February Tabloid 2013 by This Week In Bermuda

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On The Cover Island Valentine Collage -

Valentine’s Guide on page 7

Calendar of Events........................................................................ 4 In the Arts: 4+4=1 Exhibit........................................................... 5 Health & Beauty ............................................................................. 6 Island Valentine: 10 Ways to Celebrate Love............................. 7 Heritage Matters........................................................................... 12 Do You Know?.............................................................................. 13 Chef of the Month........................................................................ 14 Shake it Up.................................................................................... 14 Yummy Recipes for Bermuda....................................................15

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Happy Love Month From the Ladies at TWIB

Whether you are celebrating the warmth of family love, a new crush, rekindling an old flame or the pure bliss of being single, free and fabulous, we wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day! Our February issue is packed with great ideas of what to do, where to eat & drink and who is who when you get there. Visit us online at thisweek.bm for our Island Valentine Guide featuring 10 Ways to Celebrate Love in Bermuda. Feeling like doing something a little different this year than the typical box of chocolates and flowers? Say I love you with homemade heart shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies. Guys, you can do this too. A way to a woman’s heart just might surprise you this Valentine’s Day. With Love,

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Calendar of events February Events Française des Bermudes Ciné Club: 9 L’Alliance Same Old Song

Martini Mondays at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess $10 Entrées at Robin Hood Death by Disco at Shine’s House of Music

A family event at Somersfield Academy

Tuesday

Chris Wheddon Fundraiser

Comedy show with international comedians Alonzo Bodden and Danny Bhoy at City Hall

Third Annual Frog Race

Race night fundraiser at Frog & Onion Pub

G&S Opera: Verdi’s Aida

Screening of the Metropolitan Opera in HD

Charity Quiz Night at the Docksider Pub

Fundraiser to establish an education trust for the benefit of Katherine Wheddon, in memory of her father, Major Christian Wheddon

Bermuda Folk Club

Tribute to Rod Mackenzie featuring local talent.

14 A new show from the Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society. to 16th and 21st to 23rd - Bouncers

15 Trade exhibition designed to provide the public with a to 16th – 11th Annual Coldwell Banker Home Show

one-stop-shopping experience for goods and services related to home ownership.

Light My Fire at Cosmopolitan Nightclub

Valentine’s Party from Tigress Entertainment & Promotions and Secrets. fundraiser with a movie, magic show and 16 Family-friendly balloon artist at Speciality Cinema & Grill.

Escape From Planet Earth, Movie Event

Annual Validus Re Running of the Bulls 5K Running event inspired by the traditional event in Pamplona 17 2nd by Andrew Bermingham, at the Bermuda National 21 Revisited” Library. R.S.V.P. required.

Lecture & Booksigning of “Bermuda Military Rarities -

Monday

French movie with English subtitles screened at BUEI

Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau Catastic Valentine Frolic Fundraiser

Weekly RunDown

20% off on food at Flanagans Irish Pub Two for Tuesdays at Bermuda Bistro at The Beach Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute Tours Call it Tuesdays at The Reefs Quiz Night at Robin Hood Spicelands Ladies Coffee Ride and Social Group $6 Cocktails at Margarita’s Grill

Wednesday

Family Night at Flanagans Irish Pub Champagne Wednesdays at Barracuda Lounge Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science Tours Wine-Tasting at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Tiny Tots Programme at Masterworks Martini Wednesday at The Reefs

Thursday

Martini 101 at Barracuda Lounge Oyster & Chablis Night at Fairmont Hamilton Princess Open Mic Night at Hog Penny | 10pm until 1am Charlar Hora Feliz at Rumbar | 1st Thurs of the month Read the entire artic Spicelands Ladies Coffee Ride and Social Group Trivia Thursday at the Swizzle Inn | Bailey’s Bay

Friday

Karaoke at Flanagans Irish Pub Bistro Fridays at Bermuda Bistro at The Beach Live Music till 1am at HenryVIII Classic Rock Dance Party at Hog Penny SalsaMania Fridays at Rumbar Latin Chill Fridays at The Reefs Piano Nights at Little Venice

