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CREDITS Front Cover: NeYo Photograph Courtesy of G.M.F.

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WHY THE HAPPIEST EX-PATS CAN BE FOUND IN SPAIN

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LA SERRANA OFFERING A VAST SELECTION OF AUTHENTIC TAPAS

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THE G.M.F. 2016

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THE HONDA MOTORCYCLE RANGE

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THE HISTORY OF BRITISH SLAVE OWNERSHIP HAS BEEN BURIED: NOW IT’S SCALE CAN BE REVEALED

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THE FESTIVAL OF COLOURS 2016

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COLOUR ME COLOURFUL PLEASE

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A RIGHT ROYAL STREET LEAFLET LAUNCH

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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS 2016

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LA MAMELA: THE FRESH FISH RESTAURANT

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GIB FLOYD: THE CHRONOLOGY

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THE LA LINEA FAIR 2016

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

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THE PICADILLY GARDEN BAR/RESTAURANT

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THE FOURTH GIBRALTAR ANNUAL WINE FESTIVAL

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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY VARIETY SHOW 2016

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WHY IT’S TIME TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT ‘BREXIT’ MAY NEVER ACTUALLY HAPPEN

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OUR CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

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MRS GIBRALTAR 2016

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LAUNCH OF SEEKERS NEW OFT COMPLIANT AND RESPONSIVE WEBSITE

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THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN OUR OCEANS

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WHY YOUR FAMILY SHOULD TAKE A SUMMER VACATION

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Why the Happiest Ex-pats can be found in Spain It is hardly surprising that one of the areas in which Spain came out on top was for its active outdoor lifestyle. There are parts of Spain that experience close to 3,000 hours of sunshine every year, and there are countless sports and other activities you can take part in during this time. Furthermore, even those, who are not into excertion can boost their vitamin D levels by sitting outside in the garden of their local bar.

The sports that are particularly popular in Spain – cycling, tennis, walking, kayaking, water skiing and surfing, to name a few – can all contribute to helping expats feel fitter, healthier and happier. What’s more, when you take part in these activities, you are likely to meet people with the same interests as you, helping you to make new friends and feel more integrated in your community. This will also help you to feel more settled in your new life in Spain.

you open your shutters in the morning will boost your mood exponentially, while hopefully encouraging you to get out there and enjoy the weather.

Furthermore, in most parts of Spain, you will also find that the sunshine doesn’t dim during the winter months (although, naturally, the heat usually does), meaning that you won’t experience that dip in climate and in mood that you may have become accustomed to from living in the UK. THE MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE

Good health is intrinsically connected to feeling happy and satisfied, and so indulging in the Mediterranean diet alongside your outdoors activities in the sun will certainly give you a boost. Spaniards usually eat fresh, high quality produce, making use of olive oil and plenty of fish and vegetables.

MONTHS OF SUNSHINE

Of course, the sunshine itself is a good reason to be happy. While we are keen to remind our readers that they will, of course, experience some cloudy days in Spain, those days really are few and far between. Having the brilliant Mediterranean sunshine hit you as soon as

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You may also find that it suits you to eat your main meal at lunchtime, instead of a heavy supper later in the evening – especially as you will soon find yourself adjusting to the unique Spanish meal times, where friends will often gather to have a dish or two of tapas at around 10pm.

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La Serrana

Offering a Vast Selection of Authentic Tapas He’s known as ‘Costa’ for short - a term of endearment, real name? Constantinos Ballesteros and he’s the boss at one of the best restaurants in the whole of the Campo de Gibraltar area...La Serrana...

Text by Richard Cartwright

This is not just Costa’s opinion but that of the majority of La Serrana’s clientele, who can vouch for the second to none flavoursome food when lunching, dining or just sampling their incredible variety of tapas. At any time of the day, it’s the ideal venue.

Costa recollects the origins of this fabulous eating house. Meson Serrano opened its doors in 2007 situated between ‘Calle Carboneros’ and ‘Calle San Pablo’ in La Linea de la Concepcion. The name is in honour of the very well known Bar Serrano, which was situated not far from where the busi10 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ness is today. They later changed the name to La Serrana and moved to the corner of ‘Calle Sol’ and ‘Calle Junco’. In 2010, they

finally moved to their present location in ‘Calle Sol’, which is just behind la Iglesia (church) de La Inmaculada Concepcion in La Linea... That, so far, is La Serrana’s journey!

The restaurant’s installations are simply great, boasting of no less than 250 square metres in which more than 200 hundred covers or patrons can be attended to simultaneously. The restaurant is air conditioned and very tastefully decorated with first class fittings. The other end of the venue enjoys a splendid ‘terraza’ or patio for another one hundred people, who can spend pleasant evenings in the open air. There’s also a desig-

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nated smoking area. Clients are simply taken aback by the attention afforded to them by La Serrana’s fifteen highly qualified members of staff, who are amiable, speak a number of languages, are professional and will provide a prompt service so you can enjoy your meal to the fullest. The restaurant is open from midday to 4pm and from 8pm to half past midnight and what’s important...they’re open seven days a week! Booking tables at La Serrana by phone is, of course, possible and the venue is also available for functions of your choice, be it weddings, christenings, communion parties or other important occa-

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sions. At these events, they can accommodate seating for about 200.

And what is really, really important when frequenting a restaurant? The food of course! La Serrana’s kitchen is very comprehensive offering more than seventy different culinary delights on its menu! Costa tells us....Top of the bill has to be, their delicious ‘Jamon Iberico’ or Iberian Ham, which is prepared in a multitude of ways.

Many have commented on the excellent cuisine when savouring what this restaurant has to offer...Yes, ‘Excellent’ is their cry of satisfaction when choosing any of their three great offerings:

Canapes or Montaditos (little rolls filled with a variety of meats etc), hot, tasty food, meats and ‘embutidos’ (type of stuffed sausage).

Costa suggests what first timers to his restaurant should sample: they must try, ‘El Noruego,’ that’s crab, peppers, mayonnaise and anchovies or, ‘El Currito’ cream of cheese on ‘tacos’or tiny cubes of Iberian ham.

Where meats are concerned, ‘Secretos Ibericos’ are a favourite, La Pluma Iberica and ‘entrecote’ or ‘solomillo’ (fillet) have to be included.

Hot dishes are a-plenty highlighting ‘Huevos Rotos con Jamon Iberico’ (an egg, ham and other ingredients dish) or ‘La Carrillada Iberica.’

And there’s no leaving the restaurant without tasting a plate of Jamon Iberico de Bellota...(Bellota Iberian Ham from acorn-fed pigs), it’s all to be savoured and enjoyed at the Campo’s favourite eating house...

Fish, a variety of salads, cheeses, revueltos, (a `scrambled’ favourite) salazones (salted meat, or fish)... Younger members of the family are not forgotten either. There’s a special, children’s menu. Desserts are all made in-house...Tocino de Cielo (a type of flan) and Dulce de Leche Argentino are two of the favourites.

To enjoy good food there’s a need for a good selection of wines to make the meal a great success. La Serrana’s `bodega’ is very well stocked with Ribera del Duero and Rioja wines as well as those from the Cadiz area...It’s a given, a great meal requires an excellent, accompanying wine...It’s the icing on the cake!

For bookings and reservations, phone La Serrana on +34 956 178179

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Sat 3rd & Sun 4th September 2016 www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com

Paul Foot, Simon Evans, Nathan Caton, Dana Alexander and more confirmed to perform on the Comedy Programme at Gibraltar Music Festival Presenting three new stages for the Fifth Anniversary, Gibraltar Music Festival adds a full comedy programme to the Two Day Festival Gibraltar Music Festival announces the addition of a comedy stage to the fifth anniversary celebrations with Paul Foot, Simon Evans, Nathan Caton, Dana Alexander, Sully O’Sullivan, Matt Green and MC-Geoff Whiting confirmed to perform. The festival has a history of bringing the biggest and best live acts from around the globe to perform in Victoria Stadium. 2016 sees three new stages of comedy, dance and acoustic added to the programme providing one of the most varied and high calibre festival expe14 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

riences across the summer season perfect for the whole family.

Performing at this year’s Gibraltar Music Festival will be Ne-Yo, Stereophonics, Jess Glynne, All Saints, KT Tunstall, Foxes and many more. Taking place 3rd & 4th of September, the event ends the summer on a high. Tickets are available at £94 with free tickets for children under 12: Further info: www.gibraltarmusicfestival. com After appearing on BBC’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Paul Foot

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Stereophonics has made a name for himself as being one of the most out-there comedians. Foot is known for his musings, rants, ‘disturbances’ and apparent aversion to pop culture and has picked up acclaim across National newspapers.

Simon Evans is an established act on the UK comedy circuit who is the writer of choice for Dara O Briain, Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Marcus Brigstocke and Lee Mack among others. He is a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4 as a regular on The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth and Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive.

Regarded as one of the best young comics in the UK, Nathan Caton’s award winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes has lead to appearances on BBC2’s Mock The Week, BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News, BBC Radio 4’s Now Show, News Quiz and his BBC Radio 4 sitcom Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing.

Dana Alexander is currently one of Britain and Canada’s hottest emerging young comedians – her style has been described as smart, irreverent and revolutionary. Having toured in over 23 countries, she’s deemed a must see comic.

Holly April New Zealand’s Sully O’Sullivan, declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman, has hosted a sellout standup tour of Croatia, won Canada’s annual Improvaganza Tournament, and completed two UK national tours supporting cult Heavy Metal Comic Steve Hughes.

Matt Green has worked extensively as a comedian, actor and writer for more than a decade, performing on screen, on radio

and in venues up and down the UK and across the world. His television appearances include Fresh Meat (Channel 4), Doctors (BBC One) and Cradle to Grave (BBC Two).

MC-Geoff Whiting is the founder of Mirth Control Comedy and an accomplished and vastly experienced comedian in his own right. Geoff has supported Michael McIntyre, Harry Hill, Dara O Briain, Omid Djalili to name but a few.

