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CONTENTS Nº 180 - MARCH 2018

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CONOR McGREGOR: THE NOTORIOUS WATCH COLLECTION!

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THE ALL-NEW TOYOTA C-HR HYBRID

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HUMAN ANCESTORS HAD THE SAME DENTAL PROBLEMS AS US EVEN WITHOUT FIZZY DRINKS AND SWEETS

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ON OFFER AT THE SHIP FOR 2018

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SCHOOLS TOUR

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GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2018

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RADIO GIBRALTAR 60 YEARS OLD

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GBC 60th ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION AT GRAND BATTERY HOUSE

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN? GBC 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

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1ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT GIBRALTAR BEACH CLEAN-UP

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GIBRALTAR LIVE MUSIC SOCIETY AND NEON ANGEL RENEW FOR SECOND YEAR

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JOHNNY CHAPPORY COLLECTS THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY BRAVERY AWARD

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CHRISTIAN SANTOS NEW GNDO VICE-PRESIDENT

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FORMER FACEBOOK EXECUTIVE SAYS SITE IS DESTROYING HOW SOCIETY WORKS

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2018 GIBFYM GALA NIGHT

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2018 GIBFYM TROPHY AND BURSARY WINNERS

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TREKKING TO EVEREST FOR UNDER PRIVILEDGED CHILDREN

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LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIAST LANDS ACCREDITATION FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GAME

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TEAMWORK WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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THE LADBROKE’S CORAL TROPHY

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Conor McGregor The Notorious Watch Collection!

EVEROSE GOLD ROLEX DAY-DATE

Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion

Hailing from Ireland, Conor isn’t afraid and is in fact rather keen to get some green into his fashion choices. His next rolex, the Day-Date, stays along the Everose Gold theme with some Irish green flair thrown in for good measure.

If you hadn’t heard of Conor McGregor pre-2017, as we move into 2018 you definitely will have! The MMA star mastered a number of weight classes before changing disciplines to take a controversial boxing match, dubbed the ‘Money Fight,’ with Floyd Mayweather.

But it isn’t just McGregor’s fast fists in the Octagon which have seen him shoot to fame – his outrageous persona, loud fashion sense and cocky trash talk have seen him rise to be the biggest Pay Per View draw the MMA has ever seen.

During his downtime, it’s fair to say that Conor enjoys the high life; often seen sporting luxury clothes, cars and tech. But one thing the hard hitter has a real taste for is luxury watches. He hasn’t been shy about his love for a good timepiece either, often showing off his latest acquisitions on social media in line with his extravagant personality.

With that said, let’s get this bout started and take a look at some of Conor’s personal favourites..

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EVEROSE GOLD ROLEX SKY-DWELLER THE NOTOURIUSMMA While no official affiliation has ever been made, Conor has a sweet tooth when it comes to Rolex watches and this Sky-Dweller is just the first of many we will see in this collection.

With the Everose Gold bracelet and Chocolate dial, this model of Sky-Dweller is a premium piece within the range, coming in brand new at a cool £35,000.

For a jet-setter like McGregor, the Sky-Dweller’s handy dual time zone functionality allows him to multitask when it comes to timekeeping. Conor obviously loves this piece, uploading this photo to his Instagram in 2016 alongside the caption ‘Galaxy Caramel.’

We tend to agree with you Conor, this Sky-Dweller is a truly out of this world piece.

The Day-Date is a classic piece in the Rolex range, incorporating some of the classic styling the legendary Swiss watchmaker is known for. Whilst you’ll have to part with over £27,000 for a new one of these, deals can be found on a pre-owned model weighing in at under £23,000.

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Conor isn’t shy in showing off his very own Day-Date, again taking to Instagram to display his latest jewel. If the watch alone doesn’t let you know he means business, the glasses definitely do – great look, Conor!

ROLEX YACHT-MASTER II

As the ‘Money Fight’ with Floyd Mayweather approached, Conor took to the press room to build the buzz around 2017’s biggest sporting event. Before the pair traded blows in the ring, they took turns swapping insults to try and get the upper hand mentally.

Conor’s Irish swagger took centre stage, matching a blue crosshatched suit with a quintessential Rolex timepiece – The YachtMaster II.

mars Piguet. The Royal Oak is a classic collection dating back to 1993, with many stylish updates over the next 25 years.

the collections long history there are many deals to be had. A classic Yacht-Master with a Steel bracelet can be picked up preowned for under £10,000 with Yellow Gold versions starting around £20,000.

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE Finally moving away from the Rolex, Conor has often been seen sporting the Swiss classic Aude-

Conor can be seen rocking his very own Offshore model; keeping his timepiece style fighting fit whilst taking some downtime at home. It’s large 42mm face showcases it’s iconic Black and Silver styling fantastically with the ‘tapisserie’ pattern allowing the wearer to make a bold statement of success.

With a variety of different styling options, both the new and preowned price for the Royal Oak Offshore fluctuate dependent on your tastes. The design style Conor has gone for above can be found at around £25,000 brand new with pre-owned bargains commonly found for under £10,000.

FRANCK MULLER VANGUARD Since the 1950’s, the Yacht-Master has been a staple part of the Rolex range, incorporating style with unique functionality. You’ll notice the Yacht-Master doesn’t have a typical watch face design, instead the face and bezel work in tandem to allow the wearer to keep track of racing time trials when taking to the ocean.

For the final piece in this ‘Notorious’ watch collection, we move onto one of the newer players in the Swiss watch market, Franck Muller. Established fully in 1991, Franck Muller pride themselves on delivering intricate movements showcased within groundbreaking design.

Whilst Conor’s Yellow Gold Yacht-Master will set you back around £32,000 brand new, given

The Vanguard collection was a natural choice for Conor as it’s designed with sporting efficien-

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40 years later, it has become a huge collection.

The 5980/1R-001 is made from 18k rose gold, and has a sapphire crystal case back and a black dial. It is also self-winding, with a power reserve of up to 55 hours.

Other features include a monocounter at the bottom of the dial.

cy in mind. With it’s fully integrated build and aesthetically charged design, the Vanguard curves naturally around the wrist to give it a streamlined look and feel.

Conor took to Instagram to post a snap with men’s fashion designer and long time friend, Louis Copeland. Clearly showing off his very own Vanguard, Conor’s diamond encrusted model gives him an understated but classy look.

Whilst Conor’s model may not be widely available on the market, the Vanguard range offers over 20 different variations for all buyers.

Franck Muller won’t give away their brand new prices online through, instead enticing watch

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The model is listed on the Patek website with an RRP of 75,000 CHF (around £55,800 at the time of writing). And although they aren’t widely available second hand, you may be able to pick up a pre-loved model for around £40,000.

lovers on an enquiry only basis.

The pre-owned market isn’t quite as secretive – Steel models of the Vanguard can be found for under £5,000 with some premium material models easily clearing £25,000.

PATEK PHILLIPE After his victory over Eddie Alvarez in November 2016, Conor celebrated by getting himself a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/1R001. The elegant Nautilus range has been around since 1976, and

If you’re a Nautilus fan like Conor, you may be interested in the models we currently have in stock.

