Globe Magazine April 2019

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APRIL 2019

Kerria visits the Rock for the launch of Music Box Gibraltar

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CONTENTS Nº 192 - APRIL 2019

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LEE SPENCER: THE ROWING MARINE FROM DEVON BREAKS ATLANTIC RECORD

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STEPHEN HERMIDA FOCUSES ON DISTANT LANDS AT SPACE 92

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LIONS CLUB IN MARBELLA AND MIJAS RECEIVE SUPPORT FROM SPECSAVERS OPTICAS

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THE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III

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FOCUS ON: GLITTER

WOULD A LONGER LIFESPAN MAKE US HAPPIER? A PHILOSOPHER’S TAKE

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CREDITS Front Cover Model: Kerria Photograph By: Dominique Martinez-Lopez Edited: Music Box TV

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ESTRELLA GALICIA: 1906 BLACK COUPAGE

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LAUNCH OF THE MUSIC BOX TV AT THE ROCK HOTEL

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A MUSIC BOX FOR THE ROCK

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ALL ABOUT US: KEVIN RUIZ

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INAUGURATION OF THE BOTTLE SHOP AT OCEAN VILLAGE

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

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THE LEGACY OF CURT COBAIN

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HASSAN’S OFFICES FORMALLY INAUGURATED

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BEHIND THE LENS AT THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

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LIVING A VEGAN LIFESTYLE

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DANZA ACADEMY EXCELLENT EXAM RESULTS

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A WORLD CLASS COSMETIC SURGERY HOSPITAL IN MARBELLA

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REACH: CALLING ALL STATIONS

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KING EDWARD VII

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FINISHING TOUCHES

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THE CAPURRO INSURANCE TROPHY

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THE BASSADONE MOTORS TROPHY

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Lee Spencer: The Rowing Marine from Devon breaks Atlantic Row Record A former Royal Marine, who lost his leg in an accident, completed the fastest unsupported solo row across the Atlantic Lee Spencer finished the crossing from mainland Europe to South America in 60 days, breaking the able-bodied record for the route 6 GLOBE MAGAZINE

by 36 days. Mr Spencer, 49, from Horrabridge, Devon, said he wanted to prove “no-one should be defined by disability�. He be-

came the first disabled person to row from continent to continent.

Mr Spencer, who served in the

armed forces for 24 years, plotted his epic journey to raise money for the Royal Marines Charity and the Endeavour Fund.

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Harry, Ross Kemp and Joanna Lumley - who gave him a goodbye kiss! He said messages of support he had received were humbling and kept him going - with a video from England football manager Gareth Southgate being a particular highlight.

He told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme he “didn’t get much sleep” but “I have done 24 years as a Royal Marine so I am quite used to hardship”.

Moving around the unstable, tiny boat with one leg was “quite difficult” but that was the “whole point”, he added. The former Marine said: “If I can beat a record, an able-bodied record, as a disabled man ... that is the reason why I wanted to do this - to prove that no one should be defined by disability.”

Mr Spencer commented, “This challenge has been the driving force behind the two and half years of putting this row together. And every day that I’ve been rowing, that’s been going through my mind.”

Mr Spencer, who spent months in Gibraltar preparing for the

challenge, set off on the 3,800mile crossing from Portugal on 9th January but was forced to stop in the Canary Islands to fix his navigation system. The previous able-bodied record for the east to west route was 96 days, 12

hours and 45 minutes, by Stein Hoff in 2002.

Mr Spencer encountered whales, dolphins and turtles, and gathered some big-name supporters along the way, including Prince

Mr Spencer, who completed three tours of Afghanistan and one of Iraq, lost his right leg beneath the knee in 2014 when he was struck by debris from a car engine after he stopped to help an injured motorist. He previously said he was so determined to make the trip in record time he had only taken 90 days’ worth of food.

In 2016, Mr Spencer was part of a team of four ex-servicemen who became the first amputees to cross the Atlantic. His “fantastic” individual achievement has been hailed on social media.

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Stephen Hermida Focuses on Distant Lands at Space 92

Space 92 Gallery at 92 Irish Town welcomed the Chairman of the Photographic Society, Stephen Hermida, solo exhibition of his travel photos.

“Focus on Distant Lands”, which offers an insight into the countries visited through the people living there.

1962 and educated in Gibraltar.

He initially took an interest in photography as a teenager, and later, returned to it in 2004 when affordable digital SLR cameras become widely available. Shortly after, he joined the Gibraltar Photographic Society, which he is chairing currently.

Stephen Hermida was born in

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photography has become a serious passion and up to last year, he combined this with a career in banking. It was in 2009 during his first photographic trip to North Africa that he had his ‘damascene moment’ and realisation that people and travel photography would become the core of his inspiration and pursuit as a

photographer. His favourite saying becomes “A photograph without the human element is an image without a soul”.

Stephen’s early influences was the work of legionary National Photographic photographer Steve McCurry, and Réhahn and recently he discovered the work and project “Before they pass away” by British photographer

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Jimmy Nelson that has given him a new perspective on how to portray his work blending both and art and documentary photography.

In the last decade, he has received many local awards, including Photographer of the

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Year in 2013 and 2016. In the last two years, he has exhibited his work both in Gibraltar and in Spain.

He now spends a lot of his time travelling in search of impacting and inspirational images especially amongst ethnic, tribal

and minority people around the world, always attempting to capture stories and that elusive and intangible quality of the human condition in his portraits.

The exhibition ‘Focus on Distant Lands’ started on the

22nd of March 2019 and will be available for the public from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, at 92 Irish Town until the 31st of May 2019.

For further information, please contact at info@ gibraltarproductions.com

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Lions Clubs in Marbella and Mijas receive support from Specsavers Ópticas

The La Cala de Mijas Lions Club collected nearly 1,200 pairs of glasses this month, which were donated by Specsavers customers in Fuengirola. During this collection, the Directors and the charity pledged to work together to ensure more people in developing countries have access to the glasses they so desperately need.

The Lions Club and Specsavers Ópticas share the same goal – to end avoidable blindness and improve people’s vision, by ensuring everyone has access to glasses. On the Costa del Sol, the stores are working with Lions International in Marbella and the La Cala de Mijas Lions to collect unwanted glasses and distribute those glasses to people who need them in developing countries. This is part of a national activity across all nine Specsavers Ópticas stores in Spain to renew their commitment to support the Lions Clubs in their region.

Specsavers customers donate their old glasses at the store and these are picked up by Lions Club volunteers, then sent to the Melvin Jones glasses recycling centre near Alicante. At the centre, they clean, repair and sort the glasses into the different prescriptions and then send the glasses to where they can be used again. They send around 100,000 pairs of glasses to over 30 countries each year, predominantly in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

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The team at Specsavers Ópticas with their collection of glasses for the Lions

“We take it for granted that we can correct our vision with a pair of glasses if our sight is bad” explained Amrik Sappal from Specsavers Ópticas Fuengirola, “but in many parts of the world people don’t have that luxury and poor eye sight can make life very difficult for vulnerable people.

Having a pair of glasses can really change someone’s life, by allowing them to return to work, or to continue their studies. This is why we are delighted to renew our agreement with the La Cala Lions Club to donate unwanted glasses and put them to good use.”

Anita Humphreys, Vice President of La Cala de Mijas Lions Club commented “We in the La Cala de Mijas Lions Club are so grateful to Specsavers Ópticas for their support. It is so important that this wonderful company takes such an interest in those who, through no fault of their own, find themselves less fortunate in this world. Our motto is “We Serve” but with their help, we are able to do so much more; thank you ‘Specsavers Ópticas’.”

You can drop your unwanted glasses off at Specsavers Ópticas on Avenida Ricardo Soriano in Marbella, or Avenida Ramon y Cajal in Fuengirola. Find your nearest store by visiting www. specsavers.es

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Olympus OM-D E-M10® Mark III helps take your photography to the next level

Compact interchangeable lens camera with new Touch Screen interface effortlessly captures and Shares Blur-Free, High-Quality Images in Any Scene

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handheld telephoto shooting.

Consumers looking to step up from their smartphone camera to an interchangeable lens system will instantly benefit from the OM-D E-M10 Mark III’s 5-Axis Image Stabilization. With an image stabilization system built into the camera body, it can provide blur-free images no matter which lens is attached, and can also record crisp, shake-free handheld 4K videos in cinema-like quality.

The camera is compact and lightweight to easily be taken anywhe-

The Touch AF shutter, which now takes advantage of 121 autofocus points, allows users to choose the precise area of focus and trip the shutter simply by touching the LCD screen. Continuous AF (CAF) Mode maintains focus on moving subjects when the shutter is pressed halfway.

The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi®, which can be used in conjunction with the Olympus Image Share (OI.Share®) app to easily connect to a smart device and wirelessly transfer images for quick editing and uploading to social media.

