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A Gibraltar property requires to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A or B to be eligible for this offer.
EPC certificates are valid for 10 years from the date the report is produced.
Also on show to HMGoG was the Eezon three-wheeled motorcycle, and the Scoobic eBox, a scooter that, thanks to its dual func tionality, can be driven like any scooter or used to walk in a man ner similar to an assisted trolley.
The first meeting of the Gibraltar Net Zero Delivery Body (NZDB), chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister Dr Jo seph Garcia, was held and followed the publication of the Climate Change Strategy at the end of last year.
In a meeting organised jointly by the Ministries of Trans port and Commerce, there were real-world tests to demon strate the capabilities of its electric vehicles. It utilises a similar technology to the Starship vehicles in use in the UK and US.Scoobic Light, a light tricy cle, formed the main stay of the trials. This vehicle has a load capacity of 250Kg and a range of 100km, more than enough to distribute through the Gibraltarian territory that has an area of 6 km long. This vehicle is already being used in delivery fleets in Naples, a city that is also characterized by narrow streets and overwhelming traffic.
NatWest has announced a new mortgage product specifically tar geted as making Gibraltar, and oth er jurisdictions, greener.
Green Mortgages are designed to reward customers for purchasing an energy efficient property in Gi braltar, offering a reduced rate on selected mortgage products for a fixed period of two years.
The group approved the draft regula tions establishing the NZDB and indi vidual members responded to the rec ommendations made by the Climate Change Committee for their respec tive organisations – including central government, represented by the Chief Secretary, the Ministry of Finance, the Department of the Environment and Climate Change, Town Planning, Tech nical Services, the GEA, the Port, the Ministry of Transport, the GHA, Public Health and Statistics. The NZDB also agreed to establish three priority working groups which will cover electric vehicle infrastruc ture development, cross-government data and reporting processes, and re newable energy generation. Working groups will be set definite tar gets to be achieved by specific dates in order to ensure progress towards the overall decarbonisation agenda.
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The Department of the Environment and Climate Change (DECC) is the competent authority for Energy Per formance Legislation in Gibraltar. To find out more, visit the Gibraltar Gov ernment website.
Other work streams identified include a public engagement strategy, green finance, and climate adaptation and resilience.
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It's available to over 18s resident in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Gibraltar on selected products for Gibraltar properties with a valid en ergy performance certificate (EPC) rating of A or B.
Spanish company Scoobic has met with HMGoG to show how its last-mile electric vehicles could revolutionise door-to-door deliveries on the Rock.
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Sebastian Rodriguez will be submitting four artworks which convey the sacred and sense of space. Most of his works have been paint ed from life, including Trafalgar Cemetery, his personal place for respite.
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Nominations should be submitted to recog nise those people, from any section of the Gibraltarian Community, who have made an exceptional contribution or given excep tional service in the progression of either the well-being, achievement or reputation of NominationsGibraltar.
Please note that the nomination form has been amended for this round and all nomi nations must be submitted on the new form.
Lorraine Buhagiar will be submitting two artworks which are inspired by the reminder of the sense of belonging to her ‘homeland and community’. The works evoke previous memories for the artist and comprise mixed Shanemedia.
Karl Ullger will be submitting five artworks, commenting that "wherever you stand in Gibraltar, you will be showered with cultural Zulaikadiversity".Vallance will be exhibiting both a painting and video. Her piece "Surreal Child hood" won first prize in 2021 at The Young Artist competition. Gibraltar, she says has always been inspiration for her work, it is where she learnt to draw, paint and think GCScreatively.believes the experience will be import ant in promoting Gibraltarian artists abroad.
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The Gibraltar Honours Board (GHB), under the Chairmanship of the Governor, will meet in October to consider nom inations for the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2023 and the Gibraltar Award, which is awarded by the Governor on behalf of the GHB and announced at the same time as the New Year Honours List 2023.
A copy of the FCDO Nomination Form, along with detailed guidance on its com pletion, can be obtained from The Convent entrance on Main Street or from the GHB Secretary at enquiry.gibraltar@fcdo.gov.uk
should be submitted no later than Friday 30th September on a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Nomination Form for the attention of the GHB Secretary, Office of the Gover nor, The Convent, Main Street, Gibraltar GX11 Nominations1AA. can be submitted by anyone.
Leslie Gaduzo will be exhibiting three of his paintings, two of which are of Gibraltar in times gone by. The artist commented, "... despite time, we inhabit the same spaces, same streets and feel the intensity of the sun falling as they did then."
NINE ARTISTS WILL BE REPRESENTING GIBRALTAR AT A SPECIAL EXHIBITION IN BERMONDSEY PROJECT SPACE, IN LON DON, IN SEPTEMBER.
The nine is a mix of established artists and younger up and coming artists, many of whom have recently been recognised by in ternational adjudicators in competitive exhi bitions and who have been very active in the local scene over the past year. The exhibition is based on the theme "Gibraltar, Our Sacred Earth, A Sense of Space".
Alan Perez will be submitting a video in stallation piece which was a collaborative project with Stephane Dominicy and Aaron Yeandle one of the 2019 Island Games resi dency contributors. The piece features, and is inspired by, The Queen’s Cinema.
Monica Popham, in her works, reflects Gi braltar and its densely packed architecture and recognisable features. On each wooden tile, the artist depicts a fragment of sunlight falling on Gibraltar’s urban landscape.
Dalmedo’s sculptures depict her memories, a place she, "...yearned for, held, remembered...". Her works feature mixed media sculptures, and a figure, one of which is titled "Llévame Donde Naci".
Naomi Duarte will exhibit six scannograph ic photographs. Naomi comments that "Gi braltar has an ephemeral quality ... timeless beauty and culture."
Bermondsey Project Space is a flagship ven ue for both emerging and established art ists. Exhibiting at this key cultural venue in London will be beneficial to the artists, rais ing their artistic profile and showcasing the Rock’s high standard of artistic work.
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Up to two letters of endorsement from those with a personal knowledge of the nominee’s contribution or service should support Nominationsnominations.willbeconsidered by the GHB for the following Honours: Companion of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) and Commander of the Brit ish Empire (CBE). Awarded for having a prominent national role, a conspicuous lead ing role in regional affairs through achieve ment or service to the community, or a dis tinguished and innovative contribution to his or her area of activity. Officer of the British Empire (OBE). Award ed for a distinguished regional or national role in any field, through achievement or service to the community including notable practitioners known locally. Member of the British Empire (MBE). Award ed for achievement or service in and to the community which is outstanding in its field and has delivered sustained and real impact which stands out as an example to others. British Empire Medal (BEM). Awarded for achievement or contribution of a very hands-on service to the local communi ty. This might take the form of sustained commitment in support of a local charita ble and/or voluntary activity, or innovative work that has delivered real impact but that is relatively short (three to four years) in Gibraltarduration.Award (GA). Awarded to res idents of Gibraltar who have served and contributed to the inter ests of Gibraltar and its people in an exceptional manner that is particularly worthy of special recog nition.
The event is organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and is part of the National Week celebra tions, aiming to put the Rock on the artistic map and provide a snapshot of what Gibral tar means to the community.
“I’m thrilled with the results of this fundraising tournament and it is as tonishing how well everybody who took part did considering this speed marathon format challenge hasn’t been attempted at the San Roque Club before,” David says. David smashed his fundraising goal of €10,000, with the final total raised being just over €20,000 for two very worthy charities: Cancer Research Spain and Centro Contigo in La Linea, a charity for disadvantaged children and their families.
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David is pictured below with representatives from both charities
Ashleigh, Amelia and Oliver tried on po lice uniforms and sat in some of the po lice vehicles are part of their visit. An RGP spokesman said: “Judg ing by their smiles, it looks like they had a great time. Visits like this are a good way to introduce our police officers to children from a young age, so that they know we are here to help them.”
As part of their Continuous Pro fessional Training, two of the RGP’s Crime Scene Investigators have improved their ability to match fingerprints against data bases of stored prints.
PCs Caitriana Parker and Aman dine Vallee successfully passed a one-week training course run by Ladislav Brenvasser of Thales Group, the manufacturer of the RGP’s fingerprinting equipment. Three youngsters were given a tour of the RGP’s Traffic Compound by PC Julian Cruz this morning.
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Ace Art is an idea created by local businessman, John-Paul Bautista, who started his art collection with main ly contemporary and urban street art. With artworks collected from both Gibraltarian and international artists, the collection started growing and so did Ace Art's relationships with the artists. After a few years of research, exhibitions and meetings, Ace Art de cided to assist, promote and sell the works of some of their favourite art ists and at the same time trade some artworks in order to aid the growth of its private collection.
Ace Art's team all come from a busi ness or artistic background with years of experience in retail, wholesale, start ups, management and events. This ex perience together with a extensive so cial network and love for art makes Ace Art the perfect place to buy, sell and grow as an artist or collector.
Ace Art launched on the 7th July 2022 and consist of an online gallery which specialises in the sale and promo tion of art works from both local and international artists. The first exhibition, 'Art Revolution' introduced Gibraltar to some of the exciting international and local artists Ace Art will be work ing with.
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A number of British ships were damaged in Spanish har bours as both sides claimed they were supplying war mate rials to the opposition. Of course many of these claims were true but were never admitted by the Government. British warships based in Gibraltar, patrolled the southern coast of Spain and the major seaports in the area, sometimes com ing under attack themselves. France, Italy and Germany were each allocated sections of coast to patrol.. (see map Germanyfig) was supporting the Franco regime by supply ing aircraft, crew and materials fighting under the Spanish (Franco) colours. Italy supplied submarines, ships and ma terials in the same guise. Britain was not without blame, also providing materials surreptitiously under the excuse that it was humanitarian aide France was also supplying aircraft and spares, Russia of course supporting the Republicans. Gun runners were having a field day.
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In 1937 Germany was beginning to come out of a most de structive economical crisis. The German Mark had devalued to such an extent that the paper used to print the currency was worth more than its face value. Postage stamps were in millions of Marks. Hitler had taken over the country and the Nazi party was gaining ever more popular support with in Germany. Against International Convention, Germany was secretly rearming and its military was now a force to be reckoned with. The German people were pleased to see their country growing in strength and power. Little did they realise what would be the consequences. Italy was following Germany’s lead. Mussolini and the Fa ceist Party were gaining ever more popularity. Eritrea, Ethi opia and Libya were colonised and the military held sway over politics. In Spain, the Republican Government had lost popularity, Franco had lead a revolt in Spanish Morocco which had spread to mainland Spain where he now controlled a large portion of the country and was gaining more territory by the day. (see map fig 1) Britain, France, Russia, Germany and Italy had signed a Non-Intervention Pact which provided for the positioning of warships in the Mediterranean and the Spanish Atlantic coast to monitor the combatant’s actions and protect neu tral shipping from attack. The pact was a farce and inter preted by all parties to suit their particular politics.
On the 29th of May of 1937, The Baleares, with the excep tion of Minorca, was under Franco’s command. The German 10,000ton Battleship Deutschland was lying off Ibiza. Her nine hundred and twenty six crew going about their duties in the warm sunshine, little worried about the conflict on the mainland. This powerful warship was armed with six, eleven inch guns in two triple turrets and eight, five point nine guns in duel turrets as secondary armament. She also carried six, three point five inch anti aircraft guns and eight torpedo tubes. A spotter floatplane could be launched from a cata
IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THIS INCIDENT IT IS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE SOME BACK GROUND INFORMATION WHICH LEAD TO THE PRESENCE OF FOREIGN WARSHIPS IN SPANISH WATERS.
