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SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY ENTHUSIASTIC AT PROSPECT OF LONG TERM BERTHING IN GIBRALTAR
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COLOMER DENTAL
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THE LEXUS MODEL RANGE
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INTERNATIONAL RUGBY CHARITY DINNER 2015
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SUNBORN CASINO LICENCE GRANTED
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THE EMPIRE AND SEA POWER 1642 – 1837
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF GIBRALTAR HOLDS ITS ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION
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FOCUS ON: EL BAR TAURINO
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WYCHWOOD HOBGOBLIN GOLD BEER
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THE AUTOSPORT WORKSHOP
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SAM CAME, SHE SANG AND SHE CONQUERED
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SCALLY: YOUNG ENTREPENEUR
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THE BEST RECIPES OF OUR CUISINE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?
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AN EVENING WITH ART IN MOVEMENT
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MARILLION’S STEVE HOGARTH: A GOOD FRIEND OF GIBRALTAR
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BEACH BIKINI
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21 YEARS ON AND THE SPIRIT OF AYRTON SENNA STILL LIVES ON
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THE MRS GIBRALTAR PAGEANT
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2015 MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS
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GIBRALTAR AT THE SUSSEX FESTIVAL
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DIMENSIONS
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THE AQUARIUS TRUST TROPHY
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FLASHMOB 2015
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Superyacht Industry Enthusiastic at Prospect of Long-Term Berthing in Gibraltar Marina Bay at Ocean Village has a month-long wait while Gibraltar’s Development & Planning Commission makes a decision on its proposed superyachts berths and short-stay & rental apartments. If approved, the dream of long-term berthing in a tax-efficient environment will become reality. Business & Development Manager for Ocean Village, Karen Houston, says, “According to the 2015 Superyacht Intelligence Annual Report, 70% of superyachts are connected to the Mediterranean with the majority doing the traditional Med-Caribbean ‘milk run’. This ritual forces them to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar at least twice a year but, while they have the opportunity to fill up on cut-price fuel, the existing infrastructure is unable to support their long-term berthing.” “Amongst other improvements, we plan to significantly increase power supply and waste water disposal capacity to meet standards typically found in tailormade superyacht marinas. These world-class facilities will attract a lucrative market that has so far been denied to Gibraltar.” Altogether in 2014, £2.4 billion was spent on superyachts. Estimates suggest that the current fleet of 5,000 will grow by 6 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
60% within the next 20 years to around 11,000. Unsurprisingly, according to the annual WealthX and UBS Billionaire Census published last month, the typical buyer of a superyacht is a billionaire. The world now has 2,325 of these individuals worth a collective US$7.3 trillion, but this will rise to an estimated 3,800 billionaires by 2020 – plenty of potential new owners, and customers for Gibraltar. Of course, when the billionaire buys his/her boat, a ‘home’ berth needs to be sourced. Choose Spain and around 21% VAT would be payable, some 42 million euros on a 200-million-euro boat, in Italy this would rise to 22% VAT and a bill of 44 million euros (plus duty). Gibraltar has zero VAT, zero duty and dutyfree fuel – the savings are both self-evident and substantial.
The Marina Bay masterplan outlines ten stern-to superyacht berths with secure access, a modern Pier Office to include executive crew lounges with sophisticated data networks (similar to those available to business class airline passengers), pump-out facilities, significantly improved electricity supplies, Spa-style facilities, as well as storage, workshop and laundry services. The promenade will be enhanced with landscaping and a ‘mirador’ open to the public, while CCTV will be in place to ensure peace of mind for the high-value superyachts’ owners, guests and crew. 101 waterside apartments complement the scheme and address a local need for short-stay and rental accommodation (particularly the high net worth individuals using 15,160m² World Trade Center Gibraltar
scheduled for completion early 2016) and make the provision of superyacht berthing more economically viable. It is anticipated many crew members will use this housing. Arranged across three-storey units, with waterways flowing between, the apartments will enjoy rooftop leisure facilities from pools to play areas. Eco-friendly crosslaminated timber is being considered as the construction material to reduce build time and minimise disruption. Karen finishes, “If we want to take advantage of a growing superyacht industry and compete with other first-rate marina resorts in the Mediterranean, and beyond, we have to adapt and improve - or miss out. Gibraltar has already abolished import duty for all vessels over 18m, so this project will inevitably have a positive impact for the local economy. Superyachts cost approximately 10% of their initial value to run each year, from berths to maintenance, crew salaries to insurance, and everyone from chandlers and supermarkets to quayside bars and restaurants will feel the benefit of increased visitor numbers.” For further information on this proposed scheme contact info@ oceanvillage.gi or view www.superyachtsandshortstayapts.com
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Colomer Dental Dentists since 1988
An ever pleasant demeanour is equally important to the professional treatments on offer at Colomer Dental, the highly qualified specialists at the centre declare... An encouraging greeting with a smile inspires much needed assurance for many of us when visiting the dentist!
Text By Richard Cartwright
That friendly smile and warmth towards patients or clients is one of the best medicines, they swear. Providing a relaxed atmosphere at their three clinics in the Campo area, years of experience in oral health by very skilled dentists, is what it’s all about at Colomer. For over 25 years, the 8 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
personalised service they offer is supported by the latest equipment incorporating the latest technology and medical advances available today. It’s essential to keep abreast of developments when it comes to, not just in terms of technology, but professional knowledge also. That is why Colomer Dental is committed to constant renewal of equip-
ment and technical resources and very importantly, retraining of any new apparatus by all their professionals... The clinics have recently incorporated a 3D scanner to perform surgical treatments with greater accuracy and reliability when planning and guiding implants much less aggressively and The Nobel-Guide program, pioneer in its kind, provides updates
resulting in important improvements for these magnificent, clinical benefits. So what does Colomer Dental offer that other dental clinics may not? A full programme of dental cleaning, whitening, veneers, implants, zirconium crowns, orthodontics, dentures and more, all provided by top class profes-
sionals in the field of dentistry! Yes, from dental cleaning or tooth whitening to much more complex oral surgery overseen by the highly specialised professor, Dr Jesus Creagh, who holds ‘Masters’ from a number of important universities and is a much acclaimed and sought after conference speaker, both nationally and internationa-
lly...At ‘Colomer,’ excellence is the constant goal! The rest of the ‘dental’ team and workforce in general, are made up of professionals with high qualifications, who give priority to patient care when providing dental health services at all of their clinics. Led by Dr Vicente Colomer Fa-
rina – graduate in medicine and surgery from Santiago University and specialist in implants and who is also a graduate from universities in New York and Paris and to add, an academic of the Royal Academy in Cadiz. Other professionals include, Dr Vicente Colomer Azarga, who qualified in Madrid... Dr Milagros Ga-
marra did her training in dental surgery in Lima Peru, Madrid and Malaga... Dr Melisa Fajardo, who obtained her degrees in university colleges in Colombia and not forgetting the rest of the qualified team assisting all of the dentists and surgeons...And there are other professionals at Colomer Dental whose contribution
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is fundamental for the smooth running of the clinics: Dr Felix Ruiz Perez is in charge of marketing and expansion projects and is the Director of the Los Barrios clinic. Dr Miguel A. Millan Gonzalez deals with co-ordinating the company’s human resources and runs the Algeciras surgery and Antonio Alba, is the Director of the La Linea clinic and heads the marketing team there also. For close on three decades, Colomer Dental has been at the forefront of dental care in the Campo Area always mindful of the professional care of their pa-
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tients, care which is importantly personalised when giving advice about their treatments and is always delivered in the best possible way...So when visiting their practices, check out their flexible hours and payment facilities, there’s bound to be one of their clinics near you in Al-
geciras, Los Barrios or La Linea right next to Gibraltar...Happy treatments await! You’ll find Colomer Dental clinics in: Algeciras Avda. Capitan Ontanon s/n
Edificio Plaza Mayor Entreplanta Oficinas 1-2 11202 Algeciras Tel (+34) 956 62 02 75 Los Barrios Avda. Alcalde Juan Rodriguez Urbanizacion El Villar, 2 11370 Los Barrios Tel (+34) 956 62 02 75 La Linea de la Concepcion: C/Clavel (esquina C/Granada) 11300 La Linea de la Concepcion Tel (+34) 956 17 62 8+34) 856 12 58 66
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The Lexus Model Range The broad range of Lexus models available enables you pick the one that suit your requirements exactly. The current selection includes the sporty CT, the confident and capable RX, the compact SUV NX and the spacious and luxurious IS packages are provided to tailor the interior specification to individual requirements.
Lexus CT
TECHNOLOGY
The Lexus CT claims the title of the world’s first full hybrid luxury compact. Showcasing the manufacturer’s revolutionary engineering advances and the most functional style qualities, it stands apart from other compact cars with grace, pride and understated confidence. Award-winning safety is one of the CT’s most famous and defining aspects. A strategically placed driver’s knee airbag supplements the dual-stage system throughout the interior, which incorporates braking, traction and stability controls that assist by providing lightning responses and intuitive support.
DESIGN
Clean lines sweep from the model’s subset air vents and matt black front grille over the gently sloped roof to the integrated rear spoiler, joining each contemporary design aspect in aerodynamic harmony. LED daytime running lights form a strongly defined arrowhead shape within
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performance, build quality, interior comfort, and driving dynamics. Available with either
the angled headlights, and the standard 15-inch alloy wheel rims can be increased in diameter to enhance the confident and purposeful aura of the vehicle. The CT roars into life at the touch of a single button operated from the leather-covered telescopic steering wheel. Optional navigation, sports and multimedia
a 2.5 litre petrol engine or an extraordinarily powerful petrolelectric hybrid power-train, the IS is a powerful statement of the manufacturer’s desire to be at the forefront of luxury car design.
Acceleration to 60mph is accomplished in 10.3 seconds, thanks to the CT’s hybrid power system – a pioneering fusion of a 249bhp petrol engine and a 73kW electric motor with the VVT-i valve mechanism. Above and beyond the expected economy and emissions from a petrol/electric hybrid, the vehicle delivers a stunning 74.3mpg combined. The CT can be operated in any of four carefully modified driving modes to navigate more challenging roads: Normal, Eco, Sport and EV. Independent front and rear suspension systems underpin the vehicle’s agile handling, automatically levelling the lightweight chassis on rougher terrains.
