Bmag issue 88 feb'16 men

Issue 088 February ‘16 COMPLIMENTARY

B MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY 2016

JET STREAM MEET THE BAND

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TOP 5 STARWARS GADGETS

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THE BEST STARWARS-THEMED GADGETS

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DELOITTE Gibraltar – A Jurisdiction for Family Wealth Planning

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COVER MODEL JET STREAM

tHe Coolest trainers of all time adidas

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History From its beginnings in the small town of Bavaria in Germany, the first adidas trainer was hand produced by Adi and Rudolph Dassler on their mother’s kitchen table in 1920. In 1924, Adi Dassler registered the brand “Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik”, opened a shoe factory with his brother and began producing trainers for athletes. On August 18, 1949, Adi Dassler registered the brand “Adi Dassler adidas Sportschuhfabrik” and opened a factory in the town of Herzogenaurach, with 47 employees. He also registered a shoe that included the now-famous adidas three-stripes.

Olympic and World Cup Success At the 1928 Olympics, Lina Radke won gold wearing adidas, followed by gold for Jesse Owens at the Berlin Olympics in 1936, who was also wearing adidas hand-crafted trainers. These early successes established adidas as a force to be reckoned with. In 1954, the German team won the World Cup wearing adidas trainers, and the lightweight boots with screw in studs made adidas a household name in the football world.

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The Trefoil Logo

In 1972, to coincide with the Munich Olympics, adidas introduced its now famous trefoil logo. The logo was then intended to symbolise performance but is now associated with adidas heritage products. Since 1997 the logo has only been used on the adidas originals line, with the three stripe logo appearing on the equipment line.

1980’s Fashion and Football Culture

During the 70’s and 80’s, there was an explosion of fashion consciousness amongst football fans, and adidas footwear was at the forefront of the ‘casual culture’ identity. Wearing the right trainers on the terraces was essential, and classic styles such as Sambas and Gazelles rocketed in popularity.

Today, the appetite for retro-style adidas trainers is as strong as ever. We take a look at some of the current shoes available on the market.

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SPEZIAL

GAZELLE

First released in 1979, adidas launched what became to be one of their most iconic styles today, the Spezial, which was one of the best lightweight shoe’s for indoor sport of its time. This modern day reissue features a dark navy brush suede upper and Argentina blue leather stripes with a thick gum sole which is slightly darker than its OG version.

One of the most recognizable trainers from the adidas Originals Archive, the Gazelle was first introduced in 1968 as an all purpose training shoe. This OG example comes with a premium suede upper in orange with leather three stripe detailing to the side walls with gold metallic foil print detailing. The shoe sits on a black synthetic midsole with black patterned outsole and is finished with a black tongue.

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DRAGON

First released in 1982 as a part of the iconic “City Series”, the Hamburg was quickly adopted by football fans, as well as those that appreciated the streamlined runner style. This reissue comes in the traditional navy suede upper with white leather stripes and heel tab. Constructed from supple suede, the midsole is reinforced by a classic brown gum sole. Pair with a straight cut jean and a casual polo shirt for an easy, everyday wear.

Released in the 1970’s the Dragon epitomises the classic running style of the time and continues to be popular today. This example from adidas Originals is presented in a premium suede and nylon mesh upper in grey, sat on the classic two tone mid sole. They also feature black leather stripes and heel tab, a thinly padded tongue, grippy out sole and a spare set of laces.

SL 72

SAMBA

Originally launched back in ‘72 for the Olympics in Munich, this lightweight training shoe was initially released with a nylon weave upper; however this re-issue comes in an updated suede iteration.

Presented with a white upper, the shoe is highlighted by blue and red three-stripe branding along the side walls and heel. Sitting upon an adidas Originals branded midsole, this pair is finished with a traction outsole and a set of flat white laces.

The adidas Originals Samba have been part of popular casual wear since their initial release in 1950. adidas Originals present these Samba in a black leather upper with tonal suede overlays to the toebox with a white leather heel panel and black trefoil branding. The shoe is sat on a gum midsole and is finished with white three stripe branding to the side wall with gold foil branding, black flat laces plus adidas branding to the tongue.

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/// NG72 On October 17, 2011, coinciding with the release of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds album, Noel teamed up with adidas to release a limited edition 200 pairs of his signature “NG 72″ Adidas trainers, based on the old adidas “Training 72” shoe. Fans of the rock legend had to queue overnight at either No6 in London or No74 in Berlin to get their mitts on these low cut trainers. The all white, full leather upper is contrasted simply by the royal blue side stripes and heel patch. Noel Gallagher’s initials are written down the back in gold. The thin white tongue also dons a gold endorsement by the musician, depicting a graphic of his face above his scrawled signature, and below the adidas Originals trefoil logo his name is printed in large block letters. The shoes are finished off with thick, dark brown, gum outsoles and a royal blue and white patterned insole.

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BECKENBAUER ALLROUND Launched in 1982 as a training shoe for Franz “Der Kaiser” Beckenbauer, the legend lives on in this versatile design classic. One of the most recognisable shoes from the 80’s, the adidas Beckenbauer Allround has proven to be the trainer of choice for connoisseurs. The shoe is presented in a brown full grain leather upper with bone leather three stripe branding to the side walls with gold foil branding.

With a metallic gold graphic endorsement on the tongue of Franz Beckenbauer’s face and signature, and a brown synthetic sole with patterned trefoil logos on the outsole, this superb retro trainer is worthy of the only man on the planet to win the world cup as a player and a manager.

/// IAN BROWN SUPERSTARS 35TH ANNIVERSARY In 2005 The Stone Roses front man Ian Brown was invited to design a pair of trainers to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of their Superstar shoes. The Ian Brown signatures included gold tipped laces with the ‘IB’ logo imprinted on and a large distinctive gold ‘IB’ tag on the front. The shoe features a black leather upper which has a slight hint of green to it, with 3 red stripes and a red heel section. The eye from the Music Of The Spheres album cover was imprinted on the outside of the heel, whilst on the back of the left heel, was the signature ‘Ian’ and, on the right heel, ‘Brown’ both written in red. The yellow inner soles also featured the lyrics to ‘Longsight M13’ and ‘One Way Ticket To Paradise’. Limited to just 5,000, the trainers sold out instantly and have become one of the most collectable pairs of shoes ever made.

