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Saints Say "YES"
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Counting of the votes cast in the Air & Sea Access for St Helena debate took place on Monday 4th February and the outcome was a resounding vote of confidence for the airport option.Over 2,200 voters in St Helena, Ascension, the Falklands and on the RMS St Helena expressed their preference and over 70% of them voted for the airport.A breakdown of the votes in each location is shown in the table below:
In addition to the above there were 13 voting slips spoiled.This shows a clear preference for the airport option in each voting location, perhaps most surprisingly aboard the RMS itself, the count being conducted at sea.The turnout on Ascension Island was 57% of those entitled to vote.This vote empowers SHG to move forward on the airport project and to enter into negotiations with key players, including DfID and potential private sector partners. However, there are many factors which still need to be fully evaluated before the airport will become a reality. |
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Last Friday night saw the opening of the Ascension Island Conservation Centre in Georgetown in front of a larger than expected turnout. Conservation Officer Tara George performed the welcoming speech. She spoke of the vital need for conservation in our unique environment, and the rare floras and faunas that are found here. She went on to talk about the importance of the endemic Ascension Frigatebird, the Green Turtle population, our endemic species of terrestrial plants and fish, and the unique geological structures. The primary focus of the conservation work is the Seabird Restoration Project, which seeks to see Ascension seabirds return to the mainland. Tara described how the Conservation Centre would serve as the physical focus of all the conservation activity, and said that it would function as an information centre for the public to comeand find out about conservation issues here in Ascension.She paid a tribute to the Turtle Project who had been instrumental in the creation, co-ordination and development of the Centre. |
 Tara George, Conservation Officer |
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The preservation of our environment has always been voluntary, and due to the constantly changing nature of the population, there has been little consistency and continuity. Now however, the appointment of two conservation officers funded by the RSPB should help to formalize conservation in Ascension Island. Tara pointed out that, ultimately, it is the people of Ascension who will decide whether the environment is preserved. "Your presence here tonight clearly illustrates your interest, and suggests that you are aware of your responsibility to the environment…. It is us - you, me and our children who will determine whether the unique environment of Ascension is preserved." Tara then called on Mr. Jimmy Young, one of Ascension Island's foremost conservationists to cut the tape and formally open the centre Stephen Fowler
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Pupils get the bird.Pupils of Two Boats school have been participating in a birdwatching competition organised by the Conservation Centre.The winners were presented with their certificates and prizes at the Grand Opening of the Conservation Centre on Friday evening.For one week they had to undertake tasks such as keeping a tally of the number of land birds sighted, and matching pictures of Ascension seabirds to their correct names.Our picture shows the Upper and Lower School winners(clockwise from top left) Natasha Williams, Kelly Leo, Kieran Yon and Charlotte Bones. |
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Dear Friends,
Last weeks Family/Parade Service was well attended as usual. The Guides played 'KUM BA YAH' on their recorders and accompanied Angie on the Guitar with the song 'This Little Light of Mine'. Kaylee, Sinead and Danielle read the Gospel as in three parts.
1st part was about how Jesus went up to the Mountain and spoke to his disciples about the salt of the earth. 2nd part was about 'Light', Jesus explained that we should not just let 'light' shine on us as a light in our homes, but let our 'light' shine before others to see our good work. The final part gave an account on the 'Kingdom of Heaven'. Appropriate songs were sung for all three parts.
May I take this opportunity to THANK Angie and the Guides for coming to 'Choir Practice' on Friday and for their lovely music they produced on Sunday. Not forgetting Jane & 'George' who accompanied us on the first and final hymn. We hope to do this again on 10th March for Mothering Sunday.