Saturday

City Farmers Market at Bull’s Head Car Park | 8-12pm Gombey Saturdays in the Park | Queen Elizabeth Park DJ Iceman & Kasper at Flanagans Irish Pub Mint Condition Performing Live Concert at the Fairmont Southampton presented by Bermuda ChewSLAM – Spoken Word & Poetry Club DJ Uncle - Dancing till 1am at HenryVIII Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Special Event Saturdays at Hog Penny Argus Walks-the-Walk St. George’s Olde Towne Market | 11am - 4pm Charity 5K Walk, organised by the Centre on Philanthropy 2 For 1 Saturdays at The Reefs and sponsored by the Argus Group. All You Can Eat Churrasco & BYOWine at Rumbar

entertainment and tasting of soups prepared by amateur 25 Local entrants and Bermuda’s top chefs, all competing to be judged

The Eliza DoLittle Society’s Soup-a-Bowl Bermuda’s Best Soup.

Sunday

Walking Club of Bermuda | 7am start. Location varies Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Cafe Open Mic Night DJ Donnie - Dancing till 1am at HenryVIII

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on the rock spotlight

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Nicholas Silk Jennifer Keats Janet Percy Chris Burville

February 16 - March 6 | Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art By Candice Dickinson

BONER BAR BONEFISH BAR & GRILL

Weekly Entertainment! Info: Royal Naval Dockyard, 441 234 5151 or www.bonefish.bm

Casey’s Lounge

Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Info: 25 Queen Street, Hamilton, 441 292 9994

Chewstick Foundation’s Legendary Open-Mic Jam Session

Every Sunday, 8:00pm – 1:00am The Chewstick Neo-Griot Lounge & Café, Corner of Court and Elliott Streets, City of Hamilton Rappers, singers, poets, artists or people with a voice! Bring your guitar, bring your friends and get ready for vibes at Bermuda’s number one open mic, going strong EVERY Sunday!! Come early, stay late and show ya stuff pon de mic! Doors open at 8, Free before 9 ($10 after) FREE TO PERFORM… Be there or be mug! Info: 441 292 2439 or www.chewstick.org

Docksiders Pub & restaurant

Open daily from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Friday’s & Saturdays, until 2 am. Info: 121 Front Street, Hamilton, 441 296 3333

Flanagans & Outback Sports Bar

What advice can you offer someone who might like to explore his or her creative side for the first time? NicK Try some of the above and don’t worry if you can’t draw a straight line: nature doesn’t have many! Jennifer I think studying the work of other Artists is an invaluable exercise. It helps to train our eye to work with our hand. I pick an Artist to study each year and read about their life and learn about their work. It is inspiring to see how much devotion it takes in making the commitment to be an artist. It is that hard work and consistency that is necessary to get to the final goal. It takes patience and tenacity to keep going even when you are not getting the results you want. Janet Personally I have gained a lot from reading books about artists whose work I admire, and also self-help books about exploring the mediums I enjoy. I would also highly recommend attending as many workshops and classes as possible to explore your creativity. Feel free to explore new mediums, which may open new doors for you. I worked only in watercolours for several years, but it was not until 2010, when I had the opportunity to take part in the first of a series of workshops “in coloured pencil” by Margaret Best, that I began to feel very comfortable with this medium and have used it with success in recent exhibitions. As a group, please tell us a little about the exhibit. “Island Narrative: Land and Sea” is a collaborative show with artists Nicholas Silk, Jennifer Keats and Janet Percy and Chris Burville in the Rick Faries Gallery at Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in the Botanical Gardens. The work will be broad as the title suggests. The exhibition is part of Masterworks ongoing 4+4=1 Exhibits: 4 Artists + 4 Perspectives = 1 Exhibit.

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Frog & Onion Pub Live Island Music

Tuesdays - Sundays, Happy Hour 5:30pm - 7:30pm Info: Royal Naval Dockyard, 441 232 0571 or www.frogandonion.bm

Nicholas Silk “Foot of the Lane”

Henry VIII

Thursdays BBQ | Fridays Tempo Saturdays DJ Uncle | Sundays Local entertainment. Info: North Shore, 441 238 1977 or www.henrys.bm

I love this spot incredible that it’s next too the busiest roadway into Hamilton.

