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CREDITS Front Cover Model: Hannah Bado (Miss Gibraltar 2015) MUA: Nyree Chipolina · Hair Stylist: Danyel Lutwyche Art Director: Charlene Figueras · Lighting Assistance: Cerys Kennedy and Allannah Caines · Photography By: Aroa Nuñez (AN Photography) GLOBE MAGAZINE is published by Globe Magazine Registered Address: Suites 31 & 32, Victoria House, 26 Main Street, GIBRALTAR • Tel: 20041129 E-mail: globemagazine@gibtelecom.net

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WORLD BOOK DAY 2016

IN CONVERSATION WITH HANNAH BADO, THE REIGNING MISS GIBRALTAR

THE 2016 KIA SPORTAGE

HOW YOUR BRAIN AGES AND STEPS TO KEEP IT ACTIVE

THE DFSK LOADHOPPER

MAN VERSUS CRÈME EGG

DIETING BUT LOSING WEIGHT?

ELISHA LANG AND FRIENDS SANG THEIR SOCKS OFF

IS SHE INTERESTED IN YOU?

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

MCLAREN WINS SINGER/SONGWRITER COMPETITION

ZUMBA WITH SHYANNE

DAVID BOWIE: ROCK AND ROLL CHAMELEON DIES AT 69

THE DUBLIN LIBERTIES IRISH WHISKEY

IVANKA HOWE AT MRS GLOBE 2015

THE MRS GIBRALTAR 2016 PAGEANT

WORLD BOOK DAY

IDO ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2016 IN GIBRALTAR

14TH INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2016 INTERNATIONAL ADJUDICATOR

THE FAMOUS GROUSE TROPHY

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World Book Day 2016 A novel by comedian David Baddiel, a Star Wars book, a story from CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell and an exclusive young adult fiction work from Queen of Teen, James Dawson, are among the £1 books that will be available to UK children on official World Book Day 2016. Now in its ninth year, the UNESCO recognised initiative is marked in more than 100 countries across the world. The list also features work by great illustrators such as Quentin Blake, Mick Inkpen and Nick Sharratt. From January 2016, children in the UK and Ireland have been given a £1 (€1.50 in Ireland) book token in their nurseries and schools, which they can use to claim their World Book Day title in participating bookshops from the 29th February to 27th March 2016. Last year’s World Book Day produced a £1.33million sales boost in the UK children’s book market. THE 2016 BOOKS IN FULL Kipper’s Visitor by Mick Inkpen (Hodder Children’s Books) Supertato: Hap-pea Ever After by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet (Simon & Schuster Children’s Books)

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Daisy and the Trouble With Jack by Kes Gray & Nick Sharratt (Red Fox) The Great Mouse Plot by Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake (Puffin) Welcome to the World of Norm by Jonathan Meres (Orchard) Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space by Cavan Scott (Egmont) The Boy Who Could Do What He Liked by David Baddiel (HarperCollins) Harper and the Sea of Secrets by Cerrie Burnell & Laura Ellen Anderson (Scholastic) Spot the Difference by James Dawson (Hot Key) Kindred Spirits by Rainbow Rowell (Macmillan Children’s Books) Ireland only: One Good Turn by Brian Gallagher (O’Brien Press)

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In conversation with Hannah Bado, the reigning Miss Gibraltar the most of the experience…a year flys.

Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright

Truth be told, Hannah is stunning…she sits opposite me, coffee cup in hand, dressed in her gym gear, and I can’t help but admire not only her striking good looks but the feminine and quietly strong personality that goes with them. No long into ordering coffee, I was already shooting questions her way. Hannah lets go straight to the crunch question. What has been the Highlight of your year and your lowest moment? Definitely Miss World hands down was the highlight. The culture in China was fascinating, and the friends I made. I felt I grew as a person and gained a lot of confidence. The organizers would often put you on the spot, which was challenging like the dress rehearsal was being watched by 2,500 people, which we were not prepared for, so many times like that they really caught us off guard and you really felt the pressure in those instances. My lowest moment was at the Cancer Relief Centre were my partner’s father had spent so much of his time before he past. I organized a family portrait fund raiser where those suffering from cancer got the opportunity to have a professional family pho10 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

What advice do you have for future Miss Gibraltar’s? I think everyone has so much to say, I think it best to try to stick to your instincts and don’t let anyone take over your reign. If you could do it again what would you do differently? Prior to Miss World I would have wanted to prepare myself a bit more. Hindsight is a powerful thing. I found the talent round daunting and had I known more about it, I would have been better prepared. I think it is crucial you do your homework before you go as being well prepared on what is expected of you helps all round as you are judged on so many things.

tograph taken by up and coming budding local photographers. My partner’s father had been fundamental in organizing the event to raise money for cancer. The event was held over a weekend and tragically, Jose Luis Montegriffo never got to see it happen as he passed the Friday before. This had to be the lowest point of my reign. What has been the most important part of you, you have held on to during your reign?

I felt I needed to hold on to being humble. I have always thought of myself as the typical girl next door. I didn’t want to change that aspect of me. Tell us a little bit about how busy your year has been? There is a minimum of an event per week from interviews to formal public appearances, which I really enjoy. Its an extremely busy year but I have never said no to an event as I have wanted to make

How expensive is it to be a Miss Gibraltar? Very expensive from hair and makeup for local events and as Gibraltar is such a small place, you are really aware that you can’t be seen here in the same outfit twice as you can Imagine! But Miss World took five suit cases worth of essentials and was by far the biggest expense. Even though Government cover some of the costs, it isn’t as much as you would need to cover the requirements. Things like five evening dresses, one suite, casual wear for

rehearsals, and for day wear on trips away, countless swimwear, accessories etc and I even had to cater for warm clothing too as the climate changed from hot to cold as we travelled.

Do you feel a pressure to always look good and set an example? In a nutshell, yes! But I am not afraid to dress down in my gym wear and walk down Main Street. There have been times I

have been aware of how I might look doing mundane chores like throwing out the rubbish and my food shop but I guess being in the public eye is a pressure in that respect and hard to avoid

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much emphasis on body image these days? I am very comfortable in my own skin. Luckily, I am naturally slim and have to bulk up if anything, but I am body confident. I think that’s crucial as it will show in the way you carry yourself. You do inevitably compare yourself in beauty pageants to other contestants. Having said that, there is a mix of natural beauty and enhanced beauty but it seems the inner beauty is what the judges look for telling us just how important the interview stage is and it seems that its more about the person, which is comforting to know that that is what counts the most. How do you combine your duties with everyday life? Does it interfere? Yes, it does interfere but no matter how tired I am, I try and cram it all in…being Miss Gibraltar is a once in a life time opportunity so I don’t want to miss a moment. I try hard to keep a balance with my personal life and my responsibility as Miss Gibraltar. What will you take away with you from the Miss World experience? My friends…three latin girls in my group and we were and are inseparable. Still in touch to this day and with a trip planned to the Dominican Republic this summer, we will be having a reunion! Tell us the truth..How do so many women really get on? I got along with my friends as they were not competitive and were very down to earth, having said that in some of the groups in the last week, the claws started to come out. Fights erupted over silly things and you could tell the stress was starting to show. There was an issue with favoritism with some of the girls and that 12 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

rubbed others the wrong way but thankfully I never felt this with my friends. What is the dark and the light side to pageantry? The stereotypical idea of a beauty queen is completely wrong and that changed a long time ago. Maybe people, who are not involved in pageantry might have the wrong perception as the women, who enter are much more than just beautiful.,That might seem a dark side to pageants as women have been frowned upon for entering what was long ago deemed as a ‘cattle market’ but things have changed and what was the dark side of it in those sexist years are now the what makes it the light side I guess, as women have fought for their rights to be respected and achieved so much. Do you feel any discrimination at all for being a beautiful women in todays society? No definitely not, especially when I tell people I am a teacher and the charity work I am involved in then I am afforded nothing but respect. What does the future hold for Hannah Bado? Last year, I focused on ‘The Cancer Relief Centre’ but I am a huge animal lover too and I feel a need to stand up for those charities, which are less supported. I am investing a lot of my time into helping house over seven hundred dogs and that’s going to keep me busy for a long while. I would also like to travel and obviously I am busy with my teaching. Of course, some time in the future, I would love to have the big white wedding all little girls dream of… not yet though, as right now I am just excited to be moving in with partner of four years, Stephan and setting up home with him!

