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Delivering for Scilly | Issue 22 | September 2026

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MAGAZINE OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY STEAMSHIP GROUP

AUTUMN 2026

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Menawethan serves Scilly A summer of firsts for our new freight vessel

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Delivering for Scilly Welcome to the latest issue of Delivering for Scilly magazine, full of the latest news from the Group. As ever, we would like to say a huge thank you for your continued dedication and commitment.

In this issue... Read about engineer, Jono Jackman’s, trip to see Scillonian IV for the first time in Vietnam on page 6. On page 16 see how we celebrated welcoming Menawethan to our fleet.

Head to page 18 to meet our newest team members: Passenger Handling Assistant Faith Weekley and HGV Driver Rowan Hodder.

Island Carriers' Emma Squire rows for Prostate Cancer UK We supported a fundraising challenge that saw a team of islanders row from the Isles of Scilly to Sennen in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.

The crew, which included Island Carriers manager, Emma Squire, successfully completed the 26-mile crossing in 6 hours 25 minutes. The challenge was organised by members from St Mary’s Gig Club. Emma said, “I really enjoyed the challenge – although I don’t think I’ll be able to sit down for a week! We trained hard, we laughed a lot and we were still smiling when we reached Sennen. Raising money for such a fantastic charity made every single mile worthwhile.” Isles of Scilly Steamship Group helped support the challenge by providing logistical freight support.

With grateful thanks to all team members who’ve helped contribute articles and photos. Opinions expressed are the authors’ and not necessarily those of the company. Whilst every effort is made to ensure total accuracy Isles of Scilly Steamship Group cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions within this magazine. Delivering for Scilly is produced by Isles of Scilly Steamship Group inhouse communications team. T +44 (0) 1736 334240 marketing@islesofscilly-travel.co.uk Editor Marketing Team Isles of Scilly Steamship Company Limited, Hugh Town, St Mary’s, Isles Of Scilly TR21 0LJ

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Congratulations to Emma and the rest of the crew on completing this fantastic achievement and for raising more than £13,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.


Supporting students at Five Islands Academy Five Islands Academy’s U13 and U15 football

Teacher Mr Adam May said: “A big thank you

teams travelled to the mainland this summer

to all at the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group. We

to take part in the Biscovey tournament, with

all had an amazing time on the mainland. The

ISSG supporting the teams’ travel as part of an ongoing sponsorship The tournament was an opportunity for the young players to represent Scilly and compete against mainland teams, while supporting ISSG’s

football was great and I would like to thank you again for helping us attend these events, organising the tickets and the help from the staff on Penzance Quay. A special mention

commitment to helping young people from

to Neil Harvey for being so welcoming. The

Scilly take part in sporting and educational

Scillonian crew were all extremely helpful on a

opportunities beyond the Islands.

very busy day too."

Scillonian IV prize supports fundraiser Isles of Scilly Steamship Group sponsored the St Martin’s Fête mascot race in July by donating a pair of tickets to sail on Scillonian IV in 2027 for the event raffle. The fête raised £9,000, with proceeds supporting the Island Hall project, Island Haven, the RNLI, the Fire Fighters Charity, the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust and St Martin’s Cricket Club. 3


Updates from Land's End Airport

Emergency response praised The airport team responded promptly to an incident involving a visiting light aircraft in July. Thanks to the airport’s robust annual training programme and the support of external emergency services, the situation was handled

aircraft the day after the incident: “First, I'd like to sincerely thank yourselves, Neil and all the others who were so kind, professional and patient with us yesterday. And I wish I could somehow apologise to all the

efficiently and all passengers got to their

travellers, staff and others, too, whose travel was

intended destination by the end of the day. We

delayed and their day disrupted in all sorts of

received this feedback from the pilot of the

ways. Everyone was so professional.”

School visits and work experience this summer

Innovation projects funding

The team has welcomed several school

Land’s End Airport has applied for almost

visits and work experience students over the

£200,000 worth of funding support through

summer. Among them was Phoebe Smethurst,

Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation

daughter of St Mary’s Airport Manager, Tamar

agency, for two separate projects.

Smethurst, who gained insight into airport operations and engineering and time at Steamship House with the marketing and accounting teams during her placement.

