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Grace Bay Townhome-HUGE Value-5 Min to the Beach!
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Description from the owner
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Bedrooms: 2/
Bathrooms: 3/
Sleeps: 4/
Type: House
Come stay with us and experience the best value in the Grace Bay area!
NOTE: Please see correct rates on our web site.
Our townhome is a luxury 2 bedroom (one King and one Queen), 2 1/2 bath home, having more than 1600 square feet of living space. It features a wonderful view of the fresh water swimming pool. Its outside screened in patio allows private relaxation in our lush garden setting, right next to the pool. Finished with granite tops and maple cabinets, the brand new kitchen is a delight! The master bedroom is quite large, offering high ceilings with a bit of extra space. The second bedroom features a Queen bed. Each of the baths has granite tops and modern finishes. The home has five ceiling fans which offer a pleasantly cool environment. Air conditioning is available at an extra charge, if desired.
Please note that we now have more than one townhome available. Please check with us about other availability. Each townhome has the same floorplan and the same amenities. Furnishings are similar in each home. Each faces the pool and has a large screened in patio.
Our Grace Bay Townhome is a five minute walk to world famous Grace Bay Beach. Within walking distance are restaurants, novelty shops, clothing shops, a gourmet grocery store, wine stores, dive shops, car rentals, a pharmacy, a doctor, a veterinarian and, of course, Grace Bay Beach! We are close to everything that Grace Bay has to offer!
A dedicated path is maintained between Grace Bay Townhomes and Grace Bay Beach! We love the fact that the beach is literally just a five minute walk away!
Interesting Tidbits of Information!:
•English language
•U.S. Dollar currency
•Eastern Standard Time Zone
•Driving on the left
•Average Temperatures:
Winter - high 85°F,low 65°F
Summer - high 95°F, low 75°F
•Constant easterly trade winds provide cooling breezes
•Ocean water temperatures at the surface are between 78°F and 82°F
•Electricity - 110 volt/60 cycle, suitable for U.S. appliances
•Government - The Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Crown Colony. A Governor is appointed by the Queen and presides over an Executive Council formed by an elected local self-government. The legal system is based on English Common Law.
Favorite Things to Do:
Scuba Diving: Scuba diving in Turks and Caicos is unparalleled!
Dive sites named Aquarium and Amphitheater provide some insight into the abundance of sea life. There are walls and swim-throughs, coral gardens and tunnels, schools of fish and seas of garden eels! We have seen eagle rays, dolphins, sharks and whales! From tiny shrimp to large grouper, the sea is full of variety!
Whether its Grace Bay, Northwest Point, West Caicos, Sanbore Channel or French Cay, Providenciales has the best diving we've found. Contact us with your questions and we'll be happy to chat.
Packing Tips!:
•Sun Hat
•Light, casual clothing
•Dive Gear
•Golf Clubs
The Provo Golf Club is just a few minutes away!
Other Activities:
Visiting small private islands, Glo Worm excursions, Semi-submersible excursion, kite boarding
We owners visited Provo 10 years ago and we knew we had to figure out a way to make this lovely island our home. We have lived here since 2005 and we simply love our location. We live in our townhome complex. We are available to visit whenever you like!
NOTE about PAYMENTS: Please note that we respond to our inquiries personally with our own email address, not with a rental company address. We use an online secure payment system. Call us by phone if you have any concerns about the authenticity of the response.
NOTE about CANCELLATION: We withhold a 20% of the total reservation amount fee if a reservation is cancelled prior to 90 days before arrival. There are no refunds within the 90 day period. ...Read more
Grace Bay Townhome-HUGE Value-5 Min to the Beach! Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Additional Location Information
Grace Bay Townhomes is right in the heart of Grace Bay! Our townhome is a five minute walk to world famous Grace Bay Beach. Within walking distance are restaurants, novelty shops, clothing shops, a gourmet grocery store, wine stores, dive shops, car rentals, a pharmacy, a doctor, a veterinarian and, of course, Grace Bay Beach! We are close to everything that Grace Bay has to offer!
A dedicated path is maintained between Grace Bay Townhomes and Grace Bay Beach!
More About This Location
Beach or lakeside relaxation, Warm winter getaways
Getting There
Nearest airport: PLS, 10 miles
Car is not necessary
Last updated on July 03, 2015
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- Towels Provided
- Hair dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Linens Provided
- Clothes Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- A/C or climate control
- Short breaks allowed (1-4 days)
- Safe
- Washing Machine
- Local Guides/Maps
Phone / Internet
- Telephone
- Internet Access
- Wireless Internet
Pool / Spa
- Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
Property Features
- Parking
- Stove or Oven
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Blender
- Books
- Stereo or CD player
- DVD Player
- Television
- Satellite or cable TV
- Patio
- Outdoor Dining Area
- Garden
- Pet friendly - no
- Suitable for the elderly - yes
- Smoking allowed - no
- Wheelchair accessible - no
- Suitable for children - yes
Reviews (16)
based on 16 reviews
of guests would stay again
Very good
Carla S
Minneapolis, Minnesota
"Home away from home in T & C"
We spent a week in Dana and Scott's wonderful townhouse. It is in impeccable condition and supplied us with everything we needed to enjoy our stay; beach chairs, sun umbrella, cooler, etc. The location is very quiet, you can take a short walk to access the beach or relax at the very private (and frequently vacant) pool onsite. I was worried about needing to pay for AC because I HATE being hot but was amazed at the constant breezes (we were in a great corner unit) and did not need to turn the AC on at all. Dana and Scott greeted us upon arrival, and are generous and thoughtful enough to supply guests with a pre-charged cell phone for use. If we are lucky enough to return to the island, we will definitely stay in our lovely "1B" again!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Families w children
Chris S
Chelsea, Massachusetts
"Another delightlful stay at Grace Bay Townhomes"
This was our second visit to Grace Bay Townhomes and we had another great vacation. Our townhome was comfortable and well-appointed, and even had beach chairs, umbrellas and a cooler for all-day fun on the beach. The rooms are spacious and each upstairs bedroom has a full bath. With a washer and dryer in the townhome, it's easy to pack light and wash mid-week. We especially enjoyed the screened-in patio and the beautifully landscaped garden and pool area. The beach is a short walk away as are terrific restaurants, bakeries, shopping, access to excursions, and the Grace Bay Gourmet grocery store. We did not rent a car and were able to do and see everything we wanted. Dana and Scott are great hosts!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends
Cincinnati, Ohio
"Amazing location and accommodations!"
My husband, sister, brother-in-law and I stayed at Grace Bay Townhomes for a week in early December 2014 and it was AMAZING - the location is centralized to everything! We debated on renting a car while there but decided we'd prefer the beautiful walk to everything we wanted to see and do and it worked perfectly! This was our first time not staying at an all-inclusive and took the advise to purchase most of our food items from the local grocery store (6 minute walk) and eat in - the food prices were definitely higher than in the states, but that's to be expected with everything needing to be imported. The kitchen in the townhome was wonderfully equipped with everything you could ever possibly ever need to make a gourmet meal! The beach (5 minute walk) was beautiful and warm and so much fun - definitely the one of the highlights of our trip!! The owners, Dana and Scott, were wonderful - super insightful and helpful - they were even waiting for us upon our arrival! We hope to venture to Turks & Caicos again and when we do, we hope to stay at Grace Bay Townhomes!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Groups
Dallas, Texas
"peaceful as well as close to everything"
This was our first visit to the Turks & Caicos, but one of many visits to the Caribbean. Grace Bay Townhomes are your home away from home. The property is well maintained, and the Townhomes are equipped with all the things you need to feel at home, dishes, kitchenware, linens..it is all there.
