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CREDITS Front Cover Models: Miss Gibraltar 2017, Jodie Garcia; 1ST Princess, Tessa Britto; 2ND Princess, Sian Dean Photography: Aroa Nuñez (www.aroaisabella.com) Lighting Assistant: Charlene Figueras MUA: Nyree Chipolina Hair: Carinthia Chichon

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THE POWER RESERVE COMPLICATION

JAMES MONTEGRIFFO WINS THE 2017 MICHAEL DANINO AWARD

THE LEXUS RANGE

GIBRALTAR POSTAL NEWS

THIS IS GIBRALTAR BY GEORGE VALARINO

THE RENOWNED FLAMENCO DANCER DAVID MORALES WILL RE-ENACT ‘AMOR EN LIBERTAD’ BY MANUELA SAENZ AND SIMON BOLIVAR AT THE TERESA CARREÑO THEATRE IN CARACAS ON THE 20TH AND 21ST DECEMBER

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CHIMPS, RACISM AND THE DEFINITION OF DEATH; THE HEART TRANSPLANT STORY THE YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE RANGE FOR 2018

HOSTING A CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY

WHY DOES SANTA BRING GIFTS?

ESTRELLA GALICIA 1906 ‘RESERVA ESPECIAL’

HOMECOMING: TAXI AFTER ‘UNAS CUANTAS NOCHES MAS’ TOUR

JAZZ FASTIVAL CONCERT AT ST MICHAEL’S CAVE

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL?

THE DEMISE OF THE CORNER SHOP

BOND EVENING AT MONS CALPE EXPRESS

BOND CARS MEMORABILIA AUCTION

DANZA ACADEMY CHOREOGRAPHY COMPETITION

GIBRALTAR SEMI-FINALISTS AT THE 2017 WORLD SHOW DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

16TH GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2018

GIBFYM 2018

GREEN COLA

LAST CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE ONCE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AT SPECSAVERS OPTICAS

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF CISK PILSNER AND BLUE LABEL AMBER ALE IN GIBRALTAR

THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2017

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The Power Reserve Complication

Text by Simon Schneider Editor for Watch & Bullion

There are a lot of complications in the watch world. With the advent of technology, however, a lot of them have lost their unique value, being able to be reproduced easily by apps. One complication, however, that to this day remains incredibly useful is the power reserve indicator or reserve de marche as originally known in French. As

a concept, it is basically the fuel gauge of the mechanical watch. This complication found use, particularly, in the world of seafaring, where nautical clocks where used for determining the location of a ship. This would work by using the reference time and comparing it to when the sun would set. If the clock would run out of energy though, this would render it useless, and therefore the power reserve indicators where used to prevent this disaster.

A Nautical Clock with a Power Reserve Indicator

As wristwatches became more common watch brands came to conclude that this feature would also be highly useful in mechanical wristwatches, which are manually wound. This led, at the end of the 1940s, to the first serial produced wristwatch with a power reserve indicator to be introduced, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Powermatic Calibre 481 automatic. Really how important this complication can be was sadly demonstrated in 1891 by what is now referred to as the Great Kipton Train wreck. 60 kilometres from Cleveland Ohio, 6 men lost their lives. The cause: a slow running watch. 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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A Jaeger Le-Coultre Powermatic with Power Reserve indicator

Nowadays the power reserve has remained one of the most practical complications around, and that is because rather than adding a feature, it complements the watch as a whole. Not surprisingly then that it can be found on some of the most appealing watches in the world. To end on a good note, below some of the Classics, which utilise the power reserve. 1

1. Lange und Söhne 31 2. Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8 Day Power Reserve, which displays the power reserve on the backplate 3. F. P. Journe Octa Power Reserve 3

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James Montegriffo wins the 2017 Michael Danino Award remember much, he is still her hero.

Text & Photos by Courtesy of Gibraltar Live Music Society www.facebook.com/giblivemusic

Wednesday 22nd November last saw the first annual Michael Danino Award Ceremony take place at Rock on The Rock. The award, which is a brand new initiative by the Gibraltar Live Music Society (GLMS) aims to reward the recipient with the most energy, passion and drive. The event was kicked off by GLMS Secretary Nick Gonzalez, who asked the audience to participate in a one minute silence in tribute to the recently passed away Tyrone Moya, who formed part of bands ShotBreak, as well as, The Layla Rose Band. Shortly after that, Michael’s daughter Megan Danino the re-

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igning Mrs Gibraltar took to the stage to speak about her father and how he would have been so humbled by the occasion and that although she doesn’t

From there GLMS President David J Diaz introduced Glow onto a stage. This was their first performance as Glow in sixteen years! Diaz went on to explain how the idea of Glow performing on the night happened and admitted he was just hoping for Lawrence (Imossi) to just say a few words but it was Lawrence, who said perhaps a few songs won’t hurt. From there, Corey and Mark, the fellow members of the band got the ball rolling. Their set only consisted of three songs but was still a nice flashback to those in attendance, who would see them perform on a weekly basis at Sax II (Now Eroski at the ICC). The presentation of the award

was up next and it was bound to be more emotional. After speaking a little on the recipient without divulging names, it was announced by GLMS President David J Diaz that the award recipient was James Montegriffo. James at just the tender age of twenty-three passed away in late April. He was a part of local trio Side Project alongside father and son duo Jeremy and Robert Perez. Before inviting the Montegriffo family to the stage, we heard some tributes, two of them sent in from UK by James’ cousin Mark and one of James’ best friends in life Allan Balloqui. The last tribute was delivered by Robert Perez, who spoke about both Michael and James. About Michael, Robert went on to claim that he had the total package as a musician but as a

nurse he also had it all, he was that good.

over by GLMS President David J Diaz and Megan Danino.

When it came time to speak about James, Robert mentioned how he saw him perform at a school concert and being amazed by what he saw and in the end Robert joined what was Jeremy and James’ band Side Project and as they say, the rest is history.

The last performance of the night came from Manatee. James was rehearsing with Manatee with the idea of eventually performing with them but unfortunately that never materialised. Manatee consisting of Stefano Blanca, Luke Bosano and Jonathan Felices performed as a duo on Wednesday and they didn’t disappoint.

It was then the time for James’ family to go up to the stage and collect the award in tribute to their son James. James’ father Francis spoke in awe as to how he had this pedalboard made and that then stopped using it as it gave him an electric shock, which was met with laughter from those in attendance. To sum up at the end, Francis stated that music is life and that life is music. The award was handed

The GLMS would like to thank everyone that came down including the musicians to support the event, Rock on The Rock for hosting, as well as, Gibraltar Crystal, who assisted in the creation of the award, as well as, and their one of their sponsors, Events.gi, for financing the award.

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The Lexus Range

The broad range of Lexus models available enables you pick the one that suits your requirements exactly. The current selection includes the sporty CT200h and the compact SUV NX

THE LEXUS NX Since its launch in 2014, the Lexus NX crossover has quickly established itself as a key player in the Lexus range accounting for more than 30 per cent of Lexus European sales since its launch. It has been successfully attracting customers - many of them new to the brand - with its combination of luxury, cool and contemporary design, intelligent packaging and enjoyable driving dynamics. Its sales success has been further supported by a choice of petrolelectric self-charging hybrid and petrol ‘power-trains’, plus front and all-wheel drive options. Its performance has been stronger than even Lexus anticipated, 16 GLOBE MAGAZINE

breaking sales forecasts in all the world markets where it is available, including Europe. To build on that momentum and maintain the Lexus NX’s strong appeal, Lexus has initiated a package of revisions and improvements, covering exterior and interior styling, safety, driving dynamics and equipment

features with the Safety System+ standard in all NX Models. The new NX made its European debut at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) and reached European retailers from November 2017. The strong design essence of the NX has been preserved, but

given stronger visual impact with a number of detailed changes including a new-look spindle grille, reshaped front bumper and LED headlamp units with sequential LED turn indicators. At the rear, there are adjustments to the form and finish of the lower rear bumper and new lamp clusters. New alloy wheel designs have also been produced. An F Sport option package is again available; it turns up the aggression with its black mesh grille and different wheels as is an Executive Package.

NX 300 F SPORT Revs Up Performance The NX 300 F SPORT grabs the senses with its amped-up design,

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THE LEXUS CT200h

handling performance and sound. The F SPORT option exterior also enjoys updates including a unique honeycomb front end with a more aggressive grille, optional Hi LED headlights and a lower bumper updated with more elegant chrome treatment. The front-end of the NX 300 F Sport achieves an even more aggressive appearance thanks to a revised lower bumper, rear lower bumper and tail lamps, an additional of laser fog light housing, larger exhaust opening and newly optional 18-inch F SPORT alloy wheels with AllSeason or Summer tires.

When the Lexus CT 200h made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, it was the first compact hybrid hatchback to be launched in the luxury automobile segment. It has gone on to become one of the brand’s best-selling hybrids: Lexus has sold more than 300,000 CT 200h globally since launch in 2011, including about 75,000 in Europe, one the largest markets for the model. With this latest update, Lexus looks to build on the model’s strengths and evolve upon the CT 200h’s well-earned reputation for efficiency and reliability, armed with a freshened exterior that embodies its exciting-to-drive nature-without compromising its user-friendliness and fuel economy.

