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CONTENTS Nº 171 - JUNE 2017

WHO ARE WATCH & BULLION

MISS GIBRALTAR 2017

MEET THE MISS GIBRALTAR 2017 CONTESTANTS

THE PEUGEOT RANGE

GREENWICH MERIDIAN

DFSK C 35 VANS

GWMF 2017: BRIGHTMED TALKS

GWMF 2017: BRIGHTMED EXHIBITION

Models: Miss Gibraltar 2016 : Kayley Mifsud · 1st Princess: Joseanne Bear · 2nd Princess: Aisha Benyahya Photographer: Charlene Figueras · Lighting: Aroa Nuñez · Swimwear: MLE Swimwear · MUA: Nyree Chipolina · Hair Stylist: Kristel Hook @ The Hair Loft Gib

VIII GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL

FASHION DESIGNER: KIMBERLEY BAUTISTA

Special thanks to Dean Chipolina for the use of his sail boat

THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

WOMEN IN BUSINESS GIBRALTAR: POWER OF POSITIVE COMMUNICATION WITH CHAIR JANET BREAR

FREEDOM TO ROAM IN EUROPE WITH CONFIDENCE

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SEBASTIAN DESOIZA WINS EUROPEAN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

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GIBRALTARIANS ABROAD: MANOLO & VICTORIA PEREZ

ROGER MOORE, JAMES BOND STAR, DIES AT 89

TERRORISM IN BRITAIN: A BRIEF HISTORY

MYSTERY – WHERE IS THIS PILLAR BOX NOW?

THE CASINO ADMIRAL TROPHY

LAETITIA BREILLOT APPOINTED AS THE NEW BASTIEN GONZALEZ STUDIO MANAGER AT THE KEMPINSKI HOTEL BAHIA

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Who Are Watch and Bullion? Watch & Bullion is a young company that wishes to bring the long lost personal touch into business. “We don’t do clients, we do lasting relationships” Located at 1/6E Grand Casemates Arcade, the shop is nestled within what was formerly used

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as barracks during the 18th century, it is a place where old and new world meets, united by a common thread of exceptional quality and authenticity. You will be receiving a very personal service within a discreet location set back from the packed thoroughfare of the Main Street. Dealing with the finest brands in the world, we

have no contractual ties to anyone thus being able to give you genuine impartial advice on all our products. Contact Us on: Tel: (+350) 200 77010 Mobile: 00350 54011079 E-mail: info@watchandbullion.com Address: Unit 1/6E Grand Casemates Arcade, Gibraltar

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Text by Richard Cartwright

“It’s simply months of work, requires a lot of energy and you’re under a lot of pressure but when you make it all work and the audience appreciates the result, you feel a huge sense of achievement for yourself and the whole team,” Producer Christian declares, just ahead of his umpteenth Miss Gibraltar production this time to be staged at the Tercentenary Hall at Bayside... “Yes, I know the Alameda Open Air Theatre like the back of my hand but moving to a new venue like this one, which is a sports hall, you have the task of having to ‘build’ a theatre and performing space there. There is also more seating so this show has to be the best Miss Gibraltar we can possibly produce!” Christian is fully aware of the new issues that need to be dealt with on this occasion and consequently of the pressure he puts the contestants and his production team under, so a lot of hard work is required from all involved. 10 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Denille, Sinead, Sian, Emma, Jodie, Janella, Kylie, Tessa and another Emma...Nine contestants competing in the 55th Miss Gibraltar Pageant and hoping to wear that desirable crown at the end of the night...Waving the ‘baton’ once again is producer/director Christian Santos heading his team at Santos Productions! Added to the whole process is the fact the show has been running for so many years it’s becoming difficult to count even those de-

cades on just two hands! The first Miss Gibraltar Show was staged in 1959 followed by a five year hiatus and then, from 1964 on-

wards has run uninterruptedly to the present... 54 Misses so far! And that means coming up with fresh and exciting ideas is not an easy undertaking – “Well, moving to this new venue means we must produce something fresh and new. There won’t be a theme as such, this time we are going a bit more ‘fashion’ orientated. Having the extra space means we can construct a longer catwalk or runway so the girls’ routines will be focussed more around that. I believe making the girls look current with what they’ll wear will empower them and give them confidence to show the audiences in the hall and at home that they are all ready and prepared to be the next Miss Gibraltar,” Christian asserts. He also confirmed to us that X Factor Winner, Matt Terry, was the guest artist for this year’s show. “I wanted a youthful vibe for the performance and an artist from X Factor will provide a perfect fit.” One again this year, there were

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those couple of weeks when no potential contestant wants to make the first move and sign on and the closing date has to be extended a little, “The reason for that is that none of them want to be first. This year, I spoke to about a dozen girls and all said they were thinking about coming forward and signing on.” I can imagine it is a bit of a nail-biting 12 GLOBE MAGAZINE

experience for the producers and organisers when days and a week or two go by and only one or two girls have signed on, “It takes a while to fully convince them but the important thing is that in the end, we always have between seven and 10 taking part, so this year we have nine. I don’t know how that can be changed. We’ll have to see how

that develops in the future.” Tickets for the show are already on sale at the JMH at £30. As mentioned there are more seats available at this new venue but I wouldn’t waste my time if you want to experience a great night out and attend Gibraltar’s top show in its cultural calendar... “Yes it’s going to be good, very

good. This is a show that belongs to the people. There’s a lot that needs to come together to make it a success and it’s always going to be difficult to please everyone. Keeping it fresh, having great contestants, the guest act has to be good and having a fabulous, popular winner all help and go a long way to make the show truly successful... So let’s keep our fingers crossed!”

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Meet the Miss Gibraltar 2017 Contestants Photography: Jaydan Fa Tickets for the 2017 Miss Gibraltar Pageant will go on sale from 10:00am on Tuesday 6th June at ÂŁ30 each at the John Mackintosh Hall. The Miss Gibraltar 2017 Pageant will be held on Saturday 8th July 2017. The event is being produced by Santos Productions for the Ministry of Culture at the Tercentenary Sports Hall 14 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Denille Patterson

Sinead Benson

Sian Dean

Emma Buttigieg

Kylie Lavagna

Jodie Garcia

Tessa Britto

Janella Robba

Emma Jane Gaivizo-Victory

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The Peugeot Range From the small and economical city car to the crossover, Peugeot offers you a wide range of vehicles to meet your automobile needs and desires. With so many models to choose from in the Peugeot range, it’s sometimes tricky to find the type of car you want. Peugeot have a range of passenger cars to suit every need, whether you are looking for a small city car like the all new Peugeot 108, a crossover like the Peugeot 2008 or a modern SUV like the 3008!

ned to run about in urban traffic with style and determination. The robust front end immediately reassures. It is dense as if hewn out of solid metal; the chromed grille with its facets gives it structure and finesse at the same time. The headlamps are set in the bodywork like gemstones. Common to all trim levels, the high-tech projector type lights combine black and chrome bezels giving the Peugeot 108 a sharp expression. The LED light guides draw the eyebrows of this lion. Fuel efficient Light Emitting Diodes are also used for the day-time running lights which are protected behind their chrome surrounds framing the fog lamp protection pads. The Lion emblem proudly takes place between the two swage lines precisely marking the chunky bonnet, emphasizing Peugeot 108’s dynamic qualities, only to continue the visual movement up through the front wings flowing into the fast A-pillars in a single snappy movement.

Peugeot 108 In a dynamic, growing segment, the Peugeot 108 is a breath of fresh air. Compact, naturally suited to urban journeys, the Peugeot 108 is a chic and classy design. It offers customers the ability to create their own car: Hatchback or convertible, personalization theme, interior ambience, number of doors, colour... Every Peugeot 108 asserts its own personality. A connected car, the Peugeot 108 16 GLOBE MAGAZINE

becomes the mirror of its user’s smartphone, thanks to its large touch screen and the Mirror Screen function, including the new ‘MirrorLink’ and ‘AppInCar’ connectivity protocols. They can be fitted with equipment from the segment above: reversing camera, automatic air conditioning, keyless entry and starting. Talented and modern, the Peugeot 108 also meets the fundamental requirements for the segment. It plays its part in town thanks to its agility and compact size. With its efficient 3-cylinder

engines, it is particularly economical in use. The brand’s new city car is available in two body styles: the Peugeot 108 hatchback and the Peugeot 108 TOP! Convertible; these are just a few of the many combinations possible with the Peugeot 108. From the first glance at the car, the way in which the elegance of Peugeot’s style is applied to this particularly compact volume invites attention. The Peugeot 108 has been desig-

In side view, its compact form is highlighted by front and rear overhangs reduced to an absolute minimum. Ingress & Egress with doors that stretch almost from wheel to wheel is optimised. A chrome blade that emerges from the front wing, accentuates the dynamic beltline of the Peugeot 108. The flow towards the rear end is underlined by the ruby-red tail lamps which contain all of the functions, including reversing and rear foglamp. With their 3D effect, they make the brand’s threeclaw signature emerge from the body. Together with the horizontal lines of the rear bumper, they contribute to the Peugeot 108’s stability. An element that identifies its practicality, the large glazed tailgate extends from the spoiler, incor-

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porating the hinges, down to the loading sill. At the bottom of the tailgate, opaque ceramic marking mask the load space.

etc. An aero-acoustic deflector is deployed automatically when opening the roof to reduce turbulence in the cabin.

The richness of the exterior is continued on opening a door, with a comfortable cabin that you would not suspect from the compact size of the Peugeot 108. It has been designed to be intuitive in use, each area being allocated to a function.

Peugeot 2008

The driver finds before them information brought together for easy and quick reading. The speedometer housing is in unit with the steering column, which is adjustable for height, and is covered by a cowl to ensure legibility in all conditions. It comprises an analogue speedometer and an LCD screen arranged concentrically. Either side, extensions house the rev counter and the Gear Shift Indicator. Installed in the height adjustable seat, the various controls are all within easy reach of the driver. With one hand, the systems grouped together in the centre panel are controlled: the large 7” touch screen, the starter button coupled with the Keyless Entry and Starting system, the automatic air conditioning. Behind the wheel, finding the controls for the speed limiter is intuitive, while the fuel filler flap opening and heated electric mirror controls are easily accessible on the dashboard. The controls for the front electric windows, for driver and passenger, fall readily to hand, grouped together on the driver’s door panel. Finally, the driver has only to raise their hand to find the electric control switch for the fabric roof and discover the unrestricted space 80 cm wide and 76 cm long. In addition, it is possible to adjust the opening to any position: over just the front seats, over all four seats, 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

A compact SUV, the Peugeot 2008 is an assertive proposition. It provides an unparalleled dynamic performance and a unique and addictive driving experience. The design features the codes of the segment, with added power

and robustness. The wheel arch extensions, new vertical front grille and scuff plates protect the bodywork and the occupants. The wave roof and roof bars, the rear door-moulding and the spoiler are characterized by their sophisticated design. Black and chrome headlamps and 3D claws illustrate the embedded technology from the outside. Inside, the lighting highlights the luxury of the materials and attention to detail which is apparent in every item.

The new GT Line trim adds a sporty and chic theme to the red/ black spirit. This trim, common to the entire range, is consistent with the brand’s upgrading strategy. The 1/3 - 2/3 modular back seats means the boot volume can vary from 410 to 1,400 litres in an instant.

travel easier. The Active City Brake technology reduces the severity of accidents and even helps avoid them altogether. The Park Assist technology automatises the parking process. The reversing camera shows the vehicle’s dimensions on the screen to facilitate manoeuvring.