SAFETY The IS boasts the latest passive and active safety measures. The occupants receive excellent allround protection from eight airbags, whilst whiplash-reducing
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front seats and active headrests also do their part to prevent physical injury in case of a collision. A host of stability-enhancing functions, meanwhile, are aimed at avoiding such a situation. Standard active safety features include ABS, active brake lights, Brake Assist, Hill Start Control, Traction Control, and Vehicle Stability Control. Optional extras, such as a Blind Spot Monitor or Rear Cross Traffic Alert, may also prove useful for drivers who frequently deal with hectic situations on the roads. DESIGN
A number of alterations to the bodywork has given the newest version of the IS an even bolder and more energetic appearance than its predecessor. The flared wheel arches, prominent bonnet and gaping grille, accentuated by the LED daytime running lights, give the vehicle an imposing profile.
At 4665mm long and 1810mm wide, this IS is slightly larger than the previous model; and the wheelbase has also been extended to 2800mm, allowing extra legroom to passengers in the rear. A refined and sumptuous interior ensures that the vehicle’s occupants will remain comfortable and refreshed even on very long journeys. The manufacturer’s consistent focus on a high-quality yet simple layout is evident in the
clear and accessible controls and dials, as well as a supportive driving position and easily adjustable steering column to give you maximum comfort behind the wheel. Along with the aforementioned improved legroom, the new IS offers increased storage space of 480 litres (450 litres in the hybrid model). TECHNOLOGY
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As well as sheer performance, the third-generation IS has had its driving dynamics improved by the use of higher-tensile and lighter steel in the chassis, in addition to a new multi-link rear suspension to increase ride quality.
ver, eight airbags shield the vehicle’s occupants from harm. A 360-degree panoramic parking camera, meanwhile, makes avoiding minor bumps and scrapes easier.
Lexus NX First seen at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2014, the Lexus NX is the manufacturer’s new compact SUV, available with a variety of powerful yet frugal petrol-hybrid engines. Together with its elegant, angular looks, outstanding ride quality, class-leading loadspace and wealth of sophisticated convenience and safety equipment, the NX is more than a match for any competitor in the premium crossover segment.
ring urban journeys or lengthy motorway trips, the IS range offers a choice between the IS 250’s 2.5 litre, 205bhp V6 petrol unit and the hybrid unit on the IS 300h, which yokes a fourcylinder 178bhp petrol engine to a rear-mounted electric motor supplying 141bhp. The former’s capacity to reach 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds, along with its top speed of 140mph, makes it an impressive performer. Nevertheless, the hybrid engine is just incrementally less powerful (achieving 0-62mph acceleration in 8.3, rather than 8.1 seconds) while returning combined fuel consumption of 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions of just 99g/km.
DESIGN
ble platform, with all specifications (with the exception of the entrylevel 300h S) being equipped with all-wheel drive as well as myriad active safety measures to prevent any loss of control. The Pre-Crash Safety System and Adaptive Cruise Control is common to all models, with more highly-specified editions adding even more proactive
features such as Lane Keep Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. The All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control ensures that you never find yourself too close to the rear of the road user in front – a feature particularly useful when negotiating congested traffic situations. If a collision should occur, howe-
At 4630mm long and 1845mm wide, the NX is a vehicle of substantial size – and its authoritative road presence is further enhanced by the sculpted bodywork, gaping grille and menacing split headlights. The styling at the rear of the vehicle is equally bold, with sharp LED lights and the rising angle of the car’s underside contributing to its poised, aggressive look. The superb ride quality familiar to Lexus drivers is enhanced even further by the Adaptive Variable Suspension, which makes damping more precise and reduces body roll to a minimum.
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A spacious and driver-focused interior provides a high standard of comfort for five occupants. Electrically-powered rear seats can fold directly into the rear floor, contributing to the class-leading maximum loadspace, possible load length and legroom in the compact SUV class. Dual-zone climate control is standard on all specifications, whilst the relaxing ambience of the vehicle is increased by a minimum of wind, road or engine noise. The dome lamp and map lamp flood the cabin with light, and are quick and intuitive to use thanks to capacitive touch switches.
TECHNOLOGY
Buyers of the NX will be able to choose between a hybrid engine or a 2.0 litre turbocharged unit. The former combines an Atkinson 2.5 litre, four-cylinder petrol unit with an electric motor fitted to the rear axle (two systems, one on the front axle and one on the rear, are available if the customer selects a four-wheel drive model). A substantial combined power output of 195bhp results in an accomplished performance, while such energy-saving methods as regenerative braking and a selection of different driving modes
further reduce combined fuel consumption and carbon emissions to 54.3mpg and 120g/km. Lexus’ new petrol engine will be available from spring 2015. While it is unlikely to match the fuel-saving and environmental credentials of the hybrid engine, its 235bhp and maximum torque of 350Nm at 16504000rpm ensure that it will offer a fine turn of pace. This unit will only be available on F Sport models equipped with four-wheel drive. Aside from its vigorous engine range, the NX supplies buyers
with an eight-speaker sound systemand a DAB digital radio. The Lexus Media Display allows you to control your music selection, as well as navigation and communications functions, with the sophisticated touchpad’s Remote Touch Interface. Notable options on higher-specification versions of the car include a wireless charging tray for smartphones and iPads and a “heads-up” display which shows you vital information such as speed, rpm and fuel consumption without having to check your instrument panel.
Lexus RX Combining the spacious design of a sports utility vehicle with the lavish coach-building you expect from the luxury car-marker, the Lexus RX series provides a seamless blend of style and comfort. There is a wide range of options and specifications available, including the fully-hybrid RX 450h, and if you are looking for space and luxury in your crossover SUV, you’ll find them flawlessly combined in the dynamic Lexus RX.
jury Lessening) front seats all also come as standard.
SAFETY DESIGN
As you’d expect from Lexus, safety features are as important as performance, and the Lexus RX offers a range of driver assistance systems to enhance stability, braking performance and hill ascents. Plus, you can rest assured that the extensive airbag system will keep you and your passengers safe as your travel. ISOFIX attachments to the rear seats, seatbelt pre-tensioners in both the front and rear, and WIL (Whiplash In16 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Built at Lexus’ award-winning “Eco Factory” in Japan, the exquisitely sculpted RX sets new standards in advanced safety technology and aerodynamic styling. It combines the practical spaciousness and durability of the traditional SUV with the handling and dynamics of a saloon. The innovations continue into the luxurious interior, where dark
grey gloss trim and eight-way electrically adjustable front seats in F SPORT black mean comfort for everyone. TECHNOLOGY
The RX offers a 3.5-litre V5 engine with six-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). The RX is a certified Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV II) achieving a rating of 21mpg combined. All the controls are instantly to hand from the driver’s seat, and cutting-edge features such as Remote Touch
and a windscreen Head-Up Display (HUD) ensure that your attention can be concentrated on the driving experience. A leather steering wheel with audio, telephone, cruise control and multifunction switches all come as standard. You’ll also find 40/20/40 split, moveable and foldable rear seats for maximum convenience, as well as dual zone climate control to ensure complete comfort. The Lexus Range can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Lexus.
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International Rugby Charity Dinner Photographs by courtesy of Gibraltar Rugby
The International Rugby Charity Dinner was held on Wednesday 22ND April at Grand Battery House in support of the GRFU and Rugby Development on the Rock. A very entertaining black tie affair with special guests Sean Fitzpatrick and Zinzan Brooke, both legends of the game and former New Zealand Internationals, who visited the Rock to help the GRFU raise awareness of the game within the local corporate community and to raise funds in aid of Rugby Development in Gibraltar.
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The event was compered or hosted by Ian Irving, who’s a performer with a remarkable track record in providing first rate entertainment in a variety of settings. He is an established compere, which helped to ensure the smooth running of the event. The 200 seat Corporate Dinner, in association with SG Hambros, was sold out within a few days. If you represent a Corporate and are interested in learning more about opportunities and events with Gibraltar Rugby, including upcoming Internationals, Charity Dinners and Tournaments then please email: admin@gibraltarrfu.com
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Casino Sunborn Licence Granted and th Opened on Wednesday 29 April 2015 Casino Sunborn and Paf (the casino operator) are delighted to announce that the international casino on board the 5 star super yacht hotel, Sunborn Gibraltar, has now been granted its licence by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority and opened on 29th April Both Paf and Sunborn look forward to enhancing the array of entertainment available in Gibraltar for both those living locally and people residing in Spain. It is also hoped that the stylish, new casino will attract overseas visitors, which will further benefit Gibraltar and Spain’s economy in addition to the 75 new jobs the casino has already created for the local community. As from the 29 April, the casino, to be referred to as Casino Sunborn, will offer visitors a selection of classic card tables (Black Jack, ‘Punto Banco’ and ‘Sunborn Stud Poker’), roulette tables and the latest slot machines. For the soft launch (29TH April to 16TH May) tables have been open daily from 4pm to 4am, slot machines open from 12 noon and as of the 17TH May slot machines will be open 24 hours. TH
Sunborn is a privately-owned Finnish company with over 40 years experience in the hotel and hospitality business. Internationally, the Sunborn Group has just over 1,000 employees and an extensive property portfolio, which includes spa hotels, restaurants, yacht hotels and residential developments. Sunborn pioneered the floating hotel concept and specialises in designing, constructing and managing hotel projects around the world.
This new casino promises its guests the most exclusive and luxurious casino experience in the region. This is no casual gaming room: the casino’s smart dress code, it’s tableside drink service, plus its membership programme, all ensure that this casino provides an experience equal to that of Monte Carlo or Las Vegas. Dominick Stenson, Casino Manager says: “It’s a really exciting day for us today. Everyone has Sunborn Gibraltar is a 142-metrelong seven-story-high super yacht hotel, located in Ocean Village Marina in downtown Gibraltar. In addition to the newly opened casino, the hotel also offers 189 five-star hotel guest rooms and a range of high-class restaurants and bars, an exclusive spa, pool area and a modern conference centre. Sunborn has also recently opened Sunborn London, a 138 room yacht hotel
worked so hard to get to this point and to finally be opening our doors today is a tribute to everyone involved. We hope the casino is going to add real star quality to Gibraltar’s entertainment attractions.”
