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THE STORY BEHIND THE LOGOS

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AMERICA TO PERFORM AT THE MTV GIBRALTAR CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL ON FRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

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THE 2018 JEEP RANGE

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URBANO GALLINDO EXHIBITION OPENS AT THE KEMPINSKI HOTEL BAHIA

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CATS AND DOGS: ARE THEY THE SUPERBUG RISK EVERYONE HAS OVERLOOKED

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TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF OCEAN VILLAGE EXPRESS

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEAD OF HAIR THIS SUMMER

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THOMAS DAIKIN IS THE WORLD’S BEST BRITISH LONDON DRY GIN

CREDITS

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INTERVIEW WITH JOSE ANTONIO GARCIA AND HIS SPOUSE, JUANI CERVERA, PR0PRIETORS OF LINEAMATIC

Front Cover: AMERICA Photography: Henry Diltz

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WHAT IS FERRAGOSTO AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT IN ITALY?

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MRS GIBRALTAR 2018

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THESE FEET ARE MADE FOR WALKING

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

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STRANGER DANGER IN THE ONLINE AND REAL WORLD

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SUMMER CONTACT LENSES CARE ADVICE

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CHARLIE REYES COMPLETES THE BISMARK

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LAUNCH OF FIRST CD BY THE LAYLA ROSE BAND

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‘GIBSAMS’ ARE HERE TO LISTEN

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THE GIBRALTAR LIVE MUSIC SOCIETY RAISE £520 FOR ‘GIBSAMS’

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NATIONAL WEEK CELEBRATIONS 2018

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EXOTIC BEACHES AROUND THE WORLD

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DANZA ACADEMY STAGES AN AMAZING ‘WHOLE NEW WORLD’

The views and opinions expressed by contributors to this magazine

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Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion

RALPH LAUREN’S POLO PLAYER Ralph Lauren released a line of women’s suit that were tailored in a classic men’s style in 1970 and was the first instance where the Polo emblem was seen. To understand the emblem is to know why Ralph Lifshitz chose the name “Polo” in the first place. For him, he was interested in promoting a lifestyle and the sport of Polo which embodied a world of elegance and style.

THE BUGATTI OVAL Founder Ettore Bugatti’s father was a professional jewellery designer and artist who viewed his son’s automobiles like they were precious jewels. From an engineering standpoint, there were no gaskets used in the cars so the safety wires just appeared like lace patterns – hence the red dots in the logo to accompany Ettore’s initials.

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THE GUCCI DOUBLE G’S The instantly recognizable logo for Gucci represents the initials of the founder, Guccio Gucci, and was created by his son, Aldo, in 1933.

While undoubtedly similar to that of Coco Chanel, there has never been any public litigation regarding their likenesses.

BURBERRY PROSUM KNIGHT While the mention of “Burberry” invokes thoughts of their eponymous check pattern and their invention of gabardine, it was 1901 when the Burberry Equestrian Knight Logo was developed. Containing the Latin word “Prorsum,” meaning forward, many speculate that the knight’s armor reflects the companies innovation in the realm of outerwea

THE ROLEX CROWN The Rolex emblem is an extension of the company’s slogan of “A Crown for Every Achievement” which has been used since the brand’s inception in 1903. For founders Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis the crown perfectly encapsulated Rolex’s core values of excellence and exclusivity, while its five points mirror the five letters of the company name that are frequently printed below it.

THE LAMBORGHINI BULL The Lamborgini Bull reflects the zodiac sign (Taurus) of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini who purposefully copied the Ferrari shield to irk Enzo Ferrari. The first two Lamborghini models were badged alphanumerically, the 350GT and its successor, the 400GT. After that, all subsequent models would be named after notorious Spanish fighting bulls like the ferocious Miura bulls of Andalusia, the Murciélago which survived 28 sword strokes in a 1879 bullfight, and the understated Islero which was named after the bull which killed the legendary Manolete.

THE FERRARI HORSE Enzo Ferrari told the story of the prancing horse logo just once. “The horse was painted on the fuselage of the fighter plane of Francesco Baracca — a heroic airman of the First World War. In ’23, I met count Enrico Baracca, the hero’s father, and then his mother, countess Paulina, who said to me one day, ‘Ferrari, put my son’s prancing horse on your cars. It will bring you good luck.’ The horse was, and still is, black, and I added the canary yellow background which is the colour of Modena 10 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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THE WATCH & BULLION WINGS Founded in 2010 Watch & Bullion has established itself as a luxury watch retailer for a connected generation. Its wings represent the two sides of the family business and a reminder that we are all born with one wing and need the support of others in order to fly, an ethos that is put into practice with various social commitments that the company feels strongly about. Their slogan which underlines its wings reads “Rewarding Success” as each piece purchased acts a benchmark to each client’s moment.

LOUIS VUITTON’S MONOGRAM The Louis Vuitton monogram was designed in 1896 by Georges Vuitton son to the legendary Louis Vuitton. Described as a “Japanese-inspired flower motif,” the monogram’s original purpose was to tackle the counterfeiting of the Parisian company’s designer luggage and is one of the earliest examples of fashion branding. The pattern of alternating brown and beige squares was known as Damier which is French for checkerboard.

THE PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA CROSS EThe Patek Philippe name composed of its founders Antoine Norbert de Patek and Adrien Philippe, the logo is the Calatrava Cross which was registered on the 27th April, 1887. The connection between luxury chronographs and the warring 12th century herdsmen of the Military Order of Calatrava, is unclear and full of theories which include that of superstition with the insignia supposedly used to protect each watch and bring good fortune to the wearer. Patek Philippe is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer founded in 1851 and is now the world’s most prestigious watch brand.

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America to perform at MTV Gibraltar Calling Musical Festival st on Friday 21 September The iconic platinum-selling group, AMERICA, lead singers, songwriters and guitarists, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, has influenced generations of musicians with their distinctive brand of acoustic-driven, harmony-rich rock, mixed with pop smarts, in soul-searching classic songs that reflected the times they were living in

Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright

I was just a teenager when I first heard ‘A Horse with No Name’; I learnt every word and would take every opportunity to sing along with the song when it was played on the radio. In hindsight looking back to that era, I always felt the 70’s was the birthing decade of the Rock genre. Moving through to the mid 80’s, it was the only staple music of good lyrics and melodies that was worth my listening time as electronic sounds and repetitive lyrics dominated the charts making me cringe at what I viewed as the easy way out when it came to being creative and in turn, made me appreciate the bands that came out of the seventies for their sheer talent in song writing, sweeping melodies and thought provoking lyrics. America were capable of sunny California pop and 14 GLOBE MAGAZINE

‘Beatlesque’ melodies too, (both of which were helped along by The Beatles producer George Martin) but their sound was unique and their soft, folky accoustic rock tones defined and influenced many other bands of that era.

Beckley (born Gerald Linford Beckley, September 12th 1952 in Ft. Worth, TX): vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass, harmonica and Dan Peek (born November 1st 1950 in Panama City, FL): vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, harmonica.

Some of America’s Best Known Songs and many favorites of my own, include the famous ‘Ventura Highway’ (many times used for that traditional ‘road trip’ song), ‘Sister Golden Hair’, ‘Sandman’ and so many others which strike that nostalgic chord.

These three guiding members of America, despite their name, met in strangely similar, circumstances. All three were US Air Force children having grown up in the States but transferred to the US base in London — all children of American military personnel with British wives! — and attending Central High, an American-style high school set up specifically for such children. In 1968, they began performing in nearby clubs, but upon graduation, they naturally grew apart, with Peek returning to his native Virginia to attend college.

America are one of the few successful transatlantic rock acts. Formed in 1970 (London, England), the Classic Band Lineup was born with members Dewey Bunnell (born January 19th 1952 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England): vocals, guitar, percussion; Gerry

Eventually, the trio decided to re-unite in London and they were soon taken notice of as the group’s abilities peaked interest and they were lined up for an audition with Warner Bros’ London division. The trio’s debut single, ‘I Need You’, would eventually become a hit in the States, but while it established them in the UK, America, the country, wasn’t buying. That is, until the second single, ‘A Horse with No Name’, was released.

Striking a chord with its style and dreamy lyrics, it shot straight to the top, and America, the band, took off; their debut album spun off three hit singles.

Boasting the rare combination of three singer-songwriters and a variety of styles from folk to ‘Beatles balladry’ to California pop, America dominated radio air time for half a decade; but by 1977, co-founder Dan Peek,

tiring of the rock lifestyle, became a bornagain Christian and left the group. Backed by songs from noted tunesmith Russ Ballard, the group continued as a duo, scoring a hit in 1982 with Ballard’s “You Can Do Magic,” but never quite regained their foothold on the charts. The now-duo continued to sell, though, and has never really stopped touring; in 2007, they staged a studio comeback with ‘Here & Now’.

sax; Tom Walsh, percussion; Mike Woods, guitars and vocals.

Here are some things you might not know about America the band. The band took its name from an “Americana” brand jukebox that the homesick trio spotted in a pub.

‘I Need You’ was the first song Gerry Beckley ever wrote ‘A Horse with No Name’ was America has from conception had many written during a homesick episode on a ratop charting albums including Pop Ho- iny English day. mecoming (1972), Holiday (1974), Hearts (1975), History: America’s Greatest Hits Seven of the group’s biggest studio albums (1975). Members on and off stage and sported titles all beginning with the letter H, as in any long working band have chan- a tradition that was begun again in 1994 and ged over the years to include: David Dic- continues to the present day key, bass; Willie Leacox, drums; Calvin Samuels, bass; Jimmy Calire, keyboards/ America awards and honors: GRAMMY GLOBE MAGAZINE 15

Award (1972), Vocal Group Hall of Fame (2006), Hollywood Walk of Fame (6752 Hollywood Blvd.)

Notable covers: Harry Nilsson covered ‘I Need You’ in 1976; Garth Brooks covered ‘Don’t Cross the River’ in 2001; two years later Christian rock band Jars of Clay covered ‘Lonely People’; Janet Jackson’s 2001 hit ‘Someone to Call My Lover’ heavily samples the opening guitar riff from ‘Ventura Highway’ Movies and TV: The band sang the title track for the 1982 animated fantasy film The Last Unicorn and also performed ‘Right Before Your Eyes’ the same year on sketch comedy legends ‘SCTV’; the cult classic ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ TV show often recited the chorus to ‘Tin Man’ when the credits of a bad movie mentioned casting director Bill Tinsman.

‘A Horse with No Name’ is the soundtrack to Walter White’s traffic cop meltdown in ‘Breaking Bad,’ but while that remains the band’s easiest-to-spot song, ‘Ventura Highway’ sometimes pops up when a beautiful sunny day and a road trip coincide, as in ‘We Are Marshall’ or ‘Veronica Mars’.

It is an absolute pleasure therefore, to have America touch down on our soil here in Gibraltar and take to the main stage as a Headlining Act on Friday 21st September at the MTV Gibraltar Calling Music Festival.

I am certain there are many fans in Gibraltar, who will know every lyric and sing every song alongside them and go on an incredible trip down memory lane to some of the most iconic tunes of that decade. I am very excited to hear those songs again but this time live and up close and personal and taking the opportunity to boast and educate our ‘millennials’ into what real music sounds like!

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The 2018 Jeep Range

JEEP RENEGADE If you’re thinking about purchasing a vehicle rugged enough to finesse rocky trails, chances are one make comes to mind: Jeep. This specialty automotive manufacturer has a long history of producing trucks and SUVs capable of off-highway adventures — so much so that the term jeep is used by many to refer to all SUVs, whether the vehicle in question is a true Jeep or not!

When people think of Jeep®, they think of a manufacturer that’s been at the forefront of 4X4 f and SUV engineering for decades.

They think of the classic Jeeps that drove 4x4 motoring into the mainstream. They think of pioneers in off-road motoring, who push the boundaries of where you can

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explore. But that’s not the limit of Jeep’s innovation.

Jeep is a brand of American automobiles that is a division of FCA US LLC (formerly Chrysler Group, LLC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Jeep has been a part of Chrysler since 1987, when Chrysler acquired the Jeep brand, along with remaining assets, from its previous owner: American Motors Corporation (AMC).

Jeep® vehicles are built to perform in every sense inspired in their 4 main Pillars: Freedom, Adventure, Authentic and Passion.

Pioneering safety features, infotainment systems and cutting-edge performance combine

Jeep is known for: You don’t drive Jeep, you live Jeep.

