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CONTENTS Nº 165 - NOVEMBER 2016 08
15TH GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL 2017
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THE METRO IN STYLE
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THE 2016 KIA SPORTAGE
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A TALE OF TWO WARS
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BEAR AND McALEER WIN GOLD
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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY 2016
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COCKTAILS ‘A LA GONDOLA’ STYLE
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GABRIELLA SARDEÑA
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GIB SHAKES THE GREAT WALL
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INTRODUCING EURO AND ALPHA ELECTRONICS
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SPACE 92 OPENS ITS DOORS TO MOROCCO WITH THE PAINTINGS OF LEILA CHERKAOUI
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EL BALLROOM
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THE PAUL RILEY BIG BAND IN LATIN CONCERT
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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE
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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?
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TWO NEW LETTER BOXES FOR GIBRALTAR
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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL TEAM TO THE 2016 WORLD MODERN & JAZZ DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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MUNDOMANIA DUE TO OPEN IN CANCELADA
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GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL MAGIC FESTIVAL
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3RD ANNIVERSARY BBQ AT I.W. MOTORS
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THE LINENSE DANCER, DAVID MORALES, ENDS HIS TOUR OF PUERTO RICO AND VENEZUELA WITH A MEETING WITH MADURO
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ORIGINAL BEEF JERKY
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TOP QUEENS
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THE FAMOUS GROUSE TROPHY
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MEGASTORE TO OPEN IN MAIN STREET
CREDITS Front Cover: Miss Gibraltar 2016: Kayley Mifsud, 1 Princess: Joseanne Bear, 2nd Princess: Aisha Benyahya Photograph: Charlene Figueras Lighting Assistant: Tyan Borrell Designer: Gabriella Sardeña Make-up: Aimee Balestrino Hair: Tyan Borrell
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15 Gibraltar International Dance Festival 2017 th
Now in its 15th year, M.O. Productions is inviting entries for participation at the annual Gibraltar International Dance Festival. The Festival shall take place at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre between 2nd and 4th March 2017.
PRIZES INCLUDE
M.O. Productions Bursary Award £500 and Trophy Best Female Dancer of the Festival £150 and Trophy Best Male Dancer of the Festival £150 and Trophy
The event is affiliated to the British Federation of Festivals and the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation. It is an event open for individuals, groups and academies with the opportunity of performing in various dance categories and styles. The competition is open to everyone, with interest already received by the organisers from various international countries. Commenting on the announcement, M.O. Productions Director Seamus Byrne said: “We are pleased to announce the annual Gibraltar International Dance Festival is taking place in March 2017. The festival provides for local standards to increase and at
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M.O. Productions Sussex Award Flight and accommodation to participate at the 2018 Sussex Festival of Song and Dance, in Brighton Best Choreographer Trophy Entry forms and conditions are available from:
the same time to raise our international profile. We hope that local dancers will make the most of an
event which will act as a platform for future dance events both in Gibraltar and abroad.”
Local dance schools Email: mopro@gibtelecom.net On Pointe Dance School at Casemates Square Closing date for entries is Friday 20th January 2017
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The Metro in Style ‘Metro In Style,’ is the welcoming sign above the entrance as you enter the Rock’s newest, trendy clothes store and it competes very favourably with fashion outlets further down Main Street! Text by Richard Cartwright
It’s only been open for a few months and is already proving to be a very popular store to check out when seeking out the latest fashions. Summer’s drifting away and much of the summery stock and end of lines are up for grabs with 50% discount labels attached to them! Autumn and winter are here to stay for many weeks to come now and sensibly Metro is stocking up for the season rush... “I think we’ve chosen the right venue at the beginning of Main Street and are happy with the way things are going so far,” Managing Director Suresh Basantani tells me. Metro is indeed situated at the entrance to our main shopping thoroughfare or if you like, at the exit of Casemates Square next to Burger King making it very handy to pop in when coming into town 10 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
or after a doctor’s visit at the ICC Primary Care Centre! Metro’s layout is very pleasing to the eye with plenty of space to move around in, it’s light and airy with neatly displayed clothes selections on their smart shop stands, shelving and furniture and some creative indoor signage is soon to be installed. Metro is a store that suits today’s trendy youngsters, mature youngsters and for the young at heart regardless of age where they can select their chosen clothes items at leisure and with complete ease! “The thing is most of what we’re offering is exclusive to us. We’ve chosen our brands very carefully. Our lines include top brand names like ‘Superdry,’ ‘Baileys’ and ‘Forecast,’ and what we feel is important to point out is our prices tags are the same as those in the UK and
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Europe,” Suresh informs me, “Whilst we welcome customers from all over, our focus is on the local, mainly casual market which we feel appreciate the type of clothes Metro has to offer.” Also on the clothes racks a smart selection of accessories caught my eye and there’s footwear too, Hush Puppies shoe brand are in stock and on show at the far end of the store. The Directors of Metro are no newcomers to Main Street trading...Firstly in 1998 with Music Corner at the old TEO premises which later became Digital Corner when Music Corner moved to much larger premises further down Main Street and latterly Starnet, trading in television big screens and other electronic gear and
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accessories next to the former Barclays Bank premises...All on the Main Street so business experience is well and truly tested but Metro is the latest and if you haven’t been there yet a visit is recommended and clearly overdue. Smart casual is the name of the game for many of us these days and Metro can certainly accommodate us all there. Now’s the time to choose something warm and trendy...Alternatively when popping in you may be drawn to what’s on offer in their 50% sale looking ahead to warmer climes... METRO, CHECKING IT OUT IS A MUST! METRO is located at Casemates Square, Tel: 200 52434
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The 2016 KIA Sportage
The all-new Kia Sportage made its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show, with an attractive, all-new interior and exterior design, a host of advanced new technology features and greater quality
Now entering its fourth-generation, the new Kia Sportage compact SUV builds comprehensively on the success of the outgoing model, offering an innovative and sophisticated package to buyers in an increasingly competitive market. The new-look interior features high quality materials and design integrity, as well as, great practicality and a range of technologies to improve comfort, convenience, connectivity and safety. A range of new and updated engines and transmissions will result in enhanced efficiency and performance, while ride, handling and refinement are all improved. The fourth-generation Kia Sportage features a bold new look with the vehicle’s designers creating a sense of sporty and powerful ener14 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
gy from every angle. The attractive ‘face’ of the Sportage features the biggest change to the car’s design over the outgoing model, with Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger-nose’ grille and the car’s headlamps separated for the new model. The headlamps are now positioned higher, swee-
ping back along the outer edges of the sharply-detailed bonnet. A lower, wider grille - enlarged to support greater engine cooling adds more volume to the lower half of the Sportage’s face. The result is a more imposing appearance and a more stable-looking
stance, despite the new model retaining the same 1,855 mm width as its predecessor. The all-new Sportage maintains its highly-recognizable profile, with a 30 mm longer wheelbase (now 2,670 mm), 40 mm greater overall vehicle length (to 4,480 mm) and longer, more aerodynamic rear spoiler resulting in a more sweptback shape. From the highest point of the roof (1,635 mm - unchanged over the outgoing model), the Sportage’s silhouette gently tapers towards the rear of the car, while bolder wheel arches, sharp features lines, and smooth surfacing endow the Sportage with a more dynamic look. The overall effect is inspired by the defined musculature of a sprinter driving out of the starting blocks. Longer front overhangs
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Despite the new Sportage being no wider than the outgoing model, by re-engineering the rear section of the body the luggage area is 35 mm wider, while the upper edge of the boot lip is lowered so the lift-over height for heavy items is just 732 mm (down 47 mm).
