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Regional / National News round-up
Selvagens suspension suspended The Selvagen Islands are once again considered for UNESCO... Originally, when the request was put forward for UNESCO to consider the Selvagen Islands to be part of its patronage, it was advised that there had to be more detailed and consistent scientific evidence and justification to be presented. At that time, there was not such a core of information available and it was
best thought to suspend the nomination until better prepared. It has now come to light and revealed by the Regional Secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources that the suspension has been lifted and that the nomination will continue. After his visit it seems that the President of the Republic has been a source
of inspiration behind the motivation to re-apply. If the nomination is successful, then it will also rate the Selvagen Islands alongside the Laurissilva Forests as part of UNESCO World Heritage. This can only be good news for Madeira, once again emphasising the uniqueness of the islands. J.C.
Hotel Portinho promises promenade 5-star Hotel Portinho guarantees promenade and beach access... The Municipal Câmara of Santa Cruz together with the Regional Government have given the go-ahead for the 200-room luxury 5-star resort to take place. The initial licenses for the excavation work to begin have been authorised and completion should be in two and a half years from now. The resort will be built on the Portinho beach and will also consist of free beach access, a promenade. local infrastructure such as road-
ways and bathing areas. The holding company responsible for the project is the Infina Russia Arbitrage Fund, who are working in conjunction with the international Spanish firm Alvaro Sans Arquitectura Hoteleira, who have over 70 such projects accredited to them. On the architect’s website this project is labelled “Gran Meliã Portinho Bay”. The project cost of €70 million is funded by 80% foreign investment and during
construction will give work to 250 people and after opening will employ 175 staff. Additionally, through property tax and licensing costs, the local Government earns close to €2 million. As part of the planning permission, over 250 parking places will be built and the promenade will run along to Reis Magos, allowing for better public access to the beach and upgraded public facilities. J.C.
Crematorium creates choice At a cost of €240,000 construction started in early August on the first crematorium in Madeira. This will be situated in the largest and busiest cemetery of Madeira, in São Martinho. The design of the building is functional and consists of the public room, the technical and equipment room, bathrooms and a small storage area. In all, its cost is one third of that for the construction of the crematorium in Porto Santo. Additionally, it also means that with both a growing demand and need for such a service, bereaving families will no longer have to go through the process of organising the cremation in Porto Santo. The cemetery of São Martinho increased its area by over one hectare 4 years ago, this space is now reaching its maximum usage. The crematorium in Porto Santo opened in October 2009 and until July 31st had accounted for 76 cremations, 95% of which were from outside the island. It is hoped that once the crematorium opens it should also help in reducing the demand for plots. The completion date is set for January 2014. J.C.
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September 2013
Grammy winner in Ponta do Sol
A welcomed addition to the Estalagem de Ponta do Sol Concerts...
‘The World’ arrives to Portugal Once, Portugal discovered the New World, now ‘The World’ discovers Portugal... The beginning of August saw the floating residential cruise ship, ‘The World’, dock in Cascais. This floating palace of luxury will disembark around 500 persons which includes crew, residents and guests. The ship itself has 165 residential units and can hold upto 300 passengers
served by 250 crew members; at 43,254 tonnes, this 12-decked ship is only 2,800 tonnes less than the RMS Titanic. The reason for her visit to Cascais gives the opportunity to forge links between the Câmara Municipal, A Mar Cascais and the association for local businesses
in the area. With a concentration of wealth on board that would make Croesus check his wallet, the apartments can be purchased from $2 million to over $5 million with annual maintenance fees exceeding €500,000 per year. J.C.
As an update to all our readers on last month’s 'Concertos L' programme, held at the Estalagem da Ponta da Sol, there has been the welcomed addition of Imogen Heap. A Grammy winner and multiple Grammy nominee,
Imogen will be performing on the 18th September. In 2010, she won the Best Engineered Album, Non Classical, which was a fusion of classical and digital music. Her collaboration with music is far and varied as
The Who, Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton and films such as Shrek 2, Garden State and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe, shows the flexibility and talent of this British Artist. J.C.
More foreigners withdraw from cash machines - €30 million in 6 months… Foreign registered cashpoint cards, mainly from tourists, accounted for an increase of 11.6% in the value of withdrawals, from cashpoint machines, to €30.1 million compared to the same period last year. In compari-
son, domestic card usage increased 0.1% to €279.6 million. Until the end of 2012 there were 345 cash withdrawal machines in Madeira, with more than half of which (191) are situated in the Funchal
area. Most national and international withdrawals are, as you would expect, made in the Funchal area, with Santa Cruz coming second with the busiest cashpoint machines based at the airport. J.C.
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How to book a view Views of Madeira - captured in an e-book…
Madeira regains balance Madeira´s balance of trade improves by €€22.5 million... In a time of constant battle against external market pressures and internal domestic problems such as unemployment and recession, it is encouraging to see a glint of light. The trade balance of Madeira has turned in her
favour. From a trade deficit in 2011 of €56.6 million to €34 million in 2012, this represents an improvement of €22.5 million. The main increases in trade have been with Angola and Venezuela; Madeira’s other main trading export part-
ners are Italy, Spain and France. The balance of trade statistics do not take into account the domestic movement of trade between the Açores and mainland Portugal. J.C.
Madeira Shopping is screened for cinema opening Coming to a shopping centre near you - a cinema… After several months of closure, there is good news for movie goers. The cinemas at Madeira Shopping are planned to re-open by the end of the year. This has been facilitated by a contract between Sonae Sierra and the Brazilian company, Grupo Orient. The ten shopping centres where Sonae Sierra have cinema interests are to be part of this new agree-
ment including Madeira Shopping, under the new branding of Cineplace. Grupo Orient has a strong background in this area with 20 years of experience in Brazil and 6 years of experience in Angola, it is now looking to break into the Portuguese market with this well timed opportunity. Camera! Action! Cinema! J.C.
For the past three years, Duarte Afonso, marketing professional, has made it his labour of love to visit over 200 panoramic viewpoints and lookouts in Madeira. From the obvious to the not so obvious or easy to
find, since many are not sign posted, Duarte has been to all, taking photographs and recording the magnificent and unique views that each offers. He has made it easy for everyone to enjoy and discover. The eventual goal is to
put all this information together in a book for all to enjoy; however, at the moment for your enjoyment and access to the different views of Madeira, visit: http://rotadosmiradourosdamadeira.blogspot.pt.
Young Brit reels it in Brit breaks Blue Marlin record... Congratulations to 14-yearold Luke Kilgour from the United Kingdom, who has potentially landed a world record. After a gruelling battle of 2 hours and 15 minutes he landed a 500kg Blue Marlin which beats the existing junior blue marlin record of 363kg. Caught off the waters of Madeira from the Balancal fishing boat, this wonderful creature was released back into its ocean. The catch can be seen on youtube/JrPB3KX_uy8. J.C.
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September 2013
Madeira Airport is busier The airport has posted good results for the first six months of the year. Passenger numbers are up by 5.7% and aircraft movement numbers have increased by 3.4%. Until June 2013, this represents disembarkation numbers of 545,271 – embarkation numbers were actually higher at 550,832 giving a total passenger movement of 1,096,103 an increase of about 60,000 over the same period for 2012. Flight movement increased but was mainly dependent on international
traffic, with domestic traffic movements falling by 4%, although some German operators are cutting their flight commitment to the island due to a tail-off in demand. Monarch Airlines, which has multiple weekly flights from the UK, made the greatest gains of any airline over the period until June. Porto Santo also saw a fall in overall traffic of 10.4% due to a fall in domestic traffic. Unusually, the arrivals through SATA between Madeira and Porto Santo were registered at 22,764 passengers,
Madeiran barman shakes up the world Portugal is represented at World Championships by Madeiran cocktail mixing maestro…
with departures on the same route bound for Madeira numbered passengers 14,510 – totalling 37,274.
To balance this, there was an increase in international aircraft movement of 500%. J.C.
August saw Luís Soares jetting off to Prague to represent Portugal in the Mattoni Grand Drink World Cocktail Championships. Luís has beaten stiff
competition to achieve this standard, since only one participant from each country is allowed entry to this prestigious competition. J.C.
September 2013
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A helping hand to the Community Earlier this summer, the British Honorary Consul, Joy Menezes, and the British Consul, Simona Demuro, held the Queen’s Birthday Reception for a small group of British and Portuguese guests at Palheiro Golf Club in Funchal, Madeira. What was slightly different about this year’s event is that all the guests were asked to bring an item of non-perishable food with them to donate to charity. The chosen charity would be named at the event itself. The guests were incredibly generous bringing not just one item but bags full of food. The chosen charity was the Banco Alimentar and Dra Fatima Aveiro, the Director of the Madeira branch of the Banco Alimentar was also invited to the event so that she could receive the items collected. Dra Fatima was over-
whelmed by the response and said: “This is such a great initiative. An item of food from someone’s cupboard will make little difference to them but it will mean so much to people who have no food to eat. I really appreciate how much food the guests actually brought with them and it will really make a difference to many families who, due to economic difficulties, have found themselves in dire straits. I would like to personally thank the Honorary Consul Joy Menezes, the British Embassy - but most of all, the guests.” The idea of asking guests to bring an item of nonperishable food was the idea of Angela Morado, Pro Consul at the Vice Consulate in Portimão. The team there have been using this idea at all the ‘outreach’ events they have been involved in.