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The 2016 KIA Sportage The all-new Kia Sportage made its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show, with an attractive, all-new interior and exterior design, a host of advanced new technology features and greater quality Now entering its fourth-generation, the new Kia Sportage compact SUV builds comprehensively on the success of the outgoing model, offering an innovative and sophisticated package to buyers in an increasingly competitive market. The new-look interior features high quality materials and design integrity, as well as, great practicality and a range of technologies to improve comfort, convenience, connectivity and safety. A range of new and updated engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while ride, handling and refinement are all improved. The fourth-generation Kia Sportage features a bold new look with the vehicle’s designers creating a sense of sporty and powerful energy from every angle. The attractive ‘face’ of the Spor14 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

tage features the biggest change to the car’s design over the outgoing model, with Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger-nose’ grille and the car’s headlamps separated for the new model. The headlamps are now positioned higher, sweeping back along the outer edges of the sharplydetailed bonnet. A lower, wider grille enlarged to support greater engine cooling - adds more volume to the lower half of the Sportage’s face. The result is a more imposing appearance and a more stable-looking stance, despite the new model retaining the same 1,855 mm width as its predecessor. The all-new Sportage maintains its highly-recognizable profile, with a 30 mm longer wheelbase (now 2,670 mm), 40 mm greater overall vehicle length (to 4,480 mm) and longer, more aerodynamic rear spoiler resulting in

a more swept-back shape. From the highest point of the roof (1,635 mm unchanged over the outgoing model), the Sportage’s silhouette gently tapers towards the rear of the car, while bolder wheel arches, sharp features lines, and smooth surfacing endow the Sportage with a more dynamic look. The overall effect is inspired by the defined musculature of a sprinter driving out of the starting blocks. Longer front overhangs (up by 20 mm) and shorter rear overhangs (reduced by 10 mm) add to the car’s more raked profile. At the rear, the new Sportage features more horizontal forms and clearly defined features lines, with smooth bodywork on the tailgate, emphasizing the car’s width and giving the compact SUV a more stable appearance. Inspired by the 2013 Kia Provo concept, slim

combination lamps running along a horizontal parallel are joined together by a strip that runs the width of the rear, while the turn signals and reversing lights are separate, located lower down to add more visual weight to the lower half. The attractive new design also makes this the most aerodynamic Sportage to date, with drag reduced from 0.35 to 0.33 Cd a result of the re-profiled undercover and newly-designed bumper. The all-new Sportage is available with a choice of 16-, 17- or 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel designs and boasts an all-new interior, representing one of the most significant improvements over the third-generation car. The focus for the design team behind the new interior was to create a cabin which

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offered a wide, driver-oriented dashboard, with a simple, modern design. The interior blends metalwork with soft-touch materials and clearly defined horizontal lines, portraying a high level of mechanical precision. The Sportage’s all-new cabin boasts a high standard of material quality, with a far greater proportion of soft-touch materials and the use of cloth, leather and stitching creating a more luxurious ambience. The result is an interior that majors on refinement and modern sophistication, with greater soundproofing measures adopted to reduce significantly the intrusion of exterior noise.

The new body’s larger dimensions mean cargo space in the fourth-generation Sportage has expanded from 465 litres to 503 litres (VDA), made more practical by a dual-height luggage floor, allowing taller items to fit into the boot and still remain hidden by the tonneau cover. The Sportage also features a new under-floor tonneau cover

when combined with all-round improvements to fuel economy).

safety and autonomous hazard avoidance technologies.

NVH: All-round improvements to refinement Key to the comfort of occupants in the new Sportage are the efforts made by Kia engineers to cut noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Significant changes over the outgoing

The structure of the new Sportage is significantly stronger, thanks in large part to the extensive use of ultra-high tensile steel (UHTS) to improve joint stiffness and introduce more effective impact load paths throughout the body. By dramatically strengthening the core structure of the new Sportage, torsional rigidity has been improved by 39% from one generation to the next. The third-generation Sportage was made up of 18% UHTS, compared to 51% for the body of the new model. The increased use of advanced hotstamped steel further improves the integrity of the body. The stronger steel has been used in particular to reinforce the A-, B- and C-pillars, side sills, roof structures and wheel arches.

Where the cabin of the outgoing Sportage is focused around a clearly-defined central console, with a vertical design, the new model features horizontal lines to emphasize the width of the interior more effectively and generate a greater impression of space and sportiness.

The Sportage is fitted as standard with a large number of airbags, further improving passive safety for occupants, with airbags for driver and front passenger, first row side airbags, and first and second row curtain airbags. ISOFIX child-seat tether and anchor points are fitted as standard to the second row of seats, to safely secure younger passengers.

The confident lateral design of the dashboard divides it into two clear zones - ‘display’ and ‘control’. The ‘display’ zone is focused purely on delivering information to occupants in the clearest way possible via the driver’s instrument binnacle and optional new 7.0- or 8.0inch HMI (human-machine interface) systems in the centre of the dashboard. The fourth-generation model is set to be the most practical Sportage yet thanks to increased exterior and interior dimensions, with the vehicle’s development teams realizing greater space and comfort for all passengers. Passenger space is increased, with headroom rising to 997 mm (+5 mm) and 993 mm (+16 mm) for front and rear passengers respectively, while maximum legroom has expanded to 1,129 mm (+ 19 mm) and 970 mm (+7 mm) and with passengers able to enjoy extra space, development teams have delivered on a promise to improve comfort even more. 16 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

storage area - unique in the class. Despite the new Sportage being no wider than the outgoing model, by re-engineering the rear section of the body the luggage area is 35 mm wider, while the upper edge of the boot lip is lowered so the lift-over height for heavy items is just 732 mm (down 47 mm). The all-new Sportage has greater fuel capacity than the third-generation model, with the fuel tank increasing from 58 litres to 62, cutting the number of fuel pump visits that owners of the new car will have to make throughout the lifetime of the vehicle (particularly

model render the Sportage one of the most refined cars in its class, with less cabin noise than many other rivals in the C-SUV segment. Safety, as always, is a top priority for Kia, and the all-new Kia Sportage builds on the brand’s reputation for offering the highest standards in occupant and pedestrian crash safety. The fourth-generation of Kia’s bestseller has been engineered to meet the toughest and most demanding crash safety tests, thanks to an even stronger body-shell, a wide array of passive safety equipment and the latest active

Pedestrian safety is further improved with a lower leading edge on the bonnet and a larger impact absorption area, which has been revised with greater use of highly-absorbent safety foam and synthetic rubber, further helping to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. The new Sportage will perform strongly in the Euro NCAP’s important Safety Assist category, which analyses the latest driver assistance technologies and their effectiveness in avoiding accidents and mitigating injuries. Kia’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, fitted as standard to the fourthgeneration car, helps ensure stability under braking and cornering through

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careful management of the vehicle’s ‘Electronic Stability Control’ (ESC) and electric motor-driven power steering. Both systems come into play as soon as the Sportage’s many sensors detect a loss of traction, helping the driver to remain safely in control of the vehicle. Throughout the development programme for the all-new Sportage, engineers have aimed to build upon the ride comfort, stability and handling responses offered to drivers by the outgoing car. The new model achieves improvements in all of these areas, and will be the best-handling Sportage yet. The fully-independent front suspension carries over the format of the outgoing model, but features a range of modifications to make the best use of the new body-shell. The new setup achieves a leap forward in ride quality, while also delivering sharper handling. Modifications include revised bushing mount positions for greater stability and more natural responses to changing road surfaces, as well as stiffer wheel bearings and bushings resulting in more direct handling and greater stability in all conditions. The steering gearbox is also mounted further forward on the axle for smoother steering inputs. For the rear suspension - also fullyindependent, including the adoption of dual lower-arm multi-link suspension for two-wheel drive models - the new Sportage receives a stiffer cross member to cut road noise and vibrations from intruding into the cabin. Specially-tuned dampers have a longer rebound stroke to eliminate smaller vibrations from poor road surfaces, while the rear sub-frame is now mounted on isolated bushings to further improve the ‘NVH’ performance of the suspension. Finally, slight changes to the suspension geometry, as well as stiffer wheel bearings and lateral bushings, quell under-steer and allow for more direct handling. 18 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

These suspension upgrades, combined with the 40 mm growth in the Sportage’s wheelbase over the outgoing model, provide the all-new model with far superior damping over poor road surfaces, while offering drivers more driving fun through improved handling responses and reduced under-steer.

ment and satellite navigation systems, each supporting the addition of DAB digital radio, which is available across a number of European markets.

The all-new Sportage boasts greater braking performance compared to the third-generation model, with redesigned calipers and new brake pad return springs reducing braking drag. Combined with larger brake discs, the Sportage offers better stopping power than ever before. The electronic parking brake in the all-new Sportage has also been up-

A new addition is the Navigation System with Kia’s Connected Services, offering a wide range of up-to-date driving-oriented information. Powered by technology company TomTom®, the new connectivity features include live traffic updates, speed camera locations and alerts, local search and weather forecasts. In Europe, the system will be available to Sportage buyers free of charge for seven years after the car’s purchase. The Kia Sportage is among the first models in the European com-

graded and now switches on automatically when the engine is switched off.

pact SUV segment to adopt this advanced technology.

As before, the Sportage continues to be offered with a choice of front- and all-wheel drive, with the revisions to suspension and steering, and the latest electronic driver aids, providing stable handling and high levels of grip in all conditions.

When developing the new Sportage, a major focus for engineers was realising efficiency and driving performance from the new vehicle’s various power units. Every engine in the range is compliant with the latest Euro 6 emission standard, resulting in cleaner exhaust emissions. This has been achieved, not only without compromising on-road performance, but enhancing it.

