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CONTENTS Nº 162 - JULY 2016

CREDITS Front Cover: GIBFLOYD in Concert Photography: Stephen Ball

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THE MUSICAL ‘LORCA MADLY IN LOVE’ BY DAVID MORALES, ON SHOW IN LA LINEA BEFORE HIS INTERNATIONAL TOUR 2016

EL MARITIMO SERVING THE BEST FRIED FISH FOR 60 YEARS

THE G.M.F. 2016

COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

PARADE TO CELEBRATE THE OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

GIBFLOYD CHRONOLOGY

THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF BREXIT FOR BRITISH RESIDENTS AND BUYERS IN SPAIN

TEN YEARS OF CALENTITA

OBRIGADO: GIBRALTAR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL AT ST MICHAEL’S CAVE

KIDS ROCK

ANASTASIA: A ROMANTIC TALE OF A RUSSIAN PRINCESS

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN? A CALENTITA SPECIAL

FOCUS ON: AGORA

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The Musical ‘Lorca, Madly in Love’ by David Morales, on show in La Línea before His International Tour 2016 The young Gibraltarian promise from the Christian Santos Choir and the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performance Arts (GAMPA), Chloe Martínez will be guest artist The flamenco musical ‘Lorca, Madly in Love’ by David Morales will be on show in La Línea on August 10th and 11th, in two charity events, before he embarks on his International Tour 2016. Proceeds from the two events will go to the ‘Asociación de Esclerosis Múltiple del Campo de Gibraltar’ (Ademcg) and the two guest artists, the Linense singer, Erika Leiva and the Gibraltarian Chloe Martínez will collaborate and perform on both ocassions. The Linense, Erika Leiva is a very well-known singer of La Copla in Andalucía and the Gibraltarian singer, Chloe Martínez is a young promise from the Christian Santos Choir and the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performance Arts (GAMPA). The two performances will be at the Palacio de Congresos in La Línea. David Morales emphasized his particular interest in the Gibraltarian collaboration in spite of the present po-

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The flamenco musical ‘Lorca, Madly in Love’ marks the 80th Anniversary of the death of the poet Federico García Lorca in Granada in 1936 during the first days of the Spanish Civil War. To commemorate it, David Morales will bring this production to his native La Linea before embarking on an International Tour for a second consecutive year.

litical tension. As fellow humans and ‘next-door’ neighbours, he strongly feels that a sense of collaboration is a must as he always tries his best to improve good relations through culture. He valued the participation of Erika Leiva, who’s at a spectacular moment in her career and who will be presenting her new album in September. On the other hand, Morales gave

a message of solidarity to all regardless of sexual orientation in the wake of the Orlando Massacre. Federico García Lorca was killed because of his homosexuality and Morales wanted to put in place the need to respect all people, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation and at the same time condemn all homophobic ideologies.

‘Lorca, Madly in Love’ will not only return to Carnegie Hall Theatre in New York after the success of 2015, but will also tour through several cities in the United States; the production will be staged at Washington, Boston and Miami. Lorca will also travel to San José de Puerto Rico, Argentina and Uruguay in Latin America and Toronto and Montreal in Canada. For the two events in La Línea, there will be advance ticket sales from a stand in the Calle Real (La Línea) or by phone (+34) 658 084 911.

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‘El Marítimo’ serving the best fried fish for 60 years

Text by Richard Cartwright

The ‘El Maritimo’ ‘connection’ takes us back many, many years and way up to the Spanish northern region of Galicia to one of 52 villages or hamlets that make up La Estrada...a town with a population these days, of about 25,000. From there, a married couple – Manuel Rivadulla and 10 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Marina Lopez – headed south to Andalucia settling in La Linea de la Concepcion. Life was a struggle but they persevered and opened up a fried-fish shop/restaurant in Calle Duque de Tetuan. ‘El Maritimo’ opened its doors in 1956, making it 60 years to the day that this family business has successfully been serving La Linea and the surrounding area, inclu-

ding Gibraltar, offering the very best fried fish! The present owner is fourth generation family member, Jose Manuel Rivadulla, who continues to fry the best fish in Restaurante El Maritimo. Interestingly, Jose Manuel informs us that all of the fried fish restaurants that opened up all those years ago in Cadiz, San Fernando, El Puerto de Santamaria,

Chiclana and Algeciras and other towns and villages in the province of Cadiz, were all (and stresses all) run by Galicians from La Estrada, a tiny town in Pontevedra from where Jose Manuel’s family originated. So, for 60 years in Calle Duque de Tetuan, the Rivadulla family has been expertly choosing the best,

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preparing and frying top quality fish for us to enjoy. Over time ‘El Maritimo’ has endearingly come to be known as, ‘El Gallego...’ for obvious reasons! Last December (2015), ‘El Maritimo’ moved to the extension of, Calle Gibraltar situated in Edificio Reina Sofia (building) right behind the Post Office, which provides a much bigger restaurant offering, more comfort and better service. This modern building houses the restaurant, which includes a spacious terrace, which comes in handy during the hot, summer months. There’s acces-

sible parking and is bang in the centre of town! When quizzed as to what fish speciality he would recommend to new customers, Jose Manuel quickly retorted, ‘El Choco (cuttlefish) Frito,’ ‘El Cazon en Adobo (Marinated Dogfish)’ and ‘El Pulpo (octopus) a la Gallega’. Jose Manuel says they’ve extended what’s on offer on the Maritimo menu and, as well as, their top quality fish dishes, they can offer a choice of succulent meats like, ‘La Ternera (veal) Rubia Gallega’ and ‘Secretos Ibericos’ (Acornfattened pig cuts). A ‘must men-

tion’ is their deliciously grilled, fish and shell fish as in, ‘Brocheta (kebabs or skewers) de Veira with Langostinos’ (large prawn) and ‘Lenguado’ (sole) o ‘Choco (cuttlefish) a la Plancha’ (grilled). The wine list is also varied and includes wines from Galicia, Albarinos and Riveiros (top Galician wines)...Ribera del Duero wines – Psi Pingus and Riojas – Ramon Bilbao and a little known wine, which Jose Manuel recommends: Proelio...To end a fabulous meal, a Galician cheese ‘de Tetilla’ or ‘Carne de Membrillo’(quince) and ‘Miel (honey) de Brezo Gallego.’

To finally end your lunch or dinner and help digest the fine meal you’ve just enjoyed, an exceptional herb ‘orujo (CAN’T FIND IN DICTIONARY) or oruju of Galician coffee will seal your Restaurante Maritimo visit beautifully! ‘El Maritino’ is situated at C/ Gibraltar, Edificio Reina Sofia, Bloque 1 Local 1 and reservations can be made on 0034 956 76 31 43 for lunch or dinner and takeaways in traditional paper/cardboard containers can be prepared...Ring ‘El Maritimo’ aka, ‘El Gallego’ and enjoy the best, fried-fish meal... anywhere! GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 13

Sat 3rd & Sun 4th September 2016 www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com

Gibraltar Music Festival Unveils Travis, Europe, Zara Larsson, Lawrence Taylor & Jeremy Loops for the Festival’s Fifth Outing Travis, Europe, Zara Larsson, Lawrence Taylor and Jeremy Loops have all been added to Gibraltar Music Festival's fifth event. Stereophonics, Ne-Yo, Brian Ferry, Jess Gylnne, All Saints, KT Tunstall plus many more have already been announced for the only festival set in the breathtaking shadow of The Rock of Gibraltar. Victoria Stadium will come to life once more with three new stages added to this incredible two-day event attracting international audiences. Taking place Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September, tickets start at a very reasonable £89 for the weekend with free tickets for any children under 12. Further info available at www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com One of the most prominent bands of the late 90’s, Travis are a power house of the UK music scene. Formed in Glasgow around 1990 they have been credited for paving the way for such bands as Coldplay, Keane and Snow Patrol. With two BRIT Awards under their belts, Travis are set to perform their biggest hits as well as new songs at this year’s Gibraltar Music Festival. Including tracks from their latest studio album Everything at Once which was recorded in the legendary 14 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Hansa Tonstudio. Expect hearty singalongs and feel-good, melodic music for all generations to enjoy during one of the highlight sets of Gibraltar Music Festival.

one of the few bands who boast all the members from their “classic” period, so those lucky enough to witness their show in Gibraltar will be in for a treat!

Swedish hard rock group Europe tours the World regularly and are currently working on their 11th album. This year sees the 30th anniversary of their iconic third album The Final Countdown, which has sold over 23 million copies worldwide. Europe are also

Soulful electro-pop vocalist singer songwriter Zara Larsson has recently risen to stardom in the UK with Never Forget You, collaborating with British singerproducer MNEK to create a dance hit which also went gold in the USA. Also hailing

Europe Lawrence Taylor

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Travis from Sweden, the trend-setting 18-year-old has been compared to Lorde, Rihanna and Robyn, but – with an astonishing 19 million people listening to her music every month on Spotify - Zara Larsson is blazing her own trail. The next Queen of Swedish pop will have everybody in Gibraltar dancing! Birmingham’s golden boy Lawrence Taylor boasts accomplished songwriting capabilities, addictive vocals and infectious guitar melodies. He rose to prominence with Bang Bang a blues inspired track, which prompted The Clash magazine to call him “mature beyond his years”. With his EP out

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and doing well, festival goers on the Rock will hopefully be treated to elements of a new album. With an eclectic style that combines rock, folk, jazz and hip-hop, Jeremy Loops takes sounds from numerous instruments and loops them, creating ensembles that have far more depth than traditional bands. Originating from South Africa, Loops reflects his background in his music, which serves as a great summer soundtrack. Having toured heavily he knows how to work a crowd and will be one to watch at this year’s festival.

With many more acts to come, Gibraltar Music Festival will be one of the last stops on the European festival calendar. Hosted over two days, this impressive event will see music icons perform life-defining sets to a massive crowd under the iconic Rock of Gibraltar. Gibraltar Music Festival will take place on Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th September at Victoria Stadium. Tickets are priced at an affordable £89 available from: www.gibraltarmusicfestival. com/buy/

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Commercial Vehicles Selecting a commercial van for your business can be an arduous task with so many options to choose from ranging from size, versatility, mileage, price and insurance coverage. Just how does one pick the most appropriate vehicle to suit their particular business needs, and where to begin that search?

vehicles for many different types of business use, and with so many individual requirements, they are able to complete a range of vehicle fittings and conversions to suit most businesses. Depending on your specific requirements, they will create bespoke

generation Peugeot Partner continued to develop the definition of a small van, with its spaciousness, comfort and modularity remaining the reference in the segment. Presented on the occasion of the 2015 Algiers Motor Show, the new Peugeot Partner benefits from

It’s advisable to make a note of everything you plan to use the commercial vehicle for, allowing you to come up with a list of attributes your new vehicle will require. If you run a removal business, you may want a van with large back doors and easy access from the rear, whereas if your business deals with delivering goods to street-front shops, you may prefer a van with sliding side-doors that will enable the delivery person to unload contents from the vehicle more safely.

It’s robustness, new modern and connected equipment, as well as, a range of more economical and powerful Euro 6 engines, makes the new Peugeot Partner even more appealing. In the BlueHDi 100 S&S versions, it has recorded CO2 emissions figures in their segments of just 106 and 109 g/km respectively. Perfectly in tune with its time, it still does not forget the fundamental reasons for its success: reliability, flexibility and unequalled modularity combined with benchmark loading capacity and a comfortable cabin.

