutting. The 62p shows the The fi rst set was issued on 8 Au- SS Iris mailship belonging to the gust 1978 to commemorate 100 Kosmos Shipping Company of years of Falkland Islands stamps Hamburg who held the Mail con- consisting of four values each tract between 1880 and 1890. depicting an old Post Offi ce and Stamps issued 31 August 2004 early stamp. The second set was celebrated the 125th anniversary issued on 14 March 1983 to cel- of the death of Sir Rowland Hill ebrate Commonwealth Day. Four the 24p value had the beautiful, stamps were issued all bearing the large QV 2/6 stamp of 1898, the commonwealth symbol, three of 50p had a further stamp from the which carried illustrations of the 1933 Centenary issue the 5/- King stamps issued in 1933 to celebrate Penguin stamp, the 75p showed the 100th Anniversary of British the 5/- Sea Lion from the 1938 Administration of the Colony the arms of the colony while the tenary of bisected stamps was pictorial issue while the £1 value which was established 3 January 50p value carried the picture of celebrated. These were in use had the extremely rare and valu- 1833. The 5p showed a map of the Queen Elizabeth from the set is- between 1891 and 1892 when able ‘Battle of the Falklands’ 50th Islands, the 17p pictured the Rom- sued in 1983 commemorating 150 postal rates to Great Britain were anniversary issue with the famous ney Marsh ram representing the years of British Administration. reduced and there were no 1⁄2d or error on the 6d showing HMS primary industry at that time of On 10 September 1991 the cen- 21⁄2 stamps available. Authority Glasgow instead of HMS Kent. wool growing, the 34p illustrated

23 Feature: Falklands Conservation book reviews Important Bird areas of the Falkland Islands

‘IMPORTANT Bird areas of the Falkland Is- lands’ is a must have for any individual intend- ing to enjoy the birds of the Islands. For the fi rst time providing information on key bird sites in the Falklands, it is just as im- portant for land use planners, conservationists, researchers, landowners and managers and visitors. The colourful book describes 22 sites of glo- bal importance for bird conservation using a comprehensive system that includes co-ordi- nates, the area, altitude, IBA categories, status, a site description, clear map, conservation is- sues and photographs. The important bird areas it describes are pri- orities for conserving the natural heritage of the islands for future generations. The islands are of world importance for birds, particularly the vast number of seabirds, which come each year to breed. There are also two bird species (Falkland Steamer Duck and Cobb’s Wren), which are found nowhere else in the world and thirteen local races of South American spe- cies. Falklands Conservation, the Birdlife Interna- tional Partner for the Falkland Islands, publish- es the book with support from the UK Over- seas Territories Environment Programme. In a foreword by the former Governor,Howard ronment and are striving to achieve long-term an international context, and will play an im- Pearce, he says, “Protection of the precious bi- environmental sustainability. It is vital there- portant part in supporting wildlife conserva- odiversity of these islands is an integral part of fore that key information on native wildlife tion and reinforcing the principles set out in planning and decision-making in the Falkland and habitats is made widely available. This the Falkland Islands Environment Charter.” Islands. Islanders treasure their natural envi- Directory sets the birdlife of these islands in Above: by Nick Huin. Falkland Islands penguins Plants of the Falkland Islands by Ali Liddle FORMER Falklands travelling teacher Ali fore taking up a teaching post at the Infant and Liddle is the author of the delightful publica- Junior School in Stanley at the beginning of tion ‘Plants of the Falkland Islands’. Making 1998. plant recognition easier than ever, the book Ali recently took a two-year sabbatical from describes 56 of the most common and attrac- her teaching job to work for Falklands Conser- tive plants of the Falklands. vation on an environmental education project; It is intended to be a simple identifi cation particularly to develop locally focussed educa- guide for use by anyone – Islanders, visi- tion material for the Falkland Islands schools. tors, young and old – who may be interested This book forms part of that project. in knowing more about the islands’ beautiful fl ora. Below: Vanilla Daisy by Ali Liddle The book is illustrated with colour photo- graphs throughout with easy to understand descriptions. Habitat types of Falkland Is- lands vegetation are explained and infor- mation on where you are likely to fi nd each plant is includ- ed. Fascinating Falklands facts also feature, as do eleven de- licious recipes using native ingredients. Ali was born in the UK and grew up in the AS a teacher, conservationist Ali Liddle en- North East of Eng- joys using the environment around her as a land. She arrived in resource to develop children’s interest, aware- the Falkland Islands ness and understanding of their surroundings at the beginning of and to draw on their personal experiences. 1996 to work as a As a result she has produced this fascinating travelling teacher. arts and crafts book for youngsters most of After a year she spent which have been tried and tested on her own nine months on pupils. South Georgia be-