The all-new Sportage debuts a number of new, advanced on-board technologies to improve the ownership experience for buyers. The new features added to the Sportage make it the most modern, innovative and high-tech car in its class. Kia’s latest audio-visual navigation (AVN) system introduces a more modern appearance at the centre of the dashboard. Buyers can choose between 7.0- or 8.0-inch touchscreen infotain-

As with the outgoing model, the allnew Sportage offers buyers a wide choice of petrol and diesel engines. The fourth-generation model carries over many of the engines found in the current vehicle, and most benefit from a broad range of modifications to improve fuel efficiency, NVH and power delivery. The range of gasoline engines

is made up of a 1.6-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine and the brand’s latest 1.6-litre T-GDI power unit. The GDI engine, producing 132 ps and 161 Nm torque, is carried over directly from the third-generation Sportage. With the car’s numerous upgrades for the latest model - such as improved aerodynamic efficiency - and the adoption of Kia’s ISG system, this engine promises lower emissions and fuel consumption. The ‘Gamma’ 1.6-litre T-GDI engine is based on the same unit powering the Kia cee’d GT and Pro_cee’d GT, offering greater and more emotive engine performance for keener drivers. Further boosting efficiency, the 1.6-litre T-GDI engine receives a new highenergy ignition coil, higher-tumble intake ports, a low-friction timing chain and marginally higher compression ratio (from 9.5:0 in the cee’d GT to 10.0:0 in the new Sportage). Diesel engines account for the lion’s share of Sportage models sold in Europe, and the new model will continue to offer the 115 ps 1.7-litre ‘CRDi’ engine - carried over from the third-generation model and a significantly-upgraded 2.0-litre ‘R’ power unit, establishing a step forward in terms of fuel economy, performance and NVH over the outgoing Sportage and other ‘C-SUV’ rivals. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is available with two power outputs - 136 ps with 373 Nm torque, and 184 ps with 400 Nm - with both benefiting from a 5 kg lighter engine block, up-to-date battery management system, continuously variable displacement oil pump - which senses and modifies oil pressure in real-time - and a new oil filter module. The wider 2016 Sportage range continues to be offered with a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The 2016 Kia Sportage can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Kia.

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How your brain ages and steps to keep it active but you can take actions to reduce its impact. Lifestyle Choices Which Impair Brain Function According to the National Institute on Aging, specific lifestyle choices can decrease brain health, including:

Many older adults joke about having “senior moments,” those times you forget why you went into the kitchen or can’t recall a word that is on the tip of your tongue. These moments occur due to natural aging processes within your brains. While you can’t stop aging, there are steps you can take to support healthy brain functions.

1.Smoking 2.Excessive alcohol use 3.Poorly managed health problems like diabetes and heart disease 4. Poor diet 5.Insufficient sleep 6.Lack of physical and social activity

YOUR AGING BRAIN

The aging process causes changes throughout your body. Within your brain, these can affect memory and other activities. Specifically, as you age: 1. Some parts of the brain shrink. 2. There is a breakdown in the ability of one part of the brain to talk with another. 3. Arteries narrow, which reduces blood flow to the brain. 4. Some people experience plaque or minor swelling of the brain.

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Each of these issues is normal in an older brain and often results in reduced brain functions. There are other conditions that affect memory and other brain activities. Genetics, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease can impact how your brain works and accelerate its aging. Some

medications can cause confusion, memory loss, and other cognitive losses. Tell your doctor if you experience these problems after starting a new medication. There is no alternative to aging and the joys and challenges that it brings. When it comes to brain health, you can’t stop the process

Each of these conditions has a negative impact on your health regardless of your age. As you get older, the effects of these choices are more widereaching and can harm your brain. Fortunately, you can change these behaviours to improve your overall health and cognition.

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ACTIONS THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY BRAIN

There are many things you can do to lessen the impact of aging on your brain. The National Institute on Aging and other experts recommend several activities to help maintain and improve brain functions. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH.

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Manage health issues such as diabetes, cholesterol, and heart disease. The better your overall health, the better your brain will work.

and exercise reduces depression and blood pressure while increasing strength and stamina. It also improves blood flow to your brain which keeps it healthy.

GET ACTIVE AND STAY ACTIVE.

LEARN NEW THINGS. Engage your mind to keep it flexible and improve cognition. Enroll in art, culinary, or computer classes. Take on-line courses or attend

WALK, play tennis, swim, and

bike. Take yoga classes, dance or do some other physical activity you enjoy. Physical movement

community lectures. Learn to play an instrument or start a new hobby. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter what you choose is as long as it interests you and sparks your creative and intellectual processes. SLEEP 7 TO 8 HOURS A NIGHT.

Like the rest of your body, your brain needs sleep to relax and rejuvenate. Memory and

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other brain activities improve when you have good, restful sleep. ENGAGE

WITH

OTHERS.

Interact with friends, family, and your community to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. Join a church, synagogue, or other religious institution. Volunteer at a school, senior centre, or other community program. Form a book, lunch, or other group that allows you to meet new people and spend time with old friends. Visit or call family members.

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Each connection will add joy to your life and keep your brain happy.

EAT FOODS THAT SUPPORT BRAIN HEALTH. A healthy diet is great for your body but it is

also important for maintaining memory and cognitive functions. Fish, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provide valuable nutrients, which support brain health. Avoid red meats, processed or fried foods, and sugars. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deny yourself something you enjoy, but do so in moderation. There are many joys and rewards that come with aging. Take steps to keep your brain engaged and healthy so that you can enjoy every minute of your life.

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The DSFK Loadhopper The Minivan Light Commercial Vehicle Commercial vehicles for a range of needs…

Anybody out there mourning the demise of the minivan? Then mourn no more for it is back in Gibraltar courtesy of Chinese manufacturer DFSK and local importer, Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd. The DFSK ‘Loadhopper’ is a natural successor to vehicles such as Piaggio’s Porter and Suzuki’s Carry, on which it is based, neither of which are now available locally. DFSK are the world’s largest manufacturer of minivans, making over one million units per annum 26 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Whether a florist, an electrician or a carpenter, or a local authority for that matter, who spend most of their time trundling around city centres, then the compact DFSK ‘Loadhopper’ makes a great deal of sense, both payload-wise and financially and rated as the third car producer in China giving daily users good quality vehicles at good value for money. For the past five years, DFSK have been penetrating the European market meeting all their standards, which at

present is, ‘Euro 5’. AutoSport (Gibraltar) Ltd, who are always researching for new products, are pleased to announce their appointment as local distributors and importers for Gi-

braltar and other locations for the Chinese Giants, DFSK. Powered by a 77hp 1.3-litre Euro 5 petrol engine, driving the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission, DFSK’s ‘Loadhopper’ is up for grabs as a van, pick-up, double-cab pick-up and a three-way tipper. Gross payload capacities are 590kg, 930kg, 1,000kg and 630kg respectively and the van comes with 3.0m3 of load space and twin sliding side

mention the mainstream models.

doors and a top-hinged tailgate as standard. Pick-ups have dropsides on all three sides of the load bed, as does the tipper.

Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd carry two models in their inventory, the larger DFSK ‘V’ version and the ‘K’ version, which is the smaller size and which is of the same size of existing minivans in Gibraltar. These are very attractive and have a similar grill to a BMW. The five models to choose from are:

The ‘Loadhopper’ isn’t exactly groaning with extras or much in the way of technology but power steering, central locking and electric windows are all included as standard in the deal; apart from that, inside the cab, it’s all pretty basic. Space is pretty limited so larger proportioned drivers should definitely try before buying, especially in the case of the singlecab dropside and tipper as rearward seat travel is limited. The real beauty of a minivan is its manoeuvrability, it has an 8.8m turning circle, and its narrow girth means that it can fit through gaps bigger Light Commercial Vehicles can only dream of tackling. The ‘Loadhopper’ is succeeding in the local Minivan Light Commercial Vehicle market with DFSK successfully filling a niche, albeit a small one! We reckon the absence of a diesel engine is not a drawback as the ‘Loadhopper’s’ willing little petrol engine is free-revving and endows the little van or its mini-truck stablemates with more than ample performance; if anything it’s overpowered. If we were DFSK, we wouldn’t bother with a small-capacity diesel engine, as all it will achieve is raising noise levels and dulling performance. Bear in mind that the driver and passenger sit on top of the engine, literally! We’re quite happy with the current ‘powerplant’. It offers spirited performance in such a small package and being rear-wheel drive, it’s actually fun to drive. As the ‘Loadhopper’ is forward-control, the engine resides under the seats, fitting a diesel will increase noise levels significantly. The steering can feel a bit heavy

• K01: This is the normal pick up which has a choice of the standard 2.3metres bed length or the 2.7 • KH01: This one has a larger head which allows more room for the driver and passenger and a space for safe storage • K02: Double cab pick-up • K05: A two seated closed van • K07: A 6 seater minibus The ‘V’ series has a similar frontage to a Cherokee Jeep I; at 11 cm wider, it’s slightly higher and longer. • V21: This pick up has a longer bed with a 2.7m. Ideal for people working with wood, aluminium, steel or glass. As well as for those in the trade of furniture, who need to deliver long items • V22: Double cab pick-up • V25: A two seated closed van • V27: A 6 seater minibus

at low, manoeuvring speeds, but is fine once on the move. Speaking of manoeuvrability, there is no other LCV that can touch the DFSK minivan for squeezing through small gaps and into tight loading/unloading areas. The turning circle is diminutive at 8.8m. Ride quality can be a bit lumpy on badly maintained urban streets — cart springs feature at the rear — and although the cab has plenty of headroom, rearward movement of the driver’s seat is

restrictive in the single cab pickup and tipper; no such problem in the double cab, however. Basic prices start at £7,550 for the Pick-Up, £8,795 for the Van and £8,295 will secure a double cab Pick-Up or Tipper. The DFSK Loadhopper is available in a wide array of configurations, including a 3.0m3 van, single and double cab dropside, 3-way tipper and minibus, just to

Characteristics:- All vehicles imported and in stock in Gibraltar carry a basic option of the following: • They all carry a 1,300cc petrol injection engine, which is cheap to run and economical to maintain • Air conditioning, which in the case of the minibus carries a separate section for the rear giving extra comfort for the rear passengers. Central locking, power steering, CD/ radio, as well as, a protected reinforce rear bumper for the pickup vans. All vans have a tare of 1,000 kilos and all pickups, the option to make them tippers GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016 27

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• Both window and fully sealed vans have a load compartment, which combines versatile access through two side doors and a rear door together with masses of load space for cargo or passengers should you wish to fit a rear bench seat. Prices start from £7,500 and all ve-

hicles carry a 2 year warranty with the first service to be done after 3,000 kilometres and then every 10,000 kilometres thereafter. DFSK minivans are the best method of transport to deliver your service in Gibraltar and at the best possible price. Take a look at the

new DFSK range - there's nothing else like it. Furthermore, by dealing with the factory direct and taking advantage that the imports of all commercial vehicles are presently exempted from import duty, allows Autosport to offer their clients the cheapest prices in Europe. Lastly, whilst they carry a good stock of

spares, they can procure most parts within 48 hours, a service, which is envied by their competitors.

