Dr. Rebecca Cairns-Wicks

Who has given dedicated service in setting up the Trust, and throughout, as President and Vice-President, was awarded an M.B.E in January for her work on environmental issues, generally raising awareness of the environment, not only while serving in the public service, but during and after that time in her continued voluntary work with the Nature Conservation Group, the St. Helena National Trust and independently.  When working for Government, she served as Environmental Conservation Officer, Environmental Coordinator, and developed these new posts. She initiated and was very much involved with the Millennium Gumwood Forest Project which continues to successfully re-introduce endemic trees to former wasteland.

Since leaving the public sector in 2001, Rebecca continues with her voluntary work at the Millennium Forest, and the National Trust, playing an active role in these organisations which contribute to tourism by developing and promoting marine and terrestrial nature trails. She gives freely of her time to accompany people when possible.

Cathy Hopkins

Retired Director of the National Trust, also gained an M.B.E. in the June 2007 Honours for services to St. Helena in recognition of her contribution to island life and development, in particular her services in the teaching profession, as a past member of Executive and Legislative Councils, in the voluntary sector as part of the music scene on the island, and for her church work. Also as a long time member of the Heritage Society. Recognition has also been given for her active involvement in St. Helena’s quest for the restoration of British citizenship from the start when it initially seemed impossible.

Cathy also put in a tremendous amount of work on the Draft Constitution, which was put to the people of St. Helena. The island decided against moving towards a ministerial system of Government at the time, but the good work is still on record

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Terry Richards

President TERRY RICHARDS receives an award for Group Scout Leader -  During the First Jamestown Scout Group Parade Service on Sunday 24th June 2007, Colin Yon, Chairman of the Scout Group, presented Mr. Terrence Richards,  the Group Scout Leader, with his warrant for that post.  An extract from the message from the Chief Scout read:-
Congratulations on your appointment as a Group Scout Leader. You are embarking on a very important job. The Scout movement has always believed that the Scout Group is the cornerstone of our efforts to provide good Scouting. Accordingly, may I stress how important I consider it is to develop and grow your Scout Group,so
that more young people in your area have access to the highest quality Scouting.

Tara Pelembe

Former Ascension Conservation Officer, TARA PELEMBE, graduates.

Former colleague Tara Pelembe, who was Conservation Officer on Ascension Island for the last 5 years, has now moved on to be Overseas Territories Officer for Conservation with the JNCC in Peterborough in UK. She is pictured here with her family on graduating from Exeter University with an M.Sc. in July this year.

Tara is enjoying her new post, and the Conservation Officer on Ascension is now Susanna Musick. Stedson Stroud is continues working at the Conservation Centre there.