Determination, skill and desire to be part of one, solid team: these are the most important ingredients in the making of the new Jeep Renegade, the first vehicle

to deliver an exhilarating driving experience with an excellent safety record. And while it’s well known that larger vehicles tend to be safer for its occupants, Jeep’s smallest mid-size SUVs, for example, the Renegade and the Cherokee, share impeccable safety records, with both cars being awarded 5-star Euro NCAP safety ratings. Whichever model of Jeep you choose to drive, you’re in safe hands!

Jeep’s current product range consists solely of sports utility vehicles and off-road vehicles, however it has also included pickup trucks in the past. Some of Jeep’s vehicles, such as the Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler, also reach into the luxury segment.

of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to be jointly developed by Italian and American designers and engineers and the first model in the brand’s history to be built in Italy, at the renewed SATA plant in Melfi (Basilicata). An all-new Jeep, resulting from the com-

bination between the design, functionality and off-road expertise belonging to the U.S. brand that since 73 years is synonymous with freedom and 4x4 driving, and the style and the dynamic features that are signature cues of the Italian cars all over the world.

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JEEP COMPASS Jeep Renegade is a model packed with a strong stylistic personality.

Agile and spacious, it is perfect for errands across town and with its off-road capabilities; it is ready to explore new off-road trails. It boasts best-in-class interior roominess, excellent on-road driving dynamics and unsurpassed offroad capabilities. The Jeep Renegade is available in four different trim configurations: Sport, Longitude, Limited and Trailhawk® Two new, advanced 4x4 systems, ‘Jeep Active Drive’ and ‘Jeep Active Drive Low’, incorporate a category-exclusive rear axle disconnect system that seamlessly switches between two- and fourwheel-drive for reduced energy loss when 4x4 capability isn’t needed and improving fuel efficiency in the process.

pass definitely raises the bar in the compact-SUV segment.

The Jeep Compass is available in four different trim configurations: Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk. Best-in-class offroad capability with two leading 4x4 systems, the all-new Jeep Compass delivers best-in-class off-road capability, courtesy of two advanced, intelligent 4x4 systems, each of which can send 100% of available torque to any one wheel: • Jeep ‘Active Drive’ - full-time 4x4 system • Jeep ‘Active Drive Low’ - classexclusive full-time 4x4 system with 20:1 crawl ratio Both Jeep ‘Active Drive’ and ‘Active Drive Low’ 4x4 systems include the Jeep ‘Selec-Terrain’

JEEP COMPASS The all-new Jeep Compass expands the brand’s global reach with an unmatched combination of attributes that includes legendary and best-in-class 4x4 offroad capability, advanced fuelefficient power-trains, premium and authentic Jeep design, superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. Jeep Com20 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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system, providing up to five modes (Auto, Snow, Sand and Mud modes, plus exclusive Rock mode on the Trailhawk® model) for the best four-wheel-drive performance on- or off-road and in any weather condition. For even greater Trail Rated off-road capability, Selec-Terrain includes SelecSpeed Control with Hill-descent Control on Trailhawk® models.

Compass features a disconnecting rear axle and power take-off unit (PTU), in order to provide 4x4 models with enhanced fuel economy. Jeep ‘Active Drive’ and ‘Active Drive Low’ 4x4 systems instantly engage when 4x4 traction is needed.

JEEP CHEROKEE Jeep Cherokee is the mid-size

Sport Utility Vehicle of the Jeep brand. In its fourth generation, the Cherokee has evolved into a completely new vehicle delivering to customers a fresh interpretation of the “Go anywhere, do anything” attitude of the legendary American brand. The new Jeep Cherokee is powered by the efficient 2.0-litre Multi-jet II turbo diesel engine in combination with the new nine-speed automatic transmission.

The new Jeep Cherokee raises the bar in its segment and features a new sleek and athletic design, enhanced on-road driving dynamics and handling, legendary Jeep 4x4 capability, premium interior craftsmanship, innovative technology, new levels of efficiency, entertainment and comfort and ‘five-star’ safety and security features that recently allowed the vehicle to earn the ‘best in class’ designation from Euro NCAP in the Small Off-road 4X4 category.

Engineered to excel on any and all terrains, the new Jeep Cherokee expresses the synthesis between stylistic innovation and family tradition, legendary 4x4 capability and technology: features that are fully embodied in the new Limited model and in its alter ego, the ‘off-road’ specialist ‘Trailhawk®’.

The new generation Jeep Cherokee is now available in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations, offering a choice of three new and sophisticated Jeep four-wheel-drive systems in order to ensure benchmark off-road capabilities under all driving conditions. The new Jeep Cherokee is also the first mid-size SUV to feature rear-axle disconnect, resulting in reduced energy loss when 4x4 capability isn’t needed and ensuring improved fuel efficiency. The rear-axle disconnect, seamlessly switches between two- and four-wheel drive for full-time torque management without requiring input from the driver.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE With the introduction of Jeep Grand Cherokee, more than two decades ago, Jeep reinvented the premium Sport-utility vehicle (SUV) segment and set a new standard within the category.

Today, the most awarded Large SUV ever continues to evolve and features a new exterior and interior design, new advanced technological contents and enhanced on-road and off-road manners thanks to its all-new eight-speed automatic transmission. Fitted as standard across the entire lineup, the new gearbox significantly reduces consumption and emissions while improving acceleration and securing smoother and faster gear shifting.

New exterior and interior design features characterize each single trim level of the lineup in a unique way and include new bi-xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights (DRLs), a new design for the wheels and new interior/exterior colour combinations.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a big,

The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler delivers legendary off-road capability courtesy of two advanced 4x4 systems, and for the first time in Wrangler’s history, a two-speed transfer case with full-time fourwheel drive and a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio that is available on ‘Sahara’ models. This new ‘SelecTrac’ full-time two-speed transfer case is intuitive and allows the driver to set it and forget it, while constantly sending power to the front and rear wheels.

JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE spacious and well-equipped fiveseat SUV that has some serious off-road credentials. Previous generations of the Grand Cherokee didn’t fare so well on road, nor were they particularly well built, but this model is a much more modern and enjoyable affair.

Engine options include a 3.0-litre V6 diesel with either 188bhp or 247bhp, and a phenomenally powerful naturally aspirated 6.4-litre V8. Five trim levels are offered but even the basic Laredo model gets electric seats, dual-zone climate control, cruise control and an 8.4in touch-screen media system with DAB and Bluetooth.

If price, kit and off-road ability are more important than an upmarket finish and impressive on-road manners, then the Jeep

Grand Cherokee could well be worth a look.

JEEP WRANGLER The all-new 2018 Jeep® Wrangler, the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world, builds on its legendary history with an unmatched combination of off-road capability, authentic Jeep design, open-air freedom, advanced fuelefficient power-trains, superior on- and off-road dynamics, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology features.

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S and Rubicon. Wrangler 4-door models are available in four different trim configurations: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon.

The ‘Command-Trac’ 4x4 system features a two-speed transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio, and next-generation solid Dana front and rear axles with a 3.45 rear axle ratio.

On Wrangler ‘Rubicon’, a ‘RockTrac’ 4x4 system features heavy duty next-generation Dana 44 front and rear axles with a “4LO” ratio of 4:1. A 4.10 front and rear axle ratio is standard as are ‘TruLok’ locking differentials.

Wrangler ‘Rubicon’ models offer improved articulation and total suspension travel versus the previous generation with help from an electronic sway-bar disconnect. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, Wrangler ‘Rubicon’ has an impressive and improved crawl ratio of 84.2:1, and 77.2:1 on Rubicon models equipped with the new eight-speed automatic transmission - both of which makes scaling any obstacle on the trail easy.

Both ‘Command-Trac’ and ‘Rock-Trac’ systems offer full-time torque management, enabling optimal grip in low-traction conditions.

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

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Urbano Galindo exhibition opens at the Kempinski Hotel Bahía and China’s First Lady amongst others.

Artist Urbano Galindo launched his exhibition at the 5* Kempinski Hotel Bahía with a glamourous inauguration event for Costa del Sol’s art enthusiasts on the 19th of July. More than 100 guests enjoyed the work of this celebrated artist, famous for his works of the aristocracy and VIPs. The Mayor of Estepona Jose Maria Garcia Urbano, Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Culture Blas Ruzafa and the Councillor for Tourism Ana Velasco formally opened the exhibition of 17 innovative works alongside the painter and sculptor himself.

The Mayor highlighted Estepona Town Hall’s commitment to culture and art in the city and praised the Kempinski Hotel Bahía for their work in promoting art in Estepona with exhibitions such as these.

Urbano Galindo added, “It is a true pleasure to exhibit my works

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on the Costa del Sol in the beautiful Kempinski Hotel Bahía. Over the years and during the creation of more than three thousand portraits there has been a transformation in my paintings and sculptures and I am now using esoteric materials, which allow me to express my spirituality. These are so different from the classic sepia portraits I was producing in the 90s and use striking colours, representing my inner journey in search of the

beauty of energy and the harmony of the cosmos.”

Urbano Galindo is a painter, sculptor, poet and mystic. His famous portraits unite both physical and inner beauty. His work has evolved from stunning sepia portraits of the aristocracy in the 90s to the creation of striking works in purple, blue and gold depicting royalty and aristocracy from around the world. Urbano Galindo’s sculptures immerse the visitor in the infinite beauty of the Creator, wrapping them in colours and forms, to delight and fascinate.

This exhibition run until the 8th of August, and was brought to the Costa del Sol by LuxStyle, Fashion & Luxury Consulting. It is comprised of 17 pieces of art and sculpture in Urbano Galindo’s dramatic new style, with brightly coloured creations in purple, blue and gold. Works include portraits of the Sheikha of Qatar

Visitors were welcome to view the exhibition until the 8th of August within the 5* Kempinski Hotel Bahía in Estepona from 11am to 9pm. This was the first event of the new Arts Series 2018, with many more cultural events planned for the year. To find out more and get directions visit: www.kempinski. com/estepona

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Cats and Dogs: Are they the superbug risk Everyone has overlooked?

Text by Matt Smith (Researcher, Glasgow Caledonian University) www.theconversation.com

We’re all well aware of the growing threat of superbugs.

There are plenty warnings about how we encourage these antibiotic-resistant bacteria by either overusing antibiotics or not finishing a prescribed course of treatment. But while this has hopefully made people more cautious about misusing these drugs, few probably give it a second thought when it comes to their pets. As it turns out, this is going to have to quickly change.

It is well known that farm ani-

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mals are an issue. Many of the antibiotics we give them are also used in humans, so superbugs on farms threaten us all. There are also problems with antibiotics getting into the water table because of farm run-off. The World Health Organization issued recommendations last year, warning the food industry to stop routinely giving antibiotics to farm animals.

Yet while the same is true with pets, it has been mostly overlooked by both the research

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ween owners and animals. As we all know, many pet owners let their animals lick their faces, sleep in their beds or eat food from their hands or plates.

Many consider pets to be part of the family, of course, and these affectionate moments are one of the reasons we have pets in the first place.

community and general public.

You might think we should be more worried about agriculture, since the sector treats many times more animals and uses far more antibiotics by weight than pets.

But because pets are in such close proximity to many more humans, they’re actually more likely to transfer resistant bacteria – mainly through saliva or skin contact; pets risk becoming reservoirs of resistant microbes that spill over into their owners with disastrous effects.

OWNER OBSTACLES I’m part of a team that has been researching this issue in Scotland through in-depth interviews with groups of pet owners and vets. We found pet owners generally had good knowledge about superbugs, but their understanding of antimicrobial resistance was limited. When it came to antibiotics, we found that owners wanted to do whatever was necessary to help their animal in the short term.

This often overruled concerns about antimicrobial resistance, which owners saw as abstract and mainly a problem for the

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future, similar to how people often view actions that cause climate change. Interestingly, our interviewees were happy to hold off on antibiotics for themselves to see if their infection sorted itself out, but when it came to their pets, much like children, people wanted antibiotics straight away.

Any large-scale public awareness campaign for pet owners will the-

refore have to try to be relevant to their present situation. One possibility might be to let them know that without responsibly using antibiotics now, there may be no working treatment for pets later.

But let’s not kid ourselves here – it is well documented that getting people to make preventative behaviour changes is extremely challenging in public health.

Most owners in our research didn’t know that resistant bacteria could be spread between pet and owner and vice versa.

It should be stressed that unless the pet or owner has been colonized by resistant bacteria, there are no risks; but as there are no simple tests at present, owners cannot know whether they are safe. In a part of our work still to be published, we asked owners whether they would be prepared to change this kind of behaviour as antimicrobial resistance becomes more critical, and many said they wouldn’t. Convincing people not to do these things clearly won’t to be easy.