DEUTSCHLAND INCIDENTTHE
The Governor, Sir Charles Harington was accompanied by his Aide-de-Camp and Rear Admiral Evans and many other military and civil dignitaries and consuls
On board the stricken vessel fire con trol teams were fighting the fire in the foreword seaman’s mess. Bod ies began to arrive on deck and wounded were rushed to the sickbay on stretchers. The fire was soon un der control and the task of clearing up and assessing the damage, com Itmenced.wassoon clear that the ships med ical resources were inadequate to cope with the level of medical atten tion required by the wounded. The German Government sought and re ceived permission for the Deutsch land to proceed to Gibraltar. Hitler was livid, his rage took six hours to calm down. Germany was shocked that so many German seamen had been killed and injured following the attack on the pride of their fleet. The government decided to seek retribu tion by attacking the Republican held town of Almeria on the southern coast of Spain. On the 31st of May the Admiral Scheer a sister ship to the Deutschland and four destroyers bombarded the town, firing 200 shells into the helpless city, destroying the harbour fortifications and killing twenty five and wounding forty civilians. (some reports claim 150 wounded) Thirty five buildings in the town were also hit. Telephone, water and electricity supplies were interrupted and many inhabitants left the city for fear of further attacks.
The Church of England Cathedral Dean, The very Reverend W K Knight-Adkin, read the opening prayer. The German Naval Chaplain followed by thanking everyone on behalf of the officers and crew of the Deutschland for the way in which their comrades had been treated in Gibraltar. He then read the committal. The grave was closed to the sound of shots from the Firing Party drawn from HMS Despatch.
The Last Post and Reveille was played by the buglers of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
The Main Street in Gibraltar was crowded with people watching the Corpus Christi procession make its way to Cassettes for the annual ritual. An alter had been set up at John Macintosh square where the procession would return and where the clergy were preparing to receive the faithful. The veiled girls in long white dresses, carrying baskets of rose petal which they spread ahead of them, the boys in their best suits fol lowing the cassocked cross bearer at the head of the procession. The proud parents smiling and shyly waving to their children as they passed by with their prayer books a rosary wrapped around their hands, head bowed, ac knowledged the wave with a smile.
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As soon as the formalities were com pleted 53 of the wounded were taken to the Military Hospital where they were looked after by the existing staff, however the level of personnel was insufficient to cope with this number of casualties and so a call went out to England for assistance.
The next day the 31st of May, at 11am the Deutschland left harbour, leaving behind the Chaplain, Marinepfarrer Gerthard Plantiko and the interpret er Stalsighaller Gart Frank Schulte.
pult sited behind the funnel. This ves sel was later renamed Lutzow when the new Deutschland was launched in 1940. There was little fear of an at tack by surface vessels as there was nothing on either side of the conflict that could match this magnificent but deadly war machine. The warship was strictly speaking in the French patrol area and therefore stood down. The peaceful scene was suddenly in terrupted as the sun began to set. Two Republican aircraft, flown by Russian pilots, on their way to bomb Ibiza appear overhead. The alarm sounded throughout the ship. The two planes circle the ship and drop twelve bombs scoring two hits, one through the foredeck and into the seaman’s mess. the other hitting the ships side causing little damage. The aircraft flew back to their base in Mi norca and safety.
During the night another sailor died from his wounds bringing the total to 24. The funeral of the 24 German Na val ratings left through the Dockyard North Gate at 5pm with the coffins draped in the German flag and carried on motor vehicles covered in Union Flags, two to a lorry. The cortege passed Waterport and followed along the Inundation and turned onto Devil’s Tower Road and on to the North Front Cem etery. Accompanying the coffins was an escort from HMS Arethusa and also following were detachments from all the British ships in harbour as well as the Dutch submarine 0.13, USS Kane and the Turkish Destroyer Kocatepe. Along the route the local police lined the road. At the gates to the Cemetery a Guard of Honour formed up from the Destroy er Squadron. The coffins were then taken from the vehicles and carried to the grave side by sailors from HMS Arethusa.
That night another seaman died and was buried with full military honours on the following day, the 1st of June, leav ing North Gate at 2pm. Part 2 will feature in the next edition of Gibraltar Insight.
The band of the Royal Marines provided the solemn Music.
It was the 30th of May and in the light of the setting sun, a large warship came round Europa Point. At the stern flying at half mast was the Nazi flag. The Deutschland was the flagship of Rear Admiral Hermann Von Fischal. As she came closer the military observ ers on the Rock could see that there was serious damage to the forecastle of this mighty ship. She slowly made her way through the harbour entrance where the Dockyard tugs waited to help the emblem of German might to berth alongside the Tower. The time was 1900hrs. On board were 23 dead and 19 serious and 64 slightly wound ed seamen. All the ships in harbour and the Government buildings had their flags at half mast as a mark of re spect for the dead seamen.
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Although you might feel as though you are sitting in a very expensive saloon or SUV, the ride, as expected is very much a pick-up, a bit lumpy and bumpy, but, it is a work horse, and not a Chelsea tractor.
In 1997 Daewoo Motors (now GM Korea) bought the controlling stake from SsangYong Group, then in late 2004 the Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC took a 51% stake in the company. In 2009 the company went into receivership due mainly to the global economic cri sis. Then in 2010 four local and foreign companies took over the company, and very recently a consortium led by KG investment took over the company. So a bit of a up and down history, and so SsangYong had to turn it round and make vehicles people actually wanted to buy, and get rid of the previous image.
Pricing of the Pick-up I had on test is around £30,665 plus VAT, a lot of car for the money, as it comes fully loaded with standard specification.
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A WHAT, MANY OF YOU MAY BE THINKING, A SSANGYONG, NEVER HEARD OF IT, IT IS REALLY A CAR MANUFACTURER. SOME OTHERS MAY SEE SSANGYONG AND THINK OF THE VERY AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES THEY MAY HAVE ONCE OWNED OR BEEN IN, AND PROBABLY COULDN’T WAIT TO GET OUT OF. IT IS FAIR TO SAY THAT SSANGYONG HASN’T GOT THE BEST OF HISTORIES, IN TERMS OF QUALITY AND DESIGN.
I ENJOYED USING THE MUSSO MUCH MORE THAN I THOUGHT I WOULD DO, A GREAT PIECE OF KIT.
Currently there are very few new pick-ups on sale by manufacturers as many pulled out of the market for many reasons including high CO2 figures and emissions that were not acceptable, but this will be resolved soon, and those that disappeared will return, so SsangYong are currently in a good position with the Musso.
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SsangYong was established in 1954 in South Korea, and in the short time has had quite a chequered history, it has produced special purpose vehicles, built Jeeps for the US Army under licence, and a variety of trucks and buses. In 1991 SsangYong started a technology partner ship with Daimler Benz to develop a SUV.
The test car I had a Musso Pick-Up truck was a bit of a surprise to say the least. It looks good with great and bold exterior design, looks very purposeful. The in terior is so good, if you didn’t know what it was, you would think you were in a premium German saloon. SsangYong have gone overboard with the materials used and fit and finish in the cabin, it is very luxurious. It is powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged Diesel engine that produces 181ps and available with either a 6-speed Manual or 6-speed automatic. All versions have part-time four-whee, drive system that sends drive to the front wheels, and to front and rear when needed, this does help with fuel economy.
Interestingly SsangYong have a big connection here in Gibraltar, as some of you will know. BAG [Bassadome Automotive Group] based here on The Rock, acquired SsangYong UK distribution rights in 2011, and is the na tional distributor with 65 franchised dealers. BAG was founded in 1904 and has operations here, Spain, Fin land, The Baltic’s and UK. SsangYong has undergone a dramatic transformation over recent years, a new growth strategy, new man agement, new engineering, and obviously an new, and younger design team. It will continue to grow providing the quality remains sky-high and its design looks bold and appeals to European demanding tastes.
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4. Layers of light. Rather than relying on just your over head light or a table lamp, it’s a good practice to layer the lighting in your bedroom, which means including sev eral different light sources that you can toggle on and off for maximum functionality and cohesion. You don’t need a chandelier to layer your light ing—think about the different simple light sources you can take advantage of in your bedroom (like built-in natu ral light, overhead lights, floor lamps, bedside lamps, table lamps, reading lights, pendant lights, dimmers, and wall lights) and pick a few to include.
6. Look Up! The ceiling is the largest clean surface in your bedroom, and most amateur home decorators forget all about it— so it’s a huge untapped resource in any room. If you want to give your bed room a special touch, consider paint ing or wallpapering your ceiling with a delicate colour or pattern. If you’re tired of DIY tips and want an especially elegant bedroom look, you could even think about having a molded ceiling done.
9. Go Tech-Free Try to keep your mobile phone, com puter, television, exercise machine, or other tech out of the bedroom in order to ceate a cherished place to relax and renew. Trust us: You'll love having a room dedicated to reading, sleeping, and romance.
2. Make sure you can move. One of the best ways to give your bedroom a restful and relaxing vibe is to focus on the ease of movement, or how well you can walk around the floor space without feeling cramped. Where possible, try to avoid a lot of extraneous bedroom furniture in your bedroom so that you’re not tripping over bookcases and coffee tables or squeezing past bedside tables to get to your bed. This is especially import ant in small spaces and small rooms, where the space is so limited that you need to make sure you can breathe. If you’re having an especially hard time, think about extra storage spaces you could implement, like drawers under neath your bed.
10. Invest in Linens
Outfitting your bedroom with beautiful and luxurious fabrics is a great way to up the comfort factor of your space. As a rule of thumb, don't buy sheets that are less than 100 percent cotton or linen with high thread counts of 350 or more. For sheets that feel like they came from a 5-star hotel, send them to the dry cleaner for professional wash ing and ironing, which doesn't cost much, but creates a crisp smoothness worthy of the Ritz.
8. Follow your personal style. When coming up with bedroom ideas, don’t get so caught up in decorating tips that you end up with a bedroom that doesn’t feel right to you. Your bedroom should feel comfortable and tailored to your needs, so make sure along the way that you’re asking your self what appeals to you. If you love something specific—be it greenery or upholstered headboards—be sure to make room for it in your design ideas.
7. Go for a nook. Your bedroom should feel like a special sanctum where you can relax. If you have the space and are looking for a little something more to make your bedroom feel like home, think about ways that you can make a private nook for yourself. A window seat, a loft, or even just a comfy chair and footstool all make for great places to tuck your self up for some private time.
3. Choose the Right Size Furniture. When you're ready to buy bedroom furniture, start out with a floor plan and a measured drawing of the space. Furniture should fit the room it lives in—this is particularly true for bedroom furniture. Don't choose a heavy, large bed and dresser for a small bedroom. If the ceiling is high, a tall headboard will help to visibly bring it down to size. If your bedroom is large, choose furni ture that suits a larger space, too. Add a chair and ottoman or place a piece of furniture at the end of the bed to help fill extra square footage. Furniture and accessories that are too small will look lost in a large room.
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1. Reign it in... Beautiful bedrooms are meant to be soothing, comfortable areas, and the best colours to achieve that are deli cate colour schemes: neutral colours like whites and creams or a light colour palette like lavender and light blue. This doesn’t mean that your bedroom needs to be boring—if your favorite co lours are bold colours, feel free to ex periment with different ways to add in teresting pops of colour. Try out some bold throw pillows; a busy duvet cover, comforter, or bedspread; or even an in teresting paint colour or wallpaper on an accent wall or the ceiling.
