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‘OLD SOLDIERS’ VIEW’ – STREET ART MURAL BY ELEANOR DOBBS AND JESSICA DARCH COMES TO LIFE AT PRINCE EDWARD’S GATE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN
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LOVE LIFE AND IT WILL LOVE YOU BACK
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EXPERTS REVEAL HOW TO HANDLE HAY FEVER AS LOCKDOWN LIFTS
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DAD’S KITCHEN: CHICKPEA AND SWISS CHARD STEW AND CHARD SPANISH TORTILLA
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ISOLATION DIARIES 52
GIBRALTAR YOUTH SERVICE ADAPTS TO LOCKDOWN AND ISOLATION
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PAYING FOR CORONAVIRUS WILL HAVE TO BE LIKE WAR DEBT – SPREAD OVER GENERATIONS
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DANZA ACADEMY EXCELS AT VIVA DANCA ONLINE
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A FOOTBALL TREKKER’S JOURNAL
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CAPTAIN TOM MOORE’S NHS APPEAL TOPS £32M ON 100th BIRTHDAY
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AGING IN THE GARDEN OF VEGAN
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THE STELLA DIAL
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LAUNCH OF COFFEE TABLE BOOK BY BOSOM BUDDIES
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NJORVASUND LAUNCHING IN GIBRALTAR THE INTERNATIONAL LIONS CLUB OF GIBRALTAR ANNOUNCED THE RESULTS OF THE CHARITY ‘HORSE RACING EVENT’
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CONFINED IN DOORS
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GOODBYE TO A MUSIC LEGEND
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THE CALENDAR CLUB THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE
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'Old Soldiers' View' - Street Art Mural by Eleanor Dobbs And Jessica Darch comes to life at Prince Edward’s Gate A STREET ART MURAL by Eleanor Dobbs and Jessica Darch entitled ‘Old Soldiers View’ has come to life at Prince Edward’s Gate. The work was inspired by the ‘multi-layered history of Gibraltar as if perceived at the Gate in 1790.’ It aims to create a romantic landscape of ruins, defences, and distant views within the closed and dimly lit tunnel. Painted in sepia tones, it has a strong narrative, emotionally evoking the past
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while making references to today. The mural was selected from a number of entries by the Street Art Committee, with their production co-ordinated by Cultural Services. The Minister for the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Heritage, Public Health and Culture, The Hon Prof John Cortes paid a visit to the site on 19th June last. It is a case of tasteful street art celebrating Gibraltar’s rich history and heritage.
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Experts Reveal How to Handle Hay Fever as Lockdown Lifts can try over-the-counter allergy relief. Staying inside when the pollen count is high will also help to avoid irritation, and showering and changing your clothes when you get home will help to remove pollen from skin and hair,’ advises Nerea.
AS THE WEATHER continues to hot up, and the easing of lockdown restrictions allow us to enjoy the great outdoors once more, it can be a tricky time for allergy sufferers. High pollen counts are bad news for hay fever sufferers who often succumb to symptoms such as sneezing, headaches, itchy eyes and even inflamed ears. Now that we are allowed out more for exercise, with hiking and mountain biking being encouraged, this is becoming more of an issue. Plus, as temperatures increase and windows are open and gardens being enjoyed, hay fever can affect us at home as well! As well as sneezing and a blocked or runny nose, hay fever can also be particularly problematic for contact lens wearers. The director of Specsavers Ópticas Marbella, Nerea Galdos-Little says: ‘Hay fever sufferers who wear contact lenses may notice the vision through their lenses can appear smeary and eyes can generally feel uncomfortable. ‘However, there are some things contact lens wearers can try to help 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE
reduce the irritation. Contact lensfriendly eye drops can help to calm down any itchiness, and wearing prescription glasses (particularly wraparound sunglasses) can prevent pollen from getting into your eyes. Those suffering with hay
fever could also try daily disposable lenses during the summer months.’ ‘To avoid irritation, try putting a balm like Vaseline around the nose to trap pollen, and vacuum and dust your home regularly, or you
It is also important to note that, while a runny nose is a common symptom for allergy sufferers, for a few people it has also been a reported symptom of coronavirus*. If you are experiencing any of the other symptoms, such as a dry cough, fever or tiredness, make sure that you self-quarantine and seek medical advice. It is normal for hay fever sufferers to have red, itchy and watery eyes, which is actually a form of allergic conjunctivitis. Coronavirus can cause conjunctivitis but it is rare, occurring in only about 1-3% of affected people. Conjunctivitis associated with coronavirus tends to occur in the later stages of the disease and alongside more common symptoms such as a continuous cough and fever. If you have none of the other symptoms associated with coronavirus it is unlikely that it is the cause of your conjunctivitis.
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“Isolation Diaries” by Bianca Pisharello How social media has evolved during lockdown
WITH COVID-19 keeping much of the world on lockdown, this is shaping up to be a year of Instagram-consumer overload. People are, after all, spending more time online than they have ever before, so it does present you with a unique opportunity to deepen your relationship with your audience and increase your brand affinity. The current pandemic has forced fashion influencers to rethink their curated aesthetic feeds and hack out new ideas. Personally, I was inspired by the surge of creativity and authenticity coming from young women in a time of restrictions and limitations. I have been seeing a lot of influencers going that extra mile and posting different kinds of content. Even if the main driver is boredom, everyone is being forced to create new ways that
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could hopefully lead to something lasting beyond this pandemic. In light of this, I started to consider my usual photography process and how I could adapt it to the new ‘normal’. I too wanted to inspire people to stay home and get creative. I came up with a series called “Isolation Diaries” where I shifted my visual content from outdoor fashion to interiors, loungewear and even makeup tutorials. This gave me the opportunity to try something new and to think outside the box. A background plays an important role in photography. It defines the tonality and sets the mood. Natural lighting is also an important
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key. I personally like to shoot my photos during golden hour, which is the hour directly before sunset. In my experience, it effuses everything with a soft and indirect golden glow, a feature that is absent when using artificial or indoor lighting, which makes everything appear too harsh and orange.
which was made available to me.
Being required to stay indoors was a challenge in itself, as I am accustomed to the freedom and endless options available to me when shooting outdoors. I was abruptly restricted to rely on the limited space in my home and adapt to the different lighting and surroundings
The first obvious prop to use was flowers and plants, which is a great way to breathe new life into your photos. I also used a mirror in different areas around the house so that you could appreciate different backgrounds in each photo. A beautiful mirror is always a bonus point.
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I started by rummaging around the house for aesthetic backgrounds and props I could include in this project. This did require a bit more imagination in regards to setting up a scene and creating something visually interesting.
The first few days were experimental. Nonetheless, through trial and error, I eventually became comfortable and began creating content which received positive feedback and encouraged me to experiment further. About a month into lockdown, I saw yet another trend on Instagram where influencers were using bed sheets as backdrops and had their cameras on tripods. This was another opportunity to get creative and add to my portfolio, which showed me that even indoors the possibilities within one’s imagination are endless.
Having a unique style for your Instagram feed is essential to standing out and finding success. When people visit your page, you want them to have an idea of what your work is like and what kind of content they can expect from you. Instead of thinking about each individual photo, I think ahead and plan out my Instagram feed as a whole. Even when the stay-at-home order is lifted and things slowly start getting back to ‘normal,’ shooting at home will still be a way for me to create content. I feel there will be a big movement in virtual creation.