(up by 20 mm) and shorter rear overhangs (reduced by 10 mm) add to the car’s more raked profile. At the rear, the new Sportage features more horizontal forms and clearly defined features lines, with smooth bodywork on the tailgate, emphasizing the car’s width and giving the compact SUV a more stable appearance. Inspired by the 2013 Kia Provo concept, slim combination lamps running along a horizontal parallel are joined together by a strip that runs
The all-new Sportage has greater fuel capacity than the third-generation model, with the fuel tank increasing from 58 litres to 62, cutting the number of fuel pump visits that owners of the new car will have to make throughout the lifetime of the vehicle (particularly when combined with all-round improvements to fuel economy).
the width of the rear, while the turn signals and reversing lights are separate, located lower down to add more visual weight to the lower half. The attractive new design also makes this the most aerodynamic Sportage to date, with drag reduced from 0.35 to 0.33 Cd - a result of the re-profiled undercover and newly-designed bumper. The all-new Sportage is available with a choice of 16-, 17- or 19-inch aluminium alloy wheel designs and boasts an all-new interior, representing one of the most significant improvements over the third-generation car. The focus for the design team behind the new interior was to create a cabin which offered a wide, driveroriented dashboard, with a simple, modern design. The interior blends metalwork with soft-touch materials and clearly defined horizontal lines, portraying a high level of mechanical precision. The Sportage’s all-new cabin boasts a high standard of material quality, with a far greater proportion of soft-touch materials and the use of cloth, leather and stitching creating a more luxurious ambience. The result is an interior that majors on refinement and modern sophistication, with greater soundproofing measures 16 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
NVH: ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENTS TO REFINEMENT
adopted to reduce significantly the intrusion of exterior noise. Where the cabin of the outgoing Sportage is focused around a clearly-defined central console, with a vertical design, the new model features horizontal lines to emphasize the width of the interior more effectively and generate a greater impression of space and sportiness. The confident lateral design of the dashboard divides it into two clear zones - ‘display’ and ‘control’. The ‘display’ zone is focused purely on delivering information to occupants in the clearest way possible via the driver’s instrument binnacle and optional new 7.0- or 8.0-inch HMI (human-machine interface) systems in the centre of the dashboard. The fourth-generation model is set to be the most practical Sportage yet thanks to increased exterior
and interior dimensions, with the vehicle’s development teams realizing greater space and comfort for all passengers. Passenger space is increased, with headroom rising to 997 mm (+5 mm) and 993 mm (+16 mm) for front and rear passengers respectively, while maximum legroom has expanded to 1,129 mm (+ 19 mm) and 970 mm (+7 mm) and with passengers able to enjoy extra space, development teams have delivered on a promise to improve comfort even more. The new body’s larger dimensions mean cargo space in the fourthgeneration Sportage has expanded from 465 litres to 503 litres (VDA), made more practical by a dual-height luggage floor, allowing taller items to fit into the boot and still remain hidden by the tonneau cover. The Sportage also features a new under-floor tonneau cover storage area - unique in the class.
Key to the comfort of occupants in the new Sportage are the efforts made by Kia engineers to cut noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Significant changes over the outgoing model render the Sportage one of the most refined cars in its class, with less cabin noise than many other rivals in the C-SUV segment. Safety, as always, is a top priority for Kia, and the all-new Kia Sportage builds on the brand’s reputation for offering the highest standards in occupant and pedestrian crash safety. The fourth-generation of Kia’s best-seller has been engineered to meet the toughest and most demanding crash safety tests, thanks to an even stronger body-shell, a wide array of passive safety equipment and the latest active safety and autonomous hazard avoidance technologies. The structure of the new Sportage is significantly stronger, thanks in large part to the extensive use of ultra-high tensile steel (UHTS) to improve joint stiffness and in-
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ge receives a stiffer cross member to cut road noise and vibrations from intruding into the cabin. Specially-tuned dampers have a longer rebound stroke to eliminate smaller vibrations from poor road surfaces, while the rear subframe is now mounted on isolated bushings to further improve the ‘NVH’ performance of the suspension. Finally, slight changes to the suspension geometry, as well as stiffer wheel bearings and lateral bushings, quell under-steer and allow for more direct handling.
troduce more effective impact load paths throughout the body. By dramatically strengthening the core structure of the new Sportage, torsional rigidity has been improved by 39% from one generation to the next. The third-generation Sportage was made up of 18% UHTS, compared to 51% for the body of the new model. The increased use of advanced hot-stamped steel further improves the integrity of the body. The stronger steel has been used in particular to reinforce the A-, B- and C-pillars, side sills, roof structures and wheel arches. The Sportage is fitted as standard with a large number of airbags, further improving passive safety for occupants, with airbags for driver and front passenger, first row side airbags, and first and second row curtain airbags. ISOFIX child-seat tether and anchor points are fitted as standard to the second row of seats, to safely secure younger passengers. Pedestrian safety is further improved with a lower leading edge on the bonnet and a larger impact absorption area, which has been revised with greater use of highlyabsorbent safety foam and synthetic rubber, further helping to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. The new Sportage will perform strongly in the Euro NCAP’s important Safety Assist category, which analyses the latest driver assistance technologies and their effectiveness in avoiding accidents and mitigating injuries. Kia’s Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, fitted as standard to the fourth-generation car, helps ensure stability under braking and cornering through careful management of the vehicle’s ‘Electronic 18 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Stability Control’ (ESC) and electric motor-driven power steering. Both systems come into play as soon as the Sportage’s many sensors detect a loss of traction, helping the driver to remain safely in control of the vehicle. Throughout the development programme for the all-new Sportage, engineers have aimed to build upon the ride comfort, stability and handling responses offered to drivers by the outgoing car. The new model achieves improvements in all of these areas, and will be the best-handling Sportage yet. The fully-independent front suspension carries over the format of the outgoing model, but features
a range of modifications to make the best use of the new body-shell. The new setup achieves a leap forward in ride quality, while also delivering sharper handling. Modifications include revised bushing mount positions for greater stability and more natural responses to changing road surfaces, as well as stiffer wheel bearings and bushings resulting in more direct handling and greater stability in all conditions. The steering gearbox is also mounted further forward on the axle for smoother steering inputs. For the rear suspension - also fully-independent, including the adoption of dual lower-arm multi-link suspension for two-wheel drive models - the new Sporta-
These suspension upgrades, combined with the 40 mm growth in the Sportage’s wheelbase over the outgoing model, provide the allnew model with far superior damping over poor road surfaces, while offering drivers more driving fun through improved handling responses and reduced under-steer. The all-new Sportage boasts greater braking performance compared to the third-generation model, with redesigned calipers and new brake pad return springs reducing braking drag. Combined with larger brake discs, the Sportage offers better stopping power than ever before. The electronic parking brake in the all-new Sportage has also been upgraded and now switches on automatically when the engine is switched off. As before, the Sportage continues to be offered with a choice of front- and all-wheel drive, with the revisions to suspension and steering, and the latest electronic driver aids, providing stable handling and high levels of grip in all conditions. The all-new Sportage debuts a number of new, advanced onboard technologies to improve the
ownership experience for buyers. The new features added to the Sportage make it the most modern, innovative and high-tech car in its class. Kia’s latest audio-visual navigation (AVN) system introduces a more modern appearance at the centre of the dashboard. Buyers can choose between 7.0- or 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment and satellite navigation systems, each supporting the addition of DAB digital radio, which is available across a number of European markets. A new addition is the Navigation System with Kia’s Connected Services, offering a wide range of up-todate driving-oriented information. Powered by technology company TomTom®, the new connectivity features include live traffic updates, speed camera locations and alerts, local search and weather forecasts. In Europe, the system will be available to Sportage buyers free of charge for seven years after the car’s purchase. The Kia Sportage is
among the first models in the European compact SUV segment to adopt this advanced technology. When developing the new Sportage, a major focus for engineers was realising efficiency and driving performance from the new vehicle’s various power units. Every engine in the range is compliant with the latest Euro 6 emission standard, resulting in cleaner exhaust emissions. This has been achieved, not only without compromising on-road performance, but enhancing it. As with the outgoing model, the all-new Sportage offers buyers a wide choice of petrol and diesel engines. The fourth-generation model carries over many of the engines found in the current vehicle, and most benefit from a broad range of modifications to improve fuel efficiency, NVH and power delivery. The range of gasoline engines is made up of a 1.6-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine and the brand’s latest 1.6-litre TGDI power unit.