Enjoy the sound of an engine revving? The Lexus NX 300 F SPORT obliges with Active Sound Control (ASC), which brings some of the engine note through the speakers and enhances it, with volume adjustable by the driver. Body-hugging, quilted ‘NuLuxe’ sport seats are exclusive to the F SPORT, which also offers an exclusive interior colour, Circuit Red. The driver grips a perforated leather F SPORT steering wheel and brushed metallic gearshift. The F SPORT’s unique instrumentation was inspired by the Lexus LFA supercar. The driver can view real-time performance with the Lexus-first G-Force meter “G-ball” in the Multi Information Display. The G-ball moves in response to the vehicle’s lateral and longitudinal forces. The MID displays the peak force in each direction. Display bars indicate the steering angle, throttle opening angle and brake pressure. The MID also provides a turbo-boost display.

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Exterior Design: A More Dramatic Presence

Red ‘NuLuxe’, each accentuated by metallic trim. The F SPORT seats feature black accent strips with perforated ‘NuLuxe’ seat inserts and smooth

bolsters. Genuine leather in Crème or Black distinguishes the Luxury package, which also trims the cabin with Linear Black Shadow Wood.

From its inception, the 5-door Lexus CT 200h combines an automotive packaging solution that compliments its owner’s active lifestyle with an exciting-yet-comfortable driving experience and interior surroundings offering the latest technology, upscale design and materials. For the 2018 model, the CT 200h features a much more modern and aggressive front fascia, thanks to a new mesh pattern for the signature spindle grille that helps elevate the model’s sophistication. Also, the integrated bumper that ran across the grille just below the Lexus emblem is gone, as are the horizontal bars within the grille. The fog light bezels are now painted metallic grey and are surrounded by an outer frame with a triangular cross-section

and sharp edges. The “arrowhead” DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) have been repositioned above the single-projector headlamps to create a sense of continuity with the side character lines of the car. Collectively, these new styling elements give the CT 200h a more modern, athletic, and yet sophisticated appearance, helping this compact 5-door command a powerful presence when seen from the front. “We have pursued a new look by reversing the position of the LED headlight unit and DRL compared to the previous model. The result is a look that’s more aggressive than before. Moreover, the “L” motif of the DRL strengthens the Lexus signature.” said Tetsuo Miki, the Chief Designer of the CT 200h. At the rear of the car are new “L”-signature shaped taillights that give the CT 200h a sportier, wider appearance. New wider rear combination taillights have been changed to an all-LED configuration, with brightly illuminating LED turn signals at the bottom of the assembly, strengthening the “L”-signature look, as well as, making the new CT more visible from behind.

The upper and lower lines of the light-emitting section of the taillights thicken as they curve outwards, accentuating the width of the taillights and providing the rear end with a strong, stable presence. Perhaps the most expressive design change to the CT 200h’s rear end are restyled rear combination lamp and the back door garnish –enveloping the Lexus badge right between the rear glass and the taillights– that adds some athletic appeal to the vehicle’s already sporty rear-end. Also, the lower part of the rear bumper is now metallic silver and black, and reshaped to enhance the vehicle’s aggressive appearance,

while the rear reflector bezels have been painted metallic grey to match the fog light surrounds up front. Spicing up the CT 200h’s profile are sportier wheels –from the base 15-in. pieces to the F SPORT’s 17in. dark metallic alloys. Of note is the new ten-spoke 16-in. wheel that features a machined finish and dark metallic paint. Another welcome addition to the updated Lexus CT 200h is the availability of the Lexus Safety System + that offers enhanced safety with the inclusion of such avant-garde safety technologies as Pre-Collision System (PCS),

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with steering wheel control function and Automatic High Beam (AHB) headlights. Road Sign Assist (RSA) is also available in a comprehensive safety package. For 2018, the CT 200h will offer new two-tone exterior paint schemes and distinctive new colours for the F SPORT model: Lava Orange CS (Crystal Sunshine) and Heat Blue CL (Contrast Layering). One peek inside the cabin, and it is easy to see that the CT 200h offers among the finest interiors in its class, thanks to highquality materials, rich surface textures and an attractive form-follows-function overall styling philosophy. Lexus Navigation System that features a larger 10.3-in. wide display screen (versus the previousgeneration’s 7-in. monitor) is newly available. The Lexus CT200h and the Lexus NX can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Lexus. GLOBE MAGAZINE 19

Gibraltar Postal News Gibraltar’s Pillar Box in Postmuseum Eisenerz, Austria

kly became clear that it could not join the other much smaller exhibits, from the rest-of-the-world, in the special hall on the first floor. Instead, our box now takes prideof-place near the entrance of the museum (see photograph), having being incorporated into an enlarged, photographic background of the Rock.

Readers may recall that in our December 2016 issue we reported that the Royal Gibraltar Post Office had presented a Type K, EIIR pillar-box to the Postmuseum Eisenerz in Austria.

Readers may also recall that Johnny and Francis Crisp, of Western Isles, had sponsored the restoration of the box. Mr Bernd Meissl, the museum curator, was so impressed with the artisanship involved, that he sent them a pack of goodies in appreciation, including some Austrian wine and museum memorabilia. Well done lads!

The town of Eisenerz is snowbound from November until March, so it was not until earlier this year that the box finally made it to its destination. The museum is sited in the Kammerhof, an old, magnificent, listed building from the time of the Austrian Monarchy. When it was realised that our box weighed circa 400kg, it quic-

Issue of Upper Rock Nature Reserve Stamps Wednesday 30th September 2017 The Gibraltar Upper Rock Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve on the upper part of the Rock of Gibraltar, covering over 40% of its land area. It was established as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve in 1993 under the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s category 1A (strict nature reserve) and was last exten20 GLOBE MAGAZINE

ded in 2013, when it was renamed the Gibraltar Nature Reserve to reflect its wider scope outside the Upper Rock. The protected area now covers the Great Gibraltar Sand Dune, Windmill Hill and the Europa Foreshore. The reserve was established in 1993 to protect the area of land that the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence had decommissioned from military use. The ‘Upper Rock’ area is known for its semi-wild population of Barbary macaques and is an im-

portant resting point for migrating birds. Its purpose is to preserve the wildlife and natural and historical sites, while providing access to the public. Mammals include the red fox, European rabbit and mouse-eared bat although the best-known residents are the Barbary macaques that make the reserve their home. The flora and fauna of the nature reserve are protected by the laws of Gibraltar. Gibraltar has more than six hundred species of flowering plants. The maquis, or dense

Mediterranean scrub, is mostly made up of tall bushes that include wild olive, Mediterranean buckthorn, lentisc, osyris and terebinth, and smaller bushes that include shrubby scorpion vetch, spiny broom, teline, wild jasmine, shrubby germander and felty germander. The bay laurel and the dwarf fan palm are also found in parts of the maquis. The many cliffs around the reserve harbor joint pine, dwarf fan palm, sweet alison, biscutella and wild parsley. Distinctive plants include the Gibraltar candytuft, white Gibraltar

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chickweed, Gibraltar saxifrage and Gibraltar thyme. The Gibraltar campion a very rare species, thought for a while to be extinct,

is found only in Gibraltar.

New Pillar Box inserted outside Philatelic Bureau, Watergardens

ture facing the wrong way towards the road instead of the pavement, was under the canopy of the nearby tree (sap on cap an issue) and was in the way of brewery deliveries for the pub, as well as reducing their external seating area. It was further in a state of extreme disrepair.

Thursday 21st September 2017 The Royal Gibraltar Post Office brought a new pillar-box into operation, on the pavement outside the Philatelic Bureau at Block 2 Watergardens, on 21st September, at the same time extracting the one, which had been located just 40 metres west, outside the Red Lion public house. Both pillarboxes are Type K, EIIRs. The pillar-box outside the Red Lion was inserted with the aper-

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The stamps feature: the 71mlong Windsor Bridge (Gibraltar’s

The new pillar-box is located at the only other nearby location that met the required town-planning criteria. It is has been completely refurbished by Western Isles to their usual high standards, precisely inserted by AMCO, and commemorates HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Anniversary on 6th February 2017.

first suspension bridge), located between two Batteries and constructed over a 50-metre gorge; the famous Great Siege Tunnels; the

popular Apes’ Den; the Cable Car; the incredible St. Michael’s Cave; the awe-inspiring Mediterranean Steps; the Moorish Castle.

(LtoR) Johnny Crisp (Western Isles), Tracey Baglietto (Royal Gibraltar Post Office), Francis Crisp (Western Isles) and Trevor Dalli (AMCO) with the new box

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‘This is Gibraltar’ (by George Valarino) Those were the first words broadcast over the airwaves on the 16th February 1958...Sir Howard Davis was the man behind the voice. Since then, well over a hundred presenters – or ‘announcers,’ as they were referred to for many years – have broadcast to the Rock’s inhabitants and others beyond!

