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FEBRUARY 2022 Nº 221 / FREE COPY Globe Magazine Gibraltar www.issuu.com/globemagazineonline

Contents / February 6

THE NEXT WAVE

AYURVEDA

REGIMENT SUCCESS IN JUDO ARMY CHAMPIONSHIPS

BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE COVER SHOOT

DAD’S KITCHEN: MEATBALLS

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

ART, FASHION AND CHARITY AT NINA NOLTE ART GALLERY

LEGALLY BLONDE

CHRISTINE DOBINSON (1951 – 2022)

GIBFYM 2022

ROCK ON THE ROCK CLUB SINGER/SONGWRITER COMPETITION 2021

DISCOVER GIBRALTAR WITH WWW.GIBRALTAR.COM: O’HARA’S BATTERY

CARLOS NUÑEZ IN CONCERT

THEATRE WORKSHOPS WITH BAYSIDE & WESTSIDE STUDENTS

INTERVIEW WITH JANICE SAMPERE (MISS GIBRALTAR 2021)

THE MEDGOLG INVITATIONAL – A TEXAS SCRAMBLE

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The Next Wave Young writers are invited to submit their work for a chance to be published in a physical book later this year

THE NEXT WAVE is a youth literary initiative created by publishers Rosanna Morales and Sophie Clifton Tucker. Their main aim is to encourage and nurture young Gibraltarian writers by giving them the platform to work with published authors, editors, and educators, who will support and mentor them through the publishing process.

All entries must be in by 15th March. After the submission date, there will be a period of 4 weeks where a group of assessors (comprised of local published authors and educators) will choose the top pieces of writing. Every entrant will receive a critique of their work with some professional guidance and notes on how their writing can be polished. However, the shortlisted stories will then be taken through the mentorship process, culminating in their work forming part of a physical, published book.

Rosanna Morales & Sophie Clifton-Tucker

They hope this initiative will encourage young Gibraltarian writers to see being published as an achievable goal, and perhaps even a prospective career path. They want to give these young writers the opportunity to put Gibraltar on the map with this ‘next wave’ of local literature. Coupled with this, they want to also emphasise the significance of creating a literary identity. By contributing to this, they become an integral part in shaping the Gibraltar canon. It’s important to feel part of the place you live, and to feel like you belong. This project is a great way for young writers to connect with Gibraltar.

It is also a great opportunity for young people to have their work read by the wider community. They feel it’s important that the wider community read the thoughts and stories of this new generation of writers, and for them in turn to read a range of literature from other people their age.

The brief is open to encourage aunrestricted creativity. They hope to encourage Gibraltar’s future novelists, play awrights, and poets to take part, and to demonstrate what it means to be a young person in Gibraltar through the power of words.

Details: - Open to ages 16-25 - 1000-1500 words - In English or Spanish - Any genre (short story, poetry, play, etc.) - Must be set in, or somehow related to, Gibraltar. Deadline for submissions: 15th March. How to apply: Email thenextwavegib@gmail. com and Rosanna or Sophie will get back to you ASAP with further information.

Rosanna Morales & Sophie Clifton-Tucker

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Ayurveda A Sip in the right direction…

IN SPLENDID ISOLATION

SEAL OF APPROVAL

Within an untamed cultural proximity, stands a breathtaking new wholesome concept. But so vibrant and Flavoursome is its concept that its influence and ideology has set the benchmark in organic cold juice pressing. With its frequent imports of fresh produce from various parts of the world, it continues to focus in keeping the local population healthy.

The combination of American style bagels with fresh cold pressed fruits and vegetables has proved successful. Our ideas have proved prolific and we will continue to showcase these methods.

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We all look to redefine moments and shape history, create moments to last a lifetime, and that is exactly what ‘Ayurveda’ aims to

achieve and continue to live to its company motives. PRESENT

What is very apparent is that menu ideas and ideology of juicing has evolved and we will continue to evolve with it. With implementation of dynamic and exotic fruits and vegetables to the

already available options our focus to be Gibraltar’s premier juicing and bagel bar entity remains a vision and protocol we are constantly embracing on. People today want much more from a just a fresh pressed juice. They are looking for food, smoothies and coffees with taste, freshness and nutritionally well balanced... food without additives, sugar

or preservatives. Our flare creates this difference. Our innovation and dedication are the perfect vessels for carrying taste and finesse in a meal making it both natural, flavoursome and delicate. ‘Ayurveda’ over the past 5 weeks has become a household name from quality homemade American bagels at very reasonable prices with unparalleled service. Our messaging

device and protocol allows customers to write back reviews, place orders and speak directly to the sales executive making your meal, juice or smoothie as unique and with precision accuracy. We continue to develop this customer contact as we progress. EVERY DETAIL MATTERS

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vegetable down to the service. This is what we do! We are defined by what we are! As a brand we seamlessly stretch and be leased into the wide spectrum of the market. Ensuring longevity, we can open our wide variety of range by offering new found freedom - by always championing taste We are the pioneers of the wholesome homemade American bagels and fresh cold pressed juices and delicate smoothies using homemade milks - designed for the busy active individual! Ayurveda - Power by minerals Ayurveda is located at 15 Cornwall’s Parade, telephone number: 225 00999, e-mail: admin@ayurveda.gi or find them on Facebook and Instagram @ ayurvedagibraltar

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Regiment success in British Army Judo Championships MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL Gibraltar Regiment (RG) Judo Team have recently returned from competing in the British Army Judo Championships 2022, that took place at the Army School of Physical Training, Fox Lines in Aldershot.

individuals at such a high level has increased our knowledge, skill and experience." Sgt Russel Parker, Army Judo Secretary and Coach, said: "The sportsmen from the RG performed exceptionally well." and extended his thanks for all the RG support so far allowing the Judo Team to compete.