We also asked vets why they thought antibiotics are overused in pets. Unlike doctors operating in publicly funded healthcare, vets feel market pressures: dissatisfied pet owners can always go elsewhere for antibioAnother issue was contact bet- tics. Vets told us that pet ow-

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ners tended to want something tangible in exchange for the fees they were paying, and often saw antibiotics as a “magic fix-all”.

to this crisis. To have any chance of having an impact, they all need to be tackled under the same policy package.

Yet the pet owners had a very different perspective: they tended to think the pressure to use antibiotics was coming from vets.

They said it was the vet who was the expert and that they tended to go along with their decisions.

So what is happening here?

There was little agreement about who should be taking responsibility for the antibiotics. It looked like there was a breakdown in communication between owners and vets. Our conclusion was that both sides should be “trained” to be sensitive to these interactions, and provided with the skills and knowledge to make more informed decisions.

This can seem impossibly complex, even within the UK – let alone globally. We are at least seeing some excellent research initiatives that take this big-picture approach, along with action plans on the policy front such as this one by the EU. The question is whether we will have done enough before the problem becomes uncontrollable. For the majority of us, the way forward lies in making small changes around antibiotics to our daily lives – pet owners, for one, need to start acting more responsibly.

With vets, this could be through professional development or externally enforced guidelines and standards. This won’t be easy, however, as most veterinary practices are private businesses. Unlike doctors’ surgeries, vets lack an overarching body to which they all subscribe.

For vets and pet owners alike, the next logical step will be to survey people in much larger

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numbers. This would confirm that our findings are reflected by the country at large.

impact on many aspects of our daily lives, and the search for new antibiotics is an expensive and drawn-out process.

WHAT NEXT?

The answer is a “one health” response which acknowledges that healthcare, agriculture, pets and other issues are all contributing

The central challenge with antimicrobial resistance in pets lies in trying to make it a priority in a world where there are already so many large issues for us to comprehend. Antimicrobial resistance is already having an

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Tenth Anniversary of Ocean Village Express

Text by Joe Adambery

It’s a well worn cliché but it seems like yesterday that the first in the line of the ‘Express Convenience Stores’ opened at Ocean Village, then only a mere fraction of the bustling social hub that the area is today. At that time in my other life as a graphics signage fixer, our colourful logo stretched across the glass frontage and managing director Stephen Viñales was nervously talking about ‘expected footfall and optimistic business projections’.

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Ten years down the line, there are seven ‘Express’ outlets, with the jewel in the crown being the ‘Mons Calpe Express’ at North Mole Road. Time flies when you are successful but it’s no happy accident, it’s hard work, good planning and dogged determination, coupled with a nose for business and a lot of faith. Stephen now sits across from me in the swank new head office at No 5 King Street and remembers how the ‘Express’ journey began.

“I remember that we took over our two petrol stations in 2004, to manage them for

Shell and to provide forecourt shopping. I also remember my business partner, Harry Murphy, coming to suggest that we might wish to look at a unit in the still unfinished Ocean Village project. We developed the idea further into an ‘Express’ convenience store and we opened on 2nd June 2008. The area around the shop was still practically a construction site. The concept was based on our two forecourt shops and we opened with one unit and then expanded to three units a couple of years later. We now have 150 sq metres of thriving shop space there.”

“My son Zydon was our first employee then and three years later we opened ‘Alameda Express’. After that came ‘Irish Town Express’ and ‘Europa Point Express’. So the growth has been from two petrol station outlets plus OV Express, to seven in total, with Mons Calpe express our ‘flagship’ store. We are still learning and there is still a huge potential after a year open, as that is a new concept of convenience store. It’s a medium size supermarket with a cafeteria. ‘Europa Point Express’ is exclusively cafeteria and that was a challenge as we went into catering but we developed that too. Now

there comes a stage in my journey when I am looking to take a step back and retire.”

staff in their own rotas. The rest are permanent in the other stores.”

Stephen already has his wife and two sons involved in the ‘Express’ group of companies, the younger one, Steven Charles came on board last year. But dad feels that they are both ready to take the lead as he hands over the reigns. My ethos has always been to try and maintain a high standard of merchandising, a wide product range and a different pitch to our competitors.

We have a happy staff, which is fundamental to a good business and we only rotate the forecourt

“I’m fortunate to be able to combine my passion for Corgi model cars with my son Zydon, who specialises in Hot Wheels cars and both ranges are on sale in our shops and forecourts and do very well. We also use them as promotion offers at times. The promotions are crucial to the business because they keep customers coming to see what’s new; now, for instance, we will focus on National day T-shirts, which we do every year and that is a GLOBE MAGAZINE 35

highlight of our promotions calendar at both Gib Oil Petrol Stations.”

“As I see it now, for me it’s going to be very difficult to reduce my workload and take a back seat but that is the plan for next year to which I have committed myself. I’ve been working for nearly forty years and it’s now time to get

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together with my wife more often and relax.

Even with the uncertainties that ‘Brexit’ poses for businesses, we are well positioned in the market and we only buy from local sources.

We will strive to keep abreast of trends and though I may still be around to see it from this chair, my sons will ride out the storm if there is one.”

Knowing the steely determination of the man, who sits across the table from me today, I have made a mental note to get together with him again in five year’s time - just watch this space and in the meantime the ‘Express’ chain train will continue on its brave and successful journey into the future with customers at the top of their priorities.

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Tips for a Healthy Head of Hair this Summer hair on a hot day you’re just adding chemicals that will not only dry your hair but they will add more layers to your hair working like insulation.

On those hot days try to use product as sparingly as possible for amazing results.

The summer sun can cause a negative effect on your hair. The high humidity content in the atmosphere settles on your hair, weighing it down and resulting in limp hair. Sweat and dust contributed by the summer conditions also increase hair problems like dandruff, split ends, ‘frizziness’ and increased hair fall. The summer heat can be harsh on your scalp too, causing dryness and sunburn.

• Hair needs to be washed more often - The best way to maintain a nourished scalp is simply by washing, shampooing and conditioning a little more through the summer period. Giving your hair that little boost of moisture can go a long way into helping you maintain a healthy and flake free scalp.

With Summer approaching, we’ve got some of the best tips to keep your hair in the tip top condition.

If you follow these tips then your hair will stay healthy through the summer months – • Deep Conditioning – As the hot air and direct sunlight reaches your hair, it can cause the hair to dry and go brittle and weak.

Using a shampoo and conditioner at least twice a week will help keep the moisture in your hair.

• Trim your hair as often as possible - The recommended

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amount of time you’re meant to wait between getting your hair cut is somewhere between 10-12 weeks, depending on your hair type, tone, length and thickness.

However, when it comes to the summer months you will need to change this to a cut every 2 months. This is because in the

summer you are more prone to split ends, so getting your hair cut every 6-8 weeks allows you to be able to cut your chances of brittle hair breakages and eliminates the worry of split ends.

• Avoid Wax’s and Gel’s When you add product to your

• Cover the hair - If the sun is particularly harsh, or if your hair is particularly vulnerable, there’s no shame in using a scarf or hat to shield the hair, it can help keep your hair healthy.

• Avoid Heat - The sun is already putting too much heat on your hair, so avoid the additional heat as much as you can.

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Interview with José Antonio García and his wife, Juani Cervera proprietors of ‘Lineamatic’ quality of life! Never has the Spanish saying “fruto del trabajo y del esfuerzo del hombre” which translates literally into “reaping the benefits of his labour” been more befitting than in this particular case.

His wife, Juani Cervero commented that she has known José Antonio for a very long time.

In fact, he had only just started running his own business, three years earlier, when they started dating. That is exactly why, even though she has never worked for the firm, she is fully aware of the implications and hardships of running a company successfully for so long and making it grow. “We have fought for and worked very hard for the business. There have been good years and bad ones as well but we have always supported one another morally”.

Globe Magazine went across to La Linea to have a chat with José Antonio García and his spouse, Juani Cervera, proprietors of the gaming company, ‘Lineamatic’. José Antonio tells us, “I started working in the gaming industry at the tender age of sixteen. At the time, I was studying electronics in Cádiz but that summer, I travelled to Madrid for a month and a half where I learned the practical side of working with slot machines at the MARESA main factory. On my return to Andalucía , I brought with me a number of slot machines and on finishing my military service, I started my own gaming company with fifteen slot machines”.

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He has fifty years experience in the gaming industry and we are fully aware of the fact that here we are confronted by one of the region’s main authories in the sector. He personally summarized his beginnings, “Initially, I used to work from eight in the morning ‘till midnight clocking up over one hundred thousand kilometres per year in my van. I mean, I’m not moaning, I used to make money; I put in a lot of hours daily but I was well compensated financially. Now, I own five gaming salons and have various slot machine terminals in various premises around town. Years of sacrifice, which initially yielded money now translates itself into

She has obviously sacrificed a lot as well for the good of the business: “When we were young, it was very hard not so now! For example, when I was pregnant, if he was called out in the early hours of the morning to fix a slot machine, which had broken down, he had to go but I used to go with him as well: and when the baby was born, it was exactly the same routine, this time, we would both go with him. It was very hard”.

Of course, the obvious question is “Is the gaming industry the most complicated for marital reconcilliation?” and José Antonio’s reply was obvious, “I wouldn’t know because I’ve only been involved in this one all my adult

life!” On reflection, one can understand that any such business activity, which shares the same business hours as the catering trade must be very hard and stressfull on marital relationships. Maybe the gaming industry even more so due to it’s geographical spread especially in its early stages when one is working without any employees.

pisto murciano (Ratatouille from Murcia) and José Antonio loves el gazpachuelo de pescado (Fish gazpachuelo). I even do homemade desserts even though I don’t admit to having a sweet tooth!

biological daughters and two grand-children”.

Seeing that she had no problems talking about her immediate family, we inquired further. “Yes, they came over aged eight and nine; now, they are twenty-three and twentyfour years of age, respectively. One is studying IT and the other one, mechanical engineering.

Obviously, they are guaranteed employment when they finish studying because with those qualifications, they’d be more than useful in the family business!

Wait a minute, you cook for ten people! So many I ask? “Yes, honestly,” she replies, “I have four children, (two of them with partners) and We inquired about her hobbies and, like her two grand-children”. husband, she does not acknowledge to having any, “Cooking, if anything. I cook every day for We ask her about her children and she tells us ten family members and I must admit that it’s without any sign or trace of inconvenience, an activity that I thoroughly enjoy! I love the “We have two adopted ‘Saharaui’ boys, two At this point, José Antonio intervenes and tells GLOBE MAGAZINE 45

us that presently, he manages three businesses, two gaming companies and a catering firm.

“I presently employ twenty-eight people on a permanent basis. Why constantly change them if they all work very hard and extremely well!

In the long run, subsidies or grants don’t come cheap, you end up paying a hefty price!” he reiterates. It’s impossible to have a better policy with regards staff members; in fact, experience is on his side. “I’ve learned that you always have to look to the future but not only with staff members. For example, those slot machines that give you change, prize money and the accounts; I was the first person to install one. It’s a big but worthwhile investment! Not only do they facilitate the accounts but they also avoid theft!

I try, at all costs, to have the latest technology in slot machines”. Cautious man with a clear vision for the future!

us that those, who had the opportunity to start up in a big city had certain initial advantages but nothing that daily hard work couldn’t rectify. But that sacrifice and self-denial has its compensation. “Long ago, I used to enjoy the occasional game of tennis but I haven’t played in a long time.

The honest truth is that I don’t really have any hobbies; maybe staying at home with the family is one! About twenty years ago, we used to own a live entertainment bar called ‘Sonata’. I used to go every evening to watch the live performances and Karaoke but always accompanied by my wife; I have always led a family-orientated life, a very good life but a very family-orientated one.

Incidentally, the ‘Sonata’ has seen great acts perform like Ángel Garó and Pasión Vega even launched her first LP there.

A native of La Linea, José Antonio informs

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a lot of his time to helping others according to word out on the street but not something that he personally boasts about which says a lot about the kind of man he is. He later turns the conversation to his home town of La Linea, “La Linea is an excellent place to live in but, unfortunately, there is very high unemployment. And now with ‘Brexit’ on the horizon, I’m very worried because it could cause a lot of damage to the city, as a whole, because, at the end of the day, Gibraltar feeds many thousands of people, directly or indirectly, from La Linea”.

We sign off by acknowledging the fact that he has always done his best to improve living standards in the Campo de Gibraltar, the area where he carries out his business activities; a Big Thank-you, José Antonio and Juani for sharing your lives and trials and tribulations with Globe Magazine.

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What is Ferragosto and why is it so important in Italy?