All bedrooms have one large soft item in them—the bed—which is often the focal point of the room. To help bal ance out the visual softness of the bed, try including that softness one or two other places, which will avoid making the rest of the room feel overly “hard” in comparison. Layered curtains, area rugs, or plush throw blankets are great ways to spread the soft look through out the room.
5. Distribute the soft touches.
We bring back so many wonderful memories from our holidays. Whether it is scent, colour, the architecture we have experienced or the heady combi nation of all of these elements.
Keeping the interior focused around natural co lours and nishes can make your room feel as though you’re on an island yourself, helping you create an inviting and calming space to relax in.’
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If you want to create that pared-back feeling that is popular in beach-house kitchens, aim for clutter-free surfaces to make the space feel more open. Utilise clever storage solutions, such as corner drawers and tower storage units, to keep kitchen surfaces tidy – creating a truly relaxing Aimatmosphere.toallow as much natural light into the room as possible, as this will help open the space fur ther, making it an extension of the outside. Bifold doors and skylights are perfect for drenching a kitchen in natural light, providing an open feeling that is so often experienced in holiday destina Iftions.you’re looking to take inspiration from a trop ical holiday further a eld, consider replicating luscious botanicals by incorporating forest green cabinets and natural materials. For a more subtle update, incorporate biophilic design through the introduction of houseplants such as palms, cacti, and Incorporatingsucculents.an island planter full of fresh herbs is the perfect way to bring more greenery into the kitchen. Design hacks like this should ideally be considered early in the stages of planning your kitchen, when you can really think about how best to customise your layout to get the most out of it.’
When we return home we often want to replicate those feelings, shades and atmosphere that our travels have o ered us.
To evoke a holiday spirit in your home, comfort is the key. You want to create a room where you can relax and unwind. Remember the textures, mate rials and the colour palette that was used in your holiday accommodation.
If you want to emulate the laid-back feel and beachy tones and textures you’ll nd in a home or hotel abroad, then there are a few things to keep in Firstly,mind.linens and textiles in neutral and blue tones are the way to go. You should also look at keeping the colour palette of your room light and fresh, with some pops of blue to bring in that coastal Addingaesthetic.rattanstyle furniture, blinds and acces sories is also a must, along with lots of tropi cal-looking, leafy plants. Incorporating furniture décor in other natural materials can add extra interest and texture, and help bring the outside in. Accessories that use driftwood and shells are an excellent choice, but choosing simple, rustic wooden furniture could be a more subtle option.
Whatever has left a memorable impact on you, there are a variety of ways to capture the essence of what it special for you. Even bringing back a small element of your travels can invigorate your home.
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Although you can’t bring the pristine beaches and sunny weather back home with you, you can bring some of the interior styles back, and use these to inspire designs in your home.
Joshua Hammonds, Marketing Manager at Ham monds Furniture, o ers advice on incorporating a seaside holiday feel into your home. Sometimes we go abroad and nd an interior style that just speaks to us and that we really connect with.
Our research has found that over a fth of peo ple (21%) nd a coastal aesthetic to be the most calming interior design style.
Ruth Lavender, design expert at Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery, comments ‘Taking inspira tion from a holiday destination for your home’s interior can help to continue a feeling of wander lust and evoke fond memories from globe-trot ting adventures. To capture that holiday feeling in the kitchen, I’d recommend opting for a calming cabinet colour such as Cambridge driftwood blue or Nordica blue. ese cool blue hues have been developed to embody the colour of sea water, transforming any space into a tranquil setting that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. ey blend seamlessly with whites and creams to create a light, airy combina tion, creating a relaxing seaside aesthetic.
When it comes to designing our own living rooms, it is important that we create a space that makes us feel calm and meets our needs and bringing inspiration from the places we love can help achieve that.
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Scent plays a huge role in transporting you back to that blissful destination. Find a candle that captures the essence of that favourite location. Burn some essential oils or ll your home with fresh owers that have a fragrance that reminds you of where you were.
Whether you have travelled overseas or to a car avan park an hour a way, you can nd inspiration everywhere. Hunt for treasures in shops that re mind you of your time away and look carefully at the window displays, the colour combinations and the materials. Be inspired by the natural landscapes whether it’s the colours of the tranquil beaches or the textures within the mountains.
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Installing insulation in the walls can be a big long-term money saver. All of these changes can increase your property value when you come to sell, as well as improving your comfort and en joyment of your house while you’re living in it.’
WHEN DESIGNING A BEDROOM SCHEME, it’s important to also consider the fner details. Consider updating your existing pieces of furni ture before forking out on brand new furniture items. For example, by changing your wardrobe door handles or switching out the drawer knob on your bedside table, you can personalise your furniture and make the space feel truly your own. The piece will also be completely unique to you, meaning you will have a stunning piece of furniture that will wow guests as well as be an interesting talking point for when people come to Kellyvisit.’Friel is the Digital Product Manager at Zoro, home renovation experts. Kelly feels it is important to ‘try making your home more spa cious instead of moving house, such as with an extension or knocking a wall through to create a more open plan area. If you are going to invest in creating more space in your home, make sure to plan the renovations fully and understand any planning permissions that you might need to ac quire, as well as creating a timetable of when your changes will be done by. This can make the large task more manageable.
Try new themes and features like accent walls to make your place feel like new. Then, you can turn your attention to any painting or brickwork on the outside of the property — investing in how your home looks from the outside can affect how you feel about the inside too.
Howard Birch is director of bathroom specialist Aston Matthews. Howard thinks ‘With so many people working from home and with open plan living, it is increasingly hard for individuals to fnd a quiet spot where they can relax and un wind. Rather than moving house to fnd extra space look at the bathroom and see if this can provide the sanctuary you need. The bathroom provides a quiet zone where we can treat ourselves to some alone time – read ing a book in the bath has become, for many, an important time-out from the pace of everyday Iflife.you don’t have space for a bath in your bath room consider positioning a freestanding tub in the bedroom. Many boutique hotels now do this and the plumbing is fairly straightforward. You will, however need to consider ventilation and the foor surface – tiles or foor boards under the bath are preferable to carpet. Alternatively, create a spacious bathroom in the attic. A traditional cast iron bath looks lovely under the eaves and will certainly provide a re laxing sanctuary as well as adding value to your property.’
Repainting is an opportunity to change up the colour scheme of your home, introducing new colours and shades to really brighten things up.
When on a mission to maximise your storage space, start by clearing away the things that are better kept out of sight and mind. For example, any last season clothes, soft furnishing, shoes and bags would ft perfectly into Packmate Stor age Bags! It’s as easy as folding and packing them into your storage bag, vacuuming out the air and storing either under the bed, on top of the wardrobe or in a drawer until you need them Packmateagain. Storage Bags make it easy to keep on top of your spring cleaning. They can be used to help get your home ready for every season, providing a safe and organised way of storing your belongings. These vacuum bags are easy to access as and when you need and reduce to around 50% of their original size. Providing useful extra storage for any room in the house, you’ll have more space to accommodate your family and friends during the summer and, dare we say it, plenty more room for your festive dec
Moving home can be many things: thrill ing, life changing and possibly necessary when jobs and schools are involved. However, it is also hugely stressful, expensive and frequently flled with apprehension, wonder ing if we have made the right decision. This is why staying and improving our present homes can provide a practical answer.
Increasing storage can provide a welcome boost and added versatility to any home. Packmate storage believe ‘As people spend more time at home, space has never been so important. When storage is limited, your next step should be fnding easy, budget-friendly ways of making the most of the space in each room, helping you save valuable money and time!
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Small renovations can make a big difference to your home. These can be cosmetic updates such as repainting walls, doors, and ceilings, as well as fnishing touches like wooden staircases and skirting boards. If you’ve been in your house for a while, the fner details may have become a lit tle lacklustre and sprucing them up can really refresh the property.
LUCY PASCALL, DIRECTOR, PUSHKA HOME believes ‘homeowners looking for an easy way to enhance an existing kitchen or for renters look ing at ways to put a stamp on their new home, by simply switching out their existing handles for a new design, transforming the space without the need for a complete renovation; saving both time and money. For those who can, re-painting the cabinetry will also help to make the space feel brand new. Alongside the addition of new handles, homeowners will have cabinetry that will look completely refreshed and styled for a brand new look, complete with additional ac cessories and fnishing touches for a beautifully pulled together aesthetic.
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Budapest, Hungary Budapest is beautiful through out the whole year, but tem peratures are more bearable just after the summer months.
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Naples, Italy Naples is great for many rea sons. It’s where pizza was born, it’s cheap, and you can get to the Amalfi Coast, Pom peii and Capri easily from here. Flights from Malaga are usu ally less than £100 too. I rec ommend making Naples your base, spending 1 day here and then exploring from here. You’ll definitely want to do Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius when the weather is cooler! In Naples I recommend visit ing the Complesso Monumen tale di Santa Chiara and trying local delicacies like Baba and Sfogliatelle.
Baba is a sponge cake soaked in a citrus rum syr up, and Sfogliatelle is a cone shaped pastry with lots of lay ers, and can be found with var ious fillings. You can also have a Michelin star experience with out the price tag at Sorbillo for arguably the best pizza in the city. Just expect a queue to get a table here. If not, head to Piz zeria Imperatore 1906 for pizza equally as tasty.
To get around I definitely rec ommend taking advantage of one of the Hop On, Hop Off buses. This will take you to the most famous landmarks includ ing Heroes Square, Fisherman’s Bastion and the ‘Shoes on the Danube’ memorial. I also rec ommend taking a river cruise in the evening to the Parliament lit up, it’s truly beautiful. Make sure you also try a bowl of goulash stew before you leave! Barcelona, Spain Barcelona generally has a good climate, I remember visiting in December and being in a t-shirt when we were starting our trek up to Park Guell. Even if the weather is still hot in Septem ber, you can always cool down at Barceloneta beach. I find that every time you visit Barcelona there are new places to discov er (and little progress on the Sagrada Familia). Other sites of interest are the Picasso mu seum, Parc de la Ciutadella and Arco de Triumfo. You can also marvel at Gaudi’s work around the city, including the Casa Bat tlo and Casa Mila.
Dubrovnik, Croatia Croatia is the perfect summer destination, but can be too hot for some people in July and August. We visited at the end of September and got perfect weather. Dubrovnik is quite a small city, so you can always combine this with other plac es in Croatia such as Split and Zagreb. You can also take day trips to the neighbouring coun tries of Bosnia and Herzegovi na, and Montenegro.
During your time in Dubrovnik, start your day by walking the city walls in the morning. This will take you between 1.5 - 2 hours to walk, depending how often you stop to take pictures! If you prefer being on the sea, you can also take a kayaking tour around the walls. You can also take a 20 minute boat to the island of Lokrum. Here you will see peacocks, an Iron Throne replica and a lake that you can sunbathe by and swim in. Game of Thrones fans will also find plenty of tours here that take you around all the filming spots! In Dubrovnik, you can never go wrong with sea food. My top recommendation has to be Gradska Kavana Arse nal, Dubrovnik, make sure to try the black seafood risotto. Krakow, Poland If you love the cold, then Kra kow is beautiful in December because you also get to expe rience the Christmas markets. However if like me your fingers still suffer with gloves on, then September is the best time to visit. Krakow has the best of everything - cheap eats, great nightlife, rich in history and plenty of instagram pho to spots. Here you can see the medieval Wawel Royal Castle, St Mary’s Basilica and the re naissance-feeling Cloth hall. The most popular tours to take from Krakow is visiting the Aus chwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and visiting Schindler’s Factory, You will also find some of the best restaurants in the Jewish Quarter. I recommend trying the dumplings and bread bowl stews at the restaurant Ariel. Fun fact, a scene from Schin dler’s List was filmed here!
