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On reflection, summer 2017 has certainly been a better season than most expected, and the good new is that businesses can hopefully look forward to an even greater up-turn for this coming autumn and winter season.

Certainly here at Celebrity we have been busy and we have to ask ourselves – just how many parties and social events can there be in one month? Since our August issue we have seemingly been rushing from one event to another – in this issue you will see our remarkable coverage of our visit on board the warship HMS Duncan. Probably this alone defines more than usual how our articles and features bring forward Celebrity’s professional approach, again bringing you the real and glossy images of all the spectacular and interesting happenings we have attended.

The recent ‘Fashion Week Spectacular’ was yet another interesting and demanding assignment.

Celebrity receives top exclusive invitations to all of the ‘must have’ number-one premier parties, enabling us to bring you the most amazing photographs and top reports on fashion, celebrities, restaurants, beach venues and entertainment, whenever or wherever it happens – as it happens.

One of the more sedate and cultural events during the month was the ‘Concert from the Moon to the Vines’ – a total classical experience in surroundings that just melted the most hardened of hearts.

And so the assignments have just gone on and on – hard work yes, but for us an opportunity to show true professional results in our articles and features.

Celebrity’s team experience starts years before this magazines first publication. Prior to this our photography was already heralded, working with major publications throughout the UK, travelling abroad on many world-breaking news stories. On the show-business aspect we have worked on the sets of ‘James Bond’ movies. Plus promotional photo-shoots for many of the ‘Bond Girl’ actresses and numerous more glamorous assignments promoting movies, top television series and their stars. Countless model and fashion shoots throughout Europe. Trips galore to Miami (even being awarded the ‘Golden Key to the City’ and ‘Honorary Citizenship to Miami Beach’). All this plus the many trips to Las Angeles covering top stories and promotional photo-shoots. Even working personally, one to one, with stars such as Rod Stewart (both throughout USA and Europe).

One special assignment was working with Bob Geldof (now Sir’) on the legendary ‘Live-Aid’ Charity Concert, travelling by helicopter to photograph those appearing, the worlds most famous stars of the music industry, flying to their homes, even bringing them to Wembley, top exclusive photographs.

Also being commissioned by a top U.K. publication working on location in the luxurious ‘wealthy playground’ resort of Maui, Hawaii. Here again taking photographs of famous television personalities – all true world-class professional photographic assignments.

Meanwhile Celebrity Magazines success continues largely due to its modern approach, its honest outlook and up-to-date true features and interviews. Our own personal coverage of events, lifestyle and celebrations encompass all the happenings around us which translate into reality with our inspirational and professional photoshoots of the social scene, of people and all the amazing episodes we witness.

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WARSHIP & COCKTAILS Aboard Britain’s top warship

COPA DEL REY Royal Yachting Regatta.

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CONCERT IN THE VINES Magnificent evening of music

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Celebrity Images; Photography & text by Ken & Angela Ross

Celebrity presenting the island’s top coverage Guards and Officer of the Watch, Lt Ryan Greig RN - The traditional ‘Ceremonial Sunset’, the lowering of the Ships Ensign

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WARSHIP, MISSILES & COCKTAILS

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After a deployment of over three months the HMS Duncan, one of Britain’s most powerful and advanced warships, is finally home in Portsmouth. The type 45 destroyer had been at sea as the ‘flagship’ leading a huge NATO task force through one of the largest naval exercises ever staged in the Black Sea. On her way home, berthed here for a brief stop-over, the officers and crew were able to relax and enjoy shore leave after their hectic few months at sea.

During their visit, Commodore James Morley and Captain (Commander) Eleanor Stack were able to stand down from their official war status and host a superb Cocktail Party for one hundred of the local community, including guests from several charities, city authorities and official military representatives.

The party, held on the deck alongside the destroyers Wildcat helicopter, was certainly appreciated by its guests, the officers and crew without doubt put on a splendid show. The special highlight being the ‘Ceremonial Sunset’ - the lowering of the Ships Ensign, a magnificent tradition that goes back centuries, to the days of the early British sailing fleet of 18th century.