Joy Menezes, British Honorary Consul for Madeira, and Simona Demuro, British Consul Portugal
Angela said: “It´s been a great initiative and all the participants at the ‘outreach’ events have been really supportive. It truly
shows how people have a sense of community and really want to help others”. There will be fur-
ther events planned for the autumn including in Funchal, where participants will be asked to bring an item with them.
Banco Alimentar: www.bancoalimentar.pt Press & Public Affairs Section British Embassy, Lisbon
Letting Your Passport Expire Can Cost More Than You Think With British Consulates in Portugal issuing 493 emergency passports in 2012/13, the British Embassy is urging British nationals to take care of their passports and renew them in good time. In May 2013[1], 50 emergency passports were issued to British Nationals in Portugal. This included 24 as a result of theft, principally bag theft, car break-ins,
burglary and pick-pocketing. Of the 26 emergency passports issued for other reasons, 15% were because the passport had expired. People living in Portugal should check when their passports are due to expire and make a diary note to renew them up to nine months before they expire, says British Vice Consul in Lisbon, Gillian Herculano.
“Living overseas, it can be easy to forget to renew your passport. But if you need to travel in an emergency, getting an emergency passport is both costly - currently 116 Euros - and time-consuming, which can further add to what may already be a stressful situation. In addition you will still need to renew your full passport when you get back.”
Many people think that by renewing a passport before it expires they will "lose out" on validity they have paid for. But in fact any remaining validity on your existing passport (up to a total of nine months) will be added to your new one. The circumstances in which British expatriates find themselves needing emergency passports vary
from the death or serious illness of a loved one, through to job opportunities, like one resident who was offered a job interview in Germany only to discover his passport had expired. Others have faced holidays of a lifetime that have had to be cancelled. Applying for a new passport is simple: download the application form and guid-
ance notes from www.gov. uk/overseas-passports, complete them in the comfort of your home and send them off with your photographs. A new passport generally takes a minimum of four weeks from when the application is received. For more information on how to renew your passport, go to: www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
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Last Mini was in factory tunnels THE last original Mini car to leave the Longbridge factory in Britain has sold at auction for £1,400 after it was recovered from tunnels under the factory where it had spent the last 30 years. The car was at one time used by workers at
the site and it was dumped in the tunnels after a storage container fell on it. The last original Mini came off the production line in October 2000, but there are still many owned by enthusiasts in daily use on the roads of Britain.
Move to curb dog attacks THE rising number of “terrifying” dog attacks in Britain has led to Government consultation and proposals that could lead to life in jail for own-
ers of killer dogs. There are over 200,000 dog attacks on people in Britain every year, resulting in 6,000 hospital visits.
Ryanair pilots to slow down British airline, Ryanair, has told it pilots to fly a little slower to save fuel. If aircraft stay below 600 mph it will add two minutes to every hour of flying but slash the fuel bill
by 15 percent. The airline says fuel makes up nearly half of the airline’s costs and blames a six percent rise in fuel costs for a decline in first quarter profits to £67-million.
UK recovery boosted by rise in manufacturing output Britain’s factories in June reported the sharpest rise in manufacturing output for nearly a year – up 1.9 percent on a year earlier. And for the first time in over 20 years all sec-
tors grew, from the automotive industry to food production, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The figures have been heralded as the most convincing sign yet that
Police target abuse on internet sites Amid extensive newspaper publicity over abuse on Twitter, the Crow n P rose cut ion Service in Britain has said that hundreds of internet “trolls” were prosecuted last year. More than 1,700 cases went to court involving
and could rise by 13 percent. But the Daily Express newspaper suggests houses will still be cheaper than they were six years ago when inf lation is taken into account.
Violinist to get her Stradivarius back
abuse sent on line or by mobile ‘phone text’, and a further 600 have been charged this year so far. A second man has been arrested on suspicion of sending Twitter rape and death threats to a Member of Parliament and journalist.
Sharp fall in British wages The average British worker’s wages will be £1,520 lower in real terms in 2015 than they were in 2010, according to Britain’s opposition Labour Party. The party reached the conclusion following analysis of official figures, which indicate wages in the UK have suffered one
the economy is recovering. Early indications are that growth continued in July. It has been suggested that as the economy improves house prices will continue to increase
of the sharpest falls in the European Union, approximately 5.5 percent. Spain and Cyprus has shown a drop of 3 per cent in the hourly rate, while Germany has seen a 2.7 per cent rise since 2010. But the Greeks, Portuguese and Dutch have shown a steeper decline than Britain.
A vionilist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has had her £1.2-million Stradivarius violin recovered. It had originally been stolen by thieves at Euston Station in London in 2010. The violin was discovered by the police intact, with some very minor damage but in
its original case. They know who stole it, but not who handled it. MinJin Kym, 32, who made her debut with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra at the age of 13, had received a six-figure settlement from an insurance company and she has indicated that she wants to buy the violin back from the insurers.
September 2013
British jobs market improves in London and South East
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New HIV self-test kits on the way People in Britain may soon be able to see if they are HIV positive with a simple saliva test. At present, it is illegal to test at home and read the result yourself. Health experts hope that more readily available tests will help reduce infection rates as a quarter
of people are not aware that they have been infected. “Currently, most HIV transmission in the UK is driven by the 25,000 people who have HIV but have not yet been diagnosed,” says the AIDS charity the Terrence Higgins Trust.
Diabetes diagnosis shock for Theresa British Home Secretary, Theresa May has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and must now inject herself with insulin at least twice a day for the rest of her life, according to the Mail on Sunday newspaper. There has been a clear improvement in the British economy and this is being reflected in the jobs market – in parts of the South East and London there are
fewer than one job seeker for every vacancy. A new study suggests the number of vacancies is up 2.5 percent on a year ago, the biggest increase in new
jobs being in manufacturing and legal services. But competition for jobs remains tough in the north of England and Scotland where the economic recov-
ery is lagging behind. Six job seekers are chasing every vacancy in Scotland and, in real terms, wages have actually fallen throughout the country.
Land Rover’s link to the royal family There was more than a little nostalgia as the Queen visited the Jaguar Land Rover pavilion at the Coronation Festival recently. Held to celebrate British excellence in engineering, Jaguar Land Rover was proud to announce at the event that it was the only automotive manufacturer to hold all three Royal Warrants. While Jaguar showcased its latest hybrid supercar proto-
type, it also displayed a collection of heritage vehicles that demonstrated Jaguar Land Rover’s sixty years of service to the Royal family. Among them was a 1953 ceremonial vehicle Land Rover that accompanied Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on a six-month Commonwealth tour soon after the Coronation. Also on display was the Jaguar the Queen Mother used from 1955 to 1973.
Technology and the police force JUST how much efficiency has improved as a result of new technology is difficult to measure, but a recent story in Britain suggests that the police, a least, have a problem. Britain’s longest serving police officer Mick Mountain is about to retire from his Palace of Westminster security detail at the age of 66 after 47 years in the force, and he believes police officers today have to do “more
or less twice the work” as a result of increased administration. While he said he had a fantastic career, he was frustrated by the fact that advances in technology had led to officers having to spend more time ensuring information is electronically filed. And he was concerned that crime figures are misleading because people have too many problems reporting crime.
A popular Conservative politician, Mrs May said: “The diabetes doesn’t affect how I do the job … it’s a case of head down and getting on with it. It was a real shock and, yes, it took me a while to come to terms with it.”
Parking plan for the high street There are plans to allow parking on double yellow lines on Britain’s roads for 15 minutes to boost trade in high street shops. Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles is looking at the proposal. At present,
no parking is allowed on double yellow lines and hefty parking fines are imposed on motorists. Some Liberal Democrat politicians fear Mr Pickles’ plan would be unworkable.