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Everyone loves a summer holiday, but living in Gibraltar means that we already get to enjoy hot sum mer nights, BBQs, al fresco dining and beach days. If you want to extend the season then September is the best time for a long weekend away. Firstly because prices are cheaper than going in the peak of summer, and you will find these cities are a lot more bearable when you’re spending the day sightsee ing. Anyone who has been to Rome or Athens in July will tell you it was not a particularly enjoyable experience! Here are 5 cities that are perfect holiday destinations for autumn.
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Budapest is actually made up of two parts, ‘Buda’ being the more hilly area whereas ‘Pest’ makes up two-thirds of the city and is where you will find most of the tourist attractions.
If you’re travelling in a group and want to please everyone, head to El Nacional food court where you will find a selection of everything. For delicious burgers head to Pim Pom burg ers. Of course if it’s some good tapas you’re after, head to Ciu dad Condal. This is quite a pop ular spot so make sure you get here early to avoid long queues.
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THE GIBRALTAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP CAME BACK WITH A BANG THIS YEAR WITH MORE CHILDREN THAN EVER ATTENDING THE FUN THEMED SESSIONS, THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, WERE HELD AT THE EUROPA POINT SPORTS COMPLEX.
The Gibraltar FA’s Youth Football Coordinator, Tiago Lino Da Costa, was thrilled with the response, turn out and feedback from the young sters and their parents alike about the Summer Camp stating: “We have had an exciting couple of weeks with a great turnout, a variety of age groups from recep tion all the way up to year 7. They have all enjoyed it which is the main thing and moving to Europa Point has allowed all the groups to be together and the parent close by to watch their children enjoying their football.”
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Given the huge interest in previous editions of the summer camp, espe cially last summer post all COVID restrictions, this year’s camp would be split in to two weeklong blocks. The split would allow parents to reg ister their children for either week 1 or week 2 of the camp and conse quently, from a participation angle, ensure that more children than ever would be able to take part. Within a couple of days over three hundred children had signed up! Planning for the camp, including ap pointing coaches and delegates, as well as meticulously preparing ses sion plans for each day be gan well before the July start date. This allowed the Gibraltar FA’s Youth Football department to call upon the services of players from Gibraltar’s Men’s and Women’s Na tional Teams as part of the coaching team. Familiar faces such as Shania Rob ba, Joelle Gilbert, Jayce Olivero, Anthony Hernan dez, Daliah Salah, Josie Cummings, Kayliegh Tellez and Mollie Karp all proved to be extremely popular faces with the youngsters. All sessions at the camp were run according to the children’s school year groups. With the emphasis of the camp being on fun, irrespective of footballing abilities and enjoying football with no pressures attached, the children were able to do so in a comfortable and familiar environ ment with their school friends and Thiscolleagues.year’s camp also saw the in troduction of the Gibraltar FA’s mascots Tarik, Barbara and Nelson, all of whom were named thanks to a hugely successful social media competition and the three of the mascots went down a treat with all the children loving them.
The focus for youth football on the Rock now turns on to new and ex citing programmes for youngsters as well as the September start of Gibraltar’s Youth Leagues.
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Football has come home and it`s the girls that brought it! What a night!! What a performance!! What a time to be in volved in women`s football, to see our Lionesses put on such a show. The im pact, investment and vision of The FA playing out in front of a home crowd. Bring on Wembley!
We can all predict, just join in. Don`t worry if you don`t understand a lot about women`s football or even foot ball at all. Maybe it`s better if you don`t have a clue, you will still be excited about predictions. Just download the app and join in the fun. We are planning on giv ing a surprise to the Leaderboard winner at the end of the season. Suggest what sensible prize you would prefer and we will take it into account.
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Football is all about creating dreams but even the most ambitious and imagina tive young players require some initial Beforeinspiration.they can begin envisaging being part of a trophy-winning team or start dreaming about scoring goals galore, budding Waves need role models to whom they can relate and the Lionesses have provided that at the Women’s Euro This2022.is the push The Gibraltar Women`s National League, GWNL 2022/2023 needs and Gibraltar Wave FC is prepar ing to play its part in our second season of Weexistance.alsohope to see the legacy of WEU RO 2022 extend beyond the pitch. The effects for women's football in England will be seismic, and we hope Gibraltar Wave and Gibraltar as a whole joins in this wonderful wave to maximise the up lift for women building careers in foot ball media, finance, admin, comms, gov ernance, player care and representation, and all other roles on and off the pitch.
And it's not just about the winning team! It`s development of the whole women`s football industry that Gibraltar Wave strives for. We are now the first club to have our own app in Gibraltar and all footy fans who download the app will have the chance of playing our MatchDay Pre diction Game to test their gut instincts combined with their knowledge of The English FA Super League and thus also have livescore of the matches as well as the classification tables. Who`s going to show off the trophy this time, who gets relegated and fans will also have the chance of competing to see who tops the Leaderboard week in week out and can even brag in the fan talk, a kind of WhatsApp for all footy fans, the Wavey fan community of women`s football.
Be a member, a sponsor and get involved in this exciting movement taking place to change how women`s football and Beach Soccer is helping the community improve its Body and Mind Health. Re cast, Blocksport.io, Gibraltar Insight and many others are already contributing in this change for a better world.
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Some memorable goal celebrations, many wonderful parties all around the world, even that of Gibraltar Wave play ers, and one historic, transformative, spectacular event.
And most important, all fans can also join in watching and following not just the matches of GibraltarWave FC but our trainings as well. Belonging to the Gibral tar Wave family gives everyone a chance of belonging, for excitement and looking forward to events while socialising with the players, coaches and other wonder ful fans. This sense of belonging goes a long way to eradicating mental health and loneliness issues in our community. BY JOHN
Whilst on the Rock the soldiers also helped with a number of tasks at Bruce’s Farm — a resi dential rehabilitation centre.
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A spokesman for the RAPTC, said, “Whilst they were primar ily here for the rugby, they also tested their skills at Gunwharf Water Activity Centre with the speed boat and paddle board ing and did the Mediterranean Steps, losing items to the local macaques along the way. The entire team were left in awe during a tour of St Michael’s “WeCave.”would like to thank British Forces Gibraltar for allowing us the opportunity to visit and we hope to be back in the future.”
The spokesman added that the Corps began life as the Army Gymnastic Staff in 1860 after the Crimean War, but its repu tation has since grown due to its key role in developing and maintaining soldiers’ physical readiness for military opera tions.
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A team from the British Army responsible for the Army’s physical fitness has spent a week in Gibraltar. During their visit, the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC) played Gibraltar Se lect in 15s Rugby Union, winning 52–17, before competing in the Gibraltar 7s Tournament.
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My work this summer has consisted of a plethora of interesting tasks. For the Friends, I have mainly assisted in content cre ation for social media in order to grow our engagement and reach. Through this content creation, I do weekly facts and triv ia about Gibraltar (of which the research has also taught me a lot), along with weekly activities for children. Our aim is to increase engagement with the youth, and to get them thinking more about their heritage early on. This is because the youth population now, including me, have not been privy to lessons about history, or are made to be interested in their heritage. However, by using social media content, we make this heritage more accessible. For the Trust, I have done a variety of research for different projects and was able to visit the Gibraltar Nation al Archives for the first time. It is sad to think that, as a history student, this was my first time visiting the Archives. I think that more needs to be done to teach the youth that learning about our history is imperative, and that there are resources, like the Friends and the Trust, that can help them do this.
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On this National day, I think of our Rock, of our heritage, of our people. I think of how much history is ingrained in our lit tle piece of limestone that we call home. Yet, I am reminded of how limited my knowledge about Gibraltar history prior to my summer placement for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society. Sadly, this is the truth for much of Gibraltar’s population. As a student of history at the University of Manchester, I am devoted to sharing hidden nar ratives of history which otherwise may not have been explored, and that is exactly what my summer placement has done for me – opened Gibraltarian narratives that were unknown to me. As a statutory body charged with the preservation of the Rock’s Heritage, the Gibraltar Heritage Trust works to preserve and restore Gibraltar’s history for future generations. Based at the Main Guard in the historic John Mackintosh Square, they host a regular podcast, publish yearly journals featuring local authors and history, have a gift-shop at the premises filled with Gibraltarian narratives, and work closely with the Government to ensure that their aims are maintained. They also offer mem bership access to anyone, which provides a variety of benefits, including free access to all sites in Gibraltar within the Gibraltar Nature Reserve! By becoming a member, you not only contrib ute towards the preservation, but are able to immerse yourself first-hand in this history.
The Friends of Gibraltar are a UK based society for people who are interested in Gibraltar’s heritage and support the aims and work done by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Many of their mem bers are Gibraltarian, but membership is open for anyone who is interested in our heritage. For example, many members have family who live here and are intrigued by our unique history or have links here through the army. The Friends are based in London, and throughout the year they throw many events to engage support; they run a programme of meetings in Lon don with Gibraltarian VIP speakers, host annual dinners, social events, visits to places connected to Gibraltar, and annual visit to the Rock. The work that the Friends do is very admirable, because as a charity, most of their work consists of supporting the Gibraltar Heritage Trust to restore and preserve buildings and sites.
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Gianna Stanley is a Gibraltarian student studying BA History at the University of Manchester. Gianna was chosen for a student summer placement with the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society work.restorationbeforecemeteryWitham’sThecemeteryin2022,afterrestorationwork.
Many of you readers might know of Trafalgar cemetery, of which its maintenance is kept by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. However, have you heard of Witham’s cemetery? This ceme tery has been a long forgotten and neglected site in Gibraltar, but it holds immense historical importance. Again, I did not know about this cemetery until my placement, where I was able to visit and take part first-hand in the preservation and maintenance of it. Witham’s owes its name to Captain With am, a British officer of the 18th century who was involved in the sieges of Gibraltar. Through the information gathered by the cemetery, historians of Gibraltar can find out what sort of people lived in Gibraltar throughout the late 18th to the early 20th century, and get an insight into why and how they died. For example, many casualties of the yellow fever epidem ic are buried in Witham’s. Interestingly, Joaquim de Menezes e Ataide – Archbishop of Madeira and Bishop of Elvas, who was ordained a Priest of Order of Hermits of St. Augustine in 1788, is buried here. In a famous trial in 1827, he was accused of conspiring to establish a republic and for being too liberal. He fled the scene, and passed away in Gibraltar, but was denied a Christian burial due to his liberal nature. Through this, we learn that Gibraltar is not only a place rich of local histo ry, but also contains many other narratives, such as Joaquim’s, which need to be maintained for our cul tural heritage. I hope my experiences have inspired you to learn about our history. You can start by some simple online research or ventur ing out to our impressive sites and make it into a family or friends day trip. Becoming a mem ber of the Friends and the Trust will also help us preserve our heritage, as volunteer-based organ isations they are always in need of support. I am endlessly grateful for my summer placement as it has opened me up to our history, to our traditions, to our culture. If we don’t continue our historical narratives, then who will?