Time For The Final Bell…

The Notorious Irish star is no slouch in the ring and keeps himself sharp outside of it too.

Whether it’s a Rolex, Patek Phillipe or Franck Muller piece, Conor McGregor’s watch game packs the punch you would expect from the man of the moment in MMA. If you’d like a bit of the ‘Notorious’ swagger for yourself, why not check out our guide on the cost of a Rolex and get your wrist fighting fit for 2018!

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The Toyota C-HR Hybrid

Designed to stand out both within the Toyota line-up and in its segment, the all-new Toyota C-HR - or Coupe High-Rider - represents Akio Toyoda’s determination to allow greater stylistic freedom and promote engineering creativity in order to achieve eye-catching designs and enhanced driving pleasure The Toyota C-HR remains remarkably true to the general features of the concept-cars that attracted so much public attention in Paris in 2014 and in Frankfurt in 2015. Its coupe-like lines are a testimony to the resolve of its designers to create a style that stands out in the Toyota range, and to establish a new direction amongst mid-sized crossovers.

With the Toyota C-HR, Toyota targets a clear and singular customer profile. Predominantly driven by emotional considerations, these customers want individuality, and to be the first to try new experiences and products. Style and quality are essential considerations in any purchase they make, and the car is an extension 14 GLOBE MAGAZINE

of their personality.

Inspired by what he learned from meeting with these customers, C-HR Chief Engineer Hiroyu-

ki Koba focused persistently on their requirements throughout the development process, setting high demands for design and perceived quality.

The Toyota C-HR’s unique character demonstrates the flexibility that the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) gives to vehicle developers in the three key areas of design, ‘power-train’ and dynamics, enabling them to deliver a new and fresh take on the increasingly commoditized crossover segment.

The all-new Toyota C-HR introduces a distinctive styling that brings newfound dynamism and sensuality to the crossover market, combining a coupe-like upper body with the powerful underpinnings of an SUV. 4,360 mm long, 1,795 mm wide, 1,555 mm high (Hybrid) and with a 2,640 mm wheelbase, the produc-

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stylish ornamentation and a piano black panel. It offers a contrast between sensual surfacing and crisp lines to deliver a fresh, yet comfortable environment. The driver oriented area incorporates innovative details and intuitive, approachable high technology.

All operating switchgear, and an 8” display audio touch-screen featuring a redesigned and improved HMI (Human Machine Interface) with Toyota’s Multimedia ‘16 navigation platform and enhanced connected services are slightly oriented towards the driver. In conjunction with the asymmetrical centre console design, this brings all controls within easy reach of the driver, whilst still allowing front passenger access to the relevant switchgear.

tion vehicle remains remarkably true to the concept car’s exterior and which has registered extremely well with target customers.

Under the concept of “Sensual Speed-Cross”, and featuring a diamond architectural theme with wheel arches projecting prominently at all four corners to emphasise the new crossover’s strength and rigidity, the C-HR modulated structure combines a powerful lower body and raised ground clearance with the slim and sleek cabin profile of a coupe.

Viewed from any angle, the CHR’s combination of facetted gemstone-like shapes with fluid surfaces and elegantly integrated detailing create a delicate balance of precision and sensuality.

The Toyota C-HR is equipped with an engine-range that is designed to deliver exactly the fluent, engaging driving behaviour that its customers are looking for. This is most powerfully expressed by the segment-unique, range-topping, full hybrid version, the intrinsic characteristics of which guarantee a smooth, jolt-free ride.

The front represents a further development of Toyota’s Under Priority and Keen Look design identity. The slender upper grille flows from the Toyota badge into the sleek, aggressive wing extremities of the headlamp clusters and wraps fully around the front corners of the vehicle.

The movement of the blacked out rocker panel towards the front and rear wheels, along with the shoulder axis that runs through to the front and rear, emphasise the fast-looking, ‘lift-up’ feel of the thin body.

The Toyota C-HR’s coupe-like styling is further enhanced by disguised rear door handles integrated within the C pillar and, essential to the representation of speed within the design, the powerful projection of the sweeping roofline into a large, highly aerodynamic, skeletal frame rear spoiler.

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cabin integrates a top-hinged tailgate giving access to the load space that can accommodate luggage for 5 people. This contrasts with the pronounced flaring of the wheel arches, which give the new crossover a wide and extremely powerful stance.

A new departure for Toyota, the interior styling represents a new ‘Sensual Tech’ design concept

combining high-tech functionality with a sensual and fashionable style. It embodies a driver focused area within an airy, expansive cabin space.

The warm, welcoming ambiance of an airy, expansive cabin space was created by the seamless layered architecture of the instrument panel that continues through to the door trim with a

The all new Toyota C-HR is available with their latest and most advanced hybrid system to ensure the feel-good factor continues to rise. The efficient 1.8-litre petrol HYBRID engine, which emits 86g/km of CO2 and returns a claimed 74.3mpg, works in harmony with the lightweight and compact electric engine to offer impressive fuel efficiency and responsive performance.

There are no diesel engines, because the hybrid system costs about the same as a diesel would cost and achieves similar fuel efficiency with a cleaner exhaust.

Electric Vehicle driving mode

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enables you to flow in effortless and whisper-quiet comfort. And when the demands of the road increase, the full hybrid powertrain reacts with smooth, linear power and quick responses. So whether you’re heading across town on business or enjoying life’s passions further afield, you’ll flow through modern life at one with the road and with a smile that never fades Reflecting the demands of its target customer, the Toyota C-HR can be equipped with a wide variety of features. As part of Toyota’s commitment to democratise advanced safety equipment, Toyota Safety Sense is standard across the range. Safety is at the forefront of the stylish Toyota C-HR, too. Equipped with advanced Toyota Safety Sense technologies as standard on all grades, it 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

incorporates a range of active and preventative systems to keep you and your passengers safe including: a ‘Pre-Collision System’ (including Pedestrian Recognition), ‘Adaptive Cruise Control’, ‘Lane Departure Alert’ with steering control, ‘Automatic High Beam’

and ‘Road Sign Assist’. Reassuring technology that helps to keep you out of harm’s way!

Top-of-the-range customers will be able to specify heated seats, a smart entry system, privacy glass, bespoke upholstery inclu-

ding part-leather seats, Toyota’s revolutionary S-IPA system (Simple Intelligent Park Assist), 18” alloy wheels and Bi-tone metallic paintwork.

If a playlist is your must-have driving partner, the Toyota CHR’s JBL premium audio system, which is actually a standard feature in the ‘top of the range’ model and not optional, will be music to your ears. Offering best-in-class sound quality, the 576-watt, 9-speaker, lossless audio-encoded setup offers the closest-to-concert-hall-sound reproduction inside a car in its class. Finely tuned to interact with the unique surfaces of the Toyota C-HR interior, the highquality components such as the patented ‘A’ pillar-mounted horn tweeters, wide-dispersion units and three subwoofers de-

liver a powerful, crisp and clear sound that needs to be heard to be believed. Tailor-made for C-HR, the JBL sound system

delivers music exactly how the artist intended. Toyota is hoping the C-HR will become a big seller, and give it access to

CUSTOMER REVIEWS This should be no surprise to anyone but car shoppers today are a savvy bunch! Before they step into a dealership, the consumer is likely to have done their homework; researching what vehicle fits their needs and where to shop. They ask family, friends and co-workers what they like about their cars and where they bought. Another resource that has gained influence with consumers is online reviews with the most common title for any review being “Great Experience.” To some extent, dealerships lack control over the information that influences consumers; however, you CAN endeavour to ensure that your online reviews reflect an overall positive experience that invites consumers to give your dealership a shot at earning their business.