For more details, please visit our website www.autosportgibraltar. com or visit our showroom where Miguel Angel Alvarez can give you the first experience of DFSK.

The Loadhopper Van If you want to move a small load into tight places and are having to compromise with a lengthy car derived van then look no further. The Loadhopper van offers a payload of 548 kg and a load capacity of over three cubic metres giving the lowest price to load area and payload of any comparable LCV. Loading and unloading is made easy with sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle in addition to the glazed rear door.

Features INCLUDE: Small compact size • Best price to payload and load area of any comparable LCV • Rear glazed door and sliding doors on both sides offers unbeatable loading flexibility • Will hold one Euro pallet • Driver and passenger steel ladder frame bulkhead • Euro 5 compliant

The Loadhopper Window Van The Loadhopper Window Van is packedpacked with functionality. The load compartment combines versatile access through two side doors and a rear door together with masses of load space for cargo or passengers should you wish to fit a rear bench seat. Power steering is fitted as standard along with the mandatory daytime running lights.

Features INCLUDE: Small compact size • Twin glazed side sliding doors on driver and passenger sides offers unbeatable loading flexibility • Will hold one Euro pallet • Turning circle of only 9.8m

The Loadhopper Mini Bus If you need to move small groups of up to six passengers through congested streets or over short journeys then the Loadhopper Mini Bus is ideal. Built to the same compact dimensions as the Loadhopper commercial vehicle range the Mini Bus brings a new meaning to the term mini bus.

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The Loadhopper Single Cab Dropside The Single Cab Dropside has a large payload of 907kg and load area of 3.36 square metres. Of course, the payload size isn’t everything if you also need manoeuvrability; then this vehicle has an unbeatable turning circle of 9.8m. No other dropside comes close for this unbeatable combination of carrying ability, size and cost. Also available with both alloy dropside and heavy duty alloy dropside bodies.

Features INCLUDE: Three way drop down load bed • Small compact size • Will hold two Euro pallets • Flat load bed - no wheel arch intrusion • Euro 5 compliant

The Loadhopper Double Cab Dropside The Loadhopper Double Cab Dropside enables you to a carry a payload of 740kg and has space to transport a work crew of five in comfort. The load bed has a three way drop down facility to facilitate loading and unloading. As with all other Loadhopper vehicles, the Double Cab Dropside offers unparalleled manoeuvrability due to its compact size and small turning circle.

Features INCLUDE: Three way drop down load bed • Seating for five • Will hold one Euro pallet • Flat load bed - no wheel arch intrusion • Euro 5 compliant

The Loadhopper Tipper The Loadhopper Tipper offers a Cucini designed and built three way hydraulic tipper operation with a payload of 687kg giving you the option of tipping loads from the rear or either side of the vehicle. A smooth tipper bed ensures loose loads slide out easily and quickly. Manoeuvring into small confined areas is no problem with its compact size. A full range of accessories including cages are available for the Tipper.

Features INCLUDE: Rear, left & right tipping operation • Tipper operation controlled from either within or outside the cab • Euro 5 compliant

The Loadhopper Double Cab Tipper The Loadhopper Double Cab Tipper offers a three way hydraulic tipper operation with a payload of 553kg and a load space of 2.3m2 along with seating for a crew of five.

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Man v Creme Egg! How fast can you peel the red, yellow and purple wrapper off Crème Eggs? Do you have what it takes to become a winner by beating your fellow contestants by greedily ‘downing’ the most? Text by Richard Cartwright

It’s a fun, charity event, where you can eat as much Cadbury’s chocolate as you like and most importantly, funds raised go to a very a good cause... This year, all proceeds go to the ‘GSVI’ – The Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired (formerly The Blind Society). This is the third, ‘Creme Egg’ charity competition held at Corks in Irish Town. Other popular contests have included the ‘Polvorones’ challenge held on similar lines during the Christmas Period... “That’s right,” one of the organisers, Jayne Wink says, “It’s all a lot of fun and the charities are the real winners. We tend to choose societies and groups, who need all the funds they can get and this year we felt the ‘GSVI’ was a very worthy choice.” Monique Benatar assists Jayne on the night and the lead up to the organisation of the event and says it’s a great occasion where in past events, the place has been packed out. She and Jayne are hopeful it’ll once again be a very successful event...There are rules, which will be read out on the night but the general idea is one of placing a plate 32 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

of Cadbury’s delicious ‘Creme eggs’ (at least a dozen) in front of the con-

testants and at the word ‘go’,

see who can eat the most in a given time slot. Should there be a tie

or a neck and neck situation, the contest

moves on to a ‘sudden death’ scenario where the competitor, who eats a large, Cadbury’s Easter chocolate, or as much of it as possible the fastest, is the winner. Jayne, who’s been quietly fundraising for charity in many different ways for many years, tells me there are those, who need help in any way possible. Apart from charities, who always need funds, there are many individuals, who really need assistance and can benefit in some way also... “I do what I can even if I only raise small amounts, it’s worth the effort. Every little bit helps and this year, we felt the blind, or those, who have problems with their vision, would be a deserving charity.” So are you the man or woman, who can beat the creamy, ‘Creme Egg’? Already there are about a dozen contestants lined up, including two women, but there’s room for more. That evening, each contestant is given a fun pseudonym, in some cases indicating how well they’ve performed at previous events. All are welcome, families, friends and passerby

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onlookers. Support is what the players seek whilst their busy chomping away, benefits the chosen charity. There’s an entrance fee of just £2, tapas are provided and there’ll be some

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entertainment. You purchase your own drinks and there’ll also be a raffle with great prizes. However, the jovial atmosphere can become a little noisy and emotions can run high, so for

those reasons young children under 12 won’t be allowed in... It’s going to be a fun filled evening and you need to come along. Both men and women

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are welcome whether as contestants or supporters...See if you can beat the ‘Creme Egg’, be the victor and win a prize, but all contestants are rewarded. It’s all in the name of a worthy charity, so winning isn’t really important. Support the ‘GSVI’, at Corks wine bar/restaurant in Irish Town, on Thursday 10th March at 6pm for ‘THE’ event of the Easter period... Men and women will be facing an incredible challenge...The yummy, mouth watering ‘CREME EGG!’ Go to, ‘Creme Egg Challenge 2016’ on facebook to sign on. See also how the ‘Polvorones Challenge 2015’ (also on facebook). It’s fun all the way...

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Dieting but losing weight? Are you beginning to think your bathroom scale is broken because that needle never seems to budge? If you just can’t seem to drop those extra pounds no matter what you do, don’t despair for Globe Magazine is here to help you do some trouble-shooting dies show that people, who include at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day, are healthier, leaner and more likely to keep their weight under control.

One of the most common questions asked on weight loss is ‘Why aren’t I losing weight?’ For those of you trying to find the answer to this question, there are eight possible reasons for you to consider.

7. ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH 1. ARE YOU EATING TOO MUCH?

WATER?

When somebody says that they don’t understand why they aren’t losing weight, the first thing to monitor is exactly how much they are actually eating. According to experts, most people eat more than they think. When you have your breakfast cereal in the morning, are you pouring one or two portions into that bowl? Just one additional measure of cereal can account for 100 extra calories. And do you wash down your morning cereal with a glass of juice or a gallon of juice? A couple of extra sips of juice, and you are over your calorie limit for the morning. Weigh and measure everything you eat for one week; that is a good exercise to help you learn about portion size. No matter what type of healthy eating plan you are following, you should make it a point to keep a food journal.

Don’t be afraid to let your water bottle “runneth” over. Staying hydrated will help you keep a healthy metabolism and flush out toxins. Often thirst is mistaken for hunger; Drink a glass of water when you first wake up and every two hours throughout the day.

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your clothes fit well, you have plenty of energy and you don’t have any medical conditions associated with being overweight or obese, weight loss may not be the right goal, then, contact a nutrition expert or dietician in order to properly assess your goals.

problem may be that your body has gotten accustomed to your usual activity schedule. If you kick it up a notch and challenge yourself, that may be enough to jumpstart your weight loss. If your body is not challenged by your level of activity, simply increase your activity!