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The Flag of Gibraltar, with its horizon tal bands of white and red, featuring a triple-towered castle and golden key, is a symbol of pride, justice, strength and courage. The gold key refers to the British Overseas Territory’s important position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and the strategic military importance of Gibraltar is represented by its castle.
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It’s thirty years since the first issue of Insight Magazine hit the press in June 1992 and thirty years since the first National Day was held at the Piazza (John Mackintosh Square) a few months later on the 10th September 1992.
National Day is the most powerful symbol of Gibraltar’s identity, the date having been chosen to commemorate Gibraltar’s first Sovereignty referendum of 1967. There is no doubt that it is the most important day on the Gibral tarian calendar, when local people reassert their right to Inself-determination.adisplayofnational pride, Gibraltar be comes a sea of red and white, not just on the flags festooned along Main Street, or hanging from balconies and displayed in shop windows but on the people who throng the streets and gather in Casemates Square dressed in the national colours and taking part in what can only be described as a ‘mighty big party’!
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Historically Casemates Square has been filled with crowds who have gathered to witness the political ral ly with UK and Gibraltarian politicians making speeches, listening and watching the spectacular music and dance performances, eating and drinking and rounding off the evening with a display of fireworks. However, in 2021 and 22, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Government had to cancel the physical celebrations in favour of an online format with a pre-recorded political rally and no live performances. The good news is that after a two year absence, the organisers, the Self Determination for Gi braltar Group and Gibraltar Cultural Services, have confirmed that National Day will return in its traditional format, although it has been decided that in the present cultural climate it is pru dent not to hold the fireworks display that has previously brought the day long festivities to a close, something that was felt inappro priate in the current post COVID and worldwide eco nomic climate. The tradition of releasing red and white heli um balloons as a symbolic rep resentation of the IT’S THIRTY YEARS SINCE THE FIRST ISSUE OF INSIGHT MAGAZINE HIT THE PRESS IN JUNE 1992 AND THIRTY YEARS SINCE THE FIRST NATIONAL DAY WAS HELD AT THE PIAZZA (JOHN MACKINTOSH SQUARE) A FEW MONTHS LATER ON THE 10TH SEPTEMBER 1992. NATIONAL AND MAGAZINE SHARE
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freedom of Gibraltarians was stopped back in 2016 as it was deemed to be harmful to the environment and an Asimals.usual, self-determination will take centre stage at the political rally, where the Chief Minister normally asserts that the future of Gibraltar can only be freely and demo cratically determined by the people of Gibraltar.
The programme this year will include a Children’s Fancy Dress Competition at Casemates Square at 10 am fol lowed by live performances until 12.25 pm when the Po litical Rally will commence. A DJ will entertain those at Casemates from 1:30, with a Rock Concert at 8pm. There will also be fun day attractions at the Piazza during the day and live band The Chipis will be performing at Gov ernor's Parade from 2:30 to 7:30pm. Due to the fact that National Day this year falls on a Saturday, a public holiday will take place on Monday 12th Sep tember, so there will be plenty of time during the long week end to continue the party all over the Rock, with families and friends taking the opportunity to gather together in the town and on the Gibraltariansbeaches.arealways
keen to affirm their identity, and this is evident when they sing the Gi braltar Anthem on National Day, with lyrics and music by Peter Emberley the song was the win ner of a competition to find a new anthem and was adopted in October 1994.
“Gibraltar,Chorus: Gibraltar, The Rock on which I stand, Oh, may you be forever free, Gibraltar, my own land.”
You’re also more than likely to hear renditions of Gibraltar’s unofficial anthem ‘Llévame Donde Nací’ (Take Me Back to Where I Was Born) often sung on the main stage ac companied by chants from the as sembled crowds. Written by Pepe Roman in the 1930s during the Second World War, this song became an an them for those ci vilians who were evac uated from The Rock. For over 30 years, Insight has been the number one magazine in Gi braltar, packed with interesting and informative articles on news, business, entertainment, lifestyle and culture whilst featuring fasci nating interviews with the people that matter and bringing the com munity together through shared knowledge and information.
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The first, is the famous "Pen don de Gibraltar" or Gibraltar Pennant, which is kept in San Roque's City Hall. This pennant or flag was presented to the most noble city of Gibraltar, key of Spain, together with the Deed of Arms and is supposed to have been embroidered by Queen Isabella herself in San ta Fe. Later her daughter Jua na la Loca, "Crazy Joan" who followed her as queen, added the words "Most loyal and no ble city". The pennant has the Castle and Key on one side and the Spanish Royal Coat of Arms on the other. Many will be sur prised to hear that this is not the Castle and Key we use on our flag. The one Gibraltar has adopted is the true Coat of Arms, which is described and drawn in the Deed of Grant. The original drawing is just one inch high by three-quarters of an inch wide! In 1869 a circular dispatch was sent to all British Colonies re questing that a sketch of arms or badge to be emblazoned in the centre of the Union Jack used by Governors should be supplied to the Colonial Office. No less than eleven examples were submitted. And then it happened, when on 28th Sep tember 1926 the late Sir Charles Monro, Governor of Gibraltar, recommended that the arms originally granted by Fernando and Isabella should, by right, be regarded as the true, proper and ancient Arms of Gibraltar and since the people liked the motto "Montis Insignia Calpe", he suggested that these words should also be regarded as part of the device. The Garter King of Arms advised that this could be done without a Royal Warrant, but only if a properly attested and accurate copy of the Spanish Grant of Arms by Fernando and Isabella in 1502 could be obtained. This was obtained and the Arms were
In 1502 the arms of Gibraltar were granted by their Catholic Majesties King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. There are two coats of arms for Gibraltar, which come from the same source. E
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Now we take an in-depth look at the flag and realise that the castle has no association with our Moorish Castle as most people believe. This castle on the flag in non other than the one representing Castille. The flag of Queen Isabella was that of Castilla La Mancha which is red and white with a golden castle on the red sector. This she cleverly turned with the white above and the red below and put her castle in red on the white sector, to this she added a golden key hanging from the castle gate. This Key is the only thing that has to do with Gibral tar as it was seen as the key to Spain and also to the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas.
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Withaccepted.reference to the motto "Montis Insignia Calpe", which literally means "A mountain named Calpe", there are those who see it as rather insignificant after the Rock's turbulent histo ry. Another motto which was coined after the Great Siege of 1779-83 was suggested and taken up by the Gibraltar Reg iment as "Nulli Expunabilis Ho sti" which can be translated as meaning one of three different interpretations. The first "Nev er Yield Unto the Enemy" an other "Never Defeated by the Enemy" or "Conquered by no Enemy", which more or less convey the same message.
Governor's Colonial Flags
San Roque's Official Seal Gibraltar's official seal The flag of Castilla LA Mancha
National Day 2002 the last time we would see that flag dis
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In the past recent years peo ple both in Gibraltar and San Roque have taken liberties in their own interpretation of the flag and badge of Gibraltar, making many variations and departing from the true ver sion. I have selected a few as examples. These two flags are NOT true Gibraltar flags; compare the Castles with the true one below.
Nationalplayed. Day 2003 at long last the correct flag is displayed af ter my appearance on Gibraltar TV where I shot all the other flags down!
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Gabriel Moreno our Cultural Ambassador is very active in the London Poetry scene and he also organizes events to showcase our brand of 'Llanito culture abroad. Joe Adambery caught up with him as he preparesd to fly to the Rock for a rare solo concert here.
I have also liaised with other Gibraltari an artists who live in the UK, especially novelist MG Sanchez. Together we ex plore themes concerning the intrinsic shape of Gibraltarian identity through writing and I am excited to showcase Gibraltar through art in an event we are cele brating at The Tower Theatre, Stoke Newington London on the 5th September. Looking back on nearly a year of cultural events how would you explain your stewardship and contributions to a future incumbent.
Working with children in Gibraltar was inspiring. I led some work shops both as a poet and as a musician and the results were uplift ing. The experience confirmed what I already suspected: Gibraltar is a perfect place for artistic expression. If we lead our children to the vast pool of diverse influences and cultural roots avail able on the Rock, we could create incredibly unique artists. We have the Mediterranean, the English Language, Africa, Spain and our specific identity which can be the engine for true, unique and genuine art. Children teach us what the future will look like and it seems to me it looks fine in terms of art. My only worry is that we lose our bond to the Mediterranean world and the Spanish language which seems to be a treasure trove when it comes to possibilities and techniques for artistic expres sion. I hope the youth investigate art beyond per formative Britishness and find their own ways of singing, writing, painting, skating, dancing and performing - the 'Llanito way.
There are always headaches and stomach aches when it comes to exploring and sharing Gibraltarian culture as we are still in the process of discovering and explaining the diversity of styles and influences which shape our art. Then, as you well point out, there is the added difficulty of living abroad. However, they say a challenge can be flipped, just like a Spanish omelette, to reveal the ready-tobe-cooked possibility of success.
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I have enjoyed this stewardship immensely and I have found it has made me grow as an artist and made me realise that all my poetic and musical output is closely linked to my identity as a Gibraltarian. I have also got closer to expat artists and have discovered a new way of collaborating with my hometown which I have not even envisaged. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to investigate my ties with my own roots and what they mean to other writers, singers, painters, dancers and artists.
You live in a major cultural hub capital and work in culture professionally ...has that in any way helped you with your initiatives or does the direction come from GCS over here and you implement them over there.
Bringing a talented array of UK musicians to experience Gi braltarian culture and collaborating with them in a show at the Inces Hall in April 2022 has been one of the highlights of this year of stewardship. Throughout the year I have enjoyed a tight collaboration with Gibraltar Cultural Services and this has been fundamental. The bond has proven to me that a close working relationship between artists and cultural institutions is vital when it comes to investigating and celebrating culture. I hope I can inspire future incumbents to keep on exploring our identity through art and to showcase what Gibraltarian culture is real ly about. Not only on the Rock but also in the UK, Spain and beyond.
We have never had an ambassador in London taking the pulse of our culture scene while living away from the Rock. You have now been in chair for some months and made that work and even used the bridge as an advantage... please tell us if it gave you any headaches and how did you develop that link.
Have you enjoyed the stewardship and has it enriched your links with your expatriate community any more than what you thought when you were cho sen.
I have been lucky to work with Gibraltar Cultural Services in de vising a one-off Cultural Soiree. My experience running events in London has been useful to both conceive and produce this event but Davina Barbara and the whole GCS team have been pivotal in providing the infrastructure for the event to work. I want to thank Seamus Byrne, Tasmin Griffith, Edward Dove and the whole team for that.
My intent was to use this physical distance to both explore the in tricacies of Gibraltarian art forms as seen from an outside perspec tive and also, most importantly, to represent our identity in the UK through autochthonous forms of creation. I wanted to show our dear English comrades who we are, part of our culture, through examples of our painting, poetry, music, dance, plays, novels, es says, etc. I also used my contacts in the poetry and music world to showcase what we 'llanitos' do and try to plant a seed in the mind of the British audiences so that they might consider our identity as something particular to Gibraltar rather than a mere extension of the remnants of an empire. The results have been compelling. I have been amazed at how many stereotypes can be ques tioned through art. I also realized England and its people don't really know us. They see us through the lens of politics and history but have no idea about how we feel, eat, live or dream. Art can help us explain ourselves to the world and being in the world has helped me add my miniscule grain of sand in this respect.