With guests assembled at the stern on the helipad, we watched as The Officer of the Watch, Lt Ryan Greig called out the guard, marching towards the Ships Ensign. With the sun almost set and against a backdrop of dazzling cruise ships and the silhouette of the citys spectacular architecture, this amazing naval tradition was superbly executed.

HMS Duncan is one of six Type 45 Destroyers which are the very backbone of the Royal Navy, committed around the world 365 days a year their mission is to shield the Fleet from air attack using her Sea Viper missile system, which can knock targets out of the sky up to 70 miles, (HMS Duncan is also the first of the Type 45 class to be capable of deploying Harpoon Missiles).

On my tour around HMS Duncan I was shown the weapons system, the most remarkable was what we would all call the ‘war room’ (sorry, no photographs). Deep inside the ship, what looks more like the deck from the television Sci-fi series ‘Star Trek’, a module of over twenty computer stations – the front unit being a huge curved consul, seating three. The Captain in the centre chair position with an adjoining consul each side of the Captain being taken by senior weapons officers, each position with their own multi screens and control systems. One side being the ‘air’ defence/attack station, the other the ‘surface’ defence/attack station, and to the right of them a third weapons officer on a separate consul who arms and selects the weaponry on the Captains command.

On the more conventional side, the Destroyers 4.5in main gun, found on the forecastle is the most obvious provider of punch and firepower. The gun can fire twenty-four high explosive shells per minute, weighing more than 40kg at targets more than a twelve miles away. In this role the gun is capable of firing the equivalent of a six-gun shore battery. Another weapon shown to me was the ‘Phalanx’ (one positioned each side of the ship), this being the deadly last line of defence for the warship. Capable of engaging targets one mile away, it is a radar-controlled Gatling-Gun which fires 20mm shells, spewing out 3,000 rounds a minute, creating what my accompanying officer called ‘a total wall of steel’. Designed to engage incoming enemy aircraft and missiles should they ever penetrate the ships (or task group’s) outer ring of defences – “but of course that would never happen,” I was assured with a smile.

Special thanks to the Commodore James Morely, Captain Eleanor Stack, the Officers and crew of HMS Duncan – a great party – held by very professional people.

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Officers, CPO Ben Goodall, WO1 Amanda Brown, CPO Ian Woods, WO1 Chris Randall, Lt Cdr Tom Dorman RN, PO Sticky Green and WO1 Harry Cornick

Cocktail party held on the helicopter deck.

Celebrity’s Angela Ross in the Wildcat Helicopter

Flight Observer, Lt. Tim Dunning RN, joined by his fiancé Leila

Lt Matt Raeside RN with guests enjoying the Ships Cocktail Party

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Guests were invited to witness the ‘Ceremonial Sunset’, the lowering of the Ships Ensign.

Guests talking to Lt. Ryan Greig RN

Behind the social scene - security was very much paramount & discreet

LT Jeenifer Cory RN, Lt Ian Woodward RN & Lt Emilu Kutarski RN

Flight Commander, Lt. John Phillips RN, with guests Emma Kitwood and Robin Schurr

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The lowering of the Ensign

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The command bridge of HMS Duncan

Taking The Salute (R-L) - Captain Eleanor Stack with Commodore James Morley, Captain (Retired) Freddie Price and Lt Ian Woodward

Officer of the Watch, Lt Ryan Greig RN - Ceremonial Sunset, lowering of the Ships Ensign

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FASHION WEEK SPECTACULAR MFW - After months of planning and weeks of physical preparation the huge stage was set for the first of what is to be an annual week of fashion shows.

Creating a village style atmosphere on the esplanade of Moll Vell, against the backdrop of the beautiful Cathedral, everything was set for what was to be the seasons most spectacular fashion event.

Celebrity Images.