Hans Niemi and Jukka Nikula
situated in Royal Victoria Dock. This impressive 108 metre floating hotel offers first-class dining and facilities and is also ideal for corporate guests due to its close proximity to the worldfamous ExCel Exhibition Centre. Paf was founded on Åland in 1966 with the clear purpose of creating profit to support public good. This purpose is still the principal reason for Paf’s existence. Today Paf is an international
Anders Ingves, CEO of Paf adds: “The opening of the Casino Sunborn in Gibraltar with Sunborn signifies that Paf’s land-based activities are now taking a big and exciting step into Europe, just like Paf.com online. Our hope is that Paf’s nearly 50-year experience in the gaming industry combined with Sunborn’s knowledge of the international hotel industry will contribute to a unique casino experience” Hans Niemi the Executive Director of Sunborn is equally enthusiastic and adds: “Today marks a new direction for Sunborn and Paf. We’re excited to be uniting our knowledge of the hotel industry with Paf’s casino expertise. We see this as an opportunity for further expansion of land-based casinos on super yacht hotels.” For more information visit: www. casinosunborn.com or www. sunborngibraltar.com company with nearly 400 employees and offices in Mariehamn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, Madrid and Milano. Paf also maintains a large physical gaming operation on land and sea with about 1,300 slot machines and 40 gaming tables on 25 ships in the Baltic Sea and Paf Casino on Åland. Paf was recently named the gaming industry’s Most Socially Responsible Operator online by the international trade magazine eGaming Review. GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2015 21
The Empire and Sea Power, 1714 – 1837 How did Britain's command of the seas, coupled with the beginnings of the industrial revolution, lead to the establishment of a strong global empire? HOUSE OF HANOVER
led the government forces to a decisive victory. Thereafter, the Hanoverians’ grip on political power faced no serious challenge.
The Battle of Culloden
In 1714, George, Elector of Hanover, became king in accordance with the Act of Settlement, 1702. The act stipulated that, after the death of the childless Queen Anne (the last legitimate Stuart monarch) the British monarchy should be Protestant and Hanoverian. The Hanoverian era continued through four successive Georges and ended with the last representative of the line, William IV, who died in 1837. The coming of the Hanoverians to the British throne was not unanimously welcomed. George I spoke no English and was as much concerned, if not more so, with fostering the interests of Hanover as with giving full attention to his role and duties in Britain.
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POLITICAL UPHEAVAL
The major opposition to the Hanoverians came from the Jacobites, who supported the restoration of the Stuarts to the throne. Two main Jacobite rebellions occurred, the first in 1715, the second in 1745. Both were marked by poor military organisation, lacklustre leadership and exaggerated hopes of support. Despite some Jacobite successes in battle, the rebellions
were ruthlessly crushed by the British army. “The Jacobites supported the restoration of the Stuarts to the throne” The Battle of Culloden, in March 1746 - the last battle fought on British soil - marked the final blow to the Jacobites’ hopes as the Duke of Cumberland
Britain was governed under a mixed constitution, achieved through the Glorious Revolution of 1689. The monarch ruled in conjunction with the two houses of parliament. All three parties were closely involved in political decisions. Gradually, however, the House of Commons and the prime minister assumed more political control than had been the case under the Stuarts. Parliament existed under an unreformed system until the Great Reform Act of 1832. Thus for virtually all the period from 1714 to 1837, members of the Commons and Lords came from the landed interest.
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“Enough of the existing political system survived to ensure that wealth and land were the basis of power�
King George I
Napoleon
They were unpaid as politicians and were elected in open ballots. The franchise was limited to a small minority of Protestant adult males. Westminster and Whitehall dominated the British political stage, though vigorous political debates occurred outside their confines. Ireland was granted legislative independence in 1782, but the chief executive roles in Dublin were British appointees. The Irish parliament was dissolved when the Act of Union (1801) created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Two main parties, the Whigs and Tories, were prominent in politics but there were nearly always over a hundred independent members of parliament, who needed to be persuaded on issues and bills. Radical groups - such as the supporters of John Wilkes in the 1760s; the corresponding societies of the 1790s; and the Hampden clubs founded in 1812 - all pressed for parliamentary reform. But it was not until after the Napoleonic Wars that a fully-fledged reform movement
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system survived to ensure that wealth and land were the basis of power until at least the midVictorian period. The continued exclusion of the working man from the franchise provided the impetus for Chartism in the later 1830s. POPULATION EXPLOSION
During the Hanoverian era, Britain experienced considerable demographic growth, the birth of an industrial economy, and extensive social change. The British population doubled in the century after 1721, from 7.1 to 14.2 million people. Most of the growth occurred after 1750, and particularly after the 1780s.
Waterloo
Between 1810 and 1820, average family size reached five or six children per family, the highest rate in any decade in modern British history. emerged with a mass platform. The repeal of the Test and Corporation Acts (1828) and the granting of Catholic emancipation (1829) introduced political rights for Protestant dissenters and Roman Catholics.
by the Whig Party introducing, after much struggle, the Great Reform Act. This revised existing parliamentary constituencies and extended the franchise moderately, but it did not introduce a secret ballot or parliamentary democracy.
These concessions were followed
Enough of the existing political
This surge in population was to some degree the result of falling mortality, which itself was partly the result of widespread smallpox inoculation in the early 19th century. But it resulted more from a rise in marital fertility, which came primarily from more people marrying and, moreover, marrying at a younger age, thereby maximising women’s childbearing years.
Improved material circumstances in industrialising parts of the nation explain the trend towards earlier and more extensive marriage and larger families.
Women were increasingly employed in more menial tasks in industry, while men assumed the role of breadwinners. In the countryside, women were sidelined from their traditional work in dairying and found it difficult to secure well-paid harvest work.
Britain already had a thriving economy in the early 18th century, with productive agriculture, scientific ingenuity, a strong commercial and middling sector, and extensive manufacturing.
Religious and educational provision for the lower classes underwent considerable change. Protestant nonconformity, especially Methodism, gained adherents and offered more spontaneous, emotional Christian worship than the Church of England provided.
After 1760, a gradual but continuing rise in the rates of industrial and economic growth led to Britain becoming the world’s first industrial nation. “A continuing rise in the rates of growth led to Britain becoming the world’s first industrial nation” Britain built factories and canals, extended agricultural productivity through parliamentary enclosure, experienced rapid urban growth, manufactured and patented new industrial techniques, achieved a breakthrough in fuel sources for energy and traded extensively along its own coasts and with Ireland, Europe and the wider world. Industrialisation did not affect all parts of the nation equally. It was particularly strong in south Lancashire, Yorkshire, Birmingham and the Black
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Slaves - Maschinenhalle, 1868
Country, the Edinburgh-Glasgow corridor and London. Though industrialisation brought disruption to communities, pollution, booms and slumps and unequal gains, it led in the long term to a better standard of living for most workers. SOCIAL UPHEAVAL
Industrialisation brought considerable social change to
Britain. Factory work depended on labour mobility, the installation of new machinery and the allocation of workers to specialised tasks. Domestic industrial work changed over the generations. Thus groups such as handloom weavers found their work opportunities eroded in the early 19th century and their wages plummeted after textile weaving entered the factories.
Popular education was heavily influenced by Christian morality. It played a larger role in the lives of working communities after the 1800s than before, largely because of the rise of monitorial schools teaching the so-called three R’s reading, writing and arithmetic. “Popular education was heavily influenced by Christian morality” The parish system of poor relief adapted to changing circumstances. Per capita expenditure on poor relief rose rapidly between the end of the American Revolution in 1783 and the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
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But after the implementation of the New Poor Law in 1834, relief was more difficult to obtain, workhouses were given a higher priority, and poor law expenditure was pruned.
In the Seven Years’ War (1756 - 1763), Britain clashed with France, later allied with Spain, for dominance in North America and India, and supported Prussia in the European campaigns against Austria and Russia.
SEA POWER
Britain’s development between 1714 and 1837 had an important international and military dimension. An empire based on commerce, sea power and naval dominance consolidated British overseas settler societies. At the beginning of the 18th century, Britain possessed colonies along the eastern seaboard of North America, numerous sugar islands in the Caribbean and a foothold in Bengal. Georgia became a British colony in 1732. Britain acquired the Ceded Islands in 1763. “The triangular slave trade was an important feature of British transatlantic commerce” Despite the disastrous loss of the thirteen North American colonies in the American War of Independence in 1783, Britain subsequently acquired settlements in New South Wales, Sierra Leone, Trinidad, Demerara, Mauritius and the Cape Colony. She also extended her hold over Bengal and Madras.
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British oceanic enterprise provided the shipping, commerce, settlers and entrepreneurs that held these far-flung territories together. In the Indian Ocean, the English India Company dominated trade with India, South East Asia and China.
America and the West Indies until the trade was abolished in 1807.
In the Atlantic Ocean, most trade was carried out by private merchant vessels.
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The triangular slave trade was an important feature of British transatlantic commerce, taking over three million black slaves as workers for the plantations in
Trade was backed by naval power and by efficient handling of private and public credit, including substantial public borrowing via the Bank of England.
For over a third of the Hanoverian period, Britain was involved in international wars. In the War of the Austrian Succession (17401748) Britain moved against French expansionism in the Low Countries and the Caribbean.
Britain fought the Americans in their War of Independence (1776 1783). In the French revolutionary and Napoleonic wars (1793 - 1801 and 1802 - 1815), the British army and navy locked horns with France in Europe, the Caribbean, Egypt and India. The War of the Austrian Succession had no decisive outcome. Britain famously lost the American War of Independence, but triumphed in the Seven Years’ War and in the wars against France that culminated in Wellington’s victory over Napoleon at Waterloo. “The financial means to wage war extensively Permitted Britain to forge a Global Empire” The financial means to wage war extensively after 1793 permitted Britain to forge a global empire by 1815 that was impressive in its scope and stronger in both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and around their shores than any other European state had achieved.
