March 2023 edition
As a stanchly Unionist movement we cannot help but be delighted at the recent turmoils which have engulfed the splittist Scottish National Party (SNP).
The problems which have overwhelmed the SNP actually started with the criminal prosecution of the party’s former leader Alex Salmond, who was charged on 14 counts of attempted rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. Although Salmond was found not guilty on 12 of the charges (not proven on another and one charge withdrawn), these verdicts of innocence did not seem to please Salmond’s successor as SNP leader, Nicola “Gnasher” Sturgeon (they had previously been “the best of buddies”), and he was ostracised from all positions in the party as a result – consequently breaking away completely to form his own Alba Party.
But it is another sexual controversy of a completely different nature which has been the cause of the current conflicts embroiling the SNP. “Gnasher” Sturgeon resigned as leader of the SNP both suddenly and unexpectedly last month – and with only an incoherent explanation for so doing. Prior to her resignation, however, “Gnasher” Sturgeon’s Scottish “government” forced through so-called “gender recognition” legislation (lunatic proposals - many would even say evil proposals - which would allow people legally to change their gender from that which nature said was the case!), but although none of the sheep-like SNP MSPs dared vote against this lunacy, it is believed that privately the majority of them were alarmed at what was happening - especially when it led to a convicted rapist being sent to a women’s jail - and as a result the men in tartan suits told “Gnasher” that her time was up!
The resulting SNP leadership contest has thrown up a bizarre set of candidates, which shows that the SNP is hopelessly divided and has no idea where it is going. The favourite surprisingly seems to be Kate Forbes, a staunch member of the Free Church of Scotland, a denomination which takes a praiseworthy stance on moral issues, not only opposing “gender recognition” lunacy but also being opposed to all forms of sexual perversion and to abortion. Although it might seem odd to many that such a staunch Protestant would be associated with an anti-Unionist party like the SNP, the fact of the matter is that historically many “wee frees” have supported the SNP, as in Scotland – unlike in Ulster – the internal Protestant divide between Presbyterianism and Anglicanism has remained strong. The second favourite seems to be even more bizarre however, namely Humza Yousaf, who, as his name clearly indicates, is not Scottish but a Pakistani Muslim. So much therefore for Scottish “nationalism”! Yousaf is regarded as the “continuity candidate”, i.e. he is expected to continue with the Sturgeon’s policies – “gender recognition” nonsense and all! For a practising Muslim to take such a stance on the matter of sexual perversion surely says all that needs to be said about the Mohammedan religion – as well as the SNP’s relationship to it! The final candidate, and apparent outsider, is Ashten Regan. She also seems opposed to all the “gender recognition” lunacy, but also appears to have the most extreme policy regarding ensuring Scotland’s breakaway from the rest of the United Kingdom – which even many of the most hardline nationalists realise is totally impractical and laughable.
So there we have it then. The SNP is now hilariously split into three factions – with Alex Salmond waiting in the wings for a possible comeback, meaning a four-way split! For all Unionists this is of course music to our ears, and so we should perhaps remember he original fourth verse of the British National Anthem, written at the time of an earlier Jacobite insurrection in 1745 :-
Lord grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush Rebellious Scots to crush! God save the King!
In 2023 there is clearly no need for a second Marshal Wade to arise to crush rebellious Scots, as they happily seem to be crushing themselves!
But it is a quote from an earlier great and Loyal Scotsman which perhaps we should bear in mind the most at this time to remind us of the necessity not only to crush nationalist sedition, but also to ensure that the Unionist ideals of a previous era are finally enacted – an injunction voiced by King James VI of Scotland when he became King James I of Great Britain in 1603: And I will make them One Nation!
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SPRINGBOK CLUB NEWS
The Springbok Club held a most enjoyable and extremely successful meeting last month, which was addressed by Mr. Gavin Sandeman. Mr. Sandeman had of course given an enthralling talk at the Springbok Club’s November meeting, when he read from some fascinating letters and diary entries written by his illustrious distant relative Cmd. E.C. "Teddy" Tyndale-Biscoe (who of course first raised the Union Flag over what became Salisbury, Rhodesia, in 1890) about early life in Rhodesia during the 1890s. In his latest talk he continued reading from these enthralling historical documents (which were contained in the Sandeman Family Clan Magazine), and which this time covered the early years of the 20th Century and included accounts about life in southern Africa at the time written by other members of the Sandeman family.