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The Scots have Burn’s Night… - Why shouldn’t the English have Shakespeare Night? Shakespeare Night – 14th September, 19:30
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he idea of a Shakespeare Night was born by listening to a discussion held on The Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2 back in February of this year; they covered the fact that Shakespeare has long been feted in classrooms as being England’s greatest playwright. A team at a Tudor museum in Stratford-uponAvon called for a national Shakespeare Supper Night to celebrate Shakespeare in the same way that Scottish poet Robert Burns is remembered on Burn’s Night and they are now one step closer to establishing a national day of celebration in the writ-
er’s name after the Queen gave the seal of approval. So, let us think along the lines of instead of a Burn’s Night toast to the ‘laddies and lassies’ we could toast ‘masters and mistresses’ and why not have a battle of the sexes with women delivering Shakespeare’s quotes about men and men delivering Shakespeare’s quotes about women. Instead of piping in a haggis, the soundtracks of Shakespeare’s sonnets and songs could be played by minstrels – may be a medieval banquet with ox roast, joints of meat and quince tarts could be on the menu. Of course, for a first attempt at that would be a lot to organ-
ise – so we are attempting a Shakespeare Night Madeiran style as after doing some research the following extract was found by Poins who is a mutual friend of Falstaff and King Henry, from the First Part of Henry the Fourth, Scene 1 in old English: POINS: Good morrow fweet Hal. What fayes Monfieur Remorse? What fayes Sir John Sacke and Sugar: Jacke? How agrees the Dinell and thee about thy Soule, that thou foldft him on Good-Friday laft, for a Cup of Madeira and a cold Capons legge? In clear English it reads: Good morrow, sweet Hal. What says Monsieur
Remorse? What says Sir John Sack and Sugar? Jack! How agrees the devil and thee about thy soul, that thou soldest him on Good Friday morning last, for a Cup of Madeira and a cold Capons leg? Thus, with a small mention of Madeira it was a case of ‘once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more’ and the idea was born to launch a Shakespeare Night here on the Island. The Escola
de Hotelaria e Turismo da Madeira has been chosen for the event as it was thought it would be interesting for those that do not know of it to benefit from their excellent food and service under the guidance of Sr. Anacleto Abreu. Details of the menu can be found in our advertisement to the left of this page together with the contact numbers of those persons having the tickets for sale - and
please note that the last date for reservations is 9th September. Readings will be given during the meal by Friends of Shakespeare and it is hoped that, if successful, it can be repeated yearly and nearer to the date of Shakespeare’s birthday on 23rd April 1564 which, next year, will be the 450th anniversary of his birth and, incidentally, is also St. George’s Day. Sue Marloye
August 2013
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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 personal 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 concern 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 talent 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
Walk on By…
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ver the past couple of years, Madeira has undergone a walking revolution. Originally, I may have met one or two other people walking as I completed my evening route march - but now I regularly see groups of men, women, children and whole families out for an evening stroll. Some take it very seriously while for others it is very much a social event and an opportunity to meet friends, gossip - with the added benefit of keeping fit. But it is not just the social element that encourages people to walk, although it is an important consideration; Walking has become popular because it is accessible to everyone. Walking
really is good for you and as with any form of exercise it is good for your brain not only because it helps reduce stress levels but the ‘happy hormones’ exercise creates, makes you feel good. There are other health and wellbeing benefits. Walking stimulates the heart and increases the flow of blood which oxygenates your body and your skin which is why your skin looks fresher, healthier and younger – again, another ‘feel good’ factor. It also allows you to enjoy a different environment, see what’s happening around you and give your mind the chance to consider ongoing problems with a fresh approach. On the health front, walking can reduce the chances of suffering a stroke or
heart-attack by 50% and can also help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, lower cholesterol and bloodpressure levels. Walking also helps maintain muscle strength, bone density, joint flexibility and it helps you sleep. Except for buying a pair of comfortable and supportive footwear, walking doesn’t require the participant to make initial expensive purchases of clothing. It is recommended that walkers wear several light layers instead of one heavy layer and these can be what you have lurking at the back of the wardrobe. However, as you get fitter and reach your goals you can always start updating your walking wardrobe. A little treat now
and then helps keep you motivated and determined. Goals are something that you can either set for yourself or as a group. Many walkers have a set route and know how far and how long it will take. If you are new to walking, it is important to set yourself realistic targets, there is no point attempting a 5-mile hike when the most you usually walk is between the office and the car park. Make it easy on yourself to start off with, and set yourself a new target when you are ready to move on. It is important to stay motivated; if your targets are too difficult you will end up feeling defeated and simply give up. For those new to walking or regular exercise, you need to start off slowly by
walking for 10 minutes more than normal. As you become fitter, experts say you should then include a period in your walking regime where you walk at your Optimum Walking Pace (OWP). To establish what your OWP is, you need to gradually walk faster and faster until you feel you will break into a jog, then slow down a fraction. The basic test to find out if you are walking at your correct OWP is that if you can hold a conversation you are going too slowly and if you are gasping for air you need to slow down. But, at the end of the day, walking should be fun, pleasurable and something you enjoy doing. Figures for 2008 showed that nearly half
of the UK’s 11 - 16-year-olds walked for less than 10 minutes everyday, while other research has shown that many youngsters find it difficult to perform tasks such as walking in a straight line or standing on one leg due to lack of exercise and outdoor activities. So, why not make walking part of a family activity and use it to connect together as a family and to explore? A walk doesn’t have to be a ‘route march’ and you could ensure that the family work as a whole by allowing individual family members to choose the route. Alternatively, join a local group, it’s a great way to meet people and there is also the safety factor as you are not walking alone. Keep it safe and enjoy.
August 2013
SELF-BELIEF - Do you believe in YOU?
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have just watched on television Mo Farah win the 5,000 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow. What an amazing race. It was so slow initially that those competing were all in one pack, until with 600 metres to go, Mo decided to go to the front and inject some pace into the race. Unfortunately, a number of the other athletes, especially the Kenyans, decided to go with him. Before the race, I’d seen Mo interviewed and he’d said, “You’ve got to have that confidence to believe that you’re going to win”. I therefore knew that there was no way that Mo was going to let anyone get in front of him, and he showed true grit and determination during the last 100 metres. He has now won the 5000 and 10000 titles at the Olympics and the World Championships. He is a true role model for anyone wanting to become a winner. As he said when interviewed afterwards, he had a whole team working with him, who he had to thank, as well as his family who he had been away from for 4 months while preparing for these key races in his life.
You just have to admire people like Mo Farah. In contrast, a couple of nights ago, I was watching the 1500 metre final for women where we had a British girl competing, by the name of Hannah England – very appropriate. She finished 4th, just outside the medals, but watching her tactics, and putting on my coaching hat, I thought ‘what might have been’. You see, her tactic was to stay in the middle of the pack, tucked in on the inside, leaving all the favourites to fight it out at the front, swapping places. This all took place until the last 150 metres, when fortunately for Hannah, a gap began to open down the inside, by which time the first three had established their lead and she moved up from 8th place to 4th with a terrific sprint finish. I believe that Hannah started out not believing that she could win a medal, her confidence was not as high as it should have been, and therefore her tactics correlated with this belief. In eleven months time it will be the Commonwealth Games when I want to see Hannah get in with the front four from the start, and with her terrific sprint finish, she
will be among the medal winners, hopefully in Gold position. Before that, she needs to go and talk to Mo Farah. So what about YOU? Do you believe that you have achieved everything in life that you want to or are there still things that you would like to do, but do not have that belief in yourself to achieve it? If you have doubt in your mind, ask yourself lots of questions, e.g. “what is it that is stopping me from doing X?”, “what is the worst thing that can happen if I do Y?” You might actually discover that you are stopping yourself from moving forward because of FEAR. Remember that this is an acronym standing for False Evidence Appearing Real. I believe in YOU, and I believe that from today you need to start practising a CAN DO attitude and you’ll be surprised what you can start to achieve. In the words of Napolean Hill, "What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve". If you would like to know more about Confidence and Self-belief, then please feel free to contact me at: eric@thebrit.co.uk
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The Look
with Cathy Bartram
Season September! A
s we approach a new season, September brings autumn, and with it, a change of fashion, so you need to put away your strappy summer dresses, although if you are lucky enough to live in Madeira or be here on holiday, it’s summer all year round, so you can still get some wear out of them, but for everyone else, it’s time to shop for season September...
Here’s a quick look into autumn trends and my best tips to stay ahead with fashion: • Pinstripes are going to be big, so invest in trousers, midi skirts, jumpers and jackets - all with the ever-smart stripe.
• Talking of shoes, pumps are still very much at the forefront of footwear, thank goodness, so sometimes designers do put comfort before fashion! Smart sneakers also add a laid back touch to a pair of suit trousers... try it! • Pink is a strong colour for the autumn and my advice is get a pink coat and this will be your big investment piece this winter. It may seem a little premature, but get in early, and be ahead of the game!
• Loose leg leather trousers are heading for a comeback influenced very much by the 70s and 80s. A tricky trend to tackle so ensure they are blouson and team them up with a fine-striped polo-neck and heels are a must even if they are just a kitten.
• Hats will be another great in-vogue approach to add style. Wide-brimmed or cloche, choose what suits your face... just wear a hat! They are practical, warm and just so, so chic. • Finally, dress up a simple shift dress or kaftan in the evening with a tribal necklace.
Beauty Tips
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s the sun starts to disappear, you can still keep up your tan with a great new self-tanning product, Solait tanning mit. Just put on the mit, rub yourself all over with it, and hey presto, you have a tan!!!! The tanning mit is available at Superdrug for around £3.49. With a season change, the weather changes, and lip balm is essential. If you are like me, you are a sucker for a vintage tin, then look no further Smith’s Rosebud Salve,
a century-old formula that really works and its used by everyone from Eva Langoria to Natalie Portman - is a handbag must!!!
If I can help with your style, e-mail me at: cathy@thebrit.co.uk
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IRS - Aggregate vs Autonomous Assessment Background
In a Progressive Tax System such as exists in Portugal and throughout much of the EU, one of the basic principles is that those with greater earnings pay a higher rate of tax. Portugal has five tax bands going up to 48%. When reporting income, tax is calculated according to one of two different methods: Aggregate (accumulation of different sources of income) or Autonomous (separate flat-rate assessment).
