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Drilling preparationsstep up a gear onshore

AS the semi-submersible drillingrig Ocean Guardian, contracted byDesire Petroleum from DiamondDrilling, continues to make its waysouth, a number of oil operatorsare scheduled to visit theFalklands to meet with govern-ment officials this month.

Desire Petroleum’s ChairmanStephen Phipps, Chief ExecutiveOfficer Dr Ian Duncan and FinanceDirector Eddie Wisniewski are dueto arrive next week for a round ofmeetings with government offi-cials and others. They will be ac-companied by Ben Romney fromBuchanan (Desire’s PRconsultancy) and Robert Watts, ajournalist from the oil industrymagazine Upstream.

Three representatives fromRockhopper Exploration are alsoscheduled to arrive next weekend.

The Ocean Guardian, undertow by the Maersk Traveller, isstill on schedule to arrive in earlyFebruary, Desire’s Falklands rep-resentative Lewis Clifton con-firmed this week.

A second Maersk anchorhandling tug supply vessel is dueto arrive late this month, and thethird rig support ship, a platformsupply vessel, will complete theoffshore drilling support package,he said.

The pace dockside is about topick up with the first of two cargoships, Thor Leader, carrying oilequipment from UK, arriving nextweek. The second cargo ship,Honest Rays, arrives on January15. Mr Clifton said discharge op-erations would be undertaken 24hours a day until the 14,000 tonsof equipment onboard were sortedand stored, pending the arrival ofthe Ocean Guardian.

Onshore specialised supportpersonnel will begin arriving inStanley during the next few days.Mr Clifton said up to 12 personnelwould be based in Stanley for theduration of the drilling programme.

As with oil rig workers, thesepersonnel will rotate 28 days onand 28 days off.

The shore support personnelwill be largely based out of theintegrated pipe yard and laydownfacility being constructed atCoastel Road by Byron McKayPort Services, of which Mr Cliftonis a director. The facility will in-clude modularised office and ware-house accommodation, and the siloplants (muds and cement bulkstorage), although other privatesector facilities will also beutilised.

Mr Clifton said Byron McKayPort Services had secured an on-shore services support contract,and were working with AGR Pe-troleum Services - the oiloperator’s contractor - to providethe ship-shore-ship logisticssupport interface.

A number of local appoint-ments have been made to supportthe contract terms. These includean aviation coordinator and anumber of operatives, slings men,labourers and stevedores. A twoweek training programme for op-eratives was undertaken duringearly December under trainingguidance brought in from Aber-deen, said Mr Clifton, adding thatsecurity personnel would also beappointed for the duration of thedrilling programme.

Helicopter support operationsare to be provided by British In-ternational with an airframe dueto arrive on the Ministry of De-fence freighter next week. MrClifton said work was also pro-gressing towards bringing back online the helicopter refuellingfacility at Cape Dolphin on EastFalkland, which was set up duringthe last drilling round in 1998.However, unlike in 1998 when theBorgny Dolphin oil rig was vis-ible off Cape Pembroke, the OceanGuardian is unlikely to come intosight on arrival, said Mr Clifton.

CHRISTMAS SPORTS - RAFT RACE - SHEARING - DESIRE THE RIGHT TO PARTY

Ann Reid receives the Elizabeth Cross (inset) and Memorial Scrollat Government House, in honour of her son Paul Green who diedon June 8 1982. The awards are the first of their kind to be pre-sented to a Falklands resident. More on page 3

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IT is with feelings of deep sorrowthat we announce the suddendeath on Saturday January 2 ofSister Bridie Farrelly RSM, amember of the Congregation ofthe Sisters of Mercy, and whoserved as the Parish Sister in StMary’s, Stanley, for many yearsuntil April 2002, when she wascalled back to Britain by her Su-periors.

Sister Bridie was a well knownpersonality in the wider commu-nity. She not only taught theyoung children of the parish thebasic truths of the faith, but alsogot to know many families

through her frequent visits tothem, in the course of herapostolate. She also got to knowmany who were sick and house-bound.

Her requiem mass and burialare planned to be held in the UKat 11.30am, and a mass will beheld in the Falklands at 8.30am atSt Mary’s, both on Tuesday Janu-ary 19. Everyone is welcome toattend this mass.

If you wish to leave an email,you can do so by contactingRSMgeneral2@aol.com. May hergentle soul rest in peace.

Monsignor McPartland

IT is with disbelief and sorrowthat we relate the death of JaneCameron on Boxing Day 2009 inTrelew, Argentina.

Jane had travelled to Argen-tina to join the clipper, Stad Am-sterdam, at the invitation of aDutch television company, theVPRO, to take part in a documen-tary production following thefootsteps of Charles Darwin’svoyages on the Beagle. She wasrequested to join the project as anauthority on Falklands historyand had only just joined the shipwhen she was involved in a seri-ous car accident near Trelew onNovember 11.

As Government Archivistsince 1989 Jane made an invalu-able contribution to Falklands his-tory, culture and architecture. Inaddition to her input into numer-ous historical works and journals,Jane was the founder and drivingforce behind the Alastair CameronMemorial Trust and the HistoricBuildings Committee.

In Jane’s passing the Falklandshas lost an irreplaceable advocateof the Islands, both at home andabroad.

As an adored partner, sister,godmother and friend she will beforever missed.

Janet Robertson

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GOVERNOR Alan Huckle deliv-ered a vote of thanks to the retir-ing chair of the Falkland IslandsOverseas Games Association,Patrick Watts, on Wednesday. Atthe reception, which was held atGovernment House, he also wel-comed new chair, Mike Summers.

Mr Watts said although youshouldn’t combine the two, sportwas political for the Falklands:“Every time we go to the Com-monwealth Games and parade ourflag, we send the message we arestill British” he said. “To me it’sso important we represent theFalkland Islands, my country, myhome, my Islands.”

He also thanked all who hadsupported him as chairman ofFIOGA over the years.

Mr Summers described himselfas “an absolute enthusiast for sportand the role of sport in the com-munity” and gave tribute to theteam and the work others had donein the Falklands’ continuing par-ticipation in the Island Games andCommonwealth competitions.

Members of the golf team werealso presented with bronze certifi-cates for their efforts in the lastgames. The Falkland Islands areone of only six islands with a popu-lation of less than 10,000 thatqualify for these awards.

Golfers Kevin Clapp, Steve Vincent and Rod Tuckwood

Vote of thanks givento retiring chairman

An invaluable contributorto the Islands community

Teacher and friend to many

PATRICK Watts has as always done a sterling job on the sportscoverage in this week’s centre pullout, but it will be but a smallconsolation for those out in Camp who couldn’t listen to hiscommentary because of the lack of radio signal.

But don’t despair, in Stanley we were treated to local televisionbroadcasts of election candidates vying for the top positions inNovember, courtesy of KTV. Next Christmas even the revellers atPort Stephens might be munching on mince pies with their feet up infront of the telly watching Zafonic and Dashing Dancer battle it out.You just never know what is around the corner.

I heard mutterings at the race course this year about low entriesand the danger of horse racing fizzling out like it has on the West. Ihope we are a long way from that, but do spare a thought for thededication of the people who keep horses and provide the entertain-ment and the opportunity for a flutter on the gee-gees.

It’s not cheap to keep a horse in Stanley. Fees are charged forgrazing on common land and supplementary feed has to be pur-chased. It’s time consuming and even dangerous at times, but horsesare an integral part of Falklands history and owners should beencouraged where possible to share and pass on their skills. Thelegislation to allow under 16s to drive motorbikes on the Commonwas introduced in 2003, as I recall, to enable youngsters to continuewhat was considered a Falklands tradition – no charge is made andrightly so.

Bearing in mind that some of our new Assembly members havechampioned the common sense approach to governance, droppingthe charge for grazing horses on government/common land would be alasting memorial to their intentions and they would surely go downin history as the most “common sense” Councillors of all time.

Sharon Jaffray

And another thing...TUESDAY December 29 was the day our population trebled as theStar Princess and the Norwegian Sun offloaded the bulk of their5,459 passengers for a stroll through the otherwise deserted streetsof Stanley. I spent the day selling newspapers from the PenguinNews office, and found myself buttonholed for all sorts of strangequestions from the brightly anoraked aliens. But my sense of dutywas severely tested when two girls approached me. “Can you tell uswhere the best pubs are?” they asked me. I so very nearly shut upshop to launch Stanley’s first guided pub crawl for tourists, thereand then.

Tony Curran

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THE memory of Guardsman PaulGreen who died on board the SirGalahad in 1982, was honoured atGovernment House on Tuesday,when his mother was presentedwith the Elizabeth Cross and Me-morial Scroll.

Paul, the second son of fivechildren, was just 21 when he diedafter Argentine aircraft bombed theSir Galahad.

His mother Ann Reid movedfrom the UK to the Falklands in1983 with her family, after a visitwith other families of British wardead made such an impression onher. The presentation by Gover-nor Alan Huckle was the first inthe Falklands as the ElizabethCross is a new award brought inon August 1 2009.

Addressing a gathering of MrsReid’s family and friends, the Gov-ernor explained the medal wasgranted to the next of kin of UKarmed forces personnel who haddied on operations, or as a resultof an act of terrorism at any timesince the end of the World War II.

“It is to provide a token of na-tional recognition to service fami-lies for their loss, and is a symbolof national pride in the UK armedforces for their role in preservingfreedom and democracy through-out the world,” he said.

The Cross bears a floral sym-bol representing England, Scot-land, Wales and Ireland with thecipher of the Queen, and the nameof the person in whose memory itis granted on the reverse.

Mrs Reid said she was de-lighted in August when she heardthat the award would be made tofamilies who had lost family mem-bers in combat.

She said it had been lovely forthe Governor to offer to make apresentation.

“When Paul’s South Atlanticmedal arrived it was just droppedthrough the letter box, not evenput together. I cried for two days Ifelt so disappointed,” Mrs Reidsaid. The presentation of theCross and Scroll however had beenmade memorable with the occasionat Government House.

“It’s very special to be sur-rounded by family and so manyof the friends I’ve made as far backas 1983,” she said.

THE Tabernacle Church congre-gation has been boosted recentlyby the attendance of a group ofZimbabwean deminers workingwith the Bactec demining com-pany.

The deminers have formed achoir and sang two songs at theTabernacle Christmas broadcastservice, one in English and the sec-ond in Shona.

On Christmas Day a traditionalroast dinner with all the trimmings,arranged by members of the Tab-ernacle and prepared by Debbieand Maurice Blake, was held atthe Lighthouse Seaman’s Centreand all the deminers were invited.

Congregation member AlisonWard said everyone thoroughlyenjoyed the afternoon playingpool, table soccer and using theinternet. She said each deminer at

the meal was given a Christmasstocking filled with Christmasgoodies, and they thanked the nu-merous anonymous donators.

Mrs Ward said: “On hearing ofthe event Cable and Wireless verykindly donated a £10 phone/internet card for every deminer.This was such a welcome gift ascommunicating to loved ones, es-pecially at Christmas time is soimportant.”

The Tabernacle had many peo-ple to thank, not least Debbie andMaurice for not only donating theturkeys and cooking such a won-derful meal, but for sharing theirChristmas Day, said Mrs Ward.

Christmas cheer at the Mission

Mission possible: with trimmings

Ann’s award for theloss of a brave son

Motorcyclists warnedto ride within the lawFOLLOWING reports from thepublic regarding incidences whereyouths have ridden motocycles ondesignated roads and tracks, po-lice have clarified the legal impli-cations of such actions.

The Stanley Common (YoungMotorcyclists) Order 2003 per-mits persons under the age of 16to ride motorcycles on StanleyCommon, but not across any des-ignated roads and tracks.

Designated areas include theAgriculture Department car park,the Murray Heights area and en-trance, the Eliza Cove Tip track,the roads to the south and east ofStanley, the FIDF complex, theMoody Brook Road and the trackto the Murrel Farm.

Any road or track within theboundaries of Stanley is countedas a designated road, including westof the Moody Brook bridge, andeast of the fence at the lighthouse.

THE 2359-passenger cruiseship Norwegian Sun returns toStanley today, together withthe Professor Molchanov (49).

Other Stanley visits are bythe Hanseatic (188) tomorrow,Polar Pioneer (56) on Sunday,Plancius (112) and Silver Cloud(296) on Monday, Insignia(684) and Bremen (164) onTuesday, Star Princess (3100)on Wednesday and Oceanic(1500) on Friday.

Professor Multanovsky(49) visits Carcass Island,Steeple Jason and SaundersIsland today and tomorrow.

Hanseatic is at New Islandand Carcass today and thePolar Pioneer visits Sea LionIsland tomorrow.

Plancius is at West Pointand Carcass on Sunday, andBremen visits New Island andCarcass on Monday.

Airline coverAIR Tahiti Nui and Air Titan arecontinuing to provide temporarycover for airbridge flightsbetween MPA and RAF BrizeNorton in the UK until a longer-term operator can be found,following the collapse ofFlyglobespan. Air Tahiti Nui iscontracted for the next flightsscheduled for Sunday andWednesday, and Titan willoperate on January 17. An MoDspokesperson said:“Competition to provide theflights between January 20 andthe end of February is ongoing atpresent. It is hoped that apermanent arrangement will be inplace soon.”

Quake strikesA MAJOR 6.7 magnitudeearthquake struck the SouthernAtlantic Ocean early on Tuesdayeast of South Georgia and theSouth Sandwich Islands. Thequake struck at 3.55am in waters685km east of Bristol Island(2,800km east of the Falklands)at a depth of 10km. The PacificTsunami Warning Centre issuedan alert stating there was nothreat of a destructivewidespread tsunami, but warnedthere was the “small possibility”of a local or regional tsunami thatcould affect coasts near theepicentre.

Abuse hearingsMORE than 150 testimoniescovering 79 cases relating totorture and human rights abusesallegedly committed byArgentine military officersagainst conscripts during theFalklands war are underinvestigation by an Argentinefederal judge. Some of the crimesinclude homicide, abandonmentand submission to torture suchas staking to the ground,depriving conscripts of food andshelter, blows and other“aberrations.”

Antarctic strikeTHE luxury cruise ship Clelia IIhas been withdrawn from serviceduring January for repairs afterits starboard propeller struckrocks at Petermann Island in theAntarctic Peninsula. It wasapproaching on December 26when a stronger than anticipatedcurrent pushed it toward theshoreline. None of the 130passengers and crew was hurt.

Airbridge delayEXTREME weather in the UKhas forced the next departure ofthe airbridge to be postponed byat least 48 hours. The MoD saidyesterday it was not due to leaveBrize Norton until this after-noon, and would not arrive atMPA until Saturday at theearliest. Check-in details will bebroadcast on FIRS and BFBS.