The Peugeot i-Cockpit® ensures a unique sensations in the segment. The driver enjoys an intuitive, agile, flexible and safe driving experience.

The range is composed of Euro 6 PureTech and BlueHDi engines, in manual and automatic. Offering power ratings of 82 to 130hp, its CO2 emissions are restricted to 90 to 114g/km. The BlueHDi engines

The Grip Control, an adapted trac-

tion system, is available in the petrol and Diesel version, in manual or automatic. It is combined with ‘Mud & Snow’ (certified winter tyres), Goodyear Vector 4Seasons tyres, for genuine versatility in all seasons and weather conditions. On-board connectivity includes the Mirror Screen feature, which allows the driver to link their ‘MirrorLinkTM’ or Apple Carplay® compatible smartphone to the touch screen. The Peugeot 2008 makes urban

comply with the Euro6 standard through the exclusive combination of the SCR technology and the additivated DPF, the most effective technology on the market. Four types of engine are Best-in-Class in their segment, including the new 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S 6-speed manual gearbox. The new SUV Peugeot 2008 has a strong personality, which arouses the desire to depart on an adventure. It exudes power on all types of road through its innovative technology. The new robust vertical front

grille features the lion at the centre of its multifaceted grid. Its clear and precisely designed surround has a curve at the junction with the horizontal form, that gives a dynamic and attractive appearance. This style approach continues from the grille over the bonnet and onto the roof, completing the wave-shaped profile. Topped by roof bars, this wave emerges directly above the rear doors, providing an exclusive décor. Decorated in a bright chrome finish, it is integrated into the bodywork and continues to highlight the integrated aero-spoiler.

lamps feature new, warm-coloured lion claws with a profound 3D effect. These attractive rear lights surround the tailgate, which itself reveals a spacious and functional boot. This boot can vary from 410 to 1,400 litres in an instant due to the 1/3 - 2/3 modular seat backs. Pressing the button at the top of the backrest is enough to tilt the seat backwards, allowing the seats to collapse automatically. Practical down to the last detail, the boot is equipped with hooks for attaching

the driver discovers the instant appeal of the Peugeot i-Cockpit®. According to the trim level or option selected, the roof can be a panoramic glass sunroof with illuminated edging or a laser-cut and backlit roof headlining - also rare in this sector. Passengers in every seat enjoy numerous well-designed storage areas, easily located due to the front and rear LED dome interior lighting: front door storage boxes, glove box, box and cup holder beside the gear stick, covered console storage,

The tailgate aperture opens to permit the low loading sill (just 60cm high), and the rear bumper. The bumper forms part of the solid black protective belt which encircles the new 2008. To preserve the bodywork, this belt unites the front and rear bumpers, equipped with scuff plates and wheel arch extensions. The ability to play with the elements matches the sophisticated nature of the upper parts: window sealing strips, roof bars, rear door mouldings and spoiler. They illustrate the car’s upgrading and increased ground clearance, enhanced by the contrast with the lower part. The sharp lines and curves of the bodywork are enhanced by the new Ultimate Red (first seen on the 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport) and Emerald Crystal colours. The range offers customers a choice of nine colours, including five metallic, one pearlescent and one varnish paint finish. The appeal of the 2008 is enhanced by its elegant lighting signature. At the front, integrated into the bodywork, the headlamps have a ‘feline look’ with an intensely high-tech, chrome and black mask. The rear

items and two storage areas on each side, one with a retaining strap and the other with a storage net. Finally, there is an additional 22-litre storage area under the boot lid. Unique in the SUV segment, the passenger compartment is an example of the high-quality stylish trim and refined adjustments that customers find so appealing. This is complemented by the high-tech and chic interior lighting and enhances the luxury materials selected. As an option, the passenger compartment is equipped with a leather trimmed steering wheel, to match the gear stick surround, handbrake lever and door armrests. Sitting comfortably in their seat,

seatback pockets in the back of the front seats, etc. Total interior storage volume is 24 litres. Therefore numerous items, smartphones and other everyday items can always find a place aboard the new 2008. The upgrading process is accompanied by a new trim level. The Access, Active and Allure levels are crowned by the GT Line. Common to the key models in the Peugeot range (208, 308 and 508), this trim level provides customers with a sporty and chic environment, that has great appeal. The 2008 GT Line is complemented by new alloy wheels with an exclusive 17” Eridan gloss black treatment. Gloss black elements

replace the standard chrome effect, including the front grille surround, fog light covers, mirror casings and roof bars. The front grille includes Black Chrome facets with red Peugeot lettering, while the rear stainless steel scuff plate is decorated like the exhaust tailpipe. Finally, the ‘GT Line’ badging is proudly displayed on each front wing and on the tailgate. The dynamic spirit continues inside, as soon as you open the doors, with stainless steel sills bearing the Peugeot logo, the aluminium pedals and the red-stitch edged floor mats. The head-up display is lit by an array of red LEDs, reminiscent of the RedLine look of the touch screen. Red stitching runs through the seats and rear bench seat, door armrests, gear stick surround, handbrake lever and compact steering wheel. These two items are made of full-grain leather. The seat belts feature the same red edging which decorates the front door grips. The new Peugeot 2008 stands out in the compact SUV segment. Its appeal lies in its exclusive combination of robustness and sophistication. It provides unique sensations equipped with the Peugeot i-Cockpit®, its technological equipment and unparalleled road handling. Driving the 2008 is an addictive pleasure.

Peugeot 3008 It was just last year that the new Peugeot 3008 was revealed, turning from a bit of an ugly duckling MPV in to a promising urban SUV. And now, the new 3008 range is being extended. To top the new 3008 range, you’ll be able to buy the 3008 GT – a car Peugeot say ‘Crowns’ the new SUV GLOBE MAGAZINE 19

range – which will come with the 2.0 litre BlueHDi 180 diesel engine and Peugeot’s EAT6 auto ‘box. Peugeot see the 3008 GT as illustrative of its move upmarket; complete with its most powerful engine, the 3008 GT gets a more sporty appearance, with integrated wheel arch extensions, 19″ two-tone Boston alloys, Nappa Mistral leather with copper double-stitched trim, massaging memory driver’s seat, Panoramic glass roof, Adaptive Cruise

the new Peugeot 3008 SUV aims to assert itself from the off as a major player. It inaugurates for Peugeot a new SUV range for which it will be the worldwide emblem. The new Peugeot 3008 SUV was the star of the Peugeot stand at the 2016 Paris Motor Show where was presented to the public ahead of its worldwide launch. All vehicle manufacturers have understood this, and a plethora of mo-

SUV is to enter another world, surprising, original and oozing quality. A spectacular, almost futuristic dashboard immediately catches the eye. This coherent and highly technological ensemble is the latest generation Peugeot i-Cockpit®, a novel concept that has rewritten the book on the car cockpit. Here, everything seems to be at the service of the pleasure and concentration of the driver in a pronouncedly high-tech niche.

Peugeot 3008 is striking and surprises by the strength of its character. The effect is strong, clear and selfevident: this is an SUV. The new Peugeot 3008 has adopted all the characteristics of this type of silhouette: A vertical front end, a long flat bonnet, a high waist line, wide protective bands (bumper skirts, wheel arches, bottom of doors), large wheels, raised ground clearance and shaped roof bars. However, the new Peugeot 3008 SUV doesn’t just settle for incorporating these characteristics. It adds meaning and emotion whilst keeping in mind consistency. Because what you notice first about the vehicle is a sense of harmony, of well-balanced proportions, of just the right quantity of everything. A shape inspired by the boundless creativity of its designers.

and kick to open tailgate. But in addition to the range topping 3008 GT, Peugeot are also letting the GT gloss flow down the model range with GT-Line, designed to give much of the looks of the GT but with less powerful underpinnings. This long-awaited vehicle aims to take the C-SUV segment by storm, in a class of vehicles in full expansion across all regions of the globe. It takes on demanding customers looking for new and different experiences with a very strong hand. Whether by its spectacular latestgeneration Peugeot ‘i-Cockpit’, by its exceptionally inspired design, by its optimized architectural efficiency or by its high-tech equipment, 20 GLOBE MAGAZINE

dels is available worldwide. However, the experience of driving an SUV rarely comes up to expectations. The challenge facing Peugeot is a major one: not only to incorporate all the characteristics of the segment but above all to deliver an incredibly consistent, modern, sleek and intelligent package. With the new Peugeot 3008, the brand wants to position itself from the off in the C SUV segment with an eminently desirable product consistent with its best ‘know-how’ and its strategy of moving up-market. And this move up-market is confirmed first and foremost by the fitment as standard of the new Peugeot i-Cockpit®. Getting into the new Peugeot 3008

The steering wheel is even more compact and has been redesigned with two flats to make it easier to grip and to afford the driver maximum visibility and legroom. The close attention paid to material choices and attention to detail - full hide leather from level 2, chrome inserts, gloss black trims - deliver a high level of perceived quality and attractiveness. The interior design of the new Peugeot 3008 is unique to the market. The design is successful and rich, and the on-board technology promises much. This feeling is carried over to the outside. At first glance, the new

The front end is certainly vertical, but also very powerful, giving off a feeling of strength, even of animal aggression. Its lines are clear, bold and balanced. The wide chrometrimmed grille sets the tone. In its centre the Lion, correctly in proportion, neither too shy nor ostentatious, takes pride of place. A piercing feline look comes from the narrow halogen headlamps. It becomes sharper still when they are take on the (optional) full LED lamps. There are numerous wide open air intakes. The expressionism of this front end characterizes the self-assurance of the owner and the sense of belonging to the brand. A true Peugeot! The bonnet is certainly long and flat, but its styling lines convey a sense of strength. Beyond it the windscreen is more upright and positioned behind the line of the front axle, and it is flanked by chrome inserts sweeping back from the line of the headlamps. A nod to the HX1 concept car, this body-side

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design language lends a dynamic feel to the front end and further increases the standing and modernity of the vehicle. The waist line is certainly raised, and there is a marked increase in the sheet metal/glass ratio, but the line is highlighted with elegance and fluidity, producing a slimmer profile. The upper surface of the bonnet flows into a crease incorporating the door handles and stretching out the line of the vehicle with finesse and style. It’s a superbly styled vehicle whose proportions give it a look less heavy and tall than the majority of its competitors. And how were the Peugeot styling team able to achieve this feat? Partly because they included - as an option from level 2 - a gloss black roof, highlighted by standard-fit stainless steel trims which stretches to the rear spoiler. This “Black Diamond” roof is a key styling feature in the design of the vehicle, lending it increased personality, dynamism, modernity and status. The protection around the vehicle, its large wheels and roof bars are certainly all there! - but executed with a canny mixture of character and sophistication. It all leads to a creative result that is extremely modern, even futuristic whilst avoiding pompous and torturous styling compromises. The surprise continues at the rear, where again we find a clear and very modern design. Beneath the inclined rear window, a gloss black band incorporates the opalescent LED tail lamps. These feature the three essential claw-marks that make the Peugeot visual signature so clearly identifiable - at night as in daytime. Whatever angle it is approached from, whoever sees the new SUV 22 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Peugeot 3008 for the first time is struck by the feeling of top-quality execution and of a high level of perceived quality. A multitude of factors contribute to this overall impression: the fine tolerance of gaps and fits, touches of chrome cleverly distributed all around the vehicle, two-tone bodywork etc. It’s attractive, well thought-out and tasteful. This “look” makes for the most fashionable SUV on the market.

par with that of the best people-carriers. A range of powerful, efficient engines and designs - including sporty GT Line and GT versions - is available for the new Peugeot 5008 SUV, which was unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show in September before its launch in spring 2017.

