Falkland Islands Newsletter NNoo 110808 AprilApril 22015015 PPublishedublished bbyy TThehe FFalklandalkland IIslandsslands AAssociationssociation www.fiwww.fi aassociation.comssociation.com 11914914 centenarycentenary ppeopleeople eeventsvents ppoliticsolitics nnewsews Falkland Islands editorial Association Newsletter by FIA Chairman Alan Huckle Published by: The Falkland Islands Association, scheme for Excellence. So, across all Falkland House, sectors, the evidence points to a thriving London community, doing well and looking SW1H OBH forward, with confi dence, to a positive future. Tel 0203 764 0824 Argentina does not compare well. ISSN 0262-9399 Despite all its natural resources, Argentina’s economy continues to be Edited by: ill-managed, debt-ridden and subject to Sharon Jaf ray growing infl ation and a serious decline Stanley his edition of the FIA Newsletter might in the value of the peso with little access Falkland Islands Tseem almost too full of memorials and to foreign exchange, save on the black Tel 00 500 52739 parades. But I make no apology for this. market. Confl ict with the trade unions and [email protected] It is absolutely right that Falkland frequent strikes have provoked growing Islanders should remember their place in social unrest and deep unhappiness with Editorial Committee history with the 250th anniversary of the the political system. Ms Cindy Buxton (Chair) fi rst British settlement in Port Egmont and Politically, Argentina has been Mr David Tatham CMG the 100th anniversary of the WW1 battles convulsed by suspicions of government Mr David Ainslie of Coronel and the Falklands. It is equally involvement in the unexplained death Mrs Merle Christie right that Islanders should continue to of state prosecutor, Alberto Nisman, Mr Saul Pitaluga commemorate their liberation by British amid accusations of a government forces from illegal Argentine occupation cover-up over Iran’s alleged involvement Advertising: in 1982 – and how appropriate it is that in the bombing of a Jewish centre in Full page £250 Falkland Islanders will collectively be Buenos Aires in 1994. This has been Half page £125 awarded the South Atlantic medal this aggravated by the Kirchner regime’s Quarter page £65 year as a symbol of their indomitable continuing feud with, and attempts to Eighth page £35 spirit during the confl ict and pride in control and/or muzzle, the Argentine Short insert £3 per line retaining their links with Britain. media and exacerbated yet further by the But the Newsletter also shows how political posturing of the various political WEBSITE good the prospects are for the Falkland candidates in the run-up to this year’s Islands. This season will see a renewed national elections. But the opposition www.i association.com drilling programme for oil. The rig remains fragmented and there is little has arrived and there are fi rm plans sign of a solid coalition being formed that Release of copyright for at least six new exploratory wells. would be more wedded to real democratic The infrastructure for the commercial values. The prospects for real political The Editorial Committee exploitation of oil is well underway and, change in Argentina remain poor. releases all copyrights sensibly, an analysis of the likely socio- It is not surprising therefore that on the content of economic impact of oil production is President Kirchner tries to keep the Falkland Islands being done, since any such development Argentina’s sovereignty claim high on the Newsletter except on is bound to create many changes in national agenda. But some of the regime’s pictures, cartoons and the Islanders’ way of life. Last year’s efforts to do so have been pretty crude. maps. Other publications fi shing season was excellent and, The new 50 peso banknote has rightly are invited to quote from the number of jiggers applying for been mocked as a cheap propaganda freely. licences, the new season looks good device but it continues to peddle the too. Careful management of fi sh stocks historical inaccuracy that the gaucho However, we ask that within the Falkland Islands fi sheries Antonio Rivero led an anti-British uprising quotations are made in conservation zone protects this valuable in 1833 against the British settlement in context and the Falkand resource and is a fi ne example of Port Louis – for the facts, go to the FIA Islands Newsletter sensible conservation. This stands in website on www.fi association.com. Rivero acknowledged as the stark contrast with the cynical over- was little more than a common murderer, source. fi shing allowed by Argentina in their own who betrayed his colleagues to save waters which has resulted in the drastic himself. For further information depletion of certain fi sh stocks. Similarly, the Argentine ambassador turn to the inside back Tourism remains buoyant and the in Londonhas circulated copies of page or alternatively Falkland Islands have won a major ‘Malvinas Matters’ in Westminster to contact the Editor Sharon tourism award, beating off serious the wrath of many MPs. Aside from an Jaf ray (contact details competition. Scientifi c research has been article by Alexander (Alejandro) Betts, above). given a real boost by the establishment now widely discredited (see our website), of the South Atlantic Environmental she condemns the UK Government Research Institute (SAERI) and for refusing dialogue. But, sorry, the PRINTED BY: encouraging international links are being Argentine invasion in 1982 changed Platinum Press (UK) Ltd developed. The Islands’ artistic scene is all that and has entrenched even more Tel 0844 880 4722 as vibrant as ever and the new Dockyard fi rmly the principle of self-determination www.PlatinumPressLimited.co.uk Museum shows the Islanders’ pride in – that the Falkland Islanders have the their history and traditional way of life; right to determine their own future. They the Museum has been short-listed for an cannot be set aside, as the Argentine award under the 2015 Museums Awards Government intends. 2 Prime Minister’s message We are British ending seasonal greetings to the Speople of the Falkland Islands, Prime Minister David Cameron said that Christmas provided a chance to refl ect over the past year, and noted that 2014 had been a year of great progress for the Falkland Islands. “From Stanley to Fox Bay, the Falkland’s economy went from strength to strength. More tourists than ever fl ocked to your Islands; engineers in the South Atlantic - your waters - explored your natu- ral resources; fi sherman caught record hauls of squid; and yes, your Commonwealth Games team - the biggest in history - did you proud in Islanders’ medal Glasgow. “This was the year that followed alkland Islanders are to be collec- that decisive referendum - when Ftively awarded the South Atlantic the Islanders said with one voice Medal in recognition of “a direct and “we are British.” We on the main- “We will begin the fourth phase of grave threat to their sovereignty,” land remain as passionate about de-mining – another step towards Prime Minister David Cameron an- you and about that relationship as healing the scars of that confl ict. nounced in mid-December. you do. Ours is a shared history. And we will back you every step of Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond One hundred years ago, the Allies the way as you strive for growth, said: “The Islanders’ individual acts defended their base in Stanley from prosperity and employment for all, of courage exemplifi ed the indomi- German aggression, and this month where you are free to exploit your table will and personal commitment we honour the sacrifi ce that so natural resources and develop your to defending the Islands’ right of self many made. industries without hindrance from determination.” “And three decades ago, UK other nations. The role of Falkland Islanders in forces stood with the Islanders Next year the BBC’s Island Parish supporting the British Forces as well as they faced a direct and grave series returns to our screens – this as individually resisting the Argentine threat to their sovereignty, and it time, focusing on the Falkland Is- occupiers during the war of 1982 is is absolutely right that we will be lands. I am delighted that so many well known. While later in the cam- recognising this next year, when more people will learn about the paign farmers and other Islanders your Islands will collectively receive incredible wildlife, scenery, history transported British troops, supplies the South Atlantic Medal, and you’ll and, of course, community spirit of and ammunition, sometimes to the be unveiling a bronze statue to your islands. frontline, others used banned ra- honour someone who played such We may be 8,000 miles apart. dios to transmit intelligence, and in an important role in that liberation - You may be waking up on Christ- Stanley individuals risked danger by Baroness Thatcher. mas morning as we prepare our sabotaging Argentine equipment. “Our relationship is also based on Christmas lunches. But our bond At Goose Green more than 100 a common future, and 2015 will be remains as strong as ever, and Falkland Islanders suffered hardship a year when the British government, Samantha and I wish you all a very when they were imprisoned in the again, steadfastly defends the free- Merry Christmas and a Happy New community hall, and later their lives dom she helped you secure. Year. were endangered by the fi rst land battle of the war at the end of May. Stanley people found themselves in A Royal Air Force Voyager transport tanker aircraft sits the dangerous situation of enduring on the tarmac at Mount Pleasant Picture MoD British naval shelling, artillery attacks and bombing raids. The bravery of Falkland Islanders during the Falklands War is recorded in Graham Bound’s book ‘Falkland Islanders at War.’ Chair of the Legislative Assembly, MLA Roger Edwards, welcomed the announcement: “It is a great honour for the Falkland Islands to be award- ed the South Atlantic Medal. We will never forget the sacrifi ces made by all to protect our home. The Falk- lands have come a long way since the dark days of 1982, when many in the Islands faced extreme diffi culty with steely resolve.” 3 1914 Centenary in the Falklands Marking the ultimate sacrifi ce he one hundredth anniversary of itself. Wreaths were then laid by the included in a number of events during Tthe 1914 naval battles of Coronel Governor, CBFSAI Air Commodore the week and also included were and the Falkland Islands were Russ La Forte, MLA Ian Hansen and descendants of the eight members of commemorated with a programme of others. the Falkland Islands Volunteers who offi cial and social events in Stanley The parade then moved to the lost their lives by drowning, while from December 5 until December new Centenary Memorial Wall at on active service at the Canache to 12 following many months of the bottom of the hill. Following the east of Stanley, in 1914. During research and hard work by the ‘1914 a moving address emphasising the week of events there was also a Committee’. commemoration and reconciliation dedication of a cairn at the Canache, The entire proceedings were and remembering the tragic loss of east of Stanley in memory of those made particularly meaningful by life on both the British and German men. the presence of invited guests sides, the families of Vice-Admiral Another public event was the and representatives of the British Doveton Sturdee, Rear-Admiral unveiling of the Commonwealth and German battle commanders’ Sir Christopher Cradock and Vice- War Graves Commission (CWGC) descendants, members of the Admiral Graf Max von Spee laid plaque at Stanley cemetery. The Sturdee, von Spee and Cradock wreaths remembering their brave interactive plaque was unveiled families. ancestors and all of those who died by MLA Phyl Rendell (Chair 1914 Perhaps the most high profi le during the battles. The Mayor of Committee), Mr Joe Sipos of the events of the week comprised the Coronel, Chile, Leonidas Romero CWGC and Major Peter Biggs of the Memorial Parade and wreath laying Saez also laid a wreath as did the FIDF, and was followed by a walk in at the Battle Day Memorial followed Fleet Commander Vice Admiral the cemetery and a visit to Memorial by the unveiling of the nearby Sir Philip Jones KCB, the German Wood to plant trees. The December 8 beautifully built new Centenary Defence Attaché Commander Jan commemorations ended with a party Memorial Wall. Hackstein and Katrina Stephenson on HMS Clyde for uniformed groups, The parade was led by the Band accompanied by granddaughter the Beating of the Retreat by the of her Majesty’s Royal Marines Jessica. Mrs Stephenson laid the Royal Marine Band outside Malvina Plymouth and also included a Royal wreath on behalf of the people of House Hotel and a dinner hosted Navy colour party and detachments the Falklands. She is a descendant by the Royal Naval Association at from HMS Clyde and HMS Protector of Christian Andreasen who was Malvina House Hotel. On December along with a detachment from the the fi rst to see the approach of the 9, invited guests went on board HMS Falkland Islands Defence Force. German fl eet from a viewing point on Protector to lay wreaths at sea. The HE the Governor Colin Roberts Sapper Hill. week also included much enjoyed inspected the parade prior to an act Falkland Islands descendants of performances by the Royal Marine of remembrance at the memorial those who fi rst sighted the fl eet were Band, a number of social events and a visit to West Falkland.