Corporal (Cpl) Bradley MorrisMcKenzie and Cpl Liam Conroy first competed in the 'Men's Closed Individual Category' event and the ‘Men’s Infantry Team Closed Category’ event that reflected their specific weight category- the 'Under 81kg' and 'Under 91kg' respectively. Both sportsmen put on strong performances all round but the highlight was Cpl MorrisMcKenzies' exceptional round against Captain Alex Paske, a former Army Judo Association Sports Personality of the Year, which secured his silver medal win. In addition to his skill and personal drive, Cpl MorrisMcKenzie also attributes his success to the endless hours of pre-training over the winter months conducted in Devil’s Tower Camp, overseen by the RG Judo Team Captain and current Inter-Services Judo Champion, Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Ethaniel Jeffries-Mor. Additional training for all team 12 GLOBE MAGAZINE

The RG Judo Team now looks forward to build-up training and selection for the InterServices Judo Championships this coming June, where WO2 Jeffries Mor hopes to defend his title.

members was also conducted in the Gibraltar Budokai Centre in Wellington Front. Cpl Conroy secured a welldeserved silver medal in the '3 Player, Men's Closed Team' event which comprised of two other Infantry Unit sportsmen. Cpl Conroy said: "This competition has taught me that hard work and dedication definitely pays off. Being able to compete with

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Legally Blonde The early 60s pop hit goes, ‘Why must I be a teenager in love...? But being in love at that age is like nothing in the world matters. So joining an Ivy League university to get what’s your is not an issue for...Elle!! Text by Richard Cartwright

SO WHY SHOULDN’T she be eligible? She’s studied and has a degree in Fashion Merchandising? Hello??? We’re talking Harvard here, but Elle (played by Eloise/ Chloe), is not deterred... For some time, Elle has been head over heels and madly in love with Warner (Gino) but you could say that was puppy love and now Warner aspires to become a top politician and doesn’t feel Elle fits his intended ‘circle.’ Egged on by his parents they want him to succeed and to forget serious girlfriends for now, but Elle is determined, has other ideas and losing Gino isn’t an option. Elle’s mum appears (Tanya Santini) and attempts to dissuade her from moving on saying, `you’re better off here why move away...’ Well, somehow Elle manages to get a place and become one of ‘Harvard’s Kids’ or a ‘Harvardian’ in America’s top educational institution, but somehow feels out of place not

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loves studying law! At the university, students get visited by one stern looking professor - a top US, defence lawyer, Mr Callahan (Julian), who acknowledges legal representatives can be sharks and believes you need to see and relish, ‘blood in the water’ to get results, especially if you aspire to perhaps one day, join his law firm when you qualify – that’s his mantra. Mr Callahan eventually chooses a handful of these talented law students, Gino included, and lo and behold, Elle is among them too, not least because Mr C attempts to have his wicked way with her!

being one of the middle class elite, but it’s got to be said she does well - surprisingly perhaps, for what some might consider a, ‘bimbo’ - and

Work at the busy firm is ongoing and along comes Emmett (Shaun), who is Mr Callahan’s close, junior associate or his No 2 if you like, and through continual contact in the firm becomes close to Elle! Gino by now has caught up with another, a previous girlfriend, Vivian (Adele/Sarah) and Elle is left out in the cold,

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but the sum total of all the romantic to-ings and fro-ings – which in the end includes Gino wanting to get back with Elle - proves too late for him, the ‘train has left the station’ and he is taught a lesson because Elle and Shaun have become involved and are now an item! As time moves on Elle does well and shows great promise and the firm takes on a murder case: top fitness instructor Brooke (Erica) is accused of murdering her husband...Well, she’s innocent and is only set free after she fires Mr Callahan, whilst Elle (still a student, but ably guided and assisted by Emmett) cleverly proves Brooke’s innocence and that leads to Emmett starting up his own law firm with Elle by his side, as they together live happily ever after...one presumes! 16 GLOBE MAGAZINE

AND NOW ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE

Quite frankly and over time, I’ve used up my positive, praiseworthy vocabulary describing Christian Santos’ productions. It has to be said that he - as have one or two others - brought a higher level to Gibraltar stage productions of diverse genres adding encouraging kudos to the local scene. He, Christian has certainly had a role to play in that, since his return to the Rock after performing professionally abroad. ‘Legally Blonde’ was certainly no exception. It was as professional as amateur dramatics can achieve to the point of perhaps - as one person suggested - “Could almost have been performed on a London stage!” As

wishful thinking as that may be, it was very professionally executed. Most of the leading parts were convincingly accomplished. The three youngsters ‘narrating’ the sequence of events as the ‘Greek Chorus,’ Nicole, Tiana and Danielle were brilliant as they continually appeared on stage right up front choreographed perfectly in sync as were the dancers (not always the case in local productions) of the Mediterranean Dance School and JF Dance. The funny moments were there too provided by ‘gay characters’ Stefan Garcia and William Menez. In fact, the whole performance moved on seamlessly without a visible hitch, once again proving you need to rehearse, rehearse and rehearse again to achieve results on the night...it was the best!