Tickets are available from: www. gibraltarmusicfestival.com/buy

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The Honda Motorcycle Range With our new lineup of scooters, getting there is all the fun Honda produced its first real motorcycle, the Model D, in 1949. Since then, Honda has gone on to become one of the world's leading motorcycle manufacturers. In fact, more than 50 million units of the venerable ‘Honda Super Cub’ were sold in less than 50 years, making it the most popular motorcycle in history. Today, Honda offers an enormous lineup of class-leading motorcycles and is regularly adding to and improving its fleet. From it's ‘CBR’ line of sports bikes to its line of ‘runabout’ scooters to the luxurious Gold Wing Touring motorcycle, Honda has a bike for just about everybody

The Honda SH Mode 125

styling, motorcycle-inspired seating, reliable Honda engine and transmission, the PCX is one of the most exciting ways to get around in years.

SH Mode 125

Fun, deficient and compact, the Honda SH Mode 125 is a great choice for all those looking for a daily city commuter.

The Scooter features an elegant design language, plenty of usual storage place and plush suspensions which can deal well with small potholes. You’ll be happy to note that Honda SH Mode is also offered with standard Combined Braking System (CBS), which plays a major role in keeping your ride as safe as possible.

The Honda SH Mode is propelled by a 125cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, SOHC, 4-stroke, 2-valve engine, which is fuelled by a 5.5 litre fuel tank. The engine generates a maximum output of 8.4 KW at 8,500 rpm and 12Nm at 5,000 rpm.

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tomatic centrifugal dry clutch, under bone frame and idling stop.

Performance, style and comfort This stylish 125cc-powered scooter has been designed as an adaptable commuter that combines ample performance with superb fuel economy and ge-

nerous storage, as well as, great comfort for both rider and pillion.

The Honda PCX125 With all the scooters on the road, you want one that really delivers. The PCX does, and more. From its innovative

Think of the new Honda PCX125 as the do-everything scooter. It offers the fuel economy of the most frugal scooters out there, but it’s big enough and powerful enough to carry a passenger and ride on the motorway. Storage, automatic transmission, easy to park – do you really have to ask?

The new PCX125 has it all, and it’s the perfect choice if you’re looking to replace that second car with something a whole lot smarter for these times when every pound counts.

With its 125cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, the PCX125 is powerful enough to ride on the highway and carry you and a passenger too. The PCX is all about taking care of its rider. Exhibit A: the large seat and floorboards. You get room to move around and your pas-

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senger gets plenty of room too.

The full-length floorboards and step-through design also makes getting on and off a whole lot easier. A full 25 litres of underseat storage is safe, secure, and convenient. Use it wisely to store a helmet, your groceries, office materials and more.

PCX 125

The new engine is based on Honda’s ‘ESP’ (Enhanced Smart Power) design. The PCX150 is a stylish and exceptionally practical scooter. It is very well built, boasts a full package of the nice amenities and has a top speed that makes it useful on most roads and even motorways!

Super-smart style, Honda heart and soul The new PCX 125 was created for riders who desire the compact, economical advantages of a 125cc scooter and the modern, fashionable good looks more often associated with larger-displacement machines.

Practical, fast and fun ride

PCX 150

In the future, maybe all twowheeled transport will be as good as this. But why wait when you can be riding the new Honda PCX125 now? It’s full of the features that make it one of the smartest ways to get around since man started walking on two legs!

The Honda PCX150 is a premium maxi-scooter with much bigger proportions than any other scooter that is currently on sale. In 2012, its original en20 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

In every aspect, from its lownoise, low-emissions operation to its easy handling and contemporary image, the Honda PCX150 is designed as a practical, fast and fun ride.

The New Honda MSX 125

The Honda PCX150 The popularity of small-displacement scooters is growing in Europe. Rising fuel prices and awareness of environmental issues have had an impact on the way we think about transport. However, the true appeal of a scooter is not just its low running costs and ability to cut through the city rush hour. It’s also about fun - the freedom and independence that only two-wheel transport can give.

gine was redesigned to decrease friction, increasing efficiency and the displacement was increased to 152.9cc. In fact, the Honda PCX150 is powered by a fuel-injected 153cc liquid cooled engine.

MSX 125

The new MSX125 is small enough to be supremely manageable yet also has a fully-fledged feel thanks to some standard sized motorcycle parts. It is part mini-bike, part motorcycle with involving performance matched to confident handling and styling that combines a sense of fun with a tough, urban edge.

The new MSX125 is quirky, fresh and definitely unconventional! - In terms of performance, build quality and usability it is everything you would expect from a Honda but with a unique style and attitude of its own.

Powered efficient 4-stroke features

by a well-proven and 125cc fuel-injected, engine, the MSX125 a conventional four-

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speed gearbox and clutch. Complementing the power train is a compact chassis that features a sturdy steel frame, inverted front forks, ‘mono-shock’ rear suspension, hydraulic disc brakes (front and rear) and lightweight 12-inch wheels sporting wide, low profile tyres.

ring on the scooter. To enhance stability the Honda Forza 125 sports 14-inch dia front wheel and 15-inch dia rear wheel.

The Honda Forza 125 has a humungous under-seat storage capacity of 48-litres which the manufacturer claims can easily hold two full face helmets. Also a 12V power socket has been provided in the glove box for mobile charging. Other optional accessories for the Honda Forza 125 include heated grips, rear carrier and 35-litre colourmatched top box. The Honda Forza 125 will be offered in the following shades of Matt Pearl Cool White with Matt Pacific Blue, Pearl Nightstar Black with Castagna Brown and Moondust Silver with Matt Cynos Grey.

FORZA 125

The MSX125’s 125cc two-valve air-cooled engine is based on one of Honda’s most wellproven power units. It has won universal praise over the last decade for fuel efficiency, ease of use and longevity.

The sophisticated ‘PGM-FI’ guarantees highly efficient combustion, and works in conjunction with both air intake and exhaust to deliver an involving experience at the throttle.

The air intake connecting tube and funnel is divided in two, allowing its length to be optimised for consistent torque delivery at low and mid rpm. A large, 3L airbox and panel-type, wet paper filter provide reliable and quiet airflow; the filter itself having a life of 16,000km.

Punchy roll-on performance with useful, accessible and fun all-round ability All in all, the MSX125’s engine packs a perfect blend of punchy roll-on performance with useful, accessible and fun all-round ability. The effort put into reducing internal friction and increasing intake and exhaust efficiency has also produced a highly economical unit.

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FORZA 300

The brand-new high-performance 125cc scooter for 2015, The new Honda Forza 125 is said to offer more than any other scooter in its class: more all-round, class-leading performance; more visual appeal; and more practicality

scooter and has been developed for consumers, who prefer spirited riding during their daily city and suburb commute. The styling of the Forza is edgy and modern to woe the youngsters whom according to the Japanese two-wheeler giant is their target audience. Design details on the Honda Forza include LED headlamp and tail lamp, adjustable windscreen, rear-view mirror mounted turn indicators and star shaped alloy wheels.

Powering the Honda Forza 125 is a 125cc, liquid-cooled,

4-valve, single-cylinder motor churning out 14.5PS of maximum power and peak torque of 12Nm. Power is transmitted to the rear-wheel via a CVT transmission. The Honda Forza 125 has been equipped with a startstop tech which Honda claims has aided the scooter in returning a fuel efficiency of 52km/l.

Suspension duties are handled by 33mm telescopic front forks and twin-shock setup at rear while braking is done by disc brakes at front and back. To further improve braking performance, ABS is a standard offe-

The new 125cc liquid-cooled engine is a four-valve unit with an intake and exhaust system designed for strong mid-range and top end power. The Forza 300, on the other hand, is a sleekly styled, easy-to-ride scooter that gives you the benefit of a liquid-cooled engine with plenty of power and torque – as well as more efficient fuel consumption. So whether you’re taking on rush-hour traffic or hitting the open road, the Honda Forza 300 will always give you that feel-good factor.

The Honda Motorcycle Range can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Honda.

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The history of British Slave Ownership has been Buried: Now it’s Scale can be Revealed A trove of documents lays bare the names of Britain’s 46,000 slave owners, including relatives of Gladstone and Orwell The past has a disconcerting habit of bursting, uninvited and unwelcome, into the present. This year, history gate-crashed modern America in the form of a 150-yearold document: a few sheets of paper that compelled Hollywood actor Ben Affleck to issue a public apology and forced the highly regarded US public service broadcaster PBS to launch an internal investigation.

torical documents cut to the reality of slavery more than lists of names written alongside monetary values.

In these same British plantation records, one tends to feel a surge of emotion when one comes across entries for slave children who, at only a few months old, have been ascribed a value in sterling; the sale of children and the separation of families was among the most bitterly resented aspects of an inhuman system.

The document, which emerged during the production of ‘Finding Your Roots’, a celebrity genealogy show, is neither unique nor unusual; it is one of thousands that record the primal wound of the American Republic – slavery. It lists the names of 24 slaves, men and women, who in 1858 were owned by Benjamin L Cole, Affleck’s great-great-greatgrandfather. When this uncomfor-

Slavery resurfaces in America regularly. The disadvantage and discrimination that disfigures the lives and limits the life chances of so many African-Americans is the bitter legacy of the slave system and the racism that underwrote and outlasted it. Britain, by contrast, has been far more successful at covering up its slave-owning and slave-trading past. Whereas the cotton planta-

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table fact came to light, Affleck asked the show’s producers to conceal his family’s links to slavery. Internal emails discussing the programme were later published by WikiLeaks, forcing Affleck to admit in a Facebook post: “I didn’t want any television show about my family to include a guy, who owned slaves. I was embarrassed.”

It was precisely because slaves were reduced to property that they appear so regularly in historic documents, both in the US and in Britain. As property, slaves were listed in plantation accounts and itemised in inventories. They were recorded for tax reasons and detailed alongside other transferable goods on the pages of thousands of wills. Few his-

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tions of the American south were established on the soil of the continental United States, British slavery took place 3,000 miles away in the Caribbean.

