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CONTENTS 08
GIBTELECOM CELEBRATES APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME SUCCESS
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GIBRALTAR MUSIC FESTIVAL
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THE HEAT OF CALENTITA 2015
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THE NEW 2015 SSANGYONG TIVOLI
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FOCUS ON: ROCK DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
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HOW TO DEAL WITH BURN OUT SYNDROME
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‘HOME TO HOME’ BY SIMON DUMAS AND ‘THIS SIDE UP’
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PENSIONS AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
CREDITS
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THE MISS GIBRALTAR 2015 AFTER PARTY
Front Cover: Miss Gibraltar 2015, Hannah Bado, 1ST Princess, Bianca Pisharello and 2ND Princess, Natalia Nuñez Photography: Mark Galliano
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MISS GIBRALTAR 2015
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GIBRALTAR AT IDO GENERAL ASSEMLY
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THE HERETIC ORDER
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THE BEST RECIPES OF OUR CUISINE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN? – CALENTITA SPECIAL
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WILD ABOUT FUND RAISING
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HOW TO GET A CELEBRITY SMILE
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PAIR OF SUNGLASSES
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THE GIBRALTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS GIBRALTAR ANNUAL RECEPTION
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AIMEEJAY’S NOW BIGGER
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KEEP YOUR HAIR LOOKING GOOD IN THE SUN
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GIBRALTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015: KHAMSA
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COMBAT SURVIVAL
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THE GEDIME MOTORS TROPHY
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THE GIBRALTAR IDF TEAM WINS 10 GOLD, 3 SILVER & 8 BRONZE AT THE INTERNATIONAL DANCE FEDERATION WORLD DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Gibtelecom celebrates Apprenticeship Scheme Success
The Company celebrated the successful completion of the third intake of its communications apprenticeship scheme, launched in 2008, with a graduation reception at the Rock Hotel on Monday 29th June 2015.Three apprentices graduated with the BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) Diploma in Professional Competence for IT & Telecoms Professionals. The Hon Joe Bossano, Minister for Economic Development, Telecommunications and the Gibraltar Savings Bank and The Hon Neil Costa, Minister for Business and Employment, attended the ceremony. Mr Bossano presented the graduating apprentices with their certificates marking the successful completion of their four years apprenticeship scheme with Gibtelecom, as well as, their BTEC awards. Commenting on the suc8 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
cess of the programme, Mr Bossano spoke about how “when it comes to technical knowledge, there is a need to acquire the necessary skills to meet new challenges, and that this is essential to ensure the continuing success of Gibraltar’s economy”. He added that the Company “has been a key foundation of that economy as communications in today’s world plays such an important role”. Tim Bristow, Gibtelecom’s CEO, also expressed words of encoura-
gement to the apprentices at the awards ceremony saying that “the four year programme, which some started in 2008, others in 2009 and the remainder in 2010, was designed to give young people valuable communications, IT and related skills throughout the various stages of the scheme”. He congratulated the graduating apprentices and added that “their skills will go a long way to serve, not only Gibtelecom’s requirements, but those of the wider community”. He also thanked GibDock
for their part in the initial induction programme, and the Gibraltar College for their general guidance and training of Gibtelecom’s BTEC assessors, previously NVQ (National Vocational Qualification). The apprentices at the outset completed a three month NVQ Level 1 in basic hand skills at GibDock, followed by “on the job” structured training with Gibtelecom over four years, which included a short street works and health and safety course with British Telecom in the UK. All the graduating apprentices have taken up jobs with Gibtelecom. The apprentices, who graduated were Michael Benitez; Kairon Morillo; and Craig Lima. They represented the third intake of apprentices, the previous two intakes graduated in 2012 and 2014 respectively, bringing to a total of sixteen apprentices that have graduated since the scheme’s inception.
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Sat 5th & Sun 6th September 2015 www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com · @GibMusicFest
Free GMF Tickets for Children Aged 12 and Under Now Available The Ministry of Culture is pleased to announce that children aged 12 and under will again be allowed free entry into the Gibraltar Music Festival on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September 2015. Every child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children’s free tickets can now be collected from City Hall (Piazza) on weekdays between 10am and 2pm. Free tickets are valid for the General Entry area only. There are no free children’s tickets for the VIP area. You must be able to prove at the ticket office, with original documentation, that you are in fact the parent or legal guardian of the child/children, as well as, 10 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
for anyone aged 13 and over are priced at £65 for one day or £79 for both days. Free children’s tickets will only be issued for the same duration as the valid ticket produced by the parent/ guardian, i.e. a free children’s weekend pass will only be given to a parent/guardian if they hold a valid weekend pass. GMF: A FAMILY FESTIVAL
the age of the child/children. A valid entry ticket to the festival must also be produced at the ticket office by the parent or guardian. General entry tickets
The GMF is back with its biggest line-up to date, and once again there’s something for all the family. Rock heroes Kings of Leon and pop legends Duran Duran headline the event at the Victoria Stadium. The bill boasts big household names like Paloma Faith, Madness, Kaiser Chiefs, and Estopa, as well as, some of
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2015’s most exciting acts, including James Bay, Rae Morris, and Hudson Taylor. The GMF has built up a reputation for attracting excellent live performers, and Tom Odell, The Feeling, Dub Colossus and re-
ggae stars, Third World are set to continue that tradition. The younger generations are particularly excited about seeing Ella Henderson perform, the return of Lawson and Union J. Many of Gibraltar’s best musi-
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cians will also feature. Reach, Kristian Viñales (DJ Set), Guy Valarino, This Side Up, Headwires, Paddy Taylor, and Jeremy Perez & Tom Stott have all been announced, alongside Strange Brew, Tim Garcia ft Afterhours, Dead City Radio and Kharma 13.
50 acts, four stages, two amazing days. Tickets are on sale now. (VIP tickets are sold out). For more info: www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com @GibMusicFest
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The Heat of Calentita reflected a mixed and growing culture in Gibraltar through the food on offer, all from different nationalities that have made Gibraltar their home.
Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja
I have always worked in my brother’s restaurant on Calentita night so I never really got to grips with the whole ambiance or got a good feel for how the event was run or what was involved. This year, however, it was the other extreme. Although I was still working, this time it was as a roving reporter for GBC. This involved me being right in the heart of the event and talking to a number of stall holders and locals attending. What can I say? In many respects, I was blown away. It gave me a sense of family, the first real summer event on the calendar, cultures and unity. With regards to the logistics of the event, it gave 14 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
me a sense of professionalism, smoothness and success. An event that is probably even better attended than National Day and to a degree much more fun when it comes to
hanging out in Casemates Square, Calentita Night has now grown over its last nine years with over 45 tents being occupied by numerous countries representing their food of choice. Each tent
Of course, there were the firm favourites like a taste of Morocco, which is so close to us and their incredible ‘Pinchitos’, but there were some more obscure choices too like Nepalese and Austrian food making Calentita more diverse than ever. The event was also more creative with Chefs giving us live cookery classes in an open kitchen, a gourmet Tapas Bar and an Argentinean grill set up between our bus stops right there with hot coals on the ground!
As you wondered through the crowd from stall to stall, you could pick up the sights and smells, little groups of family and friends huddled over their plates chatting and tasting their favourite foods or trying out some new ones. As the night wore on, the place became more and more crowded with the hub of
activity on the centre stage with our local dancers entertaining the crowd. The highlight here, of course, was the Britain’s Got Talent performance of Jonathan Ludwyche; it was packed on all four sides to grab a view of the choreography that earned him fourth place in the finals. I have to say, Owen Smith and
his team from Word of Mouth working closely with Seamus Byrne from the Department of Culture, really are on to a winner with this event. Although Calentita Night is beautifully arranged within the historical city walls as a backdrop, one of the problems they might face in the very near future is that
the event is fast outgrowing the venue and thought ahead of time might be crucial here. It was very tight at times in the crowd and hard to move around and believe me that was my job on the night so I felt it first hand. Crowd control is a worry in large events but is also thankfully a reflection of success too and
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that would probably be my only criticism in that the event is fast becoming far too big for the venue, and this would be the only main challenge Word of Mouth have, and a welcome problem as it is a sure sign of success. With Calentita already spilling over in to Market Place
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and tailing down to Chatham Counterguard, where will it go next? With regards to everything else they couldn’t get it more right. A massive set up of tents, well laid out with everything easy to find, each one well equipped with their own electricity supply,
so in effect there were over 40 working kitchens on the go at the same time, which is no easy feat and something that was pulled off seemingly with ease. I would argue with some that might think there should be more in the way of entertainment in that it is a
great stage for many different acts but part of me thinks it would deter from the point of Calentita as it really is all about the food and ambience and entertainment has to come second to this, so again, I think Word of Mouth got it right here too.
My, my, aren’t we spoilt for choice in Gibraltar for great events to attend? Well, considering each event is getting bigger and better and we are now on ‘non stop entertainment’ weekly till National Day, I am going to be the one, who is grateful
for the hard work of Event Organisers in Gibraltar and put in a good word for them because sometimes I just get the feeling the local community is never happy and always quick to complain. The truth is we have everything and anything in Gibraltar we
could possibly want. Always something going on, to see, hear or take part in. Calentita, I would think and hope, will be around for many years and become a mainstay in our event’s calendar. It is an event to be proud of and thankful for. It brings the community
together and teaches us about other cultures living amongst us through one of those things we love the most….. food!! Well done to everyone involved and let’s get the heat going on Calentita 2016!
