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CONTENTS 08

TOO YOUNG TO BE A MANAGER

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RIVIERA MAISON

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THE HONDA RANGE

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SARDEÑA’S FASHIONABLE CANDY INSPIRED CLOTHES MAKE BRIGHTON RUNWAY AND MORE TO COME

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THE MERCURY THEATER WAR OF THE WORLDS BROADCAST

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MOVING HOME WITH KIDS

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HORROR EYES

CREDITS

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RAW: KARL JAMES ULLGER AT SPACE 92

Front Cover Model: Dominique Forsstrom (At Runway 2015)

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THE GIBRALTAR MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 – THE SUNDAY SESSION

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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY 2015 CHILDREN’S FANCY DRESS COMPETION

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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY 2015

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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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EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS

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NATIONAL DAY ROCK CONCERT 2015

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GIBRALTAR’S GOLFING DENSATION: SEBASTIAN DESOIZA

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SECOND ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT I.W. MOTORS IN CORRAL ROAD

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TWO YEARS SELLING CARS UNDER THE BRIDGE

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WYCHWOOD HOBGOBLIN GOLD BEER

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THE DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION TROPHY

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THE GLYNNE SHARP TOURANAMENT

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LOOKING BACK AT THE WINE FESTIVAL: A RESOUNDING SUCCESS

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Too Young to be a Manager?

Your career shouldn’t be stalled by your age or sexism. Your boss can no longer deny you the opportunity of a promotion or training because he thinks you’re too young.

You’re also protected against bullying and harassment relating to your age. It might seem like a bit of harmless fun, but if your life is made a misery by constant torments, you now have the right to address this.

Young people are missing out on opportunities to progress at work simply because some employers assume they are too young to cope with more responsibility. In fact, you may have discounted the idea of a promotion because you don’t match the age of other managers in your workplace.

A quarter of Brits have heard of a younger person in their workplace being overlooked for promotion in favour of an older person, regardless of their experience, and just 3 percent think the ideal age for a Chief Executive is under 30 years old.

Times are changing though. New anti-age discrimination laws introduced in October 2006 means that treating people differently at work or in training because of their age is now unlawful. It pays to know your rights to make sure you’re being treated fairly at work and can follow the career path you’re aiming for.

Tom Ball, a 30 year-old area manager for a leading hospitality company is fortunate because his employers value his skills rather

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then making assumptions about his age. He says, “I’ve been really lucky, my employers have helped me progress in my career at the fast pace I want to. I didn’t have such a good experience with a former employer several years ago though. They weren’t interested in my development at all: when I asked how I could progress to senior management, their response was to ask again in five years time!”

If you feel you’ve been treated differently from colleagues because of your age, you’re not alone. As many as 58 percent of 16-24 year olds believe they have been trea-

You may also have noticed when job hunting that job adverts no longer ask for a certain number of years’ experience. This is to protect you from age discrimination and to encourage recruiters to look at the skills you have no matter how old you are.

ted unfairly because of their age and lack of experience.

The new laws should help to challenge workplace and industry stereotypes and make ageism at work as unacceptable as racism

So, if you’re thinking about going for a promotion at work, don’t be put off if your colleagues are older than you. Have confidence in your abilities and don’t let age affect the career path you chose to follow. If you think you have been treated unfairly because of your age, talk to your boss and explain why you’re unhappy; they should be willing to try and put things right. If all else fails though, you may need to take legal action.

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Riviera Maison The more enlightened tend to always seek out something different and exclusive when furnishing their home...This Main Street store fits the bill. Walk by their shop window and entrance and you will be irresistibly drawn in! The class, style and choice will no doubt appeal...

It’s called The Riviera Maison effect!

Text by Richard Cartwright

Items in this fabulous store will no doubt for sure, interest you when looking for that special item or piece of furniture to become uniquely yours and suit your home fabulously. Riviera Maison certainly has that effect on many ladies – and gentlemen too - who pop in, browse around and return because they know that’s what they want!

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Riviera Maison been open for business for about a year now and the brand is definitely grasping the imagination of home buyers and future ones also, “Yes, we’ve been open for business for just over a year and it’s really taken off. The response has been great, “Katrina tells me. Like many start businesses you never can tell whether your ideas will work or not, especially when offering something different and special but

owner Katrina is more than pleased with how things are progressing.

There is so much to have a look at when visiting Riviera Maison... lots and lots which may not become apparent at first sight, that’s why it’s so important to have a browse...Candles, cushions, frames, clocks, frames, glasses, cups and plates, children’s bedroom accessories – even blackboards

– bathroom additions...Yes, lots, and lots and lots for every corner of your home. You’ll be surprised and mustn’t hesitate to engage Katrina about your needs. She is `simpatica’ and more than eager to hear you out and assist, even to the point of visiting your home to help sort out where best to place furniture, adornments and fixtures. There’s even patio and garden furniture to choose from and it’s all stylish and modern. Riviera

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Maison’s Dutch mastermind – Henk Teunissen takes time to be inspired and select ideas from the world’s top, fashionable cities while not abandoning the `Provencal’ style and flair when designing his unique brand of furnitu-

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re and so much more!

New and future homebuyers are in abundance at present with so many flats coming on stream. Financial help comes in handy at times like this, don’t you agree?

At Riviera Maison they may be able to assist you. They can offer an interest free credit for a year...it all helps! And let’s not forget those who already own their home or have been renting for many years... “That’s right,” Katrina

says, “We welcome everyone who has a flat or house from wherever.

You may be thinking of refurbishing and looking for a change or something different. Come and see us next time you’re in town.

At the store we can probably ac-

check them out. But there’s really no substitute for the one to one approach and Katrina is the one to see and chat to about what your requirements really are, especially when it comes to making up your mind about what to choose from what’s on offer...it pays to talk!

commodate you, whether your preference is modern or contemporary, so pop in and talk to us.”

More space is being made available at the Main Street store in order to better display your dream, `sitting room or maybe bedding room scenario.’ Each time I visit the store to write about what they have to offer, I’m taken aback by what I see, and told about what I don’t! That’s why they can boast a collection of over 3,000 items – large and small – about which you need to find out more...

So when’s Christmas? There it is, it’s knocking at the door and yuletide gift ideas are in abundance at Riviera Maison. New stock is a constant flow at this store especially during this festive season.

You can also choose for a birthday or a lucky couple’s wedding

celebration.

It’s a simple fact Riviera Maison exudes exclusivity and sophistication which makes it one of Gib’s classiest stores on the Main

Street...It’s different, chic, very tasteful and when visiting, never disappoints. Clearly it can’t all be displayed in store, so web sites, face book pages and catalogues are always great to peruse over, so

RM Gibraltar for facebook enthusiasts, Riviera Maison.com for website explorers. For those, who like a chat on the phone or mobile - and there are many - 350 200 60355. But best of all, speak to the lady in charge and find out what you need to know. It’s all at her fingertips!

Riviera Maison can be found in many European cities and now, for the past twelve months or so, in Main Street Gibraltar...situated opposite the law courts...

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The Honda Car Range Why are Honda vehicles so highly regarded? Certainly, their excellent reputation for reliability and quality is a major factor. But it also has to do with the overall driving and owning experience. Read any Honda review and you’ll likely notice common themes such as thoughtful design, a friendly nature, better-than-average fuel economy and attention to safety. Honda’s brand as a whole continues to be one of the most well-respected in the industry, with millions of loyal and satisfied customers

Honda Civic tionary Earth Dreams technology which optimises environment impact and fuel efficiency. The Civic’s high mounted rear wing has also been remodelled which aids the fantastic fuel economy by decreasing drag while the innovative Idle Stop and Eco Assist systems all combine in helping to achieve this incredible economic performance.

The award winning Honda Civic range offers style, power, space and flexibility. This stunning car has not just been designed to look great but also to make the driving experience one to remember.

DESIGN

From its radical styling to its powerful stance, the Honda Civic is a truly desirable car. Attention to detail within the exterior design, such as the redesigned sculpted headlights, which shape the Civic’s face and the cleverly hidden rear door handles, add to the overall dynamic and sporty exterior design. The unique rear spoiler set into the curved rear windscreen has been redesigned to improve aerodynamics, while the high brake light improves visibility. An additional lower rear window has been added beneath the spoiler to enhance visibility when parking.

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SAFETY

ensuring easy access to all the cars essential gadgets and information. The ‘Dual Zone’ dashboard forms an instant connection between the driver and the car, putting all of the information you need from average speed and fuel consumption, to climate control in your peripheral vision.

The interior cabin also provides ample storage space so you are prepared for whatever life throws at you. Seats have the ability to be folded over and when lying flat the boot space extends to an incredibly generous 1,210 litres.

