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October Octaves
The Madeiran Organ Festival returns! | Page 20
The Eric Gilston ‘Life Skills’ Column
Arts & Culture
The Look Well, hello new season!
What is the Real Goal? The JC Chambers Column
NEVER GIVE UP - Do you Persevere?
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Bandolin Orchestra of Madeira
• ‘Extra Time’ - Quiz • Football Fixtures | Page 21
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Regional / National News round-up
TUI flies south for the winter The Northern markets return to Madeira… Since 2008, there has been limited interest in Madeira from the Northern markets of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. This is about to change after the agreement with TUI to once again enter this market for Madeira. The clients in these countries are
now better informed in what Madeira has to offer and with more effective promotion in these markets, its appeal has grown. Although the main agreement officially starts with the winter season next year, it is felt that it is still pos-
sible to gain up to 20,000 visitors this year and into the spring of 2014. Primarily, this is helped by the change in travel patterns from existing winter markets such as Turkey and Egypt toward the islands such as Madeira. J.C.
TAP increases flow to Madeira In the first seven months, TAP sees an increase in passenger numbers...
SATA studies lower prices SATA wants to apply the fare system used for its North American routes on selected European routes… The Açorean airline, who has seen a big increase in its North American business, wishes to apply the same pricing policy to other routes, including Madeira. The system which gives pricing options on such items as baggage and onboard services, has shown
reductions of up to 57% on fares, but is more likely to fluctuate between 16% and 57%. At the moment, the flights from the Açores to the continent and Madeira are under review to see whether it is possible to apply this style of pricing policy. The
Government of the Açores put forward this proposal to the Central Government of the Portuguese Republic over 16 months ago and are still waiting for its decision as to whether the new system will be authorised or not. J.C.
Often criticised for delays and cancelled flights, TAP has increased the flow of passengers from 2012 over the same period in 2013, to 390,413 passengers; this represents an increase of 1%. In July, passengers carried between the continent and Madeira increased from 70,122 in 2012 to 70,608 in 2013. The small increase in passenger numbers is related to the high-priced fares that are available in certain periods, making it prohibitive for many. According to the Director of Communication and Public Relations for TAP, this is good news because
it demonstrates good business since when the plane has high occupancy, only the more expensive tariffs are available. When asked about the number of cancelled flights to the island, he pointed out that from the 2,767 flights since the end of March until August 14th, there were 37 cancellations accounting for 0.09% (25 cancellations) of operational movements. The mathematics of the cancellations breaks down as follows: 23 for technical reasons, 7 due to a general strike, 5 caused by meteorological conditions and 2 down to operational issues. J.C.
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October 2013
Airships coming to Madeira
- but don’t look up…
Desertas celebrate 25 years In the summer of 1988, the Natural Reserve of the Desertas Islands was created… The National Park Service of Madeira (SPNM) celebrated this occasion on the 7th of September with different events taking place on the middle of the three islands, Deserta Grande. The events of the day were in three parts. The
first part took place from 10am until 5pm, with 'Antena 1' transmitting their programmes direct from the Deserta Grande island together with interviews and reports on the creation of the Natural Park. The second part
consisted of “ecomusicalis”, the sounds of nature being transmitted from the island between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. The day closed with a jazz concert which celebrated the sounds of nature. J.C.
Ronald H. Brown visits Madeira In March, 2015, the first of two new AIDA cruise ships will make their maiden voyages. Their design will be slightly different, most notably on the bow section which maybe more reminiscent of liners from the early 20th century. The new design signifies a new technology MALS – Mitsubishi Air Lubrification System. These new ships will be
travelling on a cushion of air-bubbles pumped into the water beneath the hull, which is designed to reduce drag. Since the air bubbles create a cushion between the hull of the ship and the seawater, there is a big drop in friction; this drop can be as great as 7% and on some hull types, even greater. This represents a big saving in the use of fuel and a notable reduction in
emissions into the environment. There is also a comfort advantage where this system generates added stability to the ship. If you wish to be one of the first to experience this new system, then the inaugural cruise leaves Japan for Hamburg in March 2015, taking 86 nights and visiting 39 ports in 22 countries on 3 continents. J.C.
The NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) visits Madeira… Departing in early September, the USA based ship of the NOAA, Ronald H. Brown, had chosen Madeira for its prolonged stopover. Named in honour of the Secretary of Commerce to the United States who was killed whilst on a
trade mission to Bosnia in April 1996, the ship, which is equipped with scientific capabilities to simultaneously measure oceanic and atmospheric conditions, is travelling the world’s oceans to form a better idea of global climatic change. This 274-
foot, 3,200 tonne ship carries 20 crew and 6 officers with hospital and medical facilities on board, is one of 3 identical ships. The current project was taking the climatic readings from Iceland down into the South Atlantic. J.C.
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Quay to future success The new quay gets the go ahead... Although expected and planned for, the official go-ahead for the new quay in Funchal has been given to start the construction works. At a cost of €17.8 million, the Secretary of Culture, Tourism and Transport declared that the building works could start on this 18-month-long building project. Built mainly on the washed down mud, earth and rocks that were displaced during the storms of February 2010, a majority of the building preparations will take place offsite. Using the facilities of the port at Caniçal, much of the construction for this new quay will take the form
of pre-fabricated sections, which should help to remain on target and budget. A necessary expansion that the port requires, it is hoped to attract new marine markets to Madeira. It is a fact that often the ‘super yachts’ that requests berthing time in Funchal is far greater than the ones that are granted it. Quite simply, it is a matter of priority and the cruise ships have the priority over space. In addition to this, it will create more space for cruise ships to visit Madeira whilst at the same time taking the pressure off the existing marina facilities due to their expansion. J.C.
Peace Boat cruises to calm waters Life-Guards kept busy A busy summer for the life guards…
The Ocean Dream arrived in Funchal… Known by the emblazoned message painted down its sides, the Ocean Dream, aka the Peace Boat, is operated through a Japan-based nongovernmental organisation. Although bringing her message to Funchal under her new name, she had previously visited as the cruise ship, Costa Tropicale. Cruising the world, the idea behind this world tour is to bring the people of different nations closer together through a variety of activities and conferences held on
board during the cruise with peace and its related topic as the main focus. Starting from Japan, this 4-month tour also terminates in Japan this month (October), with special
emphasis from this organisation concentrating on the Far East. Having arrived from Casablanca, her next destination was the Dominican Republic. J.C.
According to SANAS, the main reasons for bathers and swimmers needing assistance is a disrespect of the sea. The flags showing sea conditions are there for a reason, but, unfortunately, are often disregarded leaving it to SANAS to save exhausted and frightened swimmers who have misjudged their abilities and the sea conditions. In total, 736 bathers needed assistance from the seas around Madeira, in
the three months of June, July and August, which surpassed previous years. The two busiest beaches
were Ponta Gorda (133) and Praia Formosa/Arieiro (128). J.C.
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Funchal cruises to a busy season
After a quiet summer, the Port of Funchal is woken by giants‌ Starting in September, with the 290m Ventura from P&O, the cruise season is coming to town. Nine cruise ships in September will be followed by three times as many this month with 28 cruise ships due to visit. The visiting ships are some of the biggest the industry has to offer with the natural conditions of the Port of Funchal lending itself to these giants of the sea. This month will see various ships of the Royal Caribbean line, the Adventure of the Seas, the Independence of the Seas and the Magnifica from MSC. In addition to this, P&O will be visiting several times as well as the colourful AIDA cruise ships, to name but a few. J.C.
October 2013
Exotic species in Madeira
Follow Up...
Madswell Awards (September issue)
Having enjoyed a successful film festival in September, the winning film was voted to be the Norwegian production “North of the Sun”, the Public’s Choice award was won by “Isolated”. Best 'short film' was awarded to “Kushaya Igagasi”. Best film in support of the environment went to the Portuguese production, “Killing Waves”,
If you want to see them, you will have to get wet... João Canning Clode, who doctored in marine science in Germany, has been studying a slow but sure invasion of Madeira. The invasion is occurring through marine life where nine new species have been discovered that are alien to these waters. Dr. Clode had his first work on this topic published in September after 6 years research. Based at the Quinta do Lorde Marina, Dr. Clode has proven a direct connection between maritime traffic and new species arriv-
ing. Although some arrive on ocean currents, those from further afield arrive on the bottom of the ships’ hulls that frequent these waters. Although it is still very early in the research, to determine the impact that these new species will have on the balance of nature in the waters around Madeira, evidence gathered from other such occurrences from around the world has demonstrated long-term damage. Also, an important factor is the changing climatic
conditions that are taking place in our environment and attracting new species into our existing eco system. This is a long-term
commitment to protecting our eco system which must be monitored and maintained. J.C.
Embroidery gets dressed up Madeiran fashion designer is inspired... Madeiran fashion designer, Fábio Carvalho, has drawn inspiration for his latest creations from the past, like a breath of fresh air. The use of embroidery,
according to Fábio, is not old fashioned. According to him it is a nearly forgotten art which lends itself to fashion because of it’s enduring style and adaptability and can be
used in other uses and scenarios than the traditional style. When you see his creations, I am sure you will agree on how elegant embroidery is
when incorporated imaginatively and creatively into fashion. For more information go to: w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / fabiocarvalhodesignmoda
Madeira nurses the United Kingdom Nurses from Madeira in demand... Two reasons have created a demand for Potuguesetrained nurses. Firstly, due to a lack of trained nurses in the UK, hospitals are sourcing nurses
from abroad to supplement their demand. Hospitals are being forced to employ specialised recruitment companies to source the best trained staff.
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This is the second reason why the recruitment companies come to Madeira and mainland Portugal. They consider the Portuguesetrained nursing profession-
als some of the best available and particularly target those that are most recently qualified, with one British hospital looking for up to 40 nursing staff.
which was made in support of the association of Surfers Against Sewerage. J.C.
Wheelchair is Tops (May issue)
The Por tuguese Association for the Disabled (APD) confirmed in September that the Association Dragoeiro and the Parish of São Gonçalo have collected up to a
tonne in plastic bottletops. This gives them enough to purchase a new wheelchair which will be given to a resident of the Curral das Freiras. J.C.