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Olympus’ new OM-D E-M10 Mark III is a compact, lightweight, easy-to-use interchangeable lens camera that offers the performance and image quality of the OM-D® lineup to the snapshooter looking to expand their photography. The OM-D E-M10 Mark III includes best-in-class image stabilization compensation performance and the same TruePic VIII Image Processor used in Olympus’ acclaimed flagship OM-D E-M1 Mark II camera. This combination delivers high-quality images even in situations when camera shake typically causes blur, such as night scenes or

camera users benefit from four shooting assist modes to capture brilliant images right out of the box. The intelligent AUTO Mode detects the shooting scene, subject, camera movement and light transmitted through the lens, then automatically chooses the optimal settings. The other assist modes include Scene Mode (SCN), Advanced Photo Mode (AP), and Art Filter Mode (ART), each of which appear on the mode dial alongside AUTO Mode for easy access.

re to capture and share standout, like-worthy images on social media. Designed for ease of use, both in form and functionality, the grip rests nicely in the hand, and buttons and dials are thoughtfully positioned for effortless operation. The body is equipped with a variety of features for different shooting styles and situations, including a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, a tilting rear LCD monitor with touch controls similar to a ‘smartphone’ and a built-in flash.

First-time interchangeable lens

In-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization can deliver blur-free, highquality images in any scene: The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is equipped with high-performance in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization and the same TruePic VIII Image Processor used in the acclaimed flagship model OM-D E-M1 Mark II. These technologies combine to give users of all levels a camera that delivers improved performance in low-light shooting conditions and beautiful, blur-free images and movies in any shooting scene without using a tripod.

Best-in-class, built-in compensation performance (four shutterspeed stops) provides pin-sharp photos with high image quality,

even in situations where camera shake is prevalent, such as night scenes and dim indoor conditions, and when using a telephoto lens.

This powerful image stabilization system also enhances video capability, providing beautiful, shakefree handheld 4K movies.

Compact premium OM-D design: The OM-D E-M10 Mark III has a sophisticated, compact and lightweight body that can easily be brought along on any adventure.

The camera is optimized for ease of use, with an easy-to-hold grip, and buttons and dials designed for easy operation. The camera is equipped with a variety of features for different shooting styles and situations, including a high-resolution electronic viewfinder, a tilting LCD screen with touch operations similar to a smartphone, and a built-in flash.

Four shooting assist modes for entry-level users: The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is equipped with four shooting assist modes so that first-time interchangeable lens camera users can shoot with ease. AUTO, Scene (SCN), Advanced Photo (AP), and Art Filter (ART) Modes appear on the mode dial for easy access.

When in AUTO Mode, the camera detects the shooting scene, subject, lighting, and movement of the camera and subject to automatically select the optimal settings to allow anyone to capture blur-free, pin-sharp photos, even in dimly lit indoor situations. In Scene Mode, users can touch one of six shooting environments, each displayed on the LCD monitor, to activate the ideal settings. The Advanced Photo Mode opens up users of all levels to popular photography techniques, such as nighttime Live Composite and Multiple Exposure. Bleach Bypass is a new filter in Art Filter Mode that reproduces

the silver retention method used when developing film. Type I produces a glossy look, like shining silver metal, and Type II produces a nostalgic look reminiscent of old film.

High-speed AF performance with touch operation to capture any subject: The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is equipped with high-speed AF to instantly focus on fast-moving subjects and capture beautiful, sharp images.

When using the Touch AF Shutter, users can simultaneously focus and release the shutter by simply touching on the tilting screen the area they want to focus on. The camera features 121 AF points that cover most of the image area, allowing you to easily focus on the subject. It is equipped with Face Priority AF and Eye Priority AF to ensure sharp focusing on the face or eyes of the person closest to the camera. Also available is C-AF for continuous focusing on moving subjects, and up to 8.6 frames per second high-speed sequential shooting for capturing split-second expressions.

Built-in Wi-Fi for easy smartphone connection and sharing: The OM-D E-M10 Mark III is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that can be used in conjunction with the Olympus Image Share (OI. Share) app to easily connect to a smart device and wirelessly transfer images and video for quick uploading to social media. Simply scan the QR code displayed on the camera’s screen with a smart device to pair the devices. A smart device can also be used as a remote trigger for shooting group photos and for adding GPS information to photos displayed on a map to indicate where they were captured.

OTHER FEATURES Shortcut Button for easy menu navigation The new Shortcut Button on the left-hand side of the camera instantly displays the setting menu most relevant to the current shooting mode so that users can quickly change settings. For example, users can press the Shortcut Button while shooting in Scene Mode to quickly switch to another shooting environment.

Easily accessible settings and adjustments Settings are assigned to the four arrow pad buttons on the back of the camera, including ISO, flash, drive and focus settings, which can be activated with the press of the corresponding icon. Two cus-

tomizable function buttons can be programmed with one of 11 different functions, such as Digital Tele-Converter for instant activation with one button press. Two dials on the upper section of the body can be used to change settings and make adjustments on the fly.

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III is simple to use for first-time camera buyers while being capable enough for enthusiasts – and features lots of clever features that you won’t find anywhere else. This makes it one of the best cameras on the market at its price point.

The Olympus OM-D E-M 10 Mark III is available to buy from both Alpha Electronics of 207 Main Street and Euro Electronics of 246 Main Street agents for Olympus in Gibraltar.

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Focus On: Glitter Cultural influences from abroad and closer to home are plentiful in a recently opened store next door in La Linea…

A visit to ‘Glitter’ is highly recommended!

you can order your preferred items. Also, should you require help with `what to put where’ or even require a full refurbishment of your flat or particular room, Glitter offers a personalised service where they can visit your home and assess professionally, what’s required.

Text by Richard Cartwright

Sara and Alex are the individuals, who came up with the idea of opening a shop with a difference, in the neighbouring town. Not your standard gift and accessories retail business we’ve become accustomed to but a store with innovative ideas to please the young home maker and the not so young resident, who fancies a change to a more contemporary and up-market style for their home!

Glitter directors, Sara Morgan and Alex Andreca studied interior decorating and marketing in London and observing trends and business ideas experienced in the British Capital, planned to bring the initiative – with local adaptations – to La Calle Lopez de Ayala (cornering La Calle Mendez Nuñez) in La Linea and so... ‘Glitter’ was born just a year and a half ago, in October 2017, opening its doors to you and me!

Glitter is full of the latest gifts and accessories of a very cosmopolitan style. Items found in the store come from London, Italy, Poland and other places and

you’ll find a great variety to suit the most discerning customer.

Should they not have what you

have in mind in store, Sara and Alex have the leading catalogues for the home on site, from which

The kids are not forgotten at Glitter either...birthdays, communions, baptisms and weddings too, can be accommodated with a variety of suitable items for those important celebrations.

You can hire little trolleys and an almost two metre high Ferris wheel hand crafted by top artisans offering sweets and other goodies as it goes round and round and up and down. Perfect, for the very young ones to enjoy and keep entertained. Sara and Alex also work closely with artisans in the Campo de Gibraltar, who produce, exclusively for their shop, knitted articles of clothing and other accessories for any type of celebration. Best prices is what Sara and Alex aim to achieve when comparing quality with their very reasonable retail prices, making them affordable and therefore budGLOBE MAGAZINE 21

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get-friendly to suit all potential customers. Should certain items be too heavy or cumbersome, Glitter will deliver to your home - Gibraltar included – at no extra cost to you.

Clearly they deserve a visit: opening hours are between, 10am to 2pm and again from 5 to 9pm from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays they’re open from 10 in the morning through to 2pm!

Alex and Sara are pretty busy on social media too: Find them on, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Check out what the latest trends are should you want to, via the store’s networking we-

bsites, before popping round to Glitter in Calle Lopez de Ayala...The best gifts, decorative accessories and much more can be found there...Sara and Alex await!

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Would a longer lifespan make us happier?

A philosopher’s take Text By Mackenzie Graham (Research Fellow of Philosophy, University of Oxford)

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One of the biggest questions in ageing research is whether there is a ceiling on how long human beings can live. A recent study, published in Science, suggests there isn’t. The study measured the survival probabilities of 3,896 people in Italy aged 105 and older. It found that, while we are much more likely to die at 75 than at 55, once we reach about 105, the odds of death remain about the same each year of life.

This effect is often referred to as a “mortality plateau”. If it were impossible to live past a certain age, we would expect mortality rates to continue rising as people age, rather than

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plateau. The fact that the odds of dying don’t appear to increase past 105 suggests that we have not yet approached our maximum lifespan as a species. But is potentially living for over a century something we ought to look forward to? Here, philosophy can offer some important insights.

Of course, we still don’t know for sure that there is no ceiling.

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there is a natural “expiration date” for human beings, at about 125 years. Chivo Miyako is currently the oldest known person in the world, at 117 years old.