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The Stella Dial Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion
ROLEX is a rather reserved brand, and none of the watches they manufacture is more conservative than the Day-Date. Also, referred to as the President, it is the horological equivalent of the Mercedes S-Class. It is a product that has never pretended to be an utilitarian tool like most other oyster models. Instead, the Day-Date was always a watch which chose to be an opulent piece of jewellery. As a product, it was known to exude a sense of luxury, being famously only ever produced in precious metals. Long before Rolex embraced their more fun side, there was a lonely watch that decided to shake things up for the reputation of this model. Today we are talking about the Stella dial watches, why they are so special, and how they were a complete style break for the brand Rolex was over half a century ago. A watch that was unloved at the time because it contrasted the values Rolex had established for themselves, and is today considered a highly collectible and desirable piece that have also helped to inspire the custom aftermarket for Rolex as we know it today. In a meeting which I have to believe was at least a little inspired by the consumption of illegal substances, someone at Rolex had the wonderful yet wonder-some idea of offering bright neon lacquered enamel dials. A colourful watch dial, what’s the big deal you might ask? Well, to really understand how loud 14 GLOBE MAGAZINE
the bang was this timepiece made you have to set yourselves back into that time period. Rappers wearing iced-out Royal Oaks where not a thing yet, and with the classical nature of the watch industry at the time this model was about as noisy as a Rainbow Daytona is today. Now think about what your co-workers and employees would think if your daily watch was a Rainbow Daytona, that is basically what the Stella dials were at the time. They were watches that were not only very expensive, but also exceedingly fast in letting everyone know that you own a watch the price of a car.
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As much as this design really did not fit in with what Rolex usually produced around that time, you can forgive them for taking the risk and thinking this would be a good idea. After all, the decision was very much in touch with the zeitgeist of the seventies. Nevertheless, it still failed to be a commercial success, which I personally don’t find very surprising. These bright colours were probably meant to attract a younger customer base, but while a small fraction of that group might have the funds for a Submariner, a Day-Date would be out of budget for nearly all of them. The most fitting comparison that I have seen for this watch is that to the John Lennon Rolls Royce. I think it is rather accurate, especially considering that only one of these cars exists, highlighting how there are just not enough customers like that to go around and buy the amount of Stella watches that Rolex had in mind. Significantly less creative than the choice of colours is the nickname for these watches, which actually isn’t a nickname at all. While today every significant release has to forcibly be attached to some comic figure, the name Stella refers to how Rolex called these watches in their own catalogues: the “Lacquered Stella Dial”. What made these watches special was the fact that the enamel paint was hand mixed for the dials, meaning that within all the watches produced there will be slight differences in the shades of the colours adding to that unique appeal of this watch. These dials were available most commonly on the reference 1807, and rarely on some Datejust models. Like many of the other watches that command high premiums at
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auctions today, these watches tell the tale of an ugly duckling. They were shunned upon their release, and a significant group of purchaser actually chose to change the dial on their watches. Further, there is the rumor that the demand was so low that Rolex had to destroy batches of dials that had been pre-produced. Today these hard to find Rolexes have seen a reversal in their fate, and quickly have become one of the most desirable Day-Date models from that time period. So much so that Rolex during Baselworld 2013 decided to introduce a colorful range of Day-Date models. While
Rolex didn’t officially acknowledge their source of inspiration and tried to differentiate these models by offering them only on leather straps, I have little doubts in my mind as to the connection. After all, especially with a brand like Rolex, actions speak louder than words. Stella Dial watches have actually become so collectible, that now instead of people wanting to avoid them, we have seen a rise in the aftermarket sector with clients trying to recapture the iconic look of the Stella dials. That is why particular attention has to be paid in order to actually identify which still has a factory dial in good condition. That is because a common problem for these enamel dials produced during that time is that they were prone to cracking. That is also why diamond dial variants are particularly rare as the paint under the heavy indices would often form thin cracks that would eventually spread all over the dial. To sum up, I think the Stella dial watches were simply ahead of their time. Particularly when considering the interest that simple Datejust models with aftermarket coloured dials and matching leather bracelets have seen as fun seasonal timepieces, you have to wonder why Rolex does not make use of this niche. While I think myself and many enthusiasts will stick to the classics, I could see my mother or sister being very interested in a cheap, fashionable, and fun entry to Rolex. The Stella dial watches in my mind are proof that Rolex has always liked to have a little fun with their watches, and I for one am glad to see how far they have managed to take it, with gem-set colourful watches that have inspired the entire industry.
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Launch of Coffee Table Book by Bosom Buddies
THE BOSOM BUDDIES Cancer Trust has been dormant for the first six months of the year due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, and we even had to postpone our annual Show, this has meant that we have not been able to raise funds for the charity at all during this time. This July we are launching a new idea, in the form of a “Coffee Table Book” priced at £10 and full with colourful photographs and quotes. All the proceeds will go to this charity.
sunshine and stormy skies. The photographs were taken by the Chairperson of Bosom Buddies Trust, Sonia Golt.
The Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust has launched a coffee table book showcasing Gibraltar’s sunsets. The book titled ‘The Sky is the Limit’ features uplifting quotes with photos of sunsets,
The book will be available at Imperial News Agency, Sacarello’s Coffee Shop and Morrison’s. You can also order via email: sonpat45@gmail. com
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The Trust’s Chaiperson, Sonia Golt commented, “A coffee table book is a beautiful, relatively small book, with a lot of pictures, as it is designed to be looked at rather than to be read. This type of book is usually placed on coffee tables at receptions or at home so everyone visiting can browse through it and enjoy!”
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Njorvasund Launching in Gibraltar Metel Straw set
Gibraltar now has its very own pop-up dedicated to sustainable living. Njorvasund carries everyday products that are reusable, sustainable and accessible alternatives to single-use products. Think water bottles and tumblers, but also recycled cotton totes, bamboo straws and cork notebooks. Gibraltar has been showing real environmental awareness and concern for its impact on the environment. Governmental, research and non-profit campaigns have been making clear cases for environmental awareness, wildlife protection and local respect of biodiversity. We can see that the message has been heard, and also that some habits can be hard to change. That’s where we come in. With our beautiful online selection
of products and micro-showroom just off Main Street, our goal is simply to make it easier for everyone to live more sustainably. We make sure to practice what we preach. Our business model itself is sustainable and low waste. Here’s how we do it: rather than have our own store, stocked with a full inventory, we have our full collection online only, with a small showroom to give you a chance to see some of our products and meet us in person. By cutting down on our operation costs, we can pass those savings on to the client by having better priced products. It also means that our environmental impact is massively reduced because we are set up to work on an as-needed basis. We can offer our clients exactly what they want, without waste, warehouses, or excessive packaging. Our commitment to Gibraltar is all in the name. ‘Njorvasund' is the Viking name of the straights of Gibraltar, after ‘Njorve' - the first Norseman, who sailed through them. Here we are a few centuries later, bringing back some of that heritage. In true Viking fashion, our curated collection of products is useful, and made from more natural and more sustainable materials. This is exciting and we cannot wait to be a part of this important change. From the whole team at Njorvasund, See you soon!