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Christine Dobinson (1951-2022) One way of putting it I suppose is...If you have, shall we call it, ‘Charisma’ on air, or come across with ‘Mucha Simpatia,’ you’re likely to capture a sizeable radio audience...Christine seemed to always pull it off! Text by Richard Cartwright Photography by courtesy of GBC

BACK IN THE DAY down at Wellington Front, Christine cut her teeth in the broadcasting world, along with Ken Anthony, her dad. Christine and Ken performed as a team presenting a number of Miss Gibraltar shows and Song Festivals quite a few decades ago especially in the 70s. With Ken, she would appear on a variety of TV shows broadcast from Wellington Front: mime and quiz shows, magazine programmes and whatever came her way she would go for it. She became very popular on kiddies programmes also, like ‘Magic Garden’ and others. She was pretty much on our screens every night as a continuity announcer, keeping you up to date with what programmes were coming your way till closedown and that ‘continuity task’ followed her all the way up to Broadcasting House in South Barrack Road. During those early years in the 60s and 70s, she formed part of a dance group called, ‘Julie’s Jools’, which I never had the privilege to watch perform, as I had not yet returned to Gibraltar. I was in the UK during that time. 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

went again doing what she liked best ‘On Air,’ looking after the Mid-Morning Show Monday to Friday, confirming her popularity was no way on the wane! Popular as ever her listeners were on the phone requesting dedications for all sorts of reasons, or simply just calling in for a quick chat. She was always ready to please to the point that sometimes our radio playlist would go out the window and it would not be unusual to hear ‘If you go down to the woods today’ – a kiddies song – followed by ‘Los Chungitos’ performing ‘una rumba,’ a practice that went completely against our radio policy, and I’d go in (I was Head of Radio at the time) give her a quick telling off, which would end in both of us laughing our heads off about what she’d just done. She was a very popular lady, always smiling on and off air and meeting people in the street seemed to be a popular pastime for her as she would stop and chat for ages, even with individuals, who she didn’t particularly

know, but were GBC viewers and listeners and very much fans of hers. Up South – as they say - at GBC, she was our receptionist for some time until the performing streak pulled her downstairs to Radio Gibraltar and off she

But it was always in her nature to please and if you asked for a song about the man on the moon (or Country and Western, which she loved also), she would endeavour to rush down the corridor to the library and see if there was such

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a tune – and there could have been, amongst Radio Gibraltar’s vast record library of thousands of records...She just had to please and make someone happy whatever the cost...The sum total of that was she was very popular

on radio for quite a few years up until her retirement. Clearly for many, Christine will be remembered as a very popular GBC presenter, both on Radio and TV. Her forever happy

mood, smiling face and constant chuckling as she chatted to you, will sadly be missed on and off air. Many of those tiny kids, who appeared on her TV children’s programmes in her very early days, are now grown women

with children and probably even grandchildren, so the warm connection towards her goes back a long way. Equally, for those, who came to admire her later in her career, the same affection, no doubt, lingers...it’s been a sad loss!

An appreciation of Christine Dobinson Text by Joe Adambery

MY MEMORIES OF Christine Dobinson go back to the early years of GBC television at Wellington Front where the very popular mime shows of the day in which among others, she starred with Sonia Golt and brought to the screen many characters from the musicals of stage and cinema screen. She always had a smile that lit up any room. My first excursions into Childrens’ TV programming saw me as a budding TV producer (40 years ago) come up with a programme format called ‘Magic Garden.’ There was Christine Dobinson already an ‘old hand’ at presenting such TV shows that she made it look effortless, so that she became my go-to presenter for quite a few seasons of the programme. She had a way with young children and they all loved her. We all did. Always positive and full of life she could quickly transform the worried look of shy ones into beaming smiles. Her father, the late Ken Anthony, was at the time 20 GLOBE MAGAZINE

too and thus she became an icon of TV shows and Radio programmes. She was always game for everything and working with her always held the promise of a laugh or two, almost a guarantee that everything ‘would be alright on the night’ and invariably it would and it was in no small way due to her sheer professionalism and the joy with which she did her job.

also a pillar of broadcasting and he fronted a number of my historical series ‘Rock of Ages.’ The Anthonys had charm in spade loads so the father and daughter presenter duo were the darlings of our TV screens in those years. But Christine had the edge on charm and she was stunning to look at too. The cameras loved her, the children and general public did

When she first spent a long time away due to her illness, she was sorely missed on Radio and TV and it would be fair to say that the demise of children’s TV programmes like ‘Magic Garden’ came about as we lost her to Radio where she became the best loved midmorning presenter and for my former GBC colleague, Richard Cartwright, Head of Radio, I daresay an asset and a jewel in the Radio Gibraltar crown... It was an honour to have known and worked with ‘La Rubia Inglesa.’

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THE GIBRALTAR Festival of Young Musicians organized by GAMPA, now in its 17th year, will be held as from Monday 14th February to Saturday 19th February at the John Mackintosh Hall. The festival will see entrants from as young as 5 years old to 18 years old competing in different categories. The categories include solo instrumental and vocal performances, duets and ensembles. The finalist of each category will go through to performing and competing in the Gala on Saturday at 7pm. GAMPA is pleased to welcome from the British and International Federation of Festivals, this year’s adjudicator, Mr. Bryan Husband GRSM, ADWCMD, FISM. Bryan trained at the Royal College of Music, London and at the Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff. He has worked as a singer, actor, teacher and music examiner having performed in operas, musicals, oratorio and concerts around the UK and Internationally. Highlights in his career include having sung with Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli and Roberto Alagna. Bryan also brings years of experience in education as the past Head of Singing at 22 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Guildford School of Acting. He now works as a tutor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire and as a freelance performer, examiner and adjudicator. Mr. Husband will award trophies and bursaries at the Gala night on Saturday 19th February. The Gala Night will see the finalists competing for the Young Musician of the Year award and Best International Musician amongst many other prizes. Tickets for the Festival may be purchased at www.buytickets .gi