3. ARE YOU EXERCISING AT ALL? 5. ARE YOU BUILDING MUSCLE BUT

While you can lose some weight without exercising, it is much more effective to exercise. Exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. Besides, if you are trying to lose weight, you need to expend more calories in activity than you are taking in. The best predictor of permanent weight loss is exercise. Those people, who make activity a normal part of their daily life, are more likely to stay slim.

NOT DOING AEROBIC EXERCISE?

If you are doing exercise to increase muscle, it is important to keep in mind that muscle is denser tissue than fat. If you’re adding muscle, the scale won’t show your improvements, but your clothes will fit better and you’ll have a lower percentage body fat. 6. ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES?

4. ARE YOU GIVING YOURSELF ENOUGH ACTIVITY?

Even if you are exercising, the

It is important to include as many healthy fruits and vegetables as you can in your healthy eating plan. Stu-

8. HAVE YOU HAD A CHECK-UP?

If you are doing all of the above and still aren’t losing any weight, then it is time to see your doctor. Make an appointment for a check-up, and make sure the doctor evaluates you for any possible medical condition.

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Elisha Lang and Friends sang their socks off

Text by Joe Adambery

I would not have expected anything less but a show full of well -chosen songs and a lot of audience approval, especially from the younger elements in the audience. Young Elisha Lang fresh out of the ‘La Voz Kids’ TVE semi-finals, had roped in her fellow semi-finalists, Mar Hernandez and Jose Luis (Winner), to sing in her own headlining show here. A cold Saturday evening didn’t help the attendance at the John Mac-

kintosh Hall and it was a pity that numbers were not great for what turned out to be a very good show of young talentboth vocal and from supporting dancers too. The twenty five minute delay at the start was soon forgotten as Elisha sang and danced a fast tempo opener with the Danza Academy juniors. Nigel Palmer and Nolan Frendo then joined her on stage to render Albert Hammond’s classic ‘One mo-

ment in Time’ totally live and tastefully. All that was needed in such a good song, piano and acoustic guitar behind a solid vocal from our own pop princess and she coped really well with the soaring key change too. Elisha did all the compering herself and in two languages, that’s some pressure for small shoulders, but she was unfazed and followed it up with a beautiful ballad in Spanish ‘No Dejes de Soñar.’ Screams went out next for the arrival on stage of

Jose Lius, who sang with Elisha on ‘Say Something’ - now there’s a song well-chosen and well sung too. Jose Luis was then on his own next for two songs, but he could hardly hear himself for the screams from a noisy corner of young fans. Next up, young Mar Hernandez (La Voz) accompanied by a superb guitarist took on a classic soul belter called ‘You’re gonna Love Me’ followed by an old blues ‘Your Heart is Black as Night’ in which GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016 41

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she displayed a great command of vocals. Elisha’s ‘Friends’ were indeed very good singers in their own right but our girl then took on ‘Hallelujah’ to new heights,’ again excellently backed by Nigel and Nolan, a version, which firmly claimed and got an ecstatic reception! Danza Academy closed the first half with a classic up-tempo dance number from Wicked to which they gave their all. After a longish interval, Elisha opened part two with ‘Chandelier,’ beautifully costumed and sat on a silver swing, which slowly came down to join the silver clad Danza girls for a show stopping moment. Well done stage crew and designer for making that

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swing work like a treat. A duet with Mar Hernandez followed on and Jose Luis then came on to sing the Enrique Iglesias hit ‘Hero’, which he sang in Spanish amid more screams. His last song was ‘Paraiso’, which got everyone joining in the chorus and he smashed that one too! Two great songs from Elisha, ‘Listen’ and ‘Wings’ (yes the current UK TV ad with horses in it) put her in the driving seat again and I couldn’t help admiring how well she was coping with the intros, the demanding vocals and headlining her own show. Well done you! Upcoming young troubadour Kristian Celecia then came on to do a short set with his gui-

tar, piano and charm offensive. Two covers and his own song ‘Leaving the Past’ put him in contention for attracting young female adulation. I like Kristian and he will be with us with his bundle of energy guitar /vocals for a long time. ‘Old School’ are a bunch of high spirited and skilled street dancers from the Danza Academy, armed with attitude, who definitely put their own stamp on proceedings and they must have a future on our stages. They set the tone for the last duet from Elisha and Mar Hernandez, which featured a great ballad written by Manuel Carrasco (Elisha Lang’s ‘La Voz’ TVE mentor) ‘Ya No’ is certainly a well-crafted song,

but then so is ‘Give me a Chance’, which Elisha announced as a local song, which tells of her own struggle in ‘La Voz Kids’ and composer Nigel Palmer’s own struggle in ‘X -Factor’ auditions. The insightful lyric and masterly chorus was a fitting show-stopping finale, which then gave way to ‘Uptown Funk’ for curtain call when all dancers and performers went on stage to celebrate Elisha - after all no one could fault her performances and the great efforts put in by her family to see this homecoming show through. A pity that more could not enjoy this singing extravaganza and take note that we have a rising star called Elisha Lang to thank for putting local talent on the international map again.

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Is she interested in You?

You and a pretty girl are tucked away in a corner table at that impossible-to-get-into new restaurant. And lo and behold, you notice she’s laughing at your jokes, twirling her hair, and giving other crystal-clear signs she’s into you. Or is she? Problem is, it can be hard to tell sometimes whether a woman is truly interested or just going through the motions. But luckily, there are plenty of ways to

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tell the difference. The signs below cerned with how she looks; or, if she’s at the table, she’ll be fixing are the real deal. her shirt or brushing her hair back, maybe checking that her SHE KEEPS FRESHENING UP bra strap isn’t showing or adjusIf she’s excusing herself to the toi- ting her necklace; the kind of stuff let between courses, it’s doubtful you do when you’re worried about she has a weak bladder. Nope, your appearance. more likely she’s in there freshening up her makeup or making SHE ASKS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY sure her hair is in place... all for you. If she’s into you, she’ll be con- When a woman likes a man, she

doesn’t want to get to know just him, she wants to know about his family and friends, she’s looking for clues about what life with him would be like. Indeed, especially if you’ve been set up or are on a blind date and know very little about each other, your relationship with your family says a lot about you, and a woman interested in you won’t hesitate to probe. Personally, I think family is very

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revealing about a person’s personality. If he’s close with his family, it shows that he’s probably a warm person who values relationships and who would want a family of his own. If a girl is not interested in you, she won’t even ask because she probably just doesn’t care! SHE’S ATTENTIVE

Let’s put it this way: No matter how busy she is, she’s not whipping out her BlackBerry if she’s interested in what you have to say. If she’s not checking her watch, email or mobile phone, it’s just one more sign that she’s paying attention to you. When you like a guy, you’re hanging on his every word. When you don’t, you’re distracted easily. The same goes for any preoccupations she has with the immediate environment, whether she’s people-watching or admiring the restaurant décor or even the food. If she’s saying things like, “This restaurant is beautiful. Hey, doesn’t that girl over there look like Cat Deeley?” she may be enjoying herself, but not necessarily because you’re there.

your forearm to get your attention, if a woman’s attracted to you, she won’t hesitate to reach out and let you know. She may pretend to steady herself when she doesn’t need to be steadied, or maybe when she’s climbing onto a bar stool, she’ll grab onto his shoulder or leg when she clearly doesn’t need to. THE DATE LASTS LONGER THAN YOU EXPECTED

Ask any woman desperate to wind down a date, and she’ll tell you she skips dessert or declines an after-dinner drink. Naturally, then, if she’s having a great time and doesn’t want to see you go, she’ll gladly take the waiter’s suggestion and try the chocolate cake, or join you at a wine bar for a nightcap. And if you’ve agreed to meet for drinks and after a few cocktails she takes you up on your offer of dinner? That’s a bright green light, my friend. If she’s meeting a guy for a drink and she’s not into him, she’ll definitely not going to agree to get food after!

SHE’S TOUCHY-FEELY

If you find your date engaging in a little physical contact along with witty banter, chances are you’ve made a very good impression. From tapping your knee to emphasise a point or touching

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So now that you know the signs that she’s really enjoying your time together, use them! Ask her for another date, have a goodnight hug or smooch... and things should move in a most positive direction.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine STICKY BACON AND SWEET POTATO JACKETS

CRUMBED FISH WITH GARLIC MUSHROOMS SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: ready in 20 m. INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp olive oil - 3 garlic cloves, crushed - 250g pack chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced - Small bunch parsley, leaves roughly chopped - 4 x 140g fish fillets, such as cod or haddock - 1 thick slice white or brown bread, torn into pieces - 50g cheddar, grated

How to make it 1. Heat the oil in an ovenproof

SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: ready in 20 minutes INGREDIENTS: 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 300g each) - 8 rashers bacon or 2 gammon steaks - 2 tsp olive oil - Bunch spring onions, chopped - 200g can sweetcorn, drained - 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

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on High for 10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 minutes until soft, turning them over halfway. Half the potatoes lengthways and scoop out a third of the flesh from each half into a mixing bowl. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet. 2. Chop the bacon or gammon into chunky pieces then fry in the oil until cooked. Add to the bowl, combine with the remaining ingredients and some seasoning, then mix well. Spoon the mixture back into the potato halves, then grill until golden. Serve with salad.

frying pan, then fry the garlic and mushrooms for five minutes, until softened, but not coloured. Throw in the parsley and mix together. 2. Push the mixture to one side, place the fish in the pan, season, then spoon the mixture over the fish. 3. Heat the grill to high. Remove the fish from the heat, sprinkle over the bread and cheese, then grill for five minutes, until the fish flakes easily.