FUEL ECONOMY

The Honda Civic boasts incredible fuel economy that can cover an impressive 863 miles on one tank of fuel – that is the equivalent of driving from London to Paris and back again!

Engine options available include 1.4 i-VTEC, 1.6 i-DTEC or the powerful 1.8 i-VTEC. The 1.6 i-DTEC diesel engine is the best in its class with an outstanding combined consumption of 78.5mgp* and is the first in Europe to feature Honda’s revolu-

Safety is a number one priority in the Honda Civic with a number of innovative ‘Advanced Driver Assistance System Safety Features’, giving drivers and passengers complete peace of mind. Features available include ‘Forward Collision Warning’, ‘Blind Spot Information’, ‘Highbeam Support System’, ‘Traffic Sign Recognition System’, ‘Lane Departure Warning’ and ‘Cross Traffic Monitor’, all of which offer the very best safety and protection for everyone in the car, helping to avoid any potential accidents.

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Honda Civic Tourer

DESIGN

System’ (ADS), which adjusts the rear suspension dampening base on the load in the car to maintain stabling driving characteristics. Another inclusion is the new ‘Driver Assistance Safety Packs’, in addition to the critically acclaimed ‘Earth Dreams’ Technology 1.6 Diesel engine, which will achieve real world economy of 74.3mpg with 99g/km CO2 emissions.

The Civic Tourer’s practical design is combined with a bold sporty statement due to the low and wide stance of the car. The aerodynamic body creates a clean and dynamic shape, complementing the sleek cabin style perfectly. Flared rear wheel arches, a floating roof with aluminium rails and a light bar between the tail-lamps are all major features

Various engine options are available including the economical 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel and the 1.8 litre petrol engine.

Like all Civic models in the Honda range, there will be a range of option packs available to further personalise your Tourer to suit the demands of your lifestyle, whether it be style or comfort.

Combining sporty sleek looks with immense practicality, economy and space, the new Honda Civic Tourer is a car that everyone can get excited about. The latest edition to the well-loved Civic range combines features from the award winning Civic hatchback with a new refined and urban look.

of the Tourer’s exterior. And with an extra 235 mm on the rear, the new Civic Tourer gives the classic look of the Honda Civic a daring twist.

The main outstanding feature of this new Civic Tourer, like its predecessor, is the class-leading

cargo space. The boot capacity offers a massive 624 litres of storage space with the capability to fold down rear seats creating an unbelievable 1,688 litres of space, making it one of the most practical cars on the market. In addition, the new Tourer holds a word first in its ‘Active Damper

Honda HR-V which envelope the interior to create a luxurious and comfortable environment.

The Honda HR-V is a breath of fresh air in the crossover segment. Achieving the unexpected it has effortlessly combined a stunning dynamic design and fun driving style with the versatility of an MPV and an economically fuel-efficient performance. This is a car that perfectly demonstrates Honda’s ground-breaking journey into technological innovation.

The HR-V is powered through a choice of highly innovative and responsive engines: 120 PS 1.6 litre i-DTEC diesel or the 130 PS 1.5 litre i-VTEC petrol engines, both of which are part of Honda’s revolutionary Earth Dreams Technology series.

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TECHNOLOGY

The interior of the Honda HR-V offers an abundance of space and with Honda’s ‘Magic Seat system’, which allows the seats to be folded in various configurations depending on

your cargo, versatility and convenience are guaranteed.

This expansive space has beautifully married a sporty, stylish design with the use of high quality soft touch materials

The Honda Connect app-based in-car infotainment system turns every journey into a fun filled experience. A seven-inch touch screen is displayed on the centre dash and constantly keeps drivers and passengers connected with internet browsing, realtime news, traffic and weather updates and music streaming services. An integrated Garmin Navigation system is also available. More apps can be installed on the system allowing owners to personalise their connected infotainment experience.

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Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a car that turns heads, with a beautifully crafted exterior boasting fluid lines and a dynamic shape.It is a car that not only has style and flair but each element has been logically designed to ensure an incredibly thrilling performance.

Efficiency has been improved in the design of the Honda CR-V thanks to the cleverly constructed exterior which channels airflow in a more effective way ultimately improving the cars impressive fuel economy.

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seats with reclining backrests and curved door linings create a relaxing atmosphere for passengers to enjoy.Extra storage space is achieved with the 60:40 split rear seats which fold down to create extra space when you need it.With the one-motion folding rear seats flattened the CR-V has an incredible 1146 litres of boot space.

TECHNOLOGY

The Honda CR-V has been packed with innovative technology to make your driving experience as connected and convenient as possible. The Honda CONNECT in-car audio and information system uses a central touchscreen allowing you to browse the internet or set the soundtrack to your journey.Hands-free calls can be made through the Bluetooth facility while an optional Garmin

satellite navigation system is also available.

SAFETY Safety is definitely a major priority in the Honda CR-V with the integration of multiple advanced safety features ensuring peace of mind for every journey. The Advanced Driver Assistance System Packs available include the City-Brake Active System, Vehicle Stability Assist Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Information, Highbeam Support System, Traffic Sign Recognition System, Lane Departure Warning and Cross Traffic Monitor.

With all of these innovative safety features available it is no wonder the CR-V has been awarded the 5-star Euro NCAP Overall Safety Rating, the highest award available.

The exceptional performance of

the CR-V is delivered through the pioneering engine choices available all of which offer incredible fuel efficiently as well as an outstanding experience. Engine options available include the 1.6 i-DTEC on the 2 wheel drive CR-V, 1.6 i-DTEC on the 4 wheel drive variant or finally, the 155PS 2.0 i-VTEC petrol engine option.

Each engine differs in power and torque however, each has been designed to offer a practical but powerful drive. An ECON button has also been incorporated which gives the CR-V the ability to modify its system to deliver some of the lowest CO2 emissions in its class from just 129 g/ km.

The Honda Range can be viewed at Bassadone Motors, 42 Devil’s Tower Road, Tel: 200 79004, distributors in Gibraltar for Honda.

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Sardeña’s Fashionable Candy inspired clothes make Brighton Runway and more to come des an air of quiet confidence as she sips Perrier water and we begin our chat. “Last year the people from Gap came over to UK and set us a brief. I designed four outfits for men and four for women and I was lucky to be chosen, so ten of us went over there to work and learn with them. It was an amazing experience working at Gap in San Francisco last summer.”

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Fabian Garcia

I never fail to marvel at what we can achieve as individuals coming from a small community, which always punches above its weight. From the diverse worlds of Music, Fashion and Beauty and Art, take for example composer Albert Hammond, edgy genius fashion designer John Galliano, former Miss World Kianne Aldorino and now portrait artist extraordinaire Christian Hook. If that isn’t a statement of high ‘Llanito’ achievement abroad nothing is.

Runway 2015 Winner Fashion Designer Gabriella Sardeña at 22 has already made various milestones on the way up the ladder.

She won a three month internship with US fashion giant, Gap, and one of her designs was adopted to sell on the USA high street. She has just been awarded a place for a Masters in fashion design at the prestigious St. Martins Art College in London where fellow ‘Llanito’ designer legend John Galliano, the late Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney all studied and cut their ‘fashionista’ teeth.

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“I was put into the women’s woven tops department and was designing their shirts, tops, etc and one of my embroidered pretty tops designs was accepted and made it to the shops. It also became a bestseller this spring, which is unbelievable for me.” It’s a sobering thought for the young designer that anything between twenty and thirty thousand units of her design have been sold but Gabriella seems unfazed by this. I test her ambition by asking whether it might be realistic to aim to be another John Galliano and she tells me that when her father says that the sky’s the limit she replies “daddy the sky is not high enough for me!”

Now, she will exhibit her winning ‘Runway 2015 Candy inspired collection’ at the prestigious

Brighton Fashion week (2nd in Gabriella is about to embark on UK importance after London Fas- a Masters awarded by the British hion week) and naturally, she exu- Fashion Council and I wanted to

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know why and how she obtained a place in the Mecca of UK Fashion colleges… “First of all, only three places were awarded nationwide.

Tuition fees would be prohibitively expensive and lucky for me the Gibraltar Government is supporting me, but what this scholarship does is push your creativity and skills without the burden of the costs of fabrics and everything else that high end fashion entails. These are the people, who run the London Fashion Week and also the British Fashion Awards so they help young designers and they have a huge role in the UK fashion industry.”

“During my Masters, I will have a huge opportunity until February 2017, to work with the best people and they provide everything that I will reasonably need to see my work develop. It’s very different to what for example, I’m taking to Brighton, which is from my collection that I showed here in Runway, plus some extra things that I have had to make featuring recyclables and sustainable materials, for example I have been featuring paper, discarded rubber bracelets and other things that will unfold as I disclose them in my webpage and social media.”