As a business owner, money wasted is profit down the drain, so one should look for a vehicle with good fuel economy. Do your calculations carefully before deciding what size vehicle is appropriate for your specific business needs.

vehicles that are exactly suited to how you will be using them and help you make your ‘pick and mix’ selection from the available conversions.

Here, we take a look at a selection of Bassadone Motors’ offering on Commercial vehicles for your business. Not only can they provide you with the vehicle or fleet of vehicles of your choice, but Bassadone Motors can also convert commercial

In 1996, Peugeot revolutionized the small van segment with the Peugeot Partner and its original onebox body style, entirely designed to meet the growing demand from business users for efficiency and robustness. A second, then a third

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qualities: modernity, robustness and increased efficiency, as well as, lower running costs.

THE 2016 PEUGEOT PARTNER

changes in styling and technology. The assertive design of the front includes a new grille, similar to the brand’s other models. The reasons for a business user choosing a Peugeot Partner are, first of all, their experience with the brand and its dealer network and then the aspects of utility, reliability and price. To meet the needs of business users and enhance their operational ability, the Peugeot Partner adds to its benchmark utility and dynamic

In its styling, other than the new front end, the headlamps with their redesigned outline give the Partner a modern look that is different from the Partner Tepee, thanks to the specific handling of the interior of the headlamps. The robust look of the new front end is an illustration of the intrinsic qualities of the new Peugeot Partner, which has benefitted from having been put to the test over nearly 20 years by business users and families since the launch of the first generation. In our surveys, Peugeot Partner customers welcome its spaciousness,

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range along with the ATV Grip Control system work in unison to activate individual brakes to maintain traction.

practicality in use and comfort, and express their satisfaction with the quality, robustness and finish of the bodywork and the cabin, as well as, the reliability of their vehicle.

All Bipper vans have ABS brakes and either a driver’s seat ladder frame protector or, in the case of Professional models, a half-height steel bulkhead with mesh upper section. The load compartment has six tiedown points to secure the load.

As for business customers, as well as, appreciating the load space and modularity of the Peugeot Partner, they also indicate their satisfaction with the absence of faults, lower running costs and the very good value for money in their working vehicle. The robustness and reliability of the Peugeot Partner has also been proven during the development of the vehicle. These tests combined with the experience gained of the vehicles in service with private and business customers over 18 years ensure that the new Peugeot Partner has a high level of quality. THE PEUGEOT BIPPER The little Peugeot Bipper is one in a family of small compact urban vans aimed at professional users looking for a vehicle, which is easy to drive and easy to park. Thanks to the asymmetric hinged rear doors and the sliding side doors, the Bipper is also very easy to load and unload, even in the narrowest of spaces. There are three trim levels, S, SE and Professional, and you can order the van with Peugeot’s ATV Grip Control system, an electronic differential that assists with traction in slippery conditions. It is also the smallest vehicle in the Peugeot van line-up as supermini-sized Bipper sits below the Partner, Expert and Boxer panel vans. Every Bipper model uses the same 75PS 1.3-litre diesel engine, which makes life simple when it comes to choosing which engine you want. The Bipper’s diesel engine produces 74bhp and 140Nm of torque, which 20 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

THE 2016 TOYOTA PROACE VERSO

is enough for lively urban performance. The S-grade and Professional-grade models are only available with a manual five-speed gearbox as the automated five-speed manual option was dropped as long with the ‘Stop-Start’ technology. Fuel economy for the Bipper is quoted at 60.1mpg with CO2 emissions at 124g/km. There is only one Bipper body style and with all its available space, the Bipper can transport a payload of up to 610kg. Access to the load area is made easy by the asymmetric rear doors which ensure all-round access to the rear load space, both

height wise and width wise. The two doors can open to an angle of 90 degrees or even 180 degrees if required, thanks to an innovative check strap design. Much of the Bipper’s extra space and usefulness comes from the front passenger seat that not only folds forwards but also folds downwards. This leaves a long, flat load floor that is uninterrupted and ideal for transporting longer items that would otherwise bet left unsecure poking out of the back door or require a larger van. ESP (electronic stability programme) comes as standard across the

Building on the experience gained from the first ProAce, which replaced the Hiace in 2013, the new range will include a comprehensive selection of Toyota ProAce Verso people carrier models. Available in three grades, the new Toyota ProAce Verso will offer customers a choice of three body lengths. Across the entire model range, from the unique Compact to the VIP version, Toyota’s new MPV allows up to 9 passengers to travel comfortably with their luggage. Five diesel power-trains vary in output from 95 to 180 DIN hp. Mated to a choice of manual, robotised manual and automatic transmis-

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sions, they target best-in-class CO2 emissions. High specification levels include unique, user-friendly equipment such as rail-mounted sliding seats, opening rear tailgate glass, footoperated automatic sliding side doors and a panoramic roof. Its striking Under Priority frontal design language identifying it as the latest addition to the Toyota family, the new ProAce Verso will be available in a choice of three body sizes – ‘Compact’, ‘Medium’ and ‘Long’. Benefitting from practical, left- and right-hand side sliding rear doors and a top-hinged tailgate, all three ProAce Verso variants are 2.2 m wide and 1.9 m high. Family grade models may be identified by coloured bumpers, a chrome trim surround to the lower front grille, fog lamps and separate-opening tailgate glass fitted as standard. A grade dependent choice of wheels includes 16” or 17” steel full-wheel covers and 17” alloys. On board, the robust, functional and spacious interior has been designed to meet the needs of both private and commercial owners, transporting up to nine passengers, and their luggage, in comfort. Comprehensive storage throughout the cabin includes cup-holders and generous door pockets. The dashboard design features clear, analogue dial instrumentation and ergonomic switchgear. Boasting excellent all-round visibility, the ProAce Verso’s SUV-like driving position features a shortthrow gear lever mounted as close to the steering wheel as possible, maximizing the time driver spends with both hands on the wheel. The new Toyota ProAce Verso offers customers a choice of three 22 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

grades - Shuttle, Family and VIP. Shuttle and Family grades are available in either ‘Compact’, ‘Medium’ or ‘Long body’ styles, and ‘VIP’ grade in ‘Medium’ and ‘Long’ bodied variants. The new Toyota ProAce Verso will be available with a range of five power-trains featuring 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesel engines offering a choice of power outputs and transmissions. Incorporating ‘Stop & Start’ system, they target best-in-class CO2 emissions. A 70 kW/95 DIN hp variant of the 1.6 litre engine may be mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed robotized manual transmission. The former generates CO2 emissions of 144-148 g/km, whilst, equipped with ‘Stop & Start’, the later just 135-139 g/km. A more powerful, 85 kW/115 DIN hp version of the 1.6 litre unit is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Featuring Stop & Start, it generates CO2 emissions of 133137 g/km CO2. The 2.0 litre, 110 kW/150 DIN hp turbo-diesel is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Equipped

with ‘Stop & Start’, it generates 139143 g/km of CO2. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 130 kW/180 DIN hp variant of the 2.0 litre unit is the most powerful engine in the new ProAce Verso model range. Equipped with Stop & Start, it generates CO2 emissions of 151-159 g/km. Safety standards are on a par with the high levels expected of any Toyota passenger car. The new Toyota ProAce Verso is equipped with ‘Toyota Safety Sense’, a newly developed set of active safety technologies designed to help prevent or mitigate collisions across a wide range of traffic situations. In addition, it has recently been awarded a 5-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. Combining millimetre-wave radar and camera technology for advanced detection capabilities, the new Toyota people carrier’s active safety systems include ‘Forward Collision Warning’, ‘Autonomous Emergency Braking’, ‘Blind Spot Detection’, ‘Lane Departure Alert’, ‘Driver Attention Alert’, ‘Road Sign Assist’ and ‘Intelligent Speed Adaptation’, ‘Adaptive Front Lighting’, and an ‘Automatic High Beam’ system.

THE 2016 ISUZU D-MAX The ISUZU D-MAX toughness, redefined. Encompassing aggressive styling and levels of safety, plus ISUZU’s legendary durability and fuel efficiency, the ISUZU D-MAX strives ahead of its competition. Whether it’s hauling big loads, powering through the work week, cruising through the weekend or going where the others won’t, this is one pickup you can depend on. Put it to the test. You won’t be disappointed. The Isuzu D-Max is available in single, extended and double cab bodystyles; powered by a 2.5 litre twinturbo diesel engine which develops 163bhp and 400Nm of torque. With the six-speed manual gearbox, the Isuzu D-Max returns 38.7mpg, with CO2 emissions of just 194g/km. This drops to 33.5mpg and 220g/km with the five-speed automatic transmission. The ISUZU D-MAX comes from a lineage of the world’s toughest, most reliable trucks. Almost a century of truck-manufacturing DNA has gone into the ISUZU D-MAX to deliver a pick-up that truly redefines the cate-

nary software, help is on hand in order for you to make the most intelligent choice for your specific needs. All of which will help make your daily grind much less of a grind.

gory. Over 70 years of building the world’s highest quality diesel engines, the ISUZU has earned its reputation for fuel economy, outstanding output and torque, as well as, proven durability and reliability. Although it has plenty of space in the load bay, the DMax feels fairly compact on the road. Combined with the high driving position, this makes it easier to drive on city roads. Not surprisingly, the Utility specification models are very basic inside the cab, with easy-clean trim and plenty of hard plastics to stand up to work use. However, even the most basic models have air-conditioning, front electric windows and height-adjustable headrests. Whether behind the wheel or riding as a passenger, the ISUZU D-MAX will surround you with new levels of comfort. A spacious cabin provides greater head and leg room for front and rear passengers, and wider door arches and A-pillar assist grips allow for easy access to the cabin. Ergonomically designed seats provide superior support and allow you to appreciate the luxury touches you wouldn’t expect in a pick-up. From advanced noise control to keep the outside world at bay, to a multitude of storage compartments and cup holders within easy reach, which are developed under the concept of ISUZU’s “universal design”, no effort has been spared to ensure every drive is a pleasurable journey. At ISUZU, safety is our priority and the ISUZU D-MAX reaps the benefits of this policy. There are dual front, side and curtain airbags with pre-tensioning seatbelts, an energy absorbing nose section, and side impact anti-intrusion bars. The cabin shell is constructed from high tensile steel for increased strength and rigidity gives even greater safety to all passengers.You’ll also have

Available in four versions, the 4-wheel-units are the NHR with a 3.8 ton capacity and the NKR with a 4.5 ton capacity. Meanwhile, the 6-wheel-units are the NPR with a 6.5 ton capacity and the NQR with a 8.5 ton capacity. These can then be customized with a wide range of rear body options to meet different business requirements.

the extra assurance of ‘Electronic Stability Control’(ESC), ‘Traction Control System’ (TCS) and ‘Antilock Brake System’ (ABS) not to mention projector headlamps and LED rear combination-lamps for maximum visibility. Drive with confidence knowing that the ISUZU D-MAX is our safest pick-up yet. THE 2016 ISUZU N-SERIES Fit for businesses, the Isuzu N-Series is a light-duty multi-purpose truck that offers performance, toughness, and functionality. It features a sturdy and durable ladder frame chassis, a rugged underca-

rriage, and extensive anti-corrosion treatment on the cab and frame. Nothing’s smarter than being able to make the right choice and with the Isuzu N Series, you can pick from single cabs, crew cabs, tippers and 4x4s, along with various engines, transmissions and wheelbases. Selected models in the N Series range now feature Isuzu ‘Electronic Stability Control’ (IESC) so if your truck is driven too fast for the corner or conditions, on-board sensors pick it up and reduce power to the drive wheels. It even automatically applies your brakes to the wheels that need it. And with ‘ISIS’, Isuzu’s revolutio-

Power comes from either a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine (4JB1-TC) or a larger 4.6-litre unit (4HG1-T) that combines improved fuel consumption with high output and torque. The 8,700KG GVM NQR is the flagship of Isuzu’s light truck range. It’s available in single cab-chassis, crew cab and ready-to-work tipper models. With a peak power output of 140kW (190PS), it’s one of the most powerful light trucks around. And it comes extremely well equipped. The class leading GVM rating is perfectly complemented by a peak power output of 140kW, the highest in the N series range. The Peugeot Partner and Bipper, the Toyota ProAce Verso and the Isuzu D-Max and N-Series can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Peugeot, Toyota and Isuzu.