Bassadone Motors’ sales team decided to put three customers to the test with regards the purchase of their Toyota C-HR and here are some of the findings from our analysis and this is what they had to say: They were all asked a series of questions based on why they had chosen to purchase a Toyota C-HR: CUSTOMER ONE 1. What made you initially purchase your vehicle? Its style and good salesmanship 2. What do you love about your C-HR? Its smooth and comfortable drive 3. What do you think about the Hybrid element of the C-HR? Clever and simple!

4. Would you recommend this model, if so why? Yes, because it’s economic to drive 5. As a stylish, compact sized vehicle, do you agree the C-HR is a good match for life in Gibraltar? Yes, it’s easy to handle CUSTOMER TWO 1. What made you initially purchase your vehicle? Looking for a more fuel efficient vehicle, which also satisfied my lifestyle 2. What do you love about your CHR? Fuel efficiency and stylish curbs 3. What do you think about the Hybrid element of the CHR? The vehicle invites you to be gentler on the pedal and drive more frequently on the EV mode, making your drive a more quiet and pleasantly calming journey.

the booming small SUV market in Europe. Toyota’s sister brand, Lexus, already has access to this market with its own NX. Among

the C-HR’s selling points in this market is its hybrid power-train – something very few other SUVs currently offer.

4. Would you recommend this model, if so why? I would most definitely recommend this model. The CHR has loads to offer and good value for money.

5. As a stylish, compact sized vehicle, do you agree the CHR is a good match for Life in Gibraltar? The CHR is a stylish, very well balanced vehicle with its ample boot space and comfortable drive makes a great young family vehicle.

Great for Gibraltar and abroad CUSTOMER THREE 1. What made you initially purchase your vehicle? This was purchased as a demo vehicle for exposing the standards for the future in terms of technology.

2. What do you love about your CHR? The level of comfort, smooth to drive, appealing style, and safety features i.e. lane keep assist, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control.

3. What do you think about the Hybrid element of the CHR? It’s a huge technological and environmental achievement, it saving on fuel is significant, very smooth to drive and its unique technological feature that plug-in is not required!!! Its self-charging during the course of driving!!! When the driver brakes, the electric motor goes on reverse subsequently acting like an electric brake and generating electricity for the electric/hybrid battery. It’s actually very similar as when a jet aircraft lands, and activates the reverse thrust to reduce the aircraft landing speed!

4. Would you recommend this model, if so why? Absolutely, since it sets standards that other manufacturers follow, the level of comfort, reduce emissions, long term reliability, residual value, and generous cash hand out of £1000-00

by G.O.G. for purchasing a Hybrid vehicle you can never go wrong.

5. As a stylish, compact sized vehicle, do you agree the CHR is a good match for life in Gibraltar? It has a stunning and futuristic design, that makes it very distinctive indeed, its very user friendly and has rear view camera, to assist parking and the unique park assist, which the CHR has a device takes 100% control of the steering wheel when parking, first it selects the nearest available parking as you drive through, the driver selects perpendicular or parallel park, one the park assist system identifies a parking space, it advises the driver, then the driver marginally assists by applying/depressing the brake and accelerate pedals, it’s quite an amazing feature that will assist parking especially taylor made for Gibraltar’s parking.

The Toyota C-HR can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Toyota.

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Human Ancestors had the same Dental Problems as us Even without Fizzy Drinks and Sweets Text By Ian Towle (Sessional Lecturer In Anthropology, Liverpool John Moores University) www.theconversation.com Dental erosion is one of the most common tooth problems in the world today. Fizzy drinks, fruit juice, wine, and other acidic food and drink are usually to blame, although perhaps surprisingly the way we clean our teeth also plays a role. This all makes it sound like a rather modern issue. But research suggests actually humans have been suffering dental erosion for millions of years.

My colleagues and I have discovered dental lesions remarkably similar to those caused by modern erosion on two 2.5m yearold front teeth from one of our

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dental tissue, which over time allows acidic foods and drinks to create deep holes known as non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs).

extinct ancestors. This adds to the evidence that prehistoric humans and their predecessors suffered surprisingly similar dental problems to ourselves, despite our very different diets.

Dental erosion can affect all dental tissue and typically leaves shallow, shiny, lesions in the enamel and root surface.

If you brush your teeth too vigorously you can weaken

We found such lesions on the fossilised teeth from a human ancestor species Australopithecus africanus. Given the lesions’ size and position, this individual would likely have had toothache or sensitivity. So why did this prehistoric hominin have tooth problems that look indistinguishable from that caused by drinking large volumes of fizzy drinks today?

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The answer may come back to another unlikely parallel. Erosive wear today is often also associated with aggressive tooth brushing.

Australopithecus africanus probably experienced similar dental abrasion from eating tough and fibrous foods. For lesions to form, they would still have needed a diet high in acidic foods. Instead of fizzy drinks, this probably came in the form of citrus fruits and acidic vegetables. For example, tubers (potatoes and the like) are tough to eat and some can be surprisingly acidic, so they could

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have been a cause of the lesions.

Dental erosion is extremely rare in the fossil record, although this might be because researchers haven’t thought to look for evidence of it until now. But another type of problem, carious lesions or cavities, has been found more often in fossilised teeth.

Cavities are the most common cause of toothache today and are caused by consuming starchy or sugary food and drink including grains. They are often conside-

red a relatively modern problem linked to the fact that the invention of farming introduced large amounts of carbohydrates, and more recently refined sugar, to our diets.

found on the teeth of the newly discovered species, Homo naledi.

In fact, these cavities were so deep they probably took years to form and would almost certainly have caused serious toothache.

But recent research suggests this is not the case. In fact, cavities have now been found in tooth fossils from nearly every prehistoric hominin species studied. They were probably caused by eating certain fruits and vegetation as well as honey. These lesions were often severe, as in the case of cavities

DENTAL ABRASION Another striking type of dental wear is also more common in the fossil record, and again we can guess how and why it was created by looking at the teeth of people alive today. This process, called dental abrasion, is caused

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cies most closely related to us, not our older ancestors. This might mean this tooth wear is the result of more complex behaviour from species with larger brains. But more likely it’s a consequence of different diets and cultural habits.

by repeatedly rubbing or holding a hard item against a tooth.

It could come from biting your nails, smoking a pipe or holding a sewing needle between your teeth. These activities usually take years to form noticeable notches and grooves, so when we find such holes in fossilised teeth they offer fascinating insights into behaviour and culture.