All photography by Ken & Angela Ross

glamour Celebrity Covering all the top events

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fashion Top international designers were invited to present their latest creations, amongst them Jorge Vazquez, Ion Fiz, Santiago Bandrés, Alberto Tous, Jessica Conzen, Roberto Diz, Juana Martin, María Barrios and Pamela Dennis.

As with every city event throughout the world, fashion is associated with after show parties – and there was no shortage of top parties here.

The beautiful people were out in force for what was to certainly prove a week of ultimate social events.

entertainment Between the fashion catwalk parades guests were privileged to hear top entertainment from artists such as the Legendary Keith Tynes and the duo The ALP Collective.

On this special week celebrities were to be found everywhere around the capital, none more so then the lady who never seems to go out of ‘fashion’ - the amazing Paris Hilton.

Popping over for just the one night she was the guest DJ at a special party at Tito’s Nightclub.

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P A R T Y P A R T Y

Model Ludmilla Lobo

Four glamorous guests

Dennis, Astrid, top Palma Hair Stylist Stefan Niedenzu and Tania

In the world of fashion nothing is considered more important than the designers creations and the models who wear them – except possibly, just possibly - the legendary ‘after show parties’.

On the top of the special list of the weeks fashion events was the ‘must-have’ invitation for the opening party (sponsored by YoDona), held on the magnificent terraces of the Gran Melia Hotel Victoria with its amazing views over the port and the array of sparkling cruise ships, a truly spectacular setting for this fabulous party.

Attended by an array of local celebrities and of course Celebrity, with the beautiful night people in attendance, plus the gorgeous fashion models, the party was the ultimate in glamour, sophistication and style. Each evening another sensational party – with the finale being held at the Bahia, another dream setting.

Christina, Borja (Gran Puro), Beatriz & Andrea

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On the terraces of the Melia Victoria Hotel with its magnificent backdrop of sparkling cruise ships

Glamorous couple

Angelica (Nikki PR) Kharia and Suzana

Alena, Arno and Barbara

Enjoying the party

Total glamour

stylish ladies

Ladies in white

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MAFW Organiser (L) Rocio Bacharach with designers and VIP guests

The little black dress - looking fabulous

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Covering all the top parties

From Victoria Hotel - great service and canapés

Trendy group

Enjoying the party

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Between the catwalk parades singer and entertainer Keith Tynes gave an outstanding show

The port became the amazing location for the ‘Fashion Week’ spectacular that is becoming the new rage of Europe.

With a mini village of white marquees and a huge catwalk and fashion complex being erected it completely transformed the esplanade of Moll Vell’s Restaurant area (The Golden Mile) into a top international fashion venue.

With staged seating for one thousand people and a huge lit-up red-carpeted catwalk you could be forgiven for thinking you were in Milan or New York.

Invited designers attended with their models to present their creations. Each evening, with spectacular entertainment, the fashion parade gained more and more applause – another top event for Palma.

Designer; Jorge Vazquez

VIP in the audience, time for a quick ‘Selfie

Designer; Juana Martin

Designer; J Vazquez

Designer; Juana Martin

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The beautiful people, Chiara, Lody, Mar and Carlota, at the Bahia Mediterraneo

MFW Organiser (L) Rocio Bacharach and Christina

P A R T Y

Enjoying the party

Cynthia with Stefan Niedenzu

Lisa (PR) & Mateo Blanes

P A R T Y

Judith, Arno, Anya, Thomas and Stephanie

Three glamorous ladies

Trendy guests

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- and even more glamour

Totally glamorous guests

One lucky guy with four gorgeous ladies

Relaxing and just enjoying the evening

Great party atmosphere

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F A S H I O N Above and below, Designer; Pamela Dennis

Above and below, Designer; Maria Barros

E N T E R T A I N M E N T Guitarist and Singer - The ALP Collective

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Concert from the

It was a rather special evening, something unique, actually something quite exceptional – a musical evening that literally oozed an ambience and atmosphere, which you could never have expected!

