Articles published in October 2007
  46 articles published

1: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.10.2007

This past Sunday a large group of Island folks showed up for the Runway Dash. This was an event to raise money for the Everyman charity, which raises money to fight men’s cancer.

2: From St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 25.10.2007

Army Padre Bob Adams with his troop after he addressed last Sunday’s service.

3: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 25.10.2007

Dear All, Many congratulations to Catherine and Paul, hopefully some pictures next week.

4: St Helena Cancer Support Awareness - Ascension (Letters) - 25.10.2007

To mark Cancer Support Month some of Interserve Staff have sold Charity Wrist Bands and gave away a free cancer support chocolate coin with each band, in aid of the St. Helena Cancer Support & Awareness Group

5: Band of The Royal Gibraltar Regiment will - Ascension (People) - 25.10.2007

The Band of The Royal Gibraltar Regiment will perform a Beat and Retreat Ceremony

6: The Runway Dash - Ascension (Sport) - 25.10.2007

Well what can we say but a very, very big thank you to all who took part in the Runway Dash.

7: ONE BOAT GOLF CLUB - Ascension (Sport) - 25.10.2007

This coming Sunday 28th Oct, the golf club will be holding the Champion of Champions competition,

8: Two Boats Club - Darts Eliminator - Ascension (Sport) - 25.10.2007

Congratulations to Chris George on winning the competitionand to Ollie O’Dean the runner-up.

9: GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Ascension (Government) - 25.10.2007

On 9 October 2007, under the Telecommunications Ordinance 1998, the Governor issued a new Licence to Cable and Wireless South Atlantic Ltd to provide public telecommunications services on Ascension Island.

10: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 25.10.2007

Right Pirate fans, get ready to stick on an eye patch and headscarf and have a crack at talking in your best pirate accent for it is almost time for Pirates of the Atlantic!

11: News from St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.10.2007

Dear Friends, Jenny and I had an enjoyable holiday and it is good to be back on Ascension Island again.

12: News From The Grotto - Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 18.10.2007

This week, kids, we’ll talk about being helpful, and what a great gift it is that we give to others when we do nice things. Last week Brownies started up again for this year. Brownies is the Guiding group for girls 7 to 9 years old.

13: From the Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 18.10.2007

Dear All, This week’s bumper issue has kept me busy- hopefully you’ll get through reading it all by next week!

14: Bonfire Night - Ascension (People) - 18.10.2007

We have purchased (c/o Scouts & RAF Welfare) a large selection of Fireworks for this years Bonfire Night.

15: Two Boats Club - Darts League - Ascension (Sport) - 18.10.2007

301 Singles Tournament - Final Results. Congratulations to Ollie, Martin and Cyril, and special thank you to Chris George for organizing a successful tournament. Congratulations to Ollie, Martin and Cyril, and special thank you to Chris George for organizing a successful tournament.

16: Hash No: 1179 - Ascension (Sport) - 18.10.2007

Another large crowd gathered at the museum (sort of), all set for a “child-friendly” hash. It was soon on-on, with the usual rough terrain warnings ringing in our ears.

17: Ascension Advisory Group - Ascension (Government) - 18.10.2007

The Ascension Advisory Group met from 5 - 7:15 pm on Monday 15th October 2007.

18: ARE WE SAFEGUARDING OUR CHILDREN and young people? - Ascension (Government) - 18.10.2007

All children have the right to be protected and kept safe from harm. We all have a responsibility to safeguard children and young people

19: GOVERNOR CLANCY SPEAKS ABOUT ASCENSION AND DEMOCRACY - Ascension (Government) - 18.10.2007

Governor Clancy has been working on Ascension for the last two weeks. After leaving for St Helena on 17 October he will complete his term as Governor at the end of the month.

20: Prostate cancer facts - Ascension (Education) - 18.10.2007

Today one man in 14 is diagnosed with prostate cancer, almost 32,000 every year, and it has now overtaken lung cancer to become the most common cancer in men.

21: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 18.10.2007

Who is coming to the Runway Dash on Sunday at 10:00? This is a one off event that can’t be repeated very often and is rather exclusive of Ascension Islands Wideawake Airstrip – I mean you wouldn’t be doing this at Heathrow would you?