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The Rotary Club of Gibraltar hold its Annual Award Presentation The Rotary Club of Gibraltar held its annual Award Presentations at the Rock Hotel on the 14th April 2015. The Rotarians offer these annual awards in recognition of people in our community worthy of special attention. The three awards presented on the evening covered the categories of, ‘a young person’, ‘a civil or public servant’, and ‘an Elder’. Hosting this year’s event, Jane Hart, President, went on to introduce the first award of the night, the ‘Joe Gaggero Honoured Elder’ Award. This award is presented to an elder member of our community, who continues to offer help and support to others within the community, mainly through voluntary
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work, and we hope by doing so, they keep themselves young. The person, who this year received the award, is Mr. John Murphy. The Youth Award was given to Francesca Makey. This award is given to young people under the age of 18 that have shown great courage, dedication to a
cause, or have worked selflessly blic, go above and beyond what is required from them. This for others in their community. award is not aimed at the maThe Civil Servant Award was nagers and others in positions presented to Daniel Guerrero, of authority but is for ordinary of the Ministry for Sports, Cul- employees, who show extraordinary dedication to their tasks ture, Heritage & Youth. especially when helping the ge This award is aimed at those, neral public. who in their work place espe- cially if dealing with the pu- Jane Hart, President said “For this reason, we are pleased to present Daniel with the Rotary Club of Gibraltar Civil Servant of the Year Award.” Each recipient was presented with a plaque and a cheque for £100 in recognition of their contribution to the community. The evening was supported by Fellow Rotarians and Award winners, family and friends.
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Focus On: Bar Taurino Genuine Moroccan cooking is what El Bar Taurino is all about...A family originating from Melilla, on the North African coast, already, speaks volumes so, the Kalai family’s eatery, in Calle del Clavel is clearly a perfect choice when deciding to go for, ‘something different!’
Text by Richard Cartwright
If you are a lover of Moroccan food, El Bar Taurino in La Linea de la Concepcion is where you want to head for to enjoy an evening of, ‘culinary delights’. As mentioned, the Kalai family are in attendance and very much in charge running the business. Mezian Kalai is one of the directors of the business and he recalls how his father, Mohamed Kalai, would travel from Melilla to the mainland in Spain to attend many fairs around the country 34 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
like those in Valladolid, Sevilla, Pamplona and others and set up a stall selling lamb pinchitos and Moroccan tea. Bear in mind this was many years ago and he never missed coming over a single
year. Mezian says how his father used to tell him about the fabulous cities and towns he visited but somehow fell in love with La Linea and that’s when he shipped the whole family over and ope-
ned the business and that was, ‘El Bar Taurino’ way back in 1979! In fact, the Kalai family still continue to date the tradition of setting up a stall in the Fair of La Linea and hence the restaurant is always closed during fair week in July. The family make no excuses about specialising in Moroccan cuisine but also offer other Mediterranean dishes. Children menus are also available but Moroccan food is what’s at the top of the list. You can rest assured their
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cous cous is second to none and yes, is absolutely like no other! If you are not familiar with the popular Moroccan cous cous, it comprises a type of ‘semolina’ with a variety of vegetables thrown in for good measure accompanied by tasty lamb, plums and almonds...and that’s a truly delicious offering, which has become one of the favoured Moroccan signature dishes of all time. And that’s not to say their lamb pinchitos are not equally worthy of mention. Only the country’s best quality lamb is chosen: first choice portions seasoned and cooked the Moroccan way... and their way, is the only way! Later, you must sample their puff pastry ‘pasteles’ or delicacies filled with chicken or meat glazed with sugar and cinnamon...When you sample those, you’ll find that to be, an incredible, gastronomic experience.
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their summer terrace where you can comfortably take pleasure in eating that excellent Moroccan food at lunch or dinner. Meanwhile, at the bar, you can enjoy a variety of Spanish ‘tapas’ from which to choose offering no doubt, many of your all time favourites...
There’s so much more of what’s on offer at ‘El Bar Taurino’ that could be highlighted in this article but with what’s been mentioned so far, I’m sure you can appreciate what fabulous meals you can sample and really enjoy when frequenting La Linea’s great Moroccan restaurant... ‘El Bar Taurino’... But it can’t be left unsaid: very worthy of mention also is the fabulous variety of ex-
quisite Arabic pastries...the work of super skilled confectioners producing delicate treats to end your meal...Two favourites are, ‘Cuernos de Gacela’ and ‘Briguat de Turron’ When visiting ‘El Bar Taurino’ during the up and coming summer months especially, you will be able to take advantage of the seating available on
‘El Bar Taurino’ is situated at Calle del Clavel, 82 and is open from Tuesdays through to Sunday from noon to 4pm and from 8pm to midnight... A simple reminder...The food is excellent and prices incredibly competitive... Enjoy a delicious and genuine, exotic Moroccan meal at ‘El Bar Taurino’! For reservations, you can phone ‘El Bar Taurino’ on 0034 956 173252
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Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold Beer A hidden treasure has been unearthed in the Wychwood Brewery…and it’s as pure and precious as its forefather. It comes in the form of Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold A golden treasure hidden within the Wych Wood has been unearthed and it’s no fool’s gold. While Gold might be lighter in colour, it’s definitely no lightweight. At 4.5% ‘abv’, the combination of four hop varieties and an infusion of wheat and malted barley has resulted in the perfectly balanced golden beer – with a huge hop punch. Guilt edged golden refreshment. Hobgoblin Gold beer is made at Wychwood Brewery, which is in Witney, Oxfordshire, England and is owned by Refresh UK, a subsidiary of Marston’s. The company’s flagship brand is Hobgoblin, a 5.2% ‘abv’ brown ale, described by Wychwood as a “Ruby beer”. Wychwood Brewery produces around 50,000 barrels (8,200,000 litres) of cask ale each year, and is the United Kingdom’s largest brewer of organic ales. Wychwood filtered and bottled beers are exported all over the world, including North America, Sweden, France, Australia, Russia, Japan, Israel and Singapore. The brewery is known for its fantasy-based label artwork, inspired by the myths and legends surrounding the ancient Wychwood Forest. Wychwood Brewery is sited at the old Eagle Maltings, built in 1841 to malt barley for Clinch’s Brewery, which had an estate of seventy-one pubs in Southern England. In 1961, Courage bought Clinch’s for its pub estate and closed down the brewery. However, in 1983, the 38 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
pleasant body with a white bubbly head. In the mouth, it’s a little thin and watery but the taste has a burst of lemon, orange and blackberry with a subtle hint of many hops, wheat and barley lead away in the background. It is a thirst quenching golden ale with mild notes of grapes; a drink that certainly improves with each sip.
original Clinch’s Brewery site was purchased by Paddy Glenny, who christened the building ‘The Eagle Brewery’, but named the brewing company ‘Glenny Brewery’. Chris Moss took over after Paddy Glenny moved away and in 1990, the Eagle was renamed the ‘Wychwood Brewery’ after the ancient Wychwood Forest, which
borders Witney. The brewery was taken over in 2002 by Refresh UK. Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold is the latest beer to carry the little fella’s moniker! Hobgoblin Gold is the bestknown and most popular beer brewed at Wychwood Brewery and was created by Chris Moss. It pours a golden, very bright,
Hobgoblin Gold was launched in bottle in June 2014 and Saccone and Speed will distribute it locally in 33cl bottles in cases of 24. Carrying the Hobgoblin’s moniker, this golden beer appeals to both existing Hobgoblin consumers and to those buying into the brand values but desiring lighter refreshment. In keeping with the brand character, Hobgoblin Gold brings theatre to the bar and fixture. The launch of the beer has been heralded across traditional and social media channels and welcomed by take home, export, and ontrade markets. Hobgoblin Gold Beer is distributed in Gibraltar by Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd –A Member of the Saccone & Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092. www.sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi
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The Autosport Workshop covering your vehicle’s every need “We’ll save you money in taxis and messing around going in and out of the border” Once you leave the vehicle with us, you can get a free ride back home on the bus from the busstop opposite our premises.”
That was the bold statement quoted by Autosport’s MD, Joe Bonavia, who has the top Multimake Repairer under one roof in Rosia Road, opposite New Mole Police Station. The Autosport Workshop is comprised of three separate sections. The workshop offers the following services: a mechanical workshop with diagnostic equipment handling repairs and spare parts for most makes and models and full servicing to M.O.T. standards; ‘we diagnose all failures and fix them, whether it be fitting a new tyre or replacing a complete engine’.
Nico has been brought up in this industry as his father, now retired, is the founder of Autosport (Andalucia) and his vast knowledge and experience in the field guarantees that your job gets done fast, properly and on time at a very fair price.
The second workshop, the bodywork repair and respray, have top craftsmen with experience guaranteeing a high quality re-spray in a top quality spray booth. They do repairs such as dents, scratch and scuffs, panel-beating, respays, cut and polish, plastic repairs on body panels etc. The third workshop is the motorcycle one, which is the one that has been with Autosport longest ably led by the evergreen, Andrew Busson, who told us, “All our craftmen are approved by Yamaha to Yamaha standards but we also repair most makes. We also do recoveries and whilst we stock most service parts and tyres, we have a direct line to procure parts
faster and cheaper than all of our competitors. In fact, we only use OCED parts, which are approved by all vehicle makers which will maintain the maker’s warranty.” In fact, on the subject of motorbikes, Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd is the only official Yamaha dealership in Gibraltar.
Mr Bonavia commented. “We have the technology and experience to deal with all your vehicles’ problems; not only to fix them but to give you sound advice on maintaining them. Simply, all you have to do is contact either Nico Cintado or Douglas Payas, our technicians, and they will welcome you to our premises.
