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HUBLOT: THE BIG WINNER OF THE 2018 WORLD CUP

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‘INVESTORS IN PEOPLE AWARD’ FOR EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

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THE 2018 ALFA ROMEO STELVIO

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UK SHOULD IGNORE DONALD TRUMP’S BREXIT THREAT – FREE TRADE DEALS CAN FALL APART AS HISTORY SHOWS

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2018 SYM SCOOTER RANGE

ARGUS INSURANCE BECOME ‘GAMES MAKER PARTNER’ TO THE GIBRALTAR 2019 NATWEST INTERNATIONAL ISLAND GAMES

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WEARABLE ART 2018

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OLYMPUS: TAKING PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE NEXT LEVEL AND BEYOND

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A MAGIC NIGHT AT 4 STAGIONI

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10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SANTOS PRODUCTIONS/GIBRALTAR YOUTH CHOIR

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WHAT PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS REALLY FEELS LIKE

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THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN?

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LET’S GET GIBRALTAR TALKING

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NEW CUSTOMER COVER FOR THE ROYAL GIBRALTAR POST OFFICE PARCEL OFFICE

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THE KISHIN ALWANI FOUNDATION CHARITY SHOP DONATES TO CHILDLINE GIBRALTAR

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A BOY FROM RED SANDS

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6TH GIBRALTAR WINE FESTIVAL

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THE 2018 GIBRALTAR FAIR

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THE GIBRALTAR REENACTMENT SOCIETY PAYS TRIBUTE TO WORLD WAR II PERSONALITIES

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SHOP WINDOW COMPETITION 2018

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ARE YOU PICKING UP ON THE SUBTLE SIGNS THAT THE GIRL YOU LIKE FEELS THE SAME WAY?

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Hublot - The Big Winner of the 2018 World Cup

Hublot are still seen as one of the ‘new kids on the block’ when it comes to luxury Swiss watchmaking. Since their initial rise in 1980, the brand, which has ties back to Italian royalty Binda and France’s very own Louis Vuitton, have really pushed the envelope with their unique and understated pieces, gaining the admiration of superstars such as Jay-Z, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ed Sheeran along the way.

You won’t have been able to sun your way through the summer of 2018 without experiencing at least some of the buzz around 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

the FIFA World Cup and in turn, whether subconsciously or consciously, Hublot. As with the previous two tournaments, Hublot again won the chance to be the official timekeeper of the biggest footballing event on the planet; receiving the prize and honour of adorning multiple advertising spaces, as well as, the referee’s wrist in the process.

So, we asked ourselves – With Hublot taking the opportunity to sponsor this iconic tournament for the third time in a row, what effect does it have on the brand’s popularity? Does timekeeping

sponsorship really provide them with the boost they were hoping for?

The results were very interesting indeed, let’s take a look….

THE PRE-MATCH BUZZ Once named as the tournament’s timekeeper, Hublot began to see a boost in interest straight away.

Naturally when your name starts popping up alongside FIFA’s own pre-event advertising, fans of both football and luxury watches will have their interest peaked.

Speaking before the tournament, Hublot’s CEO Ricardo Guadalupe spoke highly of the new deal and the instant exposure Hublot would expect to receive. When asked if he thought the deal was worth it to Hublot, he responded: “Yes, because to be on the fourth referee’s board gives us huge brand awareness. We have more than 20 minutes of visibility during each match to a global audience of billions who will see the brand Hublot.The fourth referee’s board, in the shape of a watch, will help people make the deduction that the word ‘Hublot’ is a watch brand. Of course, not all of those billions of

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people can afford to buy a Hublot watch, but we believe that people knowing that Hublot is a watch brand is enough; maybe one day people will be able to afford to buy one” The comments from Mr Guadalupe came not long after the details of the deal were announced at Baselworld 2018. While in previous tournaments Hublot had released an official tournament watch, this time around there was a difference. Naturally, Hublot decided to reintroduce its most popular watch, the Big Bang, but with a modern twist, creating their first Big Bang smartwatch.

Hublot had pushed the boundaries like no other before:“The Big Bang Referee 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ offers all the usual features of a smart watch of course, but that’s not where Hublot has applied its innovation and audacity. It brings together everything that inspires the passion of football lovers! The FIFA World Cup is the Holy Grail of emotions for football fans, so just imagine what an object such as a watch that captures each and every one of its moments, its turning points, its stakes could suddenly represent? The football aficionados from among the brand’s friends have been waiting for this watch for a long time!”

tendance from across the globe, the exposure stretched across every continent, something which is nearly impossible to achieve in other forms of marketing.

THE IN-GAME STATS As with all sports, the real measure of success is in the stats and in Hublot’s case, their sponsorship of the World Cup was no different. By analysing Google popularity trends, we can see how Hublot’s World Cup sponsorship translated into actual awareness across the globe.

As we can see from the graph above, since late 2013 Hublot’s popularity has seen a number of major spikes. Firstly we have two major peaks (marked in green) recorded in 2014. Both of these directly relate to the World Cup; the first being the Baselworld World Cup watch launch event, with the se-

The Android-based smartwatch has access to thousands of applications as well as compatibility with all Android phones above Version 4.4 and IPhones above IOS 9. For the first time ever, the official Hublot World Cup watch was also to be worn by the referees; with goal-line technology indicators included to assist in their officiating.

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Alongside the watch itself, the timekeeping sponsorship granted Hublot added exposure on the pitch. The fourth official board was crafted into the iconic Hublot ‘porthole’ design, with their branding all over it. With up to 3 substitutes allowed per game (4 if the match goes to extra time) as well as the indication of added time in both halves, Hublot’s exposure was guaranteed across the competition’s 64 matches. The added bonus? With team’s in at-

cond being the 2014 tournament itself, generating a raised interest for the entire duration.

Jump forward to this year’s tournament (marked in red,) we see a slightly greater peak as a result of this year’s world cup sponsorship.

During the 2018 tournament, Hublot saw its highest popularity search volumes across the last 5 years, a clear indicator that the enhanced exposure from the tournament paid off, with viewers from all over the world showing interest in the Swiss brand.

For some bonus analysis, we also dived into the two events marked in purple and what may have lead to those peaks in popularity. The result? Another ongoing sporting sponsorship of Hublot’s, this time their short branding of superstar boxer Floyd Mayweather.

Hublot saw massive peaks in interest during the bouts between Mayweather and Pacquio in 2015

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as well as the infamous match up with Connor McGreggor in 2017.

As you can see from the image below, Hublot packed a punch of their own, getting their brand right there in the ring with the superstars.

It’s undeniable that the sponsorship of the World Cup tournaments brings Hublot an added boost in the interest they receive.

But how does this translate into sales? It’s hard to quantity directly as Hublot is owned by luxury goods giant LVMH. Their Watch & Jewellery division, which also include the likes of Tag Heuer, saw an 18% increase in sales from 2014 to 2015 following the pre-

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vious World Cup, with further 10% increases reported at the beginning of 2018.

Only time will tell and we all await the figures released by LVMH in early 2019 to tell us more, but the initial signs are very promising given the record level of interest the 2018 World Cup has granted Hublot.

LOOKING TO NEXT SEASON It seems that every aspect of the 2018 World Cup was a huge success. The tournament itself received rave reviews after many initial concerns about its preparations

but it seems that everyone was a winner in the end, including Hublot. Again speaking before the tournament, Mr Guadalupe was realistic about the bigger Hublot picture, given the brands relative infancy, they’ve come a long way in 40 years and now sit as a household name for many of us.

“If I go back to 2004 when Mr Biver took the brand, not even my friends in Switzerland knew what Hublot was. I would say we have made some progress in 14 years to make the name known, but it is true that there is still work to go. It takes years and years,” “The objective we have is to be

among the top five that people name when asked to come up with five watch brands. We are not far away. If you look at the Vontobel report for 2017, Hublot was 11th in a list including all price points such as Longines and Tissot. If I take only watch brands at the higher price point of CHF 5000 and above at retail, we are number five.”

If the 2014 World Cup hadn’t put Hublot on the map, the 2018 competition definitely has. While we are already looking forward to the 2022 World Cup in Quatar, we can’t wait to see what Hublot has up its sleeve for the next time the world’s biggest football tournament comes to town!

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‘Investors in People’ Award for ‘Employer of the Year’ And the Winner is...

Text by Joe Adambery

This autumn will see Bassadone Automotive Group, one of the Rock’s leading firms with 245 employees, line up with eight other companies, all of them winners of ‘Investors in People’ Platinum Award, and all of them vying for an excellence award as the world’s best performers in people management. In short, an ‘Oscars’ ceremony of industry dinner at the Roundhouse in Camden, London on November 28th and a Gibraltar company is up there with the big boys. In their 50-249 employees category, they could take an award. We hope so.

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know them here, we wouldn’t be the least surprised if they didn’t come back with a top award. It’s fair to say that no one would be happier than Lourdes Barea, the Human Resources Director at Bassadone Motors, who has been instrumental in entering the company for all their previous awards. However, she’s the first to say that it’s the whole team under CEO Kevin Jones, who deserve special mention. Globe Magazine caught up with her in order to share some of her excitement at what it means to be shortlisted and on poised the threshold of a prestigious international award.

“Thirteen years ago, there was a limited human resource function in the Group, but gradually, based on the IiP framework and in conjunction with an

external consultant, we designed a development programme to develop our leaders, in line with the IiP key criteria to make a good company great; how to invest and develop our people to be the best that they can be, at any level throughout the company. When we started our journey, there was only one level of the IiP quality standard and to be able to differentiate between “good� accredited companies, they added different levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

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under their company mantra of ‘focus, innovation and continuous improvement’. This is a local company that was established in 1904 and continues to thrive to this day with their sights set on always giving customers excellence in service. Their CEO Kevin Jones had this to say about being selected to run for the latest ‘Investors in People’ excellence award.

“It is a privilege to be shortlisted for this award; a clear indication of the dedication and hard work the team has invested in the business. We have been working closely with ‘Investors in People’ and we will continue to strive for excellence and take on board any feedback we receive from stakeholders so that we can continue to improve our services.”

