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SILENT GRIEF:

LIFE AFTER MISCARRIAGE

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APRIL ISSUE EDITOR’S NOTE Dearest readers, I’m sure you’ve quite had enough of all the doom and gloom surrounding this wretched COVID-19, so if you don’t mind, we’ve made this issue as coronavirus-free as we possibly can (however, you can always visit our online news sector for regular updates regarding the virus and our community at large: thegibraltarmagazine.com/categories/news. Please only get your facts from trusted media/medical sources, as these will be thoroughly fact-checked, unlike ones from the WhatsApp Warriors).

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Instead, we’ve got articles on town planning (p. 23), how to start your own catering business (p. 26), the different types of indulgent facials available (p. 59), and our monthly book club to name but a few (p. 54). We also have some great interviews for you this month. Romina sits down with Nicole Byrne, who has just completed her Postgraduate as a Career Development Guidance Counsellor and is an active member of the Gibraltar Disability Society (p. 41); I manage to pin down the elusive ‘Jupp’ – Gibraltar’s answer to Banksy (p. 50), and Richard Cartwright catches Malcolm Blagg as he hangs up his petrol pump for the final time, ready for pastures new (p. 45). As Malcolm says: “You can do anything in life, just go out and do it”. Or, given our current climate, perhaps stay in and do it. And finally, we bring you the last installment of the Gods of Olympus by the late, and loved, Peter Schirmer (p. 82). This month, the Father of the Gods laments the length of lent, established the proper way to eat fish and chips, and scoffs at the sheer number of events on the calendar. I can’t help but wonder what sort of amusing amendments Peter would have made, given the actual current state of our cultural calendar… And with that in mind, keep safe, wash your hands, stay positive, and most important of all, look out for one another. Yours,

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content 10 Hello There: Give us something to watch, listen to, or do in self isolation! 11 What's On 12 News

BUSINESS 18 Risky Business: Managing Business Risks in Uncertain Times 20 Community Over Competition: Startup Grind 3 Years On

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23 Diary of a Town Planner: When Did We Stop Caring? 26 The A-Z of Business: How to Run a Catering Business

LIFE 29 Silent Grief: Life After Miscarriage 32 A Sense of Humour: General Sir John Miller Adye

SCENE 50 ‘Jupp’: Gibraltar’s Banksy 54 Bookish: Join Our Monthly Book Club!

LEISURE 56 No One Deserves to Be Forgotten 59 Confessions of a Beauty Addict: The Facial Report 63 Easter Escape to the Cotswolds 70 Tasting Victory 74 Fashion: Spring Clean Your Style

REGULARS 80 Açaí Breakfast Bowl and Chocolate Easter Nests 82 Olympus: A Four-Day Lent Is Long Enough 84 Information

30 Reach for the Stars: Gibraltar Amateur Astronomers Society

87 Schedules

34 The Happiness Foundation

94 Kids Korner

38 I’m Autistic, What’s Your Superpower? 41 Hearts of Gibraltar: Nicole Byrne 42 Gender Equality: Are We Missing Something?

93 #GibsGems 95 Coffee Time

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45 Malcom Blagg: Admiral of the Fuel Pumps 48 Laurie Lee’s Gibraltar

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GIVE US SOMETHING TO WATCH, LISTEN TO, OR DO IN SELFISOLATION!

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Natalie Hill, 45 Fitness + Wellness Coach at Natalie Hill Health + Wellness Club "Fitness for physical & mental health is paramount! I urge everyone to create a great home fitness environment for the whole family and join the ONLINE Community! nataliehillfitness.com/ studioonline #letskeepmovingtogether"

Amy Montegriffo, 25, Teacher Right now life seems like constant corona conversation- especially in isolation! Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take our mind off it, shall we? 1- Skype a friend from far away. No need to worry about time zones or work hours now- you should all be at home! 2- Feeling nostalgic for simpler times? Boot up an online video game emulator and play some old favourites!

Barrister, Phillips Barristers & Solicitors "I would try and take the time to expand my culinary repertoire to bake and make the perfect risotto, ingredients permitting! "

For a list of other things to keep you occupied whilst you're in the house visit thegibraltarmagazine.com/ covid-care-package

3- Start something! If you have no ideas- how about a diary or daily vlog? Your work could produce some amazing historical documents for future generations!