August is a crazy month in Italy. For Italians, it is often the best month of the year – a time for vacation, family, friends and the beach. But it is also the height of the tourist season, and hotel prices soar to three or even four times their usual rates while restaurants are reserved months in advance. The reason for all this excitement centres around one particular day – August 15th or ‘Ferragosto’, when almost everyone in Italy takes a holiday Have you ever wondered why August is the “ghost month” in Italy and why exactly Italians celebrate this seemingly random day in the middle of the hottest month of the year and why the cities are empty and everyone flocks like suntanned sheep to the beach?

There is a historic reason (or two) for this ever-sopredictable Italian habit of taking a holiday in August.

Believe it or not, ‘Ferragosto’ is an ancient tradition.

FERRAGOSTO - THE ROMAN HOLIDAY The first incarnation of the August vacation was, not ironically, instituted by Caesar Augustus. On this day, he would organize horse races all across the Roman Empire and people everywhere had huge feasts and celebrated.

Incredibly, these horse races have stuck around, as the second phase of the famous Palio in Siena, which is always held on August 16th.

The Roman emperor decided to link up the various festivities that took place throughout the month to create a longer period of rest from the year’s labours.

The tradition of feriae augusti dates back to 18 BC, so you see that it is pretty much instilled in the Italian DNA to “vacate” the city for the month of August and “vacation”!

THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION Besides its pagan roots, Catholicism also has had a hand in ‘Ferragosto’. Following the Roman Empire, during the Christian period, the celebrations became focused on the church’s institution of August 15th as the date of the Assumption of Mary into heaven.

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tickets were steeply reduced. Even families, whose children didn’t go to the colonia, started to take advantage of this great deal - hop on a train at a low cost, take along a sack lunch, go splash in the sea.

The idea of a family vacation over the August holiday caught on, and gradually extended from just a few days to a week or more. Offices closed; official business was put on hold. Since many people couldn’t conduct business as usual, they also decided to close shop, too. And thus a tradition was instilled. ‘festa’ to be observed, with a day before or after being connected with other religious observances and civic events. It is still a national holiday and people frequently create a “ponte” (bridge) by taking off days before and/or after to make a longer holiday period.

FERRAGOSTO AND FASCISM - THE AUGUST HOLIDAY IN MODERN TIMES The August desertion of the cities didn’t really take hold until the era of Fascism. In the 20th century, the 15th of August took a new turn when Mussolini, refusing to be outshone by the Virgin, organized discounted trains, calling them the, “people’s trains of ‘Ferragosto’.

He also organized summer camps for kids, called ‘colonia estiva’, where children could go to the sea or the mountains, for fresh air, recreation and sports (and a bit of fascist indoctrination as good measure added in, of course). There noted camps in Gaeta, Tuscany and Anzio. The week-long camps were extended to various parts of the country. Later, they started organizing them for adults to go for a few days, in conjunction with the labour unions’ cultural and recreational programs, for parents to go pick up the kids, stay a few days, and giving families the opportunity for down-time and relaxation. Rail

Today, the most popular (and expensive!) time to go on vacation is the week of ‘Ferragosto’ (the week of the Assumption, which is August 15th). Even if they don’t go on holiday per se, they’ll still go out into the country for a picnic or a big organized lunch with family and friends. The reality is that much of August is now the “holiday period” and so shops and restaurants will close for a week or two at some point. Offices suspend work, professionals shutter their studios and even doctors leave their practice to pack themselves onto the beaches! So you see, there *is* one reason Italians cling to their ‘feriae augusti’ tradition!

GOOD OR BAD FOR TOURISTS? It depends! August is actually a good time to visit, especially the cities, as you’ll find a bit of breathing room when the vast masses leave! Sure, you’ll find some places closed, but just as many will remain open. And there are plenty of events, concerts and exhibits to make up for it. If you want to go to the beach, you’ll find lots of company filling the sand.

We’d recommend the first week or last week if August is your intended month to come to Italy!

Today, this holiday is just as much a part of daily life as it has been for the last two millennia.

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Mrs Gibraltar 2018 Keeping to the theme of ‘beauty with a difference’ our annual Mrs Gibraltar contest follows almost on the heels - or stilettos - of the ‘single’ ladies one! A packed audience at the Alameda Open Air Theatre clapped and egged on favourites in the nine lady line-up...

Text by Richard Cartwright

The younger ones kicked off the evening setting the Latin/Salsa theme for the entire two and three quarter hour long show... Yes, ever reliable Yalta Pons’ Urban Dance wiggled and danced their way through the opening sequence to great applause on the Alameda stage. Natural surroundings with blue/turquoise and yellow/gold 52 GLOBE MAGAZINE

back-drop panels and colourful visuals appearing on a large screen behind them... Oh, and plenty of greenery and flowers enhancing further, this fabulous, unaffected, pure environment location. In blues and greens, the married or partnered ladies made their entrance to claps, screams and cries of ‘guapa’ directed at their favourites and then came the guys as they ambled down the

steps onto the stage...Yes, Ideal Productions boss men, Mark and Angel ready to compere the evening’s proceedings, as they’ve been doing now for their many shows. Judges at this year’s pageant included, Mrs Europe 2017, Davinia Baglietto, Bosum Buddies promoter Sonia Golt, former Versace model and Century 21 director Luisandro Moreno, Fashion Designer, Ellie

Garcia and Tati Cuervo, a Fashion Photographer and the table was chaired by Kayleigh Yeo: judges tasked with the forever difficult job through the evening, of choosing just one lady contestant to wear the Mrs 2018 crown!

And so contestants 1 to 9 continued to grace the stage...

Rebecca Pattison, Joelle Marin, Carla Sedgwick, Demelza Duo,

Nautilus Beach Clean

Lunar Walk

Mental Health Day

Environment Day

Superjump Charity

Rachel Bentley, Inga Perez, Laila Ben Allal, Kathleen Victory and Giovanca Afzan in different attire, casual, black and white polka dots and red fans doing their flamenco bit whilst paying tribute to Salineros director/ dancer, Vicente Vinent, who passed not long ago, and finally wearing their own choice of evening wear, which many in the audience will agree is the most

popular walk-on of the evening: they were offered a ‘helping hand’ providing a trip-free journey up the theatre’s craggily steps in their long dresses, by their past Mr Gibraltar counterparts, Jordan, John Paul and Marvin – that was a nice touch.

Also wearing a lovely evening dress was reigning Mrs Gibraltar 2017 winner, Megan Danino,

who presented herself extremely well, bursting into song - which totally surprised me, especially as it was well sung and it being the first time she’s sung on a stage anywhere! ‘Read All about It’ was sung over screen footage of domestic violence highlighting a ‘real today issue’ that’s out there even in supposedly ‘safe’ Gibraltar where these things just don’t happen... WRONG! Domestic

violence does happen and the show’s presenters made the point more and more women are not keeping quiet anymore, coming out and beginning a new life... “It’s not that numbers are increasing now.” Mark informed us, “It’s always been there but more women affected by the problem are coming forward and not keeping quiet anymore...”

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And good for them! The film incidentally, was well acted by the contestants themselves and very well put together, filmed and edited by ex-GBC’s Johnny Harper and produced by the show’s hosts – Mark and Angel – and certainly brought the point home with their motto... ‘Women with a purpose, Together we can’.

Later, we had more filmed shots of the ladies doing their bit for a number of charities. Reigning Mr Gibraltar made an appearance also. Antonin Irodia is off to 1st Princess

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compete in Mr Universe in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, as did 1st runner-up Jordan Davis appearing in his ‘Neanderthal costume’ including headgear, which I didn’t quite get! He’s off to Kosovo in the Balkans to compete in ‘Best Model in the Universe’...

Spanish singer Dany Rios kept the salsa rhythms going with plenty audience interaction inviting spectators on stage for some Latin rhythms...And so it was time to present the awards and discreetly standing on the side of the stage

was Ideal Productions Director Rossanna Ressa ready to assist Opposition Culture MP, Edwin Reyes present the trophies.

The ‘Anna Luisa Award’ went to Giovanka Afzan, the Ideal Productions Award went to Rachel Bentley, Photogenic to Kathleen Victory, Mrs Personality to Laila Ben Allal, YGTV Award to Giovanka again, Catwalk to Kathleen and Elegance to Carla Sedgwick, who also came third...

Runner-up award went to lucky

Mrs Gibraltar 2018

Edwin Reyes

Presenters

Mrs, Giovanka Afzan and the evening’s crown was placed on Kathleen Victory’s head by outgoing Mrs Gibraltar, Megan Danino!

It’s patently obvious the ladies enjoy the experience and I doubt if any of them regret entering.

They are busy mums and wives in the day-to-day who probably hold down jobs also. They work hard for the show but I’m sure have a good time too during the lead up to the show and on the

night itself. It’s clear they benefit from some ‘Me Time.’ Well done girls!

“It’s past midnight,” Mark reminds us...and it was, “We must turn the music down now, the neighbours want to sleep!” too true! Yes the show was too long: all of two and three quarter hours worth.

First of all there’s the recurring misnomer - not just at this show but at most others too - of, ‘we’ll now have a 20 minute interval!!!!’

Invariably the break runs into

30 and 40 minutes...Too long.

The Judges at this show must’ve been discussing Brexit! They were away for a very long time, forever...Too long. Mark and Angel had to fill in as best they could. And the routines also, take too long: imagine if there’d been 10 or 12 contestants. We would have gone home at close on 1am!

I don’t for one moment even guess what the answer could be, but aren’t the walk-on routines a bit tired these days, not just on the night in question but in other

shows also. The Catwalk was mentioned again by Mark. Can’t we have two or three parading together instead of individually even if you must continually use the runway.

It has to be borne in mind there were nine contestants not five or six so the whole thing is stretched out even further with large numbers parading. Can there sometimes be too many extra features and performances in the show, considering again,

the number of ladies taking part and not forgetting they are the main protagonists...Just saying, if I may!

To end, Ideal Productions rightly thanked all of their sponsors, contributors and their own team and the bottom line has to be, the audience loved it. I can see Mark and Angel have a passion for what they do and work very hard to put this and other shows on a stage.

It’s no piece of cake...Well done boys!

2nd Princess

Danny Rios

Megan Danino singing

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These feet are made for walking Text by Joe Adambery

Robert Koziol is a UK state registered podiatrist, who consults three times per week at the new private clinic in Irish Town.

There are two things we need to remember about that opening sentence. The first is ‘UK state registered’ and that distinction sets Robert Apart from some other practitioners locally, who are not fully qualified , then there’s the private clinic in Irish Town, The Gibraltar Orthopaedic and Medical Clinic, which Globe Magazine has previously featured.

Being a State registered podiatrist means that Robert went to university for three years then qualified and spent a further year in a UK hospital practice so he knows his onions (or should that be bunions)? “We study from the hips down although Podiatry concerns the feet. You can’t fix one cog without knowing what the other cogs do. So if for example, you have pain at the back of your knee, we can work out why and we can change it by altering the way you walk and reduce the pain with insoles. Back and the lower limbs always feature in common

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complaints but often the cause originates at the feet.

The thing to understand is that there can be 100s of reasons why you can have a pain in one foot and not the other. It could mean a pulled shoulder from carrying a load, which causes you to lean sideways shifting the load onto one hip causing motion, which in turn, causes more pressure on one heel than the other. In sports injuries, for example, people have a preferred leg or foot such as kicking the ball with the right foot and not the left, leading with the left leg and not the right. Other accidents such

as a missed step causing a stumble, or perhaps tripping in a pothole, all these incidents can cause foot problems. Rule one is wear the correct shoes for the activity.”

“In an ideal world, personal hygiene is important so feet should always be kept clean. Shoes should not be worn without socks. There should be a layer between the shoe and the skin apart from sandals, which are open. Leather is better than plastic because leather breathes and absorbs sweat, especially in the summer. The other factors are to wear the right footwear for the

occasion. If jogging around the Rock, you will need to wear the correct type of trainers for shock absorption. If you’re a lady and like to wear high heels for work, that’s not advisable. They’re fine for the evening when you might be sitting down for a meal so you are notwalking in them so much.”

“Body weight has a bearing on every part of the body so if you are overweight, your feet might tend to complain more. There are plenty ofnon-load bearing exercises like swimming, which can be beneficial and not place excess strain on your feet if you are overweight.

Corrective insoles for sports and leisure wear can help your feet to distribute the body load evenly.

You might use your leading foot more than the other one so each foot will have a different wear pattern. Although it’s the same person, the gait pattern will be different on both feet.

We can tell how you walk by your callous patterns, the same as a car mechanic can tell where a steering problem lies by looking at the tyre wear patterns. This science is called bio-mechanics and we can tell visually by looking at the distribution of callouses where the gait needs to be corrected.