Zhou can take a short walk to the beach, or if chose you can sit by the pool and relax in a quiet tropical setting...a screened in porch for outdoor dining is wonderful.
The owners Dana and Scott welcome like you were a guest in their home, and you are in a way, they live on property.
Any complaints? Well if you call wishing I stayed more than a week a complaint, then that would be mine. We had a great time on the island, the people are friendly and it was a great vacation.
Calgary, Canada
"Excellente location à Grace Bay"
Nous avons passé une superbe semaine dans un townhouse de Dana et Scott à Providenciales, avec nos deux ados âgés de 15 et 17 ans. Les photos de la maison sont tout à fait fidèles à la réalité. La maison est spacieuse et très propre, la piscine est impeccable. La pièce moustiquaire donnant sur la piscine est très agréable. Il ne faut que 5 à 7 minutes de marche pour se rendre à la plage de Grace Bay, pas trop surpeuplée pendant cette période plus tranquille du mois d'août. Une épicerie se trouve à environ 3 minutes de marche et les proprios avaient mis à notre disposition un chariot de magasinage, très pratique pour apporter des bouteilles d'eau par cette grande chaleur. Apportez aussi quelques sacs d'épicerie de tissu, plus résistants. Plusieurs restaurants se trouvent à distance de marche. Il est recommandé de louer une voiture, au moins pour quelques jours, afin d'aller explorer d'autres magnifiques plages, plus tranquilles que Grace Bay Beach. Une succursale d'Avis se trouve à 2-3 minutes à pied de la maison. Nous avons obtenu la voiture prévue (réservation faite en ligne) et un très bon service. Les taxis sont chers, nous avons décidé de garder la voiture une journée de plus, c'était moins cher que de prendre un taxi pour l'aéroport lors de notre départ. Les restaurants et l'épicerie sont chers, prévoyez apporter quelques épices et condiments de base, c'est au moins ça de pris! De toutes façons, un dîner léger est l'idéal, compte tenu de la chaleur. Le soir, il est agréable de souper sur une terrasse de resto. Dana et Scott sont très sympathiques, vous pouvez réserver à cet endroit sans aucune crainte. Scott nous attendait comme prévu à notre arrivée à la maison. Il nous a prêté un cellulaire pour la durée de notre séjour. Prévoyez une somme supplémentaire pour l'utilisation de l'air climatisé, au besoin. La chambre située à l'avant du townhouse B1 bénéficiait beaucoup plus de la brise constante que celle située à l'arrière de la maison, ce qui fait que nous avons utilisé l'air climatisé pour quelques soirs. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous recommandons cette propriété sans aucune hésitation!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Families w children
Charleston, West Virginia
"Home away from Home"
Our 1st family excursion to a Caribbean island was absolutely a rousing success largely in part to the simple 'home away from home' feel we had by staying in this wonderful location. Three words sum up the essence of this rental property- 'location, location, location'.......a simple walk to and fro the beach and primary shopping district(not to mention Gourmet IGA grocery store), this location is perfect for those looking to avoid the pomp and circumstance of the resort experience.....we ordered pizza(delivery) from Pizza Pizza 3x and stocked our cabinets with in-home goods so as to save $$$ on 'eating out' every night......Dana and Scott are wonderful hosts and always available to answer even the most most inane inquiries you might have about the island- if they don't know, they are honest and will say such........during hot summer months, I recommend budgeting for and additional $25-30 night(albeit, the nightly price is already so affordable this is really not an issue) for the additional AC electric power consumption charge(a mere $.75 per kwh), because even beng from a hugely humid region, the tradewinds will not provide enough comfort for sleeping.....just keep AC on 84-85 degrees and you will be all good........3 more solid tips-
1. Rental Car for entire trip(u Need to explore entire island of Provo)
2. Eat in your townhome or order delivery pizza (save hundreds of $s doing this)
3. Snorkel gear provisions- bring your gear or prepare to pay kings ransom for equip......Smith's Reef, Smith's Reef, and, did i mention Smith's Reef? Scott will tell you the same! He WILL go snorkel with you if you ask, he just needs a little prodding since he is so busy 'working' all the time........he just needs an excuse to go snorkel any day of the week....wish i had knwn this earlier on during our trip, i swam for miles it seems searching for the perfect reefs i know scott could have brought me to in short order......
thank you dana and scott for a wonderful time!!!! Hope to see you again next year!!!!
Chris Marr
Charleston, West Virginia
North Bergen, New Jersey
"Great hosts, great location, great value, great vacation"
This was the best vacation with my husband - a real romantic getaway. We were close to everything the beach, pool, restaurants, grocery and shopping. Everything is close buy including golf. The town home is first rate, super clean and comes with two terrific hosts Scott and Dana who made our stay truly memorable.. Many great restaurants, bars ice cream etc are close by. We.re coming back again.
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Families w children
Seattle, Washington
"Comfortable, Wonderful Hosts, Great Location"
We stayed at Grace Bay Townhomes for a week in early May 2014. The townhome was clean, modern, bright and comfortable. The grounds and pool are beautiful and pleasant place to hang out. Its a great location... a comfortable distance from the mega-resorts but a short walk to the beach. It has a full kitchen with everything you need to self-cater, and theres an excellent grocery store a block away.
Dana and Scott were wonderful hosts. They greeted us on arrival and stopped by to say goodbye as we were leaving (even tho it was Mothers day). They live on site so are available if you have questions or problems. Fortunately we didnt but it was good to know they were close by. They also supplied a cell phone which came in handy for booking activities.
Overall a great value. Highly recommended!
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Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes
Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Families w children
A FlipKey verified reviewer
"Gracious Hosts"
On reading the comments below I think just about everything has been covered..:)
The day after we arrived we could not find a kettle and when we returned to our unit there was a brand new one waiting for us. Dana and Scott think of everything to make your stay relaxing and stress free. A great location for the beach shops and restaurants.
The covered porch was lovely to sit in and relax - although there were young families staying - the pool was empty most of the time. This is a beautiful place to relax - one of our best vacations ever.
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"Great hospitality, beautiful setting"
The hospitality extended by Scott and Dana Jurak at the Grace Bay Townhomes should be a model for hostelries everywhere. I remember in particular the morning our coffee maker expired. I saw Scott on his regular round of chores, cleaning at the pool. I brought the coffee maker to him and he cheerfully replaced it before I could have the first symptom of caffeine withdrawal. The property is lovely, with eight town homes clustered around a beautiful little pool. Hibiscus, wild orchids, and bouganvillea bloom in the beautiful garden. The units are modern and fully furnished. The cable TV and wi-fi work. Air conditioning is available, but you pay extra for it; we were comfortable without it, letting the overhead fans circulate the air through the unit. Each day, we luxuriated in the choices we had. We could walk a quarter mile to the beach at Grace Bay. (The condo provides beach chairs, but you can also rent lounge chairs and umbrellas from a concessionaire on the beach.) We could arrange a snorkeling trip. We could play golf at the Provo Golf Club, about a mile away. We could opt to spend time lounging around the pool. There are plenty of amenities within a five-minute walk, including excellent restaurants, a grocery store, and a very good French bakery. It's quiet and restful, except late at night, when some of the island's stray dogs may kick up a fuss, howling and barking. If you can get around that, Grace Bay Townhomes will be everything you'd expect.