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On Saturday 25th March the Springbok Club will be staging a trip to Chislehurst in order to visit the famous Chislehurst Caves, and also to view sites associated with Emperor Napoleon III (Louis Napoleon) and his son the Prince Imperial, who spent several years in exile at Camden Place, Chislehurst. If you wish to see Camden Place then assemble at Chislehurst Railway Station between 12.15 hrs and 12.30 hrs, but if you’d simply like to visit the Caves then assemble at the Bickley Arms (which is adjacent to Chislehurst Railway Station) between 13.00 hrs and 13.45 hrs. Both groups will re-assemble at the Bickley Arms in order to join a conducted tour of the Caves commencing at 14.00 hrs (there will be a £8.00 charge to visit the Caves, concessions at £6.00). After this the Springbok Club party will return to the Bickley Arms where, inter alia, Mr. Gary Vincent will give a PowerPoint presentation about the life of the Prince Imperial and his tragic death whilst servicing in the British Army during the Zulu Wars. For more details about this event and arrangements ‘phone: 07711188430.
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On Sunday 30th April the Kent Branch of the Springbok Club will be staging a visit to the famous Rochester Sweeps’ festival. More precise details about this event will be given in next month’s SCN. In May the Springbok Club will be holding a special meeting in order to celebrate Empire Day, and in June the organisation will be staging a weekend’s trip to Portsmouth in order to see both HMS Victory and the Mary Rose.
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PATRIOTIC FORUM NEWS
Unfortunately one of the leading Committee members of the Patriotic Forum has recently experienced a serious health problem, and as two other Committee members are currently in the midst of important personal developments it has therefore been decided to put the organisation into “cold storage” for the next few months, and to devote its resources to assisting other wings of the wider patriotic movement. This will entail supporting the Springbok Club in their forthcoming events (as detailed above) as well as helping to ensure that the next edition (No.43) of The Imperial Patriot is published a soon as possible. If you are able to assist in the important aim of ensuring that the publication of The Imperial Patriot No.43 is not delayed any further then please try to donate to Patriotic Press by using the bank account detailed at the end of this SCN.
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MESSAGE FROM ANIMAL SURVIVAL INTERNATIONAL
We have recently received the following most important report from the Animal Survival International organisation about the plight of marine mammals. It reads as follows :-
“A truly terrifying statistic is that every year, more than 300,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises die after getting entangled in fishing nets, with devastating effects on the different species. Some drown immediately, while those who survive their initial entanglement endure many painful months, ultimately bleeding out from deep wounds or dying of starvation because their ability to dive and feed is impaired.
“The situation is even more critical now because peak calving season has begun along the South African coastline.
“The risk to whales is particularly high in South African waters which are part of humpback whales’ yearly migratory route and where southern right and Bryde’s whales go to mate and give birth – in areas where, to make matters worse, illegal fishing is rife. Once whales get entangled in fishing nets, they can’t dive as deep or as easily which means they catch less food and slowly but steadily become weaker, with fatal consequences. When this happens to mother whales, they struggle to nurse their calves while dragging the fishing gear they are entangled in - simultaneously while weakening from injuries they may have sustained.
“The great whales of our seas barely escaped being hunted to extinction. We cannot let fishing gear entanglements push them over the edge. We can have a positive impact - we can save lives - but we need your continued support.
“As the international fishing industry grows, the problem is getting worse. Fortunately, there are brave and dedicated expert teams that put their lives on the line to help free entangled whales. Our partner, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), responds anywhere along the entire South African coastline to free whales from life-threatening entanglements.
“These highly trained teams are on 24-hour standby - as soon as they get a report of an entangled whale, they take to the seas.
“It is a dangerous job, requiring skill and rigorous training. NSRI volunteer teams must get close to these stressed, giant wild animals - often in wild open seas. Using specially designed knives and hooks at the end of long poles, and working lines and kedging buoys, they free the whales from ropes and nets, while being careful to not cause them further injury.
“Freeing whales requires specialized equipment. For this reason, NSRI reached out to ASI for support in funding the purchase of a whale disentanglement kit and the training of 10 new disentanglement experts.