That geographic distance made it possible for slavery to be largely airbrushed out of British history, following the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833. Many of us today have a more vivid image of American slavery than we have of life as it was for British-owned slaves on the plantations of the Caribbean. The word slavery is more likely to conjure up images of Alabama cotton fields and whitewashed plantation houses, of Roots, Gone with the Wind and 12 Years A Slave, than images of Jamaica or Barbados in the 18th century.

This is not an accident.

The history of British slavery has been buried. The thousands of British families, who grew rich on the slave trade, or from the sale of slave-produced sugar, in the 17th and 18th centuries, brushed those uncomfortable chapters of their dynastic stories under the carpet. Today, across the country, heritage plaques on Georgian townhouses describe former slave traders as “West India merchants”, while slave owners are hidden behind the equally euphemistic term “West India planter”.

Thousands of biographies written in celebration of notable 17th and

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18th-century Britons have reduced their ownership of human beings to the footnotes, or else expunged such unpleasant details altogether.

The Dictionary of National Biography has been especially culpable in this respect. Few acts of collective forgetting have been as thorough and as successful as the erasing of slavery from the Britain’s “island story”. If it was geography that made this great forgetting possible, what completed the disappearing act was our collective fixation with the one redemptive chapter in the whole story. William Wilberforce and the abolitionist crusade, first against the slave trade and then slavery itself, has become a fig leaf behind which the larger, longer and darker history of slavery has been concealed.

It is still the case that Wilberforce remains the only household name of a history that begins during the reign of Elizabeth I and ends in the 1830s. There is no slave trader or slave owner, and certainly no enslaved person, who can compete with Wilberforce when it comes to name recognition. Little surprise then that when, in 2007, the bicentenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade was marked, the only feature film to emerge from the commemoration was Amazing Grace, a Wilberforce biopic.

George Orwell once likened Britain

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to a wealthy family that maintains a guilty silence about the sources of its wealth. Orwell, whose real name was Eric Blair, had seen that conspiracy of silence at close quarters; his father, Richard W Blair, was a civil servant who oversaw the production of opium on plantations near the Indian-Nepalese border and supervised the export of that lethal crop to China. The department for which the elder Blair worked was called, unashamedly, the opium department. However, the Blair family fortune , which had been largely squandered by the time Eric was born, stemmed from their investments in plantations far from India.

The Blair name is one of thousands that appear in a collection of documents held at the National Archives in Kew that have the potential to do to Britain what the hackers of WikiLeaks and the researchers of PBS did to Affleck. The T71 files consist of 1,631 volumes of leather-bound ledgers and neatly tied bundles of letters that have lain in the archives for 180 years, for the most part unexamined. They are the records and the correspondence of the Slave Compensation Commission.

The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 formally freed 800,000 Africans, who were then the legal property of Britain’s slave owners. What is less well known is that the same act con-

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bailout in British history until the bailout of the banks in 2009. Not only did the slaves receive nothing, under another clause of the act they were compelled to provide 45 hours of unpaid labour each week for their former masters, for a further four years after their supposed liberation.

In effect, the enslaved paid part of the bill for their own manumission.

The Barbados Slave System

tained a provision for the financial compensation of the owners of those slaves, by the British taxpayer, for the loss of their “property”. The compensation commission was the government body established to evaluate the claims of the slave owners and administer the distribution of the £20m

the government had set aside to pay them off. That sum represented 40% of the total government expenditure for 1834. It is the modern equivalent of between £16bn and £17bn.

The compensation of Britain’s 46,000 slave owners was the largest

The records of the Slave Compensation Commission are an unintended by product of the scheme. They represent a near complete census of British slavery as it was on 1st August, 1834, the day the system ended. For that one day we have a full list of Britain’s slave owners; all of them. The T71s tell us how many slaves each of them owned, where those slaves lived and toiled, and how much compensation the owners received for them. Although the existence of the T71s was never a secret, it was not until 2010 that a team from University College London began to systematically analyse them. The Legacies of British Slave-ownership project, which is still continuing, is led by Professor Catherine Hall and Dr Nick Draper, and the picture of slave ownership that has emerged from their work is not what anyone was expecting.

The large slave owners, the men of the “West India interest”, who owned huge estates from which they

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drew vast fortunes, appear in the files of the commission. The man, who received the most money from the state was John Gladstone, the father of Victorian prime minister William Ewart Gladstone. He was paid £106,769 in compensation for the 2,508 slaves he owned across nine plantations, the modern equivalent of about £80m. Given such an investment, it is perhaps not surprising that William Gladstone’s maiden speech in Parliament was in defence of slavery1 The records show that for the 218 men and women he regarded as his property, Charles Blair, the great-grandfather of George Orwell, was paid the more modest sum of £4,442 – the modern equivalent of about £3m. There are other famous names hidden within the records. Ancestors of the novelist Graham Greene, the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and the architect Sir George Gilbert Scott all received compensation for slaves; but what is most significant is the revelation of the smaller-scale slave owners.

William Wilberforce

Sir John Gladstone of Fasque

Professor Catherine

tain in 1834 was almost as unexpected as the gender breakdown.

Slavery was once thought of as an activity largely limited to the ports from which the ships of the triangular trade set sail; Bristol, London, Liverpool and Glasgow. Yet there were slave owners across the country, from Cornwall to the Orkneys.

In proportion to population, the highest rates of slave ownership are found in Scotland.

The T71 files have been converted into an online database; a free, publicly available resource.

Slave ownership, it appears, was far more common than has previously been presumed. Many of these middle-class slave owners had just a few slaves, possessed no land in the Caribbean and rented their slaves out to landowners, in work gangs. These bitplayers were home county vicars, iron manufacturers from the Midlands

and lots and lots of widows. About 40% of the slave owners living in the colonies were women. Then, as now, women tended to outlive their husbands and simply inherited human property through their partner’s wills.

The geographic spread of the slave owners, who were resident in Bri-

There are, however, millions of people, in the Caribbean and the UK, who do not need a database to tell them that they are linked to Britain’s hidden slave-owning past. The descendants of the enslaved carry the same English surnames that appear in the ledgers of the Slave Compensation Commission – Gladstone, Beckford, Hibbert, Blair, etc – names that were imposed on their ancestors, initials that were sometimes branded on their skin, in order to mark them as items of property.

The Long Road to Abolition

ca to the Americas and the Caribbean between the 16th century and 1807.

• In 1807, parliament passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, effective

in Britain, according to the Slave Compensation Commission, the government

throughout the British Empire.

body established to evaluate the claims of the slave owners

• It wasn’t until 1838 that slavery was abolished in British colonies through the

• British slave owners received a total of £20m (£16bn in today’s money) in

Slavery Abolition Act, giving all slaves in the British empire their freedom

compensation when slavery was abolished. Among those, who received pa-

• It is estimated about 12.5 million people were transported as slaves from Afri-

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• When the Slavery Abolition Act was passed, there were 46,000 slave owners

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The Festival of Colours 2016 23rd July 2016 at Europa Point Photographs by Leo Hayes As the last of the dust settles over Europa Point, we can now reflect on this year’s event! WOW is all that that can be said! The organizers promised BIGGER & BETTER and that is what they delivered!

We can all now look forward to having the Gibraltar Colour Festival as an established brand in the local festival scene and can safely say that the Festival Of Colours are the second biggest music event in Gibraltar after the GMF

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Colour me Colourful Please

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Leo Hayes

The recent Festival of Colours held for the second time at Europa Point cricket pitch was by all accounts a resounding success and with legends ‘Rudimental’ topping the bill attracted around three thousand.

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after a countdown on the hour every hour from mid afternoon until the early hours of the morning, all set to DJ music with prompting by savvy local DJs is here to stay. Globe magazine spoke to organizer Chris Yeats about the event.

“The first year we called it the Love Festival but we then went the route of similar festivals across Europe aimed at the 16-35 age profile. It was a learning curve for infrastructure etc and just over two thousand peoples attended. This year we increased

the capacity and ironed out what we learnt on year one so we have increased attendance to around three thousand. We start the events around four pm and go on until 2am and that’s where we are now.”

In major cities like London and Barcelona there is live music as well and now the colour theme is being caught up by charity events like marathons just to spice things up. The coloured powders are basically food starch and totally harmless and washable. Tickets come with a little bag of the

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powder to start you off and you can buy refills on site. The hosting DJ will announce the countdown and everyone throws their powder into the air at the same time for maximum effect. The bags sell at two pounds and Chris hasn’t looked back since the day he started.

want to grow the festival, we need international acts and this year a lot of sales were from abroad. We do an early bird ticket at twenty five pounds six months ahead without confirming any acts and then they cost thirty five pounds when we announce them.”

different from the plan. This year, we were so pleased that the commissioner of police put out a tweet that there was no police incident at the festival that we must really give credit to our youth for their excellent behaviour and all that puts us on the map.”

“I knew that festivals in Gibraltar attract a lot of young people but this one has the edge on fun with people throwing colours at each other giving it a whole new dimension. We always support local DJs and this is a music led event, so we do a line up with at least 50% local acts and international acts. This year, we sold tickets on-line to USA, UK, Norway, Holland, Malta, Spain and some other countries. Obviously, if we

Already planning has started for 2017 and Chris and the team are scratching their heads to see how they can further improve the experience next year, as well as, top the bill with something bigger than ‘Rudimental.’ “Obviously we now have a couple of months break and start brainstorming till we put it all down on paper and then we have to make it happen and take on anything that comes up

Parents can rest easy that this colourful idea is here to stay at least for the near future and we at Globe Magazine wish them the best for trying to provide good and healthy entertainment for our youth; so we will keep you posted on plans for 2017. I wonder what would happen if they did one for older folk; I know a few people that I would like to bring a colour dusting to!

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‘A Right Royal Street’ leaflet launch Gibraltar boasts the only known street that has an example of a letter box from each British Monarch since they were first introduced in 1852, during the reign of Queen Victoria.

The UK’s Letter Box Study Group (the foremost authority on letter boxes) has identified that, according to the Bexley Council Strategic Planning and Regeneration Department, only 271 such letter boxes were cast during the short reign of Edward VIII (20th January to 11th December 1936).