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Cook Family
"Lovely Place, Ideal Location, Fabulous Owners"
We can't say enough about our stay at Grace Bay Townhomes.
The property is a perfectly appointed oasis of verdant, flowering plants, offering all the modern amenities a family might need and only a 5 minute walk to Grace Bay beach, restaurants, spas, yoga and other tourist destinations, such as the Gourmet Supermarket, which we frequented daily for our three children.
The townhomes are comfortable, clean, quiet, nicely decorated, and contain a screened-in eating porch that looks out over a lovely pool area and provides a serene setting in contrast to the hotel area, directly on the beach.
The owners, Dana and Scott, could not be more kind, accommodating and thoughtful towards their guests. They've thought of everything you might need, including starter soap, laundry detergent, a fully charged cell phone for local calls, and even beach chairs and toys in the closet.
We owe our vacation to them; they rescued us after we'd fallen victim to fraud on another property and arrived at high season (just after Christmas) with no where to stay and no way to get home. Not only did they make a place, but they got us in early, found a crib for our 1 year old and even assisted in locating medical care when that 1 year old suddenly developed a high fever. In short, they turned what might have been a disastrous family trip into an enjoyable and memorable one. My husband has taken to saying that they restored his faith in humanity at the holiday season. And, we wouldn't consider staying anywhere else, if we have the chance to visit Turks and Caicos again.
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Recommended for: Romantic
"Your Secret Garden in Turks"
I could not have been happier with our choice to stay in Dana and Scott's townhome. The space is large, lovely, airy, and so comfortable. It was spotless when we arrived and only a few minutes' walk to everything we wanted in Provo - a fabulous grocery store stocked for the foodie traveler, a bank, the beach, and many great bars, restaurants, and hotels. Dana and Scott live on site for any issues that arise and are great sources of information for inquiring minds. Walk around Provo a little and you will understand the best part of this townhouse - it is located just off the beach and yet it is so quiet at night. We felt we had found a secret to staying in Turks and were rewarded for it. That beautiful poolside garden in the back isn't a bad way to while away the evening either. Thank you for a great stay, Dana and Scott!
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"What a gem!"
Grace Bay Townhomes may not be on the beach, but it has so much more than the beach places I have seen! First, it is huge! For the price, you simply cannot beat the fact that you get to stay in an entire home! Second, it really is just about a block from everything! The owners can't describe how wonderful it is! I have traveled to a lot of places in my life, but this location in Provo is one of the best I have experienced
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Recommended for: Rugged, Romantic
Wayne & Mary Jane Dennis
Ont CA
"Great location value and WonderfulHosts"
We have just returned from Provo from a month's holidays and stayed with another couple for the last two weeks at Gracebay Townhomes. They loved the location and close proximity to all the amenities that Grace Bay has to offer. Scott & Dana where very helpful with any questions or requests we had.
The grounds where always clean and the pool always inviting.
The Condo had everything we needed to relax or cook a fabulous in house meal. We will look into returning here in our future get aways.
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"Convenient, Clean and a Great Value"
This was our choice after reviewing several all inclusive resorts and other properties. The property is a newer, modern townhouse with all the necessary amenities and convenience to a grocery store, the beach, restaurants and shopping. The pool is wonderful after a few hours at the beach. The gas grill was perfect as it's our preferred cooking method. While we rented a car from the airport location, there are several nearby avis, Grace Bay Car Rentals within walking distance. Just a short drive to the Leeward Marina, Provo Golf Club and fine dining (Coco Bistro was outstanding). Inclusion of a local cell phone was a nice convenience as well as WiFi for us and our college age daughters. We mixed up the beach with kayaking (Big Blue), snorkeling (Caicos adventures), golf, and a visit to the the Conch Bar Caves on Middle Caicos. Just an outstanding location for a family vacation. We also felt very safe as we drove around to see all the sites.
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Alexandria. VA
"A piece of heaven"
My husband and I along with our son and daughter-in-law spent a week at Grace Bay Townhomes. It was perfect in every way. The location of the townhome was ideal-close to a grocery store and many wonderful restaurants and an awesome bakery for those morning muffins! We biked all around and the walk to the beach is an easy one. The townhome is lovely with many fine features, and we loved the screened in porch at the back enjoying the view of the pool and the wonderful breezes. Scott and Dana are wonderful hosts, attending to every detail. We recommend this home away from home and our hope is to return soon!
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Cooking timePrep: 15 mins
Skill levelEasy
ServingsServes 4
Pick your favourite toppings and serve up a fun light supper, suitable for veggies and non-veggies
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- Vegetarian
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- kcalories
- 483
- protein
- 15g
- carbs
- 61g
- fat
- 22g
- saturates
- 5g
- fibre
- 8g
- sugar
- 7g
- salt
- 3g
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For the artichoke topping
- 400g can artichoke hearts in water, drained
- zest ½ lemon and squeeze juice
- small handful basil or mint, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- drizzle olive oil
For the walnut topping
- 50g walnut halves, toasted
- 140g ricotta
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan or veggie alternative
- squeeze lemon juice
To serve
- 100g green olives
- 100g semi-dried tomatoes
- 2 handfuls rocket
- rustic loaf (400g), cut into chunky slices
Make it non-veggie
- 2 slices Parma ham per portion
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Wipe the chopper with kitchen roll between each topping but don't worry about washing it. If you have any leftover toppings, they work really well stirred through pasta.
For each topping, use a mini chopper or hand blender to pulse each set of ingredients for 1 min to make a rough paste, then season and scrape into two serving bowls. Arrange on a platter with the olives, tomatoes and rocket. Toast the bread slices and pile these alongside, plus some Parma ham if using. Bring to the table and let everyone dig in and assemble their own supper.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2011
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By the time that vietnam veteran Jerry Smith (not his real name) found his way to psychologist John Black at the Veterans Administration North Texas Health Care System in Dallas in the fall of 1995, he was an absolute mess. In and out of the V.A. system since 1976 suffering from depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD), he had tried various medications and sat through hours of conventional therapy to no avail. He was an unemployable shut-in: Driving anywhere or visiting the mall—being in any crowd, in fact—made him anxious. He was tormented by sleep terrors, meaning he would wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat. And he was so morose that in the previous year he had checked into the V.A. center ten times, five for attempting or considering suicide.
The V.A. first tackled 53-year-old Smith's drinking problem in the center's substance-abuse unit, then eased him into occupational therapy. And then, after a few months, Black set about treating Smith's underlying pathology, combat-related PTSD, with eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing ( EMDR), a voguish treatment whose guiding principle is that rapid eye movements similar to those that occur involuntarily during deep sleep can help heal the psychological wounds inflicted by traumatic experiences.