Aggregate Income Different sources of income are normally added together with the sum total being used to determine the progressive tax rate. a) “Top-Slicing” A consequence of this method is that each additional source “top-slices” onto others with the net effect of being taxed at a higher rate. Example: Mr. & Mrs. Smith have combined pension income of €17,000. Was this their sole income, they would only reach the 28.5% tax band. However, they also received €5,000 in rental income that “accumulates”, pushing their overall income into a higher bracket. As a result, much of rental income is assessed in the 37% tax band, far higher than their pensions. b) Aggregation of Exempt Income Another potential effect occurs when exempt income is used to determine the rate of taxation. Foreign income that is exempt by law from Portuguese assessment (such as government service salaries and pensions) must be included to determine the tax rate of the remaining income. In other words, the change in jurisdiction does not “reset the clock. Portuguese
assessment simply takes up where other income left off (top-slicing). Example: Mr. Smith is paid a UK “Old Age” pension of €12,000 that is now taxable in his country of residence, Portugal. He also receives a Military pension of €10,000, taxed at source in the UK according to the rules of the Double Tax Convention. By reporting his Military Pension, this income is entitled to exemption from further assessment in Portugal but his Old Age Pension is now taxed between €10,000-€22,000 (where the Military pension leaves off) rather than from €0 - €12,000.
Autonomous or Flat Rate Assessment Certain forms of income are assessed independently from other income sources at a flat rate. a) Withholding at Source Some income sources are assessed a withholding tax at source. Typically, this assessment is seen as final, meaning that the income need not be reported on the “IRS” Tax Declaration. For example, Interest and Dividends, when paid by Portuguese banks or companies, suffer a 28% withholding tax (taxa liberatória). Normally, this assessment is accepted as final. b) Autonomously Assessed taxation On certain other income sources, the taxpayer is assessed independently. Capital Gains from the sale of limited liability company shares have final flatrate tax of 14%, independent from other income. In other words, there is no top-slicing effect. c) Method Options In some instances, the taxpayer may elect between Aggregate Assessment and Flat Rate Taxation. This
is the case with Interest and Dividends received from within the EU. It is desirable to determine which method is more beneficial. If one’s overall tax rate falls below the flat rate assessment percentage, aggregation may prove to be the more favourable option.
Non-Residents While the above rules apply to those resident for tax purposes in Portugal, Non-Residents have a more straightforward situation. Whatever the source of income, any withholding tax is seen as a final payment and requires no further reporting to Finanças. If no withholding takes place, autonomous taxation is the norm. 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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The Spice Trail The spice on our trail this month originated in South America and dominated culinary cultures through Africa, India to China within fifty years, its domination continuing until present day‌
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hat is correct we are talking Chilli pepper. Chilli peppers are the fruit of the Solanaceae or deadly nightshade family and have been cultivated in South America for over 7,500 years. Originating in South America, between 1498 and 1548 the chilli pepper swept like a hot fire across the
world, with the chillie’s journey reflecting the path of the Portuguese discoverers and expansion of Empire. Often thought, because of its prolific use, that chillies originate from India, Asia and Africa, it was in fact introduced into these cultures by the Portuguese. The success of its popularity stems from its high vitamin C content which helps
to fight scurvy creating a healthier diet, its adaptability to differing environments, easy to grow nature and the versatility of the fruit, whether fresh, dried or ground to maintain its hot quality. By 1512, the Portuguese had introduced chillies and were widely used in Indian cuisine, Malayan and Indonesian cuisine by the 1520s, reaching China
and finally Japan by 1549. Although the chilli pepper was introduced into Europe in the early 1500s, it never really gained the popularity or economic value that it merited, always being pushed into fifth position behind black pepper, mace, cloves and nutmeg. This month’s recipe comes from the ex-Portuguese colony of Mozambique.
Chilli Clams in homemade coconut milk. Ingredients 5kg clams (in the shell) 1 coconut 4 chopped fresh tomatoes 2 large diced onions 2-4 diced garlic cloves Dried Piri piri chillies to taste 1 fresh chilli pepper Season to taste Method To make the home made coconut milk, grate the white flesh into a bowl and pour 120ml of cold water and 120ml of hot water over the top. Massage and stir until the liquid is creamy and allow to cool. Strain off the flesh and use the remaining liquid as your coconut milk. Place the clean and scrubbed clams in 100ml of water and steam until open (8 to 10 minutes). Strain the liquid, remove any unopened clams and remove the flesh from the open ones. Heat a pan and add the onion and garlic until golden. Add
in the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes before adding the clams and the liquid that they were steamed in together with your coconut milk. Stir in a healthy sprinkling of the chilli to taste and simmer until the sauce is thick. Serve with white rice.
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Sommelier Secrets By Veronica Meadows
Cheese and Wine W
ith long summer evenings in mind, I thought that this month I’d take a look at cheese and wine pairings. It may sound a little 1970s kitch, but these parties can be good fun - providing a little time is taken in their preparation and presentation. First of all, let’s look at the different types of cheese that you could use. For your party you need to have about five at hand; any more and people will just get confused about what tasted well with what. Bearing this in mind, you can then select cheeses from the different cheese groups with perhaps two from the soft or semi-hard categories; A quick run through the various cheese categories:
Soft Cheeses Include the softer creamier blues, Brie, Boursin, Camember t, Feta, Mascarpone and squigey goats’ cheeses.
Semi-Soft Cheese
Include Port Salut, Baby Swiss and Harvarti.
Hard Cheeses Include Emmentaler, Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Swiss, Wensleydale, Pecorino Romano and Edam.
Semi-Hard Cheese Comprise Cheddar, Chesire, Danish Blue, Double Gloucester, Gouda, Roquefort and good old Stilton. So now you have a basic list of cheeses to choose from… let’s move onto the wine. Again, choose a wine menu that will complement your cheese and hopefully during your experimentations you will have a rough idea of what goes with what. If not, here is a quick list to get you started: For soft cheeses, think about using Champagne, Cabernet, Vinho Verde, Chianti and Beaujolais while semi-soft cheeses should blend well with Chardonnay, Champagne, Riesling, Bordeaux and Rioja.
Hard cheeses can stand up to more robust wines, so consider using Madeira Wine, Tawny Port or in my case, any Port! Also think about using some of the more robust and flavoursome Portuguese wines such as Chaminé, or, if you are in the UK, you may want to use Côtes du Rhône, Rioha, Beaujolais and even Dark Beer! Again, semi-hard cheeses enjoy a flavoursome accompaniment, so consider using Chardonnay, Champagne, Riesling, Cabernet and wines from the Alentejo. But don’t panic over your selection of wines or think you have to spend a fortune. If you are buying in bulk, talk to your wine merchant or supplier as they may be able to help you decide on which wines to buy. So, now you have your wine and cheese all sorted out it is time to think about preparation and presentation. For a start, you don’t want all the cheeses clumped together, so depending on the
space available, place an individual cheese at different points in the room. This will encourage people to mingle and prevent a rugby scrum at one table. Depending on how serious you are, you can also label each variety and include some information about individual cheeses. Don’t serve the cheese on paper plates; they may be economical but the overall presentation doesn’t look good. If possible, invest in some wooden platters which not only look good but mean your guests can put a small piece of each variety of cheese on the platter without them merging into each other. And also make sure that each cheese-board has its own knife. Another tip is to serve the cheese at room temperature as this will allow their individual flavours to develop. If you don’t believe me, try a piece of cheese straight from the fridge and another that has been allowed to reach room temperature; you’ll be amazed at the
results. If possible, avoid using really strong harsh cheeses. You may love the smell and taste but others may not. That doesn’t mean you have to be timid in your choices, but try to create a balance. The same goes for your wine. Make sure it is served at the optimum temperature and that there is plenty of it. Most guests will drink a standard glass of wine every half-an-hour, so you need to work out how many guests you expect to have and how long the party will last. Never assume that people will only have a drop of wine to accompany their cheese. And finally, ensure that you also have plenty of good quality crackers, fruit, nuts, chocolate and in some cases different varieties of olive oil to go along with the cheese and wine and why not challenge your guests to come up with gourmet combinations with the best one winning a prize. Most of all, keep it fun and lighthearted.
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Let's all talk about the weather‌
It is said of the British that all they talk about is the weather. So, maybe that is why they come to Madeira. They come for the weather and they still talk about the weather and pretty much the Madeirense talk about the weather too!