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The New 2015 Ssangyong Tivoli The contemporary SsangYong Tivoli B-segment SUV arrives this summer with prices starting from just £12,750 “This is a car that will really put SsangYong on the map and change brand perceptions,” says Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK. “By any criteria but especially style, interior finish and value for money, Tivoli stands close scrutiny. The verdict from those, who have 18 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
already seen and driven the car, is that we’re on to a winner. But ultimately, it’s the customer, who wins: this is a modern, safe, wellbuilt and comprehensively equipped car, and with a price and warranty no one else can match. Anyone considering a small SUV will have to put it on their list.”
The Tivoli is extremely well equipped and for simplicity, the range comprises three main model options - SE, EX and ELX, while for those, who want further individualisation, the ‘My Tivoli’ programme offers a wide number of further choices.
This entry-level Tivoli in SE trim gets seven airbags, 16in alloys, cruise control, a Bluetooth media streaming stereo and plenty of power, for a price that undercuts smaller and less well-endowed rivals; in some cases, by thousands of pounds.
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It looks better value still as you move up the model ladder. Midrange EX spec gains heated front seats, dual-zone climatecontrol, 18in alloys, full leather interior and a 7in ‘touch-screen’ with reversing camera. Rangetoppng ELX trim further adds keyless-go, front and rear parking sensors, ‘sat-nav’ and automatic headlights. The cabin’s chief virtue is its space. Occupant room in both rows is close to class-leading and easily generous enough for larger adults. Getting in and out is easy thanks to the raised seating level. Even without sliding the back seats, the boot will accommodate 423 litres of storage load, making the car one of the more useful of its kind. The boot’s fairly short but also square, wide and tall.
nical refinement is quite good, even if the cabin isn’t isolated from road noise with the same thoroughness. There is a choice of six colours - Flaming red, Grand white and metallic Dandy blue, Space black, Silent silver and Techno grey and two additional colours - Jazz brown and Icecap blue through ‘My Tivoli’. However, the ‘My Tivoli’ personalisation programme allows customers to create their own distinctive car. This includes the Styling pack, which gives a choice of five two-tone colour roof combinations, the Red leather pack, two further colours - metallic Jazz brown & Icecap blue, as well as, further engine and drive-train options. TIVOLI SE
The fascia’s design is as derivative as that of the exterior, but it’s far from plain. With the exception of the plastic steering wheel and dated-looking gear knob of the SE version, cabin quality is more than acceptable. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of useful storage around the interior, including a centre cubby large enough for an iPad. To drive, the car lacks the dynamic sophistication of some of its European rivals, but does enough not to disgrace itself. The 1.6-litre petrol is short on torque compared with turbocharged alternatives since its long gear ratios have been chosen for economy rather than speed. As a result, it doesn’t deliver remotely ‘peppy’ or particularly flexible performance but goes well enough, and better than some of its competitors. Mecha20 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
The Tivoli SE starts from just £12,950, and is available with a choice of a 1.6 litre Euro 6 petrol or diesel engine (from August) with manual transmission. Finished in a smart grey cloth trim, it includes 16” alloy wheels, cruise control, a stop/go system (petrol), ‘Smart’ steering (normal, comfort and sport modes), an RDS/Bluetooth radio and seven airbags. TIVOLI EX
The EX adds the option of automatic transmission on the petrol powered car, (diesel automatic and diesel 4x4 manual are available through the ‘My Tivoli’ personalisation programme), grey or beige leather upholstery, 18” alloy Spiral wheels, dual zone climate control, 7” touch screen smart audio system with rear view camera, heated front seats, front fog
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lights and a luggage load cover. TIVOLI ELX
The top of the range ELX is available with the full choice of petrol, diesel, manual and automatic transmission, front wheel drive or 4x4, and featu-
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res Diamond cut alloy wheels, a smart instrument cluster, smart keyless starting, front and rear parking sensors, privacy glass, rear spoiler, automatic headlamps, rain sensing wipers, full ‘TomTom’ navigation system with 7” touch screen, rear view camera, and the option of the
Styling pack and Red leather pack via the ‘My Tivoli’ personalisation programme.
However, on the Tivoli, it’ll be a rewarding act for those with a pragmatic enough attitude.
Ssangyong remains a relative unknown in Europe, and owning one of its vehicles requires a bigger leap of faith than you’d take on other budget brands.
The new 2015 Ssangyong Tivoli can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Ssangyong.
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FOCUS ON: Rock Domestic Appliances
Professionalism, dedication and hard work the key to their success When you earn a reputation for being the best, it’s not incredibly important to have your business situated on Main Street...Rock Domestic Appliances in Horse Barrack Lane, it could be said, is discreetly ‘hidden round the back.’ Yet RDA is a leader in the local market for your kitchen or home appliances...
Text by Richard Cartwright
However, having your main showroom and sales outlet at New Harbours is unquestionably a great asset. The unit is easily accessible there and parking is not a problem! Recently refurbished and expanded, the smart open plan showroom and sales desks are next to R.D.A.’s workshop 24 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
and storeroom, should you need to see more... “It means there’s easy access when attending to customers’ queries whether to do with repairs or enquiring about other appliances we may have in the stock upstairs,” Director Anthony Barcio tells me. Top brands of kitchen and other equipment is what you’ll see at New Harbours and the list is endless: SIEMENS, BOSCH,
BALAY, SMEG, UFESA, TAURUS, and JATA are some of the household names on view and to add, new on the market is the very affordable SVAN brand, offering a whole range of appliances at great prices. At the top end of the kitchen appliance market, you’ll find NEFF products on show also and the latest, ‘Induction Hobs’
(about which you need to find out more!)... “Next day delivery is normal practice for us and we offer free delivery, installation and removal of your old unit, you also have a one year guarantee on labour and spares. If what you require is not in stock, your order will take just two weeks to get here. We also have an after sales service, have plenty of stock and most of these top
brands hold spares for up to 10 years.” RDA runs a fleet of three vans and a motor scooter to access your home easily when required, if there are any doubts about appliances slotting into the right corner or otherwise... Making sure customers are looked after and serviced with a smile are Anthony, son Mark, Shops’ Manager Daniel Centeno and Janice Moreno:
professionally trained Nicholai Marzan is busy in the workshop and the delivery boys, Karim Ezzireg and Dib Hamed, are always on hand to assist...Daniel says, “It’s always very important to ask customers about their needs because they might like something - like an American style double door fridge, for example - that wouldn’t fit where they want it placed or there may
be a problem with access to the flat or that particular kitchen or room.” Yes, those are attractive fridge freezers that produce ice - cubed or crushed - and have water dispensers also...And Mark informs me about all the other items available at RDA, “Well it’s not just about the large items, we have smaller appliances also
like microwaves, kettles, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, scales, water heaters with between, 30 to 150 litre capacity and not forgetting the interesting Induction Hobs,” and they’re all clearly marked and displayed in their newly revamped and enlarged, elegant showroom. Success for RDA hasn’t, ‘just happened!’ Anthony started the GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2015 25
business with another partner way back in the early 90s (1991 to be exact) repairing electrical items from a workshop in Jumper’s Bastion. Horse Barrack Lane was the next venue when the sales shop was opened and so slowly moved on to add New Harbours to the business with son Mark taking over from Anthony’s former business partner and manager 26 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Daniel joining RDA also... “Yes it’s now a family run business and it certainly doesn’t happen easily,” Anthony recalls, “It takes a lot of dedication, hard work and very important is the fact that you have to keep up with the latest trends and keep track of the competition too. I remember we started doing house calls and repairs reconditioning appliances with an old van in the early days
and slowly we’ve built up the business to what we have today.” And RDA is certainly aware of future homebuyers’ needs also... Rock Domestic Appliances is not just offering a 20% discount on your kitchen appliances if you’re a future resident of Mons Calpe Mews or Beach View Terraces, but also a chance to win back the very generous
offer of 50% of what you spend on appliances at any of their two outlets. You can find out more details about this great opportunity by visiting their shop in Horse Barrack Lane and talk to ‘simpatica’ Elizabeth Dalli, or their showroom at New Harbours. Why not phone them on 200 75397 or on 200 76305... On the other hand, a visit to both...is a worthwhile exercise!
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How to Deal with Burnout Syndrome HARRY was beyond exhausted. He had taken on a new job because it promised greater prestige and more income. But now he was working late nights, as well as, weekends, sometimes up to 80 hours a week. “The work environment was chaotic,” he states, “and all the responsibility fell on me. I said to myself: ‘What have I done? If I don’t make a change, I’m dead.’” Harry was rapidly burning out Workplace burnout is more than mere tiredness, and it goes beyond the ordinary stress of everyday work. Burnout is characterized by chronic exhaustion and strong feelings of frustration and powerlessness. Those suffering from burnout tend to withdraw emotionally from their work, lose motivation, and become less productive. Studies also link burnout to numerous emotional and physical health problems. What causes burnout? Work overload is often a factor. Because of economic pressures, some employers demand that employees work longer hours, at times for less money. Technology now keeps
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priorities or conflicts with coworkers. Burnout can also be selfinflicted. In the pursuit of career goals and greater income, some try to fit ever more work into their life. Such ones may become overcommitted and find themselves on the road to burnout.
some in constant contact with their job, blurring the lines between work and private life. For some, job insecurity, lack
of control over their work, or feelings of being treated unfairly contribute to burnout. So does dealing with unclear
If you are experiencing workplace burnout, how can you recover? Granted, change may seem impossible if you feel trapped in circumstances beyond your control. Nevertheless, consider the following four steps for dealing with burnout. You may have more options than you realize.