Busy weekfor cruises

The RFIP has emphasised it isan offence for anyone under 16 toride on a designated road. Recentlythey have spoken to 20-30 youthsregarding this issue. Sgt DaveRoberts said: “It’s picked up whilethe kids have been off school.”

The RFIP is currently ensur-ing that all young motorcyclistsare aware of the legislation, andwill have to start taking “appro-priate action” in the near future,said Sgt Roberts: “It’s for thesafety of young motorcyclists,” hesaid.

Anyone over 16 riding on theCommon is required to hold a cur-rent or provisional motorcycle li-cence, and be riding a motorcyclethat has been registered, taxed andinsured.

Contact the police station on28100 or email sgt-ops-crime@police.gov.fk for furtherinformation.

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IT might not be everyone’s idea ofthe perfect way to spend themorning after the night before, butwhen I was offered a place on oneof the safety boats supervising theraft race frivolities this year, whowas I to become precious aboutmy ever so slightly delicate state?

After a few moments deliber-ating if a headache and slightlyshaky hands were adequate excuseto avoiding leaving the house, I de-cided to hell with it! I love bob-bing about on the water given thechance.

After a wobbly sprint down tothe public jetty my chariot ar-rived, complete with foot stirrupsand pieces of rope to cling to, incase things got a little rough.

My chauffeur, Nigel Bishoppowered up the FIDF RigidRaider, and off we went. Reallyfast. I love speed, as long as I’mnot responsible for the stopping.

We bore down on the few ea-ger beavers already out there onthe water near the start line withminutes still to spare. We watcheda very curious seal striking fearinto the hearts of one raft’s crew -an “all limbs on board, he’s cir-cling us now” situation - beforeturning our attention to those stillpreparing their rafts on shore.

I accidently (as us Biggs don’tlike admitting our tendency to belate) gave a shriek of “Oh, my

brothers actually made it on timethis year” before all the rafts startedmaking their way into the water,for the beginning of what wouldbe for some, a long and tiring slogup the harbour.

Cued by a surprisingly loud ex-plosion from the shore they wereoff; well, kind of. The starting linegot stuck, and from an early stageit became apparent some of therafts weren’t really making anyheadway; more a case of paddlingfuriously to prevent being pulledbackwards by the current in somecases. The egg and flour bombingcommenced, generally on the raftsbuilt more for durability than speed(we did receive some flour-basedfallout, but nothing too damaging!)

Impressively, those in frontreally hared down the harbour,with the long cylindrical design of

the FIPASS raft proving particu-larly efficient, compared with thedrum-based rectangles that mostcompetitors prefer. In second wasthe East Jetty crew on Beatrice,and third were Billy’s Buccaneers.

As Beatrice was drawing in tothe shore, we decided to give ahand to a few cold looking souls.

The Titanic 911 crew seemedto have enjoyed the experience,and it was one of the more hand-some rafts, but I’m sure they wereactually towed, or pushed, the ma-jority of the distance - sorry lads,I would definitely give you theaward for best sense of humourthough!

Finally, what we were all se-cretly waiting for - a bit of actioninvolving heroic undertakings. Theteam Chip Shop from MPA camea cropper, as their raft disintegrated

beneath them. With Nigel and ourcrew of Tansy Bishop, AnastasiaMarkina, Codey Anderson andLaoisa Anderson-Bishop, wegamely pulled wet people onboard, before grabbing the drumsand wood – well, I grabbed onedrum anyway.

The race went on and, with theweather, never brilliant, deteriorat-ing further, more tows were onoffer as the few stragglers finallymade it towards the finish line.With most onshore, and the har-bour clear of floating debris andpeople, we decided to call it a day.

With a cry of “Nigel, can wego really fast?” (thanks Laoisa, Ido love children voicing mythoughts, in such a convincing fash-ion) we had one last speed downthe harbour, with feet in stirrups,faces stinging from the salt sprayand nursing a slight paranoia mycamera might fall in the sea.

Thanks to everyone, competi-tors and spectators alike and toKen Newton and the Sea Cadetsfor another great race.

Ken thanked the HMS Clydeand the FIDF for providing extrasafety boats, the Narrows Bar, andthe EOD for the big bang at thebeginning.

It was a whole lot of fun. Imight even give it a whirl myselfnext year…

Ailie Biggs

Flour, fun, freezing water and olddrums: an unlikely combination

Pooley’s Pirates crack out the eggs and flour bombs Signalling with spades held proudly, for a little bit of help

Laoisa, Anastasia and Codey as we picked up team Chip Shop

Team Chip Shop, before ropes broke and disaster struck...

Two of the Biggs brothers and friends get a little push

Titantic 911 and her crew, grabbing the rope for a tow

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1. If you had a motto whatwould it be? Time is precious.Appreciate every moment.2. If a film was made aboutyou what would it be calledand who would star in it?Life, an Accidental Assortmentof Silly Events, starring BugsBunny, Tweety Pie, DangerMouse and Johnny Depp.3. It’s a celebrity beer call,where is it and who wouldyou invite? I would borrowTrigger’s big truck and a lot ofimagination and transport theRose Bar, complete withregulars, to Bull Point (beingcareful not to cut up the track)!We would invite Eric Clapton,Freddie Mercury, Tom Petty,Marc Bolan and Harry Enfield.4. What job would you mostlike to do? Herbal medicinepractitioner or fiction writer.5. Who would you makeGovernor of the Falklands?It would be a job share forZane Hirtle and Rag Macaskill.6. What makes you smile?Nearly everything, especiallyspending time with my betterhalf or waking up on aMonday morning and realisingthat it is actually only Sunday.7. What thing could you notlive without? David, althoughI’m not sure he will be verypleased about being describedas a thing!8. What would people besurprised to learn aboutyou? I have discovered thatfrozen broccoli works remark-ably well in Jack Daniels ifthere is no ice.9. What are your distin-guishing qualities? I’m verygood at keeping other people’ssecrets, I like to make peoplelaugh and I possibly have theloudest laugh in the Falklands.10. What would you like tochange about yourself?I would be able to ride amotorbike and play the vastarray of instruments that wehave at home - preferably atthe same time!

Corina was born in Stanley in1977 and grew up in theFalklands. In her spare timeshe likes growing plants,swimming, running, socialising,reading, singing, playing darts,cooking, bouncing, searchingfor treasures with her metaldetector and watching car-toons. She does most of thesethings with her husband David.

Give us twominutes...

Corina GossHMS Gloucester (right) hands over South Atlantic duties to HMS York supported by HMS Clyde

Military handoversfor army and navyHMS York arrived alongside MareHarbour on Saturday after a four-week voyage via Gibraltar, CapeVerdi Islands and Brazil.

Commanded by Simon Staley,HMS York replaces HMSGloucester as the lead naval pres-ence in the South Atlantic untilApril, and will be supported byHMS Clyde and RFA Gold Rover.

The York met up with thehomeward bound Gloucester, andthe Gold Rover, close to Rio deJaneiro.

The last Type 42 destroyer tobe built for the Royal Navy, HMSYork is also affiliated to the York-shire Regiment, whose 3rd Battal-ion is providing the incomingRoulement Infantry Companylater this month.

She is due to visit Stanley to-wards the end of January and anopen day will be held for visitorsin due course.

Meanwhile, Major JonasFieldhouse and his company ofHighlanders are preparing to handover RIC duties to Major MattPalmer, of the 3rd Battalion of theYorkshire Regiment.

Major Fieldhouse said theHighlanders had a “really produc-tive and enjoyable time” duringtheir eight week deployment in theFalklands.

“I believe that our hard workand training has paid off,” he said.“We would like to think that thetraining support that we providedto other units at MPA and our nu-merous tasks all over the Islandsmean that we leave the FalklandIslands a better place.

“It must be said, however, thatwe could not have done it withoutthe support and enthusiasm thatwe experienced as we went aboutour business.

“Working in a joint environ-ment and with the people of theseIslands has made us a strongermore cohesive group – we are setup well for success on future op-erations.”

The Highlanders last major ex-ercise saw them joining forces withRAF Typhoons and HMS Clydefor Operation Cape Bayonet, atwo-day simulated enemy inva-sion.

The exercise saw 100 High-landers picked up by HMS Clydeat Mount Pleasant and transportedovernight to San Carlos, scene of amajor British amphibious landingduring the 1982 conflict.

The soldiers arrived in a land-ing craft in three lots and marchedten miles before engaging with the“enemy,” embedded up a steep hill.

The troops, each carrying up-wards of 40lb of kit as well as ri-fles and ammunition, later paidtheir respects to the fallen at SanCarlos, before spending the nightat Onion Range and embarking ona live firing exercise. Two Ty-phoons acted as air support.

HMS Clyde later spread NewYear cheer at Fox Bay and Stanley,hosting Westers for a reception, 3Stanley Sea Cadets plus Com-manding Officer CPO (SCC) KenNewton for seamanship exercises,and former World War Two MineSweeper gunner and Stanley resi-dent Don Bonner. The ship’s com-pany presented the Sea Cadetswith £150 raised from a 10km funrun.

Don Bonner on HMS Clyde

Elves Maryanna Ryan and Stuart Whitely with Santa JamieCannings on a flying visit with the children at Hill Cove

Santa visitsHill CoveCHILDREN of the West were vis-ited by a flying Santa and two ofhis elves on December 22.

After Santa’s arrival at HillCove in a Sea King helicopter, thechildren were treated to specialgifts from Santa’s sack as well asfruit as part of Santa’s health pro-motion, before starting an on-slaught of “chase Santa and theElves and pull their hats off,” fin-ishing with shoulder rides and danc-ing to “ring-a-ring of roses.”

Sadly they could not visit thechildren at North Arm, buthopefullly the presents arrivedsafely by post. Santa and his elvesthanked Padre Wakeham-Dawson,Helen Lunn, Katherine Law, NinaAldridge and the helicopter team.

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Your LettersWrite to Penguin News,

Ross Road, Stanley. Fax: 22238.Email: editor@penguinnews.co.fk

2009 has been another year ofsignificant change for the FalklandIslands.

Your democracy was furtherstrengthened by your newconstitution, and by the electionswhich took place in Novemberwhen an impressively high voterturn-out resulted in an all-newLegislative Assembly.

I wish the new assemblymembers well for their terms inoffice.

2009 also brought economicchange and challenge for all of us.Nowhere has been immune.

I know that this has been adifficult year for the Falklandseconomy.

Reduced fish catches have ledto a budget deficit.

Such change demands aresponse, and I welcome the workthat you are doing to develop astrategy to put the Falklandseconomy onto a more diverse andsustainable footing.

Early 2010 will see the arrivalin Falklands waters of a drilling rigto continue hydrocarbonsexploration.

The British Government willcontinue to support thedevelopment of your hydro-carbons sector.

But there is of course noguarantee that commercially viablereserves will be found.

And, should there be any,extraction will be some yearsaway. You are right therefore notto factor any revenues into youreconomic planning.

But the opportunities – andthe risks – make carefulpreparations vital for thisimportant work.

The British Government willcontinue to work with you on thisagenda.

Argentine visitors are able tovisit the Falkland Islandsthroughout the year, but I wasparticularly pleased that the visitsof the next of kin of those whodied in the Falklands conflict wentso well this October.

I know that planning thesevisits was very difficult for anumber of reasons.

But the visitors were full ofpraise and gratitude for thewelcome they received, and for thesensitivity with which thesehumanitarian visits were handled.

The next of kin were able topay their respects with dignity.

I should like to thank everyoneinvolved for the hard work thatwent into ensuring that the visitswere a success.

A difficult yearfor the economy

READING the contributions frompast editors on the 30th anniver-sary of the Penguin News, Icouldn’t help regretting that myfather isn’t able to add his experi-ences.

The progress, the gaffs and theunexpected.

He loved being in the Falklandsand was very passionate about thePenguin News and about trainingsomeone from the community totake over from him.

It is interesting to note thattoday expats’ commitment andtraining young Islanders continuesto be topical.

I remember him being proud ofthe many developments under histenure, but probably the regular-ity in the Penguin News publica-tion, the design that can still berecognised today, and moving frompublishing every fortnight toweekly stood out.

Falling into the sea from thesteps of the Public Jetty probablyrates as the most unexpected whileon Penguin News duty.

My father worked as a jour-nalist from leaving school. Hedidn’t do anything else. He did

An editor’s lifeof commitment

We will of course continue toencourage Argentina to cooperateon issues of mutual interest in theSouth Atlantic – fisheriesconservation is just one exampleof where their cooperation wouldbenefit all.

We will also continue to pursuea strong bilateral agenda withArgentina – a fellow G20 memberand an important partner in effortsto address global concerns such asthe economic downturn andclimate change.

I met President Kirchner twicein 2009 to discuss such issues.

But, as always, I made it clearin our discussions that we have nodoubts about the UnitedKingdom’s sovereignty over theFalkland Islands, and that theprinciple of self-determinationunderlies this.

There can be and there will beno negotiations on the sovereigntyof the Islands unless and until suchtime as you so wish.

You and your new LegislativeAssembly will face furtherchallenges in the year to come.

But I am sure that yourcommunity spirit, resilience andstrong democratic foundation willhelp you face these challenges.

I wish all on the FalklandIslands good health and goodfortune for 2010.

Gordon BrownPrime Minister

indentures at the East AngliaTimes. He then worked for theWestern Morning News in Ply-mouth and a newspaper in theMidlands.

In 1960 he started working inLondon, and worked in FleetStreet, most of the time at the DailyExpress, for at least 25 years.

On a rare visit to the UK I wassurprised at how hectic my fa-ther’s life was with all the travel-ling at unsocial hours (part of ajournalist’s lot on a daily newspa-per), and he seemed to be workingharder than when I lived at home.

I did suggest that coming to theend of his working life he couldtake things easier but never imag-ined that he would consider edit-ing the Penguin News.

I think the work commitmentwas just as gruelling, if not moreso, but in terms of travelling it washardly worth mentioning.

The walk to the Penguin Newsoffices took less time than the carjourney to the nearest railway sta-tion in UK.

His decision to work in theFalklands was certainly good forus as a family and, I believe, forthe paper at an important time inthe Penguin News evolution.

Richard StevensStanley

I RAISE an objection to invitingoptions for the use of the old Tel-ephone Exchange building on thenorth side of Ross Road in centralStanley.

In recent days I have raised thequestion with some of the newmembers of the Legislative Assem-bly for more public toilets in thetown.

I have suggested many timesin the past for the old TelephoneExchange building on the west endof Victory Green to be convertedinto public toilets for the elderlywalking tourists, and to includewashing machines and showerunits for visiting yacht crews.

