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Nº 141 - OCTOBER 2014

CONTENTS 6

ANTHONY WILLIAMS WINS THE 2014 GIBRALTAR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD

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THANK GOD IT’S TAPAS

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THE SSANGYONG KORANDO, REXTON W AND TURISMO

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THE 2ND ANNUAL WINE FAIR

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THE 2ND ANNUAL WINE FAIR WITH SKYE

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THE SINKING OF THE ROYAL OAK

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NEWS FROM THE CAPTAIN

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SANTOS PRODUCTIONS GIVES BACK

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ORGANISERS FOR THE IDO WORLD SHOW DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015

CREDITS

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HEADWIRES: PUTTING THEIR ORGANS ON THE LINE

Front Cover: JACK AND NAOMI BETTS AS CAPTAIN GIBRALTAR AND ROCK GIRL - NATIONAL DAY CHILDREN`S FANCY DRESS COMPETITION Photography: Johnnie Bugeja

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CLEAN UP THE WORLD 2014

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FIRST ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT I.W. MOTORS

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NATIONAL DAY CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY 2014

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THE TRUE ESSENCE OF NATIONAL DAY

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HISTORY AND CUSTOMS OF HALLOWEEN

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN? NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL

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RECEPTION TO MARK THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF SV FUELS LTD HELD AT GRAND BATTERY HOUSE ON THE 1ST OCTOBER 2014

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DANZA ACADEMY’S PRODUCTIONS CONSOLIDATE THE LOCAL YOUNG TALENT

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THE SUNBORN MEDGOLF MASTERS 2014

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GLAMOUR CREATIONS’ 9TH WEDDING DRESS COMPETITION

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FOCUS ON: CASA PEPE

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THE NATIONAL DAY ROCK CONCERT 2014

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RECEPTION TO MARK THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALWANI GROUP

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A JUKE BOX AT CHAMPIONS GRILL

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CREEPY LOOKS

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GIBTELECOM’S CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF HOME GROWN TALENT

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OCEAN VILLAGE SUPPORTS BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATION

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Anthony Williams wins The 2014 Gibraltar Digital Photography Award The Gibraltar Digital Photography Club held their annual general meeting on the 17th September 2014. Along with the successful re-election of the Committee, prizes were awarded for the various photographic competitions held thoughout the course of the year. This year, the Photographer of the Year was won by Anthony Williams. This award is based on the result of the monthly competitions held thoughout the year.

The Photo of the Year award was won by Rose Ann Victor for her

entry in the competition with the theme ‘Shadows’.

The GDPC is a small but progressive local photography club whose aims are the provision of premises for photographers to enjoy their photography within a friendly club structure. A series of mixed programmed lectures are organised, as well as practical evenings, members’ nights, competitions and photographic outings with the aim to help and encourage each member to develop, whether they are a seasoned professional or an absolute beginner. The Club premises are open to members on Monday and Wednesday evenings and a beginners photography course is planned for October.

More information can be found on their website http:// gdpc2012.wix.com/gibraltarphotography-club or on the Facebook page ‘Gibraltar Digital Photography Club’.

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Thank God it’s ‘Tapas’ at The Little Rock Sometimes you get the chance to be reminded that good things are taken for granted. I got that chance when Marvin Cartwright asked Globe Magazine to come round to Casemates and try out their selection of ‘Tapas on Friday’ evenings. I did and with live music also on the menu, they could do no wrong- Tapas and Rock ’n’ Roll at the Little Rock? Yes please again, and it’s only a stone’s throw from my office window.

How did I miss that?

Text by Joe Adambery

To be honest, I had heard the music from my office a few weeks back but I didn’t make the connection to ‘Tapas’ then, but on the night of this review, when I got there with my daughter, the music hadn’t yet started. We studied the Tapas menu with our first drink and tentatively placed an order of Chorizo Criollo, Caribbean Prawns and Chicken Satay. As our tray landed on the table, my fingers were happily tapping to the music of Giles Ramirez and Steven MacLaren.

This was going to be a good night.

The ‘Tapas’ are served on slates, sometimes garnished with fresh Coriander and alongside Tempura veggies Julienne, and depending on your choice, some Ciabatta bread or even Focaccia bread. That first round went like a treat; we then went for the Mini Combo Focaccia which, was a delightful small wrap of steak and chicken pieces. With Rock classics from Bryan Adams, Sting and John Mayer expertly rendered

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somehow my tastes buds won nearly every round.

Thai Fish Cakes and the Little Rock Brochettas made the score two one for the ‘Tapas’ but then Radio head’s classic ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ got a rousing reception from the ‘Tapistas’ and us, so a draw it was again. Sometimes, it’s such hard work trying to make a sound judgment. Especially with a mouthful of heaven in the shape of Moroccan Meatballs which, were closely followed by Honey-coated Aubergine Fritters. No dinner tonight then- and this small feast is going down to the sound of live music-Titanic with Tapas?

The Little Rock staff, Gina (the boss), Jean, Julio, Nicole and Jose- Luis were warm and friendly, sporting T shirts to remind us of ‘Thank God it’s Tapas’, and it pretty much sums up a feeling that you have been well treated at the start of the weekend. You have eaten from an inspiring Tapas menu guaranteed to titillate even the most stubborn tastes, not forgetting that while indulging (and you do), this

Grilled Aubergine Caprese party happens every Friday with the good weather permitting.

I could try to explain some of the tasty secrets that were revealed to me when I inquired about the delicate and balanced blend of flavours in some ‘Tapas’ but then I would be giving away the Chef ’s professional

secrets and depriving Globe Magazine readers of discovering those flavours for themselves. You know what they say …the proof of the pudding etc. I say that the sound of the pudding also counts, but then I’m just an old fashioned reviewer with an eye for a treat.

Go on, you know you want to, and you will enjoy it!

Chorizo Criollo

Chicken Satay

Little Rock Bruschetta

Thai fish cakes

Caribbean Prawns

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The 2014 SsangYong Korando, Rexton & Turismo

THE 2014 SSANGYONG KORANDO There has been some major changes to the SsangYong Korando: the front-end gets a slimmed down, black-mesh grille, more modern headlights and lower and wider air intake, while the rear gets some redesigned light clusters SsangYong Korando gets a makeover inside and out, and enhanced driving refinement for 2014. Externally, the front receives an allnew treatment - a slimmed down, black mesh radiator grille, more contemporary headlights and a wider, low level air intake are the 12 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

principal enhancements. The new headlight units now comprise projection lamps and LED daytime running lights for increased visibility and safety, surrounded by a stylish black and aluminium bezel. Further illumination is provided on the ELX4 model with

neat round fog lamps set discreetly within the lower bumper.

At the rear, the design changes are focused on enhanced style with detail improvements such as the rear light cluster, which now includes LED lights for improved visibility.

There are new designs for both the 16-inch and 17-inch wheels and three new exterior colours - Sunrise red, Cosmic blue and Carbonic grey as well as Space black, Grand white and Silent silver.

The interior of the car has also been given a significant re-design, and now combines an attractive and comfortable ambiance for the driver and passengers alike. There is a completely redesigned dashboard featuring soft-touch materials for a greater sense of luxury,

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smooth and safe departure when driving away from a standstill on a steep slope, while a lock mode distributes power equally between the front and rear wheels at speeds below 25mph to optimise traction.

complemented by natural matt wood grain insets, and abundant storage space that includes enlarged cup holders, a mobile phone tray and flip-down sunglasses tray.

The new SsangYong Korando is powered by a modern yet well-proven 2.0-litre Euro 5 engine. The top of the range ELX4 automatic is matched with the powerful, smooth and efficient 175ps e-XDi200 diesel engine with a maximum power output of 175ps/4000rpm and peak torque of 360Nm/2,000-3,000rpm.

Models featuring manual transmission get the 149ps e-XDi200 engine which delivers the same maximum power and peak torque as the automatic, and is perfect for lively driving as well as for going off-road and towing.

SsangYong Korando offers two transmissions: a 6-speed manual with high fuel efficiency and smooth gear shifting, and a 6-speed automatic with optimum gear ratios for smooth, comfortable driving. However, all Korandos come with six airbags, ESP stability control and Isofix child seat fixings as standard.

Great advances in reducing NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) have been made to this new car, with particular attention focused on its engine mountings. Stronger, reinforced mounting brackets are used which effectively reduce engine noise levels by up to 9.3%.

SsangYong Korando is fitted with Macpherson struts to the front and multi-link suspension to the rear to provide excellent ride comfort, and the three point mountings to the rear axle effectively minimise noise and vibration. New rubber bushes have been fitted to the car’s reinforced sub frames, further helping to minimise intrusive vibration and noise from the road sur14 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

In conjunction with the standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with emergency brake assist and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), the four-wheel drive system provides the best possible grip and control whatever the conditions. Hill Start Assist (HSA) and Active Roll-over Protection (ARP) also feature.

face and engine.