Hopefully, sooner rather than later before other problems arise.

If there is no callous but there’s inflammation and there’s pain, then we can tell which muscle group is being overused. The solution might not lie in the foot but the ankle. As we have 26 bones in each foot, you only need one bone to be in the wrong position and this will affect another bone down the line, which will give you a symptom. We can correct the problem or adjust it with insoles. That solution is for mainly bio mechanical problems.

There can be viral problems like verrucas, which we freeze with liquid nitrogen called cryotherapy.

There are fungal skin conditions, as well as, many nail conditions.”

“Corns and callouses are generally removed on the spot. Ingrown toe nails, if they come in early enough, can be corrected conservatively allowing the nail to grow out painlessly. If the nail is beyond repair then we carry out a minor surgical procedure and remove the sides only. Nail fungus in older people is overrated. It’s completely painless, harmless and not contagious to other nails unless they are damaged. So what’s the big deal?”

“I think that in percentage terms, problems that I come across are 30 % in young people, the same for middle age persons and 40 % for elderly persons. I even treat babies occasionally. It’s a pretty balanced picture and in the twenty eight years that I’ve been practising in Gibraltar, people now take better care of their feet. The difference is incredible and people are much more aware of Podiatrists and they do come in for treatment sooner rather than later.”

These feet of ours are made for walking and like all moving parts in any mechanism, there is wear and tear, so if you fall into the latter category, there will be times when you want to put your feet up but before you do so in exasperation, get them checked out by Robert Koziol at the Gibraltar Orthopaedic and Medical Clinic to save yourself complications down the line.

Sooner is better where feet are concerned.

For Appointments, call the Gibraltar Orthopaedic and Medical Clinic on +350 200 43602, e-mail them on reception@ gibraltarclinic.gi or follow them on Facebook.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Deli pasta salad Simple store cupboard pasta salad with Sunny Mediterranean flavours SERVES: 4 路 PREPARATION: 20-30 mi-

ling, roughly chop the tomato and put

nutes 路 INGREDIENTS: 300g farfalle

in a food processor with half the sun-

(pasta bows) - 200g frozen peas - 1

dried tomatoes, the olive oil, vinegar,

large tomato - 10 sun-dried tomatoes

garlic and about 8 basil leaves. Season

in oil - 2 tbsp olive oil - 2 tsp white

with plenty of salt and freshly ground

wine vinegar - 1 garlic clove - Large

pepper, then whiz until smooth. Tip

handful fresh basil leaves - 85g pack

into a large salad bowl. 3. Toss And

prosciutto or salami

Serve: Add the pasta and peas to the

How to make it

1. Cook The

dressing, roughly slice the rest of the

Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water for

sun-dried tomatoes and add to the

8 minutes, then add the peas. Return

pasta with the remaining basil leaves.

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the water to the boil and cook for two

Tear in the prosciutto or salami and toss

minutes more until the pasta and peas

everything together. Pile into bowls

are tender. Tip into a colander over the

and, if possible, eat outside.

Seafood to put you in a Holiday Mood!

sink, cool the pasta and peas under the

VEGETARIAN OPTION: For a meat-free

cold tap then drain really well. 2. Make

version, use mozzarella instead of pros-

The Dressing: While the pasta is boi-

ciutto.

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ce, - 2 spring onions - 1 little gem

onions on the diagonal, then mix

lettuce - 198g can sweet corn with

them into the dressing. 3. A Layer

peppers, drained - 140g cherry

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slice into rounds. Pull the lettuce

cooked peeled tiger prawns

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Eggs Cooking: Bring a small pan

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of water to the boil. Gently lower

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in the eggs and boil for 8 minutes,

with the prawns and egg slices and

then lift them out and plunge them

douse everything with the chilli

into a bowl of cold water until you

dressing.

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‘Stranger danger’ in the Online and Real World Text By Michelle McManus (Senior Lecturer In Policing, Forensic and Applied Sciences, University of Central Lancashire) & Louise Almond (Senior Lecturer in Investigative and Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool) www.theconversation.com

The term “stranger danger” was coined as a warning to children: beware the unknown adult, proceed with caution and be very careful what personal information you reveal. The question is, do adults take their own advice? Perhaps most would be more guarded and make sure they know 66 GLOBE MAGAZINE

who they are dealing with before revealing too much about themselves. But our relationship with “strangers” has been evolving and social media has torn down some of the barriers that used to protect us.

Now a relative stranger could be

a Facebook “friend” and evidence shows that sexual predators are using this to their advantage.

How we transition from stranger to non-stranger relationships is a relatively unexplored strand in research, with little recognition paid to the fact that the internet has completely transformed our

level of engagement with strangers.

At the same time other studies are showing how the rate of reporting sexual offences to conviction is low. A report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) concluded that 1

in 4 sexual offences should have been recorded as crimes but were not. Reasons cited for this were mainly centred on poor processes for recording the crimes and transferring them on to national recording systems.

Regardless of these issues, the reporting of sexual offences is on the rise, with this attributed to increased reporting of sexual offences and apparent improved investigative responses. In the year ending March 2015, the Office of National Statistics recorded the highest figure for sexual offences since recording began in 2002, up 37% increase on the previous year. For female victims of serious sexual assaults, 16% were recorded as “stranger relationships”. Other categories included partner/ex-partner (47%) other known (33%) and family member (4%).

WHAT IS A ‘STRANGER’?

What is our understanding of how stranger rapes occur? Do we believe this happens within a dark alleyway, involving victims randomly chosen by someone they have never interacted with? Given that most of these attacks are perpetrated by people the victims know – as opposed to the dangerous “stranger” – do these statistics allow us to feel safe within our online social interactions?

Herein lies the problem: people we know. At what point would we say we actually know someone in the online and interconnected society of today?

One in three relationships now start online. The change in how people communicate in their day-to-day lives has impacted on the “modus operandi” of sexual offenders. The online environment has evolved a “a new type

stranger, where the regular dating precautions are dismissed, with victims meeting their victims sooner and in unsafe locations?

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of sexual offender”. Police forces have recorded a six-fold increase in the number of “internet-facilitated” sexual offences between 2009 and 2014.

The vast amount of dating and social networking sites easily accessed through smartphones has resulted in the normalization of providing personal information to strangers. Even Snapchat now allows users to share their exact location. People are able to see you every move from your home location, work, school or college.

Snapchat states that their default setting is “off ” for locationsharing and users must activate it. They claim that locations can only be shared with your friends list. Given our friendship circles are continually changing and our friends lists are likely to contain people we have never met, how practical is this safety feature?

ARE YOU BEING GROOMED? Grooming techniques are individually tailored to meet victims’ expectations. From child sexual

grooming research, we know that trust is key in developing relationships online, with boundaries slowly broken down before introducing sexualized conversations.

In cases initiated through online dating that resulted in sexual assaults, sexual communication was reported in over 50% of cases prior to meeting, with online contact to first meeting occurring within a week for 43% of cases.

The frequency and intensity of interactions allows victims to feel comfortable and shifts the perception of the relationship from stranger to non-stranger quicker than offline encounters.

National Crime Agency evidence reveals 72% of internet-facilitated sexual assaults took place in the victim’s home. Exploration of attack locations of 459 internet-facilitated rapists showed more than half occurred within a 1.6km radius of the offenders’ home. This differs from previous findings where offenders travelled further to their assault location in a bid to reduce the risk of identification. Is this due to an expedited transition from stranger to non-

Recent research exploring sexual offending within the UK appears to back this up, concluding that the typical offender profile and crime scene behaviours have changed. Stranger rapists are appearing to be less “criminogenic” – in other words, they have fewer criminal convictions. And those with previous convictions are now likely to be for more lowlevel offences. This new type of sex offender is also taking fewer precautions and less likely to use forced entry or violence in their sexual attacks.

The same techniques used by online sexual offenders are being employed by so-called “romantic fraudsters” targeting dating websites with the intention of extracting money from victims. Around £34.4m from over 3,100 victims was recorded regarding romance fraud last year.

More needs to be done to increase the understanding of the term “stranger” and how this is defined within criminal justice agencies.

More importantly, society as a whole needs to start getting to grips with the term. Our interactions online are now embedded at such a young age. They have allowed us to become comfortable in revealing personal information and speeding up the relationship process at a dangerous pace.

So before engaging with new “friends” online ask yourself: is this person really a stranger? Have you transitioned them to “nonstranger” status too quickly? Are you really being safe online?

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Summer Contact Lens Care Advise Summer is a time when many

and can cause a serious infection,

people use contact lenses, for fle-

which can lead to permanent visual

xibility, the freedom to play sports,

impairment or blindness. Of cour-

choose the sunglasses they want, or

se, this is rare, but it is important to

to dress to impress at all the sum-

take the risk seriously and remove

mer events. However, summer can

contact lenses before swimming. If

be a tough time for contact lenses

you swim a lot, it’s worth investing

due to the heat and endless days

in prescription swimming goggles

at the pool or the beach, so we’ve

to protect your eyes and maintain

asked Nerea Galdos-Pujana, from

good vision.

Specsavers Opticas Marbella for their advice on how to use contact

3. Don’t forget your sunglasses

lenses this summer.

A key benefit to contact lenses in summer months is that you don’t

1. Take care with air conditioning

need prescription sunglasses, and

Air conditioning can dry out your

you don’t have to keep switching

eyes, making them feel itchy and

between your normal glasses and

irritated and this is a particular is-

sunglasses. However, most contact

sue for contact lens wearers. Switch

lenses don’t protect the eyes from

air conditioning off where possible

the powerful UV rays at this time

and avoid fans and air jets pointed

of the year, so it’s important to

directly towards the eyes to control

always wear good quality sunglas-

this. Eye drops can help keep your

ses with 100% UV protection whe-

eyes hydrated if this is a problem

never you’re out in the sun.

for you over summer.

‘Specsavers Opticas’ have just laun-

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2. Remember to remove them be-

ched their new ‘easyvision aquiane’

fore swimming

daily disposable lenses. These in-

It is tempting to just dive into the

novative silicone hydrogel lenses

pool or sea on a hot summer’s day,

were made with comfort in mind,

but exposing your contact lenses to

providing everyday value, conve-

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ter is full of bacteria including an

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multiplies, it will irritate your eye

es

Isolas LLP announces the appointment of Christian Caetano as Partner tian also undertakes legal drafting work, primarily in respect of the implementation of European Union directives, as well as in connection with the ongoing Legislative Reform Programme (LRP).

Christian was a member of the Solvency II Directive Working Group established by HM Government of Gibraltar and is currently part ISOLAS LLP, Gibraltar’s longest

of the Insurance Distribution Di-

established law firm, is delighted

rective (IDD) Working Group. He

to announce the appointment of

has contributed to a number of in-

Christian Caetano as a Partner

dustry publications, including the

with effect from 1st July 2018.

Gibraltar Chapters of Thomson Reuter’s ‘Comparative Overview

Christian read law at Cardiff Uni-

of Insurance and Reinsurance Law

versity and completed the Bar Pro-

and Regulation’, and Law Business

fessional Training Course at Car-

Research’s ‘The Insurance and Re-

diff School of Law. He joined the

insurance Review’. He also recently

firm in 2008 and now specialises

authored the ‘Gibraltar Insurance

on regulatory matters, primarily in

Guide’, part of Thomson Reuters

the areas of insurance and finan-

Country Guides Series.

cial services. He advises regulated firms, insurers, insurance mana-

Peter Isola, Senior Partner, welco-

gers and intermediaries on regula-

med Christian’s appointment sa-

tory, commercial and transactional

ying that“it further evidences the

issues.

strengthening of the firm as a team of specialists across a wide range

Christian’s areas of expertise also

of areas of expertise. Christian’s

include corporate, gaming, data

insurance practice goes from stren-

protection and intellectual proper-

gth to strength and his significant

ty. He is regularly instructed on

support on corporate and gaming

mergers and acquisitions, within

transactions is highly valued. I am

both regulated and non-regulated

delighted that he has now joined the

environments, as well as cross-

partnership alongside his brother

border mergers and insurance bu-

Steven, who himself is highly res-

siness transfers. Christian has also

pected within the M&A, corporate

appeared at the Supreme Court of

and gaming fields, and look forward

Gibraltar on a number of landmark

to his participation in the ongoing

applications,

development of the firm for many

representing

insu-

rers and gaming operators. Chris-

years to come.”

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Charlie Reyes completes Launch of first CD by ‘The Bismark’ The Layla Rose Band Text By Joe Adambery

The Layla Rose Band will launch their first CD entitled ‘Postcard’ at the ‘Rock on the Rock Club’ on September 28th in a tribute to their late friend and former bass player, Tyrone Moya. The band will be performing the seven songs in the CD and playing some new ones too, and all proceeds will go to Cancer Research.