This idea was put on hold whilethe new prison block was addedto the Police Station.

I covered this subject again inmy election manifesto.

Today I hear tenders are invitedfrom interested parties to lease thebuilding for five years, with pref-erence to tourist related business.

Complaints have been madeabout tourists urinating behind thetin fence, shielding the car park be-hind the Conservation Offices.

There is no sign at the JettyVisitor Centre indicating toiletswithin, or for the toilets in the eastend of Town Hall.

Another issue is tourists walk-ing past the old Beaver Hanger toMoody Brook urinating in theroadside storm ditches.

When nature calls, defiling inwide open spaces is a necessity!Where have our values of commonsense gone?

Eric GossStanley

Public toilets areal necessity

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ISLANDERS Lee Molkenbuhrand Jan Clarke are to represent theFalklands at the Royal WelshShow in Buith, Wales after theybeat eight other shearers to the topspots at a competition held atGoose Green on December 30.

Ten shearers entered the openshearing competition and six at thejunior/intermediate level. In theopen heats five sheep were shornby each shearer with eight pro-gressing to the semi-final.

Lee, Jan, Evan Jones andRitchie Robertson found them-selves on the board for the final,with ten sheep each to shear andthe world championships in theirsights.

All the stops were pulled outand 40 sheep were fleeced in just9:49 minutes.

Speed is of the essence in com-petition, but the quality of the jobis equally as important. The shear-

ers were closely monitored byjudges while they were in action,as well as the sheep being in-spected in the letting go pens forwool left on and any nicks to theskin.

Lee was top of the board onthe day with just 36.29 points de-ducted. Jan Clarke was secondwith 36.67 points deducted, Evanthird (38.79) and RitchieRobertson (41.38) fourth.

Jan secured the cleanest pen ofsheep award with just 4.7 pointsdeducted.

In the junior/intermediate finalfive sheep each were shorn by thesix entrants. Niwha Tepou wasfirst with 38.42 points deducted,Daniel Ford second with 39.00,Lucas Berntsen third with 39.42and Gilberto Castro fourth with40.14 points deducted.

In a team shear where sevensheep were shorn, Lee, Gilberto

and Ritchie took the lead withEvan, Lucas Berntsen and AshleyStorey in second; Joe Clarke,Niwha Tepou and Daniel Fordthird and Jan, Ewen Bonner andStefen Clarke fourth.

In the farmers’ shear, Jan wasagain proving his worth, claimingfirst position out of the seven en-tries, holding off fellow East Falk-land farmers and veteran shearersHew Grierson and John Joneswhile North Arm’s assistant man-ager Steven Dickson took fourthplace.

With the hard work out of theway Jack Wilson put up a case ofbeer for a fun event in which thefour finalist shearers had to eat acold burger, drink a can of beer andshear a sheep in the fastest time.

While neither Lee, Jan orRitchie could be called a slouch inany of the required categories, itwas Evan’s sheer speed at devour-

ing the burger that earned him thecase of beer.

As the shearers sweated outthe Christmas excesses on theboard, Tooty Ford provided acommentary and spurred theshearers and spectators on, whileLyn Forster and Martha Brownkept everyone fed with burgers andsausages provided by FIMCO andthe Bread Shop.

Glynis Newman took care ofany dehydration problems frombehind the bar.

Lee Molkenbuhr thanked allthose who worked behind thescenes at the event, especially thelarge number of spectators whoturned up on the day to cheer theshearers on.

“The competition is a greatway of encouraging younger peo-ple into the industry and it’s goodto see them joining in,” he said.

Pictures Alan Henry

Jan Clarke races for the last side Lee Molkenbuhr with commentator Toot Ford Evan Jones watches his dad John in action

Top guns Jan and Lee head to theworld championships in Wales

POSSIBLY a first for the Falk-lands, a speed sheep shearing com-petition was held in the Rose barin Stanley, on December 23.

Before a packed pub of enthu-siastic supporters, each shearerhad to shear one Poll Dorset lambas quick as they could, with thefastest four going into the final.

Pre-event the lambs had beentidied up around the flanks, thebelly wool taken off and the headsall cleaned up and each animalnumbered.

The 12 shearers had theirnames drawn out of a hat alongwith a sheep number and the ani-mal was carried into the pub to beshorn.

T h efleeces cameoff fast andfurious withEvan Jonestaking just21.56 sec-onds to en-sure his placein the final.Lee Molk-enbuhr took21.94 sec-onds to se-cure second,Jan Clarke27.62 seconds for third and JohnWilliams took fourth place in28.84 seconds.

H e wGrierson wason hand to doa small judge,just to makesure therewere no bigbits of woolleft on ornicks to theskin.

A greencard signalledOK and redwas no go,which caused

good-hearted booing and cheeringfrom the crowd depending on thepopularity of his decisions.

In the final shear-off, positionswere rearranged with Jan takingfirst, Lee second, John Williamsthird and Evan fourth.

The prizes befitted the natureof the event with a case of beerbeing first prize, a half for second,a six pack for third while Evan hadto settle for one can which didn’ttouch the sides.

Organiser Lee Molkenbuhrsaid there was a really good crowdin the bar for the fun event. “I’dlike to thank Rag and TraceyMacaskill for letting us hold itthere, and also everyone whochucked money into a bucket to-wards the Falklands team going toWales in July.”

Ashley Storey takes the floor

A Falklands first: lambs fleeced in the Rose baa

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Thanks a lot,pants bomberHERE’S a good job for someoneat Mount Pleasant: manning thebody scanner.

One will surely be installednow that the Christmas Day Un-derpants Bomber has initiated an-other, even more shrill wave ofglobal aviation hysteria.

That haggard old purveyor ofgloom, the Prime Minister, cameon the air a day or so after theidiot Nigerian fundamentalist triedto ignite his Y-fronts half wayacross the Atlantic, to tell us thatvery soon all of those who wishto fly must be subjected to the leer-ing gaze of a scanner – and theperson who operates it.

It seems that as well as reveal-ing hidden explosives, the kryp-tonite rays of these machines alsoshow every intimate and gorgeousline of one’s body.

Rational thought will not stopbureaucrats insisting that evenMount Pleasant, with its hecticschedule of half an aeroplane aday, must be protected by thesecreepy (but, I have to say, rathercool) machines.

This is despite what we allknow: that no wannabe martyr isgoing to fly all the way to the Falk-lands in order to blow himself upand pass over into the waiting armsof 36 virgins.

It would be rather like me go-ing to Edinburgh for a pint of milk.This really is becoming the thea-

BoundUngagged

Graham Bound,founding editor of

Penguin News,looks at issues athome and abroad

tre of the absurd. I suspect thatOsama Bin Laden, tucked away inhis cave, is banging his head againsta stalactite as he observes theseludicrous antics.

Not since the CIA sent Castroan exploding cigar have bombersbeen so stupid.

I don’t want to be provenwrong, mind, but so far theyhaven’t been able to get a splutterof a pair of TNT-packed trainersor more than a nasty groin burnout of the infamous thunder crack-ers.

When al-Qaeda adopted thecorporate motto, “you don’t haveto be mad to work here, but ithelps,” recruits weren’t supposedto take it that seriously.

And the luckyfailed state is…YEMEN. This sliver of arid, sandynothingness on the edge of Arabiaand within shouting distance oflawless Somalia, is apparently thelatest source of terror. It seems theUnderpants Bomber had someconnection with the Yemenis (theyeither recruited him or designed hisnether garments – either way hewas stitched up). Now theYemenis are going to pay.

The Yemeni Government prob-ably deserves everything it gets -which, for the moment is no morethan very stern diplomacy - but Ifind it surprising that we only actagainst a pariah state after some-one tries to blow up his boxers.

Did it really take that to tell usthat terror was being incubated andhatched?

But we are, as they say ad-nauseum these days, where we are.And where we are is in the un-comfortable position of not know-ing how to punish a people whohave never had even remotely com-fortable lives.

I think it’s fair to say we won’tcharge in with all guns blazing. Butwe might well see increased droneattacks over Yemen and nearbyneighbour Somalia, which is evenmore chaotic. If I was a naughtynative of those territories with apickup truck full of explosive un-derpants, I’d be looking over myshoulder and up into the sky rightnow.

Meanwhile onthe home front A SMALL group of militant Is-lamists have said they plan tomarch through the town ofWootton Bassett to commemoratethe many Muslims who have diedin Afghanistan and Iraq.

Wootton Bassett, in the south-ern Cotswolds, has become thenon-political epicentre of the na-tion’s grief for those who returnfrom operations in Afghanistan inUnion Flag covered coffins. Fu-neral corteges from nearby RAFLyneham pass through the town.Traffic stops and the streets arelined with silent mourners.

What the militants fail to see,or simply ignore, is that the deadare honoured regardless of faithand ethnic origin. They may be ofIndian, Pakistani, white European,West African or Caribbean origins,and many faiths - including Islam.The vast majority of sensibleMuslims in Britain do, of course,know this.

The nutty militants will, I re-gret, meet with hostility if theydo march through the town, andthat would be a shame. It wouldbe far better if the townsfolk sim-ply agree that the thousands ofMuslims who have died in Af-ghanistan and Iraq also need to beremembered and respected. Thatis not the kind of indiscriminaterespect extremists understand.

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Class 1 full wool ram hoggett1st Challenge Shield presented by Mr and Mrs Austin Davies and £100donated by Newton Investment Ltd Goring Station2nd £75 donated by Standard Chartered Bank Goring Station3rd £50 donated by Cable and Wireless Shallow Harbour4th £25 donated by Pitaluga family Manybranch

Class 2 full wool shearling ram1st Lyn Blake Perpetual Challenge Cup and £100 presented by NewtonInvestment Management Ltd Shallow Harbour2nd £75 presented by Newton Investment Ltd Shallow Harbour3rd £50 presented by Saddle Computers Fern Ridge4th £25 presented by the Rural Business Association Fern Ridge

Class 3 full wool mature ram1st Falkland Islands Wool Marketing Challenge Cup and a replica and£50 presented by FISOA Ltd Manybranch2nd £75 donated by the Falkland Islands Wool Company Fern Ridge3rd £60 presented by Argos Ltd Keith Knight4th £40 presented by Argos Ltd Shallow Harbour

Class 4 hoggett fleece1st Silver Challenge Cup and replica presented by Meredith FishingCompany and Falkland Hydrocarbon Development Ltd, and £40 voucherdonated by Falkland Farmers Main Point2nd £75 fuel voucher presented by Stanley Services Goring Station3rd £35 voucher donated by Falkland Farmers West Lagoons4th £25 voucher from Falkland Farmers Port Edgar

Class 5 any fine wool fleece other than hoggett1st Governor’s Cup Challenge cup presented by the Governor and rep-lica and £100 Mount Kent2nd £75 from Newton Investment Goring Station3rd £50 from Newton Investment Coast Ridge4th £25 from Newton Investment Coast Ridge

Class 6 any B type wether fleece1st Challenge Cup presented by Coast Ridge Farm and replica fromestate of Ursula Wanglin and £50 presented by Falkland Islands SheepOwners Association Goring Station2nd £75 donated by Port Howard Farm Coast Ridge3rd £50 donated by Stanley Electrical Boundary Farm4th £25 presented by Port Howard Farm Mount Kent

THE 23rd West Falkland Ram and Fleece Show was held at Fox Bay onDecember 30. A total of 78 fleeces from 17 farms and 37 rams fromseven farms were exhibited, all of which had been carefully selectedfrom tens of thousands of fleeces and hundreds of rams.

The champion ram was owned by Manybranch and won the PatriciaLuxton Perpetual Challenge Cup, a replica from the Luxton family onChartres, and £50 from SAAS. The Reserve Champion, owned by CoastRidge, won £50 from FLH

Rosettes were presented for first, second, third and fourth prizewinners in all six classes. A champion and reserve champion rosette wasalso awarded. These were all provided by Jim McAdam.

A silver Challenge Cup and £75 for the fleece with the highest com-mercia value was won by Goring Station, with the fleece having an esti-mated gross value of £29.90. Second was Mount Kent, winning £50 witha value of £25.86, and third was Mount Kent, winning £25 with a valueof 21.87. All prizes were presented by the Development Corporation.

The £100 prize for the best Dual Purpose Ram (wool/meat) was wonby Coast Ridge. Coast Ridge also took second place and £75, and TealRiver took £50 for third. All prizes were presented by FIMCO

A Challenge Cup and replica for the farm with the most points in allclasses, donated by Mr and Mrs Owen Summers, was won by GoringStation, which also collected £50 from Cable and Wireless.

Carly East won the Guess The Weight competition, receiving £35from Meredith Fishing Co. Carly’s guess of 38.7 kilos was closest to theactual weigth of 39.1 kilos.

The winner of the Fleece Weight competition, receiving £30 fromRBC, was Hugh Deligniers, who guessed the actual weight of 3.5kgs

The winner of the Micron Estimate competition, collecting £50 fromFLH Ltd, was Adam Huckle who guessed 18.2mu, against the actualweight of 18.09mu. Runner-up was Diane Betts who guessed 18.3muand won £25 from the RBA.

The sheep judging competition for the under 21s was won by NiallEvans, who picked up a £50 voucher from the Department of Argriculture.Runners-up were Dion Robertson and friends, who won £25 from theWool Company. Third prize went to Mary Lou Deligniers who won £25from Newton Investment.

Ali Marsh checks out the fleeces Picture: M Marsh

Farmers flock toFox Bay show

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Stanley SportsAssociation

97th meeting

Patrick Wattsreports

FOR the first time since therace was introduced in 1910,when “Miss Watson’s horse”won for John Perry, therewas no Maiden Plate at theStanley Sports Association(SSA) Christmas Race Meet-ing.

Three prospective entrieswere deemed “not ready” bytheir owners, leaving justSkye, owned by Robert andTracey Macaskill, as the soleentry.

After a glorious BoxingDay which saw hundreds ofpeople sitting on the grassbanks, enjoying the sun,warmth, beer and entertain-ment, the second day turnednasty with prolonged outbreaks of thun-der, lightning and hail storms. This causedthe abandonment of racing at midday, butthe racing programme was completed onthe 28th with several of the scheduledgymkhana and children’s events thrownin.

In the main event of the meeting, Dash-ing Dancer (Pollerita/Thyer) won herthird Governor’s Cup, following previ-ous victories at the 2006 and 2007 meet-ings, and remains unbeaten at this eventin Stanley, having missed the 2008 Christ-mas Race Meeting.

The winning jockey, Arthur Turner,recorded his seventh success in the event,having previously won the coveted tro-phy on Bellina in 1985, Gina in 1990,Capizana in 2000 and 2001 and DashingDancer in 2006 and 2007.