Three of the four new models come with four wheel drive, and unlike its competitors a very high percentage of customers choose their SsangYong Korando with 4x4, an intelligent and advanced all-wheel drive (AWD) system based on SsangYong’s highly regarded four wheel drive technology and years of experience. The torque-on-demand system senses the road surface and driving con-

ditions and distributes the power to the wheels that need it most.

Under normal driving conditions, 100 per cent of the engine’s torque is delivered to the front wheels so that the car runs with optimised fuel efficiency; on icy or slippery roads or when driving on wet offroad conditions, power is distributed to both the front and rear wheels to ensure a safe, stable and dependable drive. The technology also works perfectly to give a

The new SsangYong Korando offers the practicality and convenience of an SUV and the creature comforts of a saloon car. Its generous proportions and wide interior space make this the perfect vehicle for both everyday use and leisure activities. In the rear, there’s sufficient shoulder room for three adults to travel in complete comfort. The seat back which splits 60:40 - can be reclined up to 17.5 degrees, while the flat floor and generous legroom make it ideal for long journeys. Lift the tailgate and you’ll find one of the largest load areas in this SUV sector (486 litres with the seats up and 1,312 litres when folded). The rear seats fold completely flat, while there’s also an under-floor tray for storing valuables out of sight.

The new look Korando is a genuine SUV offering great driving performance both on and off-road together with a 2-tonne towing capability. There are four models in the range with a comprehensive level of equipment and at prices many of its competitors fail to match.

All Korandos come with six airbags, ESP stability control and Isofix child seat fixings as standard.

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noise and vibration apparent in the cabin and despite the drop in engine size, the Rexton W is still capable of towing three tonnes.

The Rexton W’s new 2.0-litre diesel engine is something of an unknown quantity, compared to the well-known Mercedes engine of old, though it has been reliable in other models across the SsangYong reange. The rest of the Rexton W’s mechanicals are equally rugged, so breakdowns shouldn’t be a concern.

Practicality is an area where the Rexton W is able to shine, as all versions get a versatile seven-seat layout. And while the third row is best used for children, there’s enough room behind the chairs If you’re looking for the biggest SUV bang for your buck, then the seven-seater SsangYong for 248-litres of luggage. Fold the rearmost seats away and you libeRexton W deserves to be on your shopping list rate estate car-rivalling levels of carrying capacity. Elsewhere, the A recent extensive facelift has gicabin is equally spacious, with geven the Rexton W a fresher look. nerous head and legroom for ocHowever, it’s not just the outside cupants in the first two rows – no that has been upgraded but there’s off-road rival offers as much room been an update for the interior for the money. too. It also comes with a Ssangyong developed 2.0-litre diesel enA quick inspection of the cabin gine paired with a Mercedes-sourreveals plenty of useful cubby hoced five-speed automatic gearbox. les and storage boxes, plus a large glovebox. And if you’re planning on towing large loads, then the There’s been a major facelift for SsangYong’s grippy four-whethe exterior of the car, including el-drive system and impressive raked back headlights, restyled with the company’s own 153bhp sourced five-ratio auto.

3,200kg weight limit make it a 2.0-litre diesel. grille and revised front bumper.

A low range transfer box, hill decent strong choice.

Buyers can choose from SX and EX trim levels, with the latter get- Entry-level cars get a six-speed control and excellent ground cleating eye-catching 18-inch alloys, manual gearbox while EX buyers rance make the Rexton a capable Emissions are 196g/km for the leather seats and rugged-looking can choose between a six-speed companion off-road. Refinement manual models, while the auto car running boards. Inside, the Rex- manual and a smooth, Mercedes- has been improved, with less engine emits 206g/km. There has been a greater improvement in fuel ecoton has also had an update with nomy, 38.2mpg for manual veraluminium-effect and chrome fisions and 36.2mpg for the auto. nishes along with soft-touch material.

The SsangYong Korando and Rexton W can be viewed at Bassadone Previously, the Rexton was poweMotors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, red by a Mercedes-sourced 2.7-liTel: 200 79004, distributors in Gitre diesel but this has now been braltar for SsangYong. superseded by the ‘Rexton W’

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The 2 Gibraltar Wine Fair nd

Text by Justine Fava – Cartwright Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

Another year and another roaring success as the brain child of Glen Sanders and Tony Hernandez from My Wines down at Chatham Counterguard, takes to the street for a second year running. I caught up with Glen after the exhausting event was over and asked him what the format of the day was and what challenges he came up against to organize the event….

After battling with the on coming traffic we finally closed the road by 12pm and managed to be up and running by approximately 1:15pm.

During that time the Tasting Room was full of enthusiasts wanting to learn more about wines with a private wine tasting sessions presented throughout the day by distinguished guests from Portugal, UK, Spain, Italy and even Cognac in France.

These sessions went down so well that they did run a little late so next year we will be extending the sessions. Stalls bearing all to do with a vast selection of wines, food, plenty of seating areas, music and more lined the historic street outside.

Who took part in the events during the day and which suppliers came on board this year to show their wines?

This year, Anglo Hispano and Lewis Stagnetto joined last year’s suppliers, Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd, to give a vast selection of wines from our main brewers. Visitors also enjoyed a BBQ and food from the local restaurants at Chatham Counterguard. Craig Macdonald kept the audience company with his outstanding repertoire of covers and original music and I would like to thank him personally and wish him the best of luck as he will be leaving Gibraltar at the end of the year for pastures new. Joining him on stage were other

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local bands like Shot Break. They drove the crowd into a frenzy and performed outstandingly. Wine, great food and even greater music….a combination to die for!

What was the attendance like and what type of audience demographic did you have? How busy did it get throughout the day?

We began quietly as usual and the tourists where a little too early passing by at approximately 11am, unfortunately well before we were ready to serve them.

There was a steady stream of visitors, mostly locals but as from 6pm, it picked up with workers at the end of their day coming straight down to join us. Things peaked at around 9pm where numbers were at their highest until the early hours.

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your first wine festival? What did you learn from this one that you can change to better the next one?

Mainly the tasting room was one change and that provided a more in-depth experience for the public affording them the unique experience of having such outstanding guests give them the ‘nitty gritty’ on their products first hand. Being supported by the other suppliers was a great improvement from last year as this has shown faith and support in the event and we hope to have them with us next year and grow with smaller suppliers too that might want to come onboard.

Something else that was new is that we published a small information booklet with a plan of the area and articles on wine etc and a competition to win a Jeroboam

of Grand Cru Champagne; we plan on improving this next year by adding further wines on offer and a section to vote for your favorite wine. A great memento, were the commemorative wine glasses; these were sponsored by Mercedes Benz. Next year, we will perhaps alter the layout a little possibly setting out all the pitches with marquees in the same colour and providing shade from the afternoon sun for our visitors.

The Wine Festival also has a website under construction too www. gibraltarwinefestival.com Although the Wine Festival is

the brain child of you and Tony at My Wines, putting together an event of this type takes a dedicated and reliable team. Is there anyone you would like to thank?

We have to begin with the sponsors as without them it is just impossible. Gedime motors with Mercedes Benz and AM Capurro, who graced the main entrance to the festival, adding grandeur and prestige to the event. GibOil for giving us the energy (literally), Ibex Insurance for keeping us safe and The Gibraltar Government for so kindly sup-

porting us in all we do. They are always very keen for us to bring Chatham Counterguard to the forefront in all its historical glory during events for the public. Our friends and staff, who are always ready to lend a hand and work tirelessly with us, all our visiting guests from abroad that grace us with their knowledge on wines and cognacs and spread the good word and all our clients, old and new, who, attended and enjoyed the day with us.

Will this become a fixed calendar event now as part of the

National Day Week celebrations?

Definitely! The next one is already booked for 4th September and this time that is a Friday to give us a little time to recover from one party to the next! We have lots of new ideas for the next one so keep your eyes peeled to our Facebook page for up to date news on all our events too. An 80’s night is on the cards as is Halloween Fright Night and much more. If you are not on Facebook and would like to subscribe to our mailing list please drop us an email at info@mywinesgibraltar.com

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At the 2 Gibraltar Annual Wine Fair with Skye nd

Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

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The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak The sinking of the battleship ‘HMS Royal Oak’ in October 1939 gave the United Kingdom just about the worst possible start to the Second World War. The ‘Royal Oak’ was not a modern fighting ship but as a battleship she represented part of the might of the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy was the ‘Senior Service’ and many in the UK were still steeped in the ‘Rule Britannia, Britannia rules the waves’ philosophy based on the perceived dominance of the Royal Navy. The ‘Royal Oak’ was not unnaturally seen by the nation as part of this philosophy. Many assumed that berthed at Scapa Flow, the ‘Royal Oak’ was perfectly safe from attack. The night of October 14th 1939 shattered this illusion.