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100 Anniversary of the th

Battle of the Somme The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme Offensive, was one of the largest battles of the First World War. Fought between July 1st and November 1st 1916 near the Somme River in France, it was also one of the bloodiest military battles in history. On the first day alone, the British suffered more than 57,000 casualties, and by the end of the campaign the Allies and Central Powers would lose more than 1.5 million men One of the most controversial battles of the First World War started on July 1st 1916, with a massive attack on German positions in the Somme region of Northern France. Tens of thousands of troops rose from their trenches after the lifting of an artillery barrage at 7.30 in the morning, the start of what became the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army.

French troops were also involved in the offensive astride the River Somme, a fact that’s often overlooked. The Allies had conceived plans for a joint series of attacks in 1916 to break the long-running deadlock in the Great War. The Somme campaign aimed to make combined use of British and French forces at the point where their lines met on the Western Front. 1.5 MILLION SHELLS

The Battle of the Somme was the first major test for the new armies of volunteers, who’d answered calls to enlist, as well as, General Sir Douglas Haig, who’d succeeded Sir John French as commander of British forces in France.

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But with France under pressure at Verdun in mid-1916, French numbers were reduced and the offensive became a British-led operation. More than 1.5 million shells were fired during a weeklong preliminary bombardment

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intended to destroy the German defences. The Germans were particularly well dug-in on the Somme, which had largely been a quiet sector since the early stages of the war. Despite the scale of the British barrage, it failed to destroy the thickets of barbed wire and deep fortifications. The advancing troops would be exposed to heavy machine-gun fire. “Many shells were ‘duds’ which did not explode,” the Imperial War Museum notes in its account of the Battle of the Somme. “The infantry paid the price….some British troops, and French forces south of the River Somme, took their ob-

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jectives. But most of the British attackers were repelled with heavy casualties.” By the end of the first day, 19,240 British soldiers had been killed, 35,493 were wounded and 2,737 were missing or prisoners. The fighting took a particularly heavy toll on the units of volunteer soldiers, who’d joined up together from workplaces and sports clubs to form the so-called ‘Pals Battalions.’ The 141 days of fighting resulted in more than a million Allied and German casualties (dead, wounded and missing). In spite of the initial disasters, the Battle of the Somme lasted until November 18th 1916, becoming yet another

campaign of attrition. There was no question of suspending the offensive with the French still heavily engaged at Verdun. The battle fuels much criticism of Sir Douglas Haig, although some historians now argue that valuable lessons were learned for future offensives, which would result in the Allied victory of 1918. In essence, The Battle of the Somme was fought at such terrible cost that it has come to symbolise the tragic futility of the First World War. Its first day of conflict remains the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army and it was felt deeply at home. Many of the soldiers, who had

signed up were everyday young men from close-knit communities across the UK, who subsequently suffered horrible losses. They were good friends, neighbours and colleagues, who signed up together on the promise they would serve alongside each other. It sounded easy. These patriotic volunteers were sold on the romance of war, “Your Country Needs You”, and became known as the ‘Pals’ battalions. The 100th anniversary provides an opportunity to commemorate the Service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the battle, to reflect upon the human cost of conflict and to have hope for a more peaceful world.

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“So one has to ask, who now in the British political firmament is going to stop our own accelerating descent into madness? For the catastrophe whose first moment was 28th June 1914, there was no respite. But for 23rd June 2016, there is a political let-out. It’s called a general election and provides the only mainstream political chance we have to unravel this mess before it becomes an endless nightmare. All it requires is wise and prescient politicians from across the spectrum to have the guts to come together – in a temporary pact-making arrangement – to fight that inevitable election around a single issue: a return to the status quo ante, a return to Europe, and so a fresh

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chance to participate in the remaking of a kinder, gentler continent. There was actually one politician in 1914 with such a prescience. His name was Jean Jaurès and we have all but forgotten him and his assassination days before Europe plunged into catastrophe. But we have surely not forgotten Jo Cox. For her memory, now is the time for politicians and good people to come together to speak and act for sanity and humanity.” Dr Mark Levene Reader in comparative history, University of Southampton

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Parade to celebrate the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Parade Held at Casemates on 9 June 2016 th

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On Thursday 9 June, a parade to celebrate the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was held at Casemates Square. The parade, which is modelled in part on that held annually at horse Guards, was conducted principally by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment.

The Queen was born on the 21st of April 1926, but her birthday is celebrated officially each year in June. A 21 gun salute was fired from Grand Battery House at noon on Thursday to commemorate the Queen’s 90th birthday. The Governor, Lieutenant General Edward Davis, said he was honoured to have been the Inspecting Officer for the occasion.

For the latter part of the Parade and for the ‘Symbolic Royal Presence’, a Royal Navy Ceremonial White Ensign was marched on.

The Queen’s image was projected onto the North face of the Rock and the number 90 was beamed onto the Moorish Castle to mark her 90th Birthday.

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GibFloyd Chronology

Forecast to an eventful Floydian Feast Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Stephen Ball

Having had a full share of band rehearsals in my day, it takes something a little bit special to get me to trek all the way to Retrenchment Block at Lathbury Barracks to gatecrash one. I’m glad I did and hopefully so will Globe Magazine readers when you read all about it. August 5th will be no ordinary Saturday because ‘GibFloyd’, our legendary ‘Pink’ tribute band who have acquired cult status much like their heroes did back in the day, are giving a three hour concert featuring in chronological order a selection of twenty four songs from one of the most epic song catalogues in Rock music. I stood outside their door and waited for ‘Mother’ to finish before I ventured in skipping over cables and musicians-“please carry on guys”-

they did it all over again and it sounded so good, even with some of their extended band personnel missing. That twelve string guitar and accordion did it for me along with the enigmatic request “Mother Shall I Drop the Bomb?” My first live in-concert encounter with ‘GibFloyd’ was last year at GMF and they were superb. It was then that I spoke to Chris Cavilla and Jonathan Bugeja and first heard that a three hour gig was in the planning stages. Musical director and keyboardist, Chris Calderon took the first prod from my mobile’s microphone and rattled out a few important things that you should know. The event will be staged at Victoria Stadium ‘El Muga’ enclosure and commences at 4.30pm when doors open. Acoustic acts will start proceedings with Layla Bugeja, Ethan Rocca, Mark Montegriffo and Butch Sundance, before established bands ‘Heritage’ GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 35

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and ‘After Hours’ do a set each. There will be free admission to children under twelve and food and kids’ entertainment will ensure that a family event can also be combined with a ‘Floydian’ event; a steal at £25 and a chance to wear those PF T-shirts again. An all important ‘happy hour’ will get the revellers in early so that when it gets dark and just when you thought this would never happen, it does, or rather it will and the night will belong to Pink Floyd music and the various stages of consciousness and rapture will enfold the enclosure. I have always had a ‘Pink’ heart since way back when I saw the original line up in the Albert Hall and later wore out my ‘Dark side of the Moon’ and ‘Wish you were Here’ among other offerings. Today since the epic ‘Live in Gdansk’ concert in Poland, I am a Gilmour guitar freak but still have my loyalty to ‘The Wall’. These are not my credentials, more like just common sense to be an all consumed Floyd fan having been a musician all my life.

dion), Jonathan Bugeja, Julio Valerga and Christine Vasquez. Absent at that particular rehearsal were: Louise Peach, Chuck McClelland, Arturo Bonich and Ivan Israel. That will be quite a line-up! In fact, the whole event is like the precursor to the GMF, so don’t forget to get tickets YA! Priorities come in Pink this year.

Good music is good music and defies genres and at the Chronology event on 5th August, there will be a lot of that on offer thanks to local talent and supporting sponsors that make it all possible. Chris Calderon rolled them off in no particular order: La Parrilla, Eroski, Charles Gomez &Co, Gibunco, Gib Oil and Gibtelecom. Also helping are the ‘Electronic Music Festival’ people, who are on the next day and whose staging is being used. Local Rock legend, Paul Isola, who will sing Floydian too and he was awesome at the Cave earlier this year. A word of mention too must go to Shane Soiza on ‘visuals and projections’ and Jay Callejon and his production company, J 2 Productions. The line -up that I saw in rehearsal were Chris Cavilla, Chris Calderon, his brother, Victor (drums) and their father Victor Senior (on accorGLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 37

Legal implications of ‘Brexit’ for British Residents and buyers in Spain By courtesy of BF Solicitors BF Solicitors is a law firm of Spanish lawyers and English Solicitors registered with the Law Society of England & Wales and as EU lawyers with the Spanish Bar Association. They specialize in advising private clients on the Costa del Sol on legal and tax matters. Their partner-led practice, which is in Estepona and Manilva (Duquesa), is able to provide a comprehensive service in respect of property, tax, wills and inheritance, wealth management, cross-border commercial and corporate transactions and yacht sales and registrations. Lucas Bornico is a Partner at BF Solicitors (Bornico, Farquharson & Associates). He is a Solicitor (England) with numerous years of experience in London and Spain, where he is duly registered as an EU lawyer with the Spanish Bar Association. BF Solicitors is a boutique law firm of English and Spanish lawyers, who specialise in advising international clients on the Costa del Sol. Messrs BF Solicitors have been kind enough to write an article for Globe Magazine discussing the legal implications for British residents and property buyers in Spain now that Britain has voted to leave the EU. For better or for worse, the success of the ‘Leave’ campaign subsequent to the ‘Brexit’ referendum has sent shockwaves in the UK and beyond, especially in the Costa del Sol, which is home to one of the largest communities of British expats in Europe. This article deals primarily with the legal implications affecting British residents (i.e. workers and retirees), as the situation with buyers of holiday homes (i.e. non-resident owners) is not expected to change much in the long term. In any event, the latter are briefly discussed for the 38 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Moreover, pursuant to the Vienna Convention of 1969 and general principles of law, the termination of a treaty should not affect accrued rights gained by individuals beforehand. This means that British nationals who reside in Spain should maintain their residence rights, provided they moved to Spain prior to the UK´s formal withdrawal from the EU in circa 2 years’ time.

sake of competiveness. Below is a summary of the key implications:

Should British residents fear mass expulsions or expropriations after ‘Brexit’? It is highly unlikely that the UK withdrawal from the EU would result in mass deportations and expropriations. After all, Spain is a modern Western democracy, a NATO ally and a signatory of numerous international treaties that safeguard the rights of foreign nationals within its territory. In accordance with Article 1 of the Protocol of the European Convention of Human Rights, “No one shall be deprived of his possessions except in the public interest and subject to the conditions provided for by law and by the general principles of international law.” Therefore, Spain could not simply discriminate against British nationals by expropriating holiday homes en masse or in specific circumstances simply as a result of ‘Brexit’.