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1

1. YABA DABA DOO!!! 2. Simon and the boys enjoying themselves at the Winter Party in town with their New Band ‘Frontiers’. 3. Collecting for a worthy cause. 4.The Staff at the Blue Anchor. 5. Have you seen Pepe? 6. Jose Luis and Miguel at Autosport. 7. D & H Ceramics’ Jason Ratcliffe. 3

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McLaren Wins Annual Singer/Songwriter Competition write my own music. So, I’ve got a song called ‘Dream’ and it’s based on the film ‘Selma’ and within the lyrics, I try to compare the differences between society now to society 50 years ago when there was racism and now it’s religion. I’m not trying to go down that route of the John Lennon, Bob Dylan protest thing but I think it’s important to be really aware of what’s happening. I’m trying to be more mature with my writing. Do you have a whole arrangement prepared for the two originals you performed at the Singer/Songwriter Competition or will they remain purely as one voice and one instrument? Basically, you hit the nail on the head there. It’s very rare that I write a song within a band environment, I write all my songs on an acoustic. But these two songs will have a full band behind them.

Text by James Culatto

Despite its relative infancy, the Rock on the Rock Club’s annual Singer/Songwriter Competition has quickly garnered a level of respect amongst local musicians, many of whom have embraced its striped back approach to music and delivered truly soulful and inspirational performances of their own compositions to a largely engaging crowd. This year was no different and Jesse McLaren was the proud recipient of the first prize after having missed out on his first attempt a few years back. I caught up with Jesse and we spoke about his previous entry, his victory and what the future holds for him. “It’s quite a well known competition here in the music scene; it’s been going on for a few years. I joined with ‘The Noiz’ and I think we came joint second place or third place, I can’t remember but that was the first year I did it. I haven’t had anything I’ve been fully satisfied with until now. The last term at University, I’ve done a song writing module.” When you’re writing lyrics where do you draw inspiration from? Well, I’ve got this amazing module called ‘Cultural Perspectives’, 56 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

which basically doesn’t look at the music side but at the sociology, the impact that music has had on popular culture; from the early blues to modern. So, really

that lesson is where I’ve learned most. Bob Dylan has been the biggest influence so far. He made me realise why I wanted to become a musician, why I wanted to

With all the experience you have now, composing, songwriting and everything else, most people would go for a basic setup but do you envisage more strings and brass sections? Whereas I’m maturing with the lyrics I’m staying true to the hard rock band that I’ve always played in. Did any of the performances or

tracks stand out for you on the night? Patrick’s two songs and cover complemented each other. But then, the girl that stood out for me was Cherie Morgan. Wow. The intensity and the emotion she put into it really stood out. As a musician or a performer, the first thing I look out for is not how well someone is playing or sounding but what they are trying to portray, the feeling. You can be an excellent guitarist but if there’s no feeling it sounds crap. The whole place went quiet. What does it mean for you to win this competition? It feels great! I mean, I know Gibraltar is small but it has a very rich music scene with good musicians, who know what they are talking about. Whilst Jesse might not be performing in Gibraltar any time soon, you can keep up to date with everything musical in his life on his facebook page! www.facebook.com/thejessetreeukmusic GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016 57

Zumba with Shyanne Just the name can evoke fear in some people! Dancing in front of a crowd? All in unison? To the same beat? In bright coloured leotards, with size 8 figures? NO! Text by Francesca Cartwright

‘Zumba’ is nothing like that. It’s like a being at a disco (I’m showing my age now) I mean, being at a ‘club’ dancing to your favourite songs like no one’s watching. It’s like freaking out in your bedroom wearing old scruffy jog bottoms feeling like your Jennifer Lopez at a salsa club. It’s having fun with friends listening to great music and getting a workout at the same time. What’s not to love? Shyanne Azzopardi has been teaching ‘Zumba’ for over 4 years now and after completing a course in Southampton where the techniques, background and structuring a ‘Zumba’ class were covered, she was hooked. Shyanne has been dancing since she was 4 years old and it’s become a way of life. She went to Cardiff to progress her dance studies when she came across this type of workout. When she returned to Gibraltar, she found there was a massive demand for ‘Zumba’. Since then, there have been many variations of it such as ‘Bokwa’ or ‘Batuka’, but none have the incredible following in South and North America like ‘Zumba’ does. There’s even a Royal Caribbean ‘Zumba’ cruise where you can experience a variety of ‘Zumba’ themed parties, classes and activities with the best instructors from around the world. Admittedly, I would find that slightly over zealous for my holiday workout! 58 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Shyanne keeps herself updated and practices new routines to keep her classes up to date and fresh, her ‘zumberas’ also ask her for certain songs they would like to have routines made up for, talk about a personalised workout! ‘Zumba’ is made up of four core rythms: meringue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton. It involves moving your whole body whilst keeping your core strong and burning a lot of calories. If any of you find the gym quite tedious and boring this is an exercise, which feels more like a party than a workout. It’s fun and you can’t help but smile whilst bouncing your way through it. Shyanne promises that the steps are easy and repetitive, so even beginners will learn the routines quickly. The more experienced you are, the higher impact you can make the moves so it really is a workout for every level. It’s not only physically beneficial but emotionally too, it’s an hour a day where you can forget about the kids, washing or your ‘to do’ list. Just listen to the music, feel the sweat trickle down your back and whoop and holler when you feel like it. You can’t get it ‘wrong’ there is no wrong or right in ‘Zumba’, just move to the beat. Classes are very family friendly and all ages are welcome, it’s a very comfortable environment where no one is judged or pressured to go at a certain pace – you can make it as easy or as

strenuous as you wish, the only mandatory is that you smile and enjoy it. So much so, that in one particular class the speakers stopped working and Shyanne continued to sing the song, which had been playing, let’s just say that she hasn’t been equally as blessed with her singing voice as she has been, with her dancing skills! The whole class burst out laughing, which didn’t deter her one bit, she continued to the

finale of the routine between singing, laughing and dancing; it was probably the toughest yet funniest workout ever completed. Classes are held at the Catholic Community Centre on Tuesdays 8.45pm – 9.45pm & Wednesdays 6.45pm – 7.45pm and its £3 per class. If you want to join the party, contact Shyanne Azzopardi via her facebook page and prepare to have fun.

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David Bowie, Rock and Roll Chameleon, Dies at 69 From Ziggy Stardust to master of plastic soul, the singer-songwriter from London had many personas and hits including “Fame”, “Let’s Dance”, “China Girl” and “Changes”

David Bowie, the genre- and gender-bending British music icon, whose persistent innovations and personal reinventions transformed him into a larger-than-life rock star, died on Sunday 10th January last after a battle with cancer; he was 69. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief,” read a statement posted on the artist’s official social media accounts. 62 FEBRUARY2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

The influential singer-songwriter and producer excelled at glam rock, art rock, soul, hard rock, dance pop, punk and electronica during his eclectic 40-plus-year career. He had just released his 25th album, Blackstar, January 8th 2016, which was his birthday, and two days before he passed away. David Robert Jones (8th January 1947 – 10th January 2016), known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, painter, and actor. He

was a figure in the music industry for over five decades, and was considered by critics and musicians alike as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft significantly impacted popular music. During his lifetime, he sold an estimated 140 million records worldwide. In the UK alone, he was awarded nine platinum album certifications, eleven gold and eight silver, and released ten number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum

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and seven gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. The 1960s was not a happy period for Bowie, who remained a struggling artist, awaiting his breakthrough. He dabbled in many different styles of music (without commercial success), and other art forms such as acting, mime, painting, and playwriting. He finally achieved his commercial breakthrough in 1969 with the song Space Oddity, which was released at the time of the moon landing. Despite the fact that the literal meaning of the lyrics relates to an astronaut, who is lost in space, this song was used by the BBC in their coverage of the moon landing, and this helped it become such a success. However, Bowie’s artistic breakthrough came with 1972’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, an album that fostered the notion of rock star as space alien. Fusing British mod with Japanese kabuki styles and rock with theatre, Bowie created the flamboyant, androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. Three years later, Bowie achieved his first major American crossover success with the No. 1 single “Fame” off the top 10 album Young Americans, then followed with the 1976 avantgarde art rock LP Station to Station, which made it to No. 3 on the charts and featured top 10 hit “Golden Years.” Other memorable songs included 1983’s Let’s Dance — his only other No. 1 U.S. hit — Space Oddity, Heroes, Changes, Under Pressure, China Girl, Modern Love, Rebel, Rebel, All the Young Dudes, Panic in Detroit, Fashion, Life on Mars, Suffragette City and a 1977 Christmas medley with Bing Crosby. With his different-coloured eyes (the result of a schoolyard fight) and needlelike frame, Bowie was a natural to segue from music into curious movie roles, and he starred as an alien seeking help for his dying planet in Nicolas Roeg’s surreal The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976). Critics later applauded his threemonth Broadway stint as the misshapen lead in 1980’s The Elephant Man. Bowie also starred in Marlene Dietrich’s last 64 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