‘HMS Royal Oak’ was a World War One battleship that had fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. By 1939, her build was dated but more importantly, it was known that the ‘Royal

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HMS Royal Oak

Oak’ lacked the speed required by modern warships with the Kriegsmarine putting its faith in smaller but faster battle cruisers.

Repeated upgrades had made the ship slower. For example, a 5 inch increase in the thickness of the armour plating on the deck that protected the magazines and engine room had made the ‘Royal Oak’ heavier and slower; her top speed was about 20 knots depending on the condition of the sea and that was

a slower that Nazi Germany’s battle cruisers.

In the summer of 1939, ‘Royal Oak’ was due to have started a 30 month tour of duty in the Mediterranean Sea but the situation in Europe meant that the Admiralty decided to order the battleship to Scapa Flow. The declaration of war on September 3rd 1939 was followed by the ‘Phoney War’– so-called because nothing happened in Western

Europe that could compare with what had occurred in Eastern Europe. However, World War Two was brought home to the British public on October 14th.

Scapa Flow was a natural base for a large naval fleet. The naval base was in the centre of the Orkney Islands and all the channels to it had been protected either with ‘booms’ across the channels or with obsolescent ships that had been sunk as ‘block ships’. The ‘booms’ were opened and closed by tug boats as and when this was required. While the Admiralty was aware that a U-boat threat did occur, it was generally believed that Scapa Flow was as safe as could be expected. Two U-boats had tried to enter the base during World War One and had paid the price. However, not wanting to risk an attack, the Admiralty had agreed to update the defences around Scapa Flow.

This included sinking more ‘block ships’.

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Admiral Karl Dönitz, head of the Kriegsmarine’s U-boats, planned for an attack on Scapa Flow and he personally selected U-boat captain Günther Prien of U-47 for the mission. Dönitz believed that a successful attack on Scapa Flow would be a huge psychological blow against the United Kingdom as it was a major base for the Royal Navy.

It was also where the German High Seas Fleet had scuppered itself after World War One had ended and as a successful attack would provide the Nazi propaganda machine with much useful material.

The night of October 13th/14th was selected as the weather – a moonless night and a high tide – were both in Prien’s favour.

Prien had access to up-to-date reconnaissance photos and could plot his route accordingly in the knowledge of where the block ships were as they were highlighted in the photographs.

The photos also showed that there were plenty of targets at Scapa Flow.

Prien had selected his route around the Kirk Sound. Ironically, the Admiralty had pinpointed this as an area of weakness with regards to the defence of Scapa Flow.

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Prien’s journey to the naval base was not without problems in terms of following his planned route. When he reached his target area, Prien found fewer ships than the reconnaissance photos had indicated. The reconnaissance aircraft had alerted commanders at Scapa Flow and they ordered the dispersal of ships – hence the scarcity of targets.

However, he did identify ‘HMS Royal Oak’ and lined up U-47 accordingly.

Just after 01.00 on October 14th, the ‘Royal Oak’ was hit

by a torpedo fired fromU-47.

Prien had fired four torpedoes but two missed their target and one failed to fire. The torpedo that did hit failed to alarm the crew on board the ‘Royal Oak’ and many believed it was a small explosion on board that a fire crew could deal with. Survivors later reported that many men simply went back to their hammocks convinced that nothing was amiss.

Prien had to re-load his bow torpedo tubes before he could fire again. At 01.16 three torpedoes

hit the ‘Royal Oak’ amidships and caused huge damage. All electrical power was knocked out and a cordite magazine ignited. The attack was so sudden that there was no time to send out a distress call or fire distress flares. The explosion ripped through the ship and caused the ‘Royal Oak’ to list so much that her starboard portholes were below the waterline.

Those that were open let in water that caused the battleship to list further. At 01.29, just thirteen minutes after being hit for the second time, the ‘Royal Oak’ turned over and sunk. Many men were trapped on board and could not be rescued. 883 men were killed out of a crew of 1219.

Survivors who had jumped into the sea had to endure extremely cold water until they were pulled onto a rescue ship.

“It was so cold that I was told that it was colder than the inside of a fridge; so that might give you some idea of what it was like.”

“I was swimming along all on my ‘Todd’ when I heard some scraping alongside me. It was another lad. We did not say a lot. We had been swimming for a while when he said “oh bollocks” and disappeared. I found that very frightening.”

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“It was very dark and very, very cold.”

Many were rescued by the tender ‘Daisy 2’ that had been tied up alongside the ‘Royal Oak’ but had cast herself free just as the ship had started to list. “I never saw the Daisy 2, the Daisy 2 saw me.” There can be little doubt that the crew of the ‘Daisy 2’ saved lives as the nearest coastline to the ‘Royal Oak’ was half-a-mile away from the ship and very few of those who tried to swim to shore made it such was the temperature of the water.

There was nothing the War Office could do to cover up the disaster. First, the explosion on board the ‘Royal Oak’ had been seen by many in and around Scapa Flow and ‘bottling up’ the news would have been impossible. Also the War Office knew that the Nazis would use the sinking to their advantage with their broadcasts to the UK from Berlin – and many in the UK listened to them.

The BBC broadcast news of the sinking on October 14th. Almost immediately, theories developed as to what had happened.

The most famous was that U-47 had been helped by a spy called Albert Oertel. It was said that he had paddled out to U-47 and

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U47 Captain Gunther Prien

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helped to guide the submarine through the channels of Scapa Flow. The story was nonsense but the public seemed to want to grasp at anything to explain away what had happened barely six weeks into World War Two. A Board of Enquiry was held in the immediate aftermath of the sinking. It found that there were 11 possible routes into the heart of Scapa Flow that a submarine could follow. It also found that junior officers based at Scapa Flow had expressed their views that the base was not safe but

that senior officers had chosen to ignore these views. However, Admiral Sir Wilfred French, the commander of the Orkney and Shetland Isles, was held responsible. French was put onto the retired list despite his insistence prior to the ‘Royal Oak’ disaster that Scapa Flow needed 15 protection ships when it had, in fact, only 2.

For Günther Prien, the ‘Bull of Scapa Flow’, the success of the raid brought huge fame throughout Nazi Germany. He was

awarded the Iron Cross First Class and Hitler himself presented Prien with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross. All the crew of U-47 was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class.

In the United Kingdom, there was much soul searching especially with regards to the 126 boy sailors who lost their lives – out of a total of 163 on board ‘HMS Royal Oak’ – a 77% fatality rate.

After the loss of the ‘Royal Oak’, it was generally accepted that under-18’s should not serve on warships unless in exceptional circumstances. Scapa Flow itself underwent a great deal of modernization in terms of its defences.

‘Churchill’s Barriers’ were built at great expense – causeways that shut off previously useable channels around Scapa Flow.

Today the ‘Royal Oak’ is a recognized war grave. As such, it is protected from the intrusion of recreational divers, who do not have authority to dive around the wreck. Each year on October 14th a specialist team of Royal Navy divers descend to the wreck and fly the Royal Ensign above the overturned hull of the ‘Royal Oak’ in memory of those, who served on board her but did not survive the attack by U-47.

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News from The Captain Football Loopy is the order of the day at The Ship!

Come the weekend and Saturdays is SPORTS BLISS for all you sports junkies as sporting events are on the menu all day long and Sundays sees the introduction of ‘The Ship’s’ traditional Sunday Roasts, which will be served with all the right trimmings for only £8.95 – Kids half price at £4.95.

Yes, that’s right it’s not a misprint…NO SIR NO! ‘Football Loopy’ is the order of the day at The Ship in Marina Bay. As you’re well aware from previous editorials on The Ship, Captain Chris is not one to rest on his laurels. A pub landlord needs to be on his toes tout les temps (a bit of the ol’ Del-boy cliché there) in order to be competitive and hence continue to generate interest in his premises. That is exactly what Captain Chris has done of late with the ‘Football Loopy’ promotion at the Ship. He has priced all draught beers, Kopparberg cans, large glasses of house wine and house spirits with a mixer a mere £2.50 from kick-off until the first goal is scored on all live games on the main screen. Let’s hope Messrs Falcao, Rooney, Diego Costa and Co. leave their scoring boots at home!

On a different note, CHRISTMAS is just around the corner so as to speak. This year, The Ship is offering a CHRISTMAS MENU and a BUFFET MENU ideal for your Christmas parties. Chris commented and firmly affirmed, “Whatever it is that you have in mind, we can make your Christmas one to remember. Whether it be a three course meal, one of our Christmas buffet banquets or a private party with entertainment, we are sure that we are the perfect venue for you.” So this year, book your Christmas Party at the Ship and dine and wine amongst the beautiful surroundings of Marina Bay. Satisfaction and enjoyment is obviously guaranteed as Captain Chris and his first mate Michelle will be only too happy to sail to your needs!