Amongst the sell-out audience, exceeding the expected one thousand by an extra hundred or more, there was a tense stillness, a quiet apprehension. Those with high expectations and waiting to witness a musical classic were not to be disappointed.

Musical director Pablo Mielgo raised his baton and instantly brought his Balearic Symphonic Orchestra to life – the huge orchestra of musicians suddenly became as one – dynamic percussion, rousing strings, with moments of sublime lushness and then taking his audience into feelings of excitement. To witness the styling of this musical maestro and the amazing performance each musician gave individually and how they come together with one sound was amazing. The stories behind the musical pieces also add feelings of happiness or drama, all enhanced by the amazing backdrop of the setting. The venue was full to capacity, people were seated in the open-air enjoying the evening’s warm temperature in the vineyard of Bodegues Macia Batle. You cannot help but feel a little special here while you sit back and enjoy the music.

The soloist, the Flamenco singer, Trinidad Montero, eventually came on stage and joined musical director Pablo. It was easy to see the close relationship between conductor and soloist, at times Pablo singing his heart out from his podium as if actually trying to accompany his singer. Trinidad’s voice mesmerised and often astounded us all – again she became part of the one – part of the orchestra, her pure voice feeling each note of the music, she was luminous.

Celebrity Images: Text & photography by Ken & Angela Ross

Moon to the Vines

We have been to several symphonies, but have never witnessed a sight like this. Pablo passionately wove together the stories and emotions as no doubt the composers had originally intended. From Pablo, the baton of a consummate conductor, he produced such inspiration, the musicians complementing the scenic location and ambience of the vineyard, making it a truly magical evening.

Ultimately as the baton was laid to rest there was a standing ovation - fine art never sounded so good.

The location, the vineyard, is beautiful and it doesn’t seem like there’s a bad seat in the house. Lined theatre style seating or more casually seated in groups around huge wine barrels (your choice) enjoying a glass of wine and snacks supplied freely within the cost of your ticket from one of the many mini marquees.

To change the whole tempo of the evening, after a short break, it was the turn of the acclaimed group ‘Supervoices’ to take the stage and entertain the audience. Whilst they could be considered not to be within the same appreciative catchments grouping, the six singers (without accompanying music) were extremely well received, hugely talented and entertaining, another very successful part of the evening.

Ramon Servalls, the managing director of Macia Batle was obviously pleased with the evening, held on behalf of the charity Hogares Aynewasi, he said how they had organised for one thousand guests but the response was so great they had quickly printed two hundred more tickets.

A truly amazing evening, one that we would eagerly recommend.

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The huge stage and lighting made a spectacular setting against the darkness of the evening

An audience of over eleven hundred enjoyed an absoultely amazing evening

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Soloist Trinidad Montero was as one with the orchestra

The highly acclaimed group Supervoices - in total harmoney, the six singers gave a superb performance.

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Mini marquees were there to offer refreshments and snacks

Femka and Ken

Enjoying the wine and the evening

Adding glamour

Val and Malcom

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Copa del Rey 2017

The Kings Cup – The Copa Del Rey. One of the most prestigious international yachting events in the world – is held here at Club Nautico in the islands capital. This year the regatta even surpassed the dreams and hopes of the organisers.

Celebrating the 36th Copa del Rey, the largest fleet ever to have taken place within the history of the event raised their sails in Mallorca, over one hundred and thirty world class yachts and their crews competed in the ten cup winning categories.

Top teams from throughout the yachting world gathered here in Palma, the very elite and the best crews of the professional circuits, made up over twenty-four different nationalities.

They were all here to sail for the top awards – this was to be one of the most competitive and challenging regattas ever to be held.

With HRM.King Felipe V1, as helmsman of Aifos (BMW Orc1 Class), the regatta was already achieving all the glamour and status of a Hollywood movie. Amongst the tangle of hundreds of crewmembers and support staff, celebrities from many nationalities constantly visited the port.