Like many doctors who treat PTSD, Black had initially been skeptical of EMDR's value when it became the talk of his profession in the late eighties. The brainchild of California psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR sounded implausible, but it gained credibility after she published the results of experiments on 22 trauma victims in 1989: Study after study showed that something about repeated left-right brain activity prompted the psyche to desensitize and reprocess traumatic memories. As word spread, other therapists—particularly those with patients suffering from PTSD—gave EMDR a try, and they too had great success. By the mid-nineties it had become one of the most debated treatment protocols in modern clinical psychiatry. And though some skeptics held firm, there was no denying EMDR's success rate: 80 percent to 90 percent, compared with only 55 percent for conventional PTSD treatments. No wonder, then, that EMDR was the choice of many doctors treating survivors of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. "It can work faster than other techniques, and patients seem to like it better," says Black, who tried out EMDR in 1991 and has used it in hundreds of sessions since.
In Jerry's case, Black first took a thorough personal and psychiatric history, emphasizing the traumatic events Jerry had experienced in Vietnam. He then had Jerry rate the level of distress that the memories caused him on the Subjective Units of Disturbance Scale, from zero (no distress) to ten (extreme distress). One incident in particular seemed profoundly troubling—what Jerry called the shoot-don't-shoot episode. During the war, he and his platoon were ambushed after a patrol and pinned down by a sniper. As they ran for cover, they realized that one of their group had been shot and was down in a clearing directly in the sniper's line of sight. "Every time we fired on the sniper, he would fire at the wounded man," Jerry recalled. "But if we didn't fire, then he was just stuck there."
Such "double binds," Black says, are common among sufferers of PTSD. "Many traumas are formed around a damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don't situation," he says. "There's the impact of the event itself but also guilt about not having done enough and a sense of helplessness. It can be all the more acute when a life is involved." To counteract those feelings, Black had Jerry envision the incident in his mind and supplement the memory with smells, sounds, and other sensory components. Then he began moving his hand back and forth, and he asked Jerry to follow it with his eyes. After a minute or two of rapid eye movement, Black told Jerry to take a break and tell him what else had come to mind. "Frequently with EMDR you're not only processing the traumatic memory," he explains. "The eye movement will unearth other aspects of the memory or other traumatic memories entirely. When those things come up, we address them with more eye movement. It's like you're tracking pathological memories." The results of Jerry's first EMDR sessions were startling: The shoot-don't-shoot memory, which he'd initially given a rating of ten, dropped to zero. "There was immediate relief," Black recalls, "and that made all the difference."
Of course, even EMDR has its limits. By the time Jerry returned to see Black the next week, the nightmares and disturbing thoughts had returned, so he went through the treatment again and again, eventually stepping up his regimen to two visits a week. Over time, his distress over his war memories steadily abated to the point that his ratings were consistently down to two or three. Meanwhile, Black eased him back into a normal life, persuading him to buy a car and shop at the mall. "It wasn't the easiest thing in the world, but I could do it," Jerry says. He still has an anxiety disorder, and he still has the occasional nightmare, but eye-movement therapy has gotten his PTSD under control. "This is a good outcome," Black says. "He's had no drinking, no suicide attempts, and no hospitalizations since he started EMDR. Conventional techniques might have produced the same result, but they would have been much rougher on him."
So how does it work? Even Shapiro admits that she is at a loss to explain what causes such dramatic psychological healing, but she and other researchers have a few theories. We know, for instance, that the human brain has an intricate system for processing traumatic life experiences. This processing system, which involves memory, learning, and regulating emotions, records the traumatic events in the memory and then sorts through them, absorbing the valuable lessons they can teach (don't touch the stove top until you've checked to see if it's turned on) and discarding


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Invesco Asia Trust plc Half-Yearly Financial Report For the Six Months to 31 October 2012 Key Facts Invesco Asia Trust plc is an investment trust listed on the London Stock Exchange. Investment Objective The objective of Invesco Asia Trust plc is to provide long-term capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of Asian and Australasian companies. The Company aims to achieve growth in its net asset value in excess of the MSCI All Countries Asia Pacific ex Japan Index, measured in sterling. Investment Policy Invesco Asia Trust plc invests primarily in the equity securities of companies listed on the stockmarkets of China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Australasia. It may also invest in unquoted securities up to 10% of the value of the Company's gross assets, and in warrants and options when it is considered the most economical means of achieving exposure to an asset. The Company is actively managed and the Manager has broad discretion to invest the Company's assets to achieve its investment objective. The Manager seeks to ensure that the portfolio is appropriately diversified having regard to the nature and type of securities (such as performance and liquidity) and the geographic and sector composition of the portfolio. Full details of the Company's investment limits can be found on page 18 of the 2012 annual financial report. Performance Statistics The Benchmark Index of the Company is the MSCI All Countries Asia Pacific ex Japan Index (in sterling terms). At 31 Oct At 30 % Apr 2012 2012 Change Total Return Statistics(1) Diluted net asset value(2) +0.7 Benchmark Index +3.6 Capital Statistics Net assets (£'000) 176,859 164,741 +7.4 Gross gearing 7.0% 3.8% Net gearing 6.9% 3.6% Net asset value: - diluted(2) 165.2p 168.6p - 2.0 Benchmark Index - capital return(1) 275.1 271.7 +1.3 Mid-market price: - ordinary shares 146.6p 149.4p -1.9 Discount per ordinary share(3) - cum income 11.3% 11.4% - ex income 10.1% 9.7% (1) Source: Thomson Reuters Datastream. (2) As there are no longer any subscription shares, the diluted NAV is the equivalent of the undiluted (basic) NAV for return statistics and the calculation of the discount. (3) The discount is the amount by which the mid-market price per ordinary share is less than the undiluted (30 April 2012: diluted) net asset value per share. Interim management report incorporating the Chairman's Statement Chairman's Statement Performance and Prospects Investor sentiment towards Asian equity markets has improved over the last six months, as policymakers have made progress in limiting the probability of a destabilising global macro downturn. In Europe, the European Central Bank has been explicit in its support for the euro, while reducing the likelihood of a Eurozone breakup. Meanwhile, the announcement of open-ended quantitative easing by the US Federal Reserve has increased investor risk appetite for `riskier assets', and seen Asian equities outperform relative to global peers. While there is lingering uncertainty over the outlook for global growth, Asian equities appear to be consolidating their recent gains, buoyed by news that the slowdown in China's economy is stabilising. While the value of the portfolio has increased over the period, regrettably it has underperformed relative to the benchmark and this is discussed in detail in the Investment Managers' Report. Over the period, the diluted net asset value per ordinary share grew by 0.7%, compared to the benchmark index, the MSCI All Countries Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index, which returned growth of 3.6%, adjusted for sterling. The Company's share price fell from 149.4p to 146.6p, while the discount to net asset value (ex income) at which the shares trade has widened from 9.7% to 10.1%. Dividend As in previous years, no interim dividend is being declared. Outlook Asian economic growth has slowed as developed markets continue to go through a deleveraging process, with lingering uncertainty in the outlook for global growth. However, there are reasons for optimism as China appears to have avoided the hard landing scenario that