On the subject of promotions, this aforementioned promotion is not limited to Manchester United games; it’ll be for all games screened throughout the coming season. However, it is not the only promotion Skipper Chris has in store. The Ship has introduced the ‘HAPPY DAYS’ PROMO with a different promotion for each day of the week! No, The FONZ is not involved!

Chris also told Globe Magazine, “It has been an excellent summer and I would like to publicly thank everyone, especially our distinguished clientele, for their continued support”

Monday is GRILL NIGHT with TWO Fillet Steaks for £20.00 TWO Mix Grills or ‘Surf N Turf ’ for £25.00 or TWO Butterfly Chickens or Gammons plus a bottle of House Wine for £25.00. Tuesdays is BURGER NIGHT and sees the introduction of any TWO Burgers for £10.00. Continuing with the ‘TWO FOR ONE’ concept, Wednesday’s offer is ‘Buy one and get one HELF PRICE’ on all that’s on the menu.

Chris commented, “Thursday evenings, we turn our attention to the ever popular QUIZ NIGHTS as from 8:30pm. ROUND 1: Family Fortunes, ROUND 2: General Knowledge, ROUND 3: Music Intros followed by ‘PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT’ with a BIG CASH JACKPOT!” So come on down to the Ship one of these Thursday evenings, have fun and put your wits to the test with the chance of winning big!

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On a different note, Chris, a live long Manchester United Fan, commented, “Di Maria, Falcao, RVP, Rooney; these are exciting times at Old Trafford, we’ve spent big and we’re gonna win the league!” There you have it, that’s Captain Chris for you – the eternal optimist!

Come Friday and we have the introduction of ‘THE END OF WEEK PARTY’ with the ever popular ‘2 for 1’ Cocktails promotion from their popular cocktails menu, being replaced by a ‘3 For 2’ on selected drinks. That’s magic but steady on ‘boyo’, don’t go ‘OTT’ with the Friday drinking session or you’ll miss all the goodies in store for the rest of the weekend with a hang-over of huberdrive proportions!!

The Ship also caters for parties and celebrations, so do not hesitate to contact them for buffet prices and any other queries or follow them on facebook for up-and-coming events and promotions.

So there you have it folks, Great Food, Great Beer and Great Atmosphere! For bookings or reservations, please phone the Ship on TEL: (+350) 200 60160

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Santos Productions Give Back Project

For the past few years, Santos Productions Academy have been fund-raising for our trips to represent Gibraltar Abroad in International Choral Competitions and the community has supported us along our journey helping us to raise all necessary funds.

We are extremely grateful for this, as it its because of the community that we have been able to travel and achieve the recognition and success in reputable competitions, including the World Choir Games and becoming Double European Champions at the European Choir Games in Graz, Austria. Now it’s our time to give back! So we have started a project called “Santos Productions Gives Back”.

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people in need in our community. It will not only help these associations but also get our students involved. It is also an educational project in order to educate the children involved on how to organize events themselves and how to have a more hands on approach to different projects.

Our first event took place on Saturday 20th September with a “CLOTHES DRIVE” in order to collect clothes to give to different associations and people, who need them. We collected a vast amount of clothes that have been distributed to different Charities, associations and families who need them. We are now planning many other events in order to continue this project and give back to the community

Organisers for the IDO European Show Dance Championships 2015

The Gibraltar National Dance Organisation is delighted to announce that the 2015 IDO European Show Dance Championships will be organised jointly between the GNDO and Santos Productions.

The event, that is just 365 days away, will see Seamus Byrne and Christian Santos GMD joining forces to organise one of the most prestigious and spectacular IDO events in Gibraltar. Both entities will be responsible for the production, marketing and staging of the event. Gibmedia will also be joining the organising team with Jordan Lopez responsible

for all technical aspects of the competition.

The IDO European Championships that are 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 will be organised at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre in May 2015.

For further information please visit www.eurodanceshow2015. com and the Euroshowdance Facebook page.

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Headwires

Putting their Organs on the line

Text and Photographs

by James Culatto

I’ve never made my love for original music a secret and that’s why it’s such a pleasure getting to listen to local relea-

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ses when they come out. What makes it even more special is when a band that you really believe in come up to you and give you a piece of work that is so excellently polished and passionate that you play it on repeat and

before you know it, the songs are on rotation sub-consciously no matter where you are.

Teenage Alt-Rockers Headwires have done just that with their EP ‘Organs’. A beautifully crafted

5-Track release that not only shows maturity but displays a willingness to dip their toes into waters bands of a similar age might find daunting.

Opening track, ‘I’d Be Yours’,

begins with what I’m going to refer to as Headwires’ signature sound. A melodic yet rhythmic guitar line that progresses into a thumping power chord pattern and then returns to the bare bones for the opening verse. Reminiscent of what critics were calling the ‘Nirvana Sound’ back in the early 90’s. My favourite part of this song is the chorus.

It’s got that big venue feel to it with big guitar sounds and nice vocal harmonies.

‘Colour’ (which has been previously available online) has been reworked and now has a new identity altogether. Possibly the best known chorus that these guys have produced to date, the words “if you love me let me go” have been synonymous with Headwires for well over a year but this new, and dare I, say improved version of ‘Colour’ now displays that bit of maturity as they’ve crafted new verses that take the song in an interesting direction but ultimately leading into that anthemic chorus that I’ve mentioned.

There is a fragility to singer, Evan Torrente’s voice at the intro to third track ‘Call Me’. It’s not the first time he displays

such emotion but is certainly the first time he is left so exposed. Perhaps, not the stand out track on the EP but with enough character to make it a hit when playing live, ‘Call Me’ gives the listener something to rock out to.

‘Pull Me Under’ has to be my personal favourite. When I first heard the track, it was what I had imagined Headwires would write. It’s got these lovely vocal harmonies that crowds will pick up on. Lyrically, it displays some serious teenage angst, which is

what was needed! The honesty in the lyrics reminds me of years gone by and I know I’m not the only one that will be able to relate despite the massive age gap!

I’ve conceded that my favourite track is ‘Pull Me Under’ but the fifth and final track on the EP ‘Retina’ is the icing on the cake.

No lie, this song is one of the best I’ve ever heard from a local band. Lyrically, it hits all the right spots; I find myself caught up in the story and when the chorus breaks, there are a myriad of emotions that spill

over. It almost, and I say almost, has the effect you might get when first hearing R.E.M’s ‘Everybody Hurts’. The crowning moment arrives around the three minute mark as Evan’s voice is left isolated with a hint of bass for a few bars and then he’s joined by a number of vocal harmonies and once the drums get involved, the sound is suddenly so uplifting that you’d be excused for singing along.

‘Organs’ might not be a full length release but it’s all killer and no filler! As cheesy as that may sound, it’s a good move for a young band to release something that is consistent all the way through. Headwires can rest assured that they have delivered above and beyond.

They have found their ‘sound’; it’s original and painstakingly emotional but respect to them for wearing their hearts on their sleeves. Every song has a chorus worthy of mention and Daryl, Patrick and Evan have all progressed so much as musicians that I can’t fault their playing in any way. Not forgetting that it was produced by Dylan Ferro and Danny Fa at Anywhere Recording!

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Clean Up the World 2014

Their mission is to inspire individuals and communities around the world to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

‘Clean Up the World’ is a community based environmental campaign that inspires and empowers individuals and communities from every corner of the globe to make their environment a cleaner, healthier place to live in.

Now in its 18th year, ‘Clean Up the World’, held in conjunction with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), mobilises an estimated 35 million volunteers from 120 countries annually making it one of the largest community based environmental campaigns in the world. For example, Scouts have been involved with ‘Clean Up the World’ every year since its inception.

The campaign brings together businesses, community groups, schools, governments and individuals, who carry out a range of activities and programs that positively improve local environments.

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water reuse and conservation, competitions and exhibitions.

Whilst ‘Clean Up the World’ initiatives can be undertaken at any time of the year, the campaign’s flagship event is ‘Clean Up the World Weekend’, 20-21 September 2014.

Participants were encouraged to organise clean up events around this weekend and celebrate their environmental achievements.

‘Clean Up the World’ provides a range of information, support and facilitation services aimed at assisting participants to organise and promote clean up events and other environmental initiatives. By joining the ‘Clean Up the World’ campaign, participants can share information and experiences with Clean Up the World’s global network and positively change their local environment.

Locally, hundreds of volunteers, led by the Environmental Safety Group, took to Gibraltar’s grimiest dump sites in a heartwarming display of community pride to ‘Clean Up the World’ during the weekend of 20th and 21st September last. Over twenty sites were picked clean, including green areas and coastal sites, which teams mainly made up of Bayside and West-

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Gibraltar celebrated the ninth year of its participation in the global event, which again looked at ‘Our place, our res-

ponsibility’. The volunteers, said the organisers, helped transform several parts of Gibraltar. General litter, as well

as, contractors materials from slopes, underwater sites and green areas was collected in the space of a few hours.