Picture K Stephenson Clockwise from above: Tim Blake and descendant of Admiral Sturdee Lady Susan Sykes cut the commemorative cake at the new Dockyard Museum; Falklands residents lay wreaths at the 1914 memorial on behalf of forces associations and the FIDF Association; Falklands descendants of German born Franz Karl Emil Buse, a prominent resident working for the FIC Ltd as Outdoor Foreman in 1914; At the unveiling of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission plaque at the cemetery - CWGC representative Joe Sipos to right of picture; Cairn at the Canache in memory of eight FIDF members who lost their lives in the line of duty in 1914

4 1914 Centenary in the Falklands at Coronel and the Falklands

Picture Penguin News Picture N Jennings Above: Descendants of Admirals Graf von Spee, Sturdee and Cradock at the new Centenary Memorial wall; Above right: Wreaths are cast into the sea in memory of those who lost their lives at the Battles of Coronel and the Falklands, on board HMS Protector

Above: The Mayor of Coronel with the plaque depicting Admiral Cradock at the new Centenary Memorial Wall. Above centre: Wilhelm Graf von Spee and Lady Susan Sykes plant a tree at Memorial Wood. Above right: The Royal Marine Band. Pictures N Jennings

Left: Union and German fl ags fl y together on Victory Green Above:Private Teslyn Barkman, Corporal Jay Moffat and Private Nick Rendell with Sergeant Alex Blake, Privates Jacob Foot and Kyle Biggs Picture N Jennings and Corporal Zoran Zuvic 5 1914 Centenary in London

Standard bearers parade for inspection WWI battles commemorated

in London West end portico of St. Martin-in- the-Fields he service to commemorate the and Reveille sounded by a bugler of Simpkins, Royal British Legion and Tcentenary of the First World War the Royal Marine band, Portsmouth. Mr Alan Huckle, Falkland Islands naval battles of Coronel and the Binyan’s exhortation was read during Association. Falkland Islands took place at the the Act of Remembrance by Falkland Falkland Island students Sonia Admiralty Church of St. Martin-in- Islands Legislative Assembly Arkhipkina (representing young the-Fields on Monday December 8, Member, Mr Roger Edwards. Islanders) and Anastasia Markina 2014. Wreaths were laid by, among (representing the relatives of The weather was cold, crisp others, Ms Anna Soubry, MOD Willam Bragg from Australia and and sunny, allowing the numerous Minister for Veterans; the Second New Zealand who were unable to standards to be processed into the Sea Lord; German and Canadian attend) also laid wreaths during the church and inspected afterwards in Defence Attachés; MLA Roger ceremony. the church courtyard. Edwards; Mr Andrew Rosindell The standards were dedicated The service was attended by over MP, UK/Falkland Islands All-Party during the service and after the 400 people including representatives Parliamentary Group; Mrs Sara service the standard bearers and of the British and German navies, Jones MBE, Falklands Families their escorts paraded for inspection Service organisations and Ship Association; Mr Gordon Mather, by the Second Sea Lord and Associations. A large number of SAMA 82; Mr Robin Wager, HMS Brigadier General Hein on the north descendants of those who took part Protector Association; Mr Chris side of the church. Cadets from the in the battles were present. Royal Naval College at Pangbourne The Service was conducted by provided escorts for some of the the Associate Vicar of St. Martin-in- standards. the Fields, the Reverend Katherine A Book of Remembrance was Hedderley. Others offi ciating at signed by many of those attending. the service included the Rt. Rev’d This will be sent to the Museum in Nigel Stock (Bishop for the Falkland Stanley for safe-keeping. Islands and Bishop to the Armed There was a reception for invited Forces); Chaplain of the Fleet, guests at the Charing Cross (Amba) the Rev’d Scott Brown; and Rev’d hotel on the Strand immediately Annegret Wirges, the German following the service. Excerpts Military Chaplain in Brussels. Bishop from the newly restored 1927 fi lm Stephen Venner (former Bishop of the Battles of Coronel and the for the Falkland Islands and to the Falkland Islands were shown by Armed Forces) gave the address. Patrick Russell of the British Film There were readings by the Institute. A slide show displaying a Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral David pictorial account of the two battles Steel, and by the German Defence together with stunning contemporary Attaché, Brigadier General Martin photographs of the Islands prepared Hein. The service included an Act FIA Chairman Alan Huckle, sets by Dr Jim McAdam ran throughout of Remembrance with the Last Post out the historical background the event. 6 11914914 CentenaryCentenary iinn LondonLondon

Association secretary Colin Wright, Chairman Standards are paraded out at the end of the service at Alan Huckle and committee member Paul St. Martin-in-the-Fields Martinez place wreaths at the Cenotaph

Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral David Steel takes time to talk with a standard bearer

A standard is received at the altar

Above: The congregation with wreath bearers Right: MLA Roger Edwards delivering the Remembrance address Pictures by Peter Pepper

7 Margaret Thatcher Day

Sir Mark Thatcher unveils bronze statue of his mother. Baroness Thatcher and Britannia overlook the harbour British now and forever Gerald Cheek addressed the occurred in January 1983 when we ish lives had not been lost in vain. Christ Church Cathedral congre- heard that Maggie Thatcher was He then presented her with the gation at the service in memory of actually here in the Islands, hav- scroll conferring upon her the free- Baroness Thatcher on the even- ing been fl own from Ascension to dom of the Falkland Islands. Clearly ing of January 10, which is Marga- Stanley Airport in a RAF Hercules elated the Prime Minister made ret Thatcher Day in the Falkland with little forewarning. However word a speech lasting for some twenty Islands. spread quickly around the town minutes, without any notes. She A long-standing member of the and by the time she arrived at the then received the most enthusias- FIA, Mr Cheek was removed from entrance to the Government House tic reception ever witnessed in the Stanley and held at Fox Bay by drive a large crowd had already as- Falkland Islands. During her speech Argentine forces in 1982. sembled. she said: “Today the Union Jack hen the Argentines invaded A great cheer went up as the car fl ies over Stanley and may it ever fl y Wthese Islands on the 2nd of stopped and Maggie got out and there.” This was followed by the big- April 1982 it certainly came as an shook hands with many of the peo- gest cheer of all from the assembled extremely traumatic shock to all of ple in the waiting crowd. crowd. us living here at the time. The sight During the Prime Minister`s four In June 1992, Maggie again visited of Argentine amphibious personnel day whirlwind tour she visited four the Islands together with many of carriers together with their armed Camp settlements, and as well as the senior military offi cers who had soldiers on our streets was, to say at meeting many of the troops, she commanded the operations in 1982. least, alarming. made a point of meeting as many The principal visit this time was to Later on that day we saw the Gov- Islanders as possible. The military celebrate the 10th anniversary of the ernor Rex Hunt and the Royal Ma- kindly arranged for helicopters to Falkland`s War and appropriately rines being driven to Stanley Airport bring them in from the outlying set- she laid a wreath at the Liberation to be fl own out of the Islands. What tlements. Monument before fl ying out to San would happen next? Would we also Mrs Thatcher was welcomed with Carlos to also lay a wreath at the be taken out perhaps to be disap- tremendous warmth wherever she British Cemetery. Amongst her many peared in Argentina like so many of went and probably none more so other appointments during this visit their own people who had refused to than at Goose Green where the she dedicated a trophy For Services co-operate with their fascist govern- men, women and children who had to the Community - this trophy to ment? been incarcerated in the hall gave be named the Margaret Thatcher One can probably imagine our her three resounding cheers. trophy. relief when we heard the wonderful Her next appointment, indeed on It was with great sadness that we news via the BBC that the Prime this very day 32 years ago, was learned of her passing in April 2013. Minister Margaret Thatcher had at Stanley`s Town Hall which was A memorial and thanksgiving service directed the Royal Navy to assemble packed with grateful well-wishers, for her life was held in the cathe- a task force in order to retake the Is- reckoned to be 600 or more, the dral here attended by a particularly lands and the fi rst of the ships would largest crowd ever seen there. It large congregation. be sailing within the next 48 hours. took the best part of an hour to guide I believe it to be fi tting that, follow- For the ten weeks of Argentine oc- her through to the stage. There ing this service Sir Mark Thatcher cupation that followed it seemed like she was met by Harold Rowlands, will be going to unveil and dedi- it would never end, but fi nally on the the most senior local offi cer in the cate a bust in memory of Baroness 14th of June the Argentine forces Falkland Islands Government, who Thatcher. This bust will perpetuate surrendered. For us Islanders it gave a short speech saying that he the memories of what this wonderful was tremendous news but it also was echoing the sentiments of all lady did for us in those dark days in came as a dreadful shock when we Falkland Islanders in expressing his 1982 with her courage, determina- learned that no fewer than 255 Brit- pleasure at being able to thank Mrs tion and resourcefulness in ensur- ish service men had laid down their Thatcher in person for their libera- ing that we would be freed from the lives in order to secure our freedom. tion and pledged Islanders to build a tyranny of Argentina and to remain We shall never forget them. better future to ensure that the war British as we wished to be then, now The next and a more happy event had been worth-while and that Brit- and for ever. 8 Margaret Thatcher Day

At a public reception in held were won, and are the Town Hall following now protected by our the unveiling, Baron- Armed Forces: and it is ess Thatcher’s son, Sir to them equally, that our Mark Thatcher, took to approbations must also the podium to address be given. those present... Much has been written am most especially about Sandy Woodward, Ipleased to have been Jeremy Moore, Julian able to visit the Falk- Thompson, Col H Jones land Islands and to be and Ian McKay and here in Stanley, on this, rightly so; but it was also Margaret Thatcher Day, the ordinary Guardsmen, to join with you all in the Royal Marines, Gurkhas, unveiling of the statue of Paras and Naval ratings my mother. who also answered our nation’s call Whilst this represents a likeness to arms, and in the discharge of their The sculptor of my mother, she would wish that it duties earned great victory. will also stand as a constant remind- Their skills, courage and determi- at work er of why these Islands and our na- nation are now legion. The Falk- reated by sculptor and Falklands tion went to war over 30 years ago. lands War will be judged as one of CMuseum and National Trust Those reason were as valid then in the greatest feats of arms in Brit- taxidermist Steve Massam, the 1982, as they are today in 2015. ish military history; comparable to bronze bust of Margaret Thatcher My mother would be proud to Agincourt, Waterloo, Trafalgar and took two months and 50 kilos of clay know that she stands as the Senti- the Battle of Britain, and my mother to create. nel, guarding and protecting those would wish that their achievements However from fi rst accepting the essential freedoms that we hold to and their sacrifi ce be ascribed that commission to the fi nal patina being be true, self evident and eduring: proper recognition. applied at the foundry, the bust took and the greatest of those freedoms I recall particularly two Welsh around 18 months. Mr Massam, is the right of each of us to choose Guardsmen who as young men were who said he was now very pleased our allegiance. introduced to the horrors of modern with the fi nal piece, was initially This may be an inconvenient warfare aboard Sir Galahad only a very nervous about accepting the truth to your neighbours: the right few miles from here at Fitzroy. Both task. He normally sculpts wildlife, of self determination is, however, fortunately survived when so many and includes a full-size bronze King enshrined in the United Nations of their comrades did not. Both have penguin in his creations. Charter. chosen to continue to serve to this Happily for the artist he The historians among you will of very day. I refer of course to Gar- discovered it easier to work on a course remind me that these mat- rison Sergeant Major Bill Mott and larger than life piece than in small ters were fi rst discussed and then his brother Major Nicky Mott: great scale: “You have more leeway,” he encoded into something called the soldiers both, and greater men. said, “but the most diffi cult part was Magna Carta in the year 1215, a I was so proud that they led the capturing her eyes.” document that is revered from the bearer party in St Paul’s Cathedral With a clay bust complete, he Arctic to the Antipodes and elements on mothers most important and fi nal then made a silicon mould which of which now form the foundations journey - three people joined once he transported to the UK where a of liberty that we so cherish. again in the common destiny of the wax replica was made.Then came It also ensures that Governments Falkland Islands, and our whole the fi nal ceramic mould before the act according to the Rule of Law and family were honoured and grateful bronze was poured. not the other way around. that it was so. It remains only for me Last of all came the application The journey of my mother’s life to perform one fi nal and proud duty; of the patina. “I chose a basic black/ and that of these Islands is forever to invite you all to demonstrate our brown patina that would withstand joined by common destiny, which allegiance in the time-honoured but salt spray,” he explained, “and will you have most generously recog- traditional manner, by asking you all hopefully stand the test of time.” nised today. to join me in the Loyal Toast. Gover- Making the bust particularly The imperative of these essential nor, Falkland Islanders, “Her Majesty ‘Falklands’ it is weighted inside freedoms that my mother so strongly the Queen.” with an armature made of fencing standards.