We spoke to Nico, who said. “I am very pleased that Joe Bonavia gave me the opportunity as Spain, where I hail from, is presently not going through its best moment employment-wise and I prefer to work in a positive environment. I am very impressed in how vibrant Gibraltar is and the facilities we have in AutoSport to provide you with the best possible service. I am glad to say that since my arrival, more and more people are noticing the difference and are repeating their custom at AutoSport, where we provide all our customers with a service booklet. This booklet is very important since with its use, we can keep a detailed full service history of your vehicle, which helps us give it the best maintenance and repair, especially when we need to change a timing belt, for example. This is also especially useful when the time arises that you want to sell you vehicle. The icing on the cake, however, comes GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2015 41
on your fifth booking when as a loyalty bonus, labour is free of charge! At Autosport, they will also advice you should you wish to sell or upgrade your vehicle and if there is a particular vehicle in Germany, for example, they will purchase it on your behalf, go for it and check that it meets your requirements and once in Gibraltar, they will get it registered on local plates ready to be handed over to its prospective new owner. All this has been achieved after many years in the trade developing high-end connections throughout Europe! Douglas Payas is another wellknown character in Gibraltar for motorbikes as only John Grace did better than him and that’s 42 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
because he moved away from Gibraltar! However, Douglas still managed to come second in the Andalucian National Championships in 1992, 1993 and fourth in 1994. Douglas loves the sport and his passion for motorcycles is
evident. Just speaking to him will open your eyes and his expertise and vast knowledge comes free with the service! He will be able to give you an opinion on anything to do on two wheels. Douglas followed what Nico was saying earlier: “let me be your Motorcycle
maintenance technician. Let me be the person that will look into all your motorcycle requirements. My knowledge will make your journey safer and much more comfortable, save you time and money and we’ll provide you with a quality service in maintenance and change of bikes in the near future. At Autosport, we are dealers of Yamaha, Kymco, Harley Davison, Suzuki, Kawasaki and other makes.” Your vehicle or bike deserves only the best maintenance and care so with no further ado, get down to the Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd workshop at the Dutch Magazine (South entrance to the Dockyard opposite New Mole Police Station) book your vehicle or motorbike in with either Nico or Douglas. Alternatively, they
can also be contacted on 200 65324 or by email: workshop@ autosport.gi So what can the Autospot Workshop do form I hear you say? Well, summarising and in short, the Autosport Workshop can do all the following for you: BODY REPAIR & RESPRAYS
• All spraying jobs oven baked. • We dismantle all the parts for spraying. • We use Dupont paint to guarantee an excellent finish. • We guarantee to finish the job faster than all our competitors. • Our spares are all OCED
standards approved by Car manufacturers. • All jobs guaranteed for 12 months. • Look out for our special offers. • Authorised Repairer for Insurance Groups: - Argus, IBEX, Masbro. • All their clients can obtain a free estimate within minutes. • Courtesy vehicle available. CAR MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL REPAIRS
• DFSK Authorised Repairer. • Subaru Approved Repairer. • We have the tools to repair all vehicles.
• We have the equipment to repair all makes. • We have the technology to find the fault of your car. • Our spares are all OCED standards approved by Car manufacturers. • Our standards will approve your makes’ guarantee. • Air conditioning filling. • Look out for our special offers on Servicing, Change of Brake pads, shorks, clutch kits and tyres. • Free fitting on wipers. • The cheapest batteries on the Rock. • We can sauce your spares faster and cheaper than all our competitors between 2 to 7 days.
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• Yamaha Authorised Dealer • Kymco Approved Repairer. • Harley Davidson Approved Repairer. • Our spares are all OCED standards approved by Car manufacturers. • Authorised Repairer for Insurance Groups: - Argus, IBEX, Masbro. • All their clients can obtain a free estimate within minutes. • Recovery Services. • Look out for our special offers on Servicing, Change of Brake pads, shorks and tyres.
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Sam Came, She Sang and She Conquered Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja
There has been nothing quite like the buzz that X-Factor winner Sam Bailey created by topping the bill of the May Day celebration concert at Casemates. I had been at the Square lunching earlier in the day and although I heard a few of the bands, my brief was to review the bill- topping singing sensation later. As I made my way to Casemates in the evening, it was clear to me that this girl had created such a buzz that large crowds were making their way there well before her scheduled start time of 9.30pm. I had positioned myself to take in a good view the Santos Productions Choir, who preceded Sam Bailey, and as I was enjoying their set, I saw Sam watching them with great interest from the Art galleries
balcony. I knew there would be a connection to that later and I was glad. The Choir featured their soloists; first and among them was Chloe Martinez, who belted out a superb rendition of ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade’ (Barbra Streisand) which was followed by the Choir’s ‘Please Don’t Stop the Music’ (Rihanna). It was a class act with top drawer singing, group choreography and precise hand actions. From the ‘Lion King’ came ‘The Circle of life’ and the crowd ‘roared’ in appreciation. Tiffany Ferrari then sang ‘I Surrender’ with the company followed by a pop medley featuring Jesse Jay’s ‘Price Tag’ and other such to great acclaim by everyone. This choir is now one of the Rock’s finest musical exports and I was thinking that maybe they might get to sing with Sam Bailey.
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When she came on stage, the atmosphere was electric, but somehow the juice didn’t get to her backing track, but the seasoned artist coped well and soon sailed into the up tempo ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.’ She wasn’t unsettled by the false start and delighted by the crowd’s
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wild reaction. This is what we came for. A down to earth (and funny) accomplished vocalist, who immediately surprised everyone by welcoming back the Santos Choir to sing Faith Hill’s ‘There You’ll Be’ in a duet with our Chloe! How gracious is that? The Choir and Chloe rose to the occasion.
Next up Sam introduced the Jennifer Rush classic ‘The Power of Love’, which had set her on the road to victory in week one of X-Factor. Here she displayed her considerable vocal skills and all of Casemates was roaring in appreciation. This was a National Day sized
crowd in full voice and Sam Bailey was milking it. In her banter, she made fun of the walk and poise routines that X-Factor wanted to impose on her. She confessed that she wore ‘proper football shorts’ underneath the billowing evening dresses. A genuine vocalist and a rebel too!
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Up-tempo numbers included Barbra Streisand’s ‘Enough is enough’ and Whitney Houston’s ‘How Will I Know.’ We were also treated to ‘We Built this City on Rock and Roll’ and Freddie Mercury’s ‘I Need Somebody to Love’. and then, she introduced ‘And I’m Telling You I’m not Going’ where she showed off all her vocal passion in the show-stopping ballad from
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‘Dreamgirls, just as she had done at Wembley Arena with Nicole Sherzinger in X-Factor. I looked up at the moon and at my watch and then around the happy crowd wishing that she would not stop yet. She didn’t. The crowd joined her in the first encore ‘Sky Scraper,’ her number one hit and they knew the words to sing. The mobile
lights were swaying and Sam bailey was still displaying vocal stamina. Surely she had nothing left in the tank. well, she cleverly roped in her local hair dresser Janice and beautician Eva, invited Seamus Byrne, who had gallantly presented the show, and assorted members of the audience, eight in total, to perform air guitar and mess about on Status Quo’s classic
‘Rocking all over the World.’ Thus ended a stunning May Day Concert, which throughout the day had featured a number of talented local bands and artists, who I’m sure might agree with me that the queen of May Day 2015 was the X-Factor winner, who came, sang and conquered Casemates. That was Sam Bailey, did I mention that before?
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Scally - Young Entrepeneur Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright
Scally Torres left school before her exams and like some of us who do, spent time pondering on her future uncertain of what she wanted to do in the job market. So during that transition, Scally went to work at her mum’s Nail Parlor until the ‘penny dropped’. And it did……learning to be a nail technician alongside her mother opened her eyes to the world of beauty therapy and all that that encompasses. After getting her first taste for it under the watchful eye of her mother and mentor, Scally was offered the opportunity by another mentor and experienced makeup artist, Deepak. Working in Seruya and being brought up to speed by the professional tuition of makeup giants MAC, Scally went on to train and work with makeup in store and slowly build up a solid client base outside of work as a freelancer in the industry. This progressed to when by word of mouth, Scally’s freelance work got her a job as a professional makeup artist at GBC where make up for television in HD proved to be another challenge. Here she takes on the likes of the ladies from ‘The Powder Room’, guest for Profiles and, of course, female and male presenters for ‘Newswatch’. It was at this stage, now more confident and focused in what she wanted to achieve, that Scally flew off to Birmingham in February of this year 54 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
to attend a course as an Advanced Beauty Therapist. With her qualification safely tucked under her belt, Scally set about the next phase of her dream…….to open her own business. Scally is privilaged in having a partner that is supportive as are her family and friends and it was a team effort that pulled together so that this young and driven entrepreneur could accomplish her goals. Fiancé, Aidan Montero, took care of the business marketing side of things finding Scally a small but adequate premises in which to work from on the second floor of the Red House in the heart of Main Street. With the financial support of family and friends, Scally kitted her room out with everything needed to start up on her own. Scally is settled in now and informs me that business is good, she is booked up and already looking to expand in the future. September this year is her first step in that direction with another course in mind abroad and with things going well and her client base expanding, Scally hopes to acquire larger premises as and when there is demand for it. The beauty industry is a multi billion pound one that is constantly on the move with new techniques, treatments, creams and potions literally at the best therapist,s fingertips. Scally is there watching and keeping up with the times. Some of the treatments on offer at the moment include facials,
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manicures, pedicures, high definition brow work and Scally’s forte…makeup. Now available too are her ‘Girls Pampering Parties’ including fun treatments and drinks and snacks! Highly
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recommended (as I can honestly say there is no-one, who does my makeup as well as Scally) are her bridal packages. Scally works by appointment
only and it is already getting hard to get one so book her on 54009051, track her down on her facebook page ‘Scally Ann Torres Makeup Artist’ or her email scallyann.torres@
hotmail.com and be sure to enjoy the experience because other than the fact Scally is a very talented therapist, she is also a lovely young lady, who is a joy to be around!