What about British nationals who decide to move to Spain after Brexit? It should be noted that the above principle of the Vienna Convention does not apply to British nationals who move to Spain after ‘Brexit’. However, given that Spain is the country in the EU with the largest community of British expats, their residence rights will definitely take centre stage during any future negotiations between the UK and the EU. On the one hand, it is foreseeable that the UK will have to concede numerous restrictions on the freedom of movement in order to maintain access to the EU single market (as is the case with Switzerland and Norway). The UK will also have an interest in safeguarding the interests of British citizens abroad. On the other hand, British tourists, residents and homebuyers contribute considerably to the Spanish economy, so it is highly unlikely that Spain will have an interest in enacting restrictions unilaterally (even if politicians may complain about Gibraltar or other matters for the sake of pursuing a political agenda). Therefore in the light of the mutual interests

EU citizens will no longer apply. This is relevant for Spanish inheritance tax (IHT), because the applicable rate will apply in full without the benefit of the non-tax allowances (the latter apply to Spanish and other EU nationals exclusively).

of the UK and Spain, the most likely scenario is that British nationals who already reside in Spain prior to ‘Brexit’ will maintain most of their rights. Any newcomers that move to Spain thereafter will most likely benefit from some form of special arrangement (akin to nationals from Norway and Switzerland who benefit from ample residence rights). In addition to any eventual residency arrangement that may be implemented, it should be possible for British nationals to benefit from the Spanish Golden Visa. Pursuant thereto, highnet-worth investors from a Non-EU Country are able to secure a residency permit if they purchase a property above €500,000.

What will change in terms of citizenship rights? Although, per the above, it is foreseeable that British nationals will maintain most of their rights to travel, work and reside in Spain, their formal legal status will change because they will no longer be EU citizens. Subject to the future negotiations between the UK and the EU, it is foreseeable that the following consequences will apply: • British nationals will not be able to vote or participate in local and EU elections. • British nationals will have fewer protections under EU law. • Although British nationals will likely benefit from some form of special arrangement, they will not have an absolute right not to be discriminated in regards to the treatment afforded to Spanish and EU citizens. This means for instance, that British nationals may be subject to different taxes or administrative requirements. Although the above rights are important, it is more likely that any future restrictions will not severely affect the rights of British nationals desiring to relocate to Spain. In effect, subject to the outcome of future negotiations, it is likely that British nationals will be offered a treatment similar to those of Swiss and Norwegian residents in Spain. In alternative, pursuant to the future settlement to be agreed between the UK and the EU, British nationals may benefit from rights which are tailored to the economic reali-

What about non-resident owners who purchase holiday homes?

ty. For example, in order to safeguard the local Spanish economy (in particular the real estate and tourism sectors), it is foreseeable that Spain will agree for British retirees to continue to be entitled to reside in Spain, provided they pay a special social security contribution, contract private insurance and comply with new arrangements to be agreed between the Spanish government and the UK (involving government agencies such as the NHS and HMRC). Of course, the above possibility is still to be determined and will depend on the willingness to of the UK to adopt reciprocal arrangements that guarantee the right of residence of EU nationals in the UK.

How will the tax treatment change? Per the above, British nationals will cease to be EU citizens after ‘Brexit’, so they will not have an absolute right against non-discrimination in regards to the applicable taxes. On the one hand, in practical terms, this change in circumstances should not be a major issue because it will not affect the majority of taxes applicable in Spain. For example, the rates of IBI Council tax and income tax are the same for EU and non-EU citizens. On the other hand, some minor differences in taxes will apply. For example, British nationals will likely have to pay a higher rate of non-resident owner´s tax; which in any event should not be substantially higher, circa €100-200 per year for most properties. Another important point is that many safeguards against non-discrimination applicable to

In substance, the situation with non-resident owners and purchasers of holiday homes is not expected to be affected much in the middle to long term. After the UK formally leaves the EU in circa 2 years’ time, on the balance of probabilities and the economic interests at stake, it is highly unlikely that British nationals will require a visa or some form of permit to travel to Spain. Moreover, as the UK is one of the few countries in the world without photo ID cards, the fact that British nationals will require passports to visit the EU does not change anything in practice. In the extreme scenario that British nationals are required to apply for a visa, it is unlikely that this will affect the real estate sector. For example, at the time of this article, thousands of properties on the Costa del Sol are owned by Russian nationals, even if they require a tourist visa to enter Spain. At the end of the day, due to its location, weather, safety and various other factors, Spain will continue to be top destination for overseas properties in Europe. The procedure, regulations and taxes applicable to residential purchases by non-EU and EU citizens are largely the same. For example, after the cease to be EU citizens, UK nationals will still be required to obtain an NIE (id number for foreign nationals in Spain) and the applicable taxes for purchases and sales will be identical.

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living in Spain before ‘Brexit’ will maintain most of their accrued rights.

arrangement yet to be agreed between Spain and the UK.

Many British nationals may decide to wait and see how things play out. However, depending on how the ‘Brexit’ negotiations progress, perhaps it will not be the best decision to postpone a move or purchase until the UK ceases to be an EU Member State. This is because the most plausible scenario is for British residents who moved to Spain before ‘Brexit’ to benefit from a better and more certain legal treatment than those who did not.

The British expat community on the Costa del Sol has existed for decades, even before Spain became democracy and joined the EU. It is very likely that Spain will remain the top destination for British buyers, especially because any restrictions will not be specific to Spain, as they will face the same situation throughout the EU. However, in view of the on-going changes, it is recommended to contact a lawyer to plan ahead and become aware of the on-going reforms.

Although British nationals, who move to Spain after ‘Brexit’, will not have the same rights, it should be noted that the most likely scenario in the long term will be for them to enjoy similar rights to citizens from Norway or Switzerland, or rights pursuant to some form of special

Last but not least, this article deals primarily with residency rights. In this regard, it is unlikely that there will be long term impact on the market of second holiday homes purchased by no-resident owners. British nationals are unlikely to require a visa or permit. Therefore,

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they will continue to own and purchase holiday homes, in the same way as citizens from Russia, Norway and Switzerland. DISCLAIMER & CONTACT DETAILS The political and legal developments in regards to ‘Brexit’ are quickly evolving on a day-to-day basis and depend on any future negotiations between the UK and the EU. The above article is intended to provide a general overview on the likely legal effects on British buyers and residents on the Costa del Sol and should not be deemed to constitute legal advice. Readers are advised to contact us before entering into a transaction or relying on the article. Tel. +34 952 000031 Email: info@bfsolicitors.com Webpage: www.bfsolicitors.com

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Ten Years of Calentita This was my second year working ‘Calentita’ Night for GBC as a Roving Reporter and I have to say this year being its 10th Anniversery was the best yet

Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

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Starting off with just a few tents, this 10th anniversary has seen it outgrow Casemates Square and topple over into Market Road and now all the way up to the iron bridge on one end and even using our historical battlement tops to house an ingenious and unique Gin Garden, which enjoys views of all the action. The white purpose built and kitted tents housed a large variety of choices from many of the local eateries but also from friends across the way. Everything and

anything was on offer from the popular Argentinian Grill, Asian, in every shape and form, and, of course, all our favourite local dishes. For the sweet tooth, there was plenty too with a mountain of cupcakes made in Banoffee and double choc flavours (which were but a few) selling out in record time and for the first time, Candy floss by the bucket! Truth is all were spoilt rotten when it came to the choices on offer of food and drink. And just for those who like to

shop, there was an array of stalls full of hand made goodies and hands and crafts made by our very talented ladies from the Market trade. To compliment the evening, a few changes had been made to improve the entertainment with three individual stages. The year before I had noticed the large stage in the centre of Casemate wasn’t the best idea as it created a funnel neck with crowds and those, who might feel claustrophobic would

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not have enjoyed the cramped conditions. So this year that was changed creating a smaller stage outside the main gates for some live music by the Latin Trio and Ethan Rocca and a larger stage at the Iron bridge end solely for our dance groups. Back inside Casemates Square, there was another stage to one side, which had our most popular chefs in Gibraltar

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giving live cooking displays.This stage was also used to announce the ‘CALENTITA’ Winners on the night after a taste test by a panel of judges. I, on the other hand along side Ben Lynch, spent the evening on the sofa after my roving the square at the beginning of the evening and it was there we were joined by

the very proud and tired organizer Owen Smith and a variety of guests, who had set up tents to sell much of what they had been cooking all day to raise funds for many charities. I think the only thing I could offer as an improvement for next year, which was an observation of my own, is the centre of the square now open for a free flow of human traffic,

which was far safer, could probably be used for an additional seating area with benches and tables, as well as, the one located in Market Road. Other than that, this is one of the most anticipated events on the Summer Calendar in Gibraltar and a massive success growing annually. Not one to be missed but make sure you come hungry…..Very hungry!!

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Obrigado!

World Music Festival at St. Michael’s Cave Text by Joe Adambery

With the cave, we are blessed in one of the most spectacular auditoriums for concerts anywhere and when you have great artists evoking their own cultural magic through their music you can be sure to feel privileged to have been present at a musical celebration. This is my fourth WMF (this is their fifth year) and I have always found the magic of the event. This year the triple bill included Cape Verdean Jazz and African Ethnic music exponent Carmen Souza as well as a most rounded Brazilian expat singer songwriter Marcio Faraco and his Bosa Nova band, followed by the beautiful and soulful Carminho with her impeccable renditions of Portuguese Fados. For reasons I will try to explain, each artist brought the house down resoundingly, cementing the WMF as the go-to cultural event of the early summer calendar. Many fans travelled from abroad to see their he50 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

roes and were not disappointed at all. The cave was packed to the rafters with most of the best seats taken by sponsors and their clients, who make this celebration possible, but you had to be there to absorb the magic of world music even if you had to stand up, and many did throughout the concert as they were swept up by the exotic rhythms. Carmen Souza opened proceedings with a samba tinged offering called ‘Cape Verde

Blues’, with a piano/bass /drums trio which occasionally was joined by a freeform sax player who was a star in his own right. Her strong melodic jazz roots put a spin on the classic ‘These are a Few of My Favourite Things’ and the sax player blew a very competent solo – by now everyone was hooked on Carmen, who then sang about a prisoner’s tale- Six years in Tarafel- a beautiful ballad about a convict, who was refused a permit to see his dying mother. A rare insightful song from a good writer as Carmen is, harking back to her African roots with a distinct Portuguese (Cape Verdean) influence. Her bass player conjured up African style phrases reminiscent of ‘Diamonds in the soles of her Feet’, a Paul Simon classic fusion with African music when he was at his peak. The audience were now on their feet to chants of ‘Africa’ and the classic Miriam Makeba’s’ Pata Pata’, the build- up was unrelenting and Carmen rounded off her set to a standing ovation. In a flash people started making their way up for what they assumed was an

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interval- the house lights went on- and even an announcement, too late, wouldn’t bring them back.

times. Marcio has a distinguished recording catalogue, which begs investigating. He will be on my list to check out.

Marcio Faraco and his Bossa Nova band waited gamely to start their set but a sound fault meant a delay, perhaps it was lucky for him, as slowly people came back and settled down for a master class in Brazilian music, played with finesse and energy, all this from an expat Brazilian with residence in Paris and Gaucho roots too! He hails from south Brazil near the Argentinian border and lives in Paris at

Bossa Nova deluxe is how I would best describe the grooves which Marcio Faraco on guitar and a star bass player with a top drawer percussionist, swaying to an Accordionist, who definitely had Argentinian roots in him, filled the cave with. The audience knew that they were in illustrious musical company.