Winning Runway 2015 was a useful stepping stone for getting her collection and her name out there and as a young designer that is what can interest people, who are watching the fashion industry for new talent and trends. Thinking beyond Brighton, Gabriella is already busy collecting scraps, taking many pictures and making furious sketches along with amusing herself with what she finds unusual or weird that might make it into her fashion narrative. She describes her work as “playful, eccentric, youthful yet sophisticated” and her former UNI, Manchester Metropolitan, is happy to 22 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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sing her praises in their current recruiting newsletter.

“I’m a very textiles based designer and I like to create my designs using materials which I try to make myself. I have gone into pound shops and bought materials which I have then cut up to glue and place inside other materials and turned them inside out in or-

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der to create something quirky and exciting which I can then develop further.”

“At UNI we would all bounce stuff off each other and experiment while having a laugh. Now I quickly call friends in and drape them up in rags and try things out with them, even second hand clothes turned inside out and on their

heads. It helps me stay grounded and in touch with them. I take many pictures and make sketches which can hopefully lead to something.”

Having already met many creative people who in my estimation were ‘too far out there’ and being many times wrong in my initial assessment of them, I find myself

having a sobering thought about Gabriella Sardena. She is a quiet force, assured and in control, ready to take the world and his mistress on and rework them if need be. Many other fashion gurus in the making have been beating their own drum from rooftops by now, but this charming and talented lady… just watch this space and future runways of course.

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The Mercury Theater War of the Worlds Broadcast United States, radio was the undisputed king of the airwaves.

Three out of four families already owned a set (eight million alone were sold in 1936), but as many were to rudely discover, they were not yet fully attuned to the power of this exciting new medium.

The wake up call came on the Halloween night of October 1938 when a brilliant young actor by the name of Orson Welles tapped into the subconscious fears of a nation and convinced thousands of people (perhaps many more) that Martians were invading the United States.

Text by Natalia Montes

As I sit to write this article, the television shows an advancing column of tanks speeding through the Iraqi desert toward Baghdad.

It is March 2003 and we are just days into the second Gulf War, but like no other conflict, this has become a war of information as much as it is of bullets and bombs.

The picture is live, delivered to the comfort of my home via satellite, and if I wish, I can switch to a dozen other channels or connect to the Internet in search of fresh perspectives. In this hi-tech world of twenty-four hour rolling news coverage, we take for granted the speed and immediacy of this information, while at the same time maintaining a well-honed sense of skepticism. We have learnt to distrust the purveyors of news, influenced as they are by spin, propaganda and their own private agendas. We have seen it all, heard it all and the revolution has been televised so many times that we no longer think of it as a

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Orson Welles

new or frightening experience.

This is the world we now live in, but it was not always so.

Less than seventy years ago, television was barely at an experimental stage and in the

Incredibly, the cause of this mayhem was a dramatic presentation of The War Of The Worlds, a seminal novel written 40 years previously by H. G. Wells. So how and why did this all happen? There are a number of reasons, but it is first worth emphasizing just how new and exciting radio still was in 1938.

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decade old and engaged in a frenzy of experimentation, filling the airwaves with vast amounts of original material such as comedies, dramas, soaps and a fresh brand of journalism that opened the US public to a new awareness of world conflict and politics.

Americans were now able to connect with events and hear their law and opinion makers as never before. A notable trailblazer in this regard was President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose “fireside chats” (beginning in 1933) brought the voice of government and authority into the home as never before.

Major news events also gripped the nation. Bulletins on the hunt for the kidnapped baby son of aviator Charles Lindbergh kept listeners in an agony of suspense over several months in 1932 and in 1936 the war correspondent Hans Von Kaltenborn became the first American reporter to broadcast live from a war zone, when he brought the actual sounds of a Spanish civil war battle into ordinary homes. Equally dramatic was the fatal crash of the airship Hindenburg, recorded on May 6th 1937 by Herbert Morrison of Chicago station WLS, an event that reduced the helpless reporter to tears of frustration and horror.

Undoubtedly however, it was the troubling broadcasts from Nazi

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Germany that did most to unsettle America in this period. During the Munich Crisis of September 12-30th 1938, more radios were sold to anxious Americans than in any previous three-week period, as Hitler rallied his forces and the world slid inexorably toward war.

In this atmosphere of tension, Orson Welles and his staff were preparing their latest Mercury Theater presentation, a show that has previously dramatised such novels as “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “Dracula”. On the face of it, The War Of The Worlds should have had no greater effect on the listening public than the previous broadcasts, which is to say, none at all, but Welles and his co-writer Howard Koch were planning something special this particular night, and though it is

a matter of considerable debate if they actually intended to create the subsequent panic, it was undoubtedly their very novel dramatic device that did much of the damage.

Rather than set the story in Victorian England as written

by H.G. Wells, the action was transplanted (not unsurprisingly) to contemporary America, but much more significantly, Welles and Koch told the story as a series of newsflashes that intruded without warning into what sounded like a perfectly routine program. This radical departure from established dramatic formats was to prove devastatingly effective, and combined with the use of numerous real place names, added significantly to the

depth of the panic. In yet another contributing factor, it is thought that many people (upwards of 50%) tuned in late to the broadcast.

This was largely because a great many listeners switched at an inopportune moment from a rival network, which was broadcasting the wildly popular Charlie McCarthy Show. About 10 minutes into this show, a singer would be introduced, and this was the point a lot of listeners would twiddle their dials while waiting for the star of the show to return.

Tuning into the Mercury Theater a few minutes late (and thus having missed Welles distinctively sonorous introduction) they found themselves listening to the innocent sounds of “Ramon Raquello and his orchestra”, only for the music to be interrupted by the first of a series of increasingly alarming news stories.

First come reports of several explosions of “incandescent gas” observed on the planet Mars, then after a brief interlude of more music comes a hookup to Princeton Observatory where an interview is conducted with professor Richard Pierson.

Pierson (played by Welles) assures the listeners that there is nothing to be alarmed at, but then the first reports of a meteor impact arrive. It is at this point that an unassuming place called Grover’s

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Mill enters the story. Even today Grover’s Mill is a sleepy little hamlet of no great material consequence, but that night it was going to become the centre of the universe for a very considerable number of people.

As fate would have it, Howard Koch chose Grover’s Mill as the beachhead for the Martian invasion by the simple method of jabbing a pencil into a map purchased at a roadside garage.

He then plotted the advance of the Martians toward New York City, brushing aside American defenders and destroying dozens of familiar place names along the way. An emergency government announcement appeared to give credence to the story, and huddled about their radios, panicked listeners began to bombard local police stations with calls. For instance, from Trenton police headquarters comes the following illuminating passage extracted from the station duty log. “Between 8:30PM & 10PM received numerous phone calls as result of WABC broadcast this evening re: Mars attacking this country. Calls included papers, police depts including NYC and private persons. No record kept of same due to working teletype and all three extensions ringing at same time. At least 50 calls were answered. Persons calling

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inquiring as to meteors, number of persons killed, gas attack, military being called out and fires. All were advised nothing unusual had occurred and that rumours were due to a radio dramatisation of a play.”

Also from Trenton comes the account of a Mrs Thomas. “We were petrified. We just looked at each other, scared out of our wits.

Someone was banging on our front door. It was our neighbour across the street. She had packed her seven kids in their car and she kept yelling, come on, lets get our of here.” Also a local at the time, thirteen-year-old Henry Sears was doing his homework when he heard the first news flash of the invasion. Taking the radio down into the tavern below which his mother owned, he and a dozen or

so patrons listened with mounting fear to the broadcast, until the men jumped up and announced they were going to get their guns and join in the defence at Grover’s Mill.

What then of Grover’s Mill? Oddly enough, the epicentre of all this action seems to have slept through the entire night undisturbed. Like the proverbial eye of the store, the hamlet was apparently blissfully unaware of the pivotal place it held in history, as was discovered by the late Sheldon Judson. He was to become emeritus Professor of Geology at Princeton University but at the time was a student member of the University Press Club. Alerted to the possible fall of a meteor by the city desk of the Philadelphia Inquirer, he enlisted the help of Arthur Buddington,

Chair of the Princeton Geology Department and together with another professor, they set out for Grover’s Mill. Here they found it entirely unperturbed by events. Certainly though, as the previous stories attest, there was a considerable panic under way that night in other parts of the country.

So it was done on purpose? The unglamorous answer is probably not. Over the years, Welles told conflicting versions of the events, and even tried to claim credit for planning it, but as newsreel footage at the time clearly shows, he was fairly rattled by events himself. He also said on occasion that “seventy five percent of what I say in interviews is false”, so we’ll never know for sure. This certainly does nothing to detract from the significance of the broadcast and it clearly stands as a testament to his talents as a showman and the skill and dedication of his cast and crew.