God Bless
Cheryl
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From the Editors:- Anjali Sukhtankar and Richard White Hello again, As life returns to whatever passes for normality after the 2002 Petrol Crisis, (and the smug looks are gone from the drivers of diesel vehicle's), another round of good-byes this week, as Brendan, Annette, Ellie and Fiona have departed for the UK after another hectic season of turtle work and country singing. Hope to see you back soon. Their work continues in their absence through the Ascension Island Turtle Group. An interesting week on Ascension - it's not often that three stories compete for space on the front page. With the 20th anniversary of the Falklands War approaching we'd like to publish memories and experiences, both civilian and military, of those who were somehow involved with the conflict. If you'd like to contribute your story contact one of the editors. We've had a great deal of fun, as always bringing you this exciting and informative edition - hope you enjoy it. Anjali and Richard
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THANKSRichard, Tara and Julia would like to thank the many people whose hard work, help and support made the opening of the Conservation Centre a successful and enjoyable evening. Also thanks to all those who attended for showing your support. |
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THANK YOUWe would like to say a big thank you to all our family and friends on Ascension Island for the lovely cards and gifts sent to us on our Wedding Day.Hope to see you soon,Shaun, Claire & Shannon Scipio |
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RELIEF FOR ISLAND AS PETROL IS AVAILABLE AGAIN! |
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The temporary closure of the petrol station for the application of safety standards is thankfully over. Friday afternoon saw huge queues of cars running on fumes waiting to fill up. Picture by John Cavana.
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This project was started in October 2001 by Mr Cyril Leo to fund the purchase of wheelchairs for The Haven, a care home for elderly residents on St.Helena. It is heartening to note that the contributions have been forthcoming from the whole community of Ascension. As treasurer of this Charity I would like to present the account as follows
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The Met Office Weather Report |
Statistics for the week ending Monday 04th Feb 2002
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AIRHEAD
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30.0
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23.8
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0.1
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TRAVELLERS
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28.5
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21.8
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Trace
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RESIDENCY
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24.9
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18.8
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0.4
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GEORGETOWN
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31.0
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23.0
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Nil
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ST. HELENA
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23.8
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17.5
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0.8
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FALKLANDS
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17.3
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4.0
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8.8
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BRIZE NORTON
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13.6 |
4.3
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36.8
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ASCENSION SEA SWELL FORECAST: Around 2.0 Metres, mostly from the north-west.
Sea temperature around Ascension Island: 26 Celsius.
ASCENSION ISLAND: A fairly settled week, with only a few, isolated showers, though most days saw long sunny periods.
ST. HELENA: It was a largely dry and sunny week, with an average of over 7 hours of sunshine per day.
UK: Rather unsettled and windy with gales affecting many areas of the country at the beginning and end of the week.
FALKLANDS: Unsettled, with showers or longer periods of
rain, combined with strong winds during the latter part of the week.
The past week has been a rather quiet one for the Metties, though with the arrival on Friday of the new boss-man, henceforth to be known as Paxo, the partying started for Tractor Boy's departure.
Monday saw Makem and Stan Vesta suffering the after effects of the Spire Beach walk/recovery in the VC, with the Makem taking any steps, either up or down, rather gingerly. One other thing arose during the walk that was inadvertently missed in last weeks write up, and again this involved RMP (remember the RnR'er who was asked about her big box!) making a statement that left all in stitches. Connie innocently asked what the tube dangling from his back-pack was and how it worked, his retort was on the lines of "just bite the end and suck"!!!. The evening saw the Snob Hill mob in the usual watering hole liasing with friends from 216 Sqn.
Tuesday was a very quiet day all round, with little happening as far as the metties were concerned, though Tractor Boy got in a spot of panic tanning at English Bay, panic being the apt word as the rolling swells had him rushing up the beach to keep dry. The evening again saw Makem, Stan Vesta and Casey Jones in the mess bar where Makem received several phone call's, two of them abusive, one from Fifer, the other from the Postie. (ok guys so my beloved football team are not doing too well at the moment). The other calls were to order drinks for Rambling Roger and RMP who were at work.
Wednesday saw Makem doing a spot of domestics, including a major therapy session. The evening saw most of the Snob Hill mob attend the "Portuguese Night" at Reflections, and judging by the look of Fifer the following morning, all had a good night. (He claims it was the red wine…a likely story).
Thursday saw a very quiet day on Snob Hill (fortunately for the Makem who was between night shifts), though the evening saw most of the usual suspects take a trip to the VC for tea and a few beers.
Friday saw Makem and Rambling Roger again clambering about on the pergolas in the mess bar, this time however, the job, removing the sheeting we put up last weekend, took only 15 minutes from start to finish. The evening got off to a good start with Happy Hour in the mess, our presence being justified by the attendance of the new Boss. Then it was off, en mass, to the VC for the usual Friday night revelry, where Makem was literally dragged onto the dance floor by Tommy. (That being the Makem who doesn't do dancing).