Rock On The Rock Club Singer/ Songwriter Competition 2021

THE ROCK on the Rock Club Singer Songwriter competition celebrated its 12th annual event on Sunday 26th December last. A total of seven local artists showcased some of their best original songs to a full house and a judging panel formed by a mix of musicians and association founders such as Jonathan Bugeja (The Layla Rose Band), Nick Richardson (The Undesirables) and Kayron Pozo (MAG). All participants were judged on lyrics, performance, delivery, as well as, on the interpretation of the chosen cover. The results were as follows: 1st: Surianne and Louis Chipolina 2nd: Alexej Baglietto 3rd: Nikolai Celecia Local singer songwriter Surianne and Louis Chipolina (Bass

player with local Jazz fusion band Levanter Breeze) entered the songwriting competition to celebrate what had been for them a great summer of live music with weekly residency at the Cabana Beach Bar, Camp Bay. Their entry competition songs were ‘You think I am Crazy’ and ‘Freedom' and their chosen cover was their own version with a twist of The Beatles’ ‘All my Loving'. Surianne has been working closely with Louis Chipolina and Levanter Breeze for over two years and is now in the pre-recording stages of her upcoming album that will feature her best work with the band, due to be released sometime in the New Year, 2022. For further information and social links, please visit www.surianne. com GLOBE MAGAZINE 23

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Carlos Núñez in concert Breathtaking, concert by Carlos Núñez on the 11th December last at Málaga’s ‘Teatro Cervantes Text and Photography by Teresa Mascarenhas

AT 20:00, the Teatro de Cervantes laid out the red carpet treatment and majestically opened its doors for the 25th anniversary performance of ‘A Irmandade das Estelas’ (1996), Carlos Núñez’s opus that revolutionised national Celtic music in Spain with the fusion of Gaelic and Irish roots, as well as, a tribute to their masters and mentors, ‘The Chieftains’. Carlos Núñez, that young piper from Vigo, who debutised in 1996 with his first solo album, selling over 100,000 copies, which, at the time, meant a great and high-profile achievement of a musical genre, which, in itself, became his main representative or calling card. Throughout these years, his Galician bagpipes have been heard worldwide, captivating with its joyful, enthusiasm and love for the roots and traditions of the Celtic Culture, maintaining alive its spirit and splendour. Nuñez has played his music in renowned musical halls like Vienna’s Musikverein, London’s Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York. Considered by the BBC as one of the world’s most interesting and serious musicians; he has co-operated with a great variety of artists of the ilk of Serrat, Julio Iglesias. Monserrat Caballé, Carlinhos Brown. Luz Casal, Vicente Amigo, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp fame, amongst others. He has also taken part in soundtracks of films, such as, GLOBE MAGAZINE 25

Bleuenn Le Friec and Pancho Álvarez

‘Mar Adentro’ by Alejandro Amenábar, ‘Mi Monstruo y Yo’ by Jay Russell…..etc His record label trajectory is extensive and continues on the rise. That boy, who started his musical apprenticeship playing the flute and at age eight taking on the bagpipes, which in Vigo (his home town) while performing at the ‘Auditorio de Castrelos’, was discovered by ‘The Chieftains’s leader, the recently deceased Paddy Maloney. He first went over to Ireland in 1989 to record with this group the soundtrack of the film (La Isla del Tesoro), ‘Treasure Island’ and since then has not stopped surprising us with 26 GLOBE MAGAZINE

his talent and expertise. Carlos is accompanied by his brother, Xurxo Nuñez, one of the principal internationally renowned, Celtic music percussionists; considered by all as a magnificent multiinstrumentalist, who apart from his command of all styles of percussion, plays the electric and acoustic guitars, piano, keyboards and even electronic programming without forgetting that energy, which inundates and devastates every stage he plays on. Jon Pilatzke, great Canadian dancer and

Xurxo Núñez

violinist, three times winner of the ‘Canadian Open Stepdancing Championships’; performed in ‘Bowfire’, a virtuoso exhibition with ten of the top Canadian violinists, all of different genres, and has been on tour for many years as a dancer with ‘The Chieftains’. He is a member of ‘The Step Crew’, who perform a fusion of Ottawa Valley Stepdance, Irish Stepdance and Tap; pure adrenalin! Pancho Alvarez, guitarist and at the same time violinist, was a member of the band, Na Lúa, for fifteen years, where he was acclaimed as producer and composer affiliated to

Sea Scouts Pipe Band

Jon Pilatzke

the traditional music of Galicia. He has collaborated on numerous recordings with other artists, as well as, various solo projects. Itsaso Elizagoien plays the Trikitixa (a small accordion) since very young. At the end of 2015, she had the opportunity to collaborate with Nuñez, she recorded with him the song of the film ‘La Jota’ of the film director, Carlos Saura and, since then, has been an ever present member of the band. And on this occasion, also sharing the stage with them was the great Brittany harpist, Bleuenn Le Friec, who delighted us with her

Itsaso Elizagoien

delicate notes and great elegance. In this concert, we were an accessory to many a surprise and to a range of sensations especially when Carlos was playing a Beethoven composition to a devout and fully-committed audience; when he had fallen in love with the traditional music and Celtic, Spanish music and ended making a fusion of Atlantic with classical music; pieces of great value and which are practically unknown to most! And an equally priceless moment when at the end of the night’s proceedings, some of our

beloved pipers of the Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band came on. Acting Pipe Major John Adam Mascarenhas; Pipers: Julian Chipolina, Dylan Bocarisa, Johnny Gonzalez alongside some pipers of the ‘Sur Pipe Band de Benalmadena’ led by their Pipe Major, Leslie Thomson, came into the hall thrilling an audience, listening to the solo of the Gibraltarian piper, John Adam Mascarenhas, in between the seating area with that very popular and traditional, ‘Amazing Grace’; there were tears, applause and above all, great emotion. Indescribable, the sensation that overwhelmed GLOBE MAGAZINE 27

