Tristan da Cunha celebrates recent births and christenings.

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Christening of Jayden Swain

Photos from Julia Gunther

Jayden Christopher Patrick Swain was christened on Sunday the 11th August 2024. The service was held at 9:00am at St Joseph's Church.
Following the church service a reception was held from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Prince Philip Hall where family and friends gathered to celebrate Jayden's special day.
Photos of Jayden below with his parents Philip Rogers and Rhyanna Swain and with his siblings Alfie and Holly Rogers.

Above: Jayden with his Godparents:

Back L-R : Callum Green, Calvin Green, Patrick Green, Leanne Swain, Donna Green, Randal Repetto, Kelly Swain, Cedric Swain

Front L-R : Lynette Green, Chantelle Repetto, Lay Minister Anne Green, Philip holding Jayden, Rhyanna and Linda Green

Absent: Steve Swain, Shannon Swain, Kieran Glass, Dave Glass and Kayleigh Young

Right: A beautiful christening cake depicting a lovely photo of Jayden surrounded by well wishes

Christening of Oscar Green

Photos from Julia Gunther

On Sunday the 30th June 2024, the community celebrated the christening of beautiful baby boy Oscar Patrick Frank Green.
The congregation met for the church service that was held at St Mary's Church at 8.30am. Afterwards a reception at Prince Philip Hall was hosted by the family.
There was lots of delicious food and drink for all to enjoy. Also a beautiful cake was made and decorated for the special occasion.

       

Godparents: L-R Front row: Sister Leah-Faye, Sarah Green-Glass, Sharon Glass, Rev Margaret, Mum Lynette Green, Savanna Green (Church server) Dad Danny Swain
Back row: Cedrick Swain, Caryn Green, Kelly Green, Carlene Glass-Green

Absent: Dave Glass, Jerry Green, Sasha Green and Ryan Swain

Christening of Emily Tahlia Swain

Photos from Julia Gunther and Philip Kendall

Emily Tahlia Swain was Christened on Sunday the 11th February 2024 at St Mary's Church followed by a reception which was held at the Prince Philip Hall.

The whole Island was invited to take part and join in the celebrations for Emily's special day.

 

Right: Emily Tahlia Swain

Below: Emily with her parents Kelly Swain and Riaan Repetto

Below right: The Christening cake, made on the island and placed in the centre of the table

Godparents: L-R Back row: Clifton Repetto, Kieran Glass, Janine Lavarello, Natasha Glass, Jonathan Repetto,
Lynette Green, Julian Repetto, Tristan Glass, Shannon Swain, Randall Repetto and Wayne Swain.

Front Row: Anita Repetto, Riaan and Kelly with Emily, Dean Repetto and Leanne Swain.

Absent: Jade Repetto, Amber Repetto, Andy Schofield, Aniket Sardana, Sara-Kay Yon, Catarina Repetto-Tinoco,
Janice Green and Rhyanna Swain.

Beautiful table display of cakes and savouries for all to enjoy

Birth of Jayden Christopher Patrick Swain

Birth of Tristan da Cunha baby Jayden Christopher Patrick Swain to Philip Rogers and Rhyanna Swain on 27 January 2024.
2-Feb-2024
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Birth of Oscar Patrick Frank Green

Birth of Tristan da Cunha baby Oscar Patrick Frank Green to Lynette Green and Danny Swain on 27th November 2023.
11-Dec-2023
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Birth of Emily Tahlia Swain

Birth of Tristan da Cunha baby Emily Tahlia Swain to Riaan Repetto and Kelly Swain on 6th September 2023.
18-Sep-2023
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Christening of Liam Glass

Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Liam Glass to Leo Glass and Rachel Green on 11th September 2022.
19-Feb-2023
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Christening of Riley Ellen Glass

Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Riley Ellen Glass to Leon Glass and Stacey Lee-White on 4th September 2022.
24-Sep-2022
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Birth of Liam Herbert Glass

Birth of Tristan da Cunha baby Liam Herbert Glass to Rachel Green and Leo Glass on 6th June 2022.
19-Jun-2022
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