FIGO London Representative Sukey Cameron placed fl owers at the grave on behalf of the Falkland Islands people 9 Falklands 250

alklands 250 was celebrated with Fa variety of events across the Islands all of which were attended with enthusiasm by the community. Events kicked off with a vehicle rally on the evening of January 22, and the following day a replica of the 1765 fl ag was raised at Port Egmont on Saunders Island. The Governor dug the hole for a time capsule created by the people of the Islands will be put in place at a later date. The Union and Falklands fl ags were raised simultaneously on Victory Green and a four gun salute fi red by the FIDF took place on January 24. Celebrations culminated in a less formal events: a traditional dance at the FIDF Hall on the 24th and fun and games for all ages on the Racecourse throughout the day and night on the 31st. Beavers get in the spirit with lots of fl ag waving on Victory Green as the Union and Falklands fl ags are raised Celebrating 250 years since Britain offi cially claimed the Falklands

On Saunders Islands at Port Egmont residents and guests are proud to have the replica fl ag created by Joanne Turner fl ying high

Ninth generation Islanders Pearl and Kira with mum Kristy Buckland and MLA Barry Elsby at Patriotically decorated vehicles take part in the rally through Stanley the fl ag raising on Victory Green and young people enjoy the music at the Racecourse day-long event

Magician Mark Harrington goes down a storm with all ages as he entertains at the Racecourse 10 Parades and memorials

Remembering the fallen emembrance Sunday was bathed Rin sunshine and blessed with a calm morning which made the two minutes silence observed at the Cross of Sacrifi ce even more poign- ant than usual. Attended by Falklands veterans and family members as well as military and Government dignitar- ies a large crowd military personnel and youth groups to honour those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.

Cub Scouts give full attention to their wreath bearing duties Refl ections of a perfect parade

roudly leading the PSAMA contingent on parade at the Cenotaph in London on Remem- brance Sunday was 92 year old John Vickerson who served on RFA Tide Pool in 1982. Mr Vickerson is also a veteran from World War II and was accompanied by his grandson Ian Stirk. Falkland Islands Government Representa- tive in London Sukey Cameron said more than 130 Falklands veterans were on parade and she had marched with them before handing over a wreath to be laid on be- Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands half of the people of the Air Commodore Russ La Forte with HE the Islands. Governor Colin Roberts and Mrs Roberts 11 Royal Marines

Resident former Royal Marines and visiting guests at ‘The Rock’ near Government House Royal Marines celebrate 350th birthday and 250 years of Falklands history hile the Corps was formed on based garrison. When not engaged Although NP8901 ceased to exist Wthe 28th October 1664, the con- in military duties the detachment post 1982, several Royal Marines nection with the Falkland Islands can carried out many projects for Govern- remained and settled after marrying be traced back as far as 1765 when ment such as the construction of a local girls. as part of Captain Byron’s surveying new gaol and the road now known In 1976 the Honorary Freedom expedition Marines fi rst landed. A as Villiers Street. The detachment of Stanley was conferred upon the subsequent expedition a year later, remained until the establishment of a Royal Marines in appreciation of their under Captain McBride, included 25 civilian police force in 1878. close association with the Falkland Marines and landed at Port Egmont, Since the turn of the last century, Islands for more than two centuries. Saunders Island. The graves of those Royal Marines served on ships of The momentous events of 1982 who died there from those early the South Atlantic Squadron which merit particular recognition of the years remain, close to the ruins of regularly called at Stanley. The Battle Royal Marines, who, as an integral the fi rst settlement and barracks. of the Falklands in 1914 and the Bat- part of Operation Corporate, played In 1833 Great Britain established a tle of the River Plate in 1939 brought an illustrious role in restoring free- settlement on East Falkland at Port renewed contact with the Royal Ma- dom to the people of the Falkland Louis, which until 1842 was adminis- rines, particularly through the detach- Islands. tered by Naval Offi cers supported by ment on HMS Exeter. The Falkland Islands Branch of the detachments of Royal Marines. In post-war years the Royal Ma- Royal Marines Association with only In 1844 the settlement was moved rines presence continued. Naval 18 members is, I believe, the small- to its present site of Stanley during ships were employed on ice patrol est RMA in existence worldwide and which Royal Marines played a signifi - duties have always had Royal Ma- probably the most remote. We are cant part in the development of the rines on board, notably HMS Protec- however extremely proud to have new capital. tor and HMS Endurance. Between served and cherish our historical In 1864 on orders from the Admi- 1964 and 1982 Royal Marines links with these beautiful Islands. ralty, a detachment of Royal Marines maintained a continuous presence in Martin ‘Curly’ Elstow arrived to form a permanent land the Islands as members of NP8901. (Former Royal Marine)

Mike Rendell and Roger Edwards with HE the Former Royal Marines at Port Egmont on Saunders Governor Colin Roberts toast the Corps Picture D Pole-Evans

12 FIG update

Martin Winward, Tony Vieira HHSL, Steve Dent, Beth Dent and MLA Ian Hansen Building links with Trinidad & Tobago ince March 2013, MLA Ian Tobago, the Falklands delegation site. Whilst the full details are still to SHansen has been travelling to visited the Point Lisas campus of be decided, NESC would cover the Trinidad & Tobago to strengthen links the National Energy Skills Center to cost of tuition for each student, and between the Caribbean Islands and learn more about the apprenticeships FIG would fi nd a mechanism to cost the Falklands. and training programmes offered travel and subsistence. In November 2014, MLA Hansen by NESC, as well as a visit to In the private sector, Invenio FI welcomed a small delegation of the Kenson School of Production have also signed a memorandum businessmen and educators from Technology. of understanding with HHSL Trinidad & Tobago to the Falkland As a result of this visit, Kenson Safety Systems Ltd which will see Islands as a reciprocal gesture. Capt. School of Production and the Training the Hummingbird Group acting Tony Vieira of HHSL Safety Systems Centre (part of the Department as safety advisors to Invenio FI, Ltd (part of the Hummingbird Group), of Education in the Falklands) as they position themselves as and Mr Kern Dass of the National have signed a memorandum of HSE and training providers to the Energy Skills Center joined Lance understanding that formalises hydrocarbons industry in the Islands. Dowrich and Blair Ferguson of the partnership between the two Steve Dent also took the opportunity the Kenson School of Production vocational institutes. Minister for to undertake Basic Offshore Safety Technology in making the trip to the Tertiary Education and Skills Training Induction and Emergency Training Islands for one week. During their Minister Fazal Karim has also (BOSIET) with HHSL, which is a time in the Islands, the delegation formally offered two scholarships mandatory requirement for those visited the Education Department, to Falkland Islands students to travelling to and working on drilling Public Works Department and visited undertake training at the Point Lisas platforms. the Sand Bay wind farm. Their programme also included meetings with Oil & Gas Programme Manager Sukey takes up UKOTA chair Mike Brough and with the private sector in the Falklands. At the AGM of the UK strong support from the As a result of the trip, MLA Ian Overseas Territories Government of the Cayman Hansen, Mike Brough, Headteacher Association (UKOTA), Islands. of the Community School Martin held on February The Association exists to Winward, and Steve Dent of Invenio 12, Sukey Cameron promote the interests of the FI were hosted at the annual Trinidad MBE, Falkland UK Overseas Territories and & Tobago Energy Conference in Islands Government co-operation between them. January 2015. This regional summit Representative in Sukey Cameron, who brings together oil producing nations London, was elected previously served as Chair and companies in the Caribbean Chair. She succeeds between 2009 and 2010, to share best practice and to Albert Poggio OBE, said she felt honoured to showcase Trinidad’s oil and gas Representative of Her have been elected to Chair industry. In spite of attempts by the Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar. UKOTA for the coming year. Argentine Embassy in Trinidad & The Representative of St. Helena, “It is going to be a busy period Tobago to remove the Falklands Kedell Worboys MBE, was elected with the General Election here in delegation, Mike Brough delivered Honorary Secretary and Chris the UK and there are important a presentation on the conference’s Carnegy, Representing Tristan da issues facing the Territories. I fi nal day, highlighting sustainability Cuhna, was elected as the Honorary look forward to working with my in the Falklands, renewable energy, Treasurer. colleagues to further cement the and a pragmatic approach to the UKOTA was formed in 1994, relationship of the UK OTs and the environment and hydrocarbons. on the initiative of the Falklands UK, whilst continuing to promote our During their time in Trinidad & and Gibraltar Governments, with individuality,” said Ms Cameron. 13 14 Oil New drilling campaign underway new drilling campaign Further developments onshore A commenced in March 2015 in the Falklands have included the utilising the semi-submersible rig arrival of three Bristow helicopters Eirik Raude which arrived in the and two offshore supply vessels. Falklands at the end of February. The helicopters will operate out of Premier Oil will drill four exploration Stanley Airport which will become wells in the North Falkland Basin. the oil industry heliport. The supply Noble Energy and their partners vessels will utilise the Noble Frontier Falkland Oil and Gas and Edison will Temporary Dock Facility, East of drill two wells in the Falkland Plateau FIPASS that was offi cially opened in Basin. There is still potential for other November (see below). operators to take up additional well Infrastructure lay down areas and slots during this campaign. storage yards have been expanding, In recent months both Noble and local companies are gearing up and Premier have been required for this new round of drilling. to submit drilling documents UK-based company Regeneris before approval for exploration the fi rst phase of which is predicted have begun the consultation phase wells is given. Amongst these are to produce oil 2019. It is anticipated of their study into potential socio- Environmental Impact Assessments that development of the fi eld will economic changes to the Falkland which include oil spill modelling, be phased, with initial development Islands. They intend to highlight and Waste Management Plans and of only the north-eastern part of monitor a series of key indicators to Oil Spill Contingency Plans. the fi eld complex. The second and analyse the changes that possible These documents undergo a subsequent phases of development future oil production could have on consultation process including could include the southern part of the the community. specialist advisors and Falkland Sea Lion fi eld, associated satellite The Snoozebox hotel is almost Islands Government departments discoveries such as Casper, Casper completed, providing short-term before recommendations from South and Beverley, together with accommodation for up to 80 onshore Environmental Planning and Mineral any new discoveries that are made workers. Snoozebox units have been Resources are made to Executive before development starts. utilised for other events worldwide Council. Premier continue to target 2016 for including the Silverstone Grand Prix Premier Oil recently revised their a Final Investment Decision for the and the Ryder Cup. fi eld development plans for Sea Lion, development of Sea Lion. Mineral Resources Department Dock is icon of the future says Noble he offi cial opening of the said Mr Landry. He said however Ttemporary dock facility (TDF) was that he thought within the harbour an important milestone and an icon was a better site as it was a lot less of the future exploration campaign, exposed to the wind and the weather said Noble Energy’s Senior Vice- than Port William. President Susan Cunningham, on The 600ft berthing dock could November 19, as a group of guests handle two vessels and the usual took a tour of the facility. fully loaded 40 ton truck; any heavier Ms Cunningham was making her lifts would be accommodated with second visit to the Islands having fi rst wider spread trailers, said Mr Landry visited in March, just before the dock adding that the 270 ton crane which Nobel Frontier arrived under tow in was brought in for the construction the Islands after travelling 5,000 kms would remain to work the vessels. over 47 days from New Orleans. Initially four freighters would She said the day of the dock being come in with up to 4,000 tons each opened really began in 2011 when of materials needed for the next Noble Energy decided to explore Noble’s Susan Cunningham and phase and then the dock would further in the Falklands. The following Richard Winkelman welcome be predominantly used by the two year the huge amount of seismic data visitors to the dock PSV vessels supplying the rig with gathered with partners FOGL and Leading a tour of the dock materials and the emergency rescue Eddison revealed “multiple exciting Operations Manager Joel Landry vessel. prospects” and in 2013 to facilitate said the barge cost $5 million, but the Noble’s Falklands representative the drilling programme the barge was total cost of the project was just over Richard Winkelman said that after jointly purchased with Premier Oil. $30 million. $12-15 million had been the time spent on the installation The fi rst shipment of drilling spent on getting the four dolphins “I couldn’t be more proud to have supplies was unloaded in December constructed and installed and the this as the launching pad for our and the Eirik Raude semi- causeway consisting of some 60 exploration drilling programme in submersible drilling rig arrived in cubes, in the region of $3 million. 2015.” March 2015. A permanent dock would have Regarding the extended Noble plans to drill the Humpback cost three times the amount to completion date Mr Winkelman said: prospect well in mid 2015 “and we all construct and also part of the remit “it’s a large construction project we hope we will have a real celebration had been to respond to a possible geared up and persevered and here then”, said Ms Cunningham. future requirement to move the dock, we are today.” 15 Who We Are Established as a public company in 1986, Seaish (Falklands) Ltd enables over 260 Falkland Islanders to own a stake in the Islands ishery and wider economy. Squid and inish quotas are ished through two joint venture companies, FIBOW and Nova Seaish. Using a combination of owned and chartered stern trawlers, the catch is then sold predominantly into Southern and Eastern Europe. The company also has interests in the illex squid, ray and toothish isheries.