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ALL PUBLIC CULTURAL EVENTS CANCELLED UNTIL MAY Gibraltar Cultural Services, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, and based on Government advice and recommendations from the Director of Public Health, con confirm as follows: • All Cultural public events which require social gatherings are cancelled until the end of May. All events scheduled for June 2020 and thereafter, will be reviewed on a case by case basis. • All private events held in Government Cultural Premises until the end of May are postponed. Private events at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre are also cancelled. • Planned Exhibitions can continue without official openings. GCS will cancel exhibitions at short notice upon expert advice. • The Spring Logo Competition will be a closed-door presentation for award recipients only. • Workers’ Memorial Day at the Lobby of Parliament is cancelled. • May Day Celebrations are cancelled. • Spring Zarzuela at the John Mackintosh Theatre is cancelled. • Young Shakespeare Company at the John Mackintosh Theatre for school children will proceed for now but this will be reviewed after the Easter holidays. • The Youth and Cultural Open Day at the John Mackintosh Hall is postponed. • Spring Visual Arts Competition will be a closed-door presentation for award recipients only. • Miss Gibraltar 2020 will continue for now as a closed-door event and will be aired live on GBC. GCS may cancel the event at short notice upon expert advice. • World Music Festival scheduled for June is postponed. • Calenitita Food Festival scheduled for the 20th June is postponed. GCS will continue to monitor all events and review these on a daily basis. For further information do not hesitate to contact Gibraltar Cultural Services on 200 75669, 200 67236, 2020 79750 or email: info@culture.gi. Please note that Seniors Tea for Two will also be postponed until further notice.

news B_TWEEN BENCH INCLUSIVE SEATING The Minister for Equality, the Hon Samantha Sacramento, MP, was proud to join representatives of the International Commercial Centre (I.C.C.) and GAMMA Architects at the unveiling of the first ‘wheelchair inclusive’ public bench on Thursday 5th March outside the I.C.C. The B_Tween Bench, designed by local company Gamma Architects, took third place at the Street Seats international design challenge in 2018 and the Department of Equality and the I.C.C. were two of the sponsors of this design at the competition stage. This particular bench has been purchased by the I.C.C. The Department of Equality has also already purchased another bench, which will be revealed in coming weeks at another location. Furthermore the Minister for Equality has arranged for Government to purchase further benches to be installed throughout Gibraltar going forward. B_Tween Benches will

soon be seen in the new park at Governor’s Parade Ruth Massias Greenberg, Director at Gamma Architects, said: “We hope our bench will positively impact the lives of those with disabilities who live within our communities - but we feel that the positive impact is in both directions - both for the disabled person and anyone else sitting on the bench around them. The bench embraces those who may sometimes sit on the margins of society - we no longer want people to be on the side but rather in our epicentres - the bench is an expression of this. We are also delighted to launch our website where people can find out more: www.btweenbench. com “We believe that it is not people who are disabled but rather buildings and places that are not equipped or inclusively designed to be able to accommodate. We are delighted to be able to use design as a mechanism for positive change. “We are really grateful to all the sponsors who helped us get here; Hyperion, ITEK, Eroski, Montagu Group and AmCham. We are really grateful to the Department of Equality for their support, sponsorship and encouragement. We are also delighted that the

ICC as primary sponsor has also invested in placing a bench in a primary spot where we hope the exposure will help raise awareness of important issues of inclusivity.” A representative for the ICC said: “We are very proud to be invited to join this amazing initiative that we hope will make a difference to people using the benches. As part of our ongoing development we are always eager to explore new approaches to accessibility for all. Our aim and goal is for the ICC, with our planned improvements, is to be a champion and example of inclusivity for everyone. The B_Tween Bench is an expression of this and we are delighted to be a part of it.” Minister for Equality, the Hon. Samantha Sacramento, MP, said: “Projects like this are fundamental in an inclusive society. This bench is truly inclusive, not only because the wheelchair user is not on the fringes, but also because, as an end user, a wheelchair user has been fully consulted at the concept and design stage. The importance of this cannot be stressed enough. I look forward to see more of these benches appear around Gibraltar.”

