AN unexpected high tide and freezing weather didn't prevent hundreds of Falklands residents from gathering on Surf Bay on Monday night to enjoy the lighting of a massive beacon to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Left: H E the Governor chats to Ken and Mim Newton at Surf Bay

Food, music and liquid refreshments were available, and an interesting tot of hot spiced rum ensured the extremities were kept warm.
Full story and pictures in Friday's Penguin News.