The GDI engine, producing 132 ps and 161 Nm torque, is carried over directly from the third-generation Sportage. With the car’s numerous upgrades for the latest model - such as improved aerodynamic efficiency - and the adoption of Kia’s ISG system, this engine promises lower emissions and fuel consumption. The ‘Gamma’ 1.6-litre T-GDI engine is based on the same unit powering the Kia cee’d GT and Pro_cee’d GT, offering greater and more emotive engine performance for keener drivers. Further boosting efficiency, the 1.6-litre T-GDI engine receives a new high-energy ignition coil, higher-tumble intake ports, a lowfriction timing chain and marginally higher compression ratio (from 9.5:0 in the cee’d GT to 10.0:0 in the new Sportage). Diesel engines account for the lion’s share of Sportage models sold in Europe, and the new model will continue to offer the 115
ps 1.7-litre ‘CRDi’ engine - carried over from the third-generation model - and a significantly-upgraded 2.0-litre ‘R’ power unit, establishing a step forward in terms of fuel economy, performance and NVH over the outgoing Sportage and other ‘C-SUV’ rivals. The 2.0-litre turbo-diesel is available with two power outputs - 136 ps with 373 Nm torque, and 184 ps with 400 Nm - with both benefiting from a 5 kg lighter engine block, up-to-date battery management system, continuously variable displacement oil pump - which senses and modifies oil pressure in real-time - and a new oil filter module. The wider 2016 Sportage range continues to be offered with a choice of six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The 2016 Kia Sportage can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Kia. GLOBE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016 19
A Tale of Two Wars How The Falklands Made Maggie and Iraq Broke Blair Two wars, two Prime Ministers, two decades apart and two very different outcomes; for one the war was arguably a career-making episode, for the other the conflict represents a nasty stain on his legacy. Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair both took Britain to war, but the consequences of their actions could not have been more different. The backlash against Blair for the war in Iraq has been brutal at times, but Thatcher managed to turn the patriotic support for the Falklands conflict to her own political advantage. Globe Magazine takes a look at why the Falklands War was the making of Maggie but the Iraq conflict was the breaking of Blair. The motives behind going to war give a good insight as to why Thatcher gained the support of the British public and Blair failed to do so. When Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands in April 1982, Thatcher was in a precarious po-
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Margaret Thatcher
sition. Just three years after coming to power, she was losing the support of the British
people and her political future looked bleak. The Argentinean invasion provided her with an
ideal opportunity to deflect attention away from the numerous problems on the home front. The war came at a good time for Thatcher, but she could not have embarked on just any war, she needed one that would get public backing. The primary reason that the Falklands War got the backing of the British people was that it was seen as a just war. Britain was provoked; it was fighting to defend its own territory against an act of aggression. Thatcher’s decision to fight for what was rightfully British earned her the respect of the population. She ignored advice from officials, such as Defence Secretary John Nott, who said that the islands could not be re-taken, and sent a task force to the Falklands. It was somewhat of a gamble, but one that she needed to take on political grounds and one that ultimately paid off. The successful military venture convinced the public that Britain was still a force to be reckoned with and
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Thatcher piggybacked on the feel-good factor to victory at the next general election. The Iraq war falls into a very different category. British territory was not under threat and Britain was not responding to an act of aggression. In fact, Britain was invading another country’s territory. It was a war of aggression, not defence, and that made it a war that was almost impossible to justify to the British people. To make matters worse for the Blair regime, the war in Iraq wasn’t even considered to be Britain’s war, it was an American war with the British tagging along obediently! It’s hardly got the makings of a cause that would strike up the same patriotic support that the Falklands campaign enjoyed. If weapons of mass destruction had been found in Iraq, as we were told they would be before the war, more people would have regarded the war as a necessary evil. As that was not the case, the public felt that the country had been taken to war under false pretences. The confused purpose or aim of the Iraq war also had an impact on the level of public
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support. Whereas it was clear from the outset that the aim of the Falklands War was to reclaim the Falkland Islands, the purpose of the Iraq war was less clear-cut. The ultimate goal was not apparent and consequently the point at which victory would be achieved was (and still is) a grey area. With its one simple purpose, the Falklands War was a brisk affair that was over in less than three months but the Iraq war dragged on and on and public interest and support was inevitably waning as the time passed. The brevity of the Falklands conflict meant that the public didn’t have time to experience a lull in enthusiasm and start questioning the morality of the war. Media coverage of the two wars also played a part. In media terms, Falklands was very much a radio and print war, not a television war. Video footage of the Falklands had to be taken to Ascension Island, from where it could be sent via satellite to the BBC or ITN, which could take up to three weeks. Back in Britain, the public was kept up to date by newspaper and radio coverage that was subjected to what many in the media regarded as
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Royal Marines Falkland War, Irak War and Tony Blair
heavy-handed censorship. It meant that there was a buffer between the public and the action, with the public unable to access startling images of war that have become commonplace on our TV screens these days. In 1982, the public was able to support a war from afar but nowadays camera crews are as much a part of modern
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warfare as guns and bullets and everything is beamed back to our screens immediately. If the public had been exposed to the graphic imagery of war in 1982, its support might not have been quite so forthcoming. In hindsight, it seems obvious why Blair’s war failed whe-
re Thatcher’s had succeeded. The cruel irony for the former PM is that Thatcher went to war from a position of political weakness and returned from it with greater support, whereas he went to war from a strong position and lost support as a result. If Thatcher had shirked the Falkland’s War, she’d probably have gone
down in history as a PM who served one term and lost control of a group of islands in the south Atlantic. Had Blair been responsible for Britain playing no part in the Iraq conflict, his legacy would have been far more impressive than the one he left on June 27th 2007; one which the Iraq war debacle dominated.
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Bear and McAleer Take Gold Jonathan Bear together with his Irish partner, Anthony McAleer, took gold by beating a team from England 3 – 0 in the finals of the Under-15’s Mixed Blackball World Championships. The tournament was held during the week of the 10th – 17th October last at the Gleneagle
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Hotel & Apartments in Killarney, (Kerry) Ireland. When interviewed on Sports Report by GBC on his return, Jonathan explained that even though he was a bit nervous in the final when they were 2 – 0 up, he was confident that he could maintain the score and go
on to win. GPA vice-president, Alison Balban paid tribute to all three juniors, who attended the tournament; Jonathan Bear, Seth Davidson and Aidan Borge. In fact, Jonathan and his partner, Anthony McAleer, actually played Seth and Aidan in one of the rounds leading to the final and they actually gave the
eventual winners their hardest match; going to 2 – 2 and down to the black before succumbing. The GPA Vice-president also commented on how calm and collected Jonathan had been throughout the tournament! Jonathan was later to compete for third and fourth place in the under-15’s singles tournament.
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Minister for Sport, The Hon Stephen Linares congratulated Jonathan and the Gibraltar Pool Association for their outstanding success at the
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2016 World Pool Championships. This achievement has heralded young Jonathan into a small class of elite sportsmen, who have achieved success at
the highest level internationally. Minister Linares said, “This is a prime example of pure
hard work and dedication. Jonathan’s achievement should not be underestimated and he can be truly proud of his world class success.”
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Cocktails ‘a La Gondola Style’
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Gib Shakes The Great Wall
If you happened to be around the Tianjin region of China during mid-September, you might have been lucky enough to attend the annual ‘YinYang’ music festival; a three-day electronic music event set inside the iconic Great Wall of China! Organisers Tom, Luke, Rainbow and Aymeric (Mansion) are a special group of people, who believe in the power of music and the human spirit; with months of planning, liaising with local authorities and villagers, Mansion has managed to create not only one of the most unique non-profit festivals in the world but in the process increase employment, tourism and economic growth in a region, which will greatly benefit from it. Jay Callejon from local event company ‘J2 Productions’ has 36 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
been liaising closely with the Shanghai organisers Mansion and after months of discussions, Gibraltar was chosen as the first European city to enter into a cultural and musical partnership; no easy task! Having attended the festival in 2015, Jay met with the Hong Kong crew and proposed the
cultural partnership to bring a top Gibraltar DJ to play in the festival the following year. After months of discussions the question remained, who would be chosen? As with many great partnerships, they decided on a democratic solution, a vote. Local DJ’s were asked to send a mix to the organisers in China; the winner would be announced at a pre-event at Rock on the Rock
club, featuring a set from each of the six finalists. Over a dozen DJ’s applied, but only six were chosen for the final. The level of musicianship and professionalism exhibited by Dulvin Picardo, Kyle Picardo, Christian Garcia, Daniel Karl May, Matty Davies, Kyle ‘Vulgarythm’ Pecino and Jestin Benyunes was of an extremely high calibre, the judges chose Alex “Lethalness” as the 2016 winner. So on September 11th and with the support and sponsorship of The Ministry of Culture, ‘Visitgibraltar’ and ‘Smartwear Alex and Jay’ began their two day journey to the North of China, a first for DJ Alex Lethalness! After a few days exploring the ancient city of Beijing, it was
now time to head deep into the Tianjin region in order to reach the festival grounds; greeted by Organiser Rainbow Gao, the guys were registered and promptly made their way to a guest room within the Great Wall grounds; rooms which had previously housed the soldiers based within this section of the wall. Barely twenty minutes after entering their room, Alex was informed that a DJ had been delayed in traffic and as a result was offered a two hour slot on the Great Wall stage, Alex eagerly agreed and as a true professional was ready to jump in headfirst within minutes….and so it began; Alex opened the Wall Stage with some liquid Drum and Bass (DnB) in true style, setting himself up early within the festival and raising the spirits of the attendants. Alex recalls the excitement and disbelief at his experience, “every time I looked up from the decks I saw the mountains, the people and the fact that I was DJ’ing on the Great Wall of China and had to remind myself of how lucky I was for such an opportunity; I was proud to represent Gibraltar at such an incredible event!” As the night approached and after hours of different DJ’s performing, it was time for Alex to headline the Night Stage, not only was this the moment of truth but the DJ that warmed up for Alex was none other than DJ FRE4KNC, a Dutch DJ whom Alex has admired for many years; Alex was up for a tough slot. The response from the audience was astounding; for the first time ‘YinYang’ had debuted ‘DnB’ and the audience was loving the unique sounds from Gibraltar. The word had spread around festival goers about his previous set and the crowds streamed in and they loved GLOBE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016 37
it. This more intimate session, set inside one of the larger gardens of the Great Wall was the perfect setting for Gibraltar’s first DJ ambassador. The festival soon came to an end and after some heartfelt “see you soons”’ it was time for the second leg of the journey, it was time for Alex to discover the concrete jungle of Hong Kong. With numerous high profile contacts within the Hong Kong music and nightlife scene, Jay was hoping to expose Alex to some of the local producers, DJ’s and promoters of this incredible city; within days Alex had met some of the top movers within the DJ and ‘DnB’ scene in Hong Kong and was invited to perform at Basement, a wellknown DJ hotspot. ‘DJ ArunR’, ‘DJ Kooky’ and Hong Kong ‘DnB’ promoter Synthia Liu soon embraced Alex and offered him gigs, promotion, advice and collaborations…vital factors for a DJ in this day and age. 38 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
The trip was now coming to an end, the guys were proud of what had been accomplished and even prouder of having promoted Gibraltar in such a unique way with such amazing people. So what is next? Well Jay is already thinking about next year’s festival and will be discussing the chance of increasing the Gibraltar DJ roster to include other styles with the organisers. “This is only the beginning, I am hoping to create and maintain a cultural and musical link between Gibraltar and China via Mansion and their amazing team. I would like to see some of their DJ’s performing in Gibraltar but this takes time and support”. It seems the Chinese sun will be shining on many more local DJ’s in the years to come, and who knows, we might see a new relationship between Asian and Gibraltarian DJ’s in the near future. Jay and Alex would like to give their utmost gratitude to the Ministry of Culture and Smartwear for their help and support.