So get a copy of the broadcast, dim the lights, gather your loved ones around you and prepare to be transported back to October 1938, not to a simpler era, for life was every bit as complex and uncertain as it is today, but to time when people were ready to believe that what they heard from a trusted source was the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

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Moving Home with Kids Text by Colleene Wink (Senior Conveyancer-Amber Law)

As many of you know, I recently took a major decision concerning my working life. After fourteen years practising law at a local law firm, the only job I had ever had and having been made a partner back in 2009, I decided it was time for a change.

This was not a decision I arrived at easily but, after many a discussion with my husband and other family members, I decided that with two young children now was the time to try something new, something which would afford me greater flexibility and allow me more time to enjoy my family.

I was prepared for the tears, which would follow when I left my work colleagues, some of which are much more than work colleagues and with whom I have shared a lot of wonderful memories. But, what I wasn’t prepared for were the tears and anger from my four year old when he discovered that I was moving firms and he would not be seeing ‘the girls’ when he next came to visit me at the office.

In actual fact, he did see my former workmates, ‘the girls’ as he calls them, as I still had to pack my personal belongings and tie up loose ends but his reaction at seeing that my office no longer had our family pictures and other “homely” reminders was amazing and it got me thinking about how attached young children get to things and how they need to feel secure in their surroundings by having familiar things around them.

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cision, which affects them on a daily basis? What do they feel when we decide to move home? If you think that moving home is a stressful process, pause for a minute and think about it from your child’s point of view. Your home might be the only place in which they have ever lived - it holds all their favourite toys and possessions and all they can think about is all the memories they have of your family there - Christmases, birthdays, sleepovers with friends. A million thoughts must go through their heads - What will happen to my toys? What about my friends?

When will I see them? Will I have

to go to a new school?

calmly explain that whilst some things will be different the important things such as staying in contact with friends, will stay the same. Tell them that all their favourite toys will be coming with you to the new home.

According to the United States Census Bureau, an estimated 45.3 million people moved house between 2009 and 2010 and not all of these moves will have been for happy reasons - sometimes a move could be forced upon you as a result of a job loss or family breakup, making a move even more traumatic for children. How then, can we as adults help make this transition as easy as possible for them?

PREPARE THEM

If the move is as a result of a breakup in a marriage or relationship, reassure your children that mummy and daddy still love them loads and will always love them and whilst you won’t all live together as a family, they will have a lovely room in both mummy and daddy’s house. In this respect, you may find the following link in our kids’ corner section of our website of interest http://amberlaw.gi/ life/kids-corner

BE POSITIVE

Talk to them about the move and

Reassure them of all the dou-

bts and fears they may have and highlight all the ways your new home will be better, more fun, an adventure even! If possible, arrange a viewing of the property with your children or take them to see the area and point out where their new bedroom window is located. You can also help them plan the decorating of their room and make them feel involved in the process. 

PACK THEIR TOYS LAST This way they can use them right up to the move and they will also be the first things you unpack at your new home.

MOVING DAY On moving day the ideal situation would be for your children to be looked after by family or friends but if this is not possible then explain what will be happening during the day so that your children know what to expect and, depending on their age, give them a job

to do on the day so that they feel needed and involved.

Try to arrive at the house before the removal company so that you have a chance for the children to view the property first and run around and get excited.

Remember to keep to their routine as much as possible so keep important things such as highchairs, change mats, favourite toys and comforters to hand and start making great memories in your new home from day one by planning a special first night.

Since most (if not all) of your furniture will be packed away at this point, leave it that way and enjoy time with your children instead. Have a picnic on your living room floor or order a pizza and enjoy with ice cream. And as for your treat? Hopefully, the children will be exhausted from all the excitement leaving you free to enjoy a little chill time possibly with a cheeky glass of wine to celebrate!

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‘RAW’ Karl James Ullger at Space 92 SPACE 92 continues to honour its commitment to discovering and promoting true Gibraltarian gems with a new exhibition ‘RAW’ by Karl James Ullger; ‘Raw’ will be the second exhibition held by Gibraltar Productions Ltd.

tigious ‘International Open Art’ Exhibition.

On May 22nd 2015, Karl got accepted into the 247th Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, which is one of the oldest art competitions in the world, with his artwork done on metal titled ‘Bayview Clock Tower’, which was included in this year’s summer exhibition. Following the footsteps of Gustavo Bacarias, it is believed that Karl is the second Gibraltarian to enter in this exhibition in the last 100 years.

Karl James Ullger was born in Gibraltar in 1982 and he studied BA Hons in Graphic Design at Leeds University. Here, he experimented using various mediums and genres, such as photography, product design, marketing, role play, video art, animation and, of course, Fine Arts.

Despite being offered a PR position at a local Leeds graphic design company, Karl decided to come back to his routes and study Art & Design at a P.G.C.E teaching level. Here, Karl was able to transfer his skills into his now current job as a secondary school teacher at Bayside Comprehensive, whilst exhibiting paintings when the occasion arose.

As a school teacher, Karl has always tried to lead by example for his pupils by winning several awards in his artistic career. One of which was awarded by a very prestigious RA member, Mick Moon, and in 2009, he obtained a very acclaimed 1st prize in the Gibraltar Spring Art Festival, as well as, a 2nd prize in the pres40 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

His artistic style has been described as being of an expressionistic nature but what the artist himself safely says is that his style has changed and developed throughout the course of the last five years.

Commonwealth Park life painting

Commonwealth Park

‘RAW’ is a natural and fortuitous progression from the artist’s last 2014 pyrography; wood burning series. His work is all about metal, resin, varnishes, gold leaves; in essence, it accentuates the title itself. The canvas used by Karl James Ullger is a seemingly ordinary piece or everyday use material, which then transforms itself for potential art work.

Karl explains, “the artwork itself is not the stereotypical ‘touristesque’ chocolate box view. They are ambiguous and inconspicuous captions from landscapes

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local or from my travels. At times, they relate to the places where the materials or canvas where found.”

Some of the pieces on show are also aesthetical conceptualisations of passing ideas in forms of sculptures or paintings. Some may even be social statements, like the obtrusive ‘Scarred’ or the imposing monumental piece of ‘Unmade Bed’. What can truly be said is that they all reflect and mirror the 42 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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word ‘RAW’, whether visually or conceptually. The artist invites to the audience to take them as they are seen, to read them as they feel and to digest them like meat on a burning stone!

The exhibition ‘RAW’ started on the 8th of October 2015 and available for public view from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, at 92 Irish Town. For further information, please contact at info@gibraltarproductions.com

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The Gibraltar Music Festival 2015

A MusicFest to remember The Sunday Session The Sunday ‘Kings’ came to play

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Kings of Leon Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

Last month, we published the review of the events that unfolded on day one of the biggest music festival that has been ever been held here - now follows the Sunday, which we have called the day ‘Kings of Leon’ came to play. That is how huge it was.

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from the heavy plodding on day one of GMF 15, my appetite for live music had not diminished and I was aiming to cover sixteen acts. This was the day that I prayed for good legs.

Troubador Paddy Taylor opened on the main stage with his rich vocals. He sounds more like David Gray than DG himself- and that is meant as a compliment. I stayed for four songs the last two of which were originals ‘Marry me at Sea’ and ‘The Face of my Child.’ I have seen him now on three occasions and he never disappoints.

A gifted voice and a beautiful strum hand. I’m glad he has chosen to live here.

I like the ‘Blues’ and ‘Strange Brew’ (local band) were dishing out some strident helpings of it on the Radio stage. They recently suffered the loss of Clive Yeates their bass player and mentor and this was going to be a performance in his memory. Clive would have been smiling on them. Their fat and funky sound belted out for the early revellers. They even had some audience dancing! Singer Lorry Doyle, guitarist Stanley Muscat and the band did what they do best-exult the blues- and they did that with great credit.

Back to the main stage and I caught local power trio ‘Headwires’ on their last gig before they go off to UNI. ‘I Feel Alive’ followed by

‘You can be Lonely if You want To’ left no one in any doubt that they are old souls on stage. Many young fans were cheering them on for the mellow start to ‘Call Me’ which is from their ‘Organs’ EP. Evan Torrente and his two scribes should keep this trio alive.

UNI will make them stronger but we will miss them here.

New local troubadour young Kristian Celecia (15) has shown a lot of promise with a fine voice and a strong and dead sure strummer too. He has by now penned some originals and has a growing following of our younger students. His covers also have his own stamp on them and I am keeping an eye out for his progress.

Madness

Supersubmarina

Dead City Radio I saw him recently on ‘Summer Nights’ and here he was undaunted by the Seaside Stage.

‘Dead City Radio’ is a post grunge outfit fronted by James Culatto.