Of the present day jockeys Tim Bonnerhas eight victories to his credit and RonBinnie has five.

The anticipated clash between the toptwo horses, Zafonic (Croacia/DancingBrave) winner in 2005 and 2008, andDashing did not materliase as Zafonic wasnot in a position to start when the whis-tle was blown and Denise McPhee, whotook over the ride from the injured TimBonner was left, disconsolately, to can-ter down the course. It was HayleyBonner on the impressive Ballanchinewho gave chase and challenged, but Dash-ing Dancer was not to be beaten through-out the entire meeting, and came homewith several lengths to spare.

Governor Alan Huckle presented thetrophy to the winning owner MauriceDavis in front of the Committee Hut be-

fore a large crowd on a beauti-fully warm and sunny BoxingDay.

Dashing Dancer racked upfurther victories in the AGBarton Prize, Seemedoit Cup,Standard Chartered Trophy,Falklands Chase and SimonSummers Memorial (Cham-pion Race) to amass 18 pointsand take the Challenge Tro-phy and £25 awarded by theSSA.

Zafonic proved trouble-some on the third day andfailed to start on several occa-sions, but when he did run heshowed his undoubted classwinning the CFL ChallengeCup and the Salvador Prize

(Champion Race). Earlier in the Meetinghe had taken the Seafish Trophy and theArgos Gallop.

Racing fans will now hope that the twotop horses will get together in two monthstime at the Darwin Harbour Sports Meet-ing.

The Champion Jockey challengeproved to be quite a tactical tussle asMaurice Davis got off to a flying startwith two early wins on Costa Bomb(Samsara/Thyer) in the Diane TurnerDash and Mt Pleasant Riding Club Tro-phy (later winning the Billy DuncanMemorial), and two wins on RaymondEvans’ Cheetah in the CommentatorsMaiden Stakes and Chief Executive’sPlate.

Continued overleaf...

Hat-trick for Dashing Danceras Maurice makes top jockey

Arthur Turner and Dashing Dancer race to victory

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With last year’s Champion Tim Bonner givingup several rides on the first day, due to a recur-ring back injury, he appeared to be out of conten-tion. Arthur Turner closed the gap with his vic-tories on Dashing Dancer and on Serendipity inthe Berkeley Sound Plate, while 18-year-oldDuane Evans proved to be an unexpected chal-lenger after a first on Thyroid in the HeatherPettersson Memorial Cup and in the DarwinShipping Prize, and a series of second and thirdplaces on Destiny.

A patched up Tim Bonner returned on thesecond day and quickly secured a “double” onSpirit (Iron Maiden/Dancing Brave) in the Speed-well Store Prize, and on the fast improvingBallanchine(Dory/Dancing Brave) in the Des PeckMemorial Trophy. Ballanchine also won the BikeAnderson Prize with Hayley Bonner riding.

With scent of victory in his nostrils, MauriceDavis seemed determined not to be denied onlyhis second success as Champion Jockey, havingpreviously been crowned king in 2002, and heswitched to riding Dashing Dancer for the re-mainder of the meeting, and earned his title with32 points, leaving him four ahead of Tim Bonneron 28 and Duane Evans on 21. Duane had moresecond placings (six) than anyone else.

He did win the Southern Cross Trophy onDestiny (Sukey/Dancing Brave) but this was anon-scoring Champion Jockey event because ithad an age rule restriction. You can always bet onthe excellent Serendipity (Tarkina/Puerto

Pacifico) winning at any race meeting anywhereand punters were not disappointed on four occa-sions this time. The Rincon Grande bred animalfollowed up victory in the Berkeley Sound Plateby winning the Port San Carlos Prize under theguidance of Stefen Clarke, the Dionne Jones Me-morial Trophy with the visiting Andrea Turnerin the saddle, and the Malcolm Binnie Memorialwith a further change of jockey in Maurice Davis.

Costa Bomb, a hot favourite when beaten inthe Maiden Plate at Darwin ten years ago, hasdone little wrong since, and with three wins andtwo second placings is one to be watched for thefuture.

Thylinda and Thyroid (Rosemaire/Thyer) arethe two most evenly matched horses on thecourse and there is never more than a neck be-tween them. In the Darwin Shipping race it wasjust a short head in a thrilling finish with Thy-roid getting the judges’ decision. A dead-heatwould not have been out of place for sure!

It was good to see 68-year-old Ron Binnieshowing as much enthusiasm, skill and tenacityas ever and, while there were no first places thistime, we all hope that Ron will not hang up hisgear just yet and will feature at the 100th SSAMeeting in 2012.

Denise McPhee never fails to bring home awinner at a race meeting and this time she wentone better with a “double” on Owen Summer’sMystic (Hot Stuff/Thyer) in the Ladies Chaseand West Store Ladies Gallop.

On each occasion she beat Jenny Huckle whowas riding Spirt and Southern Dancer respec-tively.

The Armed Forces Challenge once againbrought out the best military riders but polo play-ing Al Wilson (RAF) the hot favourite, was rel-egated to second place on Southern Dancer asSarah Darby (RAF) got a “flyer” at the start onGypsy Rose and was never challenged.

Three young jockeys, 11-year-old DeclanBonner, 14-year-old Macauley Davis and 13-year-old Ryan Watson enjoyed some friendly ri-valry in the Junior events. They were later joinedby Nathan Lowe.

Declan, a champion junior golfer, has onlyrecently taken an interest in racing and he broughtSouthern Dancer home in the Pinza Gallop, Jun-ior Rincon Grande and Home Farm Plate and theKool Kidz Cup. Macauley took the Bobby ShortGallop and Interserve Cup on his uncle Maurice’shorse Miami Dude. Ryan, riding the Long IslandAnastasia, had to settle for third place on mostoccasions.

Lyndsey Short’s Charisma proved to be thechampion trotter at the meeting, winning theTwigworth Trot with Jenny Huckle on boardand the Ladies Trot for Sharon Jaffray. It wasgood to see that the trotting races attracted fieldsof double figures.

Zoran Zuvic won the William McGill OneMile Foot Event for the second time in an ac-ceptable time of seven minutes. Zoran has been

the runner-up on four occasions also. He earlierhad taken the 220 yards and finished second inthe 440 and 100 to Thomas Burston who put ina sparkling finishing burst in both events. Tho-mas’s time of 61 seconds for the 440 was thefastest recorded in recent years.

Two young girls India Clarke and AnastasiaMarkina seemed to appear in every foot eventwith India winning two 80 yards events butAnastasia getting revenge in the 440 ahead ofLaoisa Anderson-Bishop with India third.

There was a major shock in the Veteran’sHandicap when 82-year-old Billy Poole, goingfor a seventh straight success was beaten intothird place by 77-year-old George Butler with“newcomer” Bob Alazia (83) in second place.“Pooley” was hoping to emulate and then sur-pass Murdo McLeod who had a run of nine suc-cessive victories between 1977 and 1984.

Punters did not enjoy quite as many big pay-outs as usual but those lucky enough to be onCosta Bomb in the Diana Turner Dash and Ser-endipity in the Dionne Jones Memorial enjoyedodds of 9/1 as they received £10 back for their £1tickets.

As always Nancy and Raymond Poole andtheir many willing helpers did a great job overthe three days, with the Tote (established at theMeeting of 1924) taking £18,383 in placed betsand paying out £16,539 in winnings. The balanceof £1,844 goes into SSA funds to help with theupkeep of the course and prize money.

Photo finish - Thyroid and Duane Evans beat Thylinda with Tim Bonner on board to thefinish by a whisker in the Darwin Shipping race

Champion Jockey Maurice Davies, Stefen Clarke, Denise McPhee and Tim Bonner puttheir skills to the test in a close fought finish to the 300-yard Billy Duncan Memorial race

Tiegan Curtis and Amber Goss

Dashing Dancer’s owner Maurice Davies andjockey Arthur Turner with the Governor’s Cup

Champion Junior Jockey Declan Bonner onSouthern Dancer with dad Tim

CBFSAI Commodore Phillip Thickenessewith Military Race winner, Sarah Darby

Stefen Clarke on stallion Major Gold Andrea Turner takes first in Serendipity Duane Evans, Jason Whitney and Paul Peck vie for a good start in the Open Trot The Mile foot event gets under wayTim Bonner and Zafonic

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...and the fun goes on and on

Racegoers soak up the sun and the festive atmosphere at the Boxing Day meeting

The Ascot ladies take time out for a tot

Craig Clark and Dominic Watson can only dream ofbeing Governor’s Cup winners... for now

Toby Poole is set for a changeof hairstyle after declaringthat he would lose the dreadsto raise funds for the SSA atthis month’s Mini Sports.Watch this space!

The future’s so brightyou gotta wear shades.Stylish Deanna Robertsenjoys her first Christ-mas sports

Sack race champion IndiaClarke bounces to the finishline

What cup size are you chey? Barely disguised, Dominicand Ben Watson with Paul Peck attempt to gain entry tothe ladies trotting race

With serious racing over, Duane Evansand Apache have fun at the gymkhana

Heavy rain stops racing so it’s out withthe guitars for a traditional sing song

82-years-young Billy Poole makes a rib crunching dive for the finish in theveterans race, but has to settle for third place behind George Butler and BobAlazia, losing his title after six years. Hamish Jennings brings up the rear.

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Talk of the townPenguin News Vox Pop

What do you like most about the races?

Barry NeilsonIt’s a family festival, seeing

people and particularly familiesenjoying themselves

Stefen ClarkeTaking part in gymkhana andracing and winning trophies

Paul WatsonBoxing Day, there’s more people,

more atmosphere

Lyndsey ShortEnsuring that I manage to holdon to ownership of my mare

Charisma

Rod TuckwoodWinning on the tote and the

general atmosphere

Nadia SmithCatching up with all my friends

in the sunshine with a beer

Don BonnerBeen to a few, I’m 82 years old.Just seeing all the horses on the

race course

Sara HalfordBud

Emily HancoxNothing like the smell of horsepoo and leather in the sunshine,washed down with a cold beer

Tootie MorrisonAs a former jockey for about 40years, watching the horse races

George ButlerHorse racing, particularly the

longer races

Elaine TurnerWondering what outfits the LongIsland lads are going to come out

in for the ladies trot

Teddy SummersGood close finish to horse racesand to see the kids having fun

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200 yards - foot event1st Zoran Zuvic2nd Nick Rendell3rd Michael Poole

Diana Turner Dash - 440 yards1st Costabomb - Maurice Davis2nd Major Gold - Stefen Clarke3rd Southern Dancer - Ron Binnie

The Commentators Stakes - 600yards1st Cheetah - Maurice Davis2nd Sierra Bay - Stefen Clarke

Potato Race - foot event1st Anastacia Marinovic2nd Caitlin Whitney3rd Ieuan Ford4th Jack Alazia

Heather Pettersson MemorialCup - 800 yards1st Thyroid - Duane Evans2nd Thylinda - Tim Bonner3rd Beagle - Owen Summers

William McGill MemorialChallenge Plate1st Zoran Zuvic2nd A MacGuigan3rd Sam Miller4th Anastacia Moronovic

The Bike Anderson Prize -500 yards1st Ballanchine - H Bonner2nd Destiny - Duane Evans3rd Miami Dude - Maurice Davis4th Baby Love - Arthur Turner

Chief Executive’s Plate -600 yards1st Cheetah - Maurice Davis2nd Tuscany - Hayley Bonner3rd Gold Bugle - Jenny Huckle

Mount Pleasant Riding ClubTrophy 440 yards1st Costabomb - Maurice Davis2nd Serendipity - Arthur Turner3rd Southern Dancer - Ron Binnie

Three Legged Race - foot event1st Craig Thain - David Phillips2nd Arron and Callum McGuigan3rd Katlin Whitney - VerityLivermore

Governers Cup - 700 yards1st Dashing Dancer - ArthurTurner2nd Ballanchene - Hayley Bonner3rd Thyroid - Duane Evans4th Major Gold - Stefen Clarke

A G Barton prize - 500 yards1st Dashing Dancer - A Turner2nd Destiny - D Evans3rd Dude With An Attitude - SClarke

Pinza Gallop - 300 yards1st Southern Dancer - DeclanBonner2nd Anastasia - Danni Curtis3rd Hope - Ryan Watson

Seafish Trophy - 700 yards1st Zafonic - T Bonner2nd Thyroid - D Evans

Sack Race - foot event1st Noah Ruane

2nd Aaron McGuigan3rd Callum McGuigan

Backwards Race - foot event1st Aaron McGuigan2nd Thomas Burston3rd Callum McGuigan

Ladies Chase - 300 yards1st Mystic - D McPhee2nd Spirit - J Huckle3rd Gypsy Rose - M Mansell

Berkeley Sound Plate - 600yards1st Serendipity - A Turner2nd Thylinda - H Bonner3rd Dude With An Attitude - SClarke

440 yards - foot event1st Thomas Burston2nd Zoran Zuvic3rd Bill Schneider

The Argos Gallop - 600 yards1st Zafonic - T Bonner2nd Costabomb - M Davis3rd Destiny - D Evans

See Me Do It Cup - 500 yards1st Dashing Dancer - A Turner2nd Southern Dancer - R Binnie3rd Major Gold - S Clarke

100 yards - foot event1st T Burston2nd Zoran Zuvic3rd Andreas Balladeros

Speedwell Store Prize - 400yards1st Spirit - T Bonner2nd Costabomb - M Davis3rd Southern Dancer - R Binnie

Armed Forces Challenge1st Gypsy Rose - Sarah Darby2nd Southern Dancer - Al Wilson3rd Charisma - Adam Lunn4th Anastacia - Fiona Farndell

Speedwell Store Prize - 400yards1st Spirit - T Bonner2nd Costabomb - M Davis3rd Southern Dancer - R Binnie

Des Peck Memorial - 600 yards1st Ballanchine - T Bonner2nd Destiny - D Evans3rd Tuscany - H Bonner4th Serendipity - A Turner

Veterans Handicap Race1st George Butler2nd Bob Alazia3rd Billy Poole

West Store Ladies Gallop - 500yards1st Mystic - D McPhee2nd Southern Dancer - J Huckle

Relay Race - foot event1st Michael Poole & Zoran Zuvic2nd Thomas Burston & JasonWhitney3rd India Clarke & AnastasiaMarkhin4th Jack Alazia & Sean Sackett

Darwin Shipping - 800 yards

1st Thyroid - Duane Evans2nd Thylinda - T Bonner3rd Major Gold - S Clarke

Ladies Sack Race - foot event1st India Clarke2nd Kaylee Anderson3rd Anastasia Markin

Bobby Short Gallop - 300 yards1st Miami Dude - Macauley Davis2nd Southern Dancer - D Bonner3rd Hope - R Watson