The first project, in partnership with Milliray, involves the development of a Counter Unmanned Aircraft System, which would detect, track and stop unauthorised drones near civilian sites using technologies including radio frequency sensors, radar and optical

Well done, Marc Dale Congratulations to firefighter Marc Dale for successfully passing his crew

cameras. The second project, in partnership with Tekever, focuses on developing a detect-andavoid system that would enable unmanned

commanders course at the Fire Service

aerial vehicles (drones) and manned aircraft to

College in Gloucestershire. This is a significant

operate side by side without the restrictions

achievement and reflects Marc’s hard work and

currently required, such as designated airspace

commitment to developing his skills.

and strict operating controls.

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Hangar improvements on track Significant progress is being made on the hangar refurbishment project, which is currently ahead of schedule. Work on the eastern hangar began on 22nd June and was completed on 12th July. Refurbishment of the western hangar started on 20th July. Once both hangars are finished, the western hangar floor will be painted and sealed. Construction of a front extension to accommodate larger doors began in August, followed by the installation of the new doors. Solar panels will then be installed as part of the project.

Record month

Supporting Adventure 001

Western Rocks Coffee Co. has enjoyed an exceptionally busy season at Land's End Airport, recording its highest-ever monthly turnover in July. The team has worked incredibly hard to deliver a great customer experience, while positive word-of-mouth recommendations about the quality of the food continue to attract an increasing number of local customers.

Land’s End Airport has once again welcomed Adventure 001 for its annual scenic charity helicopter flights, raising funds for Cornwall Air Ambulance. Since 2021, the airport has hosted around four flying days each summer, with more than 30 flights operated each day. Land’s End Airport is pleased to support the event by providing its airport fees free of charge for the days of operation.

Skybus focuses on Land’s End for peak reliability In August we made the difficult decision to suspend Skybus flights between Cornwall Airport Newquay and St Mary’s Airport until March 2027. Over recent months, we have faced a combination of a shortage of both aircraft availability and qualified pilots which has significantly reduced our operational resilience. While this decision was not taken lightly, it was made to ensure that we can operate a dependable and sustainable service for our

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passengers. By concentrating our available aircraft and crews on services from Land’s End, we can provide greater reliability and reduce the risk of further disruption during the peak travel period. We are working intensively to strengthen our operation, increase resilience and return to a position where we can offer the level of service our passengers and the community rightly expect. 5


An engineer’s first impression of Scillonian IV As Scillonian IV moves another step closer to entering service, a team from the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group travelled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to see the vessel’s progress at the shipyard.

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Among them was second engineer Jono Jackman, who joined technical superintendent Luke Parnell and Scillonian III master Joe Whetton for Scillonian IV’s sea trials. The trip offered an invaluable opportunity to become familiar with the ship and see first-hand how she performed at sea. Jono shares his first impressions of Scillonian IV, and what it means to be part of the team preparing the new vessel for service.

How did it feel when you saw Scillonian IV in person for the first time? I was struck by the size. Scillonian IV is much larger than Scillonian III with a wholly different outline - she has a very modern shape. When I stepped in through the boarding door onto deck four on the first day of trials, I think I muttered to myself “wow”. I’m not sure if I was shocked by the progress, the aesthetics or by just setting foot on what will be our new ship or a combination of everything.

What do you think of the interior? I was blown away when I first stepped on board. It looks amazing. I love the use of wood and glass throughout. It’s clean, bright, and welcoming. The amount of light in the passenger areas is going to catch people off guard when they see it. I would also say that some of the layout feels very familiar, so the designers have clearly given a nod to Scillonian III.

Jono Jackman in Scillonian IV’s engine room.

How does Scillonian IV compare technically with Scillonian III? I would say there is little to no technical comparison with Scillonian III, the two are separated by 50 years of advances in technology. Scillonian IV is a modern vessel with modern systems for control and monitoring all aspects of the ship. She sits a world apart from Scillonian III in terms of the information available to the engineers and the options we have to

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configure the power plant to suit different

Scilly and the mainland, I can imagine it’s one

requirements.

of the things passengers are going to benefit

Another interesting point to consider when comparing the two vessels is the implementation of the hybrid propulsion system. This gives a huge level of redundancy and flexibility that simply wasn't possible when Scillonian III was built.

from and appreciate the most, even if they don't know they are being used.