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Introducing Euro and Alpha Electronics in the Heart of Town First class customer service; satisfaction guaranteed!
More than twelve years running various retail electronic stores have enabled the management and staff of Euro Electronics and its sister store, Alpha Electronics, to form a set up which is synonymous with innovation, uncompromising customer orientation and a comprehensive range of customer and after-sales service. Centrally located in the busy Main Street shopping area, both stores have easy access and long opening hours. High-quality and reliable service provides the foundation for a relationship that is based on trust. Customers can
rely on friendly staff to provide expert advice when selecting their products of choice.
Olympus TG 4
Bresser Action Camera
Polaroid Snap-Touch Iphone 7
Both stores deal with an extensive range of cameras, electronic appliances and their respective accessories; for example, they deal in cameras (official distributor for Olympus), mobile phones (iphones and Samsung), tablets, multimedia in general and small domestic appliances etc. Ultimately, both management and staff of the two stores are always working in the service of their customers. Some customers need extensive expert advice. Others know exactly what they want but just can’t find the right product whilst others want to take a closer look at the products and have someone demonstrate how they work. Well, at both Alpha and Euro Electronics, you’ve come to the right place because customer – service is the name of the game! The foundation of Alpha and Euro Electronics’ success is its skilled and dedicated employees, who love the products that they sell every day. After all, that is what makes work fun, and it also pays off handsomely! Customers appreciate the expert advice and excellent service that they receive at both stores. In short, apart from an excellent customer-service, Alpha and Euro Electronics offers competitive prices, technical up-date and a variety of after sales services including full warranty of all the brands that they carry. You can contact Alpha Electronics on 200 75460 and Euro Electronics on 200 75192 or email: euroelectronics@gibtelecom.net . Follow them on Face Book or simply call on and pay them a visit.
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Space 92 opens its doors to Morocco with the paintings of Leila CharKaoui
on which the light shines from above.
SPACE 92 opens its doors to international artists and will host the exhibition ‘Signe sans Signe / Sign without Sign’ by the Moroccan painter Leila Cherkaoui sponsored by Hyperion Solution Partners and GreenStar. Leila Cherkaoui was born in 1962 in Casablanca, where she lives, works and has created a space for meetings, the Creative Workshop. Self-taught, she has exhibited since 19992, with both individual and group exhibitions in Morocco and abroad (especially in Casablanca, Rabat, Asilah, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Monaco and Portland). Leila Cherkaoui started painting very early when she was eight years old. Considering her path of life painting was Leila’s lifesaver as she lost her parent’s 44 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
Leila paints what she feels. She expresses what is buried deep within herself. Her works focuses on a highly fragmented architecture. Hers is a gestual painting.
when she was a child and became her language of expression. Old buildings and traditional architectures inspire Leila Cherkaoui’s work. Some see her paintings of the Medinas and places of worship with sketched characters wandering between shadow and light arcades, which include forms in his sculptures. Her style can be described as abstract expressionism; from the perspective of the artist her
“painting wavers between the new figurative and abstract expressionism”. Each painting shakes the image as if looking for an ancestral and perpetual movement; each combat nears paroxysms; each commitment tickles breaking points; each scrimmage procrastinates, swings, sways, floats before it enters the fight and the intimate ecstasy of desire. There is a Sufi side to these ancient buildings,
Leila is, undoubtedly, one of the revelations of the arts scene in recent years. Her exhibitions have always been welcomed because they bring a new breath to creation in Morocco. The exhibition ‘Sign without Sign’ will start on the 21st of October 2016, will be available for the public from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, at 92 Irish Town until the 21st of November. For further information, please contact at info@gibraltarproductions.com
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Text by Richard Cartwright
El Ballroom
Photographs by John Napoli
The opening, ‘on stage’ sequences of ‘El Ballroom’ reminded me so much of how the comments of respect and even eulogy are, in some cases, ill matched with what one really thought of that individual when alive! The El Ballroom writers were true to `reality’ by having all the dance group members deliver disapproving, unsympathetic remarks about their colleague, as she lay lifeless after a large glitter ball dropped from the ceiling killing her, comments delivered there, just minutes after her funeral and even 48 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
No need to attend the show to know whether it’s been another success or not...Standing outside the theatre entrance at the JMH appreciating the roar of laughter, not to mention all performances, ‘Sold Out,’ will tell you another winner was in the making! breaking into song with, `She had it coming...’ See what I mean! And so the task of finding a new leading lady to couple leading male Michael – for whom the dreaded glitter ball was intended - Camilleri (Christian Santos) began. Rehearsals were planned (not very successfully) with top
dancer Michael arriving, as it pleased him, late. Well his poor, former dance partner, Esperanza Glittertits is now in heaven and by coincidence or otherwise, Jerushka - with an almost unpronounceable, pseudo Russian surname - Fravlutinova (Tanya Santini-Mcclelland) appears from nowhere, returning to her beloved
dance academy after a successful career around the world, or so its claimed. Meanwhile – and again quite true to life – jealousies and envy are not far from the door in any line of work and especially so amongst performers. Seeing an opportunity to take the leading role, ‘second best’ husband and wife dancing couple, Clarissa and Lucio (played by Melissa Galliano and co-writer, Richard Mor), go all out to oust lead dancer Michael, who has yet to find and rehearse with a new partner. There’s a contest coming up soon and Melissa’s character wastes no time in trying to get in there, not helped very much by her `wimpy’
husband. She however maintains they are the best in the team and deserve to be the star attraction. However, Jerushka comes on board, welcomed by Michael’s mother Doris (Minerva Santini), who’s happy to see her again. Doris, a senior, has taken on a toy boy by the name of Tyrone (musician Adrian Pisarello). They have become lovers and constantly enjoy ‘guilty pleasure’ anywhere it suits them! On the sidelines and watching it all with much to say as always, are Jasmine (Sueanne Avellano) and wait for it... Fuensanta Maria Teresa Adelaida del Rosary (Nathalie Saccone), who are always going on about weight issues. Rehearsals are a must if they are to do well at the contest even more so now top girl Esperanza
Glittertits has moved on to pastures new. Choreographer, Genevieve (Nicole Jones) is at her wits end trying to organise rehearsals and to boot, leading man Michael and dancing queen Jerushka just don’t get on and hate the thought of becoming dance part-
ners. They do eventually begin to see sense in coming together not least because the prize money from the imminent contest will go towards back rent owed to Government for their dance studio. Michael however believes dance couples should become very `in-
timate partners’ also, in order to give of their best and to a point, succeeds! Meanwhile, Esperanza’s unexplained death is a matter for the police and Inspector Martinez (Charlie Bishop) is not giving up easily and determined to find out whether it was an accident or indeed murder! All and sundry plead their innocence and in the end, the culprit turns out to be none other than Michael’s mother, Doris. It’s established the glitter ball was meant for him with his mum reasoning she wanted his insurance money to take over the dance studio! Evidently she did not succeed and on to the dance floor the whole group goes and the contest is successfully competed at and all ends well... The two hour performance is as well oiled as all Santos Productions are. We had well placed viGLOBE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016 49
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deo inserts with tight continuity to follow them and at other times with fast set changes. The dialogue is well written picking out on all that’s going on around us in our close community. Wise cracks, witticisms, jibes of all sorts were a-plenty about Government Estate owed rents, the Civil Service, the environment, relation-
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ships, poking fun at politicians and so much more...All well placed and delivered brilliantly especially those by Michael who had the best of the lot performed in good timing complimented by facial expressions and body language. All of it contemporary, about Gibraltarian peculiarities and habits cleverly written by who need
to be, `Llanito writers,’ Christian Santos (also director) and Richard Mor, so as to put across the full meaning and fundamental spirit of what we are about...Hence the roar of almost continuous laughter in the theatre throughout the evening. It was a good performance once
again. Perhaps the music backing music was a bit loud which meant the audience was battling with it to make out the original lyrics of some well known tunes. Lyrics which take time to come up with and fit into each song, unfortunately becoming lost in some places, and that’s a pity...I found El Ballroom funny but perhaps not of the
team’s best, but `sell outs’ of every production – including this one - and many performances (with seven this time round), show the local content and structure of the comedies prove a winner every time. It just occurs to me whether it’s time for one or two changes in the way characters are portrayed or possibly bringing in some new
actors and/or characters...I know it’s difficult to deliver and continuously improve on the last one but maybe, somewhere in there, there’s a point to mull over... whichever way, there’s no getting away from all the hard work put in by everyone...It’s appreciated, Well Done!!