Peugeot 5008

have entered the market in nearly all segments. This new kind of vehicle is an exceptional match for the expectations of today’s customers. It has taken but a few years for the SUV profile to become the third best-selling in Europe - with all segments combined - surpassed only by B- and C-segment saloons.

Its name hasn’t changed, but everything else has. The new Peugeot 5008 breaks new ground as a large seven-seater SUV in the C segment. As a new contender in this growing consumer market, it boasts many strengths. The all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV includes the latest version of the outstanding Peugeot i-Cockpit®, Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2), and a plethora of high-tech features that enhance comfort and safety. Behind the elegant, dynamic design lies a superbly practical vehicle. With seven seats, the all-new Peugeot 5008 is the first SUV to offer modularity on

The segment has changed a lot since 2009, when the first-generation Peugeot 5008 was released, and since then a great number of SUVs

The new Peugeot 5008 SUV is thus clearly a modern automobile, offering a new on-board experience and smart features, and it has what it takes to stand out as the benchmark for its class. The Peugeot 5008 SUV can rely on its many strengths to reach these goals and it all begins with a stun-

ning interior that is nonetheless extremely practical. No other vehicle in its class matches the new Peugeot 5008 SUV for its trailblazing design: optimized and efficient geometry, a roomy interior, and a range of smart features. It has inherited the many traits of the new Peugeot 2008 and 3008 SUVs that make the Peugeot family of vehicles the most distinguished, modern, and stylistically consistent

currently on the market. To start off, there’s the truly unique driver’s environment. The first thing to see when opening the front doors is the latest version of the innovative, almost futuristic Peugeot i-Cockpit®, which offers vehicle occupants a novel driving experience that both surprises and delights. It has it all: a compact steering wheel (the smallest on the market, across all segments), an 8” capacitive ‘touch-screen’, and a spectacular 12.3” high-resolution digital headup instrument panel. The latter will impress drivers with its superior graphics, elegant animations, and

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eye-pleasing transitions between modes that they can customize and configure. The responsive, user-friendly ‘touch-screen’ puts all the information drivers need for a comfortable trip at their fingertips. The seven central satin chrome dashboard switches offer quick access to the main passenger comfort and safety functions: radio, Air Conditioning, Satellite Navigation, vehicle settings, telephone, apps, and hazard warning lights.

the new Peugeot 3008 SUV, and is 11cm wider than the original 5008, and second-row passengers, have 60mm more knee room. The overall length of the vehicle (4.64m) remains compact, yet for a spacious C-segment vehicle, the new Peugeot 5008 SUV-though 19cm longer than the new Peugeot

that is a host of accessories (sockets, boot cover, blinds, ‘aeroplane’ trays on the back of the first row seats, hooks, cup-holders, etc.) and storage spaces for a much greater on-board experience. The design, equipment, on-board technology, high-quality materials, and detailing distinguish the pas-

However that is only the beginning of the sensory experience in store for passengers. GT Line and GT versions also feature an extra button, next to the dashboard switches, to take things up a notch. With i-Cockpit® Amplify, be prepared for a richer driving experience that stimulates four senses at once: sight, by adjusting screen colour and compartment lighting intensity, hearing, via musical ambience settings, touch, through five different multipoint seat massage programmes and smell, with a fragrance diffuser. This on-board experience is also enhanced by interior details that greatly magnify perceived quality and the modern feel of the passenger compartment. The new electric impulse automatic gearbox control exemplifies the modern elegance of the interior, through the meticulous selection of materials - like leather and chrome. Here is masterful design with a warm soul. The front-seat environment of the allnew Peugeot 5008 SUV is undoubtedly well appointed. But what can the other passengers look forward to in terms of space and features?

3008 SUV and 11cm longer than the original version of the 5008-is still one of the most conservatively proportioned and its extra length makes it roomier for passengers.

The 2.84-m wheelbase of the allnew Peugeot 5008 SUV makes it the most ‘liveable’ of C-segment SUVs! The Efficient Modular Platform (EMP2) is specified with a wheelbase 16.5 cm longer than

The spacious, functional, modular, practical and cleverly designed interior of the new Peugeot 5008 SUV meets all the challenges of daily lives and adapts to a multitude of situations. Adding further to

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The vehicle’s optimized architecture is only part of the package on offer. The new Peugeot 5008 is more than just an SUV. It stands out in the market with an innovative configuration: three matching, separate, folding and tilting seats in the second row and two removable, separate, folding seats in the third row.

senger compartment of the all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV from any other in its market. The interior is an invitation to take a seat and enjoy a special experience travelling in comfort, serenity, and luxury. Its exterior fully complements this image. The all-new Peugeot 5008 is a real SUV. All the hallmarks are there: long, horizontal bonnet; vertical face; and raised body line. The inspired design conveys power and respect, each line and curve perfectly positioned to project balance and uniformity. The contours of the new Peugeot 5008 SUV are both harmonious and elegant for a vehicle of its size. While the all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV has been extended (by 19 cm, including a longer 16.5-cm wheel-

base), its height remains the same (1.64 m with roof bars - standard on all models), which gives it a long and dynamic profile. Its striking form is accentuated by a raised body plane; the top trim beautifully frames the glazed surfaces, including the rear corner window; and an elongated roof that suggests fluidity and agility - clean, crisp, and contoured. GT Line and GT versions feature a contrasting Black Diamond glossy black roof projects still greater prestige, elegance, and modernity. At the limits of the next vehicle size segment and the world of premium car manufacturers, the all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV emanates an authentic aura of luxury. The protective elements that enhance it include alloy wheels ranging from 17” up to 19” on the GT, and profiled standard-fit aluminium longitudinal roof bars which all add a subtle blend of character and sophistication to the vehicle contours. Everything comes together to make the design extremely modern, even futuristic, without falling into the traps of being too fussy, or ostentatious in style. The stretched profile also highlights the volume of the passenger compartment. From the outside, the doors, wheelbase, and large panoramic opening glass sunroof - standard on GT versions, which bathes the interior in light, and gives occupants a pleasant feeling of just how spacious and accommodating the vehicle is on the inside. The exclusive wide grille with chrome fins, at the centre of which stands the Brand’s Lion - dignified, not showy - carries the power and fluidity of the vehicle up front. The finesse of the vehicle’s halogen headlamps gives it a piercing feline gaze that becomes sharper with optional full-beam LED headlamps (standard equipment on GT Line and GT versions). When the latter are specified, the all-new Peugeot

5008 SUV features a chrome chequered grille and distinctive front bumper. The expressive front-end design mirrors the assertive personality of its owner and pride in the brand identity. It’s a real Peugeot! and a real SUV! The rear design expresses strength and security. It features flattering curves and the gloss black strip along the bottom of the rear window that sets the latest breed of Peugeot SUVs apart. The Peugeot logo and brand name are on the centre of the strip, which connects the signature LED ‘claw effect’ rear lights, a mark that clearly identify it as a Peugeot vehicle - by day and by night. The rear profile, including an extra-wide tailgate and low boot sill, also hints at just how spacious (and practical) the boot is. The new 5008 SUV is a superbly designed vehicle that is lower, more spacious and less bulky than its competitors. From whatever angle viewed, the all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV is a finely crafted vehicle sparing nothing in details. Many elements come together to forge this impression - perfect trim, chrome highlights in selective locations around the vehicle exterior, and the two-tone body finish - conveying elegance, class, and good taste.

Peugeot Partner 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 generation Peugeot Partner continued to develop the definition of a small van, with its spaciousness, comfort and

modularity remaining the reference in the segment. 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 abi-

lity, the Peugeot Partner adds to its benchmark utility and dynamic qualities: modernity, robustness and increased efficiency, as well as lower running costs. 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 new Peugeot Partner has wide range of latest generation engines that meet the Euro 6 emissions standard. In total, six VTi petrol and BlueHDi Diesel engines are available at launch, delivering from 75 to 120 hp. They meet the varying needs of business users, while having fuel consumption and CO2 emissions that are 15 % lower on

average than the engines replaced. To ensure safety, ease driving and preserve the vehicle over time, the new Peugeot Partner offers a wide range of modern and technological driving and safety systems. In addition to the standard safety equipment such as ABS, emergen-

cy braking assistance, ESP with traction control, Hill Start Assist and Direct under-inflation detection using a pressure sensor fitted to each wheel, the new Peugeot Partner offers Active City Brake. As well as allowing an accident to be avoided or the seriousness of an impact to be reduced, this system also has a positive effect on the insurance group rating, and therefore running costs, a key factor for business users. Cruise control and speed limiter are now standard from trim level 2. A fixed limiter function also makes it possible to set 4 limit speeds as desired by the customer. In addition to the rear parking sensors already standard on trim level 3, the new Peugeot Partner offers

front parking sensors and a reversing camera, available as options. Manoeuvres are thus made easier and the vehicle better protected. Grip Control is a system that provides enhanced traction; it remains a reference in the segment and allows the vehicle to continue to make progress on roads or tracks

with poor grip. To meet the differing needs of business users, the Peugeot Partner offers a wide range of body styles, the choice between : 2 lengths L1 at 4.38 m and L2 at 4,63 m, a crew cab version with a folding bench seat in row and a floor cab for body converters. The Peugeot Partner is characterized by its modularity and load capacity, for which it is a benchmark in its category. Available in two lengths, it offers load volumes that are among the most generous in the segment. The Peugeot Range can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Peugeot. GLOBE MAGAZINE 25

Greenwich Meridian, The Royal Observatory, London

The Greenwich Meridian separates east from west in the same way that the Equator separates north from south. It is an imaginary line, which runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through England, France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, Ghana and Antarctica. The Greenwich Meridian line, Longitude 0°, runs through the historic Airy Transit Circle telescope, which is housed at the Royal Observatory at Greenwich in south-east London. The line runs across the floor in the courtyard there. People flock from all over the world to

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nary Island of El Hierro and St Paul’s Cathedral! However, the increase in international travel and trade made it necessary for a move towards the unification of co-ordinates in the seventeenth century.

stand with one foot in each of the eastern and western hemispheres! It is the line from which all other lines of longitude are measured.

Prior to the 17th century, countries chose their own location by which to measure from east to west across the world. This included such locations as the Ca-

It was known that longitude could be calculated using the difference in local times of two points on the Earth’s surface. As such, whilst sailors could measure the local time of their location by studying the Sun, they would also need to know the local time of a reference point in a different location to calculate their longitude. It was establishing the time at another location that was the problem.

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rence, it was decided to place the Prime Meridian at Greenwich, England.