World Travel Awards (June issue)
Congratulations to Madeira!!! Madeira has won the best European Island Destination at the World Travel Awards. This prestigious award was given after beating the Canary Islands, Ballearic Islands, Cyprus, Malta and Sardinia. Three Madeiran hotels also won their catego-
ries: Estalagem Quinta da Casa Branca won Best Mediterranean Boutique Hotel, The Vine Hotel won Best Design Hotel in Europe and Reid’s Palace won Best Hotel in Portugal. On the continent, Portugal was voted Best Beach and Golf destinations’, with Lisbon winning Best City Break destination. J.C.
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Sir James introduces new vacuum cleaner One of Britain’s most enduring business success stories in modern times has been the progress of Sir James Dyson’s vacuum cleaner firm, which is recruiting key staff for future research and development. The man with big ideas, who was originally shunned by other vacuum cleaner manufacturers, is now about to introduce the first vacuum cleaner with no bag, no loss of suction and a filter that never needs changing. I don’t pretend to under-
stand it, but I am told the cleaner uses cyclones that are so efficient that the filter never needs washing or replacing. The new model has been on show in Berlin and will be on sale in Europe from this month (October). Founded in 1993, Dyson employs a workforce of 4,500 people and sells its products in 67 countries. It also manufactures air multiplier fans, heaters and hand driers. The company is owned by Sir James and his family.
By: Vic Gardner
Britain is best, says David Cameron
Doctors must be able to speak English Britain is likely to introduce new measures to test the English-language skills of doctors arriving in the UK from Europe. At present, European Union rules prevent the testing of doctors for competency in English. Changes would mean General Medical Council
inspectors could flag up any concerns prompting the full testing of language skills. While the Government recognises the huge contribution made by overseas doctors, it is clear tougher checks are needed, according to Health Minister, Dan Poulter.
It would appear Britain has a fiercely patriotic Prime Minister in David Cameron. When it was suggested at the G20 summit in St Petersburg that Britain was a small island whose views could be ignored, he struck hard. “Britain is and island
that has helped clear the European continent of fascism and was resolute in doing that throughout World War Two. Britain is an island that helped abolish slavery, that invented most of the things worth inventing, including every sport currently played around the world,
that still today is responsible for art, literature and music that delights the entire world.” “We are very proud of everything we do as a small island – a small island that has the sixthlargest economy, the fourth best funded military, some of the most
effective diplomats, the proudest history, one of the best records for art and literature and contribution to philosophy and world civilisation.” It appears someone touched a nerve. Mr Putin’s spokesman was quick to say it wasn’t him. Can’t say I blame him!
Jobless will work for their dole money
Britain’s massive shakeup of the welfare state continues with the news that the unemployed are now likely to have to work to receive their dole money. This has long been a thorny subject with many workers resenting having to pay tax to support peo-
ple who do not work. Chancellor George Osborne is likely to introduce the new measures from next year. Some 200,000 claimants who have failed to find a job will have to do community work 30 hours a week and this might include cleaning or cooking meals for the elderly. Those who do not do community work will be expected to report to a 'job centre' daily and others will undergo treatment to tackle problems such as illiteracy, mental illness and drug addiction.
Britain could be getting cooler! Never mind the global warming, Britain could get cooler by one degree centigrade over the next 80 years, severely disrupting weather patterns according to the UN Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change. It predicts a slow-down in the Gulf Stream that carries warm water from the equator to the west coast of Britain making it warmer than it would otherwise be.
October 2013
Eurocrats deny British MS patients drugs they need
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Concern over food prices in Britain A survey for British consumer group, 'Which', has indicated that eight out of ten shoppers are concerned about the price of food in the UK. Food prices have risen
more than general inflation and a greater proportion of available income is being spent on food. A third of those polled said they struggled to feed themselves.
Better to buy than rent houses in UK Expats moving back to Britain would be £900 better off buying a house rather than renting it according to recent research by a mortgage lender, but the gap has narrowed because of an increase in house prices. Back in 2008, renting
made more financial sense, but the value of houses fell by a third during the downturn, meaning buying is now more attractive than renting. Those who live in London and Northern Ireland have most to gain by buying.
Greenpeace in ‘piracy’ row with Russians
Britain’s disaffection with European attempts at Government is not difficult to understand when you consider the present plight of patients battling Multiple Sclerosis. A new first-line treatment for the relapsing remitting form of the disease has been developed and has
been in use in the USA for six months. But patients in Britain are still waiting for the drug and are suffering unnecessary damage to their nervous systems because bureaucrats at the European Commission have failed to give British drug regulators the approval they need
to make the drug available under the National Health Service. Patients in other European countries are also being denied the therapy, which was recommended to the EC for approval by one of its own committees in March this year. The drug is known as
BG12 and it is sold in America as Tecfidera. It is manufactured by Biogen and has been shown in trials to reduce relapse rates by 50 percent. It is taken orally and has relatively mild side effects. According to British drug regulators, the log jam is at the European Commission.
Ford Fiesta leads boom in car sales The new car sales boom in Britain shows no signs of slowing down with the number of cars sold rising yet again in August – the compact Ford Fiesta, a firm favourite with British motorists, being the best selling model. Sales were up 10% on August last year according to motor manufacturers and it is predicted that sales for 2013 could reach 2.2 million, an 8% rise on the 2012 total.
Conservation group, Greenpeace is making the international news for the wrong reasons following the boarding of their vessel Arctic Sunrise by Russian officials. Greenpeace is protesting at plans to drill for oil in the Arctic’s Pechara
Sea and has warned that a spill would be damaging in such an environmentally sensitive area. The Russians have other ideas and have warned Greenpeace that their activities could amount to piracy and they may face charges.
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The Society of Friends Sailing Club (Amigos de Alegria) Under full sail, pacing through the Atlantic waters of sun-drenched Madeira, a sailing yacht, crewed by friends, no cares in the world but the salty spray, a stiff breeze and the endless horizon. Exploring, fishing, swimming or sipping a beverage whilst enjoying each other’s company in the tranquillity of the blue seas‌
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he Society of Friends Sailing Club (Amigos de Alegria) aims to buy a 45-50 ft sailing yacht based in Madeira. Primarily conceived as a self-financing method of giving members exclusive access to the pleasures of sailing for up to 9 months of the year, while limiting cost and risk. The group will include a spectrum of abilities from like-minded individuals wanting to experience the joys of sailing without the full-time commitment, both person-
al and financial of a solely owned yacht. Together with access to the beautiful Casa Alegria, situated in the hills with spectacular views over Funchal, it is a package to accommodate both sailing enthusiasts and their colleagues or family. The syndicate, a club, a group, a barfull of 12 Amigos, who buy a yacht together, for fun sailing, lazing and hanging out in Madeira. A Society of Friends wellbeing thing... on a yacht. In a hugely relaxing environment
with sea, sports, mountain walks, a villa, a view, a pool, bar, and great food & wines. The yacht is to be operated as a commercial con-
cern during high season and other times will be used for the benefit of the syndicate members for sailing and leisure purposes. Favourites are expected to include day trips to Ilhas Desertas (Deserta Islands). Voyagers can take 2-4 day trips to Porto Santo, while spotting Whales and Dolphins on the way. Other options are 1-2 week trips to Ilhas Selvagens (Savage Islands) 280km away; a rugged deserted rock where you can take a swim before embarking on another 120km short hop to the Canaries, with its nightlife beaches and well developed tourist industry. The Yacht will not just be available locally in Madeira waters, as it is of a size and class that longer trips to Morocco, Africa, the Mediterranean, the
Caribbean and elsewhere are easily possible. The yacht can also be hired at very short notice for those spontaneous holiday decisions. The Amigos de Alegria will strive to make the most of every available income opportunity. Fully integrated into local Madeira life the Project includes a charitable ethos, with a 10% component aimed at the local disadvantaged (especially children) when the yacht is not otherwise in use. We will use a highly skilled local Skipper and Mate on a salary; it is also planned that we have a pool of local sailing tal-
ent available, perhaps on a rotating basis or by nomination. The Skipper and Mate, our local members of the Amigos, will also love and care for the yacht. With a local crew, the yacht will be available at very short notice to investors and customers. The Amigos will be kept apprised of all booking schedules via an online availability section on our website with a pass-worded members area. For further information on becoming a 'friend' of Amigos de Alegria, please refer to our advertisement on the right for contact details. Amigos de Alegria
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Health & Wellbeing
By: Sam Gannon
Food Poisoning I
n 2010, there were 84,546 reported cases of food poisoning in the UK, although the true figure is probably considerably higher as many people who suffer from milder symptoms do not report them. Food poisoning occurs when food, contaminated by one of several bacterial strains, viruses or parasites, is eaten. These include Botulism (Clostridium botulinum), Campylobacter enteritis, Cholera, E coli enteritis, Fish poisoning, Listeria, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella and Shigella. The most common are Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli (E coli). These contaminants can enter food sources via several different ways such as meat or poultry coming into contact with intestinal/ faecal matter, and inproper handling of food and food preparation. Both human and animal faecal matter is present within the water irrigation system. In many cases, food poisoning is attributed to and associated with BBQ’s, picnics and social gatherings, especially as foods such as poultry, pork, burgers, sausages and kebabs can become contaminated or undercooked.
But food poisoning can also occur within the home due to lack of hygiene, leaving food in and out of the fridge for too long and cross contamination between ready prepared and raw foods. The symptoms of food poisoning usually occur within 6-70 hours after eating a contaminated product. While the most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, other symptoms include stomach cramps, severe headaches, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, high temperatures, general muscle pain and chills. Although most cases do not need medical intervention, it is advisable to contact your GP if the symptoms persist - especially if you experience the following: • Vomiting that lasts for more than two days and/ or you are unable to keep liquids down; • Persistent diarrhoea lasting more than 2/3 days; • Appearance of blood in faeces or vomit; • Confusion, inability to focus or concentrate, double vision or slurring; • Severe dehydration such as shrunken eyes, dry mouth and unable to urinate; • Fits. If you only suffer minor
symptoms, you can treat yourself at home. Ensure that you drink plenty of water as you need to replace the liquid lost through sickness and diarrhoea. Don’t overburden your system by eating heavy meals, so keep the food you do eat light and easily digestible. Avoid dairy products for a few days as food poisoning affects the body’s ability to digest lactose. As delicious as they may seem, also avoid currys, spicy or fatty food, alcohol and caffeine. And most of all, rest - your body needs it. As ugly as food poisoning is, it is avoidable - especially in the home by remembering the four ‘C’s:
CLEANING Always ensure that you wash your hands thoroughly in warm soapy water before
handling any food and never handle food if you are suffering stomach problem, sickness or diarrhoea. Also, if you have any cuts, blisters or nicks on your hands, ensure that you cover them with a waterproof plaster before handling food. Ensure that all your utensils are properly cleaned before use or even better, use different boards and knives for different types of food i.e. poultry and salad vegetables. DON’T wash meat or poultry under a running tap as proper cooking will kill any bacteria in the food and washing could splash bacteria onto otherwise clean surfaces.