The best examples of this type of prehistoric dental wear are “toothpick grooves�, thought to be caused by repeatedly placing an object in the mouth, usually in the gaps between the back teeth. The presence of microscopic scratches around these grooves suggests they are examples of

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prehistoric dental hygiene, where the individual has used stick or other implements used to dislodge food. Some of these grooves are found on the same teeth as cavities and other dental problems, suggesting they may also be evi-

dence of people trying to relieve their toothache.

These lesions have been found in a variety of hominin species, including prehistoric humans and Neanderthals, but only in the spe-

What we do know for sure is that the complex and severe dental problems we often associate with a modern diet of processed foods and refined sugars actually existed far back into our ancestry, although less frequently. Further research will likely show that lesions were more common than previously thought in our ancestors and ultimately will provide more information into the diet and cultural practices of our distant fossil relatives.

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On Offer at The Ship for 2018 Very much ‘docked’ in a prime site at Marina Bay, ‘The Ship’ invites you to ‘come aboard’ and enjoy a host of appealing, special offers in food and drink...Themed evenings complement those tempting deals splashed all over their food and drink menus and you’ll be... spoilt for choice!

Text by Richard Cartwright

The Spring and Summer months are round the corner so what could be better than a gin and tonic with a difference sitting on a bench, perhaps on a BBQ night or simply relaxing, watching the sunset through the masts and bridges of the many yachts and sailing craft berthed at Marina Bay. The Ship proprietor for the past four years, Chris Pendlebury tells me whilst you can enjoy a variety of gins from their drinks menu, the special ‘blended ones’ provide the perfect tipple not just for the coming months but a beverage to enjoy at anytime... “We’ve introduced ‘ginfusions’ to our drinks list, creating unique flavours by infusing Bombay Sapphire gin with fresh ingredients!” There’s ‘Cranberry & Thyme’, ‘Rosemary & Pomegranate’ and ‘Apple &Pear’ to name just three. Their cocktails sound interesting also like Pornstar Martini with a crazy amount of ingredients, Mojitos are plentiful too, even a non-alcoholic version for the less daring. The wine list is interesting and there’s a daily ‘5 o’clock club’ you can attend between 5 and 7pm where many of those specials are two for the price of one and if you buy two glasses of wine you can enjoy the rest of the bottle without paying an extra penny! But wait, there’s more... 3 for 2 on a Friday night from 9 to 11; that offer in26 GLOBE MAGAZINE

cludes spirits, beer, shots, cider and wine!

The Ship is great for food also.

I’ve heard punters tell me their Sunday Roasts are tops... Starters – soups, vegetable Samosas, Gambas and Mushrooms ‘Pil Pil’ and more...Burgers in a variety of servings, Southern Fried Chicken and Chicken in Chorizo. There’s a selection of toppings and side dishes and salads. Wraps are on the menu in case you’re wondering, as are Nachos and Club Sandwiches... If you’re around in the mornings – from 8am and Sundays from 9 - a full choice of breakfasts awaits you...And back to the super deals. Yes, Meal Deals start at 6pm - Monday is Steak Night, 2 Fillet Steaks for £25 – Tuesday is Burger Night, any 2 burgers for £12 and Wednesday is Half Price Night, Buy 2 meals and the cheaper one you’ll get for half price.

There’s so much more on the Ship’s menu...Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, Pie of the Day, Curries, Scampi and Vegetarian Sausages are on the menu also: Traditional Pub food at its best. The kids are not forgotten either. There’s a Children’s Menu including scoops of choice like Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate...Feeling lazy?

Hungry Monkey will be at your door in a jiffy with your favourite Ship’s order, just check them out

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on the ‘Hungry Monkey’ App. There’s a great team steering ‘The Ship’ at Marina Bay: Chris is assisted by girlfriend Michelle, there’s Rob, Magda, Georgia, Katie and Neil and busy in the kitchen, Brad is supported by Jordan and Dave...

“All our food is fresh and consistently good and there certainly is a pub vibe at ‘The Ship’ on many nights” Chris guarantees, “We often have Manchester United fans and other football supporters coming round to watch matches, we have a quiz night every Thursday, we do Karaoke nights, BFBS will be holding their ‘Big Salute’ evening

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here including a ‘Rock around the Clock 24 hours Dance Off ’ with fun for the kids also.”

Clearly ‘The Ship’ is a good party place to hold special events for families and friends, or just to have a great night out...The food sounds interesting as do the drinks, varied, different and lots to choose from...

Then come, ‘The Deals’ – Half Price Nights, live sport, quiz and themed nights, live DJs and live bands, all packaged throughout the week with one aim...To give you a good time whilst never forgetting, it’s ‘All Aboard’ at ‘The Ship’, for those magnificent, Ginfusions!

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Schools tour The Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts (GAMPA) went on their annual schools tour from 29th January – 2nd February. Principal Christian Santos and a team of teachers went to the first schools and middle schools to promote live music and hold short presentations on orchestral instruments. “This is a great way to expose young children to music and instruments they

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may otherwise not encounter” explained Christian “We try to go to the schools at least once and year and try and inspire the younger generation to get involved in music and the performing arts” The schools tour is also a great way to promote the Parasol Foundation Scholarship program offered by GAMPA. This includes offering tuition to individual

students and groups through an audition process and also to those students in financially challenging situations, who would like to further their studies in music. The program is currently offering free tuition to any student wanting to undertake classes in the Bassoon or the Oboe.

The academy boasts of over 340 students taking music and drama

classes and continues to promote these as part of their development program. With a staff of over 20 teachers, the academy offers classes in all instruments and acting classes for all ages including one to one tuition. Currently the academy is the centre for the Trinity College acting and rock and pop exams and also houses the ABRSM exams for the College of further education.

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Gibraltar International Dance Festival 2018 The 16th Gibraltar National Dance Festival was recently organised

by M.O. Productions at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre between 15th and 17th February 2018

Photographs by Mark Galliano

The event,that is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals and the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation, saw 193 dancers from England, Gibraltar, Italy and Spain participate in various dance categories throughout the four sessions.

The overall winner was awarded to 14-year-old Marek Pisanu of Danza Damaris from Italy. For the second year running, Marek was awarded the main prize for the most promising dancer.

Out of the 120 soloists, six were selected by the adjudicator Chris Hocking to perform in the grand

Mediterranean Dance School

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final. Bursary finalists included Lucia Craido and Yoel Ferrar from Spain, Marek Pisanu from Italy and local dancers Amy Wink, Chenille Brown and Nathan Villalba.

OVERALL WINNERS AS FOLLOWS: M.O. Productions Bursary Award Marek Pisanu from Danza Damaris, Italy Best Female Dancer of the Festival Amy Wink from Stylos Dance Studio, Gibraltar

Best Male Dancer of the Festival Yoel Ferrer from Innovations Dance Company, Spain M.O. Productions Sussex Award Amy Wink from Stylos Dance Studio, Gibraltar Best Choreography Award Lilian and Lauren Montero from Stylos Dance Studio, Gibraltar for their Junior Trio Most Promising Infant Ella Hurtado from Stylos Dance Studio, Gibraltar Festival Organiser, Seamus Byrne

Jerome Celecia & Liyah Tante

said: ‘We are delighted by the support received from everyone, who has taken part. We are pleased with the high standards and quality of dance achieved and maintained throughout the four sessions of the festival. We will try our best to attract more international dancers and at the same time hope that more local dancers will participate in the future. Whether it’s via their own schools or with their own choreographies, we need more locals, as this is a platform for them to be able to develop their artistic abilities and participate in what is such an educational experience.