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ot only do they talk about the weather but they record it as well. Over the past 10 years, there has been a noticeable increase in Personal Weather Stations (PWS) on the Island. Most of these upload their data to Weatherunderground but one or two don't. The more stations there are will mean a more accurate picture of the weather. But siting a station here is not that easy, recommended sites require the absence of trees and buildings, away from a road or hard surface and a level area for the anemometer. But when you live on a cliff face you just have to compromise. With many stations being wireless it is easy to site them away from the house. In many
cases you will see them up on the roof. The problem with this is that the radiated heat from the roof will have an effect and even more so if it is downwind of the
chimney. The more expensive PWS will have a fan inside the radiation shield to help keep the temperature more accurate. You need to be taking the air tempera-
ture and not the temperature with the sun directly on the sensor. So, what is it about Madeira that is so special as far as the weather is concerned? Well, for a start, it is an island stuck out in the north Atlantic some 600km from Morocco and 400km north of the Canary Islands. The biggest influence on the Island's weather is what
is known at the Azores High or anticyclone, which sits to the south of the Azores Islands. This is the same anticyclone that has an affect on the UK's weather. It keeps the temperature both warm and mild in the summer and winter with hardly any extremes. So, if it is the most perfect temperature in the world why do you see so many fried tourists about? Simple; the Ultra Violet radiation here is so high. Only a dozen or so days a year is there no risk from the UV rays and for four months of the year the risk is extreme. And it is not only us that fry but the plants too. Very clever software has been written for PWS’s and they convert readings taken from the solar radiation sensor, the anemometer and the temperature/humidity sensor and convert them into an evapo-transpiration reading. The rate at which that sun's energy is using up vital water resources. You
then come to understand why the locals get very hot under the collar about their precious levada water. It doesn't rain much after May and they rely on regular supplies of water to keep their crops alive. The topography of Madeira is also responsible for its micro climates. With the island lying eastwest, the north coast has a very different climate to the south coast; The north being wetter and cooler and very much greener than the south. The mountainous range between the two catches the most rain and is the feeder for the levada system that is so popular for walkers but even more so for those who rely on it to irrigate their crops. For live weather data and four years of daily recording including weather warnings, Fire Weather Index, tide timetables, graphs and other information, look at: www.mad-weather.com R. Young
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Arts &August Culture 20 Island 2013 |
September 2013
MadSwell due to hit Madeira
The inaugural edition of The MadSwell film festival is coming to the shores of Madeira from the 13th until the 15th of September…
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he screening of the films will take place at the Hotel Paul do Mar which is the ideal location since together with Jardim do Mar, it is centred on the Madeira surfing scene. The inspiration for this film festival is reinforced by several key reasons for holding it here. Known to both amateur and professional surfers as the “European Hawaii” the quality of the surf conditions is a main factor, combined with a surge in popularity for surfing on the island compared to ten years ago which is evident through the growth in surf training and schooling centres. The other main influence is a sudden increase in the demand for surfing based films and festivals alike, many of which are held in locations that cannot compare to the benefits of Madeira’s surf. The screening of the films at the Hotel Paul do Mar represent a cross section including documentary, fiction, long and short films, the ambience of this festival is enhanced with some of the screenings planned to be shown outside. There is also an educational side to this festival. Through collaborating with the Portuguese Surf Film Festival (PSFF) there will be workshops held to heighten awareness of good environmental practices, beachcombing and cleaning practices, which are aimed toward the younger generation and hosted by personalities from the world of surfing. In addition to this, there is the opportunity to visit exhibitions of photography, paintings and fashion shows as part of the social programme of events, not forgetting the closing party. The PSFF is also sponsoring the awards
for the five categories of film, with productions such as North Canyon, North of the Sun (most awarded surf film) and two impressive entries from Madeira, Save Paul do Mar and Surfari Madeira. There are three 60-minute screenings per day scheduled to start at 4pm, 5.30pm and 9pm - if you time things correctly you will also be able to enjoy the dinner party held each evening, with live music, held between 7.30pm and 9pm. Amongst other activities, there will be a blind auction of works of art, the proceeds of which will go to charities. For those looking for later entertainment, then head for the Maktub Bar where you will find live music from guest bands and DJs. For further details you can check out MadSwell on their official web page: www.Madswell.com or catch up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ MadSwellMadeiraIslandSurfFilmFestival J.C. / Marisa Santos
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SEPTEMBER’S NOT-TO-BE-MISSED EVENTS - Week-by-Week... First Week – 1st to 8th September
Madeira Wine Festival
Third Week – 16th to 22nd September
Columbus Festival
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celebration of “Madeira’s Nectar” can be enjoyed in the streets of Funchal and Câmara de Lobos. This unique opportunity to not only taste the famous wine produced on the Island of Madeira but to also immerse yourself in its atmosphere and heritage through an extensive programme of harvest celebrations, including the 'treading of the grapes' in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. From the 1st to 4th September there are performances of folklore in the Municipal Gardens, opposite the theatre, for the 10th European Folklore Week, with participating groups from Madeira and Russia.
L Concerts - Curated Collection of 17 Unique Concerts - Summer Season 2013
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hese are summer concerts held at the Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, which continue through this month and finishing in November. Performing in September are Gala Drop, “Filho da Mãe”, Celina Piedade and Pierre Ademe on the 4th, 11th, 21st and 28th, respectively.
Second Week – 9th to 15th September
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rom the 13th to 15th of September in Paúl do Mar there is an exciting ‘surf film festival’ taking place called MadsWell. A great opportunity for surf lovers or not, to enjoy this surf celebrating festival on the west of the island where each day there are al fresco film showings, dinners against unforgettable sunsets that are known to be spectacular. For more information, see our featured article on page 20.
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hat better excuse to visit the Golden Isle of Porto Santo than to celebrate its most famous inhabitant, Christopher Columbus. This festival is dedicated to Columbus with its main theme coming from the 15th Century, with historical recreations, live music events, theatre shows, exhibitions and a magnificent central parade all recre-
ating the time of world Discovery for Portugal. Christopher Columbus, who, in 1478 was in the employ of a sugar merchant, came to Madeira on business and consequently stayed a few years in Porto Santo where he married and his son, Diego, was born. For more information go to: www.visitmadeira.pt
Fourth Week - 23rd to 30th September
3rd Festival of 'Nature of Madeira'
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oward the end of the week, on the 29th, the 3rd event of the Festival of Nature of Madeira is held. Promoting a wide range of island life, including a celebration of the Island’s nature in the air, sea and on the land, to a backdrop of culture and gastronomy. There is much to take part in and experiences to enjoy for all ages. For further information, go to: www.visitmadeira.pt World Tourism Day is held on the 27th September which is marked with free admission to selected gardens and museums and all arriving to the island at the airport shall be offered a flower.
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Music | Gig Guide
By: Dave Bartram
Music News
Gig Guide
It’s Official: The 2013 Song of the Summer
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.S. “Comedy Central” host Stephen Colbert’s “Song of the Summer” special saw the presenter in hot water with music giants MTV, who at the last minute pulled rank to prevent French dance sensations Daft Punk from guesting on the programme, claiming the duo had agreed to perform at the Video Music Awards in an exclusive appearance on August 25th. Undeterred, Colbert said: “I don’t care what MTV allows, my audience will get the song of the summer if they want it!”
Backed up by guests Hugh Laurie, Jeff Bridges, Bryan Cranston, Henry Kissinger and Matt Damon in an elaborate video of his
own, the song blasting from the loudspeakers was none other than the international summer hit of the year, i.e. Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”.
Shakira Lawsuit Dismissed
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eeking more than 100 million US Dollars in a lawsuit claiming he was instrumental in transforming Shakira into a global star, ex-boyfriend, Antonio de la Rua has failed in an action dismissed recently by a Californian judge. The Columbian singer – whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, said in a statement: “I am very grateful the courts are not allowing these groundless lawsuits to proceed. I have moved on and could not be happier and I hope this harassment has now come to an end!”
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 ARCTIC MONKEYS - “Am” (9th Sept)
KINGS OF LEON - “Mechanical Bull” (23rd Sept)
BIRDY – “Fire Within” ritically acclaimed teenage singer/songwriter, Birdy, returns in late September with an album that, as opposed to the large number of covers on her 2011 debut, demonstrate her true gift as a tunesmith on a collection of original songs that belie her callow years. Born in Lymington, England, the talented young singer says: “It’s been an incredible
HOLE IN ONE - Nightly live music SCAT FUNCHAL JAZZ CLUBE - Classy live jazz most nights FX CLUB (Avenida do Mar, Funchal) - 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!)
NINE INCH NAILS - “Hesitation Marks” (2nd Sept)
Album of the Month (Released 23rd September)
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A Guide to the top ‘live’ music venues in Madeira
GOLDFRAPP - “Tales Of Us” (9th Sept) couple of years since my debut album. I’ve now been busy writing new songs and I’m so excited for people to finally hear them!” Working with Ryan Tebber (Beyonce) and Dan Wilson, who co-wrote Adele’s “Someone Like You”, the album doesn’t disappoint with standout tracks “Wings”,and “No Angel” offering a new sound that on this showing could easily take the world by storm.