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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: 60 minutes COOKING: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS: 500 g baby turnips with greens - 2 tbsp pumpkin seed oil or other high-quality oil - 1 tbsp salt - 125 ml (½ cup) red wine - 125 ml (½ cup) duck glace de viande or demi-glace or 250 ml (1 cup) beef stock boiled down by half - 750 g duck or small goose breasts, at room temperature - salt and black pepper, to season - splash of malt vinegar SPAETZLE: 250 g (2 cups) rye flour - 1 egg - 125 ml (½ cup) milk or 185 ml (¾ cup) if make spaetzle with a colander - 1 tsp salt - vegetable oil, for coating
How to make it 1. Start with the spaetzle. Mix the flour, egg, milk and salt together in a large bowl. The batter should be sticky and flow like thick lava. Set aside while you bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Salt the water heavily; it should taste like the sea. 2. Load up your spaetzle-maker and get a large bowl of iced water ready. Fill up the saucepan of boiling water with the dumplings. Once they float to the top, let the spaetzle cook for 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and dunk in the iced water. When all the spaetzle are cooked, transfer from the iced water to a tea
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Duck Breast with Rye Spaetzle and Turnips Perfectly cooked duck breast with rye spaetzle, baby roasted turnips, their greens and a rich duck jus. It is a “shut up, I’m eating” kind of moment! towel and let the dumplings dry for a few minutes. Put on a baking tray and toss with the vegetable oil to prevent them from sticking. You can make the spaetzle up to a day in advance. 3. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Remove the greens from the turnips and set aside. Toss the turnips in the pumpkin seed oil, add the salt and roast on an uncovered baking tray for 35 minutes or until slightly browned. 4. Meanwhile, put the red wine in a small saucepan and boil it for 2 minutes. Add the glace de viande and keep boiling the mixture. You need to be vigilant here, tasting every few minutes, because you can
get a weird, bitter taste to the sauce if you boil it down too much. When it tastes good to you, turn off the heat. This should take about 5–10 minutes total. 5. Score the duck skin (but not the meat) in a cross-hatch pattern about 2.5 cm wide; this helps the fat render and will give you a crispier skin. Salt it well on both sides, then let it stand for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour. 6. Lay the breasts skin-side down in a large frying pan (not non-stick) over medium heat. Let the pan do its job. Cook at a jocular sizzle – not an inferno, not a gurgle – for, it depends. I like my duck medium-to-medium-rare,
so about 5–8 minutes. The key is to let the breast do most of its cooking on this side – it’s the flattest and will give you that fabulously crispy skin we all know and love. 7. Turn the breasts over. When? Follow the guidelines above, but also use your ears: you will hear the sizzle change; it will die down, just a bit. That’s when you turn. Now – this is important – lightly salt the now-exposed skin immediately. Doing this seems to absorb any extra oil and definitely gives you an even yummier, crispier skin. Let the ducks cook on the meat side for less time, about 3–5 minutes. 8. Tip the breasts on their sides and cook for 30 seconds–2 minutes, just to get some good colour. Transfer the duck to a cutting board, skin-side up. Tent loosely with foil and rest for about 5 minutes. 9. When the duck breast is resting, add the turnips, turnip greens and half the spaetzle to the pan you cooked the duck in. Cook over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes or until the spaetzle is hot and the greens are wilted. You can either repeat the process with the rest of the spaetzle or reserve it for another dish. 10. To serve, give everyone some of the spaetzle-turnip mixture and pour over some sauce. Slice the duck breast thickly and put it on the spaetzle. Splash a little malt vinegar over everything right as you serve.
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What’s Happening Down Town? 1.Kyle Pecino, Rock On The Rock Club’s Musician Of The Year 2014. 2. Guy and Manolo at The Tunnel in Casesmates. 3. Sam Bailey arrives on the rock greeted by MOC Personel. 4. Sarah-Anne MacLaren and Caitlin Rodriguez who represented Gibraltar at The Sussex Festival for Dance and Song. 5. Local photographer, Stephen Ignacio, with Daniel Feetham and Edwin Reyes at the ‘Our People’ Exhibition. 6. Team Photo of Dimensions. 7. Guests at the opening of ‘Our People’ Exhibition. 2
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An evening with Art in Movement
A Review by Joe Adambery Photographs by Mark Galliano
Just three years ago, I reviewed a very promising A.I.M show called ‘Outcast’ at the Queens Cinema when, for the first time, Nathan Conroy, dancer and choreographer fresh back from hit show ‘Stomp’ introduced his new school of dance and we were first exposed to Street/ Hip Hop by local children and presented with a bunch of fresh and challenging ideas that were going to make a statement in our local dance culture from that point on. The challenges still are been met head on and Nathan runs a very successful venture called A.I.M whose show I attended at the John Mac Hall recently. He has shifted gears up a few notches up and allowed us to take a small glimpse at the direction that he wants to take his school. For one night only he presented 62 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
twenty diverse, interesting and challenging pieces helped along by friends and the dedicated sweat of his pupils young and old. Something for everyone has got to be a by- word in local dance shows when all the schools give their dancers their moments of glory, and that is fine, but with the diversity that Street/ Hip Hop, Contemporary, film, Capoeira, live music and futuristic dance concepts, it’s a bit of a challenge to present a show as a unit of dance and music under a constant theme or story. The programme becomes the sum of many parts, not so much as lacking cohesion, just multi faceted and difficult to appreciate and evaluate. John Charles Guy was MC/ Compere for the evening and he made a great effort to lighten up, inform and dress up or
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down to introduce each act. He succeeded even as a human drum when at one point Nathan beat up on his torso and face in a mad flurry of percussion. The dancing throughout the show was committed and with attitude in the right places. Everyone got a chance to shine and the opportunities were not lost on the naturally gifted. The music throughout was loud and brash with epic remixes that worked a real treat especially when 64 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
film was used as a backdrop for dancers. In the pilot preview of ‘New Language’ at the finale, when Nathan stets out his stall for the future full production later on this year, we are left in no doubt that a cataclysmic meteorite shower hitting earth, makes a dramatic canvas for a display of dance movements. Some energetic and graceful and some deliberately limp and lifeless with bodies
falling into one another and into various poses. The choreography painted a bleak but beautiful picture and the use of blue lighting, blue faces and costumes gave it an ‘avatar’ dimension. I for one want to see ‘New Language’ as a full production but quite how Nathan is going to incorporate his whole school into dance that leans more into futuristic contemporary than Street/Hip Hop is a challenging
concept to ponder on. That he will succeed on many levels is a given. He is gracious and humble with his dancers on stage and that makes me nervous when what I want to see is more of him. He has taken local dancing further than anyone internationally and continues to choreograph professionally every summer. Roll on September when A.I.M will be introducing a ‘New Language’ to local dance vocabulary.
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Marillion’s Steve Hogarth: A good friend of Gibraltar
Steve Hogarth at Gibraltar Airport
successful British Progressive Rock act, is clearly a good friend Steve Hogarth, frontman of the of Gibraltar. legendary Marillion, is back on the Rock this month for his It was back in 2006 that fifth visit in less than a decade. Steve - also known, simply, as The singer-songwriter, who ‘h’ - first visited our shores, has entertained millions of having been invited to form fans the world over during the part of the judging panel for past 26 years at the helm of the the Miss Gibraltar pageant. It Text by Fabian Vinet
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was an experience he greatly enjoyed, perhaps because it was something novel, unusual and fun at a time when he was going through important changes at a personal level (the relationship with his wife having only recently broken down), but also because Gibraltar welcomed him with open arms.
Minutes after landing, Steve was taken to a restaurant at Casemates Square, where his hosts expected to lavish him with the best food and expensive wine. Instead, he opted for good old fish and chips and a bottle of beer. It is probably that lack of airs and graces, that down to earth approachability of
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his that made him attractive to Gibraltarians. During that first visit, always armed with a photographic camera, he ate at what was to become his favourite restaurant on the Rock (it’s in Queensway Quay, that’s all we’re saying), enjoyed one or two tequila shots at Salsa Fuego and, during the Miss Gibraltar after-show party at The Mount, relished the attention of many attendees. The Miss Gibraltar show was to be a crucial aspect of h’s love affair with Gibraltar. Held at St Michael’s Cave, he immediately gauged the possibilities of the wonderful acoustics and beautiful presence of this unique venue: “I want to perform here.” And that is exactly what he did, just months later. Earlier that year, Steve had started to perform a series of solo shows which he titled ‘h Natural’, a complete departure from the big shows with Marillion. ‘h Natural’ concerts were far more intimate, with Steve performing entirely solo, accompanying himself with piano and giving his songs a new, more subtle feel and the sparse arrangements letting that fantastic voice of his to shine through. St Michael’s Cave was a perfect setting for such an event, and so during the National Week celebrations of 2006, Steve played here for the first time. The concert proved to be a big success and attracted fans from the UK, France, Spain and Portugal. Accompanied by his girlfriend, Linette, the couple stayed on in Gibraltar and enjoyed our National Day, joining in the festivities by dressing in red and white. Clearly, news on the magic of this Rock of ours had spread to the Marillion camp, because 68 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
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Marillion, Backstage at Tercentenary Hall, 2007
Steve, Genevieve and Fabian at ‘Salsa Fuego’, after Miss Gibraltar Show 2006
the following year, in 2007, the band chose to start their Somewhere Else European Tour in Gibraltar. This was in fact the first time that any major musical act had included Gibraltar as part of a proper tour, as all other big concerts here (Elton John and Santana, for instance) had been one-off events. The fact that the entire tour kicked off in Gibraltar, before moving on to major cities like Paris, Milan, Rome, Hamburg, Madrid, Oslo or London, is something that we should all be proud of. Quite an achievement that perhaps may not have been possible were it not for Steve Hogarth’s affinity for these shores. The Marillion concert, on 14th April 2007, took place at the Tercentenary Hall and was very well attended. The band - completed by guitarist Steve Rothery, bass player Pete Trewavas, drummer Ian Mosley and keyboardist Mark Kelly - had actually arrived in Gibraltar two days earlier and got to see much of the Rock. Indeed, international fans who’d visited to attend the concert were pleasantly surprised to find h relaxing with his local friends at Casemates or Pete shopping along the Main Street. Oh, and not a lot of people know this, but a couple of the shirts that Steve was to wear on stage during the entire tour were bought here! The band members also found time to help local charities, having taken part in a photo-shoot with Gibraltarian children for a calendar in aid of the Down Syndrome Support Group. Steve didn’t visit Gibraltar again for a few years, but always kept in close contact with his friends
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Fabian and Genevieve Vinet. Indeed, in 2013, upon hearing that Fabian and Genevieve were to take part in a 50km trek in aid of both the Children’s Ward at Saint Bernard’s Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital, Steve got in touch and offered to personally handwrite and auction three lyrics of any of his songs, as chosen by the three highest bidders. At the time, Fabian said: “The availability of these much sought-after and unique items of memorabilia could potentially raise thousands of pounds for the Rainbow Ward and Great Ormond Street, which as everyone knows has performed many miracles and helped a great number of Gibraltarian children. Steve’s offer is an act of selfless, gracious generosity that I am particularly grateful for and touched by.” Within hours, bids started
coming in from all over the world, and in the end £6,000 was raised directly from the auction. A true friend of Gibraltar, indeed!