What: Official Launch of Njorvasund, Gibraltar’s very own online store dedicated to sustainable lifestyles · When: June 22nd 2020 · Where: Online: https://njorvasund.com/ · In person: 41 City Mill Lane, Gibraltar Why: To help make Gibraltar greener, cleaner and more sustainable About: Njorvasund offers a selection of products to help everyone live more sustainably. Our products are well made, feature innovative and sustainable materials, and are priced fairly so we can all do our part. · Contact: Phone number: 350 200 40506 · Email: shop@njorvasund.com · Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Njorvasund
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Cotton-tote
Drawstring
Glass-
bag
tumbler
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SS Bottle
Cork notebook
Pencil sets
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The International Lions Club of Gibraltar announced the results of the Charity 'Horse Racing' Event
THE INTERNATIONAL LIONS Club of Gibraltar announced the results of the charity ‘Horse Racing Event’ that took place on the 28thSeptember 2019 last, at ‘The Central Hall, Gibraltar’; a combined charity event, held in conjunction with ‘Round Table Gibraltar’ and ‘The Rotary Club of Gibraltar’.
distributed as follows: RESULTS PATHWAY THROUGH PAIN £2,500.00 ACTION4SCHOOLS £2,500.00 GIBRALTAR PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP £2,500.00
The Event proved to be a huge success. The venue was full to capacity and it was an evening enjoyed by all, the results, were exceptional. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to all involved, including those who took an active part, sponsors, as without their participation this would have not been possible, members and the public in general for their generosity and unmeasurable community spirit. We would not like to leave unmentioned those that were instrumental to this cause, on the night. THE SPONSORS GIB OIL LTD MONTEVERDE & SONS LTD MANSION McKILLOP SMITH 24 GLOBE MAGAZINE
HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL FORMA CO LTD LEWIS STAGNETTO LTD BIA LTD BRAY PROPERTIES LTD CHURCH & CO GMI LTD KHUBCHANDS LA PATISSERIE LTD ROCK COOL LTD ROCK DOMESTIC APPLIANCES PARODY TOURS PWC TECHTROLEC LTD XL SCAFFOLDING LTD Aside from this, special mention goes out too to ‘Hammonds Ltd’ for their time, support, and
kindness in allowing the use of their screen, equipment and their technicians to be there the whole evening taking care that all worked accordingly, set up and monitor, as required. ‘York Limited’(Marks and Spencer) for their vouchers. The list goes on, and is not exhaustive; DLH for collecting and returning the disks to UK and finally Mr. Andrew Coombe, who was an excellent compeer throughout the evening. Huge thanks, undoubtedly also goes out to the public, in general, who, consistently, rise up to the occasion to make any charity event in Gibraltar a success. The monetary returns were just over a staggering £15,000, to be
THE HAPPINESS FOUNDATION £ 2,500.00 PROSTATE CANCER £2,500.00 TORCH RUN FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS £ 2,500.00 THE SURPLUS HAS BEEN DONATED TO THE GHA FOR COVID 19 Funds raised were donated and presented to the respective Charities, as named above, by His Worship The Mayor Mr. John Goncalves at the ‘City HallMayor’s Parlour’, on the 5th March of this year.
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Confined Indoors For many weeks going out has been a ‘no go’ area for senior citizens especially. ‘STAY AT HOME’ has been the repeated message at the daily government press conferences since the COVID-19 scare arrived at our front door...! So how’s it been, for our over 70s Text by Richard Cartwright
WELL INTO RETIREMENT past your seventh decade for most seniors, spare time on your hands is in abundance. Doing a bit of shopping, visiting family members and friends or just going out for a stroll and sitting at your favourite cafe for a coffee, is a very welcomed must. However, for the past three months our OAPs have been advised to sit tight and watch as much Netflix or cable TV as you could absorb along with tasty snacks – apart from your main meals - beverages or other tipples in order to while the time away because over 70s – we were told - were most vulnerable to catch the potentially, deadly Corona Virus, so staying at home was the safest place to be. One octogenarian I know, who loves being out for a walk (at a pace) and chatting away to his heart’s contentment over a coffee or meeting friends and acquaintances in Main Street or elsewhere is Manolo Ruiz, spokesman of Gibraltar’s Senior Citizen’s Association... “I like keeping my mind active so I’m glad to talk about how it’s been over this period. In a situation like this the advice 26 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Manolo Ruiz
being given is sensible and has to be taken seriously so going out was for me a definite ‘No No’.” Manolo said despite being bored at times that was his advice to other seniors too, who would contact him about what to do whilst enjoying a pleasant chat. But Manny said how much he missed going out meeting people. Within his work running the association, he, like so many others, had to put issues concerning the Rock’s seniors on the back burner, not being able to keep appointments with government officials and sometimes ministers, not to mention the ‘Tea for Two’ sessions for our ‘oldies’ held once monthly at one of the rowing clubs, which were recently introduced and running very successfully... “Yes, I miss helping organising them with Sophie and Jason and am dying to get them going again.” Hibernating at home however, stocking up with food, Manolo told me it ran quite smoothly without a hitch. “Maybe I was
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one of the lucky ones as family members and neighbours went out of their way to see my wife and I had everything we needed, from food items to medical prescriptions. I must say a couple of our neighbours were extremely helpful always asking if we wanted anything
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from the shops. They were brilliant. And it was great to hear the amount of volunteers out there willing to help, with supermarkets and other businesses offering deliveries and other services working hard supplying what was needed.”
4pm was an important juncture during Manolo’s lockdown day tuning in to the government’s daily press conference in order to keep in touch with the latest on Covid-19... “From my telephone chats, I know there were some seniors, who would
even arresting them. That was terrible. Summer’s here and things are bound to get more difficult with many heading for the beaches and open spaces, so there again the law enforcers have their work cut out. But it hasn’t all been doom and gloom and Manny too, praises the work of GHA workers, carers and others on the frontline looking after all of us.
not switch on because they didn’t want to know about Covid-19 or any other disruption to their daily lives, but there were some interesting chats once the conference was over. One particular person even kept a graph with the information given and would better explain the situation more easily as the virus progressed or otherwise, He was very interesting and it also helped to relieve the boredom!” This Senior Citizen also has praise for the administration’s handling of the whole affair not having heard any adverse comments from those he chats to or exchanges emails with. “We must be conscious of the policy decisions being taken and the fact that so far (at the time of writing) there have been no deaths and the
virus seems to, at this stage at least, been pretty much controlled.” Also, all of Manolo’s contacts agree the RGP have to intervene with ‘law’ or ‘advice’ breakers, which they all felt, was scandalous having officers sending people home or
Things are a little better now for the seniors, who can now enjoy Commonwealth Park and other open spaces and a little mingling with loved ones and friends... “What I’ve missed the most are the simpler things in life,” Mr Ruiz says, “The simple pleasantries of going out for a walk, chatting to people, the morning coffee...and the sheer FREEDOM of it all!” GLOBE MAGAZINE 29
Goodbye to a Music Legend Text by Joe Adambery
Nigel filmed and posted on his Facebook page. I recommend it as a fitting tribute and an insight into a wonderful musician.