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The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio More diminutive in size, it favours sport while competitors remain focused on versatility. Tastefully styled, it stands as an usher of change, refreshing the idea of how a crossover looks, as well as, how it performs The first Alfa Romeo SUV is born, delivering a thrilling driving experience, outstanding performance and sporty style.

For the first time in more than a century of history, these distinctive features of the genuine ‘Alfa spirit’ have now come together in a sport utility vehicle. Its name 18 GLOBE MAGAZINE

is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and it aims to rewrite the rules in the medium-sized premium SUV segment.

‘EXCITING HANDLING’ Alfa Romeo cars have always incorporated the combination of

lightness and efficiency essential for agility and good handling on any type of road and in all weather conditions. The new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is no exception, delivering impeccable handling, worthy of a real sports car, proven by balanced weight distribution, a direct steering ratio and state-ofthe-art suspension, as well as, the lavish use of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials including the carbon fibre drive shaft and the introduction of a new generation of aluminium engines.

What’s more, thanks to the sophisticated Q4 all-wheel drive, Alfa Romeo Stelvio customers

can rely on excellent road-holding even on low-grip terrains.

On request, the SUV can also be equipped with the mechanical self-locking rear differential. Taking the wheel of an Alfa Romeo Stelvio is the prelude to a thrilling driving experience that makes travelling irresistible, regardless of destination.

‘PERFECT WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION’ One of the primary objectives of the design of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV was to achieve maximum driving pleasure. One of the factors that contributed to this

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front differential designed to meet the specific technical requirements of Alfa Romeo, entailing the rapid-response management of high torque levels, with a compact, lightweight set-up. The Q4 system continuously monitors numerous parameters to optimise torque distribution between the two axles according to what the car is doing and how much grip the road surface offers. In normal grip conditions, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio with Q4 system acts like a rear-drive vehicle, with 100% of the torque sent to the rear axle. As the wheels approach their grip limit, the system transfers up to 50% of the torque to the front axle, which translates into top-in-class control in terms of traction and directional stability on corners.

achievement was definitely the perfect weight distribution between the two axles - a distinctive feature of the Alfa Romeo construction tradition, which required special management of the weights and materials involved, achieved both by adjusting the car’s layout and by placing the heaviest units in the most central position possible.

‘ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS AND ALUMINIUM ENGINES’ The ideal weight/power ratio is the outcome of ultra-lightweight, hi-tech materials, such as carbon fibre for the drive shaft and aluminium for the engines, suspension systems, bonnet, wings, doors and tailgate. These elements reduce the SUV’s total weight and provide excellent torsional rigidity, a guarantee of quality over time, a quieter ride and exceptional handling even in extreme conditions.

Design, engineer and technology are all central to the new Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV, but, as tradition demands, its identity as a true Alfa Romeo derives from the beating hearts under the bonnet: 280 HP 2.0 Turbocharged petrol and 2.2 Diesel of 210 HP. They are combined with an automatic 8-speed transmission and Q4 all-wheel drive.

SUSPENSION SYSTEM WITH EXCLUSIVE ‘ALFALINKTM’ A new double wishbone suspension with a semi-virtual steering axis, optimising the filtering effect and guaranteeing rapid, accurate steering, was developed for the front suspension. This exclusive Alfa Romeo set-up allows the Stelvio to tackle high lateral acceleration thanks to its alwaysperfect footprint. The rear suspension uses a four-and-a-half link system, patented by Alfa Romeo, to deliver extremely precise control of the wheel’s characteristic angles, for handling at the top of the car’s class.

SUV always delivers a natural, instinctive drive, thanks also to the most direct steering ratio in its segment (12.0).

‘MOST DIRECT STEERING RATIO IN THE SEGMENT’

‘ALFA ROMEO Q4 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE’

Regardless of speed and conditions, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio

A mountain hairpin, a stony unpaved trail, a snow-covered straight

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or a bend in the driving rain: all extreme situations and ideal places for putting the new Alfa Romeo’s agility and power to the test. Thanks above all to the Q4 system that gives all the benefits of all-wheel drive combined with the driving pleasure of a rear-wheel drive. In detail, its architecture includes an active transfer case and

They belong to a new generation of all-aluminium four-cylinder engines that represent the very best of the Group’s engine design technology. Both Stelvio engines are built in Italy at the Termoli (petrol) and Pratola Serra (Diesel) plants, in areas assigned only to Alfa Romeo engines, with stateof-the-art processes and methods that put them at the top of their class in terms of performance and fuel economy.

2.0 TURBOCHARGED PETROL The new HP 2.0 Turbocharged petrol engine is a 4-cylinder unit built entirely in aluminium with carbon drive shaft, combined

exactly what the Stelvio is. Making no discernible effort to emulate or duplicate the design of other crossover SUV’s, it is both distinctive and inspired in its selfawareness.

with the automatic 8-speed transmission and Q4 all-wheel drive.

In addition to ‘MultiAir’ electrohydraulic valve actuation, the distinctive features of this engine include “2-in-1” turbo and 200-bar high-pressure direct injection, which pair up to deliver particularly snappy accelerator response across the rev range in addition to first-class fuel-efficiency.

Traditional crossovers are celebrated for offering SUV versatility in a more modestly-proportioned package. It could be argued that this is achieved with a kitchensink mentality, piling utility upon utility with an endless focus on function over form. The inevitable result of such decisions is the bland and boxy design of most truck or wagon-inspired crossover SUVs.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 280 HP turbocharged Petrol engine (peak torque of 400Nm at 2,250 rpm) is best in class in terms of acceleration, powering from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. The top speed is 230 km/h.

2.2 DIESEL The second engine is the 2.2 Diesel and is the first Diesel engine in Alfa Romeo’s history to be constructed entirely in aluminium.

With four cylinders in-line, it features the latest-generation ‘MultiJet II’ injection system with ‘Injection Rate Shaping’ (IRS) and operating pressures of 2,000 bar.

The electrically-operated variable geometry turbocharger offers state-of-the-art mechanics, minimises response times and at the same time guarantees benefits in terms of efficiency. The sophisticated driving satisfaction and comfort levels are also guaranteed by the use of a balancing countershaft. And, in a market “first”, the 210 HP 2.2 Diesel is equipped with a turbocharger speed sensor.

The performances are thrilling: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio 210 HP 2.2 Diesel reaches a top speed of 215 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds.

AUTOMATIC 8-SPEED TRANSMISSION Both Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV

Alfa could never be accused of such a design crime, preferring to focus on refinement. This decision extends through the Stelvio’s more modest exterior dimensions. Complimented further by its streamlined shape and contoured sculpting, the Stelvio appears muscular and athletic. From its ‘Scudetto’ triangular badge to its fastback-tapered tail, every detail communicates its sport-inspired performance.

Depending on the trim level selected, the Stelvio rides confidently on 18, 19 or 20-inch wheels. But regardless of which is selected, it makes an immediate impact as it enters, casts a captivating profile as it passes, and leaves a lasting impression behind it.

engines are teamed with the automatic 8-speed transmission specifically calibrated for fast, smooth gear shifts. The transmission has a lock-up clutch to give the driver a powerful feeling of in-gear acceleration once the gear is engaged.

Depending on the mode chosen with the Alfa DNA selector, the automatic transmission optimi-

zes fluidity, comfort and ease of driving in all environments including around town. Furthermore, it also improves fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Steeringcolumn-mounted, aluminium paddle shifters are available.

‘Impenitente’ is the Italian word for ‘unapologetic’, and that is

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is a perfect blend of heritage, speed and beauty; and its magical alchemy forms an integral part of the brand’s history, dating back over a century. Achieving this mix, now as in the past, involves combining the three ingredients of Alfa Romeo design: proportion, simplicity and top-quality surfacing.

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the Giulia - the new Alfa Romeo benchmark and precursor of the brand’s future - and have been comprehensively reworked to adapt them to the altogether different volume of a Sports Utility Vehicle.

The new Alfa Romeo SUV is the world’s first car in its segment to offer the new electromechanical system that combines stability control with a traditional servo brake. With its superlative combination of electronics and mechanics, this system not only cuts weights, gives an excellent driving “feel” and eliminates all pedal vibration but also guarantees instant brake response, meaning a much shorter braking distance.

Step inside the Stelvio and you’ll find that minimalism prevails.

Speaking of refinement, its design recognizes that ‘just because you can, doesn’t mean you have to’.

There is no shortage of amenities present, but they are tastefully (and sparingly) factored into the cabin layout. Another example of valuing form over function, the Stelvio is sublime in its simplicity.

But simply isn’t synonymous with boring. One of Alfa’s stron-

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gest design choices comes in the two-tone colouring options available for its luxury leather interiors. The black/red combination, for example, acts as a spotlight, highlighting the strength of Alfa’s design choices within its iconic interiors. Suddenly, the Stelvio’s minimalist design becomes emboldened, accenting leatherwrapped surfaces, carbon trim and the overall spaciousness of the fore-cabin. This is only furthered by the ambient lighting that sets a welcoming tone for passengers. Alfa’s sporting nature prevails in creating a stylish and enticing interior, that is far more ‘performance saloon’ than traditional ‘crossover’.

The 2018 Stelvio comes standard with a rearview camera, but other safety features require one of the two Driver Assistance packages.

Select both and you’ll get front and rear parking sensors, blindspot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, and lane departure warning. In terms of standalone options, keep an eye on Alfa’s larger 8.8-inch infotainment system and the Sport Package.

In an era of overwhelming interfaces and amenity lists that serve to please everyone, the Stelvio excels in its back to basics approach. The audio system consists of an eight-speaker sound system compatible with both Android Audio and Apple CarPlay. With USB ports (including two ‘charge only’) there is no shortage of ways to provide the Stelvio experience with an equally breath-taking soundtrack.