Text By Richard Cartwright Photographs By Johnnie Bugeja

Many on the Rock will also know television came on stream a few years later, but less known is the fact public broadcasting in Gibraltar began as a cable network relaying programmes from an address at the southern end of Main Street in 1935. Later on during World War 2, the UK’s Ministry of Information set up Radio Distribution in Wellington Front broadcasting local and BBC Overseas Service programmes, which included messages from Gibraltarian families evacuated to the UK to their men, who remained on the Rock. The 1940s saw a more Gibraltarian set-up with programmes in English and Spanish being broadcast on the Medium Wave from a transmitter located inside the Rock with Polly Abrines being the station’s first, local broadcaster. That service more or less continued into the late 26 GLOBE MAGAZINE

40s with ‘THE’ Radio Gibraltar that most of us remember and are familiar with going on air on the 16th February 1958 and that’s when Gibraltar’s own radio station (with TV later) and local broadcasting took off with ‘modern day’ Radio Gibraltar’s first broadcaster Esther Garson, hitting the airwaves! The above is a tiny morsel of what is a jammed packed publication of Public Service Broadcasting in Gibraltar charting the many events and personalities that have `adorned’ Gibraltar’s spirited history culminating in GBC’s present day service, which today, also includes providing online and the Radio Gibraltar App for iphone users alongside television and radio services. George Valarino is the book’s author, who began putting pen to paper or better said, finger to keyboard about three years ago researching, visiting many institutions and offices, contacting many GBC employees past and present, re-

searching some more and engaging in a little more... research, to the point of almost calling it a day but determined not to! Local television went on air as GTV, which began as a commercial entity in the very early 60s. That venture was short lived with the Gibraltar Government becoming responsible for both Radio Gibraltar and television under the banner of GBC – the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. ‘This is Gibraltar’ chronicles a complete history of both services with recollections of Radio and TV programmes, programme makers, including presenters, producers, camera personnel and others, who, over the years, have worked to bring us ‘all things Gibraltar’ via our broadcasting services. Interviews and debates on important issues and other events are highlighted in the publication as are milestones and landmarks in our ‘political’ history: issues on which GBC has always delivered on within its

obligation to inform, amongst other aims. On the technical side especially, ‘expense’ has always been a crucial consideration and GBC has seen many changes in radio and television equipment, always endeavouring to upgrade gear and components to the next level in order to remain relevant, considering it being a very expensive medium to run on limited budgets. The on-going upgrade of equipment from the early days written about and illustrated in the book is intriguing

with examples of weird-looking pieces of apparatus used in the early days compared to today’s equipment and gadgets. The upgrading to colour in the late 70s and early 80s is another example of costs experienced. GBC’s Commercial department began on day one back in the late 50s too...From sixpence a track for a record dedication (That’s 6d in old currency), to independent Managing Agents looking after its advertising output and later returning to an in-

house Sales Department selling Radio and TV commercials and offering programme sponsorships. The Finance and Administration department plays an important in any organisation and GBC is no different. The author describes the Corporation ran on a ‘shoestring’ on many occasions when taking into account, the incredibly ‘expensive animal’ broadcasting is! GTV began in 1961 with a budget of £100,000, today the annual, Government grant is in the region of £4.5 million per annum! There’s plenty going on in ‘This is Gibraltar’ and much to read about Gibraltar’s Public Service Broadcaster, GBC...To quote Mayor Kaiane Aldorino’s words at the book’s launch in the City Hall, “Valuable moments in our history make the contents in this book. Historical events recorded for all of us to share.” ‘This is Gibraltar’ is on sale at the Heritage Trust offices priced at £15... GLOBE MAGAZINE 27

The Renowned Flamenco Dancer, David Morales, Will Re-enact “Amor en Libertad” by Manuela Sáenz and Simón Bolívar at the ‘Teresa Carreño’ Theatre in Caracas th st on the 20 and 21 December The renowned Andaluian flamenco dancer, David Morales, in co-production with ‘la Compañia Nacional de Teatro de Venezuela’ (National Theatre Company of Venezuela) will re-enact, with dance and music, the story of Manuela Sáenz and Simón Bolívar. The play “Amor en Libertad” will premiere in South America on the 20th and 21st of December in one of the country’s top cultural premises, the Rios Reyna Hall of the Teresa Carreño Theatre in Caracas. This new David Morales musical production will subsequently tour various South American countries once premiered. The internationally-famed choreographer, who will play the ‘Libertador de America’ and the Venezuelan dancers have been rehearsing for this musical production since last March, when auditions were carried out with the participation of fifty applicants covering different dance disciplines of which eighteen local dancers were selected. “We have been working and rehearsing for months with the thrill and excitement of taking this super-production, which assembles over twenty artists, to the stage. 28 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tion that are reflected in the book “Las más hermosas cartas de amor entre Manuela y Simón”, after his 2016 tour, when the production, “Lorca, muerto de amor”, was staged in various South American countries.

An International Co-production

We will reproduce our rhythms using flamenco singers (cantaores), musicians from our both our respective countries and dancers in order to portray to the audience the intimate and romantic relationship between Bolívar and Manuela Sáenz”, assures Morales. Furthermore, the choreographer and flamenco dancer (bailao), who

hails from la Linea de la Concepcion (Cadiz) has reiterated that the musical will deal with the important moments of both characters’ lives. “Relayed from the best testimony that they could have left, their love letters”. David Morales was inspired in the preparation of this production by the passionate expressions of affec-

This musical spectacle will be a coproduction between Spain and Venezuela and will include flamenco dancing, traditional Venezuelan folklore dancing (Joropo, drums and waltz), Caribbean and African rhythms and the use of audiovisual aids. ‘Amor en Libertad’ is the second musical of this type that the Linense flamenco dancer has produced. He has spent three years on tour with his previous musical production, ‘Lorca, muerto de amor’, with which he and his full entourage (including artists of the elk of guitarist, Daniel Caseres or the flamenco singer (cantaora) Esperanza León) have staged in internationally famed theatres like Carnegie Hall in New York or the Villamarta of Jerez, the cradle of flamenco, where this production was premiered.

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Chimps, Racism and the Definition of Death: The Heart Transplant Story Text By Rohin Francis (Cardiologist and Clinical Research Fellow, UCL) www.theconversation.com

In the summer of 1967, three of the four cardiac surgeons competing to perform the first human heart transplant were simultaneously just hours from their place in the history books. But each was thwarted – none of the planned operations went ahead. All four would come close again. But the race was finally only settled on December 3, 1967. Like that other iconic

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moment of the late 1960s, man’s small step onto the moon, the first human heart transplant was a giant leap that would be felt around the world. The South African doctor Christian Barnard was spoken of in the same breath as Neil Armstrong after he abruptly became a worldwide celebrity on December 3, 1967. His patient,

55-year-old Louis Washkansky, was also catapulted into the spotlight for the 18 tumultuous days he lived after receiving a new heart in Cape Town from 25-year-old traffic accident victim Denise Darvall. A gifted surgeon and trailblazer from a resource poor country, Barnard was nevertheless a peripheral character in the field

of cardiac transplantation research. Years of meticulous work and animal experimentation by Americans Norm Shumway, Richard Lower and Adrian Kantrowitz meant that by 1967 the quest to be first was no less exciting than the space race. None of them expected a man with no background in cardiac transplantation research to leapfrog them, but Barnard’s imperious

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self-confidence would surprise everyone.

rrounding Washkansky’s transplant happened against the backdrop of apartheid South Africa. A country shunned by much of the world rejoiced at their opportunity to show they were a modern nation. But the spectre of race had clouded the ethical issues surrounding transplant in both South Africa and 1960s America.

Primate hearts There had been a false start in 1964 when American surgeon James Hardy turned to desperate measures in an attempt to save a patient’s life. He was aware that a man had recently been kept alive with a circus chimp’s kidney. As a result, Hardy had purchased four chimps and decided to transplant one of their hearts into his patient. It was a disaster. The man died on the table and the public backlash was fierce. Hardy never attempted another heart transplant. Over the next few years, the world eagerly waited for one of the three American doctors vying for success to write their name into history. But history had other ideas, as Barnard, who had learnt much while observing Shumway and Lower, beat Kantrowitz by a matter of days. But as mentioned, his patient, Louis Washkansky, died of a chest infection 18 days later. Barnard, perhaps ill-advisedly, revealed his quintessentially surgical mindset when he announced that despite the patient’s death,

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his operation had been a success, as the postmortem revealed a “beautiful heart”. This was a pattern that would repeat itself across the world as heart transplantation took off like wildfire. But suturing in a heart was the easy bit; it would be two decades until we understood and could effectively treat rejection. After initial excitement, the realisation that most patients lived weeks or months meant practically everyone abandoned it. In 1968, there were 100 heart transplants performed worldwide; in 1970, just 18. Norm Shumway almost single-handedly kept the idea alive and hence is remembered as the father of heart transplantation, even if it was Bar-

nard lauded on the front cover of TIME Magazine, or partying with Sophia Loren on the inside pages.

Ethical dilemmas The jubilant atmosphere su-

Christian Barnard. 1968

Barnard’s hospital had secretly decided to avoid a transplant operation involving a black recipient, lest they be accused of experimenting on a subjugated minority. One month prior to his transplant, Washkansky, a white immigrant from Lithuania, was moments from receiving the heart of a black man, but ultimately a medical reason gave the hospital a welcome excuse to cancel the procedure. Denise Darvall was also white and so while the gift of her heart was celebrated around the world, her kidneys were more controversial as they were donated to a mixed race 10-yearold boy. The other major ethical and theological topic of discussion concerned how to appropriately retrieve organs from a donor. Patients with a fatal head injury may have irreparable brain da-

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mage but their heart will continue to beat, a concept known as brain death. This represents the best chance for successful transplantation as organs stay viable as long as the heart is beating. Once the heart stops beating and circulatory death occurs, organs begin to get damaged, especially the heart itself.

didn’t perform another heart transplant until 1999.