Jeanne Calment, who died in 1997, had the longest recorded lifespan, at 122 years.

In the UK, the number of people over the age of 100 has more than doubled since 2002, and could reach 36,000 by 2030. If there is a mortality plateau, by

the year 2300 the oldest person alive could be about 150 years old.

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being equal, a life which lasts 100 years is better than one that lasts 80 years, as long as the extra 20 years contain more pleasure than they do pain.

Would a maximum lifespan of 150 make our lives better or just longer? One way of thinking about this is in terms of pleasure and pain: the more pleasure (and the less pain) we have over the course of our lives, the better our lives are. Other things

How likely an outcome is this?

As people age, they are much more likely to develop degenerative conditions that could lead to a lower quality of life.

But these conditions can be mitigated by a healthy lifestyle and adequate support services.

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he argued can’t make us happy in the long run.

While elderly life may be restricted in some ways, there is no reason that it cannot be, on balance, pleasurable.

On the other hand, an extended lifespan might influence our earlier quality of life. In 2017, there were about 3.5 people of working age (16-64) for every person over age 65, but this ratio is expected to fall to 2.1 to one by 2040. This means that there will be relatively more people claiming pension benefits, and fewer people in the workforce paying taxes to support them.

This could lead to the working population being required to pay additional taxes and remain in the workforce for longer or a reduction in other services to cover pension costs.

AN UNWANTED POSTSCRIPT We might also think that our lives go better when we get the things we want. Having a longer life might give us more time to accomplish our goals and projects. But we might also think that a desirable life is one with a certain narrative structure.

The late philosopher Ronald Dworkin distinguished between “experiential interests” and “critical interests” to shed light on

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Williams believed that, if we live long enough, we will fulfil all our categorical desires – losing an important driver of our happiness. We are then faced with a remaining life of oppressive boredom, or replacing our fundamental desires and radically changing who we are.

how people may view their life goals. Experiential interests are for things like pleasure – anything we enjoy. Critical interests are those what we value becoming a reality – essential to what we think constitutes a good life. This could be a parent’s interest in the happiness of their child, for example.

In other words, there could be many circumstances in which we might live for too long. Sometimes it might be better for us to die earlier than we otherwise might have, if doing so is more consistent with the “life story” we wanted for ourselves – for example, being active and independent throughout our lives.

We can imagine a person having a critical interest in avoiding the perceived indignity of dementia, which may accompany extreme old age. Even if the person doesn’t seem bothered by their cognitive decline in the moment, this may not have been how they wanted their life to go. We might think it would be better for this person, taking the whole of their life into account, if they had died prior to this period of decline.

DECLINING DESIRES? A similar concern has been raised by the late philosopher Bernard Williams. Williams argued that the things which give meaning to our lives are “categorical desires”, which are essential to our identity. They include things like writing a novel, raising children or pulling off a charity project. These sit alongside more “meaningless” desires, such as the need for food or sex, which

However, as I see it, life can remain rich and complex even for the very elderly, and taking on new projects need not undermine who we are. This is especially true if our friends and loved ones are living longer as well.

While our desires and interests may change, connection to others can help to promote continuity among the various stages of our lives.

What each of these views shows is that living longer does not in itself make us better off. As our population continues to age, we will need to make important and potentially difficult choices about how we want to care for the elderly. Crucially, strategies to promote healthy ageing may not only ease the burdens on society, but help to ensure that our longer lives are better lives – even in a philosophical sense.

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The New 1906 Black Coupage from ‘Hijos de Rivera’ makes Its long awaited debut Estrella Galicia 1906 Black Coupage is the first dark beer produced by Hijos de Rivera, made using toasted malts and Nugget and Sladek hops, which give this unique beer its brilliant strong flavour 1906 Black Coupage, the first dark beer in ‘Hijos de Rivera’s’ permanent portfolio, is a different beer; lager, dark and with an intense flavour. At its presentation, Ignacio Rivera, Hijos de Rivera CEO, highlighted the unconformist and rebellious character of this beer, and it’s this individuality within the range of beers offered by the company that has earned it the title of “the black sheep of the family”.

The launch of their first dark beer was tested via the Estrella Galicia Selection 2013, a limited edition to which consumers responded very favourably. Since then, their Master Brewers have developed, improved and refined the product to reflect the tradition and beer culture of the company until they obtained the desired beer, 1906 Black Coupage.

It possesses subtle hints of chocolate, coffee, liquorice, subtly bitter, generous head, and intense on the tongue. It has a black and thick foam with a light brown tone. That is 1906 Black Coupage, a balanced fusion of contrasts, derived from the coupage of a careful selection of four different toasted malts and two noble hops: Nugget and the aromatic variety Sladek. Its subtle bitterness on the tongue balances out its alcohol content (7.2% vol.) and makes it pleasant and appropriate to drink at any time.

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pack for its personality and rebellious spirit, resulting in its unique position as the black beer of the Rivera portfolio. Only a strong character would dare to make the Coupage technique its own. From a coupage of four selected roasted malts and two hops (Nugget and Sladek) comes a different lager beer, black, of intense flavour; a unique beer has been born!

Distinct malt and coffee aromas give way to the subtle floral notes of hops from the ‘Sladek’ variety. It possesses soft notes of chocolate, coffee and liquorice in the mouth, with no roughness or bitterness, despite the use of roasted and dark malts.

The malts have a lingering aftertaste.

Estrella Galicia 1906 Black Coupage™ from ‘Hijos de Rivera’ is distributed in Gibraltar by Bon Food of Unit 50, Harbours Deck, New Harbours Tel: 200 45644/200 47924, email: bonfood@gibtelecom.net

COUNTRY: Spain CATEGORY: Beer BRAND: Hijos de Rivera ABV 7.20% BOTTLE SIZE 330 ml

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Launch of the Music Box TV at the Rock Hotel

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A Music Box for the Rock

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Mark Galliano

Mid-March saw the launch of a new television channel for Gibraltar. It’s historic in that it is the only other TV broadcast channel on the Rock apart from GBC. It is a music based 24/7 video offering already established and gaining huge market share in Eastern Europe.

The brand have already secured a deal with the three Gibraltar TV suppliers to transmit their channel locally. Indeed, Dylan Ferro announced at the launch that it would be available in every Gibraltar home.

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thanked because without them this new channel could not have been viewed in Gibraltar, so we can proudly announce that we are now available in all Gibraltar homes. The Music Box group of companies also thanks the GRA (regulatory authority) for granting the broadcast licence.

The local Music Box team have worked since January to meet the launch date and have succeeded.”

“Music Box is a network of music channels with an overall reach of 80 million followers. It has opened its doors here in Gibraltar in order to make it the first port of call to expand further into other European countries. With our overall following and the newly developed platform here, we are hoping to offer services locally in the form of advertising and marketing. We believe we have a lot to offer to the community

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the Ukraine and it’s also available in Poland. Weekly, we have over 80 million viewers all over the world. We want to show local entertainment all over Europe and hope that you will enjoy all that we have prepared for you so that you can See it! Hear it! Live it !and enjoy it too”.

especially on the basis of culture when local bands and musicians will be able to hop onto the channel and market themselves at an international level.”

“We hope you can all make use of our services locally and you can pop into our offices at Europort where we shall be delighted to discuss any proposals you may have into advertising with us or maybe fully branding your business over our multiple platforms. To mark the birthday of this channel, we are honoured with the presence of the managing director of all Music Box channels Mr. Sergiy Kobel, who significantly celebrates his birthday today (14th March).”

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Box channel’ and that he was proud to be launching it here in Gibraltar. “Music Box is no striving for success as a music channel in Europe. We have channels in Ukraine, Russia,

Poland and Italy so now it’s time to Rock Europe with Music Box Gibraltar. Russian Music Box is dedicated to Russian speaking audiences all over the world. We are the number one channel in

At that point we were treated to a smart video presentation of all that Music Box has to offer by way of TV programming and opportunities, a wide choice of music genres including golden classics, chart news, movie news and much more, a vibrant TV offering that has made their name a true success story and is set to continue to grow with the new Gibraltar platform in Southern Europe, poised to launch and grow within the Music Box brand.

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All about us - Kevin Ruiz It could be said he took the long route to get to where he wanted: museum work, estate management and hotel marketing, as well as, marketing Gibraltar plc abroad, became a local bobby, took on bar work and much more, all with a glaring common denominator, meeting people... Now, his ambition has been realised... working in a place for which he’s always held great affection, Gibraltar’s television and radio provider...GBC!

Text By Richard Cartwright

Kevin is very much a people’s person. He can ‘chat you’ off the scales till you drop! So now, as a GBC reporter, he’s on the go chasing stories and those, who create them hoping for a good news item for inclusion on GBC’s flagship ‘Newswatch’, Radio Gibraltar’s news bulletins and online service. In just a couple of years working at the station, he’s tackled a number of reports showing initiative and creativity in their presentation. He’s also taken on ‘City Pulse’ a live, chatty, one hour programme looking at what makes Gibraltar tick – its people, its traits and events going on around the Rock... But I found out this was nothing new for Kevin.