Carlos Nuñez and Bagpipers

John Adam Mascarenhas

Dylan Bocarisa, Julian Chipolina, John Adam Mascarenhas, Carlos Núñez and Johnny Gonzalez

everyone within the hall when the rest of the pipers, who had encircled the auditorium with their marvellous bagpipes, joined in with the soloist with heir vibrant sound penetrating deep within, with Jon Pilatzke, sweetly in tune with the lyrics of this memorable song and it was unbelievable to feel that standing ovation and that intense warmth of the audience, a sensation which words cannot describe; Carlos Nuñez has a very special way to reach the audience and touch their hearts making the best of each one of us gleam. Each performance is unique and unrepeatable, impossible to forget. They obviously missed the unrivalled presence of their Pipe Major Anthony Galliano, who 28 GLOBE MAGAZINE

always attends these marvellous events eagerly but due to a minor accident, was unable to be present on this occasion. But without doubt, some of his teachings, his spirit of adventure and his love for Gaelic music went hand in hand with his fellow local pipers, surrendering the strength and grit and making them give their all on stage. Another spectacular performance, which impressed all present tremendously, was the solo from the piper, Rafa Mclaky with his tune of ‘Green Lands’ and, of course, the triumphant entrance of the pipers when Carlos Nuñez performed his marvellous rendition of ‘Marcha do Entrelazado de Allariz’ from his album, ‘Discover’.

At the end of this magnificent show, as the ‘Teatro Cervantes’ was closing, we briefly met with Carlos Nuñez, who told us that it is his dream and intention, in the not too distant future, to perform in Gibraltar. The show had finished that evening but we left with a promise in our hearts and a dream fulfilled. My special thanks to Antonio Sanchez, área de comunicación e imagen corporativa del Teatro de Cervantes de Málaga, (Communications and Corporative Manager) for his kindness and conviviality making a possibility to be able to cover and report on this show and all persons involved.

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Interview with Janice Sampere (Miss Gibraltar 2021) Welcome back to Gibraltar. So, you have recently returned from Puerto Rico after competing at the Miss World pageant. What is the pageant all about? Thank you, it feels good to be back home. The Miss World pageant encourages, inspires, and recognises the many achievements of the women in our nation worldwide. It gives us the opportunity to represent our country and show who we really are, whilst learning and getting to know people and cultures around the world. During the Miss World pageant there are six fast tracks for the contestants to participate in and win a place at the top 30. These fast tracks are: Talent, Sports, Beauty with a Purpose (showcasing your chosen charity), Top Model, Multimedia and Head-to-Head Challenge (a filmed interview which is then voted by the public). During the final show, the contestants are then judged based on their overall performance throughout the pageant. How does one prepare for all of that? Preparation is a key aspect for Miss World. An extensive amount of work goes into the preparations hence why I was allocated two coaches, Miss Gibraltar 2014, Shyanne Azzopardi, and Charlene Figueras, as well as other mentors. Their guidance and support has been instrumental throughout my reign. 30 GLOBE MAGAZINE

- A series of photoshoots. The team consisted of makeup and styling - Deepak Ramchandani, photographer - Alastair Sanchez, hair – Blush Hair and Beauty - Get a charity auction item for the Gala dinner Miss World hosts every year. Thanks to Christian Hook for kindly donating one of his signed prints. - A final dress, designed by Juani Ferro and Charlene Figueras Congratulations on reaching the semi-finals on the talent round! Tell us more… Thank you. I performed my solo piece in front of the judges and other contestants. I received very good feedback after my performance. Luckily, I was able to qualify for the semi-finals. I also qualified top 6 for the sports try out, from my group out of 31 contestants. Although when it came to competing in the sports, I endured a knee injury and wasn’t able to participate any further. Preparations involved: - A dance piece choreographed by Yalta Pons for the Talent round. This consisted of rehearsing three to four times a week - A video production about myself and Gibraltar, produced by GibMedia - A further video production of my chosen charity – The EV Foundation (for more information check out their Facebook page). Filmed and produced Darion Figueredo

- A strict fitness regime in preparation for the Sports round - Showcase an evening grown by a local designer, Kayla Silva who designed Kayley Mifsud’s dress (Miss Gibraltar 2016) - I also had to procure and borrow a substantial amount of attire, 4 suitcases worth of clothing. Special thanks to Shyanne Azzopardi, Charlene Figueras, Bianca Zammit, Alexandra Casciaro, Amy Balloqui and Yalta Pons

My knee injury left me unable to walk for a few days and I was required to perform my talent two days after my injury. After discussing with the Miss World Organisation about my situation, they told me I would have been able to perform it once my injury got better. However, the organisation announced the winner only a few days later. Unfortunately, the show must go on and I was no longer considered.