Heart legacies And what about the legacy of xe-

a chimp’s heart. But in 1984, the American surgeon Leonard Bailey controversially selected a baboon’s heart in an attempt to save a twoweek-old girl who became known as Baby Fae. She lived for three weeks. Allegations later surfaced

Brain death was not legally recognised in 1967 – death was then defined by American law as the lack of a heartbeat. Shumway was critical of this archaic “boy Scout definition” of death. It meant doctors would have to wait for the donor’s heart to spontaneously stop beating. South Africa’s looser legal definition of death benefited Barnard, who simply needed the approval of the state’s forensic pathologist, in contrast to staunch initial opposition to recognising brain death in the US. The perils of operating in this new frontier were made all too apparent when Japanese surgeon Juro Wada performed his country’s first heart transplant. His donor was what today would be recognised as brain dead but Wada was charged with murder and waited several years to be exonerated. Japan

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notransplantation – organ donation across species? This had kept a low profile since the catastrophic 1964 attempt to transplant

that Bailey rejected an available human donor and exaggerated chances of success on the consent form.

The heart transplant was the 20th century’s landmark medical event. In the UK, there are six heart transplant centres, the largest of which is Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, where I received my training. The first recipient of a successful heart transplant in the UK had their operation at Papworth. Another Papworth patient is approaching the 35th anniversary of their transplant, thought to be one of the longest surviving heart transplant patients in the world. Papworth has recently pioneered a new way to perform transplants, so that donors who have suffered circulatory death are now also suitable. This means the number of potential donors will soon increase considerably. Tens of thousands of lives have been saved since Denise Darvall’s posthumous act of generosity and heart transplantation has grown to comprise about 5,000 operations around the world each year. Yet in 2016, 457 people died awaiting organ transplant in the UK. The operation itself has only been modified slightly since 1967 and despite our best attempts to build a replacement heart, the gift of organ donation remains many people’s best hope for life.

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The Yamaha Motorcycle Range for 2018 YAMAHA D’ELIGHT Low fuel consumption, multiplied possibilities

The stylish new D’elight is designed to make every trip so much easier and quicker - and a whole lot more affordable. A key feature that makes this economical urban runabout so enjoyable to ride is its compact body and ultra-light construction - and for added performance with low fuel consumption the D’elight is driven by our efficient new Blue Core 125cc air cooled engine The low seat and spacious interior give a relaxed riding position - and there’s plenty of space to store a full-face helmet or carry a business or weekend bag. And with its understated urban styling and subtle European influenced design, the D’elight combines premium quality with class-leading value.

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riding enjoyment with sporty performance and outstanding economy. Its compact body gives you and your passenger the agility you need to get through congested streets - and with its powerful 125cc, EU4-compliant 4-stroke engine, NMAX delivers stronger acceleration with lower fuel consumption. With its dynamic looks and a high-standard specification - including ABS - this fashionable city scooter brings premium design to the entry-level 125cc category. NMAX 125: Life changing transport.

YAMAHA TMAX DX/SX/125 TMax DX, reset the rules of Max The premium TMAX DX comes with the most luxurious specification you’ll find on any TMAX. Whether you’re commuting or having a long fun ride, the electronically adjustable screen lets you select the best height in seconds – while the Cruise Control makes big trips even more enjoyable. And 2-level D-MODE means you can switch to the best engine mode for city or sport riding. The specification includes a Traction Control System, keyless system, bigger storage space and hi-tech TFT instruments. And with its exclusive heated grips and seat, adjustable rear suspension, My TMAX Connect and dedicated colours, the TMAX DX doesn’t just reset the rules of TMAX. It blows them away.

YAMAHA TMAX SX In addition to the list of TMAX highlights that are found on the standard version, the sporty TMAX SX is equipped with a number of dedicated features. Its D-MODE lets you select a sportier engine running mode for more thrilling performance – while the dynamic new body comes in a choice of dedicated colours. And its intelligent new My TMAX Connect app gives you control over your scooter’s security. The lightweight frame and advanced suspension give precision handling. And with a Traction Control System, keyless system and increased storage space for 2 jet-type helmets, the TMAX SX combines sports performance with everyday functionality. New TMAX SX: Reset the rules of MAX.

Beat your streets Featuring dynamic wind-beating bodywork and a compact, agile chassis, the Yamaha XMAX 125 has got to be one of the most stylish and desirable models in the city. Built to deliver smooth performance and enjoyable riding characteristics, this high-end sports scooter makes light work of congested city streets. Its

punchy 125cc liquid-cooled fuel injected engine powers away from the lights - whereas its features like the large diameter aluminium wheels, strong suspension and ABS as standard ensure smooth handling and good stability. And with spacious storage and first class riding comfort, the EU4-compliant X-MAX 125 has everything going for it!

YAMAHA TRICITY ABS Love the way I move

footboard. Its Unified Braking System ensures smooth and balanced stopping - and the LED instruments and LED taillight add a touch of class. With its lively and economical 125cc 4-stroke engine and natural riding position, the sophisticated Xenter 125 is designed to get you though the traffic with minimum fuss. Allowing you to enjoy the benefits of arriving early!

YAMAHA X-MAX 400/300/125

There comes a point in your life when you’ll want to change the way you move and live in the city. And decide to take control of your time, so that you can enjoy the best things that urban life has to offer. When that time comes, the Yamaha Tricity 125 urban commuter is waiting for you. You’ll feel immediately at ease with the comfortable riding position and its 3-wheel layout gives increased feelings of confidence and stability. An efficient new Blue Core 125cc engine gives plenty of acceleration with outstanding fuel economy - and with ABS and a Unified Braking System fitted as standard, the latest Tricity 125 is the easiest and most enjoyable way to move in the city.

YAMAHA XENTER 125 The beauty of getting there early Add up the time you spend getting to work or college each week and it can be quite a shock to see how many precious hours you waste moving around the city. So maybe it’s time to consider the high-wheeled Xenter. For superb riding comfort this sleek urban commuter features a stitched seat and a large flat

At Yamaha we believe that commuting should always be fun. And the X-MAX 125 is built to make every trip more enjoyable by giving you the ideal balance of sportiness, practicality and functionality. Whether you’re new to scooters or looking for your next model, you are going to like what you see when you take a closer look. The 2018 model features our Smart Key

and thoroughbred X-MAX DNA, this highperformance all-rounder is built to excite and delight you! Its powerful 400cc EU4-compliant engine and lightweight chassis deliver sports performance with agile handling and quick overtaking. From high-speed cruising through to urban commuting and weekend touring, this sharplooking maxi-scooter can do it all. There’s space for two full-face helmets under the seat, making the X-MAX 400 practical and stylish. Equipped with dual floating front disc brakes, LED lights front and rear, and high-tech instruments, this scooter is built to impress. And with ABS as standard, X-MAX 400 offers you more!

The XMAX 300 Desire what you need Built with pure TMAX DNA, the XMAX 300 gives you the style, status and premium quality of a maxi scooter, with the convenience and affordability of a lightweight.

keyless ignition for simple fuss-free operation - and under the seat there’s a huge storage compartment. Exclusive dual LED headlights and dynamic design underline the X-MAX 125’s premium quality - and with traction control and ABS as standard, you’re in control. Choose the X-MAX 125. Start with the best.

Maximize your streets with XMAX 400 With its dynamic bodywork, nimble chassis

Equipped with motorcycle style forks for increased stability, the compact chassis gives you agile sports handling with business class comfort. And its powerful and economical new Blue Core engine has all the performance you need for fast commuting or weekend escapes. With its new high quality seat and LCD instruments, dynamic bodywork, dual LED front lights and MAX family style, the high-specification Yamaha XMAX 300 sport scooter satisfies your desires and fulfils your needs. Move smart. Move fast. Move MAX. Yamaha Motorcycles are available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, 3B Rosia Road, Tel: 200 77199 or email sales@autosport.gi , distributors in Gibraltar for Yamaha. GLOBE MAGAZINE 37

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Entertaining friends and family in your home during the Christmas season is one of the most popular activities this time of year. Many people choose to host small, informal gatherings in their home, while others plan extravagant dinner parties which are destined to generate more than one urban legend in the community in which they are held.

Hosting a Christmas Dinner Party

While many of us do not aspire to such heights as those held by the socialites in our community, we would still like to host an unforgettable Christmas dinner party that will be remembered fondly among our closest friends and family for years to come!

But don’t let the fear of juggling the tasks involved with putting on a dinner party keep you from hosting the event that your family and friends will talk about for a long time into the future. It’s really not difficult if you follow a few simple steps and guidelines for putting on a successful dinner party.

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Carefully plan your menu. When planning your individual dishes to serve at your Christmas dinner party, choose dishes that are both delicious and easy to make. Choose recipes that can be made ahead of time or that require just a little heating right before the party to be finished. The last thing you want to be doing during your dinner party is slaving over a hot stove sequestered away from your guests. Another important thing to remember when planning your menu is to never, ever attempt to cook a recipe for the first time. Trust me. Take inventory. Create a list of all of the supplies that you will need to host your dinner party. Items may include tables, chairs, service pieces, cutlery, plates, candlesticks, decorations, table cloths, etc. Do not forget your food items from your menu as well.