Saturday morning saw several rather sore heads at Snob Hill, though these were soon alleviated by several cups of tea. Casey Jones got a bit worried when the Police turned up at his basha, wondering what on earth he had done the previous evening, but fortunately they had the wrong address. Makem and Paxo took a quick trip up the mountain after lunch, Makem finally making it (or should that be slipping and sliding) up to the Dew Pond. (It could only be a Met man who washes all of his towels and then goes to the Dew Pond.) The rest of the afternoon was spent avoiding the showers outside the basha, partaking in a few beers while listening to the football. Incendiary Ian outdid us all however, managing to just make it back to his basha from the MVC mid-afternoon, but not without the help of Chris the Medic. He was last seen in a passionate embrace with a bottle of Irn Bru (which he claimed the following day was supposed to be Tizer). The evening saw Stan Vesta, Casey Jones and Makem take a trip to the Mess bar for a few quiet G and T's, followed by a couple of late beers outside RMP's basha.
Sunday saw the two grogs walks, though Makem gave both a miss this week (work). This first stroll took the younger element off to Letterbox and Louis Ledge, a slightly easier, if longer walk than last weeks. Fifer claimed that the whole walk required care, but one small part of the path was decribed as requiring extreme caution. In fact Casey Jones was heard to say that he would have refused to walk it had it not been for the fact that Connie already had. (and people say chauvinism is dead). Conditions were not ideal however, what with the blazing sunshine and little in the way of wind to keep them cool, this explaining why many of the ground had rather reddened faces on their return. The second group took a rather easier ramble up Green Mountain, though again the weather proved how diverse it can be, even for such a small island. Cornish was heard to comment that even the walk back to Snob Hill was made difficult by the strong and blustery winds. The day was rounded off by a quick trip to the VC for tea, followed by a few quiet relaxants in the mess bar.
As is usual in this tome, the imminent departure of a staff member requires them to note down for posterity their thoughts on the tour. All the current staff in the office would like to wish Tractor Boy all the best for the future: It is unlikely that we will meet up again as we are being dispersed to destinations far apart back in the UK, (plus the fact that Tractor Boy retires in the not too distant future)
Departing Thoughts of The Tractor Boy
I arrived in Ascension in early October on a four month stint, after having negotiated a shortened tour with HQ. I did not know what to expect having heard both good and bad about the place. All I did expected was sun and warmth - however - I was not told that it rains at Travellers Hill almost every night, sometimes quite heavily, without getting a drop at the airhead. I have decided that Ascension island is a forecasters' nightmare, what with a minimal amount of information and the fact that the weather here does not obey any of the rules we are taught at training school - although it is quite a while since I was there and some of the laws of physics might have changed !
What have I enjoyed most about the place? - mostly the people. I have met some really nice folk both in the mess and outside - names withheld to save embarrassment. I will have to remember when I get home that in the UK we don't wave to everyone when driving down the road. I won't forget either the delicious St Helenian fishcakes served up both at Reflections and the Two Boats Club.
What will I not miss - the 'Bean - Stealers' who invade the mess - the home of many for long periods - under the pretext of their being on an 'expedition'. I also won't miss your gassy Castles Beer - Oh for a decent pint of English Real Ale. For four months I have not seen a TV programme at all and in that time I have read more books, including all of the Harry Potter novels, than I have read in the past four years. TV really is very missable.
On a serious note, I will not miss the planned introduction of taxes to the Island in April. A good example of politicians trying to kill the Golden Goose! It will be sad to see fences going up everywhere with restrictions of access and the VC closing. And who will suffer the most ? - the least well paid on the Island, the St Helenians.
Things to remember - Oktoberfest, the New Years Eve Party outside the BASHAs, no thanks to Eurest who closed the mess for most of Christmas. Burns Night, Carol Singing at the Residency and many impromptu nights in the bar being entertained and of course the sun and lazy afternoons on the beach.
Things I would do differently - probably not a lot, however next time I walk Crater Cliff and Crystal Bay, if there is a next time, I will make sure I have a film in my camera. What a twerp (or worse) I felt several days later when I discovered my mistake!
One final word for anyone at HQ who might read this - It is not all 'drinking and dancing' as implied by some of the articles from The Makem - we do work sometimes, but none of us would exchange our time out here for a season on 'Open-Road' - (Forecasting icy conditions for most of the roads in the UK.)