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What were your favourite moments there and what do you take away from the whole experience? It’s been an unforgettable experience! Living in a new country for a month and learning about different countries and cultures from around the world. Forming close bonds with some of the girls is something which I will always cherish. I have built friendships that will last a lifetime and I have created very fond memories of this experience which I will carry very close to my heart. The Miss World final show has been postponed until March 2022. How did that happen and what does it mean for you in terms of continuing participation? Due to an outbreak of Covid-19 cases amongst the contestants, the final decision was made to postpone the Miss World 2021 final show, keeping in view the safety of the contestants, staff, and crew members. Recently the Miss World organisation announced the top 40, who will go back to Puerto Rico to compete at the final show in March. Unfortunately, Gibraltar was not called as part of the final 40. Had you been given the chance to return, what have you already learnt or experienced that would have helped you? I would have been delighted to have been given the opportunity to return, not only to be reunited with the people I formed close bonds with, but having had the opportunity to reflect back on my experience, I may have tried to do some things differently, may it be getting to know more of the people involved, being more present in the moment, or enjoying each moment more. The 32 GLOBE MAGAZINE

time would have also allowed me to fully recover from my knee injury. That said, hindsight is a wonderful thing and I don’t like to live by “what ifs”. Whilst some elements were challenging, I would not change any part of my experience at Miss World. I will cherish the experience and knowledge and look forward to sharing my personal tips and advice with my successor. What would you like to focus on for the remainder of your reign as Miss Gibraltar? Well, I am still adjusting to being back home, but at the moment I would like to focus and dedicate more of my time on giving back to the community, through charities. What advice would you give ladies that are thinking about signing up to the Miss Gibraltar pageant? If you want to do something, go for it, and don’t let anyone stop you or tell you otherwise, because at the end of the day you are doing it for you and nobody else. It’s a once in a lifetime experience, who knows what the outcome will be and the vast opportunities that will arise just by signing up. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or just want to know more. I’ll be more than happy to help! Where can Globe Magazine readers follow your journey? They can follow me on the Miss Gibraltar official account on Instagram and Facebook. Lastly, I would like to say Thank you…To the people of Gibraltar, as I have received tremendous amount of support throughout my journey, and it has made the experience a whole lot better.

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Behind the scenes at the Cover Shoot CREDITS: Photography and Art Direction: Charlene Figueras · Lighting assistant: Angel Cornelio · Model: Miss Gibraltar 2021 Janice Sampere · MUA: Nyree Chipolina · Hair: Angel Cornelio (Classic Cuts Hair and Beauty) · Dress: Juani Ferro and Charlene Figueras

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Dad's Kitchen Meatballs Text and Photography by Mark Montovio

Mark Montovio shares some of his much loved local and world recipes opening up possibilities for making each dish to suit a variety of families, different tastes and particular dietary needs. Combining his love of different cultures and world cuisine he is also committed to preparing meals which are nutritious, tasty and good to look at, with minimum waste and using seasonal produce.

THERE IS SOMETHING very satisfying about making meatballs, and most certainly eating them. Whatever their size, big ones, or small ones, and our local 'albondigon, must be a firm favourite, mashing up all the ingredients, shaping them and cooking them in rich sauces, is an incredibly rewarding experience. The meatball is international and there are as many variations as there are countries, but as difficult as it may be to chose, the Moroccan meatball tagine, Kefta Mkaouara, is a star dish. In Tunisia Mkaouara is known as Shakshuka and technically that is the only difference. Shakshuka means "mixture" and it describes this dish perfectly as it is a mixture of eggs, ground meat, and tomato sauce. Mkaoura, on the other hand, means "a ball" referring to the shape of the meatball obviously. In both countries this dish can be eaten at breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and it's as delicious as it's wholesome. Traditionally these meatballs do not use eggs or breadcrumbs as a binder, making them firm and robust meaty chunks in an aromatic tomato sauce topped with cracked eggs, although I confess I 36 GLOBE MAGAZINE

like using an egg and a few breadcrumbs to make them fluffier. Although this dish is typically done in a tagine, a ceramic cooking vessel used in North African cooking that is made up of a wide base and a cone-shaped top, you can cook this on your hob or oven. Tagines are the masters of slow cooking, and there is nothing more appealing to the senses than a steaming tagi-

ne presented at the table. When the lid is lifted, the aromas take over and when you eye a piece of crusty bread, there is no turning back. This masterpiece of cookware can be as basic as they come in plain ceramic form, to more complex electric ones, but the idea is that they are used for long, slow cooking, whether this is over hot coals, the stove top or the oven. The shape of the vessel condenses the steam on the in-

side of the lid, causing it to run back into the ingredients, keeping everything incredibly moist. Kefta is the name given to the savoury spiced mince meat of Morocco, served in meatball form, made into kebabs or used as stuffing. Although usually this is lamb, beef is also popular. The mixture is a combination of cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, mixed in with the minced lamb, although I also like to add some fresh coriander, and a little garlic. In Morocco they tend to make smallish meatballs but it is a matter of taste really. To make the sauce, in a tagine, Dutch oven or simple pan, you add garlic and onion, and fry this off until soft. Then add cumin, paprika, chilli flakes, ginger, saffron threads, and bay leaf, and cook, stirring, until the fragrance is strong. At this point add tomatoes, and cook, stirring, until broken down and the sauce is slightly reduced. This takes about 10 minutes at medium heat and this is when you add and cook the meatballs, covered, until cooked through, which should take about 10 minutes. This is when you crack eggs over the top, and arrange some olives around the eggs if you like; cover, and continue cooking until the

whites are cooked and the yolks are slightly runny, about another 8 minutes. Chicken eggs are the norm but quail eggs are good too and this reduces cooking time.