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/// HAN SOLO 77 adidas took inspiration from the moment Darth Vader froze Han Solo in carbonite and shipped him off to Jabba The Hutt, in the film The Empire Strikes Back. These trainers come in silver packaging and have a graphite carbon etched effect. The SL 72 is the carrier of this concept, featuring a carbonized Han Solo image on the tongue, red hits on the heel, with premium grainy leather upper in glossy grey. A “Han Solo 77” label appears on the lateral, indicating the year when the original Star Wars film was released. Along with this exclusive shoe is a special carbonized looking plastic metallic cover and Star Wars themed shoe box.

/// DALEY THOMPSON

For sixteen days in the summer of 1984, Daley Thompson displayed more swagger in Los Angeles than any movie star. The decathlete from Notting Hill casually blew away the competition in the games’ most gruelling track and field event. In the 1500 metres, the decathlon’s final discipline, with the gold medal already in the bag, Daley literally sauntered to the finish line before taking his victory lap in a T-shirt that read “Thanks America for a great games” on the front and “But what about the TV coverage?” on the back. A few hours later, Thompson solidified his position as Team GB’s coolest ever athlete by whistling along to “God Save the Queen” from the podium. These cool pair of limited edition adidas trainers are in white leather upper, with red and blue stripes. The rough blue heel looks like it could have been borrowed from the adidas Montreal shoe.

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The greatest adidas trainers appearance in this film are the ones where they’re the star of the scene. The opening of the classic British prison flick McVicar features no less than The Who’s Roger Daltrey battling prison guards over his trainers — a pair of the legendary adidas TRX lightweight running design. The TRX was a sought-after shoe in its heyday, making it worth serving extra time for.

Streetwise Detroit cops don’t just wear cool t-shirts, they have decent taste in footwear as well. And when Eddie Murphy’s Axel Foley entered Beverly Hills (a little outside his jurisdiction, we admit), he did it in classic adidas Country. That alone should have set him apart. The Country is a beauty - a rounded toe, wide instep, premium-leather and suede inserts that gain character and life with every scratch and scrape.

Trainers: TRX

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Trainers: SL76 (SL72)

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Trainers: COUNTRY

During the cult TV series Starsky and Hutch, Paul Michael Glaser would wear the vintage adidas SL72. When the Starsky and Hutch movie was released in 2004, Ben Stiller would also wear these cool blue and white striped trainers. SL stands for Super Light - the upper is made of a mix of nylon and suede.

The very lightweight adidas SL 76 (SL72) trainer is equipped with a cushioned midsole for a comfortable appearance.

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Trainers: GAZELLE 2 In the workout scenes in SkyFall James Bond (Daniel Craig) wears a pair of adidas Gazelle Dark Indigo suede with Argentina Blue stripes and white rubber soles. The Gazelle is one of the most iconic adidas trainers ever produced: simple, football inspired. Originally released in 1968 as an all-around trainer, the Gazelle soon became an international icon, good enough for 007 to wear.

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Trainers: BOXING

These pair of adidas boxing shoes were worn by Stallone in Rocky IV. The shoes are white leather with red and blue stripe detailing, worn throughout the film, most notably during the iconic fight with mammoth Russian Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). In Stallone’s own words; “These are the shoes I wore while engaged in the battle with Ivan Drago. They’re different than the other shoes that came before them. They’re lighter, lower cut, and with Dolph, I needed to emphasize speed as much as possible. Anything I could do to make my feet move faster, I would, and these shoes sure helped!”

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Zenith Pilot Type 20 GMT Watches supplied

Limited Edition 1903 Pieces

by ESSARDAS

Titanium DLC Case

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Hublot Big Bang Unico

Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Edition

Manufacture Flyback Movement

Limited Edition 919 Pieces

Carbon Fiber Case

Stainless Steel Case

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these guys were local and were playing music that captured me left me in awe. From then on Melon Diesel broke the Spanish market and made a name for themselves, selling hundreds of thousands of albums along their journey. If those so close to me could make it, then why not me? So they were my main and first influence, and I love their music to this very day.

From then on I got heavily involved with Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell’s work, both solo and with Soundgarden. Cornell’s vocal range is probably second to none and that was something I admired, plus he’s a nifty songwriter too. However Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder was my true inspiration. This man writes from the heart and soul, he pours every emotion into his words and performances and he’s nothing short of spectacular. I continue to learn and be inspired by that very elegant being!

Can you tell us more about your side project Mr. Darcy?

Mr. Darcy was a project that myself and local artist Christian Hook worked on. Christian was looking for a singer and after auditioning a few local crooners, I was lucky enough to get the job. We worked hard with a bunch of songs he had written and before we knew it, we had an album’s worth of material. We decided to record it and release the album titled “Uncommon Sense”, which we later showcased in Gibraltar and Spain. We then continued working together and collected an even better batch of songs for what would have been the second Darcy album. However, Christian’s art really kicked off and this inevitably led to him having less time to work on the Darcy project, which led to us leaving Darcy to a side. I must add that it’s a great shame we never released that second album, as I believe those songs had great potential and would have been very well received, but who knows. Maybe one day we can finalise that. I’m certainly open to it.

Supporting the likes of Ali Campbell (UB40) and Jessie J at the Gibraltar Music Festival must have been a fantastic experience.

What was it like for you?

*NOLAN I understand you had very little musical background at school, yet decided to take on singing at the age of 14. What made you do this?

Having little to no musical background growing up, it never occurred to me that I’d ever be involved with anything musically. I’d go as far as saying that I always attained poor marks for music in my school reports. One of my brothers kept saying I had a good voice after hearing me sing obsessively in the shower but I never believed it.

However one day in school I was humming to a tune and it caught someone’s attention. This person happened to be very musically involved. He asked me if I wanted to start up a band, to which I agreed and I’ve been at it ever since.

How long after did you start learning the guitar, and did this become the main driver for writing your own material, or where you already writing your own songs before learning to play an instrument?

For the first few years it was all about the voice and trying to better myself with my instrument. Learning new techniques, pushing my vocal limit by imitating singers with a higher vocal ranger than mine.