We do hope to be able to organise the event, for many more years to come.’

Johan Tante

Nathan Villalba & Anna Jimenez

Marek Pisanu & Sara Porcu

Joelle Figueras

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Alejandro Ala Agust

Samuel Perez Castillo & Cristobal Tapia Cozar

Alice Moretto

Amy Wink

Yoel Ferrer Vargas

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Radio Gibraltar, 60 years old During the 50s, it wasn’t uncommon to hear many households tuned into Radio La Linea or Radio Algeciras on their chunky, valve radios. Radio Distribution - the Forces radio station – broadcast exclusively to services and MOD personnel on the Rock...February 16th 1958 saw Radio Gibraltar come on air...It’s been ‘keeping you in touch’ and those beyond, to the present!

Text by Richard Cartwright

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(especially women), stayed indoors glued to their radios listening to South American, radio soaps like, ‘Yo Amo a un Canalla’ and ‘Ama Rosa’ broadcast in the station’s Spanish programming.

My recollections, as a very young teenager, are of tuning in to the BBC World Service Listeners’

Choice at 8.30 in the morning, which was re-broadcast on Radio Gibraltar, and catch fifteen minutes worth of the latest hit sounds before setting off at 8.45, just in time to arrive in school by 9 o’clock. At the time, to get your diet of pop songs and when the weather was kind and atmosphe-

ric conditions were favourable, you could just about tune in to a scratchy, elusive signal from Radio Luxembourg, which was best heard late in the evening before heading for bed at midnight. But we had our own radio station now and slowly, programming developed.

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During the 60s much of the output comprised BBC Transcription Discs, which were recordings of BBC domestic radio programmes such as comedy, panel games like, ‘Just a Minute,’ ‘I’m sorry...I haven’t a clue,’ ‘Many a Slip,’ Drama (in the evenings/night) and others, as well

as, local presentations from our Radio Announcers (as they were known then), presenting music and request programmes, - ‘Discos Dedicados’ probably being the most popular, especially during the closed frontier days – ‘For Children of All Ages,’ ‘Hospital Requests’ and a number of

others. Local news was delivered at lunchtimes and evenings.

I returned for good from the UK in 1972, with a view to getting into broadcasting in some shape or form. A few months after my arrival, I started on radio sitting in and co-presenting (I suppo-

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10 off at 7am with World News.)

I remember ‘Twin Spin’ being a nerve wracking experience, especially when Ken would say, “Right, I’m off now to read the late headlines on TV. It’s all yours!” Television situated at the other end of Wellington Front.

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11 so nervous fumbling along! But, as with most things, you learn and improve, hopefully...

Radio slowly began to incorporate ‘strip shows’ within its programming where presenters would remain on air for two and three hour stints playing records, introducing interviews and items of interest spread out over the presenters’ time on air.

This had been the trend in the UK since the late 60s and BFBS (the forces’ radio station on the Rock), had begun following that trend and that also would probably have influenced GBC management to tag onto that format.

Interesting to highlight that from 1958 and up to 1981, much of the technical equipment used for transmitting our radio programmes was handmade - cus-

tom built, you could say - by GBC engineers or technicians, Gordon Black, Pepe Noguera and Ray Clifton... It survived for 23 years – that means equipment operating 17 hours a day for 365 days a year for over two decades... That speaks so highly, for those gentlemen technicians doesn’t it?

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6. The GBC Open Day at the Wellington Front studios - 7. ‘Recordandote’ with Maribel Cumming - 8. ‘The Monday Club’ with Peter Canessa - 9. Lucinda & Stefan Live in Main Street - 10. Rosemary Ferrary and Manolo Mascarenhas on location - 11. Richard Cartwright & James Neish on Location - 12. 60 Years Anniversary logo - 13. At Radio Gibraltar as former presenters joined the current presenters in a touch of nostalgia - 14. Breakfast with the Borges

13 under the bridge since those initial stages of Radio Gibraltar (for a time referred to as ‘GBC Radio’ not to create confusion with Cable and Wireless’ Radio Gibraltar, used to communicate with shipping in the Straits or coming into the Bay). Since moving to Broadcasting House in South Barrack Road in 1981 and up to the present, a long list of

14 presenters has graced Radio Gibraltar, which presently broadcasts on four frequencies – three on FM and one on our loyal and trusty Medium Wave (AM), which has been in service broadcasting Radio Gibraltar programmes since day one in 1958. There have been noticeable changes over the years always endeavouring to oblige the local population.

Listeners from further afield and on the Rock too, can tap into Radio Gibraltar programming via our online and APP services, a trend that’s become very popular these days, when tuning into your favourite radio station.

Celebrations are now over, having achieved 60 years of local radio broadcasting. There are

plans to move to new studios and better facilities for GBC (TV and Radio) at Jumper’s Bastion on Rosia Road. Improvements and changes are never too far away so be on the lookout, or better said, keep a keen ear open, for what’s new or different in months and years to come as we keep on, ‘Loving Life on the Rock’... with Radio Gibraltar!

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

Minted Salmon and Pea Fishcakes

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Pork Chops with Fruity Red Cabbage SERVES: 4 · PREPARATION: 10 minu-

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of the oil in a wok or large pan and tip

DIENTS: 2 large or baking potatoes,

in the red cabbage and onion. Stir fry

cut into thin wedges - 2 tbsp olive oil -

for 5 minutes then stir in the cranberry

½ red cabbage (approx. 350g), core re-

sauce, apple and 4 tbsp water. Cover

moved and finely sliced - 1 onion, hal-

with a lid and leave to cook for 10 –

ved and sliced - 2 tbsp cranberry sauce

15 minutes, depending on how thinly

- 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped

you shredded the cabbage. 3. Spread

- 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard - 4 pork

the mustard over the top of the chops

loin chops, approx. 14g each

and add to the roasting tray. Roast for

How to make it

SERVES: 2 · PREPARATION: 10 minu-

until they are smooth. Flake the sal-

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mon into a bowl, removing any skin

500g cooked potatoes or mash - 418g

and large bones. Add the peas, mint,

can pink or red salmon, dreained -

tartar sauce and mash potatoes and

140g frozen peas, defrosted - Handful

season to taste. Mix well, then using

of mint leaves, roughly chopped - 1

floured hands, shape into 8 fat fish-

tbsp tartar sauce - 3 tbsp plain flour,

cakes. Dust with flour. 2. Heat the oil

for dusting - 3 tbsp light olive or ve-

in a large frying pan over a medium

getable oil - lemon halves, to serve,

heat. Fry the fishcakes in two batches

optional

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carefully with a fish slice or spatula 1. If you’re

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until golden and crisp. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a green salad.

another 15 minutes until the chps are 1. Heat oven

browned and cooked through. Season

to 180 C. Put the potato wedges in a

the cabbage to taste and serve with

large roasting tray and toss in 1 tbsp

the mustardy pork chops and potato

of the oil. Roast for 10 minutes until

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First Anniversary of the ‘Great Gibraltar Beach Clean Up’ The Nautilus Projrect organised their 21st Great Gibraltar Beach Clean, exactly a year to the day and at the same location where the first clean up took place.