In 1675, in the midst of the reformation period, King Charles II founded the Greenwich Observatory in the Crown-owned Greenwich Park, south east London, to improve naval navigation and establish longitude measurements using astronomy. The astronomer John Flamsteed was appointed by the king as his first ‘Astronomer Royal’ in charge of the observatory in March of the same year. The observatory was to be used to produce an accurate catalogue of the positions of the stars, which correspondingly would allow the Moon’s position to be accurately measured. These calculations, known as the ‘Lunar Distance Method’, were later published in the Nautical Almanac and referred to by sailors to establish Greenwich Time, which in turn allowed them to work out their current longitude. The Scilly naval disaster prompted further action in the pursuit of measuring longitude. This terrible disaster occurred off the Isles of Scilly on 22nd October 1707 and resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 British sailors because of their inability to accurately calculate their ship’s position. In 1714, Parliament assembled a group of experts known as the

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Until the end of the nineteenth century, there were no national or international guidelines for measuring time. This meant that beginning and end of the day and the length of an hour varied from town to town and country to country. The advent of the industrial age in the mid - late nineteenth century, which brought with it the railway and increased international communications, meant an international time standard was needed.

King Charles II by John Michael Wright or studio - Pfrime Meridian - 24 Hour Clock

Board of Longitude and provided an unthinkably large £20,000 prize (approximately £2 million in today’s money) to anyone able to find a solution for measuring longitude at sea.

took the lunar method in its popularity for establishing longitude with nineteenth century sailors.

However, it was not until 1773 that the Board awarded the prize to John Harrison, a joiner and watchmaker from Yorkshire, for his mechanical timepiece the marine chronometer, which over-

Intrinsically linked to the measurement of longitude is the measurement of time. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was established in 1884 when, at the International Meridian Confe-

The Prime Meridian

In October 1884, an International Meridian Conference was held in Washington D.C. by invitation of Chester Arthur, twenty-first President of the United States, to establish one prime meridian with a longitude of 0° 0’ 0’’ by which every location would be measured in relation to its distance east or west, dividing the east and western hemispheres. Twenty-five nations attended the conference in total, and with a vote of 22 to 1 (San Domingo was against and France and Brazil abstained from voting), Greenwich was chosen as the Prime Meridian of the World. Green-

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ty had to be introduced. Having established themselves as leaders in this new technology by installing a wireless transmitter on the Eiffel Tower, France had to bow to conformity and began using GMT as its civil time from 11th March 1911, although it still chose not to implement the Greenwich Meridian.

wich was chosen for two important reasons: - Following the International Geodetic Association conference in Rome in October the previous year, the USA (and the North American Railway in particular) had already begun using Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to establish its own time-zone system.

It was not until 15th April 1912 when the HMS Titanic hit an iceberg and 1,517 people lost their lives, that the confusion of using different meridian points was most devastatingly apparent. During the enquiry into the disaster it was revealed that a telegram to the Titanic from the French ship the La Touraine noted the locations of nearby ice fields and icebergs using timing concurrent with the Greenwich Meridian but longitudes which referred to the Paris Meridian. Whilst this confusion was not the overall cause of the disaster it definitely provided food for thought.

- In 1884, 72% of the world’s trade depended on ships which used sea-charts proclaiming Greenwich as the Prime Meridian so it was felt that choosing Greenwich above competitors like Paris and Cadiz would inconvenience less people overall. Whilst Greenwich was officially chosen as the Prime Meridian, measured from the position of the ‘Transit Circle’ telescope in the Observatory’s Meridian Building – which had been built in 1850 by Sir George Biddell Airy, 7th Astronomer Royal – global implementation was not instantaneous. Decisions made at the conference were in reality only proposals and it was the responsibility of individual governments to implement any changes as they saw fit. The difficulty in making universal

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changes to the astronomical day was also a hindrance to progress and whilst Japan adopted GMT as of 1886, other nations were slow to follow suit. It was once again technology

and tragedy which prompted further action at the beginning of the twentieth century. The introduction of wireless telegraphy provided the opportunity to broadcast time signals globally, but this meant that global uniformi-

The following year, the Portuguese adopted the Greenwich Meridian and on 1st January 1914, the French finally began to use it on all nautical documents, meaning for the first time all European seafaring nations were using a common meridian.

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DFSK C 35 Vans Incredibly load-efficient, combining a large load area with compact exterior dimensions

The new DFSK C-35 Series range consists of a panel van and fiveseater crew van which takes the Chinese manufacturers product line-up to the next level with a 5.0 m3 load capacity and a 750kg gross payload. Like the already established Loadhopper microvan, C-35 is a cab-over configuration with the engine sitting under the driver and passenger seats. On this occasion, it’s a 115hp 1.5-litre direct injection VVTi Euro 6 petrol unit and features balancer shafts to reduce vibration. Drive is to the 32 GLOBE MAGAZINE

rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. Significantly bigger than the current Loadhopper K Series and Big Cab, the C-35 is incredibly load-efficient and still manages to retain compact external dimensions despite its impressive load carrying potential; it actually takes up the same amount of space as an average small panel van but offers medium-sized van loading characteristics with up to five cubic metres of volume. Its load area is big enough to fit up to two Euro pallets or an 8 X 4 sheet.

It’s 4,500mm long, 1,680mm wide and stands 1,960mm high. Load length is 2,630mm, maximum width is 1,480mm and floor to roof measures 1,290mm. Access is via the standard twin side loading doors or a top-hinged glazed tailgate (with window) and a mesh bulkhead, so the driver has good all-round vision. Other standard fitments include ESP stability control, driver’s airbag, immobiliser, remote-control central locking, bar-style bulkhead (solid and ply-lining are optional), power steering and front fog lights.

LOAD AREA Rear access to the 5.0 m3 cargo bay is by means of a glazed hatch supported by gas-filled struts. It enables you to keep dry when working at the back of the vehicle and keeps the rain off cargo while loading/unloading. A sliding door is fitted to each side of the cargo body and both apertures feature an internal step to aid access. All the doors boast decent-sized handles that can be tugged at with a gloved hand.

The hatch’s glazing is heavily tinted for security reasons. Neither a wash/wipe system nor a heater element, are fitted, but they are not required due to a full-height opaque bulkhead blocking vision rearwards.

more at home in a minibus than a van and need to be swapped for something a bit more sturdy. They were already torn and scuffed in places. On the positive side, the C35 gets a full-length headlining for the load area.

Rear-wheel drive means the loading height is a little on the high side. The rear aperture offers plen-

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ty of width and height for the size of vehicle – you can certainly slide an 8x4ft sheet into the cargo bay – but the way in which the bulkhead angles backwards into the cargo area means that, in practical terms, the side door apertures are narrower than they appear at first sight. There’s no point in looking for load tie-down points because there aren’t any, which comes as something of a surprise. While the full-height bulkhead seems sturdy enough, it is made of plywood attached to a tubular steel frame, which gives it a bit of a homemade look. DFSK aims to address some of the cargo bay’s shortcomings with a range of options that includes a solid plastic bulkhead and a ply lining. The line-up will also include rear parking sensors and a security grille for the back window, among other items. The floor is protected by a tailored rubber mat while the wheel boxes are clad with protective plastic shrouds. The sides are partially protected by soft trim panels that look as though they would be

Cab access poses no problems

despite the forward-control layout, although it is a shame that neither the driver’s seat nor the steering column, are height-adjustable. The driver’s seat is more comfortable than it looks; however, the front wheel arch intrudes into the footwell. Equipment levels are modest and in line with the competitive pri-

ce, but at least there’s a driver’s airbag plus a radio with a USB socket and remote controls on the steering wheel. Electric windows are fitted but the exterior mirrors have to be adjusted manually. In-cab storage facilities include pockets in each of the doors, a lidded glove box, three trays on top of the dashboard, a cubbyhole

to the right of the steering wheel and a shelf just under the radio. There are also two big cup-holders just in front of the gear stick. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door locks and unlocks all the other doors, so in that sense the C35 features central locking. However, it does not feature a remote button on a key fob. The van also comes with an immobiliser, ABS, electronic stability programme, electronic brakeforce distribution, and front and rear fog lights with a high-level rear brake light. POWERTRAIN Married to a five-speed gearbox, the 1.5-litre, VVTi, fourGLOBE MAGAZINE 33

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cylinder, Euro 6, 16-valve petrol engine pumps out 115hp at a high 6000rpm. Maximum torque output of 147Nm kicks in at 3500rpm. Balancer shafts are fitted with the aim of minimising vibration. CHASSIS AND STEERING The C35 sits on 14-inch steel wheels that are slightly small for a van of this size. A multi-link independent suspension system is fitted at the front along with disc brakes, while leaf springs and drum brakes are installed at the rear. PERFORMANCE While the C35 is slow away from rest and takes its time accelerating through the gears, it can generally hold its own at motorway cruising 36 GLOBE MAGAZINE

speeds. The handling is surprisingly good – the steering has a solid, meaty feel to it with no sense of sloppiness – and its appealing wheel-ateach-corner stance aids the ride. It could stand to be a bit better damped, but is smoother than expected.

The van feels well-planted on the motorway, which gives the driver confidence, and the comparatively small wheels seem to have little or no effect on on-the-road behaviour. Nor did we have any difficulties with the gearbox.

The DFSK C35 is probably at its happiest around town because that’s where it can play to its strengths. They include a width of 1680mm and a 3050mm wheelbase that makes it both narrow and compact. With a tight 11m wall-to-wall turning circle and minimal front and rear overhangs, the van slots neatly into most urban parking bays – power steering is standard – and with a height of less than 2m it should be able to brave most multi-storey car parks. The New DFSK C-35 Series vans, priced from £12,950.00, are available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, 3B Rosia Road, Tel: 200 77199, 54024662 or email: development@autosport.gi, distributors in Gibraltar for DFSK.

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GWMF 2017: Brightmed Talks th 7 June: From Convivencia to Concreancia at Ince’s Hall The convivencia often refers to the interplay of cultural ideas between the three religious groups. Gibraltar is an example of how the people can live together in harmony. Our students are the leaders of the future and they will have to keep this way of living in peace. The Brightmed Talks invited different, highly qualified speakers from all around the World on the 7th June, from 9am to 12am at Ince’s Hall to make the students aware on how to influence their own future. These Talks were opened by the Minister of Education, Hon Dr John Cortes, and were conducted by Kath Temple. We mean by creation and transformation the key to transform the world starts through inner harmony and selftransformation. There were several 10 minutes where students were invited to look at themselves and transform for a better future. It involved the participation of the sages of the med that would lead the Brightmed International Seminar the day after: Andre Azoulay, head of the Anna Lindh Foundation; Dr Rama Mani, expert in International Peace, Winner of Peter Becker Peace Prize, Poet & Performance artist; Baroness Simone Weinberger, Woman of the 38 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Year 1991, activist for Peace, and she used to take part in the cabinet of the Deputy Prime minister and Minister of Justice for Belgium; Safia Taleb Ali Al-Souhail, Iraqi Politician and member of The council of representatives of Iraq, advocacy Director for International alliance for Justice human rights organisation; and Bakhtiar Amin, ex-Human rights Minister in Iraq. Inspirational speakers such as Kath Temple spoke about ‘Kindness Warriors - The Kindness revolution’; Nalanie Chellaram: ‘Finding Peace In The chaos’; Molly Bedingfield: ‘Making Your Mark on the World’; Fiona Young: ‘The sound of Harmony - The mediation melody’; and Claudia Le Feuvre: ‘The Body symphony - Finding Your Middle C With Food and Body Balance’.

Finally, we aim to all become Transformation Agents from Gibraltar.