24 Feature: Book reviews , Falkland Islands by Ian J Strange et al. “NEW Island, Falkland Islands – A South deliberately by man. On page 89 the section Atlantic Wildlife Sanctuary for conservation on management appears, setting out the con- management” by Ian Strange MBE and oth- servation policies dealing with subjects such ers, edited by Maria and Georgina Strange as tourism and visitor management and the and published by New Island Conservation control of introduced animals and plants. The Trust. ISBN 978-0-9550708-1-3. A4 softback, present day infrastructure of the island is fully 160 pages with 150 colour photographs plus described to close the main section of the book maps and tables. Priced at £9.99p copies are and is followed by a series of annexes the fi rst available in the UK from the Secretary of of which describes in more detail the history the New Islands Conservation Trust, Swan’s of Captain Charles Barnard’s building, now Farm, Winchfi eld, Hook, Hants, RG27 8DB – a museum and visitor centre. In Annex 2 we add £2.40p to cover postage and packing with fi nd details of the research projects planned for cheques payable to NICT. In the Falklands 2006 -2011 and in those that follow the reader from Ian J Strange, The Dolphins, Stanley, will fi nd out how the previously described ac- Falkland Islands. tivities contribute to national and international Having experience of nature reserve manage- conservation policies and commitments, an as- ment plans for nearly 50 years in Shropshire I sessment of the disturbance caused by visitors, was eager to read this book which is concerned census information on the increasing popula- with the management of New Island in the tion of the Black-browed Albatross, a number Falklands. However, as Ian Strange explains of maps, a full bibliography and lastly, a code in the opening sentence of his preface “This of practice for visitors to the island. work is not a conventional management plan. New Island is just one of many in the Falk- It certainly is not – compared to the formal, lands but has a long history of research which rarely illustrated documents that I am familiar has provided valuable data against which one with, this book is a delight, especially for any- can compare recent information and assess one who has had the privilege of visiting New change. Island, as I had in December 1998 and will Ian and his family have lived on the island want to see what has changed since their visit. land Conservation Trust of the southern half of much of the time since the 1970’s and know It is also a book for all island lovers and any- the island to add to its property in the northern it intimately. Ian was the founder and driving one interested in the wildlife and conservation half. force of the original New Island Project which of a remote nature reserve. The whole book After an introduction to New Island there is now the New Island Conservation Trust. is beautifully designed by Georgina Strange are sections on its history covering the whal- This book is a timely record of the past and and illustrated with magnifi cent colour photo- ing and sealing activities, earlier residents and present situation. The plans for the future may, graphs mostly by Ian and Georgina. the birth of the New Island Project. There fol- as Ian acknowledges, have to change and we The book also marks a milestone in the ongo- lows a lengthy section on the natural environ- both know from our own experience that no ing life of the reserve, for in September 2006 ment of the island describing the plants, birds plan for the present or future can ignore the the whole of New Island became a nature re- and mammals with an interesting section on past. serve following the acquisition by the New Is- non-native species introduced accidentally or Colin Wright