What was your highlight of the trip? I’m an engineer at heart and by profession so I geek out when there is technology around, so seeing the engine room was a real highlight.

Were there any results in particular that impressed you during sea trials?

The power management system and the hybrid

I was particularly impressed with the fin

system is a different take on how to make

stabilisers. Seeing them in use and being more

the power plant more flexible and efficient. I

than familiar with the stretch of water between

found this particularly interesting because it’s

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propulsion was cool to see. This specific hybrid


a method of implementation I haven't worked with yet. Seeing it function by taking power from one main engine using the gearbox mounted PTO/PTI (Power Take Out/Power Take In) motor-generator to then input that power using the PTI motor-generator on the opposite gearbox was awesome. This feature allows us to supply power to both prop shafts using a single main engine, or go full diesel electric and cruise along using the auxiliary engines alone. The two V12s main engines do sound fantastic at high load though! During down time, eating Vietnamese food every day was something I loved – I don’t think I’ve stopped raving about it since getting home. It was also special to share the experience with my colleagues, Joe and Luke.

What does it mean to you to be involved in bringing Scillonian IV into service? I joined the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group in July 2023, with a clear view to the future and working on the new vessels, so seeing Scillonian IV in the flesh really brought home one of the reasons I started here. It’s a huge relief and a privilege to know the long awaited new ship is very nearly here and I am part of the team bringing it into service. There is the wow factor and the excitement attached to a new ship, however the engineer in me knows that there will be a huge amount of work to learn the new systems, gain experience with the machinery and become familiar with Scillonian IV before she enters service. Having this all-important familiarisation allows us to solve problems in real time when we are running to a schedule, and the reality it is that this is going to be hard earned knowledge that doesn't come from reading a manual. It's exciting to see just how close Scillonian IV is to joining the fleet, and I'm looking forward to continuing the familiarisation process as we prepare her for service.

Photographs on pages 7–9 by Jono Jackman. 9


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Customer feedback

Neil Harvey is a truly amazing man. He has arranged, at very short notice, the delivery of our car for a mainland trip.

Our customers are central to everything we do, and

Nothing fazes him and he goes above

we’re proud to share some of their recent feedback. Thank you to all our employees for their unwavering commitment.

and beyond for which I am very grateful.

I would be very grateful if you could pass on our sincere thanks to Di, the lovely lady who runs the Scillonian park and ride car park. We returned from St Mary’s on Saturday evening only to find our car electrically dead. Di very kindly stayed on to keep the car park open and look after us until help arrived. We finally got the car started and I’m pleased to say continued our journey an hour late but without further incident.

We couldn’t have done our house build without his amazing logistics.

Your support and advice has been invaluable. Look forward to flying with you next year.

Thank you so much for your swift response. I am sure you continue to do your very best for us all under difficult circumstances. We

I'd like to sincerely thank yourselves, Neil and all the others who were so kind and patient with us. Everyone was so professional.

have had a fabulous first week here on the islands which would not have happened without all your efforts.

Just been aboard Menawethan and came away impressed. She’s a major leap forward in cargo capacity and handling. The bridge is impressive to say the least and the limited passenger accommodation is far better than the Gry’s. I believe Menawethan will be an asset far into the future. It was also good to get positive vibes from the crew who are obviously proud of her.

I am writing to commend your passenger relations advisor, Debbie. Despite it being a very busy time, it was a real pleasure to be dealt with by Debbie this morning. She is a credit to your company. Everything got sorted very quickly and smoothly.

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I brought a group of passengers on a coach today and I am grateful for an employee’s assistance with the group regarding a late flight. They mentioned they haven’t been working for Skybus for long, but I think they’re a great asset to the company and you should be proud.