“During peak calving season for whales along the South African coastline - which, again, is right now - even more newborn calves and their mothers are at risk of becoming entangled in relentless fishing gear. If we can raise another $2,000 (£1,500), we can fund the purchase of two additional whale disentanglement kits for the NSRI. $2,000 does not seem like a lot to make a major contribution to the well-being of whales.
“Disentanglement procedures are filmed to give researchers valuable information about the identity of the animal, the damage caused by the entanglement, and the size and species of the whale. The teams also recover the nets, buoys and ropes causing the entanglement so that skin samples can be extracted to record DNA information in the research database.
“We must continue to help better equip the NSRI’s expert whale disentanglement teams so we can save more whale lives.
“Habitat loss, pollution, loss of food sources, toxic substances, sonar testing and incidental by-catch are just some of the dangers these majestic animals still face. Global warming and changes in food availability mean these whales are spending longer periods in waters around Southern Africa.
“Migrating whales can be seen along the country’s coastline from June up until as late as December each year. We MUST make sure the whale disentanglement teams at the stations along the country’s coastline are fully equipped to respond rapidly to all whale-entanglement reports.
“Saving animals and the planet “Campaigner “Animal Survival International
“P.S. Whales play a vital role in maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem. It’s essential that we save every single whale we can to preserve these important marine mammals.”
For more details about the Animal Survival International organisation, or to make a donation, visit their web-site at: https://animalsurvival.org/
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LINEKER MUST GO!
Gary Lineker played soccer 80 times for England. He was undoubtedly a talented footballer, and his subsequent media career showed that he possessed broadcasting talents as well. The recent controversy over certain tweets which he made shows however that there is something darker, something more sinister, something quite disgusting about the man.
Contrary to what many claim, the most important matter in this controversy is not the question of free speech, nor whether Lineker’s comments broke BBC guidelines, but rather the actual contents of his tweets, and what they showed about Lineker’s mindset and motivation. Even though he had represented his country at international level, he openly advocated support for parasitical foreigners who have been invading the same country which he had represented, sickeningly even referring to those who could afford to pay thousands of Dollar to people-smugglers so that they could then sponge off the assets of a country which was not their own as “poor souls”. The only “poor souls” involved in the whole illegal immigrant crisis are of course the ordinary British people who are now facing severe threats to their well-being from those who have no links to their country, but who are now being allowed to wreck havoc in the advanced country which their British ancestors built up!
Lineker is a disgrace, he is a charlatan, he is a traitor. Not only should he be sacked from all positions within the BBC, but as he evidently has no love for the country of his birth nor for its people which he once represented on the football field, but rather sides with those who attempt to invade and steal from that country, he should clearly return all the awards and other paraphernalia which he gained during his international career!
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CAMPAIGN VICTORY: VILE GLASTONBURY FOOTAGE REMOVED BY THE BBC!
We have recently received the following most encouraging message from the British Freedom Party concerning the success of their campaign against the BBC for broadcasting footage of obscene acts appearing at the controversial Glastonbury Music Festival. It reads as follows :-
“After the BBC broadcast the obscene Glastonbury set of 'Meghan Thee Stallion' - a so-called singer/rapper who was simulating sex acts on stage - we filed a very strongly worded complaint!
“We were not satisfied with the BBC's response to our first complaint ... so we complained a second time
“Now, finally, the BBC have removed the offensive content!
“It is sickening that the BBC didn't warn viewers that one of Glastonbury's 'artists' would be simulating sex acts on stage at a festival that is open to children.
“Unless we put pressure on these organisations, they will continue to descend to these depths of degeneracy, and they are dragging our children down with them!
“Yours sincerely,
“Jayda Fransen”
To contact the British Freedom Party or to find out more about their campaign against degeneracy on the BBC visit their web-site at: https://www.britishfreedomparty.com
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LATEST FALKLANDS NEWS
We have recently received a most interesting report from the Falkland Islands Association. It reads as follows :-
“Hello and a big thank you to everyone who attended any of the Falkland 40th Anniversary events, attached is the list of UK events that I know that we had FIA representation. I have had numerous emails thanking us for attending these events, well done everybody. If you have any photos of events you attended, please do send them to me.