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with the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society GONHS at Rosia Bay. This year, TNP was joined by an energetic group of young teenagers from EcoVibe, who cleared up over twelve refuse bags

of plastic in just under an hour.

Metalrok Ltd was also hands on and collected, sorted and recycled all the debris retrieved.

TNP say they are enormously encouraged by the community who continually join them for

the clean ups. However, TNP are also saddened to witness the indifference shown by careless individuals at the last remaining seahorse nursery. In their previous five cleans at the same site in the last year, Rosia Bay stands as polluted as when the first clean up took place.

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Gibraltar Live Music Society and Neon Angel Renew for second year Last year, the Gibraltar Live Music Society (GLMS) via its affiliate Gibraltar Music Management were responsible for the artist liaising of Gibraltar’s own bands at MTV Gibraltar Calling. It is the honour of the GLMS that their working relationship with the festival’s producers, Neon Angel (Gibraltar) Ltd, has been renewed for 2018.

A spokesperson for the GLMS said; “It is a great honour for us to work with Neon Angel (Gibraltar) Ltd once again, especially after the success that all the local bands had at the festival last year. We

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together to ensure that local music is well and truly represented at MTV Gibraltar Calling and beyond.”

were even more honoured to be co-hosting alongside MTV and the Ministry of Culture at the prestigious ‘100’ Club right in the centre of London; the event featured four of our very best local talents, namely, Jetstream, Frontiers, Manatee and Kristian Celecia. We will continue to work

Neon Angel (Gibraltar) Ltd’s Richard Coram said; “The Gibraltar Live Music Society (GLMS) worked as the local artist liaisons leading up to MTV Gibraltar Calling, as well as, at the event itself selling local band merchandise and CD’s. They have been our supporters from the beginning and have been an integral part of the team to what I see as a very successful first ‘MTV Presents Gibraltar Calling’ event in Gibraltar.

The level of professionalism and willingness to help shown by the team has been outstanding and I look forward to working with the GLMS on other projects in the future.”

The Minister of Culture, the Hon Steven Linares, said; “After last year’s partnership success between both parties, as Minister for Culture I am delighted that the Gibraltar Live Music Society has been approached once again

by Neon Angel to work together and act as liaisons for the ‘MTV Gibraltar Calling’ festival for Gibraltar music bands.

Congratulations”.

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Johnny Chappory collects Royal Humane Society Bravery Award The Lord Mayor, Mrs Kaiane Aldorino-Lopez, presented Mr Johnny Chappory, a 73-year-old local pensioner, with the prestigious Royal Humane Society Bravery Award at a ceremony held at the City Hall on Monday 29 January 2018

Mr Chappory had gone out fishing alone early in his 5.8m powerboat, with a 50hp outboard, on Thursday 13 July 2017. He had no radio and only a compass for guidance. At the three-mile reef, east of the Rock, he realised that the fog was too thick and was not going to clear. He had already had a couple of near misses with irresponsible speedsters when, as he turned back, he could hear a whistle out in the fog somewhere. At first he thought it was whales but, realising that someone was in trouble, he began a process of “bracketing” with his boat (stopping and listening and then moving towards the last direction in which he heard the whistle). By this means Mr Chappory came across the becalmed Blue Searcher, manned by an elderly English couple and which had no power whatsoever.

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and the couple’s entreaties that he not leave them, forced his hand.

Despite the daunting task and in thick fog, he undertook the tow of the Blue Searcher, emerging from the fog nearly three-hours later near the southern end of the Rock.

The Lord Mayor. Mrs Kaiane Aldorino-Lopez, with John Chappory holding his Award Certificate and photograph of the SS Utopia Medal Winners

several very near misses, where their boat had almost been hit by other vessels. Mr Chappory tried to get the relevant Gibraltar agencies involved via his mobile, his only means of communica-

tion, but their reticence (at one stage he was instructed to contact a “salvage company”), the precarious position in which the two vessels now found themselves (he had tied onto the Blue Searcher)

As he announced the award at the Royal Humane’s Society Headquarters in London, Mr Andrew Chapman, the Society Secretary said: “John Chappory was the right person in the right place at the right time…despite the danger to himself he did not hesitate…there being the ever-present danger of being hit by other shipping during the tow. Mr Chappory richly deserves the award he is to receive.

He was the true hero of the day.”

Mr Chappory modestly stated that the Award Ceremony was one of the proudest moments of his life, more so because his family were present.

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The Lord Mayor with Johnny Chappory and left to right: Grand-Daughters Katie, Lyndsay, wife Susan and brother Freddy

He had not thought about the consequences when he undertook the tow, just thinking about the very distressed occupants of the Blue Searcher, and was adamant that anyone would have done the same if faced with the exact situation.

In praising Mr Chappory for keeping up our “Sea Tradition”, Mr Paul Baker (editor of the Gibraltar History Society), identified that a previous John Chappory had also been the recipient of a similar award for this part in the rescue

of the passengers of the ill-fated SS Utopia, in 1891. The SS Utopia sank in Gibraltar Harbour after she hit the ram on the bow of the warship HMS Anson, in atrocious weather conditions. A comparison of a photograph of the first

John Chappory with the current recipient shows an uncanny resemblance; so-much-so that even Mr Chappory’s granddaughters picked him out as “grandad with a beard” when shown a copy of the photograph! Well done, John!

The Blue Searcher, under tow, with the fog bank still showing in the background

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Christian Santos new GNDO Vice-President

Christian Santos has been appointed as the new Vice-President of the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation, ensuring to bring forward new ideas and commitments, and aiming to keep the GNDO legacy going for many more years to come.

said:“I would like to thank Wendy Garro for all her support and having placed her trust in me. I am delighted and very excited to join the GNDO, and look forward to adding some fresh ideas, and continuing the great work the organization has already been doing.”

Christian has been selected as Vice President after joining the GNDO as Liaison Officer earlier this year. As well as being the director of Gibraltar Academy for Music and the Performing Arts, GAMPA, Christian was part of the organizing team for the IDO European Showdance Championships, which took place in Gibraltar in 2015.

The GNDO is preparing for their Annual General Meeting, and are aiming to enhance their development program for 2018. They will also be working towards Gibraltar’s participation at World and European events and extending its involvement not only in Performing Arts, but also in other areas of Dance-Sport including street dance and couple dance.

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Former Facebook Executive says site is ‘Destroying How Society Works’ Chamath Palihapitiya urges people to take a “hard break” from social media and says he hardly uses Facebook anymore

A former Facebook executive says he feels “tremendous guilt” over the creation of the social networking site. Speaking at a Stanford Graduate School of Business event, Chamath Palihapitiya, former vice president for user growth, said “we have created tools that are ripping apart the social fabric of how society works”.