COOKING Make sure that you cook your food thoroughly and
only reheat dishes once; again, do this thoroughly as the centre of the food should be piping hot. Rare steak lovers do not despair as you can enjoy your blue/rare steak providing you ensure that the outside is properly cooked.
CHILLING It is important to keep your fridge at the right temperature (0-5°C) as this will prevent bacteria from multiplying and growing. Ensure that you cook any leftovers quickly and then freeze or store in the fridge for a maximum of two days. Throw out anything that has passed its consume by date.
CROSS CONTAMINATION Keep raw and already prepared foods separate and store all raw meat in containers at the bottom of the fridge to prevent meat juices from dripping onto other foods. And again, ensure that you wash your hands, utensils, chopping boards and surfaces immediately after use. It may seem simple common sense but so many people are unaware that undercooked, cross contaminated food or contaminated food can have an adverse effect on their health. Be sensible, especially in the hot weather.
August 2013
NEVER GIVE UP - Do you Persevere?
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ast month, one of our friends competed in the Ironman in Tenby. If you do not know what this event is all about, then check out: www.ironman.com Just to give you a little information, the race starts with a 2.4-mile swim that has to be completed in 2 hours and 20 minutes, otherwise you’re out. Then, you do a 112-mile bike-ride that has to be completed in under 10 hours and 30 minutes, or you’re out. Then, you finish with a 26.2-mile run. The whole thing has to be completed in under17 hours.
Do you fancy competing? I forgot to tell you that Bob is 63 years old and there are 2,000 competitors, male & female aged between 18 and 74. I have the greatest admiration for Bob, as I do for a woman called Diana Nyad. I received an email about her early in September. She is 64 years old and had just completed a 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida after 53 hours in the ocean, surviving the treacherous Florida Straights, a notorious stretch of water brimming with sharks, jellyfish, squalls and an unpredictable Gulf Stream. She also became the first woman to do so unaided by the protection of a shark cage.
As she emerged from the water, she said: “I have three messages. One is, we should never, ever give up. Two is, you never are too old to chase your dreams. Three is, it looks like a solitary sport, but it’s a team”. Immediately after I received this email, I forwarded it to Bob, getting him to realise that perseverance and never giving up is the rule, and his age of 63 should not be considered a barrier to him becoming an Ironman. Quite ironically, in that same week, I had a meeting with a business colleague who I hadn’t seen for a few months and he was telling me about a bike ride he’d undertaken that took him from London to Edinburgh and back to London. You can check this out on: www. londonedinburghlondon. com - 1,000 riders from 33 countries were to cycle 1400 kilometres from London to Edinburgh and back again in under five days. Riding through some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain, they would rely on self-sufficiency, camaraderie, and the hospitality of hundreds to complete an epic cycling challenge. In actual fact, only 800 completed the race. The stories this guy told me about what he’d had to endure during this experience just filled me with
admiration for him. He is 46. So, pulling these three events together, brings me to why I had to write this article. How good are you at persevering with things that you know you should do? How easy is it to start something, and when you don’t like the way it’s going, just give it up? What would it take for you to persevere with something and see it to an end? What would it take for you to never give up until you’d achieved your goal? How would you feel if you persevered with things and never gave up? Have you ever wanted to lose weight but gave up after a week and went back to your old eating habits? Have you ever wanted to give up smoking, but went back onto cigarettes after a few days because you couldn’t be bothered? If any of you reading this article decide to persevere about something you’ve been wanting to do for a long time, and this article has prompted you to do it, please let me know. I’d love to hear all about it. If you would like to know more about Perseverance and Never Giving Up, then please feel free to contact me at: eric@thebrit.co.uk
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The Look
with Cathy Bartram
Well, hello new season!
Beauty Blog Oil Up!
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new trend coming across the world from Oz, is Rosehip oil. Use it to hydrate your skin and to give it an instant glow. You can also use it as a gentle cleanser. Try Triolgy Rosehip Oil, around £26.50.
Facial Treat
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bove all, facials is the microdermabrasion treatment. This amazing facial resurfaces skin leaving it brighter and
totally deep cleansed. It's the perfect pick-me-up to take you into the new season and well worth it at around £60.
Accessories Pinky Rings
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ll eyes are on the pinky finger this season as rings go micro size. Put a ring on it, the little finger that is. The trend will be to wear a micro size ring on each little finger, hearts, stars, tiny gems but keep it small and neat.
Fluff Bags
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e are well and truly into the new autumn season and rejoice any bagainistas out there who stocked up on pastel staples this summer as those shades are staying throughout the autumn/ winter seasons. Designers have used tones of violet, primrose, baby pink and
pistachio, styling them top to toe, and contrasting them with hints of black and grey giving a new way to wear pastels… I love it, this season will be sooooo pretty. Winter-ice will be all that feminine has to offer plus, a dare-to-try trend in the way of bed-dressing!! The trick
will be to put a silk or lace cami with tapered trousers or be really daring and pair a nightie with woollen tights and a camel coat!!! Mono is always in fashion, whatever season but try white bases with minimal traces of black detailing like, polka dot or, just a black edge trim.
If feminine fatal puts you into a style coma, fear not, you can look forward to men's coats, slouchy suits and clumpy loafers... in fact, being one of the boys has never looked so cool before. Keep your silhouette clean, your accessories sleek, hair slick and your attitude sharp!!!
exture is the trend for handbags this autumn, with curled feathers at Louis Vuitton, fur at Fendi, and shearling
at Miu Miu. Also, clutch your clutch bag, as the closer you hold it the more chic you will be... fun with sophistication.
If I can help with your style, e-mail me at: cathy@thebrit.co.uk
October 2013
Golden Residence Permit Programme
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Dennis Swing Greene is Chairman and International Fiscal Consultant for euroFINESCO s.a. Private consultations can be scheduled at in Guia (Albufeira) 289561333, Lisbon (Chiado) 21342421 and in Funchal (Sé), Madeira 291221095 by e-mail at: info@eurofinesco.com or on the internet at: www.eurofinesco.com
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he Golden Residence Permit Programme is a simple, fast-track residence permit programme designed to attract foreign investment into Portugal. The governing regulations for the Programme were published on 28 January 2013. As a result of the interest shown by foreign investors in this Programme, the Portuguese Government has since amended the original rules to simplify the terms and conditions to obtain this residence permit.
Requirements The Programme is only available to nonEU citizens who make qualifying 5-year investments in Portugal. These investments may be completed directly or through a company, meeting one of the following requirements: • Purchase of real estate costing at least €500,000; • Capital of at least €1,000,000 to be invested in any type of business or company; • Creation of at least 10 permanent jobs (instead of 30). The investment activity must be maintained for a minimum period of five years after granting of the residence permit.
Other Conditions The Permit is first issued for one year and then subsequently renewed for successive periods of two years, provided that the requirements of the investment activity continue as well as the following minimum periods of stay in Portugal are maintained: • 7 days during the first year (previously was 30 days); • 14 days in the following two-year periods (previously 60 days).
Like other Portuguese residence visas, a Golden Residence Permit enables its holder to travel freely in the EU Schengen Area. The bearer of the Permit may apply for family reunification. Applicants convicted of a crime will be excluded from consideration. Authorities have 60 days to decide to grant the Golden Residence Permit once the application has been presented as long as proof has been submitted that the financial or real estate investment has been completed.
Citizenship After the five-year period, applicants become eligible to apply for Portuguese (EU) citizenship for themselves and other reunified family members.
Documents To get you started, we will need: • Valid Passport & proof of legal entry • Criminal Record Certificate • Proof of health insurance • Signed Application & Service Contract • Absence of Debts Declaration
Costs
Government fees, charged by SEF (“Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), are aimed at a high net worth target market: Application fee (per person): € 513.75 Approval (per person): € 5,135.00 Renewals (per person): € 2,568.75 Local charges vary among service providers but, as a rule, tend to mirror official costs.
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The Spice Trail Our trail of discovery brings us back to the Maluku Islands on a journey of discovery about the Myristica Fragrans tree, or more commonly known as the evergreen tree that bears the nutmeg and mace fruit‌
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he name comes from the latin nux muscatus, translated as musky nut, which in English became notemugge. Nutmeg had been introduced into European cuisine since at least the 13th century, but it was rare and expensive. After the 16th century, the use of nutmeg and mace became far more widespread. This was down to the Portuguese voyages to Indonesia and its subsequent islands, before the discovery of the Maluku islands by the Portuguese discoverers in 1512, the source of nutmeg and mace had been a secret for hundreds of years. Growing up to 20m in height whilst enjoying wet but not flooded conditions, these trees start to bear fruit after 7 years and reach maturity after 20 years. The Nutmeg trees bear a fruit which contains the nutmeg wrapped in the mace membrane surrounded by a white pulpy flesh making the complete fruit the size of
Shrimp de Jonghe (Serves 6-8 portions)
Ingredients 1kg peeled and cleaned shrimps 250g butter 250g bread crumbs 1 finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 4 garlic cloves Chilli to taste Half a teaspoon of tarragon Half a teaspoon of thyme Half a teaspoon of blackpepper, freshly ground Quarter teaspoon of freshly ground/ grated nutmeg Quarter teaspoon of ground mace Quarter litre of chicken stock Preparation and Cooking
an apricot. The yellowish fruit is split, revealing the nutmeg seed surrounded by the redcoloured arillus or mace membrane which is set in the white pulpy flesh. Seed and mace are removed and sun-dried for two months after which the membrane is removed and the seed is split
to reveal the nutmeg inside. Although similar in taste to each other, the mace holds a more delicate flavour while the nutmeg is sweeter. Nutmeg lends itself towards more dairy based products such as desserts and cheese sauces. The delicate nature of mace lends itself to meat and potato dishes
or soups. The versatility of nutmeg is such that it also compliments egg-based dishes and is widely used in the preparation of mulled beers and wines. Both mace and nutmeg have a strong aroma but nutmeg, like black pepper, quickly loses its aroma and flavour once ground.