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1 EVALUATE YOUR PRIORITIES What is most important to you? Many people would likely put family relationships and good health near the top of their list. These are things that are likely to suffer if you are burned out. By clarifying your priorities, you prepare yourself to make difficult decisions and accept trade-offs. For example, you may see that your work is leading to burnout. Yet you may reason, ‘I cannot change jobs or work less; I need the income!’ True, everyone needs income, but how much and at what cost to the things you value most? Beware of pressure to adopt the priorities of others around you as your own. Your employer’s priorities and yours are likely different. Others may choose to put work first in their life, but this does not mean that you must do the same.
lower or eliminate debt. Discuss the need for change with your family members, and seek their support.
3 LEARN WHEN TO SAY NO TO WORK
current job demands, or you may determine that you need to change jobs. Whatever you decide to do, you will likely need to adjust your financial situation and make changes in your lifestyle. But this is not impossible and may not be as hard as you might think.
In many lands, a consumeroriented society sends the message that happiness is linked to income level and possessions. But in reality it is not. A simpler lifestyle can bring greater freedom and satisfaction. To prepare for such a change, reduce expenses and save money. Try to
If you face an unrealistic workload or some other persistent problem in your workplace, discuss your situation with your employer. Whenever possible, offer solutions that meet both your needs and those of your employer. Reassure your employer of your commitment to your work, and explain what you are willing to do; but be clear and firm about what you are not able to do.
2 SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE
Use foresight and be realistic. If you want to work less, your employer may expect you to accept less compensation. Anticipate risks such as the threat of job loss, and be prepared to respond. Remember that your prospects for finding a different job are better while you are still employed.
To reduce stress and gain time for what you truly value, you may consider working fewer hours, you may be able to persuade your employer to reduce your
Even when you have reached a mutually agreeable work arrangement with your employer, you can expect to be pressured again to take on
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more work. What can help you to remain firm? Keeping to the commitments that you have made; doing so might give you leverage to ask your employer to do the same in return, including keeping your workload within the agreed limits.
primarily from your work, then you will find it difficult to minimize the role that work plays in your life.
Cultivate interests and friendships apart from your work, and avoid defining yourself by the type and
amount of work that you do. Why? The book Your Money or Your Life observes: “Who you are is far greater than what you do for money.” If your identity and self-worth come
Can you really make the changes needed to deal successfully with burnout? Yes, you can. Harry, mentioned at the beginning of this article, did so. He says: “I contacted my former employer and asked if he would take me back, and he did. I was embarrassed to face my former co-workers after I had talked about moving on to ‘greener pastures.’ And I took a significant cut in pay. But I gained peace of mind, and I had more time for my family and other things that I truly value.”
was more comfortable and I could
along well.
our frequency of eating out and
make money while working less. My
How did you simplify your life?
ate at home. We went for walks,
goal was to reduce stress, but I got
Wayne: We examined our goals and
and we got healthier. Eventually,
just the opposite.
our life situation. We decreased the
we began working part-time and
Wayne and Marie are a married
How were you affected?
overhead of our business. I had a
doing volunteer work.
couple in their early 30’s who live
Wayne: We realized that the things
trendy office, and I let it go. I chan-
What has been the result?
in the United States.
we were working so hard to get—ni-
ged the kind of car that I was willing
Marie: Our life has stopped being
What led to your dealing with
cer clothes, a bigger house, and more
to drive. I built a one-man business
about making money. We adjus-
burnout?
expensive vacations—were not ma-
and intentionally kept it small. We
ted our focus to more important
Wayne: We were running multiple
king us happy. I felt emotionally drai-
worked our bills down and kept our
things, and our relationship im-
businesses and had gone into debt
ned, and I lost all motivation.
expenses low.
proved.
over our heads. I wanted to build
Marie: My health suffered. Our re-
Marie: Simplifying was not as hard
Wayne: Life has smoothed out. We
our business to a point where life
lationship suffered. We didn’t get
as I thought it would be. We reduced
are much happier.
4 RENEW YOURSELF Even when your work is free of major problems, you may still have your share of stresses, difficult people, and unpleasant situations. So make time for sufficient rest and balanced recreation. Remember that recreation does not have to be expensive to be refreshing to
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you and your family.
If things at work are getting a little hectic, you may be at risk for heading towards a burnout. When projects and deadlines are becoming too cumbersome and you’re having difficulties balancing your work and home life, it’s time to step back and regroup to avoid a crash and burn.
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‘Home to Home’ by Simon Dumas and ‘This Side Up’ Close on 300 fans – many of them screaming loudly (‘a la’ One Direction) attended the last date in the ‘Home to Home’ UK/GIB tour at Boyd’s in the Leisure Centre...Clearly ‘This Side Up’ are the Rock’s top, pop/rock band out of the latest bunch of young groups to ‘take root’ in the last few years...And Simon leads the way!
Text by Richard Cartwright
Photographs by Stephen Ignacio (Core Photograhy)
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gan to germinate! Brother Guy, together with fellow musician Jeremy Perez would often be heard playing and singing in the boys’ bedroom and this attracted Simon to what was going on. The other Dumas brother,
Philip, would get involved also and soon, as they say, the writing was on the wall and young Simon was drafted in and joined the boys for a Christmas gig at Bayside School... “Yes, and two or three years later - by then, Je-
remy had dropped out - we started in earnest performing in public,” Simon recalls...I remember seeing them for the first time at Casemates a few years back and was instantly impressed by the band and noticing this young
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singer’s performance...I remember saying `that boy’ s got it!` Apart from Simon on vocals and guitar, the group at the time included, Guy on keyboards, Philip on guitar, Matt Henderson on drums and Ricky Codali on bass. That was then but recently - I think it’s fair to say many were caught by surprise regarding Matt and Nick’s departure from the group so soon, after most of them left for their studies in the UK... “It was a change of scene going to the UK and they felt they had other ideas and commitments and left the band. It’s always somewhat traumatic when something like that happens especially as we were together since the beginning. We were a little demoralised but, things happen and we all have to move on,” Simon says, “Luckily, because I’m studying at the Royal Northern College of Music, drummer Nick Williams and bass guitarist Mike Power were there studying also and were ready, willing and able to join us and have slotted in very successfully. They’ve come on board as session musicians and not strictly as members of This Side Up so they’ll be coming on board as and when we need them and they’re available...” So who knows This Side Up may end up as `The Dumas Brothers!’ Their session buddies have returned to England but the ‘related members’ are here for the whole of summer so we may get to see the ‘family’ perform in some local venue. The full line up, with Nick and Mike will be performing at the Gibraltar fair and the Gibraltar Music Festival (GMF) in September. Since moving to the UK studying a lot - I’m assuming - has become ‘THE’ priority for the 38 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
boys but it would be silly not to take advantage of any opportunities that came their way to perform in a different environment and gain from that experience of playing in towns and cities of the country, which many will agree, leads the way in the world of popular music, “That’s true, we always intended to make the most of being here for the duration of our studies, at least, and already a few months ago, we supported a band called the ‘Dunwells’, who are signed to an American label and are beginning to become better known. We played in five or six venues with a capacity of about a few hundred each, which went down very well and some schools got involved also which we plan to go back to for another short tour. One of the important issues you don’t realise when you’re in the UK is how expensive everything is getting from one venue to another and other costs involved.” Simon realises that ‘This Side Up’ is far from a household name in the UK and the short ‘Home to Home’ tour the group undertook could have been better attended at one or two of their gigs. Small venues were played at in Liverpool, Durham, Manchester, London and lastly here at Boyd’s. He was keen to point out that fellow Gibraltarian, Tim Azopardi, who’s studying nearby in Salford, has become the group’s ‘manager,’ “Oh yes, he’s got the character for that difficult job calling up individuals telling them about us and getting us the gigs, he’s excellent...” And the lack of showbiz experience needn’t be a hurdle either. I recall a certain guy in the 60s, who just owned a record shop in Liverpool – that was, Brian Epstein!!
Yes, it’s a hard and long road to success but it’s good to be realistic and keep your feet on the ground whilst at the same time not becoming downhearted when things look a bit gloomy, bearing in mind you’ve gone off into the big bad world and to a country where no one knows you from Adam! It’s strange, odd and unsettling and always comes as a bit of a culture shock to say the least... “I do realise it is a tough business with so many musicians trying to achieve some sort of success but I don’t intend giving
up, I know it can take forever and maybe not have any luck in the end, but I want to give it a good try.” Simon certainly seems to have his head screwed on correctly and knows also that holding a degree will always be a ‘fall back’ option should the need arise to, ‘dust it off the shelf!’ As popular as he is, being the charming front man of the group, would he be drawn to the idea of branching off as a solo singer/songwriter, like Ed Sheeran for instance? “No, is the simple answer to that one, because I consider myself
a group person and like performing on stage with my brothers and the others. For me, it’s the group effort that counts, as well as, being in the company of friends: Philip and I write the songs whilst Guy gets involved with the arrangements and in fact, we’re now working on a new EP, which we’re planning to release in September, so we need to be ready to start a campaign and get things going...” On the night, supporting the boys on that impeccably organised evening by Stage One at
Boyd’s, were newcomer, Kristian Celecia and ‘Headwires’ - They too, are improving and becoming very popular within the local music scene. Led by their own cheeky faced, charismatic singer, Evan Torrente, they quickly warmed up the crowd ready for ‘This Side Up’ action! It was a good event and for me, ‘Spark’ and the appropriately named song with the word ‘Home’ somewhere in the title, were the highlights of an evening full of friendly atmosphere and self penned music of promising potential...