They are from the ‘Rock on the Rock’ stable and I have written about them previously. They have strong original material and stage presence and the Radio stage saw them give two of their songs ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ and ‘Give Her a Name’ a good festival exposure. This band is heavy and Culatto (shades of ‘Led Zep’ in his vocals) is a ‘brand name’in local music circles. There was a sizeable crowd enjoying them-some fans in DCR T-shirts. Well done guys you rocked it and I later wore

your t-shirt to the ‘Kaisers’ and KOL. I dashed back to the main stage in time for ‘Rae Morris’ who was fronting a girl band (solid musicians). I noted the echo laden keyboard textures in ‘Caught in Between’ and the rest of her material like ‘Up Again’ was very melodic. She said she was mentored by ‘Clean Bandit’ who nearly came to GMF last year but cancelled and we got ‘Scouting For Girls’ instead.

Rae also played her new single ‘Don’t Go’ to the now swelling appreciative crowd, but even this welcome melodic breeze on a hot afternoon was about to be cut short by my next dash- and a lot of the crowd were going there

too- reunion local legends ‘Reach’ were not to be missed!

‘Reach’ seems to have been around forever but they haven’t been active of late and this GMF appearance is by my reckoning their third reunion. Here’s a Rock band that that has toured with ‘Estopa’ and played countless beer festivals and National Day concerts. We love them to bits and they always deliver with attitude.

This was no exception as ‘Doing it all again’ proved. No intro, just attitude and seamless panache in spite of two mike failing persistently plaguing Giles’ vocals.

‘Maldito Dia’ is a new song with a relentless beat and ‘Adios Vida de Ayer’ an old one-a classic.

By ‘Sola’ and ‘Something Happening’ good vocal sound was happily restored and as I left the Radio stage Francis Pecino was beating his drum solo and Stephen MacLaren was wailing on his Les Paul. Sadly I missed the onstage duo with his son but the 5pm crowd had to be negotiated in order to get to the main stage.

‘Supersubmarina’ are a band from Jaen who are doing festivals this summer and their slick intro sequence was dark and promising. By song three they were into overdrive and ‘Arena y Sol’ their new single was given an airing. ‘El Rey del Mundo’ was another relentless smooth rocker and there was no stopping between numGLOBE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2015 49

Ella Henderson Headwires

bers. This band is going to do well and they were going down very well here.

The Seaside stage beckoned with another local top drawer tribute band ‘Another Day.’ They have Jon Bon Jovi down to nigh perfect and the outstanding JBJ catalogue of classics was being enjoyed by a troupe of seasoned fans. Playing with a blazing sunshine into their eyes they ‘Knocked on Heaven’s Door’ and it was opened as their fans were really enjoying the music. My good friends Paul el Chipi, TieryAlman, Jamis Mifsud and the band were giving it their all and that amounted to a job well done. I left them in good order during ‘Sweet Chile of Mine’ 50 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

and they were nailing it. Club Colosus’ was the biggest band (in numbers) to hit GMF. A full ten piece with 3 brass, many good grooves, Ska, Reggae, colourful costumes and a happy vibe that had the Radio stage area packed with those who weren’t going to see Ella Henderson and her band.

I lingered for a dose (or is it a fix?) of CC before I weaved through an endless sea of people going towards the main stage, with luck I would catch twenty minutes of Ella and stay there for James Bay. 6.30 pm and the stadium was really filling out with people spreading and jostling for spaces to park themselves. I caught ‘I feel like I’m ready for Love’ and ‘We

could be Giants’ there were many raised hands waving as this band and Ella was proving to be a treat.

She explained that she had been mentored by ‘One Republic’ (now there’s a band!) and co- wrote ‘Till the love runs out.’

As the day unfolded we had been told that ‘Omi’ was flight- delayed but ‘Cheeleader’ fans were not to be let down as he was rescheduled for a midnight spot at the Radio stage after the ‘Kings of Leon.’ Local power trio ‘Headwires’ came to the rescue and were going to fill his cancelled earlier slot at 6.45pm, so they got a second bite at the cherry and a first for a local band who played on two stages on the same day.They were flying

their ‘we’re off to UNI flag’ (so to speak) in a well -pitched rocking attempt to conquer the 7pm crowds.

James Bay was a lot more than I expected. He led a very tight small band who could all harmonize with him. He writes good songs and performed them well. The crowd was going wild for him.

Half was female adulation and the other half surprised in a good way l bet. Songs like ‘Craving it’ really worked- ‘If you ever want to be in Love -I’ll come Around’ was broken up with good harmonies and he played finger style electric on some songs with a classic Epiphone ‘just breaking-up guitar sound’ to die for.

James Bay

Kaiser Chiefs

However the man is master of his voice and ‘I Believe’ as well as ‘Hold back the River’ showed he’s got class. Much more than a hat and long hair as his clever logo image in the backdrop suggested, here is an artist who should endure and I’m so glad we saw him here as a star on the ascendance.

twenty year old son. Gabrielle is known for ‘Out of Reach’ which is her biggest (and smoothest) hit so the thronging crowd were really loving her because her music sounded so intimate and clear over the speakers. Me? I was drooling at the amazing sound from that black acoustic guitar.

Next up-a mission was required on my part trying to get to see special guest ‘Gabrielle’ at the Radio stage. I got there in time to take in some of the magic of her exceptional songs performed by just an acoustic guitarist and a ‘cajon’ player for soft percussion.

She had a second singer with her and she casually mentioned that she wrote one of her hits for her

I recall almost being carried by the crowd in slow motion back to the Main stage for ‘Kaiser Chiefs’ who were the sub-headliners on next. The 9pm slot was when the daylight faded and stage lighting effects added a new dimension to what we were seeing on stage and on the side screens. The question now was could the TV cameras keep up with them. I didn’t fancy

the cameramen job then.

These ‘Kaiser’ guys were not about to short change Gibraltar.

Rick Wilson their frontman was determined to leave a mark here and the capacity crowd loved him from the start of their set as he sprinted from side to side of the giant stage. Their urgent and brash kind of Rock music was just what was needed now. ‘Only Way,’ ‘Never miss a Beat,’ all building up to ‘Ruby- Ruby- Ruby- Ruby’, which the fans chanted in full voice.

A sudden explosion of new energy and their classic ‘I Predict a Riot’ took over the GMF! Wilson was now atop stage monitors

being held up by security men and having a one to one with a TV camera. He hung his tambourines on it and at one point and nearly wrecked it. Riot predictions were correct then, but what a showman he who led the riot. ‘Never been so far away from Home’ was their last song and two confetti bombs sealed their total triumph.

‘Madness’ were already halfway through their set at the Radio stage and I could hear the distant roars of approval and their indistinct music but I couldn’t move from where I was by the main tower waiting for ‘Kings of Leon.’

Main reason - my leg had given up finally after hours of standing and trekking across three the stages.

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Paddy Taylor

Gabrielle

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I had earlier made friends with a security guard at the tower and playing on my pensioner appeal had managed to secure a chair kept for me inside the ring fence for such an eventuality. There was no antidote except to wait it out but I wasn’t about to lose my prized location for KOL and It would have been madness to try to get to see ‘Madness’. All the reports I have are that they turned the place upside down and inside out! My colleague Alice Mascarenhas was there and describes the experience: “They rocked the stage and proved to be the crowd pullers we all expected. And they delivered with style - the Madness style. Suggs delivered one hit after another - this enigmatic figure cer54 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

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tainly knows how to bring in the crowds and they loved it, Cerainly one of the highlights... and by the numbers should have been on the main stage. Another crowd pleaser proving his amazing talent on vocals and on piano was Tom Odell - he is certainly a name to keep a look out for with some worthy material. And the crowd loved him.”

When the ‘Kings of Leon’ came onstage to play around 10.30pm the stadium went wild. This was the reason GMF 15 was the unqualified success that it was. A world class chart topping band who hail from Nashville, Tennessee and which set the world on fire when they wrote ‘Your sex is on Fire’ and ‘Need Somebody.’

Their sound was always bordering on perfection and their side screens and lights were in a league apart. This is a family band, who simply put their heads down to play their well -crafted rock songs which defy the genre.

There is so much going on in their song arrangements and the heartfelt vocals are so unique that they make an unmistakeable winning sound. We got lucky that this was to be their last date on the European tour and they wanted to have a bit of fun. That didn’t mean jumping around and asking for crowd approval. For KOL fun is another day at the office where things are done extremely well and people like me are left spellbound by their

precision and sheer musicianship.

How glad we all were to have been there. It was a memorable two days of music festival crowned by ‘Kings of Leon.’

What can we wish for in 2016? By now the GMF machine is no doubt swinging into action and diary bashing with artists and agents and we can only wish the GMF team who numbered over one thousand souls on the day, the same dose of good luck, many blessings to come their way and heaps of thank ‘yous’ for making a reality what many thought at first was not a good idea. Two days of music to remember and our bands were up there too so we’re proud. Well done all and bring on GMF16.