THE MUSIC FRATERNITY and many music lovers on the Rock recently said goodbye to Phillip Valverde, a local music legend, who touched so many hearts during his lifetime. If you had never met him, you would have known that the name Valverde comes from a family with a rich tradition in entertainment and music. His father, Frank, was a well known theatrical entertainer, who was funny and very artistic. Their household spawned four great musicians in Frank, Hubert, Rosanna, and Phillip the youngest and the most enduring. Phillip was blessed with a natural talent for guitar playing and was equally at home playing electric guitar as with nylon finger style, which was his favourite medium and was what he was best known for. Throughout a long musical career, he always excelled at guitar and many years back, he used to put together ‘super groups’, which he would front at the National Day Rock Concerts. The last band that he led was ‘The Juke Box Band’ and his guitar playing and infectious style had blossomed into a fine acoustic player, who had 30 GLOBE MAGAZINE
He had a knack for picking out tunes and styling them in a very pleasing way, which captivated the listener and student alike. His cover of James Taylor’s ‘You’ve got a friend’ stands as the benchmark to his style and finesse. He taught many aspiring guitarists and entertained many as a background musician at functions, but he was much more than that. His charisma and smile was a beacon wherever he went and you could truly say that he could light up a room and easily be the life and soul of any party because he was all heart and a kind soul, who you looked forward to meeting and chatting with, but more importantly to hearing him play the nylon string guitar from which he hardly ever separated.
a gift for putting together classic songs, which suited all occasions. The ‘JBB’ was made up of Ernest Revagliate on guitar, Pepe Pau on bass and Francis Pecino on drums with
Phil fronting the line-up. For nearly ten years, he would also duet with singer songwriter, Nigel Palmer on keyboard and you can still see one of their sets from last year, which
Phillip had beaten prostate cancer some years ago but it was not that which took him from us. He had heart complications and was on Chemo for a second cancer. It was in early April when he suffered two heart attacks
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from which he would not recover on Sunday 5th, barely two weeks into ‘Lock-down’, the whole of the Rock’s music community were united in shock and heaped praises on the passing of one of their gifted elder brothers. I will just say that he was a ray of
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sunshine and smiles rolled into a beautiful person, who was a joy to know and it was always worth chancing a trip to his music shop in Bomb House Lane even if he had his ‘back in 10 minutes’ sign on the shop door. You would always find him in convivial company because he was a wonderful guy, who could
easily have been a poster boy for Mr. Friendship. I count myself as fortunate to have enjoyed his friendship and privileged to have enjoyed his music many times throughout a long and illustrious music career, which was cut short. We will not
be the same without him and our loss is heaven’s gain where his blessed soul endures and I am sure his music too. ‘Hasta Pronto Felipe’ – go ‘Rock those Angels’ my friend’. We all loved you and you loved us back ten times over so we were lucky to live in your times. Hasta siempre amigo!
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The Calendar Club Text by James Noguera
A BY-PRODUCT, AND consequence of the ‘social lockdown’ imposed by HM Government of Gibraltar amidst the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, has been the surge in road running and priority to keep fit. Taken together with various conversations between Andrew Yeats, Jamie Robba, Daniel Benitez and myself, over what routes and distances were being run by each of us, and coupled with a motivation to pursue a new
initiative, the Calendar Club Challenge in aid of Calpe House was born. The Calendar Club, a challenge which initially commenced in the United States, requires participants to, on a daily basis, run the amount of kilometres correlating with the given day of the month. In essence, each of us commenced running 1 kilometre on the 1st June, 2 kilometres on the 2nd June etc. up to
and including running 30 kilometres on the 30th June. Thus, we each run an aggregate amount of 465 kilometres, and which includef running a half-marathon on Day 21, and additional kilometres everyday thereafter. Although admittedly only one of us had ever completed a half-marathon, we each attempted to run more than 10 consecutive half-marathons in 10 days at the latter stage of this challenge. In light of the difficulty of this
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stage of the challenge, this became known to us as ‘Hell Week.’ To our understanding, this challenge, much like the current pandemic, remained unprecedented in Gibraltar. At the outset, we were all of the opinion that our motivation and enthusiasm towards completing this challenge could be used as an opportunity to raise funds for organisations which, despite the current pandemic, continue to play a vital role in supporting the community in Gibraltar. We instinctively, and collectively as a team, all agreed on Calpe House Limited, a charitable organisation which provide, in addition to other services, accommodation for Gibraltar Health Authority Sponsored Patients travelling to London whilst seeking treatment for their respective medical conditions. In truth, and in addition to acting as a unique ambassador for Gibraltar abroad, we find Calpe House represents a beacon of support and hope for all Gibraltarians, who have resided there at one point or another. We feel that the past, 40 GLOBE MAGAZINE
current and future work and assistance to be provided by Calpe House to all Gibraltarians, firmly assisted and motivated us to work (and run) in unison, and achieved our goals of not only completing this challenge, but sought to surpass our ambitious goal of raising GBP 10,000.00 in aid of Calpe House. In order to promote this charitable initiative, we took the liberty of publicising our challenge via Facebook (Calendar Club in aid of Calpe House), and Instagram (@ calendarclub calpehouse). It is predominantly through both social media outlets where we provided updates on the progress of the challenge, including a fancy dress run, as well as, inviting members of the public to join us on any one of our 30 runs. We also sought donations in aid of Calpe House. The reality is that we appreciate the social, as well as, the financial impact, the Covid-19 pandemic is having on our society. That being said, we are of the opinion that no donation can be considered to be too big or too small, and
welcome any amounts, which may be afforded to us, and which we are accepting online via our GoFundMe page, which can be found via our social media pages as set out above. Finally, we would simply like to take the opportunity to first and foremost thank, Calpe House Chairman Albert Poggio, together with each of the Calpe House staff, Directors and Trustees; in addition, a very special thank-you to each of John Napoli, Gabriella Martinez, and Bianca Pisharello. Collectively, and from its inception, this group of people have provided a fantastic network of guidance and support, and continue to work endlessly to ensure the Calendar Club, in aid of Calpe House, reached its full potential in becoming a memorable success story. Our team started this challenge on 1st June. We looked forward to the journey that came and when we crossed the 30 kilometre finishing line on 30th June, we all celebrated our hard work together.
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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Smoked Salmon with Prawns, horseradish cream and lime vinaigrette
Cauliflower Steaks with roasted Red Pipper and Olive salsa
Unlock The Flavours of Cauliflower with a Red Pepper, Olive and This Stunning Starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with Caper Salsa, Topped with Almonds. Healthy and Vegan, It Makes a dressed leaves just before serving Tasty Light Lunch or Supper
Serves: 2 Preparation: 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp crème fraîche - 1 tsp horseradish sauce - 4 slices smoked salmon - 10 large cooked prawns, peeled but tails left on FOR THE SALAD: Juice 1 lime, finely grated zest of ½ - 1 tsp honey - ½ tsp finely grated fresh root ginger - 2 tbsp light olive oil - 2 handfuls small leaf salad
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HOW TO MAKE IT 1. Mix the crème fraîche with the horseradish and a little salt and pepper. For the dressing, whisk the lime juice and zest with the honey, ginger and seasoning, then whisk in the oil. Lay the smoked salmon and prawns on 2 plates and then top with a dollop of the horseradish cream. Toss the salad in most of the dressing and pile on top. Drizzle the remaining dressing around the plate and serve.
Serves: 2 · Preparation: 15 MINUTES · Cook: 15-20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 cauliflower - ½ tsp smoked paprika - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 roasted red pepper - 4 black olives, pitted Small handful parsley - 1 tsp capers - ½ tbsp red wine vinegar - 2 tbsp toasted flaked almonds HOW TO MAKE IT 1. Heat oven to 220C and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Slice the cauliflower into two 1-inch
steaks – use the middle part as its larger, and save the rest for another time. Rub the paprika and 1⁄2 tbsp oil over the steaks and season. Put on the tray and roast for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. 2. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Chop the pepper, olives, parsley and capers, and put into a bowl and mix with the remaining oil and vinegar. Season to taste. When the steaks are cooked, spoon over the salsa and top with flaked almonds to serve.