If you are like me, and many are if they would admit it, the thought of all of the work and skill that goes into throwing a successful dinner party leaves you a little weak in the knees and wondering how in the world you are going to pull it all off.

Tips for Planning the Perfect Christmas Dinner Party: Make your list, check it twice, and invite, invite, invite. The first thing you need to do when planning a dinner party is to create your guest list. Keep in mind that not all invited will attend. So, if you want to have 50 guests at your party, you will have to invite quite a few more than that. Send out invitations no less than three weeks in advance so that people will have a chance to RSVP.

you a great deal of headache in the end.

Shop and clean till you drop. About a week before your dinner party, you should take the time to do your party shopping and give your house a thorough cleaning. Cook and decorate. Cook and prepare as many foods as you can ahead of time, preferable the day before the party.

Plan to cook your own meal or plan for others to plan it for you. If you are no Betty Crocker, admit it to yourself before signing on to make a large homemade meal. Having someone cater your dinner party or ordering takeaways is perfectly acceptable depending on what type of atmosphere you want to create.

Remember that buffets are informal and a sit down dinner is more formal. I’m not saying that you are not capable of cooking a large meal for your guests. If you are and want to take on the work load of cooking for multiple guests, then by all means do so. Just keep in mind your limitations and time constraints. Doing so will save

Save the day of the party for setting up your tables and adding the finishing touches to your décor. See, hosting a memorable Christmas dinner party is not so hard after all. In fact, I’m sure that you can do it. So, get out there and start planning, and if at any time you feel overwhelmed, simply hire a caterer!

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Why does Santa Bring Gifts? The history of Christmas and, in particular, the reasons for the giving of gifts are not known for certain, but several things are known for a fact. The traditions of Santa Claus and giving presents at Christmas time began long before the birth of Jesus Christ, although it really depends on where in the world you live as to how you believe the whole tradition started. The giving of presents at Christmas time actually dates back over 4,000 years to the Mesopotamians. They believed that every year in winter, their primary god, Marduk, would do battle with the evil spirits of chaos. Upon Mardukâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s return, it was necessary for the king to then pledge his allegiance to the God and he would die at the end of the year. The Mesopotamians, obviously, cottoned on to the fact that they were going through kings quic42 GLOBE MAGAZINE

As such a popular character, he soon became the patron saint of many different groups of people, eventually resting on children and sailors. Traditionally St. Nicholas day was celebrated and remembered on December 6th, although his role as patron saint of children has seen his special day moved to coincide with Christmas.

ker than they could produce them, so they would dress a convict up as the king and treat him as though he were a king for one day. At the end of the New Year festival, they would kill him! On this day, they would present gifts to one another to mark the beginning of the New Year and the success that Marduk had yet again bestowed on them. This is where

the giving of Christmas gifts began. St Nicholas is believed to have been born around 300 A.D and lived in what is now Turkey. He was a widely revered and loved monk due to his overwhelming kindness. His most famous act of kindness was to save three sisters from slavery by providing them with a dowry in order that they could be married.

So one thing that is certain is that Santa Claus visits us on the wrong day every single year! Celebration of Saint Nicholas should, in fact, be on December 6th, although the moving of St. Nicholas day to the 25th was presumably done to combine his special day with the Christian festival. If the large superstores and toy manufacturers were given the choice, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m quite sure they would rather celebrate them separately, so be warned for next year, just in case!

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Estrella Galicia 1906 ‘Reserva Especial’ The Rivera brewery was founded in 1906 by José Maria Rivera Corral and is still owned and operated by the same family. In fact, his great grandson is currently in charge. The 1906 ‘Reserva Especial’ is brewed with double roasted malt for a full, rich flavour and named in honour of the year of its of its foundation. With concentration of flavour and 6.5% alcohol content, Estrella Galicia 1906 ‘Reserva Especial’ has plenty of character. It is the selection of roasted malts and hops including ‘Hallertau Perle’ and ‘Nugget’ that accounts for the beer’s dark amber colour and distinct flavour. The beer produces a brilliant full head that is creamy and long lasting. When the original brewery was built in La Coruña, the commercial hub of the northern Spanish province of Galicia, it was dedicated to the manufacture of beer and ice. It really took off in the 1920s under the leadership of Ramon Rivera, son of the founder, who had studied in Hamburg and had become one of the first Spaniards to obtain a brewing diploma. Estrella Galicia celebrated its centenary in the presence of King Don Juan Carlos in 2006 and 1906, ‘Reserva Especial’ (Special Reserve), made at and named after the founding year of the Rivera brewery, is the culmination of a brewing tradition began in 1906 with a special beer for those, who prefer a taste and a more accentuated and rich flavour with a hint of bitterness. Its beautiful dark amber colour, the result of the use of an important amount of roasted malts and the use of Perle Hallertau hops, makes 1906 ‘Reserva Especial’ an elegant and perfectly balanced lager. This beer is made from carefully selected malts and hops, providing a good balance 44 GLOBE MAGAZINE

of aroma and bitterness. Its dark amber colour and pleasant roasted notes come from a generous use of roasted malts. The head is abundant and creamy, retained throughout drinking and leaving a characteristic “Belgian lace”. The alcohol is very well integrated and the sensation of alcohol in the mouth is mild and warm, without the roughness usually found in beers of the same alcohol content. Estrella Galicia 1906 ‘Reserva Especial’™ from ‘Hijos de Rivera’ is distributed in Gibraltar by Bon Milk of Unit 50, Harbours Deck, New Harbours Tel: 200 45644/200 47924, email: bonmilk@gibtelecom.net Estrella Galicia 1906 Reserva Especial gives you the aroma of strong toasted malt, with a taste that is thick, elegant and a hint of bitterness followed by a long lasting after taste.

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Homecoming - Taxi After ‘Unas Cuantas Noches Mas’ Tour

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

What a homecoming concert it was at the Rock Hotel Khaima last weekend. Fresh from their recent selected top concerts in Spain, Taxi our hottest Rock band export, cruised through their famous catalogue going back to 1999 and rekindled memories with the soundtrack of the lives of many local fans. The marquee floor was bouncing to the relentless string of anthems, which the crowd sang at the top of their voices, 48 GLOBE MAGAZINE

teased into action by front man Dylan Ferro, who was in top form. But then they all were, the two Daniels, Fa and Bugeya. What a pair of powerful rock guitarists, backed by drummer Peter Chichon (ex-Breed 77) and Robert Perez (Afterhours) on bass. The evening concert eased into action with young Layla Rose and her father Jonathan Bugeja on slide guitar. Some country classics like Jolene and Ring of Fire were dished up with Layla’s originals among them Boot licking Lies and Where did it Go? She said

that she was proud to be on the same stage as her famous Taxi uncle, Danny and a short half hour set later, she had notched up another tidy concert and won new fans too. Lights out and the Bond theme announced to all that their Taxi had arrived! Their hook driven edgy and relentless brand of Rock was been devoured by hungry fans as soon as it was served. Their stagecraft and sound was fresh as always. No ballads, no prisoners, just good time music hits with solid intros and outros dripping with panache and like Dylan said, the special feeling of playing at home. If you haven’t yet caught Taxi in concert, they never left, just a hiatus as life takes up the gaps. The band is still red hot and I was in awe of the two Daniels and their guitar work and sounds. Dylan was at Dylan’s best and that is good measure for a successful concert. Those hits like Mirar Atras, Al otro Lado, Naufrago en el peñon (strong descriptive lyric of who we are-Llanito anthem), the crowd led on Como Tu, Melon Diesel hits like En el Anden and more to come. I glanced at my watch at 10pm and thought ‘unas cuantas noches mas’? (their tour name) – yes please!! There must be a way that these guys can continue to make music together and good people like u-mee, who presented the concert to support the final day of the tour and make it the mighty celebration that it was. More magic, ‘Hombre en el Espejo’, Jamas me Fui, Perdida en la calle and so many others poured out of the excellent PA along with diversionary short improvisations like Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the water’ and Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole lotta love’ but the loudest roar went up for ‘Grita’, which the crowd chanted on and on even after the band had stopped. Encores later after Taxi left their last breath on stage everyone filed out of the Khaima happy to have been there at an epic huge concert in a small but very well decked out venue. The afterglow was lived in the pool garden surroundings where hundreds replenished their liquid supplies. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world- thanks Guys you did us proud again. GLOBE MAGAZINE 49

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Jazz Festival Concert at St. Michael’s Cave