Falkland Islands Journal 2007 Anniversary year for Stanley Services

THE FALKLAND ISLANDS JOURNAL 2007 VOL 9, PART 1.,edited and published by Jim McAdam. 179 pages including Foreword and Contents; 30 black & white photos with the front cover featuring Black browed Albatross on nests from a painting by Gerald Roberts. ISSN 0256 – 1824. Available from Mr F. G. Mitchell, 2, Egliston Mews, Putney, London SW15 1AP at £10 inclusive of postage within the U.K. This the 41st. issue of The Falkland Is- lands Journal contains no fewer than 16 arti- cles! Those concerning people include James Innes Wilson and Governor Arnold Hodson’s voyage on the Fleurus to , the South Sandwich Islands and South Georgia by the Rev. Canon Dr Stephen Palmer FRGS FLS. An erudite rewrite by A. C. F. David of the Port Louis murders must be the ultimate article on the subject but would have been easier to read if sub-headings had been added. There are also articles from Gerald Roberts, and the late TWENTY Years of Stanley Services by Peter George sched- Nigel Bonner. However I always have special enjoyment reading the uled for publication in March, “...is a very brief, concise and winning articles of the Alastair Cameron History Prizes and the three well written history of a Company that has played a major winning articles published this time are as well researched, well writ- part in the economic development of the Islands over the ten and as interesting as ever. Matthew Lazo, article on past twenty years,” says Tom Swales Managing Director of is a model and probably would never otherwise have been researched SSL. and recorded. Reuben Cofre’s article on Stanley Shops in the 1950s A complementary copy of the book will be given to all SSL to 1970s is an important historic survey that needed to be recorded customers. More information about the SSL anniversary in before memories are lost and people disappear. RNS the next issue of the Newsletter.

25 Continued from page 17: to broadcast the battle plan. They After ten hours or more Stephen left to right to maintain his bear- We could see the water was pret- probably thought it was some was fl own by helicopter to Ajax ings, “As I get older that gets ty deep so didn’t want to get out. kind of diversionary tactic.” Bay where his brain was quite quite tiring,” he admitted. Then someone shouted ‘go’ so we Eventually the decision was literally ‘scooped’ back into his Stephen was eventually dis- jumped out. I was up to my neck made to start the battle; fi rst with head. charged from the Parachute Regi- with my GPMG held above my the A Company attack on the iso- He was then moved to the hospi- ment, “I was gutted,” he admitted. head – that water was freezing.” lated Burnside House. tal ship Canberra and to the Hydra I was only 18 and my career with Wet before their job had even “After that came the full on at- before a fl ight back via Uruguay the Paras was over.” started Stephen described the tack,” explained Stephen. At this to Britain. Was the War worth it though? walk up into Sussex Mountain point his memory becomes hazy. Stephen’s recovery was relative- Stephen answered, “Coming as exhausting. “We were wet and “I know we approached around ly fast following an operation to here and seeing how much the carrying our heavy bergens, if we the beach but I think the Argys remove some hair and bone from people sincerely care about us had to throw ourselves down then thought we were a returning Ar- his brain. “I could see a bit better makes it all worthwhile. It’s nice it was really diffi cult to get up gentine patrol, that’s how we got after that; it got rid of the blurri- to feel appreciated and to see how again. I was so cold at one point so close.” ness.” much the Islanders appreciate the my teeth were chattering so hard By pointing to the spot where Today, however, Stephen has no sacrifi ces that were made. Seeing I had to force my fi st against my he fell and then at the memorial peripheral vision. “I trip over a lot the kids running around - it’s great chin to try and control it. only a short distance away, he ex- as I can’t see what’s below me un- to see the kids, the future of the After a week on Sussex Mountain plained, “That’s where H Jones less I actually look down.” Islands, living happily under a de- setting up defensive positions, fell so he would have had to run Stephen is forced to scan from mocracy.” came orders for the long tab (Para right past me when I was injured speak for walk/march) to Camilla on the ground.” Creek House. There they spent the The Lance Corporal and the Doc- fi rst night preparing for the attack tor that fi rst examined Stephen The Dictionary of Falklands Biography on Goose Green. Unfortunately held out little hope for his sur- THE Dictionary of Falklands Biography, which has been four years in their plan was foiled by the BBC vival. preparation, goes to the printers in April and should be ready in May. who, to their horror, announced 2 “I wasn’t rushed back for treat- “The text of the Dictionary is complete and only a couple of illustra- Para’s plans to the world. ment because it seemed so un- tions are still awaited”, said David Tatham, editor of the DFB on 18 “So instead of getting on with likely that I would live - there was February. “I am indebted to so many people: our 150 contributors have the job we had to dart around the a big hole in the back of my head written some excellent biographies of nearly 500 people who feature in country-side avoiding the expect- so attention was paid to those they the Falklands story from the fi rst discovery up to 1981. Rob Still the de- ed repercussions in the form of considered more likely to live.” signer has produced a handsome volume which will be about 600 pages air-attacks.” His mates speculate now that the long and will contain 360 illustrations, many of them in colour.” Surprisingly the air attacks never cold helped keep him alive, “It’s When it is printed the DFB will be available from shops in Stanley, materialised; “...possibly,” said thought now that a lot of soldiers from the Falkland Islands Government Offi ce in London or by post Stephen, “...because the Argen- lived because the cold congealed from David Tatham, at South Parade, Ledbury, Hereford, HR8 2 HA. A tines probably thought nobody the blood in wounds – that might fl yer with order form is included with this newsletter. would do anything so stupid as have happened with Steve.”