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What’s Happening Down Town? 1. Amazing Effort; Running 1,860 Km For Calpe House. 2. Alexander Sanchez-Soiza was presented with the Young Person’s Award at the Rotary Annual Awards for his great courage, dedication to a cause and working selflessly for others in the community. 3. Final Product At Prince Edward’s Gate With Artists Eleanor Dobbs And Jessica Darch With Their Street Art Mural ‘Old Soldiers View’. 4. Subutteo Tournament Finalist In Spain: Winner Luis Mendez and Joe Bonavia finalist; Both from team ‘Tiburones’. 5. Retirement after more than 30 years each working at the Royal Gibraltar Post Office of Mr Robert Mor and Mr Stephen Sampere. 6. Personnel based in Gibraltar recently received over 650 care boxes from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity in recognition for their efforts in supporting Public Health Services in Gibraltar. 1
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Love life and it will love you back. Art reveals, Art heals… Text by Mark Montovio
ART HAS ALWAYS BEEN part of Marie’s life. ‘Having such deep artistic roots, it is no surprise that eventually I ended up working in a creative field. Art has been my companion and support through-out my
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life. It has never let me down, judged me, or abandoned me. In 1996, I went off to Study Art with the idea of becoming an Art Teacher. I applied to University during my A Levels and received an unconditional offer!
Unfortunately, my study plan was cut short and did not end well. Choosing the right place is so important when studying abroad. I felt cheated, misunderstood, disappointed and let down by the University. I returned to Gibraltar
heartbroken. I put Art aside for the first time ever and found a job. During this separation period, I became a qualified accountant, a wife and a mother of two amazing children. I worked for a successful fund management company and had a decent salary. However, the job was not fulfilling, time was ticking and slowly, I began to feel less enthused about my professional career and development. It wasn’t until 2011 when I read an article on Edith Kramer and learned about Art Therapy as a profession. I had found my calling!!’ During this time, Marie was also involved in Tai Chi and she eventually became a certified Teacher in 2017. ‘Tai Chi has had a very positive influence on my life. It helps me manage mind, body and spirit. Becoming
a Teacher/Instructor, I learnt so much too. I became grounded. Together they are my perfect combination. I feel this helped me during the time I wasn’t so involved with Art. Both art and Tai Chi work for me. My mind was clear and able to absorb my studies, keep me fit and healthy; it helps with my spiritual growth, enabling and acknowledging life’ experiences and lessons.’ Marie realised that she had been applying art as her therapy throughout the majority of her life. ‘I had come to realise that during my most difficult years (growing up), I had always turned to Art. It had helped me unravel my mixed emotions, helped me reconcile; it had given me a voice and assisted me in my personal development as a person altogether. I looked back and yes, you could see this in my art work! It gave
me another language, a universal language; a form of communication (unlike words) where I felt comfortable, confident and able to share. I had found a way to put things into some sort of form, context; a form of visualisation. I had painted murals, spent hours in the art room, in my bedroom, here art was my sole companion, it was non-judgemental, it gave me a sense of achievement, a sense of comfort. I felt excited again about the prospect of having a profession where I could help others in art as it too had helped me, a profession, which also involved my passion in Art.’ Marie decided to take that leap of faith and she began this new chapter in her life. ‘I was excited with this new journey. One that I knew would give me that sense of satisfaction and fulfilment. I would strive to help by inspiring, and empowering others, in order to support
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their personal development by using Art.’ Marie began running children and adult art groups and the positive feedback only confirmed she had made the right choice. ‘This new decision and direction resulted in my first art exhibition at ‘Sacarello’s’. I attended a Foundation Course in BAAT, in London. This course reinforced my passion for art and its therapeutic values. I started registering for all courses I thought were related and would help in the field; first aid, youth work, mental health and counselling courses. I registered with Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute and completed valuable art therapy courses there too. Studying online was a new experience for me and it works. However, studying can have its restrictions, especially when living in Gibraltar. Apart from funding, one major hurdle for me was that the 48 GLOBE MAGAZINE
majority of the courses were taught abroad. Studying in Spanish would be too difficult and so I settled for the next best option. I was advised by BAAT (Chief Executive), to attend the Level 6 Working with Children in Art Therapy. This course covered almost the same material as the Masters Degree in Art Therapy. I was interviewed and offered a place. This course is accredited by CPCAB and BAAT and is perfect! Without financial support, I still managed to gather the funds and my next chapter began!! I started commuting to London monthly! Who said you are too old to study!! SO once again with the support from family and friends, I began the two-year part time course in London BAAT.’ Marie has spent the last two years working on a voluntary basis with the Cancer Relief Centre offering expression through art sessions.
‘Having lost my mother in law to cancer, this particular role was a personal choice. Despite it being voluntary, I truly enjoy this work. I support the user members emotionally and socially through my work.’ The transition from accountant to therapeutic work is probably the best decision Marie ever took in her life and she is aware that it was only a matter of time. ‘Thanks to my parent’s liberal approach by allowing me to express on my bedrooms walls, I am now where I am! Thanks Mum and Dad, unbeknownst to both of you, it helped! My friends thought my parents were cool for letting me paint my walls!’ Marie’s philosophy which she was happy to share towards the end clearly defines her as a person: Love life and it will love you back. Art reveals, Art heals…
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Dad's Kitchen Chickpea and Swiss Chard Stew and Chard Spanish Tortilla Text by Mark Montovio
WHEN IN SEASON, SWISS chard is an incredibly nutritious leaf with many properties including lots of fibre. Here I use the stalks only for the stew, although you could use everything, but I love making either small chard fritters, just a simple batter mix with the cooked leaves, or a giant Spanish tortilla to share. A dish quite popular locally and found extensively in the south of Spain, where they often add chorizo, there are a number of Moroccan versions using chermoula, and preserved lemons with apricots. The stew is simple, fry onion, garlic, red peppers and carrots, add some saffron threads and a little paprika, and a large chopped tomato or a spoonful of tomato puree. If you don’t have precooked chickpeas, and they are a great invention, you can cook the chickpeas either in a separate pot until tender, or before you add the chard stalks to the pan. Trust me, use good quality precooked chickpeas in jars to save a lot of time. I have seen in Morocco how they remove the skin of the chickpeas before adding them to the pan but they are such a good source of protein and fibre that it is a pity to waste any part of it. You can use salt and pepper to taste or stock cubes and I love to add a pinch of oregano and a couple of bay leaves. Just when I think there’s about 15 minutes before the end of the cooking time, I add chunks of pumpkin, again lots of nutrition, and it gi50 GLOBE MAGAZINE
ves it a lovely intense sweetness, together with a handful of long grain rice. Although this is optional of course, when you marry rice, as the carbohydrate starch, with the chickpeas, or any legume in fact, you make sure to benefit from all their properties. You could add good quality chorizo here too and when I do I tend to prick it all over and dip it in very hot water for 5 minutes to get rid of a lot of excess fat before I put it in the pan. Do not get bogged down with quantities. Think about what it is you enjoy the most. In Gibraltar we tend to think of the chard as the main ingredient but in Spain and Morocco the star is the chickpea. The key is to make it your very own. The tortilla again is up to personal taste. Beat a few eggs, more if you like it really eggy, and you could even add some grated cheese. Salt, pepper, and any herbs you wish and mix well with the cooked leaves. Fry in a non-stick pan, with very little oil, again to taste turning over as required for well cooked through, or moist in the centre, as is traditional in Spain. WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS MONTH’S DISH AND IF YOU FANCY MAKING IT AND SHARING IT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE WITH ANY COMMENTS, WE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO SHARE IT www.facebook.com/globemagazinegibraltar
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Gibraltar Youth Service adapts to lockdown and isolation THE GIBRALTAR YOUTH Service has had to adapt rapidly its services and activities for young people by delivering virtual online youth work sessions through Zoom.
Whilst anyone can acknowledge the mental and physical stress of isolation at home, it is encouraging to hear our youth discuss their coping strategies and identify the life skills they are developing.