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The Paul Riley Big Band in Latin Concert ed but their timing problems were being caused by the distance between them and the gusty blasts, which threatened to send the music sheets flying again.
Text by Joe Adambery
I missed their first gig in the summer at the Piazza, which by all accounts (my spies) was a big success. This time, I was determined to catch their Latin concert on a mid-September evening at the Elliott Hotel forecourt. When I say big band, I’m talking twenty plus so that’s a big semicircle to place anywhere- everyone has to see the bandleader and, importantly, they have to hear each other, which proved to be difficult on some gusty levanter moments. Well, they soldiered on and kicked off with a slower version of ‘Tico Tico’ just to set the Latin mood and followed on with a ‘Cha Cha’ (remember those?) Paul Riley introduced each number but the small PA really was inadequate and we had to strain to hear him. In the middle of a promising Samba by an Australian composer, the music sheets were caught in the breeze and sent flying so the tune had to be cut short. That might have been a fluke moment but as the song 56 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
says ‘the Summer Wind’….per- standards came thick and fast, sung variously by Eric Almeida, sisted. Lily Olivero and Angela. ‘SpaStill undeterred at that stage, nish Eyes’ a strong Bolero, came the band followed on with ‘Be- good then, ‘Sway’ and ‘Mambo same Mucho’ sung suavely by Italiano’ and ‘Mambo Number Angela Jenkins and then Latin Five’. The band was up to spe-
A rousing ‘La Bamba’ as an instrumental (with a touch of military in the arrangement) was still keeping the flag flying, but the rhythm section at the back was having difficulties and the band was forced into an intermission during which a lot of rearranging (real musical chairs) saw them regroup to a more comfortable playing geometrical shape. Lili Olivero opened the batting with ‘Waves’ but the PA was not able to deliver her sound- she more than made up for it by her own elegant stage presence. On the whole, the regrouping had paid off and our patience had been rewarded by a tighter sound up-front The Herb Albert standard ‘Spanish Fly’ sounded a lot better. Then we had Lily again with ‘Perfidia,’ when a brave couple from the audience decided to make a Latin exhibition
dance out of it the audience loved them- it seemed to spur the band on to the Sergio Mendes stock and trade ‘Mas Que Nada’ Bossa where the vocals were shared by the three singers. You wouldn’t have known that the band was still having problems hearing the PA as the gusts blew their sound in the wrong direction. As they say ‘the show must go on’ and it did under quite trying circumstances for the musicians and their band leader. Latin is nothing if not precise staccato brass phrases and complex rhythms and unless well protected from the wind, a band’s semi circle also has to provide musicians with good surround sound that they can ‘swing’ too. It was a good show
but it could have been a lot better if everyone had been able to relax and enjoy the playingyou can’t do that if your music sheets are being randomly turned over and scattered to the ground. I now look forward to a ‘swing night’ in better conditions. We need a big band here and these guys, some of them star instrumentalists, can play well. Someone get on the phone quick and offer to promote the ‘Paul Riley Big Band’ in their next venture. I can guarantee they will deliver with bells and whistles, after all they rehearse plenty to put on a show. Support our local brass- they blow for you and the percussion are right behind them. Takata, takata, boom, boom!
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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Stir-Fried Fusilli alla Carbonara SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: Ready in 20 m.
How to make it 1. Cook the fusilli in a large panof boiling salted water until ‘al dente’ (just cooked),
INGREDIENTS: 350g dried fusilli - 3
then drain well and set aside. 2.
tbsp olive oil - 3 tbsp coarsely chop-
Heat a wok or large frying pan over
ped garlic - 1 small onion, chopped
a high heat and add the olive oil.
- 2 tbsp finely grated orange zest -
When it is hot add the garlic onion
12 thin slices of panceta (or 12 slices
and orange zest and stir-fry for 2
ned fusilli and some salt and pep-
have set. Give the mixture a good
bacon), chopped - Salt and freshly
minutes. Then add the panceta or
per and stir-fry for 5 minutes over
stir and turn on to a large platter.
ground black pepper - 2 eggs, beaten
bacon and stir-fry for 3 – 4 minutes
a high heat. Add the beaten eggs
Garnish abundantly with the chives
- A handful of fresh chives, chopped
until browned. 3. Next add the drai-
and stir-fry until the bits of egg
and serve at once.
Stir-Fried Pork with Mushrooms SERVES: 4 PREPARATION: Ready in 25/30 minutes
freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to make it 1. Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat
INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp groundnut
and add the groundnut oil. When it is
oil - 3 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic - 2
hot, add the garlic and chilli peppers
tbsp deseeded and finely chopped red
and stir for 30 seconds. Then add the
chilli peppers - 225g minced pork - 2
pork and stir-fry for 3 minutes. 2. Add
Wipe the wok clean and reheat it over
and have re-absorbed any remaining li-
tbsp finely chopped spring onions - 2
the spring onions, soy sauce, sugar and
a high heat. Add the groundnut oil and,
quid. TO EAT: Return the pork mixture
tbsp light soy sauce - 2 tsp sugar - 3 tbsp
water and stir-fry half the oil in a large
when it is very hot and slightly smo-
to the wok, combine with mushrooms
water - Large handful fresh basil leaves
frying pan. Add onions, peppers and
king, add the mushrooms and stir-fry
and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until heated
- 2 tsp sesame oil. FOR THE MUS-
some seasoning if you want, and stir-fry
them for about a minute. Add the rice
through. Just before serving, add the
FROOMS: 1 tbsp groundnut oil - 225g
for 3 minutes. Then add the basil and
wine or dry sherry and some salt and
sesame oil and give the mixture a cou-
button mushrooms, sliced - 1 tbsp Shao-
stir-fry for another minute. Remove the
pepper and stir-fry for about 5 minutes
ple of quick stirs. Turn it on to a warm
xing rice wine or dry sherry - Salt and
mixture from the wok and set aside. 3.
until the mushrooms are coged through
serving dish and serve at once.
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Mr Gibraltar Ten brave men took to the stage competing for the Mr Gibraltar trophy wearing black ‘combatish’ kit, casual gear and elegant outfits also parading in underwear...! All rigged out for the occasion, setting the scene on our Alameda Gardens stage in the midst of a natural, organic backdrop and our splendid, open air auditorium... Text By Richard Cartwright Photographs By Josie Barcelo
I’ve always been a stickler for starting times at performances and the Mr Gibraltar pageant was as close to perfection as possible...9.32pm!! An improvement on previous performances early on in the show, EXCELLENT! Showtime began with Rambo style individuals machinegunning each other with no apparent injuries, so no harm done there. Our contestants then marched on – clad in black, sunglasses et al - to great applause and cries of ‘guapo’ and other screeches of admiration from the females in the audience.
