Category: Penguins
A MOMENT IN ANTARCTICA
AN EXTRACT FROM THE #REQUEST2021 PODCAST EPISODE 36 RECORDED ON LOCATION AT NEKO HARBOUR, ANTARCTICA WITH A SLIDESHOW OF PHOTOS TAKEN AT THE TIME.
INCLUDING MY SHORT POEM – ‘A MOMENT IN ANTARCTICA‘
A moment in Antarctica
Still
Hear that rumbling
The rumbling of glacial ice
Gentoo penguins leaping through the water
And there’s a magic
Deep in the ice there’s a tall ship
Three masts
A Dutch barque
And as the water laps up onto the shingle
It is almost as if the rocks are talking to me
Ice
Ice
Ah, there’s a seal coming right at me
See if I can film it
This just doesn’t happen
Here he is
There he is
The blow of the seal
(A.S. Noake, 13th January 2022)
LISTEN TO THE FULL PODCAST EPISODE ON: https://www.request2021.org.uk/podcast/request2021-podcast-ep-36/
ReQuest2021 Podcast Ep.36
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Tuesday 14th June 2022 – PARADISE BAY / NEKO HARBOUR
A zodiac cruise on 13th January 2022 around Paradise Bay with Sarah our guide visiting Brown Station, Blue Eyed Shags nesting and glaciers with a surprise visit by a whale. Some underwater hydrophone recording. An afternoon sitting on the Beach at Neko Harbour surrounded by penguins and seals.
PLUS Bonus Content: Nansen Net Krill Sampling; Conversations and other recordings at Neko Harbour.
00:00 Theme Music – “Antarctica”
00:45 Welcome Message
02:18 13th January 2022 Early morning watching penguins
03:31 Alan & Axel on a Zodiak Cruise with Sarah
31:04 Underwater Sound Recording while a Whale was by the Zodiak
31:26 Alan & Axel on a Zodiak Cruise with Sarah
41:21 Underwater Sound Recording off the side of the Zodiak
46:21 Alan after Climbing the top of the Main Mast
47:03 Zodiak ride to Neko Harbour
54:36 Spending time at Neko Harbour
1:06:32 Watching a Weddell Seal Up Close
1:07:47 Lapping Water
1:08:48 Penguin Party!
1:10:27 On the beach at Neko Harbour
1:12:56 Alan’s reflections on Antarctica, Neko Harbour
01:21:50 Closing Message
1:23:10 END
BONUS CONTENT
1:23:10 Final Nansen Net Deployment
1:33:41 Review of TASK “Krill Sampling” project
1:34:50 Alan & Cathy chatting – Neko Harbour
1:35:34 Alan & Erik chatting – Neko Harbour
1:39:11 Last moments at Neko Harbour
ReQuest2021 Podcast Ep.35
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Friday 3rd June 2022 –TREK IN THE SNOW / DAMOY HUT
A very different podcast episode joining me (Alan Noake) on a long, arduous trek through the snow at Dorian Bay ending up at Damoy Hut. So, this was on the afternoon of 12th January 2022 after we had visited Port Lockroy in the morning. I have included warts ‘n’ all, the pain I went through walking through the snow, and all of the conversations and thoughts that I had along the way. It includes George’s now famous rant about penguins!
00:00 Theme Music – “Antarctica”
00:45 Welcome Message
01:38 12th January 2022 A Long Trek Through The Snow At Dorian Bay Ending Up At Damoy Hut
(26:00 George’s rant about penguins!)
(1:01:00 Looking Around Damoy Hut)
1:17:18 Reflecting On The Morning At Port Lockroy
01:18:22 Closing Message
1:19:42 END
ReQuest2021 Podcast Ep.34
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EPISODE 34 – Sunday 29th May 2022 – PORT LOCKROY / MAFU LYNCH
On 12th January, with Alan’s Covid isolation finally over, the whole team had the privilege of visiting the Port Lockroy, Antarctic base which was set up by James Marr and his team during Operation Tabarin in WW2. There is also the REQUEST interview with Mafu Lynch, from Tierra Del Fuego, who was one of the members of the permanent crew on the Bark Europa.