INFERNO LOUNGE & SPORTS BAR

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday - 12:00pm - 12:00am Thursday 12:00pm - 1:00am | Friday 12:00pm - 3:00am Info: 81 North Shore Road, Devonshire 441 295 7474

PLACE’S PLACE

Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 10 :00pm Info: 43 Dundonald St, Hamilton, 441 293 9268

Robin Hood

Monday & Tuesday, Richmond Road, Pembroke Mondays $10 entrée night, Tuesdays Quiz Night. Info: Richmond Road, 441 295 3314 or www.robinhood.bm

SWIZZLE INN - SOUTH SHORE

Friday & Saturday Nights - Wayne David 8:00pm - 11:00pm Sunday Afternoons with PANCHO 1:00pm - 5:00pm Info: 441 236 7459 or www.swizzleinn.com

Jennifer Keats “Lion Fish”

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Janet Percy “Baygrape”

Acrylic on Canvas 32” x 32” Coloured pencil on paper.

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Health & beauty The FaceLift of the Future

Love Your Lashes

By Willi Lawrence, R.N.

By Hanifah Smith, beauty Specialist

Thermage... This FDA approved procedure is now one of the most popular anti aging treatments being used today. This is accomplished by using controlled radio frequency energy to tighten tissue and increase Collagen production. With aging, Collagen production slows so skin becomes loose and saggy causing wrinkles and fine lines to develop. Unlike lasers Thermage works on all skin types so patients with darker skin can be treated. Also known as the Thermalift procedure, patients no longer need to take time off in order to define their jaw line, lift their eyebrows, tighten their neck and reduce wrinkles around their cheeks and mouth. We are the only skin care clinic that offers this physician- only treatment in Bermuda performed by a registered nurse. The machine is only purchased through a plastic surgeon or dermatologist office. We are proud to introduce the latest treatment tips that are larger, faster and more effective than before. The treatment session can range from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the site being treated. Thermage for men is becoming the trend for basically the same reasons that women are attracted to Thermage. There is no downtime and the results are very natural. In todays job market there is so much competition especially for high level professionals that a youthful look is becoming as important to men as it is for women. As the word gets out we will see more men taking advantage of this skin tightening opportunity. Thermage is the only non-invasive procedure that can lift sagging eyebrows, increase prominence of the cheekbones, re-define the jaw line and improve appearance of saggy necks in a single session that can last for years. No surgery, no needles, no downtime! Call Ms. Lawrence for a free consultation to see if you are a candidate 441 295 9963.

DERMATOLOGY & SKIN CARE CENTER Thermage Liquid Facelift Treatments IPL/Laser Hair Removal Botox Restylane/Juvederm Lunchtime Peels Microdermadbrasion Acne Treatments Facials Vein Treatments Massage Waxing Eyelash Perm Call Ms. Lawrence at 295-9963 for a Free Consultation

Every woman wants long, luxurious eyelashes - that’s why we buy so many different kinds of mascara and false eyelashes. At Lush, we offer the latest, in trend and beauty products services, such as single eyelash extensions and LashFood cosmetics. Single Eyelash Extensions enhance the thickness and length of your lashes and create the illusion that you’re wearing eyeliner. There are several different kinds of extensions; mink, silk and synthetic. Mink lashes are the best quality, most natural looking and also the most expensive. Silk lashes are soft and lightweight. Synthetic lashes are the most cost effective. Length, thickness, and curl are all adjustable to best suit each client’s desired look. We have a variety of lashes for customizing looks. The extensions are attached using specially formulated eyelash extension glue (formaldehyde free). The lash extensions are glued directly onto your own lashes - top only - one by one and placed as close to the root as possible. The appointment can take over an hour, and you’ll need to keep your eyes closed most of the time. Many people listen to their iPods and often fall asleep. The lashes can bend or get tangled when you sleep on them or rub your eyes, so clients are shown how to comb them with a spooley brush. Oil-free makeup removers and facial cleansers are recommended while wearing lash extensions. The extensions fall out one by one as your lashes fall out, which happens naturally every 30 to 60 days. That means your extensions will last for about two months, but you’ll need a touch-up every three or four weeks if you want to maintain the look. Sometimes when your lashes grow out, the extensions grow with them, and you have to trim them. Mascara can fill in any sparse areas. Lush Beauty Specialists are licensed and experienced. Consultations are free.

