Subject: Galapagos Conservation Trust e-News

From: "Galapagos Conservation Trust" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2006 11:33:25 +1200

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Dear Mr Stephens, 

In this edition: 

Project Isabela announcement 
Galapagos Day Scotland 
Running the London marathon in support of Galapagos 
Lonesome George book launch 
Trip to Scottish Seabirds Centre 
Project Isabela announcement 

We recently heard that on 30 March all Project Isabela field activities were ended on Santiago and Isabela islands. All the objectives and challenges planned years ago have been fulfilled and, we are delighted to report, have gone beyond what was planned and expected. All personnel and dogs are safely back home. We hope to have further news later on in our newsletter. 

It is fantastic news and our congratulations go to all the team, and the Galapagos National Park and the Charles Darwin Foundation. 

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Galapagos Day Scotland 

In addition to our annual Galapagos Day event in London in September, GCT is holding a Galapagos Day in Scotland this year, with guest speakers Sir John Lister-Kaye OBE and Warwick Lister-Kaye. This special event will be held at The Scots Club in Edinburgh on 25th April at 6.30pm. 

Sir John Lister-Kaye is one of Scotland's best-known conservationists. He has lectured on wildlife and the environment on three continents and served prominently in the RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Scottish Wildlife Trust. Warwick Lister-Kaye runs Rolling Earth Travel Ltd, an Edinburgh based travel company specialising in trips all over South America. 

To purchase your tickets, contact Abigail at the GCT office on 020 7629 5049 or email [email-masked]. Tickets cost £15.00 including wine reception. 

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Running the London marathon in support of Galapagos 

Charles Llewellyn-Jones is running the London marathon on the 23rd April in support of GCT. After travelling to the Galapagos in August 2002 while on a nine month trip around South America, he described the visit to the islands as the highlight of his trip. He decided to join GCT on his return and support conservation efforts in Galapagos. 

He has previously completed the New York marathon and was keen to run the London event. Although hampered by injury since January, he is still planning to enjoy the London marathon experience and complete all 26.2 miles! 

If you would like to support Charles in his efforts to raise funds for Galapagos, please contact the GCT office on 020 7629 5049 or email [email-masked]. If Charles has inspired you, and you would like to "run a marathon for Galapagos", please contact Leonor at the GCT office. 

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Lonesome George book launch 

Dr Henry Nicholls will be launching his new book, Lonesome George: the life and loves of a conservation icon, at a special event on the 26th April at the British Library. Join Professor Janet Browne, Dr John van Wyhe, Dr Ken Collins and Dr Henry Nicholls for a panel discussion about the natural history and conservation challenges of one of the world's most fascinating places. For further details, visit our website at www.gct.org/events2.html. 

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Trip to Scottish Seabirds Centre 

Coming up on the 3 and 4th June is a rare opportunity for anyone who has a passion for flora or fauna, or both! During this trip to Edinburgh and North Berwick there will be the chance to visit the historic Royal Botanical Gardens, Edinburgh and have dinner in Edinburgh with fellow Galapagos enthusiasts, Galapagos experts and GCT staff. 

The following day the group will travel to the remote coastal town of North Berwick, where we will visit Bass Rock, which at this time of year you are almost guaranteed to see all of your favourite seabirds feeding their young. We will lunch at the Scottish Seabird Centre and there will also be time to explore the area. Finally a tour of the Scottish Seabird Centre followed by a talk by the Chairman will be included in the weekend. Sunday evening will see dinner at Berwick's finest Marine Hotel with food by local producers, and after an exhilarating day you will spend the night here. 

Tickets are £250 per person, or £200 without Edinburgh accommodation, or £285 single person supplement. For tickets, please contact Abigail on [email-masked] or 020 7629 5049. 

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