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The combination was pure world music with

Brazilian roots and the expert delivery spoke of world class musicians enjoying their craft. He won everyone over and by the end of his set he had made it seem so simple and so infectious that we all wanted more. Credit to the sound people, who kept it delicate and pin sharp! My good friend Guy Palmer was gob smacked as he’s an ardent Bossa Nova fan. Me? I was hypnotised by the rhythms and the space in between the complex musical phrases that no one in the line -up ever crowded.

Carminho, the young queen of Portuguese Fado came on next, topping the bill, and from the first strums of her excellent guitar ensemble and her first mournful vocal notes tearing at our heartstrings, there was no denying why this lady with three albums under her belt and top collaborations with major recording artists is at the top of her game. She was born into a Fado family and she sings of sadness, silences and tabernas with an authority that transcends language barriers. Even if you didn’t understand the song lyrics,

I’m sure they were profound poetry- you were the magic of the Portuguese music that we swept up in her masterful vocal performance were treated to in this 2016 WMF. and those Portuguese guitars, which were in the hands of three classically trained maestros. This annual concert has now established itself as the beacon for sponsors and their discerning clients, I’m sure many there would not have expected as well as, world music fans to home into and ceto be so taken in by this beautiful songstress lebrate the world’s musical cultures. Something, and her soulful music, which I as a child only which we do well here and happily which is being vaguely remember. The traditional musical passed on to our youth more and more. This year language of Portugal is the Fado but as great the festival grew exponentially with exhibitions, a colonisers that they were, the exotic places street samba party and concerts for schools. That that they colonised came back with their is a good thing and I predict that growth won’t stop own folkloric musical voices and therein is there- bring on WMF 2017! GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 53

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Kids Rock It’s all good! It can only be `all good’ when you get kids interested in the arts – on this occasion singing and acting – and importantly when you see them giving their all, enhancing their performance to the best of their ability considering GAMPA has only been up and running under a year...It was a good show!

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Not unlike real life on the Rock when the Theatre Royal and recently the Queen’s Cinema/theatre were no longer, our ‘hungry for stage work’ youngsters hear their theatre is closing down also. Determined not to let that happen because they ‘love to be on stage,’ work soon begins to put a show together and raise funds and keep the theatre up and running... 56 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Auditions get underway judged by the very mean, ‘Mean Girls.’ Lack of confidence is not an unusual trait in many performers - not for one moment meaning they’re devoid of talent - but the `Mean Girls’ are not convinced ‘Becky’ is up to it and make it perfectly clear she’s rubbish! Choosing the talent to perform on that special night progresses and subsequently the show is staged. Kids Rock ran for three nights and many students had the chance to perform as the-

re were different kids on each of the three nights performing for the, `save the theatre show’ auditions. GAMPA stands for The Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts formed just a few months ago and really got started officially, just a few months back, last September. Acting ability in Kid’s Rock was put across with confidence which shows tuition is thorough with the aim of ma-

king sure the children get it right and deliver their lines with conviction and projection...That was good. The singing side of the performance reveals there are some promising up and coming singers, not to mention the excellent ones who have come up through the ranks of Santos Productions and have now joined the ranks of GAMPA, with those who’ve moved away to university still forming part of the brilliant choir and who are always ready and wi-

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lling to join in whenever they’re over on holiday or during end of term time. We’ll use the much used phrase of, `not wanting to single out anyone in particular,’ and simply say there are some fine singers and up and coming actors in GAMPA and all credit must go to the tutors not just for singing and acting, but all of those teaching the many instruments played on the night...apart from individual instrumentalists wanting to become proficient in their chosen instrument, there is a desire to create a youth orchestra (and later to become an adult one) sometime, in hopefully, the not too distant future but as with

so many things and an orchestra in particular, it’ll take time to get it together sounding just right. I’ve mentioned `kids’ a lot but GAMPA is open to `children aged 9 to 90’ and mature students were on stage also, so perhaps if you’re in your 50s or 60s you may have a hidden talent somewhere, so join up! I must however, single out one person and that individual has to be, Christian who had the vision of creating an academy where all is embraced and by all accounts seems to be on the way to achieving it. Potential detractors who may see poor performances by some of the children have to realise it all takes time...a liking for the instrument, the love of

acting, reciting poetry, dancing or whatever, IMPORTANTLY vocation and...practice, practice and practice again and then, when you think you got it right, practice again and once more until it becomes second nature, yes, it’s not easy and can become boring and sometimes painful but you have to keep at it and it will all come together supported by good tuition. The Gibraltar Youth choir is testament to what can be achieved: Sounding fabulous with incredible harmonies, catchy arrangements in pop, ballads and even gospel. They are excellent. The final night of this GAMPA end of term show was an emo-

tional one: Erin Valverde, teenager and member of Santos Productions who passed away just a little time ago was paid a moving tribute with a video of her happy face and persona together with the group on their many trips abroad and performances on the Rock. A heartrending finale to this first end of period, well presented show... With more to come I’m sure! uare. Very much a family affair, ‘Calentita’ has grown year on year in popularity drawing in large crowds of local and multinational visitors to taste the diverse wear on offer, which is a reflection of our mixed and exciting cultures when it comes to a melting pot of food.

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Anastasia A Romantic Tale of A Russian Princess

A Russian Romance in Dance

‘Anastasia (Nicole Dewar) was a delight to watch and she threw herself into the leading role with grace and just the right amount of drama when required. Dimitri (Jonathan Lutwyche) was stunning as the choreographer who falls in love with the princess and between them they created moments of beauty and intense drama.’ Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Michael Rugeroni

The magical setting of the Alameda Theatre was ablaze in light and colours with dancers darting and gliding to and fro for over two hours in the epic classic tale of the Russian princess who survived the massacre of her family in the Russian revolution of 1916. Danza Academy were in fine fettle, a large cast of 150 who all had to have their moment in the spotlights, from the pre –primary to the seniors -they were all a joy to watch. Aided in no small way by the majestic music and the choreography of Anne Marie Gomes and Zuleika Green the tale unfolded with each dance and the lead dancers were particularly brilliant and emotive. Directed by Alfred Rumbo who also conceived the set, the stage setting presented on one side the Russian court and on the other, Paris- a train station and theatre, leaving the space of the main stage clear of props for the many dancers who needed to run and somersault. The catwalk and the 64 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

aisles were used to good effect throughout for exits and entrances and unbelievably, considering the stone walkways are a nightmare to negotiate, there were no accidents. Full praise to the follow spot operator who had to keep up and light the way over the tricky steps as they used the main theatre entrance area effectively. Anastasia (Nicole Dewar) was a delight to watch and she threw herself into the leading role with grace and just the right amount of drama when required. Dimitri (Jonathan Lutwyche) was stunning as the choreographer who falls in love with the princess and between them they created moments of beauty and intense drama. Lifts, especially on the catwalk near the audience, drew gasps from the delighted front row where I was. Vladimir (Steven Pardo) and Sophie (Eden Andrades) were also superb. Gianella Ochello as mini Anastasia was a revelation in a supporting role which demanded mimicking the leads and which she and Steven Pardo executed with great precision and conviction.

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Nigel Usquieri was cast as the evil Rasputin and his was a strong performance too, aided by his evil cohorts in no less spectacular costumes. At one point in a dramatic move at stage-front catwalk he hissed and gesticulated in a truly frightening way- so real and committed. The costumes were vibrant in multicolours and at all times typical of their setting, be that Russia or France. The mothers and the many extras made full use of the walkways to

mimic and give body to the unfolding story and all the grades of dancers in this large family gave of their best. Anne Marie Gomez as Anastasiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandmother was regal in her matriarch role as Dagmar Maria and her reluctant cameo with Dimitri in a short intense dance was a highlight too. The Royal family was very well represented by the stunning Erica McGrail as Alexandra and Cristian Celecia

as Nicholas 2nd, their daughter (Ileana Martinez) showed her class as Olga. The youngest members of the leads were Brianna Trinidad as Bartok and Anna Hernandez as Flad, who both deserve mention for their consistent achievements at international podiums, let alone their roles here. A night of joy and romantic glamour which was preceded by a number of displays and pre-production pieces by the

EMC musical theatre group, a jazz crew also EMC, the Rendition Singers and the little ones, who had the audience in oohs and aahs as they tried gamely to mimic their more senior dancers supporting them. I knew I was in for a night of dance but I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bargain on being swept up in the splendour of the tale, which was well told in music and dance. A very well done is in order here for a truly spectacular presentation. GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 67

The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Torta de Acelga “Chard Pie believed to be based on a spinach pie of Italian descent, traditionally eaten on Good Friday in Gibraltar” then adding four until a soft dough

nutes in hot olive oil then set aside.

is achieved - 6 bunches of ‘acelga’

2. Roll out the pastry and lay on an

(chard) - 6 eggs - Breadcrumbs - Gra-

oven-proof pie dish, leaving suffi-

ted cheese - Parsley - 2 teaspoons of

cient pastry to close the pie later.

minced garlic - Season to taste

Beat the eggs and add all the ingre-

How to make it

SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: 1 hour COOKING: 30 minutes

Fill the pie dish with this filling or

(these stems are useful for another

“relleno” and close the pie with the

local recipe called ‘Potaje de Acel-

pastry. Cook in the oven at 150 C for

ga’). Wash the leaves very well to

about half an hour or until the pie

remove any grit or soil. Boil the

is nice and golden. It is advisable to

‘acelga’ leaves, drain really well and

boil the ‘acelga’ the night before to

glass each of olive oil and water and

chop them. Fry them for a few mi-

save precious time!

and leave to stand for a few hours. Add salt and pepper. 2. Pre-heat oven to 175 C. Pour olive oil onto an oven dish (approx 15 x 23cms) and heat

INGREDIENTS: 250g chick pea flour

this in the hot oven. When the oil is

1 litre of water - Olive oil - Salt and

very hot, stir the chickpea flour mix

pepper

and carefully add into the oven dish and put back in the oven for about an hour until set in the middle and a

1. Mix 250g of chickpea flour with ap-

golden crust forms on top. 3. Ready to

proximately six cups of water (1 litre)

serve as an evening meal or a snack.

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1. Remove the stems of the ‘acelga’

INGREDIENTS: 1 small packet of puff

“A Gibraltarian Chickpea puree – Gibraltar’s National Dish”

How to make it

the ‘acelga’ and mix all together. 3.

pastry or make a pastry by mixing one

Calentita SERVES: 6 PREPARATION: 1 hour COOKING: 1 hour

dients to make a nice filling. Add to

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Focus On: Agora

Text by Richard Cartwright

It’s a place where people meet, a square, taken from the Greek word ‘Agora’ which is where the populace came together to discuss issues and concerns and that’s where we catch up with Luis Santamaria and Pablo Rocha, directors of ‘Agora the business,’ situated in Plaza de la Iglesia in La Linea – itself a popular meeting place – where ‘Agora’ has recently opened up for business! Parent company Rocha Projects S.L. owners of Agora, have been around since 1950 when another business, a furniture store was launched by D. Miguel Rocha Guerrero. Muebles Rocha was later run by his son Jose Luis. Muebles Rocha were trailblazers in furniture retailing in La Linea and were known for 72 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

their top quality goods and charismatic service even recognised by others in the neighbourhood.

Third generation family members continue the legacy of their fore fathers’ more than 50 years in the business of hard work and improvements fully intending to contribute to the business that important human touch, with knowledge gained in different fields and continually aiming to create a family run, modern, forward looking business in a splendid location, always having customer care and the need to offer top products as their preferred mindset. And so ‘Agora’ has remained in that same location where Muebles Rocha was situated, only now, the premises has been completely refurbished turning it into a modern, user friendly establishment: a restaurant, which includes a comfortable terrace right there in the town centre!