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Be My

Irish Valentine

How lucky are we to live in one of the most romantic destinations in the world! Get out there and celebrate love this February.

Pop the Question

Let’s throw you into the deep end to start... Are you planning on popping the question? Here are a few dos & don’ts for proposing this year. Do your research Don’t buy the first ring you see based on the fact that you like it and think it looks good. You won’t be wearing it for the rest of your life and there is more to a diamond than meets the eye. That saying also applys to precious metals. Visit Gem Cellar and speak with the experts on everything you will need to know before you make any decisions. Do tell him or her why you want to get married. Whether you do this before or after the proposal, it is important to be true to yourself and your loved one and while you are at it, be sure to get all of your skeletons out of the closet, especially before your big day. Don’t hide the ring in food. This can be a perfect recipe for disaster.

Do drop to one knee Let’s not kill this tradition. The simplest of old fashioned gestures go a long way. Don’t make it too complicated. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Five years ago a movie was released with the most romantic scenes filmed in Ireland. A series of love letters were hand written and left in mysterious places. Each letter had one thing in common… This February hand write your loved one a romantic letter asking him or her to be your Irish Valentine and join you for dinner at Flanagan’s Irish Pub. Leave the letter somewhere unexpected and at the end simple write...

Flanagan’s is Bermuda’s only Irish Pub offering a friendly atmosphere to both locals and visitors. This February try out Irish Valentine inspired drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts including… 47 Front Street | 441 292 3042 | www.gemcellar.bm

Take Your Sweetheart

to the Green

Enough with the heavy stuff... time to get romantic using our island resources. If you or your sweetheart love to golf or like a little friendly competition, take a trip to Port Royal this February, home of the PGA Grand Slam and stunning ocean views, not to mention one of the greatest holes in golf. Visit Port Royal online for information & rates. www.portroyal.bm

~ Lime Pina Colada ~ Eye of the Devil Martini ~ Parsley crushed Rockfish with Crushed Pistachio Sauce & Steamed Broccoli ~ Fettuccini Linguine ~ Pistachio Mousse ~ Key Lime Cheesecake with Avocado Mousse & Kiwi slices The movie ‘P.S. I Love You’ is full of ideas to make your Irish Valentine’s Day an unforgetable one. Perfect for enjoying at home after dinner. Emporium Building 69 Front Street | Hamilton 441 295 8299 Lunch is served 11:00am to 5:00pm Dinner is served 5:00pm to 11:00pm

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4 Get a Room

Changing up your surroundings can give an automatic boost to your love life. A resort suite eases the pressures and habits of home life, allowing you and your loved one to run wild. You might even add some role-playing into the mix by pretending you’re meeting for a secret rendezvous in a new town. Bermuda’s premier Vacation Ownership Resort and Cottage Hotel, The St. George’s Club, is offering a special Valentine’s Day rate of $150 per night in their Bermuda cottages. With a full kitchen and a large living space this is the perfect opportunity to put your feet up, relax and enjoy some R & R with your loved one. Surprise your loved one again with an evening to remember at Griffin’s Bistro. On February 14, 15 and 16 Griffin’s is offering their exclusive Valentine’s menu. $60 per person plus 17% service.

Just a sneak peek of the Valentine’s Menu from us to you… Oyster Gratin - Fresh Oysters baked with herbs & seasoned breadcrumbs Rock Fish Brodetto - Fresh local Rockfish, simmered in a light tomato & zucchini broth Treasure Chest - Heart Shaped Pastry, filled with fresh berries, whipped cream & cream Chantilly 441 297 4235 | www.stgeorgesclub.com Visit www.thisweek.bm to see the full menu.

Share Your Love NOT Your Pizza Sometimes the best thing to do is keep it simple. On your way home tonight, try this.