Just before serving, uncover and sprinkle with parsley or coriander before serving. The final presentation is comfort

food that begs you to dip right on in with the best crusty Moroccan bread. Kefta Mkaouara is traditionally served from the same dish in which it was prepared, with each

person using bread for scooping up the meatballs from their own side of the dish. Total perfection as it is but crowned with a handful of thinly cut straw chips.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Spanish Lamb Stew

Fried Squid with Basil

Serves: 4 - 6

onion for 5–6 minutes, until soft. Add

Preparation: About 30 minutes

the garlic, paprika, saffron and bay lea-

Cooking: 3 hours

ves and cook for 1–2 minutes, until fra-

INGREDIENTS

grant. 4. Add the wine, bring to the boil

Red capsicum (pepper) - Oil for cooking

and cook until reduced by half. Add

- 1kg lamb leg, diced - 1 onion, diced - 2

the stock and tomato purée and bring

garlic cloves, crushed - 2 tsp smoked pa-

to the boil. 5. Reduce the heat and

prika - Pinch of saffron threads - 2 / 3 bay

simmer, covered, for 20–30 minutes.

leaves - 4 tbsp white wine - 250ml chicken

Return the lamb to the dish and sea-

stock - 125ml tomato purée - Salt and fres-

son with the salt and pepper. 6. Cover

hly ground black pepper - 2 tbsp chopped

the casserole and cook in the oven for

flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

1½–2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

Serves: 4

nes running parallel to each other, then

HOW TO MAKE IT

Add the reserved capsicum slices and

Preparation: About 5 minutes

turn the piece at an angle and score it

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Rub the

season to taste. Delicious with cous-

Cooking: 20 minutes

again, producing a finely criss-crossed

capsicum with oil and place on a ba-

cous.

INGREDIENTS

pattern. 2. Mix the flour together with

king tray. Roast in the oven for 20–30

400g Squid or calamari tubes, cleaned - 50g

about ½ tsp salt. Dust the squid libe-

minutes, or until the skin blisters. Pla-

(about) self-raising flour - 50g (about) tapio-

rally with the seasoned flour (toss it

ce the capsicum in a plastic bag and

ca or potato flour - 500ml (2 cups) vegetable

with the flour in a small plastic bag, if

seal; the steam helps to loosen the

oil, for deep-frying - 6 / 7 small red chillies,

you like). 3. Heat the oil in a wok over

skin. Peel the capsicum, discarding the

finely sliced - 5 eschalots, peeled and sliced

high heat until hot and quickly fry the

seeds, and cut into 1 cm (½ in) slices.

- 20 basil leaves - 1 lemon wedge, to serves

chillies. Add the eschalot and squid

Set aside for later use. 2. Meanwhile,

HOW TO MAKE IT

and cook until the squid begins to curl

heat a large ovenproof casserole dish

1. Cut the squid along one side so that

and turns opaque, 30-60 seconds. Toss

over medium–high heat. Add a splash

it unfolds into a flat sheet. Cut this into

in the basil at the last second and stir a

of oil and cook the lamb in batches, un-

rough triangles with sides measuring 4-5

couple of times until wilted. 4. Remo-

til brown all over. As it cooks, transfer

cm. Using a sharp knife, score the inside

ve with a slotted spoon and drain on

the lamb to a warm plate and cover to

(make sure it’s the inside, which is softer,

paper towel. Sprinkle liberally with sea

keep warm while you cook the rest. 3.

while the outside holds the squid to-

salt flakes and serve with lemon wed-

Return the casserole dish to the heat.

gether) of each triangle with very fine li-

ges.

Add more oil, if needed, and cook the

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What’s Happening Down Town? 1 St Bernadette’s Resource Centre won First Prize in the Annual Diocesan Crib Competition 2 The three amigos after breakfast at The Clipper 3 Yodo Morao and all that... by Clive Beltran 4 Lottoland donate £5,000 to ‘The Save Gibraltar Street Cats’ Charity 5 The First Jam Session ff the year at ‘My Wines’ 6 Ana Marie and Francis Morro BEM, are the latest recipients of His Excellency The Governor’s Award for Merit for their outstanding contribution to dance in Gibraltar. Congratulations! 7 The Chief Minister met with Felix Alvarez and Lyana Armstrong Emery of Action on Poverty 1

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Art, Fashion and Charity at Nina Nolte Art Gallery ON SATURDAY 11th of December, art and

fashion lovers were invited to Nina Nolte Art Gallery in the Nueva Campana Poligono in Nueva Andalucia for a special pre-Christmas event from 18.00-21.00. There were be pre-Christmas drinks to celebrate the start of the festive season, as well as, the opportunity to enjoy art from Nina Nolte and her resident artists. The event also introduced the print on demand service from ARTSOLUTIONS + DESIGN by Nina Nolte, where works of art, pictures or images can be printed at any size on a wide range of materials. There was also an exhibition of affordable art prints, which are available to buy from under

300 €. These pop-art inspired prints on canvas are eye-catching, colourful and make ideal Christmas gifts. Menswear designer and tailor Oscar Udeshi brought a selection of accessories, including gloves, cashmere hats and scarves, card holders, cigar cases and bags. These would make perfect Christmas gifts for the discerning gentleman in your life. He also answered questions about made-to-measure clothing and allowing guests to touch and experience the many different options, which can be selected from during the tailoring process. Nicole King also presented her charity project

Nina Nolte Georgina Shaw and Oscar Udeshi

Nina Nolte Gallery

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“Marbella Love Mugs” at the event, offering art lovers the opportunity to support local artists, collect limited edition pieces and raise money for charity. The project was inspired by her desire to send her granddaughter a drawing she had created during lockdown. This made her think that mugs could be a novel way for local artists to share their work, for art lovers to collect art in an affordable way and to raise funds for charity. She is collaborating with gallery owner and artist Nina Nolte on the project, as part of her commitment to being #BetterTogether. Mugs featuring works from artists including Wenda Douma, Igor Fomin, Mechtild van

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Ahlers, Anouk Slegers, Alisa Fomina and Roz James were available to buy at the event. These limited edition mugs cost 15 € each and raised funds to create an international suicide prevention helpline to tackle the growing problem of youth suicide in the Costa del Sol. Nina Nolte Art Gallery is located on Poligono Industrial Nueva Campana, Nave 4, Marbella. Everyone wss welcome to pop in and enjoy

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the event between 18.00 and 21.00. You can find out more on Facebook @ninanolte.art or email pr@shawmarketingservices.com for more information.