So I leave here with a nice tan, fond memories and lots of photographs of this rugged yet picturesque Island. My successor, Nick Sage, has been here before, but I guess he will find the Island much greener than when he was here ten years ago. Goodbye from Nick Baylie (The Tractor-Boy).
PS The first home game is on the 9th Feb against Liverpool - what a good one to start back with.
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NEW GUIDE FOR
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Familiar faces on the island, John and Jane Bingeman have returned to Ascension for the 4th year running to complete their work in creating an undersea guide for Ascension. The work is now finished, and should prove useful to snorkellers and divers in Ascension waters.The guide is called "Inshore Sealife Ascension Island", copies of which are available from the Heritage Society in Georgetown.(All profits go towards the upkeep of the Museum). |
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John
Bingeman has been a professional diver since 1957, when he qualified with the
Royal Navy. He remained with the Navy for 36 years, serving as an engineer officer.
His service took him to Suez, Aden, Tanzania and Indonesia. He was involved
in the Biafran war, and was attached to the Ghanaian Navy during the coup which
ousted President Nkrumah.
Among the ships he served in were HMS Daring, HMS Centaur, HMS Intrepid and HMS Fearless; "Excellent diving platforms from which to develop valuable experience!" He trained at the Royal Naval Engineering College at Keyham, and was involved in the HMS Exmouth aero-gas turbine conversion. John was the President of the Royal Navy Sub-aqua Association from 1979 - 1984.
Jane has also seen the world, and served in Germany with the R.A.F. and Malaya with the Commonwealth Brigade where she helped run recreational clubs for the services. She also lived in the U.S.A. for a period, and has had poetry published in various anthologies.
John and Jane have enjoyed snorkelling and diving in many parts of the world. John's interest in Ascension Island started in 1979 when he spent six weeks as a member of the Joint Services Expedition studying the marine environment. In 1991 and 1992 he was invited back to supervise RAF recreational diving, and Jane accompanied him. Since 1999 they have returned annually, spending over a month on each visit, studying, identifying and photographing the fish. Having discovered available information was fragmented and often contradictory, they decided to collate their work into this guide.
Since their retirement, John and Jane have investigated and written extensively on maritime archaeology. John is currently the Government licensee for the "Invincible" (1758) historic wreck site. After 11 years of excavation, the representative collection of artefacts are displayed at Chatham Historic Dockyard. His reports and specialist papers have been published
Stephen Fowler
Most of the Bingemans' photos are on line at the Ascension Heritage Website,
which is at www.heritage.org.ac Just
click on the Goatfish button on the main page!
This is to remind you that on Monday 11th February 2002 Chief of Police Derek Thomas will make an Official visit to Ascension. At 7,30pm that evening there will be a public meeting in the Georgetown Cinema to discuss proposals for a Business Plan. You are encourage to attend this very important meeting. We look forward to your comments, suggestions and any recommendation you may wish to contribute. The meeting will take the form of a presentation and discussion. We are a caring and Developing Force and look forward to meeting you to formulate this plan .
During my tour of duty here I am the School Liaison Officer. There is no specific job description for this role. However I will be meeting with the School staff and it pupils to discuss any issues that are warranted. It is a pleasure to be in this position where I can build up a good relationship. This has proven to be successful where the children can gain our confidence in been able to speak freely. To name a few subjects that are of importance are road safety to the younger pupils to educate the more senior pupils on drinking alcohol, smoking and to educate them on the more serious matters such as embarking on the verge of committing crime.
As the Detachment is moving into a Developing Force we have now acquired a section of Bates and Evans in Two Boats for the Police Station. The one at Lower Slope is not suitable for the needs of a modern Police Service. The building will be sign posted within the next week and will become operational. The telephone number remains unchanged which is 4600.
Activity for the outgoing week we received and dealt with a report of Breach of the Peace that occurred at the Volcano Club which resulted into personal injury The persons concern will appear before the court in due course on the most likely charges of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Breach of the Peace.
Items of Found Property:
Three wrist watches
One pair of Sunglasses
One Yale key
One DVD disc
One pair of jeans and a belt
A sum of money.
Would the owners of this property please could you collect them from the Police as soon as possible during normal Office hours.