1. Stop by one of Pizza House’s three locations. 2. Pick out a pizza with all of your favourite toppings and then choose one with all of your loved ones favourites. 3. Pizza House will honour you with two complimentary slices of cake to complete your stress free night with purchase of two regular sized pizzas, for the entire month of February! 4. Go home, put your feet up and indulge, together.

SHELLY BAY PLAZA | HAMILTON TEL: 293-8465 SOUTHSIDE | ST. DAVIDʼS TEL: 293-5700 HERON BAY PLAZA | SOUTHAMPTON TEL: 238-2753

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Pick Me Up with PowER

Uninterrupted quality time is one of the best gifts you can give a loved one. With Chef Livio Ferigo’s Amore Bermuda Cookbook, get your hands wet with some fabulous recipes including Tiramisu di Livio. Tiramisu means ‘pick me up with power’, and this dessert will make you feel invigorated. This recipe is Livio’s speciality using half mascarpone and half ricotta, which used to be a secret until now. LIVIO’S TIRAMISU hot, strong espresso coffee Ingredients 3 egg whites separated from yolks 1/4 cup Tia Maria liqueur 1/4 cup Kahlua 1/2 cup caster sugar Ladyfingers 1/4 lb mascarpone cheese Cocoa powder, for dusting 1/4 lb ricotta cheese DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until thick and white, approximately 15 minutes. 2. Add the mascarpone and ricotta cheese, beating until the compote is well blended and smooth. 3. In a separate bowl, combine the coffee and liqueurs. Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee-liqueur mixture, a few at a time. Set aside to cool. 4. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they are thick and stiff. Gently fold the whites into the mascarpone mixture. 5. Layer the biscuits, either into individual glass bowls or one big bowl, and alternate with the mascarpone mixture.

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6. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, prior to serving. When ready to serve dust top with powered cocoa. Makes 3 to 4 servings

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Pick up your copy of Amore Bermuda at Bonefish or Cafe Amici the Royal Naval Dockyard!

7Get Physical

Forget the box of chocolates this year, increase your endorphins together by getting physical in a Yoga With Tali class. Accommodating all levels of Yoga enthusiasts Tali offers a variety of classes for every level from Monday to Saturday. Looking for something a little more risqué, see what kind of positions you can get into while doing one of Tali’s paddleboard yoga classes.

“My mission is to bring appreciation of yoga to everyone and to dispel many of the misconceptions about what yoga is. There is a form of yoga to fit every lifestyle and every need.” Tali Gabai-Maiato Tali is a lover of everything yoga offering private, one on one and group sessions at ACE, Lotus, Flatts Fitness, group or private stand up paddle board yoga classes on the water in Spanish Point and can also travel to a venue of your choice. Tali even offers kid’s yoga at Somersfield Academy! Tali’s classes are best described as a vigorous vinyasa flow taking you to your own individual edge and leave you feeling centered and at peace. Tali loves to try fun poses and creative sequencing, with a sense of humor, keeping it playful, lighthearted and fun. Photo credit Peter Aldrich

Accomodating All Levels of YOga

Monday - Saturday Classes Beginners Class:

441.331.6673 www.yogawithtali.com

Friday 12 to 1 at Lotus

Recommended at least 1 class for new beginners to learn fundamentals.

See full schedule online.

Capture her Heart

Give her the most memorable gift from Bermuda’s own Alexandra Mosher Studio Jewellery. Like a little found treasure, her new Splash Collection captures and showcases tiny grains of Bermuda’s fine pink sand - one of the Island’s most distinctive natural wonders - in an elegant Sterling silver lining. Alexandra’s art jewellery designs are all handmade with care and are inspired by the colours and natural motifs of our beautiful island. Visit Alexandra in her new Hamilton gallery to custom design a piece that helps tell your love story.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN QUALITY BIKE ACCESSORIES

441 542 8484 | studio@alexandramosher.com | www.alexandramosher.com 17 Reid Street, Lower Level of the Washington Mall, Hamilton Monday to Saturday 11:00am – 5:00pm

Nyotaimori

it sounds romantic, right?!