Only some 130 of these boxes with Edward VIII’s cypher remain (many having been deliberately badly damaged as a result of

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the abdicating King’s unpopularity) and only about 75 remain operational; Gibraltar now proudly lays claim to being the only location outside the United Kingdom to display such a box, known affectionately as “Teddy”.

Teddy was inaugurated on 9th October 2015, World Post Day, and is located at Heritage Main Guard, John Mackintosh Square.

Minister for Postal Services, the Hon Neil F Costa MP with “Teddy”, Gibraltar’s Edward VIII letter box

A leaflet with a historical trail of Gibraltar’s ‘Royal’ letter boxes has now been published by the Royal Gibraltar Post Office (RGPO).

The leaflet, sponsored by Solomon Levy Es-

Inside map section of the leaflet

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Momy Levy & Neill Costa MP

tate Agents, contains information on all six Main Street letter boxes, including where they can be found, photographs of the boxes and their royal cyphers and other interesting facts about them and Gibraltar’s postal history. The information has been compiled by the RGPO assisted by Mr Richard Garcia and with input from the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.

The Minister for Postal Services, the Hon Neil F Costa MP, said: “This project culminated with the incredible acquisition of the rare Edward VIII letter box in 2014 and the realisation, as described by Richard Garcia in his subsequent article to the Royal Philatelic Society, that Gibraltar is unique in its ‘Right Royal Street’.

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With the installation of the Edward VIII letter box in 2015 at Heritage Main Guard, our collection was complete, allowing us to launch such a historically important trail”.

A spokesperson for the Heritage Trust said: “The Edward VIII box has become a popular attraction and the new booklet will provide our visitors with the means and information to appreciate our “Right Royal” boxes. Both letter boxes and telephone boxes are a constant tourist focus point and this booklet will now give a new dimension to this phenomenon”.

The leaflets are now available free of charge from the Heritage Trust office at 13 John Mackintosh Square and from the Main Street Post Office.

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2016 Gibraltar National Celebrations young people of all ages is back on the first weekend of the fair and a tribute to the songs of ‘Il Divo’, Michael Buble and more is also on the line-up.

Friday 19th August marks the start of Gibraltar’s Nationals Celebrations organised by the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) in conjunction with the Gibraltar Cultural Services.

As from Friday 19th August, and for over three weeks, the Moorish Castle will be illuminated in red and white to mark the occasion.

The National Celebrations will kick off with the annual Beer Festival and the Gibraltar Fair and culminates with the National Day events.

For further information please contact Forty Azzopardi on 56641000 or the Events Department at the Gibraltar Cultural Services on 20075669.

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to headline at Family Pavilion Stage One is delighted to announce the Entertainment Programme for the Family Pavilion at the Gibraltar Fair. Once again it includes an international and a local headliner together with a great selection throughout the week for all the family.

Eurovision Winner Katrina (ex Katrina & the Waves), who won the contest in 1997 with ‘Love Shine a Light’ and had a massive hit with ‘Walking on Sunshine’ in the 80s, a song that continues to have radio play across the world today and is known as one of the 46 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

most loved summer and feel-good songs, will perform on Tuesday 23rd August. A spokesman said: “We had a great night with ‘The Real Thing’ last year and the Pavilion was packed – we are sure people will again turn up in huge numbers to watch Katrina on stage who has a great set prepared for Gibraltar”. Katrina Leskanich, who split from the Waves in 1999 went on to have a successful TV and Radio career and in 2015 recorded her first solo album in 10 years. She is a regular at international 80s festivals and continues

to tour successfully. Her performance in Gibraltar will follow a tour of Sweden.

It also includes local headliners ‘The Soulmates’, who will be in concert on the Friday night and Frontiers, who will perform two sets – one during evening meals and another later on in the evening.

The entertainment is again varied and consists of a selection of local bands and artists. The popular Showtime event, which attracts

Entry to the pavilion is free every night. A limited pre-booking dinner system will operate for some of the events with details on buytickets.gi and on the Family Pavilion page on Facebook soon.

SDGG NATIONAL DAY BANNER

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) would like to inform the general public that they will be manning a stand at the Piazza so that Gibraltarians can sign the National Day banner.

The stand will be set up every day from Thursday 1st September to Wednesday 7th September from 11am to 1pm. On Friday 2nd September they will be setting up outside the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned.

The SDGG calls on all Gibraltarians to come down to Main Street and sign the banner that, as customary, will then be placed at the stage in Casemates for the National Day Festivities.

NATIONAL DAY 2016 CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

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The National Day Celebrations are once again at its original venue in Casemates Square. Celebrations begin at 9.30am with live music and performances. The Political Registration forms can be collected Rally will start at 12.25pm. and handed back in when completed, from the John Mackintosh A spectator stand of 50 seats for Hall, Monday to Friday between the elderly will be made available 8.30am and 10pm. They will be on a first come first served baavailable as from Monday 1st Au- sis. There will also be a spectator gust to Friday 9th September 2016. stand of 50 seats for persons with On the day, registration will be bet- a mobility disability and a viewing platform to accommodate wheween 9:30am and 10:30am. elchair users. Persons wishing to The event is open to everyone avail themselves of this service aged 15 and under, and those ta- must be blue badge holders. king part are required to be there on the day by 10am. Judging will Persons wanting a space at the commence at 10.30am. All entries wheelchair viewing platform should display the red and white or the stand for persons with a colours prominently if not exclu- mobility disability will be able sively. Originality of design, crea- to obtain tickets on a first come tivity and costume impact will served basis by contacting the form the criteria upon which the Gibraltar Cultural Services dijudges will select the three win- rectly on telephone 200 67236 before the 26th August 2016, to ners. register and pick up their ticket.

The three winning entries will Ticket holders may be accompaeach receive a trophy and gift vou- nied by one other person; blue chers. All entries will receive a badge to be presented on collection of tickets. No tickets will be participation medal. available on the 10th September.

For further information please In addition, National Day will contact the Gibraltar Cultural also see the return of a British Services on telephone 20067236, Sign language interpreter, who fax 200 67241 or e-mail: info@ will be coming to Gibraltar, especially for the event. culture.gi on behalf of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group on Saturday 10th September 2016 at the Lobby of Parliament in Main Street.

NATIONAL DAY EVENTS

Saturday 10th September 2016 The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Day on Saturday 10th September 2016.

The events are being organised by the SDGG, with the Gibraltar Cultural Services collaborating and assisting the SDGG to ensure the smooth running of all events.

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1.30pm till late Fun Activities & Entertainment King’s Bastion Leisure Centre 1.30pm till late Live Music Rock on the Rock Club, Town Range 2pm till 11pm Live Music & DJ’s for Over 16’s Bayside Sports Complex 2pm till 8pm DJ’s and Foam Party for 15 and Under Adventure Playground 2.30pm to 7pm Jazz Friends Governor’s Parade 2.30pm Aerial Twister Display Catalan Bay

Commenting on the event the SDGG said:‘We are very pleased with the programme that has been produced by Jenson Callejon and his team. We are confident that most musical tastes will be catered for and everyone in the community will once again enjoy an excellent evening’s entertainment!’

For further information please contact Jenson Callejon on 54025517 NATIONAL CELEBRATIONS BOAT PROCESSION

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group is pleased to announce that a Boat Procession will be organised as part of the National Celebrations on Thursday 8th September 2016 at 7.30pm.

The event is being organised by 6pm the Rector of the Shrine of Our Aerial Twister Display Lady of Europe with the assisRosia Bay tance of the Royal Gibraltar Police and the Gibraltar Port Autho9pm to 12.30am rity. The event will entail the Rock Concert blessing of the sea and vessels Casemates Square and will serve as a remembrance of all those who have lost their 10.30pm lives at sea. The intention is for Fireworks Display all boat owners to follow in proDetached Mole cession to the South Mole where the laying of natural flowers will NATIONAL DAY ROCK CONCERT take place.

Other events forming part of our National Day Celebrations on Satur- The SDGG is pleased to announce This is an open invitation to day 10th September 2016 include: the details for this year’s National Day everyone in Gibraltar, regardless Concert, which will be held on Satur- of their religious orientation.

10.30am day 10th September 2016, at Casema- Any boat owner interested in Children’s Fancy Dress taking part should contact Stetes Square starting at 9.00pm.

Piazza ven Segui on 58286000 or email: The SDGG can confirm that top of steven.segui@giboxy.gi. Alterna1.30pm to 3pm the bill for this year’s National Day tively, they can meet at 7pm at DJ Music Concert will be ‘The Soul Mates’. Coaling Island on the day. The Casemates Square Also featuring are Tiery Alman procession will commence at and Co, Shot Break, Metro Motel 7.30pm and members of the pu1.30pm to 7pm and 40 Steps. The concert is being blic are encouraged to take their Fun for Kids organised on behalf of the SDGG Gibraltar flags and only bring John Mackintosh Square natural flowers.

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La Mamela

The Fresh Fish Restaurant defining and understanding the Mediterranean Nutrition and Diet terol-raising effect of saturated fats. Olive oil is also a good source of antioxidants. Eating oily fish a few times per week also benefits the Mediterranean people by increasing the amount of “Omega-3 fatty acids” - something that the rest of the developed societies don’t get enough of.

Good and healthy eating is a wise tradition, which is being lost due to the increase of an accelerated and inconsistent lifestyle. The harmful effects of lack of time and our ever-increasing purchasing power have allowed us the possibility of resorting to the so-called “fast food” in too many occasions, which makes for the progressive worsening of the quality of our diet, having obvious and clear repercussions on our health.

Eating red meat sparingly, however, seems to also increase health. There is a general consensus among health professionals that the Mediterranean Diet is healthier than the North European and American diet because more fish, grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and olive oil are consumed.

At La Mamela, we recover the tradition of eating properly. The freshest and best quality products are bought on a daily basis for chef, Mario Perez, and his staff to prepare the most appetizing, healthy and delicious dishes that one can imagine.