The 41-year-old urged people to take a “hard break from some of these tools”. He added: “The short-term, dopamine-driven feedback loops we’ve created are destroying how society works. No civil discourse, no co-operation; misinformation, mistruth. And it’s not an only an American problem - this is not about Russians ads; this is a global problem. We are in a really bad state of affairs right now.”

Mr Palihapitiya also revealed he hardly uses the site anymore because of the “huge tension” it creates. “If you look at my Facebook feed I probably have posted less than 10 times in seven years,” he said.

Mr Palihapitiya made the comments in November 2017 but they are only just being reported.

He said the sites can leave users feeling ‘vacant and empty’, but went on to say that the company ‘overwhelmingly does positive good in the world’.

He said: “We curate our lives around this perceived sense of perfection because we get rewarded in these short term signals - hearts, likes, thumbs up. And we conflate that with value and we conflate that with truth. Instead, what it is is fake brittle popularity.”

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The 2018 GibFYM Gala Night A Showcase for Musical Talent Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by John Napoli

It’s that time of the year again where around 500 young musicians, including the school choirs, get their chance to shine in front of an audience and compete for an array of prizes and bursaries which keep feeding their passion to become the best that they can be as instrumentalists, singers or performing musicians. It is my favourite showcase of our young talent and I always come out of the John Mac Hall elated in the knowledge that the Rock’s strong musical tradition is very much alive in our youngsters.

Last Saturday saw the thirteenth edition of the Gib FYM and the show that we enjoyed was a streamlined programme, where after a week of competition and elimination in front of UK adjudicator Michael Johnson got to choose which talented soloists would compete live in front of the Gala audience. Vocalist Janelle Gallardo sung a passionate version of ‘Still Hurting’ as the opening number, followed by Ben Savignon who skillfully played rock drums to Queen. Aditja Dhanwani Alwani then followed on piano with a delicate Chopin waltz and vocalist 66 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Adam Rocca gave a masterful performance of ‘This is the Moment.’

Seasoned intermediate level pianist Darius Oliva gave a complex display of his mastery on piano when he took on Debussy and nearly brought the house down.

It was then time for the first of the school choirs, St. Pauls Junior, whose spirited and excellent performance on two songs further lifted the packed audience. The Loreto Middle School also put in two very good renditions which included nice harmonies too. The last of the competing choirs was the St Joseph’s First School and both their songs were very well received. They closed the first part of the Gala concert and during the intermission I spoke to a long term

Gib FYM supporter and sponsor who was as delighted as I was at the overall standard this year and at how the event keeps growing in stature. The adjudicator later praised the ‘enlightened’ business sponsors who keep the festival bursaries alive and together with teachers, parents and supporters ensure that we progress year on year.

Part two of the gala featured Grace Davies on trumpet, Adrian Monje on piano and Constance Davies on clarinet, all soloists and of high standard. They were followed by Gampa Juniors vocal ensemble with ‘Footprints in the Sand’ which was also very well received. Musical theatre was well represented by a Gampa ensemble

and another vocal ensemble the Gampa Singers delivered a stunning acapela version of ‘Listen’.

While the adjudicator made his deliberations we were treated to a display by the Gampa Drumline and then it was time for the prize giving ceremony and acknowledgements, the main one being directed to the Parasol Foundation.

Outgoing vice principal of Gampa Cathy Batchelor retires this year and was presented with a gift and a bouquet for taking Gib FYM this far over thirteen years.

In summary the concert was rich in variety and content and the reception the kids got was warm and sincere. A lot of hard work goes into organizing this festival which gives many young musicians a chance to shine and importantly the bursaries monies that they win pay for their tuition fees, so the investment in time and money will keep enriching our young community of aspiring musicians- who will entertain us in the future. Everybody wins and the two ministries involved, Culture and Education are well served by seeing the praise and the progress that our musical youth richly deserve. Well done all and we all look forward to the next showcase of talent.

Young Musician of the year

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2018 GibFYM Trophy and Bursary Winners Photographs by John Napoli

The Joti Mahtani Trophy & £50 bursary Presented to the most promising local INFANT Winner: SOPHIE MENN The Gibmaroc Trophy Presented to the most promising VOCALIST Winner: DANIELLE FERNANDEZ

The Hassans Trophy & £500 Bursary Presented to the YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Winner: ADITYA DHANWANI

The U-mee Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the BEST INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN Winner: ADRIAN MONGE AIXELA

The EY Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the most promising local SENIOR Winner: ADAM ROCCA

The Castiel Winser Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the most promising local INTERMEDIATE Winner: DARIUS OLIVA

The Charles Gomez & Co Trophy & £250 Bursary Presented to the most promising local JUNIOR Winner: CASSIE RUSSELL

The William Gomez Trophy Presented to the most promising STRING INSTRUMENTALIST - Winner: LUIS THOPPIL POYATOS

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The Chief Minister’s Trophy & EY £100 bursary Presented to the BEST LOCAL ENSEMBLE Winner: GAMPA JUNIORS

The Erin Valverde Trophy & £200 Bursary Presented to the BEST LOCAL SCHOOL CHOIR Winner: LORETO CONVENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Momy Levy Trophy Presented to the most promising BRASS INSTRUMENTALIST - Winner: GRACE DAVIES

The Khubchand Trophy Presented to the most promising PERCUSSIONIST Winner: BEN SAVIGNON

TThe Valmar Clinic Trophy Presented to the most promising WOODWIND INSTRUMENTALIST - Winner: CONSTANCE DAVIES

The Masbro Trophy Presented to the most promising PIANIST Winner: ANDRII ZHALKOVSKA

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Trekking to Everest for Underprivileged Children tre, which offers teaching and psychological support for 240 kids from low-income families who have been identified at risk of social exclusion and may be struggling at school. As well as helping them to improve their grades and give them a safe place to be after school to do their homework, they work on improving their self-confidence and sense of self-worth. Education and support such as this is vital for breaking the cycle of poverty.

Marbella Mum of two and Amateur Climber Hessia Fernandes, has set her sights on Everest to raise 6,000€ for Malaga children’s charity the Nena Paine Foundation. She will be starting her trek to Everest Base Camp on the 7th of October and is looking for support to raise funds to buy a second-hand minibus for this local charity for underprivileged children.

This is the third charity trek that Hessia has undertaken, previously climbing Mount Atlas in Morocco to deliver shoes to remote villages and climbing Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Samaritans, a UK charity. Ascending to Everest Base Camp in Nepal is a demanding two-week trek, which starts at 1,852 meters and ascends to 5,500 meters. The Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp treks rank as two of the most popular “epic mountain” treks in the world. Both mountains are members of the seven summits, the highest peaks of the seven continents. These treks put both body and mind to the test, with challenges that include altitude sickness, avalanche risk and changing weather conditions. This is a completely self-funded expedition, so every 70 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Euro raised will go directly to the children’s charity.

The Nena Paine Foundation is a

small Malaga charity that believes education is the key to freedom from poverty. They have created an educational cen-

The charity also gives hot meals to 20 of the most vulnerable children each day and acts as a food bank to support the families who are really struggling to provide for themselves and their children. To support their educational activities, the charity also takes children out for sports and cultural activities and needs to distribute food, but doesn’t have transport. This is why they have asked Hessia to help them to fund a minibus to make it a lot easier for them to do their important work.