So Kevin headed off to Leicester University to get himself a degree in Cultural Studies.

Whilst there he met Francisco Oda, who was responsible, on the Spanish side, for the setting up of the Trans-border Institute serving

La Linea and Gibraltar and Kevin stepped into a Job on his return representing the Rock. “That was one of the many jobs that I took on and loved it as I’ve always had a passion for our history, culture and identity. Well

It all started many, many years ago... “Oh yes, when I was maybe, five, six or seven years old, together with my brother, we’d pretend we were on TV using empty cardboard boxes.

We’d imagine we were on the radio too. Much later in the mid 90s, I wanted to do a journalist degree and join GBC but about then the station was going through some changes with ‘Strait vision’ and staff moving to other jobs elsewhere so that put an end to that idea.”

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that fizzled out as did a position in Estate Management at Marina Bay. I then became a Cultural Research Officer, later Media Relations Officer at the Gibraltar Museum with a view to perhaps securing a job with the late Francis Cantos in Government as the museum job was dying off also, but that never materialised either.”

Our GBC reporter continued to keep the ‘media thing’ alive as he recalls and coupled with that comes the meeting people issue, so he donned a uniform and joined the police for about four years... “I have to say those were important and challenging years in my life for my development as a human being. As an RGP officer, I grew up and became a man in my early 20s. It was an eye opener dealing with people and our traits. After four years in the force, I lost a little faith in the job especially seeing a man walk free, who was clearly guilty, in a case I was involved in, just because of a technicality.”

Kevin felt he needed a break and set off to Fuengirola where he spent some time. Being a people’s person, he got involved in translation work, hotel marketing, bar work and whatever came his way, as long as, it involved meeting people, no doubt! “Another Gibraltar related job came my way as Marketing Executive for the Gibraltar Office in Madrid. However, it closed under a year of my working there so I came back to Gibraltar and worked at ‘Gibraltar Carparks’, Temping, more bar work and that led onto a bad stretch when the phone just didn’t ring for interviews. Eventually, I took up employment in Britannia Estate and Property management, Property Sales and then, lo and behold, I was invited to sit in as a panellist on ‘Talk About Town’ and that re-ignited my yearning for a job at GBC.” The demise of ‘Talk About Town’ was replaced by, what some may describe, as an ‘offshoot’ of that programme. ‘City Pulse’ took on the vacated slot on Monday evenings and Kevin was invited as a regular panellist on the couch, a programme he now presents and produces, which he describes as a chat programme not an interview one with a view to create a greater understanding of the different aspects of an ever increasing multi cultural community and in that way engendering 42 GLOBE MAGAZINE

an even better one. He was also a panellist on ‘Viewpoint’ and slowly, the soon-to-become-presenter felt he was home and dry and then... ‘he got the job!’ “It was temporary for a while as people were moved around from Radio to Television and vice versa. When that was sorted out, I was made permanent and my life dream had come true. I was now a GBC Newsroom Reporter.

GBC has always been an important part of my life. My job gives me a buzz - I love all aspects of it. I love news gathering, reading the news on radio and being thrown in at the deep end, as was the case one day when I was asked to read the Headlines on TV at practically a moment’s notice. Having to react to slip-ups is also challenging.”

Whilst waiting for Court reporting to re-start during coffee breaks, Kevin doesn’t waste a moment to chat to fellow reporters and those around. He calls it useful networking and can’t get enough of it. I sense he’s also enjoying being recognised in the street by GBC viewers, something, which is very gratifying especially when individuals who, in many instances, you’ve never met or even ever seen before, greet you by your Christian name as if they’ve known you all their lives and that is absolutely fine. I’m sure Kevin is slowly becoming aware that some approach you assuming you can cure all the world’s ills because you regularly appear in their sitting rooms during the evening’s television viewing! Odd as that may seem, he’s surely enjoying that too, no doubt! His opinion of GBC is genuinely optimistic... “And not just because I have great affection for the brand,” he says, “These are exciting times with news of our new premises sounding very promising. I think production values have improved greatly over the past few years but, of course, there’s always room for improvement.”

Kevin Ruiz is someone I had met many times on Main Street before he’d achieved his longed for goal of being engaged as a Newsroom Reporter for our national broadcaster up the road at Broadcasting House... “Richard, you should take on this and that programme, he’d excitedly suggest, “The kind of thing the community likes to watch on GBC, I think it’s a great idea,” etc etc. I have to say most of what he suggested, GLOBE MAGAZINE 43

were ‘great ideas.’ As I recall, many of them involved a substantial amount of research, which I think, Kevin will realise – now that he’s part of the set up – can be quite demanding in some cases, considering you already have a specific job to undertake, so tackling extra programme ideas outside your job remit can become one-

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rous for which time and resources are needed.

But having said that, where there’s a will there certainly is a way for someone like Kevin about whom I have no hesitation in predicting that he will continue to do well in his chosen profession and to boot, am absolutely sure he’ll succeed in putting those ‘great ideas’ and `new

ideas showcasing our ‘identity’ as he says, into practice to produce worthy and very watchable GBC television programmes... “But,” he once told me, “Becoming a TV Newsreader is my next goal...” and since chatting to him and putting pen to paper, he’s scored that one too...I rest my case!

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Official inauguration of the Bottle Shop at Ocean Village on the 14th February 2019 Photographs by Michael Menez

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Roast Rack of Lamb with Sweet and Sour Auberinges SERVES: 2 · PREPARATION: 6070 minutes · NGREDIENTS: 11 French trimmed rack of lamb, with 6 cutlets, about 500g - 2 tbsp pine nuts - 1 small auberinge, about 250g - 1 small red pepper, seeded - 3 tbsp olive oil - 2 shallots, peeled and chopped - 1 tsp golden caster sugar - 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp capers, rinsed - 6 black pitted olives, thickly sliced - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint HOW TO MAKE IT 1. Preheat

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the oven to 220 C. Put the lamb in a shallow roasting tin and season it all over. Put the pine nuts into a large frying pan and toast them over a low heat for a few minutes or until golden brown, stirring them from time to time. Keep an eye on them as they burn very easily. One ready, tip them into a small bowl and set aside. 2. Trim and discard the ends from the auberinge, cut lengthways into slices about 1 cm thick and then into thin strips the length of a a little finger. Cut the pepper into similar sized strips. Next, heat 2

tbsp of the oil in the frying pan and add the auberinge, tossing it around in the oil. Cook over a medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes or until it is soft and lightly golden, then transfer to a plate. 3.

You can now put the seasoned lamb into the pre-heat oven to roast. For rosy pink lamb, cook it for 20 minutes or 30 minutes if you like it medium to well done. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in the frying pan and add the shallots, pepper and sugar. Cook over a low heat for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the

garlic and after 30 seconds mix in the vinegar, capers and olives. Tip the auberinge back into the pan and mix everything together. Season generously and then take the pan off the heat.

4. When the lamb is ready, remove it from the oven and leave it to ‘rest’ for 5 minutes covered with foil, which will allow the juices to seep back into the meat. To serve, stir the pine nuts and mint into the auberinge mixture and spoon on to the warm plates. Slice the lamb into six cutlets and arrange three on each plate

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What’s Happening Down Town?

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1. Representatives from HME (Honda Motor Europe) recognizing Bassadone Motors for 50 years of successful partnership in Gibraltar. 2. Congratulations John Goncalves and Christian Santos on their appointments. 3A & 3B. A Huge Congratulations To Special Olympics Gibraltar Team for bringing home 18 medals from the World Games in Abu Dhabi. Congratulations, Well Done!. 4. Local dancer, Amy Wink participated at the Sussex Festival for Song and Dance. 5. Chairman Jimmy Ignacio representing ARPO at the St John Ambulance handover and blessing of their new Treatment Unit donated by GBC Open Day Fund. 6. Amanda Carreras after her win in France

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The legacy of Curt Cobain

Twenty five years ago, the world learned of the death of Kurt Cobain. It was on April 8th, 1994, that everyone fully grasped the extent of the Nirvana frontman’s inner struggles. Instantly, Cobain was anointed a musical martyr, a voice of a generation whose choice to take his own life meant that he exited this mortal coil in his creative prime, and therefore would be preserved as an idealized memory instead of sullying his reputation with erratic latter-day artistic detours or crass cash-in reunions.

Even as the tragic news was first being digested, the sentiment that Cobain should be counted as one of the great icons of Rock ‘n’ Roll was in the air. Today, it is accepted fact -- he is one of those names and faces that a person charged with distilling the genre’s vast history into a ruthlessly abridged version would scan over and conclude, “This one, this one is worth remembering.”