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Pensions and Planning for the Future
Photographs by Dominique Martinez-Lopez www.gibraltarfocus.com Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright
Pensions are boring aren’t they? Planning for the future is boring especially for those, who take the attitude “life is too short” or “live for the moment”. But the truth is you never know what’s around the corner and although thinking about the future when everything is fine and dandy may be tedious, it is one of those necessary evils and more than that, it is just simply the sensible thing to do. Tanya Wilkinson’s life twisted and turned in a way she never expected, as has mine, and all of a sudden, the security blanket that is a husband and a regular income to rely on, is ripped away from you. What to do, what to do? Suddenly, you are faced with a very uncertain future on your own having missed out on the career ladder 40 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
because you were raising your children at the time. You may be older and perhaps unemployable and still trying to make ends meet with little or no income. Tanya turned her life around by taking control of her future and in turn, feels passionate about passing on her experiences to all women out there. Her message is take control too, as she did, and one way of doing so is taking some financial advice and making those pennies work for you so your later years are lived in comfort and not a worry. European Financial Planning Group recently held an open seminar and Tanya took the helm to help women of all ages understand the importance of investing in their future. It was held to raise money for Women In need and raised awareness about the serious shortfall many women will face in reti-
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rement if they do not plan for their future correctly. Scary stuff, but the truth is Tanya has a very valid point. With most of us expecting our marriages to last forever, we rarely, if ever, question the finances, relying heavily on our partners. But with nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, research indicates that most women have little or no idea about their husband’s pension, what they are entitled to and how it all works. So what’s the advice? Tanya maintains that all women should understand that knowledge is power and should use that knowledge to become financially secure for the future. Ideally, provision for a pension should happen the minute you ladies start your career, but failing that, it is never too late to start investing. The best thing to do, and what Tanya strongly advocates, is to get advice. Unfortunately, each person’s situation is so individual that it is hard to gene42 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
ralize about what is the correct financial strategy. Paying Tanya a visit will ensure that you sit down with someone, who will help break down those costs and investments for you, look at how to benefit from the tax reliefs that may be available, establish your long term saving goals and make your money really work. There is no obligation, and Tanya will set you on the right path, but what is then advisable once past this first stage is to see a financial advisor, who will set the wheels in motion. Ladies, life is much longer now for us than it ever used to be and we have to look after ourselves in our old age. A lifetime of work and rearing our children deserves every comfort and no worries in our later years. Take this advice and pay Tanya Wilkinson a visit at European Financial Planning Group’s premises at 15 Irish Town or phone for an appointment on 200 49750 or email tanyawilkinson@efpg.net.
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The Miss Gibraltar 2015 After Party Photographs by Mark Galliano
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Miss Gibraltar 2015
For a few years now, the Miss Gibraltar Pageant has been streets ahead of any other local stage productions and this year was no exception...An evening full of entertainment supporting seven top class local girls...They were the stars on the night! Text By Richard Cartwright Photographs By Mark Galliano
Very especially after last year’s show, I think it came as no surprise the ‘bar,’ once again, would be increasingly raised. ‘So where to now,’ was possibly one of the thoughts buzzing around Christian Santos’ head: Stage One and Santos Productions are taking it in turns over four years, to produce Gibraltar’s ‘tops’ in the social calendar shows starting with Stage One last year... This year, the stage at the Alameda Open Air Theatre looked very impressive. A
giant disco type glitter ball in two halves on either side of the set drew your initial attention as you entered and were directed to your seat. On time, at just a minute past nine thirty - another very
important point when it comes to producing a professional show and this night did not disappoint – the performance got underway with Transitions and Mediterranean Dance Groups gracing the stage
and then, surprise, surprise, the reigning Miss Gibraltar, Shyanne Azzopardi, joined the dancers for an effective routine to start the show. Instantly, as soon the dancers quickly left the stage, a silver curtain dropped and revealed the seven contestants looking incredible in fabulous attire...That was a great start! Many have commented the contestants this year were hard to beat in beauty, style and eloquence and throughout the night they performed professionally in their swimwear, casual and evening dress sequences. I noticed routines were kept simple GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2015 49
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fifth year producing Gibraltar’s top show...we had many of Gibraltar’s young, up and coming singers performing a medley of local band Melon Diesel’s hit songs backed by Midriff, sax player, Kuka
Morales, The Q Jumpers with Tim Garcia on vocals adding ‘swing’ tunes whilst the girls paraded in their incredible ballroom gowns, Jetstream and Urban Dance never disappoint, as is the case with the Santos
Productions choir tackling even more harmonies and counter harmonies, ‘He’s Got Talent,’ was there also and showed it, Jonathan Lutwyche and special guest star for the night, 2010 X Factor winner
Matt Cardle has a great voice and he certainly proved that on the night! A couple of other new ideas came in the form of a backstage chat point, which, on cue, was projected onto a screen for all to witness. Davina Barbara was the presenter for these chats with the girls as they ‘relaxed’ for a moment or two! Front of stage and through the night, Paul Grant joined Christian for hosting duties. Also a handful of past ‘Miss Gibraltars’ joined the girls on stage for short interviews...All in all, a top show with a lot going on and many sequences to produce and prepare to make sure they’re well rehearsed to be performed on the night, and they were...Not an easy task! At the time of reading this article, you will know Hannah Bado was elected Miss Gibraltar 2015: she was also awarded Best Interview, First Princess was Bianca Pisharello and Second Princess, Miss Catwalk and Miss Photogenic went to Natalia Nuñez and the Miss Friendship prize, chosen, as is the custom by the contestants themselves, was presented to Adrienne Rumbo...elegance and beauty at its best! Judges on the night included, actor and singer Adam Rickitt, TV News Journalist, Katy Rickitt, Mr England 2014, Jordan Williams, business executive Ruth Kirby and Shyanne Azzopardi’s Miss World roommate, Miss Belgium 2014, Anissa Blondin... `Tightness’ during a well produced show is also incredibly important in my book and that too, was evident at this event (a point that needs to be GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2015 51
taken on board by other show producers locally). There were one or two ‘mic’ or other sound hitches during the evening - gremlins are never too far away waiting to pounce at live shows - and if I were to ‘pick’ on a negative or two, I would suggest there were too many performers and performances on the night. I don’t think so many were necessary to put on a good show. I feel some of the performers are not ready for
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a Miss Gibraltar show always remembering it is, after all, Gibraltar’s number one stage presentation of the year, which, as is evident, reaching for greater heights year on year. I know we want to give many of our up and coming youngsters a chance to show their talent but all in good time...The Miss Gibraltar Show has to present the most experienced and consequently best of the crop...Also when there are two
presenters standing side by side on stage, I think a bit more interaction between them does no harm, if not, why have two! There’s absolutely no doubt in my mind Christian Santos is a hard worker, always on the go - especially if what he’s producing with his young choir is anything to go by. The Miss Gibraltar Pageant has once again proved to be the light entertainment highlight
of the year. Co-ordinating all that’s required for a show like this with your sound and lighting people, backstage crew and not to mention the drawn out rehearsal schedule over weeks with the girls, must mean it’s now time for a well deserved rest for everyone... And certainly for Christian too, but he’s probably already mulling over ideas for the next Santos Production, at this very moment!!
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Gibraltar at IDO General Assembly Gibraltar recently travelled to Sarajevo, Bosnia to participate at the International Dance Organisations Annual General Assembly. Gibraltar was represented by the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation’s President, Seamus Byrne. The annual meeting saw the reunion of over forty IDO member nations from three continents to discuss and decide IDO policy, rules and finances, as well as, the future development of the most prestigious and truly successful International Dance Organisation. At the event, Seamus Byrne presented his IDO Youtube Administrator report as part of the agenda. The report outlined statistics and general information of this IDO media tool and also a marketing strategy for IDO’s future internal and external public relations. The report was unanimously passed. The second presentation was a proposal to organise and stage
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the IDO Annual General Assembly in Gibraltar in 2016. This was also unanimously accepted by the IDO Presidium and IDO members. GNDO President, Seamus Byrne said: “We are delighted to be able to be represented at the AGM and be part of this prestigious world governing body that is growing from strength to strength. We are thrilled that our proposal to organise the IDO General Assembly has been approved! The GNDO looks forward to welcoming the IDO family to Gibraltar next year and delighted that we will be organising this prestigious major event in the IDO’s calendar, here in Gibraltar, from the 19th to 25th June 2016.”