This Alfa Romeo earns 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the motorway. Those are above-average ratings for the class, especially since the Stelvio, unlike some competitors, comes standard with all-wheel drive. The Stelvio handles well, even by the lofty standards of some luxury compact SUV rivals. The ride is a bit firm, but not unpleasantly so. There are four driving modes to choose from (Natural, Dynamic, Advanced Efficiency, and Race Mode) that alter throttle response and handling to fit your driving style.

Standard Brembo brakes provide good stopping power.

The Stelvio comes with a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder

engine. It puts out 280 horsepower and is mated to an eightspeed automatic transmission.

The turbo-four has a surprising amount of power, and Alfa Romeo claims it will go from zero to 60 mph in under 5.5 seconds.

That would make the Stelvio faster than many of its rivals.

Beware of its engine noise, though; the cabin is well-insulated, but you still may want to turn the radio up while driving at higher RPMs! Every bold design note, every subtle nuance, the Stelvio is a concerto worthy of inclusion in the Alfa Romeo stable and speaks to a somewhat elite palate. In a world where the marketplace is inundated with accessibly-priced crossovers and SUVs locked in eternal competition, higher-tiered luxury offerings should stand clearly apart. None may be more successful than the Stelvio, which achieves its clear goal of being ‘something else entirely’.

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

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UK should ignore Donald Trump’s ‘Brexit’ threat Free Trade deals can fall apart, as history shows Text By Christopher Storrs (Reader in History, University of Dundee) www.theconversation.com

Donald Trump’s visit to the UK will have concentrated the minds of MPs still coming to terms with Theresa May’s Chequers ‘agreement’ and the cabinet walk-outs that followed. The American president made clear that the government’s ‘Brexit’ plan would remove any chance of a free trade deal with his country, albeit later toning this down. For MPs facing the thankless task later this year of choosing between staying closely tied to Brussels or doing no deal at all, this raises the stakes still further.

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Notwithstanding, those, who prefer the idea of the UK riding to prosperity on a wave of free trade agreements after ‘Brexit’ should pause for thought. The tensions around global trade are hardly a good omen. Trump is centre stage here, too, having provoked protectionist tit for tats with the EU, Russia, Mexico and the Chinese.

Those who still believe the good will out should read up on another occasion when Britain was deep in international trade negotiations – the late 18th cen-

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tury. In November 1786, when the then foreign secretary, Francis Osborne, referred to “the present rage for commercial treaties”, he knew what he was talking about.

jective of safeguarding British commercial interests. The treaty also promised a major improvement in political relations between Britain and France, who had been frequently at war, inside and outside Europe, in the recent past.

Foreign Secretary Francis Osborne

Between the end of the American War of Independence in 1783 and the outbreak of war between Britain and revolutionary France in 1793, the UK was involved in trade negotiations with eight of its European neighbours – France, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Poland, Prussia, Sicily and the Dutch Republic. It was also considering similar negotiations with several others.

Many states were caught up in this mania for trade agreements.

Such deals were not unusual, but the large number between 1783 and 1793 was exceptional.

In part, this was symptomatic of a growing revulsion against a system of protection broadly known as mercantilism. Many politicians and economists were convinced that the best recipe for economic development and growth was to remove restraints on trade. From Britain’s perspective, meanwhile, the loss of the newly independent United States also meant it had to reevaluate much of its foreign and colonial trade.

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The failure of the other trade negotiations can in part be attributed to the absence of that determination to succeed, Britain’s desire not to abandon its traditional commercial advantages, and a fear in those other states of the consequences of opening up their domestic economies – less robust than that of France – to British competition. This was particularly an issue with Portugal, Prussia and Spain, where manufacturing had hardly developed up to that point.

ALL TALK Brexiteers might consider what happened next. Despite the “rage” for trade treaties, only one British negotiation bore fruit.

The Anglo-French agreement was concluded in September 1786, after just six months of close negotiations. It removed or substantially reduced all duties

and tariffs between the two countries.

The reason it succeeded was the clear commitment on both sides. The English representative, William Eden, was both on top of his brief and a very able and determined negotiator. Ministers refused to allow individual sectors to imperil the larger ob-

There were also instances where a deal was undermined by a change in Britain’s political relationship with the state in question. A case in point was the confrontation with Spain at Nootka Sound, off Vancouver, after the Spanish seized British fur-trading ships with no justification. This nearly led to war in 1790. Another common problem was the rise or fall of politicians more or less committed to doing the deal.

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The cause of trade treaties was undeniably also damaged when a major downturn in the French economy post-1786 helped lead to revolution. This confirmed many rival leaders’ existing fears about the economic effects of such deals. Changes to the economic or political weather seem every bit as likely to derail trade negotiations today.

While more gung-ho Brexiteers should bear this in mind, history does also offer a case study that might point to a useful alternative strategy after Brexit. Around the same time as Britain’s 18th-century hopes of multiple trade deals were floundering, another state was mastering the art of commercial diplomacy.

The kingdom of Sardinia, which would go on to unite Italy in the 19th century, was wooed by various other states in the decades leading up to the French revolution. The king of Sardinia, Victor Amadeus III of Savoy, was reluctant along with his ministers to commit to full free trade deals, but they did reduce lesser restraints on trade instead.

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The Other Amadeus Victor of Savoy

tively exempted ships from incurring duty when entering the port of Nice, which the king owned at the time. Similarly, deals were done with various states making it easier for the relations of foreign merchants who died in his states to recover their property. While more ambitious trade deals like those attempted by Britain and the major European powers had failed, policymakers could not ignore the value of secondary-level commercial agreements like these.

Those framing policy today and tomorrow might well ponder the experience of a past generation that did not achieve all of its more ambitious goals and had to settle for less exalted successes. The modern equivalent for Britain might be to accept deals with other countries that only cover certain sectors, for instance.

At the very least, Britain needs to proceed cautiously; Trump’s “America First” rhetoric and protectionist measures suggest a zero-sum game for any country that engages in trade negotiations. And as Francis Osborne would doubtless remind us if he could, other potential partners in free trade are unlikely to behave very differently.

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Driven by an ambition to bring riding pleasure to more riders, SYM has been carrying out the brand philosophy “enjoy the ride” by full range products with advanced R&D ability and sophisticated technology. In 2018, SYM is aiming to fulfil a diversified 2-wheel product range the public demands, and striving to become the professional brand, which guides you to discover the joy in riding.

THE SYM CRUISYM 125cc

The Cruisym 125cc not only looks great but is also good for the environment as they are in compliance with the Euro4 emissions regulations CRUiSYM integrates ultimate urban capability with stunning sporty aesthetics, which combined with serious touring aspirations creates a multifunctional crossover maxi scooter that is a notified game changer. Up-rated suspension and wheels enhance handling, stability and safety when riding on any road surface; the Cruisym 125i is Euro432 GLOBE MAGAZINE

THE SYM MASK 125cc

compliant.

Full ABS system provides unrivalled stopping power in its class. Adjustable windscreen, glove box with 12V charger and USB socket, 40-42 degree footboard improving rider comfort during a long trip and storage space for two full-face helmets; all these features are designed with the customer in mind to maximise comfort without lessening the ride experience.

The Cruisym 125cc not only looks great but is also good for the environment as they are in compliance with the Euro4 emissions regulations

THE SYM MASK 125cc

A no-fuss approach to making a solid dependable scooter from the people, who do it just that bit better MASK shares the same engine and transmissions as the best-selling JET and rugged trendsetting CROX models but leaves the attitude and audacity to its stablemates, instead

THE SYM JET 125cc

MASK prefers to be understated in achieving its objectives, delivering a solid reliable journey to the rider, who values great build quality, solid performance and exceptional economy.

For 2018 SYM incorporated Fuel Injection to further improve the already impressive smooth power delivery and economy of 100+mpg and a ‘Combined Braking System’ to help bring extra stability when you most need it in trying conditions.

Under seat storage enough for a full face helmet, when nipping out for essentials gives a little more flexibility alongside the standard rear rack for those impulse buys whilst about town doing a little window shopping with Coffee.

If you want capability, accessibility, frugality and reliability, the SYM MASK 125 is a logical choice and with 5 years warranty as standard, it should also be a simple choice.

THE SYM JET 14 LC 125cc

The Sym Scooter Urban Range

gets even better with the introduction in 2018 of The Jet 14 125i ‘Liquid Cooled’ Brand new for 2018 is the SYM Jet 14 LC 125cc scooter. The front of this new scooter is indeed energized by its compact measurements and its imposing look, emphasized by LED position lights. Above, the short cut bubble reinforces the sporty image of this scooter’s urban dimensions. A compact flat floor, which also has a chest under saddle up a helmet, announces SYM, a payload capacity that can be further optimized through the glove box and hook bag installed in the deck.

In general, the Sym Jet 14 125i LC has the same specifications as its predecessor, the ‘Air-Cooled’ version.

The SYM Smart Cooling System (SC1) allows minimizing the engine working temperature within few variances in urban cruising mode, and SC1 can improve the noise level from burning breakage when engine is acting: due to low temperature of liquid cooling system, and the thermal expansion of the

THE SYM JOYMAX COMFORT 125cc

THE SYM JOYMAX SPORT 125cc

compromised focus on finish like no other manufacturer, sleek lines hint at the performance under the skin and lend quiet attitude to a no nonsense road presence that’s hard to ignore or overlook. All this is supported by a confidence strong enough to put a 5 year warranty on all our products over 110cc.

THE SYM JOYMAX SPORT 125cc

For its benefits, performance, adjusted consumption, extensive equipment and level of detail, the SYM JOYMAX SPORT 125 offers a vehicle of great representation, affordable and absolutely avantgarde

parts is much less, which gives the advantages of having smaller space of relevant parts clearances.

The function of SC1 cooling fan enlarges the usage life of the engine and relevant parts, and also gives the benefit to improve better engine resulting superior performance, especially compared with Air-cooled version.

Breaking the rule of urban touring habit, JET 14 leads your sensation with more compact in lightweight frame. 14-inch height just perfectly fits in the urban riding request, and saddle height of 771mm makes it easier to ride in town.