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Mark Galliano

There was quite a buzz for this event, the fifth Jazz Festival and the bill promised much. Guitar legend Al Di Meola, Matt Bianco and local heroes as it turned out, Levanter Breeze. It was going to be a long night with three acts to set up and their concert time but there is no other way to do it at the cave. Not pretty, not slick but music wins in the end. Daniel Guerrero introduced Levanter Breeze to kick off the evening and didn’t they just blow everyone away! This was their second Jazz Festival appearance and they did themselves proud. They dedicated their set to the recently deceased Tyrone Moya before taking us on a journey of complex rhythms, melodic compositions and well executed music, some of which we have seen showcased on GBC TV Sessions recently. Led by guitarist Peter Martinez with Brian Torres on keyboards and Louis Chipolina on bass, drummer Francis Pecino has his 56 GLOBE MAGAZINE

work cut out, but it was a joy to watch him tastefully cement the soaring musical passages and bass solos without ever getting in the way, breathing accents and complex time signatures into what is very accomplished music from the band. Earlier Peter had promised me that rehearsals had gone really well and the polish and finesse was clearly evident and much appreciated by the many, who agreed that our lads were ‘up there in a class act’ and not merely a local support band. There was much happy music and the improvisations never bored, their original repertoire shines brightly with melody and structure. Unforgettable set crowned by a standing ovation! Al Di Meola is the second world class guitarist making it to play at the Cave. The late Paco De Lucia came in the 80’s and he was remembered on this night by the maestro. On this concert, he was accompanied by a guitarist and an accordionist, who both displayed the extraordinary high levels of musicianship demanded by the

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complex acoustic guitar artistry of their boss. The Cave was made for this sublime ‘Gitarreo’ and the soaring melodies and super fast lead flurries must still be ringing among the nooks and crannies of the stalactites. Music from World festivals in Morocco, an exquisite lullaby to his daughter, two tributes to The Beatles and to Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, while also tracing his musical roots back to Italy, Al Di Meola left no one in any doubt that they had been in the presence of a true guitar legend. Wherever he took his fretboard excursions, he was tastefully followed by his star accompanists and he allowed them to shine too. No one could have asked for more in a musical tapestry from the land of giants. Of course, he was rewarded with a standing ovation too, what else? Matt Bianco was a legend in the early 80’s but we didn’t get the band here, instead we got the Dutch eight piece outfit ‘New Cool Collective’, who brilliant though they were, turns out were fans of the original Matt Bianco band. They have recorded an album called ‘Gravity’ with MB singer Marc Reilly and unfortunately an indistinct vocal sound from him left us wanting to make out the lyrics. The hits were all there but the sound of Bazia, the polish female vocalist, who fronted MB was not there. Marc worked effortlessly and efficiently and the band was great too, with gifted musicians, who could ably fly solo, but many as I, were just not really that impressed at being technically shortchanged out of our MB heroes. The evening could have gone better, (two out of three) but the general chat on the bus on the trip back down was that ‘Levanter Breeze’ had saved the day and that we did not get Matt Bianco but a tribute band instead. 58 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Lamb with Christmas Spices How to make it 1. Fry the onions, garlic and ginger in the oil for about 15 mins. Add the lamb and stir-fry until browned. Add the spices, cook over the heat to release their flavours, then add the almonds. Pour in the stock and season

Keep this in the freezer for dinner parties and serve it with rice and salad or crunchy potatoes and vegetables

SERVES: 6 · PREPARATION: 20 minutes • COOKING: 1 Hour INGREDIENTS:2 large onions, fnely chopped - 4 garlic cloves, sliced - 5cm fresh root Ginger, shredded - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 ½ kg lean lamb neck fillets, cu tinto chunks - 2 cinnamon sticks - 8 cloves - Good pinch saffron - 2 bay leaves - 2 tsp ground coriander - 3 tbsp ground almonds - 850ml beef stock - 250g pack Reddy-to-eat dried apricots

until bubbling hot. Braised beef with prunes Replace lamb with diced stewing steak and apricots with pitted prunes and some whole shallots. Omit saffron and cinnamon and add 2 tbsp red

to taste. 2. Cover the pan and simmer

more until the lamb is tender. Thin

pack into a freezer container or bags.

wine vinegar. Expect to simmer for

for 45 mins, stirring occasionally. Add

with a little water if the sauce starts to

Will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw for

about 30 minutes more until the meat

the apricots, then simmer 15 mins

get too thick. 3. MTo freeze, cool, then

6 hrs in the fridge, then reheat in a pan

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1. GNDO Dancers, Educators and Committee 2017. 2. Past Miss Glamours pose for the camera at This Year’s, 15TH Anniversary Pageant. 3. The Staff at Charlie’s Steakhouse & Grill. 4. Dylan gets the Audience Going at Taxi’s Homecoming Concert. 5. Seamus Byrne from Culture.gi and Father Christmas at this Year’s Festival of Lights. 6. Mrs Europe 2017, Davinia Baglietto and Mr Gibraltar 1ST Runner-Up, Jordan Davis, at Express Convenience Stores’ Bond Cars Memorabilia Auction. 7. Dominique Martinez – Lopez at one of The Stalls in the Christmas Market.

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The Demise of the ‘Corner Shop’ Shopping trends as we all know, have moved on and as time has passed, it’s not just the internet that’s provided the ‘shopping marketplace’ with more choices. Supermarket chains and larger stores – not to mention takeaways – have contributed to food consumption also. Consequently, the groceries ‘corner shop’ of the old variety, has suffered an uphill struggle to compete...

sed, so these convenience stores are in the business of providing what is evidently a mutually beneficial service!

Text by Richard Cartwright

On the Rock, quite a number of back street grocery shops have closed down after struggling through their final years of very stiff challenges from their superior competitors: much more variety, selecting goods at your leisure in a much larger, brighter establishment set in a more welcoming and pleasant atmosphere are just some of the attractions, as are the favourable prices displayed on goods due to the volumes bought by the big chain stores... in a nutshell making it, ‘a onestop-shop’ to purchase almost anything and everything under the sun experience! Despite the obvious effort to remain somewhat competitive or relevant, there is still room for 64 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the smaller outlet and that is borne out by the number of smaller shops - mainly run by our Hindu community - that have sprung up over the past few years, many of them just selling tobacco, spirits and confectionery whilst others offer a limited amount of groceries also. Smaller supermarket type stores are plying their trade too, out to compete with their

larger, more ‘dominant cousins.’ These ‘corner shops’ – normally situated half way up a side street and rarely on corners – benefit from remaining open till late and all weekend to catch the passing trade and benefit from individuals, who have run out of milk or a tube of tooth paste: these stores provide you with what you need when everywhere else is clo-

But the old grocery store, as we knew it, where you bought your weekly shopping as you now do at the supermarket, has suffered a great demise. Those that were run by locals and a few by Spaniards are now non-existent bar one or two, mainly on housing estates... Pisani, The Golden Ham, Raffo, El Galgo and Savignon are a few of the most ‘famous’ ones that come to mind and they are truly long gone. During that time, these shops ruled the roost and the big supermarkets were a long way away. I remember Lipton’s supermarket was the only large outlet on the Rock then, apart from the Ser-

vices’ NAAFI stores, which were out of bounds to locals. Lipton’s first had a largish shop where Princess Silks is now. They then moved to were Marks & Spencer is located but it was half the size of the present clothes and food store. But it was in the smaller family shops in those days where regulars had more of a personal relationship with the owner. The trader would hold a much friendlier, warmer atmosphere in his shop, which ‘contaminated’ his clientele. There was a lot of buying ‘on tick’ then, much more than now because of that familiarity and trust that existed with loyal customers. Home deliveries were very much the ‘thing’ in those days and I remember how they would deliver up to midnight, especially on Fridays, all the way up to the upper town if need be yes, deliveries late into the night. Then, there were more wholesalers too and some of the foodstuffs came from Spain and when the frontier closed, there were some ‘wholesale type individuals’

who would bring stuff in boats going round the long way... cold meats, chorizos, morcillas, beans, olives and allsorts. Spanish bread loaves were very popular. One retired shop owner told me he used

to sell about £700 worth of Spanish bread a month which was good money for just the sale of bread, in those bygone days of the 50s and 60s. It obviously can’t be denied things were very different

then but time does move on. As is evident, there has, of course, been a big change in shopping trends. Supermarkets abound not just here but also those accessible in the hinterland with plenty of free parking spaces. It’ll be recalled the slippery slide was accentuated for the ‘family corner shop’ when many of us began travelling to ‘El Continente’ in Palmones and since then, a few other superstores have sprung up, and to boot, our new store here at the airport also offers deliveries to its customers. ... “And that’s not all,” our retired, shop trader reminds me, “Nowadays, everybody is selling everything. There’s heavy competition from everywhere, even from petrol stations!” So is there a, ‘Last Man Standing’ somewhere in the Corner Shop world still, with loyal clients even offering deliveries? Yes, I think there is one or two... even providing an ‘on tick’ or ‘apuntamelo’ facility, proud... and flying the flag! GLOBE MAGAZINE 65

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Bond Evening at Mons Calpe Express Launch Event on Friday 17th November 2017 with Raffle and James Bond Memorabilia Auction in aid of charity

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Mark Galliano

A wonderful pre-Christmas opportunity to wear black tie and fantasise on all things James Bond was extended by invitation to a number of guests, who helped raise monies for local charity at the Bond cars memorabilia Auction event hosted by Mons Calpe Express at North Mole Road recently. The beautiful cafeteria area was cleared of furniture and themed out with black balloons and six black draped glass display cases were unveiled by the six Bond girls, who were elegantly led to them by the new Mr. Gibraltar 1st Runner-up, Jordan Davis. A fun photobooth was provided with suitable props (no

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guns) so that invitees could have their 007 themed pictures taken. A charity raffle/auction was held for Bond themed prizes, which one of my friends, Sebastian from ‘Another Look Hairdressers’’, proudly won. Convenience Express Stores, MD Stephen Viñales hosted the slickly staged event and ‘The Look Hairdressers Salon’, who are resident at Mons Calpe Express, did all the hair and make up for the six Bond Girls; chosen from six classic Bond movies. The girls proceeded to strut their stuff as the famous musical themes played in the background. Hosting on compèring duties was the charming and elegant current Mrs. Europe, Davinia Baglieto.