As long as people continue to listen to rock music, Kurt Cobain will never be forgotten. But, what, exactly, is his legacy? Here in 2019, is Cobain any more than a sourfaced, flannel-draped summation of Generation X? His face continues to appear on countless shirts and posters, and his band’s music continues to be bought by a steady stream of new converts (many of whom, at this stage, weren’t even alive when “Smells Like Teen Spi52 GLOBE MAGAZINE

sions upon the musical landscape.

Nirvana copycats were never more abundant than shortly before and after Cobain’s suicide; it felt as if a person couldn’t change a channel or tune a radio dial without stumbling upon yet another gravelly over-bored voice singing in fractured couplets that made no literal or linear sense, yet another wimpy verse turned into an ‘angsty’ howl of a chorus with the timely stomp of an effects pedal. As Cobain’s lifetime began to recede into history, the music world tried to move on.

Yet even as flannel was phased out and everything from nu metal to garage rock to ‘80s revivalists vied for the spotlight, rock continued to look to Cobain as a reference point. Grunge’s immediate successor on hard rock radio, nu metal, reinvented a style previously typified by occult power fantasies and macho bravado by injecting it with detuned guitars and selfdoubting, introspective lyrics that read like therapy sessions. No longer was commercial hard rock the domain of party-hearty bands that traded in hooks bigger than the Empire State Building; instead the unwritten rule, from ‘Korn’ and ‘Creed’ on through to ‘Linkin Park’, ‘Nickelback’ and ‘Shinedown’, has become that it has to be glumly serious, angst-wracked, and cathartic.

its music continues to endure for good reason. Without hesitation, I consider Nevermind and In Utero to be simply two of the finest albums of the last quarter-century.

Not only are they amazing works, Before, I ponder these questions arguably the apex of the alternafurther, make no mistake: despi- tive rock genre, but their initial Hard rock today still relies a good te Nirvana’s scant body of work, arrivals had immediate repercus- deal on drawing crude sonic insrit” first hit radio and MTV like a much-needed rude awakening), yet does Cobain even figure into conversation of what contemporary music is?

piration from Nirvana’s dynamic and emotionally volatile output.

What’s really distressing though is what elements have been discarded over the years. Cobain’s outspoken advocacy of feminism and LGBT rights, his sarcasm, his uncertainty regarding celebrity, his tendency for self-effacement, his esoteric musical taste, his inclination to not care if a note was out of tune or a guitar made a horrific noise on a potential hit single -all these are too complicated and uncomfortable for much populist hard rock these days to deal with, and are thusly ignored. Instead, a band like Nickelback takes the turgid guitars and gruff vocal timbres of the grunge era, polishes it up, and marries it to hoary old rock tropes like getting drunk and partying with strippers. Cobain was supposed to be the anti-rock star, the herald of a more enlightened and politically correct type; not even 20 years later, Nickelback put out the gleefully lunkheaded “Rockstar”, a monster hit that acted as if Nevermind never happened. In comparison, Bush’s muchderided Nirvana-aping back in the ‘90s (right down to hiring In Utero producer Steve Albini to produce its second album) seems positively enlightened.

Even though mainstream rock has reverted to many of its preCobain awful habits since 1994, the underground has undergone an evolution that leaves the musician looking like some quaint relic. Cobain famously detested the celebrity thrust upon him and regularly castigated himself for any seemingly “sellout” behavior -- “Serve the Servants” notably kicked off with the self-mocking line “Teenage angst has paid off well / Now I’m old and bored.”

Today, licensing a song to a commercial or a quirky indie film is common practice, with little to

no ethical hand-wringing involved. Social media -- a technological phenomenon that encourages sharing one’s life with the public as much as possible -- has become increasing important for building and mobilizing fanbases for independent artists. I highly doubt Arcade Fire or Vampire Weekend

broke into hives when they heard their albums topped the Billboard charts in recent years. Cage the Elephant aside, Nirvana isn’t often cited as a musical influence by today’s indie rockers-- in a sphere that cherishes obscurity and focuses on and then discards each new buzzworthy micro-genre with

alarming speed, to draw from Nir- accepted the fact that events in history have limited the Nirvana vana would be too obvious. songbook. Yet I am really disapFor a long time, critics and mu- pointed by how despite a stretch sic industry types sought the next in the ‘90s that in retrospect apNirvana, and by extension, the pears anomalous, Cobain’s obstinext Kurt Cobain. Indeed, they nate relationship with the music positively pined for someone else industry and rock stardom did to come around with the same not become a new kind of normal after all. After the anti-rock star breathed his last, traditional rock stardom roared back, with much of the ugly attitudes that were supposedly discarded along for the ride. After years of dealing with the post-Nirvana indie-label gold rush and wrangling over what if anything “selling out” meant, the underground retreated into itself and eventually moved on without really sorting out what its relationship with mainstream culture actually is in an age when independent records regularly top the sales charts.

weight of importance around him.

Nowadays, Cobain really is a musical ghost: there are flickers and flashes of his voice and guitar still audible, but much of what defined him -- what he believed in and what he stood for -- doesn’t resonate in today’s musical climate. To me, that’s the real shame. I’ve long

Twenty five years after Kurt Cobain died, has rock music been wise to let him fade away? In some respects, yes; for all its appeal, it would have been a shame if gnarly-sounding loud/quiet/ loud alterna-grunge was the only flavor of rock on order until the end of time. In others, no. The reason I even ponder this question is because of how monumental Cobain has proven to be. Take Cobain out of the rock narrative, and the last 25 years fail to make sense. Considering all the fitful and winding and retrograde paths rock has taken in the past two and a half decades, Cobain was in many instances the inciting factor, either as an inspiration or a figure to react against.

Few musicians hold such a status, and even as Cobain’s tangible influence becomes more and more detached and obscured by the inevitable progression of history, he will retain an immense level of import for ages to come.

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Hassans’ offices formally inaugurated by Chief Minister Hon Fabian Picardo QC MP Hassans held a ceremony this evening for its staff to formally inaugurate the firm’s new home in Midtown, Queensway

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te under the same roof for the first brations and is a pinnacle point time in many years. in the firm’s growth over the last eight decades; from a one room The relocation marks the start of office in Main Street establisthe firm’s 80th anniversary cele- hed by its founder, Sir Joshua

Hassan, to the landmark offices now being enjoyed by over 250 staff, with state-of-the-art offices with Rock and sea views for lawyers and support staff. The

highly functional client space on the eleventh floor consists of 15 meeting rooms and an impressive conference room, providing light and spacious facilities from which the firm’s extensive client base is served.

James Levy CBE QC commented:“This move has been a very positive one, and a true reflection of our firm’s evolution these past few years. As we are settling in to our new premises, we are optimistic that our new home positions us perfectly to continue to serve the local and international community for the next 80 years and more. We are extremely satisfied with what the firm has achieved, and this has once again been recognised today by the firm’s ranking in Chambers Europe as a top tier firm in Gibraltar for the 17th year running. We are committed to continuing to shape local and international law and contributing strongly to the local economy.”

gurate our offices, and for his inspiring and heartfelt address.”

Javier Chincotta, Managing Partner, concluded: “Our relocation is a great cause for celebration as it brings the entire firm together in the same building for the first time in over 15 years. The importance of this cannot be underestimated and it was one of the long-term goals I set myself when I first took up this position. The move itself was no mean feat but was executed with minimal to zero disruption to business operations and that is testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, and in particular, the expertise of our internal teams facilitating the move. We are all enjoying the benefits of the new space and look forward to welcoming all our clients and contacts in the not too distant future”.

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Behind the lens at the Galapagos Islands

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by William Gracia The Galápagos Islands is a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. It’s considered one of the world’s foremost destinations for wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, it lies about 1,000km off its coast; its isolated terrain shelters a diversity of plant and animal species, many found nowhere else. Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his observation of Galápagos’ species later inspired his theory of evolution.

The archipelago is made up of 18 main islands, most containing endemic plant and wildlife species, so the prospect of viewing and photographing such an array of species not seen anywhere else in the world and learning how they had adapted and evolved over millions of years was exciting.

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Getting to the islands is relatively easy. There are direct flights to Guayaquil in Ecuador and after an overnight stay and short flight to Baltra islet in Galapagos, we embarked our ship, to take us around the islands on a week-long tour.

Our first stop was North Seymour, an uplifted piece of seafloor and home to land iguanas, sea lion colonies, blue footed booby and frigate bird nesting colonies. It’s incredible how these animals are not afraid of humans and how they seem totally disinterested by our presence. After an early morning hike, we had the chance to snorkel amongst dense schools of tropical fish and reef sharks at the base of the cliffs.

Fernandina Island is the youngest and most pristine island in the Galapagos. The stark black lava flows are home to some of the largest marine iguana colonies in the archipe-

lago, and the peculiar flightless cormorants nest along the coast. Brightly coloured Sally Lightfoot Crabs scamper among the rocks and sea lions play along the coast against the dramatic backdrop of volcanos. Snorkling in this area, you often came up across green sea turtles grazing off the abundant algal beds.