MANIC STREET PREACHERS - “Rewind The Film” (16th Sept) KATIE MELUA - ”Ketevan” (16th Sept) RECKLESS LOVE - “Spirit” (2nd Sept) ELTON JOHN - “The Diving Board” (16th Sept) Rating:
STING - “The Last Ship” (23rd Sept)
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MUSIC / DANCE
EXHIBITIONS
Concerts L A Curated Collection of 17 Unique Concerts Summer Season 2013 September 4, 11, 21 and 28 September 4 - Gala Drop September 11 - “Filho da Mãe” September 21 - Celina da Piedade September 28 - Pierre Aderne - Estalagem da Ponta do Sol
“Illustrious visitors of our Region” September 2 to 30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm Wednesday: 1.30pm - 6.00pm Bibliographic Display within the World Tourism Day Celebrations (September 27th) Municipal Library of Câmara de Lobos Avenida da Autonomia, 5 - Câmara de Lobos Telephone: 291 910 130
10th European Folklore Week September 1 to 6 - Municipal Garden of Funchal
“Author of the Month” September 2 to 30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10.00am - 6.00pm Wednesday: 1.30pm - 6.00pm Natália Correia, Horácio Bento Gouveia & António Torrado Bibliographic Display - National, Local and Children’s Literature Municipal Library of Câmara de Lobos - Câmara de Lobos Telephone: 291 910 130
Madeira Mandolin Orchestra presents: September 6, 13, 20 and 27 – 9.00pm English Church - Funchal Clarinet Ensemble September 13 – 8.00pm Musical group of Madeira’s Regional Department of Education/ Artistic Education - Cliff Bay Hotel The “Associação Amigos do Conservatório de Música da Madeira” presents: September 22 – 6.00pm “Arcangelo Corelli and his world” Tribute concert on the 3rd Centenary celebrations of Arcangelo Corelli’s death Carla Susana Abreu, recorder Mikolai Lewkowicz, cello Giancarlo Mongelli, harpsichord - Funchal City Hall “Sons da Adega” September 27 – 9.00pm Mandolin Orchestra of Madeira’s Regional Department of Education/ Artistic Education Madeira Wine Institute - Funchal
THEATRE “A pyjama for six” September 18 to 25 Staging: Carlos Areia Production: Tozé Martinho - Baltazar Dias Municipal Theatre
“CRIARTE 2013” September 3 to October 4 The display outcomes the 23rd Edition of a painting competition promoted by the Santa Maria Maior Parish Council - Madeira Airports (ANAM) “Songs from a Distant Land” September 6 to November 9 Monday to Saturday: 10.00am - 12.30pm; 2.00pm - 5.30pm Photography exhibition by Valter Vinagre Contemporary Art Museum of Funchal Fortaleza de São Tiago - Funchal Telephone: 291 213 340 “Gutenberg in the world’s printing press” Opening on September 16 Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 6.00pm Printing Press Museum Avenida da Autonomia, 1 - Câmara de Lobos “Faith” Until September 10 Tuesday to Friday: 4.00pm – 7.00pm Saturdays: 4.00pm – 8.00pm Sundays: 10.00am – 1.00pm Collective painting, sculpture and photography exhibition João Paulo II Gallery The Church of Nazaré - São Martinho, Funchal Telephone: 291 775 109
Household Equipment – “Illumination” Until September 13 Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am – 5.00pm Saturday to Sunday: 10.00am – 12.30pm; 1.30pm – 5.30pm Project: “Access to the museum’s collections” Madeira Ethnographic Museum – Entrance Hall - Ribeira Brava Telephone: 291 952 598 “Zero Gravity” - Let the Ocean clean your Soul Until September 15 Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 8.00pm Underwater photography by Gonçalo Gomes and Joana Brazão Gomes Ateneu Café - Funchal Telephone: 964 514 818 “Almost forgotten Madeira” Until September 15 Display with photography archives by Hugo Reis, Don Amaro, Lígia Oliveira, Madalena Vieira and José Lemos Silva FNAC Gallery Madeira Shopping - Funchal “Serigraph printing CPS” Until September 16 Tuesday to Friday: 10.00am – 7.00pm Saturdays: 9.00am – 5.00pm A set of 21 works from the Portuguese Centre of Serigraphy Centro Cívico do Estreito de Câmara de Lobos - Estreito de Câmara de Lobos Telephone: 291 910 040/41 “The Importance of a Line” Until September 28 Thursday to Saturday: 4.00pm – 8.00pm Drawing exhibition by Diango Hernández Porta 33 Art Gallery Rua do Quebra Costas, 33 - Funchal Telephone: 291 743 038 “Heritage has [ ]” Until October 6 Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 12.30pm; 2.00pm – 5.00pm University of Madeira Rua dos Ferreiros - Funchal
“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 - Funchal Telephone: 291 213 340 Max Römer & “A2V: two-speed project” Until Novem ber 30 Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00am – 6.00pm Works by Max Römer and the collective project “A2V”/ Modern Art exhibition Casa das Mudas Arts Centre - Calheta Telephone: 291 820 900
OTHER EVENTS “MadSwell” September 13 to 15 1st Edition of Madeira Island Surf Film Festival Films screening - Paul do Mar Hotel Live-music - Maktub Bar 14th Edition of the Columbus Festival September 19 to 21 - Porto Santo Island
MUNICIPALITY OF CULTURE “Mercarte Madeira” September 22 - 10.00am to 6.00pm Arts & Crafts Market Downtown Santana (near the agricultural market) Choral Group of São Roque Anniversary Celebrations September 22 Casa do Povo de S. Roque do Faial - Faial Painting exhibition by Juan Bécquer September 27 Within the Anniversary Celebrations of the Vineyard and Wine Museum of Arco de São Jorge Vineyard and Wine Museum - Arco de São Jorge The Wine and Vine Day Days September 29 The Vineyard and Wine Museum of - Arco de São Jorge
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
With Cassie Temple
The Aquarium at Porto Moniz T
his month, I have decided to travel further afield and take you to the aquarium at Porto Moniz. Located on the north-western tip of the island, a visit to Porto Moniz is well worthwhile, not only for the aquarium but also for the drive which, depending on the weather, time of year, etc., enables you to view a very rural area of Madeira. The aquarium is built on the site of an old fort. The original fort was destroyed but a replica has been rebuilt not only to house the aquarium but to the original building’s specifications. The aquarium comprises a number of small specific tanks which contain morays, anemones, small rock fish, sea cucumbers and juveniles plus the
main tank which holds 500,000 litres of water and is home to a wide variety of fish, rays and two small sharks. The main tank is the principle attraction and can be viewed on different levels. A seating area is available on the lower levels which make it an ideal viewing place not only to watch the fish but to give you time to spy several rays hiding in the sand, watch fish snoozing on the rocks and to savour the way they all interact with each other as well as gain an understanding of the species that are endemic to the island, including Trigger fish and Jacks. This is also an ideal place to introduce small children to the fascinating world of ocean and sea-life as well as fostering an early awareness of conservation
and protection. The higher level viewing points of the main tank provide greater visibility of the sharks and other fish not immediately noticeable from the ground level. It also provides greater visibility of the ‘sea bed’ and the different species that may be lurking between the rocks. However, one of my favourite experiences was walking through the upper layer of the tank and watching the rays enjoying and playing in the oxygen bubbles. My other favourites were the two tanks containing Moray Eels, one which included a Mediterranean Moray Eel and the other a Moray Eel with a rather intimidating personality. Both were hot favourites with the other visitors and it was amazing to see these creatures close up and personal, so to speak. The aquarium also includes a special collection of shells, vertebrae and other miscellaneous pieces of marine life. As with all museums, there is a souvenir shop and the option to have your photograph taken as a souvenir of the day. Although considerably smaller than the one in Lisbon, the Porto Moniz aquarium is well worth a visit. The town of Porto Moniz is much quieter than its nearby neighbour, São Vicente. However, the natural rock-pool swimmingpools, pounding sea and steep rising cliffs, wide meandering paths, restaurants, bars, shops and town centre, make it a place to put on your ‘must see’ list, especially if you want to get away from the South, see a more rugged and very beautiful part of the island
and just enjoy the salty sea air which is always much more apparent in the north than it is in the south. Photographers and painters will love the dramatic seascape and scenery while its gentle meandering seafront make it a good place to visit for those who have mobility problems. Porto Moniz is easy to reach by car and depending on which route you take, the journey can take little more than an hour from Funchal. My route took me via São Vicente and the rapida (highway). Because of weather variations on the island, it’s worth taking an umbrella and an extra layer of clothing. For the very intrepid, there is a bus service from Funchal to the town which takes about four hours; Ideal if you really want to see the smaller towns, villages and hamlets of Madeira but it doesn’t leave an awful lot of time for sightseeing before you have to return home. However, there are several small hotels and you could always combine the trip, the aquarium with an overnight stay. Enjoy.
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Readers’ Corner War Baby: The true story of a search for identity by a boy adopted in the confusion of World War II
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!
Readers’ Competition!
Author: John Timmins
Along with the launching of Readers' Corner, THE BRIT has also created a Readers’ Competition... This month, I thought I would ask you to compose a poem to celebrate the traditional grape harvest…
J
ohn Timmins has led an extraordinary life, from being given up for adoption at just six months old at the end of World War II and orphaned at a young age, through time spent travelling and working abroad, several troubled marriages and many different careers. The one thing that has dominated his life above all else is his quest to find his true identity. In this poignant and honest account, John talks about his experiences in the Army Intelligence Corps, the countries he has lived in, his failed relationships and how a terrible accident spurred him on to find out the truth surrounding his birth. War Baby details the many highs and lows of one man’s determination to discover his roots. Written in John’s own words, the book records his methodical research, the closed doors and blocked paths as he tries to make sense of his life and reconcile the events of the past. A must-have book for anyone interested in
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
'I once met a grape-grower from Santana'
All I need you do to is complete the poem (3 additioal lines);
genealogy, social history or real life stories and for all those who are still searching for their own truth.