Last November, after an absence of seven years, h returned. The venue was the King’s Chapel and the occasion the Gibraltar Gibunco
Steve Hogarth And Girlfirend Lynette Enjoying National Day 2006
International Literary Festival. Reading excerpts from his diaries and performing a short set, it proved to be - by his own admission - possibly one of his most poignant, special solo concerts to date: “Staying inside a song - totally inside it - is like balancing on the head of a pin,” he later said. “You can’t stay there for long. But last time in Gib, I was there for as much of the time as I ever have been. I’m glad it happened here.” A recording of that show was made available to download and he even e-mailed the hundreds of thousands of fans on the Marillion list to tell them about that particular show: “Gibraltar was one of my favourite performances ever.” So enjoyable was that particular concert that a return was inevitable, but we’ll let Steve GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2015 69
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21 years on and the legend of Ayrton Senna still lives on Monumental genius, frightening commitment and a willingness to go right to the very edge
Ayrton Senna and Lotus. 1985
‘Tamburello will forever be remembered as the final corner in Aryton Senna’s glorious F1 career. Just as his genius, artistry and aggressiveness marked him as a the brightest star of Formula One for a decade, so too did his untimely death usher in a renewed concern for driver safety and a greater emphasis on driving skill than technical advances in F1 car design’ As with Jim Clark, the motor racing world had to adjust to the sudden loss of this mercurial man, but though Michael Schumacher rose quickly to don his mantle just as Jackie Stewart did Clark’s, the Brazilian star’s passing took years to fall into its full perspective. The Brazilian, who encapsulated not just his home nation but an entire world of motor racing enthusiasts, won three Formula One Drivers’ Championships in 1988, 1990 and 1991, and his 72 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
career-long battle with Alain Prost has gone down as one of the greatest battles on the track ever seen. Ayrton Senna made his debut in the sport with the Toleman team in 1984 and it would not be long until he announced his arrival on the biggest stage of them all. His drive in the wet at the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix has gone down as the stuff of legend, with the race red flagged just as Senna passed Prost on the finishing line!
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Ayrton Senna’s Formula One career witnessed a meteoric rise to prominence, first with Team Lotus in the early 1980s and then with McLaren F1 from 1988-93, where he waged several epic battles with Alain Prost. Senna won the Monaco Grand Prix a record six times and was clearly the best qualifying F1 driver of all time, with 65 pole positions. His uncompromising driving style led to extreme reactions among F1 aficionados — either adulation or hatred — but his skill and bravery were unmatched. In 1991, driving a plainly inferior McLaren-Honda MP4/6, Senna amazingly recorded four pole positions and four wins in the first four races, includung an emotional win at the Brazilian GP where the exhausted driver, carried from his car, could barely hoist his first-place trophy on the podium. No one had ever begun a Formula One World Championship campaign with four straight victories, and for the rest it was more than demoralizing. With an increase in the points for a win from 9 to 10 (and all races counting for the championship for the first time in F1) Senna had 40 points, his nearest challenger 11, and Nigel Mansell of Williams just six. After holding off Mansell’s late-season charge, 1991 was to be Senna’s third and last World Championship, but by no means the end of his influence in Formula One. In 1993, Senna put on another spectacular show, once again in an outmatched McLaren MP 4/8, to win five GPs. The most memorable of these, and perhaps the finest victory of his career, was at the European GP at Donnington Park, where Senna 74 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
with the team, and owner, who had given him his first test ride in an F1 car more than a decade before. But as all F1 enthusiasts know all too well, that was not to be. With new rules declaring the “active cars” unlawful, Senna did not post a single point for Williams — despite three consecutive poles – in 1994.
won after picking up five places in the wet on the first lap, cementing his place in history as the rainmeister. The most impressive was a 5th consecutive victory at Monaco. And so, with a final win from the pole at Ade-
laide in the last race of the 1993 season, Ayrton Senna prepared to move on to Team Williams, at long last striking a US$20 million per-year deal to drive the next iteration of the dominant Adrian Newy designed cars
“Racing, competing, it’s in my blood. It’s part of me, it’s part of my life; I have been doing it all my life and it stands out above everything else.” Ayrton Senna (1990) Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost
Senna had a magnetic charisma married to a formidable intellect, a poetic eloquence in several languages and a rare willingness to confront and discuss the risks of his chosen profession. Even the most jaded members of the Formula One fraternity were mesmerized by his passionate soliloquies and in his press conferences you could hear a pin drop as Senna spoke with almost hypnotic effect. His command performances were captured by the media and the new technology, as was the case in qualifying for the 1988 Monaco Grand Prix where, watched by an in-board cockpit camera, he became a passenger on a surreal ride into the unknown. Already on pole, Senna went faster and faster and was eventually more than two seconds quicker than Prost in an identical McLaren. “Suddenly, it frightened me,” Ayrton said, “because I realized I was in a different dimmension, well beyond my conscious understanding.” Beyond his driving genius, Senna was one of the sport’s most compelling personalities. All this came together in a man, who changed the face of his sport — for the worse, by expanded forever what was acceptable in terms of on-track behaviour, and for the better by taking F1 to an entirely new audience. Over the last years of his life, Senna seemed to mellow a bit,
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becoming almost philosophical about the relationship between Grand Prix racing and personal growth. Many who had despised him when he was younger had, with the passage of time, come to understand that Senna’s brilliance as a driver was matched by a depth of character and compassion uncommon among the elite of F1. Senna’s last race was the 1994 San Marino GP, where he crashed violently and perished — after taking his final pole — while leading the race on lap seven. Senna’s untimely death (one of only two in F1 since the late 1970s) left Formula One without its shining star and ushered in a renewed concern for safety. However, a nasty crash for Rubens Barichello during practice saw Senna’s compatriot lucky to escape with his life, but tragically Austrian driver Roland
Ratzenburger was killed during qualifying. This accident, which occurred on 30TH April 1994, caused Senna to immediately break down in tears and openly question his future in the sport with his close friend and the late F1 medical delegate Professor Sid Watkins. Senna however chose to race on that ‘Black Sunday’, and a good start – albeit one blighted by a nasty accident for JJ Lehto and Pedro Lamy – saw him lead from the front. On the seventh lap, his car inexplicably left the track at the ‘Tamburello’ at roughly 191mph, hitting the concrete barrier at 145mph and bringing out the red flag. Despite Watkins’ and the medical teams’ best attempts, Senna later died in hospital in what turned out to be the darkest weekend F1 has ever seen, though his legacy lives on today.
Senna’s unexpected and inexplicable death came with millions watching live on television as he drove the finest car in F1 towards a highly anticipated win in yet another Grand Prix. It came at a time when he was close to being crowned prince of racing, and made a myth of the only driver capable of living his own legend. Among the several drivers carrying Senna’s coffin to the grave in São Paulo was Alain Prost. Among the mourners was Frank Williams, who said simply, “Ayrton was no ordinary person. He was actually a greater man out of the car than in it.” A highly religious man, Senna ironically had a premonition on the evening before the race that he would be killed. It was later revealed that a furled Austrian flag was found in his car — a flag Senna had intended to raise in honour of Roland Ratzenberger, who was killed in qualfying on the Saturday of that Vivianne Senna. President of the Ayrton Senna Foundation
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black weekend, after the race. This painting is based on his final win at the Australian GP in 1993. The ‘Instituto Ayrton Senna’, ran by his sister Viviane, continues to provide education and a future for millions of children in Brazil, while Senna himself remains an icon in the nation’s sporting history – perhaps matched only by Pele. It’s said that the one positive to come out of Senna’s tragic death is that the safety improvements since 1994 have been revolutionary. To this day, no driver has been killed during an F1 race, while cars are safer than they have ever been before. That’s not to say the sport is risk free – far from it when you’re racing at over 200mph – but that was the thrill that excited Senna, and that’s why his name lives on today 21 years after his death.
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The Mrs Gibraltar Pageant Mrs United States, Mrs Lithuania, Mrs Venezuela and Mrs Finland amongst others, have all been winners at the Mrs Universe pageant which got off the ground a mere eight years ago in 2007... Will a yet uncrowned Mrs Gibraltar take the prize this year..?
Text by Richard Cartwright
Ideal Productions of ‘Gibraltar’s Got Talent’ fame, have taken the plunge and are busy organising a Mrs Gibraltar pageant of their own for July: already a number of ladies have bravely signed on the dotted line and are ready to be potentially chosen to travel to Minsk, capital of Belarus and represent the Rock and become the next Mrs Universe. The message coming 78 MAY 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE
from the Mrs Universe event is contained in the theme of, ‘the voice for domestic violence in women’ and promotes the idea of Beauty with a Purpose also and is aimed at women, who are secure in their marriage and womanhood, confident in themselves and are fulfilled. The organisers say those are values many women may not realise applies to them...Have you thought about it Mrs? You could be a winner!
