Seren Green's 1st Birthday
Photos from Kelly Green
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Seren Green's 1st birthday was on the 6th June 2022. Celebrations were held together with Serens's sister Savanna's birthday on Friday 27th May 2022 at the Prince Philip Hall. The party took place from 17:30 to 20:00 local time. Family and friends arrived with gifts much to the delight of the children and were treated to refreshments and a beautiful buffet selection throughout the evening.
Right: Seren and Savanna with grandparents Jack and Cynthia Green
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| Seren with his parents Shane and Kelly Green and sister Savanna | The wonderful birthday cakes made by Sasha Green |
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| Seren with his godparents: L to R: Danny Swain, Clifton Repetto, Kieran Glass, Andrew Green, Cedric Swain, Leo Glass, Lynette Green, Caryn Green, Natalie Swain holding Seren, Samantha Swain and Rachel Green | |
Birth of Liam Herbert Glass
Photo from Rachel Green
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We are pleased to announce the birth of Liam Herbert Glass on Monday the 6th June 2022 to proud parents Rachel Green and Leo Glass. Liam who weighed 3.16kg (6lb 15oz) at birth was born at Camogli Healthcare Centre on Tristan, both mother and baby are doing well. Wonderful new addition to the family and the community as a whole. |
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| Beautiful photo of baby Liam taken by his mum Rachel |
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Report from Kelly Green with additional photos from Alex Wonner
Tristan da Cunha's Platinum Jubilee celebrations on the 2nd June 2022 started at 7:00pm with a reception at the Prince Philip Hall.
The opening of the Jubilee reception in Prince Philip Hall
The reception was opened with a speech from Acting Administrator Helene Jaumotte, followed by prayers and blessings for Her Majesty from St Mary's and St Joseph's Churches, let by the Rev Margret Van den Berg, and lay readers Carlene Glass-Green and Anne Green.
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| Acting Administrator Helene Jaumotte reads her opening speech, and Rev Margaret Van den Berg leads prayers and blessings along with island lay readers Carlene Glass Green and Anne Green | |
St Mary’s School Choir then sang the Song for the Commonwealth, 'A Life Lived in Grace', which had been written and composed specially by Lucy Keily, from Australia and Vincent Atueyi Chinemelu from Nigeria. There was a Toast to Her Majesty the Queen and everyone sang the National Anthem
St Mary's School choir sings Children 'A Life Lived in Grace'
Everyone went outside at 9:15pm to see the lighting of the Platinum Jubilee Beacon on the 1961 volcano. It being winter in the South Atlantic, people needed to wrap up well.
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| Two views of Tristan's Jubilee Beacon alight on the 1961 volcano | |
Afterwards, the community enjoyed the rest of the night with socialising and dancing. The Seven Seas girls did all the catering and decorating. The children also painted jubilee pictures.
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| The centrepiece of the celebrations, including a specially baked Platinum Jubilee cake | |
The buffet for the reception
Wall decorations and paintings.
The party in full flow
Anyone watching Sky News at 8:40pm Tristan time may have been pleasantly surprised to see Conrad Glass - Tristan's policeman - being interviewed about the island's Jubilee celebrations.
Tristan to Participate in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons |
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| The Tristan da Cunha community will proudly participate in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities on 2nd June 2022. 1-Jun-2022 |
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2022 Annual Gathering |
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| Report on the 2022 Annual Gathering in Southampton, where members socialised, watched films, and visited stalls. Andrew Callender gave a talk on the Gough Island Restoration Programme 2021. 24-May-2022 |
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Next Annual Gathering |
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| The next Tristan da Cunha Association Annual Gathering is being planned for Saturday 15th April 2023 in Southampton. 7-May-2022 |
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Wedding of Philip Mansell and Desiree Repetto |
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| Desiree Repetto married Philip Mansell in St Mary's Church on 19th March 2022. 13-Apr-2022 |
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