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The End of an Era

tim — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:14:55 +0000

For an Amazing Life Well Lived

‘Boy Matt’ 1924 – 2010

For a full view of Matt’s life copy and paste the following;

http://www.rnli.org.uk/who_we_are/press_centre/news_releases/news_release_detail?articleid=598007

Award Winning Fudge says Taste of the West

tim — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:11:07 +0000

A new food company here on St Mary’s has scooped 5 prestigious food awards from Taste of the West. “It was such a shock to hear that we had won these awards, I still can’t quite believe it’ said Michelle Mapplethorpe, proprietor of the Hand Made Fudge Shop on the Strand. Michelle has been working hard all Winter perfecting the range of flavours of her hand made fudge and all that hard work has really paid off as she has scooped a Bronze Award for each of her Loopy Lemon Meringue, Maple Walnut Swirl and Choc Orange Sensation flavours, a Silver for her Vanilla Velvet and the Prestigious Gold for the unusual but very tasty Cheeky Cherry Bakewell flavour.
You better rush off to the Strand as the fame spreads the prices may rise. Congratulations Michelle the hard work has paid off.

Scilly Calendar 2011

tim — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:24:09 +0000

The Vet Support Group, here on the islands, has just launched a great new calendar for 2011. Featuring photographs of some of the islands animals the funds that it will raise will all go to ensure that our islands vet, Heike Dorn, is able to stay here on Scilly. You can order your copy of this great calendar by going to http://www.vetsupportgroup.co.uk/fundraising_membership.html

A SHELTERBOX Weekend

tim — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:59:42 +0000

It has been a great weekend here on the islands as we have had Tom Henderson OBE, the founder of the charity SHELTERBOX, giving a couple of talks about how he conceived the idea and set up the charity. Tom and his wife Jayne gave 2 really interesting talks, Saturday evening on Bryher in the Community Centre and Sunday in the Town Hall on St Mary’s. Both were good evenings and enjoyed by all those who attended. Thanks to Kathy on Bryher for all here help, Chris & Di Peat for working really hard to put the tent up on Bryher and thanks to Richard and John for all their help on St Mary’s. You can find out more about the amazing work done by Shelterbox by going to www.shelterbox.org

What a lot of Bowls!!

tim — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:37:57 +0000

The islands has a new ‘First’ sporting facility to boast about, the Most South Westerly Bowling Green in the country. Hats off to Richard Chiverton (Chivvey) and his helpers Jim Kerslake and David Parr (H) for the foresight and the energy to produce this fantastic facility. This is a great addition to one of the most attractive Golf Clubs in the country and where in the World can you bowl with such a fabulous outlook. When you’re on the islands pop up and see Faye & Ramsey they will be pleased to greet you. www.islesofscillygolfclub.co.uk/

Some Joy before the BUDGET!

tim — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:31:10 +0000

The weather is fantastic today so here a couple of pics to remind you of just how beautiful the islands are.

A NEW SCHOOL FOR THE ISLANDS

tim — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:12:15 +0000

I know lots of you are waiting for the information about the New School, well here it is. The large earth moving equipment has now got to the islands and has started work on the site today. It’s odd that the build has started on the day that the new Government has announced that wants more schools to become academies. This is a great chance for the Five Islands School to get itself out of the clutches of the Local Authority. This would certainly be a hugh bonus to the school and the overall community…Good Luck Bryce and all the Staff at the school.

A Great Weekend Ahead

tim — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:18:42 +0000

Although there is fog here at the moment the weekend is looking great so why not think about a Day Trip to the islands. You could cruise to the islands on the Scillonian 111 or you could fly in by plane from Newquay and Lands End or take the helicopter form Penzance and get this great view of Tresco and Bryher.
Have a good weekend tg

A Great Weekend

tim — Tue, 04 May 2010 20:10:53 +0000

Although the weather looked rather as though it was going to do it’s best to make the weekend ‘not what it usually is’ it failed and a really good time was had by all. All the intimate details can be found on other sites suffice it to say the islands were very busy and lots of Lycra prevailed. Anyway here is a pics of the Mens Champions, Par Beach (WARRIOR), on their winning pull towards the finishing line.
Congratulations to all the competitors we hope you all enjoyed your time here on the islands.

Looking like it’ll be great weekend

tim — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:37:08 +0000

After a little blip in the weather it’s all looking good for the weekend.
Lots of people here already and as you can see they have already started enjoying themselves. We wish you all a great weekend.