film, Just a Gigolo (1978), portrayed a World War II prisoner of war in Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence (1983), and played Pontius Pilate in Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). He also starred opposite Jennifer Connelly as Jareth the Goblin King in the 1986 cult favourite Labyrinth, directed by Jim Henson. And in another groundbreaking move, Bowie, who always embraced technology, became the first rock star to morph into an Internet Service Provider with the launch in September 1998 of BowieNet. Born David Jones in London on January 8th, 1947, Bowie changed his name in 1966 after The Monkees’ Davy Jones achieved stardom. He played saxophone and started a mime company, and after stints in several bands, he signed with Mercury Records, which in 1969 released his album Man of Words/Man of Music. That featured “Space Oddity,” his poignant song about an astronaut, Major Tom, spiraling out of control. In an attempt to stir interest in Ziggy Stardust, Bowie revealed in a January 1972 magazine interview that he was gay, though that might have been a publicity stunt, dyed his hair orange and began wearing women’s garb. The album became a sensation. Wrote rock critic Robert Christgau: “This is audacious stuff right down to the stubborn wispiness of its sound, and Bowie’s actorly intonations add humour and shades of meaning to the words, which are often witty and rarely precious, offering an unusually candid and detailed vantage on the rock star’s world.” Bowie changed gears in 1975. Becoming obsessed with the dance/funk sounds of Philadelphia, his self-proclaimed “plastic soul”-infused Young Americans peaked at No. 9 with the single “Fame,” which he co-wrote with John Lennon and guitarist Carlos Alomar. After the soulful but colder Station to Station, Bowie again confounded expectations after settling in Germany by recording the atmospheric 1977 album Low, the first of his “Berlin Trilogy” collaborations with Brian Eno, which was co-produced by Tony Visconti. In 1980, Bowie brought out Scary Monsters, which cast a nod to the Major Tom character

from “Space Oddity” with the sequel “Ashes to Ashes.” He followed with Tonight in 1984 and Never Let Me Down in 1987 and collaborations with Queen, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, The Pat Metheny Group and others. He formed the quartet Tin Machine, but the band didn’t garner much critical acclaim or commercial success with two albums. Bowie returned to a solo career with 1993’s Black Tie White Noise, which saw him return to work with his Spiders From Mars guitarist Mick Ronson, then recorded 1995’s Outside with Eno and toured with Nine Inch Nails as his opening act. He returned to the studio in 1996 to record the techno-influenced Earthling. Three more albums, 1999’s ‘Hours…’ and 2002’s Heathen and 2003’s Reality followed. Bowie also produced albums for, among others, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and The Stooges and Mott the Hoople, for which he wrote the song All the Young Dudes. He earned a lifetime achievement Grammy Award in 2006 but never performed onstage again.

Bowie was relatively quiet between the years of 2004 and 2012, re-emerging in 2013 with the album The Next Day. Its arrival was met with a social media firestorm, which catapulted it to No. 2 on the Billboard 200, his highest-charting album. While demand for a tour by the reclusive rock star has been relentless, Bowie kept a decidedly low profile, maintaining a residence in New York but rarely seen. In December, Bowie opened the rock musical Lazarus in New York City, in which he revisits the character he played in The Man Who Fell to Earth. The project, directed by Ivo van Hove and starring Michael C. Hall, was initiated by Bowie, who long nurtured the idea of a return to the character he played onscreen in the Roeg film based on American writer Walter Tevis’ 1963 sci-fi novel. Survivors include his wife, the model Iman, whom he married in 1992; his son, director Duncan Jones; and daughter Alexandria. GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016 65

The Dublin

Liberties Irish Whiskey

The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil - a double-distilled malt and grain whiskey for those who are looking for a more complex Irish Whiskey with depth and spirit Quintessential Brands launched a new whiskey expression in July 2015 called The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil Irish Whiskey. It is the latest launch from the group, a nonchill-filtered blend of malt and grain whiskies that have been aged for more than three years in Bourbon casks. The name is inspired by the Liberties area of Dublin – a part of the city known as ‘Hell’ during the 18th century due to its seedy and criminal nature. It is said an oak-carved devil once stood watch over the entrance to the Liberties but disappeared after some time and according to legendary tales, the carving was made into whiskey barrels “its dark power subsuming and infusing the maturing spirit”! The Dublin Liberties was known for its history, mystery, mayhem and magic. Like

the dark bottle in which the Dublin Liberties Whiskey is housed, the naming convention drew inspiration from the darker side if its history. Legend has it that the area had for much of its history carried a reputation as a tough place to survive in, and in the 17th and 18th centuries, part of the Liberties area was so feared that it earned it the name of ‘HELL’. Walk through the arch into the famous ‘Copper Alley’ under the carved ‘Oak Devil’ and enter a world revered as one of the most notorious red-light districts in Europe. “Monto, Soho and Amsterdam’s red-light districts are in the halfpenny place compared to the sheer infamy of Hell”. It was a writhing knot in the shadow of Christ Church Cathedral; once beloved by criminals, outcasts and, of course, the cream of society. “Heaven above and hell below” the good people cried

upon discovery that the cripts of the cathedral had been secretly overrun and used as illegal gambling and drinking dens! Everything in ‘Hell’ was notorious, but the most notorious of the notorious, Dorcas (or darkey) Kelly ran an equally infamous brothel in the late 18th century. Judged to be a witch, she was sentenced to death for murder and executed as a withch. “She was taken past the ’40 steps to Hell’ that led from St Audoen’s Park down to Cook Street and burnt alive”. Like the history of the area, her ghost refused to die and was said to have lived on in the back streets and alleyways.

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pepper and gives a warming end to a feisty drink. On the nose, The Dublin Liberties is said to be rich and malty with notes of dark fruits and soft wood. Notes of caramel and Christmas cake come through on the palate, leading to a smooth and lasting finish with lingering pepper tastes. Irish whiskey has seen a resurgence over the last few years as more and more cracking expressions are released. “Irish whiskey is the fastest-growing spirits category in the world but has long been dominated by a single player,” says Sinead O Frighil, international marketing manager for Irish whiskeys at Quintessential. “We believe there is a great opportunity in this category for growth – Irish whiskey is still relatively smaller than other whisky categories but it has a great consumer appeal with its smooth and accessible taste.” The Dublin Liberties Oak Devil Irish Whiskey is bottled at 46% ABV and has an RRP of £27 per 700ml bottle.

It was a fascinating time in history that ‘First Ireland Spirits’ plan to bring back to life through their whiskey. “It’s a place where every stone tells a story. It’s full of smells, bells and hells and extraordinary and fascinating happenings, places, buildings and people”. This is the inspiration for the Dublin Liberties Oak Devil Irish Whiskey. A premium whiskey distilled and matured in Ireland. Complex with depth but more importantly, like the Liberties area, with spirit. Described as a “premium whiskey for those, who

are looking for a more complex Irish whiskey with depth and spirit, to be enjoyed on the rocks or in crafted cocktails”, the variant is produced by First Ireland Spirits, part of the Quintessential Brands Group.

The Dublin Liberties™ Irish Whiskey is distributed in Gibraltar by Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd –A Member of the Saccone & Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092, www.sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi

A blend of malt and grain whiskies give the Dublin Irish whiskey a rich, malty nose with aromas of dark fruits and soft wooded notes. Its minimum three year ageing in ex-bourbon casks brings out notes of caramel on the palate and gives a smooth and spicy character. A lasting finish fills the mouth with notes of

THE DUBLIN LIBERTIES IS….. A blended Irish whiskey, non chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV • A range of exceptional liquids – the liquid of The Dublin Liberties is accessible but full of character, a range of award winning blends and malts • A devilish blend of premium aged malt and grain whiskies, rested for many years in Bourbon casks • Rooted in the authentic stories and history of The Dubliner Liberties – a sense of a dark and almost forgotten underworld, to be rediscovered through the story of the liquid. • Distinctive from the other Dublin Whiskey • Constantly challenging the norms in Irish Whiskey

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Ivanka Howe at Mrs Globe 2015 Ivanka Howe has had one hell of a rollercoaster year! After winning 1st princess in the Mrs Gibraltar pageant, as part of the prize, she took part at the Mrs Europe Pageant in Tenerife

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consisted of dancing to a selfchoreographed piece to the song Alabina Casablanca. Runner up for the Most Beautiful Smile and Runner up for Contestant of the year, no mean feat for the married mother of one! Her life has turned 360 degrees in the last 12 months, Ivanka wanted a change in her daily routine and this opportunity has given her the chance to increase her confidence, live through many diverse

experiences, being pampered and been able to travel whilst meeting so many different people she wouldn’t normally cross paths with. Of course, at this stage in her life, none of this would have been possible without the support of her family, mainly her husband Shane, her granny Angel, Rosanna Ressa, Mark Andrades, Denise Fernandez and last but not least, her son Ethan. Due to the exposure she has

received, she has been invited to take part in other International pageants, which she’s had to prioritise and choose the ones closest to home, to be able to balance them with her family life. She will attend Mrs Spain in April 2016, which will be held in Marbella and is currently preparing for her participation in another beauty pageant being held within Europe in July 2016; a very busy year ahead!