A pair of Galapagos Hawks were building a nest at floor level in front of us, which again highlighted how they do not perceive humans to be a threat.

From Fernandina Island, we sailed across the channel and crossed the equator to Isabela Island and Urbina Bay where we landed via Zodiac on a turtle nesting beach of black sand to look for wildlife in the area; that included a large land iguana nesting colony and occasional giant tortoise sightings. In the afternoon, the ship repositioned to the historical Tagus Cove, a sheltered bay where Charles Darwin anchored on the HMS Beagle. This was a good

place to spot Penguins, flightless cormorants and other shorebirds.

Next morning, we awoke in Santiago Island, and after a pre breakfast hike behind one of the largest turtle nesting beaches in Galapagos, snorkelling amongst playful sealions, who came right up to us, was the highlight of the trip. The island has a fascinating geological landscape of mixed ash and lava flows, tidal pools and grottoes.

San Cristobal was to be our last island we would visit and Punta Pitt, with its fascinating geology, is also the only site where all three booby

species that occur in Galapagos nest together.

A last chance to absorb the wonders of nature, which this part of the world has to offer.

Our next island, Santa Cruz has the largest human settlement in the Galapagos and is home to the Charles Darwin Research Station and a highly successful captive breeding programme for endangered species of Galapagos giant tortoise. We travelled to the lush highlands of this islands where wild giant tortoises forage and explored some very different ecosystems to those encountered in the lowlands.

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Living a Vegan Lifestyle

Wool is taken from sheep once a year. The process of removing wool from sheep often causes them great distress and pain.

Sheep have been specially bred to produce more wool than they can cope with for this purpose, which is cruel and unnecessary. Sheep are exploited their whole lives for their lambs and their wool, and eventually for their meat.

Text by Rosanna Morales

Last year, a few months into my transition towards veganism, I decided to let a few friends know of my decision to live as a vegan.

My news was mostly met with a barrage of questions about why this sudden lifestyle choice. Some found my rationale of giving up habits and traditions difficult to understand. For me it was easy. I simply replaced those things with immense compassion towards animals and the environment.

CLIMATE CHANGE A vegan lifestyle has the added benefit of being environmentally friendly. The dairy industry, which is intrinsically linked to the production of leather, is extremely damaging for the environment. Dairy cows produce greenhouse gases, and many estimates state that the industry is the biggest contributor towards climate change.

Being vegan is about including all beings and the planet within my circle of compassion. It is not just about a plant-based diet but about living in alignment with the belief that animals are not here for us, but they are here with us.

The definition of veganism, as defined by The Vegan Society, is: “A way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.”

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mals, or paying for entertainment that involves animals, such as zoos, circuses, or aquariums. I also avoid purchasing from companies, who fund animal testing or exploitation.

As a vegan, I exclude, as far as possible, all forms of animal exploitation from my life not just from my diet. I do not wear leather or wool, for example, or use cosmetics that are tested on animals. I also avoid riding ani-

Animal abuse does not start and end with what you put in your mouth. All across the world, animals are used for the benefit of humans when there is really no need for us to exploit them. I seek

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to avoid doing anything that exploits any sentient being, and seek to live a lifestyle that is as crueltyfree as possible.

Leather is a bi-product of the beef and dairy industry. Beef cows are fattened and slaughtered for their meat, whilst dairy cows suffer through a life of constant milking and the removal of their calves, before they too face the slaughterhouse.

Avoiding meat and dairy is now arguably the single biggest way you can reduce your impact on the planet.

The vegan lifestyle is an ethical framework based on the principles of love, compassion, kindness, respect, and justice, for ALL. If you are interested in finding out more about starting your vegan journey, follow Rosanna on her Facebook page Keep Your Light Bright for inspiration and mentorship.

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Danza Academy excellent exam results

Danza Academy Celebrated its traditional Examination Certificate Ceremony at the Convent Ballroom on Thursday 28th February last .The Academy was delighted that Certificates were presented by His Excellency The Governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, who praised the Academy for the excellent work produced over 27 years .The Governor also praised Danza for training so many successful students, 64 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tigious exam systems under the one roof under the guidance of qualified teacher, Ms Anne Marie Gomez. These exam systems are those used by most major vocational dance schools in the U.K. It is important to celebrate our dance achievements and we are truly grateful and would publicly like to thank His Excellency The GoDanza prides itself in being the vernor for his kind inspirational His Excellency also praised and only local dance school in Gi- words commented ‘Danza’ Directhanked Danza for always hos- braltar to provide the two pres- tor Ms Gomez.

who have made it to top Universities and Vocational Dance Schools .The Governor highlighted the cases of Janice Felices, Gibraltar’s first Professional Ballerina , Simon Anthony Bolland, currently working in the ‘Fame’ U.K. Tour and Jonathan Lutwyche ,semifinalist in Britain’s Got Talent among others .

ting Gibraltar’s Flag well high at International Championships and Cultural Events. In fact, this year at the Certificate Ceremony, ‘Danza’ wanted to pay tribute to exemplary past and present student achievements by presenting a series of cups bearing the name of past students

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A World-Class Cosmetic Surgery Hospital in Marbella Private, English-speaking international hospital Highly qualified anesthetists, doctors and specialist nursing staff

The attention to detail that epitomises our customer-centred approach at Aria Medical Group is reflected in the quality of the medical facilities we use in Spain.

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dependent, international hospital. Not only does it feature the latest in medical facilities and care but it also provides an elegant, peaceful and very discreet environment in which to have your procedure.

You will have your cosmetic surgery in one of its world-class operating theatres, assuring you

of the best possible medical care onsite. In addition to Dr. Marco Vricella, you will be treated by the best anaesthetists, doctors and highly qualified specialist nursing staff. Throughout your recuperation in the hospital, there will always a doctor on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

the large, private sub tropical gardens with an outdoor swimming pool, as well as shaded terraces where you can indulge in light refreshments and healthy, balanced meals.

You will have your own private, beautifully appointed room with ensuite bathroom, TV and room During your stay, you can enjoy service menu.

FIND OUT MORE – with a FREE, private, consultation It is essential that you are well-informed before choosing to have a cosmetic surgery procedure. Aria Medical Group offers informative videos and case studies online at AriaMedicalGroup.com Yet nothing can replace the value of meeting a specialist cosmetic surgeon, face-to-face, who can not only answer all your questions, but assess your personal suitability for surgery and inform you of what to expect.

That’s why Dr. Marco Vricella always meets every person that is considering a procedure with Aria Medical Group.

To book a free and private consultation in Gibraltar at College Clinic, contact Aria Medical Group: Tel: (+34) 671 639 353 or email: info@ariamedicalgroup.com

ARIA MEDICAL GROUP The Aria Medical Group team offers a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures for both women and men, including: • Breast Augmentation • Breast Uplift • Breast Reduction • Tummy Tuck • Liposuction • Face Lifts • Eyebag Removal • Rhinoplasty www.ariamedicalgroup.com

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REACH are Calling All Stations A new album from a legendary band, which has captured new fans and pleased the old ones who never left repeated spins and considering the album at length.

Text by Joe Adambery

‘Reach’ have a new album called ‘Calling all Stations’ and it should be cause for celebration in the local music scene. This new collection, which comes ‘after a seventeen year hiatus’ is an accomplished record in many ways, not least in the quality of song writing but more importantly in the way the songs have been musically arranged, played and presented as a cohesive and bold statement in local Rock music. It seems to say “this is how you do it guys” and that, coming from a legendary band after all these years is a strong musical statement. A few spins will leave the discerning listener with hard choices to make about which song is their tracks. Not here, but quite the opposite, as soon as a favourite favourite. track emerged as a contender It’s rare when an album is choc a for best, another song grew block with quality songs and not on me and I kept changing my ‘padded out’ with offerings that perceptions. ‘Reach’ are Giles do not even get near the quality Ramirez on vocals, Stephen of the opening and closing McClaren on guitars, Michael

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To qualify that I can say that ‘Reach’ has hit a mature groove in their sound. This is a polished guitar driven sound that backs Giles at his best vocals and leaves the listener in no doubt that a seriously great amount of inspired work has gone into putting this sound into a recording that cries to be played loud just to annoy the neighbours (only jokingit’s better than damaging your eardrums with headphones).

The credit in the sound goes to Stephen, who told me that it has been a labour of love putting it together.

Martinez on bass and Francis Pecino on drums. That they are still capable of coming up with a winner was never in any doubt, but that this is the ‘finest homespun Rock album to have emerged in the last twenty years’ is my bold statement after

The album Reach ‘Calling All Stations’ is available in all digital platforms and local music stores. The members of Reach would also like to credit and thank Mark Galliano for his excellent photography in the album production.