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National Day Children’s Fancy Dress Competition 2015 Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

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The 2015 Gibraltar National Day Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Beef Bourguignon The secret to this super-rich beef casserole is to use all wine and no stock

SERVES: 6

into large chunks - 2 onions, roughly

PREPARATION: 45 minutes

chopped - 3 tbsp plain flour - 1 tbsp

COOKING: 3 Hours and 30 minutes:

tomato purée

Plus overnight marinating INGREDIENTS:

To serve:

1.6 kg braising steaks, cut into large

Small knob of butter - 300g bacon

chunks - 3 bay leaves - Small bunch

lardons - 500g pearl onions or small

thyme - 2 bottles red wine - 2 tbsp

shallots, peeled - 400g mushrooms,

oil - 3 large or 6 normal carrots, cut

halved - Chopped parsley

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How to make it 1. Tip the beef into a large bowl with the bay leaves, thyme, wine and some pepper, then cover and leave in the fridge overnight. 2.

Heat oven to 200C. Place a colander over another large bowl and strain the marinated meat, keeping the wine. Heat half the oil in

a large frying pan and then brown the meat in batches, transferring to a plate once browned. When all the meat is browned, pour a little wine into the now-empty frying pan and bubble to release any caramelized bits from the pan. 3.

Heat the rest of the oil in a large casserole and fry the carrots and chopped onions until they start to colour. Stir in the flour for 1 minute, then add the tomato purée.

Add the beef and any juices, the wine from the frying pan and the rest of the wine and herbs. Season and bring to a simmer. Give everything a good stir, then cover.

Transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours until the meat is really tender. Cool. Will freeze for up to 3 months. 4. To serve, defrost completely overnight in the fridge if frozen and then place on a low heat to warm through. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan and add the bacon and pearl onions.

Sizzle for about 10 minutes until the bacon starts to crisp and the onions soften and colour. Add the mushrooms and fry for another 5 minutes, then stir everything into the stew and heat for 10 minutes more. Serve scattered with chopped parsley.

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What’s Happening Down Town?

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European Championships Success!

Adult Group Champions on podium with Minister Linares

The Gibraltar National Team rocked the IDO in Gibraltar by being crowned European Champions at the recent IDO European Show Dance Championships being held in our homeland. The event was staged at the Tercentenary Sports Hall, with over 600 dancers from 16 nations taking part. The event was organised by the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation (GNDO) and Santos Productions for Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and for the world governing body the International Dance Organisation (IDO).

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The Gibraltar National Dance Team was composed by 155 dancers from 6 local dance schools.

Gibraltar was represented in the Children, Junior and Adult divisions and in the solos, duet, group and formation categories. All in all the Team won 3 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals, with the top three awards being awarded in the Children Group, Adult Duet and Adult Group divisions.

In the Children Group, Gibraltar won its 2nd ever gold medal at a

European competition in its 34 year history. The Children Group entitled ‘Telephone’ was choreographed by Lilian and Lauren Montero. Both gold medals in the Adult divisions were choreographed by Jade Federico. The duet performed by Tyron Walker and Jenella Sodi was entitled ‘Through Your Eyes’ and the Adult Group was called ‘Tales of Platform 9’.

Gibraltar also won 2 silver medals as well as 2 bronze medals and numerous finalists. The 1st silver medal also came in the Children

Group with a piece called ‘True Colours ‘choreographed by Gillaine Alman’. The second silver medal was won in the Junior Group with a piece called ‘Family Portrait’ choreographed by Sabrina Abudarham. And the 3 bronze medals were achieved in the Children Formation ‘The Chocolatier’ choreographed by Paulette Finlayson and in the Adult Solo Male, with Tyrone Walker’s piece ‘i-Person’ choreographed by Jade Federico.

Gibraltar’s Michael Prescott MBE

Children Small Group Champions with GNDO President

was also part of the Gibraltar contingent as a member of the IDO panel of international judges. He adjudicated 14 out of the 16 categories at the competition. All in all the Team performed to very high standards and against the best dancers in Europe including the current world champions in the Junior and Adult divisions from Slovenia. The Organisers are also extremely delighted with the statistics received throughout the 4 day competition which saw over 1,200 visitors coming to Gibraltar, over 932,000 hits on the event webpage and over 90,000 people from around the globe viewing the event via the free live stream service.

GNDO President Seamus Byrne said,“I take this opportunity to thank Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and the International Dance Organisation for offering

this privilege to organise this event, as well as, all our partners, media and persons working behind the scenes for making our European Championships a reality.

The GNDO congratulates the National Team for having so impressively placed Gibraltar on the world map and special mention of congratulations to all our medallists and finalists on their achievements. We are delighted to have organised, one of the prime tourist and cultural events for Gibraltar in 2015.

We look forward to working with the Government and the IDO, to organise international Championships like these in the not too distant future.We are very proud that the European Championships have been an outstanding success story for Gibraltar!�

European Champions Tyron Walker and Jenella Sodi

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National Day Rock Concert 2015

Text by Joe Adambery Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

National Day Rock concerts are now a tradition, which we don't want to change and this year was going to be no exception- but it got better still - Reggae king 'Maxi Priest' and his band were coming to top the bill at Casemates.

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lly speaking. The entertainment for the evening featured our own Reggae kings -'Heritage' and the only local established band that stayed out of GMF15 'Jetstream.'

'Heritage' came on stage to an impressive robotic voiced intro and went straight into the Bob Marley classics 'I shot the Sherriff ' and 'Is this Love' and for the latter they were joined by two kids on stage with waving flags, local and Ja-

maican, the latter mandatory in Reggae concerts world over.

'Heritage' then served up a quirky musical take on the Gibraltar Anthem and next up the served an own composition 'Rally Round the Rock.' These guys are here for keeps- I missed them at GMF as I knew I would catch them here on National day.

They are a very well -rehearsed band who always turn out clever

arrangements in their own style.

Paul Rocca fronts the band vocally and I was not the only one appreciating what they do really well. Their take on 'Johnny B Good' and Maxi's '96 Degrees in the shade' were very well executed as were other Reggae 'grooves' until they topped out their show spot with 'Jammin' another Marley classic. They were lucky to escape the sound problems that plagued us for the rest of the

evening and a visiting seasoned Reggae enthusiast concurred with my own conclusion that in 'Heritage' we have a good sounding credible Reggae band.

Next up 'Jetstream', charismatic Nolan Frendo fronts' Jetstream', who are a popular band which many may have seen performing a few times- including at GMFs. They have released various video-clips with their singles and

are a treat to watch as they put everything into their set. They have good material but have not given up on playing good covers.

Avicii's 'Wake me up when it's all Over' got a solidly good treatment and it certainly captured the dance mood of the Casemates revellers, many who had been partying all day long.

During their own song 'Chinatown' which was on a video-clip

last year, the sound problems started for guitarist Stu Whitwell and quickly Nolan took on a solo version of Kings of Leon's 'Need Somebody' whilst a solution was found, but somehow the good vibe fizzled out without the continuity and even John Newman's classic 'I Need to Know Now' which followed was plagued by microphone feedback howls in mid-stream.

There had to be inevitable gaps

in their set due to the sound problems and that didn't help the flow of this polished band and 'Jetstream' were going uphill until their last three numbers. Then their new one 'You and Me' came up followed by showstopper cover Let's get Funky (Uptown Funk) which lifted the party mood again. The sound sins were temporarily forgiven if not forgotten and a packed out Casemates was 'doing the uptown funk' in a celeGLOBE MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2015 73

bratory mood again. I have to say well done to 'Jetstream' because they worked really hard in trying circumstances and overcame the odds stacked against them.

make some noise' we got some lovely vocals from Maxi but they were distorted to an uncomfortable degree, unless you were in a very forgiving party mood.

A bit of technical delay followed before 'Maxi Priest' finally came on at 11.20 after we were asked to 'make some noise' or else he wouldn't come on. The low frequency Reggae bass lines were soon shaking the very foundations of Casemates, the ICC building and the old town. Among many commands of 'Gibraltar

The MP band was amazing- a real powerhouse drummer and a very talented keyboard player supported by a bass and a guitarist. A fine vocalist legend like Maxi made it look easy in spite of his distorted vocals which he may or may not have been aware of, he delivered well on 'You make it easy to love You' and 'Some Guys have all the

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A quick gear shift up to his biggest hit 'Wild World' and in my notes I wrote that 'the happiest Reggae rhythm on the planet is sweeping through a packed Casemates.' This was followed by 'Crazy Love' (yes- the Michael Buble hit but in Reggae) and a classic, Marley's 'Jammin,' but by now the MC (rapper) in Maxie's band had given so many instructions to "make some noise" that I couldn't decide on whether he was distorting the microphone or the fault

was still playing havoc with the sound overall.