Port San Carlos Prize 440 yards1st Serendipity - S Clarke2nd Destiny - D Evans3rd Apache - D Watson

Dionne Jones Memorial Trophy700 yards1st Serendipity - Andrea Turner2nd Thyroid - Duane Evans3rd Tuscany - H Bonner

Children’s Handicap Race1st India Clarke2nd Jack Alazia3rd Sanjay Henry

Billy Duncan Memorial - 300yards1st Costabomb - M Davis2nd Spirit - T Bonner3rd Mystic - D McPhee4th Power Train - S Clarke

Standard Chartered Trophy -600 yards1st Dashing Dancer - M Davis2nd Ballanchine - H Bonner3rd Major Gold - A Turner

Falkland Chase - 500 yards1st Dashing Dancer - M Davis2nd Tuscany - T Bonner3rd Southern Dancer - R Binnie

Southern Cross Trophy - 500yards1st Destiny - Duane Evans2nd Miami Dude - MacauleyDavis3rd Gypsy Rose - DominicWatson

CFL Challenge Cup - 700 yards1st Zafonic - T Bonner2nd Major Gold - S Clarke

Ladies Race - foot event1st India Clarke2nd Anastasia Markhin

Malcolm Binnie Memorial - 700yards1st Serendipity - M Davis2nd Thylinda - T Bonner3rd Thyroid - D Evans

Relay Race - foot event1st Nathan Lowe and MacauleyDavis2nd India Clarke and AnastasiaMarkhin3rd Scott Thain and Declan Bonner

Consolation Race - 500 yards1st Power Train - M Davis2nd Secret - Dominic Watson3rd Anastasia - Ben Watson

Ladies 440 yards - foot event1st Anastasia Markhin

2nd Laoisa Anderson Bishop3rd India Clarke

Simon Summers MemorialChampion Race - 500 yards1st Dashing Dancer - M Davis2nd Mystic - D McPhee3rd Tuscany - H Bonner4th Zafonic - T Bonner

Salvador Prize - 800 yards1st Zafonic - T Bonner2nd Thyroid - D Evans3rd Thylinda - J Huckle4th Southern Dancer - Ron Binnie

Bending Race - gymkhana1st Jason Whitney2nd Bobby Short3rd Stefen Clarke

Potato Race - - gymkhana1st Paul Peck2nd Jason Whitney3rd Chris Lloyd

Jr Rincon Grande & HomeFarm Plate 440 yards1st Southern Dancer - DeclanBonner2nd Miami Dude - MacauleyDavis3rd Anastasia - Ryan Watson

Twigworth Trot1st Charisma - Jenny Huckle2nd Little Dude - Andrea Turner3rd Miami Dude - Jason Whitney4th Apache - Bobby Short

Dummy Race - gymkhana1st Bob Short2nd Ben Watson3rd Paul Peck

Gretna Green - gymkhana1st Paul Peck - Bobby Short2nd Domonic Watson - AndrewSmith3rd Chris Lloyd - Ben Watson

Kool Kidz Cup 600 yards1st Southern Dancer - D Bonner2nd Miami Dude - M Davis3rd Anastasia - R Watson

Ladies Trotting Race1st Charisma - Sharon Jaffray2nd Dude With An Attitude -Daniella Whitney3rd Anastasia - Angela May4th Kelly - Emily Hancox

Relay Race - gymkhana1st Andrew Smith - Bobby Short2nd Domonic Watson - BenWatson3rd Chris Lloyd - Paul Peck

Interserve Cup 600 yards1st Miami Dude - Macauley Davis2nd Miami Lance - Stefen Clarke3rd Southern Dancer - DeclanBonner

Walking Race - gymkhana1st Chris Lloyd2nd Dominic Watson3rd Paul Peck

Musical Chairs - gymkhana1st Ben Watson2nd Arthur Turner3rd Dominic Watson

Stanley Sports Association 2009 results

Penguin News, January 8, 2010Page 18

JUMPING, singing, dancing andgenerally having a whale of a time,the crowd at “Desire the Right toParty…Again” certainly have fondmemories of a fantastic night. Nor-mally an evening spent recoveringfrom Christmas festivities, onTuesday December 29 partygoerswere out in force for the second ofthe “Desire” party nights.

The atmosphere was incred-ibly exhilarating, the Trough fullto the seams with enthusiastic in-dividuals, all appreciating the bril-liance of four-piece band TheGreenhouse Deadline.

Favouring music of the indie-rock persuasion, popular but sel-dom played by live bands in theIslands, they had two setsthroughout the night, includingtunes from Outkast, Rage Againstthe Machine, and what has to betheir signature sound, Kings ofLeon.

The Greenhouse Deadline wasmade up of young students backhome in the Falklands for theirChristmas holidays. Sam Elliottwas the drummer of the group,

with Saul Zuvic on guitar, MarcusPorter as Bassist, and Andy Feltonon guitar as he wowed the crowdas lead vocalist.

dancing on seats to get a betterview of the band; charismatic, tal-ented and really knowing how tohave a good time - and a group ofFalklands youngsters to be proudof.

Organisers of the event, StacyBragger and Zoran Zuvic, wouldlike to pass on their thanks toOwen and Big Sam on the door,Matt Newton for lights and allthings technical, to everyone whohelped clean up, and to everyonewho came out to support theevent. They raised almost £600from ticket sales, all which will bedonated to the Stanley Sports As-sociation. Zoran said: “Most ofall I want to thank the band, theyare the ones that made the night.”

Seldom is the Trough blessedwith such feeling and energy. Bringon Desire the Right to Party takethree!

Ailie Biggs

Desire the Right to Party withGreenhouse Deadline rockers

Vocalisr Andy Felton really goes for it Lead guitarist Saul Zuvic lets rip Bassist Marcus Porter

As the band warms up and prepares to let rip, the audience eagerly anticipates the first track of the evening, with much more to come

The crowd goes crazy for the Greenhouse Deadline

There were many standing and

Joe Chapman and Karen Neeley Drummer of the Greenhouse Deadline, Sam Elliott Jane Goss and Karen Minto

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Expressions of interest in participating in a sea troutfarming venture in the Falkland Islands are sought fromprivate companies.

FIDC has operated a sea trout research project for thelast three years. The results from the project have beenencouraging and support FIDC’s view that sea trout farm-ing has the potential to become a successful businessventure. Further information on the project is availablefrom Dan Fowler at FIDC.

FIDC is now seeking a joint-venture partner with a viewto transferring all or part of the project to the privatesector and enabling the development of a viable busi-ness with the potential for exporting sea trout to over-seas markets.

Interested parties should ideally have experience of theseafood and/or aquaculture industry and be locallybased.

Expressions of Interest should be submitted in writing,including appropriate background information relatingto experience, skills, resources and financial capabili-ties, by 12.00 on Friday, January 29th, 2010.

All submissions will be treated in the strictest confi-dence, and should be provided to: Dan Fowler atdanielfowler@fidc.co.fk or in a sealed envelope to theoffices of FIDC.

Your questions answeredEmail the Penguin News at editor@penguinnews.co.fk (fax 22238)

Q WITHIN the new Legisla-tive Assembly portfolio struc-ture, some departments are splitover two portfolios. Which As-sembly Member will be ac-countable in these cases?

Are the portfolios ultimatelyto be given a name, or are theyto remain councillor orientatedrather than function orien-tated?

A The answer to this, and thefollowing six questions, is pro-vided by Councillor Jan Cheek.

All departments/committees inthe portfolios have at least oneAssembly member leading andtherefore accepting responsibility.

They are function oriented un-less there is a good reason to dootherwise.

Q WHAT is the legal require-ment (age/s) for driving payingpassengers? Is there any legalway of driving paying passen-gers under the legally requiredage/s?

A Crown Council ElliottTaylforth provided this response.

It would appear that the cur-rent road traffic legislation doesnot include any age bar for carry-ing fare paying passengers overand above the general restrictionson obtaining a driving licence.

S6(3)RTO merely states: “Ex-cept as may be provided by regu-lations, a driver’s licence shall notbe granted until the applicant haspassed a test as to his fitness andability to drive a motor vehicle,and shall not be granted to –(a) a person under the age of 16

years in respect of a motor cy-cle or a person under the age of17 years in respect of any otherclass of motor vehicle” (my ital-ics).

I can find no regulations prevent-ing a licence holder of 17 or abovefrom carrying fare paying passen-gers.

Q WHO will report ExecutiveCouncil meetings?

A Executive Council memberswill report the meetings in turn.

Q IS it reasonable for CllrSawle to hold the portfolio forCable and Wireless when thereis a possibility he may be pros-ecuted by the government forallegedly breaking the existinglaw on telecommunications?

A Prosecutions are entirely amatter for the Attorney General’sDepartment and it would be inap-propriate for Assembly membersto comment.

Cable and Wireless was an im-portant part of the Hon DickSawle’s election platform so hiscolleagues agreed that he shouldhold that portfolio.

Q THERE appears in somecases to be no real logic in thegroupings. How were they de-vised?

A Members were not convincedthat the groupings the previous As-sembly used made best and mostbalanced use of members’ time andknowledge so redistributed re-sponsibilities.

Q THERE seems to be no pro-vision for scrutiny of the Execu-tive. How will this be exercised?

A The last assembly had no for-mal scrutiny of the Executive. Thenew assembly has yet to have afull discussion of possible meth-ods.

I hope this will be addressed inmonths not years.

Q WHY did none of the CampCouncillors take the principalagricultural portfolio held byGlenn Ross?

A You would have to ask indi-vidual Camp members, but thegeneral view is that the Hon GlenRoss will bring a fresh perspec-tive to agricultural matters, sup-ported by retired farmer the HonWilliam Luxton.

We are Members of the Legis-lative Assembly of the FalklandIslands, not of Camp or Stanley.

Q CLLR Short has a huge port-folio compared to some others.What is the reason for this ?

A If the Hon Gavin Short findshis chosen workload too heavythere would be no problem reor-ganising if it were felt necessary.

Furthermore, where the RTOdoesn’t apply, there is no restric-tion at all.

For the record, in the UK theRoad Traffic Act 1988 prohibits aperson under the age of 21 fromdriving large goods or passengercarrying vehicles.

THE Speedwell Store Motocrosswill be held on Sunday January 10at the Ponds Race Track nearMPA. A ladies race will be heldalong with the usual championship

Penguin NewsSPORT

Send your reportsand results to:

deputyeditor@penguinnews.co.fk

races. Practice starts at 10am.For more information please

contact Jay or Chris on 55534 or51640. New riders are very wel-come.

Speedwell Store Motocross

IN the first match of 2010 for theFalkland Islands Football League,the Sulivan Bluesox beat VT Com-munications 4-0. Goal scorers wereAlex Pearce, Mark Jones, and KyleBiggs, who scored twice.

Upcoming fixtures this week in-clude a match this evening at 6pm

between Kelper Store Celtics andSealed PR, and a match next Tues-day (January 12) between SulivanBluesox and the Kelper StoreCeltics.

This Sunday (January 10) a re-match of the under 30s v over 30swill be held at 5pm.

Biggs at the double

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THE FALKLAND ISLANDS COMPANY LTDFALKLAND ISLANDS & UNITED KINGDOM

FALKLAND ISLANDSCrozier PlaceStanleyFalkland IslandsTel: +500 27600Fax: +500 27603email: fic@horizon.co.fkwww.the-falkland-islands-co.com

UK OFFICEKenburgh Court133-137 South StreetBishop’s Stortford, HertsCM23 3HXTel: +44 1279 461 630Fax: +44 1279 461 631email: admin@fihplc.com

Tel: 27633Fax: 27626

Call Graeme on 22555All types of industrial and

domesticinstallation and repairs.

Qualified personnel.No. 1 Electrical (Falklands)

Ltd.P.O. Box 643, Stanley

Fax 22555

Western Union ServiceFortuna Limited is an Agent for the Western Union money transferservice and can send and receive funds, to and from locations all overthe world.

Our opening times are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 12:00 noon and1:15pm to 4:30pm.

A passport or similar identification is required for all senders.

For more information please call 22616 or call at our office inWaverley House, John Street entrance.

Need an electrician?

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‘’RACEPOINT SELFCATERING’’,

DO YOU WANT TO GO FISHING?DO YOU WANT TO GO HORSE

RIDING?DO WANT TO SEE THE ‘’ROCKY

PENGUINS’’?OR DO YOU JUST WANT A QUIET

FEW DAYS TO RELAX?‘’COME TO RACE POINT’’.

RING JOHN AND MICHELLE on41012

FOR DETAILS.

Michele’Michele’Michele’Michele’Michele’s Cafe & Decorated Cakess Cafe & Decorated Cakess Cafe & Decorated Cakess Cafe & Decorated Cakess Cafe & Decorated Cakes

Punctures £5.00Balancing £3.00

(plus weights)Fitting New Tyres £4

Open weekdays 4.30-8.30pmWeekends 8.00am - 6pm

1 Ross Road West,Stanley

Tel/Fax 21167

T & S TYRE REPAIRS

The Pink Shop Gallery

Travelling to the UK?Need a taxi to meet you at RAF

Brize Norton?Any destination in the UK.

1-12 persons.Short stay and long stay car parking available.

For a quote or to make a booking contactTel +44 1993 845 253

Fax +44 1993 845 525; email: charliestaxis@aol.com

CHARLIE’S TAXIS

Retailing & DistributionPort & Warehousing Services

AutomotiveInsurance

Travel ServiceMineral Exploration Support Services

International Shipping & Freight Forwarding(Darwin Shipping Ltd.)

Solid Wood boxes/tables, Leather bags/purses.Music gifts ~ from ~ stocking-fillers to guitars/ crystal glassware/

cards/prints and original artwork.Frames & framing as always.

Woolmore Machine washable~,booties/mittens/bags/hats.Closed 31st December.

Open New Years Day for cruise ship.Open Sat 2nd 10-4p.m. Closed 3rd January 2010.

Usual Opening hours from 4th JanuaryMonday to Friday, 10-12noon, 1.30-5p.m,

Saturdays 10-12noon, 1.30-4p.m.CLOSED ON SUNDAYS but open for cruise ships

Tel/fax 21399

Shorty’s MotelSituated right next toShorty’s Diner. 6 Rooms,all En Suite bath and

ShowerTea/coffee facilities,hairdryer, C&W Wifi

Hotspot, Digital TV serviceLaundry service

For bookings: Phone22681 Fax 22854.

Email:marleneshort@horizon.co.fk

www.shortys-diner.com

Fully qualifiedtradesmen

available forrenovation/new builds.