Kath Temple

Fiona Young

Nalanie Chellaram

Molly Bedingfield

Claudia Le Feuvre

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GWMF 2017: Brightmed Exhibition th 18 May: From Convivencia to Concreancia “Gibraltar is an example for the World”. The late Solomon ‘Momy’ Levy, Gibraltar’s first civic mayor, impacted interfaith and intercultural unity in ways that will reverberate on the Rock and around Europe for years. His work in trying to bring religions together in Gibraltar did not start when he was mayor, but he used his time when he was mayor to further that cause. Following his path, Gibraltar Productions organized, in conjunction with the Gibraltar Fine Arts Association, an exhibition under the theme ‘From Convivencia to Concreancia’. In fact, the image of this exhibition is a piece of art created by the renowned local artist, Christian Hook, which represents all the existing religions in Gibraltar. The exhibition was open to everyone in Gibraltar and nearby and there was a prize of £500 for the “Best Work on show”. All works carried a label affixed on the back with the artist’s name, title of the piece and sale price. All entries were accompanied with an entry form. Artists could enter up to two works. This exhibition was hosted in 40 GLOBE MAGAZINE

two venues: Space 92 (at 92 Irish Town) and the John Mackintosh Hall. Local and international artists, such as Karl Ullger, Marcos Moreno, ChrisAnne Alcantara, Yeyo Argüez, Stephen Ignacio, Paul Cosquieri, Benjamin Hassan, Jorge D. Caballero and Sebastian Rodriguez, amongst others, took part in this exhibition that was the unofficial opening of the Gibraltar World Music Festival that this year wants to reaffirm Momy’s message. For additional information, visit Gibraltar World Music Festival social media.

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The VIII Gibraltar International Song Festival Gala Concert

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

The VIII Gibraltar International Song Festival was won by a local song ‘Starlight’ written by Stuart Whitwell of the band Jetstream, who performed the punchy rock number and also took home the Best Interpreter award making it a double for the band. The second prize went to a Spanish entry, a rocky song called ‘Nadando por las calles de Madrid’ sung by its composer Frank Postigo and the third prize went to Italy with a song by Federico Martello called ‘Non esiste il Destino’, which he also sang. The prize giving ceremony was followed by a full concert from Spanish popular singing star David Bustamante, who fronted an excellent band and had many female fans singing and 44 GLOBE MAGAZINE

dancing at the foot of the stage. The four hour show was a new benchmark for the organizing committee, who always strive and succeed in improving the show year on year.

This year, there were twelve songs from countries such as Sweden and Iceland (joint entry), Spain (four songs),Chile, Gibraltar(two Songs), Italy, Venezuela, UK and Cuba. The

four cash prizes were generous and sponsored, with the top at four thousand pounds and the best interpreter at five hundred pounds. The show was smoothly presented by personalities Nicky Guerrero and Claire Hernandez and the staging included good graphics, two side screens and a lit multi-coloured cabaret style back panel from where the artists emerged and walked into the lighting - smooth and glitch free. As mentioned previously, a new benchmark with high production values. The show opened with dancers from Danza Academy and the twelve entries followed on seamlessly in the first part of the programme. A general complaint that I heard and was asked to mention was that the sound mix was too loud; really

it was the backing tracks and I have to agree because the David Bustamante band sounded excellent at a lower volume level. But the festival sound overall was good and glitch free. The Judges were from UK Steve Cline, from Gibraltar Christopher Cortes and Guy Valarino with Pedro Rilo and Sandra Cabrera from Spain. The songs were a balanced mixture of modern rock songs and the more traditional festival ballads. I would say that the results reflected the popular sentiment that the best songs won. No one would argue with the stunning performance put in by winners Jetstream, who defended their Guitarist’s (Stuart Whitwell) song ‘Starlight’, a huge roar of approval from the home crowd ensured that they surfed the crest of the wave and hammered it home good and

on the map. The Government was thanked for their continued support and the winning song was then reprised by Jetstream after which a half hour intermission break allowed the Bustamante crew to set up their stage. I don’t think anyone in the Tercentenary Hall was quite prepared to witness the fan adulation and good mayhem that David Bustamante wreaked on them. true. The same could be said for Frank Postigo with his song ‘Nadando por las calles de Madrid’, another rock song with an accomplished writer and singer behind it. I had singled out the Italian ballad ‘Non esiste il destino’ as a prize winner too but Federico Martello could not have taken it further than third prize as it turned out. The only other local entry, a song by Levi Attias and Denis Valeria ‘Dis-

fraz’ was sung by Seila Guerrero whose mellow interpretation was measured but not rousing to take it to a higher level. The Prize giving ceremony was hosted by the Minister for Culture, Stephen Linares, GISF Chair Joe Carseni and the Mayor Kaiane Lopez and in his brief address, Joe Carseni expressed his strong ambition to keep putting our name

The man was in the finest vocal fettle and fronting an excellent band and sailed into well known Latin hits like ‘Historia de un amor’, ‘Besame mucho’ and tracks from his current touring album ‘Amor de los dos.’ A large section of the female contingent of his local fans of all ages rushed the stage and pinned the crane camera operator till security had to gently but firmly nudge them back to a safer

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tation of a full concert, which went on till just after half past midnight and had everyone enjoying one of Spain’s finest popular singers. There have been, as always, doubters that it could not be done but the new format worked like a treat and a four

hour event went by quickly and memorably. A resounding yes please and more again next year is due to the hard working production teamunder, Joe Cortes, who continue to deliver a commu-

nity event like no other and which is gaining momentum in the face of modern technological communication possibilities. Well done all artists, composers, and organisers, here’s looking forward to next year’s ninth benchmark I’m sure!

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Kimberley Bautista Fashion designs Being able to put a vision into reality, creating garments, which form a sense of identity

Photographs by Jonathan Mañasco

Tell us about yourself, your background and what is going on in your life at the moment? Working in the Fashion industry has always been a great desire of mine since a young age. I graduated last May with an honours degree in Fashion after completing a four-year degree. For the past year, I have been free lancing and having the pleasure of creating garments for people. Recently, I was able to expand my skills set and venture into weddings. I am currently working on garments for a wedding, as well as, making the decorations. How would you describe the garments you create? Each garment I create has its own distinctiveness; however my collections, as well as, individual garments are often described as powerful with an element of femininity. Using garments often worn by men and transforming them into a womenswear collection gives me the opportunity to create new and exciting designs. How would you describe your personal style? My personal style is very much 52 GLOBE MAGAZINE

minimalistic. I do not reflect my design aesthetic in the way I dress. Who would you like to dress and why? At present, there isn’t a person in particular that I would like to dress, however if I could choose someone from the past, I would dress Alexander McQueen as from an early age, he has been a great inspiration and it would be an honour to have him wear one of my own designs. What for you is the best part of being a fashion Designer? Being able to put a vision into reality, creating garments, which form a sense of identity and having people wear them with pride and joy. To be able to engage with such a wide audience allows me to further my career by understanding what people are after. Tell us about your latest photoshoot with Photographer Jonathan Mañasco. My latest photoshoot with Jonathan captured the story of the innocent flamenco dancer, who became a powerful yet conscious stricken bull fighter. The photos were done in a tasteful manner, which bought to

reality the life of a bullfighter. This photoshoot, however, does not celebrate the inhumane deaths, which occur during bull fighting but looks to explo-

re the art behind the garments and culture. What are your goals as a Fashion Designer? My Goal as a fashion designer

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is to develop my brand within the industry and have my work recognised in various countries. To be able to unveil work in fashion week and be known for my design aesthetic would be a privilege. Where can we see more of your work? I’ll be showcasing a collection on the 2nd June in Fighting Leukaemia with fashion. I also have the privilege of creating a garment for one of the Miss Gibraltar contestant on the 8th July at the Tercentenary Hall. I am working on new collections throughout the year and hope to showcase it in the near foreseeable future.

You can also see more of my work on my website: www.kimberleybautista.com , as well as, my Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/ kimberley.bautista.design/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ kimberleybautistadesign

CREDITS Photographer, Lighting & Post Production: Jonathan Mañasco Lighting Assistants: Inma Torres Lima & Carlos J Fernandez Genal Designer: Kimberley Bautista Wardrobe Assitant: Lorraine Laguea MUA’s: Aimee & Kelly Ballestrino Hair Stylists: Nicola Bosio & Amy Valverde Models: Natalia Nuñez, Lorraine AstonFox, Melanie Lett, Janella Borrell, Aisha Benyahya and Sian Holmes. GLOBE MAGAZINE 55

The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Chilli con Carne Recipe

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients SERVES: 4 · PREPARATION: 50 minutes · 1 hour 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp oil - 1 large onion - 1 red pepper - 2 garlic cloves, peeled - 1 heaped tsp hot chilli poder (or level tbsp if you only have mild) - 1 tbsp paprika - 1 tsp ground cumin - 500g lean minced beef - 1 beef stock cube - 400g can chopped tomatoes - ½ tsp dried marjoram - 1 tsp sugar - 2 tbsp tomato purée - 410g can red kidney beans - Plain boiled long grain rice, to serve Soured cream, to serve

How to make it 1. Prepare

in the garlic, red pepper, 1 heaped tsp

your vegetables. Chop 1 large onion

hot chilli powder or 1 level tbsp mild

into small dice, about 5mm square.

chilli powder, 1 tsp paprika and 1 tsp

The easiest way to do this is to cut the

ground cumin. Give it a good stir, then

tomatoes (400g can) and add these

the saucy mince mixture should look

onion in half from root to tip, peel it

leave it to cook for another 5 minu-

as well. Tip in ½ tsp dried marjoram

thick, moist and juicy. 6. Bring on the

and slice each half into thick matchs-

tes, stirring occasionally. 3. Brown the

and 1 tsp sugar, if using (see tip at

beans. Drain and rinse 1 can of red

ticks lengthways, not quite cutting all

500g lean minced beef. Turn the heat

the bottom), and add a good shake

kidney beans (410g can) in a sieve

the way to the root end so they are

up a bit, add the meat to the pan and

of salt and pepper. Squirt in about 2

and stir them into the chilli pot. Bring

still held together. Slice across the

break it up with your spoon or spatu-

tbsp tomato purée and stir the sau-

to the boil again, and gently bubble

matchsticks into neat dice. Cut 1 red

la. The mix should sizzle a bit when

ce well. 5. Simmer it gently. Bring

without the lid for another 10 minu-

pepper in half lengthways, remove

you add the mince. Keep stirring and

the whole thing to the boil, give it a

tes, adding a little more water if it

stalk and wash the seeds away, then

prodding for at least 5 minutes, until

good stir and put a lid on the pan.

looks too dry. Taste a bit of the chilli

chop. Peel and finely chop 2 garlic

all the mince is in uniform, mince-

Turn down the heat until it is gently

and season. It will probably take a lot

cloves. 2. Start cooking. Put your pan

sized lumps and there are no more

bubbling and leave it for 20 minutes.

more seasoning than you think. Now

on the hob over a medium heat. Add

pink bits. Make sure you keep the

You should check on the pan occa-

replace the lid, turn off the heat and

the oil and leave it for 1-2 minutes

heat hot enough for the meat to fry

sionally to stir it and make sure the

leave your chilli to stand for 10 minu-

until hot (a little longer for an elec-

and become brown, rather than just

sauce doesn’t catch on the bottom

tes before serving, and relax. Leaving

tric hob). Add the onions and cook,

stew. 4. Making the sauce. Crumble 1

of the pan or isn’t drying out. If it is,

your chilli to stand is really important

stirring fairly frequently, for about 5

beef stock cube into 300ml hot water.

add a couple of tablespoons of water

as it allows the flavours to mingle and

minutes, or until the onions are soft,

Pour this into the pan with the min-

and make sure that the heat really is

the meat. 7. Serve with soured cream

squidgy and slightly translucent. Tip

ce mixture. Open 1 can of chopped

low enough. After simmering gently,

and plain boiled long grain rice.