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Urban Dance never disappoints, their ‘marching on’ routine in military regalia added to the theme – later, they gave us an exciting performance with their ‘Kinetic Flame Army’ routine in incredible costumes as did the always great to watch on stage, another of the Rock’s favourite dance ensembles, Danza Academy...Meanwhile, the over two hour show was up and running. Equally brave were Ideal Productions’ directors Angel and Mark, who took to the stage also as fledgling presenters and gave a more than decent account of themselves for the first time, during the show’s duration (remember
to wait for applause to subside before continuing with your presentation). The evening pretty much followed the Miss Gibraltar and Mrs Gibraltar pageants’ order of events with dress changes, individual and group routines and interviews and also prizes for Mr photogenic, Mr Overall, Mr Personality etc etc. As the evening progressed, I wondered if the ‘into the pond’ catwalk is overused in some of these shows? Do we have to go down it every time...just because it’s there? The contestants can sometimes position themselves at the front of the stage facing the audience and then turning slightly towards the judges, individually and as a group, perhaps. This
was certainly the case during another part of the evening’s entertainment. Trend’s Fashion Show models were subjected to down the catwalk routines, which made that part of the evening far too drawn out. It was somewhat stretched. Back to the main event of the night and
whichever way presented, Henry, Klaus, Serica, Mary, Raquel, and Lindsay had their work cut out throughout the night. The interviews were short and to the point, highlighting domestic violence and raising awareness of the fact it’s real and ‘lives’ amongst us and needs to be eradicated. 2016 has been chosen to support and promote the, ‘NO’ to domestic violence campaign. Care has to be taken, although rehearsed in your mind, not to deliver your interview in
a contrived fashion, but keeping them nice and short was certainly a plus. All ten guys had been kept busy through many weeks learning to iron, cook and demonstrating they can be independent individuals, as well being able to be a good communicator and be part of the ‘Elegant Gentry’ as was demonstrated during their smart wear routine, sporting clothes they chose themselves. Giving up of your time and getting involved in charity work is a requirement GLOBE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016 63
and making Gibraltar proud is the bottom line when representing the Rock abroad at international competitions, which Mr Gibraltar will attend. You will no doubt by now know Sean Acris was chosen Mr Gibraltar 2016, Jordan Davis came second and Felix Bothen achieved third place. All contestants deserve a firm pat on the back for taking part. Ideal Productions too, who under the direction of Rosanna, Angel and Mark deserve praise for continuing to put on shows with, as I understand, limited funds and requiring a lot of their time and hard work...Good luck with the next one!
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Two New Letter Boxes for Gibraltar Gibraltar has two new letter boxes. The first, a Queen Elizabeth II pedestal-mounted, lamp box was installed at the Lighthouse area on Wednesday 21st September. The box commemorates Gorham’s Cave Complex, comprising Gorham’s, Bennett’s, Vanguard and Hyena, being inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee, which met in Istanbul on Friday 15th July 2016. The box is located by the “Welcome to Europa Point” sign. The Hon Neil F Costa MP, the
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minster responsible for Postal Services, said: “Post Office surveys have indicated the need for a letter box to cater for the increased number of visitors, and the postcards that they will likely generate, now that postcards and stamps are available at the Europa Point Express outlet.” “The inscribing of Gorham’s Cave Complex into the UNESCO World Heritage List will undoubtedly further enhance the number of visitors to the area. Further, in order to commemorate this incredible achievement for Gibraltar, a plaque
to this effect has been added to the letter box”. The second box was installed at Bayside Road, by the junction of the Victoria Stadium Centenary Sports Complex and the soon-tobe-completed World Trade Center, on Wednesday 12 October 2016. The box is an Elizabeth II, Type G, square box. The Minister responsible for Pos-
tal Services, the Hon Neil F Costa MP, said: “This type of letter box is rare and the only one of its kind in Gibraltar. The World Trade Centre will surely provide a vibrant increase of trade and commerce and the new letter box will provide ready access for the anticipated high volumes of business mail, as well as serving the area generally” Gibraltar now has 27 operational letter boxes as follows:
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Gibraltar National Team to the 2016 World Modern & Jazz Dance Championships
The Gibraltar National Dance Team is all set to participate at the 2016 World Modern and Jazz Dance Championships. The event that will be staged at the Rittal Arena in Wetzlar, Germany, will see 1704 dancers from 27 countries taking part. Dancers will be travelling from four continents to join in this spectacular event organised by the International Dance Organisation (IDO).
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Gerald Rodriguez, Jade Federico and Lauren Montero.
The Gibraltar National Dance Organisation (GNDO) selected 14 dancers from various local dance groups to join the Gibraltar National Team. They are: Faye Gomez, Isabella Wink, Emma Rocca, Amy Wink, Maddison Baldachino, Julianne Rodriguez, Amy Guillem, Alexandra Ballantine; Gianne Rodriguez; Louise Gonzalez; Francesca Morillo, Alanna Bonavia, Lauren Montero and Janis Jackson.
GNDO President Seamus Byrne said: “Competitions organised under the IDO umbrella is not an ordinary festival or competition in Europe or anywhere around the World. The Gibraltar National Team competes at the Olympics of Dance, were standards have increased tremendously and competition is super high. What has been achieved by these dancers and these wonderful choreographers is a unity through dance programme where Gibraltar’s best dancers come together to represent their country and work with different people who may not be their local dance teachers. Team Gibraltar travels to Wetzlar with the aim of delivering a high standard of dance against la crème de la crème from around the world.”
Gibraltar will see these dancers represented in the Children, Junior and Adult divisions and in the Solo, Duet and Group sections. The National Team’s choreographers include: Lilian Montero, Gillaine Alman,
The Gibraltar National Dance Team is being led by GNDO’s Tyron Walker. The National Team left Gibraltar on Saturday 22nd October and returned on Monday 31st October 2016.
Mundo Mania due to open in Cancelada Opening Saturday 3rd December in Cancelada, Estepona - A world of fun for everyone! ‘Mundo Manía’ is under construction in Cancelada. Due to open on Saturday 3rd December, this will be the biggest family entertainment centre in the area offering something for all the family (babies, toddlers, kids, teens, mums and dads and even grandparents!) The centre will offer children the chance to play, learn and develop in a fun, stimulating and safe environment. Facilities will include:
food! It’s a menu that any restaurant would be proud of with options to suit all taste buds · Comfortable seating areas in a bright, secure and welcoming environment
· Baby and toddler soft play area · Huge playframe for 3 to 12 yearsolds with slides, ramps, sports field, ball pools, trampoline and climbing wall · Teen Zone with pool, table tennis, air hockey, table football and foot pool · Café and bar serving drinks, breakfast, snacks, lunches and dinners
The centre will also be hosting children’s birthday parties, communion celebrations and private parties and putting on regular events including workshops and play days, live shows and music. ‘Mundo Manía’ is located just off the Cancelada exit at km 165 on the A-7 and is open every day, except Mondays, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The menu at ‘Mundo Manía’ will be nothing like the average play centre
Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Mundo-Mania
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Gibraltar International Magic Festival 5th - 11th December at the John Mackintosh Hall gic of passion, illusion and people who dare to dream in a truly international, spectacular week bringing together award-winning illusionists from all over the world. It’s more than a Magic Show. It’s more than a Festival. It’s more than you can expect. Prepare to be amazed. Magic & Illusion Shows are breaking box office records in Broadway and the West End now acts from Japan, Canada, Netherlands, the USA, UK and Gibraltar come together at the John Mackintosh Hall for the launch of the first Magic Festival on the Rock. Shows and events will take place at the John Mackintosh Hall with tickets starting from as little as £10 and a range of free events also on offer.
‘Gibmedia’ for the Ministry of Culture is proud to present ‘The International Magic Festival’. A first for Gibraltar and just in time for a perfect early Christmas Gift - the ma-
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There will be stage shows, close up Magic, conferences and workshops - which means you too could learn how to make money appear and your friends disappear (well maybe not but you get the idea). Just come along and be a part of it! Festival director Jordan Lopez
of GibMedia said: “Watch out for a very special week. It’s magic so expect plenty of surprises”. He also explained the concept behind the fes-
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Magic Unlimited
tival: “It’s Year One but it all really started 10 years ago when a magic show re-kindled a childhood passion of mine”. This led to a series of Magic Circus and variety like shows re-emerge on the local scene and now the Magic Festival consolidates the work of the last decade.
Arms Out
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Minister for Culture, the Hon Steven Linares said: “This is going to be an amazing festival adding an integral element to the expanding culture offerings for our community. We have a range of successful events now on offer and the Ministry of Culture is delighted to support this International Magic Festival
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for the enjoyment of our community and visitors alike”.
Dani Dortiz
WORKSHOPS
Magic School and Workshops - Various age
“It has taken 10 years so we might as well make it a special one”, added Jordan.
GROUPS
Tickets are already on sale online at www.buytickets.gi and www.Magic.gi
The most mysterious school in the world! Could you be the next young wizard? We welcome everyone with an interest in magic to learn, create and perform their own magic tricks. Apart from the learning experience you will also take home a magic set of tricks from our workshop.
