FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD: MONDAY, 21 JUNE 2004

 

Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)

 

MID WINTER SWIM BROADCAST LIVE OVER KTV

 

By J. Brock (FINN)

 

Thanks to the efforts of KTV, viewers who were unable or unwilling to make it to Surf Bay for the annual Mid Winter Swim have been able to watch the event live on television.  KTV viewers were able to tune in to Channel 5 and keep warm while they watched the estimated 300 people take the icy plunge.

 

On the day, volunteers built a bonfire made up of wooden freight palates and garnished it with a tree branch on top.  Meanwhile, three tents were erected.  One of them, occupied by the Victory Bar, served up soft drinks, and alcohol.  A BBQ was on offer around the second tent and the third was for registration.  A great effort was made to cater to all ages and that was evident by the number of children who took part in the swim.  Nonetheless, people from all age groups managed to enter the water and get totally wet.

 

This year there was good participation from the Military from Mount Pleasant.  Many of them came in fancy dress.  There were angles, knights in shining armour and a rather odd looking ski team.  Also seen were “Hawaiians” and girls in pyjamas. 

 

The plan was for the mad dash to begin at noon but not everything went to plan.  An explosion, kindly donated by JSEOD, didn’t go off until after everyone was in the water.  Nonetheless everyone who went in managed to get soaking wet from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet.  After coming out, the bonfire’s heat was much welcome.

 

It is not known yet how much money was raised for the Falkland Islands Games Association (FIOGA) and the Seamen’s Mission, or indeed who won the raffle prizes.  At the time of this writing, people were still enjoying the day and its superb atmosphere.

 

 

 

JELLY TOTS FANCY MID WINTER FANCY DRESS COMPETITION REPORT

 

By J. Brock (FINN)

 

Children from 0 to 11 took part in the annual Jelly Tots Mid Winter Fancy Dress Competition.  Organiser, Leann Harris as well as Rachael Middleton kept the children in order and announced events, while Garry Tyrell took photographs of the entrants.  This year, the judges were Cllr. the Hon. Mrs. Jan Cheek, Sue Gyford and Margaret Grebby.

 

The very colourful competition showed that parents and children both look forward to the event and put a lot of work into it.  This year the costumes were very imaginative.

 

Competition winners were presented with rosettes and prizes - all sponsored for by Ian Stewart Construction.  Everyone got a rosette and non-prize winners received one saying “Well Done.”  The prizewinners are as follows:

 

Less than 12 Months Old:

 

1^st.  Laurel and Hardy, 2^nd, the Dalmatian, 3^rd, Little Miss Muffett

 

13 to 35 Months:

 

1^st, Cow Boy, 2^nd, Mexican with the Donkey, 3^rd, the Gypsy

 

3 and 4 years old:

 

1^st, the Robot, 2^nd, a Pirate, 3^rd, Robin Hood

 

5 and 6 years old:

 

1^st, Tank and Soldiers (Joint Prize), 2^nd, Queen, 3^rd, Snow White

 

7 and 8 years old:

 

1^st, Obelix, 2^nd, A Witch, 3^rd, Indian Squaw

 

9 to 11 year olds:

 

1^st Sherlock Holms and Cruella DeVil (Joint), 2^nd, a Pirate, 3^rd, A Student from the Outback.

 

Adults brought food for the table and after the competition, all tucked in to a feast of sticky buns, biscuits and savouries. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FALKLAND ISLANDS GUN CLUB

2004 WINTER SHOTGUN SEASON

Round three of the winter season saw some surprising results once again this week.  A very respectable number of shooters turned out for the first DTL scored shoot of the season.  Down the Line (DTL) involves standing 17 M from the trap and shooting at a target that is released going away from you.  It is one of the most complex and technical shoots offered by the Falklands Gun Club.  Birds are scored as 2 points for a first barrel kill and 1 point for a second barrel kill.  With some new comers once again this week we decided to run three separate shoots with John Clark, Jon Butler, Graham Didlick and Henry McLeod taking the stands first up.  All performed well with Henry dropping some very easy birds first off and never really getting back on top.  Jon Butler continued to impress with his newly developed skills and Graham Didlick again did not live up to his old form.  Jon Clark came clearly out on top of the first shoot with a score of 28 from 14 kills, not up to his usual standards but a very respectable score.  Next up were the novice shooters who took their turn closer to the trap.  Some old faces performed well and the new boys most definitely held their own.  Wayne Cundall and Al Sutherland came out equal at the last bird and then completed a shoot off.  With some ‘pressure’ from his boss Wayne eventually folded and Al came out on top.  Next up was Steve Dent shooting on his own after ranging for all other shooters.  With the pickers up all ready for a poor score Steve stepped out and dropped the first two birds.  From there on in it was all a bit of a blur.  With a PB of 19 birds from a possible 25 and a final score of 32, Steve, to the amazement of all, came out as a clear winner on the day.  Well done to all who shot.

 

Scores for the week;

	Week 3 DTL
Name	KILLS	SCORE	%
Steve Dent	19	32	76%
John Clark	14	28	56%
Graham Didlick	11	21	44%
Jon Butler	11	17	44%
Henry McLeod	7	13	28%

Reduced Distance Shooters

Al Sutherland	15	23	52%
Wayne Cundall	14	23	52%
Mat Eccles	8	15	32%
Mike Long	5	10	20%

 

League table stands as follows;

Name	Total
Steve Dent	67
Graham Didlick	65
Henry McLeod	53
Mick Smith	53
Darren Adams	46
John Clark	40
Jon Butler	34
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