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When asked what ‘Agora’, in essence, now offered its distinguished clientele, the directors said, ‘traditional Spanish cuisine... all the Spanish classic dishes using quality ingredients, cooked with lots of TLC (tender loving care). Tapas of the best variety, a place where you can enjoy a super breakfast, exquisite coffee, a selection of afternoon teas and chocolates and a choice of incredible cocktails... all served with gusto by our professional staff , who’ll make you feel completely at home!’ But Agora isn’t simply, ‘as per the above.’ The company also offers, ‘Agora Kids’...An area set aside for games and enjoyment, especially for birthdays or other kids’ celebrations. It’s a section specially designed for the young ones with an eye for detail, comfortable and safe so

that parents can enjoy their time too, whilst the children enjoy theirs in Agora’s great play area. This carefully thought out zone includes an area for ‘psychomotor activity’ where he children play with toys made of soft materials; also there’s ‘rocodromo’ and a ‘piscina de bolas’ for their enjoyment. An Interactive Zone with access to Wi-fi and films is offered and a Creative Zone where there’s a relaxing area for less lively youngsters...There, they can enjoy Lego, puzzles, a giant blackboard (or ‘white board’ nowadays), drawing materials and a variety of other board games and toys.

coupled with healthy considerations will play an important role, not just for sportsmen and women but you also, the ordinary man/woman in the street. One-to-one programmes, which take into account your specific, individual needs as the main tool, plus use of the equipment and a daily ‘customised’ exercise itinerary prepared especially for you... With Agora’s Training Centre team commitment and your efforts you will achieve your aims! In summary, consider Agora a ‘luxury in the centre of La Linea,’ also servicing the surrounding area and Gibraltar, of course’...Go, check them out and enjoy!

In the not too distant future, Agora’s management has plans to open a keep fit training area on the top floor, where an innovative way of keeping fit will be introduced... movement

‘Agora’ is situated at Plaza de la Iglesia, 6; for bookings and reservations, phone Agora on: 0034 856 58 04 26 or visit their website: www.agoralalinea.com GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 75

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60 Years of Corgi Cars In 60 years, Corgi has produced models of virtually every type of car, bus and truck

Corgiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous model vehicles captured the imagination of millions of baby boomers and, what were once simply toys for boys, are highly sought-after in the expanding collectables market. Some models, in mint condition and complete with box, which originally sold for a few shillings, are now fetching hundreds of pounds. Today, the majority of Corgi cars, trucks and buses are produced as once-only Limited Editions and are often sold out within weeks of release. 78 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Although top prices grab the headlines, diecast scale model collecting is an easy hobby to start and many vehicles, both old and new, can be acquired for a few pounds. The Corgi brand was created by the Mettoy Company of Northampton, which first started to produce colourful, pressed metal toys in the 1930s. The name Corgi (after the Welsh dog) was chosen for three reasons: first, because it was short and catchy; secondly, because the models were to be

produced in Swansea and thirdly because of its strong association with the Royal Family. The first Corgi models appeared in 1956 and covered British-built saloon cars of the period. Names redolent with nostalgia including the Ford Consul, Austin Cambridge, Morris Cowley, Riley Pathfinder, Vauxhall Velox, Rover 90 and Hillman Husky were among the first to be produced. Each model sold for 3/- (15p). These new toy cars were soon a huge hit because,

at the time, they were the only toy cars on the market that included transparent plastic windows, they soon became known as the ones with the windows! Although Corgi has had many model car competitors ranging from Dinky Toys to Lledo throughout the years, it has fought hard to stay at the top of the market, its name well known to this day. In its first year of trading, Corgi sold an amazing 2.75Â million cars, making it a clear leader of the

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British toy car industry. In 1966, Corgi won the Queen’s Award To Industry and the National Association Of Toy Retailers Highest Standards Award, two very prestigious awards. In March 1969, a year’s supply was destroyed in the Swansea factory by a fire - a major setback cutting profits tremendously. Despite this, Corgi continued to remain among top collectibles for many years. Always at the forefront and to ensure a point of difference from other die-cast vehicles, Corgis, which were sold as the ones with windows, also introduced other innovations, which included Glidamatic spring suspension, opening bonnets and boots and diamond jewelled headlights. In its first year of trading, Corgi sold an amazing 2.75 million cars, making it a clear leader of the British toy car industry. In 1966, Corgi won the Queen’s Award to 80 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the Swansea factory was back to full production again after major repairs costing over £1.3 million.

Industry and the National Association of Toy Retailers’ Highest Standards Award, two very prestigious awards. Without doubt, Corgi’s best known model is James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5. First produced in 1965 and featuring ejector seat and front-mounted machine guns, it was an instant success earning the UK Toy of the Year Award. Priced at around 10/- (50p), by 1968 more than 3.9 million had been sold. At an auction, a rare gold-plated version given only to visiting VIPs to the Corgi factory made £1,300.

One of the top selling models of all time, reaching five million units, is the 1966 Batmobile. Other best sellers include the John Player Special Lotus Formula 1 racing car and the Ghia L 6.4 (which had a moulded Corgi dog lying on the rear parcel shelf). Sales rocketed in the late 1960s and early 1970s after the James Bond Aston Martin DB5 and the ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ cars were released, but sales were dramatically cut after the 1969 fire. Because of the fire, substantial ground was lost to its main rival Dinky, but by 1971,

The Queen’s silver jubilee model edition released in 1977 was an instant best seller, along with other nostalgia model: Edward VII’s coronation state coach of 1901. After a rapid decline of sales, in 1983 economic analysts said that decline was inevitable; children and adults had moved on to more sophisticated pleasures, others however did not agree; they believed if it had not been for the fire there would have been no problem! Corgi, which reformed as Corgi Toys Ltd in 1984, turned its attention to regaining the British toy company’s confidence. But three years later, Corgi turned to the export market for profits, soon distributing in Australia, Europe and the USA. Very soon after this point, Corgi started the Co-

In May 2008, international models and collectables group Hornby announced the acquisition of Corgi Classics Limited for £8.3.

llectors Club quickly gaining worldwide membership. Corgi Classics turned to British TV for model ideas, and soon released models such as Mr. Bean’s Mini, Inspector Morse’s Jaguar and later even models based on Enid Blyton’s ‘Noddy tales’. A variety of firms ranging from Cadbury’s chocolate to Guinness beer to Eddie Stobart haulage have had Corgi scale models made of their road vehicles. In 1995, Corgi introduced a new range of 1/76th scale UK & Hong Kong bus models under the Original Omnibus Company banner, by 2007 the total number of individual model releases in this sub-range had exceeded eight hundred.

In 1999, Corgi Classics Limited was taken over by Zindhart - a US collectors’ specialists. By 2000, as in the 1960s, Corgi was once again the UK’s top model maker. In 2002, Corgi bought the rights to the Lledo name (and many of the molds), taking over the popular Days Gone series. The Lledo Vanguards series was also acquired in the deal. Days Gone and Vanguards mo-

dels were sold by Corgi under the Lledo moniker until 2004, after which the Lledo name was dropped and the models officially became part of the Corgi Classics line. Corgi Classics Limited continues to this day to produce highly detailed, die-cast models of the world’s most popular vehicles, remaining still very popular amongst both children and adults.

In 60 years, Corgi has produced models of virtually every type of car, bus and truck. Some of the most sought-after model cars include the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally Mini Cooper S (£300 to £400); the 1966 The Man from U.N.C.L.E’s ‘Thrushbuster’ Oldsmobile (£250£300) and the 1959-61 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop, pale green body (£175-£200). However, if you were to have the right Noddy car, produced in 1969, lurking in the attic it could be worth an amazing £700 or even more!

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Corgi Cars exhibition held at the Cavilla Gallery The 60th Anniversary of Corgi Cars was celebrated with an exhibition put on by long time collector, Stephen ViĂąales. Having started his collection over 25 years ago, the gallery is filled with interesting items.

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Secret collector goes public Text by Joe Adambery

From the first week to the middle of June at the Cavilla Gallery in Horse barrack Court, there was an exhibition to celebrate sixty years of Corgi Toys die-cast model cars, a lifelong passion of collector Stephen Viñales, who apart from sharing his precious collection, wanted to create an interest in collecting- something, which he feels has fallen by the wayside in the digital age. The exhibition spurred many se-

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cret collectors to come forward and express to him their passion and a desire to promote collecting generally. Everyone hangs on to childhood memories and at some point in our childhood, we have all collected something. Whether pebbles or shells from the seashore, to stamps, dolls or toy soldiers, our innate need to arrange memorabilia in neat collections feeds a worldwide industry worth billions.

started selling little car models in two of their forecourts and sold out the first batch! In fact many customers, who now pull up for petrol and collect loyalty points exchange them for original die-cast vintage car models of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s- so the passion is spreading and that is directly related to a little boy’s dream of collecting toy miniature cars. Steven chatted to Globe magazine about collecting.

Stephen has taken this interest a step further, and with Giboil, has

“You can make your own collection as expensive or as modest as

you want. Be they stamps, dolls, cars or paintings. We purchased over three hundred assorted vintage car models in original packaging and have catalogued them so that customers can choose which they want to save the loyalty points for and frankly there is a lot of interest so there must be a lot of secret collectors out there.” “There are many people that I have since discovered who are avid collectors of ‘Hot Wheels’ another range of toy cars by Corgi and when I set out to create my exhibi-

tion, I first wanted to create awareness, but the exhibition has been and gone and instead has sparked the interest to collect toy cars and that makes me very happy. I would love for collectors of anything and everything to get together and perhaps organise a rotating exhibition on a monthly basis. That would be so interesting because most collectors have their collections in storage where no one can see them due to lack of space at home.â&#x20AC;? That sounds like an interesting venture for someone to take up, just imagine a rare collection, which no one but its collector

knew existed, getting dusted off and spruced up so that it can have its allotted time in the public eye before going back into storage, or

perhaps even finding a new home should there be interest in parting with it, for a price of course! There must be many secret collectors

out there, who may be waiting for a chance to share their passion with like minded folk. Is there mileage for the ministry of culture to get involved and fostering collecting, especially in our computer gaming children? One thing for sure, we would all be enriched by seeing many hitherto unknown collections, which would take us back to our childhood days, perhaps languishing in our treasured memories through rose tinted specs and reinforcing our belief that ours were better days without Mr.Google and his instant karma! GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 85

Byrne is Appointed IDO Vice President

The World Governing body for dance, the International Dance Organisation, has elected Gibraltarian, Seamus Byrne as VicePresident. The IDO was founded in September 1981 and is one of the most elite dance and dancesport entities in the world. This is the first time that a Gibraltarian has been given such a high status at a World governing body for Dance. Seamus Byrne is currently the President of the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation and he began his journey with the IDO in 1995 when he was appointed Vice-President of the Gibraltar National Organisation. He was elected GNDO President in August 2011 and was appointed IDO Ambassador for the Iberian Peninsula in January 2012. He fully qualified as an international adjudicator in the Performing Arts division, in November 2012. 86 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Seamus Byrne has been an ambassador of Gibraltar for over two decades, where he has been promoting Gibraltar nationally and internationally through the Arts. His voluntary service and his many sacrifices only fills the GNDO with pride and joy, especially on this occasion where he has been recognised at the at the highest levels for dance. Commenting on the announcement, GNDO Vice President Wendy Garro said: “Over 21 years’ service in the GNDO is already a great accomplishment for Seamus, but to be unanimously elected IDO Vice-President by all 69 member nations that attended the AGM is a very proud moment indeed! It acknowledges his work, his achievements and the efforts of Gibraltar’s dance community. The GNDO Committee congratulates Seamus, his wife Adriane and his family on this extraordinary achievement.”