Why is eating fish healthy?

Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food that provides a range of health benefits. White-fleshed fish, in particular, is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Eating out due to work commitments has become a frequent requirement within the confines of the business world. But, contrary to popular belief, business meals need not go against the principle of a healthy and well-balanced diet.

La Mamela, or the ‘the fresh fish restaurant’ as they like to be known, are firm believers and providers of the healthy Mediterranean diet.

Defining and understanding the Mediterranean Nutrition and Diet is not easy because there are several countries that border the Mediterranean Basin. Still, the traditional diets from the people living in countries like Greece, Spain and Southern Italy have been studied extensively over the past several years.

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This is due to the notably low incidence of chronic diseases and high life-expectancy rates attributed to these populations, who eat traditional Mediterranean diet foods. The traditional Mediterranean diet delivers as much as 40% of total daily calories from fat, yet the associated incidence of cardiovascular diseases is significantly decreased. As a mono saturated fatty acid, olive oil does not have the same choles-

Since the human body can’t make significant amounts of these essential nutrients, fish are an important part of the diet. Also, fish are low in saturated fats commonly found in red meat, called omega-6 fatty acids.

We should all be eating more oily fish: according to recent studies since they are an essential source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

More importantly the fish in this group (including mackerel, sardines, anchovies, herring and tuna) are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured in our bodies so they need to be consumed as part of a balanced diet. The unique benefit of essential fatty acids is their ability to form long-chain polyunsaturated fats that are used by the body for a whole range of functions, chiefly in cell repair, which maintains healthy reproductive, nervous and cardiovascular systems.

Reduces the risk of developing prostrate cancer in men Furthermore, research has found that eating foods like salmon packed with essential omega 3 and fish oils can help prevent blindness in old age. The key oily fish ingredients can protect against the leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration or AMD. In fact, eating oily fish, like salmon, tuna and mackerel, at least twice a week could prevent the onset of the

The Mediterranean diet is also associated with a reduced incidence of cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. Women, who eat a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts may have a reduced risk of breast cancer. For these reasons, most if not all major scientific organizations encourage Research has shown that the traditional Medi- healthy adults to adapt a style of eating like that terranean diet reduces the risk of heart disease. of the Mediterranean diet for prevention of maThe diet has been associated with a lower le- jor chronic diseases. vel of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — the “bad” cholesterol that’s more So please allow us one last word of advice: dedilikely to build up deposits in your arteries. In cate more time to yourself; get together with fafact, a meta-analysis of more than 1.5 million mily and friends, or with clients, and rediscover healthy adults demonstrated that following a the pleasure of good and healthy eating. At La Mediterranean diet was associated with a redu- Mamela, we will help you achieve this. ced risk of cardiovascular mortality, as well as, For Reservations, phone overall mortality.

La Mamela on: 200 72373 disease, substantially slashing the risk of both early and late stages of this condition. Regularly eating oily fish has also been found to ward off Alzheimer’s disease, reduce the risk of developing prostrate cancer in men and keep the heart and cardiovascular system healthy.

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GibFloyd Chronology

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

It was long awaited concert event from the first promise, almost two years in the making and those nine musicians from GibFloyd did everyone proud with the their committed interpretations of over twenty songs from the legendary Pink Floyd catalogue. The stalwart concert supporters were there, of course, but many more could have come. Their loss, because they missed out on a superb concert the likes of which we have not seen here before. I knew that the dogged determination in those endless rehearsals would pay dividends and I was prepared to get caught in the moment- but there were many moments to get lost in and I’m proud to have lost count in the presence of such great music played with reverence, finesse and style.

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I joined the ‘Heritage’ set at around 7.15pm when ‘I Shot the Sheriff ’ was the groove in a Bob Marley medley. Paul Rocca on vocals fronting his eight band mates, who have got the Reggae grooves down to a ‘tee’ is now almost always a celebration and I say almost because the sound was out of their hands and the mix didn’t do them full justice.

‘I Wanna Love Ya’, ‘Buffalo Soldier’,

‘Could You be Loved’ and many more classics got some swaying in the sweltering heat and later, Paul Rocca told me how difficult it was playing into blazing sunlight, but you wouldn’t have known, they put on a good show as always. The following morning down at Casemates, I saw them at the Bike show giving a good account of themselves again. Well done guys!

‘After Hours’ were on next and from the off, with the Toto classic ‘Hold the Line’ they put down their classy stamp on a very enjoyable and well thought out set, which included glorious lashings of Genesis, Mister Mister, Toto, Supertramp plus their own two new songs, ‘Don’t Go Changing’ and ‘You are the Reason’, with many more classic covers. After Hours are fronted by vocalist Tim Garcia, with epic keyboards from Trevor Guilliano, sublime guitar from Gerry Fortuna and rock steady drumming from Ivan Isreal; this band is an institution. Robert Perez previously vocalist now bassist seems very happy to be the glue that holds the complex arrangements together. And these guys, who will celebrate their 30th anniversary next year, don’t shy away from big songs. Their sound is polished and faithful to the songs they cover and they can ‘hold you

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in the moment’ with authority and sheer musicianship. They played an outstanding set for which they were well acclaimed.

And so to the main event – a chronology of the Pink Floyd catalogue

by GibFloyd. A spitfire flew across the arena and pigs did fly as the technical excellence that went into this tribute unfolded. With 3d graphics that were not even thought of back in the day, the backdrops spoke with the music and the epic songs that were expertly treated by our local ‘Floydians’ spoke volumes of how musicians have evolved locally.

Paul Isola Breed 77 frontman added his vocals to some revered songs, not least ‘The Wall’ with a bunch of school children, who had their moment in the spotlight. Chris Cavilla melted away

the years with the most famous Floyd guitar solos and Jonathan Bugeja sang his heart out and ‘played everything’ as Chris later said in tribute. Chris Calderon on keyboards was the MD with his brother pounding on drums and Arturo Bonich on percussion. Julio Valerga was like clockwork on bass and Chuck McClelland blew the sax. Louise Peach and Christine Vasquez were the backing vocalists, who formed the harmonies

with Chris and Jonathan. Together they made the excellent music, which transports you to places you want to stay inside your head.

The pounding beat was unrelenting and the moods and tempo changes were flawless. Ivan Israel guest drummed on one song and Victor Calderon senior played accordion on ‘Mother’. I enjoyed the company of many good friends and family, who weren’t even born

when this song catalogue, probably the most legendary in rock music, was composed. Many like me were caught in the moment as the majesty of the epic Floyd music enveloped the ‘Muga’ Arena.

You had to be there and as a dear friend remarked when it was all over, “I’m 62 and I travel to a lot of concerts but this one was simply awesome”…well, she was more explicit- but you get the sentiment.

We witnessed and enjoyed a brave and accomplished evening of music. Many foreigners in the audience were spellbound and many Floyd fans, who should have been there weren’t. Shame it might be the last outing of GibFloyd but I didn’t hear sad goodbyes, in my mind, I heard promises like different, bigger and better. This one will be the benchmark though.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Spaghetti alla Carbonara “A Classic, Creamy Carbonara” SERVES: 4 - PREPARATION: Less than 30 mins. - COOKING: 10-30 minutes INGREDIENTS: 400g dried spaghet-

4.5 litres/8 pints water to the boil

ti - 175g piece smoked pancetta, rind

in a large saucepan with eight teas-

cetta and fry until lightly golden.

se and toss together well. 5. Season

removed - 2 tbsp extra virgin Olive

poons salt. Add the spaghetti and

Add the garlic and parsley and cook

to taste with a little salt and black

oil - 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped - A

cook for nine minutes, or until al

for a few seconds, then remove

pepper. The heat from the spaghetti

handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely

dente. 2. Meanwhile, cut the pan-

from the heat and set aside. 4. Dra-

will be sufficient to partly cook the

chopped - 3 large free-range eggs,

cetta into lardons (short little strips),

in the spaghetti well, tip into the

egg, but still leave it moist and crea-

beaten - 50g pecorino sardo mature

about 6mm/1¼in wide. 3. Heat a lar-

frying pan with the pancetta, garlic

my. Take to the table and serve in

(mature Sardinian pecorino), finely

ge, deep frying pan over a medium-

and parsley, add the beaten eggs

warmed pasta bowls, sprinkled with

grated - Salt and freshly ground black

high heat, add the oil and the pan-

and half the grated pecorino chee-

the rest of the cheese.

pepper, to taste

How to make it

1. Bring

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese “A classic Bolognese sauce still tastes great, no matter how simple.

Get that depth of flavour by cooking the sauce very gently until it is super rich. This is designed to be a low cost recipe” SERVES: 4 - PREPARATION: Less than 30 mins. - COOKING: 30 mins. to an hour INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp olive oil - 400g

ge saucepan over a medium heat. Add a

pepper. Cook the mince until well brow-

for 5-6 minutes, or until softened and

until the sauce is thick and rich. Taste

beef mince - 1 onion, diced - 2 garlic

ned over a medium-high heat (be care-

translucent. Add the garlic and cook for

and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

cloves, chopped - 100g carrot, grated -

ful not to burn the mince. It just needs to

another 2 minutes. Add the grated ca-

4. When ready to cook the spaghetti,

2 X 400g tin chopped tomatoes - 400ml

be a dark brown colour). Once browned,

rrot then pour the mince and any juices

heat a large saucepan of water and add

stock (made from stock cube. Ideally

transfer the mince to a bowl and set asi-

in the bowl back into the saucepan. 3.

a pinch of salt. Cook according to the

beef, but any will do) - 400g dried spag-

de. 2. Add another tablespoon of oil to

Add the tomatoes to the pan and stir

packet instructions. Once the spaghet-

hetti - Salt and pepper

the saucepan you browned the mince in

well to mix. Pour in the stock, bring to

ti is cooked through, drain and add to

and turn the heat to medium. Add the

a simmer and then reduce the tempera-

the pan with the bolognese sauce. Mix

onions and a pinch of salt and fry gently

ture to simmer gently for 45 minutes, or

well and serve.