THE SYM JOYMAX COMFORT 125cc

Since its release, the JOYMAX family has helped re-define what is expected from a Maxi style scooter Comfort being the first concern for many, the decision to become a JOYMAX owner is made in the mind soon after riders of any size first takes to the saddle on a JOYMAX.

Here they have discovered the unparalleled ergonomic fit, which will be the base for many future adventures. Once the comfort sinks in them, the focus will shift to Specification and build quality.

Efficient fuel Injection coupled with a smooth Liquid cooled Engine, effortlessly moves you away from the kerb and into your journey, utilizing the intuitive ‘Constant Variable Transmission’ to glide you through the traffic or sweeping lanes alike, powerful brakes with CBS gets you to a halt quickly without drama if and when required.

LED technology lighting combined with proven halogen main beams ensures you are seen as well as seeing what the road ahead holds in all conditions, spacious storage areas gives the JOYMAX the flexibility to take on more than just the quick dash here or there, it opens the possibilities for exploring past the commute.

The build quality of JOYMAX is evident to the eye, purposeful CAD aided design meets an inspired, un-

The SYM Joymax 125 Sport ABS ‘Start & Stop’ goes a step further in every way in terms of performance compared to the Joymax Comfort. If the latter is one of the 125 most prepared scooters because of its large space under the seat, which can fit two fullface helmets or the Bosch 9M ABS system, the Sport version adds improvements that mainly affect its propeller, that receives an in-depth review to lighten the moving parts and thus achieve a brighter performance while efficient thanks also to the adoption of a Stop & Start system for automatic stop and start of the engine in the daily traffic stops, which complies with the Euro4 regulations.

The SYM Joymax Sport 125cc has a differentiated and more sporty exterior appearance although it loses comfort and practical qualities with respect to the Joymax Comfort 125 due to its low and smoked dome, more attractive but less effective to protect from the wind, or the trimmed rear grille and therefore with less possibility of loading. The same happens with the backup of the

rear passenger, which has been eliminated. On the other hand, it has attractive wheels lacquered in black and with a red perimeter strip. Also red are the stitching and embroidery of the seat.

The engines of the SYM Joymax Sport are single-cylinder fourstroke, liquid-cooled, injectionpowered and 14.8 horsepower engines for the 125. Its architecture is very compact and lightweight, with a modern distribution scheme of a camshaft and 4 valves. All the cylinders manufactured by SYM benefit from a ceramic bath, technology inherited from the competition. The feeding system is a single-point injector, manufactured by the prestigious Japanese manufacturer Keihin.

The Joymax Sport benefits from a current frame development, which combines two cradle structures that interlock in the driving position area. Between these tubes is used to place the fuel tank and thus lower the center of gravity. The double structure of the chassis, called “Double Bone” holds the front axle very tightly, making the steering very precise. The suspensions respond with solidity to the irregularities of the floor, adjusting the rear suspensions with a very comfortable taring, while the front fork is firmer and with greater capacity to absorb irregularities. The braking is also very advanced, with a ‘Linked Braking System’ system that distributes the braking effort between the front and rear train.

The 2018 SYM 125 Scooter Range is available at Autosport (Gibraltar) Ltd, Dutch Magazine, Rosia Road, tel: 200 65324 or email: workshop@autosport.gi distributors in Gibraltar for SYM. SYM’s 5-year warranty is available in all models.

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Argus Insurance become ‘Games Maker Partner’ to the Gibraltar 2019 Natwest International Island Games has been greatly welcomed by the larger firms, while smaller companies are still able to enjoy a good level of media exposure for a comparatively modest contribution.”

The Organising Committee of the Gibraltar 2019 NatWest International Island Games is very pleased to announce that Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Limited have become the ‘Games Maker Partner’ for next year’s event. The leading insurance firm have an established relationship with the Games at a local level, having supported Gibraltar’s participants for several years.

Linda Alvarez, Chairperson of the Gibraltar International Island Games Association, has welcomed the agreement, saying: “Argus Insurance have a long-standing and committed link with the GIGA and have now assisted Team Gibraltar at various editions of the Games.

We are delighted and proud to see that commitment further strengthened as we embrace the firm as a Partner that will help deliver the very best and most successful Games to date.”

Those sentiments were echoed by the Head of Commercial Operations of the Gibraltar Island Games Organising Committee, Fabian Vinet, who also commented on the

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(Left to right) Fabian Vinet; Linda Alvarez & Tyrone Montovio

announcement: “We are grateful to the great team at Argus Insurance, who have been a joy to work with and who share our exciting vision for 2019.”

“In July next year,” continued Mr Vinet, “2,500 participants as well as several hundred officials, dignitaries and supporters will make Gibraltar their home. Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and indeed the title sponsors NatWest International have been excellent in their support to the organising committee, but the wider community including the private sector also have an important role to play and there is a great

deal of interest among the business community in being part of the 2019 Games and sharing in their success.

To that end, we have devised a range of sponsorship options that appeal to all businesses, large and small.

We have already concluded several sponsorship agreements, with many more on the way that provide valuable marketing exposure that ranges from the more traditional printed media adverts and branding at sporting venues to VIP hospitality, invites to official receptions and even medal presentation opportunities.

The higher end packages, for instance, award an element of exclusivity for specific business sectors and that

Mr Vinet, a former Minister for Sport, concluded: “We all have fond memories of the Sunshine Games back in 1995, but next year’s week-long event will take things to another level, not just in strictly sporting terms but also with regards to facilities, organisation and related cultural events. Argus Insurance and many other Gibraltar businesses will share in the success. It’s been a pleasure to engage with Gibraltar’s business community and I look forward to establishing relationships with many more entities to help deliver the most spectacular NatWest International Island Games ever.”

Speaking on behalf of Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Limited, Chief Executive Tyrone Montovio said: “Events such as these will no doubt bring the community together and as such we are proud, as a local insurer, to once again be associated with the Games to be held next year in our home territory.”

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Wearable Art 2018 This year the bi-annual Gibraltar Runway Fashion Festival contacted the Gibraltar Youth Service to encourage the participation of young people in a Wearable Art Show in this year’s Runway. The Youth Service, together with the Arts & Crafts Shop, advertised and offered young people the opportunity of designing and creating wearable art pieces during planned workshops.

The Youth Service Workshops ran throughout May and June, led by the very resourceful Youth Support Worker Paul Perez, who in 2014 was winner of the ‘Runway New Designer’ competition, so his skill set matched this project superbly.

During the workshops, participants had a chance to develop their design skills and draw sketches under their chosen theme of ‘Fluidity’. Some focused on the fluidity of Gender, others explored water and movement. Those more confident worked on solo pieces whilst others operated in pairs dependent on their skills set.

The Arts and Crafts shop sessions were led

by Lisa Cronin (Runway 2018 new designer finalist) and Teresa Moore. The young people produced two wearable art pieces as a group.

Following on from the showcase presentations (Runway Fashion Festival and the Rags 2 Riches event at the Youth Centre), the young designers set up a photographic studio session to record and catalogue their wearable art pieces.

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the opportunity given to young people to showcase at this year’s Runway Fashion festival. In addition, a big thank-you to all the models, who took part in assisting us to showcase the ‘Wearable Art’.

List of Designers: ARTS & CRAFTS Amalia Bellhorne Isabella Martinelli Erin Brion India Rawal Sophia Cuevas Arianna Dallie Ariella Lidbetter Cecilia Pilcher Ave Cole Zara Mercer Eleanor Jones Oznil Koc Olivia Burton RAGS 2 RICHES YOUTH CENTRE Jessica Gowars Emily Poole Yousra Jalarbi Chloe McCarthy Abigael Bellingan Olivia Bellingan Hayley Pincho Cecilia Pilcher Lauren Birt Mia O’Connell Matilda Seymour YOUTH CENTRE AGES 15+ Noah Margaret Elizabeth McCarthy Mat Baglietto Maxwell Desoisa Joelle Ferrar Alannah Caines Matthew Guy For any general information about the Gibraltar Youth Service or projects we run, please have a look at our website www. youth.gi or contact Mark Zammit, Principal Youth Officer on M.Zammit@gibraltar. gov.gi or call 20078637.

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Olympus: Taking photography to the next level and beyond select the right settings for shooting. Overall it’s a subtle update, but calling it the OM-D E-M10 II Mark II would be silly, even for Olympus.

OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III

Although the E-M10 III is the entry level to the OM-D series, it’s a distinctly mid-level camera. Its profusion of direct controls make it a camera with plenty of space to grow into and, even with the work done to ease access to its full set of features, it still feels like a camera aimed at people, who want to do a lot more than just point and shoot.

• TruePic VIII processor • 4K video with in-body and digital stabilization • 8.6 fps continuous shooting (4.8 fps with continuous AF) • 2.36M-dot electronic viewfinder • 1.04M-dot tilting touchscreen • 330 shot-per-charge battery life (CIPA standard)

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 III is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds mirror-less camera. It looks like a slightly prettier version of its predecessor and the main changes are to the user interface (UI) and menus, in an aim to make the camera more accessible to relative newco- Beyond the attempts to make the E-M10 III and its more specialimers to photography. zed photographic modes easier From a hardware point of view, it’s to use, a more powerful processor a fairly minor update to the Mark brings 4K video shooting. ImpresII, with some small adjustments to sively, the camera is able to offer the ergonomics and a new proces- a combination of mechanical and sor. But the UI changes do make digital stabilization in 4K mode some of its smarter features easier (most cameras can only digitally stabilize 1080), giving uncannily to get at. smooth footage, even when moving the camera around.

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Beyond this, the camera’s Auto mode has also been reworked so that it attempts to detect movement in the scene, to help it better

OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO ED 40-150MM F4.0-5.6 R CAMERA LENS

ce - perfect for close-up portraits or long-distance scenes - and it is flexible for indoor or outdoor use. You can use this high-power zoom as the perfect companion of your standard kit lens without being burdened by travelling with too much equipment. It features an MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) focusing mechanism that is designed to deliver quiet and precise operation, for an affordable, high quality means to capture your life in still images or HD videos.