In addition to ishing, Seaish has diversiied its interests into retail and commercial property leasing. Seaish Chandlery provides the islands with a modern feel supermarket, as well as provisioning the local food service sector, shipping, oil & military markets.

Goodwin Ofshore own and lease out a range of commercial property in Stanley. Work has recently commenced on their 3 acre industrial estate at Gordon Lines to provide workshops and warehousing to a growing service sector.

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16 Fishing One of the best fi shing years he last year was hailed as one of than the record year of 1989 (16,480 Tthe most successful in the history tonnes). of the Falkland Islands fi shery with Stocks of other important several record catches registered resources such as Loligo and rock and the total catch of all species cod were stable with total catches in Falkland waters in December attaining average values for the year reaching a record of 451,000 tonnes. (49,000 tonnes and 54,000 tonnes Fished by 151 ships throughout the respectively). year, and with a couple of weeks still “Heavily depleted stocks of to go, this impressive total catch was Jiggers in Stanley harbour southern blue whiting have started already 25,000 tonnes more than the to rebuild thanks to the fi shing ban in bumper year of 1989 by 278 vessels. was the highest daily catch since the spawning grounds, and after several In an effort to visualise this record beginning of the regulated fi shery in years of absence, the large surimi catch, Senior Fisheries Scientist Dr 1987. vessel returned to fi sh for southern Sasha Arkhipkin explained that if it Despite the fact the large blue whiting in Falkland waters in was all put into 40 ft containers, and Taiwanese fl eet (up to 63 fi shing November 2014. They found some the containers placed end to end, the vessels) fi shed for Illex only until good concentrations of fi sh but still chain would stretch more than 180 May 15, when their licence period not enough for full-scale operations,” km, or the entire length of the road ran out, and only a small proportion said Dr Arkhipkin. between Stanley and North Arm. Now of jiggers (up to 28 Korean vessels) The Fisheries Department carries that is a lot of fi sh. carried on fi shing until the offi cial end out a lot of oceanographic, biological The Fisheries Department reported date of the Illex season (June 15), and ecological studies that contribute earlier this year two highest daily the total catch attained a record of to successful management of all catches in both squid fi sheries. On 306,000 tonnes. fi shery stocks around the Falkland March 23, the total daily catch of Dr Arkhipkin commented: “This was Islands. Dr Arkhipkin said their Loligo reached 1,102 tonnes for about 40,000 tonnes more than in the sustainable exploitation remained the day, fi shed by only 16 licensed previous prolifi c Illex year of 1999.” one of the most important long- trawlers. A month later, on April 22, He added that on an even more term contributors to the Falkland another daily catch made the record positive note for the 2014 fi shery, the Islands economy. “Being renewable books. A total of 6,701 tonnes of Illex total catch of hake (approximately resources they should be there long was caught in Falkland waters, which 15,000 tonnes) was just slightly less after the oil runs out,” he concluded.

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Researchers engage in public and scientifi c diplomacy he visit of a Pan-American science has also allowed us to learn from what other science organisations within the Tdelegation in January was de- is being done by the international in- region to collaborate and conduct re- scribed as a “phenomenal opportunity stitutions represented by our distin- search in environments which they for the Falklands to engage in public guished guests. This is clearly impor- would not ordinarily have access to,” and science diplomacy by bringing tant to a community such as ours that said Dr Brickle. together eminent researchers and places such value on understanding Dr Chura said it was necessary to members of the media,” according to and managing our natural environ- have a large enough delegation “to the British Embassy representative ment,” he said. make a real impact in trying to bring leading the delegation. The visit built upon that of SAERI’s together researchers to really under- Senior Policy Advisor Science and Dr Paul Brickle and former Governor stand all of the scientifi c opportunities Innovation at the Embassy in Wash- Nigel Haywood to the USA in 2013, that exist here in the Falklands.” ington Dr Lindsay Chura who escort- which resulted in a number of Memo- “We wanted to get the people who ed the 15-strong delegation, said the randum of Understanding agreements would be of most benefi t to science visit would signifi cantly raise the pro- with US research institutions and also in the Falklands and would amplify fi le of the Falklands as a destination a number of science exchanges. Dr the message far and wide across the that offered “wide-ranging opportuni- Brickle said that while “good science” Americas,” said Dr Chura. ties for collaborative research in both was already being done in the Falk- The visiting scientists gave presen- the physical and natural sciences.” land Islands and wider South Atlantic, tations on a range of subjects including With the knowledge in mind that it was mainly in support of environ- advances in marine mammal science, science diplomacy is gaining traction mental and fi sheries management. remote sensing in the Antarctic, evo- around the world as a way of bringing “There is a great deal about our en- lutionary ecology of plant reproduc- together people of all different back- vironment we don’t know; so building tion and more social science-based grounds in a constructive manner, on the science that we do well and di- talks. In return SAERI and members the South Atlantic Environmental Re- versifying that is critical for enhanced of the Falkland Islands Government search Institute (SAERI) and Falkland environmental management now and talked about fi sheries science, spa- Islands Government welcomed re- into the future.” tial ecology for coastal and marine searchers from six different countries Dr Brickle said he and his team at management and environmental and plus members of the Uruguayan me- SAERI were “absolutely delighted” to regulatory legislation for the develop- dia and a representative from National have eminent scientists from a variety ing hydrocarbons industry. Geographic. The scientists, who are of disciplines in the Falkland Islands There was also an opportunity for at the top of their fi elds, travelled to for the symposium. “It has been an the delegation to hear about future the Islands from Brazil, Mexico, Can- extremely productive week; we have research and collaboration opportuni- ada, USA, Colombia and Chile. a number of project ideas in discus- ties in South Georgia. MLA Michael Poole, as holder of the sion and we are writing a grant for one Back row: Prof. Scott Baker, Dr Vir- environmental portfolio, was open- of them already.” ginia Edgcomb, Prof. Paulo Cama- ing speaker at the fi rst session and The week ended with agreed pro- ra. Middle Row: Dr Kate Sherren, Mr described the visit as being of great jects to pursue and agreements be- Ray Arnaudo, Mr Andrew Howley. value. tween the institutions the scientists “Not only has it allowed us to ex- represent with regard to going forward Front Row: Dr Carlos Cardenas, plore the range of different research with science in the Falklands and wid- Prof. Paul Majewski, Dr Lindsay opportunities that exist here across a er South Atlantic. Shura, Dr Steven Campana, Dr Car- number of scientifi c disciplines, but it “This will greatly enable SAERI and los Andrade, Dr Cesar Dominguez 18 Museum

Aerial view of the Historic Dockyard Museum site Picture Alex Howe A dream becomes reality wenty-eight years after the idea background to the project which ran the project including a generous Twas fi rst suggested and more from 1986 through to the present day, bequest from the late Mrs ‘Tim’ Simp- than ten years since the Falkland guest of honour Sir Neil Cossens son. Islands Museum and National Trust OBE FSA FMA rang the Dockyard This has been used to create The (FIMNT) began to seek the develop- Bell to declare the museum open. Tim Simpson Memorial Reading ment of the Dockyard as a museum Sir Neil wrote the original report Room and Gallery. and heritage area, the dream has on the development of tourism in the Other contributors include: become a reality. Islands in 1986 and called for the use Beauchene Fishing Company Ltd, On September 6, the beautifully of the Dockyard for historic, leisure Consolidated Fisheries Ltd, Rich- preserved old Central Stores building, and tourism purposes including a ard Cockwell, Doccombe Global now housing gleaming glass-fronted museum. Logistics, Fortuna Ltd, Gladiators display units, works of art, and hun- Museum Manager Leona Roberts Ltd, Stefan Falkland Heijtz, Heather dreds of attractively and imaginatively also spoke of the work leading up to Norman, Philips Electronics UK Ltd, displayed pieces of Falklands history, the opening and thanked many of Pioneer Seafoods, RBC Ltd, David was the venue for the opening of the those who contributed to the mam- Roberts, Seafi sh (Falklands) Ltd, S museum. moth task. In particular she thanked & JD Robertson, Stanley Services Following a speech by FIMNT the organisations and individuals and Ltd, UK Antarctic Heritage Trust and Chair Tim Blake, who outlined the founding partners who had supported Workboat Services Ltd.

