2014 Queen's Day
Held on Friday 7th March |
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| Early on Friday 7th March the gong was rung by Chief Islander Ian Lavarello to announce the annual Queen's Day. The first event was the Fishing Competition for adults and children. Later during the morning the usual competitions were held at St Mary’s School (best chocolate cake, vegetables, plants and flowers, knitted garments, etc). Judging for the Fishing competition took place at 11.30 am and other activities at 12 noon. The judges this year were Hasene Mitham, Stewart McPherson and Marc Escudier. |
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Conrad Glass casting his eye on the array |
Cabbages and Tomatoes |
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Potatoes and right, knitwear in the school hall |
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Flower displays and right, the cake stall |
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Produce Show Results Heaviest Potatoes Smoothskin - 1st Prize - Lucas Swain - 2nd Prize - Marlene Swain White Blossom - 1st Prize - Lucas Swain - 2nd Prize - Leon Swain Best 3 Tomatoes - 1st Prize - Beverley Repetto - 2nd Prize - Anita Repetto Best 3 Onions - 1st Prize - Edwin Glass - 2nd Prize - Piers Hagan Best Cabbage - 1st Prize - Joanne Green - 2nd Prize - Benny Green Best 3 carrots - 1st Prize - Gary Repetto - 2nd Prize - Dylan Green Knitwear - 1st Prize - Jeannette Lavarello - 2nd Prize - Rhoda Rogers Chocolate Cake - 1st Prize - Tracy Swain - 2nd Prize - Danny Swain Best Pot Plant - 1st Prize - Anita Repetto - 2nd Prize - Joyce Hagan Arrangement of garden flowers - 1st Prize - Denise Rogers - 2nd Prize - Donna Green Arrangement of wild flowers Age (7-16yrs) - 1st Prize - Shannon Swain - 2nd Prize - Calum Green Age (3-6yrs) - 1st Prize - Calvin Green - 2nd Prize - Amber Repetto Children’s Art Playgroup and Class 1 - 1st Prize – Katie Repetto - 2nd Prize - Tristan Glass - 3rd Prize - Deanna Rogers Classes 2 & 3 - 1st Prize - Chloe Glass - 2nd Prize - Nathan Swain - 3rd Prize - Kieran Glass Classes 4 & 5 - 1st Prize - Janice Green - 2nd Prize - Randal Repetto - 3rd Prize - Leanne Swain |
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Watching the sports |
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Gents tug of war with the married men beating the singles |
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Ladies Tug of War |
Thirsty work this spectating |
At 2pm the children’s sports and other competitions got under way. The children were all excited and full of enthusiasm. Competitions Ladies - 1st Prize - Denise Rogers - 2nd Prize - Michelle Campbell Gents - 1st Prize - Leon Glass - 2nd Prize - Larry Swain Snooker - 1st prize - Leon Glass - 2nd Prize - Shane Green Darts - 1st prize Cliff Swain - 2nd prize Patrick Rogers Fishing Competition Adults - 1st Prize - Steve Swain - 120.9cm long - 2nd Prize - Dean Repetto - 120cm long Children - 1st Prize - Calvin Green – 55.7cm long - 2nd Prize - Julie Green – 54.6cm long |
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Prize Queen's Day Catch Photo from Nicky Swain Left to Right: Aron Swain, Nicky Swain,Warren Glass, Dean's Yellowtail (far right) won 2nd prize as it measured 120cm |
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Reception on the Residency Lawns |
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Chief Islander Ian Lavarello addressing the crowd |
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At 6pm the Administrator held a reception for the community at The Residency. Once everyone had received a drink the Chief Islander gave a speech and everyone toasted the Queen. Following this prizes were given out followed by drawing the raffle. The generous donated draw prize from Ovenstone comprising a free trip to Cape Town was won by Anita Repetto. |
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At the Reception |
Hasene Mitham presents the prizes |
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More pictures of Hasene Mitham presenting prizes alongside Chief Islander Ian Lavarello (left photo from Drew Campbell) |
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Afterwards, with everyone in good spirits, a dance was held at the Prince Philip Hall, where everyone danced the night away. God Save the Queen |
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