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Discover Gibraltar with gibraltar.com Text and Photography courtesy of www.gibraltar.com

O'Hara's Battery WITH PROBABLY ONE of the best views in Gibraltar, O'Hara's Battery sits proud at an incredible elevation of 1383 feet (421 meters) above sea level at the Rock's highest summit, near the southern end of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. The artillery battery is located in close proximity to Lord Airey's Battery and Spur Battery, positioned at the end of O'Hara's Road, also known as O'Hara's Point.

One of only two governors of Gibraltar that were actually buried here, his remains were placed in the King's Chapel, a memorial plaque still on exhibit today. His obituary in The Gentlemen's Magazine read: "The General's death is much felt and lamented in Gibraltar. Few men possessed so happy a combination of rare talents. He was a brave and enterprising soldier, a strict disciplinarian, and a polite accomplished gentleman."

It’s interesting to know that O'Hara's Folly was not the only nickname associated with the governor. Charles O'Hara was an extremely popular Governor of Gibraltar and was soon nicknamed "Cock-of-the-rock". He was known as a handsome, ornate officer, who dressed with attire of an earlier era, a style of the mid-18th century. There are numerous references to his governorship commenting about the extravagant parties he hosted, lavishing hospitality on even the humblest of his guests. Mary Berry, a writer, who he met in Italy and was engaged to but never married, described him as "the most perfect specimen I ever saw of the soldier and courtier of the last age."

O'Hara's tower survived until 1888, when discussions ended in scheduling its demolition. A bet was made between the officers of HMS Wasp and the gunners of the Garrison. With both parties blasting away at the tower, it was ultimately the men of the HMS Wasp who split the tower down the middle with their sixth shot. The tower was finally removed and in 1890 the battery had its first gun installed on a Vavasseur mounting, a 6-inch breech loading gun.

INTERESTING FACT Named after General Charles O'Hara, Governor of Gibraltar 17951802, it was originally the location of an unsuccessful attempt of his to build a watchtower from which the garrison could keep tabs on any possible enemy at Cadiz harbour, an incredible 60 miles (100 kms) away. Having failed its intended purpose, the garrison began referring to the tower as O'Haras Folly.

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This was replaced in 1901, by a 9.2 inch Mark X BL gun which had an incredible range of 16 miles (25.7 kms), aided immensely by its height above sea level. What's incredible

about it, is that in theory it was capable of firing a shot right across the entire Strait of Gibraltar, reaching the African shore, only 14 miles (22.5 kms) away! The only other addition to O'Hara's battery was a steel shield that was installed in 1934, aiding to protect against small arms fire and splinters. O'Hara's battery remained active during World War II, its gun last fired during training exercises on the 7th April 1976.

Today, the gun and infrastructure at the O'Hara's Battery site have been refurbished, and since May 2010, the Government of Gibraltar opened O'Hara's Battery to the public. No cars are allowed up here, so unless you took a taxi tour, the easiest way to get here is a 10 min walk from the Cable Car Top Station. Basically, take the cable car to the top station, then walk down towards Saint Michael's Cave. About half way down you will see a fork in the

road that will lead you to O'Hara's Battery. If you are feeling daring and full of energy, your other option is to walk up the Mediterranean Steps. The gateway to O'Hara's Battery is located right along from where the Mediterranean Steps emerge at the top. Either way you decide to get up here, with such an unforgettable view and amazing history you will be well pleased you took the time to do so.

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Theatre Workshops with Bayside and Westside Students

ON THE WEEKEND of 14th January last, theatre practitioner Sean Hollands carried out a series of workshops with students from Bayside and Westside Drama Group and the Gibraltar Academy of Music and the Performing Arts. The workshops helped students explore and develop a wide range of skills, including physical theatre, movement and characterisation.

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Sean is a freelance movement director who has worked with the National Youth Theatre, Frantic Assembly and is part of the creative team of the new touring production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He is also currently a director with Fable Workshop and Children’s Theatre Digital. Sean formed part of Medway Little Theatre

Youth Company as a young actor before training at Rose Bruford. The opportunity came as a well-deserved reward for the students of both groups, which together made up the 2021 Gibraltar Drama Festival. The groups were mixed together and students worked with each other, with workshops taking place at both venues.

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The Med Golf Invitational A Texas Scramble MANY THANKS to all who

Harcombe - 59.4

participated and battled the windy conditions on Saturday 22nd January last at the the San Roque Club New Course. We hope you all had a great day!

3rd: John Hunter, Archie Patterson, Duncan Quigley and James Jenet - 61.6

See below the results and a huge congratulations to all our winners! 1st: Lulu Purolis, Angie Sadler, Phil Fisher and Deborah Fisher - 56.8 2nd: David Steele, Norman Savitz, Graham Dyer and Wynne

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Our 2022 Season opener will be on Saturday the 12th of February at Alcaidesa Heathland sponsored by Gedime Motors. The Race to San Roque and The Holiday Golf Corporate Challenge begins, with the grand prize of a golfing holiday to the Dominican Republic up for grabs! You do not want to miss it!

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