22: Heritage Society - Ascension (Conservation) - 18.10.2007

ASCENSION ISLAND HERITAGE SOCIETY FORT HAYES MUSEUM GEORGETOWN OPEN SATURDAYS 11:00 – 1:00

23: Volunteers at the Annual Beach Clean-up - Ascension (Conservation) - 18.10.2007

Volunteers, including the Brownies and Scouts help at the Annual Beach Cleanup

24: News from St Mary's Church - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 11.10.2007

Dear Readers, Father Clive and Jenny will be returning this week from their holidays and I would like to thank you for your support during these past few weeks.

25: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 11.10.2007

Dear Readers, The Runway Dash is only a few weeks away so please come along to support the Everyman Charity.

26: TWO BOATS CLUB - DARTS LEAGUE - Ascension (Sport) - 11.10.2007

Games to be played on Monday and Wednesday nights.

27: PUBLIC NOTICE - INCREASE IN UK PASSPORT FEES - Ascension (Government) - 11.10.2007

The public is advised that new UKPS passport fees will come into effect on 4 October 2007.

28: Jeans For Genes - Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 11.10.2007

The staff and children at Two Boats School raised over £120 last week on Jeans for Genes day

29: Kids Klub - Ascension (Children's Corner) - 11.10.2007

England go through again with the Rugby! Can they win the World cup again? I heard Georgina Close shouting from Georgetown in Two Boats, you were almost drowned out by Daniel Hirons across the road!

30: Date For Your Dairy - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007

CHRISTMAS SING –A-LONG A date for your Dairy:

31: New Airline For Ascension - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007

New Airline for the Air-Bridge from this week, so it’s a fond farewell to Air Atlanta.

32: Ascension Island Heritage Society - Ascension (Internet News) - 04.10.2007

Christmas is coming, time to think about gift-giving. We have some nice items available for you to chose from.

33: Grotto News -Thought For The Week - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.10.2007

had a different message for this week, but I’ll keep it for another week. As I spent the evening in the Grotto, watching the sun go down,

34: New's From St. Mary - Ascension (Religion/Church) - 04.10.2007

Dear Readers, I hope you all had a nice week. This week’s Gospel is about the rich man and Lazarus - Luke Chapter 19.

35: From The Editors - Ascension (Letters) - 04.10.2007

Dear All, A bumper issue this week,

36: Thank You - Ascension (Letters) - 04.10.2007

Less than 2 weeks ago I posted a short message which was included in the Islander E-Newsletter. At the time Ascension Island seemed so far away.

37: Request for Historical Information - Ascension Island - Ascension (People) - 04.10.2007

I am working on a couple of projects for the Ascension Island Heritage Society.

38: Hash Trash - Hash No: 1177 - Ascension (Sport) - 04.10.2007

Another large crowd gathered at Major’s house for a rarity – a live hash! Lots of TA’s again, along for a race to catch the hares.

39: ONE BOAT GOLF CLUB NEWS - Ascension (Sport) - 04.10.2007

This weekend the 7 Oct 07, One Boat will be hosting a 2 person Greensome, start shotgun at 0830hrs,

40: PIER REPAIR WORK: 24 SEPTEMBER-16 OCTOBER 2007 - Ascension (Government) - 04.10.2007

AIG, as part of its public facility repair programme, will be carrying out work to the pier above the passenger steps.

41: RESTRUCTURING: FINANCE & WORKS & SERVICES DEPARTMENTS - Ascension (Government) - 04.10.2007

Due to a restructuring between Finance Department and the Works & Services Department, the duties of Customer Services Officer will,

42: PRESS RELEASE - AIR ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - Ascension (Government) - 04.10.2007

Work continues behind the scenes to secure the delivery of air access for St Helena. In two months time, on the 30th November 2007,

43: UK POSTAL WORKERS STRIKE - Ascension (Government) - 04.10.2007

We have been advised by Royal Mail that there are two 48-hour postal strikes planned during the coming week.

44: Jeans For Genes Day - Ascension (Education) - 04.10.2007

Join Two Boats School In Jeans For Genes Day Friday 5th October

45: News From Two Boats School - Ascension (Education) - 04.10.2007

Sorry we were not able to run all the courses offered as there were not enough people interested in them. The following evening classes will run this year –

46: Ascension Beach Clean-up - 14th October 2007 - Ascension (Conservation) - 04.10.2007

The Conservation Department is organising an island-wide beach clean-up for Sunday 14th October from 10 am to noon.