(Juanita Brock/Falkland Islands News Network via South Atlantic Remote Territories Media Association, 24 May 2008)  -- The 2008 May Ball was held in the [Stanley] Town Hall on Friday, 23 May 2008. ... British participation in the International Polar Year was the theme of the ball, with cut-outs of the James Clark Ross and an artificial iceberg and stuffed penguins helping to decorate the stage.  First day covers from South Georgia were on sale at the venue as well.   H. E. the Governor arrived with his party unannounced and enjoyed an evening of dancing.  He didn’t make a speech this year.

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