There had been some fine when moments it all gelled and the party atmosphere never let up for an instant. Truly a fitting end of National Day celebrations and I was a happy bunny that our local talent were worthy of sharing a stage with a legend- much like it happened on the two days of GMF15. Next year we can do it all again please, well maybe you can, I'll be right behind you trying to catch up.

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Gibraltar’s Golfing Sensation

Sebastian Desoiza

Text by Francesca Cartwright

Gibraltar is renowned for its young, rising stars. The dancers, musicians and artists, what we don’t hear about that often is the golfers! It’s no surprise with the impressive selection of world class golf courses we have on our doorstep that Golf is becoming a very popular sport with the younger generation.

Sebastian Desoiza, son of George and Monica Desoiza, at 8 years of age, is showing incredible promise. He dreams big and wants to play golf professionally as a career in the future. His interest

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in golf started when he was only two and a half, with a plastic set of toy clubs. He started swinging them around the garden and used to spend hours practicing and would never get bored. His father, a keen golfer, started taking him on the range to practice his swing. At 5 years old, he took some lessons at Alcaidesa Links Resort where his coach saw the potential and suggested he should compete in the ‘pequecircuito’, which is the junior circuit for Andalucia.

world of golf, he won the ‘under 8’ championship. Buoyed by this success, he continued to hone on the level of his skill. Once he had lowered his handicap to below 35, he was promoted to ‘under 10’ category of handicap 35 or below. He has been competing in this category since January 2015 and has since lowered his handicap down to 12.2. For those of you, who like me, are not golf enthusiasts, let me just highlight that this means he is pretty amazing!

As a rookie and the nerves associated with making his first forays into the ‘competitive’

Sebastian has also competed internationally, representing Gibraltar for the first time ever,

in the US Kids Golf European Championships held in Scotland (where he finished in 2nd place) and in the World Championships in North Carolina, USA (he finished 20th out of the top 150 juniors from around the world).

Those first day nerves are now long gone but he still gets very excited and has been known to be dressed and ready at 4.00am for a championship that’s scheduled at 9.00am!

When many children of his age are playing their video games or kicking a ball around with friends, Sebastian is focused on his golf.

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tion to improve and enjoys dedicating a lot of his free time to the game – even if it means having to miss a few birthday parties or other social events.

When asked about the constant need to practice, he added: “Going out to practice in bad weather can be hard. But I never

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get tired of playing golf ”.

For him, it is not a sacrifice at all, but a privilege to be able to practice the sport that he loves.

When he’s not on the green, he has a large putting mat, which he unrolls in the living room (much to his mother’s amusement!) and practices his putting. If it was up

to him, he would sleep, eat and play golf and it’s this kind of focus and love of the game that will aid him in realizing his dream. Best of luck Seb, we are all rooting for you!‘We proudly present to you, our latest energizing, alkalising and tasty ‘smoothies’! Packed with 100% pure, nutritious fruit and raw vegetables, its contents

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Second Anniversary Party at I.W. Motors in Corral Road Photographs by Skye Montegriffo

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Two Years Selling Cars under the Bridge

Text by Joe Adambery

‘Selling cars under the bridge’ IW Motors is now two years old and happy to be growing. Ivan Williams is beaming from ear to ear. He’s a happy man because his success story is being toasted with customers, who have now become friends. To earn that loyalty, Ivan has always put his cars and his customers first. Quite simply, he doesn’t let people down and they trust him so they 84 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

are quite happy to recommend him to their family and friends.

Life is a circle, or to Ivan, life is a wheel and he’s the hub.

At the time of writing, he had a bunch full of car keys hanging in his office. “At the moment I have here twenty four cars, six others in the workshop here and two away in Spain. My business motto is that even if I earn less, I turn cars around quickly; so SPQR (small profit quick return)

is my aim, with the best after sales service that I can offer.”

look after you, which is really what you need.”

John Cruz, the singer and ‘Phantom of the Opera’ legend, was recommended to go to IW Motors to buy himself a set of wheels. “I’m very happy with the car actually (a Peugeot) it’s been a year now and even though it’s a nine year old vehicle, it’s running very well. About the service, it’s just great buying a car here. The people here are great and on the ball. Always ready to

Good reliable service, especially with a second hand car is exactly what John needed… “I had occasion to bring my car in for a warning, which was blinking. It was the brakes and they did them at no cost to me and that’s great.” Not all cars that come in to IW Motors always run like clockwork. This is where Ivan’s mechanical expertise

comes in. “When his car came in, first it needed a new clutch, so we fitted that and he took his car with a brand new clutch.”

“I now have a Range Rover here which had an engine overheating problem. We tracked the fault to

a cracked piston sleeve and I decided to replace the engine with a reconditioned one. It’s now a beautiful car with added value. I now have people coming in and preferring to wait for a car to come in which suits them. They want to be assured of good after

sales service and they know I give that.

“All my cars are thoroughly checked and what I have in my forecourt is all guaranteed. For example, when I got John’s Peugeot someone was trying to talk

him out of it but he trusted me when I told him it was sound.

“That’s true, I trusted his word and the car is sound and I’m very happy with it and with the service here” says a happy John Cruz.

And that is the success story of IW Motors.

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“I now have customers who are buying their second car from me and getting their sons a scooter or a cheaper second hand car to start off. I want to expand but premises are a problem here. I want to keep this forecourt and have a bigger place to do work

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on cars that come in. Right now I have to contract out. I have a sprayer in Spain and one here, the same with mechanics. A lot of customers are just coming in for these services and sometimes I’m ‘choc-a- block’ here and I have to tell them to wait.”

“I started here from scratch and I have made it a success. The cars coming in now are better quality, more upmarket and I have to put up more money to buy them, but I am confident that I can sell them quickly and pay the rent. That’s why I’m still

here. The previous dealership failed here. But I’m now looking forward to my third year in business and to celebrate that, we’re having a BBQ for family, friends and customers so I couldn’t really ask for more at the moment”

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Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold Beer A hidden treasure has been unearthed in the Wychwood Brewery…and it’s as pure and precious as its forefather. It comes in the form of Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold A golden treasure hidden within the Wych Wood has been unearthed and it’s no fool’s gold. While Gold might be lighter in colour, it’s definitely no lightweight. At 4.5% ‘abv’, the combination of four hop varieties and an infusion of wheat and malted barley has resulted in the perfectly balanced golden beer – with a huge hop punch. Guilt edged golden refreshment.

Hobgoblin Gold beer is made at Wychwood Brewery, which is in Witney, Oxfordshire, England and is owned by Refresh UK, a subsidiary of Marston’s. The company’s flagship brand is Hobgoblin, a 5.2% ‘abv’ brown ale, described by Wychwood as a “Ruby beer”. Wychwood Brewery produces around 50,000 barrels (8,200,000 litres) of cask ale each year, and is the United Kingdom’s largest brewer of organic ales. Wychwood filtered and bottled beers are exported all over the world, including North America, Sweden, France, Australia, Russia, Japan, Israel and Singapore. The brewery is known for its fantasy-based label artwork, inspired by the myths and legends surrounding the ancient Wychwood Forest.

Wychwood Brewery is sited at the old Eagle Maltings, built in 1841 to malt barley for Clinch’s Brewery, which had an estate of seventy-one pubs in Southern England. In 1961, Courage bought Clinch’s for its pub estate and closed down the brewery. However, in 1983, the 88 OCTOBER 2015 GLOBE MAGAZINE

pleasant body with a white bubbly head. In the mouth, it’s a little thin and watery but the taste has a burst of lemon, orange and blackberry with a subtle hint of many hops, wheat and barley lead away in the background. It is a thirst quenching golden ale with mild notes of grapes; a drink that certainly improves with each sip.

original Clinch’s Brewery site was purchased by Paddy Glenny, who christened the building ‘The Eagle Brewery’, but named the brewing company ‘Glenny Brewery’. Chris Moss took over after Paddy Glenny moved away and in 1990, the Eagle was renamed the ‘Wychwood Brewery’ after the ancient Wychwood Forest, which

borders Witney. The brewery was taken over in 2002 by Refresh UK. Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold is the latest beer to carry the little fella’s moniker!

Hobgoblin Gold is the bestknown and most popular beer brewed at Wychwood Brewery and was created by Chris Moss.

It pours a golden, very bright,

Hobgoblin Gold was launched in bottle in June 2014 and Saccone and Speed will distribute it locally in 33cl bottles in cases of 24. Carrying the Hobgoblin’s moniker, this golden beer appeals to both existing Hobgoblin consumers and to those buying into the brand values but desiring lighter refreshment. In keeping with the brand character, Hobgoblin Gold brings theatre to the bar and fixture. The launch of the beer has been heralded across traditional and social media channels and welcomed by take home, export, and ontrade markets.

