By J. Brock (FINN)

(c) J. Brock (FINN)  Her Honour Harriet Hall presents Marj McPhee with her trophy for winning the most points overall.

This year’s Falkland Islands Craft Fair produced an outstanding number of entrants that surpassed by approximately 150 the number of exhibits that were presented for competition and display last year. The FICS Street was transformed into an exquisite setting with wall hangings, rugs, leather-work and horn-work, as well as knitted garments on display boards. Walls were also lined with photographs and other art forms.

(c) J. Brock (FINN) This person shall remain nameless because he didn't want a record of him sitting with Marj and Margot Smallwood.

Taking first prize in category "A" (sponsored by Falkland Landholdings Corporation) Wool and Felting, was Margot Smallwood. Joan Middleton took the honours in Category "B" (sponsored byA&E Knitwear) Knitting. Weaving, Rug-making, and Basket-work, Category "C" (sponsored by Reflections) was won by Marj McPhee. Category "D" (sponsored by Kelper Stores Ltd.) Sewing and Crochet, was won by Bess Murphy and Category "E" (sponsored by lifestyles) Embroidery, Tapestry and Cross Stitch was won by Rose Jaffray.

(c) J. Brock (FINN) A very Lovely Tapestry by Science Teacher, Karen Nelson.

Nicola Crowie took first place in Category "F" (sponsored by Falkland Islands Development Corporation) Soft Toy Making. Horn-work, Gear-making, Leather-work and Skins, category "G" (Sponsored by Beauchene Ltd.) was won by Paul Peck. Category "H" (sponsored by Falkland Islands Company Ltd.) Woodwork and Metal-work, had two winners, Edgar Sutton and Alan Purvis. Marian Purvis won category "I" (sponsored by Falkland Islands Company Ltd.) Pottery, Jewellery and Sculpture. Model-making, category "J" (sponsored by Lifestyles) was won by Chris Cant.

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Nicola Crowie's needlepoint work.

Marion Purvis won in category "K" (sponsored by the Pink Shop) Art in any medium. The Photography category "L" (sponsored by Seafish) was won by Dave Eynon. Finally, Any other Handicraft Item, category "M" (sponsored by Kelper Stores Ltd.) was won by Kerry Middleton.

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Lynn Sutton crafted this picture of a very human-looking Superman.  This is the first year I noticed this format for needlepoint.

Gift vouchers or cash awards were given to the winners in each section. Items, including children’s work and photographs were out for display only.

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Paul Peck crafted this saddle as well as other horse-gear.

The following prizes were won by those people who entered the competition:

Cable & Wireless PLC Challenge Cup and Miniature for the adult with the most points overall

Marj McPhee

(c) J. Brock (FINN)  Stephen Clifton took the centre picture of the Dorada, the Fisheries Patrol Vessel that participated in the Viarsa Chase.

Falkland Islands Development Corporation Challenge Cup and Miniature for the adult runner-up. Marion Purvis.

Falkland Islands Company Challenge Cup and Medallion for the child with the most points overall. Max Rowlands (age 3)

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Danier McGill made this interesting machine from his Leggo Kit.

Falkland Islands Company Challenge Cup and Medallion for the Children’s runner-up

Helen McKay.

Standard Chartered Bank Rose Bowl and Miniature for the person with the most points in sections A, B, and C. Marj McPhee

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Joan Middleton won in Section B for knitting.  The Garfield sweater is one of her projects.

George Porter Challenge Cup for the person with the most points in sections G and H

Pat Short

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Tanzie Newman has a flair for such children's garments.  Well Done!

Her Honour the Acting Governor Ms. Harriet Hall handed out the prizes. In her closing remarks she said that when she was in the Falklands 8 years ago, she helped to judge in the Craft Fair and she recognised that it was a difficult job. Ms. Hall also noted the amazing standard of the work and added that in the UK the crafts tended to be made professionally and were very expensive The Local people need to be praised for the standard of work they produced. Crafts made by local people deserved her admiration.

(c) J. Brock (FINN) Last but by no means least, Max Rowlands, aged just 3, is being presented his trophy, the FIC Challenge Cup and Medallion, by H. H. the Acting Governor Ms. Harriet Hall.

Craft Fair Organiser, Barbara Curtis, and her helpers, Carol Cant and Natalie Smith then conducted the raffle for items like luggage, bottles of wine and whiskey and a doll wearing a crocheted bridal gown.