OLYMPUS PEN E-PL9 The PEN E-PL9 is perfect for firsttime buyers who’ve outgrown a smartphone and just want a camera that reliably captures sharp, well-exposed images, fits in a bag and doesn’t look like a piece of military hardware.

The latest generation of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150 mm f4.0-5.6 R (35mm equivalent focal length: 80-300 mm) has now arrived. It features a brand new, optimized overall design in a Olympus was the first manufactustylish black body. It’s small, light- rer to launch a retro-inspired digiweight and variable in performan- tal camera with the original PEN

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des. These are included in a new suddenly you have 14fps contiAdvance Photo (AP) mode on the nuous shooting.

E-PL9’s shooting mode dial.

Going back to that 3-inch ‘touchscreen’ because that might have the most appeal to ‘smartphone’ users and those looking to make ‘vlogs’, like other Olympus cameras, the ‘touchscreen’ is articulated, but with the E-PL9 you have the option when pulling the screen out to flip it down 180 degrees. This is handy for ‘selfies’ but it’s also quite useful for shooting ‘vlogs’. When you flip the screen down, the camera’s direct controls become accessible; you’ll see on-screen buttons to stop and start recording, change exposure settings and more.

E-P1 back in 2010. Few were sure at the time about making the leap from SLR to this new compact approach, but now in 2018, many are making that leap.

The E-PL series has done well in the past with the ‘vlogger’, blogger and influencer set because of its small size, cool retro looks, fun range of Art filters and great image quality.

Like the rest of the Olympus PEN series, the E-PL9 is a mirror-less Micro Four Thirds camera, which is aimed at photographers, who have outgrown their ‘smartphones’ or aspiring ‘vloggers’ looking for a simple-to-use, good-quality camera.

Video is an essential feature in 2018, especially for ‘vloggers’, so the E-PL9’s 4K at 30fps is quite impressive for a camera of this size and price. There’s also a new High Speed Video mode for capturing slow-motion movies, a Clips video mode for capturing 4sec movies and you can also add the camera’s Art Filters and a wide range of The PEN E-PL9 is the entry-level other effects to your videos. model in Olympus’s range, and though it shares the same 16-me- You’ll also find the addition of gapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor Bluetooth connectivity (a first for with the PEN E-PL8, it does offer Olympus cameras), new art filters, some modest upgrades over its more AF points and Oympus’s new TruePic VIII image procespredecessor. sor, inherited from the company’s flagship E-M1 Mark III. Features & Specifications: What’s new with the Olympus PEN E-PL9 V’s the PEN E-PL8?

To start, there’s now 4K video recording at 30, 25 and 24p, and Full HD video can be recorded at 60p.

To go along with that 4K video recording is a ‘vlogger-friendly’ 3-inch, 1,040k-dot ‘touchscreen’ that articulates 80 degrees up or 180 degrees down on its bracket for shooting ‘selfies’ and ‘vlogs’.

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As well as popular Olympus stalwarts Live Composite and Live Bulb modes, the E-PL9 also adds new Focus Bracketing (shoot up to 999 frames at different focus differentials, which you can merge into a focus stack in your photo editing software), Sweep Panorama, HDR Backlight and Keystone Compensation (for correcting converging lines in-camera) mo-

Like the E-PL8, the new PEN E-PL9 uses a 3-axis image stabilisation system to keep your stills and video sharp. You’ll also find 121 contrast detection AF points, compared to 81 on the E-PL8.

The E-PL9 offers mechanical and electronic shutters, providing maximum shutter speeds of 1/4000sec and 1/16,000sec, respectively. The electronic shutter can also be quickly accessed via the new AP mode on the camera’s top plate.

Burst shooting is 8.6fps, which is pretty high for a camera at this end of the market. Switch to the electronic shutter, and then

OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100MM F4 IS PRO

Dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (down to 14°F/-10°C), the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO combines 17 Dual Super Aspherical, High Refractive index, and Super-High Refractive lens elements to help reduce colour fringing and correct aberration, all while using fewer elements to make this lens quite compact (77.5×116.5mm) and maintain edge-to-edge sharpness from wide angle to telephoto.

There are seven aperture blades, which can be set to a maximum f4.0 or a minimum f22. Further, the new 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO boasts a minimum working distance of 1.5cm, a maximum shooting magnification of 0.6x (35mm equivalent), and built-in image stabilization that, as described above, works in tandem with the 5-axis IS in Olympus’ other OM-D camera systems. Like many M.ZUIKO PRO series lenses, the body features a physical ring-clutch for engaging manual focus, an Image Stabilization on/ off switch, and a customizable L-Fn button. Lastly, should you need a protective filter, such as the Olympus ZUIKO PRF-ZD72 PRO, the filter diameter is 72mm.

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A Magic Evening at 4 Stagioni On Thursday 23rd August last, 4 Stagioni held an evening of magic sponsored by Aperol Spritz and Campari courtesy of their local distributors Messrs Anglo Hispano Ltd. The evening was a huge success especially for the younger audience, who were left in awe by the magician’s repertoire.

The magician, Manuel Lumen, started the family show with the introduction of a ‘Magic Raccoon’, moving him in such a manner that it even looked real.

The children played around with it and, on occasions, even tried to feed it! Later on in the eve- some of his ‘magic tricks’. One ning, Manuel invited a member such ‘trick’, for example, conof the audience to assist him in sisted of locking up the guest’s

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available for the guest to choose from and choosing the correct key was paramount in order to obtain her keys. She chose one key with the other nine being placed inside the ‘locked’ box through a hole by our magician.

Lo and behold the correct set of keys was chosen by our guest once Manuel advocated the magic words! It was a fine night of true family entertainment and a great success. Shows of this nature are an added treat and a night out for the family as a whole. Paolo also took the opportunity to thank all who turcar keys inside a metal box, ned up and his sponsors Anglo which was in turn locked with Hispano (Gibraltar) Ltd, Aperol a padlock. Ten keys were made Spritz and Campari.

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10 Anniversary Santos Productions/Gibraltar Youth Choir th

I just don’t seem to tire of showering praise on Christian Santos’ work with his choirs...

Small or large, they are simply incredible to watch and listen to and all the hard work that has undergone through the last decade clearly shines through with each presentation...

Text by Richard Cartwright

‘Echoes of 10 years ago’ was a good way to describe the evening’s over two hour performance following the development of the choir from the early days of Star Search and the Santos Productions Choir through to the Gibraltar Youth Choir today, as part of GAMPA, which was formed in 2015.

There must’ve been close on one hundred singer/performers crammed in the limited space on the John Mackintosh Stage at the end of the evening as they sat and watched, with their backs to us, backdrop snapshots of the choirs during the decade of performances on the Rock, concerts abroad and of rehearsals. Teenagers of every ‘teen’ and young adults, now in their early 20s, gazed at the screen in amazement at the ‘old’ pics of themselves and others of their ‘choir’ peers, who have moved on and are performing professionally abroad who unfortunately weren’t able to join their fellow ‘Santo-ites’ to 52 GLOBE MAGAZINE

celebrate their tenth anniversary at the hall. Apologies and best wishes came through loud and clear on screen wishing they had been able to attend this significant event in the choir’s history...It really was a great evening.

Hit song after hit song was delivered by many soloists, who are clearly getting it right and who will soon be prominent vocalists in the varied ‘Santos ensembles’. The evening was a festival of tunes coming at the audience in quick succession interrupted only by Christian’s announcements of what was next. It was clearly hard work on the night as the different groupings shuffled around getting into place to set off with the next song. For the most part, Christian worked backwards towards the early days when ‘grown up’ past members were called up on stage as the evening wore on. The likes of veterans Jeremy, Ethan and Jesse hit the stage as did Chloe, Corinne and Tiffany and many others: excellent singers just kept on

coming proving tuition at Santos Productions and GAMPA had certainly paid off and still getting better and better. Harmonies and clever arrangements were evidence of the hard work put in by all the choir members, Christian and GAMPA tutors.

The Lady Gaga Medley, Stop in the Name of Love, Viva La Vida, Like a Prayer, Somebody to Love, Proud Mary and Bridge over Troubled Water were not just sung as per the record, they had been worked on to produce clever arrangements laboriously put together, no doubt, by Choir Master Christian. A

cappella renditions were there too as were gospel versions of works performed over the past few years at festivals and competitions abroad by the choirs. Soloists, duos, trios, foursomes and the whole choir took turns in delivering the well rehearsed and choreographed interpretations, which sounded marvellous...So well rehearsed!

Christian claimed many of his choir members were gifted who just needed refining...well, refining and perfecting takes time and that shone through.

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youngsters don’t just sing well, they perform, exude confidence and radiate enthusiasm and an incredible sense of ‘happy feeling’ as they run through their many songs never looking fed up, tired or more importantly not just going through the paces...They get into their routines visually with keen passion and masses of gusto with every note and move.

Not just some of them...All of them! Christian claims he loves working with the kids, who he finds inspiring and admires their energy. Standards achieved are high as was evidenced on the night and there’s only one way to achieve

that and that is through hard work rehearsing pieces over and over again until they become second nature, which is what you see at performances like these. When everyone is in sync...it’s a walk in the park! I watched Christian at work during the evening and saw how he perfects the choir’s phrasing, panning the voices from soft to loud and back again and clipped endings at other times, again, obviously well rehearsed as per the singers’ perfect, tight synchronisation showed.

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‘older’ members and a wonderful experience for the newer ones learning about their choir’s history and performances abroad. Christian says he feels fulfilled and even overwhelmed when he sees his past students and some of their achievements and I’m sure he now looks forward to new, young achievers as they slowly progress to become great performers to fill the shoes of those ‘elders’, who have moved

on to ‘pastures new’ and so keep GAMPA’S reputation flying high.

The audience more than loved the evening’s performances and helped to raise funds for the choir’s forthcoming trip representing Gibraltar next year at the European Choir Games in Sweden...and Christian? ...He deserves more than just, a great pat on the back!