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For Europe in London at the end of March this year . 3. Julia Morley with Kaiane Aldorino Lopez. 4. It’s Partytime for our boys in the UK. 5. Terence Moss with Mum Lucy during his last visit to the Rock from Down Under. 6. Adelaide Gomez & Anne-Marie reading. 7. Miss Gibraltar Draw Reception. 3

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Women in Business Gibraltar ‘Power of Positive Communication’ with Chair Janet Brear

The Gibraltar Business Network has been around since the 90s. In recent years, the association has been re-launched under the ‘Women in Business’ banner and just a few months ago, Janet Brear was voted in as the new ‘WIB’ Chair …. I met her, she’s full of enthusiasm and very excited about the network’s future!

required for both mentors and mentees but that will be considered and progressed as part of the project plan.

Text by Richard Cartwright

“Women are generally not very good at networking as they generally put other responsibilities ahead of themselves”. That’s how Janet began our chat over a coffee. Janet’s aspirations are to help women reach a higher level in whatever they do, working towards the advancement of gender parity and diversity in the workplace. In progressing this aspiration, Janet and her Vice Chair Brenda Cuby have just completed the NLP Business Practitioner Course, which is a Licensed and Accredited course enabling them to inspire, energise and empower people; this will be used positively within the network. The focus, of the course, revolves around language and intuitive skills focusing on the power of positive communication. The ‘tool kit’ teaches 60 GLOBE MAGAZINE

empathy and understanding, which will be put to best effect to kick start the mentoring programme currently being developed. Janet’s background as Regional Director for a number of police forces in the North of England where she was responsible for leading on collaboration transformational change make her ideally placed to introduce the ‘International Women’s Day’ strapline ‘Be Bold for Change’ into her role as Chair of ‘WIB’.

Passing on her skills to other men and women was something very important during her professional career or, ‘sending the elevator back down’ as she puts it, for others to benefit from her experience and expertise. This is a key value for ‘WIB’ and to drive that forward mentoring is high on the agenda. “Yes, that’s one of our plans to invite experienced people – men, as well as, women – to become mentors and help support and develop women in the network”. Training may well be

Collaboration is a key opportunity that is taking pride of place in the WIB strategy. Working and networking with other likeminded organisations like, the ‘GFSB’, The Gibraltar Women’s Association, Corporate/Private Sector Organisations and Public Sector bodies. The network has already made significant progress on this front by getting involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Start Up Grind Events, Gibraltar World Music Festival, the launch of a Gibraltar Institute of Directors Hub by the Power of Words Company, supporting a Seminar hosted by Ernst & Young on Non-Executive Directors and have a meeting scheduled with the Equalities Minister Samantha Sacramento.

Janet believes that as Gibraltar is a small country, it could drive an equality platform quite easily to advance gender parity and diversity leading the way forward Internationally. This is a global issue and to advance this ambition Janet says “if we want to support our daughters and granddaughters to be successful, then I believe there is a need for more flexible policies in the workplace that are made available to both men and women”. ‘WIB’ have about 70 members at present and in embracing the strapline ‘Be Bold for Change’ Janet is looking to increase membership and build a network that has something to offer for all women in Gibraltar. Janet believes that supporting the younger element of the Gibraltar Community is vital. ‘WIB’ have introduced special membership arrangements this

year to encourage students and young entrepreneurs wanting to start up in business the opportunity to join. Janet is also keen to encourage retired women, who she refers to as ‘wise masters’, into ‘WIB’ as they will have valuable experiences that would be invaluable to share with less experienced members through the mentoring programme. Janet Brear emphasised to me that all women have something to offer the network and sharing their skills and abilities for the benefit of others can help to transform the advancement of gender party and diversity by instilling confidence to fulfil ambitions. Recognition of achievement is also one of Janet’s aims, so introducing an annual awards programme for women may also be on the cards. To take these ambitions forward, Janet believes in estaGLOBE MAGAZINE 61

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blishing ‘buy in’ of shared values that embraces the hearts and minds of all its members. She realises that this will not be easy so the Committee have agreed to commence hosting some focus groups over the next few months to promote these aspirations and develop a strategy with the membership to progress and achieve these aims. Janet Brear acknowledges the Brexit Agenda but emphasises that in the face of adversity, creativity and entrepreneurship can help to navigate a course through this period of significant change. She believes that working together is a strength. Sharing knowledge/ideas and developing individuals through the mentoring programme or encouraging attainment of additional qualification will help inspire individuals to achieve and plot a successful route to maintain personal and business success. So, Janet Brear is the ‘WIB’ Chair for two years assisted by a pro-active committee of individuals, I did not expect WIB to have such an ambitious programme. If the proposals are achieved, it will no doubt make ‘WIB’ a very dynamic network but if they are including men in their activities, I do question whether the rebrand of a few years ago is appropriate!! If you are keen to join and attend the monthly breakfast events, lunch meetings or other events where expert speakers are invited visit the ‘WIB’ website at, www.wibgibraltar.com ….Building on your confidence develops self-belief ….. never a bad thing!

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Gibtelecom Freedom to Roam in Europe with Confidence

ditionally been expensive but can now benefit from more attractive roaming rates. Customers can also set their own financial data roaming limits to cap spending at a level of their choosing by contacting our Customer Services team.” The default data limit as at 1 June 2017 is the sterling equivalent of €50, which is £42 at current exchange rates.

Gibtelecom announced the abolition of roaming surcharges for Gibtel customers using their phones in the UK and Spain, as well as, other European Economic Area (EEA) countries. With the introduction of ‘Roam Like Home’ tariffs from 1st June 2017, customers will be able to use their phones as they do in Gibraltar. Gibtel mobile customers will be able to take their inclusive minutes, data and SMS’s and use them anywhere in the EEA, as part of their plans, with no additional costs. This will be taking effect ahead of the European Commission target for abolition of roaming surcharges in Europe on 15th June 2017. Gibtelecom’s CEO, Tim Bristow, said “the implementation of ‘Roam Like Home’ will provide great value to our customers, who can now benefit from up to 1000 voice minutes and 10 Gigabytes of mobile data whilst travelling in Europe [dependent on their mobile plan] without having to worry about roaming fees. Gibtelecom subscribers have seen their prices for mobile calls whilst roaming abroad in the EEA reduced by over 50% since 2007, with data usage savings of nearly 75%”. Once allowances have been consumed, or if the customer does not subscribe to any bundles or plans with allowances, local off-net and out of bundle charges would apply in the same way as they do in Gibraltar. Gibtelecom also announced that, following customer feedback, it 66 GLOBE MAGAZINE

was opening up data roaming outside the EEA to its mobile customers by default, allowing the flexibility to use mobile data wherever they wish with effect from June 2017. This facility was removed as a safeguard in October 2015 due to customers concerns over some operators’ high overseas roaming charges for data. Gibtelecom’s Head of Marketing and Business Development, Adrian Ochello, explained how “the Company believes there are enough measures

now in place to help customers keep in control of their roaming spend and as such have decided to revert to have it open by default. As well as providing customers with detailed roaming pricing information on our website, and by text message on arrival to a roaming destination, we are constantly negotiating with distant operators in order to achieve favourable roaming rates. This is the case in popular destinations such as the USA, Morocco, Israel and Switzerland, which have tra-

In addition, Gibtelecom took the opportunity to announce that they have a new website, which among other features offers handy roaming tips and a full explanation on how ‘Roam Like Home’ will apply to mobile customers on different plans. The project, headed by Marketing and Business Development Executive, Lianne Azzopardi, has focused on enhancing the customer experience and allowing customers to do more online. She explained how “customers can now more easily browse, click and buy on the interactive site. Customers can apply for all Gibtelecom services in their home, purchase the latest smartphone and have it delivered, get technical support and advice with our new guides and video tutorials, or arrange a meeting with our sales team at the click of a button.” Should any customer have any questions or require assistance whilst roaming a dedicated Freephone roaming helpline is available on +350 20052201. For further information visit www.gibtele.com

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European Champion Sebastian Desoiza wins European Golf Championship

Local Golf sensation, Sebastian Desoiza has won the European Golf Championship after participating in a three day event played at Craigelaw Golf, East Lothian, Scotland. The event, which was organized by US Kids Golf for boys in the age 10 category, had Sebastian pit his skills against another 74 boys from all over the world in this age category. 10 year-old Sebastian Desoiza played three rounds on Craigelawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 18 hole course and beat off competition from players from fifty countries. This is the third year that Sebastian, pictured here with his coach and caddy, Jose Luis Gil from the Alcaidesa Golf Academy, has taken part in the European Championships in Scotland. Previously, he has come runnerup twice narrowly missing out 68 GLOBE MAGAZINE

on the title by one shot but this year, he beat his English and Italian counterparts by one shot in the lead to land the title. He was extremely determined to try and win this year and was incredibly focused throughout despite the Scottish weather being challenging at times. Sebastian said that he was incredibly proud to have represented Gibraltar internationally and to be bringing the trophy back home. Many congratulations to Sebastian on his amazing achievement The organizing entity, US Kids Golf, whose motto displayed in their website is to develop great players in a fun and affordable way, has the mission of helping kids to have fun learning the lifelong game of golf and to encourage family interaction that builds lasting memories.

Candlelit Summer Fair at Arboretum Marbella Saturday 17th June 8pm to Midnight Environmental charity Arboretum Marbella is celebrating the arrival of summer with an evening event full of art, culture and creativity lit by hundreds of candles on Saturday 17th June from 8pm to Midnight. There will be an exhibition of poetry, which celebrates nature, readings of short stories, live music from the ‘Pequeña Orquesta Mediterranea’, stalls selling artisan products, delicious food and activities for all the family. This magical event is free of charge, although donations are very welcome and attendees

are asked to bring a book to donate. Participants can get involved by writing a short poem about nature and putting it in a tree at the event for everyone to enjoy. They can also write a mini story of 100 words or less which starts “Then there was darkness…” and the authors will be invited to read out their pieces under the carob tree in the candlelight. The organisers want to stop the use of plastic, so are asking guests to bring their own plate, glass and cutlery if they want to try the delicious seasonal, organic food, which will be available to buy. Come and join Arboretum Marbella at this community event in the stunning setting of the charity’s organic allotments, celebrate local artisans, enjoy nature and learn about principles of sustainability. Find out more at www.fundacionarboretum.org or on their Facebook page fundacionarboretum GLOBE MAGAZINE 69

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Gibraltarians Abroad Manuel and Victoria Perez

regular play friend Victoria, the neighbour’s daughter. After a few years of childhood friendship with Victoria and her brothers just about when they started their teenage years Manuel stopped visiting his grandmother in Spain and lost contact with Victoria and her family.