BACKPACKS

Nyotaimori (Japanese: 女体盛り “female body presentation”), often referred to as “body sushi”, is the practice of serving sashimi or sushi from the body of a woman, typically naked. Nantaimori (Japanese: 男体盛り) refers to the same practice using a male model. This subdivision of food play is originally an obscure Japanese practice not common in Japanese culture but that has attracted considerable international media attention. What you do with your sushi when you get it home is your business. Just sayin… Sushi seems to find its way into just about everyone’s hearts these days. Whether you visit Coconut Rock with your loved one or take sushi home and get creative, you’re indulging in Bermuda’s finest together. Enjoy.

ZEUS HELMETS

Monday to Saturday Lunch 11:30am – 3:00pm Dinner 6:00pm – 10:00pm 441 296 6226 www.CoconutRock.com

BIKE SEATS KING’S WHARF, DOCKYARD | 441 234 2764 6 VALLEY ROAD, PAGET | 441 236 5235 15 GORHAM ROAD, HAMILTON | 441 295 0919 26 YORK STREET, ST. GEORGE’S | 441 297 0478

Bringing Your Family

Together

This February Celebrate by Bringing Your Family Together! ENJOY A 3 COURSE MEAL

PORTOFINO

DINNER FOR ONLY

PER PERSON

$25

One Child per Parent Eats FREE! A juice or soda, one entrée & dessert Child must be 12yrs or younger. Gratuities not included. Some restrictions apply.

Your table is ready...

Monday to Friday 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Saturday and Sunday 6:00pm – 7:30pm

One child per parent

12 years and under eats FREE! A juice or soda, one entrée & dessert

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HeritagE MATTERS 400 Years Awaiting the Bishop By Dr. Edward Harris, M.B.E.

When Bermuda was settled in 1612, its church, the Anglican one of the State of England, was placed under the Bishop of London, but it took 400 years before that prelate, in the person of the present bishop, The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres KCVO FSA, set foot in the place. As the Bishop of London in the 1750s, Thomas Sherlock, wrote, ‘for a bishop to live at one end of the world and his Church at another must make the office very uncomfortable to the bishop and, in a great measure, be useless to the people’. A note to His Grace, Bishop Chartres, was penned by the first Governor of Bermuda, Richard Moore in the local newspaper and we are pleased to present some of its contents here, to give some context to that historic religious visit of November 2012.

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Richard Chartres KCVO FSA, Bishop of London.

“Looking back from On High and over a perspective of 400 years of the permanent settlement of Bermuda, which began under my governorship, starting in July 1612, I do welcome you to these islands which some regard as Heaven on Earth, albeit some four centuries late. While the Bishop of London was given responsibility for our American colonies those many years ago (‘the care was improperly lodged’), your congregation here is delighted that at long last we shall be able to see the head of the Diocese of London in this paradise. We also hope to hear news of the capital and your words of wisdom and benefaction, as we hope you will deliver sermons to all of your churches hereabouts.”

The historic nature of Bermuda’s first church was recognized in early postcards. “Originally, your Church in Bermuda was to comprise four places of worship, the chief at St. George’s, the next in Hamilton Tribe, the next in Pembroke Tribe and the last in Southampton Tribe. However, the early Bermudians disagreed with the four-church regime of the Bermuda Company, so that your congregation eventually had a church in each tribe, all of which remain, albeit in more modern architectural guises.” “Now that you have come, we hope your visit will be a most enjoyable one and of benefit to your far-flung flock in the ‘second most remotest place on earth’. Indeed, you should be pleased with the activities of your Church here in this anniversary year which has assumed, with the consent of Her Majesty, the title of ‘Their Majesties Chappell’ (after a Warrant of William and Mary), a matter related to you as Dean of the Chapels Royal. Your very dedicated and active team there, under the guidance of the Rector of St. Peter’s, the Reverend David Raths CD BA BD, have done much to promote the Church in its four-hundredth year and I do commend him to you for being a very bright star in an otherwise lackluster firmament, as we otherwise used up most of our powder three years ago for the 400th anniversary of the sinking of the Sea Venture (1609).”

