2016 Queen's Day
Held on Saturday 12th March |
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Early on Saturday 12th March the gong was rung by Chief Islander Ian Lavarello to announce the annual Queen's Day. Planned for Friday 11th March the decision to delay as weather was poor was the right one as Saturday was dry, warm with plenty of sunshine. 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 for best flowers, vegetables, cookery and art. |
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Adults
Children
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St Mary's School Art Competition Playgroup & Class 1 |
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Art- Drawing of a Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Children age 7 – 10 yrs
Children 11 – 16 years
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Produce Show Pot plant
Wild flower Arrangement – children ( 3- 6 yrs)
Wild flower arrangement – Children (7 – 16 yrs)
Arrangement of garden flowers (adults)
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Best 3 Tomatoes
Best 3 carrots
Best Turnip/Swede
Best Cabbage
Heaviest Potato - smooth skin
Heaviest Potato – White Blossom
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Electrical Circuit Competition
Golf Competition
Left: Robin supervises the electrical circuit competition |
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Throwing the welly Men
Women
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Guess the number of sweets in a jar
Guess the weight of a bag of money
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Enjoying Queen's Day Left: The popcorn stall |
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Football match won by Adrian Swain's team Left: Tug of War Below ~ Left: Spot the Welly being thrown! |
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Everyone gathered on the lawns of The Residency for an early evening Reception hosted by Administrator Alex Mitham and his wife Hasene. Scenes show: |
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The prize giving was followed by a raffle and Alex wants to thank all those who went to a great deal of effort organising the different events and for providing so many presents, including at least 27 raffle prizes. The principal raffle prize was a free trip to Cape Town sponsored by Ovenstones and won by Norman Glass. |
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Highlight of the day
The Queen's Day celebration concluded |