Neil Swain's 65th Birthday
Report and photos from Kelly Green |
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Neil Swain, who turned 65 on the 2nd of October 2024, celebrated this milestone with friends and family on Saturday the 16th of November. The event was a joyous occasion, as members of the community came together at Neil and his wife Nolene's home. Guests brought along homemade snacks and sweet treats, adding a special touch to the celebration. We wish Neil many more happy years ahead! |
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| Right: Neil with his birthday cake. | |
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Below: Neil on his birthday, surrounded by his family.: Back (Left to right): Daughter Glenda Rogers, grandson Lucas Swain, Neil & Noelene, son Wayne and grand daughter Summer Swain. Front: grandchildren Alfie & Holly Rogers. |
2024 Agulhas Visit Report |
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| The annual visit by the SA Agulhas II has many hightlights and major social events for visitors and the island community. 9-Oct-2024 |
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2024 Tristan Open Golf Report
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Report from Kelly Green and Simon Butters |
| The annual Tristan Open Golf Championship was held on the afternoon of Sunday 22nd September 2024. |
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| Despite a rather damp start to the day, the sun was shining for the game and a fun afternoon of golf was had by all. |
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| Photos from Simon Butters unless stated |
The seven entrants for the 2024 Tristan Open gather before the start:
Left to Right - Shaun Kendall, Philip Kendall, Ian Cumming, Simon Butters,
Ian McClymont, Rob Pickering and Mikael Olafsson.
Teeing Off
Ian Cumming approaching one of the better prepared 'greens' with a clear run
without volcanic boulders and cattle dung in the way.
A local rule allowing mowing of greens within a yard of the hole has been abandoned through lack of a groundsman.
Pitching wedges are the most useful clubs and the canny golfer might leave the putter in the bag!
Philip Kendall driving off on the 3rd tee.
This is a particularly challenging hole that is parallel with the northern boundary wall of Hottentot Fence.
Any shot sliced to the right will either hit the wall or, more likely, fly over the wall
and either bounce on the boulder beach or land straight in the sea!
Pause on the 3rd 'green':
Left to right - Rob Pickering, Ian McClymont, Simon Butters and Mikael Olafsson.
Kelly Green captured this dramatic view from the 5th green. Yes, the dark patches are recent cattle dung turds.
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Golf Club Map and Score Card The Tristan da Cunha Golf Club was established over forty years ago when expat officers laid out a challenging 9-hole course on Hottentot Fence field. See more on - |
The final challenge is avoiding the dung on the 9th. A further local hazard are the exposed volcanic bluestone, lava boulders usually now rounded off by exfoliation. Balls striking these curved rocks may bounce off in any direction. Fortunately the Hottentot Fence is well grazed to a fairly consistent green sward although experienced golfers might consider the entire course to be 'rough'.
Ian McClymont became the 2024 Tristan Open Champion with a creditable score of 52, with Simon Butters in second and Mikael Olofsson third.
Other gallant competitors were Rob Pickering, Administrator Philip Kendall, Shaun Kendall and Ian Cumming.
Unfortunately there were no islanders competing in 2024. Robin Repetto managed the unique Hottentot Fence Golf Course on behalf of the Tourism Department until his departure from the island in 2020. He, and other islanders often played in this annual event always coinciding with the influx of visitors staying on Tristan for the three week Agulhas visit.
Visitors can arrange to hire clubs and have a game by contacting the Tourism Department.
Nurse training certificates presented at Agulhas II reception |
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| Celebratory event features film and dance 26-Sep-2024 |
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Christening of Jayden Swain |
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| Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Jayden Swain to Philip Rogers and Rhyanna Swain on 11th August 2024. 1-Sep-2024 |
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Death Announcement for Judy Green |
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| Death announcement for Tristan da Cunha islander Judy Green, who passed away on the 23rd July 2024, aged 71 years. 21-Aug-2024 |
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Next Annual Gathering |
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| The Tristan da Cunha Association is returning to Southampton at a new venue for its Annual Gathering on Saturday 5th April 2025. 16-Aug-2024 |
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Christening of Oscar Green |
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| Christening of Tristan da Cunha baby Oscar Patrick Frank Green to Danny Swain and Lynette Green on Sunday 30th June 2024. 11-Aug-2024 |
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