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First Anniversary Party at I.W. Motors in Corral Road

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National Day Children’s Fancy Dress Competition 2014 Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja (Courtesy Of The Gibraltar Chronicle)

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The 2014 Gibraltar National Day

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The True Essence of National Day The day which symbolises Gibraltarian people

Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja (Courtesy Of The Gibraltar Chronicle)

British sovereignty, with institutions of selfgovernment.

For everyone else around the world, the 10th of September holds no special cause for celebration with life going on with normality.

However, in Gibraltar, this day is hailed as one of the most important days of the year — the Gibraltar National Day.

Commemoration of its first sovereignty referendum of 1967 when Gibraltarians were asked to vote whether they would wish to be under the sovereign of Spain or remain under the sovereign of Great Britain, with conditions of self-governance

Gibraltarians, who are a very proud people, are proud of our British Gibraltarian status and proud of what our little country (little in size but huge at heart) has achieved over the years. This day commemorates Gibraltar’s first sovereignty referendum of 1967, in which Gibraltarian voters were asked whether they wished to either pass under Spanish sovereignty, or remain under

The commemoration of this first sovereignty referendum was the essence of why National Day was born in the first place.

However, the 10th of September 1992 was the first official celebration of National Day in Gibraltar. To us Gibraltarians, we have always been and forever will be British but we also want to have our own identity and be known for who we are; not Spanish, not

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English — but British Gibraltarian.

The story unfolds in 1992, when the then Chief Minister, Joe Bossano, travelled to the United Nations to argue for the right to self-determination inspiring the formation of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG), which was at the time headed by Dennis Matthews, a one-time active member of the Integration with Britain Party (IWBP). In order to generate popular support for self-determination, they held the first National Day at John Mackintosh Square (the Piazza) on 10th September 1992 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the day the 1967 sovereignty referendum was held on. Coincidentally, the 10th September was also the day the Gibraltar Legislative Council became

representative and responsible for internal affairs in 1964.

The first National Day was so successful that the avalanche of people that spontaneously turned up could not fit into John Mackintosh Square. The Government then took the responsibility of providing some help organizing the event, since it fostered the right to selfdetermination that the Gibraltarians had been demanding at the United Nations since 1963.

Therefore, the Government declared the 10th September a public holiday and gave the ‘SDGG’ a grant for them to administer. In 1993, the venue was changed to the larger Grand Casemates Square.

National Day is an unforgettable spectacle. Everybody dresses in red and white (the Gibraltar National colours) and THE Union Jack and The Gibraltar flags are waving everywhere in unison. Live music will always reach your ears wherever you may be standing and people, in true party mood, constantly holding drinks in one hand is a common sight. One of my personal favourites is the release of the 30,000 red and white balloons up in the air symbolic of the freedom and independence of the population of Gibraltar. With a lot of movement and euphoria around

you, you will easily get caught up in the celebrations.

The main feature of the day has to be the release of the 30,000 red and white balloons which in essence resembles each Gibraltarian citizen; the day is also remembered because of the community and its ability to come together as one.

ties. The afternoon was, of course, filled with a lot of activities organized for families and children in Kings Bastion but also a lot of partying for the over 18’s in Boyd’s. There was also live music played all afternoon at Governor’s Parade and the Rock on the Rock Club. The celebrations went on for the rest of the day and the night with live music at casemates until midnight followed by the traditional fireworks display over the North Mole.

So let’s all look forward to celebrating the 10th of September in its truest sense; to uphold the spirit of National Day in Gibraltar for many years to come!

The official Gibraltar National Day events begin with a children’s fancy dress competition followed by the street party. This year, the celebration started in Casemates at 9:30am with live music and performances, followed by the political rally and the annual release of the red and white balloons around 12:25pm. Traditionally, families and friends go somewhere afterwards to have a nice meal together and to have celebratory drinks. Restaurants in Casemates, Ocean Village or anywhere were rife with offers for special ‘National Day’ menus and there was an endless list of choices to pick from. Other families preferred to go to the beach and had their own BBQs and small par-

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The history and customs of Halloween Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of?

And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship?

Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual?

The word itself, “Halloween,” actually has its origins in the Catholic Church. It comes from a contracted corruption of All Hallows Eve. November 1st, “All Hollows Day” (or “All Saints Day”), is a Catholic day of observance in honour of saints.

But, in the 5th century BC, in Celtic Ireland, summer officially ended on October 31st. The holiday was called “Samhain” (sow-en), the Celtic New year.

The Romans adopted the Celtic practices as their own. But in the first century AD, Samhain was assimilated into celebrations of some of the other Roman traditions that took place in October, such as their day to honour Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. The symbol of Pomona is the apple, which might explain the origin of our modern tradition of bobbing for apples on Halloween.

One story says that, on that day, the disembodied spirits of all those who had died throughout the preceding year would come back in search of living bodies to possess for the next year. It was believed to be their only hope for the afterlife. The Celts believed all laws of space and time were suspended during this time, allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living.

The thrust of the practices also changed over time to become more ritualised. As belief in spirit possession waned, the practice of dressing up like hobgoblins, ghosts, and witches took on a more ceremonial role.

Naturally, the still - living did not want to be possessed. So on the night of October 31st, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes, to make them cold and undesirable.

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frighten away spirits looking for bodies to possess.

in the Middle of Ireland, at Usinach.

Probably a better explanation of why the Celts extinguished their fires was not to discourage spirit possession, but so that all the Celtic tribes could relight their fires from a common source, the Druidic fire that was kept burning

Some accounts tell of how the Celts would burn someone, who was thought to have already been possessed, at the stake as sort of a lesson to the spirits. Other accounts of Celtic history debunk these stories as myth.

The custom of Halloween was brought to America in the 1840’s

by Irish immigrants fleeing their country’s potato famine. At that time, the favourite pranks in New England included tipping over outhouses and unhinging fence gates.

The custom of trick-or-treating is thought to have originated not with the Irish Celts, but with a ninth-century European custom called souling. On November 2nd, All Souls Day, early Christians would walk from village to village begging for “soul cakes,” made out of square pie-

ces of bread with currants. The more soul cakes the beggars would receive, the more prayers they would promise to say on behalf of the dead relatives of the donors. At the time, it was believed that the dead remained in limbo for a time after death, and that prayer, even by strangers, could expedite a soul’s passage to heaven.

The Jack-o-lantern custom probably comes from Irish folklore.

As the tale is told, a man named Jack, who was notorious as a drunkard and trickster, tricked Satan into climbing a tree. Jack then carved an image of a cross in the tree’s trunk, trapping the devil up the tree. Jack made a deal with the devil that, if he would never tempt him again, he would promise to let him down the tree.

According to the folk tale, after Jack died, he was denied entrance to Heaven because of his evil ways, but he was also denied

access to Hell because he had tricked the devil. Instead, the devil gave him a single ember to light his way through the frigid darkness. The ember was placed inside a hollowed-out turnip to keep it glowing longer.

The Irish used turnips as their “Jack’s lanterns” originally. But when the immigrants came to America, they found that pumpkins were far more plentiful than turnips. So the Jack-O-Lantern in America was a hollowed-out pumpkin, lit with an ember.

So, although some cults may have adopted Halloween as their favourite “holiday,” the day itself did not grow out of evil practices. It grew out of the rituals of Celts celebrating a new year, and out of Medieval prayer rituals of Europeans. And today, even many churches have Halloween parties or pumpkin carving events for the kids. After all, the day itself is only as evil as one cares to make it.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

Torta de Acelga “Chard Pie believed to be based on a spinach pie of Italian descent, traditionally eaten on Good Friday in Gibraltar” SERVES: 4

Calentita “A Gibraltarian Chickpea puree – Gibraltar’s National Dish” SERVES: 6 PREPARATION: 1 HOUR COOKING: 1 HOUR INGREDIENTS: 250g chick pea flour 1 litre of water Olive oil Salt and pepper

How to make it 1. Mix 250g of chickpea flour with approximately six cups of water (1 litre)

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6 bunches of ‘acelga’ (chard) 6 eggs COOKING: 30 MINUTES Breadcrumbs Grated cheese INGREDIENTS: 1 small packet of puff pastry or make a pastry by Parsley mixing one glass each of olive oil and water and then 2 teaspoons of minced garlic adding four until a soft dough is achieved Season to taste PREPARATION: 1 HOUR

and leave to stand for a few hours.

Add salt and pepper. 2. Pre-heat oven to 175 C. Pour olive oil onto an oven dish (approx 15 x 23cms) and heat this in the hot oven.

When the oil is very hot, stir the chickpea flour mix and carefully add into the oven dish and put back in the oven for about an hour until set in the middle and a golden crust forms on top. 3. Ready to serve as an evening meal or a snack.

How to make it 1. Remove the stems of the ‘acelga’ (these stems are useful for another local recipe called ‘Potaje de Acelga’). Wash the leaves very well to remove any grit or soil. Boil the ‘acelga’ leaves, drain really well and chop them. Fry them for a few minutes in hot olive oil then set aside. 2.