Hobgoblin Gold Beer is distributed in Gibraltar by Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd –A Member of the Saccone & Speed Group of Companies, Tel: 200 70092. www.sacconeandspeedgibraltar.gi

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The Diamond Construction Trophy score card raffle prize donated

by Dennis Lafferty from Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd.

The second Med Golf event in September 2015 was the Diamond Construction Trophy on Sunday the 27th September at the San Roque Club, the home of Med Golf. The New Course was in its customary well presented state and the light winds and comfortable temperatures created ideal golfing conditions; however, none of this was a help in reading the greens, which turned out to be a key factor on the day.

Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Stevie Stonehouse (Plumb Boys) and nearest in 3 on a par 5 was Jose Palma Sanchez.

WORTH A MENTION

The winner of The Diamond Construction Trophy was Tom Parry with 36 points. Tom won the trophy and 2 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course.

OTHER PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS Diamond birdie 2’s: Presented by our Sponsor:

Our best senior was Frank O’Hara with a score of 36 points

David Campbell Patrick Holmes Jose Palma Sanchez Julian (Plumb Boys)

BEST GUESTS 3rd: John Groszek with a score of 28 points.

Best gross score was our sponsor Frank O’Hara with a score of 84.

2nd: Giggsy (Plumb Boys) with a score of 28 points

The longest drive was won by Giggsy, one of the Plumb Boys.

1st : Frank O’Hara with a score of 36 points:

Best gross score on the par 3s, with a score of level par, was David Campbell.

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Category 1 (0-12) Runner up with 30 points Roy Azopardi. The winner on Handicap, also with 30 points was John Hunter.

Category 2 (13-22) Runner up was Rosa Palma Gonzales with 34 points and the winner was Chris Delaney with 35 points.

Category 3 (23 and above): Neil Gray was runner up with 21 points and Joe Peñalver was the winner with a score of 25 points.

The nearest the pin winners were: Rosa Palma Gonzales, Steve Stonefield, Patrick Holmes and Alison Post. Nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 was Stevie Stonehouse (Plumb Boys) and nearest in 3 on a par 5 was Jose Palma Sanchez.

We would also like to congratulate Keith Johnson on winning the bottle of Johnnie Walker whiskey

At the event, Med Golf was delighted to introduce Angus Cappi and welcome him to the Med Golf Team as the Golf Professional. Angus will join the organising team for future events to help sharpen up their performance and be the final arbiter on all golfing issues. Angus is the teaching pro at San Roque Club and having him on board will give Med Golf the opportunity to provide members with superb golf tuition with a familiar face to improve their game. Angus will have his own dedicated Med Golf e-mail address so keep your eye out for it on the new website, www.medgolfmembers.com.

It was a pleasure to see the Plumb Boys as guests at the event. The Plumb boys have a long association with Med Golf and would be warmly welcomed if they could co-ordinate future visits with the Med Golf events schedule.

Here is the updated Top Twenty in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit 1st - Javi Hunter 2nd - Chris Warren

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3rd - Steve Stonefield 4th - John Hunter 5th - Louis Calvente 6th - Roy Azopardi 7th - David Campbell 8th - Peter Lenderyou 9th - Nicky Sanchez 10th - Paul Williams 11th - Chris Delaney 12th - Claus Oleson 13th - Sara Lees 14th - Neil Gray 15th - Rosa Palma 16th - Douglas Cascairo 17th - Mark Henderson 18th - Joe Sanchez 19th - Tom Parry 20th - Jan Sallnass

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All the photos from San Roque Club can be found on our Facebook page.

MORE NEWS FROM MED GOLF

Med Golf has its own Facebook page where you can see photos from the competition day.

We’d be delighted if you’d join our group for up-to-date news and contribute to on-going golfing discussions. We created the page to enable members and visitors to discuss anything about golf, give feedback on courses they

have played, offer tips to others they have come across and much more. You can find us on Facebook simply by searching for ‘Med Golf ’ or visit our website and navigate from there.

For more details on our full schedule and the benefits of joining Med Golf for just £40 per year, please contact Glenn Sheardown at www.medgolfmemberts.com

sident golf pro Angus Cappi.

Introduction to the game, learning about scoring and plenty of games to enjoy are on offer.

Hopefully we will also get some beginners to come and try, wives, friends, juniors, everyone is invited. The price for the clinics will be 60 euros per person.

MED GOLF CLINICS

If you wish to attend contact Angus via e-mail at professional@medgolf.gi

Med Golf are now offering the opportunity to get your game into shape with our new re-

Please check the Med Golf Members website for updates at www.medgolfmembers.com

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The Glynne Sharpe Tournament 2015

Father and Son in Final

Karina Flood again winning 3-2, then against Paul Heard was the same scenario, again he won 3-2.

He then came to face Guy Olivero Junior which also went to the wire , but this time Guy won 4-3. Steve Webber had a close match against Liam Golt, winning 3-2 but in the quarters, he faced Des Harvey and a couple of missed finishes lost him the match 3-4. Des Harvey then faced Guy Olivero Junior in the semifinal but lost 1-5.

The Glynne Sharpe Tournament took place over the weekend 26th/27th September at The Three Owls. This is an annual event in memory of a lady, who worked hard for the pool players and was still playing pool in her seventies.

On the Saturday, one of our strong contenders, Ivo Boyanov, was knocked out by last year’s winner, Justin Collado. Justin then carried on winning, beating Sean Rumbado and Nigel Walker. Nigel had played extremely well having beaten Gerry Brunt, Charlie Bear and David Wadsworth in his previous rounds. Unfortunately, Justin’s abilities were too strong for him and he lost 0-4. On the other side of the draw Guy Olivero Snr swept through to the semi-final only losing 2 frames on the way.

The semi-final was quite a battle between Guy and Justin. Justin taking the first two frames then Guy coming back to level it off at 2-2, then it went to 3-3 and then Guy took the final two frames to win 5-3. The daily practice in the Owls is really paying off for Guy.

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Sunday was the second half of the tournament, which fielded a lot of strong players; Robert Sunderland from Fuengirola, Guy Olivero Junior, Steve McLeod, Paul Heard, Steve Webber, Des Harvey from Benalmadena, to name but a few. A lot of close nail biting matches ensued.

Robert Sunderland sailed through his first two rounds but then met Guy Olivero Junior, who beat him 3-2. Steve Mcleod had a tough first match against Alistair Knight which could have gone either way, but Steve pinched the last frame to win 3-2.

Steve had another nail biter against

Guy Olivero Senior was then back to face Guy Olivero Junior in the final! Father and son in the final! That probably makes history. This was a long hard fought battle between the two of them but in the end Guy Senior took the final frame to beat his son 6-5. Well done to both of them.

Guy Senior received £400, Guy Junior £300, Justin Collado £200, Des Harvey £100 and Nigel Walker, Dave Jarvis, Steve Webber and Steve McLeod received £25.

Thank you to everybody who came to play, there was a great atmosphere and many more friends were made.

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Looking Back at the 3 Annual Gibraltar Wine Festival: A resounding success! rd

Photographs By Skye Montegriffo

Success is not measured in numbers but the amount of people, who attended this year’s 3rd Gibraltar Wine Festival certainly attest to a massive success. As from 5.30pm, just 30 minutes from starting, it was teeming with thousands of wine lovers and remained that way until the sensational live music, performed by local professionals; The Trio, Reach and Shotbreak came to an end.

Our sincerest thanks to Anglo Hispano and Saccone & Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd for their continued support; hopefully, they will join us again next year along with others on the 2nd September 2016 for the 4th edition, which is already in the planning stages. Looking bigger and better again, we will be adding to the success of the tastings offered during the week leading up to the main event.

We won’t be giving anything away just yet but do keep tabs on our Facebook page, My Wines Gibraltar or the webpage: www.gibraltarwinefestival.com

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Most importantly though, a massive acknowledgement of gratitude to our sponsors: Jyske Bank, Gedime’s Smart and Mercedes Benz, Cappuro’s Jaguar and Land Rover, Giboil, Ibex Insurance and the Ministry of Culture, without whom this event would not be possible at all.

Jyske Bank were in it on the frontline handing out ‘goodie bags’ containing the commemorative wine glass, a lanyard glass holder, the festival magazine and other goodies each from our different sponsors. Mercedes Benz and Rover both had their flagship vehicles adorning the entrance to the festival like the ‘pillars of Hercules’ with Mercedes having had their ‘Dream Car’ fleet available for teardrops on the eve of the festival, something most car lovers adored.

Finally, our biggest debt of gratitude goes to you! The wine lovers, who make our devotion to wine and food quality worthwhile and push us to take bigger steps to ensure we surpass ourselves every year. Thank you all and hope to see you all again soon. Cheers!

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