The Heretic Order
Britain’s most Evil band! (Featuring ex Breed 77 members) Debut album to be released onto this wretched world on the 25th September 2015 through Massacre Records, Titled ‘All Hail the Order ‘. Recorded/Mixed and coproduced by Will Maya (The Answer, Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden ) and Breed 77 among others ) and Produced and Recorded by Lord Ragnar Wagner ( The Heretic Order’s master of ceremony singer/ guitarist ) in London and Madrid throughout last year; a stunning top-notch debut of horror classic metal tunes, unleashed to an unsuspecting world audience. Be afraid and ‘Get ready to be
possessed’ with songs such as ‘Burn Witch Burn ‘ with its Sabbath feel, the anthemic singalong ‘Rot in hell’ (it couldn’t possibly be anywhere else!) the eerie darkness of ‘The Dark light’ or the majestic and lyrically controversial ‘The Snake’. It promises to bring a refreshed classic feel to the metal world. To this add the stunning artwork from Ipoet Poetra aka Five Miligram - Napalm Death, Shadows Fall, it’s definitely a gem to have in your record collection! Soon you will be banging your head and shaking your fist in the air shouting ‘All Hail The Order’
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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Roast Chicken with Peppers & Feta
juice of 1, the other cut into wedges - 4 tbsp
nutes. 2. Meanwhile, tip the peppers,
For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek Cheese
olive oil - 1 chicken (about 1.6kg) - 3 large
onions, whole garlic cloves and courget-
red peppers, deseeded and cut into large
tes into a large bowl, and toss with the re-
chunks - 3 small red onions, cut into wedges
maining oil and some seasoning. After 30
- 4 large courgettes, cut into thick wedges
minutes, pile the vegetables around the
- 3 tbsp chopped mint, plus a few sprigs to
chicken, drizzle with half the remaining
serve - 200g pack feta cheese, crumbled into
dressing and roast for 1 hr. 3. Remove the
chunks - 400g can chickpeas, drained - Crus-
chicken from the oven, lift onto a platter,
ty bread, to serve (optional)
cover with foil and leave to rest. Check
SERVES: 3 - 4
INGREDIENTS: 1 garlic bulb, separated
PREPARATION: 20 minutes
into cloves, 3 crushed, remainder left who-
COOKING: 90 minutes
le - 2 tbsp chopped oregano - 2 lemons,
How to make it
Summer Potato Salad Make the most of Jersey Royals in this fresh and crunchy side with buttermilk dressing, radishes and cress SERVES: 6
How to make it
PREPARATION: 15 minutes
1. Put potatoes in a pan of salted water,
COOKING: 12 minutes plus cooling
bring to the boil and then simmer for 12
INGREDIENTS: 750g new potatoes - 75ml
minutes until cooked through. Drain and
buttermilk - 2 tbsp light mayonnaise - 1 tbsp
cool. 2. Whisk buttermilk, light mayon-
Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp white wine vinegar -
naise, mustard, vinegar and caster sugar
½ tsp caster sugar - 100g sliced radishes - 1
with seasoning. Once spuds are cool, toss
tbsp poppy seed - 20g pack mustard cress,
with the buttermilk dressing, radishes and
to serve
poppy seeds. Sprinkle over cress to serve.
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the roasting tin, and if the chicken has rendered a lot of fat, pour it off, skim and
1. Heat oven to 200C. Mix the crushed
return the juices to the tin. Stir the lemon
garlic and oregano with the lemon juice
wedges, mint, feta, chickpeas and remai-
and 3 tbsp of the oil to make a dressing.
ning dressing through the vegetables and
Season. Make a few slashes in each chic-
juices, then return to the oven for 10 mi-
ken leg, then put the chicken in a large
nutes to warm through. Pile around the
roasting tin and rub with 2 tbsp of the
chicken, scatter with mint sprigs and ser-
dressing. Stuff the squeezed lemon shells
ve with bread, if you like, to mop up the
inside the body cavity. Roast for 30 mi-
juices.
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What’s Happening Down Town?
Calentita Special Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja
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Wild about Fundraising
Text by Joe Adambery
There is a team of ‘girls of all ages,’ that I know, who are always in training except for the summer months. Many of them are working mothers and their numbers invariably fluctuate between thirty and fifty. For nine months of the year, they are usually to be found either spinning at Ann Marie’s Dance Studio, or doing ‘aquarobics’ at the GSLA small pool. At the crack of dawn, the early birds among you ( there are many keep fit fanatics up at that time) may have spotted them exercising at (boot) Camp Bay and some of the Med Steps regulars will have also come across their core team 62 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
of five many times. Collectively they are called ‘The Wild Team’ and are mentored by Justine Wilding, who lives and breathes for exercise.
Last year, Miss Gibraltar 1st Princess, Claire Nuñez adopted them as her chosen charity and they were featured in the Gibraltar Chronicle. This spu-
rred them on and last October, I joined them for a Med Steps climb where they started behind us and beat us to the top by many minutes! In May this year (22nd), they did an aqua marathon to raise money for a little girl called Janella Mor, who is undergoing treatment in the UK for a brain tumour. She needs a specialized wheelchair and nearly £800 was raised by the ‘Wild Team’- they did it all in two hours, not a marathon by any means but a huge result nevertheless! On 30th May this year, they organised a spinning marathon on their ten bikes at a half hour spin each and raised a very credita-
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ble £500 for the Motor Neuron Disease Association. The money was given by Justine to Michelle Gibson of MNDA on 19th June and she said “it’s incredible that so much has been raised and it will come in very useful for research into Motor Neuron.” When the Essential Services
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held the gruelling five times Med Steps climb earlier this year the Wild Team did that also. “I will never forget Med 5” says Justine, “our legs were weighing a ton each by the fifth consecutive climb and I thought I was dying, but we still managed to pull our team to the top.” That grit and determination can only be sus-
tained when they set themselves hard targets. Their motivation comes from trying very hard to keep fit throughout the year and still juggle the many balls in the air that their family commitments represent. That they also have hearts of gold is a given and that you
will see them raise money for charity again is a given as well. They are after all ‘Wild’ about fundraising and they have a lot of fun doing it too. This is typical of our generous community spirit in all areas of fundraising or should that be ‘funraising’? I don’t know, ask the ‘Wild Team’. Check them out on Facebook.
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How to get a Celebrity Smile with tooth whitening make-over Text by Louise Marriot
Summer’s here! Fun in the sun and the tan coming along! .......... but what about our smile??? “Get Bright, Get White and Get It Right!” The L.A. Smile has arrived in Gibraltar and is a must have for all ages and gender. We invest in our hair, nails, lashes and make up but do we pay as much attention to, perhaps the most valuable of all our assets, our TEETH!? The L.A. Smile company offers the latest technology from the USA and forget “no pain, no gain”, it doesn’t hurt at all! With L.A. Smile in 60 minutes you can have your teeth by four to ten shades, leaving them healthier and shinier and with that brighter smile you have always wanted! L.A. Smile is guaranteed to give you instant results, so imagine what a confidence boost that would be! L.A. Smile Cosmetic Laser Teeth Whitening Clinic is going to be exclusively at City Spa here in Gibraltar and they will be introducing their summer offer the results of which last up to two years. The offer includes a top-up treatment after six months if required; at 12 City Mill Lane (just off Main Street). This summer offer is so affordable at only £150.00 and is a “Must Have” treatment for sparkling white, beautiful teeth! 66 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Why not book for a ‘Teeth Whitening’ Party including a ‘mani’ and ‘pedi’ or a ‘Bride and Groom’ package if getting married! Gift Vouchers are also available. London UK trained, Rebecca Amer is the entrepreneur behind the L.A. Smile franchise and has ten dedicated years’ experience attaining the highest level of international qualifications in Dental Cosmetic Teeth Whitening. Rebecca, who is already successfully running her clinics in Mayfair (London), Southampton, Berkshire and Bournemouth, has identified a niche in the market for professional Cosmetic Dentistry along the coast and we’re glad to say, Gibraltar! So you can rest assured you’re in experienced hands!
L.A. Smile only use the very best in dental grade teeth whitening gel, EU compliant and all whitening gels are FDA approved. Whitening is amongst the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can greatly improve how your teeth look! Everyday a thin coating forms on the enamel of your teeth picking up stains. Tooth enamel also contains pores that can hold onto these stains. The most common reasons for teeth to get yellow or stained are the use of tobacco, drinking coffee, cola tea or red wine and even ageing, which all contribute to making teeth look less white; medication, trauma, illness, stress and so the list goes on and on! So it’s no good sipping your
morning ‘latte’ through a straw to keep your smile glowing! L.A. Smile has one goal in mind, to create beautiful, confident smiles for life! It’s safe, effective and most importantly, the best anti-ageing product treatment out there! “Even if you’re not planning to attend a Movie Premiere anytime soon, you can still benefit for that ‘camera-ready grin’” and that celebrity dazzling smile in no time at all! Book now at City Spa on 200 61668 for your very own ‘A list’ teeth transformation and put the Hollywood or should I say, L.A. glamour back into your Smile!