SHOWS AS FOLLOWS
International Gala: Witness the impossible Tuesday 6th December, Thursday 8th December, Friday 9th at 7pm Saturday 10th December at 2.30pm (Matinee) and 7.30pm Sunday 11th December at 2.30pm (Matinee) and 7pm
MAGICIANS ONLY CONFERENCE
This is restricted to Local and Visiting magicians only by application or referred enthusiasts accompanied by a magician.
CLOSE UP SHOWS FREE EVENTS
Get ready to experience magic in an intimate setting and who knows, you may even be involved in helping make the magic happen; an intimate evening of close-up magic and sleight of hand with two of our great magicians. The setting for Close-Up shows will be informal with limited tickets available. You can expect magicians, who vary in style and they could be using anything from cards or coins to something they borrow from you! (All our shows are family friendly and young people are always welcome. However, please note this is an 80 minute close-up show, which is not usually recommended for anyone under 10 years of age).
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Our Street entertainers will fill the streets with magic giving the town a magic feel at every corner. Full details and timetables on www. magic.gi
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Online - www.magic.gi and www.buytickets.gi By Phone - (00350) 54059955 John Mackintosh Hall Box office in November & December Monday to Friday: 11.00am – 2.00PM Social Media: Twitter @gibmagicfest/ Facebook @gibmagicfest
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3 Anniversary BBQ at I.W. Motors rd
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The Linense Dancer, David Morales ends his Tour of Puerto Rico and Venezuela with a meeting with Maduro The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, met with the Linense dancer, David Morales on the last day of his tour of Puerto Rico and Venezuela to talk about culture in general. The dancer was grateful to and thanked the Venezuelan presi-
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dent for the excellent treatment received and the great affection shown by the audiences who attended his shows. The shows were held at the country’s top theatres and David began by saying that there is a need for “continuing to opt for culture and education, which is what I do
from my humble corner, which is flamenco”. To that effect, Morales explained the importance of making the stage play and the circumstances of the murder of the most important Andalucian Poet of all times, known to the
public on its 80th anniversary. He added to the country’s president, “I leave the country very satisfied in the knowledge that I have achieved this judging by the warmth and affection shown to me by the Venezuelan public”. On his behalf, Maduro stres-
sed the importance of the great influence due to the common roots between Venezuela and Spain, and in that same way, the satisfaction that it meant to the South American Country of having had the opportunity to stage such a spectacle like Lorca Muere de Amor in the top
theatres of the most important cities. “The doors of Venezuela will always be open to Lorca”, affirmed Maduro. During his encounter, David Morales interpreted a small part of the show accompanied by the Sanroqueño flamenco singer,
Manuel Peralta and the guitarist Rubén The encounter with Maduro was the climax to the “Lorca Muere de Amor” tour, which started on the 17th September last in the ‘Teatro de las Bellas Artes” of San Juan of Puerto Rico with a
full house and an excellent response from the Puerto Rican audience. Subsequently, the theatre company moved on to Venezuela where they successfully performed the show in the ‘Teatro Orlando Araújo, in Barinas;
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the ‘Teatro Teresa Carreño, the most important theatre in the country, in Caracas, as well as, in the ‘Teatro de la Ópera in Maracay. The David Morales Flamenco entourage also undertook a day of workshops with ‘Unearte’, Universidad de Artes de Venezuela, as well as, with the ‘Ballet Nacional de Danza’ (National Ballet of Dance), where the Linense artist carried out a ‘master class’ in order to exchange reflections between flamenco and the traditional Venezuelan dance, ‘el joropo’. The dance company of the Linense artist is successfully dis-
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seminating his tribute to Lorca on the 80th anniversary of the murder of the poet with an important international tour. With “Lorca Muere de Amor”, David Morales has brought to the stage, in Puerto Rico and Venezuela, the most intimate and private life of the Andalucian poet, highlighting his obvious homosexuality, as well as, his persecution and consequent death that his sexual tendency provoked during the beginnings of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. All this has been made possible by David’s intense revision and study of the poet’s works and life thanks to the work of biographers like the Spanish Historian of Irish decent, Ian Gibson.
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Jack Link’s Original Beef Jerky were always asking for more. At this point, they created their first product, Jack Link’s Beef Steaks, and began selling it throughout the region.
The Original, some call it bold, some call it savoury, some call it hardwood smoked with a hint of garlic; transcending flavour profiling since the dawn of ‘jerky’. If you don’t taste it, you’ll never understand! Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is an American snack company best known as the producer and marketer of the eponymous brand of beef jerky. It was founded by John ‘Jack’ Link in 1986. They are known for their “Messin’ with Sasquatch” advertising campaign. The foundation for Jack Link’s began in the 1880’s when Jack’s great-grandfather, Chris, came to America from the ‘Old Country’ and settled in the wilderness of northern Wisconsin. He didn’t 86 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
As the company continued to grow, Jack Link’s son, Troy, followed in his father’s footsteps to join the family business. Together, they work side by side keeping the family tradition alive.
bring much with him, but he did bring his family’s sausage recipes, soon his sausages and smoked meats became legend among the pioneer families. Chris’ son Earl, opened the town’s first general store and butcher shop and continued the family tradition of making the best meat products. In 1916, Earl’s son, Wolf Link, was born and learned the meat business at his father’s side. He grew up and
became a successful cattleman, raising the finest beef in the region. Before too long, Wolf had a son, whom he named Jack, Jack Link. And that’s where things really took off. While hunting with his family, Jack had the idea to make jerky with his great-grandfather’s ‘Old World’ recipes. Working with his sons, they created a jerky that was so good friends and neighbours
‘Jerky’ is lean meat that has been trimmed of fat, cut into strips, and then dried to prevent spoilage. Normally, this drying includes the addition of salt, to prevent bacteria from developing on the meat before sufficient moisture has been removed. The word “jerky” is derived from the Quechua word ch’arki, which means “dried, salted meat”. All that is needed to produce basic “jerky” is a low-temperature drying method, and salt to inhibit bacterial growth. Modern manufactured jerky is normally marinated in a seasoned
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its consumer base all throughout Europe. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Jack Link’s Protein Snacks family of brands includes Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR, SQUATCH, World Kitchens Jerky, Grass Run Farms Meat Snacks, ‘Bifi’ and ‘Pepperami’. spice rub or liquid, and dried, dehydrated or smoked with low heat (usually under 70 °C/160 °F). The resulting jerky from the above method would be a salty and/or savoury snack. However, Jerky is always ‘ready-to-eat’ and needs no additional preparation. It can be stored for months without refrigeration. When the protein to moisture content ratio is correct, the resulting meat is cured, or preserved. Each pack of “Beef Jerky” provides a massive 50% per weight of protein whilst being low in fat and carbohydrates. This quick and convenient snack is an ideal substitute for less healthy snacks and is ideal for anyone on a high protein diet. Our Beef Jerky is a traditional American steak snack produced from the best selected beef cuts to an old ‘Wild West’ recipe. High in protein, low in saturated fat, this product will contribute to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass. It takes 350g of prime selected beef to
make 100g of our Beef Jerky. Beef Jerky is a great option for anyone looking for a nutritious and tasty high protein snack. Jack Link’s Original Beef Jerky starts with the best cuts of beef. This jerky is then seasoned and smoked to tasty perfection resulting in a long-lasting salty snack, which is a sure hit with people of all ages. Other flavours include ‘Beef Jerky Teriyaki’ and ‘Beef Jerky Peppered’. With Beef Jerky Teriyaki, the process begins with thin strips of premium beef marinated in soy sauce with ginger, which are then dried to perfection. Sound delicious? It is also full of protein and an excellent source of energy. Soy, ginger, a little onion and a whole lot of perfectly smoked beef, it’s a case of the very best of East meets West! Jack Link’s, the world’s leading meat-snack maker, wasn’t always a heavy hitter. In fact, the company’s eponymous founder, John “Jack” Link, started out in 1985, using
his great-grandfather’s recipes to make jerky and sell it from the back of his pickup truck in Minong, Wisconsin. History, it seems, prevailed. Our tasters loved this jerky’s thick texture and wellbalanced peppery sweetness. “I would eat this all day,” raved one taster. “Not too chewy, nice and thick, good pepperiness, slightly sweet.” The taste, quality, packaging and brand name recognition practically sell the beef jerky themselves! Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis,Minnesota, and operates a total of eleven manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. On April 1st 2014, Jack Link’s acquired Unilever’s meat snack division in an attempt to expand
The story of Jack Link’s Protein Snacks is one of family traditions. It began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing snack manufacturers in the world. Today Jack Link’s sells more than 100 different protein snacks in more than 40 countries. The principles and traditions of Jack Link’s have been the same since its humble beginnings: hard work, integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting protein snacks in the world. With the secret JACK LINK’S family recipes, seasonings, and a little smoke - the result is a delicious, high-protein meat snack. Whenever you rip open a bag of Jack Link’s, you will get a taste of the American Tradition that made this family business a success: Hard-work, fun and quality products. While the brand continues to grow, Jack Link’s protein will be the fuel for people. Jack Link’s Original Beef Jerky® is distributed in Gibraltar by Abrines – a member of the Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092, www.sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi
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Top Queens
A Revolution In Fashion – ‘Nice Price’ Just recently opened... ‘Top Queens’ is the latest ladies’ fashion store situated at 5, Calle San Pablo in La Linea...