Roll out the pastry and lay on an oven-proof pie dish, leaving sufficient pastry to close the pie later. Beat the eggs and add all the ingredients to make a nice filling. Add to the ‘acelga’ and mix all together. 3. Fill the pie dish with this filling or “relleno” and close the pie with the pastry. Cook in the oven at 150 C for about half an hour or until the pie is nice and golden. It is advisable to boil the ‘acelga’ the night before to save precious time!

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What’s Happening Down Town?

NATIONAL DAY SPECIAL Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja (Courtesy Of The Gibraltar Chronicle)

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Reception to Mark the 10th Anniversary of S.V. Fuels Ltd held on Wednesday 1st October 2014 at Grand Battery House

Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

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Danza Academy’s Productions consolidate the local young talent

Jonathan Lutwyche

Danza Academy staged ‘Joseph and his amazing Dreamcoat’ at the Alameda Open Air Theatre In June 2014. This was the 6th production the academy had produced under the direction of Alfred Rumbo, who compiled his version with music from Webber, Dreamworks and other scores. Alfred also designed the set and created it with the help of Clive Yeo. Past Danza productions with Alfred include ‘The Lion King (2004)’, ‘Beauty and the Beast (2006)’, ‘Moses King of Egypt (2008)’, ‘The Hunchback of Notredame (2010)’, ‘Pocahontas (2012)’ and now ‘Joseph and his Amazing Dreamcoat (2014)’ all staged at the Open Air 66 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Janice Felices

Theatre. Danza feels that past productions have always proved truly magical in this venue and although rehearsals can be a little tricky the Academy feels at home in the gardens and the event has now become a biannual tradition.

Amongst many surprises, the audience was treated to stage masters such as Henry Sacramento playing ‘Pharaoh’, Derek Desoiza playing ‘The Butler’ and Harry Parody as ‘The Baker’. Choreography was handled by Zuleika Green and Anne-Marie Gomez with some input from the dancers and costume designs by Jackie Villa.

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have

many

talented

dancers in our productions, who do superbly in World Dance Competitions.

Nevertheless, we believe our productions are the time of creativity and bringing everyone together.

The very skilled dancers learn tremendously from the veterans on stage and by dancing side by side, I believe it is a most moving experience, part of Gibraltar’s dance heritage,” explains Danza Academy Director Anne-Marie Gomez.

“Joseph was played by Jonathan Lutwyche, who is truly amazing. At the age of 14, his performance was truly worth watching. Winner of the M.O Stage Festival Supreme Award over a period of two years,

Jonathan has stood at the I.D.F World Dance Championship podium 19 times. He has also been awarded a Summer School Scholarship at the prestigious Jeoffrey Ballet in New York” said Anne-Marie.

“Somehow Danza’s productions always serve as an excellent learning experience for the extremely talented. Our ‘Moses’, Simon Bolland, is currently auditioning in the U.K Theatre circuits having completed his degree at the World re-known ‘Arts Educational’ in the U.K. and ‘Pocahontas’, 15 year-old Janice Felices, is presently studying at ‘Elmhurst’ the feeder school of ‘The Birmingham Royal Ballet’ in the U.K.” She added.

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The Sunborn Gibraltar Med Golf Masters The end of August witnessed the season finale, The Sunborn Gibraltar Med Golf Masters on the San Roque Old course. The day started with registration and a lavish breakfast in the clubhouse, with players being handed their exclusive tournament shirt and goody bag containing all sorts of gifts from a Jyske Bank golf glove, to Johnnie Walker whisky from Saccone and Speed, sweets from Allied Traders and much more.

A photo shoot took place outside the magnificent main clubhouse building before some of the more dedicated competitors hit a few balls to loosen up. A shotgun start at 0930 saw the 68 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

and before the blue sky opened up, it remained very warm throughout the afternoon.

Miraculously, the organising team managed to purchase and deliver ice creams to all players before they melted, great work and a welcomed and refreshing interruption to play.

69 strong field - made up of the Jyske Bank Med Golf Order of Merit top 10, Med Golf regular sponsors and of course the many guests from the main sponsor of the day, Sunborn Gibraltar. Battle commenced for the 2 trophies on offer, The

Sunborn Gibraltar Med Golf Masters Trophy for the top ten and the Sunborn Gibraltar Med Golf Corporate Trophy for all our VIP guests.

The weather was a little overcast for the first couple of hours

Following the game, the players were joined by some additional guests for lunch.

They enjoyed a relaxing drink during the presentation before lunch, which was served in the splendid Japanese restaurant at the San Roque Club, Kamakura. Also joining us for the golf and lunch were San Roque Club Captain and Lady Captain, Jim and Laura Goold.

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Jim, Laura and the San Roque team were thanked, from the green keepers, who made the course such a pleasure to play on, to the helpful pro shop, caddy masters, back office and catering staff ,who were just marvellous and looked after the Masters guests so well.

Thanks were also given to our year-long sponsors, many of whom were with us on the day. The crystal trophies were awarded during the pre-lunch open bar.

Bank who has committed to sponsor the season long Order of Merit once again for 2014/15, thanks Jyske Bank! A video of the brilliant day can be seen here - http://youtu.be/ EeNIca7rF24

Our Jyske Bank Med Golf Order of Merit winner for the 2013/14 season, David MacGregor, was congratulated once more for a fine season. David also won the senior Order of Merit.

Moving onto the main prizes of the day, the Sunborn Gibraltar Med Golf Corporate Trophy was won by Peter Sheperd with 38 points, well done to Peter.

The Sunborn Gibraltar Med Golf Masters Trophy winner with 32 points on such a tough course was Med Golf ’s first ever member back in 1992, Mike Cowburn, very well played Mike.

So will Mike get to defend his title in 2015? He will have to

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make it into our Top Ten again to qualify and battle it out once more at the wonderful

Thanks go once again to everyone concerned in making the day happen and also for taking part. A special mention must go to John and Andy Hunter who have tirelessly promoted Med Golf – and especially The Masters – now entering its third decade. You can join Med Golf and save every time you play, get insured on any golf course in Europe and get involved in next year’s Masters! Visit www. medgolf.gi and to see what else is happening in Med Golf, visit San Roque Club next autumn. our Facebook page.

We also received some very good news from Jyske If there are any budding new golfers out there who, want to give the game a try, we’ve just launched a new product called Tri-Golf in which we take people new to the game through a process of learning with head coach Thomas Johansson at San Roque Club.

No experience is required and indeed we’ll provide the equipment too, all for £45. For more details e-mail contact. medgolf@gmail.com

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Glamour Creations 9 Wedding Dress Competition 2014 th

Text by Maxine Sene Photographs by Ulookfierce.com

In its 9th consecutive edition, the Wedding Dress Competition has managed to entertain hundreds with a creative production and a very strong group of brides. This year’s competition attracted ten beautiful brides competing for the title on Friday 15th August at the Alameda Open Air Theatre, which was decorated for the occasion

by Orchid Events 49. Not forgetting Little Party Planet, who also helped with the decoration at the entrance of the theatre with a spectacular balloon arch.

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ce performance to the acoustic version of the song ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry.

Presenter for the night, Andy Coumbe, followed the performance by introducing the judges for the night. First of all was dress designer Priscilla Sacramento, local personality

Henry Sacramento, followed by Cynthia Eagle, Miss Glamour 2006 and last years 1st runnerup to the Wedding Dress Competition Noelle Lopez and lastly, fashion stylist and consultant at Ulookfierce.com, Monique Perera.

Before the first set of brides took

to the stage, Andy also called upon two lovely young men; Richard Cardona and Ryan Rodriguez to accompany the gorgeous brides, assisting them throughout the show. The first bride to walk down the stage was Leyre Bear, followed by Gianna Dalmedo and Tyrene Edwards.

The lovely Corinne Cooper kept the show entertained whilst the second set of brides got ready backstage with a breathtaking performance of the song ‘The First Time I Saw Your Face’ by Celine Dion. Brides Giovanna Gomez, Tyrenne Gonzalez, Karla Imossi and Diana Sampere took the stage next and were the last brides to be seen in the first half of the show.

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dresses of Diamond Occasions’ new collection. The girls modelling in the show consisted of Miss Glamour contestants from previous years, young girls and a very special guest appearance by Director and Producer of Glamour Creations, Bianca Zammit with her two-year-old daughter taking to the catwalk for the very first time, and may I say in a very professional manner with hand on hip throughout her walk, Sofia Lauren.

Bride Rosa Sanchez opened up the second half of the show as she took her walk down the stage, followed by Veronica Sulawa and Jayney Teese. Before the judges had to decide what their favourite dress of the night would be, they got to see all the brides on stage for one last time.