Sandra Crowie
Police Constable
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THANK YOU
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The 1st Ascension Guide unit wish to thank the following persons who made their Departmental Sports week a great success:-
DONALD JOHNSON - The Organizer who didn't hesitate when he was asked
if he could raise a 'few' pounds for us and for keeping everything in perspective;
DEPARTMENT REPS - What a task to take on! You all did splendidly in selecting
the players and lovely to see so many taking part;
AIWSA & EUREST - For resurfacing and marking the football fields;
TURNERS & RAF - For the loan of the generator and use of any equipment;
ROBERT, PETER & ALAN - Giving spectators a shade with the tarpaulin covering;
CHARLES & BARRY (Lewie) - The bartenders;
BESSIE, BETTY, FREDA & SONIA - For not letting anyone go hungry;
BLUEY - Single-handed chef - We will definitely call on you again!
JOHNNY, DEON & SCOUTS - Loan and setting up of the PA system and mini
burner;
RUSSELL - For helping out with the refereeing;
DELPHIA & NORMAN - For the loan of ice chests and tables;
THE ROCK FISHERMEN - For donating the cod fillets - Georgie J caught
53lbs by himself!!
BILLY - For chilling the drinks and fish and transporting them to the
field;
AUNTY WINNIE & LEGGY - The preparation in the cooking
DUTCH - For chauffeuring the ice chests back to the TBC;!!
ALL THE PARTICIPANTS - Without you taking part and being such enthusiastic
sportsmen/women, we would not have raised the amount below:-
| The takings on all the sports & football sweepstakes:- | £1,115.78 |
| Bar & Food:- | £155.00 |
| Donation from Millennium Fund | £100.00 |
| GRAND TOTAL | £1,370.78 |
The Millennium Fund also donated £100.00 for the purchasing of the trophies - Many thanks!
FOOD HAMPERS WINNERS:- JOYCE BENNETT AND MELVYN MOYCE
DRINK HAMPER WINNER:- TONY GREEN - AIWSA
While on this subject may the Guides say Thank-You to all those who had a bob-a-job for them over the last two Saturdays. Money collected has not been counted but you will know in due course what they raised. We are half way to our target so it's no stopping us now!!
We do especially wish to THANK Prudy & Gilbert for deciding that if Leon Buckley was to play his keyboard at One Boat Golf Club they will take an entrance fee, make and sell soup and rolls and fill a food/drink hamper to raffle. All proceeds made went towards the Guides trip. This wonderful couple has added a further £214.36 to our 'kitty'. KIRSTY ANTHONY won the hamper and I can assure you it was not a FIX!! Thanks, Eric Crowie for buying her the winning ticket.
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We held the first Awards Assembly of the year on 25th January. Recipients of Special Awards were Mark Francis, Renee Thomas and Jody Joshua for their performance in the Mock GCSE, Richard Henry for his imaginative story writing and Shaun Joshua for the improved presentation and content of his work in Maths and Language
Andreas Thomas was the Star of the Week for his consistent effort in Numeracy and literacy. Well done Andreas!
The House points total for the first three weeks of the term were Huxley and Connelly tied on 18 points and Beale being victorious with 28 points.
Congratulations to all who contributed to these totals and to our award winners
I joined Mrs Augustus and Mrs Joshua on a visit with the Lower School children to Long Beach to see the turtles on Friday evening. Richard and Tara from the Conservation Centre told the children all about the turtles and showed them the turtle tracks. In the two hours they were there the children were fortunate enough to see, at very close quarters, the turtles preparing their nests and laying their eggs.
It was delightful to see the interest shown by the children and to subsequently see them playing at 'being turtles.'
Thanks are due to Mrs Augusts for organizing the visit and to Richard and Tara for giving up their time to make the visit so enjoyable and informative.
For the past two weeks the school has participated in the Metlink project orgainised by the Royal Meteorological Society. This has involved the children in submitting daily temperature, rainfall and other climatic information for Ascension Island to the Metlink headquarters. Over 100 schools from all corners of the world have taken part in the project.
If you are interested you may find full details of the project, including daily
reports and information from all schools at the following website:
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/radgeog/metlink/2002/daily200s/report
All the Year 11 students and some from Year 10 have just completed their 'Mock' GCSE examinations and for all of them the results are very encouraging. As a result of the examinations we have just entered the five students in Year 11 for an average of seven GCSE subjects each.