The CD has been produced by the band themselves and Danni Fa with high quality mastering done in the UK. The originals recorded are:

Text By Joe Adambery

Last summer, in the August 2017 edition to be precise, we featured marine model maker, Charlie Reyes, who was two thirds into making the iconic German battleship ‘Bismark.’ A couple of weeks ago, our feature writer, Joe Adambery got the call that the mammoth and painstaking build of nearly three years was now complete.

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Charlie was relieved and ready to now embark on a model of a much smaller scale, a tug boat.

The Bismark is over a metre long and has working gun turrets and propellers. It sits on a strong shelve, which also supports the clear display case, which we removed for pictures. Well done Charlie, you stuck with it and now you can move on; a supreme model to behold and to be proud of!

1 Where Did She Go 2 Boot Lickin’ Lies

3 Johnny’s lake 4 Mississippi Runner 5 Tore It Up 6 Run 7 I Stopped Fighting

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‘GibSams’ are here to listen

Text by Joe Adambery

Early in July, we had the chance to catch up with ‘GibSams’ at a cheque presentation on-board the Sunborn Hotel. It was the proceeds of a sponsored sky dive parachute jump in Seville, organised by Michelle Manning and her team that had led

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a bunch of curious journalists and photographers to cover the presentation and see the recipient charity benefit by a healthy cash injection of £9,665.00, which I must say immediately, will be spent on paying for ‘specialist’ training for our ever expanding team of listeners, the promotion of the GibSams as well as running the service.

In the last twelve months, Marielou Guerrero has been the motor behind getting the charity on its feet and as she says “whilst we’re still flavour of the year, so to speak, we have to keep a high profile in trying to raise public awareness that we are here to listen to anyone who has a problem, whatever this might be but they have to call

us first. That is why we must let them know that we exist.”

“On behalf of ‘GibSams’, I think that it’s absolutely amazing and unbelievable that you can jump off a plane to raise funds, so we’re very grateful to all the jumpers not just for raising funds but for raising awareness

about ‘GibSams’. In order to expand the listening service, we need training and we would like to open a text/chat line because young people use this medium more than the telephone listeners. It’s a text service so we need specialised training for that and we have to import the trainers as we don’t as yet have them here.”

The current team of listeners will need to be trained to deal with texts because, as Marielou says, “one thing is having a telephone conversation where you can get the feel of a person talking to you and another is texting on a screen where you have no idea of their gender or get a feel of their emotional state; it’s much more detached than

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talking. You have to respond to a written text and that is a different kind of communication.”

Our chat turns to local specifics: “Running the office here is expensive and getting trainers out is also expensive but we have to do it. Training is ongoing and this year we are fortunate and extremely grateful that we are favourites as beneficiary to funds collected, but we don’t know about next or following years. We need to build up a little kitty so that we can keep our service going.”

Gibraltar is a very difficult place for people to remain anonymous and I pointed out to Marielou that because of that, it might be a sticking point to persuade people with problems to call ‘GibSams’. “We are very careful about observing the anonymity of our listeners, and this has not been a problem as feared, but, surprisingly, I know that some people would prefer face to face chats. In the UK that’s provided but not over here yet. I was surprised to learn that some people would much rather be seen by a Sam than talk on the phone about their problems. We are not a counselling service, we listen and chat but that is on the phone and hopefully soon on text/chat line.”

“Statistically, in the good weather, people call a lot less, if at all, but we have found that this is not so in Gib as calls are increasing, probably because more people are becoming aware that the service is there for them. In the run up to Christmas and the winter, people get more lonely and depressed. So summer is quieter for suicides, but not for other problems that may be causing people distress, and we have to adapt to our particular environment. We’re so happy that across the general public, we have been so well accepted. We’re never short of volunteers and they have the greatest gift to give, their time. As I see it, the most important message that we have to get through is to get rid of the stigma associated with mental health and that “It’s OK to Talk” The brain is just another organ, like the heart, and it can go wrong sometimes; today it could be me, tomorrow it could be you. We need to be alive to helping people to talk about their mental or other problems so that in extreme cases, we can help prevent suicides.”

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Gibraltar Live Music Society raise £520 for GIBSAMS

Photographs by Ethan Delgado and Gabriella Martinez

The Gibraltar Live Music Society hosted their second charity event of the year at ‘Rock on The Rock Club’ on the weekend of July 6th and 7th but it was all about focusing on the future of local music, which was all a brainstorm for newcomer to the local music scene, Jesse Sampere.

Night one had ‘Seven’ take to 76 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the stage and do what they do best. Before all the music got underway, GLMS President David J Díaz highlighted the importance of the work ‘GibSams do and reflected as to how he wished a friend he lost to suicide had just opened up to him and how when someone commits such a thing, we are all left with a question mark and with a lot of questions!

From there, he introduced ‘GibSams’ Chairperson Marie Lou

Guerrero, who went on to state how everything comes full circle and how when she first started Summer Nights, she worked very closely with the previous GLMS Representatives and how it was all done to help the young musicians.

Kicking off part one on that Friday evening was Della Slade, one of Gibraltar’s few third generation musicians, and at twelve years old, did wonders

and wowed the whole audience. A variety of others followed including Kristian Celecia, Alexej Baglietto and Alex Vallejo, Ethan Rocca, Elisha Lang, ‘Above The Clouds’ and special guests, Crimson Clover.

Saturday night was just as eventful and featured eight more taking to the stage. Kicking off Saturday was Layla Bugeja, who with her band The Layla Rose Band, will release their debut EP very soon.

One of the event’s organisers, Jesse Sampere performed second and after his performance, Jesse was surprised by the GLMS with a prototype of his debut EP, which has been recorded at ‘Sound Fusion Studio’. GLMS Chairman, David J Díaz highlighted that Jesse’s passion and drive to take his music national was worthy of such an honour.

A spokesperson for the GLMS said: “It was a different format

but we couldn’t be happier with how both nights went. We can’t thank Jesse enough for his hard work leading up to the event and liaising with the acts on both nights. We can never forget our dear friends Allan and Gina Alman at ‘Rock on The Rock’, as well as, Kyle Pecino and Evan Torrente for providing and manning the sound on both nights.

Stay tuned as our next charity fundraiser will take place in September.”

For her part ‘GibSams’ Chairperson Marie Lou Guerrero said; “Huge thanks from All Team Sam to the GLMS, Rock on The Rock for providing the venue and all who attended for helping us raise awareness of ‘GibSams’ among our young people. Special thanks to all the young musicians, who performed so amazingly over the two nights. It was so humbling to see so many young, local, talented youth playing to support ‘GibSams’. The future certainly looks

bright for our youth, not only because of the obvious talent we have but also for their generosity in getting together and giving their time to raise awareness and funds for ‘GibSams’ so we can help those in need. With a community minded spirit like this in our youth, who after all are the future of Gibraltar, the future certainly looks bright! Well done Everyone.

You should be very proud of yourselves, We at Team Sam are very proud of you all!!”

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National Week Celebrations 2018 restrictions for health and safety reasons; therefore people are asked to please not ask attraction greeter to break these rules, they are there for the safety of all. Consequently, attraction greeters may refuse admission to a ride if they feel that the safety of a visitor or the safety of others visitors may be at risk.

Friday 24th August marks the start of Gibraltar’s National Celebrations organised by the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) in conjunction with the Gibraltar Cultural Services.

As from Friday and for a period of three weeks, the Moorish Castle will be illuminated in red and white to mark the occasion. The National Celebrations will kick off with 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.

Gibraltar Fair 2018 – Inclusive and Sensory Adaptations Gibraltar Cultural Services Agency, the Self Determination Group for Gibraltar (SDGG) and the Ministry of Equality has been working together once again for the purposes of making the Gibraltar Fair more inclusive and sensory friendly. These adaptations will be available all throughout this year’s fair which commences on Friday 24th August to Saturday 1st September 2018 Sensory adaptations will be available for the first two hours of the fair, from 6:30 pm to 8:45pm, during which period lights will 78 GLOBE MAGAZINE

be switched off and sound will be minimized. This will be particularly beneficial for people with autism, photosensitive epilepsy, visual impairments and hearing impairments.

2. At attractions where there is no designated queue line, Pass holders will need to present their Pass to the attraction greeter at the ticket box when purchasing the ticket.

This year will again see the implementation of the “Easy Access Pass” (the Pass). This Pass will be applicable in two different ways:

The attraction greeter will then secure a seat for the Pass holder.

These adaptations will be particularly useful for people with mobility impairments.

1. At attractions where there is a requirement to queue, Pass holders will upon reaching the front of the queue have to present their Pass to the attraction greeter (also known as ‘feriante’). The attraction greeter will then secure a seat for the Pass holder.

However, it must be noted that not all rides are suitable for all visitors as each have strict operating requirements based on the containment of the ride, the force of the ride and the evacuation procedure. Attraction greeters have to follow all rules and

Individuals interested in applying for the Pass will need to complete an application form which is available for collection from Gibraltar Cultural Services at the John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street between 8.30am and 2pm.

The application form may also be made available upon request by emailing info@culture.gi or calling 20067236.

Applicants will need to provide proof of their disability either by the provision of a copy of their valid Blue Badge or by signing the application form waiver. The signing of the waiver is simply to allow Gibraltar Cultural Services to contact other Government Departments, Agencies and Authorities for the purpose of the provision of proof of stated disability.

Information provided will be held securely by Gibraltar Cultural Services in accordance with its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2004.

In the case where a minor is the holder of a Blue Badge or the

at 7pm. The Minister will also be accompanied by the organising team from the SDGG and the Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS).

The Fair will be held at the Rooke site in Queensway.

person with a disability, application forms may be completed by a parent or guardian. Completed application forms need to be handed in at Gibraltar Cultural Services by no later than Friday 17th August 2018. The Pass will be issued in the name of the Blue Badge Holder or the person with the disability as the case may be Applicants meeting the criteria will be notified when their Pass is ready for collection.

The SDGG commented: “We are extremely pleased to have in some small way contributed to making the fair a more inclusive and enjoyable event for everyone in our Gibraltarian society. We are delighted to be able to adapt and innovate in order to bring about these changes but huge credit must go to the Hon Minister Sacramento and the Ministry for Equality because it is they who highlight the issues and galvanise the various entities into positive action”.

SHOP WINDOW AND PATIO COMPETITIONS The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) are reminding the general public of the Shop Window and the Block and Patio competitions as part of the National Celebrations for 2018.

Entry forms can be collected and handed back when completed, at the John Mackintosh Hall reception, Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 5pm.

The competitions are open to all Blocks and Patios as well as all Shop Windows. The theme is Gibraltar National Day with all entries required to display the red and white colours prominently, if not exclusively. Originality of decoration, time, effort and impact will form the criteria upon which the judges will select the three

winners. Prizes will be awarded to the three winning entries in each competition.

GIBRALTAR FAIR (24TH AUGUST TO 1ST SEPTEMBER 2018)

Closing date is: Friday 24th August 2018: For further information please contact Jason Mesilio on mobile 540129000 or the Gibraltar Cultural Services on email: info@culture.gi

The Minister for Culture, the Hon Steven Linares accompanied by Miss Gibraltar Star Farrugia, will officially inaugurate the Gibraltar Fair on Friday 24th August 2018

At the Fair, a varied range of rides for different age groups will be provided. All rides are priced at £2. Additionally, there will also be ‘tombolas’, games and other side stalls including those being put up by local charitable and sporting organisations.

Insofar as eating and drinking outlets are concerned, there will be various catering facilities at the fairground itself and two further outlets at the Family and Youth Pavilions. The ‘Churros’ stall, that proved so popular in past years, will again be set up next to the Family Pavilion.

The other element of the Fair is the entertainment dimension. A full programme of daily events has been prepared for the Family and Youth Pavilions. The Family Pavilion is being organised by Stage One Productions and the Youth Pavilion by Fresh Entertainment. Admission to the Pavilions will be free of charge on all nights.

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 and Casemates Square so that Gibraltarians can sign the National Day banner.

The stand will be set up every day from Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th September at the Piazza and Friday 7th September at Casemates Square from 10am to 2pm.

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In addition, National Day will also see the return of a British Sign language interpreter who will be coming to Gibraltar, especially for the event.

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.

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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 Saturday 8th September 2018 at 8pm.

The event is being organised by the Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe with the assistance of the Royal Gibraltar Police the Gibraltar Port Authority, the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Services, HM Customs and the Gibraltar Defence Police. The event will entail the blessing of the sea and vessels and will serve as a remembrance of all those who have lost their lives at sea. The intention is for all boat owners to follow in procession to the South Mole where the laying of natural flowers will take place.

