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“OUR VIEWS ARE CLEAR.”
SUMMER 2010
VOLUME 5.8
THE TRESCO TIMES STILL FREE AND STILL MAKING SENSE OF SCILLY
RICHARD BARBER 1943-2010 It is with great sadness that the Tresco Times reports the death of its editor, Richard Barber. Richard passed away on the morning of 13th April after a typically spirited battle against cancer. Richard and his wife Kathy came to live on Tresco in 1991, when Richard was appointed as the Estate’s Timeshare Manager. For nearly twenty years, Richard wrote and edited the Tresco Times, developing it from a simple typewritten circular to a glossy newsletter. Richard’s natural creativity, enthusiasm and boundless sense of humour were the driving forces behind what has become an island institution. Richard’s funeral took place at St Nicholas’ Church, Tresco, on 23rd April. The packed congregation listened to eulogies from Mike Nelhams, Kathy Barber, and his son, James. The great sadness of the day was leavened by the mourners’ happy and fond memories of Richard’s rich and varied life. He is greatly missed on Tresco and our condolences go out to Kathy, his children Polly, James, Harriet and Rosie and his family. Born in Durban, South Africa in 1943, Richard was educated at Eton College. After enjoying a brief but happy time in the Royal Navy, Richard worked in the film industry and the worlds of finance and property before settling on Tresco.
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ISLANDERS RALLY ROUND THE WORLD THREE ISLAND LADS IN A SMALL CITROEN SAXO ARE PLANNING TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL THIS SUMMER. Will Ash, James Druce and Nick Mackey are setting off for Mongolia to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. As part of the Mongol Rally, they will be driving 10,000 miles, from Goodwood to Ulaan Baatar. Between these two points, this happy band of brothers will have to cross 2 continents, 5 mountain ranges, 2 deserts and a total of 17 countries. There will be no support team or recovery vehicle. Readers may be interested to know that two members of this intrepid team only passed their driving tests in January...MORE INSIDE...
Mongol Rally Team The Islanders Left to right: Nick Mackey, Heliport and Co-responder. James Druce, Estate Office and HM Coastguard. Will Ash, Woodlands and Fire Fighter.
GIG-TASTIC! Tresco and Bryher Rowing Club produced some stunning results in the 2010 Gig World Championships. Rowing the club’s new gig Alfie Jenkins, the Ladies A came 6th and the Men’s A came 13th. Over 125 gigs took part. The B crews also performed extremely well and the Veterans made it to the finish line...MORE INSIDE...
BRINGING THE LAST PIECE OF ENGLAND TO THE WORLD