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Is it too soon to evaluate your artistic contribution yourself or would you rather read about what someone thought about your contribution after your year as am bassador has ended. I would rather that others speak benevolently or condemn my actions and words as Cultural Ambassador or as a human being in general. One must take praise and criticism with an equal pinch of salt or smoked paprika if you prefer. To my mind you should question your effort more than your results and be at peace with the idea that when it comes to culture and art, we are all novic es and apprentices. Culture and art are in trinsically complex things and they bring about more questions than answers. The beauty is in the voyage of discovery and I am definitely proud to have sailed in those winds. I hope that we all sail to gether in a similar direction to continue the search. You have been an educator (and in a way still are one)... has your work with local children inspired you and enabled you to make a judgement call about how we rank and how we are developing as a cultured com munity.
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Our Cultural Ambassador Gabriel Moreno flew into town from London recently, combining a family holiday and a solo gig at the ‘Kasbar’, now the spiritual home of poetry evenings, vegan food and an equally intimate setting for both. We have seen him perform there with his ‘Quivering Poets’ on a few previous occasions but this time the challenge for him was to weave the magic on his ownwhich he did admirably-and to warm acclaim from the roomful of die-hard fans who were bolstered by a mixed bag of younger new fans and some older folk too. His first set started via dedicating the evening and the first song ‘Lena Kalinka’, to an absent friend David Reyes and some of his family who were there. It was as if Gabriel had never left, the venue fits the poet and his songs like a glove. Unlike previous gigs there, where the band tends to distract you from the lyrics, I found myself listening and better enjoying his words and music.
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For his second offering he premiered a new song about the Ukraine called ‘Pass me the Bottle.’ There is a new album in the pipeline for which he already has eight new songs. This is to be one of them and it has a cho rus which sings to ‘Kiev’ so it presses a lot of buttons which endears you to it from the get go. “For me as a performer I focused on delivering the words and creating dynamics only with my guitar, it was challenging but equally satisfying. For me the night was more poetic because I was on my own with just my words and one in strument alone.”
My curiosity peaked, I interrupted him to ask whether he does many solo gigs ...”I’ve done quite a few lately in small venues because it’ easier to get work, and solo work allows audiences to be drawn into the lyrics (the Poetry) and that is doubly satisfying for me as a writer and a performer” A second new song was next introduced, this one had been commissioned, so whether it might get into the new album or not is still up in the air, but its title ‘Marylou and My Cell,’ is a strong indicator that the song is a well observed tongue in cheek put down at our addiction and total dependence on mobile phones.
One observation which I made and put to him was that on this solo con cert there were more people joining in with singing-but they knew the words ... “Yes and sometimes even better than me, that tells me that I’m get ting through and it’s gratifying to see young people and much older people singing the words, not just the chorus es. That was an eye opener for me too. Perhaps it has all to do with being lo cal.” I concur with part of that and add that after three albums and his annu al visits to our poetry starved rocky shores his music and words have found a home, perhaps fulfilling their mission and etching themselves in the mind of the younger fans especially. I could not believe the singing from an enthusiastic table of six behind me–and they were in tune as well. An evening with our Cultural Ambassador was turning out to be quite special. Later in the evening when he invited requests there was a shout for ‘Joselin’ an old song about a colourful Span ish minstrel who Gabriel met and be friended in neighbouring La Linea...”I hadn’t sung that one in a while and forgot a line, but they were there to remind me that some songs reach a part of our psyche and embed them selves there, ready to be recalled at any time. For them this was one such. Maybe because I was too relaxed on this occasion that I forgot the line. Who knows, usually when you are fronting a band the adrenaline keeps you on your toes and at the same time you can fall back on them. When you are performing solo there is no plan B there is only you.”
And so the cream of the catalogue of Gabriel’s songs unfolded in front of us and we were all struck by the honesty and conviction that his interpretations conjured up into a heady atmosphere, where in the quieter passages you could have heard a pin drop - always the sign of a good performer - who at the stamp of his foot and a Flamen co-tinged guitar frill would whip up the small but discerning audience into a loud chorus. This was our ‘Taverna Troubadour’ at his best and the noisy acclaim with which the ambassador was rewarded after each song is our Mediterranean and ‘LLanito’ calling card. We are loud and demonstra tive. We may not Greeks but if we were, a pile of broken plates would be evidence that we had heartily en joyed ourselves that hot night in mid August. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world and can’t wait for more of the same from the poet. Make it soon Maestro.
3. CERTAINTY: Being clear and certain of what you are doing for others. Reassuring people in stress that “You are going to be fine”. We are all afraid of our own power – the very thing that we are being called to step into. So, we mani fest all sorts of distractions in the form of colds, injuries and so on. All designed to gain atten tion rather than shine. Distractions give us a false sense of importance rather than acknowl edge the real importance – our inner power. We need to help people to feel safe.
Kate Mchardy MA(Hons) PGCE MSPH Spir itual coach, teacher and healer. katemch@ gmail.com / Tel: +44 7712889534. Facebook: The University of Light Group / Readings at The University of Light (@tarotangelspir itreadings). MCHARDY
1. AFFECTION. The healing power of affec tion. Warmth, tenderness, the power of touch.
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So, if fear is the global Achilles Heel, then the healing modalities of Affection, Compassion, Certainty and Trust are the way through the wounds. They serve to strengthen the power of the healing arts but are much more versa tile as we learn to infuse them into our every day actions and conversations. And, of course they will strengthen the effect of other treat ments. They are the bridge to heal our areas of confusion and separation, which then brings us back to our worthiness from where we can make decisions from a place of worth rather than woundedness. From a place of love rather than fear.
2. COMPASSION: The opposite of judgement... People need to feel heard without being judged. They will heal more of their psyche when they are heard with compassion. When someone holds space for another to step into.
These gentler, ‘being’ approaches are more ef fective in dealing with the fears currently afflict ing our communities. Fear could be described as the Achilles Heel of society. the fundamental weakness, the weakness that can kill us, as it did Achilles in Greek mythology. Fear can take many different forms, arguably as many forms as there are people. After all, our fears are cre ated by our life experiences and so it stands to reason that they are informed by those things that have traumatised us. Some people have not experienced much fear in regard to the happenings of the last two years, although many have been deeply trau matised. Yet some can become paralysed with fear at the thought of opening their arms and heart to love in their intimate relationship. Many of us will resonate with the deep fear of being unlovable, flawed and therefore of being aban doned, whilst being perfectly confident in their professional sphere and in other relationships.
4. TRUST: The Healing Power of Trust is some thing that is increasingly tricky in this period when it is impossible to know who or what to trust. So, we go within and recognise our own divinity and when we can do this then we can recognise the divinity in others. In order to ex perience trust, we need to work through some doubt. We need to see it, own it and work on it without allowing past issues to get in the way and block out the light.
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Our hearts carry a lot of stuff … the good and the bad … and we must be compassionate with ourselves or else we lose our sense of worth. And when we lose our sense of self worth then we go directly to our sense of woundedness in order to function in the world around us and that gets us in big trouble. In this period of great transition, it is essential that we stay strong in our core. If the core is strong, like the trunk of a tree, then most every thing that comes flying at us can be withstood. We may wobble emotionally, have physical ailments or injuries, or feel that we are going slightly insane as the energy of the global stage finds ways to infiltrate our being. A strong core enables us to see these things as distractions, sent to knock us off track and destabilise us. Over the last five or six decades more and more people have become aware of and involved in esoteric practices of healing. Practices like Reiki, crystal healing, acupuncture, spiritual healings, and various bodywork techniques, to name but a few. This has been a huge leap for ward with many therapies now well recognised as being complementary to allopathic practic However,es. with the current great transition tak ing place and the vastly heightened energy vibrations, so the healing modalities need to evolve beyond the current ‘hands on’ types of Therework. are four main modalities to consider for the Lightworkers of the world to conscious ly move forward with. They are modalities of ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’. Most lightworkers and healers will, of course already incorporate these modalities into their work but intention ality increases the power of everything and so it is now essential that this work is incorporated consciously and with intention.
The first wave of healers is bringing this to the world, helping others to feel valued and cared for.
These four modalities are essential to work effectively in the areas in which healing is re quired. For example, trauma is another area which is now recognised as being much more than the commonly held concept of PTSD and therefore applicable only to war trauma. This belief has not allowed for the inclusion of abus es of all kinds and people being generally told to put it behind them and get on with life. Or to go for counselling which generally simply keeps the client stuck in the same place talking through the experience, revisiting it again and again and therefore embedding it more deeply rather than letting go.
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LIBRA (Sep 24 - Oct 23)
Whatever is bothering you will resolve over time, Libra, if you can leave the outcome in the hands of the Universe and hold faith. Your future is bright so be patient and enjoy each step forward.
The power of compassion will be your greatest strength at this time, Scorpio. When you can see and feel the pain of others with forgiveness then healing begins.
Spend some time looking back to child hood days, Gemini. Remind yourself of your dreams of how life would be and the things you’d do... and you’ll find that some of them you still can!
You’ll need to be very firm about your boundaries this month, Taurus. Do not hesitate to be repeat yourself, if neces sary. You’ll feel stronger and comforting ly empowered when you do.
This is a good time to practice open ing your heart, Aquarius. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to feel a full range of emotions. It is safe to risk be ing hurt and to drop your emotional defenses. Be the real you.
You need to take a long deep look into your values, relationships and commitments, Virgo. This way you’ll get clear on what to do next and then how to do it. Meditate on it all and everything will be taken care of.
Remain optimistic about your future, Pisces, and continue to hand your fears and insecurities to The Universe. You are being gently tested and you will come through with shining colours! Tel: (0034) 666 966 502 Email: katemch@gmail.com Group: Gibraltar
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Step out of your own way this month, Sag ittarius, and surrender your need for control of a certain outcome. This is not easy but it truly is the best way to the best solution for all concerned.
Time to take notice of your positive qual ities, Aries, and honour yourself accord ingly. This is not about stroking your ego but about recognizing your divinity.
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LEO (Jul 23 - Aug 23)
Be radically honest with yourself, Leo, and take time to evaluate and under stand your feelings. Feelings are often the voices of the angels giving you guidance. But you need to stop and take time to listen.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 - Dec 21)
Keep your heart open this month, Cap ricorn, and be ready to care for yourself and others. Self - care must come first so you do not become depleted or feel unappreciated. You are not alone and never will be.
GEMINI (May 22 - Jun 22)
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This month, Cancer, make a commit tent to yourself to strengthen your personal relationship with yourself. Set some time aside to pay attention to you and make sure that you are look ing after yourself in the ways that you deserve.
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VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sep 23)
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“The day was a huge success and we man aged to raise some much needed funds for our doggies. It was such a fun event and there are so many people to thank, but a special mention to the Gibraltar Sports and Leisure Authority, the staff at GASA and the helpful and friendly lifeguards on duty.
“A huge thank you to each and every par ticipant and to every person who has kind ly contributed and sponsored. A special mention to 11-year-old Charlie Balloqui who raised the most funds – a whopping £600 on his own – thank you for being so kind.
“And of course this could not have been possible without the support of the Animals in Need Foundation Team. A special thanks to my colleagues for going the extra mile for us too.
A CHARITY SWIM ORGANISED BY A ROYAL GIBRALTAR POLICE OFFICER LAST SATURDAY HAS RAISED OVER £5,000 FOR THE ANIMALS IN NEED FOUNDATION (AINF).