The Cycling Quiz Book: 250 Questions on Cycling History Author: Hugh Larkin
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re you a fan of cycling? Do follow all the big races from the Tour de France to the Vuelta a Espana? Can you name the great riders and the events they have won? If you would like to know more about the world of professional cycling, this quiz book is for you. In the Tour de France what title is given to the rider who finishes last in the general classification? Since 2010, what colour jersey is worn by the leader in the Vuelta a Espana? What is the nickname of the Milan-San Remo race, reflecting its early position in the season’s calendar? The answers to these questions and many more on the history of cycling are all in this book. The 2012 summer Olympics in London helped to rekindle the world’s interest in cycling and the 250 questions in this book will quickly uncover how much you know about this fast-paced sport. With information on all
the top riders, record holders, Paralympics, races and much more The Cycling Quiz Book is a must-have for all cycling fans.
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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. See 10 across
2. See 12 down
4. Twice 2 down
3. Consecutive digits in order
6. 15 across squared
4. Three quarters of 5 down
8. 4 across plus 5 down
5. Four times 21 down
10. Three times 1 across
7. 1 across plus 21 down
11. 11 down plus 4 across
9. 10 down plus 20 across
13. 23 across times 19 down
10. Cube of 10 across
14. 4 down squared
11. 17 down plus 18 across
15. See 6 across
12. Six times 2 down
17. 4 across plus 20 down
16. Cube of 21 down
18. 17 across plus 2 down
17. 20 down plus 4 down
20. 11 across squared
19. 22 across plus 2 down
22. 5 down plus 21 down
20. See 17 across
23. Three quarters of 4 down
21. See 22 across
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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
Super-van!
A
good-looking man walked into an agent's office in Hollywood and said: “I want to be a movie star.” Tall, handsome, and with experience on Broadway, he had the right credentials. The agent asked: “What's your name?” The guy said: “My name is Penis van Lesbian.” The agent said: “Sir, I hate to tell you, but in order to get into Hollywood, you are going to have to change your name.”
Solutions 1
2
“I will NOT change my name! The van Lesbian name is centuries old, I will not disrespect my grandfather by changing my name. Not ever.” The agent said: “Sir, I have worked in Hollywood for years... you will NEVER go far in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian! I'm telling you, you will HAVE TO change your name or I will not be able to represent you.”
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“So be it! I guess we will not do business together”, the guy said and he left the agent's office. FIVE YEARS LATER... The agent opens an envelope sent to his office. Inside the envelope is a letter and a cheque for $50,000. The agent is awe-struck; who would possibly send him $50,000? He reads the letter enclosed... Dear Sir, Five years ago, I came into your office wanting to become an actor in Hollywood, you told me I needed to change my name. Determined to make it with my God-given birth name, I refused.
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You told me I would never make it in Hollywood with a name like Penis van Lesbian. After I left your office, I thought about what you said. I decided you were right. I had to change my name. I had too much pride to return to your office, so I signed with another agent. I would never have made it without changing my name, so the enclosed cheque is a token of my appreciation. Thank you for your advice. Sincerely, Dick van Dyke Joke by courtesy of Mark Warnock
28 Flora/Fauna | September 2013 August 2013
Why Pick on Sport? Once again, it seems that sport is expected to take the brunt of it... to pick up and carry the torch of political hot potatoes that politicians and diplomats cannot or are unwilling to handle and resolve... The JC Chambers Column
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fter a successful and well organised 14th summer games of the 2013 IAAF World Championships, this year, from the Luzhniki Stadium Moscow, it seems that some factions of the world population still wish to hijack the goodwill of the Games to their own ends. It is true that the Games are high profile, concentrate the world’s focus on many nations at the same time and are apolitical; so, this is not a political soap box which, through the media, can be used as a backdrop for different groups to use, push or draw attention to their particular plight. Unfortunately, this is what happened during the Moscow Games, against the stance taken by Russia towards lesbian and gay relationships. We are not here to discuss this particular subject but rather the knock-on effect. Why should sport people
be asked to make the sacrifice through peer, national, political and media pressure to boycott going to sporting events? - in this case, it is the Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia, February 2014. Think about it. These athletes train their whole lives for the glory of taking part in the greatest athletics event of the world. The modern Olympics had life breathed into it by Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. He was after unity, regard-
less of anything else – he was after the unity that is cast from the Olympic motto “citius, altius, fortius”, faster, higher, stronger. Further still to make his point of unity, Baron de Coubertin based the five multi-coloured ringed flag set on a white background, to incorporate the flag colours of all participating countries in the first modern Olympic Games. Sport is about the Olympic motto. The athletes train to be the best at their given
sport, not for political reasons but through a burning desire to be the best, to push those boundaries of perfection, concentration, human endurance and physical ability. The window of opportunity to be at the top of your particular sport is very small and missing a world championship or Olympic Game makes the difference.
So, when we see groups asking for such a sacrifice from sport people to highlight their particular issue of discrimination, what they are actually willing to do is sacrifice someone else’s hard work and years of gruelling commitment to attain these goals. Is this not itself an act of discrimination against these
sports men and women who have been asked to give up a lifetime of hard work? It is not their responsibility to carry this burden. Political issues are for politicians and diplomats. Stop using sport to make a point and enjoy it for what it represents to all people from all countries - National pride!
| Sport Fixtures 29 | In-Depth
September 2013 August 2013
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP
Saturday, 14th September
Saturday, 14th September Man. Utd. v Aston Villa v Fulham v Hull v Stoke v Sunderland v Tottenham v Everton v
Crystal Palace Newcastle West Brom Cardiff Man. City Arsenal Norwich Chelsea
12:45 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30
Sunday, 15th September Southampton v
West Ham
16:00
Monday, 16th September Swansea v
Liverpool
20:00
Saturday, 21st September Norwich v Cardiff v Crystal Palace v Liverpool v Newcastle v West Brom. v West Ham v Chelsea v
Aston Villa Tottenham Swansea Southampton Hull Sunderland Everton Fulham
12:45 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30
Aberdeen
Sunday, 22nd September Arsenal v Man. City v
Stoke Man. Utd.
13:30 16:00
Sunday, 22nd September
Saturday, 28th September Tottenham v Aston Villa v Fulham v Hull v Man. Utd. v Southampton v Swansea v
Chelsea Man. City Cardiff West Ham West Brom. Crystal Palace Arsenal
12:45 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 17:30
Saturday, 28th September
Sunday, 29th September Stoke v Sunderland v Monday, 30th September Everton v
FOOTBALL IN MADEIRA
Hearts
v
Celtic
12:30
Sunday, 15th September
Nacional
v
Arouca
Kilmarnock
v
Inverness CT
15:00
Partick Thistle
v
Aberdeen
15:00
St. Johnstone
v
Hibernian
15:00
Sunday, 22nd September
St. Mirren
v
Motherwell
15:00
Nacional
Dundee Utd.
12:45
v
Inverness CT
15:00
Celtic
v
St. Johnstone
15:00
Hibernian
v
St. Mirren
15:00
Partick Thistle
v
Kilmarnock
15:00
Ross County
v
Hearts
15:00
Motherwell
15:00
12:45
Sunday, 29th September
Marítimo
v
Académica
16:00
16:00
Sunday, 15th September Ross County
v
Saturday, 21st September
Norwich Liverpool
13:30 16:00
Dundee Utd.
v
Kilmarnock
v
Celtic
Hearts
v
Dundee Utd.
15:00
Inverness CT
v
Hibernian
15:00
Motherwell
v
Ross County
15:00
St. Johnstone
v
Partick Thistle
15:00
Monday, 30th September Newcastle
20:00
St. Mirren
v
Aberdeen
19:45
v
P. Ferreira
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 August Answers
Q1. At a throw-in, the player throws the ball to his own goalkeeper but the keeper did not see the ball coming. The player realises an attacker might get to the ball first and so runs after the ball. He manages to kick the ball out over the goal line. The referee will: (a) award a corner kick; (b) award an indirect free kick against the thrower from where he threw the ball; (c) award an indirect free kick against the thrower from where he kicked the ball; (d) ask for the throw-in to be retaken. Q2. The dimensions of the goal area, the 6-yard box, are: (a) 6 yds x 18 yds; (b) 6 yds x 20 yds; (c) 6 yds x 22 yds; (d) 6 yds x 24 yds.
Mal Davies
A1. (a) allow the goal. From the throw-in the player throws the ball gently against a colleague’s back and then crosses the ball for a goal. There is no offence. It is similar to a player playing a one-two with a team-mate. The goal stands. A2. (a) allow him to carry on playing. A referee cannot prevent a player, who he believes to be suspended, from playing. He referee should convey his suspicions to a team official such as the secretary who may or may not make a substitution. The referee must make a report after the game. A3. (d) any radius. The Laws do not stipulate a measurement for the radius of the penalty mark. Q3. True or False: The team that wins the toss will be the team that kicks off in the second half.
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).
Sport | September 2013 30 Opinions August 2013
The First Tee!