An opportunity was also taken to raise further funds by silent auction for collectable Bond cars by Corgi where participants were given a number in order to preserve the secrecy of their bids - all adding to the Bond mystery and excitement! Add a glass of bubbly on arrival and follow it up with free flowing wines and spirits with which to indulge in the excellent hot and cold tapas and an evening of luxury and mystique was enjoyed by everyone. I left for home thoroughly stirred but not shaken and nobody shot at me but I was happy to have donated to the raffles and seen the extraordinary collection of luxury Bond toy cars, which allowed me to dream and fantasise about them too.

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Bond Cars Memorabilia Auction Photographs by Mark Galliano

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Danza Academy Choreography Competition Danza Academy staged its ever popular Choreography Competition at the end of October at Inces Hall As is now tradition, the evening began with Erica McGrail's Musical Theatre students, this year performing scenes from 'Annie' and then moved on to the also traditional, Pre-School students displaying simple Choreographies produced in class. Reception students then participated in an Improvisation Competition. The evening was then divided into different age group categories (Minis, Youths and Juniors as devised by the I.D.F) and Children gave their all in the various Improvisation and Choreography Sections. Danza feels Improvisation is a most useful tool when choreographing and should be encouraged, especially, to produce versatile dancers, who are the most demanded in the dance industry; it is for this reason that for a few years now, this has been included in the Choreographic event. Compere for the night was Danza Academy co-director, Zulieka Green, and judges for the evening were local dance personalities Jonathan Lutwyche, currently studying at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and who made the whole of Gibraltar proud in the 2015 ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, Nathan Conroy Director of AIM and Stomp ex-professional dancer, Derek Desoisa, ex-Director of Tarik and International Mbuete Judge, Erica

Annie Musical Theatre

Uptown Funk - Hip-Hop

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McGrail, who studied at Laine Theatre Arts and currently teaches at Westside School and Angelique Ruiz B.A.(Hons) Dance Roehampton; proudly, Jonathan and the female judges are all past Danza students. "We are very happy with the work produced by the students for the event they surpass

Celine Sciortino 1st Prize - Mini Yrs 1-3

themselves every year. Everyone including the two and a half year-olds gave it their all and this was greatly perceived by the audience and judges. Dancers were simply radiating on stage and so much was learnt by all participants, this is what our Choreographic Night is all about; furthering ourselves, pushing boundaries and inspiring each other. Our judges always seem

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to get it right as last year’s 2nd placed winners of the Youth Section Gabrielle McGlashan and Kate Desoisa won the International Dance Federation World Dance Show Dance Section and similarly, Elsa Parody came second at our local competition and second at the I.D.F Worlds." commented Danza co-Director Anne-Marie Gomez.

Gianella Ochello & Anna Hernandez 1st Prize Youth yrs 6-7

Sebastian Diaz

Analia Romero 1st Prize Improvisation Mini Yrs 1-3

Gianella Ochello 1st Improvisation Youth

Erin Warren & Analia Romero Mini Section 2nd Prize

Gabrielle Mcglashan & Kate Desoisa 2nd Prize Junior Section yrs 8-11

Trio - Sebastian Diaz, Eva Doherty and Adrianne Durante 1st Prize Youth Yrs 4-5

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Trio -Rebecca Benggio, Charlize Buhagiar, Kate Williamson 3rd Prize Youth Yrs 6-7

Group - Shannon, Gabrielle, Shania, Hannah, Kate, Arianne & Robyn Thriller 1st Prize - Junior Yrs 8 -11

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Gibraltar Semi Finalists at the 2017 World Show Dance Championships

The Gibraltar National Dance Team (GNDO) has returned to the Rock after representing Gibraltar at the World Showdance Championships. The event was staged at the Sachsen Arena, in Riesa, Germany, with over 2,200 dancers from 32 countries, and five continents taking part. The event was organized for the renowned world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO). Accompanying the team as Team Captain for this event was GNDO Development Officer, Gerald Rodriguez. In the Children Solo Female section, 48 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by Emma Hook, Stella Bosano, and Lucia Guillem Hernandez. Emma and Stella finished in 76 GLOBE MAGAZINE

39th place, and Lucia qualified for the quarter finals amongst the top 24 children soloists, finishing in 17th place. 1st place went to South Africa, 2nd place to Russia and 3rd place to Belarus. In one of the largest sections of the entire competition, the Junior Solo Female section, 59 dancers took part with Gibraltar been represented by Megan Rodriguez, Chenille Soiza Brown and Caitlin Rodriguez. Megan and Chenille both placed 30th, and Caitlin qualified for the quarter-finals amongst the top 24 junior soloists finishing in 20th place. 1st place went to Slovenia, 2nd place to South Africa and 3rd place to Slovenia.

In the Adult Solo Female section, Gibraltar was represented by Louise Gonzalez. Out of the 57 entries, another large section, Louise placed 26th, just missing the quarter finals by one place as 25 soloists passed onto the next round. 1st place went to Russia, 2nd place to Norway and 3rd place to Bosnia & Herzegovina. In the Children Duet section, Gibraltar was represented by Lucia Guillem Hernandez and Niamh Colton. The duet qualified for the quarter finals, ranking in 16th place out of the 41 duets. 1st place went to Russia, 2nd place to Czech Republic and 3rd place to Belarus. In the Junior Duets section, Gibraltar was re-

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Caitlin Rodriguez Turn To Stone

Caitlin Rodriguez and Chenille Soiza Brown - The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

Chenille Soiza Brown Humanity Washed Ashore

Emma Hook Never Lose Hope

Gibraltar National Dance Team Junior Group Defying our Fate

Louise Gonzalez Blinded by Dangerous Love

Lucia Guillem Hernandez Book of Spells

Lucia Guillem Hernandez and Niamh Colton The Rabbit’s Revenge

Megan Rodriguez Frida

presented by Chenille Soiza Brown and Caitlin Rodriguez. Out of the 42 entries, the duet managed to qualify for the semi-finals in the top 12, finishing in an outstanding 8th place, and making Gibraltar semifinalists at this competition. 1st place went to Russia, 2nd place to Russia and 3rd place to Italy. The Gibraltar National Dance Team also performed in the Junior Group section. Out of the 40 entries the team finished in 27th place, missing out on the quarter finals by just one placing, as 26 groups made it through to the next round. 1st place was awarded to Russia, 2nd place went to Russia and 3rd place to Slovenia. The official choreographers for this project were Gerald Rodriguez, Paulette Finlayson Na78 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Grants Committee and the donations through our fundraising programme from the public for making our participation a reality. In Riesa, our dancers faced tough opposition, with many countries providing a very high level of technique and incredible high standards of Show Dance. What these results do, is reinforce the high standards in the IDO, where Gibraltar competes against the crème de la crème from Stella Bosano around the globe.The GNDO is delighted with Whatever I want to be the remarkable performances from the Gibralpoli, Jade Federico, Tyron Walker and Jolene tar contingent and would like to thank the dancers and choreographers for being such great Gomez. ambassadors for the Rock.’ GNDO President Wendy Garro said:“I take this opportunity to thank Her Majesty’s Govern- For the full results please visit: www.ido-danment of Gibraltar, all the sponsors, the Cultural ce.com

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Now in its 16th year, M.O. Productions is inviting entries for participation at the annual Gibraltar International Dance Festival. The Festival shall take place at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre between 15th and 17 th February 2018. The event is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals and the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation. It is an event open for individuals, groups and academies with the opportunity of performing in various dance categories and styles. The competition is open to everyone, with interest already received by the organisers from various international countries. Prizes include: M.O. Productions Bursary Award £600 and Trophy

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Best Female Dancer of the Festival £200 and Trophy Best Male Dancer of the Festival £200 and Trophy M.O. Productions Sussex Award Flight and accommodation to participate at the 2019 Sussex Festival of Song and Dance, in Brighton Best Choreographer £100 and Trophy Most Promising Infant £100 and Trophy Entry forms and conditions are available from: • Local dance schools • Email: mopro@gibtelecom.net • On Pointe Dance School at Casemates Square Closing date for entries is Thursday 21st December 2017.

Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians 2018 The annual ‘Gibraltar Festival for Young Musicians’ will be taking place from 20th to 24th February 2018. If you play an instrument or enjoy singing, then come along and participate at this festival. The categories of classes include piano, brass, woodwind, percussion, vocal and strings. There are competitive sections in every category where trophies and medals can be won. Classes will be divided into Infant, Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories and you can enter solos, duets, ensembles, or choirs. The NEW Syllabus for 2018 is now out! The closing date for festival entries is Friday 22nd December 2017. The festival aims to provide a friendly environment where young people can perform. An experienced UK music adjudicator, from the British and International Federation of Festivals, will provide positive and impartial feedback to all performers, at the adjudication weekend, helping to nurture and develop the children’s talents and will be awarding certificates, medals and trophies. Our Gala Concert on Saturday 24th February at the John Mackintosh Hall will once again have our adjudicator present to make their final decisions. The adjudicator will invite 6 local performers and 6 international performers to perform and compete for the Local Young Musician of the Year and Best International Musician Bursaries on the Gala Night. The Local Ensemble and Local School Choir Bursaries will also be decided on the final night as the top ensembles and school choirs will be invited to perform. Even if you are not

invited to perform and compete for the Local Young Musician of the Year or Best International Musician, you may already be a winner of one of the other bursaries or trophies

BURSARIES AND TROPHIES TO BE WON: • The Local Young Musician of the Year: £500 Bursary • The Best International Musician: £250 Bursary • The Most Promising Local Senior: £250 Bursary • The Most Promising Local Intermediate £250 Bursary • The Most Promising Local Junior: £250 Bursary • The Best Local School Choir : £200 Bursary • The Best Local Ensemble : £100 Bursary

TROPHIES TO BE WON: Most Promising String Instrumentalist Most Promising Brass Instrumentalist Most Promising Woodwind Instrumentalist Most Promising Percussion Instrumentalist Most Promising Piano Instrumentalist Most Promising Vocal Instrumentalist If you would like any more information please e-mail: info@gampa.gi or write to us at: GFYM, GAMPA, 63, Flat Bastion Road, Gibraltar. SYLLABUS AND ENTRY FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE http://www.gampa.gi/gibfym GLOBE MAGAZINE 81

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Green Cola Green Cola – The only cola that combines flavour with naturally sourced ingredients stevia leaves as its sweetener and it contains no sugar or artificial sweeteners. Unhealthy chemical ingredients such as aspartame and phosphoric acid, which some cola brands are heavily criticized for using, are also excluded from the Green Cola formula. On top of this, Green Cola uses caffeine from natural green coffee beans as acidic regulator instead of artificial sources, which gets a much more positive review from the general public.

Green Cola is a natural profile product that combines a great taste with natural ingredients. It is the innovator in the cola soft drink category! No such product as Green Cola existed in the category before; a unique cola of the highest quality for those, who enjoy th e contemporary way of life, avoiding soft drinks that contain sugar, but who demand a delicious cola taste. The Green Cola Company started operating in Greece in late 2011, aiming to deliver a new category of soft drinks based on natural ingredients. Green Cola’s core philosophy, and its main distinguishing feature, is the creation of soft drinks that respond fully to the need for a healthy balanced diet. The most important element is the use of natural sweeteners deriving from the stevia plant but it didn’t stop there… Although the economic environment in Greece in 2011 was unfavorable for such a business venture, the idea was born and the people behind it believed in it, working passionately to see it become a reality. The company’s founder, Mr. Venieris , was the first person to have faith in the idea. That’s how Green Cola, “the green side of soft drinks”, was created! To this end, in 2012, the company launched Green Cola.

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Natural Caffeine from Green Coffee Beans

Green Cola is one of the newest cola’s in the market designed to satisfy the new trends and the needs of the customers with its innovative formula and design. It uses natural

The uniqueness, innovation and authentic taste of Green Cola succeeded in gaining the preference of consumers. With a steady growth both in sales and market share, Green Cola has established its position in the soft drinks category challenging other well established brands. Based on the criteria, produced with naturally sourced green coffee beans and sweetened with Stevia, Green Cola is the healthier option of soft drinks we all have been looking for! Green Cola™ is distributed in Gibraltar by Lewis Stagnetto Ltd of 41 Main Street, Tel: 200 78666, email: mail@stagnetto.com

Last Chance to Support the ONCE Fundraising Campaign at Specsavers Opticas

‘Specsavers Opticas’ have been fundraising for the ONCE Foundation for the Deaf-Blind (La Fundación ONCE para la Atención de Personas con Sordoceguera - FOAPS) since July, with the aim of raising 6,000€ for the charity. If they reach their goal, they will be able to fund 400 hours for interpreters to be the eyes, ears and voice of vulnerable deaf and blind people in Spain. To raise money, ‘Specsavers Opticas’ are asking everyone who has one of their free comprehensive eye tests to donate 1€ to FOAPS after their test. Having a quality eye test at Specsavers is an important health check, as well as making sure that your vision is good, so taking part in the campaign is a great way to look after yourself, as well as helping others. FOAPS is a charitable organisation formed in 2007 by leading Spanish charity ONCE to develop programmes to help deafblind people. They are particularly interested in helping with 86 GLOBE MAGAZINE

education and employment, improving the quality of life and encouraging integration and development. FOAPS provide interpreters, who can help the deaf-blind communicate and interact with the world. José Ángel Moral-Tajadura from Specsavers Opticas is asking for

the public’s support to reach their goal. He explains, “The FOAPS interpreters are the eyes, ears and often voice of the deafblind and have a crucial role to play. We only have one more month to raise enough money to fund an extra 400 hours of interpreting support and we are short of our 6,000€ target, so we are

asking anyone who hasn’t had an eye test in the last year to come into their nearest Specsavers Opticas and get their eyes tested before the end of the month. Please help us to reach our goal!” Visit www.specsavers.es to find your nearest store and book an eye test.

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Official Launch of Cisk Pilsner & Blue Label Amber Ale in Gibraltar Consolidating the Maltese beer connection with the Rock

Text by Joe Adambery

Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd launched two beers brewed in Malta in good time for the Christmas parties at a wellattended reception at the Casino Calpe on Thursday 16th November last. Both in bottle format, one a pilsner called Cisk (pronounced ‘chisk’) and the other, Blue Label Amber ale; both are brewed, packaged and distributed by Simmond’s Farsons Cisk PLC in Malta. The 88 GLOBE MAGAZINE

historical connection between Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd, Malta and Gibraltar goes back to the 1920s and a visit to Malta last year saw the links firmly restored again resulting in these two award winning beers now been launched here in Gibraltar. Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd director, Stephen Payas gave a brief historical background of the brewer and the new beers and then gave the floor to resident Maltese citizen, Franco

Cassar, who has lived here for over twenty years and who said that after trying to set up a direct flight connection between Gibraltar and Malta, his next favourite choice would be to set up a beer connection. Well, we now have two beers! With the formalities over and excellent tapas, convivial company, free flowing beer and ale, the Gibraltar/ Malta connection was further cemented by the celebration of

the noble hop products and their agents here on the Rock, Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd. ‘Cisk Pilsner is a premium product offering the discerning beer connoisseur Pilsen malt and Noble hops of the Saaz variety at 5.5% alcohol content in a cool, crisp and satisfying beer. Blue Label Amber is now a more full bodied ale at 4.7% alcohol content in a stronger taste profile with a richer taste and aroma.’

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The Christmas Festival of Lights 2017 Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

The Traditional switching on of the Christmas lights took place on Friday 24th November in the annual celebration ‘Christmas Festival of Lights’, as artificial snow filled John Mackintosh Square. The event, organised by the

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Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, also saw a number of performances organised by and presented by GAMPA’s Christian Santos and this year, the lights were switched on by Emma Treace Rosa from St Martin’s School, Father Christmas and Education Minister, The Hon Dr John Cortes.

Following the switching-on ceremony, the illuminations will thereafter come on automatically every day until the 6th January 2018. As customary, they will remain on throughout the nights of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and the 5th January 2018.

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The Duke of Edinburgh Golf Cup World Finals Gibraltar joined a small and illustrious group of countries by providing the winners of the Duke of Edinburgh Golf Cup World Finals, which were held in London 25th–28th September. Gibraltar’s qualifying event, facilitated by Med Golf, was held at the San Roque Golf Club on July 31st and was won by Mike Cowburn and John Hunter. Mike and John were subsequently flown to London to enjoy three days of golf; the highlight of which was playing ‘Her Majesty The Queen’s Golf Course’ in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The culmination of the World Finals was a black-tie gala dinner held at Windsor Castle during which Mike, who won the Individual competition and John, who won the Pairs completion playing with Mike, were presented with their trophies by the Earl of Wessex. A reception for players and sponsors was held at the Convent on 4th October, which was attended by the Governor and the Chief Minister. In welcoming everyone to the reception, the Deputy Governor, Nick Pyle, whose idea it was to enter Gibraltar into the finals, said he was humbled by Gibraltar’s generosity and announced that £24,000 had been raised for local children’s and youth charities. Nick further announced that such was the success of the event, that he had secured an entry for Gibraltar into the 2018 World Finals and was delighted that many of this year’s sponsors had already signed up to sponsoring next year’s event, which would take place on 24th June 2018 at San Roque. The Duke of Edinburgh Cup World Final

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to do this, Nick said “those of us, who are better off have a moral obligation to help the less fortunate. And if we cannot look after the youth of today, who will look after us tomorrow?”

Meeting The Earl of Wessex

The Duke of Edinburgh Cup is a Golf Charity with Royal Patronage dedicated to helping young people worldwide by providing and giving support in health education and welfare. It was established in 2001 and has since helped many young people around the world make their lives more meaningful. To date, over US$5,000,000 has been raised through events held in countries as diverse as Japan, the Bahamas, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, South Africa, Mauritius, Canada, Dubai, India, Portugal, Barbados, Czech Republic, USA, Brazil, and Germany, as well as, the UK.

John Hunter & Mike Cowburn With Prince Edward

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John & Mike with The Governor and the Chief Minister

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