some market participants had expected, with signs of improvement in industrial production, exports and the general condition of its manufacturing sector. Retail sales remain robust, while incomes continue to rise, suggesting the gradual structural shift away from investment-led growth to a more sustainable model continues. With generally low levels of government, corporate and household debt and rising wealth levels across the region, Asian economies remain fundamentally strong. However, Asia's trade linkages with advanced economies and China's reduced ability to sustain the level of investment growth of the past decade suggest more moderate levels of economic growth going forward. Nevertheless, they will continue to compare favourably with those being generated elsewhere and moderate inflation in most countries across Asia will allow for a gradual easing of monetary policy. This should lend support to Asian markets as investors gain confidence in a stabilisation of economic and earnings growth where expectations appear to be more realistic. Although the global economic backdrop remains troubled, it is clear that Asia is home to a growing number of companies that can continue to grow their earnings despite a challenging macro environment. Asia's global economic significance continues to rise and there are attractive investment opportunities for investors in the medium-term, which are trading at the low end of historical valuations. Subscription Share Exercise and Share Buy Backs During the period under review, subscription shareholders had their final opportunity to exercise their right to subscribe for ordinary shares of the Company at a price of 125p per share. The final subscription period ended on 31 August 2012 and, as a result, 17,648,153 ordinary shares were allotted in mid-September 2012. The Company subsequently bought back 2,678,325 of these shares into treasury. The Company also bought back a further 1,073,899 ordinary shares, of which 598,899 were retained in treasury and 475,000 were cancelled. These buy backs resulted in an enhancement to NAV of £750,000 (0.45%). At the period end, the issued share capital consisted of 110,338,910 ordinary shares, of which 3,277,224 were held in treasury. Since the period end, a further 1,150,000 ordinary shares have been bought back and cancelled by the Company at a price of 143.73p, giving a further enhancement to NAV of £259,000 (0.14%). David Hinde Chairman 19 December 2012 Investment Managers' Report Market & Economic Review Asian equity markets made broad gains over the six months to the end of October, despite opening the period markedly weaker as the Eurozone debt crisis deepened and concerns grew over the strength of the US economic recovery and the economic slowdown in China. Markets recovered from June lows, taking positive momentum from a summit of EU leaders. Since then sentiment has continued to improve due to the high profile policy announcements made by the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve in September. While external factors have continued to influence investor sentiment towards Asian equity markets, there have also been lingering concerns over the rate of deceleration in China's economy. However, recently released economic data from China has been better-than-expected, suggesting the economic cycle is starting to bottom-out. China's 3Q GDP growth slowed to 7.4% year-on-year (y-o-y), from 7.6% the previous quarter. Although inflationary pressures have remained benign, there has been no sign of forceful stimulus from the Chinese authorities who refuse to panic over the growth slowdown. Policy easing has been more gradual and selective over the period, with two interest rate cuts, lower reserve requirements for banks, more favourable lending conditions for first time property buyers and a slight increase in approvals for infrastructure projects. Industrial production, exports and fixed investment growth showed signs of improvement in September, while retail sales growth remains robust at 14.2% y-o-y. More recently, the official manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index for October rose to 50.2 from 49.8 in the prior month. The Indian stockmarket has generated strong gains lifted by a series of much-awaited policy announcements, including a cut to diesel subsidies and the opening up of the retail and aviation sectors to foreign direct investment. However, the economy continues to struggle with slowing growth and high inflation. Elsewhere in the region, weaker demand from Europe and the US has seen industrial production and exports disappoint, with growth forecasts downgraded accordingly. Taiwan and Korea remain particularly exposed to slowing global growth, with concerns raised over the strength of their domestic economies. Other Asian economies have proved more resilient, with strong domestic demand and robust intra-regional trade, while central banks have been able to ease monetary policy in support of their economies. Finally, although returns from Australia have been supported by attractive dividend yields, concerns remain over the outlook for the domestic economy, its reliance on the materials sector and the continued high valuation of the Australian dollar. In corporate news, earnings growth forecasts have generally been downgraded to more reasonable levels. However, despite slower global economic growth and general macro uncertainty, selected Asian companies have continued to prove their ability to grow earnings. For example, Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing have reported impressive earnings growth driven by strong demand for smartphones. Elsewhere, conglomerates such as Jardine Matheson and Hutchison Whampoa have beaten expectations driven by strong growth across diverse business units (Jardine's autos unit being the notable exception); an impressive result considering the moderation of growth in some of their major markets. Company Performance In the six months to the end of October 2012, the Company's diluted net asset value grew by 0.7% (total return), compared to the benchmark MSCI All Countries Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index, which returned +3.6% (total return) in sterling terms. Stock selection in financials was a significant detractor from Company performance over the period. Holdings in selected insurance companies and Korean banks disappointed with earnings results missing expectations due to the difficult trading environment. Our limited exposure in Australian banks also detracted, as the sector outperformed the market, supported by the attractive dividend yields a number of these stocks offer. We continue to prefer the earnings growth potential available in other regional banks, particularly those with a presence in the Asean region. Stock selection in consumer-related sectors also disappointed, largely due to a number of holdings in Chinese retailers being negatively impacted by slowing demand and a competitive environment. A number of our holdings in US-listed Chinese companies have been negatively impacted by concerns over opaque ownership structures, although these fears have since receded. However, a number of these holdings are in Chinese internet companies, which have also faced increasing concerns over slowing growth from online advertising. Conversely, stock selection in industrials made a positive contribution to Company performance, with our holding in Jardine Matheson having the single biggest impact. The company's 2Q earnings beat consensus expectations by a large margin, while the outlook for its major subsidiaries remains positive. With good exposure to the growth of domestic consumption in China and South-east Asia, 3Q earnings growth is expected to be robust, even against a backdrop of moderating growth in many of its key markets. Selected holdings in Hong Kong property developers have benefited from relative performance as prices have proved resilient. Finally, our underweight exposure in the materials and energy sectors also helped our performance against the benchmark. Outlook for Asian Economies and Markets Asian economic growth has slowed significantly in the face of global macro uncertainty and the lagged effects of earlier policy tightening measures. However, there are signs that China's economic cycle is close to bottoming-out, which would bring some stability back to Asian economic growth. Exports and industrial production have shown signs of improvement, supported by recent positive manufacturing PMI readings. Furthermore, income growth has held up well with retail sales remaining robust. While the Chinese government has certainly had the capacity to give its economy further support, the moderate policy response to the slowdown suggests the authorities are comfortable with a gradual transition from investment-led growth to a more sustainable model, where consumption plays a greater role. Aggressive stimulus is also