“We think as your committee that we should now leave the 40th Anniversary Liberation of the Falkland Islands and return to our Association Constitution, that we support the people of the Falkland Islands and their right to determine their own future.
“Below is a copy of an email I received from Harold Briley. I have to agree with Sir Peter de la Billiere, it is a gripping read and has an excellent synopsis of events leading up to the 1982 war and the result of the Liberation to both the Falklands Islands and Argentina. It should be recommended to anyone who questions the history of the Islands or the Islander’s right to determine their own future, attached is the press release for his book.
“I hope my 40th anniversary book “Fight for Falklands Freedom” which has attracted many comments will go a long way in promoting the Falklands cause with its positive projection of the Islands and the Task Force to both of whom it is dedicated, with any author’s profits being donated to research into Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many Falklands veterans I have interviewed suffer from PTSD along with life-long physical wounds. So, I hope it gets wide circulation. Britain’s most decorated modern General, Sir Peter de la Billiere, overall head of the SAS in 1982, has praised it as a “gripping read”, saying it should be in every school library.
“Harold Briley
“We have received an invitation to have a representative at the Remembrance Wreath laying at Basingstoke on 13th of November 2022, Remembrance Sunday. I have attached the invitation. Again, this is something that we can all do to advertise our Association and show our respect. We do not need to know who or what services members are attending however if you do wish to lay a wreath now is the time to contact your local Royal British Legion to request permission to do so. Attached is our form to request a wreath with our badge attached, it will take a minimum of three week to arrive.
“I will continue to monitor this email address until the next AGM so if you have any questions in respect of the FIA, please forward them to me and I will attempt to direct you in the right direction to have them answered.
“On a final note, I would like to wish all of the Falkland Islanders that are competing in the Commonwealth Games - in particular Daphne Almond who is taking part in the Bowls and being well supported by Adrian, her husband - Good Luck.”
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BRILLANT ARTICLE BY SIMON HEFFER
Simon Heffer, the highly respected journalist who spoke at a Swinton Circle (part of today’s Patriotic Forum) meeting in 2013, had a brilliant article exposing and attacking the poisonous current manifestation of “cancel culture” published in the Daily Telegraph of 22nd February. Entitled “George Orwell’s chilling prediction has come true – it’s time to make a stand”, it demonstrated how recent attempts to re-write some of the works of Roald Dahl was only the tip of the iceberg. This article is certainly deserving of far wider circulation, and can be accessed at :
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/22/george-orwells-chilling-prediction-has-come-true-roald-dahl/
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SEARCH SERVICES FOR THOSE SEEKING LOST RELATIVES
Find any South African, even those who have emigrated. We also search Botswana, Namibia and ex-Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.
Please use the search request form at :-
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Also check the list of South African expatriates/emigrants web-sites, which can be found at :-
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and
http://www.bellemodel.biz/emails/expatriates/toplist_expatriates.php?id=toplist_expatriates_from_springbk
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CREST PUBLISHING BOOKS
The latest book published by Crest Publishing is entitled: “BOWLS - QUIRKS, CHIRPS AND ANECDOTES". This is not an instruction manual but rather a cheerful, humourous and sometimes controversial chronicle about the game and its history worldwide. Written to celebrate 40 years in the sport by the author, Glenn MacAskill, it should be of interest to all bowlers and other sports enthusiasts.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?
No.292: Mr. STEVE FORD of Durban
Steve Ford was the manager of the St.George’s Hotel in Durban during the late 1970s. He proved to be a very popular hotelier, and as a result was promoted and transferred within the Gooderson’s Hotel Group to the Fairydene Hotel (subsequently the Rebel Inn) in Pinetown. It is believed however that after this he moved to an even higher hotel management position in Johannesburg, though nothing more is known about him since then. It would therefore be very interesting to learn what actually became of him.
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RECOMMENDED WEB-SITE OF THE MONTH
Elsewhere in this edition of the SCN we include a most interesting report which we received from the Falkland Islands Association. The Falkland Islands Association run a very professional and highly informative web-site which can be accessed at :-
https://www.fiassociation.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
BY JOVE MISSUS!