“When I spoke to the President of the foundation, she told us about the growing need for their Food Bank service and the importan-

ce of allowing the kids to enjoy sport and culture, to give them rich experiences outside school.

They have been having a hard time transporting the kids to these trips and volunteers have been transporting food on public transport, which is very challenging.

They said that having a minibus would make an enormous difference to them, but they didn’t have the funds, so I have decided to set this as my own challenge. Raising 6,000€ is going to be a big ask, but I

hope that the generous people and businesses on the Costa del Sol can get behind the cause and help me to achieve it.”

To support the campaign, go to Hessia’s Just Giving Page https:// www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/hessia-fernandes, email hessia.fernandes@oracle.com or call +34-671-721-452. To find out more about the charity and the great work they are doing, please visit www.nenapaine.es

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Local Photography enthusiast lands accreditation for Champions League Match Text & Photography by William Gracia

As in every hobby, there are exceptional circumstances when various factors come together and opportunities arise to be able to realise your dreams. Things, which have so many obstacles in the way that it becomes a fantasy and an unrealistic realization, can turn around suddenly and allow for the unthinkable to happen.

I have been a keen photographer

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since I can remember, but started to take a more serious approach around two years ago and developed, with the help of very accomplished local wildlife photographers, a passion for nature photography. Most of this type of photography is conducted away from Gibraltar and requires some advance planning and the need to stay sometimes more than a night away from home to achieve your targets.

In between these outings, I ne-

eded to find another area of interest where I could continue my photography almost on impulse and without limitations. Sport, and as an ex-footballer, football was a natural progression and with the support of the GFA media office and Football Gibraltar, it did not take very long to establish myself in the local First Division scene doing two or three matches a week.

This started only back in October 2017 and good networking

provided contacts, which with a bit of luck, led to photographic accreditation to the Champions League match between F.C. Porto and Liverpool ,something, which takes years for seasoned professionals to achieve; and becoming only the second Gibraltarian to be accredited for an official UEFA match. Hopefully this will lead to other accreditations within UEFA, but certainly the whole experience, not only the match itself but the build-up, will be unforgettable.

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Teamwork Wins Championships ISOLAS LLP achieve Band 1 top ranking once again in Chambers & Partners 2018 Global Guide ISOLAS LLP & Fiduciary Group are delighted to honour our staff, who have now worked with us for over 20 years, rewarding them with extra holidays and an individual gift of appreciation to each of them. This is to celebrate, during ISOLAS 125 anniversary year, the tremendous teamwork that exists within all parts of the firm: Sharon Truman Davies and Jeanette Ochello from ISOLAS and Kate Bentley, Joanna Parody, Marina Abdul Magid, Peter Thomson and Abigail Parody from Fiduciary. Between them, Fiduciary Group and ISOLAS have many years of combined experience of servicing clients’ needs but this handful of long term employees at both companies have, between them, accumulated in excess of 150 years of service for ISOLAS and Fiduciary.

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the new Digital Ledger Technology area of law in which he has undoubtedly led the way and contributed in no small measure to the law recently introduced in Gibraltar in this area.

respected Chambers & Partners in its 2018 guide with many of the firm’s lawyers, too numerous to mention, been highly ranked at every level and over the firm’s core areas. It is the only Gibraltar Law firm of its size to be so ranked. But what is outstanding, and worthy of specific mention,

is the that one of ISOLAS’ Partners, Joey Garcia, who only last November was involved in a near fatal accident was not only back at work within weeks (a testament to his mental determination to achieve) but has been ranked as one of the top 10 lawyers, not just in Gibraltar, but globally, in

Peter Isola, senior partner of ISOLAS LLP and Chairman of Fiduciary Group, said; “it has been a tremendous start to the year with the acquisition of Legacy consulting bringing new talent to the firm with Emma Lejeune, Harriett Almeida and Nicki Walker joining us; the appointment of Emma Lejeune and Selwyn Figueras as Partners, the recognition of our band 1 rating in Chambers, Joey Garcia’s accolade as a top global player in the Fintech space and the appointment of Kate Bentley as Managing Director of Fiduciary Group. But undoubtedly recognizing our employees, who contribute so much to the teamwork that exists though out the firm, is equally important”.

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The Ladbrokes Coral Trophy Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Dave Allen took the runner up slot from Damien White on handicap with 29 points, The winner was Nick Farr with a score of 31 points.

The Med Golf Ladbrokes Coral Trophy, played in an individual Stableford format, was held on the Heathland Course at Alcaidesa on Sunday 11th February. Designed by Dave Thomas, the course is very links-like in character, over 6,500 yards in length and a good test of golf – especially in the wind. However, after a chilly start on Sunday, 57 players enjoyed a welcome relief from the recent cold snap and finished the round in temperatures approaching the 20’s, almost with no wind. While the course was well prepared, the greens were remarkably fast for winter and not for the faint hearted – to which the results below will testify.

Nearest the pin winners were: Richard Atkinson, Duncan Hamilton, Javi Hunter and John Robbins. Alan Wood won nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 and Matthew Bruce-Smith was winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5.

The champion of the day, winner of the Ladbrokes Coral Trophy and a 60€ Med Golf voucher was Paul Nash with 36 points – a much greater achievement than the net par score suggests and 3 points better than his nearest rival. Paul also had the best gross score on the par 3s of one over par, and shared the best pair’s prize with James Barr with a combined score of 62 points.

with a score of 30 points and the longest drive was won by Matthew Bruce-Smith.

The best senior was Ian McNee

Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12):

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The best gross score was won by John Hunter with a very fine 79, just 7 shots over par - in spite of carding an 8 on the first hole!

OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS:

There was a tie for first place between Matthew Bruce-Smith (handicap 4) and John Hunter (handicap 1) both with scores of 32 points. In Stableford competitions, ties are awarded to the lowest handicap so the winner was John and Matthew won the runner up prize.

Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): Sam Broderick was runner up with a score of 32 points and the winner was Joe Sanchez with 33 points.

Prizes were presented by Mathew Warner on behalf of Ladbrokes Coral, the Sponsors of the day.

The scorecard draw prizes were presented by Med Golf ’s Camille: one litre bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whisky (courtesy of Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd) was won by Peter Grüetter; special bottles of wine donated by the Med Golf Order of Merit sponsor (Jyske Bank) were won

by Mike Cowburn and Nick Farr.

Guests are made very welcome at all events and are encouraged to join us and enjoy a great day out.

While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many mini-competi-

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tion prizes and even a best guest prize if warranted by numbers, and of course the scorecard draw at the end of the prize presentation.

THE JYSKE BANK ORDER OF MERIT *Only the top 10 will qualify for

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next Summer’s Med Golf Masters. Here are the current top 20:

Matt Charlesworth Richard Atkinson Peter Gruetter Louis Calvente

Mike Cowburn Daniel Lomax Sam Broderick Joe Sanchez Roy Azopardi Matthew Warner Paul Nash Javi Hunter

Nicky Sanchez Jon Bowden Nick Farr Ian McNee Chris Purkiss Kevin Jones Douglas Casciaro Tim Mitchell

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