unlikely considering the Chinese authorities are loath to repeat the large fiscal stimulus of 2008/9, which is now regarded as having been excessive. Future economic growth rates for China, as well as the rest of the Asian region, are likely to be lower than they have been in the past. However, they are still likely to compare favourably with those being generated elsewhere. Asian economies remain fundamentally strong with low levels of household debt which, combined with increasing wage growth, should support consumer spending. Also, with inflation remaining moderate in most countries across Asia, further gradual easing of monetary policy can be expected if economic growth decelerates further. This should lend support to Asian markets as investors gain confidence in a stabilisation of economic and earnings growth. In the meantime, we believe there is likely to be a continued tug of war between improved liquidity conditions and earnings risk. In recent months, earnings growth forecasts for Asia Pacific ex Japan companies have generally been downgraded, as they have elsewhere. Consensus estimates for earnings growth now stand at 3% for 2012 and at around 12% for 2013, bringing current valuation levels for the region to around 12.4 times 2012 earnings and 11.1 times 2013 earnings. These valuation levels are at the low end of their normal range, historically a good entry point for buying Asian equities. However, while these lowered estimates are more realistic, further small downward revisions, particularly for 2013, are likely given lingering global macroeconomic uncertainty. Strategy Investor concerns over the slowdown in China, particularly in relation to capital-intensive sectors such as materials, have seen valuation levels in this area fall considerably. Following signs of stabilisation in China's economy and the attractive valuations on offer, we have generally increased our cyclical exposure through existing holdings such as POSCO, BHP Billiton and Standard Chartered, and have introduced new holdings to the Company. Firstly, the airline company Cathay Pacific is attractive, in our view, trading at close to trough valuations and what we consider to be the bottom of the earnings cycle. Angang Steel, another addition, trades at close to half its book value and is well positioned to benefit from any pick-up in construction activity in the near term. Other additions include CNOOC, a Chinese oil exploration & production company, and Pacific Basin, a large dry-bulk carrier whose share price, in our view, is discounting a far too pessimistic outlook. Otherwise, our strategy is largely unchanged, seeking to capitalise on Asia's structural strengths, especially the growth of domestic demand, with a focus on selecting underappreciated companies that offer a relatively high predictability and quality of earnings. Our main overweight position relative to the benchmark index remains Hong Kong & China, believing that companies there can take advantage of relatively good economic growth prospects. We favour consumer-related areas of these markets, including Hong Kong-listed conglomerates. We also have an overweight position in Korea, where the market is generally valued at a discount relative to the region. Holdings include global leaders with competitive advantages at what we consider to be attractive valuations. Our exposure in the technology sector remains significant and includes industry leaders with significant market share as well as Chinese internet companies. Our main underweight position remains in Australia, which we believe is at a later stage in the credit cycle and has a lower growth profile compared to other economies in the region. We are also concerned by the continued strength of the Australian dollar. The underweight position is largely driven by our limited exposure to Australian banks. We prefer to hold banks which have an ability to grow their loan books profitably, such as those in Thailand and the Philippines where credit penetration is low. We remain modestly underweight in India, where valuations in some areas are relatively full in our opinion, although we remain on the lookout for opportunities as and when the market and currency exhibit significant weakness. The portfolio also continues to have selective exposure to smaller companies (with market cap of less than US$ 1 billion), which offer the opportunity to deliver superior returns being at an earlier stage in their growth cycle. Stuart Parks / Ian Hargreaves Investment Managers 19 December 2012 Related Parties and transactions with the manager Under accounting standards, the Company has no related parties. Invesco Asset Management Limited (`IAML'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Invesco Limited, acts as Manager, Company Secretary and Administrator to the Company. Details of IAML's services and fee arrangements are given in the 2012 annual financial report, which is available on the Manager's website at www.invescoperpetual.co.uk/investmenttrusts. Principal Risks and Uncertainties The principal risk factors relating to the Company can be summarised as follows: - Investment objective - there can be no guarantee that the Company will meet its investment objective; - Market risk - a fall in the stock markets and/or a prolonged period of decline in the stock markets relative to other forms of investment will affect the performance of the portfolio; - Investment risk -the risk of poor performance of individual investments. This is mitigated by diversification and ongoing monitoring of investment guidelines; - Foreign Exchange Risks - foreign exchange currency movements will affect the non-sterling assets and liabilities of the Company and could have a detrimental impact on performance; - Ordinary Shares - the market value of the ordinary shares may not reflect their underlying NAV and may trade at a discount to it. The Company has a discount monitoring mechanism to help the management of this; - Gearing - the use of borrowings will amplify the effect on shareholders' funds of portfolio gains and losses; - Derivatives - derivative returns that do not exactly match the returns of the underlying assets or liabilities being hedged may expose the Company to greater loss than if the derivative contract had not been entered into; - Reliance on Third Party Service Providers - failure by any service provider to carry out its obligations to the Company could have a materially detrimental impact on the operation of the Company and affect the ability of the Company to successfully pursue its investment policy; and - Regulatory - consequences of a serious breach of regulatory rules could include, but are not limited to, the Company being subject to capital gains on its investments; suspension from the London Stock Exchange; fines; a qualified audit report; reputational problems and a loss of assets through fraud. A detailed explanation of these principal risks and uncertainties can be found on pages 20 to 22 of the Company's 2012 annual financial report, which is available on the Manager's website www.invescoperpetual.co.uk/investmenttrusts In the view of the Board these principal risks and uncertainties are as much applicable to the remaining six months of the financial year as they were to the six months under review. Going Concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors consider this is the appropriate basis as they have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. In considering this, the Directors took into account the diversified portfolio of readily realisable securities which can be used to meet short-term funding commitments, and the ability of the Company to meet all of its liabilities and ongoing expenses from its assets. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT in respect of the preparation of the half-yearly financial report The Directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report using accounting policies consistent with applicable law and UK Accounting Standards. The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge: - the condensed set of financial statements contained within the half-yearly financial report have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards Board's Statement `Half-Yearly Financial Reports'; - the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by 4.2.7R and 4.2.8R of the FSA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules; and - the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required on related party transactions. The half-yearly financial report has not been audited or reviewed by the Company's auditors. Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors. David Hinde Chairman 19 December 2012 Twenty-five largest holdings at 31 October 2012 Ordinary shares unless otherwise stated Market Value % of Company Industry Group† Country £'000 Portfolio Samsung Electronics Semiconductors & South 11,928 6.3 Semiconductor Equipment Korea Jardine Matheson Capital Goods Hong Kong 8,631 4.6 Hutchison Whampoa Capital Goods Hong Kong 6,561 3.5 Daphne International Consumer Durables & Apparel Hong Kong 5,630 3.0 Taiwan Semiconductor Semiconductors & Taiwan 5,526 2.9 Manufacturing Semiconductor Equipment CNOOCR Energy China 4,835 2.6 Hon Hai Precision Technology Hardware & Taiwan 4,786 2.5 Equipment POSCO Materials South 4,161 2.2 Korea Standard Chartered Banks UK 4,003 2.1 China MobileR Telecommunication Services China 3,945 2.1 China Taiping Insurance China 3,882 2.1 InsuranceR Hyundai Mobis Automobiles & Components South 3,833 2.0 Korea DGB Financial Banks South 3,796 2.0 Korea BHP Billiton Materials Australia 3,765 2.0 Hyundai Motor Automobiles & Components South 3,714 2.0 Korea Housing Development Banks India 3,499 1.8 Finance HSBC Banks UK 3,347 1.8 United Phosphorus Materials India 3,304 1.7 Baidu.com Software & Services China 3,145 1.6 Goodpack Transportation Singapore 3,071 1.6 Shinhan Financial Banks South 3,065 1.6 Korea Industrial & Commercial Banks China 3,016 1.6 Bank of ChinaH Kasikornbank Banks Thailand 2,986 1.6 AIA Insurance Hong Kong 2,983 1.6 Newcrest Mining Materials Australia 2,820 1.5 110,232 58.3 Other investments 78,819 41.7 Total investments 189,051 100.0 H: H-Shares - shares issued by companies incorporated in the People's Republic of China (`PRC') and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. R: Red Chip Holdings - holdings in companies incorporated outside the PRC, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and controlled by PRC entities by way of direct or indirect shareholding and/or representation on the board. † MSCI and Standard & Poor's Global Industry Classification Standard. condensed Income Statement Year To Six Months To Six months To 30 April 31 October 2012 31 October 2011 2012 Revenue Capital Total Revenue Capital Total Total Return Return Return Return Return Return Return £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Losses on investments held at fair value through loss or profit - (3,239) (3,239) - (14,452) (14,452) (10,169) Losses on foreign - (199) (199) - (472) (472) (318) currency revaluation Income Overseas dividends 2,539 - 2,539 2,941 - 2,941 4,132 Scrip dividends 109 - 109 305 - 305 484 UK dividends 121 - 121 25 - 25 120 Deposit interest - - - - - - 2 Gross return 2,769 (3,438) (669) 3,271 (14,924) (11,653) (5,749) Investment management fee (155) (465) (620) (161) (483) (644) (1,253) - note 2 Other expenses (259) (4) (263) (256) (3) (259) (481) Return before finance 2,355 (3,907) (1,552) 2,854 (15,410) (12,556) (7,483) costs and taxation Finance costs - note 2 (14) (42) (56) (12) (36) (48) (88) Return on ordinary 2,341 (3,949) (1,608) 2,842 (15,446) (12,604) (7,571) activities before tax Tax on ordinary (159) - (159) (247) - (247) (334) activities Net return on ordinary activities after tax for the period 2,182 (3,949) (1,767) 2,595 (15,446) (12,851) (7,905) Return per ordinary share - note 3 Basic 2.2p (4.0)p (1.8)p 2.8p (16.4)p (13.6)p (8.4)p Diluted n/a n/a n/a 2.7p (15.8)p (13.1)p (8.4)p The total column of this statement represents the Company's profit and loss account. The supplementary revenue and capital columns are presented for information purposes in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice issued by the Association of Investment Companies. All items in the above statement derive from continuing operations and the Company has no other gains or losses, therefore no statement of total recognised gains and losses is presented. No operations were acquired or discontinued in the period. Condensed Balance Sheet Registered Number 03011768 at at at 31 31 30 October October April 2012 2011 2012 £'000 £'000 £'000 Fixed assets Investments designated at fair value 189,051 165,564 170,744 Current assets Amounts due from brokers 132 - 169 Taxation 292 291 258 VAT recoverable 13 9 9 Prepayments and accrued income 72 46 378 Cash at bank 92 229 327 601 575 1,141 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Bank overdraft (550) - - Bank loans (11,779) (3,409) (6,286) Amounts owed to brokers - - (413) Accruals and deferred income (464) (424) (445) (12,793) (3,833) (7,144) Net current liabilities (12,192) (3,258) (6,003) Total net assets 176,859 162,306 164,741 Capital and reserves Share capital 11,034 9,672 9,493 Share premium 95,907 75,457 75,457 Capital redemption reserve 2,090 1,863 2,042 Special reserve 4,113 11,798 9,287 Capital reserve 59,186 59,187 63,135 Revenue reserve 4,529 4,329 5,327 176,859 162,306 164,741 Net asset value per share - note 4 Basic 165.2p 170.7p 176.6p Diluted n/a 163.7p 168.6p Condensed Cash Flow Statement six six months months TO TO Year to 31 Oc 31 30 april tober october 2012 2011 2012 £'000 £'000 £'000 Return before finance costs and taxation (1,552) (12,556) (7,483) Adjustment for losses on investments 3,239 14,452 10,169 Adjustment for losses on currency revaluation 199 472 318 Tax on unfranked investment income (197) (333) (376) Scrip dividends received as income (109) (305) (484) Decrease in debtors 302 486 154 Increase/(decrease) in creditors 19 (46) (30) Cash inflow from operating activities 1,901 2,170 2,268 Servicing of finance Interest paid on bank loans (56) (48) (83) Taxation 4 11 - Dividends paid (2,980) (2,724) (2,724) Capital expenditure and financial investment Purchase of investments (42,216) (32,815) (57,721) Sale of investments 20,403 36,604 61,036 Net cash (outflow)/inflow before financing (22,944) 3,198 2,776 Financing Bank debt 5,408 (3,241) (372) Shares bought back (5,174) - (2,511) Net proceeds from conversion of subscription shares 22,039 1,025 1,025 (Decrease)/increase in cash in the period (671) 982 918 Cash flow from movement in debt (5,408) 3,241 372 Loss on currency revaluation (199) (472) (318) Movement in net (debt)/funds in the period (6,278) 3,751 972 Net debt at beginning of period (5,959) (6,931) (6,931) Net debt at end of period (12,237) (3,180) (5,959) Analysis of changes in net (debt)/funds Brought forward: Net cash/(overdraft) at bank 327 (281) (281) Debt due within one year (6,286) (6,650) (6,650) Net debt brought forward (5,959) (6,931) (6,931) Movements in the period: Cash (outflow)/inflow from bank (671) 982 918 Movement on currency revaluation (199) (472) (318) Debt due within one year (5,408) 3,241 372 Net debt at end of period (12,237) (3,180) (5,959) Condensed Reconciliation of movements in Shareholders' Funds Capital Share Share Redemption Special Capital Revenue Capital Premium Reserve Reserve Reserve Reserve Total £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 For the year ended 30 April 2012 At 30 April 2011 9,598 74,506 1,863 11,798 74,633 4,458 176,856 Final dividend for - - - - - (2,724) (2,724) 2011 Net return from - - - - (11,498) 3,593 (7,905) ordinary activities Exercise of (8) 8 - - - - - subscription shares into ordinary shares Issue of ordinary 82 943 - - - - 1,025 shares on conversion of subscription shares Shares bought back and (179) - 179 (2,511) - - (2,511) cancelled At 30 April 2012 9,493 75,457 2,042 9,287 63,135 5,327 164,741 For the six months ended 31 October 2012 At 30 April 2012 9,493 75,457 2,042 9,287 63,135 5,327 164,741 Interim (in lieu of - - - - - (2,980) (2,980) final) dividend for 2012 Net return from - - - - (3,949) 2,182 (1,767) ordinary activities Exercise of (176) 176 - - - - - subscription shares into ordinary shares Issue of ordinary 1,765 20,274 - - - - 22,039 shares on conversion of subscription shares Shares bought back and (48) - 48 (5,174) - - (5,174) cancelled/held in treasury At 31 October 2012 11,034 95,907 2,090 4,113 59,186 4,529 176,859 For the six months ended 31 October 2011 At 30 April 2011 9,598 74,506 1,863 11,798 74,633 4,458 176,856 Final dividend for - - - - - (2,724) (2,724) 2011 Net return from - - - - (15,446) 2,595 (12,851) ordinary activities Exercise of (8) 8 - - - - - subscription shares into ordinary shares Issue of ordinary 82 943 - - - - 1,025 shares on conversion of subscription shares At 31 October 2011 9,672 75,457 1,863 11,798 59,187 4,329 162,306 Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements 1. Accounting Policy The condensed financial statements have been prepared using the same accounting policies as those adopted in the 2012 annual financial report, which were prepared under the historical cost convention and are consistent with applicable UK Accounting Standards and with the Statement of Recommended Practice `Financial Statements of Investment Trust Companies and Venture Capital Trusts'. 2. Management Fee and Finance Costs Investment management fees and finance costs of borrowings are charged 75% to capital and 25% to revenue. 