Melt half the butter in a pan and peel and slice the garlic, add the shrimp and cook until pink. Remove the shrimp and transfer equally to 6-8 individual dishes, leaving the butter and the garlic in the pan. Then, add the remaining butter to the pan and heat until the butter is clarified and the garlic is golden. Strain the butter into a measuring jug.
Mix about a quarter of the butter with the breadcrumbs. Add all the remaining ingredients to the remaining melted butter cooking gently for 5 minutes, mix well before pouring equal amounts into each of the dishes. Spread the breadcrumbs over the top of all the dishes and bake at 200ÂşC for 10-12 minutes. Serve with fresh, crusty bread.
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Sommelier Secrets By Veronica Meadows
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was sitting chatting with friends the other night when one of them asked me to explain a few simple wine terms, and this set me thinking: “How many of us really know what we are being told? Do we really understand the term ‘oaky’, do any of us really taste all those fruit explosions with hints of dried fruits and vanilla?’ So, from the labels on several bottles of wine from the local supermarket, I have drawn up a quick list of common wine terms…
Aftertaste: What you taste in your mouth. Remember, you taste sweet notes on the tip of your tongue and sour ones at the sides.
Aroma: Usually associated with young unevolved wines and many labels will mention ripe fruit or fruity aromas. Older more mature wines have a bouquet which means that you can smell the fruits and other scents of the wine and not just a grapey one.
Astringent: These wines usually taste rather harsh with a roughand-ready feel and taste to them.
Balance: Wines should be balanced with the right concentrations of fruit, tannins and acidity. It’s what I’d call ‘tasting right’.
Berrylike: Many wine labels will say tasting of berrylike fruits. This covers a multitude of fruits including strawberries, blackberries, rasp-
berries and blackcurrants. Sometimes, people find this a bit ambiguous and desperately try and taste the fruits. Let your mind relax and allow your taste buds to do the work. These flavours are also intensified when you have the right accompanying dishes and the wine is served at the right temperature.
Body: All wines should have body; the last thing you want is something that limps lifelessly across the palate and dies before it reaches the back of the tongue. Well bodied wines also have a higher alcohol content!
Complex: One of the favourite types of wine as you never get bored of them. The strange thing is that this doesn’t apply to just expensive wines. There are some wines you could drink again and again and savour every moment. Although some wine labels will state a wine is complex, I believe you should find your own ‘complex wines’.
Delicate: A term more often applied to white wines which are subtle, light, understated and often referred to as being shy.
Earthy: A rather strange term but at its best the wine tastes fresh, clean and perhaps has earthy aromas. Think of the smell of earth when you scoop some up in your hand and smell it, it has a richness all of its own… but not if you are standing in a compost heap!
Elegant:
anced and a good intense wine will feel vibrant, alive and aromatic. It’s a wine that encourages you to drink it.
A very common term. Elegant wines are those which are balanced and the term is very often applied to white wines. You may also see the term ‘well balanced’. However, red wines can also be described as elegant and like a lady can tempt and tease the tastebuds.
Another common term as many wines can develop in richness and when they do they often have the taste and aroma of plums.
Green:
Oaky:
Many of you will see the term here in Madeira. Green wines are made from unripe grapes and can occasionally be described as ‘vegetably’. What green wines lack in richness they often make up for in kick and are delicious drunk chilled on a summer’s day.
Intense: A really important trait in a wine, but it has to be bal-
Plummy:
This comes from the oak barrels the wine has been aged in and should be soft and enhance the other flavours of the wine and not taste as if you are trying to chew your way through a piece of bark.
Raisiny: Synonymous with late harvest wines that often have a raisiny or dried fruit taste and smell.
Rich: Wines which are rich and full of colour and taste.
Ripe: Basically, this term means that the grapes had reached their ‘optimum level of maturity’. Underripe grapes produce underripe wines and at the other extreme, mature grapes can give a wine an overripe taste.
Velvety: Another favourite term. It’s like having molten chocolate glide across your tongue. It’s almost as if you can feel the weight of the wine on your taste buds. It’s heavenly, rich and fills your mouth with aroma, sensuality and simply hugs your tongue. So there you have it, just a few simple wine terms made easy…
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Literary Thrills in Madeira Many authors have set novels on Madeira. Perhaps the first was H. Rider Haggard, author of adventure novels set in exotic locations. Dawn, his first novel, was published in 1884…
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nother early one is Moon of Madness by Sax Rohmer. As well as writing poems, songs and Music Hall sketches he created the master criminal Dr. Fu-Manchu. Of the later mysteries, Ann Bridge's The Malady in Madeira is one of the most chilling. It involves a Russian plot testing nerve gas on wild sheep, uncovered by the widow of a man who died of mysterious symptoms on the other side of the world. Dorothy Dunnett is best known for her marvellous Niccolò and Lymond series, and King Hereafter, a life of Macbeth. Niccolò, banker and merchant, in the 1460s visits Madeira briefly in Book 4. Dunnett also wrote the Dolly series. Dolly is a yacht owned by wealthy and enigmatic Johnson Johnson, who travels the world and is secretly a spy. Dolly and the Bird of Paradise features a dyslexic makeup artist who changes appearance almost daily. In Dark Corridor, by Denise Robins, Corisande arrives at the hotel to find her fiancé is missing. Has he vanished into the mysterious corridor that she dreams about? My Madeiran novel, A Fatal Slip, is a modern mystery, the first in a series featuring Dodie Fanshaw. Dodie is a much-married former Hollywood starlet, in Madeira to make a documentary about her life and husbands. Jake, her unsatisfactory son, appears and begins to create mayhem. Then there is a fatal accident during a New Year's Eve party on a yacht, and Dodie determines to discover whether it was an accident or murder. Mary Stewart's novel, Touch Not The Cat features Madeira at the start, where the heroine Bryony is working in a friend's hotel. She hears her father has had an accident in Germany, and has to fly there. After his death she and her cousins are concerned
with Ashley Court. Meanwhile Bryony can communicate with a cousin by some kind of thought transference, but she does not know which. Tea at Reid's by Lucy M Currie concerns middle-aged Rhoda Brown who, during her visit, inspired by the discovery of her father's old diary, becomes involved in a plot concerning Napoleonic treasure. Though The Paradise Job is published under the name Sally Spencer, the author is Alan Rustage. His first novel was rejected when submitted under a male name, as appealing mostly to women. This one concerns a criminal who targets a bank in Madeira, needing money to start a new life. Robert Goddard's thrillers are usually in the best-seller lists. His first, Past Caring, is an investigation of a seventy-year-old mystery when the investigator is threatened by people anxious for the truth of their crimes not to be revealed. John Sherwood's The Hanging Garden features a female sleuth, Celia Grant, and is the eighth in a series of horticultural mysteries. Gerald Hammond's crime novels are often set with a background of shooting on the Scottish borders, or training sporting dogs. Well and Good starts when one of the characters' boyfriend is badly injured, and the police investigation comes to Madeira. Thrills are not the only inspiration. Madeira also evokes romance, to be considered later. (I am indebted to Don Silva who pointed me towards some of these novels.) The M3A has two Book Clubs. Please email us on: enquiries@m3auniversity.com or see our website: www.m3auniversity.com for more details. Marina Oliver
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Madeira and All Points East - with Nigel Miles-Thomas H
avi ng just returned from Manila, where he played’ Rat Pack’, Peter Lawford, in his sell-out show ‘Frankly, I’m back’ starring Richard Shelton playing the legendary Frank Sinatra, I caught up with Nigel during his recent rehearsal/pre-production visit to Madeira, to talk about himself and his future projects. This includes the reprise of the Madeira Amateur Dramatic Society (MADS) 2003 hit ‘Allo Allo’ which he also directed…
How did you originally get involved with MADS? “It all happened in 1993 when I was in America directing my adaptation of Cinderella with Zsa Zsa Gábor, who was starring as the Fairy Godmother. While I was there, a good friend of mine suggested that I contact Teresinha Gedge (Madeira Amateur Dramatic Society) as the theatre in Funchal was so beautiful. With so little to go on, not even an address she finally got my letter and suggested that I came over, especially as she was thinking of doing a production of Cinderella. And it’s gone on from there. Needless to say, the production was success; not
only that, it forged friendships that have lasted the past two decades and allowed me to do several more productions here on the island.”
Having directed ‘Allo Allo’ before there must be a fear that the production could get stuck in a time warp. How are you going to move René and the play forward after 10 years? “Each time you do a production, no matter how well known, it changes simply because there are so many new people who bring their own energies, identities and personalities and it is this chemistry that makes the performances unique. I love comedy and I’m always looking at ways to get the most out of comical situations, especially when I am working with a group of people with such diverse backgrounds and acting experience as I am working with now. I have been very fortunate in my association with MADS as I have been able to worth with both Madeiran and Expat actors. This, combined with the comedy, breaks down barriers and allows people in general to realise that although the theme may be extremely British it doesn’t mean the
cast has to be, and this leads to greater awareness of the company through media and the acting interests of others.”
with the British Army on an on-going project titled ‘Respect for Others’ as well as working with schools and businesses facilitating self development workshops which allow students to develop skills that can be used in everyday situations such as the classroom and office.”
You’ve appeared in Doctor Who, Grange Hill, Middlemarch as well as a myriad of theatre productions, so what made you change direction and move into production and theatre direction? “I loved playing in Doctor Who and still get a buzz being on stage and would love to play one of the great Shakespearen Kings, but there comes a time when you want to be more than just an actor. I’ve always been good at communication. I’ve worked with a lot of directors but overall I just want to encourage and bring out the best in the people working for me; it gives me immense satisfaction to see them succeed. Another positive aspect about my job is that I get to travel the world extensively, and it is great to be able to take British culture and good experiences to other parts of the world. I’ve just finished playing Sherlock Holmes and after ‘Allo Allo’ I am taking my adaptation of ‘The Elephant Man’ which is based on the dia-
Although all the travelling sounds glamorous do you feel you have had to make sacrifices?
ries and film dialogue to China, Hong Kong and the Philippines during November and December this year. With luck I’ll also be able to take it to the Edinburgh Festival next year. But it doesn’t
stop there; I am doing a piece based on Byron and Alexander Pope in Dubrovnik next June and am thinking of doing a new version of Jeeves and Wooster. While I am in England I work closely
“There is a downside to everything and yes I have had to make sacrifices and continue to do so as my schedule, especially with all the travelling, is grueling. When I finish here I’m off to India, UK, then back to Madeira again in October and then on tour until the 16th December. But I feel lucky to live such an eventful life that allows me to meet all sorts of people from all different walks of life. It’s not for everyone, but I love it.” Nigel’s production of ‘Allo Allo’ will be performed at the Teatro Baltazar Dias from 31st October to 3rd November. For more information and tickets, please contact the theatre ticket office. S.G.