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What Psoriatic Arthritis Really Feels Like Many people don’t understand what the condition’s symptoms actually feel like

Text By Julie Marks & Medically Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD

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this autoimmune disease can really answer. Just ask Leanne Donaldson.

“Some days, I feel like no one has ever heard of psoriatic arthritis,”

says Donaldson, 39, a blogger, writer, and mum in Hebron, Kentucky who has psoriatic arthritis.“Rheumatoid arthritis, yes but psoriatic arthritis not so much.”

DESCRIBING THE PAIN The Arthritis Foundation lists joint pain, stiffness, skin rashes, fatigue, nail changes, and swelling as some of the symptoms

of psoriatic arthritis. When you combine these problems, the results can be debilitating.

“It’s like feeling your bones shatter and crumble. It’s like having flurelated body aches that never go away. It’s exhausting,” says Cynthia Covert, 48, a blogger and writer from Riverside, California. “When my joints swell, it feels like someone has wedged a screwdriver into them and is trying to pry my joints out.

Swelling around the spine sends nerve pain down to my toes and up through my skull.”

Donaldson describes the pain as “my body is eating itself.” Then there’s the tired feeling associated with the disease. “Some days, the fatigue is as bad, or worse, than the pain,” she says.

AN UNPREDICTABLE DISEASE One of the most difficult challenges of dealing with psoriatic arthritis is that flares can strike at any time. “I never know, day to day, what I’m going to feel like or what my body will be able to do,” Donaldson says.

The erratic nature of the disease can make planning problematic.

“The hardest part of living with this disease is the unpredictability,” Covert agrees. “How many naps will I need? Will I even need a nap, or will I be able to get out of bed? Will I be able to walk today?

And if so how long and how far?”

UNLIKE OTHER CONDITIONS Psoriatic arthritis shares some symptoms with other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus and gout. This can make

getting an accurate diagnosis difficult.

Hallmark symptoms of psoriatic arthritis include: • Skin Rashes Most people with psoriatic arthritis have skin symptoms before joint symptoms, but this isn’t always the case.

• Dactylitis This sausage-like swelling that can happen on all parts of the fingers and toes is often a telltale symptom.

• Nail Changes Many people with psoriatic arthritis have nails that become pitted or look like they’re infected.

FINDING RELIEF If you experience skin rashes along with joint pain, it’s a good idea to ask your doctor about psoriatic arthritis. This is especially important if you already have psoriasis because up to 30 per cent of patients with this skin condition will develop psoriatic arthritis, too.

“Patients with psoriasis should be aware of the connection between psoriasis and arthritis,” says Lihi Eder, MD, PhD, a rheumatologist at the University of Toronto and Women’s College Hospital Research Institute in Canada.

“Those with psoriasis experiencing joint symptoms should consult their primary care physician or dermatologist, who can determine the need for an assessment by a rheumatologist.”

The good news is there are many available treatments that can manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine

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Sweet Chilli Chicken SERVES: 4 路 PREPARATION: 20 minutes 路 INGREDIENTS: 3-4 tbsp chilli sauce, depending on how hot you like it 2 tbsp clear honey - 2 tbsp olive oil - 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on - 2 garlic cloves, crushed - 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges, to serve, optional

How to make it 1. Make The Glaze: Preheat the grill to high. Mix together the chilli sauce, honey and oil in a large bowl. Using a sharp knife, make

One Pan Spicy Rice SERVES: 4 路 PREPARATION: 20 mi-

Tip the rice into the pan with the

nutes 路 INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp sun-

stock, chickpeas and raisins and

flower oil - 2 garlic cloves, crushed

stir with a fork to stop the rice from

- 2 tbsp medium curry paste (Ma-

clumping. Season with salt and

dras is a good one to use) - 250g

pepper, then cover and bring to the

basmati rice, rinsed - 450ml vege-

boil. Reduce to a medium heat and

table stock - 400g can chickpeas,

cook for 12-15 minutes or until all

drained and rinsed - Handful of

the liquid has been absorbed and

raisins - 175g frozen leaf spinach,

the rice is tender. 3. Fluff And Ser-

thawed - Handful of cashew nuts -

ve: Squeeze the excess water from

Natural yoghurt to serve, optional

the spinach with your hands. Tip it

How to make it

1. Get

into the pan along with 2 tbsp of

Frying: Heat the oil in a large non-

hot water and fluff up the rice with

stick pan that has a lid, then fry

a fork, making sure the spinach is

the garlic and curry paste over a

mixed in well. Toss in the cashews.

medium heat for 1 minute, until it

Serve drizzled with natural yoghurt

smells toasty. 2. Now For The Rice:

if you like.

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3-4 slits across the skin side of each chicken breast. Season with salt and

pepper then lift the skin on each breast and tuck under the crushed garlic.

Now dip the underside of each chicken breast in the glaze until evenly coated.

Reserve the rest of the glaze for later.

2. Cook The Chicken: Put the chicken on the grill pan, glazed side up, and grill for 8 minutes until golden and sticky.

Turn the chicken breasts over, brush with the remaining glaze, then cook for another 6-8 minutes until the chicken is firm and cooked through. Serve straight away with wedges of lime for squeezing over, if liked..

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Let’s get Gibraltar talking September is ‘Suicide Prevention Awareness’ Month Worldwide.

‘GibSams’ launched its awareness programme on Saturday 1st at the Piazza from 10:00am -2:00pm.

Joining ‘GibSams’ were a number of other charities that offer support to the community in different ways so that the public can see what help is available to them when needed. There will be other awareness initiatives also launched on Saturday, including ‘The Chatty Cafe Scheme’, which has been very well supported by cafes and restaurants, as well as, the general public, which has embraced the initiative. We will be listing the list of participating establishments on our ‘Chatty Cafe Scheme’ Gibraltar Facebook page, as well as, on the ‘Chatty Cafe Scheme’ website.

The Government kindly agreed to light up the Moorish Castle in green as from Friday night, 31st August to Sunday night 2nd September to help with the awareness. ‘Suicide Prevention

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Awareness’ Month is best observed by educating ourselves in the ways we can identify those, who are at risk of suicide.

If you have been having suicidal thoughts be sure to contact ‘GibSams’ Freephone 116123, speak to a friend or family

member, or seek professional therapy. You’re worth the effort, and you’re a worthwhile person.

Don’t let ‘Suicide Prevention Awareness’ Month pass without getting the help you need. For everyone else, remember to keep your eyes open, the life you save can be one very close to you.

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New Customer Cover for the Royal Gibraltar Post Office parcel office Readers may recall that in our June 2018 edition, we reported that the installation of the overhead cover at the RGPO’s Parcel Office customer entrance, at its new location on Bishop Caruana Road, was imminent.

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ned, as shown in the photograph below.

The cover provides some welcome respite from the hot sun and will prove even more essential when the inclement weather returns.

The Kishin Alwani Foundation Charity Shop donates to ChildLine Gibraltar A donation of £1,915.00 was made to ‘ChildLine Gibraltar’ following the successes of The Kishin Alwani Foundation Charity Shop. The shop, which opened in March earlier this year, has contributed its entire first three months of proceeds to ‘ChildLine Gibraltar’ .

With the help of several volunteers, the charity shop runs from Mondays to Fridays and occasional weekends, with the aim of supporting all local charities. The shop’s proceeds are then donated to local charities on a tri-monthly basis. ‘ChildLine Gibraltar’ is the charity to receive the first donation since the shop’s opening.

Annie Green of ‘ChildLine Gibraltar’ said: “We are hoping to continue to provide our “Positive Parenting”-courses, which have

been so well received. The UK charity; ‘Care for the Family’, recently provided specialist training for our volunteers. Each course concentrates on the issues affecting specific age groups. It is most likely that we will attribute the Alwani donation to the costs of continued training and education for our volunteers.”

The next recipient of a donation from the charity shop will be the Gibraltar Samaritans (‘GBSAMS’). The Kishin Alwani Foundation aims to circulate all local charities allowing them to each receive a contribution for their cause.

The presentation of the cheque was made to volunteers of ‘ChildLine Gibraltar’ on Tuesday 21st August last at 3pm, at the Charity Shop located at 4 John Mackintosh Square.

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‘A Boy From Red Sands’

by Henry Valerga Henry is a veteran singer/musician, as well as, lyric-writer, arranger and composer of music Born in Gibraltar in March 1951, his artistic influence stems from the musical revolution of the 1960’s fashioned by the likes of Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Elvis and of course, The Beatles.

His first ‘Beat’ group (a four piece formed in 1965) was called “The Odds”; a trendy name befitting the times, chosen purely at random by way of opening a page from the Concise Oxford Dictionary, and with eyes closed, pointing an index finger upon a certain word that turned out to be… ‘Odd’.

His service to the community, as an entertainer, is meritorious beyond that of a mere local musician, since what he has achieved and embroidered indelibly in the fabric of our community, is an integral part of our heritage and history, and reflects in music what we are.

2018 marks his 52nd Anniversary of uninterrupted, active service in the music industry.

Now in the autumn of his musical career, Henry has cast a look back over his chequered life and decided to share with us his vast experience in music and also in life; experiences which are exciting, revealing, surprising, so-

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metimes frustrating and at times depressing, but always enriching and full of interest.

With ‘A Boy From Red Sands’, Henry or Enriquito (as he was known to all during the period covered) makes his debut as an author.

This book of his is a wide compendium of anecdotes, happenings, episodes, and encounters through which, he provides a clear account of his first twenty-one years. It is also a slice of social, local history covering the 50’s and the 60’s by a lad, who grew up in ‘Los Humphrey’s’ (the first built and finest of Gibraltar’s housing estates) and how he wallowed in the lap of glorious luxury and contentment, all the way up the Red Sands Road.

The book will be launched on Tuesday 23rd October. The celebration will include a special guest appearance by 60’s ‘Pop’ group ‘The Odds’, who after more than half a century, are reuniting for the occasion.

It’s also been lined-up for this year’s ‘Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival’. The event will take place at The Convent on Sunday 18th November at 4:00pm.