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Edward VII (The Peacemaker): The Royal Gibraltar Post Office continues its restoration programme of Our Heritage Letter Boxes

Edward VII was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort. “Bertie”, as the Queen affectionately called him, was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1901, after the death of his mother.

EARLY ADULT LIFE As was customary for members of British royalty, Prince Edward attended Oxford and Cambridge universities and soon after declared his desire to pursue a career in the military.

His mother vetoed that idea, hoping to keep him safe for the throne. During his short time in the Army, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel through honorary promotions.

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Edward VII 9 November 1841 to 6 May 1910

On 10th March 1863, Prince Edward married Princess Alexandra of Denmark. The marriage, arranged by Edward’s parents, produced six children, five of whom lived to adulthood.

Restored Edward VII pillar box at Casemates (the first in the “Right Royal Street” collection)

Before his marriage but after his engagement, Edward fell into a scandalous love affair with actress Nellie Clifton. So distraught was his father, Prince Albert, over the disgrace to the

Royal Family, that he personally went to his son to reprimand him. The affair was ended, but two weeks later Albert, who had been out in the rain looking for Bertie, fell ill and died of typhoid on 14th December 1861.

Queen Victoria fell into a deep depression and blamed Edward for her husband’s death, never to forgive him. Edward continued to have many affairs throughout his marriage. Actresses Sarah Bernhardt and Lillie Lsngtry, as well as, Lady Randolph Churchill (Winston’s mother) and Alice Keppel (great-grandmother of Camilla, wife of Charles, the current Prince of Wales) were among his many assignations.

With the advent of Queen Victoria’s retreat from public life, Edward was allowed to represent

her at official state events, but not given any responsibility in political matters. He took his seat in the House of Lords as the Duke of Cornwall, but had few or no administrative duties.

As a result, he spent much of his time on the London social scene, eating, drinking, gambling and acquiring a reputation as a playboy.

A LEADER EMERGES All this changed on 22nd January 1901, when Queen Victoria died. Crowned King Edward VII in August 1902, Edward had been the longest heir-apparent (59 years) in British history (that record now surpassed by Prince Charles). Upon ascending the throne, he threw himself into his new role with energy and enthusiasm and restored the sparkle to the monarchy. His effusive personality and likable character soon won over much of the British population.

Edward used his fluency in French and German to shuttle across Europe and meet with major heads of state. Known as the “Uncle of Europe”, the German Kaiser was his nephew, the Queens of Spain and Norway his nieces and his own Queen Alexandra the aunt of the Tsar of Russia, the King of Denmark and the King of Greece. He helped negotiate the Triple Entente between Britain, France and Russia, to prove of vital importance to the outcome of World War I. Following the Boer War (18991902), he played an active role in reforming the military, pressing for an army medical service and the building of the modern Dreadnought battleships.

CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS In 1909, a constitutional crisis erupted in Britain over the “People’s Budget,” legislation that called for unprecedented taxes on the wealthy and radical social welfare programs. The budget was championed by Prime Minister Harold Asquith (Liberal Party) and his chancellor, David Lloyd George. Privately, the King pleaded with Conservative lords to pass the budget and avoid political division. To break the ensuing deadlock, Lloyd George proposed that the King create a large number of Liberal positions in the House of Lords to offset the “no” votes. The king refused, insisting that the issue be decided by the people in a general election. The situation remained unresolved until Edward’s son George ascended the throne and became King George V.

DEATH In 1910, Edward VII’s years of smoking 12 cigars and more than 20 cigarettes a day brought on a severe case of bronchitis.

During an official event in France, he momentarily lost consciousness and, on 27th April 1910, he returned to London.

His wife, Alexandra, returned from Greece on 5th May and the next day rallied their children, telling them that their father was gravely ill. Edward suffered a series of heart attacks on 10th May, and died. He was buried at Windsor Castle on 20th May 1910, in a funeral attended by a massive assemblage of royalty.

LEGACY The Edwardian period (19011910) was seen as the golden age for the upper class in Britain. Though the rigid

British class system held firm, rapid industrialization increased economic opportunity, creating conditions that allowed for more social mobility, and with it, more social change. There was a rise in socialism and attention to the plight of the poor as well as a push for women’s voting rights. Edward did not support women’s suffrage or attempts to redistribute wealth through taxes. Despite this, he was very popular with most of the British people. He had followed on from Queen Victoria in a pursuit for stability in Europe and is remembered as “The Peacemaker”.

APPENDICITIS - SIR FREDERICK TREVES Two weeks before his scheduled coronation on 26th June 1902, Edward began to experience bouts of pain in his lower right abdomen.

Sir Edward Treves, the famous surgeon, examined the prince on 18th June and continued with daily visits. He had by then removed over a thousand appendices, although an appendicitis that progressed to peritonitis had claimed his daughter Hetty’s life in 1900, this despite his belated surgical intervention. As his pain waxed and waned, Edward resisted all counsel for an operation, attending a banquet on 23rd June. By next morning, he was gravely ill.

At this point, it was explained to the King that his medical advisers all agreed that an operation was urgently necessary. Edward, steeped in the tradition of service to his people, refused: “I must keep faith with my people and go to Westminster Abbey for

the coronation”. This he repeated over and over again, as his doctors did their best to dissuade him. Treves realised that the time had come to speak frankly and when the King again insisted on going to the “Abbey”, Treves finally said: “Then, Sire, you will go as a corpse.” At last the King agreed to submit to surgery.

After draining Edward’s appendiceal abscess in a hastily assembled operating theatre, Treves spent seven sleepless days and nights caring for the King. Edward was ultimately crowned on 9th August 1902.

Appendicitis thus became wellknown in Edwardian London and appendectomy was rapidly accepted by English surgeons, even though the royal appendix had not actually been removed.

Sir Frederick Treves was already a Companion of the Order of Bath and a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 1902.

For his services in connection with Edward’s appendix, he further gained a baronetcy and an augmentation to his coat of arms.

THE MASONS – PAST GRAND MASTER OF ENGLAND Edward was initiated into the Masons by the King of Sweden at Stockholm in 1868. The rank of Past Grand Master of England was conferred upon him in 1870.

From 1874, he was Worshipful Master of the famous Prince of Wales Lodge, Number 259, “never losing an opportunity to publicly show his attachment to the Masonic Fraternity”.

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stamp below is a copy of the 3d 1946 Victory Stamp, clearly also denoting this King’s support for the Craft.

Master in the Apollo University Lodge, Oxford, and the Royal Alpha Lodge, London. He was also enrolled as Patron of the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland and was an honorary member of Lodge of Edinburgh Number 1, a Member and Patron of the Supreme Council of the Thirty-Third Degree for England and Grand Master of the Convent General of the Knights Templar.

The future King was further a founding member of Navy Lodge Number 2612, into which his grandson, the future George VI, was initiated in 1919. At the

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RESTORATION TO THE EDWARD VII PILLAR BOX AT CASEMATES

point when he was crowned, he relinquished his title of Past Grand Master of England, which passed to his brother, the Duke

of Connaught, and assumed the title of Protector of the Craft.

In the context of George VI, the

Following from an article in a previous edition, the Royal Gibraltar Post Office has continued the restoration programme of our heritage letter boxes.

The latest pillar box to be given a makeover by Western Isles Ltd is the Edward VII pillar box at Casemates, by the ICC. This is the first box in the “Right Royal Street” collection.

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Finishing Touches It’s a mother and daughter undertaking, always complimenting each other as ideas flow to and fro. Curtains, curtains and more curtains was mainly the trend a while ago...Now, whilst ‘drapes’ are still very much their concern, household furniture seems to have grabbed their attention...

Text by Richard Cartwright

Whether approaching from Governor’s Street - just past ‘Saverland’ – or descending Hospital Hill, ‘Finishing Touches’ captures your attention as you feast your eyes on an array of home accessories and furniture through their well displayed window... Yes, ‘Finishing Touches’ has moved once more so we thought we’d let you know – in case you hadn’t already noticed! Situated on the corner of Governor’s Street and Bishop Rapallo Ramp (former home of the popular ‘Three Roses Bar’ of many years ago), Marie and Daughter Kerry are in-house ready to see to your home needs. Marie has sewn all her life so it’s not surprising that despite their new emphasis on furniture and home decor, custom made curtains - from measuring to hanging – are still very much on the agenda at FT. Blackout

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samples will do the trick. They will upholster you armchairs and settees too... “In fact, we will completely transform your home, from an empty shell to placing the last lampshade or picture,” Marie informs me. So there you are, interior decorating is another package available to potential clients... “To date, we’ve already fitted out a number of homes in Gibraltar and are ready to assist those, who have a busy working life and need to refurbish or are perhaps moving into a new flat. We can help.” Marie tells me ‘word of mouth’ is a wonderful thing but clearly in addition, a spot of advertising can’t be bad either! lining for your professionally created curtains (sewing-in weights where necessary), as well as, a variety of blinds from leading company, ‘Destiny’ to compliment your windows are available also. If not in stock catalogues and

As you enter ‘Finishing Touches’, it’s difficult to know where to look: everywhere there are accessories, pieces of furniture and many more decor items taking up every available patch of floor space in the store, ranging

from mirrors, clocks, candle holders and ‘Rigaud Candles’ (favourites of the Vatican and Hollywood celebrities), lanterns and lamps, cushions, mirrored silver items in one corner and gold in the other, artificial flowers, which you would believe are real to the touch (so you need to inform your cleaner not go watering them!), lots of other ornaments and gifts including accessories from ‘Jones UK’ to choose from...and the list goes on...and on!