This is an open invitation to everyone in Gibraltar, regardless of their religious orientation. Any boat owner interested in taking part should contact Steven Segui on 58286000 or email: steven.segui@giboxy.gi. Alternatively they can meet at 7:30pm at Coaling Island on the day. The procession will commence at 8pm and members of the public are encouraged to take their Gibraltar flags and only bring natural flowers.

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year’s Gibraltar National Day on Monday 10th September 2018.

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.

The National Day Celebrations are once again at its original venue in Casemates Square.

Celebrations begin at 9.30am with live music and performances. This year’s 25th anniversary event, will include the Twinning Ceremony between Gibraltar and Kingston, Jamaica, the Freedom of the City Ceremony of the Hon Sir Joe Bossano and the Political Rally. Both the Twinning and Freedom of the City Ceremonies will be organised by the Mayoral Office. Her Worship the Mayor, Kaiane Aldorino Lopez GMH will be leading on these ceremonies.

A spectator stand of 50 seats for the elderly will be made available on a first come first served basis. There will also be a spectator stand of 50 seats for persons with a mobility disability and a viewing platform to accommodate wheelchair users. Persons wishing to avail themselves of this service must be blue badge holders.

Persons wanting a space at the wheelchair viewing platform or the stand for persons with a mobility disability will be able to obtain tickets on a first come served basis by contacting the Gibraltar Cultural Services directly on telephone 20067236 before the 28th August 2018, to register and pick up their ticket. Ticket holders may be accompanied by one other person; blue badge to be presented on collection of tickets.

No tickets will be available on the 10th September.

The SDGG is delighted to confirm that as part of the National Day events, they have acquired the services of the Rich Goodwin Air Shows from the United Kingdom.

There will be a fly pass over Casemates Square at approximately 1pm, with two displays also featuring during the afternoon. At 2.30pm there will be a display from the eastside beaches and at 3:30pm at Rosia Bay. The Political Rally will start at approximately 12.20pm. 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 20067236.

CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS COMPETITION This year the National Day Fancy Dress Competition will be organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group on Monday 10th September 2018 at the Lobby of Parliament in Main Street.

Registration forms can be collected and handed back in when completed, from the John Mackintosh Hall, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 10pm. They will be available as from Wednes-

day 1st August to Friday 7th September 2018. On the day, registration will be between 9:00am and 10:00am.

The event is open to everyone aged 15 and under, and those taking part are required to be there on the day by 09:30am. Judging will commence at 10.00am.

All entries should display the red and white colours prominently if not exclusively. Originality of design, creativity and costume impact will form the criteria upon which the judges will select the three winners.

fax 200 67241 or e-mail: info@ culture.gi

2018 GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY ROCK CONCERT The SDGG is pleased to announce the details for this year’s National Day Concert, which will be held on Monday 10th September 2018, at Casemates Square starting at 9.00pm.

This year will mark the 25th anniversary of National Day in Gibraltar. To reflect this momentous occasion a special concert is being prepared by J2 Productions, which will see both young and old performing on the stage. This year shall see both international acts ‘Modern Strangers’ and The ‘Jesse Tree’ perform on our stage.

The ‘Modern Strangers’ have been

hitting the international market and made the news when one of their tracks was chosen (by a new software) out of thousands of songs to become the next number one; the band includes local musician Patrick Murphy and have been featured on the BBC. The second outfit from the UK is non-other than ‘The Jesse Tree’, fronted by our own Jesse Mclaren; The Jesse Tree have been touring and are currently finishing off in France before they make their way to Gibraltar!

The three winning entries will each receive a trophy and gift vouchers. All entries will receive a participation medal.

There are more surprises in store for the event, which will culminate with the first band to play on a National Day, over 25 years ago…

The one and only After Hours will headline the National Day Rock Concert 2018 and finish off the night in style!

For further information please contact the Gibraltar Cultural Services on telephone 200 67236,

For further information please contact Jenson Callejon on 54025517.

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Exotic beaches around the World Warm days, long nights, garden barbecues, and ice-cream cones on the seafront . . . For many of us, Summer is the best season of all, when everything moves outdoors, cities come alive with festivals, and the seaside and garden swimmingpools beckon. However, since Summer time means holiday time for most people, Globe Magazine examines that romantic dream holiday and looks at some of the world’s most ‘exotic’ beaches.

What makes a beach ‘exotic’? Quite simply, they need to stand out from the crowd. Coconuts and powder-like sand help too. The destinations shown here are located around the world. We have included beaches that are ideal for swimming or scuba diving, as well as, great places to party. Others are quite simply stunning to look at. Remember to pack the right gear once you have decided on your destination. A beach holiday doesn’t mean you have to turn into a cooked lobster! Stay safe, lather

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dot its landscape. Trying to figure out how they got there is all part of the experience. Discover what thousands before you already have and enjoy the Baths.

The Baths-Virgin Gorda Beach

CULEBRA ISLAND, PUERTO RICO

Culebra Beach-Puerto Rico

up on the sunscreen and drink lots of water.

VIRGIN GORDA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS You may have hated taking baths

as a kid but the Baths on Virgin Gorda just might convert you. As one of the most famous sites in the Caribbean, you can enjoy sandy beaches, shallow pools perfect for scuba diving as well as grottos and caves. One of the other unique features are the massive boulders that

Big does not always mean better and Culebra Island proves it.

Located off of the coast of Puerto Rico’s mainland lies an island filled with natural beauty and gorgeous beaches. One of its most famous is Flamenco Beach, or known locally as Playa Flamenco. The sand makes a perfect daybed, the water is ideal for scuba diving and the sun can provide you with the most perfect tan. Plus, lush forests surround you. Nature lovers should also keep their eyes open for turtle nesting locations and the many birds (of the feathered type!) that call this paradise home.

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te sand beaches... How perfect does that sound? Welcome to Flic en Flac. This beach has become a highlight for anyone fortunate enough to visit Mauritius. There are sections of the beach designated for hotel use but they can get crowded. Make the trek in between these establishments and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. True, you might need to bring your own beach umbrella but will be able to savour this tropical getaway with fewer people.

Stick around until the end of the day and watch a glorious sunset.

Flic en Flac-Mauritius

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

COPACABANA BEACH, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL The famous Copacabana song may have been about a New York nightclub but almost everyone has heard of this amazing beach in Rio de Janeiro. Throngs of people pack this section, so if you are looking for a quiet retreat this won’t be it.

However, if you want to experience a Brazilian holiday, you should spend at least one afternoon at Copacabana. Watch the locals play foot volleyball (can we say talented?) and see a huge array of bathing suits… although it is debatable if you can call them ‘suits’!

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picture perfect as you can get.

This world-famous destination is a Mecca for anyone who loves to surf. Located along the Pacific coast, you can leave the wetsuit behind and enjoy the warm waters. Whether you are a pro or just learning, the waves are ideal. Playa Tamarindo also hosts a number of other fantastic water activities and is famous for its fishing hotspots.

You won’t need to bring all your water toys with you though, as there are a number of rental shops that can provide all your necessary gear.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO Tamarindo Bay-Costa Rica

Playa del Carmen-Mexicoi

Playa del Carmen is a fantastic sun destination and its beaches are definitely a top reason. The Central area has great sand but can get quite packed because of the restaurants and vendors that surround it. That is why we have chosen North Playa del Carmen. Seeing this beach stretch out before you is a beautiful site to behold. The sand here is absolutely spectacular and there is a lot of it. Your little ones will love building sandcastles here.

The water is also perfect for scuba diving and whatever other water activities you might enjoy.

MYKONOS, GREECE Interested in peace and quiet?

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Stay clear of Paradise Beach. This hotspot is only for those who love all day and night beach parties.

Providing music, bars, lounge chairs, huts and places to grab a bite to eat, you could spend a lot of time here. The water is cool and refreshing but truthfully the main reason people flock here is to be a part of the action and celebrate (insert whatever reason you have here) all night long. After your visit you too will see why they have called it Paradise Beach. Stay in the wonderful town of Mykonos and see what else this paradise has to offer.

Mykonos-Greece

Phuket-Thailand

PHUKET, THAILAND Choosing just one beach on Phuket proved to be a tad difficult.

We think we have found one that stands out from the crowd though, Kata Beach. Why? Because it pleases so many people. Located along the west coast, surfers head out during the monsoon season to catch huge waves. Once that time of year passes though, the water is calm and perfect for beach lovers longing to relax on the beautiful sand. Kata Beach is simply a welcomed relief from the rest of the island’s hustle and bustle.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA This world-famous getaway is

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Bondi Beach-Sydney

Kapalua Beach-Maui

only half an hour away from Sydney but Bondi Beach transports you to a whole new world. It is actually incredible how beautiful a beach can truly be. Swimmers should stay around the north end of the beach while surfers will definitely want to make their way south. Be forewarned about its famous rip current though.

Stay active and play some beach volleyball or simply soak up that Australian sun. You will find great restaurants and clubs long this glorious stretch of sand as well. But remember to book your vacation for December-January, summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

MAUI, HAWAII True, Kapalua Beach is only one of a thousand Hawaiian beaches.

However, it is one of the best for swimming. Hawaii is famous for big waves, which make the surfers happy, but what about a beach for those who have no idea what ‘under the barrel’ means?

Kapalua beach is a lovely stretch of sand that is one of the safest to swim at. Thus, it is a popular choice among families. They aren’t the only ones though.

Come during whale season and see these beautiful aquatic mammals swim by for a truly unique experience.

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Danza Academy Stages an amazing ‘Whole New World’ Danza Academy staged its bi-annual production ‘A Whole New World’ in the magical setting of The Alameda Open Air Theatre from 3rd-6th July last. Based on the traditional story of ‘Aladdin’, the production involved over one hundred dancers, of all ages, who gave it their all and received standing ovations on the first and final night .

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tre Dame’ (2010), ’Pocahontas’(2012), ‘Joseph’ (2014) and ‘Anastasia’ (2016 ). With choreographies by Anne Marie Gomez and Zulieka Green, these productions have all been greatly acclaimed amongst Gibraltar’s dance fraternity.

All eight productions have been staged at the Alameda Open Air Theatre as is now a Danza tradition. All involved have learnt tremendously over the years and although working outdoors in the summer heat poses certain inconveniences, the Academy

and Alfred would not have it any other way. Over the years, these productions have evolved into amazing theatre spectacles of excellent dancing, acting, lifts acrobatics, uplifting choreography, enchanting sets, colourful, glamorous costumes and excellent

lighting. ‘A Whole New World’ was no exception. In all its splendour, it was a true rendition of this particular energetic, vibrant and highly professional style.

Three of the main characters in ‘A Whole New World’ were played

by charismatic, natural and able dancers. Their ample successful competitive experience, both locally and abroad, brought a wealth of artistry to the show. Very well known in Gibraltar, ‘Aladdin’ was played by the impressive, physically strong Steven Pardo,

‘Jasmine‘ by the graceful Nicola Dewar and ‘Jafar’ by the enchanting Nigel Usquieri. All three dancers, who are in their late twenties or early thirties, were a pleasure to see commanding the stage with gifted, master confidence. Among these seasoned

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Genee’. Anne-Marie Reading, Robyn Bugeja and Robyn Celecia, who played ‘Aladdin’s Friends’ deserve a mention too as do the rest of the adult dancers, who took part.

every individual dancer, who participated in the production since it’s taking part in productions like this gives students the most valuable performance experience and learning scenario..

Danza Academy feels extremely proud of the performance of

“Our students know well that the glamour and magic of the stage

is created with sheer hard work and passion and somehow we all enjoy the pressure. As a teacher and choreographer, I felt that everyone gave it their all and this was perceived by the appreciative audience, who gave us standing ovations on several nights” she added .

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It’s time for change at The Tunnel Running a restaurant, like most businesses, requires you take stock of what’s around you, be aware of trends and customers’ needs... There’s a new man at the ‘The Tunnel’ restaurant in Casemates and together with General Manager, Guy Olivero (the third), they’re moving ahead...

Text by Richard Cartwright

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together have plans to take a larger slice of the cake that’s available in Casemates, the Rock’s main eating hub... “We’ve already got going by changing the tables and chairs on our terrace and slowly we’ll be refurbishing the whole of the inside restaurant area too,” Guy

says, “There are those, who think the Tunnel is a disco in here. Discos are on Friday evenings but not during the rest of the week.” And that could be because of the bright colour scheme in the restaurant, which is now due for change.