How to make it 1. Heat a lar-

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What’s Happening Down Town?

1. Bullfighter Jose Antonio Canales and Pepe Delgado at Casa Pepe. 2. Nick Gonzalez and The After Hours Team. 3. David Schilling, famous designer, songwriter and performing DJ Who performed at the GWMF recently. 4. Physio Keith Ramirez with Liam Mesilio. 6. The Lovely Elie at The Square Cafe. 6. Rachel Martinez was crowned this year’s Mrs Gibraltar, 1st Princess went to Dawn Gaul, 2nd Princess to Davinia Cano, 3rd Princess Jessica Mendez and 4th Princess Nadiuska Ghio. 7. The newly refurbished Gales Iluminacion

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Piccadilly Garden Bar/Restaurant I remember it when it was just a garden, so does Aloma... 1985 arrives, and she opens a ‘chiringuito.’ A few years later, Anglo Hispano comes on board and Aloma takes on the challenge to run a fully fledged bar /restaurant so many have welcomed and enjoyed since then...

Text by Richard Cartwright

Much has happened since 1985 but Aloma doesn’t forget all those, who helped her get the business off the ground: Jaime and Pepe Chipolina, Nathan Robba at the start and Dennis Lopez, who also came on board...Today Paul and Luanne join her running the business.

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About a dozen or so staff help to run the bar and restaurant all of whom Aloma is very happy with...

“Yes and they know success is down to them also, if they fail in any way redundancies could occur, that, to my mind is important for them to be aware of. The Piccadilly is a very busy place. We open at 6.30 in the morning providing breakfasts and

coffees for many regulars and other passersby. The electricity offices next door, Aquagib further down, Culture services at the John Mackintosh Hall and many other government employees, private offices and other businesses come in for breakfasts and many for lunch also.”

I noticed tourists returning from a

hot trip up the Rock on the Cable Car pop in too for refreshments to help them dehydrate. The Piccadilly is open till midnight seven days a week. Summer is obviously best time of the year for obvious reasons.

Aloma keeps a very clean open garden area. The whole locale offers 57 tables and seating for 250 patrons to enjoy great food and drink on a

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cool, summer’s night... “In the early days, we’d go to the La Linea market to purchase fish etc, today however everything is locally sourced I’m happy to say.” Fish is the main feature at Piccadilly: ‘Raciones,’ or ‘Portions’ are offered at very reasonable prices, fresh and delicious...Prawns Pil-Pil served in garlic sauce, ‘a-la Moroccan’, Mussels, John Dory (gallo), cuttlefish – the very popular calamares - whitebait (boquerones), sardines, swordfish, meatballs, pinchitos (skewers) and the list is endless. Salads of the octopus variety, Ensalada Rusa (potato and tuna) and tomato and mozzarella as a side dish perhaps. But they also offer international dishes, steaks, hamburgers, chicken, pork ribs and other choices. In summer the BBQ is very popular. A 500 gram entrecote steak will cost you just £15.50...that’s great value... “Yes our BBQ nights are well attended. I must mention our paellas, which are presented in a giant pan for customers to serve themselves and not offered in individual small dishes as is seen in other places...” Wines,

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sangrias (especially in summer) and a medley of beers and soft drinks are plentiful in the garden bar/restaurant and like most restaurants, the Piccadilly has a varied children’s menu too...

“We’ve worked very hard to get to what we have here today, it’s not been easy achieving ‘full house’ on some days: Fridays are obviously the best but we’re very busy most of the time. We’ve also been quite successful selling ‘churros’ from our ‘churros shed’ out in the garden although that’s not running at the moment.”

‘Busy’ is certainly the word, for coming up now is a very demanding period with Fair nights and National Day. ‘Semana Santa’ or the Easter weekend also gets very busy I’m told, snails in their sauce are a real favourite during that weekend.

If you fancy a takeaway...pop into Piccadilly they’ll satisfy your needs I’m sure...It’s the place to go!

Meanwhile Paul is quietly working behind the bar...no, not serving, his

head is stuck in paperwork Piccadilly paperwork and ‘new business’ paperwork that needs seeing to also...Watch this space for that one!!

Aloma is very mindful of the fact its hard work in every way to keep a

business running successfully. Paul, she tells me, is great in the kitchen and she lends her hand to making desserts: ‘pastry cook,’ that’s her forte! “But look, it’s all about knowing what you want to do in life and have a clear mind about what’s required.

I used to help my mother cooking it was my mum, incidentally, who chose the name ALOMA from the film, ‘Aloma of the South Seas’ – and I’ve always worked in kitchens but I never expected popularity and what we’ve achieved...I look forward

coming in every morning nice and early to the Piccadilly and begin a new day...at work!”

For bookings and reservations, call the Picadilly Garden Restaurant on 200 75758

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The Fourth Gibraltar Annual Wine Festival

Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

A fine glass of wine to unwind at the end of a busy day and chocolate…every woman’s dream indulgence; how about combining the two into a wine that tastes like chocolate, of coffee or something else perhaps? Well My Wines have it all. It seems that proud owners Tony Hernandez and Glen San72 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ders have just about thought of everything wine related to meet all your needs including my own sweet tooth when I was kindly given one of their chocolate wines to taste myself. You don’t just buy a wine at My Wines, you bring it to life with the advice of Tony and Glen. In this case, Tony suggested I drink my wine with a spicy ‘chili con carne’, and dark chocolate shavings on top!

So, it’s coming up to the much anticipated 4th Annual Wine Festival and there really is so much to tell you. Not only is there event itself to look forward to but a few more on the days running up to the festival. Starting on Tuesday 30th August and ending on Thursday 1st September (the night before the big day), we have three fabulous evenings of professional wine tasting…

On Tuesday the 30th we see a Spanish wine tasting by the Bodegas Toro Albala. The evening costs £35 Per head including a Four course meal and the wines you will have the pleasure to taste.

On the 31st Bernard Magrez will be giving the run down on French wines with the added bonus of French Chef Shaun

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complimenting those wines with French cuisine.

The last night, however, was a night with Wine enthusiasts ‘Banfi’ and this night has already sold out so don’t delay in calling Tony or Glen at MY WINES To book your table and Vegetarian options are available on request!

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The Annual Wine Festival is in its fourth year and has proven to be a great success. This year it is bigger and better still with Tony and Glen pulling out all the stops for Gibraltar’s growing wine buffs. Opening to the public on Friday 2nd September from 5pm till late, this year there are more changes. The wine festival’s attendance has now got to

the stage where It has outgrown the stretch of road outside MY WINES, so the decision has been made to move it to the car park in Chatham Couterguard. Here, you will find a vast variety of wines to taste and buy including a special stand just for the new ‘Blue Wine” (and yes it really is blue), a chardonnay naturally coloured with red grape skins, a food

court with ample seating including the famous grill and BBQ from My Wines and Glen’s speciality ‘Pulpo’ BBQ! The Deli Brothers will have a great selection of Ham and cheese to compliment the old ‘tinto’ and LA VIE will have its popular stand of Spanish Wines. A stand dedicated to the well known ‘Arrogant Frog’ wine will be there too as will a BAN-

FI stand and Jyske Bank manning a Cabernet Corner!

What more could you want? Well if you are a real enthusiast there will be a Tasting Tent with separate entry at #25 where you can wander amongst over 90 brand new wines from around the world and taste as many times as

you can manage‌I would probably visit the food court before venturing on this wine tasting!

There is more of course. Enjoy all of this to the summer sounds of live music and if it gets a little rowdy for you, then make your way back up to My Wines Tasting Room and Bistro where there will be tables for

dinner and a quieter atmosphere to soak up with your glass of wine.

Tony and Glen for all the energy and get go they have, could not bring you this event without help.

They would like to thank their Sponsors for having faith in the project, friends and family, who pull together on the night to help

out. Des Elec, who makes sure you do not eat and drink in the dark, and the public support, which has grown year on year. Don’t miss out on this years Festival and remember to not drink and drive!! Bookings and any further information can be obtained by calling My Wines on 200 69463 or Tony on 56000449 or Glen on 56000971.

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Gibraltar National Day Events - Twisters

The SDGG is delighted to confirm that as part of the Nation Day events, they have once again acquired the services of the Twister Aerobatics Display from the United Kingdom.

The Aerobatics Team will be doing a fly pass over Casemates Square at approximately 1pm, as well as two displays at around 2.30pm from the eastside beaches as well as at 6pm at Rosia Bay.

The Political Rally will start at approximately 12.25pm. The details for National Day and its full programme of events will be released shortly. For further information contact Forty Azzopardi on mobile 56641000 or the Events Department at the Gibraltar Cultural Services on 20075669.

Editors note: Videos and images may be found on www.twisteraerobatics.co.uk

National Celebrations Dance Extravaganza The Gibraltar National Dance Organisation is set to stage a Dance Extravaganza at the Ince’s Hall Theatre. The event, directed and produced by Seamus Byrne, will be held on Friday 2nd September 2016 and will see the participation of dancers from both Gibraltar and Spain.

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GNDO President Seamus Byrne, said “The dance extravaganza is organised as part of the 2016 National Team’s fundraising programme, for their participation at the forthcoming World Dance Championships. The main aim is for dancers to come together in an educational social and cultural

exchange through dance.”

The organisers are confident that all local groups invited to participate in the Extravaganza will offer a positive insight into the quality and high standard of dance that exists on the Rock. Performing at the extravaganza are: CCC Sequence Dance, Academia de Baile Nando from La Linea, DSA Sequence Dance, Gibraltar Academy of Dance, Nicole Victor, Adrian Lopez, Mediterranean Dance Group, Show Dance Company, Stylos Dance Academy and Transitions Dance Academy.

Gibraltar National Day Variety Show

The SDGG is pleased to announce the details for this year’s National Day Variety Show, which will held on Saturday 10th September 2016, at Casemates Square starting at 10am.

The SDGG can confirm that top of the bill for this year’s Variety Show will be international act from Tangiers, Ibra Ray. Ibra performed at last year’s National Day and after such a successful performance, the SDGG have decided to invite Ibrahim back for this year’s festivities.