I’d say aged 18 was when I really pushed myself to learn the basics of the guitar, which of course further helped me to write my own songs. At first I’d only ever write lyrics and have a basic melodic idea, but I could never back that up with any musical arrangement. Once I learned a few chords on the guitar, it changed my song writing world as it widened my scope, and I’ve been learning ever since.

Usually every songwriter had childhood heroes who they admired, which is why they get involved with music in the first place. Mine was McCartney and Lennon, and much later Noel Gallagher. Which songwriters and musicians did you admire growing up, and why?

To have the honour of sharing the stage with such well known artists was an experience I will never forget. We were the first band to ever perform in a Gibraltar Music Festival as we opened the first edition, and we still feel incredibly lucky to have done so to this day. It’s always great to share the stage with some of the artists you look up to, to have a chat backstage where you can ask for advice and doing it all in your home turf... Surreal!

Can you tell us anything about the new album due for release this year?

I can say so far we have a batch of 13 songs which are yet to be officially recorded as they are on their demo stages, some of which we already performed live during 2015. We hope to add to these songs in order to have a greater number of songs to choose from to compile our next release. The aim is to have this released just before summer 2016, so that those who purchase it can get familiar with our new product for when we perform this over the course of the extensively busy summer period.

Growing up in Hull, I was friends with a few bands who were trying to get noticed, and it seems like most artists pursuing a career, whether its music, writing, acting, film, etc. is usually down to a lot of luck, and being in the right place at the right time, to get that big break. What are your ambitions with Jetstream, and where would you ideally want the band to be in 5 years time?

I am very realistic in knowing that making it with any band is very difficult nowadays. However, I remain optimistic that this can be done through hard work, by having a good product in offer and there’s always an element of luck to add to it. I’d love to be showcasing our own material across the globe for a living, however I always remain realistic and grounded.

And finally, do you think the government do enough to support local bands in Gibraltar?

Personally I have nothing but praise for our Government as they have aided us in numerous occasions and I can be nothing but grateful for it.

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jETSTREAM iNTERViEW What age did you first start getting into learning music, and was the guitar the instrument you were most keen to develop with?

I started early on piano when I was 10, playing mostly classical music and learning theory. However, my focus shifted to guitar when the big guitar bands of the late 80s and 90s started coming through. I remember the day when “Sweet Child of mine” by Guns n Roses was released in 1987, and music changed for me.

I’m showing my age here haha. No seriously, 80s pop became 80s/90s rock…and all of a sudden lead guitar was at the forefront of music on the radio… It looked like it would be lots of fun… so I wanted in!

Which band did you first get involved with, and why did you join them?

Back in the boys comprehensive school and very shortly after getting my first guitar as a birthday gift from my grandfather, I formed an impromptu band with some classmates (Jean Paul Lugaro Vocals and Roin Sampere Drums), for a student variety show. I remember it like it was yesterday; we played two songs “Under the Bridge” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and an original ballad I had written a few weeks earlier (cringe). We drafted in a bass player and keyboard player the day before, and with just the one rehearsal took to the stage! That was the first stage performance ever… great times with great mates!

My first working band was in 1995 in Sheffield, during my university days. Through some mutual friends I was introduced to some guys who were forming a band and were looking for a bass player. I was not a bassist at the time, nor still am but it was a cracking project with some top guys so I was happy to be part of it. The Brit-pop era had just begun so we hit the scene in and amongst all of that with big guitars to suit. Interestingly

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we also had a saxophone player and retro-funk sound so we really stood out, and went on to perform for a few years around the UK. The band eventually settled on the name “Jettison Blue”, and recorded an original EP, which I still have on CD somewhere! After university we all went separate ways to different parts of the world. It was a shame as we had real potential... We all keep in touch and will have an impromptu reunion one-day… fingers crossed.

Usually every songwriter had childhood heroes who they admired, which is why they get involved with music in the first place. My favourite guitarists were the likes of Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton. Which bands and musicians did you admire growing up, and why?

First song I ever learnt on guitar was “Still got the blues” by Gary Moore… followed by his “Parisienne Walkways” what a tune! Gary Moore was a very under-rated guitarist but man can he play! These songs are perfect, especially the guitar solos and by that I mean… there’s not one single note you can change in the melody that would make it any better.

Brian May is another guitarist of a similar ilk who I admire in how he constructs his songs and guitar solos… also underrated. My all time guitar hero however is Jimi Hendrix, I know little about the man, but I know his music and it has always stood out to me as distinctively original, innovative with a personality and attitude of its own. I actually have a Jim Hendrix signature Fender Stratocaster guitar among my collection of many guitars.

These days, it’s rare to see a guitarist who stands out as iconic. I’m a fan of John Mayer who I consider to be a young modern Hendrix in his playing style…a little less flamboyant and understated but brilliant none the less. Joe Bonamassa is a cracking guitarist too who many people won’t have heard of but should check out.

I was always of the impression that the Fender Stratocaster was the Rolls Royce of guitars. As I don’t play guitar myself, maybe I’m wrong. What is your favourite guitar, and why?

There is some debate amongst guitarists as to whether the Fender Stratocaster (Hendrix, Clapton) is THE guitar of all time or the Gibson Les Paul (Gary Moore, Slash, Jimmy Page). It’s a tough one to call…I own a few of each! Haha. I use them for different songs. For example, the Gibson is very much the deeper more soulful sounding guitar which suits the more rock orientated songs that Jetstream play. I use the Fender Stratocaster sound for the songs that need a wider range of sounds from screaming high end solos to jazzy chords and funky strumming.

Bands like Jetstream favourite grunge rockers Pearl Jam have two guitarists, Mike McCready who plays a Fender and Stone Gossard playing a Gibson. They do alternate and use other guitars at times but the balance and blend between the two works very nicely so it’s a common occurrence in their music.

Funnily enough these days a lot of the Jetstream guitar sounds are made using Fender Telecaster (Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Maroon 5) which gives us a contemporary sound on our records.

It’s like choosing Lambourghini vs Bugatti... a tough call!

Supporting the likes of Ali Campbell (UB40) and Jessie J at the Gibraltar Music Festival must have been a fantastic experience.

What was it like for you?