New fuel tanker set to enhance resilience A new fuel tanker has been introduced to Island

kerosene in a single load, it will enable multiple

Carriers operations. Designed to carry three

deliveries to be completed without returning

different fuel types — red diesel, white diesel

for refills and will also support larger customer

and kerosene — the new tanker will provide greater flexibility in meeting

orders more effectively.

both operational and customer requirements. One of the key benefits is its ability to load both red and white diesel directly from incoming vessels. This will streamline existing fuel handling processes by reducing the need for additional fuel transfers, helping to improve efficiency across operations. The tanker will also significantly increase kerosene delivery capability. With the capacity to transport up to 4,000 litres of

Going the extra mile When passengers board Scillonian III, they

The second issue arose overnight and

see the journey ahead. Behind the scenes,

demanded an immediate response to

there is a dedicated team working around

ensure the vessel could sail the following

the clock to make sure every sailing can go

morning.

ahead safely and reliably.

Working late into the evening, the team

Recently, the engineering team

developed and executed a repair plan

demonstrated exactly what that

that allowed Scillonian III to depart with a

commitment looks like.

significant number of passengers on board the next day.

Over the course of two separate incidents involving the starboard engine, engineers

Special recognition goes to Joe Whetton,

and technical staff pulled together to

Luke Parnell, Chris Henderson, Sam Noye,

resolve complex mechanical issues and minimise disruption to service. The first

Sam Martin, Steve Rendel and Steve George.

required the replacement of a cylinder

Thanks to the efforts of those involved,

liner – a significant engineering task that

passengers were able to travel as planned

took approximately 48 hours to complete.

and Scillonian III remained in service.

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Scillonian IV takes to the sea A significant milestone in the

process for those who will operate and maintain

construction of Scillonian IV was

the new vessel.

reached this summer as the new

Sea trials are a crucial part of the build process,

passenger vessel completed her first

providing an opportunity to test the vessel

sea trials in Vietnam.

and its systems at sea and identify any areas

In July, Scillonian IV departed the Piriou

delivery. The completion of this first programme

shipyard in Ho Chi Minh City, travelling down

marks an important step, but there is still further

the Nhà Bè river and into the South China Sea

testing, commissioning and certification to

before beginning trials off the coast of Vung

complete as Scillonian IV progresses towards

Tau. Over the following week, the project

her delivery voyage to the UK.

team carried out a programme of speed and operational testing, putting key vessel systems through their paces in real operating conditions.

requiring further work before certification and

Meanwhile, work continues across the vessel, with final inspections and interior fit-out progressing alongside commissioning of the

Testing included the main propulsion and

ship’s engineering and control systems. In the

electric propulsion systems, steering, bow

passenger areas, finishing work is continuing

thrusters and electrical power generation,

in the café and lounges, while technical spaces

alongside maneuverability and endurance

and machinery areas are undergoing final

assessments. The team also tested the

inspections.

deployment of the anchors and safety boats, while systems including the fin stabilisers,

Once complete, Scillonian IV will carry up

watertight doors and remote monitoring and

to 600 people – a 24% increase on current

control system have been undergoing extensive

passenger capacity – and will feature roll and

testing as part of the wider commissioning

pitch reduction systems designed to enhance

programme.

passenger comfort. Her modern propulsion

Scillonian III Master Joe Whetton, Technical Superintendent Luke Parnell and Engineer

technologies are also designed to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Jonathan Jackman joined the team in Vietnam

There is still plenty to do before Scillonian IV is

to witness the trials alongside Piriou and

ready to enter service, but completing her first

classification society Lloyd’s Register. Their visit

sea trials brings the project another step closer

also marked the beginning of the familiarisation

to bringing the new vessel home to Scilly.

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Scillonian III merchandise goes global Our limited-edition Scillonian III merchandise range has continued to sell well since launching in April.

Employee price list

Ingart magnet £7.20

Ingart pin badge £6.40

T-shirts adult £12.00 T-shirts child £8.00

Phoenix glass coaster £14.00

Erica Hicks tote bag £8.00

Erica Hicks tea towel £8.00

Teddy bear £9.60

Scillonian III mugs £7.20

SC Dogs rum £49.99

Zephyr & Zawn keyring £6.40

What began as a way to celebrate the legacy of an iconic vessel has quickly attracted interest from beyond Cornwall. As well as strong sales on board, we have received online orders from across the UK and overseas, spanning three continents, with merchandise finding its way to Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, USA, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Our top sellers have been t-shirts, mugs and magnets. As of early August, we have sold 900 t-shirts, 500 magnets and 400 mugs. The range was created in collaboration with a number of talented island businesses and artists including a collaboration with SC Dogs Distillery. The Spirit of Scillonian III offers a limited-edition bourbon barrel-aged rum featuring artwork by Sue Lewington and a tribute to the ship’s masters.