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27 Feature: Falklands History The Museum

THE Museum and National Trust range and scope of our displays ries and local events.” afterwards I was able to attend was formed in 1991 but the muse- means that just about every visitor The Trust are keen to relocate the Museums Association an- um itself has existed in a number can fi nd something that appeals to the museum to the Government nual conference and exhibition in of forms throughout the 20th cen- them particularly... However, my Dockyard in central Stanley. Mrs Glasgow. tury. Britannia House itself was personal favourite is Cartmell Roberts said, “The future of the The museum has three full-time offi cially opened by former Gov- Cottage - if that can be termed museum really does depend upon staff, Curator Leona Roberts, As- ernor Sir Rex Hunt in 1989 and simply a display! We took what this move. It would take us into sistant Manager Sian Davies and the museum has developed stead- was basically an empty shell, the centre of town, making us taxidermist Steve Massam. There ily over the years and the collec- scrubbed and painted, furnished more accessible to residents as are also part-time staff, including tion now covers most aspects of and decorated, and - through rec- well as tourists; would allow us to Receptionist Shirley Hirtle and as- Falklands history - including dis- reated period rooms - turned it expand and improve displays and sistant Hay Miller, and a number covery and settlement, military, into a fascinating and sometimes to make good use of a number of of occasional workers who help maritime, social and natural his- amusing look into “ordinary” important historic buildings. We out on weekends and cruise ship tory. life over the years. We did all the are very limited in what more days. The staff, under Manager Leona work ourselves with the help of a we can do at present and even The Falkland Islands Museum and Roberts, are justifi ably very proud few volunteers, so a great sense the steady increase in cruise ship National Trust can be contacted of the number of small personal of achievement is attached to this passengers doesn’t make a huge on Falklands.museum@horizon. items that the museum has been project. Public support in terms difference to us - many tourists co.fk or view the website www. given over the years, for it is these of donating and loaning furniture will not walk a mile into a head falklands-museum.com that really help to tell the story of and fi ttings was tremendous and wind or rain, so we are very reli- life in the Islands. visitors regularly tell us that the ant upon coach tours that include Clockwise from top right: Hay Apart from land-based visitors to house feels like a real home...” the museum. We currently see Miller, Sian Davies and Shirley Hir- the Falklands, cruise vessel tour- Speaking of changes to displays less than 25% of the passengers tle (foreground); Displaying the old till from the Globe Store. The Mu- ists have taken great enjoyment in she explained, “Unfortunately we that come ashore in Stanley. Mov- seum. Old Soda Bottles. the attractive displays. are not able to change displays ing to the Dockyard would solve Mrs Roberts said, “We see more as often as we would like. There a great many of our problems and than 10,000 visitors each year, the really is no space left in Britan- allow us to provide a greatly im- vast majority being cruise ship nia House and adding anything proved service to the community. tourists. However, we are open new means taking something else So fi ngers crossed...” all year round and have a steady away. For our expanded 25th An- Mrs Roberts was recently asked stream of visitors even during the niversary exhibition, for example, to speak at the International Con- Photographs winter months. we had to completely dismantle gress of Maritime Museums con- Asked which displays tended to the Natural History Room, which ference in Malta. She described it and report by be favoured by visitors, she said, was far from ideal. However, we as an, “...amazing and very useful Editor Lisa John- “Everyone has their own favour- do try to put on at least one or two experience as I got to meet cura- ite - I think one of the great things temporary exhibitions each year, tors and museum managers from ston, SeAled PR. about our museum is that the focusing on signifi cant anniversa- all around the world. Immediately