I think it was fantastic! It went by in a flash so it’s hard to recall as nerves really got the better of me. We had a great day, it was an absolute honour and privilege to be the first on stage at the first ever GMF (that will be a pub quiz answer one day!). I am incredibly grateful to the Ministry of Culture and the organizers Word of Mouth and Axle Media for selecting us to be part of that huge milestone in Gibraltar’s musical culture. I recall Ali Campbell being very gracious in spending time with us and the backstage treatment we got from the staff and crew was truly fantastic. Still a bit of a blur mind you… for good reasons Can you tell us anything about the new album due for release this year?

So this album is a next step in the evolution of Jetstream as an original band...or another “Piece of the Puzzle” to quote our first EP

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title. I think the public will be surprised to hear the band’s progression since the first record… and also to hear original material in a variety of styles. I think the Gibraltar public think they know what the Jetstream sound is… this will bring something very new to that party. Important to mention…we will be taking our time on this one, it’s a labour of love. I wouldn’t rule out releasing singles as and when they are ready…with cracking music videos to suit (we like doing this, it keeps us being creative on several mediums i.e. audio and visual) so I’m sure we won’t keep you in suspense for too long.

Growing up in Hull, I was friends with a few bands who were trying to get noticed, and it seems like most artists pursuing a career, whether its music, writing, acting, film, etc. is usually down to a lot of luck, and being in the right place at the right time, to get that big break. What are your ambitions with Jetstream, and where would you ideally want the band to be in 5 years time?

In my opinion it is 99% hard work… 1% luck… however ironically that 1% is made of those essential magic fairy dust that is impossible to find. So taking that aside my philosophy is simple… we do what we can to the best of our abilities, we remember to enjoy each moment and opportunity that comes our way and never forget to not take things too seriously. We put in the hours, the creativity, the rehearsals, the funds, toward making something we are proud of… whether it be a record, a performance, a video whatever it is and share it with those who would like to listen. That’s the thrill of being in this band, and that’s exactly where we would like to be in 5 years time.

And finally, do you think the government do enough to support local bands in Gibraltar?

Important question. In my experience the support we in Jetstream have received from the Government, Ministry of Culture & Gibraltar Cultural Services has been tremendous. So why is this an important question? I look at the support we have received as recognition of our hard work; it was earned and certainly not handed out on a plate.

I think that’s the way it should be.

Generally speaking, we as a society can’t complain. In Gibraltar we now have rehearsal facilities, public events and festivals to perform at.

Zero tax on musical instrument purchases and new music academies all in place to nurture local musical talent, which certainly did not exist when I was a teenager. 10/10

I understand you are the member of the band who likes to party.

Are we talking Keith Richards and Keith Moon status here? Do you have any hell-raising antics you would like to share with us?

What happens in Jetstream stays in Jetstream!!.........Maybe someday you’ll read about them in Rolling Stone Magazine ;) Supporting the likes of Ali Campbell (UB40) and Jessie J at the Gibraltar Music Festival must have been a fantastic experience.

What was it like for you?

It was a fantastic experience. Very grateful to have had the chance to be part of it and if I may say so “it doesn’t look bad on your CV” Can you tell us anything about the new album due for release this year?

Wait for it!

Growing up in Hull, I was friends with a few bands who were trying to get noticed, and it seems like most artists pursuing a career, whether its music, writing, acting, film, etc. is usually down to a lot of luck, and being in the right place at the right time, to get that big break. What are your ambitions with Jetstream, and where would you ideally want the band to be in 5 years time?

Playing in the O2 Arena!!.........that’s my ambition!! So there’s a lot of work ahead to get that big break!!

And finally, do you think the government do enough to support local bands in Gibraltar?

The government have done a lot to help local bands by providing opportunities, but as with everything there is always room for improvement. Local talent should be taken more seriously and exploited to the outside world. Local talent is on par with many acts they bring from abroad and yet are relegated to a second stage on the music festival. Believe it or not but Gibraltarians been so patriotic would love to see local talent on the main stage at an afternoon slot where the majority of people can see them, including outsiders!

jETSTREAM iNTERViEW What age did you first start getting into learning music, and was the guitar the instrument you were most keen to develop with?

I started out at a young age, my dad’s a well-known local bass player so I grew up in an environment which lived and breathed music and still does! Bass guitar was always going be my interest after seeing my dad.

You are one of the founder members of the band. How and why did Jetstream start?

Basically Nolan and I coincided as part of a super group for a new year’s concert, and after a few weeks rehearsal I proposed to Nolan the idea of making a band to which he agreed. I was already part of another band with Stu so I asked him if he was interested in joining… the rest is history Usually every songwriter had childhood heroes who they admired, which is why they get involved with music in the first place. I always admired John Entwistle and John Illsley as bass players (I actually learned the bass lines to `Sultans of Swing’). Which bands and musicians did you admire growing up, and why?

There are too many bands and influences for me to mention here but they range from The Eagles, Pink Floyd, America to Nirvana, Pearl Jam & Metallica and that does not even scratch the tip of the iceberg!! Music has no frontiers.

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For this month’s nostalgic trip down memory lane, we have chosen a few Then and Now photo’s for striking comparisons of how some locations have changed dramatically over time, including the Spanish A-383 highway to Gibraltar, our airport barrier runway crossing, and the Alameda fire station, which looks remarkably similar to the present day, obviously factoring in how transportation itself has evolved.

Alameda Fire Station in the 1950’s, and how it looks today. It is a prime example of 1930’s art deco architecture in Gibraltar that thankfully hasn’t been altered over time.

The fire station was designed in 1934, and completed in 1938, staffed by 1 Sargent and 24 firemen. The Superintendent Fire Brigade was the Garrison adjutant. The street lamp on the left of the 1950’s photo doesn’t look very secure.

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Snapshot of Prince Charles and Princess Diana arriving at the dockside in Gibraltar to board HMY Britannia, at the start of their honeymoon on 1st August 1981, driven by Warrant Officer Jeff Stone.

Women’s Royal Naval Service departing the quarters at Old Naval Hospital, on their way to perform their daily duties, March 1944.

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The road to La Linea and Gibraltar in 1978, during the closed border era 1969-82, also known as the A-383, or the “Highway Higuerón”, in the province of Cadiz .

The same road to Gibraltar looks remarkably different as it stands today, a dual highway.

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A Gharry carriage is halted at the airport barrier, while the BEA airliner lands at the runway, circa 1965, and the second photo shows how it looks today.