Besides the competing crews and support technicians, over two hundred port staff worked tirelessly to help organise and smooth out the troubling logistics.

It was non-stop action with yachts docking, leaving and crews changing sails, support staff jostling to make repairs and equipment being ferried backwards and forwards, then with visiting celebrities and of course the press in attendance - the whole event was like a huge film set.

We have reported on the Copa Del Rey many times over the years and the attendance of King Felipe is paramount, his devotion to and participation in the actual sailing gives the event a Royal splendour that cannot be over estimated.

Possibly the only sadness was the absence of His Majesty Juan Carlos, another enthusiastic sailor who alongside his son, HRM King Felipe, previously competed here in both the islands Breitling Regatta and the Copa Del Rey, with the two Royals together, it truly was a golden age.

Celebbrity Images; His Majesty King Felipe photographed by Ken & Angela Ross

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The attendance of His Royal Majesty King Felipe at the Copa del Rey is essential to the prestige and status of this event; luckily for Mallorca the King is both an ardent fan of sailing and also of this island. He maintains the casual air that his father King Juan Carlos established with the crews, King Felipe is highly respected amongst the international crews as an astute helmsman and yachtsman.

Friends and girlfriends join the after race party

Puro Beach - winner of the day

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Photo; Copa del Rey MAPFRE

So for these elite yachtsmen, it’s simply a case of you work hard - so you play hard. Most after-sail events are during the early evenings and are listed as ‘crew Party’, which has a long-standing rule these are the most informal - the most fun, and definitely the most relaxed.

Two of the delightful promotion girls

Apres Sail - Crews relaxing after a hard day racing

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Yacht racing is a glamorous business -and attracts the beautiful people

Yachtsmen and supporters join in the fun of one of the after-race Crew Parties, on this occasion a quayside kitchen was set up, serving paella from huge giant cooking pans.

Several bars were set up along the quay-side

All the fun of the Apres-Sail

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A huge marquee was set up in the clubs plaza creating a ‘Chill-out’ zone

One very lucky yachtsman

To complete the social scene music and entertainment was provided by several spñonsors

The race attracts some gorgeous spectators

- and - more gorgeous spectators

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One of the most attended events (and slightly more formal) is the Owners White Party (above), probably the most dazzling and certainly the smartest in the way of attire – the Club Nautico being the perfect setting for this popular evening event.

On the final evening, H.R.M. King Felipe presided over the official prize giving ceremony of the 36 Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma. The overall winners were: Momo (Maxi 72), Earlybird (ClubSwan 50), Elena Nova (MRW Swan 45); Mamma Aiuto! (GC32); Alegre (Mallorca Sotheby’s IRC); Pez de Abril (Swan 42), Rats on Fire (BMW ORC 1), SUM Innovation (BMW ORC 2), Grupo Ceres (BMW ORC 3) and Bribon Movistar (Herbalife J80). Photos (above)- Copa del Rey Mapfre

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CREAM - SKY & SHISHA LOUNGE Puerto Portals

Creams ‘Sky Lounge’w - where everything is perfect

The newest trendy and sparkling hot spot bar in Puerto Portals is the ‘Cream Sky and Shisha Lounge’, where you can enjoy exotic ice creams, sip delicious cocktails or share a fragrant Shisha pipe in plush surroundings. It is well situated next to the famous Spoon Restaurant, above the port’s favourite ice cream parlour ‘Cream’. From the terrace the views are truly amazing overlooking the entire port of Puerto Portals The lounge, which has become the popular haunt for visitors, offers all the exclusiveness and privacy you could ever want - with the added pleasure of being able to party if the mood takes you or to just find a quiet corner to hide away in and relax.

On our visit we had the option of the inside lounge with its comfortable atmospheric air conditioning or enjoying the beautiful mild evening - we sat out and were able to appreciate the vista and ambience of the terrace lounge. This is somewhere you can relax and love life – somewhere you can enjoy the panoramic views of the port, be looked after with its excellent service and bask in its comfortable chill-out factor.