00:45 Welcome Message
01:33 12th January 2022 On Board at Port Lockroy prior to Landing
03:03 Zodiac Landing at Port Lockroy
16:15 Exploring Port Lockroy base
59:53 Reflecting on time at Port Lockroy with Gentoo Penguins
01:01:42 Final walk around Base ‘A’, Bransfield House
01:23:08 Discovering the pantry in Bransfield House with Sarah
01:25:08 Zodiac back to Bark Europa
01:26:37 REQUEST Interview with Mafu Lynch
01:41:01 Closing Message
1:42:21 END
The London Landmarks Half Marathon
On the 1st August 2021 five wonderful volunteers ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for us dressed in penguin outfits to help raise funds for the Kent Scouts ReQuest2021 Antarctic Research Project. Each volunteer had a target to raise of £500 or more!
London Landmarks Half Marathon Website: https://www.llhm.co.uk/
We also have a support crew of 6 based near St. Paul’s
to cheer them along on the day.
For more information contact: alan@request2021.org.uk
Only 300 Sleeps Till We Sail!
Hard to believe after all these years of planning that it is only 300 sleeps until we sail from South America to Antarctica now in January 2022!
The team have all now registered on the Bark Europa passenger list. We are starting to look into insurance and flights. Research Projects are taking shape. Fundraising still needs a final push but we are on track despite Covid. Watch out Antarctica – here we come!
PENGUIN CROWDFUNDER SUCCESS!!!
WE ARE 100% FULLY TOTALLY COMPLETELY CROWDFUNDED FOR OUR SHACKLETON THE PENGUIN SOFT TOY ORDERS!!! A HUGE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PLEDGED MONEY IN THE CAMPAIGN. @Kentscouts@crowdfunderuk
Anyone who chooses a penguin now is guaranteed to get one in due course: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/shackleton-the-penguin
They will also be for sale on eBay now later in the year!
Elmer has a ReQuest2021 penguin badge!
Elmer’s camp blanket is now finished – and he is resplendent with his 22 Kent District badges, plus badges for KIJ2022, ReQuest2021 and the fundraising badge!
Elmer and his friends will now be marching onto the streets of Maidstone to form the first-ever public art trail in the County town on Saturday 19 June 2021 for nine weeks.
After the Maidstone Heart of Kent Hospice Elmer trail he will then be visiting Lower Grange Farm and going to Kent International Jamboree!
Antarctica In An Icebox
A box of fun and educational resources about climate change, environment, wildlife & heritage.
Welcome to Antarctica In An Icebox! These packs of resources will be used to launch a programme of activities in Scout Districts based upon all the amazing lessons to be learned about peace, environment and heritage from the continent of Antarctica.
Each box contains:-
Antarctica Flag
Antarctic Explorer Map
Penguin Moulds for Making Ice Cubes / Chocolate
Greta Thornberg’s Book – “No one too small”
Penguin Chick “Piggy Bank”
Ocean Augmented Reality Cards
Happy Feet 1&2 DVDs
Shackleton: The Boss. Children’s Book.
Into The Frozen South Book – James Marr
Shackleton: The Voyage of the James Caird Graphic Novel
ReQuest2021 Antarctica Top Trumps
16Gb Penguin USB stick – packed full of electronic resources!
Our new Shackleton The Penguin toy – Erin’s simply not letting him go!
So Erin’s got hold of our first sample Shackleton The Penguin plush toy and she’s not letting go of him!
Want one too? Well, here’s the deal…
We’d really love to place our first order and make this happen but first we need your help!
Basically it will take up to 12 weeks for us to receive an initial minimum order of 300 penguins.
However we must first have 300 firm orders to ensure that the ReQuest2021 project does not make a loss.
So if you make a pledged payment now then your card will only be charged if and when we reach 300 orders.
The first 100 people can donate £10, or more, per penguin (inc UK p&p).
The next 200 people can donate £25, or more, per penguin (inc UK p&p).
Non-UK supporters will need to pay a fair nominal extra delivery cost before dispatch.
The white cloth woggles and neckers are included.
£5 Miniature white leather ReQuest2021 woggles are an optional accessory* (inc p&p).
(*Not suitable for under for under 5 year olds)
#ReQuest2021 #ShackletonThePenguin
By pledging to buy a Shackleton The Penguin plush toy you will be helping us to:
• Sail to Antarctica in the Winter of ‘21/’22.
• Develop 10 Antarctica Ambassadors.
• Undertake 10 Antarctic Research Projects.
• Produce Educational Fun Resources.
Many of our other large fundraising events have been cancelled due to Coronavirus so we need all the help we can get to hit our fundraising targets.
We do realise this is an extremely tough time for everyone and we are immensely grateful for your valued support!
Once we have covered the cost of production all profits will go to the Kent Scouts ReQuest2021 Antarctic Research Project [Kent County Scout Council – Charity Number 303471]