For more info call Lukeor Cleggs on 52595 &

55538

Eat in or Takeaway Tel/Fax 21123Cater for buffets & hold children’s parties in the Cafe

Opening t imes:Opening t imes:Opening t imes:Opening t imes:Opening t imes:Mon - Thur 8am - 3pm

Fri 8am - 12.30amSat 10.30am - 12.30am

Open Sun. 20th DecemberOpen Sun. 20th DecemberOpen Sun. 20th DecemberOpen Sun. 20th DecemberOpen Sun. 20th December10am - 1.30pm10am - 1.30pm10am - 1.30pm10am - 1.30pm10am - 1.30pm

This weeks specials:This weeks specials:This weeks specials:This weeks specials:This weeks specials:Fish, chips, peas £5.75

Gammon steak, chips, peas, egg andpineapple £7.25

Licensed to sell alcohol with your food

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KATRONIXELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

All types of electrical work undertaken:-Installations - Testing - Maintenance & Repairs

Domestic Applicance Repairs & Installations - No job too big or toosmall.

CONTACT:- KEVIN ON 51127 OR ANSWERING MACHINE 21127KATRONIX SHOP

website:- www.katronix.webs.comPlot 24 Lookout Retail Park

Stanleyopening hours -Monday & Wednesday 1700-1800

Saturday 1000-1600Supplier of incar Stereo Equipment, including Head Units,

Amps,Speakers, Sub-Woofers,Seat Covers, Mats and accessories. Home Entertainment Systems,

Stereos, DVD Players,Speaker stands etc. Why not call in and see for yourself.

For all your garden & pet needsPlus fresh produce, flowers,

plants & lots more

KANDY KABINAtlantic House

Stanley

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday 3.30 - 6.00pmSaturday 10.00 - 5.30pm

Sunday ClosedTel: 22880

StanleyNurseries &

GardenCentre

ENERGISE (FI) LTDRefrigeration, Electrical, Boiler & Plumbing Specialists…

One call for all your requirements under the one Companywith fully qualified staff, how much easier could it be?

Tel: 21620 Fax: 21619 Mobile: 51620e-mail: energise@horizon.co.fkadmin.energise@horizon.co.fk

accounts.energise@horizon.co.fk

DJC PRIVATE HIREA Falkland Islander run TAXI company based inSouthampton with comfortable multi-seater vehicles.All UK destinations, airport arrivals and departurescovered, including Brize Norton.Phone/Fax 0044 23 80465790 or mobile07818023702 and ask for Derek (Jennings).djc4privatehire@aol.com

Full range of servicing andrepairs on all vehicle types, with

reasonable ratesContact Steven or Chris on

52227 or 54450Mon - Saturday 8.00 until 5.00

Lookout Industrial Estate

Stanley BakeryOpen 6.00am - 12.30pm

Bread, pies, pizzas, sausage rolls, pasties,empanadas, buns, cakes, hot and cold sandwiches.

Large selection ofdifferent types of breads.

Tel: 21273

THE GALLEY CAFETHE GALLEY CAFETHE GALLEY CAFETHE GALLEY CAFETHE GALLEY CAFEGOOSE GREENGOOSE GREENGOOSE GREENGOOSE GREENGOOSE GREEN

Come and relax in a friendly nonsmoking atmosphereOpen 7 days a week

Food available from 9am to 9pmLicensed to sell beer and wine to

accompany your meal.Block bookings taken for special

occasions.Tel 32228 email:jtlee@horizon.co.fk

SUMMER OPENING TIMESTUESDAY 2.00 - 4.30PM

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY,FRIDAY 2.00 - 5.00pm

SAT & SUN 2.00 - 4.30pmCLOSED MONDAYS

PHOENIX TAXISCarterton

Competitive RatesMeet and Greet at

Brize Terminal

Tel: 07785 915227or 01993 847215

dnob56@tiscali.co.uk

17 channels, including 3 live news channels CNN,BBC World & Sky News. BBC World Service and

Saint FM radios included. Also, the very bestdocumentary channels, including the ever popularDiscovery Channel, History Channel and National

Geographic. People & Arts, Warner Brothers, SonyTV, great movies on HBO. Nickelodeon, TCM

(classic movies and series including HighChaparral, Dallas, Thorn Birds etc). Lots of sport,tennis, golf and football including the ENGLISH

PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE ON THE ESPNCHANNELS.

DON’T MISS OUT, CALL US NOW ON 22349.Email: ktvltd@horizon.co.fk

KTV Digital

Shorty’s DinerWest Hillside, Stanley

OPEN 7 DAYSWeekdays 9am—8.30pm

Weekends and Public Holidays 9am—8pmLicensed to sell beer and wine with meals.Takeaways

available. Cakes/Desserts made to order.Catering for hot and cold buffet lunches, suppers or

functions.Tel: 22855 Fax 22854

The Gift ShopVilliers Street, Stanley

Tel: 22271 – Fax: 22601 – email: gift@horizon.co.fk

The Harbour ViewGift Shop34 Ross Road, Stanley

Tel: 22217 – Fax: 22601 – email: gift@horizon.co.fkWere you lucky enough to be given Gift Vouchers for Christmas?

Dont leave them hanging around,or put them somewhere safe (you know you will forget where you put them!)

… … come in and treat yourself to something special!Call into The Gift Shop on Villiers Street,

There is always something new!Monday to Friday from 10 till 12 and 1.30 till 5

Saturdays 10 till 12 and 1.30 till 4

Terrific selection of our extremely popularDEALDEALDEALDEALDEAL active-wear unisex 100% cotton clothing

(that washed-out and used look, and so soft to wear!) And a great new selection of WEIRD FISH WEIRD FISH WEIRD FISH WEIRD FISH WEIRD FISH ¼ Zip and Crew Neck Tops

for Adults and Kids.For innovative souvenirs or mementoes of the Falklands,

Call in and all your problems will be solved!Saturday 10 till 12 and 1.30 till 4

Monday to Friday 10 till 12 and 1.30 till 5(longer hours when cruise ships are visiting Stanley)Gift Vouchers are redeemable in both Gift Shops

Michelle’s Hair & Beauty SalonWest Store Complex

Open: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm &We’re open, late night Wednesdays!

To make an appointment contact Tanya or Michelle on 22269or call into the salon.

Gift vouchers available for all treatments

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BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS

HOUSE, SHED ORFENCE

LOOKING RUN DOWN?WANT A NEW

INTERIORCOLOUR SCHEME?

Take the hassle out ofyour

painting & staining withan

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All at reasonable prices.For a free quote call Coral

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Jon’s PlumbingServices has a newtelephone number

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Tel: 22 755 or 227 14 Fax: 2 2705 e-mail orders@ch an dlery.co.fk O pen Mon – Fri 8.00 -7 .00, Sat 9 .00-6. 00 Sun 10.00 -5 .00

Galley Self Catering,Goose Green

Come and relax in a lovely 3bedroom, fully central heatedhouse with spectacular views.

For more information andbookings please contact 32228

Available on the FIGASShuttle service from

October to March

East-West Shuttles:£50

(Depart at 0800 and 1730)

Outer Island Shuttles:£75

(Depart at 1030 and 1400)

(Subject to SpaceAvailable)

Pre-booking is essential:Call FIGAS on 27219

The perfect gift and agreat way to see the

Falkland Islands

‘Round Robin’ flights

Darwin HouseOpen 7 days a week….. Bed and Breakfast rates are £35 perperson per night – full and half board rates available. Lunchand dinner are also available but need to be pre-booked.Telephone 31313 or e-mail darwin_house@cwimail.fk

Elephant Beach Farm Self-catering cottage known as JamesCabin. Fully centrally heated, can sleep up to 9 people

Prices Adults, £20 a nightChildren 10 and above, £10 per night.

Children under 10, free.Roast in oven for arrival with two veg, £20, choice of lamb or beef.

Coastal tours £50Adults Camping on the coast or any Elephant Beach land, £10.

Children free.Phone Maggie or Ben 00-500-41020

Email benebf@horizon.co.fk

COBB’S COTTAGE, BLEAKER ISLANDEasy walk to penguins, cormorants,

seals & wildfowlSelf-catering/fully equipped kitchen & gas cooker

3 bedrooms/5 single beds/linen providedbath/shower/central heating/24 hour power

VCR & radio/CD cassette system£25 each per night, under 10’s half price, under 5’s free

FOR DETAILS & BOOKINGS PHONE 21084.

Flying into RAF Brize Norton?Want to hire a car?

We will pick you up at the terminalRates from £18.50 per day

(weekly rates)01993 867366 email: june.strachan@unicombox.co.uk

Sorry no one way rentals

APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCENotice is hereby given that Sylvia ALLEN, John HENRY, Angela Del CarmenWASTAVINO HERNANDEZ, Monica LEHYT, Steve MASSAM have applied tothe Principal Immigration Officer to be granted a Permanent Residence Permit.Any person who knows of any reason why permits should not be granted should senda written and signed statement of the facts, giving grounds for their objection, to theImmigration Officer, Customs & Immigration Department, Stanley by 29th January2010.

T he Fa lk la nd s fi rst Cro ss So und Ca r H ire Se rvic e. P lus d ai ly hire a t c om p et i tive ra te s

Ba sed in S tan le y C onta ct : e m a il she l ly@ c w im ai l.f k

Ph one / fax 41 19 4 M ob ile 553 42

Interserve is seeking expression of interest from individuals to work at MountPleasant Complex in the following areas.ELECTRICIANS /MATES - PLUMBERS/MATES - VEHICLE FITTERS /MATES - RIGGERS - WELDERS/MATE - SHOTBLASTER/MATE -STOREPERSONS - OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS - GENERAL OPERA-TIVES - CLEANERS - PAINTERS - SCAFFOLDERS - PROJECT MANAG-ERS - ROOFERS - DEPARTMENT MANAGERS - PROJECT SUPERVI-SORS - JOINERSAll applicants must have at least five years working experience within the requiredtrade and must be able to drive.For further information please contact mandy.obey@interserve.com

“CLEARANCE SALE”SELECTED FROZEN ITEMS

ONLY 50p

For HirePlasterer/Painter

Quotes & hourlyrates

Call Steve on52425

Wanted: Drivers for Museum Mini-busMust be over 21 and have clean driving licence. No tour-guiding experience required(shuttle service only - not a tour), just a friendly face and personality, and the abilityto drive safely on tourist-filled streets. Nice job for the summer - hours to be agreed.Contact the Museum on 27428 or e-mail Sian Davies onfalklands.museum@horizon.co.fk

From Sodexho - Wanted a Mess Manager. The successful Applicant will be working within a high pressure military environ-ment at management level, responsible for handling both public and non-publicfunds. It is essential that the applicants have at least 4 years experience in militaryaccounting and auditing procedures.Applicants will be expected to work unsocial hours and public holidays. Must becomputer literate, motivated and self driven with excellent communication andinterpersonal skills. A proven customer service and domestic housekeeping back-ground is advantageous.Contact Niall C Monaghan Service Manager Sodexo Defence Services MountPleasant Complex Tel: 0050032172 Fax: 0050032173

PUBLIC NOTICEFALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT COMMITTEESACCESS TO INFORMATIONPlease note that the following committee meetings will be open for public attendanceduring the forthcoming week:Mineral Resources – Thursday 14th January at 10.00am in the Department ofMineral ResourcesFalklands Landholdings Corporation – Friday 15th January at 2.00pm in theLiberation Room, SecretariatMembers of the public can attend but not speak at Committee meetings.Copies of the Agenda and Reports can be seen in the Secretariat at least three workingdays before the date of the meeting.

JacsCake and Coffee Shop

Tea & CoffeeSoft Drinks

Homemade CakesFilled Rolls and Sandwiches

Opening HoursMonday-Saturday 9am-4pm

Wednesday 9am-2pmSunday Closed23 John Street

Telephone 55930Email knipe@horizon.co.fk

Shallow Bay SelfCatering

Call Paul on 41007 or Dae on55035 for more information

To all BBC World Service AficionadosAs of 6 January individual contributions have raised £940.00, but thanks to agenerous donation from Sharon and Mario Zuvic and a donation from FortunaLimited the target of £3,000.00 has been achieved and KTV Ltd will commence theservice, for one year on the present basis, during this weekend or shortly thereafter. Itis anticipated that the service will be on 106.5 FM but this will be confirmed.I will shortly pay all monies received to KTV Ltd and close the bank account.Thanks to the following for their support of this venture:D & S Howatt £30, A Rocke £30, JR Tuckwood £30, NR Morrison £30, L & SWallace £30, V Ellis £30, J Lewis £30, M & P Rendell £30, LG Blake £30, JDowning £30, Alastair Trevaskis £30, A & E Pointing £30, Mr & Mrs M Smallwood£30, R Upson £30, R McKee £30, JL Cheek £150, G Cheek £30, B Summers £30,A Wolfaardt £30, D & C Waugh £30, S & P Freer £30, A & H Huckle £60, J Maskell-Bott £100, J Robertson & J Pompert £30, Sharon and Mario Zuvic £1,000, FortunaLtd £1,060 Total £3,000.00The sum of £940.00 will be paid by cheque from the account, £1060.00 from FortunaLimited and the balance of £1,000 will be met by Sharon and Mario. Once again,thank you to everyone who supported the project.Happy listening. Stuart Wallace

Penguin News, January 8, 2010

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Feeling down or have toomuch on your mind?

Would you like to talk?We’ll take your call in

confidence8pm (20:00) to midnight

(24.00) Saturday evenings51515

(Free phone -locally sponsored by Cable & Wireless)

RoNoKe MPA requires part time staff to cover leave period from 06/02/10 UNTIL13/03/10. This is a demanding position, with no accommodation and long unsocia-ble hours. For further information contact Chris on 21292

Falklands Brasserie urgently requiresa Waiter/Waitress Full Time, candidatemust be 18 years old and able to workunsocial hours, weekends and publicholidays. Applications will be receiveduntil Wednesday 13th January 2010.To find out more about the job, pleasecontact the Manager Alex Olmedo on21159 or 52510.