Above: Wildlife display featuring examples of Steve Massam’s taxi- Sir Neil Cossens OBE FSA FMA declares dermy skills. the Museum open with the ringing of the Right: The late Claude old Dockyard Bell Molkenbuhr 19 People Polar Medals for Antarctic efforts nvironmentalist, renowned sailor (GSGSSI). The Government Offi cers Eand Falklands resident Sally are GSGSSI’s representatives on Poncet joined an elite group of only the ground in South Georgia and are eight women to have been awarded the primary interface with fi shing and the prestigious Polar Medal this year. tourism industries and with military South Georgia Marine Offi cer Patrick and civilian visitors. Lurcock also received the honour. Mr Collins said: “During the time The medal is awarded to UK Pat has been employed by GSGSSI citizens for conspicuous contributions he has played an integral role in to the knowledge of Polar regions the improvements in fi sheries and or who have rendered prolonged environmental management. Pat service of outstanding quality in has also spent considerable time support of acquisition of such researching and documenting the knowledge. cultural heritage of South Georgia.” Mrs Poncet has been involved in Mr Lurcock said it was a great exploration and research on South honour to be awarded the Polar Georgia for more than 35 years. Medal. She fi rst visited South Georgia with He said he had been lucky to have Jerome Poncet on Damien II in 1977 been on South Georgia during a time and later explored and researched it has developed in so many positive Antarctica with their young sons. Sally Poncet sail mending and ways in terms of ecological, heritage, Chief Executive and Director of SG (below) Patrick Lurcock fi shery and tourism management, Fisheries Martin Collins said: “Since and to have been able to play a small then Sally has dedicated much of her part in it all over the past 20 years. time to studying and promoting the “None of which I could have done island’s biodiversity and has worked without the wonderful support of on surveys of plants and seabirds, Sarah, who luckily loves being here undertook the fi rst rat eradication trial as much as I do and has made my in 2002 and co-authored two editions small contribution possible.” of the South Georgia Visitor’s Guide He joked: “I am not quite sure why (with Kim Crosbie).” having an offi ce with a view of snow- Sally has been a key adviser to the capped mountains in the distance, SGHT rat eradication project and the a beach full of seals and penguins GSGSSI reindeer eradication. in the foreground, ships full of Mr Lurcock wintered at the Halley Georgia both as a Marine Offi cer and interesting people to meet, clean air Base with the British Antarctic then as a Government Offi cer in the to breathe, pure water to drink, and Survey in the late 1980s. For the last employ of the Government of South a great team to live and work with, 20 years he has worked on South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands deserves a medal, but I will accept it anyway.” The new face of Conservation Tourist Board CEO During her many visits to the Islands Mrs Bertram was primarily examining the Falklands (along with Punta Arenas, Ushuaia and ports of South Africa) for their potential as ‘gateways’ to the Antarctic. She studied how they and the cruise ships might benefi t from both a tourism and economic perspec- tive. Over that period she got to know staff of Falklands Conserva- tion and was thus able to observe the organisation grow, courtesy of its very dedicated team, she said. Mrs Bertram has other family reasons for her fascination for this tephanie Middleton is to be the sther Bertram is the new face part of the world. Her grandfather SInterim Chief Executive Offi cer of Eof Falklands Conservation spent time in Antarctica in the the Tourist Board with a view to her but she’s not a a new face to the 1930s as part of an expedition that taking on the full role in two years’ Falklands. discovered that the peninsular was time following further strategic men- Chief Executive Offi cer Mrs Ber- attached to the rest of the continent. toring. tram, who arrived in mid January, He was a biologist and in charge of The interim appointment becomes has been visiting the Islands for the the dog teams, she explained. The effective on April 1, 2015, to coin- last 14 years on cruise ships, and eccentric gentleman even offered cide with the move to London of the is well acquainted with the superb up a bit of seal meat to her grand- current CEO Tony Mason where he hospitality (and cooking) of Guest mother while asking for her hand in takes up the newly established posi- House owner Kay McCallum. marriage. tion of Director of International Com- munications. 20 People

t a reception at Government House in November, Acting Governor Sandra Director of Health AHaywood announced that nearly £14,000 had been raised for the poppy an Bainbridge has taken up the appeal; around £5,000 more than last year. Chairman of the Falklands Ipost of Director of Health and branch of the Royal British Legion Liam Shelbourne(above left with Acting Social Care, arriving in the Islands in Governor Sandra Haywood and Group Captain Keith Taylor) said funds had the fi rst week of February. been raised both by Falklands residents and at Mount Pleasant from poppy He has worked for both local and sales, club nights and the Poppy Ball. He made particular mention of the work central governments in the UK. Since of Dave Lewis and Warrant Offi cer Paul Batsford. training as a social worker he has had management responsibilities for a range of care needs for children and adults, and has worked closely with NHS colleagues to develop models of integrated services. Since 2008 Ian has been working in the south of England, encouraging joint working and effective service de- livery across Health and Social Care. Before that he headed up Adult So- cial Care in a unitary borough where progress resulted in a top quality judgement.

eville Hayward (left) and Matthew Clarke present a cheque for £7,700 Nto Eileen Jaffray (left) and Alison Ford on behalf of the Stephen Jaffray Memorial Fund. A last minute donation at a reception held at Government House on Wednesday made the total £8,000 raised from their Kilimanjaro challenge in August. Law Commissioner he Reverend David Roper formerly of the THoly Trinity Church in Broadstairs and his slander Ros Cheek who has worked wife Chris took up residence in the Deanery Iher way up through the Attorney in Stanley in November as the new Canon at General’s Chambers over the last Christchurch Cathedral. 14 years has been appointed as the The couple had thought they would retire in Law Commissioner for the Falkland the UK but Reverend Roper could not pass Islands. up the opportunity to return to the Falkland MLA Roger Edwards said Miss Islands where he was stationed in 1987 while Cheek had been appointed to the working as a chef in the Royal Air Force. Mr long-awaited post “against a very Roper, who served in the RAF for 23 years, strong international fi eld.” said: “It has been at the back of my mind ever Voicing his support for Miss Cheek since. I found it was a friendly place. It’s the in the role, MLA Edwards said: “I sort of place that captures people’s hearts and know our law revision will be in the minds really. My wife and I wanted one more expert and safe hands of a person adventure before we retire.” who really understands the Islands.” 21 Sport

Teslyn Barkman fi rst woman First women’s team Stuart Smith fi rst individual man Athletic Islanders take on windy triathlon n impressive number of brave punishing 20k cycle course followed been rightly proud of their fi rst place. Aand athletic Falklands residents by a 1,500 metres swim and 10 kilo- A Stanley Swimming Club spokes- turned out to compete in the chal- metres run. person thanked their principal spon- lenging Stanley Swimming Club Also in the adult categories Mark sors Martech Falklands for the prize Triathlon 2014. Falklands Conser- Lewis, Rex Eagle and Tim Drew money (Martech’s Paul Ellis advised vation’s Stuart Smith completed were fi rst in the Men’s Team event just before prize giving that he would the entire course in an impressive and Sarah Clement, Sally Ellis and increase sponsorship to include prize 02:07:54 (and was also fastest swim- Amelia Appleby fi rst in the Women’s money for second and third posi- mer overall) to win fi rst in the Men’s event. tions in each category also) and The Individual. Those in the junior event were also Waterfront Kitchen Café for the cups, Marathon runner Teslyn Barkman required to swim 1,500 metres but shields and medals. claimed fi rst in the Women’s Individ- had a shorter but still challenging Seafi sh Chandlery Limited and ual category with a time of 02:16:46. cycle course of 10k and a run of 5k. Consolidated Fisheries Limited pro- No mean feat for either of the intrepid Sophie Pompert Robertson, Chris vided water and chocolate bars for pair, with high winds creating a really Clarke and Joshua Sanchez will have the competitors. Footballers score in Punta wo teams of Falklands young Tfootballers (plus coaches and helpers) took part in the ‘South of the World Cup’ tournament in Punta Arenas in November and clocked up a couple of wins. The enthusiastic group was led by Claudio Ross who had been coaching the youngsters for some fi ve years, Michael Betts and Wayne Clement. Their enthusiasm for the game was converted into goals as the young players led by captains Ioan Roberts and Jordan Roberts clocked up scores in every game. Wayne said the boys loved the experience of playing in Chile and were buzzing at night after they had competed. He said they had enjoyed some excursions and had made lots of new friends. “This trip was primarily based around football; however, we wanted to give the boys an experience hopefully they will never forget.” Back Row L-R: Theo Duncan, Temis Smith, Vaughan McGill, Ioan Michael said the trip was a huge Roberts, Ethan George, Jordan Betts, Dylan Berntsen Front Row L-R: success and had proved there was Malachi Budd, Richard Short Jnr, Daniel Ross, Matt Francis, Shaun very little difference in the ability of the East, Adam Dickson, Joseff Murphy Falklands and Chilean players.

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Sean Sackett trots into Junior Champion Jockey position while Tim Bonner retains Champion Jockey status Tim reigns supreme in 2014 condensed version of the Christ- Two of the only four fl at races not ily’s imported thoroughbred stallion A mas race meeting from three won by Tim were the Port San Carlos Major Gold. days to two, due to a shortage of prize and The Falkland Chase. The Also popular with riders and spec- race horses, was still declared a hit fi rst was claimed by veteran jockey tators alike, six trotting races took by both participants and spectators. Owen Summers on Dettori. In the place over the two days, and young With light-hearted events scattered second of the races, Chris Eynon Sean Sackett claimed three fi rst between the more serious horse was the winner on Tracy Macaskill’s places on Chelsea, owned by Owen racing, interaction was the name of Skye with Watson horses Anastasia Summers. Donna Minnell on Summer the game and children and adults and Gypsy Rose taking second and won the Ladies Trot, and tiny Toya alike fl ocked onto the course for sack third places ridden by youngsters Wilson the Jelly Trots Cup. Tim Bon- races, backwards races and keenly Leila Gilding and Ryan Watson re- ner was fi rst on Gold Bugle in The competed running races. spectively. Short Mile. Very keenly competed Without the usual challenge from Despite most of the fi rst places was the brand new Decor Services the Turner Stable, top jockey Tim wrapped up by one jockey a great Trot with a fi rst prize of £150. While Bonner truly reigned supreme in race meeting was also had by Owen, this year’s Junior Champion Jockey 2014. Tim picked up an amazing Declan, Chris and Paul Peck. Paul’s Sean took the winnings without too 15 fi rst places including the Gover- many second places were achieved much trouble, there was also some nor’s Cup (and an additional win in on the back of Sierra Bay and Bar- excellent jockeying from Kimberley a trotting race) giving him the title of inga, both offspring of the Peck fam- Alazia in second and Holly Kirkham Champion Jockey. Pictures Petra Gilding and Talia Jones in third and fourth. Veteran shearer is top of the board ee Molkenbuhr (Molks) proved that the old Lshearers are simply the best with a win at the Rose Bar Speed Shear on December 23, as well as the top spot in the Open competition at the Falklands Shears six days later. If that was not enough he also collected the prize for the cleanest pen of sheep and best local shearer prizes, sponsored by Clarke shearing and the Department of Agriculture respectively. Ironically, he cleaned up with fi rst place in the Retired Shearers class. Days later a packed FIDF Hall watched as Molks (35.55) swapped leads with Cumbrian shearer Ash Storey (40.55) as the pair battled it out for top prize in the Open shear. Molks fi nally got the better of Ash on the last couple of sheep, in a well fought battle for supremacy. Not far behind the pair was last year’s champion Stefen Clarke (43.65) and fi rst time fi nalist Joe Clarke (47.2).