Ibra will perform prior to the political rally, as well as, a 30 minute programme after the rally. The variety show will also feature ‘Renditions Singers’, ‘Danza Academy’, ‘Stylos Dance Studios’, ‘Show Dance Company’, ‘Art in Movement’, Keiron Lynch, Urban Dance, Jonathan Lutwyche, St Anne’s Middle School Choir and popular music by DJ Houdini.

For further information please contact Lawrence Robles on mobile 57686000.

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Why it’s Time to Accept the Fact that Brexit’ May Never actually Happen It may be easier for Theresa May’s government to endlessly delay the process rather than to actually leave Angela Merkel and Theresa May met in the Berlin EPA and the more time goes by, the more plausible it becomes that the UK may never actually leave the European Union.

Leaving the EU is so difficult, and the consequences are so economically damaging, that it may be easier for Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to endlessly de-

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lay the process rather than to actually leave.

Morgan Stanley economists, Jacob Nell and Melanie Baker, published a fascinating note to investors in Mid-July in which they attempt to figure out how the UK will actually leave the EU, and what the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe will look like.

Angela Merkel insists Article 50 must be triggered before ‘Brexit’ talks commence however, Nell and Baker do not make any specific predictions about how the UK will leave the EU, but they do point out two key facts: • The EU will not give the UK a deal in which Britain gets access to the single market but opts out of

the “freedom of movement” requirement that lets EU migrants into the country. In fact, the EU cannot give this deal to the UK because it would represent an existential threat to the EU itself: If one country gets access to the single market while controlling its own immigration borders, then every country in the EU will want to do the same.

• Leaving the EU will cause such massive damage to the UK economy that it might be political suicide for any government to actually leave despite the fact that a majority of people voted Leave in the EU Referendum.

8. The EU will not offer the UK a “special deal” featuring full access to the single market but control of UK borders because such a deal would encourage other nations to leave. Nationalist movements, and anti-EU sentiment, are on the rise across Europe.

YOU CAN SUM UP THE PROBLEM IN 10 EASY STEPS:

1. The Conservative Government has a small majority of just 12 seats.

2. Prime Minister Theresa May is pro-Remain.

3. A majority of MPs are pro-Remain. “Parliament had a clear proRemain bias since over 70% of all MPs and over 50% of Conservative MPs supported Remain,” according to Morgan Stanley.

4. The Government faces a general election in 2020, right after the UK, in theory, leaves the EU. 5. One million UK voters live in EU countries. The vast majority of them will vote against any government that threatens their EU residency status.

6. Reduced access to the single market will hurt the economy. The mere prospect of it is already triggering a recession in the second half of this year.

7. Do the Tories really want to go into the 2020 election defending a policy that hurts the economy and increases unemployment?

9. The EU can withdraw the UK’s bank “passport” that gives UK financial services firms access to the single market. Do the Tories want to go into 2020 defending a policy that decimates The City, which (according to Morgan Stanley) pays 11% of the UK’s entire tax base?

10. Triggering Article 50 is reversible! Not many people know this.

But the UK can formally trigger its Article 50 request and then withdraw the request before ‘Brexit’ actually takes place, if the country wants to.

On those assumptions, May’s Government is heavily incentivised to drag its feet over the Leave negotiations. It would be much easier for the Tories to be seen to be negotiating an exit, while not actually exiting, than actually leaving Europe; especially when 2020 comes around.

The new Government after 2020 will face a similar choice. Unless that Government is an expanded Tory majority dominated by hardcore ‘Eurosceptics’, then you should expect ‘Brexit’ to be pushed back even further as “crucial” trade negotiations continue ... indefinitely!

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Our Childhood Memories Text by Mark Montovio

Our childhood memories are as diverse as we are, some are wonderful, some are painful, some best forgotten and the only commonality is that these childhood memories lie within each of us.

We all have some memories of our childhood and we are truly lucky if we have many to treasure.

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memory is a moment of real magic; nothing mystical or supernatural; just an emotional and cognitive kind of magic. Childhood memories can surface out from time and space, even if they are imbedded deep into our minds, our hearts or our spirit, and they can transport our souls to a time when we lived in our own world and not in someone else’s. A single smell or sound has the power

to conjure up entire scenes from the past.

As we come close to the start of the summer and I sit here going through my thoughts, I can quickly pinpoint one of the main highlights of the day. I am walking down the hill towards Catalan Bay and the beautiful fig tree which must have been standing there for over 30 years

giving off that magical scent takes me back instantly to a childhood that would be difficult to match in my books. The fig tree sets it off, and my mind recreates one of the most treasured memories I hold of my childhood. The days at the beach with my brothers, sister and cousins, fishing boats, tin baths warming in the sun ready for the end of the day, ice-creams

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and my Aunt Pepi’s pineapple upside down cake!

Understanding just how much a child remembers and how soon a memory can begin is fascinating and some researchers say that babies begin to form memories before they are even born. They can actually remember sounds, voices and smells from outside the womb and this is why a baby will sometimes respond so quickly to the sound of the mother’s voice as it is the sound that is heard the most. It is believed that the hippocampus orchestrates this trigger and according to researchers in London, odour memory seems the most resistant to for84 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

getting. Odour linked memories can last for ever with evidence that patients with damage to their hippocampus can have amnesia stretching back several years but still recall smells from childhood.

Veronica Clancy, who is currently living in the UK, still associates many smells with her childhood in Gibraltar. ‘The smell of the salty sea air takes me back to the days when my father used to take me fishing in his boat and the smell of warm bread takes me back to Line Wall Road when on Sunday mornings after church mum and the rest of the family would go to buy bread from the bakery before going home.’

Jim Wright often recalls the times when he went with his father to fill up his motorbike. ‘The smell of petrol always reminds me of my father filling up his scooter and I still remember this vividly. As he rode to the garage to fill up I often stood in front of him on the bike.

Of course you wouldn’t be allowed to ride like that today, but even though I was only about six years old then, I still think about it when I fill up my car with fuel.’

Sonia Golt is still taken back to childhood when she smells Chanel No5. ‘It was on the tip of my nose constantly as it was my mother’s favourite and now it is mine after all those years as I as-

sociate it strongly with my parents love for me. Music from the fifties always brings up memories of my father arriving home from work and dancing around the house with my mother and classic cars are still a big trigger as I travelled much in my father’s Morris Minor.’

The smell of fresh coffee and toast in the morning takes Albert Borrell straight to his school days.

‘As a little boy, I was woken up really early for school whilst my parents calmly discussed the day ahead in the kitchen. It still gives me that sense of warmth and belonging today.’

Jessica Garcia is often transpor-

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ted back to her childhood. ‘When I smell washing hanging on the line it always reminds me of the plot of land just off Cumberland Road where my aunties lived and our favourite pastime was to run through all the washing playing catch. We just loved the smell of newly washed sheets and this remains a pleasant memory despite the fact we were always told off.’

Peri Martin, who is an aromatherapist, feels that smells play an important part in her life and could come up with many examples. “A strong aromatic trigger for me is the smell of apple soap. This instantly takes me to a very happy 86 AUGUST 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

time in my life - my first term at 6th form college. The memories that I associate with this smell are strangely difficult to describe in terms of visual images. I think they would best be summed up with the word ‘belonging’. This had been sadly lacking in my experience of school. I had needed to travel 12 miles daily and had not found it easy to make friends (with one notable exception) or to maintain a social life. To take my A levels, I moved to the 6th form college which was within walking distance of home. From the first day, I made really good friends and immediately felt that I had found a place where I fitted in. The contrast in

the way I felt about myself was dramatic. For my birthday, one of my new friends bought me some bathroom goodies, and amongst them was a refreshing apple soap, which I particularly loved. Ever since then, this smell has evoked emotions in me of happiness, laughter, genuine sharing, and even a sense of expansion, which I find quite difficult to express; all this from a bar of soap!”

So we just cannot underestimate the impact that different experiences will have on our senses and impact on our memory. When childhood is such a precious time in life to value this must be a prio-

rity. ‘Daddy smell this’, could be thought to be quite an insignificant exchange … but I know better. I came across this quote by J M Barrie in Courage, published in 1922, which reminded me of the late Lucy Denham, whom I had had the privilege of interviewing for a magazine article, months before she passed on. ‘God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December’. Lucy felt that in her later years all she had left were many fond memories, which kept her going. She could look back and value a life full of rich moments. What a small investment with such huge gain watering that garden must be!

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Mrs Gibraltar 2016 30-year-old Rachel Martinez was crowned Mrs Gibraltar 2016 at the 2nd annual pageant held at the Alameda Open Air Theatre on Saturday July 16th

Photographs by Mark Galliano and Johnnie Bugeja

The Mrs Gibraltar Pageant was this year held at the Alameda Open Air Theatre on Saturday 16th July. The show was hosted by Jessica Baldachino and Nathan Baldachino and produced by Ideal Productions.

There were twelve contestants competing for the coveted title.

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drades, Danza Academy and entertainer, Carl Mascarenhas.

1st Princess Dawn Gaul

Mrs Gibraltar 2016, Rachel Martinez will now represent the Rock at the Mrs Universe pageant in China. Mrs Gibraltar, which is for women over 25 years of age, held a Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign in the lead up to the pageant.

Organisers, Ideal Productions, say the pageant aims to showcase women with strong values.

2nd Princess Davinia Cano

PRIZE WINNERS Mrs Gibraltar 2016 Rachel Martinez

3rd Princess Jessica Mendez 4th Princess Nadiuska Ghio Mrs Friendship Nadiuska Ghio Best Interview Jayney Teese Mrs Overall

Jessica Mendez Mrs Elegance Davinia Cano Mrs Star of India Davinia Cano Mrs Catwalk Rachel Martinez Mrs Fringe Benefits Dawn Gaul Mrs Photogenic Rachel Palmer Ana Luisa Ressa Charity Award Lesley Chadwick

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Launch of Seekers new oft compliant and fully responsive website quality of information we provide.

