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Help thy neighbour: in the Falkland Islands charity begins at home

Friday, December 23rd 2011 - 04:31 UTC
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The reception held on Wednesday at the Falkland Islands Government House to recognise the community work of Capt. Andrew Brownlee, who earlier this year in Buckingham Palace was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours, and the announcements this week from two local charities that recent events had raised over £17,000 from within the community, highlight a tight-knit community where charity begins at home and people are more than willing to give up their time and contribute to helping their neighbour. Read full article

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  • ed

    --- casa grande --- !

    Dec 23rd, 2011 - 06:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Sergio Vega

    I´m proud to say that next friday I´ll congratulate personally my friend Andrew for his honor prize reflecting his commitment with the Falklands Island's community.
    Well done, Andy....don´t give up in your efforts for a better way of life there in the Islands.

    Dec 23rd, 2011 - 08:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    Good news.

    Dec 24th, 2011 - 03:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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