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Award for Tourist Board he Falkland Islands as an pleased that the message was out importantly for us the Galapagos Tinternational wildlife destination and that people were taking notice Islands and this is huge. Numer- has received a much sought of the amazing and unique wildlife ous travellers have been coming by after accolade within the tourism offering in the Falkland Islands. The this year, because we have won the industry in November when it won award was one that the Islands truly award; it’s sparked an interest; they the prestigious ‘Selling Travel’ deserved, he said, adding that he want to experience this new destina- Travel Agents Choice Awards for was pleased that such an honour tion that has beaten such outstanding ‘Destination for wildlife and nature’. had come to the Islands under his contenders and won this award”, said General Manager Falkland Islands administration. Mr Mason. Tourist Board Tony Mason said: “This The Tourist Board should take care, Meanwhile, the Falklands contin- is really big for us, very exciting and however, to maintain its high-level ues to be brought to the attention of a defi nite indicator of our successful promotional programme during the London’s pedestrians by a very eye- efforts with tourism over the past upcoming switch-over to statutory catching taxi. year.” corporation status if it was not to lose Pictured above left: The London The Islands were in the fi nal momentum, said Mr Mason. taxi promoting the Falklands against Alaska, Australia, Botswana, “I think it’s important for everyone Above: Tourist Board staff Kyle Equador, Galapagos Islands and to keep in mind how big winning the Biggs, Samantha Addison and South Africa. award this year is. We have won Stephanie Middleton with manager Mr Mason said he was extremely over Australia, South Africa and most Tony Mason Commodore Bone named as new CBFSAI ommodore Darren Bone has been Maritime Response Force. Cnamed as the next Commander of Staff experience spans strategic, British Forces South Atlantic Islands operational and resource planning, and will succeed Air Commodore but with a particular bent towards Russ La Forte in April 2015. joint and combined operations. In Commissioned in 1987, 2002 he worked in the Ministry of Commodore Bone has served in a Defence with a portfolio focused variety of ships. Early years at sea on Afghanistan. He subsequently saw him navigating HMS Manchester deployed to that theatre as a and Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia Captain in 2009, working in the before undertaking specialist International Security Assistance warfare and staff roles in Type 23 launch he attended as a schoolboy Force Headquarters in Kabul on frigates, aircraft carriers and Task the day before he joined the Navy. strategic engagement between NATO Groups. Operational experience at As a Commander, he led the and the Afghan Government. Back sea includes counter-smuggling in Second Mine Countermeasures in the UK, he led a team developing Hong Kong, the Iran/Iraq tanker war, Squadron, once again deploying operational and counter-terrrorism Operation Desert Storm off Kuwait to the Persian Gulf. He has twice plans at the UK’s Permanent Joint in 1991, reassurance patrols around served in the UK Maritime Battlestaff: Headquarters. Responsibilities the Falkland Islands and other fi rst as the Chief of Staff to the included planning live operations in deployments to the Gulf. Commander UK Carrier Strike Group, Libya, Somalia, Yemen and Mali as In 1996 he commanded HMS embarked in HMS Illustrious and well as contingency planning across Leeds Castle in the Falkland Islands, deployed to the Arabian Sea; then, Africa, the Levant and Asia. He was returning to the UK to command the most recently, as the Chief of Staff also the lead for oversight of the UK’s minehunter HMS Hurworth whose to Commander UK Maritime Forces, permanent joint operating bases, as the UK prepares to lead NATO’s including the Falkland Islands. 25 Empowering our clients to achieve more through deep sector knowledge

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26 Art Falklands Framed raises £12k for charity iversity and dynamism epito- typically found in Falklands’ Camp Dmised the ‘Falklands Framed’ houses but crafted it from it from fi ne art exhibition which raised a mas- silver. A curious little black-faced sive £12,089 for the Stephen Jaffray ground tyrant inspired from a visit Memorial Fund at the beginning of to Saunders Island and made from November. The brainchild of Julie bronze completes the picture. Halliday (Studio 52) the original ba- sic square frame given to the artists displayed a wide variety of subjects in excitingly different mediums, and as a result of competitive bidding all Above: Julie Halliday’s frame and week, raised a substantial amount of (below) felting by Hattie Kilmartin money for the popular charity. Mrs Halliday’s own creation on simulated corrugated iron or ‘wriggly tin’ as it is known locally, went for the highest amount at £1,651, and was purchased by keen collector of Falklands art Arlette Betts of Lafone Guest House. Mrs Halliday said her piece was a mixture of mediums using her pho- tography and metal work skills and inspired by the rough textures and things you fi nd in the Camp, “like wriggly tin, peeling paint and old wooden windows.” Having gained a diploma in pre- cious metal clay in 2012, Mrs Hal- Pamela Quilodran Jelbes with her liday incorporated a ‘blue-buzzer’ work ‘Little bird on the sand’ Conservation gets arty for annual fund raiser ore than £30,000 was Mraised at Falklands Conservation’s annual fund- raising ball in October, making it the highest amount ever achieved. Art work auctioned off on the night contributed to this incredible fi gure along with an Antarctic cruise, a European cruise, air bridge fl ights and other generous donations.

Left to right: Works by Pamela Quilodran Jelbes, Ben Cockwell and Mandy Shepherd

27 Books The battle of the Falklands 1914 by G Pascoe Review by David Tatham played hide and seek with the Royal Masterly Account – a new history Navy in the fjords until she was A of the Battle of the Falkland cornered and sunk by Glasgow and Islands Kent. The threat to the Islands was With the centenary of the 1914 over. naval battle falling in December and I have applauded Pascoe’s commemorations held in Stanley scholarship: with it goes a sardonic and London, Graham Pascoe’s sense of humour which I found concise account of the battles of refreshing. He demolishes various Coronel and the Falkland Islands was myths built around the events of well timed. Pascoe, who together 1914, usually by Malvinas-obsessed with Peter Pepper is working on Argentine writers. One “absurd and a comprehensive history of the totally untrue theory” is debunked at Islands (The Falklands Saga) and a length in case its author (in fairness, shorter version (A Brief History of the not an Argentine) is tempted to Falkland Islands), has extracted his publicise it during this centenary year! account of the events of November But this scholarship carries a and December 1914 and produced a invasion threatened. heavy cargo of footnotes – the short generously illustrated book of Pascoe is equally sure-footed in average reader may be put off by 60 pages. describing the movements of the a page which is up to two-thirds He describes the book as “A German fl eet under Count von Spee composed of footnote, as several are. Falklands Perspective” and indeed and its encounter at Coronel off It would perhaps have been better it gives local background and stories the coast of Chile with the British to concentrate the references and in a way that previous histories squadron of Admiral Sir Christopher comments as end-notes following the have not managed, merging local Cradock, which was weaker in ships, narrative. incidents with the high strategies less experienced and less skilfully led. A few small niggles. I have of the British and German fl eets. Cradock was roundly defeated in the mentioned the generous provision of The author is uniquely well suited most serious British reverse at sea illustrations, all with full and careful to his task – not only does he know for a century. Two British warships captions which add to their value. the Falklands background from his were sunk with all hands, including It is not the author’s fault that many research and his visit to the Islands, Cradock himself. When news reached of the photographs are out of focus but he has a complete mastery of the Falklands the colony was close to as they were taken by amateurs, German, living in Bavaria and being despair. It was saved by the decision literally in the heat of battle. But I did a professional trainer of interpreters. of Winston Churchill (then First Lord long for a sharp photograph of the More than this, Pascoe is a historian of the Admiralty) to detach two heavily battlecruisers say, or HMS Canopus, of daunting accuracy and exactitude. armed and fast battle cruisers under to enable me to appreciate their size He has studied all the sources, Admiral Sturdee to the Falklands to and their armament. It would too compared the various editions enable the Royal Navy to confront have been good to see some of the and checked translations against von Spee. Even so, Pascoe makes German paintings which attempted originals (revealing some striking it clear how narrowly the almost to mythologise the battle. Pascoe differences). He is well-versed on undefended colony escaped a mentions Willy Stoewer’s painting of naval procedures, on navigation and German landing. Both fl eets dawdled Dresden with her prize the Conway on such arcane topics as the Coriolis as they approached the Islands in the Castle; there is also Hans Bohrdt’s effect and its possible impact on fi rst days of December: “but it was the propagandist painting “The Last Man”, British gunnery. Falklands’ good luck” to quote Pascoe reproduced in Stanley Museum, with His narrative begins with the placid “that at the vital moment, von Spee a sailor clinging to wreckage and background of Stanley before the out-dawdled Sturdee”. So the British cheering on German reinforcements. outbreak of war and a complacent battlecruisers arrived less than a day A map of the Chilean coast would New Year’s editorial in the monthly before von Spee – effectively trapping have been helpful, not just for the Falkland Islands Magazine (FIM). him. battle of Coronel but to illustrate von Pascoe recalls the routine visit of The battle itself is well described: Spee’s slow progress towards the HMS Glasgow to Stanley early in there is a wealth of British sources Falklands and indeed Dresden’s 1912 – a round of matches – football and the senior surviving German movements in early 1915. and shooting – concerts and services offi cer, Hans Pochhammer left a Finally a little more on the Battle in the Cathedral. Glasgow was an graphic account of the action, of the Memorial in Stanley, which after all is extremely happy ship and, more sinking of his ship the Gneisenau the prime commemoration of the Battle unusually, with a very temperate and of his civilised treatment by and the site of the annual parade, crew. Against this, Pascoe discovers his British captors. (Pascoe has would have been interesting: surely an ominous article in the FIM dated freshly translated the extracts from it is only fair to mention the sculptor March 1914 and asking “…what of the Pochhammer’s book). From the (Frank Ransom) and the fact that the Falklands should war break out?” As Falklands viewpoint, it is made very initiative for its construction came from indeed, fi ve months later, it did. clear which German ships were the Falkland Islands Company, which The FIM is one of his main sources spotted by Christian Andreasen on largely paid the bills. But these are for the Falklands perspective, Sapper Hill and which were reported minor quibbles. This book cannot be together with a vivid description by Mrs Felton and her maid Christina beaten as a clear professional and which Governor Allardyce wrote for Goss from Fitzroy. The site where readable account of the two battles the Colonial Offi ce of the months Canopus was beached and secured in which the Falklands fi rst briefl y from August to December 1914. to provide a fi rm fi ring position is also appeared on the world stage. Graham But in addition there are letters from convincingly identifi ed. Pascoe is better placed than anyone ordinary Islanders evacuated from The sole German warship to survive to give us the Falklands perspective Stanley to the Camp (the countryside) the battle, the Dresden, made for the on these events and this he has done packed onto the SS Falkland when coast of Chile and for three months with fl ying colours.