Rev. David Raths presided over the intituling of St. Peter’s as ‘Their Majesties Chappell’. “While many a storm has this island struck and your Church here ridden out its fair share of tempests, again I welcome you to Bermuda and hope that yours will be a temperate visit that is imbued with all that is blessed about this place, its people and your Congregation.” The new flag at St. Peter’s, pursuant to its naming as Their Majesties Chappell in 2012.

DO YOU KNOW… About ‘Hogge Money’, 35,589 Missing ‘Coppers’ and Fantasy Crowns? By Horst Augustinovic

When the Somers Isles Company took over Bermuda under a Royal Charter in 1615, no currency was available to the colonists who instead used tobacco as legal tender. To encourage commerce, King James I in June 1615 granted Bermuda permission to produce coinage. Made in denominations of two, three, six and twelve pence, the coins were intentionally made from low-grade, brassy copper to keep them from being taken out of Bermuda because of their intrinsic value. Of all the ‘Hogge Money’ found, the shilling (XII pence) is the most common coin, about 50 known to exist. The threepence coin is the rarest, with less than half a dozen known. No one penny coin has ever been found.

The obverse of the ‘Hogge Money’ showed a hog with the denominations in roman numerals and the legend ‘SOMMER ISLANDS’ and the reverse a ship, possibly the ‘Sea Venture’. These Somers Isles Company coins were the first English coinage made for use in the Americas with the weight/value ratio based on the weight of tobacco, not the metal content which was far below the stated value of the coins. By 1624 these rather crude coins went out of use. When the Bermuda Ship’s Penny was minted in 1793 – the year that Louis XVI was put to death by guillotine and France and England were at war – it was obviously difficult to ship coins to Bermuda. With French and Spanish ships engaging every British ship they could, it was decided to dispatch the coins on several ships, some of which were obviously captured by the French.

After the experience with ‘Hogge Money’, Bermuda returned to the barter system with tobacco serving as currency, supplemented with Spanish silver and gold. In 1793 an Act of Parliament incorporated Hamilton as the future capital of Bermuda, relocating from St. George’s in 1815. It was this act that also began the process of having a coin authorized for Bermuda. On February 1st 1793, King George III authorized the issue of not less than £200 sterling in ‘coppers’ for Bermuda. The obverse was to depict George III with the legend ‘Georgius III D.G. REX’ and the engravers name ‘Droz. F’ and the reverse a ship at sea with ‘Bermuda’ above and ‘1793’ below. An act signed by Governor Henry Hamilton in April 1794 stated that coppers were to pass at the same rate as English halfpence – twelve coppers to the shilling. The actual mintage by the Soho Mint in Birmingham was 83,589 coins, however, only an estimated 48,000 ever arrived in Bermuda. As Bermuda was at war with France at the time, it has been suggested that the coins were sent to Bermuda in several shipments and that one of them was captured by the French. Most of the coins that did reach the island were soon exported as the intrinsic value of the coins was more than the face value. By 1823 there were no copper coins left in Bermuda. Since 1793 no other coins were produced for Bermuda until the commemorative crowns of 1959 and 1964 and it wasn’t until 1970, when Bermuda adopted the decimal currency, that coins have been minted regularly for Bermuda. In more recent years a ‘fantasy crown’ has made its appearance showing a bust of King Edward VIII and ‘EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR’ on the obverse and again a ship at sea with ‘BERMUDA’ and ‘1936’ on the reverse, similar to the 1793 copper. No such coin was ever issued. Comments email netlink@link.bm

In 1959 Bermuda issued its first Crown to commemorate the 350th Anniversary of the wreck of the ‘Sea Venture’ in 1609. It was the first Bermuda coin issued since the 1793 Ship’s Penny. 100,000 Crowns were minted. Until 1970, when Bermuda changed from Sterling to the Decimal Currency, British coins were in use on the island. In 1951 Great Britain struck 120,000 One Penny coins, however, none were issued in Great Britain. In 1956 some of the Pennies were shipped to Bermuda, making them quite valuable. During 1965, unofficial Crowns, showing King Edward VIII, were offered for sale in the United Kingdom and the United States. Dated 1936, the obverse shows King Edward VIII and the reverse a sailing ship similar to the 1793 ‘Coppers’. As these coins were not issued officially, they are considered ‘Fantasy Crowns’.