Marie and Kerry build on their ideas and place orders by attending trade fairs in Madrid and Valencia where they not only meet Spanish manufacturers and distributors but those from the UK, Germany and other places.

The ‘curtain business’ is very evident also at the back of the shop where Sonia is busy sewing away. As I pop round, I see she’s busily working meticulously on – yes, you’ve guessed it – a set of curtains. There’s a large work-top big enough to accommodate lengthy curtain material as their carefully, being fashioned...

As Marie previously told me, “You can walk into a beautifully furnished sitting room or bedroom, very tastefully set out but not presenting properly made curtains then, that room or rooms, are wanting and don’t look right. Curtains are a focal point in any room, which will quickly draw your attention, so they must look well made and hang correctly,” and at ‘Finishing Touches’, they have the expertise to achieve that perfect look for any room in your home. Another piece of FT advice is that curtains must be dry-cleaned and NOT washed, so you may want to keep that in mind! the top of Bishop Rapallo Ramp (edging on 45623, but it’s best if you pay them a visit...

More advice comes in the way of making a to Governor’s Street) to find out more about Marie and daughter Kerry are welcoming, point of popping in to ‘Finishing Touches’ at what’s on offer. You can ring them on 200 pleasant ladies, who’ll be happy to see you!

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The Capurro Insurance Trophy

A truly delightful day in glorious sunshine with no wind at yet another new venue for a Med Golf event; as the Capurro Insurance Trophy was played at Sherry Golf in Jerez on Sunday 3rd March 2019.

Opened on 2004 and designed

by Stirling and Martin around the US concept of new courses, this gem of a course has wide fairways, generous greens and avoids the tedious steep slopes that are frequently found along the coast. Combined with the strategically placed water hazards, these features offer a serious but very enjoyable golfing challenge.

While further afield than most Med Golf events, Sherry Golf was still only a little over a one hour’s drive from Gibraltar. Given the demand for new and exciting venues, the field was disappointingly small, compounded by the curse of golf in this region - noshows!

Everyone across the broad range of handicaps on the day raved about the course and deemed it very well worth the journey.

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While reluctance to travel is a personal thing, small fields make it increasingly difficult for Med Golf to open up new venues!

The champion of the day, winner of the Capurro Insurance Trophy and a 60â‚Ź Med Golf voucher was Jordan Brown a fine score of 37 points. Jordan also appeared on the prize list for nearest to the pin as shown below.

The best gross was Chris Warren with a score of 83. Chris was also the Category 1 winner as recorded below. The longest drive was recorded by Steve Litchfield.

The best gross score on the par 3s was Matthew Charlesworth with a score of level par. Matthew also won nearest to the pin on a par 5 in 3 shots. The best pair was David Murphy and Jason Roberts with a combined score of 70 points. David and Jason were also winner and runner up respectively in Category 2.

The best senior was Kevin Jones OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY with a score of 33 points. Kevin PRIZES WERE WON AS was also the Category 1 runner up FOLLOWS: and appeared twice on the nearest to the pin prize list.

Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12):

Kevin Jones, after winning the category in the last event, was the runner with a score of 33 points and the winner was Chris Warren with 34 points.

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Mark Henderson Anthony Bull Mike Cowburn Roy Azopardi Joe Sanchez Tommy Kai Richard Atkinson Ian McNee John Robbins Matthew Warner

Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Jason Roberts with 34 points was runner up and the winner with 36 points was David Murphy.

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): The winner of the last event, Alex Ashmore, had to settle for the runner up slot this time with a score of 32 points. The winner was Gavin Grimes with 36 points.

Nearest to the pin winners were: Chris Purkiss, Kevin Jones twice (again after the last event) and Jordan Brown. Peter Warren was nearest to the pin in 2 on a par 4 and nearest to the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Matthew Charlesworth.

Nicolas Capurro presented to prizes on behalf of the sponsors Capurro Insurance and was thanked for his support. The scorecard draw for a one litre bottle of Johnnie Walker red label whisky, courtesy of Saccone and Speed was won by David Murphy.

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at all events and are encouraged to join us and enjoy a great day out. While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many minicompetition prizes and even a best guest prize if warranted by numbers, and of course the scorecard draw at the end of the prize presentation.

THE HUNTER PROPERTIES ORDER OF MERIT

*Only the top 10 will qualify for this year’s Masters at San Roque.

Matthew Bruce-Smith Matthew Robinson Alex Ashmore James Barr Matt Charlesworth Jordan Brown Jason Roberts David Murphy Gavin Grimes Chris Warren

Our next tournament is the Supercars Trophy on Sunday 7rd April 2019 much closer to home at San Roque Club New Course – the home of Med Golf – so why not come and join us? Get your name down with Ian:medgolf. events@gmail.com For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf, including discounts in all the Hunter brothers businesses, for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two), please visit our website: medgolfmembers.com

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The Bassadone Motors Trophy

Med Golf returned to one of its favourite courses at El Paraiso for the Bassadone Motors Trophy on Sunday 10th February 2019.

Designed by the legendary South African Gary Player, one of the world’s best golfers of all time and opened in 1973, the course has undergone continuous development and improvement. Measuring 5,912 metres off the yellow tees, the 18-hole course is very much like an English parkland course providing a fair challenge to golfers of all levels. The course was well presented and, after a very chilly start, the sun emerged and the whole field finished the round in warm sunshine with nothing but a gentle breeze.

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The champion of the day, winner of the Bassadone Motors Trophy and a 60â‚Ź Med Golf voucher was James Barr with a very fine score of 38 points. James and his playing partner, Richard Atkinson also won the best pair with a combined score of 82 points.

The best gross was Matthew Bruce-Smith with a 3 over par total of 74. Matthew was also runner up in Cat 1 as shown below. The best gross on the par 3s was Roger Griffiths with a score of 1 over par and the longest drive was won by Mark Henderson.

The best senior was Carlo Nuvoletta with a score of 36 points.

Carlo was also the Category 2

runner up as shown below.

OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS: Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): Kevin Jones was the winner with a score of 36 points and the runner up on handicap was Matthew Bruce-Smith with 34 points.

Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Carlo Nuvoletta with 36 points was runner up and the winner with 38 points was Sam Broderick.

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Eddie Diaz took the runner up slot with 32 points and the

winner, for the third consecutive week was Alex Ashmore with a score of 37 points.

Nearest the pin winners were: Mike Cowburn, Steve Litchfield and Kevin Jones twice. Joe Sanchez was nearest to the pin in 2 on a par 4 and nearest to the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Steve Litchfield.

The best guest was Svetlana Kripaytite with a fine score of 38 points and was awarded a one year free membership to Med Golf.

The sponsor, Kevin Jones on behalf of Bassadone Motors, was thanked for his support and presented the prizes. The scorecard draw for a one litre bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whisky,

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courtesy of Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Lts was won by Roger Griffiths.

Guests are made very welcome at all events and are encouraged to join us and enjoy a great day out. While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many minicompetition prizes and even a best guest prize if warranted by numbers, and of course the scorecard draw at the end of the prize presentation.

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ORDER OF MERIT *Only the top 10 will qualify for this year’s Masters at San Roque.

Matthew Bruce-Smith Matthew Robinson James Barr Matt Charlesworth Mark Henderson Anthony Bull Mike Cowburn Ian McNee Matthew Warner Eddie Diaz Roy Azopardi Nicky Sanchez Louis Calvente

Alex Ashmore Nick Farr Jordan Brown Jason Roberts David Murphy Gavin Grimes Joe Sanchez

INVITATION Our next tournament is the Capurro Insurance Trophy on Sunday 3rd March 2019 at Sherry Golf, another new course for Med Golf. Situated alongside the A-4 Autovia south of Jerez (see exact location here: https://goo.

gl/maps/LAeGGzLvnzA2),the 18-hole course is a delight to play.

The green fee, buggy, competition fee complimented by coffee and bacon baguette on arrival is just 70€ – so why not come and join us? Get your name down with Ian: medgolf.events@gmail.com For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf, including discounts in all the Hunter brothers businesses, for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two), please visit our website: medgolfmembers.com

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