To enter you have to be married – women in other relationships aren’t allowed to take part, perhaps in the not too distant future those in partnerships or civil relationships will be admitted to sign on. You must be between 25 and 50, be prepared to give up three or four weeks of your time for rehearsals and the actual Mrs Gibraltar pageant, which will be held at Ince’s Hall at the end of July and then, the winner will travel
to Belarus for a week at the end of August. Make-up, hair and other tips will be available for entrants and the lucky lady will be driven along Main Street in a Rolls Royce! Other ideas are still in the think tank. The leader of the pack for the Gibraltar event is a former Miss Gibraltar herself – Rossanna Ressa, who won the title in 1997. Rossanna is a director of Ideal Productions and she’s
ready to assist all the way, so the ladies are in good company. The show will be run roughly on the same lines as the Miss Gibraltar pageant and will involve each contestant choosing a charity, which they support for whatever reason. They will promote the charity in a short, prepared chat but it’s important to point out the talk will not be delivered live on the night, it will be recor-
ded, so ladies, have no fear. Already, Rossanna tells me, some ladies’ children are excited and encouraging their mums to enter and are convincing them to seriously think about it with some success! Mrs Universe has been dubbed, `The Mother of all Pageants,’ and like all Ideal Productions’ shows any money raised goes to charity. Judges in Minsk and
Rossanna Ressa Director Ideal Productions
those here, will be looking out for overall beauty in mature housewives, who may also hold down a job outside the home... Most of all, women, who are proud and demand respect. This applies to you and you... and you! So what are you waiting for ladies? For more info go to idealproductions@live. com or give Rossanna a call on, 540 27982...she’ll be pleased to talk to you... GLOBE MAGAZINE MAY 2015 79
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Gwendoline
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Ivanka
Jayney
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2015 May Day Celebrations Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja
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Gibraltar at the Sussex Festival Local dancers, Caitlin Rodriguez and Sarah Anne MacLaren recently returned from participating at the Sussex Festival of Dance and Song. The dancers were accompanied by National Team Manager Paulette Finlayson and by Sabrina Abudarham. In the Junior Trophy, Caitlin Rodriguez from the Show Dance Company performed against 27 other entries. Caitlin performed to a set Ballet routine coached by Paulette Finlayson Caitlin Modern Solo
and a modern solo ‘My New Philosophy’ choreographed by Sabrina Abudarham. Despite an aggregate score of 168 out of a possible 200 hundred marks for both pieces, on this occasion, she did not get into the first two placings. Nevertheless, the organisers did ask Caitlin to perform an exhibition piece in her capacity as the current Children Solo Female IDO European Champion. In the Senior Trophy, Gibraltar was represented by Sarah Anne
McLaren from the Gibraltar Academy of Dance who performed against 40 entries. Sarah Anne performed to a set Ballet routine and a modern solo ‘Only Human’ choreographed and trained by Paulette Finlayson. Sarah Anne managed an aggregate score of 174 out of a possible 200 for both pieces and qualified amongst the top 6 dancers. Although she did not make the first two placings, she received a highly commended for her achievement from British Federation adjudicator Chris Hocking.
Sarah Anne McLaren and Cailtin Rodriguez who represented Gibraltar at the Sussex Festival for Dance & Song
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Director of M.O. Productions, Seamus Byrne said, ‘”Both dancers have once again been great ambassadors for Gibraltar and we are delighted with their performances and participation at this event that was so well received by festival organisers and everyone enjoying the festival. It has been an extraordinary educational experience and we look forward to furthering our relationship with the Sussex Festival and in hosting the winner of the Gibraltar Award in March 2016.”
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ground work such as accounts etc. for the company. All results Dimensions is a group of young are compared and then the ‘best’ men and ladies from Bayside and most profitable business and Westside comprehensive wins. school respectively, seven in total, who have come together to Dimensions are aiming for that form a company as part of the top spot, with their original idea ‘Young Enterprise’ initiative. of a Gibraltar Colouring book. ‘Young Enterprise’ challenges The book has 28 different histostudents to form a company rical sites depicted on its pages and learn from successful busi- and each one has a brief desnesses in the local market, they cription of the history relating hold meetings, take minutes, to it and some questions that the budget and plan like any other children can answer about that company. All companies are tas- particular picture. It is aimed ked to come up with an original at children from ages 4 to 8, product or service and sell it. although I’m sure younger and They need to market it, produ- older ones alike would benefit ce it and take care of the back- from learning about Gibraltar Text By Francesca Cartwright
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and its heritage or simply enjoy scribbling on the pages! Christian Gomez, Managing
Director, advised that when the group was thinking of an idea they were looking for something that was unique, local, had no existing competition and really took advantage of Gibraltar as a tourist hot spot and this colouring book really hit the nail on the head. They designed each picture by hand and then transferred it electronically to make some amendments and finally printed it locally at the Gibraltar Chronicle. Dimensions is a company that wants to give back to the community at every stage if possible. They would like to thank A.M Capurro, Eastgate Ltd and S.T Ltd for their support.
Max The Macaque
king at an international market too! Dimensions have plans, big plans such as to translate the book into different languages, expand to produce different types of merchandise, souvenirs etc. Seems like they have a good head on their collective shoulders and I hope they have continued success in the future.
The book is practically flying off the shelves, so much so that in the recent Careers Fair, they set up a stall with their Max the macaque cardboard cut out, (who is on the front cover of the book) and students were taking the books from their stall, thinking they were freebies. The Dimensions crew had to run after them and do a bit of explaining as to what the books were for and that the purchase price was £4.99. They have already sold over 800 books to date, with customers including The Heritage Trust, Gibraltar Museum, MH Blands and the Gibraltar Tourist Board. They have sold books in Spain, France, England, Wales and Malta so it seems they are loo-
Remember if you see ‘Max the Macaque’ around Gibraltar with a load of colouring books, spare £4.99 and test your knowledge on the local heritage sites – you might be surprised at your level of knowledge (or lack of!) DIMENSIONS ARE:
Christian Gomez Managing Director Callum Smith Deputy Managing Director Aaron Santos Secretary / IT Director Paul Gomez Financial Director Mark Collinson Marketing and Operations Director Bradley Banda Sales Director Rhian Colton Designs Director
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The Aquarius Trust Group Trophy The April event took place on Sunday the 12th April 2015 when the ‘Aquarius Trust Group’ Trophy was contested at El Higueral. The venue broke new ground not only as a new course, but also as the first nine-hole course on the Med Golf circuit. The day went down extremely well with everyone and in spite of some very challenging holes, the scores were better than they have been of late as you will see below. The winner of the ‘Aquarius Trust Group’ Trophy was Stuart Ferguson with 45 points. Stuart won the trophy and 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course.
Best gross score on the par 3s, with a score of 1 under par, was Chris Warren on handicap from Tim Cleasby, who was also 1 under. Best pairing was Mike Cowburn and Denis Feldbale with a score of 75 points. Our best senior this time was Stuart Ferguson with a score of 45 points. OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS
Category 1 (0-12) Runner up with 38 points was Dave Pinniger; the winner with 39 points Mike Cowburn.
OTHER PRIZES WERE
Best gross score was Peter Warren with a score of 77.
Category 2 (13-22) Runner up was Carsten Hjort Hansen with 41 points and the winner was Russell Blessett with 42 points.
The longest drive was won by our guest Darren Olivera.
Category 3 (23 and above): Les Housley was runner up with
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26 points and the winner was 2-club South-easterly breeze Joe Peñalver with a score of 34 which completely changed the points. character of the course for the second circuit. Well.........we did The nearest the pin winners want variety! were: Tim Cleasby and Peter Warren. Nearest the pin in 2 Thanks to everyone who supon a par 4 was Dave Pinniger ported this event and congraand nearest in 3 on a par 5 was tulations to the prize winners. Matthew Charlesworth. There will be many more events to come so why not make sure WORTH A MENTION that you are included and work your way into the Med Golf To introduce variety, the plan Masters. was to play the first and second circuits off the yellow and Speaking of which, here is the white tees respectively. With a updated Top Twenty in the Jysshotgun start, that could have ke Bank Order of Merit caused confusion so all 18 holes were played from the yellow 1. Russell Blessett tees. However, the weather did 2. Peter Warren the job for us when a non-exis3. Chris Hill tent wind livened up to a brisk 4. Mike Cowburn
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5. Matt Charlesworth 6. David Campbell 7. Joe Sanchez 8. John Caruana 9. Steve Stonefield 10, Chris Warren 11. Steve Buchanan 12. Joe Peñalver 13. Tim O’Toole 14. Roy Azopardi 15. Douglas Casciaro 16. Louis Calvente 17. Tim Mitchell 18. Paul Mosen 19. Nicky Sanchez 20. Martyn Brown All the photos from El Higueral can be found on our Facebook page. MORE NEWS FROM MED GOLF
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our group on Facebook for up-to-date news and contribute to on-going golfing discussions. We created the page to enable members and visitors to discuss anything about golf, give feedback on courses they have played, offer tips to others they have come across and much more. You can find us on Facebook simply by searching for ‘Med Golf ’ or visit our website and navigate from there. For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year, please visit www.medgolfgroup.com or contact Paul Appleyard by e-mail at contact.medgolf@gmail.com
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Flashmob for the IDO European Show Dance Championships 2015
CCC Sequence Dance and DSA Sequence Dance, Gibraltar Academy of Dance, Mediterranean Dance School, Show Dance Company, Urban Dance, Transitions Dance Academy and Stylos Dance Studios
at heart, coming together to support us in such numbers. We are very grateful to the clubs, their members and the press for the support, especially when we tried to keep it as confidential as possible.
The Gibraltar National Dance Organisation and Santos Productions recorded a ‘Flashmob’ on Saturday 18TH April at Casemates Square in the presence of the Chief Minister, The Hon Fabian Picardo MP QC.
Seeing the video post by YGTV with over 29,000 views and 1,500 likes in social media, we are certain that the Flashmob will once again contribute to the promotion of Gibraltar nationally and internationally through Dance!”
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produced by Jordan Lopez and Gib Media. GNDO President Seamus Byrne said: “It has being an emotional and historic occasion to see the majority of Gibraltar’s dance community, young and the young
The IDO European Championships that is fully supported by Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar will be held at the Tercentenary Sports Hall from the 1st to 4th October 2015. Local dancers will be given the opportunity to qualify for the competition, via a National Championship that is been organised at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre from the 7th to 9th May 2015.
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