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There can’t be many individuals, who would turn away from a nice glass of wine – man or woman – and when the selection is wide-ranging from Lebanon to Chile and many other countries in between, ‘My Wines’ instantly springs to mind...especially at the annual, end of summer ‘Wine Festival!’

Wines vary from year to year as many are added to the list on offer... “What we do is, you purchase a Commemorative Gibraltar Wine Festival glass for £2 with your first wine and this year half of the funds collected from this will be donated to a very worthy local cause, close to both our hearts. Wine prices vary from £3 to £5 and the selection is not just the very drinkable and popular Rioja and Ribera Del Duero which our parents grew up on. There are wines from all over the world to choose from and you can purchase them by the bottle too...” Our Moscato stand will be bigger and better this year with a couple of new additions and new this year is a back-in-fashion, Vermouth stand, be prepared to be surprised!

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Friday 28th of September is the date to remember, type into your mobile or just write on a sticker and attach to your fridge door! The event has become so popular it’s now all but spilling onto Reclamation Road! “The truth be known,” Co-director Glen Sanders says, “I was reluctant at first to get this idea off the ground but was convinced to go ahead and this is where we are today.” After that initial, ‘one tent affair’, this event will celebrate My Wines’ sixth wine festival, which to date has been incredibly successful building year on year. As with many events, their 1st wine tasting attempt was a very modest affair with a handful of marquees at My Wines’ first home at unit 7 further down the road at Chatham Counterguard.

Flooding issues in that unit encouraged the move to their present habitat at units 11 and 12...

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last count it was about 5,000 - including tourists and others, who come in from up the coast having

seen our Wine Festival magazine apart of course from our diehard fans”

They again have the support of Italy’s Castello Banfis ‘Dante Cecchini,’ who’s no stranger to the festival, making the trip to visit and help us year on year and who will be on hand to help with the tastings also giving an on-stage talk about he’s amazing wines.

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ted Brands who will both be offering new wines.

This is the 6th Festival on the ‘grander’ scale following the modest affair at the start, which kicked it all off. All held at Chatham Counterguard, which has become, ‘the place to be’ and ‘My Wines Gastro Wine Bar’ has had much to do with the zone’s success over the years. The whole ‘strip’ is taken up with eateries, which complement each other, giving the whole area great ambience through the day and night.

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future, ‘My Wines’ will be expanding what it has to offer on the historic City Walls above their locale, an addition which will be fantastic in warmer months especially. But for the present, the big event is nigh on the 28th of this month of September... Yes, the Gibraltar Wine Festival is not to be missed. And it has to be said many of these events, like the Wine Festival, would not be possible without support from local businesses for which Tony and Glen are very grateful. They want to thank Gedime Motors and Capurro Motors, Jyske Bank, Giboil,

Yggdrasil, Ibex, GM Homes, the Ministry of Culture and Gibraltar Government departments generally for their continued support.

Elton John has a song Called, Saturday night’s alright for Fighting but every year at Chatham Counterguard at the ‘My Wines’, Gibraltar Wine Festival, it’s `Friday night’s alright for DRINKING,’ enjoying a fabulous BBQ and just having a jolly good time. The date is Friday 28th of September (thought I’d give it another little mention). There’ll also be live music from ‘Bob and the Boys’, ‘Tiery Alman’, a DJ/Per-

formance by ‘No Limits Entertainment’ and. ‘The Layla Rose Band’ will be playing original tracks from their Postcards EP, which they’ll be formally launching the day after the Wine Festival at the Rock on the Rock Club.

It’s bound to be an intimate but very special night as it will serve as tribute to their late bass player and founding member, Tyrone Moya. All proceeds from CD sales will be donated to Cancer Research in his memory. ...It mustn’t be missed!

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Safari Maasai Mara 1 Text and Photography

by William Gracia

With all the options available, choosing the right safari destination and when to visit is in itself a difficult decision. Adding a photographic element to it would require extensive research and it took us two years before, through some luck, we came across Mario Moreno, a professional wildlife photographer, whose company, South Cape Images www.southcapeimages. com provides photographic safari’s throughout the African continent. Born in Spain and raised in South Africa , he now lives with his young family an hour away from Gibraltar, which made it very simple to meet up to discuss our needs and the services he could provide first hand.

As a first safari, and also from a photographic point of view, he recommended that the Maasai Mara North Conservancy area in Kenya would be the best option.

Game viewing started as soon as we landed on the small makeshift landing strip. A male

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lion had been ejected from its pride and given such a beating that his face was unrecognisable and his body littered with bite puncture marks. Left for dead under the scorching sun, it would not take long for the food chain to reverse and become fodder to others, with hyenas patiently waiting in the shaded tress nearby. An emotionally impactful start to the safari, we were told that Leopard sightings were rare in the area but as luck would have it, our guide spotted one up a tree and we were able to follow it for

nearly 2 hours. All this activity even before we checked into our lodge for the week.

The safari is conducted in an open topped vehicle with a full bench seat per photographer to allow photography on either side.

The vehicle itself is especially equipped for photographic safaris, chargers, bean bags etc and the ranger is trained to position the vehicle to make the most of

lighting and landscape opportunities. The day starts at 05:30am with a quick coffee and biscuits before setting off onto the plains.

Breakfast and lunch is provided.

The agenda is open and tracking of lion prides and coalitions of cheetahs seemed second nature to our guide. There was no shortage of sightings, especially the Big Cats. The only disappointment was not seeing the Rhino, the only one of the Big 5 not viewed, but with only eighteen, apparently, in such a vast area, this was always going to be difficult.

Without a doubt the best moments were stopping beside di-

fferent groups of animals and observe them for long periods of time, just metres away and oblivious to us. It is an education to see how they interact within their family groups, how they look out for each other and how hierarchy is established.

Certainly, apart from the leopard sightings, we were fortunate to witness other unusual events.

The first was two wild dogs crossing the Mara, something which had not been seen for a number of years. The second was the start of the migration, as wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River, something which was not due to

happen for another six weeks or so. The guide had heard that large numbers of herd were accumulating by the river banks and that a crossing could be imminent. We saw five crossings that day.

The brutal kill of a wildebeest by 5 cheetahs also provided an exhilarating event; it took no more than an hour to consume. The Cheli Lion Pride

we encountered several times had a mating couple among them, which provided wonderful photographic moments.

Another amazing sighting was thanks to a Lilac Breasted Roller, a relatively small but very colourful bird, swallowing a whole snake.

Of course, a visit to the Maasai Mara should include a visit

to a Maasai village, which is a great encounter with the natives.

From the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, to the playful interaction of lion cubs to the sometimes sad, cruel, realities of nature, it really has been a privilege for us to witness such wonderful experiences first hand and so highly recommended.

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Fun, Sun and Sea… th 10 Anniversary Cardboard Boat Race at Ocean Village Marina

nior Race with their aerodynamic glossy black and pink boat aptly named “Speed of Light”, and after entering both Junior and Adult’s Races, managed a respectable fourth place for the Adult’s Race, with the vessel only coming apart right at the last few seconds after reaching the finish line for the second time that day!

The 10th Anniversary of the RAOB & Ocean Village Charity Cardboard Boat Race achieved a record turnout with 28 boats.

This landmark event was the best attended so far and was hosted by the ever-popular Master of Ceremonies, Frankie Hatton.

This highly anticipated nautical event was attended by Minsters John Cortes and Stephen Linares, Miss Gibraltar 2018, Star Farrugia, and her princesses Lilly Gomez and Jennifer Muñoz, as well as, the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers, who brought along their very own pink R2D2 and a Darth Maul!

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The afternoon was action-packed with nail biting finishes and spectacular sinkings. The winners of the Junior’s Race, ‘O’Reillys Unicorns’, also wowed the judges with their rainbow unicorn out-

fits, complete with sparkly purple horns, and walked away with two prizes, both for 1st place and best fancy dress!

U-mee came second in the Ju-

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the maximum capacity of the boats. Raptor won this bonus prize with a massive 15 people managing to fit inside their cardboard construction!

‘PriceWaterhouseCooper’ glided into 2nd place with their inspired Business Casual boat “PWSea” dressed in business casual attire; suit jackets and bright coloured

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shorts, complete with a laptop!

Maroc-Atlas 4x4 came in 3rd place with their huge black cardboard Landrover, aptly named “The Beast”. Best Boat Design, however, went to Morrisons for their stunning green and yellow Hawaii-style boat “Morrilicious” complete with outrigger for support. Marks and Spencer stayed true to their slogan, and

‘spent their Saturday well’ with their boat “Sparky” – their team’s sparkly outfits complete with shimmering gold hula skirts and gold painted faces pipped everyone else to the post for the Best Fancy Dress prize!

There were many stunning handmade creations, each taking weeks to make, with stand-outs being

the incredibly detailed Barmy Armistice “Big Bertha” tank by the Buffalos, a large Biplane model from the No 2 Overseas Sqn Air Cadets, “Big Mack” a huge replica of the Mack Truck from popular Pixar movie, Cars 3 and the Bio-Boat from Gibraltar Botanic Gardens complete with intricate tissue paper flowers. Special mentions go to the majestic “Sea Lion”

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from MSC Lions and “Kindred Spirits” from Kindred Group for their Game of Thrones themed boat and fancy dress – complete with soundtrack!

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for Ocean Village said: “The Annual RAOB Charity Cardboard Boat Race is always a fantastic summer’s day out at Ocean Village and it’s so exciting to see all the handmade boats with each team investing many hours of work into their creations!

Every year the race gets bigger, and we would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors, especially U-mee, Kindred Group, Gedime Motors, SCSI, Ibex Insurance and Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar) Ltd, participants and volunteers from the

R.A.O.B for making this happen and ‘In2Adventures’, the Gibraltar Canoeing Association and HM Customs, who offered water rides and activities for this year’s charities, GBC Open Day and the Gibraltar Cardiac Association”.

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Gibraltar Fair 2018 Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

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The Gibraltar Reenacment Society Pays tribute to World War II personalities Photographs by Johnnie Bugeja

those turbulent years.