Employee discount Don't forget that Isles of Scilly Steamship Group employees receive 20% off the full merchandise range. Discounted prices are available through the Travel Centre when payment is taken.

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Scillonian III: Honouring her past

Julia Walder Former ISSG board member “She’s such a lovely ship, and she’s beautiful to look at. That silhouette... she’s iconic. But it is time for a new ship. She’s done incredibly well to keep going for as long as she has.”

As Scillonian III enters her final season, we have continued sharing memories from the people whose lives have been shaped by the iconic vessel over the last five decades. From islanders and former board members to devoted passengers, their stories reflect the deep affection and sense of connection she has inspired across generations. Follow our social media channels to see more reflections. Or scan the QR code to watch some videos from our commemorative campaign.

Andrew May Former ISSG chairman “My thoughts on Scillonian III’s final season and retirement are of gratitude, some sadness, and much excitement

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for what lies ahead. She has been around for most of my life and has played a formative and an important role in it, for

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which I am grateful.”

Sholto Blackwell Scillonian III enthusiast “She is the standout, welcoming sight in Penzance Harbour as you start your holiday to Scilly. She is like a friendly face waiting to greet you and so many people are familiar with her. She is also the last thing you see at the end of the holiday when you leave to return home.”

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A journey of firsts for Menawethan From her first appearance through the morning mist in Penzance to her inaugural freight sailing to St Mary's, Menawethan is already beginning to establish herself as a familiar presence across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This summer, our new freight vessel has made her first visits to Penzance and St Mary's, welcomed employees and islanders on board and been officially named.

18th June

As Menawethan settles into service, we look back at some of the milestones that have marked the beginning of her journey.

Watch the naming ceremony https://bit.ly/4xiTCHa

20th June

5th July

Menawethan arrives in Penzance

Menawethan arrives in St Mary’s

Community open day, St Mary’s

After a two-month delivery journey from Vietnam, Menawethan reached UK waters. Former ISSG managing director, Charlie Cartwright, was instrumental in bringing Gry Maritha to the freight fleet in the late ‘80s. He watched Menawethan's arrival into Penzance. He said: “When I first saw her come into the quay I thought “what a lovely ship” that is designed for the job.”

Menawethan arrived home for the very first time, reaching the community she was built to serve for years to come. For many people across the Isles of Scilly, it was their first opportunity to see the new freight vessel in local waters. Her arrival marked a moment of real significance and meant a great deal to islanders.

More than 160 islanders boarded Menawethan to tour the vessel, visiting the passenger lounge, cabins, mess, cargo hold and wheelhouse. We will be hosting a community open day in Penzance this autumn.

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We were grateful to receive the following feedback from attendees of the naming ceremony. "It really was a lovely day, and it was

The Steamship Group is such a vital

ceremony of Menawethan. It was a

great to be there and see all the

piece of Scilly’s jigsaw. Many thanks

wonderful day and one that really

excitement and hear all the positivity.

to Ian, Sian, Stuart and others for

reinforced for me just how critical a

A real testament to the project team

looking after us so well, in addition.

role ISSG plays in the daily lives of

as a whole."

Please keep in touch and pass on my thanks, congratulations and best

"Thank you for the wonderful, truly

wishes to all involved in the day. And

memorable day. So much goes into

we look forward to an even bigger

making a day like that run smoothly

celebration next year."

islanders and the wider community. It was incredibly moving to hear first-hand the appreciation expressed by local residents for the support we have provided, and we were

while maintaining the sense of relaxed celebration - you all did an

"Congratulations to you all for putting

extraordinary job, and I felt very

on such a great day!"

particularly touched by the numerous references and acknowledgements during the keynote speeches. It is

privileged to witness it all." "On behalf of everyone at Lombard

a genuine pleasure to partner with

"That was a very memorable day and

and NatWest, I wanted to extend our

you. We very much look forward to

I extremely grateful to you for making

sincere thanks for inviting us to, and

supporting ISSG in the lead up to the

us a part of it: we hugely enjoyed it.

hosting us at the very special naming

arrival of Scillonian IV."