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October 2013
The Madeiran Organ Festival returns! The 4th event of the Madeiran Organ Festival will run from the 18th until the 28th of October...
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he musical programme this year focuses on the works of the great European composers, whose varied repertoires span a period of time from the Renaissance through to the contemporary era. Since its first event, the Madeiran Organ Festival has acquired attention for this regional annual event, together with the different restored organs, to become the national and international standard to meet. Besides the various con-
certs, this fourth event has an additional conference “The Organ in the Church, Today” held on the 25th October at 11am, in the Auditorium da Reitoria of the University of Madeira. The concerts themselves are to be held in Funchal at Igreja do Colégio, The Convent of Santa Clara and Igreja do Recolhimento do Bom Jesus, in Ponta do Sol at the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz and in Machico at the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. These wonderful instru-
ments are the result of a decade-long commitment to their restoration. Of the 20 organs on the island under the region’s heritage control, eight have been restored, with a mixture of backgrounds coming from the Iberian Peninsula, Italy and England. Special attention should be given to the two main figures who make this festival possible, the master organ restorer, Dinarte Machado, and João Vaz, the festival’s artistic director. Marisa Santos / J.C.
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OCTOBER’S NOT-TO-BE-MISSED EVENTS - Week-by-Week... First Week – 1st to 6th October
Third Week - 14th to 20th October
‘L Concerts – A Collection of 17 Unique Concerts’
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After their recent success with a production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, the Experimental Theatre of Funchal is taking on another classic “O Avarento de Molière” or “The Miser” by Molière, with a fresh approach to this 17th Century comedy. The play is 1hr 10 minutes during which time the actors portray their characters through differing character changes in a comedy that satirises human vices especially that which come with money. The play is showing from the 10th October to 3rd November, Thursdays through to Saturdays at 9pm and Sundays starting at 6pm at the Santo Antonio Cine Theatre.
ontinuing the Summer Season 2013, ‘L Concerts’, at the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, there are 4 concerts in the month of October. The wonderful setting of this cliff-top hotel only adds to the atmosphere of these concerts; starting on the 5th with Nafia, followed by Virgem Suta on the 12th, Norberto Cruz & Lidiane Duailibi on the 19th and Jerome Faria & Nuno Filipe on the 26th. www.pontadosol.com
‘The Secret of Trancoso’s Chest’
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he Secret of Trancoso’s Ches" is a story inspired by the Lusitanian tales of a child who becomes responsible for looking after a mysterious wooden chest which contains special powers and is coveted by thieves and even creatures of the supernatural. The author of this particular piece, Luiz felipe Botelho, has once again reused the “stories of Trancoso” which originated over 400 years ago from Gonçalo Fernandes Trancoso shortly after he arrived in Brasil. This live show will be held in various
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cultural open spaces throughout Madeira, including Machico, Porto Santo, Calheta and Funchal.
Second Week – 7th to 13th October
After their concerts between on the 1st and 5th you can see three more concerts on the 11th, 18th and 25th of October at the English Church. Held in association with Tuk Tuk Madeira, you can choose to take this mode of transport to round off a unique experience. Please contact 963 029 250 for transportation. www.orquestradebandolinsdamadeira.net
Fourth and Final Week - 21st to 31st October
‘Gutenberg – International Cartoon’
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he Print Museum of Madeira, recently inaugurated a temporary exhibition, in Câmara de Lobos, called Gutenberg – International Cartoon. On show are 90 pieces from the Porto Cartoon-World Festival, organised through the National Museum of Print. The artwork and designs come from various countries such as Germany, Italy, Argentina, Belgium, Brasil, China, Colombia, Croatia, Spain, England, Iran, Russia, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine. Open Monday to Friday 10am to
‘O Avarento de Molière’
6pm, in the Municipal Library on Avenida da Autonomia, 1, Câmara de Lobos.
‘Landscapes’ Until the 31st of October at the Wine and Vine Museum in São Jorge, Santana, you can see a paintings exhibition by Swiss born Juan Bécquer. There are nine paintings on show with the theme of the landscapes of the north coast of Madeira, capturing it in all its rugged splendour. Living here since 1990, after travelling various countries, this is Juan Béquer's first new work after a period of time without any. You can visit the exhibition Tuesdays to Saturdays from 2pm until 6pm.
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Music | Gig Guide
By: Dave Bartram
Music News
Gig Guide
“The Legend of Emperor Qin”
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n an unprecedented move, The Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment Organisation have agreed to manage and produce an
exciting live show in central China to celebrate the world famous Terra Cotta Warriors, thus taking a high-profile step into the world’s most burgeoning
consumer market. Entitled “The Legend of Emperor Qin”, the 70-minute show will feature a wide range of music and dance, set to play daily
in a purpose-built $65 million, 2,000 seat theatre, in the Xian complex that has grown around the ongoing excavation of the historic warriors.
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nd finally, a special tribute to one of the most glorious female voices of our times, the great Linda Ronstadt, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, has sadly been silenced forever. In the words of a classic Jim Webb song, she once recorded “Adios!”
A Guide to the top ‘live’ music venues in Madeira HOLE IN ONE - Nightly live music SCAT FUNCHAL JAZZ CLUBE - Classy live jazz most nights BABEL DISKOOL (Cançela) - Ladies Night Wednesdays & Latina Night Thursdays FX CLUB (Avenida do Mar) - Live band at weekends MOYNIHANS - Live music at weekends BARREIRINHA BAR-CAFÉ (Largo de Soccorro) - Guest DJ on Saturday nights CASINO BAR - Live band Friday nights CAPOEIRA PUB (Caniço de Baixo) - ‘Black Dog Blues Band’ Live on Fridays & Fado on Sundays VENDA DO VAZILHA (Estrada das Eiras, Caniço) - Occasional live bands on a Saturday night TRIANGULOSO (Canhas) - Occasional themed music evenings (& great value food) Any musicians or venues wishing to publicise dates or events on the island, please feel free to contact me courtesy of THE BRIT, and I’ll do my level best to give you a mention.
New Album Releases PAUL McCARTNEY - “New Deluxe” (Oct 14th) PEARL JAM - “Lightning Bolt” (Oct 14th)
Album of the Month (released October 14th)
KATY PERRY - “Prism” (Oct 21st) JAMES BLUNT - “Moon Landing” (Oct 21st)
ELIZA DOOLITTLE - “In Your Hands”
T
he 25-year-old songstress, Eliza is back with her second album, described by the artist herself as: “A journey from who I was before to who I am now,” with a collection of songs fuelled by her break up with Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden that take the listener through a range of emotions
JONATHAN & CHARLOTTE
in a diverse batch of highly original tunes. Highlights are the instant driving rhythms of “Let It Rain”, the trademark quirky pop of “Big When I Was Little”, and the ultra-emotive “Waste Of Time”, suggesting that Miss Doolittle is, indeed, quite the reverse.