Historical reenactment societies provide an incredible window into how men and women lived in historical times. These societies often focus on war reenactment, providing members and sometimes the public, a glimpse into what life was like during the conflicts that shaped history. Without historical reenactment societies, we wouldn’t get a visceral sense of the scope of war.

With period-correct clothing and uniforms, they accurately portrayed the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, FieldMarshall Bernard Montgomery (Monty) and United States General Dwight (Ike) Eisenhower. A guard of honour was appointed by the GDF (Gibraltar Defence Force) to receive them; the event was a surprise, which no-one expected!

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On the last Saturday of August, the Gibraltar Reenactment Society decided to

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National Celebrations Shop Window Competition 2018

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Shop Window Competition. These are as follows:

1st Prize – Marks & Spencer at 215 Main Street 2nd Prize – Piece of Cake at 13 Engineer Lane 3rd Prize – Early Learning Centre at 7 Library Street The 2018 National Celebrations Shop Window Competition is organised by the SDGG in collaboration with the Gibraltar Cultural Services.

The SDGG takes this opportunity to thank all the participants and invites the general public to view these shop windows.

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Focus On: Pan de Azucar Grill Often we’re at a loss about where to go and eat, which restaurant to go to, what we fancy or maybe decide to go to some place we’ve not been to before and try something new!

Text by Richard Cartwright

Posters on the walls inside the restaurant read, ‘Brasil te Invita – Celebra la Vida Aqui.’ Tempting as the idea of visiting that exciting nation is, you can now sample some of the delights of South America’s largest country in the ‘Pan de Azucar Grill’, situated just a kilometre or so up the road heading from the Rock, on this side of Campamento,.

Described as a, ‘Rodizio Brasileiro’, it’s in fact, a ‘barbeque festival’ of no less than 12 types of meats served at your table so there’s no need to get up to serve yourself! Waiters present the selection on skewers direct from the barbecue as they move around from table to table: veal, lamb, pork and chicken, as well as, chorizos criollos are there for you to savour, BBQ’d in a variety of ways accompanied by an assortment of up to eight vegetable/garnishes and sauces to enhance your meal even more.

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a soft drink. If the kids are not into so much meat, they can opt for a hamburger, nuggets, spaghetti or chips and ice cream to finish, for just a few Euros.

Adults too have a choice: you can order ‘Jamon de Bellotas’ (top quality Spanish ham), cured cheese or cured pork.

There’s fish on the menu, should it take your fancy, salads and there’s a variety of desserts also, all reasonably priced. And it goes without saying there’s no point in having great food without a nice selection of wines from the vineyards of Rioja and Ribera del Duero, or a choice of iced cold beers and other refreshments...

nela’ – grilled pineapple with a sprinkling of sugar and cinnamon – that sounds incredible and mustn’t be given a miss, and

all of that is included for the great price tag of just, 14.99€!

Under-9s can enjoy the meal for half the price, which includes

Pan de Azucar Grill is run by Snr Miguel Garcia, who has had many Gibraltarian and Gibraltar based customers for many years coming to his restaurants.

He hails from Marbella, where he was an events promoter having worked with many top American, English and other international, singing stars. He

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came to La Linea in the mid 90s and ran El Barco and La Guitarra (not far down from Pan de Azucar) restaurants quite successfully servicing the tourist trade in their hundreds arriving on coach tours.

He’s been in the hotel and catering business for many years now and his latest venture is an innovative one concentrating on a Brazilian way of presenting juicy, succulent meats.

Chef Enrique is assisted by Marcello and Mario and proprietor Miguel Garcia offers a helping hand also. The restaurant can accommodate over a hundred diners inside and about 60 outside on the terrace.

They’re open Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm to 4 and from 8 in the evening to 11pm, which is when the kitchen closes but the locale remains open till late. On Sundays, you can

lunch there from 1pm through till 5pm only, with no evening opening on that day and on Mondays they’re closed.

The ‘Pan de Azucar’ staff will be keen to welcome you in and make sure you enjoy a fabulous meal in this little ‘meaty corner’ of Brazil as the waiters or, ‘Churrasqueros’ – flit around from table to table offering juicy slices of mouth watering meats...

Not quite the experience of visiting the ‘Sugar Loaf ’ Mountain in the Motherland but food wise and the ambience at Pan de Azucar Grill are second to none – You must try it out! It is situated at Calle Real, No 73 in Campamento (San Roque).

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Are You Picking up on the Subtle Signs that the Girl you Like Feels the Same Way? No matter how much women argue that men are difficult, it’s usually a lot harder to understand the emotional subtleties and complex conundrums of the female mind than the relatively simple ‘eat-sleep-sex’ thought process that dominates every guy’s thoughts. Plus, now that social media and dating apps play such a huge role in how men and women interact (and therefore flirt), the average guy needs to finely tune his relationship radar, or he risks missing some crucial clue that a woman is into him.

But fear not, dudes—if a woman likes you (and she wants you to know it), she’s going to start dropping hints eventually.

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There are two main channels of romantic interest for adults.

First, there are the people you meet at a bar, at a party, or through an online dating site.

In these scenarios, the mutual

attraction and interest is often instant: you immediately ask each other out, or hook up, or date, or whatever.

Then there are the times

when you meet people and mutual attraction is not assured; your new co-worker, a friend’s roommate, your roommate’s sister, the guy, who works at the coffee shop next door. Do they like you?

You have no idea. But what you’re left with is what in high school parlance is referred to as a crush. Because of whatever complications, you don’t feel like you can just ask this person out. But you’ve got it for them, and you’ve got it bad.

As adults, we’re beyond doodling in notepads and feverishly writing diary entries — but we can still get a little weird about our crushes!

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The Med Golf Masters 2018 had been unable to play in all of season’s events – a worthy winner.

In a close run competition, Matthew Charlesworth took the 2017-18 Med Golf Masters Trophy as Frank O’Hara swept away the opposition to win the Med Golf Corporate Trophy by some margin.

The Corporate Trophy was won

by Frank O’Hara, handicap 12, with 37 points. The best score of the day and beating his nearest rival by 5 points. Frank also appeared on the nearest the pin prize list below.

The 2017-18 Med Golf season ended in grand style with the invitation only, all expenses paid final tournament - The ‘Masters’. The Masters was hosted by the San Roque Club, the home of Med Golf on the Old Course on Saturday 4th August. Just seven of the top 10 players in the Jyske Bank Order of Merit (OOM) were available to contest the Masters Trophy with nineteen players playing for the Corporate Trophy; both in an individual Stableford points format.

The top 10 players were decided by the best five results over the whole season which comprised 11 events fielding a total of over 600 players. Consistency was the key to success as the OOM is based on a points system awarded for rankings on the day, not the scores.

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Nearest the pin prizes comprised a sleeve of balls and voucher for a round of golf on the San Roque Club Old course with a member of Jyske Bank. Winners were: Roy Azopardi, Frank O’Hara, Jordan Brown and Matthew Warner.

Matthew was also nearest the pin in 2 on a par 4 hole and James Barr was nearest the pin in 3 on a par 5 hole. The longest drive was won by Javi Hunter.

Javi Hunter, a Director of the Hunter Group and Med Golf, gave the address and welcomed the Captain of SRC, Andy Stanford and his wife Amanda. The prize presentation was accompanied by drinks, tapas and paella. to trouble the golfers. Players who were still feeling peckish only had to make it to the 10th tee to sample the drinks and delicious Danish tapas provided by Jyske Bank.

The course was in great shape with tees and pins set up to provide a real but sensible challenge.

In the Masters Trophy challenge, Matthew Charlesworth narrowly overcame Paul Nash. Both scored 31 points but, as ties in Stableford competitions are decided on handicap, Matthew, handicap 5, took the Trophy from Paul, handicap 12.

Qualifying for the Masters event was quite a feat for Matthew who

Before moving on to the business of the day, Javi raised a toast to Mike Goodson who started Med Golf in 1992 alongside Andy & John Hunter and passed away recently. Mike was a great friend, a valued member of the Med Golf family and an absolute star. May he rest in peace.

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Javi thanked the sponsors of the day; Land Rover, Property Zone, The Hunter Group, Lavazza Coffee and Jyske Bank who also the sponsored the year-long OOM. He also thanked all the Med Golf sponsors for their support throughout the year: Bistro Point – September at Doña Julia Admiral Casino – October at San Roque Club New Course The Famous Grouse – November at Estepona The Aquarius Trust – December at Alcaidesa Links Gedime Motors – January at Almenara Ladbrokes-Corel – February at

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Alcaidesa Heathland Johnnie Walker – March at La Cañada Supercars – April at San Roque Club New The Cellar and Cisk Beer (Saccone and Speed (Gibraltar Ltd) – The Med Golf tour Jyske Bank – May at Alcaidesa Links Capurro Insurance – June at El Paraiso Omega Pharmacy – July at La Cańada

Javi also thanked all the staff at SRC for hosting the event and their help as the home of Med Golf, and then the Med Golf Team for their work in organising

and running the tournaments.

Javi reminded everyone that Richard Atkinson was the Med Golf Player of the Year who picked up the Trophy at La Cańada in July, as well as a year’s membership at Estepona Golf courtesy of the owners, Rory and Amanda Leader.

The prizes were presented by Andy Stanford including a card draw for prizes kindly donated by Property Shop: - Two holdalls won by Michael Damager and Tim Mitchell - Two golf bag travel covers won

by Daniel Lomax and Matthew Warner - Two golf carry bags won by Nick

Pyle and Peter Grütter Everyone was reminded that the Med Golf 2018-19 season would begin on Sunday 2nd September at the Benalup Fairplay 5-Star Golf and Spa resort. The event offered, not only options just for golf on the day or a weekend treat for the family, but also an ideal opportunity to begin a campaign to qualify for the Med Golf Masters in August 2019.

Summer offer - Join Med Golf for just £20 - half price - before 2nd September.

More details can be found on www.medgolfmembers.com

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