From feathered tops, to embroidered lace bodies, to low and open backs, all dresses were different in every single way, but all brides showed poise, elegance and looked stunning on stage.

Whilst the judges deliberated, Corinne Cooper braced the stage once more and gave another amazing performance to Whitney Huston’s ‘I Have Nothing’.

Danza Academy dancer Julia Horne (Dream Girl of the Year 2014) also gave a spectacular solo performance dressed in white to the song ‘Arms of an Angel’, which was choreographed by Zuleika Green.

The moment they had all been waiting for arrived as the brides all joined on stage along with Director and Producer of Glamour Creations Bianca Zammit and last year’s winner, Giovanca Afzan, who would award the winners with their trophies and bouquets. Karla Imossi was awarded 2nd runner-up, Rosa 74 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Sanchez was awarded 1st runner-up and Gianna Dalmedo was announced the winner of the Wedding Dress Competition 2014.

Glamour Creations would like to thank the following firms, who have contributed in one or more ways to the success of the Wedding Dress Competition 2014: Aphrodite Beauty, B Magazine, BIA, Chique Boutique, Danza Academy, Diamond Occasion, Happy Healthy Nails, Lewis Stagnetto Ltd, Little Party Planet, Mamma Mia Pizzeria & Pasta House, Mill Pharmacy, Orchid Events 49, Paparazzi Café/ Restaurant, Pashmina, S.M. Seruya Ltd, Short Cut, Sound Reinforcement Systems, The Alameda Gardens, The Flower Shop and Trafalgar Pharmacy. Along with all those individuals who contributed their time to create an unforgettably perfect evening: Andy Coumbe, Annie Jackson, Corinne Cooper, Giovanca Afzan, Liz Field, Mercedes Gerencser, Michelle Bonavia, Monique Perera, Richard Cardona, Ryan Rodriguez and the official photographer on the night Stephen Perera from Ulookfierce.com.

Of course not forgetting the all the models, along with the front of house and backstage crew. Thank you all so very much.

On a more personal note, Glamour Creations would like to congratulate the brides for their wonderful performance and congratulate the winners on their success. Well Done!

This year’s show was In aid of GBC OPEN DAY 2014.

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FOCUS ON: CASA PEPE You may think because it’s tucked away at the southern end of Queensway Quay Marina and appears not to be very busy it’s not a restaurant that’s high on the popularity stakes...

That would be a mistaken belief!

Text By Richard Cartwright

Casa Pepe’s cuisine and constant repeat visits by its valued clientele demonstrates the quality and reputation of Pepe Delgado’s quiet and relaxing restaurant at the waterside...

“We have many professionals, as well as tourists – mainly those staying at the Rock Hotel - who frequent our restaurant.

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professionals preferring dinner to entertain their visitors from abroad. We have part of the restaurant partitioned off where private lunches or dinners are often accommodated.” Pepe informs me.

Casa Pepe’s specialises in Fish and barbecued meats. A whole range to choose from: locally caught fresh Sea bass, Sea bream, Turbot, Grouper, Dover sole, ‘Pulpo a la Gallega’ (octopus), ‘Gambones’ (Jumbo Tiger Prawns) and more. Paella, chicken, lamb, pork and a menu to satisfy all, especially for the more discerning... “We also do

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some excellent Mediterranean raciones or large tapas, which are ideal for sharing starters and vegetarian dishes too.”

Opening a Spanish style Tapas Bar right here in Queensway Quay is how Pepe got started in the restaurant business just over 20 years ago... “That’s right I had worked in the Rock Hotel many years ago as a receptionist

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and cashier and decided to leave Gibraltar with a friend, Vicente Recagno, in the mid 60s when the frontier situation began to get awkward ahead of the closure in 1969. In the United Kingdom, again I worked in hotels and then became a dice dealer in casinos: The Playboy Club, The Pair of Shoes, Curzon House, The Victoria Sporting Club, and Palm Beach were some of the clubs I

worked in. I then started up a fast food wholesale distribution business, which went very well. We used to sell to the famous American chain 711 and OK (Circle K) outlets and offered outside catering to Ideal Home Exhibitions at Olympia, Earl’s Court and The Barbican, Pop concerts and others. On my return to the Rock in the early 90s, I opened Gibraltar’s first convenience

store – ‘Pepe’s Convenience Store’ opposite Piccadilly Gardens - offering groceries, takeaways and much more but that didn’t work out so I cut my losses and together with a business partner, opened up down here. We went our separate ways shortly afterwards and it was the bar’s clientele that led me to expand and open a restaurant. They enjoyed our tapas so much they

kept on telling me I should offer more food and open a restaurant.

The unit the bar was in was too small so I acquired the one next to it and built a conservatory, which is what we have now. The restaurant itself has now been up and running for about 18 years and so far, I have no regrets!”

Many feel the very Mediterranean cuisine Casa Pepe offers is

unrivalled on the Rock. Its extensive menu and excellent wine list are commendable, “Yes and I’m not tied to any of the main distributors or wine merchants locally so I’m able to choose what I want from any or all of them,” Pepe tells me.

If you haven’t already discovered it and sampled the good food, Casa Pepe is there on Queensway

Quay awaiting your visit. Furnished in typical rustic charm, it’s cosy and intimate. In summer, you can enjoy your meal outside on the marina’s quayside... ‘Raciones para compartir’ or ‘media raciones’ (but not tapas) accompanied by a cool Enate Chardonnay, is a good way to start what hopefully will be a delicious culinary experience and become regular visits to what is, in the

opinion of many, a great restaurant... Pepe offers this message, “I do indeed hope you become regular customers and also friends.

I would be happy if you read this at least 52 times a year...” Make it 60!!

For bookings or reservations, phone Casa Pepe on 200 46967 or email: casa.pepe.gib@gmail. com

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The 2014 Gibraltar National Day Rock Concert

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

The National day evening Rock concert this year saw an increase in public turnout. Two theories are being put forward for this. First off, more and more people are spending the day at their family beach BBQ so in the evening they needed to dress up in Red and White to go into town to get the feel of ‘Casemates’ the spiritual home of National Day. The second and mo-

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dest theory from me is that the artists are getting better and there are more of them to look out for. This alone makes it worthwhile to make the effort to attend the concert.

The bill this year featured Midriff, This Side Up, Guy Valarino, a late addition Guns and Roses tribute band, and topping the bill The Soulmates. Surely that represents plenty of variety and talent on show and many watching the fireworks from Line Wall Road flitting to and

from the show for good measure.

Deserving a special mention have to be the new band Midriff in whose guitarist Alex Vallejo I have spotted some insightful knowledge of blues beyond his years. I first noted him down as one to watch at last year’s Jazz Festival where he, along with some other Bayside students, took part in the jazz clinics. Worthy of note too and deserving a special mention must be frontman, Alexei Baglietto, whose performance also

belied his years with his powerful vocals, stage presence and crowd interaction. Full of potential, this band is definitely one for the future!

The Gibraltarian conveyor belt just keeps on churning out local talent year in year out!

The Guns and Roses tribute was put together three weeks before the concert, according to front man, Tiery Alman, but you wouldn’t have known, and the G an R fans were happy to believe them as their

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temporary heroes as the legendary songs kept them singing along to their hearts’ content. I cannot think of an anthem as powerful as ‘Knocking on Heavens Door’ and that was a highlight of their performance.

Soulmates were topping the bill and deservedly so because they have paid their dues gigging for the last two years. The band is tight and Craig MacDonald, as their new frontman, has gelled and found his stride. What can I say about the

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gem that is Chloe Martinez that has not been said already? She is already a national treasure and sings beyond her years and while she’s under the wing of this talented band of musicians, she can only improve and consolidate her standing as a vocalist.

My only slight reservation about Soulmates is that because they are many members and they read from charts, with the logistics of getting them all together for rehearsals, it

doesn’t turn around their repertoire as frequently as we would like.

However classics are classics and there aren’t that many more soul classics that this band haven’t attempted and pulled off, so I always look forward to seeing what they throw into their shows. They never disappoint.

Having been present throughout the evening, there was always a good enthusiastic crowd at stage front and I’m sure that the artists

would have been grateful for that.

Even after a long day of celebrations, people found time to support the traditional Rock Concert and thus ensure it continues to be a part of our National Day. All in all, this year’s National Day Rock Concert was an excellent display of local musical talent, with a good line-up and set lists. Congratulations to J2 Productions and their hardworking team for a job well done.

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Reception to Mark the 80th Anniversary of the Alwani Group Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

The Alwani Group is this year celebrating the 80th Anniversary of its establishment in Gibraltar, which began with the opening of its flagship store, Carlos, in 1934.

To mark this event, a Reception was held aboard the Sunborn, at Ocean Village on Wednesday 24th September last. The reception was attended by the Governor and the Chief Minister, together with other dignitaries.