Cheryll Cole
Jennifer Anniston
Tom Cruise
Simon Cowell
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What to Look for in a pair of Sunglasses Designer names are the mainstay of the clothing business, and nearly every notable designer name that you can associate with fashion has found its way into the sunglass business. Even some of the very high-end names, such as Chanel and Prada, have recently gained attention by launching sunglass lines. Fashion aside, sunglasses serve a true function, protecting eyes from the harmful rays produced by the sun. You’re probably well aware of the need to protect your skin from the sun, but it’s equally important to protect your eyes. In the short-term, people, who spend long hours on the beach without adequate eye protection, can develop photokeratitis, reversible sunburn of the cornea. This painful condition can result in temporary loss of vision. When sunlight reflects off sand and water, it further increases exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. These invisible high-energy rays lie just beyond the violet end of the visible light spectrum. Everyone is at risk for eye damage from the sun year-round. The risk is greatest from about 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beach-goers, and others, who spend time in the sun for extended periods are at highest risk. UV radiation in sunlight is commonly divided into UVA and UVB, and your sunglasses 68 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
should block both forms. Don’t assume that you get more UV protection with more expensive sunglasses or glasses with a darker tint. Look for a label that specifically states that the glasses offer 99 percent to 100 percent UV protection. You could also ask an eye-care specialist to test your sunglasses if you’re not sure of their level of UV protection. Sunglasses should be dark enough to reduce glare, but not dark enough to distort colours and affect the recognition of traffic signals. Tint is mainly a matter of personal preference. For best colour perception, most professionals recommend
lenses that are neutral gray, amber, brown or green. People who wear contact lenses that offer UV protection should still wear sunglasses. Children also should wear sunglasses. They shouldn’t be toy sunglasses, but real sunglasses that indicate the UV-protection level just as with adults. Polycarbonate lenses are generally recommended for children because they are the most shatterresistant. WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU’RE BUYING SUNGLASSES
place limits solely on UVB and UVA rays, but bear in mind that both the standards and labelling are voluntary, not mandatory. According to these standards, sunglasses must block at least 70% of UVB and at least 60% of UVA. To best protect your eyes, look for sunglasses that provide at least 98% protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Some of the higher-priced products with polycarbonate, glass or plastic (CR-39) lenses can claim to block 100% of the UV rays. IS IT TRUE THAT ... ?
Sunglass standards for lenses
One question people ask frequently is whether pupil dilation from wearing sunglasses can cause problems for the eyes. The answer to this is that there is a very minimal dilation of the eyes when wearing sun protection and that the protection received from wearing sunglasses is greater even than simply standing in the shade. According to the SAA, sunglasses “reduce the UV more than if you were to stand in the shade, since the shade more or less evenly attenuates all wavelengths, visible and UV, while sunglasses preferentially attenuate shorter wavelengths (i.e., UV wavelengths).” Thus, sunglasses provide more protection.
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Khamsa, ‘Convivencia’ and Dhafer Youssef A Concert to Remember
The incomparable setting of the Cave was a major player. Let’s not forget that the stone ‘curtains’ behind the stage are millions of years old and when you light them up they too speak to your senses. The gifted instrument that is Dhafer Youseff’s voice conjured up ethereal soundscapes, which spoke of wailing widows, deserts, love, heartache and wine –‘always wine’ Text by Joe Adambery Photographs By Stephen Ignacio (Core Photography)
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Western fusion ensemble, who played in the first part, followed by the virtuosity of Tunisian Jazz legend ‘Dhafer Youssef ’ topping the bill. The capacity audience were roundly entertained in a spectacular concert that they will remember with colourful memories and the exotic musicworthy of a world class music festival.
Under the umbrella of KHAMSA, a Middle Eastern symbol of the open right hand, meaning five and said to ward off the evil eye, the World Music Festival concert brought to us the music of the East, in the hands of major players also imbued with the music of the West, and they showed us that when diverse cultures mix and respect for
their roots is explored through music, everyone wins and our eyes and ears are opened. The incomparable setting of the Cave was a major player. Let’s not forget that the stone ‘curtains’ behind the stage are millions of years old and when you light them up they too speak to your senses. The gifted instrument
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that is Dhafer Youseff ’s voice conjured up ethereal soundscapes, which spoke of wailing widows, desert landscapes, love, heartache and wine, ”always wine” as the artist himself said when describing his songs. Songs which I dare say would have lost some of their magic played in any setting other than here. For evocative mood music such as this, there can be few ve-
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nues anywhere which could top St. Michael’s Cave. You could have heard a pin drop as Youseff distanced himself from the microphone covering one side of his nose to produce the highest of falsettos – musical and haunting. He was not alone, far from it. He was accompanied by a masterful piano from Estonian Kristian Randalu and
percussion by New York drummer Franck Valliant. The gifted bass player Phil Donkin from Sunderland underpinned the virtuosity of Youseff ’s electric Oud, which at times, in unison with the piano, shot out staccato phrases like there’s no tomorrow. Their music was always ethnic in its roots, but was also classically tinged at times, making inspiring Jazz when they
were playing inside a groove. But Youseff ’s mastery of voice inspired and left us spellbound. He sealed the festival with a rich performance to a standing ovation and two encores. ‘Convivencia’ the opening act was a nine piece fusion ensemble put together especially for this festival. The line-up included two flamenco sin-
gers, a guitarist, a male dancer, a pianist, sax player, drums/ percussion, bass, qanun (descendant of Egyptian harp),a violinist and three female vocalists, making a total of twelve musicians from different backgrounds. They blended their musical cultures and put an excellent international flair to a rousing first half of the programme.
Without wishing to lessen what the other members of ‘Convivencia’ did, I have to highlight that the Spanish dancer David Morales brought the house to a standing ovation midway through his turn. Vocalists Francoise Atlan, Neta Elkayam and Abir el Abed were supported by Jazz Oil within their turns in ‘Convivencia.’ There was a special moment when
they traded phrases with the Flamenco singers and rhythm which the crowd erupted to in appreciation. ‘Khamsa the Concert’ was a fitting tribute to diverse Mediterranean musical cultures and religions. It came at the end of an intense three day programme, which included documentary cinematic
contributions, talks from top former politicians from Morocco, social events in Commonwealth Park and this outstanding concert, which crowned the week. Perhaps our best World Music Festival yet- and long may they continue. Thanks are, in no small way, due to the many sponsors, who made it possible via Gibraltar Productions.
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Women in Business Gibraltar Annual Reception party on Thursday 4th June at the O’Callaghan Elliott Hotel. The event was well attended (www.gibraltarfocus.com) with over 80 invited guests and Text by Tonia Brooks members. Amongst the guests (Chairwoman, WIB,GIB) were HE the Governor, Sir James Dutton, government Ministers Women In Business Gibraltar and a brief visit by Chief Miniscelebrated their annual cocktail ter, the Hon Fabian Picardo. The Photographs by Dominique Martinez – Lopez
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reception coincided with the Corpus Christi procession and certain dignitaries were unable to attend. The evening, however, was a great success offering opportunity for members to network and thank guests for their support.
The Chairwoman, Mrs Maria Antonia Brooks gave a welcome address thanking everyone for attending and highlighting the interest the Network is creating among business and professional women: “The Network as it stands today
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is made up of a very dynamic group of women from diverse backgrounds. We offer a forum to network our businesses and meet other like-minded individuals and enhance our professional environment. WIB Gibraltar, is attracting more members willing to collaborate with the Network�
The newly elected committee at the AGM in February work tirelessly to improve and facilitate opportunities for members to develop their businesses and professional development. It is developing areas within social media such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and their own website, for
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members to keep abreast of new ideas, as well as, enhancing communication between members. It has introduced breakfast network meetings creating a forum for discussion of matters of interest in the workplace for both employers and employees. Monthly presentations to the member-
ship have taken place by very interesting and dynamic professional women. WIB Gibraltar, is looking to enhance the network and is considering an outreach programme to work and share ideas from business women in Morocco and Spain.
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Keep your hair looking good in the sun Sun, sea and sand can be a hair nightmare but great summer hair starts here with our guide to keeping a cool head... We all want to feel we’re in ‘hottie’ mode during the summer months, with life one long, alfresco social whirl. A climatically induced sunny personality, cute clothes and a complexion transformed into a glowing vision Jennifer Lopez might envy are more achievable than usual, but this time of year is not particularly hair-friendly. Even if you’re a holiday-phobic workaholic in a city centre, you need to take extra care of locks exposed to negative effects, such as increased levels of UV, pollution and other environmental ‘nasties’. So what’s a hair-conscious woman to do? Well, there’s plenty of help available from boffins willing to take on the summer seasonal challenges and win, with formulae containing protective, moisturising and nurturing ingredients for the warmer months. Most present day shampoos and conditioners on the market contain intensive conditioning ingredients that penetrate the cortex of the hair, making it stronger and better able to withstand the assaults of sun, pollution, air-conditioning and humidity. Although it’s important that hair is well hydrated in summer, hot weather can encourage oil production, which can be hell for anyone whose locks are 80 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
greasy at the roots. Frequent shampooing with a mild formulation is probably the best way to tackle this. Spritz a lightweight conditioner through the ends, which will help protect your crowning glory during lazy lunches outdoors spent people-watching. It’s important to most of us how we shape up on holiday alongside the ‘competition’. ‘Celebs’ such as Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz and Uma Thurman who look fantastic in bikini mode, even in those candid paparazzi shots, thanks to golden tans and sexy-looking hair. Avoid any potential hair ‘mares with a trim before you go away to sharpen up your style and minimise the risk of split ends. Have any colour work done well in advance or, even better, after you return, otherwise your expensive tint or highlights will ‘lift’ in the bright sunshine or, in the case of chemical blondes, may turn greenish on contact with chlorine. Two preventive tricks: wet hair before swimming, it’ll absorb less chlorine; and since chlorine is a copperrich bleach, use mineral water to rinse your hair after every dip in the ocean and a widetoothed comb to separate each section carefully. Furthermore, use a water-resistant cream with UV filters to protect against discolouration.