One of Bermuda’s Leading Art Dealers

Anthony Pettit

Anthony is a dealer in most types of antiquities relating to Bermuda (otherwise called the Somers Isles), particularly maps, books, prints, paintings and ephemera. Catergories include charts and guides, manuscripts, pamphlets, letters, documents, ships’logs, newspapers and magazines, albums and scrapbooks, papers on geology, geography, race relations, reports and memiors on the Dockyard, maritime and military publications.

View of Watford Bridge, Bermuda Dodge MacKnight (American 1860 - 1950) Circa1911

Henry Webster Rice Dated July 8th 1913.

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CHEF of the month

SHAKE IT UP

Jessica

Joe Amaral

Bar Manager |Rosa’s

Sous Chef |Bolero Restaurant & Bar

Rosa’s at 121 Front Street in the City of Hamilton is a popular place for lunch or dinner. However it is a great place for drinks, and appies too! Come on down to Rosa’s Mexican decorated raised bar or be seated overlooking Front Street on their cozy casual patio!

Meet Jessica, Bolero Restaurant & Bar’s Sous Chef. She is here living and working in Bermuda all the way from Jakarta, Indonesia. Before landing in Bermuda Jessica was working in the Cayman Islands. Jessica trained in Hotel & Tourism Management at the Swiss German University in Indonesia and gained work experience both in her home city and in Germany.

Meet Joe Amaral, bartender at Rosa’s. Joe is a Travel Agent at CTravel by day and mix master by night. He is TIPS® (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) certified after doing the local bartending course at Bermuda College a few years ago. Head to Rosa’s on Thursday, Friday or Saturday to meet Joe and try out one of his delicious drinks from the bar. Choose from a full menu or just scan the appies and indulge.

What brought you to the island of Bermuda, what do you love about living here and where to next? I was looking for some overseas work experience. It was difficult to get a work permit anywhere besides the Middle East or Caribbean so I choose Bermuda.

When is the best night to visit Rosa’s? I am here on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. We have a great mix of music, great drinks at the bar and an overall warm and friendly atmosphere. Saturday nights between 5pm–8pm the patio is packed with locals and tourists.

I spend a lot of time experimenting with cooking, trying new things. The Island is just a beautiful place to be and I am enjoying it. After my time here on the island and working at Bolero, I might travel for a while and do some writing, another passion of mine. Tell us about working at Bolero. It is a great job, I really enjoy it. I have a good boss; he gives me lots of trust. I can discuss things with him. He treats me like a partner not an employee. It is a great place to work. Be sure to try out our daily specials that we offer each day, keeping our menu alive and interesting. What would you recommend lovebirds try from your menu during the month of February?

By Candice Dickinson

Sticky Toffee Pudding

What do you like about bartending at Rosa’s? Well, I am a social butterfly and I just love the diverse cliental that Rosa’s attracts. Doctors, Lawyers, Police, locals, tourists, etc. Rosa’s and our sister company Chopsticks are a really great group to work with. We often help each other out when needed at both locations. We have a casual Mexican family theme going on with Latina music, rap, reggae, etc., playing on the speakers each day. What’s Joe Shakin’ Up this February? Mexican Mojito

Valentine’s Day in Mexico

A mix of made El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Goslings Ginger Beer, fresh mint leaves, lime juice and simple sugar.

A mix of Jose Cuervo 1800 Gold Tequila, cranberry juice, sour mix, grenadine, fresh cranberries.

Truffle & Parmesan Fries

Once you start nibbling them, you wont be able to stop. DRINK SUGGESTION: Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial N/V

Spaghetti and Clams

This is a great main course packed with herbs, basil, parsley, Parma Ham and a nice chili oil that brings another dimension to the dish. DRINK SUGGESTION: Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio

Corona & Corona Light

You can’t go wrong with a cold Corona.

Shots

A shot of Patron Silver Tequila with a rim of salt and a lemon

Sticky Toffee Pudding Everyone loves it.

DRINK SUGGESTION: Errazuriz Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

Drink Suggestions by April Gosling Naude. Available at Gosling’s Stores. Visit bolerobrasserie.com & check out their new spotlight video.