Stuart Reid CEO 8th July

13th July

“Bringing Menawethan into service has been

Official naming ceremony, St Mary’s We celebrated the official naming ceremony of Menawethan in glorious sunshine on St Mary's. It was fantastic to see so many people come together to celebrate a vessel built for the Isles of Scilly and the communities she will serve for years to come. See more photos from the day on page 20.

First operational sailing, Penzance – St Mary’s

a tremendous team

As she begins her role serving the islands, Menawethan's introduction will be carefully managed, with Gry Maritha remaining available to support operations during the transition, helping to ensure a smooth handover for customers and communities. An exciting milestone for our freight operation and for those who rely on this vital yearround lifeline service.

partners. I would like

effort, involving years of planning and collaboration across the Group and with our to thank everyone who has played a part in this project and worked tirelessly to prepare for her arrival. Seeing Menawethan begin serving the islands is a proud moment for us all and an important step forward for the future of our freight service.”

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People focus

Meet Rowan Hodder We’re pleased to welcome Rowan Hodder to the Island Carriers team as our newest HGV driver. Before joining us, Rowan

afternoon when Menawethan

worked as an HGV mechanic at

is in.

the Biffa depot in St Erth. She

Outside of work, she enjoys

was attracted to the role by

practical and creative hobbies,

the beautiful location and the

from fixing cars to knitting and

variety that comes with island

painting. Rowan plays the bass

deliveries.

guitar and has previously sung

A typical day for Rowan might

in a band.

Left to right: Rowan

involve delivering frozen food

The part of the job Rowan

Hodder, HGV Driver; Natasha Garrett, Van Driver for Island Carriers.

to hotels, pubs and cafés in

enjoys most is meeting and

Hugh Town in the morning,

talking to new people every

before transporting luggage

day.

and Co-op goods in the

Welcome to the team, Rowan.

Skybus welcomes Faith Weekley We're delighted to welcome Faith Weekley to Land’s End Airport as a passenger handling assistant. Faith brings with her more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry. She has worked for tour operators offering bespoke safari holidays and a travel sports company providing England Cricket supporter tours. Most recently, Faith spent five years working for Northamptonshire Police before relocating to Cornwall three years ago. Since moving to the county, she completed a seasonal role at Treen Farm Campsite and has also volunteered with the National Coastwatch Institute for the past two years. Delivering for Scilly

What attracted Faith to the role was the opportunity to return to her aviation roots. Before moving to England in 1993, she worked for eight years at Johannesburg International Airport. Faith says she enjoys every aspect of her customerfocused role and finds the work both rewarding and interesting. Outside of work, Faith enjoys riding her Harley Davidson, swimming, fishing, gardening, walking, and playing pickleball. Faith has an impressive list of achievements and experiences. She has completed a parachute jump, enjoyed hot air balloon rides, trekked the Inca Trail

through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, walked the 112-mile West Highland Way, climbed Snowdon 25 times and Ben Nevis twice, toured Europe for two and a half months on her Harley Davidson, and ran the London Marathon in 2002 to raise funds for Scope, a cause close to her heart.


Pirate party on Scillonian III We teamed up with Visit Isles of Scilly to host a pirate party on Scillonian III last month. The event welcomed more than 80 locals and visiting families on board for an afternoon of entertainment, sea shanty singing, a knot tying workshop and visits to the bridge. A special thank you goes to the Scillonian crew, whose enthusiasm and energy made the day such a success. The team truly embraced the pirate theme and ensured everyone had a memorable experience.

Historic aircraft make a special visit to Newquay Airport In July, Skybus welcomed some special visitors to its hangar at Newquay Airport by accommodating a small fleet of historic aircraft. The first arrival was a Spitfire, and was later joined by a second Spitfire, a P-51 Mustang and a Pitts Special. The aircraft are operated by Fly a Spitfire, a company that offers customers the unique opportunity to experience flight in a Spitfire or Mustang. By providing hangar space during their stay, the Skybus Engineering team is helping to support operations while strengthening links with neighbouring aviation partners across the region. 19


Menawethan naming ceremony 8th July 2026

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