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Exposure to sunlight and the elements can dry hair out, particularly if your hair is chemically treated. Put back the moisture with a deep conditioner that contains keratin, jojoba oil, and other hair strengtheners and moisturizes. For deep conditioning, use a shower cap and cover hair with a towel; this uses the heat from your head to help products penetrate. You can also give locks a quick pickme-up with a specialized hot oil treatment. Of course, leave-in conditioners also give tresses a boost and help protect against thermal damage when heat styling. You might love those sun-kissed highlights, but if you colour your hair, the sun fades hair colour. After summer, visit your salon for a colour fix or re-do your colour at home. Some women use the old trick of applying lemon juice or honey before sunning to intentionally get highlights. This dries hair out and should be avoided. If your hair is very dry and porous, it can really “grab” colour and come out lots darker, so if you’re colouring at home, do a test strand first. If your hair or ends grab colour fast, choose a lighter product shade or deep condition for a few weeks before colouring and strand test again. Because the sun removes colour and dries locks, it can also make hair look dull. For a fast shine boost, condition well to seal the cuticle and rinse with a mixture of vinegar and water. You can also apply a clear glosser, which boosts shine without changing your hair colour. Avoid neutral henna, it dries hair and some henna products create a green cast, even if they’re neutral, be82 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
cause they contain metallic salts. Check out finishing products that add shine, such as pomades and silicone sprays. To put back the bounce, feed your head with protein. Use shampoos and conditioners that contain wheat germ protein, or keratin. Avoid pulling and tugging on hair when styling. Some salons offer special reconstructing treatments that make hair look and feel better instantly. If your hair is relaxed, don’t overuse protein or it’ll make hair more brittle. Opt for moisturizers instead. Take a break from heat styling and let your hair dry naturally whenever possible. When you do blow dry, dry on high heat. While it may seem this does more damage, it’s actually better to use high heat because you expose your hair to heat for a shorter period of time than you would if you used medium heat. Of course, never hold hair dryers too close to your head and keep them moving as you dry. Skip the concentrator attachment! Get in the habit of using styling aids that contain UV protectors and anti-oxidants. They’ll help prevent damage and keep your hair colour looking fresher longer. Opt for sun hats at the beach or coat your hair with a protective oil, which is formulated for sun protection. Finally, while it is true that nothing completely repairs hair or split ends, many newer products temporarily fill in internal gaps and boost hair from the inside out, so it looks lots better, until real damage grows out. Check out the latest hair treatments to reverse damage and related nourishing masks and see what they do for you.
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Gibraltar World Music Festival 2015: Khamsa More than 6,000 people celebrated Morocco during the Gibraltar World Music Festival Photographs by Shmulik Balmas
More than 6,000 people attended each of the five days and the several events that the Gibraltar World Music Festival has held this year for the celebration of cultures of Maghreb and Morocco with world music, workshops, street parties and a concert specially made in Gibraltar, ‘Convivencia’. The GWMF2015 program has been possible with the support of the Government of Gibraltar, Parasol Foundation, Tourism of Morocco, SG Hambros, Hassans, Hyperion, Deloitte, Jyske Bank, Casablanca Beer, Ramparts, Margaux Philanthropy, Royal Air Maroc and Sunborn Hotel.
Arte Flamenco David Morales participated in this street party.
The local companies Vicky’s Catering, Corks Restaurant, Monty’s Restaurant, Katty Amselem and My Wines provided food and drinks and several charities such as Understanding The Festival began the 16th June Gibraltar, RifCom and Dental at Leisure Cinemas with the Mavericks showed their work screening of the documentary ‘Les Echos du Mellah: de Tinghir á Jerusalem’, directed by the French-Moroccan director Kamal Hachkar, who used his stay in Gibraltar also for shooting his new documentary. The most popular event was ‘Le Souk’ hosted on the 17th June at Commonwealth Park where more than 5,000 people from Gibraltar and around discovered the sounds, smells and colours of Morocco. Loreto’s School choir together with Danza Academy of Gibraltar, the Gibraltar International Dance Association, Stylos Dance Academy, Showdance Company, Sotogrande International School and the Centro de 84 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
and the youngest could enjoy with workshops provided by Eco Art and Ming Ming Collectables. The musical program included the concerts of Neta Elkayam with The ‘Howa Jani’ Project and the Tunisian band Jazz Oil everything perfectly conducted by Henry Sacramento. The Gibraltar World Music Fes-
tival, in conjunction with the University of Gibraltar, organized a seminar at Garrison Library untitled “Meeting Morocco” to propose to more than 100 people an overview of Morocco’s values. This event welcomed two speakers: the writer Driss Alaoui Mdaghri and the business woman Asma Chaabi. The Journalist Michael Kirtley moderated the conference and the Q&A with a panel formed by Trino Cruz, John Restano and Bouchra Zemmouri. The climax of the Festival was the two main concerts that took place at St. Michael’s Cave with 600 attendees. The Tunisian musician Dhafer Youssef offered his unique voice that made the concert a unique and amazing experience. Prior to this concert, the Franco-Moroccan singer Françoise Atlan -in charge of the artistic direction of the Festivaldesigned ‘Convivencia’, a tribute of Gibraltar to the Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques based in Essaouira with the participation of Jazz Oil, Abir El Abed, Neta Elkayam, David Morales and Françoise Atlan. The significance of the Festival has grown this year and proof of this is the widespread press impact that has had in Spain, Morocco, France and Israel and with the presence of journalists working for several media like i24News, Les Ecos, Tel Quel, Citadine...
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Combat Survival If you find taking up golf somewhat time consuming and expensive, you may want to try another outdoor hobby that’s becoming very popular...It’s a leisure activity best described as a ‘playful sport’ whilst still giving you plenty of exercise and certainly keeping you on your toes!
Text by Richard Cartwright
‘Airsoft’ is the name of the game these days and about a year ago, Abraham Espinosa, who’s been practising the sport for more than 20 years, opened up Combat Survival at Calle Aurora, 4B in La Linea de La Concepcion... He is the veteran, and so knows all there is to know about ‘airsoft’ or ‘aire suave.’ Abraham says, “It’s a lot of fun. You could describe it as a sporty game simulating military activity involving plenty of action. Anyone can participate, young or old. Working on your ability and strategy and developing the required skill
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is what makes this sport so enjoyable. Yes, it’s a war game where you get to use replicas, ‘ALDs’, or playful sports fire arms, which fire small 6 to 8mm biodegradable balls or bullets. The area used also replicates a war zone with military equipment and obstacles typical of a combat zone... Abraham adds, “There isn’t a specific type of clothing you need to use although you may want to wear combat gear to add to the game’s authenticity, but it’s your choice. It is important, however, for everyone in the area to wear some form of eye protection in order to avoid accidents.” The term
‘airsoft’ implies the method of propulsion used in the ammunitions and fire arms, which provide a smooth journey. The ‘bullets’ used are harmless, bearing in mind you always need to be well protected around the body and especially your face and eyes. When practising the sport correctly, there is no risk at all for participants. Whether as individuals or teams, you’ll enjoy the experience in well equipped war zones: ditches, walls, and other structures resembling the real war scenario producing that ‘real thing’ effect! As
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everything you need, to take part in these war games, Combat Survival has a shop on site where you can obtain what you need: From bottom of the range equipment to the best, as in the ‘Systema’ brand, who lead in replicas of the ‘electronic kind’ or, ‘Solar’, who are tops when it comes to, ‘air’ weaponry. The store can also provide you with military combat uniforms and electronic accessories, night vision aids, knives and daggers, logos, insignias and badges... Abraham says, “If you’re into the US Navy Seals, we can accommodate you there also, you can go off to the war zone in all their
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truly authentic gear bar the Seals’ lethal weapons!” But the major difference between Combat Survival and other ‘airsoft’ venues is, apart from all the super equipment and accessories you can acquire at their store, Abraham emphasis, is the vast area available for the sport... “As far as that is concerned we’re really ahead of the competition. Here we have a CQB, which is a private plot of 6,000 square metres to practice the sport on, making it the only CQB in the whole of the Campo de Gibraltar.” The site is for 88 JULY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
members only and membership is easy to obtain by visiting the club any day of the week or weekend, or by contacting Abraham. Within this sport the next step, toughest and most developed practice is called, ‘MilSim’, an acronym for, Military Simulation, which is not for the faint hearted and requires more physical and energetic involvement in order to attain a more realistic pattern to the war games. It consists of opposing units using real wartime tactics. The combatants receive military orders or
instructions, which they should follow in what is a hypothetical war scenario. The winning participants are the ones successfully finishing the required mission demanded of them... The sport is evidently becoming more popular it seems and Abraham says Combat Survival takes part in about four ‘MilSim’ exercises a year, and wants to inform enthusiasts the next one they hope to participate in, organised by ‘Rotack’, is coming up at the end of summer in the ‘Cuidad del Airsoft’ in Coin (Malaga). There, they have a
truly authentic village with houses and streets exclusively dedicated to the sport... Abraham concludes, “To the uninitiated, ‘airsoft’ may seem a rough and perhaps violent sport but I can assure it’s the complete opposite... It de-stresses you and it can really become addictive. Many who try it come back for more!” ...All in the good name of sport and harmless fun!! Combat Survival is situated at C/ Aurora 4B in La Linea de la Concepcion. Tel: 956 021212
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The Gedime Motors Trophy The Gedime Motors Trophy The June event, yes June in spite of the weather, was the Gedime Motors Trophy. The event took place on Sunday the 15th June 2015 at the Santa Clara Golf Club, another new venue for Med Golf. The weather was not as warm as advertised and the anecdote below illustrates just how unseasonal it continued to be
was June in Spain. To reinforce our perception of the weather was brought home by a visiting couple from Scotland waiting to play, who asked “Are ye no a wee bit chilly?” So it must have been cold! In fairness it was a comfortable temperature for golf. Thanks to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. There will be many more events to come so why not make sure that you are included and work your way into the Med Golf Masters.