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However the food has always been very good at the Tunnel and still is. Alvaro informs me their ‘Paella a-la-Tunnel’ has always been great and the favourite dish now comes with a difference which you have to go and sample – the Paella has changed! ‘Brochetas’ – selection of skewer delicacies and ever popular, summery ‘Gaspacho’ and other specials are there to explore. But there are other favourites at 98 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the Tunnel like, Sunday Roasts, which locals, expats and others never tire of choosing at the weekend. I remember Tunnel Chefs, Antonio and Carlos telling me there’s a knack to getting the roast potatoes crispy on the outside whilst maintaining them nice and soft on the inside!

Starters – Chicken Wings in BBQ sauce, Mus-

sels in Seafood sauce and Spicy ‘Chorizo’ in White wine, are just three from a long list of starters to choose from. Then there’s, ‘Carbonara’, ‘Bolognaise’ and ‘Penne al Pollo’ Italiano - a pasta selection off the varied menu at the restaurant. There’s a touch of Indian, and Mexican also on the list and sizzling Portuguese and Jamaican dishes, their fish selection is diverse and on the meat list you have Ar-

amongst your staff members that reflects, it’s transmitted to your customers, and that makes their visit to your restaurant a happier one. For us, pleasing our customers is vital and if you’re offering good value it all helps and our waiters, Carlos, Chris and Manolo make it a point to ensure you enjoy your meal with us.”

Guy and Alvaro tell me they often get positive comments about their dishes and how plentiful portions are at the Tunnel. ‘Raciones’ of your favourites are available too amongst their special dishes during Summer Nights and other events. Should you plan staying at home ‘Hungry Monkey’ will see to it your favourite, Tunnel food is delivered promptly.

gentine Entrecote Steak, T-bone, Gammon, Spare Ribs through to homemade Burgers accompanied by a number of extras.

Desserts and Kids’ meals are not absent either... “But apart from great food,” Alvaro explains, “The most important aspect of running a successful restaurant is customer service. If you have camaraderie and friendliness

Summertime especially, is the season for ‘Sangria’: Sangria with that ‘Tunnel’ change, which you’re going to love as you take your first sip and did you know the Tunnel is the place for the coldest beers in town? Regulars and others simply love to down a John Smiths or a Heineken to quench their thirst during a long, hot summer...So beer drinkers, the Tunnel awaits!

There are also offers of £8-a-bucket: Five bottles of cool beer for well under £10.

And birthday parties, stag, hen nights and other celebrations are well catered for at the Tunnel also... “Yes” Alvaro keenly points

out, “For children’s parties and other private functions, we provide a buffet in the inside area of the restaurant laying it out on one side of the restaurant and clearing the other side allowing plenty of space for dancing, playing games or whatever the party may want.”

‘It’s time for change,’ both Alvaro and Guy have decided, and some of those changes have already been made with outside furniture and food specials. Other improvements will be implemented slowly changing the Tunnel’s image, and they will come. Promotions and raffles for free meals are also planned... “We have a good clientele of tourists and locals alike but we’d like to see more locals frequenting our restaurant.”

Casemates gets packed, especially in summer and most places do pretty well but the darker months of autumn and winter are never far away and that’s when restaurants need their customers especially in the evenings. The Tunnel is seriously making sure things get better and better by providing good value for money by delivering good food – which they already do, thanks to Chefs Antonio and Carlos - and exemplary service, which Alvaro and Guy feel is paramount. ...Sangria with a difference and cool, cool beers are ready to be served, at the Tunnel!

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1906 Red Vintage ‘La Colorada’ Legends that come back to stay toasted aroma and its persistent bitterness. Its subtle caramel notes lead to coffee hints, and later on to floral notes reminiscent hops. This ingredient brings a singular bitterness, which accompanies every sip, harmonizing its high alcoholic content and its pleasant pungent aftertaste.

The 1906 Red Vintage is actually a blast from the past – a recipe that was almost lost to time. Long ago, the brewery produced a beer named ‘Especial Extra’, though it was better known as “La Colorada” (The Red One). The ‘Hijos de Rivera’ brewmasters managed to recover this recipe, one of the firm’s old historic recipes, and began brewing the beer again recently, bringing it back to life.

Red Vintage, which is brewed in the style of a German doppelbock, presents an attractive ruddy-gold/ amber colour in the glass, with a fine-bubbled head and crystal clarity. It possesses a delightful caramel and roasted malt profile, subtle hop bitterness and a slight warming finish. The addition of Nugget hops, which is an American variety and, thus, a departure from a traditional ‘doppelbock’, offer some herbal spice notes, along with a touch of woodiness.

1906 Red Vintage, affectionately known as “La Colorada” has established itself as a reference premium beer from ‘Estrella Galicia’ on an international level, backed by the greatest experts in the sector. Less than a year after its launch, two of the most prestigious beer contests in the world backed the quality of the Hijos de Rivera beer.

1906 Red Vintage was awarded the Gold Medal in the World Beer Challenge after having obtained the highest marks for taste and quality from among three hundred beers from around the world.

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AROMA The balance shifts slightly in favour of malts, with pleasant sweet notes, caramel-like. APPEARANCE An intense amber beer TASTE The bitterness balances the intense alcohol content and the light piquant aftertaste. ALCOHOL CONTENT 8% IDEAL TEMPERATURE 5-6ºC FORMATS 11.2 oz. bottle FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS Cheese: Blue cheese - Seafood: Octopus (Galician style), fish and squid stew - Fish: In smoked preparations (salmon, trout), marinated in brine (sardines, anchovies) or tuna tataki - Meat: Rich and intense meat (like Iberian pork) pickled small game, strong marinades.

The ‘World Beer Challenge’, which is a prestigious annual contest, is held to judge and award the best beers in the world. An expert jury evaluates the different beers, awarding them points within their particular category. The points are awarded for taste, appearance,

aroma and the finished product.

The old golden colour, clean and transparent appearance with creamy and white foam has a definite myriad of beer-loving followers world-wide. An intense and equilibrated beer, with medium body, and characterized by its malty and

It possesses light aromas of pale malts, which are present in the nose along with some hints of dark fruits. The taste is a near mirror image to the smell and has flavours of pale malts and dark fruits. Although no bitterness is detectable, the hops mostly serve to mask any malty sweetness, and also contribute a bit of herbal flavours. It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation. Although the description of this beer says it’s brewed in the style of a ‘German Doppelbock’, it tends to be more of a hybrid between a ‘Euro Strong Lager’ and a ‘Doppelbock’. The feel is crisp with a light to moderate body and slight carbonation.

Estrella Galicia™ 1906 Red Vintage is distributed in Gibraltar by Bon Milk of Unit 50, Harbours Deck, New Harbours Tel: 200 45644/200 47924, email: bonmilk@gibtelecom.net

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Schellhammer Business School Awarded British Accreditation by ASIC Founded in 2009 and expanding into a stunning new campus in Estepona a year ago, the Costa del Sol’s leading business school is going from strength to strength and has now been recognised with the prestigious British accreditation by ASIC (Accredi-

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tation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities). This is an important accreditation, recognized by the British Government’s Home Office, approved by Ofsted and leading educational bodies in the USA and Europe. Receiving this accre-

ditation underlines the quality of the education and the facilities on offer.

During the accreditation process, Schellhammer Business School was awarded commendable grades for many areas in-

cluding learning and teaching, course delivery and student welfare. It was also congratulated for its experienced management and staff, the quality of the facilities and its unique and comprehensive academic programme.

“With students from over 57 nationalities, we opted for ASIC due to the international nature of this British accreditation, and its widespread global recognition in the United Kingdom, the United States, and parts of Asia,” says SBS President and Founder, Dr. Eduard Schellhammer. “We are very proud to be recognised in this way, after almost a decade of striving for academic excellence and personal development for our students.”

Schellhammer Business School offers a range of higher education programmes including a pre-University Foundation Program, undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration and postgraduate Master of Business Administration aligned and validated via the European Bologna Treaty Norms, as well as an Executive Program. From

September, Schellhammer Business School will also be expanding its educational offer with Cambridge International AS & A Levels.

All courses are taught in English and offer a personalized approach to learning, with small class sizes and attention on developing the strength and self-knowledge of the individual. The business school is located on a secure 200 hectare estate featuring an 18-hole golf course, gym, three swimming pools and a unique natural environment.

They are currently accepting applications for the upcoming academic year. Find out more and apply at www.schellhammerbusinessschool.com or schedule a campus tour by calling (+34) 952907892.

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The Omega Pharmacy Trophy The end of season prizegiving was supported by drinks and tapas provided by our main sponsor Jyske Bank. Prizes for the above categories were presented by Omega Pharmacy’s Louis Calvente.

The Med Golf Omega Pharmacy Trophy was contested in an individual Stableford format at La Cańada on Sunday 22nd July 2018. Truly a course of two halves, La Cańada has an open front nine, holes added by Dave Thomas, which compliment the original tree lined back nine holes designed by Robert Trent Jones in 1982. The overall result is a course that is a tough but fair challenge to golfers at all levels.

The tournament was also the final event of the 2017-18 Med Golf season and determined not only the Player of the Year, but also the top ten final placing in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit (OOM) to qualify for the Med Golf Masters. The OOM is determined by the accumulation of points awarded according to ranking in each tournament throughout the season in a similar way to the Formula 1 system.

At 9am, fortified by coffee and bacon rolls, the players set out on warm and windless morning; ideal conditions for golf so with only their nerves to contain and the course to master. All of the results are listed below.

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was Andrew’s first qualifying event so he has firmly put his marker down for future events.

The best gross score of 77 was posted by John Hunter, just one shot better than Simon Dyson.

John was also the Category 1 winner, had the best gross score on the par 3s and the longest drive.

The best team score was 73 points produced jointly by Michael Byrne and Andrew Licudi, Andrew was also the best senior and runner up in Category 2.

OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS: Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): The runner up with a score of 31 points was Mike Cowburn and

the winner on handicap also with 31 points was John Hunter.

Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Andrew Licudi was runner up with a score of 37 points and the winner was James Barr on handicap also with 37 points.

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Nicholas Farr took the runner up prize with 32 points and the winner with 33 points was Eddie Diaz.

Nearest the pin winners were: Daniel Lomax, Roy Azopardi, Steve Edmonds, Chris Delaney and Graeme Powrie. Joe Sanchez was nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 and Jason Roberts was winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5.

The most consistent player throughout the season and winner of the coveted Player of the Year Trophy was Richard Atkinson. Richard also won one year’s free golf at Estepona Golf, provided by course owners Rory & Amanda Leader, Richard finished top of the Jyske Bank OOM.

THE ORDER OF MERIT TOP TEN The top 12 players at the beginning of the day were grouped together at the back of the field to shoot out for the final Top Ten places in the Jyske Bank OOM. The Top Ten all qualify for the Med Golf Masters event at San Roque Old Course on Saturday 4th August where they will shootout for the Med Golf Masters Trophy. The Top Ten are listed below and were presented with invitations to the event and an exclusive Med Golf Masters 2018 hat, all courtesy of Jyske Bank.

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sponsorship, which runs throughout the season.

1. Richard Atkinson 2. Matthew Charlesworth 3. Jordan Brown 4. James Barr 5. Louis Calvente 6. Chris Warren 7. Nicholas Farr 8. Peter Grütter 9. Daniel Lomax 10. Paul Nash The prize giving was followed by a scorecard draw. The results were as follows: a 1 litre bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky (courtesy of Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd) was won by Mike Cowburn; special bottles of beer courtesy of

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Jyske Bank were won by Daniel Lomax and Geraldine McDonnell.

Guests are made very welcome at all events and are encouraged to join us and enjoy a great day out.

While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many mini-competition prizes and even a best guest prize if warranted by numbers, and of course the scorecard draw at the end of the prize presentation.

INVITATION Our first event in the 2018-19 season is the Gourmet Catering & Events Trophy tournament at the 5-Star Golf & Spa Resort at

Benalup on Sunday 2nd September 2018. Why not get your name down now to just play in the event or make it a weekend treat and bring the family?

We have several accommodation packages available. Details can be found on our website: medgolfmembers.com

SUMMER OFFER - JOIN MED GOLF FOR JUST £20!

Half price membership offer.

Membership includes European insurance, fun tournaments at different courses every month with your chance to qualify for the MG Masters, fun golfing weekends, discounts in the Hunter Groups

bars & The Arena, you will save every time you play and you also receive an exclusive members polo shirt, value £45. Join on the members website.

Members Summer Offer - Invite a friend to join Med Golf for Free!

Simply e-mail your golfing buddies details to john@huntergroup. gi . Both offers end 2nd September, as the new season starts.

Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day.

For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf please visit our website: medgolfmembers.com

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