28 Books Shackleton A Life in Poetry rctic and Antarctic expedition leader and guide Jim Mayer has re- Avealed a new side to Sir Ernest Shackleton in his book, ‘Shackleton A life in poetry’. The book includes the poems and poetic diary extracts of Shackleton, for the fi rst time in published form. Shackleton, who did more than any other explorer to open Antarctica to the popular imagination, used poetry as a tool, to encourage and motivate men who were frequently operating close to their physical and psychologi- cal limits. The works of Tennyson, Browning and Robert W. Service were, in his own phrase, “vital mental medicine” throughout his life. Poems in- fl uenced his speeches, his letters to his wife and the way he led his men. These verses, selected from his correspondence and other sources, are linked throughout the book to Shackleton’s turbulent and restless life, of- fering fresh insights into his struggles in the Antarctic, his strained but lov- ing marriage and the magnetic attraction of the polar regions. Jim Mayer signs books at the Harbour Mr Mayer is a polar historian and has led his own life of exploration, View Gift shop in Stanley with Leif having skied across the Greenland ice cap and survived an attack from Pollard, Alison, Michelle and Anna King hungry polar bears. Logistics and the Falklands War hile many books have been written on Wthe Falklands War, this is the fi rst to focus on the vital aspect of logistics. The challenges werew huge: the lack of preparation time; the urgency;ur the huge distances involved; the need to requisition ships from trade, to name but four.fo The Operation was a political and military gamblega of the highest order. Had the logistics planpl failed, victory would have been impossible andan humiliation inevitable, with no food for the troops,tro no ammunition for the guns, no medical supportsu for casualties. The lessons learnt have neverne been more important, with increasing numbersnu of out-of-area operations required in remote trouble spots at short notice. The author,au a highly experienced senior military planner,pl explains how the Falklands experience is crucial for the education of new generations of military planners and logisticians today and in the future.

slander Graham Bound’s latest Ibook, ‘At the Going Down of the Sun - Love, Loss and Sacrifi ce in Afghanistan,’ is now available from good book shops. Amazon is already taking advance orders. The 20 chapters tell the deeply moving stories of some of the young men and women of the British Forces who died in Britain’s longest war of modern times. Mr Bound said there are vivid accounts of combat, eye-opening details of the way troops lived and fought on remote and often be- sieged outposts, profoundly moving letters to loved-ones and breath- taking accounts of courage. n attractive book of photographs British Forces South Atlantic Islands “Most importantly we acknowl- Aby a Falklands War veteran and as Assistant Chief of Staff for Opera- edge that these brave young men two colleagues is now on sale in a tions and Intelligence. An enthusi- and women had full lives before number of Stanley shops. astic amateur photographer he was Afghanistan, and everything to live Commander Andrew Jackman has keen to mark his time in the Islands for. I am so grateful to the many a unique connection with the Falk- in some meaningful way. parents, wives, husbands, children land Islands stretching over 32 years. The main subjects of the book com- and siblings who agreed to be He served fi rst as the Communica- prise landscapes, wildlife, people, the interviewed. They were invariably tion Offi cer on HMS Arrow in 1982 Battle of the Falklands and Ascension gracious and generous,” said Mr and was recently on the HQ staff of Island. Bound.

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Neil Goodwin and Sophia Ella Minnell and Alan Crowie Roy ‘Ginge’ Davis and Rosa Adelai- Clausen were married at North wed at the Narrows Bar on Feb- da were married in the Narrows Bar Arm on September 6. ruary 21. on Sunday November 23. Picture K Stephenson Picture S Jaffray Picture N Clark Births marriages and deaths Marriages August 10 - Claudia Andrea Rosas Acevedo and Rodrigo Alexis Vasquez Aranda at the Narrows Bar, Stanley September 6 - Neil Alexander William Goodwin and Sophia Marina Clausen at North Arm November 3 - Alexandr Alexandrovich Khrapichev and Jelizaveta Ross at Gypsy Cove November 17 - Adam Robert Philpotts and Rebecca Jayne Cowton at the Registry Offi ce, Stanley November 22 - Rosa Adelaida Acosta Ortiz and Roy George Victor Davis at the Narrows Bar, Stanley November 26 - Robert Newton Harris and Tamsin Mary Thomas at Cape Pemrboke Lighthouse December 27 - Jon Eric Arthur and Mary Catherine Pezzetti at the Registry Offi ce, Stanley January 10 - Christopher John McCallum and Wanida Khamphao at the Malvina House Hotel, Stanley February 21 - Ella Minnell and Alan Crowie at the Narrows Bar

Births June 24 - Ava Grace to Paul Brian McDade and Priscilla Alison McDade July 7 - Harry Floyd to Stephen Paul Floyd and Tracy Floyd July 11 - Bianca Icot McLaren to Tony McLaren and Rolyngie Arota McLaren August 25 - James William Pole-Evans to Martin Pole-Evans and Donna Marie Ford September 10 - Dante Leon Guala Segovia to Henry Mario Guala Romero and Carolina Andrea Segovia Uribe September 29 - Toyah Keris Louise Mandy Bagley to Darren Clive Bagley and Stacey Elizabeth Davis October 16 - Mary Florence Walker McCourt to Christopher James McCourt and Rosemarie Walker October 24 - Myka Ann Jaffray to Shaun Melvyn Jaffray and Juliet Hazel Poole November 9 - Elijah Thorin to Sebastian Armando Socodo and Phoebe Esther Socodo November 26 - Kaleb Jai Henry to John Stuart Henry and Alison Emily Robson December 23 - Alexander Sheridan to Alexander Charles Henry and Leeanne Sarah Henry

Deaths July 19 - Winifred Dorothy Miranda age 85 Falkland Islands August 20 - Mary Ann Margaret Carey age 90 Falkland Islands August 17 - José Ramón Pereira Otero age 53 Fishing Worker, Spain July 28 - Santiago Moreira Fona age 51 2nd Bosun “Venturer”, Pontevedra, Spain December 13 - Joan Janet Benjamin age 59 Sales Supervisor FIC, St Helena November 30 - Odette Susan McGill age 43, Falkland Islands December 16 - Donald William Bonner age 87 Falkland Islands December 20 - Robert John Carlyle age 39 Interserve, Mount Pleasant