The winner of The Gedime Motors Trophy was Iqbal Dharamsi with 39 points. Iqbal won the trophy and two green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course. Other prizes were won as follows:
Speaking of which, here is the updated Top Twenty in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit
Best gross score was Chris Watkins with a score of 80 who edged out David MacGregor , also 80, on handicap. The longest drive was won by Paul Appleyard. Best gross score on the par 3s, with a score of 2 over par, was Chris Watkins, once again edging out David MacGregor, also 2 over par.
Category 1 (0-12) Runner up with 35 points was David Campbell and the winner on handicap, also with 35, was Chris Watkins.
Best pairing was Iqbal Dharamsi and David Campbell with a combined score of 74 points.
Category 2 (13-22) Runner up was Stuart Ferguson with 34 points and the winner was John Robbins, also with 34 points.
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Category 3 (23 and above): Jon Bowden was runner up with 28 points and the winner was Paul Mosen, also with a score of 28
points. The nearest the pin winners were: Duncan Hamilton, Steve Baker, David MacGregor and Josh Hunter. Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Paul Appleyard and nearest in 3 on a par 5 was Javi Hunter. WORTH A MENTION
The cool weather was enough to prompt a thorough check of the calendar to see if it really
1. Russell Blessett 2. James Lax 3. David Campbell 4. David MacGregor 5. Peter Warren 6. Chris Hill 7. Matt Charlesworth 8. Mike Cowburn 9. Mike Harvey 10. Joe Sanchez 11. Paul Appleyard 12. Robbie Jones 13. John Caruana 14. Javi Hunter 15. Ross McQuater 16. Tim O’Toole 17. Chris Warren 18. Roger Griffiths 19. Peter Lenderyou 20. Steve Stonefiel All the photos from Santa Clara
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can be found on our Facebook page. Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day. We’d be delighted if you’d join
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our group for up-to-date news and contribute to on-going golfing discussions. We created the page to enable members and visitors to discuss anything about golf, give feedback on courses they have played, offer tips to
others they have come across and much more. You can find us on Facebook simply by searching for ‘Med Golf ’ or visit our website and navigate from there. For more details on our full sche-
dule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £30 per year on our current 241 offer, please visit www.medgolfgroup.com or contact Josh Hunter on Gib mobile 54016963 or by e-mail at contact. medgolf@gmail.com
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Gibraltar I.D.F Team wins 10 Gold, 3 Silver and 8 Bronze at the International Dance Federation World Dance Championships The Gibraltar I.D.F Team returned Champions, 10 Gold, 3 Silver and 8 Bronze, with many finalist positions from the 13th International Dance Federation World Dance Championships that were held in Bellaria Igea Marina, Italy. A team of 32 dancers travelled to Bellaria, which together with supporters numbered over 80. The 13th I.D.F World Dance Championships were extremely well hosted by the Italian Federation and these Championships were particularly meaningful because the first ever IDF championships were held in this traditional Italian seaside village. Since its humble beginnings, the young federation has grown rapidly and counts with over 31 member nations.
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president and I.D.F Judge, walked amongst the dignities of each nation. The ceremony ended with welcoming speeches, oaths from the dancers and judges and a treat performance by dancers of the Ballet de Roma. The dancers displayed a duet section of Romeo and Juliet and a Swan lake male solo. Throughout the competition, Anne-Marie served as a full time judge in certain categories of the heavily contested Fantasy and Dance Show Sections. Professional dancers were also part of the judging panel in many of the disciplines. The I.D.F also awarded scholarships to the most promising dancers in the case of Fantasy and Dance Show sections a male dancer from Italy was awarded a Summer Scholarship to New York. Gibraltar competed in Fantasy Dance where it always excels, Dance Show, Hip Hop and Belly Dance sections. The I.D.F competition runs over 3 stages and up to 8 entries from every country are allowed in Solos, Duets, Couples, Groups and Formations in every discipline. This is allowed in any age group, Mini, Youth, Junior, Adults and in the case of Belly Dance, Seniors. G.I.D.A believes these World Championships are an excellent platform for learning and evolving young Gibraltarian dancers. The Association believes that the team truly excelled at Bellaria especially considering that team member Jonathan Lutwyche was unable to compete because of the changes in dates with ‘Britains got Talent’ and not only were his Solos and Duets withdrawn but Group Pieces and formations were also affected. Nevertheless, the team had already prepared for this scenario. Results at Bellaria were especially significant
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1. Ileana Martinez - Fantasy Show - 1st Place - Medusa · 2. Anna Buhler and Amy Pozo 1st Place Fantasy Show - My Immortal · 3. Julia Horne - Fantasy Show - 1st Place - Rainbow · 4. Ileana Martinez and Nicola Dewar - Fantasy Show - 3rd Place - Animals have Rights · 5. Megan de Haro and Paula Rugeroni - 3rd Place - Dance Show - Break The Silence · 6. Rebecca Benggio and Kate Williamson - Dance Show - 1st Place - Hakuna Matata · 7. Rebecca Benggio and Sebastian Diaz - Fantasy Show - 1st Place - Puppets 8. Searie McGlashan and Charlize Buhagiar - Fantasy Show - 1st Place - Circus · 9. Sebastian Diaz - Dance Show - 1st Place - Superman
because Gibraltar came 1st in the heavily contested Fantasy Solo Female ‘Youth’, ‘Junior’ and ‘Adult’ sections. Brianna Trinidad came 1st out of 51 in the ‘Youth’ section, Julia Horne came 1st out of 36 in the ‘Junior’ section and Ileana Martinez came 1st out of 20 in the ‘Adult’ section. Ileana Martinez is the only Gibraltar female to be both I.D.O World Champion (2006 Cat in the Hat Choreography by Zuleika Green) and I.D.F World Champion Adult). Amongst other achievements, it was the first time Gibraltar participated at the worlds with a ‘mini’ boy. Sebastian Diaz achieved gold for his solos in the Fantasy and dance show sections. Sebastian also achieved gold with his fantasy duet with Rebecca Benggio. Rebecca also won gold for her dance show duet with Kate Williamson in the mini section. In the fantasy show, mini duet section, Charlize Buhagiar and Searie MacGlashan came 1st out of 7 very strong entries. Gold was also received by Amy Pozo and Anna Buhler with their duet in the fantasy dance junior section. Also achieving gold were Anna Buhler, Amy Pozo, Julia Marsh, Amy Montovio, Megan De Haro, Paula Rugeroni and Robyn Bugeja won the 96 JULY 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Fantasy group junior section. Silver places went to Kate Williamson and Rebecca Benggio in the Fantasy Show duet section, Silver was also attained by Julia Horne and Monique Ignacio with their fantasy duet and another silver was awarded to Nicola Dewar for her fantasy solo in the adult section. Bronze places went to the Dance Show mini group piece dancers were Sebastian Diaz, Elyse Marr, Rebecca Benggio, Kate Williamson and Adrianne Durante. Amy Pozo also came 3rd in the Junior Fantasy show section alongside Megan de Haro and Paula Rugeroni in the Fantasy Duet section, these girls also came 3rd in the Dance Show Junior duet section. Susan Soiza came 3rd in the belly dancing senior section. Joining the bronze also awarded were Nicola Dewar and Ileana Martinez in the fantasy duet adult section. Also in the fantasy adult section the adults group piece came third which consists of Ileana Martinez, Eden Andrades, Nicola Dewar, Julia Horne and Monique Ignacio. Adult fantasy formation also achieved a bronze place this was made up of juniors and adults coming together, Anna
Buhler, Amy Pozo, Amy Montovio, Megan De Haro, Paula Rugeroni, Junia Marsh, Robyn Bugeja, Ileana Martinez, Eden Andrades, Nicola Dewar, Julia Horne and Monique Ignacio. Anne-Marie GIDA President says “G.I.D.A is delighted with the teams outstanding performance in Bellaria. Missing two mature male dancers Stephen Pardo & Jonathan Lutwyche present in last year’s team obviously had a little impact. Standards have really risen in a year and never have I seen such skilled competitors as those in the Female Dance Show sections in all age categories, nevertheless in the Fantasy Dance Sections Gibraltar was by far the strongest team. It was wonderful to see our flag raised to many times and sing our national anthem so frequently on one night. The 13th World Dance Championships have definitely inspired us to continue developing in Fantasy Dance sections where we truly excel but more importantly to want to better ourselves in other disciplines to compete in the 2015 Europeans held in Badalona. Our boys will possible join us then. G.I.D.A believes in strong, skilled and versatile dancers.”
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