The Cream Sky-Shisha Lounge - somewhere possibly quite different.

Cocktails, Champagne, coffee, beer or wine - Martin is your man

Laura joins in the singing with Charles

Laurel and Elliott

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Glamorous guests -Yurgen, Pepita, Nino and Nicholas

Ruby and Sam with Sky-Lounge singer Charles Rolle

Shisha

Guest Laura

A popular lounge in Puerto Portals with amazing views

Sky Lounge - enjoying the moment

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New high-tech machines with state of the art wash programmes using the latest products taking laundry and dry cleaning to a totally new level. Portals Laundry seeks to give a very high level of service to the marine industry, bars, restaurants and the domestic markets.

Portals Laundry offers pick-up and delivery service and are open 8am - 6pm weekdays, plus in June – September, Saturdays 9am-1pm.

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PRINCESS BIRGITTA

GOLF TROPHY

Welcoming speech, Castell Son Claret by Director Bjorn Spaude

Awards Ceremony: Her Royal Highness, Princess Birgitta of Hohenzollern, Sweden, with (L) Club Director Luis Manuel Hervas and (R) Group Owner Luis Nigorra, presenting the trophies

Celebrating the start of the ‘26th Princess Birgitta Golf Trophy’ a pre-competition Cocktail Party was held in the gardens of Castell Son Claret. This was followed by a VIP Dinner in their courtyard restaurant, hosted by Austrian Consul General of Stockholm, Gunnar Andersson and his beautiful wife Aila.

Gunnar and Aila Andersson with cousins Aila and Goran.

During the event one hundred competitors enjoyed three days of extremely competitive golf (Santa Ponca Golf), all cumulating in a rather special and totally enjoyable final evenings gathering at the clubs hotel, held on its terraces. A sparkling cava reception was followed by the traditional ‘Presentation of Awards Ceremony’, where those who had excelled on the golf course were acknowledged and awarded trophies by their peers. Princes Birgitta herself presented the awards and the overall silver winners cup.

This annual competition has become a hugely popular event in Mallorca and attracts many top players from both here and abroad and is certainly underlined in everyone’s social and sports diary as one of the most important golfing events of the year.

The ceremony was followed with a Gala Dinner in the hotel, which included entertainment and dancing.

Princess Birgitta has also recently celebrated her eightieth Birthday -

Guests Helene, Jahn, Ingela and Ove

Happy Birthday Princess

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Cocktails on the lawn

Bissana and Gustaf

The beautiful ladies who play golf

Just one of the delicious buffets

Enjoying the party

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VIP dinner in the court-yard restaurant, Hosts Gunnar Andersson giving a toast to Princess Birgitta

Patrick, Wendy, Evelyn, Guy and Katerine.

Nils and Ingrid .

Orlando, Bianca. Andreas, Karola and Sylvia.

Heidi, Isla, Dana, Ula, Willy, Heiner, Andreas and Elke.

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The Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Gunnar and Aila Andersson with Princess Birgitta

Celebrity

Top photographic coverage of all the major events Jahn and Angelica

Rosendo, Mabel, Kettylin and Lars

Debra, Barbara, Martin, Deborah, Bev, David, (seated-) Harry and Bert

Elke, John, Jane and Kelly

Carol and Bela

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Anette, Wilhelm, Marie, Pia and Agne

Pia, Lars and Anna-Lena

Award presentation

Princess Birgitta, Luis and Birgita Shafleburga

Princess Birgitta and Kettylin

Birgitta and Christer

Awards presented to the the winners, who included some very glamorous ladies.

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VIP DIARIES Your backstage pass to everything that’s happening THE ‘CREAM’

FLYING HIGH - ON A JET TOO! (Below) Emma Kitwood, ‘Jet 2 Holidays’ Manager, is a lady who is certainly flying high (be it in our photograph in a Helicopter). Emma has only been in the job for just a year and is already enjoying the success and expansion that her company has achieved in Mallorca this season.