30 Obituaries Donald William Bonner 1927 - 2015 DONALD William Bonner was an un- took him it was politely suggested by sung hero of the Second World War, as Major Mike Norman that he should re- like so many other Falkland Islanders turn home to his family in their cottage he was determined to give his support, across the road. and life if necessary, to defending Brit- Later in the day he insisted that the ain and its colonies. soon-to-be-deported Governor Hunt In 1943 having seen many of his half- and his family should be taken to Stan- brothers, and his full brother Dennis, ley Airport in the offi cial maroon Gov- join up, he falsifi ed his age, pretending ernor’s car, and he donned his chauf- to be 17, and jumped on a ship bound feur’s uniform as a defi ant gesture. At for England via Montevideo. the urging of the Governor he deviated When it was discovered that he was from the Argentine-led convoy and actually a year younger than the mini- headed to the radio station where the mum age required, he had to wait for Governor recorded a farewell mes- his offi cial seventeenth birthday in sage. 1944 before being permitted to join a During those 10 weeks of occupation Royal Naval ship. One of his deploy- he protected the private possessions ments was to assist with mine-sweep- of exiled Governor Rex Hunt and his ing duties in the English Channel and wife Mavis. He also exercised his au- later in the Mediterranean. he joined the Salvesen’s whaling com- thority over young Argentine soldiers After the War ended he joined various pany on the Island of South Georgia. who were brought in to carry out vari- merchant ships and sailed to a variety Returning to the Falklands he moved ous supporting duties in Government of ports all over the world. to the Camp with his fi rst stop being House and ensured that the civilian Don, as he was always called, was Lively Island. staff were treated correctly. born in Stanley on November 24, 1927, Meanwhile the family increased Governors came to rely on Don for his the third son of Henry John (Harry) and steadily with Simon, Nicky, Jane and wise words of advice and he was often Kate Bonner. Susan being born in consecutive years able to relay the feelings of the com- He had an adventurous spirit from between 1955 and 58. Tim was to fol- munity who regularly expressed their the very beginning. When World War low in 1964 and Joanne in 1971. views to him. II broke out he was evacuated along The family then moved to Arrow Har- In 1991 he was deservedly awarded with his younger brother Roderick and bour which was termed an ‘outside a British Empire Medal which was pre- many other Stanley children, to North shepherd’s house’ before moving to sented to him at Government House by Arm sheep farm. He was fi rmly told by Walker Creek settlement. the Duke of Edinburgh. his mother to “look after Roddy.” During this time Don established He retired from Government Service It was not long before the two broth- some sporting history as he was given in 1993 but was often recalled to assist ers were in trouble and were deported a young sheep-dog said to be ‘useless and advise at offi cial functions. from the farm, having been blamed for for working sheep’. With Don’s care- He was affectionately given the nick- an incident which saw a considerable ful handling and deft instructions, ‘Lad- name of the ‘Aga Khan’ as he em- amount of glass lying on the ground die’ achieved a unique treble, winning barked on a new challenge in his life outside of the sheep shearing shed. the Championship in 1962 and twice in – that of importing race horses from Don was adamant to the very end 1963. Chile, primarily for his own family to that he and his brother were wrongly Having served as a sailor at sea and a ride at the Christmas sports and other convicted of the offence – something shepherd with sheep it was somewhat race meetings around the Islands. which seemed to occur a few times of a surprise to many when Don applied He journeyed to Punta Arenas in later in life also, he maintained. for the position of butler and chauffeur southern Chile and carefully hand- As soon as he was old enough he to Governor Neville French in May picked the animals he wanted. joined the Falkland Islands Volunteers, 1976. Many wondered if he would re- Soon space had to be found at the the fore-runner of the Falkland Islands ally be suited to such a demanding role family home for the positioning of a Defence Force (FIDF) and was given which required punctuality, politeness succession of Governor’s Cups as various duties before being allowed to and a polished uniform. But Don was Croacia won the prestigious event on go on outpost, protecting the Falklands to prove his doubters wrong and as it 4 occasions in Stanley, Florida chalked from a possible sea invasion by the transpired he was made for Govern- up 2 victories and Dory 1. There were Germans. ment House. also victories at the Darwin Harbour Following his Royal Naval and Mer- Don abandoned smoking and be- meetings and yet more trophies. chant Navy careers, Don yearned to came a man of sober habits. He served The wisdom of his investments can return home and in 1950 the opportu- six Governors in all (French, Parker, be seen on the Stanley racecourse to- nity arose when he joined the crew of a Hunt, Jewkes, Fullerton and Tatham) day as many of the current crop of fi ne small vessel called the Golden Chance and perhaps the fi gure should actually horses have been bred from the Chil- which had to be sailed from England to be seven, as for 10 weeks in 1982 he ean mares that he imported. the Falklands where it was to be de- remained steadfastly at his post under He had friends everywhere and his ployed in the seal-catching industry. the Argentine Governor, General Me- telephone would ring day and night with The ship was barely seaworthy butde- nendez. callers wishing him well. Comedian Jim spite a few storms along the way, it fi - On the night before the April 2 inva- Davidson was just one regular caller, nally sailed into Stanley harbour. sion, having as usual lowered the Un- along with 1982 British war veterans. Don had a variety of jobs including ion Flag at sunset, he raised it again Younger members of the community working in the West Store for the Falk- on the Government House fl ag-pole so would always take time to stop and land Islands Company and a short stint requiring the Argentine Forces to pull it speak with ‘old Don’ particularly when in the Police Force. down the following morning. he would visit a pub for a few hours to In 1952 he married and his daughter He sat, in Government House for drink his can of coca cola. Carol was born the following year. many hours with his shotgun at the He was staunchly British and a proud His love for the sea and ships took ready determined to assist the British Falkland Islander and member of the him out of the Islands yet again and Royal Marines, but as tiredness over- local branch of the Royal British Le- gion. Patrick Watts 31 Obituaries Richard Laws - former BAS director ichard Laws, who died on October growth rate and decrease in their R6, aged 88, was an eminent average age at maturity — a fi nding zoologist who served as director of the that is still a matter of debate. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) from In 1961 Laws transferred his 1973 to 1987. interest from large marine mammals Late in 1947, within a few months of to large terrestrial mammals, and from gaining a First in Zoology, Laws sailed Antarctica to East Africa. He worked south as a biologist with the Falkland in Africa for the next eight years, Islands Dependencies Survey (later initially as director of the Nuffi eld Unit BAS), in a team led by Sir Vivian of Tropical Animal Ecology in Uganda Fuchs. Fuchs put Laws in charge and later as fi rst director of the Tsavo of the station on Signy Island in the Research Project in Kenya. South Orkney Islands, where he was Laws returned to BAS in 1969, as to study the biology of the southern head of its Life Sciences Division, elephant seal. succeeding to the directorship of the He spent two years at Signy before station in 1964. whole organisation in 1973 returning to Cambridge to start During the course of this work On his retirement from the Survey writing up the results of the most Laws found that the age of a seal in 1987, Laws took over full-time comprehensive study to have been (and indeed many other mammals) as master of St Edmund’s College, made of any species of seal — and can be accurately assessed from the Cambridge, having already served two perhaps of any large mammal in the study of growth rings in the teeth — a years part-time in this capacity. From wild — until that time. discovery that revolutionised studies of the start he took a characteristically In 1951 Laws went south for a the population dynamics of mammals. fi rm hold on college affairs, in the face further year with the FIDS, this time After taking his PhD in 1953, Laws of reservations from some members of in charge of the station at Grytviken, joined the staff of the National Institute the strongly religious foundation about South Georgia, to continue his work of Oceanography, and in the same his professed agnosticism. But the on the elephant seal, looking in year returned to the Antarctic for a college fl ourished under a master who particular at possible measures to season, this time as a biologist and also took an active part in university conserve the population in the face of whaling inspector in the factory ship affairs and in outside organisations exploitation of the seals for their oil. Balaena. He continued his research including the Zoological Society of He devised a management plan for on whales until 1961 and was the fi rst London, of which he was secretary the industry which was implemented scientist to suggest that the reduction from 1984 to 1988. successfully until sealing on the island in the population of fi n whales through Extract from the Telegraph ceased with the closure of the whaling whaling had led to an increase in their Woolmore Sheepskins Sourced and tanned only in the Falklands Henry Boughton, Hill Cove, Tel Falklands: 00 500 41041 West Falkland, Falkland Islands email UK: [email protected] During a visit in 1999 Falkland.FaF This tannery Henry Boughton wanted isis supplieds by many of the to buy some sheep skins for island’sisla farms and is where his daughters as a memento youryou Woolmore rug has been of the wonderful Falkland handhan crafted. 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32 Obituaries ‘Union Jack’ Hayward dies aged 91 amed British patriot and generous The multi-millionaire businessman FFalkland Islands benefactor Sir based himself in the Bahamas where Jack Hayward has died, aged 91 in he was vice president of the Grand Florida in the United States. Bahama Port Authority, living on the Known as “Union Jack” for his love site and supervising clearance and of all things British, he was knighted construction, in primitive conditions. in 1986 for his charitable actions and And he arranged for crews of visiting donations totalling many millions Royal Navy ships to have a meal at a of pounds, much of it for Falklands- local restaurant. related causes. He introduced black taxi cabs, He paid for the wrecked SS Great double-decker buses and red Britain to be brought back to Britain telephone boxes into Grand Bahama, from the Falkland Islands and for rights of Islanders. and drank his tea made in a Union the ship’s restoration in Bristol. He gave £500,000 to the ‘Vulcan Jack teapot. He had Rudyard He donated funds for repairing to the Sky’ fund. He funded three Kipling’s Rolls-Royce restored and the fi re-damaged King Edward VII international racing yachts Great presented to the family of that other Memorial Hospital in Stanley. After Britain I, II and III, spent £100,000 on great British patriot. He described the Falklands War, he was named as saving the sloop Gannet, the Royal his recreations as “keeping all things the mystery benefactor of £1,000,000 Navy’s only survivor of the transition bright, beautiful and British” and said to the South Atlantic Fund to aid from sail to steam, and contributed “I was born British and I intend to families of British servicemen killed another £100,000 to help raise the keep saying that. To hell with people or injured in that war. He was a ancient wooden warship Mary Rose. who think otherwise”. generous donor to the campaign to He bought Wolverhampton He volunteered for the Royal build the Falklands Memorial Chapel Wanderers, his home town football Air Force at the age of 18 and fl ew at Pangbourne College in Southern club he supported as a boy and spent Dakota transports on dangerous England. He was for many years many millions of pounds keeping it missions to supply the 14th army in a Vice-President of the Falkland solvent. In politics, he supported the Burma. Harold Briley Islands Association supporting the Liberal Party. Ronnie Spafford - Falklands friend onnie who died on October During the war he was the R5, 2014 aged 86 was a Vice- Association’s West Country President of the Association, representative and his home in having in earlier years fi lled the Weston-Super-Mare became a roles of Editor of the Newsletter, rallying point for the cause with a Vice-Chairman, and Chairman. sign on his gate saying “Western Other Obituaries have focussed Region Ops”. The special Newsletter on his roles in the Falkland Islands published on 17 June 1982 under Philatelic Study Group (FIPSG), the signature of John Cheek for the Falklands Conservation, and his euphoric post-liberation Lincoln’s Inn military career. The FIPSG had been Reception, recorded of Ronnie that formed in 1969 just after the Falkland “Behind the scenes his guidance and Islands Emergency Committee, later help has been truly far reaching”. known as the UK Falkland Islands Ronnie continued to edit the Committee or UKFIC. This had been Newsletter until November 1992. convened in 1968 by Bill Christie the UKFIC in what turned out to be He combined this from 1987 with and Frank Mitchell with an all-Party the run-up to the 1982 war. FIRADA the Vice-Chairmanship, and then political membership. The UKFIC’s was generally called the Association, from 1989 took on Chairmanship of purpose was to save the Islands from operating jointly with the UKFIC. In the Association. He retired from the the very real threat of surrender to 1984 after the political threat had Committee at the 1992 AGM, being the Argentines by a hostile Foreign receded, the UKFIC stood down and succeeded by Sir Rex Hunt, and Offi ce and Labour Government of the with attention turning to economic was elevated to the Vice-Presidency. day. development, FIRADA was re-formed Surely by then he had done his bit Although the UKFIC was focussed as the present Association with its for the Falklands; but there was more on political action, friends of the own constitution. to come as his attention diverted Falklands were drawn in from many But whatever the name of the to Falklands Conservation, and he quarters, including Ronnie with his organisations over this turbulent immersed himself in the world of FIPSG connections, after retirement period Ronnie was involved. For philately with renewed vigour. from the army in 1974. The UKFIC example, UKFIC Minutes from 1976 A letter of his to the Committee formed a supporters club in 1975. record him as part of a delegation from the dark days of May 1982 Originally known as Friends of to the FCO to discuss sovereignty survives, demanding further work for the Falkland Islands, this was re- issues. The Association published the Falklands cause, and sums him formed in 1977 as the Falkland its fi rst Newsletter in November up nicely – “Certainly my whole life is Islands Research and Development 1976 and Ronnie joined the Editorial devoted to the Falklands one way or Association Limited (FIRADA) to run Committee in 1980, becoming Editor another”. a permanent offi ce and secretariat for in 1984. David Ainslie 33 Association news

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Membership Application The Falkland Islands Association I would like to support the right of the people of the Falkland Islands to decide their own future for President: The Rt Hon The Lord Hurd, CH, CBE. themselves and to help them develop their Islands in Vice Presidents: General Sir Peter de la Billiere, KCB, accordance with their wishes. KBE, DSO, MC, MSC, DL. Mr David Tatham CMG, Hon Cindy Buxton, Mrs Merle Christie, Mr ECJ Clapp I wish to join the Falkland Islands Association MBE, Dr. R Elgood, Sir Cosmo Haskard, KCMG, MBE, (see rates below). Mr C E Needham CBE, Councillor R E Walker. Name...... Chairman: Mr Alan Huckle Address...... Vice Chairman: Mr Saul Pitaluga ...... Hon Secretary: Mr Colin Wright Connection with Falklands, if any...... Hon Treasurer: Mr James Wallace ...... Signature...... The Falkland Islands Association brings together those Date...... Telephone ...... who support the continuing freedom of the people of the Falkland Islands. Its Constitution states that its Please return to : Falkland Islands Association, objectives are: Falkland House, 14 Broadway, London SW1H OBH. “To assist the people of the Falkland Islands to Applicants who do not wish to cut this form from decide their own future for themselves without being a Newsletter are invited to use a photocopy of it. subjected to pressure direct or indirect from any Members are requested not to use this form for quarter.” membership renewals. The Association is independent but maintains close links with many other Falklands’ organisations. It is Bankers Order a major source of information about the Falklands. It To...... publishes a newsletter, which all members receive, Bank Branch...... covering political and social events in the Islands, At...... wildlife, tourism, philately, and many other subjects. It welcomes interest in the Falklands and invites all Please pay to National Westminster Bank Plc, St those who share its aims to become members. James & Piccadilly Branch, 208 Piccadilly, London, WJ1 9HE, Bank Code 56 00 29 for credit to : THE FALKLAND ISLANDS ASSOCIATION, Account No. Advertising 24223999, the sum of ...... pounds on receipt of The present circulation of the Newsletter is 4,000 this order and thereafter annually on the anniversary copies. It is distributed to Members of the Association, thereof. all Members of the House of Commons, the Scottish Name...... Parliament and the Welsh Assembly, members of the Address...... House of Lords, all British Members of the European ...... Parliament, and to the press, radio and television...... Many copies circulate in the United States, Australia, Account...... Date...... New Zealand, Canada and other Commonwealth and foreign countries. Seven hundred copies are Signature...... distributed in the Falkland Islands.

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