- “Perhaps Love” (Oct 14th) EARTH, WIND & FIRE - “Now, Then & Forever” (Oct 7th) CHASE & STATUS - “Brand New Machine” (Oct 7th) MILEY CYRUS - “Bangerz” (Oct 7th) Rating:
LISSIE - “Back to Forever” (Oct 14th)
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MUSIC / DANCE Madeira Mandolin Orchestra presents: October 1, 5, 11, 18 and 25 – 9.00pm October 1, 11, 18 and 25 – 9.00pm English Church - Funchal October 5 – 9.00pm Madeira Casino Auditorium - Funchal 'Concerts L A Curated Collection of 17 Unique Concerts' Summer Season 2013 October 5, 12, 19 and 26 October 5 – Naifa October 12 – Virgem Suta October 19 – Norberto Cruz & Lidiane Duailibi October 26 – Jerome Faria & Nuno Filipe Estalagem da Ponta do Sol - Ponta do Sol The “Associação Amigos do Conservatório de Música da Madeira” presents: October 13 – 6.00pm TUBADUBIDU – Tubas Quartet G. Gershwin, J. Ph. Sousa, J. Stevens, T. Hutchison, D. Ionel - Funchal City Hall Madeira Organ Festival 2013 4th Edition - October 18 to 28 October 18 - 9.30pm - Church of São João Evangelista (Colégio) Filipe Veríssimo, organ Yevgen Gertsev, trumpet Programme: Dieterich Buxtehude, Enjott Schneider, Johann Sebastian Bach & Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy October 19 - 9.30pm - Funchal’s Cathedral António Esteireiro, organ Lisbon´s Gregorian Choir Artistic direction, Armando Possante Programme Commune Dedicationis Ecclesiae - Improvisations on the Proprium of the Dedication of a Church Gregorian Chants Charles Tournemire Improvisation on the Te Deum October 20 - 6.00pm Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz - Ponta do Sol Giovannimaria Perruci, organ Peppe Consolmagno, voice and percussion Programme: Anonymous – “La bell Fyne & Upon La Mi Re” (England, 16th century), Arthur Phillips, Orlando Gibbons, Hug Aston, John Bull & Henry Purcell October 21 - 9.30pm Hospice of Bom Jesus - Funchal Giovannimaria Perruci, organ Peppe Consolmagno, voice
and percussion Programme: Anonymous – “La bell Fyne & Upon La Mi Re” (England, 16th century), Arthur Phillips, Orlando Gibbons, Hug Aston, John Bull & Henry Purcell October 22 - 9.30pm - Church and Convent of Santa Clara Giovannimaria Perruci, organ Pamela Lucciarini,soprano Programme: Antonio Vivaldi October 23 - 9.30pm Church of São Martinho - Funchal Johannes Landgren, organ Håkan Lewin, alto saxophone Programme: Duke Ellington, Kenny Graham, Thad Jones, Billy Strayhorn & Tradicional (arr. Håkan Lewin) October 24 - 9.30pm - Church of São João Evangelista (Colégio) Hans-Ola Ericsson, organ Programme: Johann Sebastian Bach October 25 - 9.30pm Church of Santa Luzia - Funchal John Kitchen, organ Programme: Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Tallis, Henry Purcell, John Blow, John Stanley, William Russell, Samuel Wesley & Georg Friedrich Haendel 26 October - 9.30pm - Church of São João Evangelista (Colégio) Martin Haselböck, organ Programme: Jacobus Buus, Johann Kaspar Kerll, Georg Muffat, György Ligeti, Johann Sebastian Bach & Martin Haselböck October 27 - 6.00pm Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição - Machico Edite Rocha, organ Mariana Pimenta, soprano Programme: Carlos Seixas (organ solo), David Perez, Anonimus (18th century/ organ solo), Fr. Manuel de Santo de Elias, João Rodrigues Esteves, Giovanni Giorgi, António da Silva Leite, Marcos Portugal & Fr. E Jacinto do Sacramento October 28 - 9.30pm - Church and Convent of Santa Clara Capella Patriarchal closes this year’s edition! João Vaz, organ and direction Programme: António Teixeira, João Rodrigues Esteves, Carlos Seixas, Giuseppe de Porcaris & Domenico Scarlatti “Si Que Brade” October 20 – 4.00pm Musical group of Madeira’s Regional Department of Education/Artistic Education Casa do Povo da Santa - Porto Moniz
Kaleidoscope Dance Group October 20 – 5.00pm Dance group of Madeira’s Regional Department of Education/Artistic Education - Santa Cruz’s Parochial Hall Coimbra Fado’s Evening October 25 – 9.00pm Performance by the Fado group “Fatum” Colégio dos Jesuítas - Funchal Percussion Ensemble October 26 – 8.00pm Musical group of Madeira’s Regional Department of Education/Artistic Education John dos Passos Cultural Centre - Ponta do Sol
THEATRE “The Secret of the Trancoso’s Ark” October 1, 2, 4, 8, 10 and 11 By Luiz Felipe Botelho Dramatic version and staging: João Mota Production: National Theatre D. Maria II National tour in partnership with the Madeira Development Societies and Funchal City Hall October 1 – 3.30pm October 2 – 10.30am and 3.30pm - Machico Forum October 4 – 3.30pm and 9.00pm - Porto Santo Cultural and Congress Centre October 8 – 10.30am and 3.30pm - Casa das Mudas Arts Centre October 10 – 3.30pm October 11 – 3.30pm and 9.00pm - Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal “Gisberta” October 3 to 6 Text & Staging: Eduardo Gaspar Solo performance: Rita Ribeiro Thursday to Saturday – 9.30pm Sunday – 7.00pm - Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal
“Allô, Allô” October 31 to November 3 A comedy by Jeremy Lloyd & David Croft Direction: Nigel Miles-Thomas MADS – Madeira Amateur Dramatic Society October 31 and November 1 – 9.00pm November 2 – 5.00pm and 9.00pm November 3 – 5.00pm and 7.00pm - Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre, Funchal
EXHIBITIONS “To Be / uma vez +” Until October 11 Galleries 4 and 5 (2nd Floor) Monday to Friday: 3.00pm to 7.00pm Saturday (requires advance booking) Mobile phones: 933 969 174 or 966 775 886 Plastic Arts Exhibition by Diogo Goes José Silvério Pires Foundation Rua da Carreira, 122 - Funchal “Two Pencil-Shaped Works” Until October 13 Saturdays, Sundays and Holy Days: 10.00am -1.00pm; 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm Video, sound and light installation by Mark Fell Sítio da Igreja, Prazeres - Calheta Telephone: 291 822 204 “Empty places” Until October 31 Monday to Saturday: 10.00am – 12.30pm; 2.00pm – 5.30pm Exhibition within the project: “Shared Experiences” partnership between the Quinta das Cruzes Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal - Fortaleza de São Tiago, Rua do Portão de São Tiago - Funchal Telephone: 291 213 340
OTHER EVENTS
“The Miser” by Molière October 10 to November 3 Staging: Diogo Correia Pinto TEF – “Teatro Experimental do Funchal” Thursday to Saturday – 9.00pm Sundays – 6.00pm - Santo António Movie Theatre
Workshop: “Object of the month” October 4 – 10.00am – 5.00pm The selected object will be specially highlighted and displayed until October 31 Photographia - Museum Vicentes Free Admission
“et7ra&tal” October 26 to November 3 10th Theatre Festival with humour, theatre and streets arts and performances - Parishes of Funchal, Monte and Imaculado Coração de Maria
“24 Hous of Cartoons” October 5 – 10.00am 8th Edition of the Cartoon’s Marathon Funchal’s Youth Centre Avenida Calouste Gulbenkian - Funchal Enrolments: until October 3
Museums / Attractions to visit
Contemporary Art Museum Rua do Portão de São Tiago - Funchal Madeira Ethnographic Museum Rua de São Francisco 24 - Ribeira Brava Christopher Columbus House, Porto Santo Museum Travessa da Sacristia, 2 & 4 - Porto Santo Museum of Sacred Art Rua do Bispo 21 - Funchal Vicentes Photography Museum Rua da Carreira 43 - 1º - Funchal House-Museum Frederico de Freitas Calçada de Santa Clara, 7 - Funchal Fernando Augusto Theatre-theca Theatre and Performative Art’s Library Teatro Experimental do Funchal Rua do Hospital Velho, 42 - Funchal Quinta das Cruzes Museum Calçada do Pico 1 - Funchal Universe of Memories - João Carlos Abreu Calçada do Pico, 2 - Funchal Mário Barbeito de Vasconcelos Library Museum Avenida Arriaga, 48 - Funchal São Francisco Wine Lodges Avenida Arriaga, 28 - Funchal Whale Museum Largo Manuel Alves - Caniçal Natural History Museum Quinta do Meio / Bom Sucesso - Funchal Sugar Museum Praça Colombo, 5 - Funchal Henrique and Francisco Franco Museum Rua João de Deus, 13 - Funchal São Lourenço Palace Avenida Zarco - Funchal Madeira Wine Institute Museum Rua 5 de Outubro, 78 - Funchal Embroidery Museum Rua Visconde Anadia, 44 - Funchal Municipal Museum of Funchal Palácio de São Pedro Rua da Mouraria, 31- Funchal Mary Jane Wilson Museum Rua do Carmo, 61 - Funchal Toy Museum Rua da Levada dos Barreiros, 48 - Funchal Electricity Museum - Casa da Luz Rua da Casa da Luz, 2 - Funchal Santa Clara Convent Calçada de Santa Clara, 15 - Funchal Madeira Story Centre Rua D.Carlos I, 27,29 - Funchal Palheiro Gardens Caminho da Quinta do Palheiro, 32 - Funchal
Library of Foreign Cultures The Library of Foreign Cultures is a public institution with the support of the Embassies of the Countries represented in the premises. Most of the collections are mainly from donations. The aim of this library is to spread the different cultures, enriching our own culture and, at the same time, educating and informing. Each room of the library embraces all the different areas of Knowledge, and its catalogue is organised according to author/title/subject, under the Dewey Decimal Classification - DDC. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am – 5.30pm Quinta Magnólia Rua Dr. Pita, 9000-089 -Funchal Tel.: 291 211830 Ext: 233 Fax: 291 763 637 E-mail: bce.drac@madeira-edu.pt
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Must See / Do
Santana T
his month, I have decided to take you to Santana to take a look at Madeira’s typical ‘A’-frame houses. Located in the rural parish of Santana, where a third of the region is covered by the Laurissilva forests, the houses in Santana are unique and their design dates back to the 16th Century. The area and the number of houses now on show has risen since I first went to the town and their attractive white, red and green colours and thatched roofs make them instantly recognisable. Unfortunately, some examples of this style of house have fallen into disrepair and since 2001 the regional government of Madeira has encouraged and incentivised owners into carrying out resto-
ration work. The houses themselves are of a standard design; the ground floor was used as a combined living and sleeping area while cereals and potatoes were stored in the loft space above. There are four ‘A’-frame houses in the centre of the town which are dedicated to tourist information, art, crafts and souvenirs while one, Casa das Flores, is dedicated to bulbs, small trees and plants, an ideal spot for the plant enthusiast. The aroma inside is pervading and you can choose from a selection of reasonably priced bulbs including ginger lilies, anemones, St. Johns flowers, orchids and immature frangipani trees which, if you are taking them back to the UK, planting advice is freely available. If traditional arts and
crafts are more your thing, then the girls in the other two houses will be more than willing to help you choose that perfect gift or memento of Madeira. Each house gives the visitor an idea of how much living space was available and the conditions people lived in. It’s not just the seeing the houses, their construction is enhanced by small gardens and these plus their decoration has to make them one of the most photographed subjects in Madeira. For those with a little more time and who don’t mind being watched, then setting up an easel and painting a scene will create a very unique and individual memory of the town. However, don’t just confine yourself to the town centre; if you explore the surrounding area you will find other ‘A’-frame houses in different settings and in different states of repair. You might find the pristine houses a little too much but the rustic sagging qualities of a semiderelict house may just catch your imagination or at least warrant a closer look. Make time to have a look around the town as there are plenty of bars, cafés and restaurants to choose from offering anything from quick snacks to a cooked lunch. One thing to try is the Santana bread. Faintly reminiscent of ancient Roman bread in colour and density, it is delicious and certainly adds extra bite to a standard ‘Prego’ or steak sandwich, but don’t just take my word for it. Just make sure you are hungry before you order one. After visiting the town, you have several further
With Cassie Temple
travel/sightseeing options available to you. You can explore the surrounding area, travel on to Arco São Jorge where the rose gardens are situated, journey to São Vicente and Porto Moniz or you can visit the Thematic Park which has a wide variety of attractions and provides visitors with extensive information on the nature, history, culture and traditions of Madeira. Santana is easy to reach and takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes by car and the views, barring the tunnels, are beautiful. For the more intrepid, you can actually reach the town by bus. You need to catch one of the yellow and grey intercity buses (Horários do Funchal) which operate from the bus station by the cable car in Funchal. The numbers are 56, 103 and 138 and further information can be obtained
at the bus station. So, if you are looking for something to do, then why not catch a bus, let the Madeiran countryside
unfold around you and let a little Madeiran 16th century simplicity and charm work its magic on you.