A huge thank you to everyone for mak-ing our wedding day so special. Spe-cial thanks to Nikki Buxton for bring-ing the wedding dress from Americaand for many hours spent altering it.John Rowland for our lovely marriageservice, Carl and all his staff at Malvinafor a fantastic time, Sa’s and Sealed PRfor making everywhere look so beauti-ful. Nigel and his staff for the bar, Wood-bine Cafe for the amazing buffet, RobertRowlands for a great nights dancing.Gary Tyrrell for being our photogra-pher, Xiemma Minto for making ourflower girl dresses, Heather Smith forall your help with the suits, Tanya,June and Jayne for hair, make-up andnails. Also not forgetting the followingfor making it a day to remember -Wayne, Jayne, Ella, Zoe and Kate,Wayne and Donna, JJ and Lou, Mum,Aunt Shirley and Aunt Jude, also Mum,Dad, Mum, George, Dad and Linda foreverything you did.... Caroline for hav-ing Kate for the night and finally toeveryone who came along and helpedus celebrate. Thank you so much for allyour lovely wedding gifts, we hope youall had a great time. Thanks again, Lovefrom Lee and Jax

Shearer wanted from now until the end of February. Any person interersted contactJan Clarke on 31111

For Matthew - Happy 1st Birth-day baby brother. Sending you lotsof love from Andrew andSamantha XXX

Happy 1st Birthday Matthew.Hope you enjoy your special day.Lots of love and cuddles fromMummy and Daddy XXX

Seafish (Falklands) Ltd is seeking to employ a Clerical Office Assistant.The job will ential carrying out a wide range of office based tasks and activitiesprimarily in support of the accounting and fishing management areas of the business.The successful candidate will require to have a high degree of humerousy and becapable of producing accurate work.A working knowledtge of microsoft word and excel and a driving licence are essential.The position would suit a young person with at least three years previous experienceof working in an office enviornment.Salary would be based upon aptitude and prvious expeirence.For more details contact Hamish on 22341 or E MAIL hamish@seafish.co.fkAll applicantions shoud be received by Monday 11th January

Shorty’s Diner has a vacancy for a highly experienced and fully qualified chef. Forfurther details please contact Marlene Short on 52855.

To My Best Friend LYNSEY,A friend is someone who caresSomeone who is always thereA friend is someone specialSomeone who you can tell every-thingA friend is someone who will neverbetray youNo matter who doesn’t like youA friend is someone you can trustSomeone kind of like youHappy birthday for Mondayhoney, love always ElaneXXXXXXXXXXXXXHappy birthday Auntie Lynsey,Love u lots. loads of sloppy kissesfrom Jake XXXXXXXXXXXX

Michelle’s Hair and Beauty SalonWanted a full time hairdresser to workat a busy salon, NVQ level 3 or theequivalent, please ring Michelle on41012 or Tanya on 22269.

Happy birthday with love fromthe wife and the mother...

Vacancy for Shift Operator - Power Station, Ascension IslandVT Group has a vacancy for a full-time Shift Operator at the BBC Power Station onAscension Island. The post holder will be responsible to the Power Station Managerand will form part of a team that operates and controls the Power Station output toagreed standards, in a safe and efficient manner. Other duties will include remotelymonitoring the Atlantic Relay Transmitting Station out of hours.This post is offered initially on a single status three-month probationary contractbasis which, if successful, will be extended to a one-year single status, or two-yearaccompanied status contract, subject to available accommodation.Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing a medical examination.Qualifications & Experience Required:-• A good standard of numeracy and literacy.• Comprehensive knowledge of current safe working practices and safety procedures.• Experience in producing and maintaining accurate technical and administrativerecords.• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing with both internal andexternal customers.• A good understanding of all aspects of Power Station Operation, including Dieselgenerating Plant, Reverse Osmosis Plant, Flash Distillers and HV distributionnetworks.• Basic computer skills.• Willingness to work shifts and flexible hours, at short notice, when required.• Strong self motivation and the ability to work with a degree of autonomy.Please contact the Administrative Officer on +247 4458, or emailjeff.francis@vtcommunications.co.ac, for a job application form, job description andfor further details regarding the post.Applications to: Engineering Manager, BBC Atlantic Relay Station, English Bay,Ascension Island. Or fax direct to: +247 6117Applications must be on a VT Group job application form. Closing date: Wednesday20th January 2010.

Trainees - Electro-Mechanical Technician BBC Power Station, AscensionIsland

VT Group has vacancies for two full-time Trainee Electro-Mechanical Technicians atthe BBC Power Station on Ascension Island. The successful candidate will join ateam that operates, controls and maintains the Power Station and all associated plant.These posts are offered initially on a single status three-month probationary contract.On completion of satisfactory probationary performance this will be extended to aone-year single status renewable contract. On successful completion of the Trainingperiod, the candidates will be offered suitable full-time roles at the Power Station.Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing a medical examination.This is an excellent opportunity for a young person to start a career in an exciting andchallenging field.Qualifications & Experience Required:-• GCSE’s, English, Maths, Science or Vocational studies.• Competent in use of Microsoft Office.• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.• Basic workshop skills, including the use of hand and power tools.• The ability and willingness to carry out advanced studies.• The ability and willingness to work shifts.Desirable:- Full driving licence.Please contact the Administrative Officer on +247 4458, or emailjeff.francis@vtcommunications.co.ac for a job application form and for further detailsregarding the post.Applications to; Administrative Officer, BBC Atlantic Relay Station, English Bay,Ascension Island or Fax direct to: +247 6117Applications must be on a VT Group job application form.Closing date: Wednesday 20th January 2010.

Wards Cleaning and Garden MaintenanceHave a part-time vacancy for a garden handyman,hours are variable. Applicants needto be reliable , able to work on their own and be of sober habits. own transport wouldbe an advantage.Call Jim on 21851 for an application form.

FIG Housing is looking for observant,conscientious cleaners to clean properties onan ad hoc basis. Please contact Dawn Hoy on 27193 or 53600 for further Informationno later than 29th January.

Education Department - Training CentrePart-time Clerk

Hours: 20 hours per weekSalary: Grade H/G commencing at £6,679 per annumContact: Mrs Eileen Davies on telephone number 27133 during normal workinghoursClosing Date: Friday 22nd January 2010Job Descriptions and application forms for the above position can be obtained fromthe Human Resources Department – telephone 28420, fax 27212 or e-mailHRclerk@sec.gov.fk

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENTVACANCIES

THE GOOD

THE BAD

THE UGLY

FOUND YOU!! Happy 30th - lovefrom us all, especially me xx

Wishing you a Happy 30th Birth-day, sorry we can’t be there to helpyou celebrate, but we’ll all be think-ing of you. Lots of love from,Mum, Bob, Sophie, Ali, Ali, Sam &Megan.

from Carli and Angus...

...and all the Rose regulars

Penguin News, January 8, 2010

NOTICESNOTICES

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FOR SALE

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International Tours & Travel LtdLAN Flight Schedule for

Saturday 09 January 2010LA 993 Arrives 1410LA 990 Departs 1510

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Penguin News is printed by Stanley Electrical Ltd, Stanley and published for and on behalf of the Media Trust (Penguin News), Stanley, Falkland Islands from offices on Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands. Telephone:22684/22709/22707 Fax 22238. All words and photographs are copyright of the Media Trust (Penguin News) and must not be reproduced without permission. Editor: Tony Curran, Deputy Editor: Sharon Jaffray,Journalist: Ailie Biggs, Office Manager: Fran Biggs, Trustees: Chairman, Cheryl Roberts, Members: Barry Elsby, Andrew Brownlee, Sian Davies, Lucy Ellis, Derek Clarke, Ruth Taylor & Amelia Appleby

FOR SALE/NOTICES

ALEX’SCOMPUTER REPAIRS

A fully qualified technician to install,repair, upgrade, clean up or justgenerally sort out any computer,

Windows, Mac or Linux.Very competitive price of £15 an

hour, no job too big or small. Justgive me a call on 21230 or leave a

message at 51230 or 22271

House for sale - 16 Fieldhouse Close,Stanley. Four bedroom property. Thisis a timber frame, purpose built house,not portakabins. Contact Maggie or Jonon 51567 or 52691 for viewing and fur-ther information.

For Sale - Property on St Helenasituated in the Brairs - 3 bedroom bun-galow. Genuine enquiries only to CarlinYon on 21688 after 5pm.

For Sale 6, Anderson DriveAn exceptional house constructed in2005 in a prime location in East Stanley.The house comprises:Large entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchenand utility room. Open plan dining roomand sitting room, French doors, patiodoor and large balcony. Two bedrooms,oversize bathroom including Jacuzzi,guest toilet.The house is fully decorated in a con-temporary and stylish design, fully fur-nished, ready to move in.If interested contact Alex Olmedo on52510 for a viewing and further details.

K1 K3 K4

White Land Rover DiscoverySeries 2 TD5 Automatic – in goodrunning order. 2000 model. Call21068/51068

5 door diesel Freelander. Phone55661.

Pajero 2.8, 5 door, automatic.F826E. Contact Carlin Yon on21688 after 5pm

Red Toyota HILUX Surf 4WD,3.0D, 89,000 miles. Regularly serv-iced at Turbo Tim’s and recent serv-ice with two new tyres. £2595Call 53437, 73309 evenings

KATRONIX is now offering a newservice of internet shopping.For further details please checkout the website :-www.katronix.webs.com

FROM DARWIN HARBOURSPORTS ASSOCIATIONThe Darwin Harbour Sports Asso-ciation will be holding a pre-sportsmeeting at Goose Green Social Clubon Sunday 10th January 2010 at 2p.m. Everybody is welcome to at-tend.

Available for short-term rent. Four bed-room, furnished, waterfront houseknown as Hambledon. Ross Rd next toCathedral. Contact:j.yellowleesbound@btinternet.comor phone 22490

Samsung home cinema system27” TV screen2 Dora bikesContact Carlin Yon on 21688 after 5pm

Portable TV, video player, assortedvideos. £30Assorted school uniform: Girls 4-5, Boys5-6. Offers. Call 53437, 73309 evenings

FIGHTING PIG BANDThe Trough will be open on

Saturday 9 January11pm – 2am

For“A FLOCK OF MICE!”

£4 OTD. 18+. BYO Refreshments.The Trough is a smoke-free venue.

www.fightingpigband.com

Wanted - 2 bedroomed house. PhoneRoddy or Lily Napier on 21966

Missing: Brown tabby cat - answers tothe name Dexter. Lost in the area of StMary’s Walk, but may have returned toold home at Murray Heights. If foundplease call Kim Steen on 55541

Missing since New Years Eve – a brightblue Motorola flip mobile phone. If youhave accidentally picked it up pleasecall 51068 or return it to 16 EnduranceAvenue. Alternatively if you can pro-vide information that leads to the recov-ery of the phone I would be happy topay a reward.

Sew What re-opens for 2010 this Sat-urday 9th January. Sew What at 5 Jer-sey Road is open Saturdays from 12noon to 4 pm or telephone 22078, fax/a.machine 22088 to arrange out of hoursopening. Camp orders welcome.

PowersenseChange of contact details for

Powersense.New Contact is,

Mr C Wilkinson24 Goss Road

StanleyTel: 54221 or 21571

e-mail: clivewilkinson@cwimail.fk

SERVICE QUALITY VALUE

Meals in Minute’s

ChilliStagg Chilli con Carne 410g - £2.65

Heritage Easy Cook Rice500g – £1.35

orHeritage Brown Rice 500g - £1.25

serve with

Easy Bake Twin Garlic Baguette£2.45

PART-TIME WORK

The Falkland Islands Tourist Board arelooking for an individual to work on apart-time casual basis for proof reading,copy writing, developing and editingmarketing material, as well as othertasks when required.

The applicant must have superior writ-ten communication skills, experiencein proof reading and project manage-ment and ideally previous marketingexperience. The work will often involveliaising with other organisations andtherefore good verbal communicationsis also required.

It is envisaged that the work will con-tinue for several months over the sum-mer/autumn periods. Total hours willbe a maximum of 15 per week and willdepend on current projects. Remunera-tion will be via an hourly wage

Interested individuals should send a CVand covering letter highlighting yourrelevant experience to: Jake Downing,General Manager, atgm.fitb@horizon.co.fk or by post to POBox 618. Closing date for applicationsis 15th January 2010.

A service of Memorial andThanksgiving for Jane Cameronwill take place on Monday 11thJanuary at 5pm in the ChristChurch Cathedral. All are welcometo join Jane’s family and friends inremembering her.Jane will be laid to rest alongsideher brother, Alastair, in a privateburial service at Port San Carloson Sunday 10th January at 3pm.The family would be grateful if anyof Jane’s close friends who wouldlike to attend could advise Janetand Joost on telephone 21782 byFriday 8th January.Jane’s family request that no flow-ers be given, but donations to theAlastair Cameron Memorial Trustin both Jane and Alastair’s namewould be much appreciated.

Improve your botanical knowledge and learn new skills to contribute to plantresearch projects being carried out by Falklands Conservation and the RoyalBotanic Gardens, Kew.Exciting opportunity to learn the basics of plant identification and to improve yourknowledge of native and introduced plants here in the Falkland Islands.Places strictly limited, so early booking is recommended.The course includes both classroom and field-based workshops covering two week-end and three evening sessions between 16th and 21st January, 2010.£10 per person/ free for Falklands Conservation membersContact Falklands Conservation on 22247 for more details.

PUBLIC NOTICELEASE OF

THE FORMER TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING,ROSS ROAD, STANLEY

The Falkland Islands Government is seeking tenders from persons interested inleasing the former telephone exchange building on Ross Road, Stanley.The building is available on lease for 5 years, with the tenant being responsible forexternal and internal repair and decoration.The Government welcomes tenders from tourist-related businesses, but is also happyto consider other proposals which will not impact on the traffic-flow along Ross Roador affect the availability of parking in this area of town during business and schoolhours.More information including a tender form and a draft lease is available from theSecretariat, Stanley during normal working hours.Tenders marked “The Telephone Exchange Building” should be returned in sealedenvelopes to: The Chairman of the Tender Board, The Secretariat, Stanley, FalklandIslands.Tenders must be received by 4.30pm local time on 15 January 2010.The Falkland Islands Government reserves the right to reject any tender received.

The family & trustees of the StephenJaffray Memorial Fund would liketo thank those who generously madecontributions throughout 2009 and wishyou all a happy and healthy New Year.