Text by Jenson Callejon

How many of us can say we married our childhood friend? Granted the chances of this happening in Gibraltar are arguably higher, the mere fact that two people meet at a very young age, become friends and then fall in love is a very special and unique occurrence that we all wish we could experience. Our protagonists for this story of Gibraltarians abroad are non-other than Manuel and Victoria Perez, a 71 year old couple based in Coquitlam, British Colombia, Canada and although the original intention was to create a piece about a Gibraltarian living abroad it has quickly turned into a love story filled with childhood friendship, hardship and destiny all under the backdrop of a Francoist Government. For this reason I ask you to allow me the freedom to delve more into this amazing and unique story instead of concentrating solely on their life abroad. Born in Gibraltar, Manuel left St. Jago’s School at the early age of fifteen, he then began working at the Hoare Sports shop and from there moved on to Lucas Imossi as a messenger boy before moving in to the Gibraltar Government Telephone Department. At the age of eighteen he began the back-then mandatory four month military service with the Gibraltar Regiment signing on for an additional five years with the army. It

was after the army that he found a job at the first Gibraltar distiller located around Catalan Bay and after three years commenced employment with Taylor Woodrow in the store where he was placed in charge of over £1 million pounds worth of merchandise;

not bad for a kid who left school at fifteen! But our story begins earlier, back when Manuel was a child and would regularly visit his grandmother in La Linea. It was during these trips that he met his

A few years later at the age of sixteen Manuel paid another visit to his grandmother and whilst he was there he decided to go and visit his friend Juan, Victoria’s brother. Upon knocking on their door and much to his surprise it was not Juan who answered but a stunning sixteen year old Victoria; it was love at first sight, they were both instantly smitten. From then on Manuel made regular trips to his grandmother’s house and would visit Victoria under the pretence of visiting his friend, her brother Juan; needless to say it would not take long for Juan to realise Manuel’s real reason for the regular visits! This was the start of the relationship and as Victoria had no passport Manuel would cross every night and go out with Victoria and her friends. Soon after they began hearing rumours that the frontier could be closing and as a result Victoria decided to move to Gibraltar. Although she eventually did obtain her passport, they realised that only Spanish workers were allowed into Gibraltar so the teenage couGLOBE MAGAZINE 71

ple had to come up with a plan if they wanted to stay together. (Cue in theme tune from “The Great Escape) – The year is 1962, Franco is in power and the frontier dividing both cities will be closed; the teenage couple decided to risk it all and try to enter Gibraltar via Tangiers, Morocco. This was not an easy task as Victoria would need to prove that she was in fact visiting Tangiers on holiday; it was at this point that Manuel enlisted the help of a young Moroccan friend whose father owned a business in Tangiers. It was this gentleman that made it all possible by providing the couple with a letter confirming that Victoria was indeed visiting him in Tangiers. So with her bags packed, letter in hand and Manuel behind her (so as to not alert the Guardia Civil of their relationship) they began the boarding process for the Algeciras to Tangier Ferry. Upon reaching the security point Victoria was asked her destination and whilst explaining her cover story the Guardia Civil remained suspicious and demanded proof, which she provided, in the form of the letter. Once Manuel saw that Victoria had made it safely on to the ferry he quickly boarded himself and they set sail to Morocco; after a few hours at the port and with no issues from the Moroccan port and customs authority they boarded the “Mons Calpe” and would soon start their new life together in Gibraltar. The couple moved in to Manuel’s parents’ house in Moorish Castle and although Victoria could no longer enter Spain for the foreseeable future they endured and a year later at the age of nineteen 72 GLOBE MAGAZINE

they decided to get married at the Civil Court; this meant that she could now apply for British Citizenship (which was awarded to her three days after their wedding) and with her newly obtained British passport the couple could now enter Spain and Victoria was able to visit her family once more. For a while the young couple enjoyed their regular visits to Spain but this would not last long as Franco would close the frontier in 1969, closely followed by the telephone block to Gibraltar; this meant that communication for the couple with their Spanish family would now be limited to shouting relatives on either side of the frontier fence or over the radio. “I found out that my father had died a week after it happened through my mother-in-law in Gibraltar as she had heard an announcement on the Spanish Radio.” When their first child Patricia was born they found a small tiny house which was in-fact the clinic “del dentista Gabriel Perez”; but the family quickly grew with the birth of Oliver and Monica and soon the family of five would find their one bedroom make-shift apartment too small. After countless failed attempts at obtaining Government housing in Gibraltar and the hardship caused by the closure of the frontier Manuel and Victoria decided to move in with Manuel’s sister in Winnipeg, Canada and try for a better life there. Once again this would prove hard, Manuel first went to Winnipeg on a one month reconnaissance holiday with his sister which would become his sponsor. He then applied for Canadian imGLOBE MAGAZINE 73

family and Sesame Street! This enabled her to open her own business called “Vicki’s Alterations” a dress making, designing and alterations outlet; she run the business for over 20 years and sold it in 2006.

migration permission from Gibraltar via the Canadian embassy in Madrid which was followed by an interview by a Canadian immigration officer; eight months later Manuel and his family were granted immigration rights and their new adventure would begin. For a month the family of five lived with Manuel’s sister, he was extremely fortunate to find work relatively quickly within a company that manufactured buses but after a year a strike had begun and as the last employee to enter the company he soon found himself without a salary. It was at this point that the family received a letter from the Gibraltar Government with an offer of housing and this was the catalyst for the decision to relocate the Perez family back to Gibraltar.

Manuel worked for the company for thirty three years until his retirement and now that all three children are grown up and with families of their own the couple are still very much in love. Living close to their Grandchildren is something they adore as they spend their days going for walks, bike rides and Manuel’s favourite hobby fishing, twice daily! Although life in Canada took some getting used to due to aggressive winters and excessive snow the family soon got used to the Canadian lifestyle and in no time adapted themselves to their new surroundings. Throughout the years the Perez family have taken advantage of their geographical location and spent many a time road-tripping America, exploring Mexico and even visiting Gibraltar.

“Victoria was booked to fly back with the children on a Sunday and during that weekend I received a phone call from the bus manufacturing company explaining that they had finally gotten through the other employees and that if he still wanted a job he needed to start Monday or lose my chance.” Manuel decided to stay in Winnipeg for a while longer in order to save up the money needed to repay his father’s loan. Victoria went back to Gibraltar with the children as planned and after a while realised the financial situation in Gibraltar was extremely dire. After approximately five months Manuel returned to Gibraltar so as to sign for the family’s new Government flat but was devastated to see the state of Gibraltar’s financial and job prospects and although rumours of the frontier opening had begun the family had to make a decision and thus they returned to Winnipeg. 74 GLOBE MAGAZINE

“It was at this point that we realised that if we were to stay in Winnipeg I would need my education, remember that I left school at fifteen, so I went to Red River College during the evening after work.” It was at Red River College that he was taught how to be a machinist and whilst paying for that education himself the family managed to stay afloat, thanks to his new

education it was not long before more opportunities arose within the company and soon found himself as supervisor of an entire department. Victoria also had her work cut out, for starters her English speaking abilities were limited to basic phrases such as “good morning” so she soon began to teach herself the language with the help of her

In addition, the couple have always taken advantage of their heritage and their culture and waste no time in helping their neighbours and friends discover the tastes of polvorones, calentita, Jamon Serrano and even Paella! Manuel and Victoria have just celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary and will be visiting Gibraltar this summer; they admit that although the thought of moving back to Gibraltar is tantalising, it is their love for their grandchildren that will see them continue to call Canada their home, just as it has been for the last 43 years!

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Rogar Moore James Bond Star dies at 89 (14th October 1927 – 23rd May 2017)

reviving the franchise at the B.O. after waning prospects at the end of Connery’s run, the new James Bond relied on more humor in stories that cranked up the camp.

Sir Roger Moore was an English actor, who played the British secret agent James Bond (being the third actor to do so, after Sean Connery and George Lazenby) in seven feature films between 1973 and 1985. He is also known for playing Simon Templar in the television series The Saint between 1962 and 1969. Roger Moore was born on 14th October 1927 in Stockwell, London. He is the only child of Lillian “Lily” (née Pope), a housewife, and George Alfred Moore, a policeman. His mother was born in Calcutta,India, of English origin. He attended Battersea Grammar School, but was evacuated to Holsworthy, Devon, during the Second World War, and attended Launceston College school. He was further educated at Dr

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Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire and then attended the College of the Venerable Bede at the University of Durham, but did not graduate. Roger Moore appeared in more official Bond films than his friend Sean Connery over a longer period of time, and while Connery’s

fans were fiercely loyal, polls showed that many others favored Moore’s lighter, more humorous take on 007.

Moore as Bond began to shake off the Connery comparisons and pick up speed after 1977’s “The Spy Who Loved Me” launched the series into super-blockbuster status, raking in US$185.4 million worldwide. Next up, the outer space-travelling “Moonraker” (1979) cumed US$202 million and 1981’s “For Your Eyes Only” took US$194 million.

In 1972, Moore was asked to join Her Majesty’s Secret Service. He took on the mantle of 007 for 1973’s “Live and Let Die,” which would lead to six more turns as England’s top spy. In addition to

“Octopussy” (1983) marked a downward turn in the franchise’s fortunes, with B.O. of US$183.7 million, and 1985’s “A View to a Kill” saw the actor ready to surrender his license to kill, taking

The show, which featured Moore and Tony Curtis as millionaire playboy crime-fighters, ran only one season; it was successful in Europe but failed in its run on ABC in the U.S.

in a little over US$150 million. The young actor came to the U.S. in 1953. MGM signed him to a contract and he received supporting work on several pictures. He played a tennis pro in 1954’s “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” with Elizabeth Taylor. The role was one of several in the ‘50s that hinged on his tall, athletic good looks. He would often play royalty or military characters. Moore had his first taste of smallscreen stardom from 1956-58 as the lead, Sir Winfred, in ITV’s “Ivanhoe.” While still drawing film roles, he would continue to star in TV programs, following “Ivanhoe” with short-lived ABC Western “The Alaskans” and replacing James Garner in “Maverick” in 1960-61 (Moore played British cousin Beau Maverick). By the time he arrived on “Maverick,” its popularity was waning, but Moore won over the cast and crew with his good humor and charm, on-set qualities for which the actor would be known throughout his career. In 1962, Moore began playing one of the roles that would define his celebrity, dashing thief Simon Templar, who would steal from rich villains each week on “The Saint.” The show ran 118 episodes, transitioning from B&W

During his 13 years as 007, Moore landed feature roles in other actioners, but none that would compete with the Bond franchise. Movies from that period include 1978’s “The Wild Geese,” with Richard Burton and Richard Harris, and 1980’s “ffolkes” with James Mason and David Hedison, who played CIA agent Felix Leiter in “Live and Let Die.”

to color and finally wrapping in 1969. The British skein initially ran in syndication in the States but was part of NBC’s primetime schedule from 1967-69.

cally, it was the “Saint” contract that prevented Moore from competing for the role of 007 when Sean Connery was cast in 1962’s “Dr. No.”

Stories would feature exotic locales, beautiful women and plenty of action, elements shared with the big screen tales about a certain British spy of the era. Ironi-

Moore returned to the big screen with a pair of forgettable thrillers in ’69 and ’70. Despite having sworn off TV, he was subsequently lured back for “The Persuaders.”

The actor took great fun in skewering his slick image offscreen and on-, including appearances in “Cannonball Run” and TV’s “The Muppet Show,” in which he struck out with Miss Piggy; in the 2002 comedy “Boat Trip,” he played a flamboyant homosexual with some Bond-like elements, and in 2004 he lent his voice to animated short “The Fly Who Loved Me.” He also occasionally appeared both on the big- and smallscreen. He appeared in the Spice Girls feature “Spice World,” provided a voice for “The Saint” feature in 1997, appeared in an episode of “Alias” in 2003 and had a role in the 2013 telepic version of “The Saint” starring Eliza Dushku.