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Readers’ Corner ‘101 Interesting Facts on One Direction’: Learn About the Boy Band Author: Kevin Snelgrove
Readers’ Competition! Listed below are five bands associated with fruit but one of them is the odd one out and only exists on film. Which one is it? A) The Jam B) Marmalade C) Strange Fruit D) Bananarama E) Max Jaffa and his Band
Make sure that you are up to date on all the latest 1D news with this new book. If you love One Direction, you won’t want to be without it.
‘The Lana Del Rey Quiz Book’: 100 Questions on the Indie Pop Singer Author: Chris Cowlin
I can’t wait to read your replies. Email or post your answers to me: editor@thebrit.co.uk Answers must be submitted by the 22nd of this month.
September Winner... ker Mimi DeVre
Last Month's Winning Entry: I once met a grape-grower from Santana
The best texts will be published in THE BRIT and the authors will receive free copies of the books that are reviewed in this section of the paper.
whose wife was a shrew named Hannah She fell into his vat and now where is she at ? Buried in a bottle in Montana.
To contact Apex Publishing Ltd: Tel.: +44 (0) 1255 428500 or visit their website: www.apexpublishing.co.uk
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re you a fan of singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey? Have you followed her rise to fame from YouTube wannabe to award-winning performer? Do you know everything there is to know about the shy American? If you like Lana and want to find out more about her, why not dip into this new quiz book? How old was Lana when she signed her first recording contract? What did Lana study whilst at Fordham University in New York City? Who directed Lana's music video for her song 'National Anthem'? The answers to these questions and many more like them can be found in this book. With 100 thought-provoking questions all about the singer and her music, including personal and professional details, this book is sure to prove popular with Lana’s everincreasing fan base. The Lana Del Ray Quiz
the many and interesting books that the publisher is making available to the general public and, perhaps, encourage people to read these and other publications. We hope you like our selections!
Along with the launching of Readers' Corner, THE BRIT has also created a Readers’ Competition...
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re you a fan of One Direction? Have you followed the popular boyband from their very first performance on The X Factor to international stardom? Would you like to find out more about the 1D boys? If so, you there is no better way to get to know your favourite band than with 101 Interesting Facts About One Direction. Which member of One Direction was the first to suggest the name for the band? When and where was the premiere of 1D’s 2013 film This Is Us held? What new product did One Direction launch in September 2013? Find out the answers inside this book, full of up to the minute information all about 1D. The book includes many personal details about each of the band members as well as facts about their past and current projects.
THE BRIT has been publishing reviews of some of the titles that are published by Apex Publishing. We hope that in this way we can make a contribution in the sense of making our readers more aware of
Book is a fun way to learn more about your favourite singer and will appeal to anyone who has supported her career to date. If you like Lana, you will love this book.
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A Brit of Fun! 1
Sudoku
3
Spot the difference (5)
Fill in the blank squares so that each row, each column and each 3-by-3 block contain all of the digits, 1 through to 9. If you use logic you can solve the puzzle without guesswork.
2
Crossword Figure Puzzle
By courtesy of Sheila Toney
ACROSS
DOWN
1. 6 down minus 4 across
1. A multiple of eleven
4. Four times 1 down
2. Two thirds of 23 down
7. Four fifths of 21 across
3. Its digits total five
8. Six times 21 across
4. One and half times 3 down
9. Seven times 6 down 12. One and a half times 16 across 13. See 24 across 14. Its digits total nineteen 15. See 17 down 16. 15 down minus 12 across
5. Three times 23 down 6. 14 across minus 25 across 9. 10 down plus 11 down plus ten 10. 19 down squared 11. Twice 10 down 15. A hundred and one times 21 across
18. 20 down times 22 down
17. 15 across times 23 down
21. See 8 across
19. Seventh power of a number
23. Two thirds of 22 down
20. 7 across times 23 down, plus one
24. 13 across times 2 down
22. 8 across minus 23 across
25. Six times 1 across
23. See 5 down
4
Kakuro Puzzle Kakuro puzzles are like a cross between a crossword and a Sudoku puzzle. Instead of letters, each block contains the digits 1 through 9. The same digit will never repeat within a word. If you add the digits in a word, the sum will be the number shown in the clue. Clues are shown on the left and right sides of “across” words, and on the top and bottom sides of “down” words.
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5
Maze
Irish Birth Control Mrs. Donovan was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when She met up with Father Flaherty. The Father said, 'Top o' the mornin' To ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donovan And didn't I marry ye and yer Hoosband two years ago?' She replied, 'Aye, that ye did, Father.' The Father asked, 'And be there Any wee little ones yet?' She replied, 'No, not yet, Father.' The Father said, 'Well now, I'm going to Rome next week And I'll light a fertility candle for ye And yer hoosband.' She replied, 'Oh, thank ye, Father...'
Solutions 1
They then parted ways..
2
Some years later they met again. The Father asked, 'Well now, Mrs. Donovan, how are ye these days?' She replied, 'Oh, very well, Father!' The Father asked, 'And tell me , Have ye any wee ones yet?'
3
She replied, 'Oh yes, Father! Two sets of twins and six singles, Ten in all!' The Father said, 'That's wonderful! And how is yer loving hoosband doing?' She replied, 'E's gone to Rome To blow out yer fookin' candle.'
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Joke by courtesy of Mark Warnock
28 Flora/Fauna | October 2013 August 2013
What is the Real Goal?
No longer is sport for the masses, unless you are looking at this from a corporate point of view‌ The JC Chambers Column
S
uch is the money to be won or lost whether by the individual or the corporations, of which many are from abroad that own and run British sport, it is becoming forever distant from those that it should be serving. The supporters, the fans, the armies of followers that were the life blood, the foundations upon which their clubs and sports were built. Tickets are prohibitively expensive to many sporting events, together with a lack of availability, which excludes the man in the street. It is creating a chasm between the supporter and the glamour, where sport is becoming clinical, an untouchable fantasy for many seen only through electronic media, fed to us in bite-size chunks that come at the end of the news or in compressed highlights. The values of a purse in boxing to weekly wages and transfer fees go far to underline the makebelieve world in which some of these sports exist;
Furthermore, it is only in the top echelons of their particular sport that most of the money gravitates towards, which alienates their own peers further still. The financial values are seen and read about - but we are so used to hearing it, we rarely stop to think why? Corporate investment. It is about money. Multimillion pound takeovers, transfers etc‌ are financed by merchandising and TV rights; sport is secondary in the equation. Rather than being the goal, it is now the means to the end. It is here to generate an income and if you manage to watch it live, well done. Of course, in comparison, there are growing sporting events that people can touch and feel a part of. It is not all gloom and doom. Take, for example, the ever growing popularity of the marathons - The London Marathon having the most participants and each year more. The Great North Run is a similar case, also growing in popularity by supporter numbers
and participants. Their recipe for success is that people want to feel a part of what they are supporting, to feel and to connect. It is about the sport rather
than the money, the taking part in rather than what it will generate in revenue. It brings together a sense of comradeship, kinship, feeling part of the same team
rather than isolated and watching a fantasy world. It does not mean that those high-end sports are not enjoyable, they are just not touchable.
The implication from most mainstream sports seems to be that their target is to make the most money possible. Should this be the real Goal?
| Sport Fixtures 29 | In-Depth
October 2013 August 2013
ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP Saturday, 5th October Man City v Cardiff v Fulham v Hull v Liverpool v Sunderland v
Everton Newcastle Stoke Aston Villa Crystal Palace Man Utd
12:45 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30
Sunday, 6th October Norwich Southampton Tottenham West Brom
Chelsea Swansea West Ham Arsenal
13:30 13:30 16:00 16:00
v v v v
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Saturday, 5th October
Tuesday, 22nd October FC Schalke 04 v Steaua Bucharest v Arsenal v Marseille v FC Porto v FK Austria Vienna v Celtic v Milan v
Celtic
v
Motherwell
15:00
Dundee Utd
v
Kilmarnock
15:00
Hearts
v
St Mirren
15:00
Ross County
v
Aberdeen
15:00
St Johnstone
v
Inverness CT
15:00
v
Hibernian
19:45
Monday, 7th October Partick Thistle
Liverpool Norwich Cardiff Hull Southampton West Brom Sunderland Man City
12:45 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30
Sunday, 20th October Aston Villa v
Tottenham
16:00
Inverness CT
Monday, 21st October Crystal Palace v
Fulham
20:00
Friday, 25th October
Saturday, 26th October Crystal Palace v Aston Villa v Liverpool v Man Utd v Norwich v Southampton v
Wednesday, 23rd October Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Man. Utd. v Galatasaray v Real Madrid v Benfica v RSC Anderlecht v CSKA Moscow v Bayern Munich v
Saturday, 19th October
Saturday, 19th October Newcastle v Arsenal v Chelsea v Everton v Man Utd v Stoke v Swansea v West Ham v
Hibernian
v
Celtic
12:30
Aberdeen
v
Dundee Utd
15:00
Kilmarnock
v
Ross County
15:00
Motherwell
v
Hearts
15:00
St Mirren
v
St Johnstone
15:00
v
Partick Thistle
12:45
v
Inverness CT
19:45
Sunday, 20th October
Ross County
Arsenal Everton West Brom Stoke Cardiff Fulham
12:45 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30
Sunday, 27th October Sunderland v Chelsea v Swansea v Tottenham v
Newcastle Man City West Ham Hull
13:30 16:00 16:00 16:00
Chelsea Basel Bor. Dortmund Napoli Zenit Atlético Madrid Ajax Barcelona
19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45
Shakhtar Donetsk Real Sociedad FC Copenhagen Juventus Olympiakos Paris St. Germain Man. City Viktoria Plzen
19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 19:45 17:00 19:45
FOOTBALL IN MADEIRA
Saturday, 26th October Dundee Utd
v
St Mirren
15:00
Hibernian
v
Aberdeen
15:00
Kilmarnock
v
Hearts
15:00
Partick Thistle
v
Celtic
12:45
St Johnstone
v
Motherwell
16:05
Sunday, 27th October
Sunday, 6th October
Nacional
v
Sunday, 27th October
Marítimo
v
Braga
Estoril
16:00
16:00
Please note: Above published fixtures were correct at time of going to press and are subject to change
EXTRA TIME
Test your Knowledge of Football Law Q1. In a Premier League game, the referee is struck in the face by the ball inside the penalty area. The ball falls to an attacker to score but the referee did not see the goal as he was temporarily dazed. Does the referee: (a) award a goal; (b) disallow the goal and restart play with a drop ball from where it hit him; (c) award a goal if an assistant referee says there was no offence committed by the attacking team while he was temporarily dazed.