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The main thing she has learnt from the Mrs Globe event in China is what a privileged life she has had in Gibraltar and how lucky we all are, specifically to come from a community where serious crime is very rare. Contestants had to give a small presentation on themselves and their backgrounds, listening to their struggles and their stories made her extremely emotional and grateful for her childhood. When it came to her turn, all she could muster was â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I consider myself to be the luckiest person in the world, I have a wonderful life, a stable job, the most supportive and wonderful husband and family in the world, I have a home to go to every day, a great upbringing any woman could wish for. 72 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

I come from a small and very safe country where we are all a very close and supportive community.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It really has been an eye-opener and made her appreciate where she comes from. Good luck Ivanka, we wish you all the best.

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The Mrs Gibraltar 2016 Pageant A new year has begun and show producers are beginning to put their ideas for performances into practice and some are already underway like two of the Rock’s top beauty pageants... One of them, ‘Mrs Gibraltar’ was a success last year and there are high hopes for a repeat of that achievement... Miss & Mrs Gibraltars

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ves, who may have children, look after the home and may even hold down a job, are those that take the plunge... and why not? This year, unmarried women in long term relationships can also come forward and even women in same sex partnerships can apply! If you’re over 25 and no older than 50, this one’s for you, but you have to move

because a maximum of 12 ladies can only be taken on and already, at the time of writing, a couple or so have signed on. The show will be held on Saturday 16th July at the Alameda Open Air Theatre. Last year’s show was a winner with 12 ladies giving a great account of their worth: digni-

Mrs Gib with husband and children

fied and confident ‘owning’ the stage as they paraded at Ince’s Hall. It goes without saying that it’s great to be chosen as a winner, but as we’ve heard on many occasions, taking part is an incredible experience interacting with other contestants and making friends with those you never thought you would and perhaps more importantly, a great confidence builder. Last year Serika Garcia was chosen as Mrs Gibraltar, who headed for the Mrs Universe Pageant in Minsk. She achieved a prize coming in as 4th Princess. 1st Princess Ivanka Howe attended Mrs Europe in Tenerife and won the Best Talent prize, the e-vote and was invited to take part in Mrs Globe, where again, she won the Mrs Talent prize. Lorraine Evans came third locally as Second Princess but was unable to attend any of the other contests on offer...This year will see Mrs Gibraltar head off to Mrs Universe again, 1st Princess to Mrs World and 2nd Princess will hopefully attend Mrs Europe.

We’ve mentioned in the past how Directors, Rossanna and Angel Ressa, Mark Andrades and Denise Fernandez go to great lengths, not least financially, to make sure no stone is left unturned for the success of the Mrs Gibraltar show and what follows with the considerable monetary outlay for travel and so on.

Rossanna Ressa Director Ideal Productions

Meanwhile, the Ideal Productions team is working all out to set up the pageant here and raising funds to pay for all the expenditure necessary to take on such an event and pay for all the expenses involved in sending the ladies to their international pageants.

So we look forward o this year’s show and so should you, especially if you fit the bill and want to take part... Applications may be sent to mrsgibraltar@gmail.com and the Ideal Productions website is at, www. idealroductions.wix.com/idealproductions. Director Mark Andrades has the last word... “Well, last year we didn’t expect the response we got and hopefully, this being our second year, will be just as exciting...” Come on girls!! GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016 75

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IDO Annual General Assembly in Gibraltar in June 2016 nised very successful IDO European Championships both in 2015 and 2011 and we are very confident that the annual assembly will be as successful. The IDO is always very happy to return to this unique, beautiful and very interesting country.” The IDO delegation is led by its President, Michael Wendt from Germany and Executive Presidium members, Velibor Sridic from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kirsten Dan Jensen from Denmark and Fiona Johnson Kocjancic from Slovenia. The International Dance Organisation (IDO) is pleased to announce that the IDO Annual General Assembly 2016 will be held in Gibraltar from the 23rd to 28th June 2016 at the Caleta Hotel. The assembly will also include the IDO Annual Departmental Meetings for their three dance departments: Performing Arts, Street Dance and Couple Dance. The Assembly is being organised by the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation (GNDO) and produced by its President, Seamus Byrne and the GNDO Committee, with the support of Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar. The GNDO is delighted to have been given this opportunity as a founding member of the IDO in 1981, to be able to organise the Assembly for the first time in its history. IDO President Michael Wendt said: “I am delighted to be able to once again travel to the wonderful Rock of Gibraltar and be part of this unique IDO event. Gibraltar has orga78 FEBRUARY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Commenting on the announcement, GNDO President, Seamus Byrne said: “After so many years representing Gibraltar in the IDO, for the GNDO, hosting an IDO event is always a proud moment and we hope to be able to surpass the success we have achieved when organising IDO events on the Rock in the past. The World governing body, the IDO, is very fond of our country and we are now honoured and privileged to confirm the IDO Assembly taking place in our nation, were we will once again be very proud to welcome IDO member nations from all over the world to Gibraltar.” The GNDO is very much looking forward to producing a highly successful Assembly, and it is confident that delegates and visitors alike will enjoy our beautiful country, and taking part in such an extraordinary event. For further information on the Assembly, please e-mail: gndo@gibtelecom.net

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International Adjudicator porary Technique and Ballet for Contemporary Dancers, she also teaches at Centre Pointe Studios, Manchester, having co-founded their three year vocational programme in 2009 with principal Caroline Wright. She is an adjudicator and member of the Board of Trustees for The British Federation of Festivals and a committee member and adjudicator for the All England Dance organisation.

M.O. Productions is pleased to announce that the International Adjudicator travelling from the United Kingdom for the 14th edition of the Gibraltar International Dance Festival is Ms Deborah Norris. Deborah completed her vocational training at Elmhurst Ballet School. After gaining a BA Hons at the University College of Ripon and York St John writing an ethnographic study into the history of Tap Dancing, in New York. After completing her MA in Dance Studies at De Montfort University in 2006, she gained a scholarship to study at the Jose Limon Contemporary Dance Institute, Manhattan where she completed their Professional Studies Programme. She then performed in New York working with many choreographers and teachers including Risa Steinberg and Alan Danielson. Since then she has worked internationally as a dancer, teacher and choreographer included assisting Paul Kerryson and David Needham as Assistant Choreographer on the 2012 UK Tour of ‘The King and I’. Deborah is a Lecturer at Edge Hill University, specialising in Contem-

Deborah also works as an independent dance artist and is currently engaging in scholarly research for her PHD in Contemporary/Modern Ballet, having recently premiered a new modern ballet work for the CounterPointe series in association with Julia Gleich and Norte Maar, Brooklyn. In 2014 Deborah was selected by Dance UK to be mentored as part of their dance leaders mentoring scheme and has been closely supervised by Amanda Britton (Director Rambert School) creating new areas of research and personal study. Director Seamus Byrne said, “M.O. Productions is delighted to bring over to Gibraltar a highly qualified and experienced individual in the world of dance. We are confident that Deborah Norris, as a professional adjudicator for the British Federation, will contribute towards the development of our young performers and raise our local standards.’” The 14th Gibraltar International Dance Festival will be held between Thursday 3rd and Saturday 5th March 2016 at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre. For further information please contact e-mail: mopro@gibtelecom.net GLOBE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016 79

The Famous Grouse Trophy was Peter Lenderyou and winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Steve McEwan.

The Med Golf Famous Grouse Trophy event was held Sunday 10th January 2016 on the always well presented course at Valle Romano. We received a very warm welcome from the club and exceptionally cheerful support and assistance from all of the staff.

WORTH A MENTION

We are always hostage to fortune with the weather which, in the absence of rain on Sunday, turned up with a ferocious wind which battered the course and the players. While still a pleasure to play, even the well manicured fairways and immaculate greens could not prevent the conditions from depressing the scores..........but happily not the spirit of the players.

The winner of The Famous Grouse Trophy was Darren Anton with 34 points. Darren won the trophy and 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course. OTHER PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS

Best gross score was John Hunter a gross score of 82. David MacGregor won the longest drive. The best gross score on the par 3s, with a score of 3 over par was Patrick Holmes. Best pairing was Mike Harvey and David MacGregor with a combined score of 65 points. Our best senior this time was Mick Goodson with a score of 31 points. OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS

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Category 3 (23 and above) Damien White was runner up with 28 points and the winner was Martin Burns also with a score of 28 points.

The nearest the pin winners were: Dave Pinniger, Matthew Warner, Dan Lomax, Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole and Mike Cowburn. Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4

M any thanks to everyone who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. There will be many more events to come this season so why not make sure that you are included and work your way into the Med Golf Masters in August 2016. Speaking of which, here is the updated Top Twenty in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit 1. Steve Stonefield 2. Douglas Casciaro 3. Duncan Hamilton 4. John Hunter 5. Peter Lenderyou 6. Chris Warren 7. Joe Sanchez 8. Nicky Sanchez 9. Martin Burns 10. Javi Hunter 11. Chris Hill 12. Chris Delaney 13. Mike Coburn 14. Tim Mitchell 15. David MacGregor 16. Keith Johnson 17. David Campbell 18. Mike Harvey 19. Stuart Ferguson 20. Joe PeĂąalvar

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All the photos from Vale Romano can be found on our Facebook page. MORE NEWS FROM MED GOLF

Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see

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photos from the competition day. We’d be delighted if you’d join our group for up-to-date news and contribute to on-going golfing discussions. We created the page to enable mem-

bers and visitors to discuss anything about golf, give feedback on courses they have played, offer tips to others they have come across and much more. You can find us on Facebook simply by searching for ‘Med Golf ’ or visit our website

and navigate from there. For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year, please visit contact Glenn via email at contact medgolf@ gmail.com

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