Gordon MP Richard Thomson has highlighted
a competition which could see students from the North-east set
off on a trip to the other side of the world.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland
Islands, the Falkland Islands Government is inviting students
born between 10 Feb 2005 and 2007 to take part in a competition
to win a visit to the remote islands.
This competition offers eight places to students in the UK aged
between 16 and 18 (in February 2023) and from all backgrounds to
win a trip to the Falkland Islands. They will be
accompanied by academics and will have an amazing opportunity to
explore the islands and meet islanders, and some of the resident
1,000,000 penguins.
Commenting,
said:
“This is a very interesting competition offering a trip to a
location rich in biodiversity and wildlife, and is also a place
which I suspect very few of us will ever ordinarily have the
chance to visit during our
lifetimes.
“I would encourage all students with an interest in seeing
this amazing part of the world to take part in the competition
and broaden their horizons.” -ends- Notes:
Eligible students are asked to answer the following
question: What do the Falkland Islands mean to
you? Their answer can be in the form of a film,
podcast, essay or poster. The deadline for submissions from
eligible students is 31 July 2022 and all eligible submissions
will be judged by a panel, led by adventurer, author, and
television personality Ben Fogle.