Text by Richard Cartwright
It’s only been a few months since Jessica and Anaraida Sanchez took charge of this new establishment jointly with businessman Santiago Macias and already across the municipality, the word is spreading ‘Top Queens’ is becoming the ‘boutique of reference’ as it applies to style and fashion. It’s a place where the most demanding lady can find anything and 90 NOVEMBER 2016 GLOBE MAGAZINE
everything she seeks amongst the variety of goods to choose from. All those ‘must have’ garments... stylish, eclectic, suggestive and desirable, contemporary items. ‘Top Queens’ has landed like a trendy whirlwind in the ladies clothing sector focusing on the incredible price tag of just 25 Euros for all items on offer; fashionable outfits, shoes and accessories that are also on offer in more than
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160 boutiques across Spain, Italy, France and Portugal. Since the idea was born in 2010, the concept of ‘nice price’ offered in ‘Top Queens’ stores has increasingly won followers. What’s guaranteed is the fabulous quality and value for money in their most exclusive designs in tune with latest trends. However ‘Top Queens’ is now
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providing space in each of its stores for two new labels; ‘Top Style’ and ‘Johanna Manzanero’. Two new, ladies fashion lines that appear at all of Top Queens’ boutiques. Whilst keeping to their original styles, they’ll be offering different price ranges; ‘Top Style’ is retailing all of their products at 15 Euros whilst ‘Johanna
Manzanero’s’ designs will all sell at 50 Euros each. It’s a perfect marriage...’Top Style’ will offer simple, basic but necessary items for any female’s wardrobe or chest of draws whilst also offering exclusive accessories to ideally compliment each outfit to maximise that special, original ‘look.’
Separately, ‘Johanna Manzanero’ will provide items, which are simply spectacular and have that ‘magic’ touch exclusive to Johanna’s very personal touch. Glamorous and elegant, her eponymous label will ‘invade’ ‘Top Queens’ boutiques with unique and unrepeatable designs.
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The Famous Grouse Trophy score of 31 points. Not for the first time, the winner was Ian Wood with a score of 32 points. Nearest the pin winners were: Dave Hunt, David Macgregor, James Barr and Douglas Casciaro. Martin Burns won nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 and Nicky Sanchez was winner of nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5.
The second event of the 2016/17 Med Golf season was the Famous Grouse Trophy tournament, which was held at the Estepona Golf on Sunday 16th October on a course renowned for the quality of its greens and a reputation for being a good but fair test of golf. Played in bright sunshine and a gradually strengthening easterly breeze, the event produced the usual broad array of scores with one or two that stood out from the crowd, as the results outlined below will testify.
Guests are encouraged and made very welcome at all events. While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many mini-competition prizes and even a Best Guest prize if warranted by numbers and of course the scorecard draw at the end of the prize presentation.
For non-golfing readers, when scores are tied, the decision goes in favour of the lowest handicap. The best score of the day was 41 Stableford points produced by Martin Burns taking a step up from winning the Cat 3 prize at the last event. A regular Med Golf player and senior member, Martin won the Famous Grouse Trophy and two 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course. He also significantly hoisted himself up the Jyske Bank Order of Merit as shown below. Naturally, Martin also won the best senior prize.
THE BLACK CROW
Adding to his growing collection of best gross trophies, John Hunter scored a very fine 76. Keeping it in the family and adding to his collection of longest drive trophies was John’s son Josh.
OTHER PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS
OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS
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Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): Roger Griffiths was the winner with a score of 35 points beating Ross McQuater into second place. Ross also had 35 points but was beaten
by Roger’s lower handicap. Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22): the runner up was Jonathan Rix with a fine par score of 36 points; however, that was not enough to stop Stuart Ferguson, a familiar face on the podium, from taking the first spot with a very fine score of 39 points. Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): taking an early opportunity to throw down the gauntlet was a Med Golf newcomer James Barr with a
Med Golf members will be familiar with the Black Crow that keeps an all-seeing beady eye on the proceedings at events. He watches for such transgressions as slow golf, items that might be of particular interest and reports on the antics of members both on and off the course. At Estepona, knowing how important it is for golfers to get a good rhythm going in their game, he was surprised to see a group of 2 players on the course among the groups of 3 and 4 players. It seems that one player failed to arrive without giving notice so it was too late to re-organise the field. He hopes that this will be an isolated incident as a simple phone call would have helped those two players enjoy their golf as much as everyone else.
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Thank you to everyone, who supported this event and congratulations to the prize winners. The new season has got off to a good start and there will be many more opportunities to enjoy a great day out on different golf courses and work your way into the Med Golf Masters in August 2017. THE TOP TWENTY IN THE JYSKE BANK ORDER OF MERIT
Matthew Gerard Matt Charlesworth Martin Burns Roger Griffiths Stuart Ferguson John Hunter David Pinniger
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in Malaga on Sunday 13th November 2016. Designed by Harry Shapland (co-builder of Wentworth), the course is the oldest in Andalucia opening in 1925. It was subsequently expanded into 18 holes by Tom Simpson, the creator of Turnberry, Muirfield and Balybunion. The course has a reputation of being a fair challenge for golfers of all standards, lies adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea and surrounds the Parador Hotel. There is an options to combine the golf with a night at the hotel at a special rate Only the top ten will qualify for for Med Golf members: next summer’s Masters. 1 night Bed and Breakfast golfer Our next tournament is the Acqua- sharing including competition fee rius Trust Trophy at The Parador €105.00 James Lax Javi Hunter Soren Koefoed ------------------Joe Sanchez Steve Stonefield Mark Henderson Duncan Quigley Nicky Sanchez Mike Cowburn Louis Calvente Daniel Lomax Ross McQuater Josh Hunter
1 night Bed and Breakfast golfer single room including competition fee €135.00 1 night Bed and Breakfast non golfer €60.00 Golf only including competition fee €65.00 Book your room now by e-mail jh@ medgolf.gi For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year or £60 for family membership (limited to two), please visit our website: www.medgolfmembers.com
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Megastore to Open in Main Street New multimillion pound investment in Main Street defies ‘Brexit’ uncertainties and confirms confidence in Gibraltar economy A new multi million pound investment in Main Street to create a “Flagship” department store is set to open in Gibraltar. It will be one of the biggest multiple brand fashion stores, not only in Gibraltar, but also in the southern Iberian Peninsula. The project will provide a major contribution to the local retail sector, re-energising the Gibraltar shopping experience and boosting the tourist product. “As an established retailer for over 20 years, I am confident that Gibraltar can survive any challenge it faces” comments Mr Bhisham Nihchalani Managing Director of Bharat Ltd and the driving force behind the initiative. Defying Brexit uncertainties, he has managed to attract some of the biggest players in the fashion industry. Top brands, who are normally
very cautious in partnering or opening in new jurisdictions, and have already been signed up include Michael Kors; Just Cavali; Armani; Hugo Boss; Versace; Lacoste; Paul & Shark; Kurt Geiger and Polo Ralph Lauren. “Tourism is one of the mainstays of the Gibraltar economy and within that the “shopping experience” is one of the principal attractions for both the day and cruise visitors, as well as, the longer stay traveller” says Mr Nihchalani, who is also at the helm of the very popular “Trends” shops in Main Street. “This megastore is not only a destination for locals and tourists alike, it also places Gibraltar on the map alongside Marbella, Puerto Banus and other shopping destinations in the region and I am really excited at the opportunities it will bring in terms to economic activity and employment” he continues. The restoration of the ex-Barclays Bank building in the middle of Main Street will enhance the look of the façade and blend in naturally with the Cityscape. “The transformation of this notable building with a strong commercial tradition in the heart of our city into a shopping icon epitomises the adaptability and resourcefulness for which the local trading community has always been renowned” states
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Mrs Gemma Vasquez, Chairperson of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Business (GFSB). The investment has also been welcomed by HM Government of Gibraltar. “I am delighted and welcome this project by local entrepreneur, Bhisham Nihchalani. Following the June vote, I am encouraged and pleased to see such confidence in Gibraltar’s future. It will serve as a powerful and visible “statement of intent” that is sure to boost confidence in this important pillar of the economy” said Chief Minister The Hon Fabian Picardo MP QC. Work is now going apace to complete the refurbishment of the building, which is being undertaken by Casais Ltd with completion and fitting out expected by early November 2016.
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