These sessions, which commenced when the lockdown was announced, are becoming increasingly popular amongst the young people enabling them to stay connected with their leaders and other members. The activities on offer include educational quizzes, creative art therapy, scavenger hunts, bingo, countdown conundrums and letter writing to name a few.
During the lockdown period, many of the youth club members have taken cooking and baking as a pastime, recognising they are more aware of ingredients used and some feel they are eating a healthier diet. The participants have also stressed and wish to promote the impact this lockdown has had on the environment. A member said; “the air is much cleaner and I can actually hear the birds singing
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More recently users have been asked to share their experiences of the lockdown and whilst the majority stated they were bored at times, missed there extended families and prefer a more
structured routine it was also obvious that many young people in our community are able to adapt to changes and build up resilience through challenging times.
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in the morning”. There is a great sense of appreciation of the outdoor life that was taken for granted prior to the lockdown; young people are beginning to appreciate the natural beauty Gibraltar has to offer. As part of their coping mechanisms some young people have taken up hobbies which help keep them entertained as well as giving
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them a sense of accomplishment, reading their first book or writing a poem or story, complete a jigsaw puzzle or develop their creative skills through art. Technology has also been a lifesaver and support for many, as some say they are able to connect with friends and extended family members, which is important for the emotional well- being, thus
reducing their anxiety. As part of other means of entertainment, they are watching and creating “TikTok” videos and memes with access to playing console games a popular amongst many. The Youth Service are encouraging young people to write a diary, complete a time capsule or create a poster about their experience during lock down as this period
of our life will go down in history and can be shared with future generations. If you are a young person and would like to get involved in the Youth Service zoom sessions please go to our website www. youth.gi follow us on twitter or contact Mark Zammit, Principal Youth Officer on mzammt@ gibralrar.gov.gi or call 200 78637
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Paying for Coronavirus will have to be like War Debt Spread over Generations Text by Anton Muscatelli (Principal and Vice Chancellor, University of Glasgow)
www.theconversation.com
THE MACROECONOMIC shock to the world economy from the COVID-19 pandemic is arguably unprecedented in modern times. The financial response by governments of the major economies has been substantial.
than 10% of their combined GDP for 2019, averaging over 12% among the advanced economies. This exceeds the fiscal support measures taken by governments during the great financial crisis of 2007-09, as can be seen in the map below.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that the G20 had deployed US$7 trillion (£6.2 trillion) in direct spending, tax relief and lending by the end of May. That is more
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even on the OBR’s most optimistic scenario that economic activity will rapidly recover in the three months following a three-month lockdown, the debt-to-GDP ratio peaks at 110% and returns to 95% in 2021. If the recovery is much slower, most governments will Even this depends on whether face very high debt-to-GDP ratios the lockdowns end and economic indeed. activity can resume. If not, deficits could exceed those seen in Like in the great financial crisis, wartime, when they peaked in the central banks are playing an important role in the market regions of 25%-30% of GDP. for government debt with DEBT AND MORE DEBT Many wonder how the additional major quantitative easing (QE) In the UK, the Office for Budget debt will be paid for. For the UK, programmes. QE involves central both necessary and timely. More may also be needed. In many of the industrialised economies, governments have focused on employment support and subsidised loans to businesses of all sizes. Some countries like Germany are now announcing major investments in green infrastructure and consumer incentives like cutting VAT and subsidies for electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Responsibility (OBR) currently estimates that the total impact on government borrowing will be £132.5 billion in 2020-21. This will widen the deficit to over 15% of GDP, compared to less than 2% in 2018-19.
banks creating new money to buy assets – mostly government debt in the form of sovereign bonds, and sometimes also commercial debt. On March 19th, the Bank of England said it would increase its holdings of UK government bonds (gilts) and certain corporate bonds by £200 billion to £645 billion. The ECB announced a €750 billion (£668 billion) programme around the same time, then expanded it on June 4th to €1.35 trillion. The Fed’s new QE commitment is open-ended, with over US$1.5 trillion of assets purchased since the crisis began.
It’s important to note that QE programmes are not directly financing government spending. The money created by the central banks is used to buy government debt from the likes of investment funds which have bought it from the government. The central banks are propping up demand for this debt to ensure that the cost of government borrowing stays low. This potentially avoids disorderly situations where investors become more wary of buying the debt because they think that the country in question has become a bigger credit risk.
QE also supports economic recovery through other channels. First, when central banks put new money into government and corporate debt, it encourages investors to redirect their money into relatively similar assets like shares or different corporate debt. This is known as the portfolio rebalancing effect, and it brings benefits. For instance, if extra demand causes the price of certain shares or corporate debt to increase, the cost of borrowing for the companies in question will fall. This lowers
the cost of borrowing across the RISKS AND CONSEQUENCES economy. Second, the purchase of government debt from banks gives them more money to potentially lend. This is reversed when the QE programme ends. Third, the asset purchases create stability. During the great financial crisis, one of the greatest impacts of QE was to signal to financial markets that the central banks were serious about sustaining economic recovery with a loose monetary policy that kept interest rates low.
The key question about QE is whether giving governments breathing space to borrow, while loosening monetary policy, will have unforeseen consequences. After the 2007-09 crisis, there were concerns that QE would drive up asset prices and cause people to take excessive risks. There is evidence that this did happen. This time around, we have already seen stock markets surging. The S&P 500 is up 43% since mid-
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March. Linked to this are concerns that unwinding a very large QE programme at the end of the crisis could destabilise markets – note that the QE injections following the previous crisis have never been completely reversed. Another worry is that QE may be insufficient to stimulate demand in the economy after a crisis as deep as that caused by COVID-19. Some economists, such as Jordi Gali and Refet Gürkaynak and Deborah Lucas, are arguing for a so-called “helicopter drop” of money to support fiscal policy.
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What they mean is central banks giving new money direct to their governments that would never need to be repaid – known as direct monetary financing. This would remove the need for those governments to issue extra debt to the markets. It’s probably too early to resort to such financing, without seeing how long the crisis lasts and how effective QE is in supporting governments in debt financing. Meantime, more could be done to spread the debt burden across several generations.
For example, governments could issue debt with very long maturity dates like 50 or 100 years, or even debt that never matures – so-called perpetual debt or consols – as is common in war-time finance. The UK chancellor, Rishi Sunak, is currently being urged by many in his party to think along these lines. It is also important to realise that direct monetary financing is not a free lunch. Regrettably, there is no magic money tree in economics. Ultimately current government spending is a claim on real resources that has to be
financed either directly through future taxes and growth or lower future spending, or through future inflation (which is a tax on money and creditors). The crisis will, however, mark a change in the relationship between governments and central banks. Blurring the boundaries between the two, even through QE, requires them to co-ordinate their actions much more closely. In the postCOVID era, the notion that central banks are independent of governments is bound to be somewhat diminished.
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Danza Academy Excels at Viva Danca Online International Dance Competition DANZA ACADEMY was a little hesitant to start classes after the Ministry of Culture gave the safe guidelines on how to unlock dance studios. The Academy competes annually at the International Dance Federation World Dance Championships at the end of May and this year, the event, which was to be held in Marina Dor, Valencia, was obviously cancelled. Looking out for their talented, motivated and competitive students, Danza decided to make the most of the first ever ‘Viva Danca online’ Competition. The Dance world has been strongly hit by the pandemic globally but those in the highly competitive dance industry have reacted fast by using sites as zoom to continue working and continue keeping dancers inspired. At the beginning of June, small groups of Danza’s dedicated students returned eagerly to the studio inspired by getting a chance to finally dance and compete. In mid – June, 17 dancers, aged 6-14, competed in the first ever Online Competition in Gibraltar. Danza proudly excelled scoping 10 placings out of the 45, literally a fifth of Prizes. There were over 100 competitors from 7 nations, 62 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Portugal, Spain, England, Czech Republic, Germany, Malta and Gibraltar. Via zoom and connected to a massive T.V. on Saturday 20th June last, students were treated to a Ballet class by Robert Parker, Director of The Elmhurst School of Ballet, feeder School of The Birmingham Royal Ballet and a Contemporary Class by Caterina Carvalho from The ‘Wayne Mc Gregor Studio’. These experts were later to judge the categories
of the Ballet and Contemporary Sections.
who is currently playing ‘Jamie’ in ‘Everybody is talking about Jamie’.