The Cream Team, L to R; Christina, Mirena, Roxy, Elly and Anna.

(Above) Our favourite icecream girls are forever spooning out the best deserts at ‘Cream’ Puerto Portals. As well as being a great team of ladies they certainly have the smile factor, the Cream team (Quay-side, next to Spoon Restaurant) serve a fantastic ice cream.

(Left) Guests staying at the Portals Nous favourite Hotel Marina Portals, have enjoyed regular live music this season. Be it at their front outside bar-lounge or around their huge swimming pool, the music and singing from many of the islands top entertainers has been a huge draw for everyone, guests and residents

Marcia Batle customer-relations team

A labyrinth of cellers contain one hundred and fifty thousand bottles of

Mallorca’s proud Vineyard Macia Batle is one of the most successful vineyards in Mallorca It was first established in 1856 and is located in Santa Maria Del Cami. By booking in advance you can enjoy a tour of these fantastic wineries and learn of the journey from the growing of the grapes to the fine wine on your table. Olga, Leiliani, Andrea and Markella are the tour guides for your visit and between them they speak 10 languages including Greek, Turkish, Russian and Italian so you can be assured that they can speak your language.

The most renowned of the vineyards wine is the ‘Marcia Batle Blanc de Blanc.’ It is made from a local grape, Prensal Blanc which only grows in Mallorca. This is then blended with Chardonnay and a touch of Moscatel grapes, giving an intense, fresh and balanced taste. Their Rose wine, the ‘Rosado’ is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syra grapes, which give it a soft. Fresh, intense and fruity taste. The ‘Marcia Batle, Tinto Anada’ is a fullbodied red with a smooth finish.

Their top of the range ‘Private Collection Reserva 2012’, which is matured for 36 months, is conservatively priced and is excellent value for this vintage. .At the end of your tour you are invited to sample the wines so that you can judge for yourself the quality.

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TOP TEAM AT WELLIES

Directors, Juan Rebolledo, Ivan Morales (Cappuccino) and Pablo Carreño

Wellies is one of the very popular eateries in Puerto Portals. On our visit the fully booked terrace was packed with glamorous clients and the whole place was buzzing with an amazing atmosphere. This famous venue was recently taken over by the Cappuccino Group and given an amazing upmarket face-lift. Diners can now relax at the white linen covered tables with very smart and efficient staff on hand. Commanding a prime quayside location it has always been said that “If you sit on the terraces at Wellies, then sooner or later you will see the whole world pass by you.”

Above; Restaurant Greeter and Host Lina, with Wellies Director Juan Rebolledo

CALANOVA CANCER CARE

Photo; Anna-Lisa, Mateo Roca, Angela McGrath, with Dr Josep M.Pomar(General Director of Son Espases) , Dr M. Carbonero (Sub Diector of Son Espases and Director of The Hospital General).

Also in the photograph are the doctors and nurses of the Hospital General and volunteers of DIME (Association of Paliativo Care ) with Volunteers of Calanova Cancer Care Charity Shop.

Calanova Cancer Care’s President, Angela McGrath, presents a cheques to Mateo Roca Auli, President of the charity Dime, (Paliative Care Association). The presentation was for the specially erected awning on the ‘Paliativo Care floor’ of The Hospital General in Palma The awning was first commissioned a year and a half ago, Calanova Cancer Care Charity Shop donating all the 7000 euro cost of buying and erecting the very special awning (plus furnishing the terrace) to the charity Dime. Who took charge of ordering and dealing with all the burocratical paperwork and the various commissions and authorities who had to approve it’s construction on the top of this Historically Protected building.

So it was to the great delight of all parties when it was formally presented by the President of Dime to Doctor M Carbonero, the Director of The Hospital General and Sub Director of Son Espases, and Doctor Josep M. Pomar Reynes the General Director of Son Espases University Hospital.

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