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demy of Dramatic Arts.

Moore did quite a bit of voicework in the 2000s in pics including “Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” “Agent Crush,” “Gnomes and Trolls: The Forest Trial,” “De vilde svaner” and 2010’s “Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” whose title was an allusion to Bond girl Pussy Galore of “Goldfinger”; his “Cats and Dogs” character was Tab Lazenby. He became a UNICEF goodwill ambassador in 1991 and had been an active advocate for children’s causes. In 1999, he was honored by the British government with the title Commander of the British Empire. Moore was born in Stockwell, South London. Despite health problems, Moore excelled at school and took an early interest in art and drawing. His grammar school education was interrupted by the start of WWII; he and his mother spent most of the war in Amersham, 25 miles outside of London. In 1943, Moore decided to leave school and pursue work in animation at Publicity Pictures Prods., where he was a junior trainee in cartooning. But mishandling of some celluloid brought a swift conclusion to that career path.

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In 1945, Moore was called up for national service and, after basic training, was recommended for the Intelligence Corps. “The only reason they commissioned me was I looked good in a uniform,” Moore joked of his military career.

Moore began his long acting career during the summer of 1944, when a friend recommended that he seek work as an extra on the film “Caesar and Cleopatra,” which brought Moore a walk-on role and the attention of co-direc-

tor Brian Desmond Hurst, who was impressed with the looks of the tall, thin young man and secured him extra parts in two subsequent pics. With the support of Hurst, Moore auditioned for and was admitted to the Royal Aca-

The actor’s autobiography, “My Word Is My Bond,” was published in 2008; his other books include memoir “One Lucky Bastard” and “Bond on Bond.” In recent years, he toured with a popular oneman show, “An Evening with Roger Moore.” Sir Roger died in Switzerland after a short battle with cancer. He was 89. His family issued an announcement on Twitter: “It is with the heaviest of hearts, we must share the awful news that our father, Sir Roger Moore, passed away today. We are all devastated.” Moore was married to skater Doorn Van Steyn, singer Dorothy Squires, Italian actress Luisa Mattioli and finally to Danish-Swedish multimillionaire Kristina “Kiki” Tholstrup. He is survived by Tholstrup; a daughter, actress Deborah Moore; and two sons, Geoffrey Moore, an actor, and Christian Moore, a film producer.

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Terrorism in Britain: A Brief History Text by Joseph McQuade (PhD candidate and Gates Scholar, University of Cambridge) www.theconversation.com

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dimensions often associated with it today. It is almost impossible to pinpoint the very first act of terrorism carried out within British territory. The most famous incident in early modern history is probably the gunpowder plot of 1605 when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up

the House of Lords. And although he is the best remembered (on November 5th), Fawkes did not act alone. He was part of a larger network of 13 conspirators, who sought to destroy parliament and trigger a popular uprising.

troduced the idea of “propaganda by deed” as a tactic of anti-government resistance. This consisted of the assassination of government officials and bomb attacks in public places such as cafes and theatres.

In the second half of the 19th century, European anarchism in-

Although anarchist attacks were actually more common in con-

tinental Europe, England was an important hub for anarchist thought. The less restrictive laws of the United Kingdom made it a haven for radicals fleeing political repression in their own countries. In the same period, the heavy death toll of the Great Famine in Ireland from 1846 to 1852 prompted calls for Irish home rule and resulted in the formation of networks of radical revolutionaries, the Fenians. Although the largest Fenian campaigns were waged in Canada and in Ireland itself, attacks within England included the bombing of Clerkenwell Prison in London in 1867, in which 12 people were killed and more than 100 injured. The result was a severe backlash by British authorities and the public, which undermined the political reforms that would have made future attacks less likely. In 1909, the Indian revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra assassinated a British official on the

steps of the Imperial Institute in London. This followed a number of assassinations and bombings in India, as militant networks of anti-colonial radicals attempted to destabilize British imperial rule by initiating a “reign of terror”. Dhingra was apprehended and executed, but his brazen attack in the middle of London provoked panic within metropolitan Britain. It also resulted in increasingly intrusive surveillance of Indian students in London. This in turn fuelled the fire of Indian nationa-

lism, most famously manifested in Gandhi’s non-violent independence movement.

A nation scarred More recently, the IRA conducted a sustained insurgency against the British Government from the early 1970s to the late 1990s. The bulk of the violence took place within the political and religious tensions of Northern Ireland. Belfast looked like a war zone, with hundreds of lethal attacks carried out by both the IRA and pro-British groups.

The IRA also carried out acts of terror in England, including a truck bombing in Manchester in June 1996 that injured 220 people and caused some £700m of damage. Terrorism, by definition, seeks to spread terror. It might be tempting to consider the early 21st century as a period of unparalleled and incomprehensible acts of senseless violence. But it is not. Sadly these kinds of acts are not new. This does not mean we should resign ourselves to living in perpetual dread as we await the next attack, whether it’s in Britain, France, Russia, Australia, Egypt or America. Nor that we should exacerbate the situation by lashing out against those, who may make easy targets for retaliatory anger. But as we try to process the grief and rage that are natural reactions to the attack in Manchester, reflecting on the lessons of the past may be the surest route towards building a more peaceful future. GLOBE MAGAZINE 83

Mystery Where is this Pillar Box now?

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ce at 104 Main Street. It is not known when the photograph

was taken but the pillar box is a George V (GR), Type C, doubleaperture. George V succeeded his father, Edward VII “the Peacemaker”, the eldest son of Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert, in 1910, and reigned until his death in 1936. At which point first Edward VIII and then George VI (following Edward VIII’s abdication in order to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson) followed him. Thus 1936 saw a year where three kings were on the throne. George V used R for “Rex”, Latin

for King, as his cypher, possible because V can be either the Roman “5” or simply the letter “v”. Hence the GR on the pillar box, which must have been installed in Gibraltar between 1910 and 1936. The current pillar box at the same location is an Elizabeth II (EIIR) Type C, double-aperture. This has the identifier “Royal Mail” as opposed to “Post Office” and means that it must have been inserted after 1986, when the Post Office was spilt up to form four separate businesses: Letters; Parcels; Counters; Girobank.

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THE MED GOLF

The Casino Admiral Trophy On a welcome return to Alcaidesa, Med Golf held the Casino Admiral Trophy on the Heathland Course on Sunday 14th May last. The more recent of the two Alcaidesa courses, the Heathland was designed by the late Dave Thomas - former Ryder Cup player and highly respected golf course architect. At 6.373 metres in length, the Par 72 course comprises 18 holes that follow the local terrain through plateaus and valleys alike to provide a wide variety of challenges. Its length causes surprisingly few problems until the wind blows across the open terrain when the Course turns into a different beast. Fortunately, the event was played in brilliant sunshine, little more that light breezes and on a course that was in great shape. So, everything was set up for a great day’s golf; and some took every advantage. Read on! George Clayton was champion of the day with a very fine 40 Stableford points. George is a very recent convert from rugby and a fairly new member of Med Golf. Apart from a significant handicap adjustment, George won the Casino Admiral Trophy, two green fees on the San Roque Club Old course and elevated himself up the Jyske Bank Order of Merit 86 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the runner up with 36 points was Duncan Hamilton who also featured in the nearest the pin prize list. The winner was James Lax with a score of 37 points. Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): the runner up on handicap was Louis Calvente with 35 points and the winner (not for the first time) was Matthew Warner with a score of 38 points.

table. George also won a place on the nearest the pin prize list below and we look forward to seeing more of him in the future. It seems that the golfing gods were smiling on new Med Golf members at the event as Sam Broderick shot an outstanding 42 Stableford points. This was Sam’s first tournament so he was unable to take the trophy but did earn a handicap adjustment commensurate with the quality of his golf. Sam, with his partner James Lax, also won the best pair prize with a combined score of 79 Stableford points. James’ association with the prize list does not end here either. See below!

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Pete Yeoman was the runner up with 35 points and the winner was Damian White with a score of 37 points.

Other prizes were won as follows: The best performance on the par 3 holes was Dave Pinniger with a gross score of level par. Dave also features in the nearest the pin prize list. The Longest Drive Trophy was won by David Campbell. The Best Gross Trophy, for which every hole must be scored, was won by James Lax with a score of 80. James also features in the nearest the pin prize list below. Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12):

Nearest the pin winners were: Joe Sanchez, James Lax, Duncan Hamilton and Mike Cowburn. Nearest to the pin in 2 on a par 4 was George Clayton and nearest to the pin in 3 on a par 5 was Dave Piniger. The prizes were presented by Casino Admiral’s Tim Mitchell. A regular player and long standing sponsor of Med Golf, Tim’s support is greatly appreciated. The prize giving was followed by a card draw for a litre bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey, which was won by John Robbins. There were also invitation vouchers for: 2 green fees on the San Roque

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Club Old won by Dermot Keelan; and lunch at the Star Bar in Gibraltar won by Matthew Warner, both courtesy of Jyske Bank, the Med Golf Order of Merit sponsor. Thank you to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. We are into the second half of the current season but there are still three more qualifying events to go for you to enjoy a great day out on different golf courses and work your way into the Med Golf Masters in August 2017.

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The Top Twenty in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit Roger Griffiths Javi Hunter Matthew Warner Joe Sanchez Louis Calvente Matt Charlesworth Duncan Hamilton David MacGregor James Lax Martin Burns Chris Warren Nicky Sanchez

Kevin Jones Stuart Ferguson Dermot Keelan John Hunter Mark Henderson Paul Nash James Barr Daniel Lomax Only the top ten will qualify for the Med Golf Masters in August.

Invitation The next event will be the Ca-

purro Insurance Trophy tournament at El Paraiso on Sunday 18th June 2017. Keep your eyes open for the invitation, get your name on the list and come and join us for yet another great day’s golf. 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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Laetitia Breillot appointed as the new Bastien Gonzalez Studio Manager at the Kempinski Hotel BahĂa The Pedi: Mani: Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez at the Kempinski Bahia Hotel Estepona opened in the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spa in 2015, bringing their unique approach to manicures and pedicures to the Costa del Sol. The technique fuses medical, beauty and wellness approaches to bring out the natural beauty of the nails and is known as the true pedicure. Laetitia Breillot has been appointed as the new studio manager due to her excellent qualifications and experience. She studied podiatry in Paris, graduating in 2013, and then working in a medical cen-

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tre for one and a half years and gaining practical experience. She started with Bastien Gonzalez in 2015, working in Vietnam and then on a two year placement at the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. She wanted to return to Europe, and recently became the Studio Manager at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona. She speaks fluent English and French and is studying Spanish to be able to offer the Bastien Gonzalez pedicure experience to residents and tourists on the Costa del Sol. A Bastien Gonzalez pedicure is a dry pedicure, done by a trai-

ned podiatrist, which is all about cleaning and protecting the nail. They use medically designed protocols and techniques passed down through the generations to ensure healthy nails, feet, and of course create a stunning look. This is a detox for your feet and the results will last from one month to a month and a half, with shiny, lovely nails and beautiful soft feet. Find out more www.Kempinski. com/Estepona email reservation. estepona@kempinski.com or call 952 809 500 to book your pedicure.

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