The following day, the dancers were able to experience a Modern /Lyrical class by Sam Salter, a ‘Mathew Bourne’ dancer, who has been in endless West End musicals and commercial campaigns, like Coca Cola, Paco Rabane, Nike and River Island amongst others. This was followed by a Commercial/Hip Hop class by Kate Jordan from ‘Pros of the Shows’. Lastly the students had a Jazz class by Layton Williams,
Judges on the Sunday were Mr. Chris Hawkins from Arts Educational, of which Andrew Lloyd Webber is President and Ms Solangue Urdang, Director of The Urdang Academy,one of the U.K.’s top Musical Theatre /Dance institutes. The Rock was made well proud in this prestigious dance event. Competition was obviously fierce as only the very dedicated young global dancers have felt passionate enough about dance in the coming out of lock down stages to take on this type of challenge. The event was live streamed and it was most interesting to see dancers in their bedrooms, garages, gardens, studios, terraces, living rooms etc around the globe performing from whatever best available space they could find. Similarly teachers and judges, who were mainly based in England, were transmitting from their homes. Gibraltar seemed to be further along the scale of the unlocking process and some teachers commented how they felt jealous that we were back at the studio. The Competition was only for solos because of the Global Pandemic. Categories were Junior aged 5-10, Intermediate 11-14 and Seniors 15-22.
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A Football Trekker's Journal A Brief History of Football in Paris
Text by Terence Moss
PARIS IS THE CITY of romance, the city of love and good food. We have all dreamed of a special night with our loved one, roaming the beautiful streets of Paris before ending up on top of the Eiffel Tower. But it is not the sweet side of Paris that interest a football trekker. I am talking about the one true love we have as football fans and a thing that Paris is doing very well: Paris St Germaine. Reputation in Paris
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has grown with PSG winning six of the last seven Ligue 1 titles, and on course to winning it again once the Coronavirus virus lockdown eases, and if the season is allowed to restart. This is the story every football fan knows. A little less known is Paris FC. a Ligue 2 side, who had to overcome a struggle to get where they are now, and in the shadows of PSG. Then there is the story of Racing Matra that tried to take Paris by storm in 1980s.
Today Qatar Sports Investment is the financial engine behind Paris St Germaine’s success. I had tickets for a Ligue 1 match against
Montpellier, but unfortunately the game was re-scheduled because of the “Gilets jaunes” demonstrations in Paris. Stade de France, France's national stadium is just north of Paris. It is the home venue of the France national football team and has traditionally hosted the Coupe de France Final since 1998. Four clubs based in Paris RC Paris, Club Français, Red Star F.C. and CA Paris-Charenton participated in 1932–33 French Division 1
as founding members. The last derby proper in French topflight football, Paris derby took place during the Ligue 1 198990 season between Paris SaintGermain and Racing Paris, for 5 seasons in First division. In total they met regularly for 5 seasons (1984–85 season and 1986–87 to 1989–90 season continuously). The only regularly occurring city derbies and which uphold their rivalries in recent years are the Parisian derbies between Red Star, US Créteil and Paris FC in the second and third tiers. Let us look at some history. The
to revive professional football in Paris. In an attempt to reach the first division as soon as possible, Paris FC went looking for a suitable club to merge with. Thus, CS Sedan Ardennes was approached, but they refused. Since no other suitable club was
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year is 1969. The Beatles released ‘Abbey Road’. It was the year that Woodstock took place and the year in which French president Charles de Gaulle resigned. Also, it was the year in which Paris FC is founded. On august 1st, a new Parisian club was born. And with that, a serious attempt
found in the first division, Paris FC went looking one level lower. Quickly they found second tier team Stade Saint-Germain. A club who might be interested in a merger. The two clubs matched and eventually merged. A new club was born Paris SaintGermain.
After barely two years of existence the city’s mayor was not particularly happy with the club’s establishment in the outskirts of Paris and were therefore forced to split again in order to retain their financial support. Paris FC was its own entity again and moved to the heart of Paris: the Parc des Princes, while Paris Saint-Germain stayed in the Saint-Germainen-Laye district. Paris FC got to keep the club’s professional status and players, while Paris Saint-Germain were forced to play in the third division and were given all the club’s amateur
shift in Parisian football was that Paris Saint-Germain acquired the Parc des Princes. They were the top team in Paris again. What happened to Paris FC though, is far from glorious. While PSG was at the top of French football, Paris FC was forced to merge again due to financial instability. In the mid1980s the club even spent five seasons in the fifth division, before returning to the fourth tier in 1988. They gained promotion to the third division in the next season, in which it remained for twelve long years. After moving
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players. These conditions caused PSG to basically start over again. After winning back-to-back promotions, they climbed up to Ligue 1. Paris FC, however, were not as fortunate, being relegated in the year PSG moved up to the first division in 1974. The dramatic result of this bold
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Long before Qatari billions fuelled Paris Saint-Germain’s ascent, another French club, Matra Racing, tried to take Paris by storm. It would be too simple to present the grand project at P.S.G. as simply a repeat of Racing’s boom and bust in the 1980s. The differences are too pronounced for the parallel to hold. Racing Matra was a Paris super club with a sensational rise and an expensive fall. Racing’s benefactor, the industrialist JeanLuc Lagardère, saw football as a way to win personal glory and commercial advantage; P.S.G.’s owners have turned the club into a pawn in a geopolitical game. Lagardère’s ambitions were strictly domestic. The chairman of the Matra conglomerate, which made everything from magazines to missiles, dreamed of restoring Racing, one of the oldest clubs in France, to its 1930s glory days, when it was crowned national champion and had a reputation for impossible luxury.
forgiven for walking past and not knowing that a football club of great historical importance ever existed there.
The modern P.S.G. is not concerned with Ligue 1. Instead, it gauges its strength on a higher stage. Its season will not be defined by a national triumph,
and Kylian Mbappé over the last seven years dwarf anything Lagardère ever spent. Lagardère’s grand experiment began in 1982. He had already enjoyed considerable success in auto and horse racing when he turned his attentions to football, hoping to merge Racing and another Paris club, Paris F.C., to create a rival for the still relatively young P.S.G. His initial plan was rejected, and he had to make buy Paris F.C. and simply renaming it Racing, before the formal merger went through a year later.