From Stanley Leisure CentreAquarobics will restart on Wednes-day 13th January 2010, from 6-7pm

From Stanley ArmsBingo on Tuesday 12th at 8pm

From the Bahá’í writings

The most important principle of divine philosophy is the oneness of theworld of humanity, the unity of mankind, the bond conjoining east andwest, the tie of love which blends human hearts

Thank you to all those involved in theGoose Green Shearing Competition andthe Speed Shear in the Rose (see page7).The judges on the day, John Jones,Steven Dickson, Tom Kennedy, HewGrierson, Tyronne Whitney, KeithHeathman, Jack Wilson and their help-ers. Buster Summers, Lisa Jaffray andGail Miller, Big Sam and for the timekeeping and paper work. TraceyMacaskill and Keith Alazia for lettingus hold the competitions in the respec-tive venues and Tooty Ford for the com-mentary, Lynne Foster and MarthaBrown for cooking the food and GlynisNewman for the bar.The wool handlers, Scott Short, SamDavies, Kaf Winters, Bica Morgan,Violeta Castro and Nyree Heathen, withSammy Hirtle classing the wool.Last of all I would like to thank all ofour sponsors. If it wasn’t for them wewouldn’t be able to give out prizes andit would probably die a death.Falkland Farmers, Department of Agri-culture, Consultancy Services, FIDC,FLH, Cable and Wireless, Rural Busi-ness Association, Sammy Hirtle,Molkenbuhr Shearing, FIMCo for theburgers and sausages, Stanley Bakeryfor bread rolls. The businesses that allhelp or contribute to the AgricultureCommunity in the Islands. Lee Molks

Information Pullout8 - 14 January, 2010

Penguin News

BADMINTON CLUB Mondays and Thursdays 7 - 9pm. Rosemarie King Tel: 21451SQUASH CLUB Thursdays 5-9pm Contact Roger Spink Tel: 21128NETBALL CLUB Tuesdays 6-7pm, All are welcome. Contact Zoe Luxton 21441THE FI GUN CLUB New members welcome Contact: Steve Dent on 55632.F.I. RIFLE ASSOCIATION Contact Secretary Derek Goodwin 22357CRICKET ASSOCIATION New junior and senior players welcome, contact Roger Diggle21716STANLEY GOLF CLUB Contact Glenn Ross (Captain ) on 27149 (work) or Tony Rocke(Secretary) on 28000 (work) for information regarding membership and forthcomingcompetitions. Normally competitions are held every Sunday morning from October throughto April and the first Sunday of each month during winter. Draw at 9am and tee off time9.15am. New members welcome.ASTHMA SUPPORT GROUP - Meets second Tuesday of every third month in the DayCentre at 5pm. Contact G. France on 21624FALKLAND ISLANDS RED CROSS New members welcome. Contact Keith Biles, Tel.21897 (Chairman); Jean Diggle 21716 (Treasurer)GUILD OF SPINNERS, WEAVERS & HANDICRAFTS Meetings Mon. & Wed. eve-nings from 7.30 & Thurs. afternoons from 1.30. Contact M. Smallwood 21031CANCER SUPPORT & AWARENESS TRUST - Contact Theresa Lang(Chairman)21235Alison Ward(Secretary) 21851, Derek Howatt (Trustee) 21385, Shiralee Collins 21579FIODA - Chairman - Nick Barrett tel. 21806(h) 27294(w) Secretary - Geoff Pring tel.21785 Treasurer - Chris Bell, tel. 21078DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Holds meetings quarterly - for further details contact theChairman Sharon Middleton on 21393STANLEY SWIMMING CLUB Coaching Tuesdays 4-5pm, Fridays 4-5pmSTANLEY SUB-AQUA CLUB - Contact David McLeod Phone: 20836 (d), 20843 (h)THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - FALKLAND ISLANDS BRANCH Meets on the firstMonday of every month at the Hillside Mess at 7.45pm. Contacts: Chairman David Lewis(51527) Secretary Pam Budd Tel (22192) Treasurer Jen Hines (21100) websitewww.britishlegionfalklands.co.fkSTANLEY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Friday 6.00-8.00pm. Contact Greta Skene21488JELLY TOTS CLUB Jellytots will now be held on Tuesdays from 1.45 - 3.30 andThursday from 10.00 - 11.30 in the Parish Hall. All under fives welcome, along with anadult. We have lots of toys and space to play in. Contact Wendy on 21179 or Rosie 22759THE SHACK YOUTH CLUB - Open every Thursday night. School years 3/4 5.15pm to6.45pm School years 5/6 7.00pm to 8.30pm. Friday night School years 7/8/9 7.30 to 9.00Any queries or information contact Stevie or Katie Burston phone/fax 21677SHORT TENNIS CLUB - Sunday 3 - 5pm. Contact Gordon Lennie Tel. 21667KARATE CLUB Falkland Islands Karate Club Tuesdays 5pm /junior grades 6.00pm /senior grades. Saturdays 9am /juniors 10am /seniors IJS Hall. Contact Karen or Liz(Treasurer) for more information www.falklandskarate.comALCOHOL SUPPORT Contact Health on 28082 or Social Services 27296ACORNS COMMUNITY GROUP, Day Centre, KEMH. Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am,Thursday 9.30am - 11.30am and Thursday Evening, Drop-In 7pm - 9pmHAND CHIME GROUP - Tuesday evenings at the Parish Hall 7 - 8.30pmBABY CLINIC -3 - 5pm every WednesdayLIGHTHOUSE SEAMEN'S CENTRE - Public Opening Hours. Monday - Closed all day.Tuesday -Closed all day. Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 am – 4.00pm. Sunday 12.00 Noon– 4.00pm. Last orders for hot food daily 3.00pm.The Mission remains open as usual for Seafarers, at times displayed in the Mission windowor by arrangement with individual - Vessels/Agents/Ship OwnersSAMA 82 FALKLAND ISLANDS TRUST Chairman - G Clement 52910 Treasurer KOrmond 52814 Secretary J Elliot 51765FALKLAND ISLANDS STANLEY HASH (FISH) HOUSE HARRIERS welcomes newrunners/walkers. Meets last Sunday of month at 1500 and also mid monthCHARITY SHOP Opening hours: Mon. Wed. Fri . & Sat. 2-4pm. (Summer hours 2-5pm)Saturday morning. 10am -12 noon.FALKLAND ISLANDS FOOTBALL LEAGUE (FIFL): Contact the Committee for moreinformation. Chairman - Ian Betts, Treasurer - Sharon Gilbert, Secretary – Roxanne KingTEAM TRANQUIL (MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY GROUP) c/o 16 John StreetTreasurer Ruth Taylor tel: 22169SCOTTISH AND OLD TIME DANCING - Infant/Junior School Hall from 7.30 to 9.30pmevery Wednesday - Contact Derek Howatt on 21385LIBERTY LODGE email lodge.manager@cwimail.fk phone 22327 or 55327

CLUBS AND CONTACTS

TIDES AROUND THE ISLANDSJANUARY08 0016 1.50FRI 0623 0.58

1303 1.371834 0.74

09 0115 1.51SAT 0752 0.59

1427 1.291936 0.85

10 0220 1.53SUN 0918 0.55

1554 1.272047 0.91

11 0322 1.57

Fox Bay + 2 hr 30mRoy Cove + 3 hrs 30mPort Howard + 3hrs 19mTeal Inlet + 3 hrs 30mSea Lion Is + 1 hr 15mPort Stephens + 3hrs 15mHill Cove + 4hrsBerkeley Sound + 1 hr 11mPort San Carlos + 2 hr 55mDarwin Harbour - 56m

Emergency Radio FrequenciesThe Public are advised that in the event of an emergency where no other form ofcommunication are available, that the Royal Falkland Islands Police maintain a 24 hourlistening watch on the following frequencies.VHF 2 metre Band147.725 (Duplex - 0.6).....Mount Caroline repeater, covering the north of the WestFalkland including the cross Sound ferry main operational area146.625...Stanley to Mount Alice147.825 (Duplex - 0.6)....Mount Alice repeater, covering the south of West Falkland.Marine Band156.800...Channel 16 (Stanley area)2.182 MHz HFIn the event that communications fail on all the above frequencies then the RFIP may becontacted direct on 153.650 (duplex + 1.6). It is unlikely that this frequency will befunctional from West Falkland.It must be stressed that calling the Royal Falkland Islands Police on any of thesefrequencies must only be done in the event of an emergency

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL,ROSS ROADSunday Services8am – Holy Communion10am – Morning Service and Sunday Club7pm – Evening ServiceFurther details for each week, please NoticeBoard inside Cathedral, or contact the Dean-ery, 17 Ross Road, StanleyTel/Fax: 21100 christchurch@horizon.co.fkTABERNACLE - Barrack Street(free church)Sunday Services 10.00am and 7.00pm.Family Service is now held on the 3rd Sun-day of every month at 10am.On the 4th Sunday of every month there is aService in the Day Centre at 1pm. Everyoneis welcome to all servicesCommunion first Sunday morning and thirdSunday evening of the month.Midweek Bible Study Tuesday 7.30pm at11 Drury StreetSt. MARY'SSUNDAY: 10am (Transport from MPA pro-vided for Service and related personnel)Week days: 9amSt. CUTHBERT'S (MPA)10.30 Station Sunday Service - open to all

denominations and faithsBAHÁ’Í FAITHFor information on meetings please ringMargo Smallwood, Secretary, on 21031 orcheck our website: www.bahai.fkHOSPITAL PHARMACYMonday to Friday mornings 11.00am -12.15pm;Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri afternoons 14:30 -17:00; Weds afternoons - ClosedMUSEUMMonday - Friday 09.30 - 12.00 & 13.30 to16.00; Saturday & Sunday 14.00 - 16.00.During the Summer/Cruise Ship Seasonwe are open 09.30 – 16.00. Tel: 27428TREASURYMonday to Friday Tel: 27143Cash desk opening times: 9am - 12 noonLIBRARYMonday - Friday 08.45 - 12.00 and 13.30 -17.45;Saturday 10am - 12 noon; 14.00 - 17.00pmTel: 27147VETERINARY DEPARTMENTPhone 27366. Consultation hours: Mon,Wed, Fri 8.30am-9.30am; 1pm-2pm; 4pm-4.30pm; Tues, Thurs 1pm-2pm.Consultations by appointment only.

MON 1022 0.491706 1.302156 0.92

12 0417 1.62TUES 1110 0.43

1758 1.342253 0.89

13 0504 1.66WED 1149 0.38

1837 1.372338 0.84

14 0545 1.69THUR 1225 0.34

1908 1.39

Falkland Islands Defence Force Routine Orders

Confidential, secure and safe. Got a question, need info or help?Email: safe@police.gov.fk Answer machine +500 28111The CID Confidential line is not operating at the moment.If someone wishes to contact the station then use the safe line 28111 oremail safe@police.gov.fk

The times and heights of highand low tides (in metres) atStanley. Time given is FMT.Add one hour for Stanley Sum-mertimeFor Camp, make the followingchanges:

STANLEY LEISURE CENTRE – OPENING SCHEDULE

Telephone: 27291/27285 Fax: 27284 e-mail: klivermore.leisure@sec.gov.fk for bookings and enquires

Swimming Pool Sports Hall / Squash Court Exercise Suite

FRIDAY 8th January 2010 Adult Swimming 07:00-09:00 Public

OAP, Adults, Parents & Toddlers 09:00-12:00 Lane Swimming 12:00-13:00

SLC Swimming Awards 13:00-16:00

Closed For Holiday Programme

Public

Public 16:00-19:00 Members Only Adults Only 19:00-20:00

Public Public

SATURDAY 9th January 2010 10:00-12:00 Public

Public 12:00-13:00

Lane Swimming 13:00-14:00

Members Only

Public 14:00-16:00 Adults Only 16:00-18:00

Public

Public

SUNDAY 10th January 2010 11:00-12:00 Public 12:00-13:00

Public Public

13:00-14:00

Members Only

Lane Swimming 14:00-15:00 15:00-16:00

Closed For Private Hire

Public 16:00-17:00

Adults Only 17:00-19:00

Public

Public

MONDAY 11th January 2010 Adult Swimming 07:00-09:00 Public

OAP, Adults, Parents & Toddlers 09:00-12:00 Lane Swimming 12:00-13:00

Private Hire 13:00-14:00 Public Aqua run 14:00-15:00

Closed For Holiday Programme

15:00-16:00

Public

Public 16:00-17:00

Public 17:00-19:00 Members Only

Adults Only 19:00-21:00

Public

Public Badminton 7-9pm

TUESDAY 12th January 2010 Adult Swimming 07:00-09:00 Public

OAP, Adults, Parents & Toddlers 09:00-12:00 Lane Swimming 12:00-13:00

Public 13:00-15:00

Public

15:00-16:00

Closed For Holiday Programme

Public Closed For Holiday Programme

16:00-17:00 Public 17:00-19:00

Members Only

Ladies Only 19:00-20:00 Adults Only 20:00-21:00

Public Public

Netball 6-7pm/Indoor Hockey 7-8pm

WEDNESDAY 13th January 2010 Adult Swimming 07:00-09:00 Public

OAP, Adults, Parents & Toddlers 09:00-12:00 Lane Swimming 12:00-13:00

Closed For Holiday Programme 13:00-14:00

14:00-16:00

Closed For Holiday Programme

Public

Public 16:00-19:00 Members Only

Adults Only 19:00-21:00 Public

Public

THURSDAY 14th January 2010 Closed For Cleaning 09:00-13:00 Public

Closed For Private Hire 13:00-14:00 14:00-16:00

Closed For Holiday Programme Closed For Cleaning

Public 16:00-19:00 Members Only

Adults Only 19:00-21:00 Public

Public

FRIDAY 15th January 2010 Adult Swimming 07:00-09:00 Public

OAP, Adults, Parents & Toddlers 09:00-12:00 Lane Swimming 12:00-13:00

Closed for Holiday Programme

Public 13:00-15:00 15:00-16:00

Public

Closed For Holiday Programme 16:00-17:00

Public 17:00-19:00 Members Only

Adults Only 19:00-20:00

Public

Public

Thursday 14 January 20101800hrs Staff Meeting – JNCO’s and above.1900hrs 40mm Grenade training.

At close of businessJanuary 04, 2010

Change overprevious week

Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd 132.00 +4.50Falkland Islands Holdings 455.00 no changeDesire Petroleum 101.00 +12.75Rockhopper Petroleum 63.00 -3.25Borders & Southern Petroleum 62.00 -2.50Cable & Wireless 142.30 +1.40Standard Chartered Bank 16.38 +0.80

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Concordia Bay Ferry Schedule

Anyone wanting to advertise for taxi sharing, from Brize Nortonplease let Penguin News office know by Monday lunchtimes andwe can include it in our info page, for free!

Fisheries Department

1. Moons (of Saturn and Ju-piter)2. Bobby Ewing (Pam washis wife) 3. Sixteen4. Cornwall5. Beards6. Teddy bears7. Charlotte8. November Rain9. 192910.Turkey

1. In a theatre what is the job of a visagiste?2. Who runs the Greendale post office inthe children’s TV show Postman Pat?3. In Greek mythology what is a nymphcalled who inhabits a wood or a tree?4. In cricket what is a batsman’s score ofnought commonly called?5. GBJ is the international vehicle registra-tion for where?6. What is the fruit of the blackthorn(prunus spinosa)?7. What would a silkworm grow to becomeif permitted to do so?8. The Domesday Book was made by orderof which English monarch?9. Who played Dr Who in the 1965 film DrWho and the Daleks?10. What is the medical condition in whicha person has an extreme tendency to fallasleep at inappropriate times?

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