The event saw 28 police officers and 21 members of the public join forces at the Gasa Indoor Swimming Pool to swim laps of the Armedpool.with swimming caps and goggles, a relay of fundraisers swam from 9am to 6pm to raise the funds.
“Thank you to all on behalf of our dogs.” Tania, who has been volunteering at the Gi braltar-based charity for the past five years, explained that it currently looks after more than 50 abandoned dogs.
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The funds will be used for kennel and vets’ fees, medication, dog food and obedience AINFtraining.works with shelters, pounds and oth er charities, both local and international, to save abandoned and unwanted animals.
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“We had experienced swimmers, the not so experienced ones, the floaters, the mystery swimmers, the ones who collected money and could not come and the supporters who came in for a chat or to donate.
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In total, the swimmers covered a combined distance of over 35km – which would have taken them from Gibraltar to Morocco and Eventback. organiser and police officer Tania Moreno, who works in the RGP’s Resource Management department, said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that took part in some way at our second annual sponsored swim event.
Addressing the recruits following the presentation of their certificates, Commodore Tom Guy said that he was delighted to be in Gibraltar and highlighted the importance of the GDP to British Forces Gibraltar. The police o cers involved were: PC Daubney, PC Prescott, PC Celecia, PC Lombard, PC Avellano, PC Mauro, PC Galliano, PC Gaivizo, PC Benyoussef, PC Stokes.
Warrant O cer Class 1 Patrick Canepa has been promoted to Captain after completing three years as the Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM).
RSM Henderson added, “It is a great honour and a huge privilege to be ap pointed RSM of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.”
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OFFICERS FROM THE GIBRALTAR DEFENCE POLICE WERE AWARDED THEIR PLATINUM JUBILEE MEDALS IN A RECENT CEREMONY HELD AT THE FORCE HEADQUARTERS IN HMNB.
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Speaking to the new recruits in the presence of family members, the Chief of Police first welcomed Commodore Tom Guy RN, who has recently taken over as Command er British Forces Gibraltar.
Twenty children between the ages of 10 and 17 spent the day learn ing about the history of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and what its responsibilities are today. CHANGES
Members of The Royal Gibraltar Regiment’s recruitment team in vited The Youth Service to Devil’s Tower Camp to participate in the Royal Gibraltar Regiment Youth Outreach Programme.
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“The MOD maintains a police force to work with other law enforcement agencies locally to provide the necessary safety and security for the MOD and Her Majesty’s armed forces to carry out their mission in Gibraltar.”
During his three years as RSM, he helped steer the Reg iment through the COVID-19 ingCanepaRegiment’sRoyalKeys.CeremonyGunasnialecutedplannedBattalionadministratedPandemic,theandandexceremoeventssuchtheRoyalSalutesandoftheGibraltarCaptsaid,“BecomRSMhasbeen the pinnacle of my career. I joined the Regiment 22 years ago and never expected to become RSM. To finish of my time as RSM, I had the privilege of planning and executing Public Duties outside the Royal Palaces. “I was also present as the Regi ment received their New Co lours at Windsor Castle and was involved with the recent Royal Visit here in Gibraltar. “I now look for ward to my new role as the Plan ning O cer."
Warrant O cer Class 1 Dan Hen derson has also been appointed as the new RSM. Henderson enlist ed in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in 1999.
In a brief ceremony at the Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) Headquarters in Her Majesty’s Naval Base, GDP’s Chief of Police Rob Allen presented new recruits with their certificates for completion of their initial training, and for the latest recruits their first warrant cards.
Turning to the recruits, Chief of Police, Rob Allen said: “You have achieved an early milestone in your careers, having completed your initial training. You have a unique status as police o cers, and you should use your significant legal powers with integ rity and humility at all times.
“As police o cers, sworn under Gibraltar Law, first and foremost you are here to keep people safe – that is your principal objective.
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In Gibraltar, CVD has persistently been one of our top three causes of local deaths… Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are disorders of the heart and blood vessels, they include:
The main modifiable risk factors for CVD are:
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• CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE (a disease affecting the blood vessels that supply the •brain)DEEP
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• CORONARY HEART DISEASE (a disease affecting the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle)
The Gibraltar Cardiac Association: GibraltarCardiac@gmail.com
VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM (where blood clots form in the leg veins, and can dis lodge and move to the heart and lungs)
GHA Cardiac Rehabilitation Team: CardiacRehabCentre@gha.gi
The World Health Organisation stress that by controlling these behavioural risks at least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be avoided.
USE FOR EVERY Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for near ly half of all non-communicable disease deaths, mak ing it the world’s number one killer. World Heart day is marked annually in September, stressing the impor tance of beating CVD and reducing its global burden.
Heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events that ensue when blockages prevent main blood vessels from supplying the heart or brain; these events are responsi ble for more than 85% of global CVD deaths.
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• unhealthy diet and obesity • physical inactivity
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Working to reduce chronic stress will also reduce the risk of heart disease. The World Heart Federation attest that psychological stress can double the risk of having a heart attack. By resisting any harmful coping mecha nisms and taking steps towards a healthier lifestyle, we can maximise our individual heart health.
• tobacco use • harmful use of alcohol
If you wish to learn more about CVD, about prevention and healthy rehabilitation after a coronary event (in cluding use of the rehabilitation gym) contact:
So, Cara had a private consultation with Specialist Cosmetic Sur geon Dr. Marco Vricella and later went ahead with the surgery at Aria Medical Group.
Since being a teenager, Cara had a cup size of 30FF. Her breasts were out of proportion with her petite frame; making her not only feel self-conscious but also afecting her daily life, causing discom fort. “Each day I couldn’t wait until the moment when I could take of my bra – the weight on my shoulders was a nightmare”.
“I am so happy with the results. I would say to any woman that is considering this procedure not to delay the deci sion!”
For Cara, each day was marked by pain and discomfort, yet not from a chronic disease. Cara had very full breasts, causing back and neck pain, as well as frequent migraines, whilst her bra straps cut into her shoulders.
“I was referred to an NHS surgeon some years ago, when I lived in the UK” confrms Cara. “I knew I had to do something about my bust, but after the Breast Reduction consultation and learning more about the procedure, I didn’t feel right about it” she explains. “But now, surgical techniques have clearly advanced greatly over the last 15 years, and now I’m in my mid-40s, I felt ready to proceed with a Breast Reduction”.
“I used to wear baggy clothes to try a disguise the size of my breasts, yet I wasn’t over-weight” explains Cara. Cara enjoys running, golf and other sports, but having large breasts made activity uncomfortable and difcult.
CARA FROM SOTOGRANDE HAS A BREAST REDUCTION PROCEDURE BY DR. MARCO VRICELLA OF ARIA MEDICAL GROUP. She tells us, “I’m so happy with my breast reduction! I am so happy with it. By back pain has gone, and I no longer have to disguise my body in baggy clothes!
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‘Dr. Vricella is clearly more than just a talented sur geon, he really values aesthetics. The skill and care with which he performed my procedure is something my partner and I really value. My clothes ft so much better, and I am able to truly enjoy sport. What’s more the scars and grooves in my shoulders from years of wearing a heavy bra are already softening”.
I’ve retained complete sensitivity in my breasts and nipples. The lines from the incisions are so fne that even now, so soon after surgery, they are hardly noticeable. I can’t wait for summer!’
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Stay Social Loneliness is all too common among older adults and often a sedentary lifestyle de void of interaction with friends and fami ly can lead to health issues and isolation which can bring on depression. Staying connected with others can boost your mental and emotional health which in turn can reduce stress and lower the risk of depression. It can also reduce the risk of dementia and even improve cognitive function of the brain. Find ing engaging ways to spend time with others allows you to build a support system and these relationships will then provide a sense of purpose to your days. Don’t be afraid to make new friends, but don’t forget to make an effort to see your old friends too.
There are several factors that contribute to successful aging and these include being aware of our physical and mental health, our diet and our social skills.
Healthy eating is a big part of aging healthily. For older adults, prioritising mealtimes and finding ways to make them enjoyable is a good start. Try to avoid excessive processed foods and eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. As we grow older, our metabolism decreas es and we require less energy, but our nutrient needs don't change much, and in some cases they can even be higher. Make your food choices count by opting for mostly lean and low fat food, and cut back on food high in added sugar.
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Tips To Make the Most of Healthy Aging Month We’ve all heard the old adage ‘healthy mind, healthy body’, but it also works in reversekeeping an active body is crucial if you want an active mind.
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Get Moving As we get older, regular physical activity is one of the most important things we can do for our health, helping to prevent or delay many of the health problems that seem to come with age. Exercise gets your heart rate up, improves your balance, strength and overall mobility. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your dayto-day activities without be coming dependent on others. Exercise can be as simple as walking just ten or fifteen minutes, three to four times a week, increasing as you go. Older adults should move more and sit less throughout the day and keep in mind that some physical activity is bet ter than none. Start your day with a morning stretch. Daily stretching has been shown to increase flexibility and blood flow to the muscles; it also reduces stress, among other benefits.
We all aspire to age healthily and the good news is that it is never too late to start implementing healthy aging strategies into your life, the bad news however is that there is no Fountain of Youth from which we can drink, but there are small things we can do to start developing healthy aging habits and there is no better time to do so than in the Healthy Aging Month of September.
Based on a proposal by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations have endorsed 2021-2030 as the Decade of Healthy Aging with the vision that by 2031 we will have a world in which everyone can live a long and healthy life, the goal being to improve the lives of older people, their families and their communities.
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Mindfulness Managing stress may be a key factor for the aging heart. When we’re over whelmed, we release stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which spike blood pressure and increase our heart rate. A regular mindfulness prac tice such as meditation or yoga has been shown to release us from this fight-or-flight state, improve blood flow and reduce the risk of heart at tack and Mindfulnessstroke.can be practiced any where. Have you ever paid attention to your breathing? Breathing is an invol untary action, so we take it for granted most of the time. Practicing mindful breathing will help to clear your mind and focus on the natural flow of your body. Another mindfulness technique is to try tuning in to what is happen ing in the present moment, including sights, sounds, smells, or physical sen sations you might usually ignore.
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A positive outlook and proactive ap proach is one of the best ways to en courage healthy aging. Focus on the positive things in your life, address issues properly and you will find that you will be happier in your life. Your mental health plays a very im portant part in healthy aging and sur rounding yourself with people who make you smile and laugh makes healthy aging even easier. Your older years can be some of the best years of your life if you remember that age is only a number and that ev erybody is different - you just need to find what works best for you.
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Keep your Mind Active Memory loss is affecting more people as the population ages and people live longer. Keeping your brain healthy and your mind active may help to prevent or delay dementia such as Alzheimer's. Try reading the newspaper, or tablet, every morning – maybe while you eat that healthy breakfast. Brain games that stimulate the mind can cut the risk of developing dementia or mem ory loss in half. Try puzzles, cross words, Sudoku, card or board games, or playing an instrument. Maybe learn something new, take up a hobby or volunteer to help out with a local char ity. Join a book club and not only will you benefit from the social interaction, but reading and discussing books can build neural connections that promote brain health. Get Check-UpsRegular We all worry about our health as we get older, but some of us bury our heads in the sand and ignore symptoms. Don’t wait for them to go away, but instead take a trip to the doctor and get them checked out. Regular health checks can identify any early signs of health issues, and that includes going to the dentist and optician.