Thanks to Abigail and Kenneth Busuttil, Albert James Freyone and Freddie Pitto.

THEN Would you like to see your old photographs published?

We can’t promise to publish everything we receive, but If the quality of the photo is sharp enough to be printed, we’ll certainly try.

Email them over to scott@bmagazine.eu

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Has the latest Star Wars film awoken your inner childhood yet? Fancy kitting out your home, car or office like a Star Wars geeky superfan?

Never wanted a girlfriend anyway? Here’s a few of the best Star Wars-themed household gadgets...

SPHERO BB-8

This is the Droid you’re looking for

Meet the Droid™ you’ve waited light years for. BB-8™ is more than a toy - it’s your companion. This app-enabled Droid shows a revolutionary range of expressions. Guide BB-8’s authentic movements with your tablet, smartphone or voice. Create and view virtual holographic videos. BB-8 has a mind of its own. Watch his personality evolve as you interact.

The Lowdown Authentic Movement: Guide your BB-8 with a smartphone or tablet Listens & Responds: BB-8 recognizes and reacts to your voice Holographic Communication: Record and view virtual holographic videos with BB-8 Autonomous Behaviour: BB-8 has a mind of its own - explore the Star Wars™ galaxy together Adaptive Personality: Your BB-8’s unique attitude and actions evolve as you interact

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R2-D2 USB CAR CHARGER Otherwise how would you know if your hyperdrive is deactivated?

R2 units: is there anything those little guys can’t do? While we don’t yet have the technology in this quadrant of the galaxy for fullyautomated repair droids like the R2 units from Star Wars, we can get a portion of the R2’s versatility into something small enough to sit in your vehicle’s cupholder.

You see, it makes R2-D2 whistle sadly when he sees a device that’s run out of power. Make him bloop and bleep happily again by letting him use your vehicle’s power to recharge your devices. With him plugged into your 12V vehicle power adapter (cigarette lighter), you can get 2.1 Amps through each of his USB charging ports, which is enough to charge two tablets or smartphones or, well, pretty much anything that charges via USB.

The Lowdown Compatible with anything that charges via USB (iPhones, smartphones, iPads, tablets, GPSes, etc.) as long as you have the cable Two (2) USB charging ports Each port provides 2.1 Amps (enough to charge 2 tablets simultaneously)

TIE FIGHTER NUTCRACKER The Force is strong with this one…

R2-D2’s dome rotates and lights up; he whistles and beeps (when power is connected and when your device begins to charge; force him to animate by pressing his centre button which turns power to the ports on; sounds cannot be turned off) Flexible arms allow you to customize him to best fit your vehicle’s cupholder Blue/red LED inside the front radar eye lens indicates USB port power status Dimensions: 5 1/2” tall, 3 1/2” wide at widest, 2” diameter at bottom (to fit cupholder), cable 36” long Includes: R2 unit with 2 USB ports, 12V vehicle power adapter (cigarette lighter)

‘Several walnuts have broken off from the main group. Come with me’. Is your bowl of rebel nuts proving difficult to crack? Send the Star Wars™ Tie Fighter Nutcracker screaming into their midst.

The Lowdown Officially licensed Star Wars™ Tie Fighter Nutcracker Forged from Quadanium steel by Sienar Fleet Systems Boxed weight: approx. 960g Pack size: 14cm x 16.3cm x 7cm

Inspired by the galaxy’s most iconic short-range assault craft, this officially licensed nutcracker is made from high-quality solid steel – giving it a feel as cold as Darth’s handshake and a grip as tight as the Empire. Just pop your nut into the central chamber and twist the Tie Fighter’s wing. With barely any resistance, a threaded bolt will go full Alderaan on your nut’s shell. We know, we know.

The ability to destroy a nut is insignificant next to the power of the Force. But even so. Impressive…

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LIGHTSABER™ BBQ TONGS That’s no moon – it’s the sun! And its presence in the sky can mean only one thing. Barbecue season.

Soon spring will be here, where you can flip your burgers with the ruthless precision of a Sith Lord. Star Wars Lightsaber™ BBQ Tongs are the pincers of choice for any galactic chef. It’s as if a million voices suddenly cried out in joy, and then suddenly had their mouths full. We’ve cobbled together all the best bits of kit to deliver the perfect al fresco feast this summer. And top of our list are Lightsaber™ BBQ Tongs. Not as clumsy or random as a fork, these handy barbecue nippers are modelled on Darth Vader’s lightsaber, circa Episode IV. With a handy pair of pincers at one end and the lightsaber’s iconic hilt at the other, Star Wars barbecue tongs are the perfect bit of kit for any civilised chef. And yes, they even make the noise (so you don’t have to). Let go your conscious self and act on instinct…

The Lowdown Barbecue tongs with removable transparent red cover Officially licensed Star Wars product Features classic Lightsaber SFX Heatproof handle and plastic cover Batteries included 2 x AA Packaged weight: approx 658g Tongs: 57cm x 5cm x 5cm

MILLENIUM FALCON MULTITOOL She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid She does actually look like much. She’s glorious. With a rather extravagant 11 tools - including a screwdriver, earphone tidy, bottle opener, wire stripper, 5 box-end wrenches / ring spanners, ruler and parcel opener. As if that’s not enough, she’s the slimmest hunk of junk in the galaxy. The slinky design means she fits gracefully into your pocket. “What a piece of junk!” ...is what you would say to most of your possessions if you couldn’t fix them with the Millennium Falcon Multi Tool. Perfect for avoiding any Imperial entanglements as well as headphone cable entanglements.

The Lowdown Compatible with anything that charges via USB (iPhones, smartphones, iPads, tablets, GPSes, etc.) as long as you have the cable Two (2) USB charging ports Each port provides 2.1 Amps (enough to charge 2 tablets simultaneously) R2-D2’s dome rotates and lights up; he whistles and beeps (when power is connected and when your device begins to charge; force him to animate by pressing his centre button which turns power to the ports on; sounds cannot be turned off) Flexible arms allow you to customize him to best fit your vehicle’s cupholder Blue/red LED inside the front radar eye lens indicates USB port power status Dimensions: 5 1/2” tall, 3 1/2” wide at widest, 2” diameter at bottom (to fit cupholder), cable 36” long Includes: R2 unit with 2 USB ports, 12V vehicle power adapter (cigarette lighter) BMAG 28

Gibraltar A Jurisdiction for Family Wealth Planning In this truly globalised economy, companies around the world are constantly looking to optimise the way they conduct business. Accordingly it is not uncommon for company structures to transcend past physical frontiers in order to achieve business optimisation.