Sir,
I was just telling my American wife the same thing is happening here in the USA on television as you described in the August Edition of the SCN. People are blind or just turn a blind eye to what is taking place. “Black Lives Matter” have people eating out of their hands.
Yours etc.,
G.W.Ballard, California, U.S.A.
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PUTTING IT IN PROPORTION
Sir,
The total percentage of non-Whites currently living in the UK is about 7%. In South Africa, you have to look around to spot a White!
Yours etc.,
H.K.H., Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa.
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MOTHER RUSSIA
Sir,
In the October Edition of the SCN you wrote: “It is not just a case that military force against civilians is morally wrong, but also that it has so antagonised the Ukrainian people that it has become totally counter-productive towards their basic aim!”.
On the contrary it has given protection and encouragement to those Ukrainians (Russians) who have been slaughtered in their homes for years with the full support of NATO and the EU.
But you are right to compare with Northern Ireland. Another comparison would be Kosovo which the West illegally recognised without any referendum.
Yours etc.,
Rodney Atkinson, Northumberland, U.K.
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MONKEY PUZZLE
Sir,
I saw what you said about Dr. Fauci and, rest assured, he is very evil. In fact, while this is just suspicion, I suspect his gain-of-function research might be afoot again.
The date today is July 24th. As of today, Monkeypox (a very uncomfortable disease) has somehow exploded in Europe, and we have a big outbreak in New York City. However, don't you find it rather odd & convenient that a contagious disease which has rarely ever been seen outside its originating continent just now is hitting Europe & America not only as we reopen, but also are about to hold an election in which the American Republican Party is so deeply poised to make massive gains?
I am suspicious that someone released this intentionally. I have no proof of that. But, however this terrible disease got to Europe & New York City, I noticed that it apparently started mainly among homosexual men. All morals aside, I know from treating AIDS patients that homosexual men would be the ideal group to target to intentionally release this kind of disease as there are inherent health risks to the physical action, as well as a high degree of promiscuity among most of them. If this was done on purpose (as it is a convenient emergency before another election which neither the American Democratic Party nor China want to be free-&-fair), well, I do not have words. I'm concerned this might be Deep State bioterrorism.
What's gradually happening now is the disease is spreading to other groups and also completely innocent children as it is contagious. It's very odd to have another rare disease start to spread only two years and change after the first. And, the time at which it took off (only four months before a very important American Mid-Term) makes me deeply suspicious. We'll see if my doubts turn out to be misplaced, but I'm wondering if a state agency might have dumped another virus on us again. [Albeit, it might be a knock-on effect from all the Covid masks etc.]
Yours etc.,
Prof. Jason Jellison, Bangkok, Thailand
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THE “SAVE RHODESIA CAMPAIGN’S” FASHION SHOWS
In the December 2003 Edition of the SCN we featured Jenny Toms in our “Where are they Now?” section.
Jenny Toms was a most remarkable woman who bubbled over with energy. Rhodesian-born, she was once runner-up in the Miss Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland competition. She worked in P.R. in Rhodesia, specialising in the fashion industry, but with the impending fall of Rhodesia she moved south to Natal. Being a staunch Rhodesian patriot, however, she almost immediately joined the Durban Branch of the Save Rhodesia Campaign (SRC), proving to be a keen and energetic activist within the organisation, and bringing her undoubted talents to its advantage. Chief among these talents was her ability to organise fashion shows, and she staged several spectacular shows to raise funds for the SRC during the late 1970s, featuring some of the leading local models of the time, including the then current University of Natal Rag Queen, a finalist in the previous year’s Miss South Africa competition, and even Charmaine Gale, the South African champion High Jumper who was also a semi-professional model.
Jenny Toms’ fashion shows not only brought in funds for the SRC, but also gained the organisation much publicity – and managed to reach out to a new section of supporters who wouldn’t have been attracted to a patriotic organisation which was only interested in politics. This perhaps is a lesson which the patriotic movement around the West should learn today. To be successful the movement must be far more “rounded” taking a keen interest in the activities which appeal to all sections of patriots away from politics – sports, music, and yes, even fashion!
Jenny Toms was a true and great Rhodesian patriot. Her energetic involvement with the SRC should never be forgotten, and the memory of her activism and the fashion shows which she organised should motivate a new generation of patriots!
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