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oday, more than yesterday, more and more individuals attach great importance to the development of healthy habits in their daily life. Be tween practicing regular physical activity and adapting your diet to a healthier and more ecological style, it is important to develop your nutri tional Understandingintelligence.what conditions our diet, or put another way, having nu tritional intelligence will make our choice when we have a meal, much more Althoughgenuine.eating is a free act and in theory we have the will to eat well, do we really eat what we want? The answer is not easy. There are numer ous factors which have an influence on our diet. From our dietary knowl edge to our personal circumstances, including family experience, adver tising, fashion, financial status or our weight. That is why we consider normal what we’ve experienced at home when it may really be exces sive or unbalanced. We may decide to choose some food, not because it is the most appropriate but due to enticing advertisements. Perhaps we have vitamin deficiency because we are on a strict diet when we don’t even have obesity problems and so on. Could our day-to-day cravings re flect the vitamins and minerals we are lacking? For example, do you crave liver, spinach or pumpkin seeds when you need iron? Dr. Hana Patel is a Private GP and Mental Health Coach. Dr. Patel states that Public Health England (PHE) have devised the Eatwell guide, for people to refer to in a bid to stay at a healthy weight and includes ad vice regarding staying hydrated. The reason for this is that obesity and not eating a balanced diet, can us to become unwell and be more at risk for conditions such as heart disease and cancers. Following a healthy balanced diet, consisting of foods from each food group which lowers our risk of getting ill. Our bodies tell us when we are hungry, and we should trust our body's signals to direct our food choices- which are specific to each person, as they de pend on factors such as our cook ing availability, what foods we have access to, our background and cul ture, the amount of money we have and our emotions and mood. These are examples of how we make de cisions about what we eat at every meal. There are examples of when our bodies crave certain foods, for RESEARCH
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HAS SHED NEW LIGHT ON WHAT DRIVES PEOPLE’S BASIC FOOD PREFERENCES, INDICATING OUR CHOICES MAY BE SMARTER THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT AND INFLUENCED BY THE SPECIFIC NUTRIENTS, AS OPPOSED TO JUST CALORIES, WE NEED. CRAVECERTAIN FOODS WHY WE
Emotions are chemical messages and are so closely linked to how and what we eat that a good place to start when listening to what our bodies want is to start to become aware of the emo tions that we feel before, during and after eating. Our bodies need to be energised and they need certain ener gy sources to work to the best of their ability and often what starts out as a wanted source of energy can become one that repulses us if we consume too much of it. The body is really good at keeping itself balanced, however the external environment is not good at supporting this by confusing people in what they need and what they want. We need to slow down and really start to listen to ourselves and not be per suaded by external factors to eat what our bodies do not need. There is an increasing amount of research that is showing that the microbiome in the gut is responsible for either inspiring crav ing or repulsion for certain foods which could lead to unique, novel approaches to therapeutics through the gut in the future. So the key points are that there is a need for people to start to ask the body what it needs, listen to it when it answers and start to be curious about their emotional world and food. In par ticular what it can tell them about how and what they are eating. The ability to be conscious about food consump tion and they confidence to know what their body needs to be healthy can be a game changer in terms of wellbeing and quality of life. We all need to be more connected with ourselves and take control of how we function within our environment in or der to prevent unwellness and sickness, so taking time to start to ask, why do I feel like this? What does my body need? and What information does my body have for me will be a really good Dr.start.’Hana
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Smokers, ex-smokers and those with a family history Those aged 50 and over example in pregnancy, our body often needs more nutrients to help the devel oping baby, typically food that contain Vitamin D, iron and calcium.’
Dr. Rachel Taylor is a neuropsycholo gist, podcast host and founder of UN Dr.Broken.Rachel believes ‘The body never tells us lies whereas the mind often does. Being able to connect with the body and understand its signals are fundamental in discovering and main taining optimal wellbeing and health with our relationship with food being central to this. Rather than relying on external cues and gimmicks where we outsource our bodily autonomy it is really important to start to ask our body what it needs on a regular basis. The majority of peo ple understand the growls of hunger, but often eat so quickly and mindlessly that they do not feel when they are full or possibly starting to overeat.
Vitamin C plays a key role in supporting our immune system and is also an important nutrient for normal en ergy yielding metabolism and reduction in tiredness and fatigue. Try Holland & Barrett Gentle Non-Acidic Vitamin C Tablets which can help support multiple body functions, from bones, joints and skin, to helping absorb non-heme iron (found in plant foods like whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, and leafy greens).
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SLEEP Getting a good night’s sleep can strengthen your immune system. If you’re feeling tired or struggling with fatigue, HB Valerian Tablets can provide tem porary relief for sleep disturbances and mild anxi ety. Valerian is a traditional herbal medicinal product. Alternatively, BetterYou Pure Energy B12 Boost oral spray delivers 1200µg of B12 along with 100% of your recommended amount of chromium. Vitamin B12 has been proven to help reduce tiredness and fatigue and contributes to normal function of the immune system and this spray has been specially formulated to deliver vitamin B12 directly into the mouth. If you are fnding that it takes more than 30 minutes to drift off to sleep then you might need a little assistance to nod off more quickly. Sleep latency is an important indicator of sleep health and is the length of time it takes you to go from your head hitting the pillow to being asleep. The average amount of time is between 10 and 20 minutes, with research suggesting a sleep latency of 10 to 15 minutes is more likely to lead to a good night’s rest.
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Exercise is really important for maintaining the im mune system, whether that be a brisk walk to the shops instead of driving, or a swim in the sea. Research reveals that regular and appropriate exercise can act as a modulator to the immune system by increasing the circulation of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system).
The best thing you can do for your circadian rhythm is to give it routine and predictability. Try getting up at the same time every day and do some sort of physical activity which can improve sleep quality, helping you feel less drowsy in the day and making it easier to drop off at night. Another big factor that may be stopping you getting to sleep is having tech devices in the bed room. Make your bedroom the place for sleeping not for using devices, so a good tip is to switch off before you drift off! Even better, don’t take those devices into the Technologybedroom.affects the brain, stimulating your mind and making it harder to fall asleep and the blue light emitted by many devices can disrupt the natural pro duction of melatonin, a hormone that facilitates sleep and can throw off your circadian rhythm.
If you want to start exercising or going to the gym then protein powder can help you reach your daily protein goals quickly and easily. Most people who do not ex ercise and eat a relatively healthy diet will reach their protein goals without really trying, but if you exercise, that number goes up and a protein powder could really help.
There are many other factors that may be stopping you from dropping off to sleep, stress being one of those, but unfortunately it is a bit of a catch-22 situa tion as sleep loss triggers our body's stress response system, leading to an elevation in stress hormones, namely cortisol, which further disrupts sleep. Don’t forget to pop in store to Holland & Barrett Gibraltar for more expert advice on how to get a better night’s sleep
Have you heard about the circadian rhythm? This is your sleep-wake pattern over the course of a 24-hour day. It helps control your daily schedule for sleep and wakefulness and is the brain’s way of aligning the body with the environment. A major factor which disrupts the circadian rhythm is unnatural light and the timing of our activities, with shift work being another signif cant disruptor of the circadian rhythm.
Vitamin Dis one of the most important immune sys tem-strengthening nutrients. Take one tablet daily of Holland & Barrett Vitamin D3 25Ug Lemon and Lime Flavour Effervescent Tablets to help maintain normal bone and muscle function.
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If you are looking for ways to ft wellness into your day, it is important to adhere to a healthy lifestyle which will provide support for your immune system.
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Supplements can play a big role in supporting our im mune system. Here are some great tips to make sure your immune system is at its best:
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Clam linguini is best enjoyed al fresco on a warm summer eve ning with a glass of white wine as you smell the sea and hear the waves draw in at the end of a long day. Did i set the mood correctly?
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4, After a few minutes, check on the clams, give it a good stir and if they are all opened and cooked, ie, they are not see-through, then drain your pasta and add this to the pan. OR, drain the pasta, serve on plates and then using a ladle pour the clams and sauce over the pasta.
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3, Now get your clams, make sure they are all good ones and open, if you want you can use precooked frozen ones as a lit tle cheat, and add them to the pan with the garlic and oil. Cov er these with a table spoon or two of each of the pastes, stir the ingredients together and leave, covered, for a few min utes to steam.
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Monty is three years old and just likes to have a bit of fuss and take things easy. He has low energy levels and loves being around people and getting lots of affection. He is very affectionate, walks well on a lead and would make a loyal companion, but needs to be the sole animal in a home. More info: www.ainf.gi Scarler has just arrived at Los Barrios pound and is about 5 years old on arrival. He is a gorgeous podenco that was found presum ably abandoned in the streets and brought to the pound. We hope this poor boy doesn’t have to wait long for a new loving home.
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A SIMPLE BACTERIAL INFECTION, BLADDER STONES, TUMOURS, POLYPS. WORDS BY MARK PIZARRO
Another common cause of cystitis in dogs and cats are uri nary calculi, these are crystals that are formed in the urine that often coalesce to form larger stones. These crystals can be formed as a result of a metabolic anomaly in the patient or secondary to a primary infection. In the male dog and the tom cat this can lead to a medical emergency, the male urethra is narrower than in the females therefore as a direct result of this a urinary stone can cause an obstruction. If this obstruction is not removed then the animal will deteriorate rapidly, develop kidney failure and die a slow agonising death. This problem is seen more commonly in cats, so if your cat is spending exces sive amount of time on the litter tray then it is important that you get him to a vet immediately.
If you have your dog or cat presenting with symptoms of cys titis then get it treated promptly. Personally I ultrasound all of my patients, an ultrasound tends to be used as the first diagnostic tool, it is better at picking up stones,(some stones do not show up on x-ray). The ultrasound is also better at accessing the bladder lining, therefore polyps and tumours can be picked up earlier and treatment can be imple mented and therefore the prognosis will be improved.
SERIOUS IT IS?
The most common cause of cystitis and urethral obstruction in cats is stress related, so if there are any changes in the cat’s environment then be aware that this may set off a bout of cystitis and often a urethral obstruction too.
CYSTITIS HOW For
Polyps are seen infrequently, but bladder tumours in dogs are seen more commonly, transitional cell carcinoma is seen rela tively frequently and unfortunately carries a very poor prog nosis, it tends to affect most of the bladder wall so surgical excision is not an option, they can only be managed medically.
The cause of the problem very much decides its prognosis, I shall try to go through the symptoms and its treatment bear ing in mind that it can be a medical emergency in certain cas Thees. most common symptom that patients present with is increased straining and frequency of urination. The animal in question has the urge to go to the toilet more frequently because of the bladder irritation, therefore clients notice be haviour changes, often these animals are very clean animals that have never had an accident in the house, but as a conse quence of the cystitis they cannot control the urge to urinate. It is important that they are not told off when this happens, they cannot control the need to urinate, and scolding the pet could actually compound the problem. Often there is blood in the urine and the animal may spend excessive time licking their genital areas. In the more elderly animal a bacterial cystitis is more com mon, usually as a result of an ascending infection; therefore a short course of anti-inflammatories and antibiotics is usually sufficient to treat the condition. However if the problem starts to recur then it is important that the condition is worked up properly as one of the other causes might be a factor.
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In summary cystitis in your pet can be treated easily in the majority of cases but can become complicated if ignored and may carry a poor progno sis if the underlying cause is serious or the condition is not treated promptly and efficiently.
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