Educational Macaque Outing for Miss Gibraltar and Her Princesses

Miss Gibraltar 2016, Kayley Mifsud, and her 2 princesses, Aisha Benyahya and Joseanne Bear recently attended a comprehensive educational macaque outing hosted by Barbary Macaque enthusiast Brian Gomila of Monkey Talk. Bearing little resemblance to the way that the macaques are all too often seen by the roadside or being fed by tourists, Monkey Talk’s Heritage Award-winning Outings aim to spend the evening in amongst the macaques non-intrusively and in a natural setting. The ladies were clearly blown away by the experience.“The Barbary macaque outing was fantastic”, enthused Kayley. “I thought I knew our Macaques well as I often pass by them on my casual walks or drives up the Rock, however, during this experience it was evident I really did not know much about these fascinating primates at all! Brian provided us with a David Attenborough-like experience where we were able to encounter and learn about the macaques and their social behaviours in a truly unique way. Spending time with them in a calm envi-

ronment away from tourists really gave us the opportunity to see so much more about them. It was fascinating to see how they communicate with each other and how intelligent they truly are”. For her part, Aisha, who like so many Gibraltarians admitted being afraid of the macaques, proclaimed “the experience made me realise why they might sometimes react the way they do. I have no reason to be scared of the macaques anymore provided we show mutual respect for one another; we just need more information and to be better educated about how to coexist with them. I found the outing very informative and fun as never before had I been in amongst the macaques in this way. We learnt a lot; how they live, eat, and also about their different characters depending on their individual ranks. Brian explained everything in detail, providing us with examples we could related to. I even learnt things about myself as we are very similar in our reactions and behaviours to each other. I will definitely recommend this educational and fun tour to anyone.” GLOBE MAGAZINE JULY 2016 87

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Miss Summer 2016 Paula Duran Photographs By Tamara Bright (Tammy Photography)

Summer Creations was founded in 2006 by Joelle Marin when she organised the first ever Mini Miss Summer. Since then, Summer Creations have managed to organise Mini Miss Summer on five separate occasions including this year. The actual Miss Summer pageant was introdu-

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ced last year in 2015 coinciding with the entry of Raygan Martinez into the Summer Creations team. His inclusion in the team has been crucial since he has proved to be an invaluable asset to the organisation. This year’s show took place on the 3rd of June at the Inces Hall where a new Miss Summer was crowned. On this occasion, the

Miss Summer 2016 accolade was won by fifteen year-old Paula Duran, a charming young lady with firm aspirations of one day becoming a fully qualified nurse. She is a student at La Virgen De La Esperanza Secondary School in La Linea de la Concepcion, where she is an avid and keen biology student. Amongst her hobbies are Flamenco dancing and Rhyth-

mic Gymnastics, which she has been practicing since a very early age. The Team is currently looking at working in a new Pageant, the Miss Summer International, and a new project called ‘Summer Creations – School for Amateur Models’. Do visit their Facebook Page Summer Creations for more information.

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Brexit has put the UK in an Impossible Position most notably, free migration rules that ‘Brexit’ supporters hate! The problem: EU leaders seem unlikely to agree to this. They don’t want to reward Britain’s vote with favorable exit terms, for fear that voters in other countries (like Greece, France, or the Netherlands) will take this as a sign that they too could get a similar deal. So while this solution would work for British voters and leaders, it’s unacceptable to European leaders.

Despite last month’s Brexit referendum, Britain still hasn’t formally started the process of withdrawing from the European Union. There are lots of reasons, but one of the biggest is that it’s really hard for any British leader to do anything about it without causing a political or economic crisis. The following Venn diagram, from Twitter user Quantian, perfectly explains why. A bit of background first. In order to withdraw from the EU, Britain needs to invoke Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. Article 50 notification triggers negotiations with the other 27 EU countries over the terms of UK’s withdrawal. This includes things like whether the UK will remain in the European single market, called the European Economic Area, and whether it will continue to accept unrestricted immigration from other EU countries. Now take a looking at Quantian’s diagram. What it shows is that there is no possible resolution to the Article 50 negotiations that pleases British voters and the other 27 European countries without tanking the UK economy: Quantian’s chart points out that there are basically three possible ways the negotiations could turn out and each has major flaws. 1) “Clean break”: In this scenario, the UK just leaves the EU without negotiating any sort of alternative arrangements in place. 92 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

This option could be disruptive for many EU citizens and businesses, but EU leaders wouldn’t have any way to stop it. And ‘Brexit’ supporters in the UK would find it acceptable. The problem: Just quitting would trigger a severe recession in the UK, as the British economy depends on free access to the European common market. Fortyfour percent of British exports go to the EU, and the UK financial sector depends on free movement of capital between Britain

and Europe. No British leader would knowingly crash the UK economy, so they won’t agree to a “clean break.” (There is a chance one could be forced into it, however. If Britain triggers Article 50, a clean break automatically happens in two years absent an exit deal between the UK and EU.) 2) “EEA + deal”: In this scenario, the UK negotiates a deal with the EU, which would allow it to remain in the EEA but would exempt it from other EU rules,

3) “Annul the vote”: In this scenario, British leaders call ‘bracksies’ on the referendum results and simply refuse to ever submit Article 50 notification. This would prevent the UK leadership from owning the disastrous economic consequences of ‘Brexit’, and European leaders would celebrate it as a step away from the brink. The problem: “Leave” supporters in the UK would feel betrayed and very, very angry and even some “Remain” supporters might see it as undemocratic; the political backlash against any UK prime minister, who calls ‘Bracksies’ could be immense. So every option available to the UK leadership right now is either politically unviable or economically disastrous. Nobody in British politics has a good answer to this dilemma, which partially explains why ‘Brexit’ hasn’t happened yet. It also explains why nobody knows when and how a ‘Brexit’ will happen down the road — if it ends up happening at all!

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The ramifications of Brexit!!! As the dust settles on the EU Referendum battleground, some 33 million voters await with bated breath to see what the victors will do now that the Nation has spoken to leave

David Cameron’s decision to resign before enacting Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, which sets out how a country could leave the EU, may have much bigger implications for the new Conservative Prime Minister, Theresa May, than she may have bargained for. While panic ensues, one person’s musings in the comments section of the Guardian has an interesting hypothesis on these complications: 94 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

“If Boris Johnson looked downbeat the day after the referendum that is because he realises that he has lost. Perhaps many ‘Brexiters’ do not realise it yet, but they have actually lost and it is all down to one man: David Cameron.” With one fell swoop on Friday 24th June at 9:15 am, Cameron effectively annulled the referendum result and simultaneously destroyed the political careers of Boris Johnson, Mi-

chael Gove and leading ‘Brexiters’, who cost him so much anguish, not to mention his Premiership.

How? Throughout the campaign, Cameron had repeatedly said that a vote for ‘Leave’ would lead to triggering Article 50 straight away. Whether implicitly or explicitly, the image was clear: he would be giving that notice under Article 50 the morning

after a vote to leave. Whether that was scaremongering or not is a bit moot now but, in the midst of the sentimental nautical references of his speech the day after, he quietly abandoned that position and handed the responsibility over to his successor. And as the day wore on, the enormity of that step started to sink in: the markets, Sterling, Scotland, the Irish border, the Gibraltar border, the

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frontier at Calais, the need to continue compliance with all EU regulations for a free market, re-issuing passports, Brits abroad, EU citizens in Britain, the mountain of legislation to be torn up and rewritten ... the list grew and grew! The Referendum result is not binding. It is advisory. Parliament is not bound to commit itself in that same direction. The Conservative Party election that Cameron triggered will now have one question looming over it: will you, if elected as party leader, trigger the notice under Article 50? In this referendum, the margin for ‘Leave’ was pretty small, in reality, and so the mandate was weak. Most countries have a Constitutional Convention that big changes have to command a two-thirds vote in a legislature or referendum, and this was nowhere near it. In the early 96 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

1970s, when Ted Heath took Britain into the then named ‘European Economic Comunity’ (without a referendum), the phrase used by him was that he needed the “full-hearted consent” of the British people to take such a momentous decision. It probably wasn’t there in 1971-72, but it certainly isn’t there now. Some ‘Brexiters’ are suffering profound regret, and we may as well acknowledge

that, such is the gravity of the situation. They do not want to wait the many years, perhaps decades it will take for ‘Brexit’ to be the better option for them and their families. Many people, who voted out are already feeling a bit betrayed as certain fundamental truths sunk in. The “uncertainty” is already affecting the real economy as we can see. ‘Project

Fear’ probably understated some of the dangers, though overstated others absurdly; the latter as former Governor of the Bank of England, Mervyn King has said ‘a calm voice in these frenetic times’. Before long, this uncertainty will feed through even more concretely from the slightly abstract world of Financial Markets and Exchange Rates through to jobs, savings, and, above all, the value of people’s homes, which is where most people’s wealth is stored (especially some of the less welloff voters, who opted for “Leave”). This is really why I suspect ‘Brexit’ won’t, in the end, come to pass because most voters can’t afford it in the short run, whatever the longer term advantages. Call it blackmail by the financiers or the Establishment if you wish, but it is a fairly nasty ransom note all the same.

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So who will then want to have the responsibility of all those ramifications and consequences on his/her head and shoulders? Boris Johnson knew that when he emerged subdued from his home and was even more subdued at the press conference the day after the Referendum. He had been out-manoeuvred and check-mated.

On reflection, with both ‘Brexit’ campaign figureheads, Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, quitting so soon after the result; Mr Farage stepping down unexpectedly as UKip leader saying his political ambition had been achieved after Britain voted to ‘Leave’ the EU and saying words to the effect that he ‘wanted his life back.’

So much so that Mr Johnson pulled out of the Conservative Party leadership race at the end Of June. Why you may ask? Because he knew that he was in a ‘no win’ situation. Analyzing what would have occurred to his political career, he knew that if he run for the leadership of the party, and failed to follow through on triggering Article 50, he was finished!

Well, Farage and Johnson showed to the world that they were ‘destroyers’ led by vanity and weren’t prepared to back the consequences of the referendum and work on a solution, showing how irresponsible they have acted from the beginning, harming their country to distinguish themselves! This shows once again how questionable the whole ‘Brexit’ campaign was with ‘The Brexit’ heroes of yesterday being the sad heroes of today, even though Johnson has managed to bounce back having been named Foreign Secretary in Theresa May’s first cabinet! Well, since he voted ‘Leave’ in the EU Referendum, now he finds himself with the task of having to deliver it!

However, not running and effectively abandoning the field, then he was also finished. Even If he had run, won and pulled the UK out of the EU, then it would have been all over too - Scotland will break away, there will be upheaval in Ireland, a recession ... broken trade agreements. This scenario would have definitely finished him as well. Boris Johnson knows all of this. When he acts like the dumb blond it is just that: an act! The ‘Brexit’ leaders now have a result that they cannot use. For them, leadership of the Tory party has become a poison chalice. When Boris Johnson said there was no need to trigger Article 50 straight away, what he really meant to say was “never”. When Michael Gove went on and on about “informal negotiations” ... why? why not the formal ones straight away? ... he also meant not triggering the formal departure. They both know what a formal demarche would mean: an irreversible step that neither of them is prepared to take. 98 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

They did it with lies, whether the false promise that immigration could be halted yet at the same time enjoy full access to the single market or that deceitful £350 million figure, still defended by Gove, which tricked millions into believing a ‘Leave’ vote would bring a cash windfall to the NHS. They did it with no plan, as clueless about post-Brexit Britain as Bush and Blair were about postinvasion Iraq. They did it with no care for the chaos they would unleash. The antics of Gove and Johnson are a useful reminder. For the way one has treated the other is the way both have treated the country. Some may be tempted to turn Johnson into an object of sympathy, poor Boris, knifed by his pal, but he deserves none. In seven days he has been exposed as an egomaniac whose vanity and ambition was so great he was prepared to lead his country on a path he knew led to disaster, so long as it fed his own appetite for status.