3. Basis of Returns Six months Six months Year to to to 31 Oct 2012 31 Oct 2011 30 Apr 2012 Basic returns after tax: Revenue £2,182,000 £2,595,000 £3,593,000 Capital £ £ £ (3,949,000) (15,446,000) (11,498,000) Total £ £ £(7,905,000) (1,767,000) (12,851,000) Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period: - basic 97,550,904 94,355,015 94,419,356 - diluted n/a 97,783,176 97,481,606 4. Basis of Net Asset Value (`NAV') per Ordinary Share At 31 Oct At 31 Oct at 30 Apr 2012 2011 2012 Basic: Ordinary shareholders' funds £ £ £ 176,859,000 162,130,000 164,565,000 Subscription shareholders funds of 1p each - £176,000 £176,000 Total shareholders' funds £ £ £ 176,859,000 162,306,000 164,741,000 Number of ordinary shares in issue 107,061,686 94,956,757 93,165,757 NAV per ordinary share 165.2p 170.7p 176.6p Diluted: Ordinary shareholders' funds n/a £ £ 184,366,000 186,801,000 Number of ordinary shares in issue n/a 112,604,910 110,813,910 NAV per ordinary share n/a 163.7p 168.6p 5. Share Capital Ordinary Shares of 10p each Six months Six months to Year to to 31 Oct 2012 31 Oct 2011 30 Apr 2012 Number of ordinary shares: Brought forward 93,165,757 94,136,605 94,136,605 Subscription shares exercised 17,648,153 820,152 820,152 Shares bought back and cancelled (475,000) - (1,791,000) In issue at period end 110,338,910 94,956,757 93,165,757 On 3 September 2012, the remaining 17,648,153 subscription shares were converted into the same number of ordinary shares. Included in the 110,338,910 ordinary shares are 3,277,224 shares held in treasury following buy backs in the six months to 31 October 2012. Since the period end a further 1,150,000 ordinary shares have been repurchased and cancelled for an average price of 143.73p per share. 6. Dividends The Company paid an interim (in lieu of final) dividend of 3.2p per ordinary share for the year ended 30 April 2012 on 1 August 2012 to shareholders on the register on 6 July 2012. 7. Investment Trust Status It is the intention of the Directors to conduct the affairs of the Company so that it satisfies the conditions for approval as an investment trust company. 8. Status of Half-Yearly Financial Report The financial information contained in this half-yearly report, which has not been reviewed or audited by the independent auditors, does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information for the half years ended 31 October 2012 and 31 October 2011 have not been audited. The figures and financial information for the year ended 30 April 2012 are extracted and abridged from the latest published accounts and do not constitute the statutory accounts for that year. Those accounts have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and include the Report of the Independent Auditor, which was unqualified and did not include a statement under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006. By order of the Board Invesco Asset Management Limited Company Secretary 19 December 2012 DIRECTORS, INVESTMENT MANAGER AND ADMINISTRATION Directors David Hinde (Chairman of the Board and Remuneration and Nomination Committees) Carol Ferguson Tom Maier James Robinson (Chairman of the Audit and Management Engagement Committees) All Directors are members of the Audit, Management Engagement, Remuneration and Nomination Committees Manager, Secretary and Registered Office Invesco Asset Management Limited 30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG 020 7065 4000 Company Secretarial contact: Kelly Nice Company Number Registered in England and Wales: No. 03011768 Registrars Capita Registrars, The Registry 34 Beckenham Road Beckenham Kent BR3 4TU If you hold your shares directly rather than through an ISA or savings scheme, and have any queries relating to your shareholding you should contact Capita on: 0871 664 0300 between 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). 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Turning into a great spring here, I just haven't been taking many pics. Managed to lose the darned camera SD card awhile back and just got it replaced.
The snowline is retreating quickly folks, and dusty as heck on the east side. I was out around the Mayfield Pond area after work and it's like Baja in spots. Only one good off when I was busy looking for a gate and hit a big rock...
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To enter or not to enter - that is the question
You can go into this unfamiliar anchorage, risky because of the unknowns that might be there, or you can head to sea, into deep water, hove to if necessary, or just potter along, leaving just one person on watch for the night. Except for the watch keeping, the crew will be fresher in the morning, and ready to persevere to the destination.
First, take a little time to make the decision and, perhaps, depending on the crew, discuss it with them. DON'T do anything hasty:
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2. The tidal situation. If there is a channel, check the tides and make sure you can enter on a slack or rising tide.
3. The visibility. Foggy conditions should be a significant deterrent.
4. The clarity of the water. If the water is clear, a crew on the bow will be excellent help on entry as the water becomes calm.
5. Sunshine on the water. If the promised anchorage is to the west, even with someone on the bow and clear water, visibility below the surface may be compromised.
6. Even with a westerly entrance, depending on the shape of the bay, it may be possible to enter without the sunlight directly in front.
7. Heading out to sea into clear water is never as attractive as the lure of a good sleep, but often it is by far the safest option. Consider it carefully.
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Well seeing as how Blu-Ray is currently carrying a strong momentum in the format war with many major retailers favoring Blu-Ray, recent price drops on Blu-Ray players cutting the line between price differences with HDDVD and outselling 2-1 against HDDVD, it feels more like anything as a sellout for Paramont/Dreamworks to go exclusive with HDDVD at the moment, if this were done six months then then the circumstances would be different.
The year-to-date sales total of ALL Blu-ray AND HD DVD discs combined in total sold less than
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. "2:1" ratio doesn't mean much when you are selling such a small amount. It's like saying General Motors is dominating Ford because they sold 200 cars this year versus 100 Ford cars - all the while Honda is selling 1,000,000 cars in the same time period. As we can all see, the dynamics of the war can change at anytime when the numbers are so small.
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Located in Melbourne CBD, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Treasury Gardens and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Bourke Street Mall and Eureka Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 59 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds. Guests will appreciate conveniences like sitting areas and refrigerators, while LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players provide a bit of entertainment.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 5-star property offers access to a business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting room.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measure 377 square feet (35 square meters). This Victorian hotel also offers a library, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests.
Hotel Lindrum Melbourne - MGallery Collection has designated areas for smoking.
- Year Built 1900
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Fireplace in lobby
- Total number of rooms - 59
- Number of floors - 4
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Designated smoking areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Conference space size (feet) - 377
- Conference space size (meters) - 35
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in lobby
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Soundproofed rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Bathrobes
- Room service (24 hours)
- Soundproofed rooms
- Pillow menu
- Pay movies
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Slippers
- Shower/tub combination
- Satellite TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- iPod docking station
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Pillowtop mattress
- Free wired high-speed Internet
Where to Eat
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Felt Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Back Bar - Onsite lobby lounge. Happy hour is offered.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Nearby Things to Do
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
- Fee for continental breakfast: AUD 24.00 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: AUD 16 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
National Rating
This property does not have an official STAR Rating from Star Ratings Australia. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.


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