Mal Davies
September Answers A1. (c) award an indirect free kick against the thrower from where he kicked the ball. The kicker cannot play the ball again until another player has played or touched it. A2. (b) 6yds x 20 yds. The distance between the goalposts is 8 yds and the goal area extends 6 yds along the goal line from each goalpost. Hence 6+8+6 = 20 yds, and 6 yds into the field of play.
Q2. An 11-a-side game may not start with : (a) 6 players; (b) 7 players; (c) 8 players; (d) 9 players.
A3. True. The team that wins the toss must choose ends and so it will be the team that kicks off in the second half.
Q3. True or False: A player is not allowed to wear anything that is dangerous to himself.
Email your answers to: extratime@thebrit.co.uk Winners will be published in next month’s issue of 'THE BRIT' and will receive the ‘madeiracard’ (discount card for Madeira).
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The First Tee!
By: Dara Ford
Peter Mitchell Golf Academy Santo da Serra Golf Club.
Thinking ahead‌
D
o you find it hard to find the perfect birthday or Christmas present for a loved one? If the answer is yes, why not purchase one of our pro shop gift vouch-
Putting
ers which can be redeemed against our extensive clothing range, golfing accessories, clubs and lessons. Come and visit us and let us take the worry out of your present dilemma.
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our short-game putting is one of the easiest things to start to get feedback from. A good idea for your practice on the putting green is take 6 tees, place them a putter and a halve lengths away
around the hole. The idea is to try and hole six out of six putts in a row. If you can hole three putts in a row you will start to feel a little pressure and if you make it to the last putt you are really putting yourself in a compe-
tition frame of mind. I think this drill an excellent way to measure your progress and a great way to put yourself in a pressure situation. You can always move the tees around a little and start to try different breaks.
Weddings and other events at Clube de Golf Santo da Serra
W
e are now proud to announce that our restaurant and club house is available for weddings. With four specialised menu’s to choose from, our comfortable, stylish restaurant with its magnificent views will make your special day, extraordinary. Our restaurant is an excellent venue for other occasions such as Christmas parties and company days.
Why not use our facilities to create the perfect team building day. Our team of professionals can cater for all levels of ability while our restaurant and clubhouse will provide the perfect setting for training seminars and lunches. For further details with regards to weddings and using our clubhouse facilities please contact Marta at: sales@santodaserragolf.com
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32 Sport | October 2013 Kids Stuff August 2013
The 19th Hole
By: Michael Otto
Swede victory! In the end, it was Henrik Stenson who was the last man standing in the season long run for that huge pot o’gold. With an almost surgical precision, he cut through the East Lake course, making it look like a leisurely walk in the park. From the word go, he played like a robot, hitting every fairway and every green, and nobody seemed to be able to catch him. However, a little excitement was added when Stenson stumbled on the homerun on a rainy
Saturday afternoon, and with young Jordan Spieth making a late charge on Sunday, when he holed one birdie after the other, it looked far from game over. But Stenson kept his cool and stuck to his game plan, and in the end he was rewarded with the 2 trophies and a $11.4 million pay check. But just as remarkable as his win was his comeback. Somehow, in the last years, Stenson “had lost it” and at the beginning of 2012 he found himself in 230th place in
the official world ranking. But Henrik Stenson isn’t the type of guy who stays down for the count, so he got up, regrouped and started to work hard at his game. He had to endure a lot of frustration, but in the end, it paid off. Currently, Stenson is the hottest golfer on the planet and he isn’t quite finished yet. There’s another pot o’gold up for grabs in Dubai in November, when the European Tour ends its season with the World Tour Championship. My money is on him.
Madeira tournament
Palheiro Golf was recently present at the 7th Madeira Cup, which was held at Gimborner Land GC, in Germany. This was organised by Madeiran born Pro, Duarte Freitas, who is now living and working in Germany, and the idea behind this is to promote Madeira as a golfing destination. On a sunny Saturday morning (very untypical for this time of the year in Germany), more than 80 players showed up for this
tournament, which proves that there is plenty of interest in our little island. One of the highlights of the tournament was the tombola, and various hotels and companies from Madeira had donated some very attractive prizes such as complimentary stays in 4 and 5-star hotels, free green fees, Madeira Wine, etc. The lucky winners received their prizes from Duarte Freitas (Pro) and Michael Otto (Palheiro Golf).
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Gastronomic Weekend at Casa Velha do Palheiro Casa Velha do Palheiro will be hosting its Gastronomic weekend on the 25th and 26th of October. The guest chef this year will be Vítor Matos who is the Executive chef at the Casa da Calçada situated in the Douro Valley.
V
ítor Matos t r ai ne d in Switzerland before returning to his homeland in 1995. He has since worked in many of Portugal’s top restaurants before becoming executive chef in one of Portugal’s most iconic restaurants – the Relais and Chateaux ‘Casa da Calçada’ which has held a Michelin star since 2010. Chef Vítor describes his style of cuisine as “a set of influences and memo-
ries, with special attention given to the quality of the products (he always tries to incorporate regional products), the sensory experience based on the five senses, and finally the techniques and technology to create evolutionary, cultural and modern cuisine.” Joining him will be the head chefs at Casa Velha do Palheiro - Madeira born Chef Francisco Quintal and French Chef Eric Weidmann - who will
be using their vast experience of Casa Velha haute cuisine whilst showcasing all the gastronomic delights the region has to offer. Especially chosen Portuguese and Madeira wines from the Blandy Wine vaults will complement this Autumnal menu. Visitors to Madeira and Casa Velha do Palheiro are invited to make reservations for dinner at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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Holy Trinity Church
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children aged 3 to 9 at all their services between now and the event itself. Your contributions will be much appreciated. Contact the chaplain for further details.
Sundays: 8am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer). 11am Parish Communion (Common Worship) followed by a reception in our gardens. Please join us for a glass of Madeira, fruit juice or coffee accompanied by cake and biscuits. Wednesdays: 10.30am Holy Communion; Followed by coffee in the Parsonage. Daily: Morning Prayer at 9am (Common Prayer).
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oly Trinity was originally built for the use of the English community on the Island, in 1822. This beautiful and unusual Church is now part of the Anglican Diocese of Europe and caters for a wide cross section of people from many countries
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Chaplain: The Revd. Neil Dawson. Hon. Assis. Chaplain: The Revd. Judith Weston. Readers: Bill Weston & Michael Duckett. Churchwardens: Jonathan Calvert - (+351) 961 080 555 Bobbie Pote - (+351) 291 745 258
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The Mandolin Orchestra of Madeira Fridays 11th, 18th & 25th - 9pm. Tickets €20 - available from hotels and Touist Info centres, and on the door. The Blue Danube Quartet Sundays, 6pm. Tickets €17.50, and on the door. OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Gardens and Church are open from 8.45am to 4.45pm Monday - Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays from 8.45am to 2pm. The historic British Cemetery, dating from the 18th Century on Rua da Carreira is open from 10am to 4.30pm weekdays only. Closed weekends. We endeavour to have the Church open for as much of this time as possible. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT The English Church will be making a Collection for the Victims of the Fires in collaboration with the local authorities at Monte and S. Antonio, the areas most affected. There will be opportunities for visitors and residents to make a donation after each Sunday Service, and there is also a designated 'collection box' (painted green) in the Church entrance portico for people to use when the gardens are open Monday to Saturday.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS MONTH 2013 Holy Trinity Flower Festival 4th to the 7th October, featuring "The Natural World". Entry by donation - suggested donation 5 Euros. Open from 10am to 5pm daily except Sunday (to allow for Morning Service) open 1pm to 5pm. Refreshments available and a daily Animal Hunt in the Garden for Children.
Wednesdays - Bible Study - 11.30am This group has now been suspended for the summer period and will resume again in October. Saturday Coffee Mornings: 10.30am – 1pm. Please come and join us in the Trinity Rooms, as it’s a great opportunity to meet people and make friends. Social Afternoons: Wednesdays, 3pm - 6pm in the Ranelow Library or garden. There is free tea, homemade cakes and an opportunity to play Bridge or other games. Please note that the Library is a reference/reading room only. Give Your Feet a Treat - 4th Wednesday of the month - 3-5pm Toe-nails trimmed, foot massage, mini reflexology, hand massage, Indian head massage. Donations to the English Church. AA - 7.30pm: Meetings every week. Contact number for further information: 916 409 609. A1-Anon - Mondays, 7.30pm: A Family Support group for people affected by issues around alcohol. Contact number for more information: 965 630 474.
Fund Raising Film Night: 25th October Contact the chaplain for details. 10 Euros per person including supper at 7pm.
The Art & Craft Group: Tuesdays 2pm - 5pm For everyone interested in drawing, painting and handy crafts. In the Trinity Rooms (Parish Centre next to the Church). The sessions are informal and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Thelma: thelma.s.fecitt@gmail.com
Christmas Fayre will be held on December 7th. However, the Church will be collecting small gifts suitable for Santa to give to
For Church services and for all these events, free parking is available at the back of the Church.
Funchal Baptist Church Services on Sundays from 11.00 to about 12.30 followed by refreshments upstairs in the church. Come and join us for sound Bible teaching and worship with modern and traditional songs. Our address is 126 Rua Silvestre Quintino de Freitas, 9050-097 Funchal. It is a little way uphill from the centre of Funchal but the 26 bus will bring you to our door in time for the service or it should be a cheap taxi ride. A detailed map and directions are in our leaflet available in most hotels and Tourist Information. News and map on www.funchalbaptistchurch.org www.madeirabaptist.blogspot.com Contacts: Pastor Edgar Potter IBFunchal@netmadeira.com Tel: 965 443 568 (mobile) or Roy Edens 961 041 705
The German Lutheran Church Services on Sundays - every 14 days at 16:00
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