Within the European Union (“EU”), the principles of freedom of establishment and free movement of persons has further promoted inter-state company structuring in a pursuit of maximising business efficiency. It should be noted that these same freedoms of establishment and movement have also governed how families with large fortunes have structured their wealth, not only from the perspective of engendering efficient taxation, but also, and perhaps more importantly, as part of effective succession planning.

Gibraltar has established itself as an attractive jurisdiction for high net worth individuals and their families. Furthermore, the jurisdictions buoyant economy has also helped a number of local entrepreneurs to generate significant wealth.

There are a variety of reasons why you may wish to consider Gibraltar as a prospective place of residence, some of which include as follows:

Repatriation of assets to Gibraltar High net worth individuals benefit from repatriating their assets to Gibraltar due to the fact that passive income tends not to be chargeable to Gibraltar income tax. Accordingly Gibraltarian residents are not chargeable to income tax on dividend income received form listed companies, nor are they taxed on interest income.

In addition, Gibraltar is an idyllic jurisdiction for the acquisition of investments since the current legislation does not charge capital gains tax on any gains that may be derived from the disposal of these. Accordingly, it is not uncommon for high net worth individuals to invest in Gibraltar properties, funds and share portfolios.

Registration of Marine Vessels Gibraltar is situated in the midst of the Mediterranean and Atlantic shipping lanes. Its location in one of the major crossroads of world trade means that it has one of the busiest Ports in Europe.

The Gibraltar Ship Register is a member of the Category 1 Red Ensign Group of the UK and the UK dependency register, any vessel registered in Gibraltar may seek assistance from any of the many British Embassies and Consulates throughout the globe, wherever it may be.

With regards to tax advantages, Gibraltar registered yachts with nonEU resident owners can apply for VAT-free temporary importation to sail in EU waters for an 18 month period. In addition to this, there are no taxes payable in Gibraltar on the importation or sale of the vessel, nor inheritance tax on the demise of the owner.

Gibraltar as a jurisdiction of choice for your family Given its size it is unsurprising that Gibraltar has a negligible crime rate.

By the same token unemployment levels have also remained very low, an encouraging thought when considering the current global economic climate.

To an extent, Gibraltar’s current economic success can be attributed to the large number of resident professionals who have helped to foster a dynamic local business model as well as promoting healthy employment levels.

Gibraltar is also unashamedly British whilst boasting its own Mediterranean charm. In this sense, from a business perspective, Gibraltar operates within the same Common Law framework as the UK. Likewise, the local education system is also in line with the UK, with pupils sitting GCSE and A Level examinations. Furthermore, Gibraltar has also recently set-up a local university for students who wish to further their academic pursuits but who do not wish to travel abroad.

You may also wish to consider Gibraltar as your jurisdiction of choice when it comes to succession planning. Points to note are that Gibraltar does not charge Inheritance Tax, Gift Tax, Wealth Tax or Death Duties.

Professional wealth structuring and planning helps to preserve your family assets, enhance control over your financial position, while allowing for an orderly succession of assets across jurisdictions. One of the biggest concerns of our clients – who are very successful entrepreneurs and have built thriving businesses is “how do I succeed in efficiently transferring what I have built to the next generation?”

Gibraltar, as a leading Finance Centre, offers world class solutions to assist in succession planning; the distribution of family wealth as well as the protection of assets for individuals who reside in politically or socially unstable environments, to name a few.

It should be noted that Gibraltar’s legal framework boasts robust legislation that covers Gibraltar Companies, Trusts, Purpose Trusts and Private Trusts Companies. Legislation in respect of Foundations is also imminent, as well as firewall legislation which seeks to provide a secure environment for Gibraltar law trusts.

Qualifying Tax Status for Eligible High Net Worth Individuals High net worth individuals considering relocating to Gibraltar to benefit from the lifestyle or low tax status may be also be pleasantly surprised to find that they can also benefit from a special tax status called the Category 2 status (more commonly referred to as “CAT2”) which limits the amount of assessable income chargeable to Gibraltar tax in any given tax year (01 July to 30 June) to £80,000, translating to a maximum tax charge of £27,560 (for 2015/2016) with a minimum tax payable of £22,000.

Accordingly, CAT2 individuals already paying the maximum CAT2 tax in Gibraltar can opt to declare their worldwide income in Gibraltar, granted that by doing so they would not be liable to further income tax charges in Gibraltar.

If a CAT2’s spouse/civil partner or children have income in their own right, this income can also be included as part of the CAT2’s income in their tax return, so that the spouse/civil partner or children will not themselves be further taxed.

It should however be noted that the CAT2 status is only available to individuals of good-standing with demonstrable net wealth in excess of £2 million, who have not been resident in Gibraltar in the previous 5 years. In order to qualify, the prospective applicant must have for their exclusive use, a qualifying Gibraltar property (either rented or purchased).

The property must be of sufficient quality so as to be considered fit for a person of their financial standing and in line with their family needs and size.

CAT2 individuals acquire Gibraltar tax residency on the basis of this qualifying status and as such there is no minimum day count requirement, which of particular benefit to individual who are truly nomadic.

Whatever the reasons behind relocating to Gibraltar, Deloitte is very aware that all its clients need to have access to first class professional services and therefore has developed a suite of services aligned with these needs.

Our services include tax planning and compliance, succession planning, monitoring and reporting on investments, managing payments and also extend to general concierge services to ensure a smooth relocation and trouble free living. Deloitte prides itself on exceeding the service expectations of its clients and is confident that a move to Gibraltar will not disappoint.

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Gibraltar Cultural Services, working alongside playwright, actor, director, and teacher, Julian Felice, will be holding the GibTalks event on Saturday 13th February 2016 at the John Mackintosh Hall. The idea is styled on the very successful TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) series of talks (www. ted.com), GibTalks will see a range of local speakers deliver fifteen-minute talks on a broad spectrum of subjects with the aim of focusing on the anecdotal, the personal, and the lighthearted as opposed to heavy-going academics and agendas.