A highlight of the evening was the launch by the Chairman of the Alwani Group, Mr Kishin Alwani, of a commemorative book, A Quiet Voice That Would Be Heard, which has been published by the Alwani Group. It was written by Richard Garcia and covers not only the history of the Alwani family in Gibraltar but the story of the Indian Community in Gibraltar, from its origins in the 1860s. This is the first book to be written on Gibraltar’s Indian community.

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At the reception, Mr Kishin Alwani made a series of cheque presentations to charities, with a total value of £20,000. This follows the tradition established by the Alwani Trust in September 1996 of making periodic donations to Gibraltar charities and also of supporting fine arts. As the donations, on this occasion, will mark the Alwani Group’s anniversary there are

a greater number of recipients than in the past and the value of the donations is larger. The recipients on this special 80th anniversary were: Clubhouse Gibraltar £5,000.00 Gibraltar Alzheimer’s & Dementia Society £5,000.00 Prostate Cancer Support

Group Gibraltar £2,000.00 Research Into Childhood Cancer £2,000.00 Gibraltar Hearing Impaired & Tinnitus Assoc. £2,000.00 GBC Open Day £2,000.00 Gibraltar Art Gallery £2,000.00 In addition, artist Ambrosio Avellano was presented with a cheque for £500.

“I decided some years ago that I wanted to give back something to the community,” said Mr Kishin Alwani, Chairman of the Alwani Group and founder of the Alwani Trust.

“This is something that I have spearheaded for the last 18 years. This 80th anniversary year is a particular landmark for the Alwani Group and I have wanted to mark it through a number of charitable donations to several Gibraltar charities, which are health-related, and in a more permanent way, through the publication of a history of the Indian community in Gibraltar with particular reference to my family.”

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A Juke Box at The Champions Grill

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Gibtelecom’s continuing Development of Home Grown Talent Gibtelecom is, for the second year running, offering students the opportunity to be supported during their studies and be considered for employment with the Company on successful completion of their degree.

Known as the ‘Employer Led Degree Programme’, this flagship scheme serves as successor to Gibtelecom’s successful Sponsored Undergraduate initiative which has seen the Company take on 14 undergraduates over the past decade, with 6 having found permanent employment with Gibtelecom. “Under the Employer Led Degree Programme, students will be assisted through approved technical studies related to core telecommunications skills such as internet networking or engineering with a communications or electrical element” said Gibtelecom Chief Operations Officer Adrian More-

no. He continued “Once the students complete these studies successfully, they would have the opportunity of being taken on as part of Gibtelecom’s exciting and driven technical teams.

In this way, we develop top technical expertise which is essential in this vibrant communications business whilst doing so in a way that nurtures and promotes home grown talent”.

Aimed at top students achieving good A-level results, Gibtelecom’s Employer Led Programme will see the Company supporting these students by offering work placements during their university breaks; payment of £1,000 per term during their studies; and a golden handshake of £6,000 on successfully taking up employment with Gibtelecom having obtained at least a 2:1 honours degree.

• Aimed at top students, achieving good A-level results • Studying degrees related to core telecommunications skills (e.g. telecommunications; internet networking; engineering with communications/electrical) • Work placements opportunities during university breaks • Payment of £1,000 per term during your studies • Guaranteed employment with Gibtelecom after achieving a 2:1 or above degree with a “golden handshake” of £6,000 on entry

Other than the Employer Led Degree Programme and Sponsored Undergraduate schemes, Gibtelecom also runs a number of other employment initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to support the local community. For the past years the Company has been running a work placement scheme for students whose course requires them to undertake a year in an industry environment. Participating in the scheme this year are Nathan Nanwani and Doyle Gaskin. Doyle mentions that 92 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

“I feel privileged to have received a placement and be part of the Company for a year. I am looking forward to acquiring more knowledge in networking as well as working in the field, being able to see how this is put into practice with “hands-on” experience. I find that expanding my horizons and accepting new challenges is far more worthwhile and interesting than having no work experience at all, and I have Gibtelecom to thank for this opportunity.“

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Gibtelecom Summer Hires 2014

Apprentices (second intake): Graduation 2014

Nathan added that “undertaking a placement year at Gibtelecom is a really good opportunity for me to put some of the skills learned at university into practice.”

has now taken up employment with Gibtelecom, says “my apprenticeship has been a long and stimulating journey. During my time at Gibtelecom I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of areas from Data Centres to Customer Services and many more. In this time I have gained many skills and the constant change and evolution of the business means that I have been able to put into practice all the skills I have acquired. There has always been a steady level of progression and guidance during my apprenticeship, everything I have learnt to this point has been invaluable and I will take with me for the rest of my life. It may look like any other apprenticeship scheme from outside, but from the inside it evolves to be something much more.”

Gibtelecom also offers placements to university students over the summer – a very popular scheme which has seen 550 placements, representing 300 students, since its inception over two decades ago in 1993. Gibtelecom’s aim is to make students aware of the working environment and for the students’ stay at the Company to be an interesting and rewarding experience.

Gibtelecom’s Associate Director, Resources, Lesley Louise emphasised the importance of this initiative for university students in terms of gaining invaluable experience in the working environment. She commented “Summer work experience is of great value to students as it helps to reinforce their studies and obtain life skills which will help them gain future employment.

Gibtelecom has been able to offer students such opportunities for over twenty years, making the Company one of the first organisations in Gibraltar to do so in a regular and sustained manner.

I am proud that Gibtelecom has been able to support the local community in such a way”.

In addition there is the Gibtelecom Apprenticeship Scheme, where sixteen apprentices over three intakes to date have benefited from telecommunications training and internationally recognised qualifications from Gibtelecom, in partnership with the Government of Gibraltar.

Five apprentices from the second intake have now completed their four years’ apprenticeship scheme and the BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in Professional Competence for IT & Telecoms Professionals. These apprentices are all currently employed with Gibtelecom. The eight apprentices from the first intake, who also completed their studies, are also employed with Gibtelecom.  Sean Recagno, a former apprentice from the second intake who 94 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Jared Lavagna, also a former apprentice from the second intake who has also taken up employment with Gibtelecom, states that “the apprenticeship scheme has been a wonderful asset to my career in the telecommunications industry. It has helped me delve deeper into the telecommunications world and I now have a better understanding of the industry and infrastructure as a whole.”

After successfully completing their training programme, Sean and Jared are currently working in Gibtelecom’s External Plant and Customer Services sections respectively.

Gibtelecom’s aim is to ensure that Gibraltar trains sufficient young local talent to serve one of the main leaders of the local economy, telecommunications. The Company’s commitment to this ambition is manifested through the Gibtelecom Apprenticeship Scheme; Sponsored Undergraduate initiative; Gibtelecom’s work placements; and Employer Led Degree programme. Gibtelecom will continue its commitment to develop local home grown talent to meet its requirements in the future.

For further information please contact Gibtelecom’s Human Resources Department on hr@gibtele.com or 20052217

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Ocean Village supports Gibraltar’s Battle of Britain Commemoration Ocean Village lent its support to last September’s celebrations marking the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 114 distinguished guests attended a Flypast at RAF Gibraltar and dinner in the Rooke Officers’ Mess to honour those who lost their lives in the air during World War Two. Greg Butcher, Chairman of Ocean Village said, “It’s important for us to get involved in the local community and vital for us to honour those who, fought for our freedom. It was our pleasure to sponsor Saturday night’s Flypast and dinner and donate a keepsake gift to all those who attended. The weekend’s celebrations were very special and thought provoking and we look forward to working alongside the UK’s Services again in the future.”

Attended by members of the Officers’ Mess, the Governor and the Commander of British Forces, the Flypast was a memorable highlight with a two-seat single-engine Hawk jet aircraft carrying out a sortie.

Ocean Village ensured guests were adequately refreshed with champagne and canapés as they watched the events unfold on the runway. As the sun set, dinner was served at the Officers’ Mess with all attendees taking home the Ocean Village-sponsored engraved wine set including a bottle stop and opener. 114 guests was a record for the 96 OCTOBER 2014 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Mess whose previous highest attended event numbered 106.

RAF Gibraltar’s Station Commander, Wing Commander Greg Smith, explains, “We had representatives from all branches of the military - RAF, Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marines - those based here, and from the UK, including the Commanding Officer of the visiting Medical Brigade from Northern Ireland, the RAF Provost Marshal, and the Commanding Officer of 100 Squadron, who actually conducted the Flypast for us. Retired officers, who are honorary members of the ‘Mess’ were also in attendance. The Gibraltarian community was well represented including Momy Levy and those with specific links to the airfield, including the Terminal Director and Director of Civil Aviation. The Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar, Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton, and guest speaker and Deputy Director of RAF Legal Services, Air Commodore Alison Mardell, were our guests of honour.”

Gibraltar now looks forward to 2015 when the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be marked with an even more unforgettable event.

Contact Ocean Village on telephone 00 350 200 400 48, email info@oceanvillage.gi, or visit www.oceanvillage.gi.

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