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The effects of Climate Change in our Oceans

Texts and Photographs

by Lewis Stagnetto (www.stagnetto.org)

To most of us, how climate change works and its effects on the terrestrial biosphere are pretty well understood. However, how are these changes going to affect our oceans and the organisms within it? This question is almost never spoken about when the topic arises, despite the obvious impact it could have on our lives.

As Attenborough famously said “Our planet is a blue planet, with over 80% of its surface covered in oceans”. Consequently, understanding how the increases in carbon dioxi-

de are affecting the oceans seems to me to be the largest slice of the problem.

The bit we all know is that as we produce more carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels, the amount of heat escaping our atmosphere is being reduced. This is causing the planet to warm up. But how does the same atmospheric carbon dioxide cause changes in the ocean?

The atmosphere and the oceans are in equilibrium with respect to exchanges in gases.

Therefore, as carbon dioxide concentrations increase in the atmosphere, they increase in our oceans proportionately. Dissolved car-

bon dioxide is a weak acid and this is driving “ocean acidification”, which is another term commonly used in conjunction with coral reefs.

As it turns out, corals and other marine calcifiers are helping us out because they use this dissolved carbon dioxide to make their external skeletons. This process removes the carbon dioxide from the ocean and allows it to absorb more from the atmosphere. There is one marine calcifier, which has really peaked scientific interest in the last 10 years and the fate of this organism could help to unravel our oceans’ future.

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Coccolithophores are single cell algae, which calcify. They produce beautiful wheel like structures on the cell membrane, which is used to defend it from predation. Over its lifetime, the algae produces many of these structures, which fall off the cell membrane and sink to the sediments below. This acts as a valuable export of carbon from our oceans.

The bad news is that ocean acidification will limit the ability of corals and coccolithophores to produce these defensive structures and consequently deteriorate the ability of future oceans to continue absorbing carbon dioxide. As algae, they also form the base of the food webs, which comes as a bit of a double whammy. Acidification will also prevent future oceans from absorbing any more carbon dioxide and that might elevate the rate of atmospheric build up, which will increase warming.

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The good news is that coccolithophores have inhabited the oceans for millions of years and over this huge geological timescale have been through worse episodes throughout our planet’s history. Also, they are not the only marine algae available so it is possible the impact may be limited to certain specialised species.

Further good news comes from scientific research, which is investigating how mitigating the acidification might help to form pockets of ocean where these organisms can continue to grow. In these areas, the oceans would still be able to absorb carbon dioxide and might help to stem the impact of the negative consequences predicted by the intergovernmental panel on climate change (IPCC).

But this is not just something for scien-

tists to resolve. Climate is something that concerns us all and we all need to do our part to help reduce our carbon footprint.

At home, LED light bulbs combined with turning off lights when you leave a room are simple measures, which can lower your power consumption. Reuse and recycling of goods can really help as it’s estimated that around 30% of greenhouse gases are produced from the provisioning of them. Instead of drinking bottled water, you could switch to a reusable bottle.

A lot of emissions come from the transportation of bottled water, which is very energy intensive. As with all these things, it doesn’t need to cost the earth, but it just might save it!

Photographs taken by the author using a Scanning Electron Microscope during his research in the USA

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Why your family should take a Summer Vacation

Year on year, an ever enhancing variety of families make the choice to take a summertime trip. Despite the truth that a huge number of people and households do take off and have a summertime vacation, there are many more families that do not. Which kind of household are you?

How typically have you stated or have heard another person state “I require a holiday�.

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As a household, we have companies offline and online and we discover that it is all too easy to work 24/7 (or at least it seems

like it) with no reprieve or slow down. This is not great for anyone. We all need and should have a summertime trip so why do

some individuals forgo this fantastic opportunity to unwind, have a good time and charge the batteries?

There are a number of factors why a certain household may be unable to take a summer season trip.

Household budget plan and cost is one of the most common factors. Sadly, numerous people mistakenly think that a trip is going to be cost prohibitive otherwise it will not be an excellent trip.

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Listen, it doesn’t matter whether you spend a couple of days at the beach, travel to the closest amusement park, remain a couple of days at a camp site, or travel overseas, they can all be considered as a summer holiday.

When asking a dear friend if he’d had an excellent time after one trip, I keep in mind. He replied that he had had an excellent time including “If you do not enjoy yourself, you just have yourself to blame”. OKAY there may be times when events are out of our control but the point is that it depends on us making the many of our situations and we can have a great summertime holiday no matter how brief or long, far or nearer to house.

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families are not able to take a family getaway due to their hectic schedules. Since they are typically the only time that a household can take a break from their work commitments and regimens, summer trips are popular.

Sometimes, we find it challenging, I strongly recommend

that you set aside time, whether it be three days or three weeks, to arrange a summer trip with your family. We frequently discover that when we do, we value the unknown number of advantages.

scheduling a summer season getaway with your family is the amount of time that you will have the ability to spend together, delighting in each others’ company and having a good time together.

Possibly, the best benefit of

The other reason being that kids grow up – fast! Our son has actually just turned 16 and desires to spend all of his complimentary time with his mates. We understand that we have to make the most of the opportunities we have now before the kids decide that they desire to do their own summer season trip thing.

Many households are hardly ever able to hang out together. Long work hours, homework, and busy sports schedules often prevent a household from delighting in

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dinner or other fun activities together. Sometimes, a summer season getaway is the only way that a household can spend undisturbed quality time together.

For me, another “biggie” is relaxation People talk about how excellent it is for children today, they have everything! Today, children should operate and work differently than they needed to in the past. School age children are often pounded with large amounts of homework, on an everyday basis.

This homework, together with active sport schedules and pressure to be the very best, takes its toll.

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them with the chance to switch off, have enjoyable, satisfy brand-new friends, and get the rest that they need and should have.

Exactly what about you? What about the parents?

In addition to our children, we need time to unwind, to switch off and even have some fun!

We have our daily pressures,

routines and commitments to abide by. Taking a wellworthy of summer season getaway with our household gives us the opportunity to forget about the pressures of work or running our home.

It’s even more vital than that.

It’s definitely vital for our individual well being and that of our families that we make the

effort to unwind and charge in the manner in which a summer season holiday allows us to do.

If you have actually agreed with me up until now, I have another idea …

If you are seriously considering taking a summertime holiday, include the entire family in the decision making procedure. Let the children feel they are making a vital contribution. Who understands, their concepts may be the finest ones when it comes to picking the “right” vacation for your family.

One last question – why would you desire to remain to invest your summers around your home, particularly when everybody could be having an excellent “Wish You Were Here” time enjoying themselves away from home?

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The Jyske Bank Trophy Words from the Black Crow (our spy in the sky)

The Jyske Bank Trophy tournament was held on Sunday 17th July at San Roque Club New Course. A field of 85 players contested the event including a very large contingent of San Roque Club members who, like all other guests on the day, became very welcome Med Golf members for a year.

The Black Crow was all smiles again at San Roque at the pace of play as everyone were in back in 4 hours 30 minutes. An acceptable time with a field of 85 players.

The weather was kind and Jyske Bank, sponsors of the event and the Med Golf Order of Merit, added a host of additional prizes, tapas and drinks after the golf as well as extra prizes for the card draw. All of which added to a very enjoyable day.

The winner of The Jyske Bank Trophy was Louis Calvente 37 points. Louis won the trophy, extra prizes from Jyske Bank and 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course.

OTHER PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS:

Best gross score was won by Chris Warren with a score of 85.

Best pairing was Louis Calvente and Douglas Casciaro with a combined score of 68 points.

Richards on handicap. Giovanna Wright was second also with 33 points.

David Campbell and the winner on handicap also with 32 points was Chris Warren.

The best 4 ball group was Louis Calvente, Douglas Casciaro, Nicky Sanchez and Dermot Keelan with a joint score of 121 points.

Category 2 (13-22) the runner up was Nicky Sanchez with 34 points and the winner was Jonathan Rix with 35 points.

The worst 4 ball group was Joe Peńalver, Ian Wood and Paul Mosen with a joint score of 81 (the average score of the 3 ball was added as the 4th player) OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY

The best guest was Debbie Richards with a score of 33 points.

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PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS:

Category 1 (0-12) the runner up with a score of 32 points was

Category 3 (23 and above) Alexei Abramov was runner up with 27 points and the winner was Paul Harrington with 28 points.

The nearest the pin winners were: Ian McNee (see below), Jonathan Rix, David MacGregor and Stephen Morley. Tim Mitchell won nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4. Winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Peter Lenderyou.

Jyske Bank positioned Anders Ostergaard on the par 3 4th hole offering a sleeve of balls to anyone that could get closer to the pin than his ball. Things were going well until Ian McNee hit the green and in one bounce was in the hole for one. The initial euphoria was rapidly tempered by the sobering thought of satisfying 85 thirsty golfers at the bar. However, so generous were the sponsored free drinks that no one was left at the bar in the end. Phew!!

Many thanks to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. We are coming to the end of this season marked by the Med Golf Masters on Saturday 20th August 2016 on the San Roque Old Course. However, there is one more event before then which will determine final ranking in the Order of Merit so there is still time to work your way up the list.

Speaking of which, here is the updated Top Twenty in the Jyske

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Bank Order of Merit. Only the top 10 will qualify!

1. Duncan Hamilton 2. Steve Stonefield 3. David Campbell 4. David MacGregor 5. John Hunter 6. Louis Calvente

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7. Chris Delaney 8. Mark Henderson 9. Javi Hunter 10, Paul ‘Taffy’ Thomas 11. Stuart Ferguson 12. Ross McQuater 13. Tim O’Toole 14. Douglas Casciaro 15. Nicky Sanchez

16. Chris Warren 17. Mike Harvey 18. Mike Cowburn 19. Peter Lenderyou 20. Chris Hill Our next tournament is the Capurro Insurance Trophy at La Cañada on Sunday 31st July 2016. You can

enter the event by contacting us at medgolf.events@gmail.com For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two) , please visit our website: www.medgolfmembers.com

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