By: Dara Ford
Peter Mitchell Golf Academy Santo da Serra Golf Club.
Avoiding Heat Exhaustion H eat exhaustion can creep up on you suddenly, especially while playing golf. So, what should you do to protect yourself? Stay hydrated. Drink cool, not cold water; the body can absorb it better about an hour before you play and then again fifteen minutes before you tee off. While playing, you should aim to take in fluids approximately every ten minutes. Fizzy drinks should be avoided as they are not so hydrating but mixing them with water is a good compromise for those who dislike drinking water on its own. Avoid drinking tea and coffee due to their diuretics properties and alco-
hol - even beer, as these dehydrate the body. Wear loose-fitting clothes which protect you from the sun but allow your body to breathe. Natural fibres such as bio cotton are ideal. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat. Use a buggy if possible as it provides minimal shade; it also gives you a chance to sit down and assess how you are feeling. Many people do not realise they have heat exhaustion until too late. Don’t play alone. Make sure you go out in a group or pairs, that way you can all look after each other. I hope these few simple tips help.
Back to Basics I
f you can remember, the first thing you were told and learned about when you started golf was how to grip the club. It is very important that you have a good relationship between your hands and the clubface during your swing. Your hands are the only part of your body that actually touch the club, so getting it right is essential. As the great Sam Snead once said: "If a lot of people gripped a knife and fork the way they do a golf club, they´d starve to death". If you are learning the game or playing already, have a quick check on your grip. Having the correct grip will help you find the correct swing plane, and help generate some extra power. The correct grip will not only benefit your accuracy with your long game, you will also see a big improvement with your short game. Starting with your left hand, you want the grip to run through the fingers with the pad of your hand sitting on the top of the club. If the club is resting in the palm of your hand you are unable to hinge your left wrist up and down. Your left thumb is in position pointing just to the right of the middle of the grip. the V in your left hand is now pointing to your right shoulder. I use the overlapping grip but some of you will use the interlocking grip, make sure that the right hand
wraps over and the crease in the middle of your right hand fits onto your left thumb. The V in your right hand will be pointing in the same direction now as your left hand. For the pressure in your hands it should feel like you are holding a tube of toothpaste with no toothpaste coming out.
2013 Photography Competition: Win a free stay at Porto Bay Serra Golf
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uring 2013, we are holding a photography competition which is open to all our visitors. The competition will run from January to December 2013, and to take part all you need to do is submit a photograph which has been taken from Santo da Serra Golf Club/ Course. All submissions should be sent to: sales@santodaserragolf.com
Rules: Photograph must be taken from the confines of the Club grounds; The image can be of any subject; There are no limits to the number of images you may submit; By submitting your photograph you agree on allowing the Club to use your image (Website or Facebook); Ensure all your contact details are included with the submission. The overall prize winner will be notified in December 2013.
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The 19th Hole
By: Michael Otto
Major issue T
here are quite a few great players who are desperately trying to win their first Major, and there is Tiger Woods who already has 14 of these coveted titles to his name and is trying to win another 4 or, preferably, another 5 which would make him undoubtedly the greatest player of all times. He has broken almost every record with the exception of one – Nicklaus’s record of 18 Major titles. Not so long ago it seemed like a safe bet that Woods would easily surpass the great
Jack Nicklaus. And when he won the US Open back in 2008 with a broken leg and an unbreakable spirit, it was clearly evident to anyone that this was a man on a mission. Shortly afterwards this mission came to an abrupt halt, when Woods crashed his car into a fire hydrant. What followed then has been five tumultuous years in which we learned far more about him than we ever wanted to know. Five years marked by scandals and injuries and a gradual climb back to the summit. But it has
also been five long years in which he hasn’t won a major. Off the course he’s pieced his life back together, on the course he’s looking up once more. In his last 22 starts on the PGA Tour he’s won no fewer than seven times and reclaimed the World No 1 spot from the young pretender, Rory McIlroy. There are those, including Jack Nicklaus, who believe he can still do it. And there are others who claim he has lost his aura and is no longer invincible. And, most of all, he
is not getting any younger. Sure, Jack Nicklaus won his last Major in Augusta at the age of 46, and Phil
Mickelson won the Open this year at age 43. But for Woods to go past Nicklaus he has to win another 5
Majors!! And that is quite a tall order, even for a guy like Woods. But then, you never know.
The Golden Girls
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ollowing in the footsteps of their male colleagues from the Ryder Cup team, the ladies representing Team Europe in the biennial Solheim Cup produced another “European miracle” on American soil. They arrived as the underdogs and left victorious. When the last group had left the 18th green, there was a joyous scene. Not a star or stripe in sight, instead it was all blue and yellow. The colours of the victorious European team. "Ole, Ole, Ole," rang out from players, caddies, fans and officials, and there was a lot of jumping, dancing and singing. It was reminiscent of Medinah a year ago when the continent had completed their astonishing comeback to beat America's men and retain the Ryder Cup. This time, though, there had been no comeback. There had just been an unprecedented thrashing. The biggest win in the Solheim Cup's history with the 18-10 scoreline in Europe's favour. Europe never looked more at home at the Solheim Cup,
especially on the greens. From the 45-foot putt that 17-year-old Charley Hull rolled in to re-ignite the momentum Sunday to the 4-foot tester Caroline Hedwall sank to end what little drama was left, the Europeans owned Colorado Golf Club. Led by Hull, the youngest player to suit up at the Solheim Cup, and Hedwall, the first player to go 5-0 at this event, Europe romped to a record-setting victory over the Americans and won the cup on U.S. soil for the first time since the event began in 1990. America had more top-20 players (5 to 3), more Major-title winners (5 to 3) and more Solheim Cup experience (25 years to 17) to say nothing of more success over the history of this team event (8 victories to 4). But the Europeans are catching up fast when it comes to team events, and the Americans are now without the Solheim Cup, the Ryder Cup, the Walker Cup and the Curtis Cup, the four biggest team events between both sides of the Atlantic.
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Palheiro Village presents a series of exhibitions by Madeiran artists Short Biography
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series of exhibitions will be on display at the “Sala Carvalhal” in Palheiro Village. Each exhibition is planned to last one month and start with an “open day” in which the artist presents their works and will remain for a while to answer any questions and socialize.
During the rest of the month the exhibitions will be private and open only to guests of Palheiro Estate with the exception of one more “open day” to mark the end of the exhibition. The first exhibition features a collection of paintings by Rolf Kiekeben which comprises 14 works
depicting a few classic Madeiran sceneries and landmarks as well as nautical scenes from the south of France and some interesting one-offs and commissioned pieces such as the colourful bullfighter and beach scenes. The exhibition will be on display until the end of
September and the paintings can be purchased by contacting the Palheiro Village reception on: 291 790 030 The organizers at Palheiro Estate are in contact with various Madeiran artists both amateur and more accomplished painters and will be announcing the next exhibition shortly.
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randson and son of German entrepreneurs, Rolf Dieter Kiekeben was born in Madeira in 1955. His grandfather and father were also artists (painting) as a hobby. He lived in the mainland during his childhood (Estoril), and then moved to Germany
(Stuttgart), where he concluded his formation on Management. His father´s business lead him to the U.S.A., where he lived for many years (Florida and New York). After his father’s death (1986), he returned to Madeira to manage his needlepoint tapestry factory.
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Holy Trinity Church
Regular Services at the Church (Times of Services)
MUSIC AT HOLY TRINITY The Mandolin Orchestra of Madeira Fridays, 9pm. Tickets €20 - available from hotels and Touist Info centres, and on the door.
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.
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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
and different Christian traditions, who would like a service in English. This is truly a 'House of Prayer for all Peoples', set in a tranquil garden. Ours is a very inclusive Church; whoever you are and from wherever you have come, you will find a warm welcome.
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
18, Rua do Quebra Costas, 9000-034 Funchal | Tel: (+351) 291 220 674 Email: holytrinity.chaplain@gmail.com To find out more about us and for up to date news of these and other activities, please visit our website: www.holytrinity-madeira.org
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Daily: Morning Prayer at 9am (Common Prayer).
Wednesdays - Bible Study - 11.30am This group has now been suspended for the summer period and will resume again in October.
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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The Blue Danube Quartet Sundays, 6pm. Tickets €17.50, and on the door.
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS MONTH Friday, 6th & 20th, September from 11am to Noon: "Meditation Group - Nourish the Body, Soul and Mind" Run by the University of the Third Age. Beginners and more experienced are welcome to join. €5 per session. Please contact Irene Papiolek at: wildinthegarden@yahoo.co.uk Saturday, 14th September: The 4th of a series of concerts in the Church Gardens by Connor McGhee music from the 60s, 70s & 80s Pop, Rock, Folk and Soul classics. 8.30pm. Tickets at the gate, €7.50. Limited bar from 7.30pm.
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
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. 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 For Church services and for all these events, free parking is available at the back of the Church.
The German Lutheran Church Services on Sundays - every 14 days at 16:00
in the Portuguese Presbyterian Church
For more information on services and events please see the Notice Board or contact: Theologian Ilse Everlien Berardo, Tel: (+351) 291 765913 Fax: (+351) 291 775189 E-mail: everlien@gmail.com
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