Press Release The organisers are pleased to announce the following speakers who will represent a cross-section of the community and will help to make up a rich and varied programme: The Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP The Hon Edwin Reyes MP John Goncalves Keith Bensusan Davina Barbara Rebecca Faller Tiffany Button-Reyes Fabian Vinet Paul Cosquieri Polly Lavarello Daniella Tilbury Richard Cartwright Kenneth Cardona In addition to the invited guest speakers, four ten-minute slots have also been allocated to members of the public who will have the opportunity to speak to the audience about an issue close to their hearts. The four individuals are: Phillip Vasquez Tomasz Zakrzewicz Geri Cummings Eyleen Sheil Tickets for the event will be on sale as from Monday 11th January 2016 from the John Mackintosh Hall reception and online on www. buytickets.gi. Tickets are priced at ÂŁ5. Tickets will enable ticket-holders to pop in and out of the event as they please, during the course of the day.

GibTalks has a Facebook event page and a Twitter account (@gib_talks).

For further information please contact the Events Department on 20067236 or email: info@culture.gi Editor’s Note: For any interviews please contact Julian Felice on mobile 54013304

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I’m sure if you were chatting to someone at a New Year’s Eve party back in 1999 you may have mused that every week standing in a puddle of spilt sticky diesel and buying a Mars bar would come to an end. By this I’m referring to buying fuel! And currently in 2016 I’m still stood in tractor fuel, eating Mars bars and drinking Costa coffee. We all thought that by now your car would run on tomato juice, and with every mile you take you’d be stitching up the ozone layer one centimetre at a time. So based on this prediction we haven’t come very far at all in the last 15 years, have we?

Just on the turn of the millennium the Toyota Prius was the first hybrid car to enter worldwide production. With its boxy and square looks it was the earliest car to fuse a 1.8 litre petrol engine, with an electric battery driven motor. At low speeds, typically below 30 mph it would run on electric, and the petrol engine would kick in above 30 mph, and simultaneously charge the battery. So for city dwellers this was great as you could buzz around and save on fuel for those short journeys, plus make a statement about yourself as you went around, as some 57% of polled owners claimed a few years ago.

In the USA about 40% of sales of electric vehicles in the United States can be traced to California, with sales in the state steadily increasing. It’s as popular as avocado in Los Angeles.

The common downsides to these type of hybrids are a lack of boot space due to the batteries, motorway speeds don’t benefit from the electric engine and in town as the engine isn’t running, pedestrians have a habit of stepping out in front of you as they can’t hear you.

Following the Prius other major manufactures followed in the tyre marks of Toyota by releasing marriages of twin fuel and electric engines with their own marques. BMW even experimented, carefully, with hydrogen in their BMW Hydrogen 7.

Throughout the last five years there has been a war going on between frugal small diesel engines and electric hybrids. The diesel claims are better MPG, cited less vehicle emissions and more environmentally friendly disposal costs at end of life. Some of the drawbacks of the hybrid technology are the additional weight, which it carries which is where diesel could excel and outsell hybrid units.

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However, in the last two years things have stepped up a gear with the release of the Tesler Model S, released in 2013. Since the Californian coachwork company released the Model S sales have rocketed and profits are up. The all-electric car is often criticised for looking too normal, but actually that’s probably a part in its success. It’s not trying to make a political statement, it’s just trying to be the best they can offer in 2016 with its high performance - an improved charging range with a record being set of 452 miles from one charge, and on average 180 miles from a 30 minute charge and a 0-62 mph time of 4.2 seconds. These figures are very impressive and suddenly make electric powered cars seem

Additionally BMW has made us all look twice, maybe even thrice with the release of the i8 last year, with its electric motor and a 1.5 litre 3 cylinder petrol engine donated from the Mini. With the uncanny resemblance to that of BMW 1970’s icon the M1, this is a very desirable car, which if you strip it all away is not that dissimilar to the make-up of an early 2000’s Prius - being able to switch between EV (electric vehicle) mode and then fire up a small engine for higher speeds.

The difference today however is that a turbo charger is now added to the small petrol engine. Adding a turbo has the benefits of increasing performance and speed with fuel and emission savings. The i8 with its supercar looks returns an official average fuel consumption of 134.5 MPG, which if you compare a petrol engine only supercar you’d be lucky to get 10% of that figure. In some European countries, including the UK there is a hybrid car grant available of up to £5,000 towards the cost of the car, and with the BMW i8 this brings the list price down from £100,000 to £95,000 until March 2016, so don’t hang around to grab that bargain.

So in the last fifteen years we have gone back to what we started with but the driving distance range and appearance has improved hugely. Almost every manufacturer now has a hybrid engine in its range, and electric car charging points are increasing so you can keep juiced up. Fast-forward another five years and the cost is likely to trickle down and a more abundant second hand market should help make hybrid more accessible for everyone.

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Starters Soup of the Day Ask your server £5.50 Pan Fried Scallops Cooked in a lemon & garlic butter sauce £9.90 Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta (v) Served with grilled cheese topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil & olive oil £5.90 Gambas Pil Pil De-veined king prawns in a garlic, chilli & olive oil sauce, served with bread £7.90 Antipasto Selection of Cured Meat & Cheese A selection of Italian cured meats, cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes, capers & bread £9.90 Italian Cheese Platter (v) A selection of cheeses from different regions of Italy £9.90 All the above dishes except the soups and asparagus with poached egg are also available as sharing plates for family and friends.