but by Champions League success. And the sums and salaries Qatar Sports Investment, P.S.G.’s financial engine, has lavished on players like Neymar
The new team started life in France’s second division, but Lagardère had no time to waste. He set about spending money on expensive players, and after few seasons in Ligue 2, Racing got promoted to the top league. But the atmosphere was toxic, and results were poor. Consequently, fans stayed away. Parisians will only support success and so, Matra Racing imploded. It narrowly avoided relegation in 1989, surviving only on goal difference, but by then Lagardère had had enough. Under pressure from Matra’s shareholders, he announced he was pulling out. The club became Racing Paris
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Saint-Ouen is not one of the capital’s most salubrious neighbourhoods. It is more urban shabby than shabby chic and is in stark contrast to the area around the Parc des Princes, home of Paris Saint-Germain, which boasts wide tree-lined avenues, plush apartments and corporate brand signage. But this largely residential suburb is the home of Red Star, the football club founded in a small café 121 years ago by the 24-yearold Jules Rimet, FIFA’s longest serving president and the man in whose honour the original World Cup trophy was named. Their most successful period was in the years between the two World Wars when they won five French Cups. With their Red Star name and logo, it was inevitable that the club would form a connection with the leftwing, working class people in the district. once more and was forced to sell off its stars. They now play in the fifth tier of French football. Red Star is the oldest, hippest and most political football club in Paris, followed by supporters of left-wing politics and social activism. They are currently in the third tier but have had recent seasons in Ligue 2. The Stade de Paris, or the Stade Bauer as it is more commonly known, sits on an unremarkable street in a small suburb on the northern fringes of Paris. The ground does not dominate its surroundings either in size or importance. If it were not for the floodlights peering over the humble main stand, one could be
There are other minor clubs in the Paris area, like US CréteilLusitanos in the four tier, L'Entente Sannois Saint-Gratien in the fifth tier and Cercle Athlétique de Paris Charenton playing at regional level. With PSG’s domination in Ligue 1, what Paris needs and wants is a derby. The hope is that Paris FC gain promotion to the top league and take on PSG in a battle for Parc des Princes again. It is stories like this that make us love the game of football. It provides the romance. In the midst of big money clubs, like PSG, these stories make us want to believe in legends again. It is how history is written!
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Captain Tom Moore's NHS appeal tops £32m on 100th birthday The appeal by NHS fundraiser Captain Tom Moore topped £32m as he celebrated his 100th birthday
THE SECOND WORLD WAR veteran celebrated his 100th birthday just a few weeks after he first set out to walk 100 laps of his garden with a fundraising target of £1,000. But his determination captured the public's heart and by the time his ‘JustGiving’ page closed, he had raised a staggering £32,794,651.
member of the England cricket team. He began his challenge to thank NHS staff, who helped him after he was treated for a broken hip, and he thanked the public for their “very overwhelming” generosity. “Reaching 100 is quite something,” he said. “However, reaching 100 with such interest in me and huge generosity from the public is very overwhelming. People keep saying what I have done is remarkable however, it’s actually what you have done for me which is remarkable. I felt a little frustrated and disappointed after I broke my hip and it knocked my confidence. However, the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step."
Donations have now been closed on the page, but the total amount of cash raised was still rising as donations continued to be processed at the time of writing. Colonel Tom has received thousands of cards from well-wishers, including the Queen, and got a birthday message from the Prime Minister. To mark his century, he was made an honorary colonel and there were two military flypasts over his village – the first of a Spitfire and a Hurricane, and the second of a Wildcat and an Apache helicopter. Mr Johnson said: “Captain Tom, I know I speak for the whole country when I say ‘We wish you a very happy 100th birthday’. Your heroic efforts have lifted the spirits of 68 GLOBE MAGAZINE
the entire nation.” Colonel Tom, who is a cricket fan, has also been made an honorary
Captain Tom added that the success of his fundraising campaign had given him renewed purpose. “I have renewed purpose and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure, but I can’t keep walking forever", he said. “My legs may be tired, but my mind is racing and I’m hoping to be back very soon with other ways in which I can help people, help others. “Please always remember ‘Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day’.”
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Aging in the Garden of Vegan Text by Rosanna Morales
MOST OF US SENIORS feel the aging process slowly creep up on us. We get droopy, hairy, grey and some of us become a little stodgy and stiff. These are all things we can’t fully control. But like Eve we do have control over what we choose to eat and how we choose to live. We can imagine the global crisis of animal exploitation to be the snake in our story. Let it tempt us into picking and eating from the beautiful Garden of Vegan!
a privileged position to find and eat foods that are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Limit vegan packaged foods that are high in sugars and salt. Processed foods may worsen chronic health conditions. As we get older, our nutritional needs, appetite, and medical conditions can change in a variety of ways: CALORIC INTAKE Most of us need fewer calories as we age to maintain a healthy weight. Carrying excess weight will slow you down and may cause you to have less energy. You may begin to suffer muscle or joint problems. As a result, you may become less mobile and burn fewer calories through physical activity. You may also lose muscle mass. This causes your metabolism to slow down, lowering your caloric needs.
Eating a plant-based diet and staying fit will help us maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the nutrients we need. Research shows a vegan diet and exercise will lower the risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. It also helps limit inflammations that may occurs in our bodies and boost our immune system. Eating plants will help avoid malnutrition that puts you at risk of becoming overweight or underweight. It can weaken your muscles and bones. It may 72 GLOBE MAGAZINE
also leave you vulnerable to disease. As we age the importance
of meeting our plant-based nutritional needs should continue to be part of our daily focus. Most of us are in
APPETITE As we age we may experience a loss of appetite. Our sense of taste and smell may also
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Limit foods that are high in calories, but low in nutrients. For example, save deep-fried foods, desserts, and sweetened beverages for the occasional treat. Avoid vegan processed food altogether.
diminish which can lead us to eat less. If you’re burning fewer calories through physical activity, eating less may not be a problem. However, you need to get enough calories and nutrients to maintain healthy organs, muscles, and bones. Not getting enough can lead to malnutrition and health problems. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS Make sure to drink fluids on a regular basis. Aim for eight glasses of water daily. You can also get water from natural juices, tea, vegetable soups and crunchy water-rich fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, cucumbers and celery. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND MEDICATIONS As we age, some of us become more susceptible to chronic health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. To help prevent or treat these conditions, it is important to introduce more plants into our diet. For example, if you’ve been diagnosed with chronic health problems you should eat foods that are rich in nutrients, but low in excess calories, processed sugars, salt and saturated and trans fats. You may need to take medications to manage chronic health conditions. Some medications can affect your appetite. Some can also interact with certain foods and nutritional supplements. You also need to maintain a steady level of vitamin K in your diet. You can get vitamin K from eating plenty 74 GLOBE MAGAZINE
of spinach, kale, or other leafy greens. CHOOSING NUTRITIONAL AND FIBRE-RICH PLANTBASED FOODS As we age, our caloric needs will probably decrease, while your nutrient needs stay the same or increase. Eating nutrientrich plant-based foods will help you get the vitamins, minerals,
protein, carbohydrates, and fats you need. Fibre is essential for a healthy digestive system. To avoid constipation and other problems, include fibre-rich foods at every meal. Good sources of nutrient-rich food and fibre include: • vegetables and fruits • beans and lentils • nuts and seeds • whole grains
If you find yourself relying on convenience foods, choose the healthiest options. For example: • frozen or low-sodium canned vegetables • frozen unsweetened fruit or low-sugar canned fruit • low-sodium canned vegetable soup • bagged salad or coleslaw mix • instant oatmeal • frozen bags of veggies Always check the labels on prepackaged foods. Choose options that contain less added sugar and salt, more fibre, vitamins, and minerals. SUPPLEMENTS You may find it hard to get some nutrients in your diet, especially if you have to avoid some foods. Ask your doctor if you should take a vitamin or mineral supplement, such as calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, or vitamin B-12. These specific vitamins are often poorly absorbed or not consumed enough. Some supplements and foods can interfere with certain medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about potential side effects before starting a new supplement or medication and diet Rosanna Morales is a Vegan Nutritionist and is currently the administrator of the new Facebook group Vegan Nutrition for Women.
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