Four pupils were presented with prizes at the official opening of the Conservation Centre last Friday evening. They were the winners of the Birdwatch competition organized by the Conservation Centre
Kieran Yon and Charlotte Bone were the Primary age winners and were given a year's membership of the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) including a membership pack.
In the Secondary age group Kelly Leo and Natasha Williams were successful and each received and RSPB Ascension Island tee-shirt as a prize
Congratulations to all four pupils.
The challenge laid down by the pupils was taken up enthusiastically by the staff when the Staff v Pupils Volleyball match was played on Friday lunchtime.
The confidence shown by the Pupils seemed well-founded when they raced into a substantial lead in the first game but the Staff, showing experience and skill, fought back well and took a close game 15 - 13. Particularly important in the fightback was the serving of Mrs Yon and Mrs Joshua.
In the second game the skills at the net of Mr. Duncan and Mrs Leo, ably supported by Mrs Andrews's athleticism and Mrs Maggott general all round play ensured that the Staff came out on top in another close game.
Ollie, Justine, Carl, Leroy, Teri and Aaron have already asked for a return match. Despite a temptation to quit while they're ahead I'm sure the Staff will agree. Watch this space!
That's all for this week,
David Higgins
Hash #888
2 Feb 02
Hash Hares:Hares: Radar,Nocturnal Emissions,Morticia,HKP,Divining Rod
Hash Hounds: Twin Peaks,Yeti,Rug Rat,Rusty Head,Rat Boy,Tit Pecker, Puff Grannie,Ivor the Engine,Frank-n-Furter,Fruit Bat, Barley Buckeye,The Major,Miss Trunchbull,Limp Sausage, Wyle E Coyote,Roadrunner,Mrs Motivator,Thunderthighs, Skipper,Gilligan,Ma Bell,Arsonist,Quickie,Hillbilly,Psyco Piggy,Jeff,Ernest,Andy
A beautiful day for an afternoon walk. This thought was NOT in the minds of the pack this day as HKP sends his maniacal laugh thru the very souls of the hashers. A price for today's run of a piece of obsidian was announced for all to return with. The On-On was sounded and the pack is off.
A bar check sends a few FRB's wandering around aimlessly but they catch up soon enough. Up and up we go to find the first of many O-checks to rest at. BB states he would like more UP, so…. On-On and up-up some more. A newly found pile of rocks perks interest as Wolf's Bluff is reached and an O-check for another rest. (Chief Bald Eagle will need to pay dearly for this info-hahaha ) With the heavens yet to reach, up-up we go. At the top of the small hill, a splendid view was appreciated as well as another circle check. Roadrunner, Wyle E, and Rusty Head all collect enough shiny black rock to fill they dad's packs.
On-On is sounded once again and the pack is off, only to find a devious back check to put little Rusty in the FRB class. A bar check sends 2P over the edge as she finds a false trail and shouts of pleasure could be heard. Now the down part starts and down we go over loads of shiny rocks. Another bar check gives Thunderthighs cause for joy as he finds he is FINALLY a FRB. It is short lived however, as a circle check is not to far away.
On-On is shouted and off the pack goes and a lovely sight of a home arrow shows all the way to nibbles and liquids. Great hash people and thanks to Ivor for some cooker support.
We say farewell to Nocturnal Emissions, Human Matress and family as they leave to cross the great puddle. And a warm welcome back to Ivor and F-n-F as they return from the other side fully rested we hope.
Next week's hares: contact HKP for details
Hash Scribe - HKP
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13 players turned out on Sunday morning, 3rd February to take part in the Monthly Medal. The morning started with heavy winds in some cases favourable, but other areas not so kind to some competitors.
A few players returned good scores despite the strong winds. Once again for the second week in succession John Billingsley scored a nett par of 67. Playing of an 11.8 handicap earned him top spot (becoming the 'One Boat Bandit').
Lyn Leo scored a nett 69 playing of a 6 handicap and took the runners up place. Patrick O'Dean who scooped all 13 balls won the two-ball pool.
Well done to the winners and thanks to all competitors for their support.
FORTHCOMING GOLF TOURNAMENTS
Sunday 10th Feb. - Tee-off 8.30am. 2 team Texas Scramble
Sunday 24th Feb. - Champion of Champions (18 hole Medal). Also 18 hole Stable
Ford as a side lined competition for those players not playing in the Champion
of Champions.
Golf Captain J.J
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