Finger Food to Share Funghi Cuccini (v) Mushroom cooked in garlic butter & gorgonzola cheese £4.90 Homemade Fishcakes Served with a sweet chilli dip £7.50 Prawn Carpaccio De-veined king prawns, served as a carpaccio, drizzled with oil, lemon & crushed pepper, with a sprinkle of rocket £9.50 swiss cheese fondue A selection of cheeses melted in a fondue pot, served with dipping bread £6.90 Bresaola Italian air-dried salted beef, served thinly sliced, drizzled with olive oil £9.50 Fresh Asparagus, Poached egg, Parmesan Shavings with French Fries Served with mayo & a sprinkle of peppercorn £8.50 Filo Pastry Moneybags Filled with smoke salmon, spinach & rice, served with a sweet chilli dip £8.50 Prawns au Gratin De-veined king prawns with spinach & melted cheese £8.50 Homemade Spring Rolls (v) Vegetable spring rolls £6.50 Home made Croquettes Ask your waiter what type have been made this week £6.50 Manchego Cheese Platter (v) Popular mature cheese from la mancha region of spain £8.50

Salads Goat’s Cheese Salad (v) Warm goat’s cheese salad with pan fried parma ham, tomatoes, pine nuts & drizzled with honey £7.90 Mixed Salad (v) Mixed leaf salad with tomatoes, peppers & onions marinated in olive oil & balsamic glaze £6.50 Caprese Salad (v) Mozzarella, tomatoes & basil £6.90 Seafood Salad Selection of mixed seafood seasoned & marinated in olive oil & balsamic glaze served on a bed of lettuce £7.90 Chicken Caesar Salad Grilled chicken served on a mixed leaf salad, topped with croutons, parmesan shavings & Caesar dressing £7.90

Vegetarian There are many other Veggie dishes throughout our menu, check for the (v) to see what we have on offer Veggie Burger (v) Our very own homemade veggie burger with chips & salad £7.50 Veggie Stir-Fry (v) Full of flavour, served with white rice £8.50 Veggie Couscous (v) Oven roasted vegetables served on a couscous base £9.50

Paparazzi Cafe/Restaurant

44 Cornwalls Lane, GIBRALTAR. Tel: 200 69966 E-mail: paparazzi@gibtelecom.net

www.facebook.com/Paparazzi.Gibraltar

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Fish Salmon Cooked in Parchment De-boned fillet of salmon oven cooked in parchment paper with lemon, dill, asparagus & potatoes £15.90 Tuna Steak on a Volcanic Stone Cook your tuna fillet to your liking, served with 3 different side seasonings of sesame oil, Maldon sea salt flakes & crushed black pepper served with a marinated side salad & pan-fried potatoes £15.90 Moules Marinière Classic French mussels recipe, cooked in a white wine, cream, garlic & fresh parsley sauce, served with bread £10.90 Swordfish Steak Large piece of Swordfish, pan-fried, served with garlic fries £14.50 Catch of the Day Ask your server what fresh fish dish we have on offer today £.........

Side Orders

£3.50

. Butter pan-fried mushrooms . Bowl of chips . Pan-fried potatoes . Fresh vegetables . Sweet potato fries . Mixed side salad . Garlic fries

Bread

£2.90 £3.90 £2.00

Garlic Bread

Cheesy Garlic Bread Portion of bread

Desserts

£5.50

Ask your server for todays selection of homemade desserts

10% service charge will apply for tables of ten and over

Meats

Moroccan Lamb Shank & Couscous Tagine Slow cooked lamb served with couscous, vegetables, prunes & toasted almonds £14.50

Juicy Lucy 100% half-pound prime minced beef burger seasoned with herbs, with a filled mature cheddar cheese centre £9.90

Moroccan Chicken & Couscous Tagine Half chicken served with couscous, vegetables, prunes & toasted almonds £12.90

Half roast lemon chicken Slow roasted & basted chicken served with roast veg and potatoes £10.50

Marinated Beef Strips Prime beef fillet strips in a Moroccan marinade, served with couscous & vegetables £19.90

Mixed Grill Skewers of Lamb, Beef & Chicken Three individual skewers with peppers & onions, cooked on our char-grill lava stone barbecue, served with white rice, sauté in garlic butter & parsley £16.50

Entrecote in Pepper Sauce Beef Entrecote steak slices in peppered sauce, served with chips £16.50

Garlic Chicken Chicken thighs cooked in a garlic white wine sauce, served with white rice sauté in garlic butter & parsley £9.50

Fillet Steak on a Stone Choose From . 300 g . 400 g . 500 g £18.50 £24.50 £29.50 Cook it to your liking at your table on one of our steak stones, served with salad and pan-fried potatoes Full Rack of Lamb Succulent lamb rack cooked to perfection with fresh rosemary, sea salt & garlic butter £22.50 Slow oven roasted Shoulder of Lamb Served with patatas a la pobre £26.50

Pan Seared Leg of Duck Confit in a Marsala Wine sauce Served with mash potatoes & a red wine jeu £14.50

Extra Sauces . Peppered sauce . Cheese sauce . Mushroom sauce . Chimichurri sauce . Marsala wine sauce £3.50 each

Italian Mains

The sauce of your choice together with the pasta of your choice

Pastas

Tagliatelle, Bucatini, Spaghetti, Linguine, Pappardelle, Penne We also have gluten free & egg free pasta

Sauces

Bolognaise Minced beef in a napolitana red wine sauce £8.50 all’Amatriciana Tomato, bacon with slow cooked onions & chilli sauce £8.90 Siciliana De-veined king prawns cooked in a tomato, cream & spinach sauce with a touch of chilli £12.90 Carbonara Classic carbonara in a pancetta, egg & cream sauce £8.50 Alle Vongole Clams, garlic, white wine, olive oil & fresh parsley £10.90 Siena Chicken, onion, mushrooms & peppers in a white wine & cream sauce £10.90 Pil Pil De-veined king prawns cooked in a garlic, chilli & olive oil sauce with a sprinkle of parsley £11.90 Pulcinella (v) Mushrooms and garlic in a tomato & cream sauce £8.50 Peperoncino (v) Fresh chillies, garlic, basil, parmesan cheese & olive oil £8.50 Mercallo (v) Cream, tomato sauce & parmesan cheese £7.90

Lasagne al Forno Classic Italian dish that never disappoints £9.50 Steak Parmigianino Thinly sliced beef coated in breadcrumbs served with a choice of potatoes, pasta or fries £13.50 Pea & Mushroom Risotto (v) (cooking time 20 mins) Arborio rice cooked with pea and mushrooms, topped with parmesan shavings £11.50 champagne Risotto (cooking time 20 mins) Arborio rice cooked with de-veined king prawns & topped with seared scallops & chive strands £15.90 Fagotini di Pera e Formaggi (v) Pear & Cheese filled pasta money bags, cooked in a cream of parmesan cheese sauce £10.50 Cannelloni alla Romana (v) Pasta tubes filled with spinach & ricotta cheese, topped with romana tomato sauce £9.50