He didn’t believe a word of his own rhetoric, we know that now. His face the Friday morning after the referendum, ashen with the terror of victory, proved it. That hot mess of a column he served up the following Monday confirmed it again: he was trying to back out of the very decision he’d persuaded the country to make. And let’s not be coy: persuade it, he did. Imagine the ‘Leave’ campaign without him. Michael Gove, Nigel Farage and Gisela Stuart: they couldn’t have done it without the star power of Boris. Boris Johnson, the man with the ‘Sub-Churchillian Swagger’ knew it was best for Britain to remain in the EU. But it served his ambition to argue otherwise. We just weren’t meant to fall for it. Once we had, he panicked, vanishing during a weekend of national crisis before hiding from Parliament. He lit the spark then ran away – petrified at the blaze he started and the constitutional crisis he had created.

All that remains now is for someone to have the guts to stand up and say that ‘Brexit’ is unachievable in reality without an enormous amount of pain and destruction that cannot be borne. And David Cameron has put the onus of making that statement on the heads of the people, who led the ‘Brexit’ campaign! But then again, even though the Referendum is not binding, weak mandate or not, the democratic voice of the people of Great Britain did come out in favour of ‘Brexit’ and it seems highly unlikely that there’ll be a ‘Brexit’ U-turn as it seems impossible to see a legal challenge stopping the great democratic juggernaut now ‘chuntering’ towards the EU’s departure gate. There are times when politics simply outstrips the law and this feels like one of them!

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National Team success at Dance World Cup

Team Gibraltar has recently returned from the Dance World Cup that was held over a week in Jersey. The participation for this trip was organized by the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation. The dancers qualified from the 2016 Gibraltar International Dance Festival.

Gibraltar was represented in the Mini Kids, Children, Junior and Adult divisions. Gibraltar’s participation saw Team Gibraltar successfully return home with four medals, 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze.

Team Gibraltar was composed of 23 dancers from three local dance schools with choreographies by Nathan Conroy, Joelle Montegriffo, Yalta Pons, Lilian Montero and Darion Figueredo. The team was led by Team Captain, Tyron Walker, who said: “The Dance World Cup in Jersey has been a great experience, and all of Team Gibraltar had great performances, full of passion and precision, as they gave their all over the seven days we competed. The competition was of a high standard, and the calibre of the over 3000 dancers from 38 countries from around the world was evident in all categories, with over 1000 choreographies being performed at this event. Our dancers were able to enjoy dance genres we are not regularly exposed to such as fusion ballet, folklore, national dance and tap dance. Even in the categories where we have more experience in competing, such as Show Dance & Jazz, and Modern & Contemporary, we were able to appreciate very different and original work, which makes this trip not only a competition for our National Team, but most importantly, an educational and inspiring experience.”

Full results for the competition can be viewed at: www.dwcworld. com/2016_results

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On behalf of the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation, Tyron Walker said: “I take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors and most importantly Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, the Ministry for Culture, the Cultural Grants Committee and Argus Insurance for making our participation a reality. In Jersey, our dancers faced tough opposition, with many countries providing a very high level of technique. Nevertheless, Gibraltar once again proved in unknown territory, that we can take part in international dance events at the highest level. This is the third time we have attended this event and we are delighted with the results and remarkable performances from the Gibraltar contingent. We would like to thank all the dancers and choreographers for being such great ambassadors for the Rock.”

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Arianne Cruz / Mohican Sun

Amy Wink, Jyra Hendrick and Anna Jimenez-Wanna dance with somebody

Anna Jimenez / Concrete Angel

Janis, Arianne, Arianne, Jodie, Kayley, Poppie, Chelsie / Lets havea Kiki

Adrian Turner / Raindrops / Bronze Medal

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Amy Wink / Somewhere only we know

Janis Jackson / Habanera

Jerome Celecia / Hero

Lauren Montero / Wonderful / Gold Metal

Jyra Hendrick / Pop Drop & Roll

Zyanne Rios / Eastern Kiss

Jerome, Susana, Javan / Secret / Gold Medal Trio / Best Duet Trio Overall / Highest Points in Gib Team

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Anyone for Pimm’s this Summer? There's no summer drink more quintessentially British than Pimm's - but what's the secret to a good one? Pimm’s is a brand of fruit cups, but may also be considered a liqueur. It was first produced in 1823 by James Pimm and has been owned by Diageo since 1997. Its most popular product is Pimm’s No.1 Cup. On hot sunny days, there’s no drink the British like to guzzle more than Pimm’s. Seductively tawny in colour, and festively festooned with fruit and sprigs of mint, it’s a drink inextricably connected with the great British summer, especially at events like Ascot and Wimbledon! Even if you end up shelling out half your week's salary for a round, you can’t help but feel a little happier as you take that first refreshing sip! Quintessentially English, Pimm’s is one of two staple summer drinks at events like, for example the Chelsea Flower Show, the other being champagne. A Pimm's is also the standard cocktail at British and American polo matches and is also extremely popular at the summer garden parties of British universities. The birth of the drink was, literally, a fishy business: it was invented by Mr James Pimm, the son of a Kent farmer and a 19th century London oyster bar owner, who decided to offer his clients a “fruit cup” - a mix of spirits, 108 JULY 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE

wine, spices and fruit that developed from the popular punch. The drink, which he pushed as an aid to digestion (the Victorians had a commendable desire to believe that alcohol had health benefits!), became so popular that Mr. Pimm began selling it around the capital for three shillings a bottle. The drink was initially served in a small tankard known as a “No. 1 Cup”, hence its subsequent name. Pimm's began large-scale production in 1851 to keep up with sales to other bars. The distillery began selling it commercially in 1859 using hawkers on bicycles. However, in 1865, Pimm sold the business and the right to use his name to Frederick Sawyer. In 1880, the business was acquired by future Lord Mayor of London, Horatio Davies, and a chain of Pimm's Oyster Houses was franchised in 1887. Various other "cups” such as Pimm’s No. 2 (whisky) and Pimm’s No. 3 (brandy) followed, eventually reaching Pimm’s No. 6 Cup in the 1960’s though most of them later disappeared off the shelves. The brand fell on hard times in the 1970’s and 1980’s. The Oyster House chain was sold and Pimm's Cup products Nos. 2 to 5 were phased out due to reduced demand in 1970 after new owners, the Distillers Company, had taken control. The

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thing of beauty, but unfortunately, it’s often a sad, watery concoction with mushy fruit salad floating like a layer of scum on the top. The trick to making a good one is to use plenty of the base spirit, at least one part Pimm's to three parts lemonade and to pick your garnishes sparingly. When it comes to the mint, do bash the leaves a little or at least crush them gently in your hands before you add them to extract the maximum flavour. A nice alternative to mint is borage, with its cool, cucumber-y taste, or you could even use basil if it’s what you have to hand.

Distillers Company was subsequently purchased by Guinness in 1986 and Pimm's became part of Diageo when Guinness and Grand Metroplitan merged in 1997. Pimm’s has a dark-brown colour with a reddish tint, and tastes subtly of spice and citrus fruit. As a summer long drink, it is also commonly served with "English-style" (clear and carbonated) lemonade, as well as, various chopped garnishes, particularly apples, cucumber, oranges, lemons, strawberry and mint or borage, though nowadays most substitute mint. Ginger Ale is a common substitute for lemonade. Pimm's can also be mixed with Champagne (or a sparkling white wine), called a "Pimm's Royal Cup". Pimm's Winter Cup, which was introduced in 2005, is generally mixed with warm apple juice.

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As for the mixer, use a good-quality lemonade (don’t be tempted by diet) or, if you like the drink less sweet, tonic water. Ginger beer and sparkling wine are a nice alternative if you want something a little different. Do mix the Pimm's, mint and more robust fruit and stick it in the fridge an hour or so before you plan to enjoy it, so the flavours infuse and it's wellchilled (it's better to add the strawberries and any other very soft fruits just before serving, or they'll go mushy). Whatever you do, don't add the lemonade early, or your drink will be flat enough to make your party go the same way! Many people skimp on adding ice to drinks for the fear it will make their tipples watery, but you do need a generous amount with Pimm's, to make it as cool and refreshing as it should be. Just don't nurse your drink for hours until all the ice has melted– as the legendary Savoy barman Harry Craddock once said, a cocktail should be drunk quickly, "while it's still laughing at you". So Anyone for Pimm’s this summer? Pimm’s™ is distributed in Gibraltar by Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd A Member of the Saccone and Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092.

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The Gedime Motors Trophy everyone were in back in a very acceptable 4 hours 30 minutes.

The Gedime Motors Trophy tournament was held on Sunday 26th June 2016 at ‘El Paraiso’ in glorious sunshine and a manageable breeze. The parkland course was in good condition and the greens staff had done a great job to ensure that ongoing course improvements had the minimum impact on golfers to which the scores below will testify. El Paraiso is a popular venue with Med Golf members and the event proved to be a great day out.

However, he is beginning to feel settled in Spain and, having discovered that he can watch the Olympics on TV, is in no rush to return to Brazil................... so he will be at San Roque New Course! Many thanks to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. We are coming to the end of this season marked by the Med Golf Masters on Saturday 20th August 2016 on the superb San Roque ‘Old Course’. However, there are still two events before then so still time for many of you to work your way into an invitation to this all expenses paid day.

The winner of The Gedime Motors Trophy was Tim O’Toole with 41 points. Tim won the trophy and 2 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 won by David MacGregor with a score of 76. Best pairing was Matthew Gerard and Paul Harrington with a combined score of 76 points.

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Category 2 (13-22) up was Jonathan 37 points and the handicap was Paul with 37 points.

Category 1 (0-12) the runner up with a score of 35 points was David MacGregor and the winner with 36 points was Dave

Category 3 (23 and above) Joe Peñalver was runner up with 40 points and the winner was Alexei Abramov with 41 points.

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the runner Rix with winner on Miles also

The nearest the pin winners were: Liz Griffiths, Steve Stonefield, Robbie Jones and Stuart Ferguson. Steve Peacock won nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4. Winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Paul Nash. Words from the Black Crow our “spy in the sky” The Black Crow was all smiles again today at the pace of play as

Duncan Hamilton Steve Stonefield David Campbell David MacGregor John Hunter Chris Delaney Mark Henderson Javi Hunter Paul ‘Taffy’ Thomas Stuart Ferguson ------------------------------Tim O’Toole Douglas Casciaro

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Ross McQuater Mike Harvey Louis Calvente Mike Cowburn Chris Warren Nicky Sanchez Peter Lenderyou

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Chris Hill Only the top 10 will qualify for the Masters, so all to play for! The next Med Golf tournament is the Jyske Bank Trophy at San

Roque New Course on Sunday 17th July 2016. Jyske Bank is renowned for putting on a good show so this event is not to be missed. You can enter the event by contacting us at medgolf. events@gmail.com

For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two) , please visit our website: www. medgolfmembers.com

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