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news COVID-19 As the news is changing rapidly by the hour and we are a monthly magazine, and because you are all probably overloaded and overwhelmed with with coronavirus-related news, we have purposefully left out all related updates in this magazine. However, you can keep up to date via the news section on our website (thegibraltarmagazine. com/category/news) which we are updating multiple times per day. • If you have a non-medical question related to COVID-19 please call 200 41818 or email covid.info@gibraltar.gov.gi • If you are in self-isolation or over 70 and require

assistance, please call 200 41818 or email covid.info@ gibraltar.gov.gi • If you develop a cough, fever, shortness of breath, nasal congestion or a

runny nose, please call 111 immediately Keep safe, wash your hands, stay positive, and look after your loved ones and neighbours. We will get through this together.

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news RESTORATION OF ANTIQUE MIRRORED SIDEBOARD BELONGING TO THE LARIOS FAMILY The Department of Environment and Heritage recently commissioned the restoration of a unique piece of antique furniture that once belonged to one of the most well known families in Gibraltar’s history, the Larios. This ornate mirrored sideboard dating from the late 1800’s once adorned the dining room on the first floor of the current City Hall when it was the property of the Larios Family. The City Hall was originally constructed in 1815 by one of the Rock’ leading merchants, Aaron Cardozo. Over the years the building changed hands a couple of times, being occupied by the Gibraltar Garrison Club in 1833 and becoming the Club Hotel from 1839 until 1875. It was then purchased by Pablo Antonio Larios y Tashara, one of the leading business men and property owners of the City. He was the scion of an old Castilian family who had acquired a right of residence in Gibraltar.

richly-carved sideboard. This sideboard was subsequently moved to other premises. It was re-discovered years later in a private property in Main Street and the new owner kindly donated it to the Government via the Gibraltar Heritage Trust who were instrumental in liaising with the developers in the build up to the conservation work. This piece is carved from walnut wood in the Victorian Rococo style (also known as Late Baroque) which was highly in fashion into the 1870s. Highly embellished furniture of this period often features themes inspired from nature such as fruits, seeds and nuts as well as Greek inspired imagery – in this case goddesslike carvings on the posts and ornamental urn finials along the top. It is likely that this piece was made to order by a cabinet maker in nearby Spain where Walnut Wood is easily available. Note the monogram ‘PL’ on the shield centre, top of the piece which confirms ownership of this statement piece by Pablo Larios himself.

The piece was restored by Robert Sanguinetti and took three months to complete and can be viewed in the lobby of the City Hall. Minister John Cortes said, “We have such a rich heritage in Gibraltar. Sometimes it turns up in unexpected corners in unexpected ways. The Larios dresser is a work of art and I am so pleased that it has been so expertly restored and found its place back home in a place where it can be seen and enjoyed by all”.

Larios carried out an in-depth renovation and refurbishment of his new acquisition with a new storey being added along the west face of the building, crowned with a white marble balustrade. There was extensive refurbishment, which included the dining room, situated to the south of the building; the main features of the room was the fireplace with panels of carved alabaster and a massive 14

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news GIBRALTAR TOURIST BOARD ROAD SHOW IN EDINBURGH The Gibraltar Tourist Board (GTB) held a successful road show in Edinburgh, Scotland on 3rd March. The event was held specifically to promote the start of flights on 31st March from Edinburgh to Gibraltar, operated by easyJet. The event, held at the Balmoral Hotel, attracted forty one agents from the Edinburgh area. During the evening agents were able to meet with Gibraltar’s industry partners from the UK and The Rock in order to learn more about the destination. Working alongside the GTB were easyJet, Blands, the Rock Hotel, the Elliott Hotel, Sunborn Gibraltar, M H Bland, Edinburgh Airport, Fred Holidays and Osprey Holidays. Minister for Tourism, the Hon Vijay Daryanani MP, who was not able to travel to the event due to important Government business said, “The start of flights from Edinburgh is excellent news for Gibraltar as it will deliver business to the hospitality, tourism and retail industry. This event follows on from three other successful shows in London, Manchester and Bristol a few weeks ago. I am particularly grateful to those industry partners from the UK and Gibraltar who make the effort to work alongside the great team at the GTB at these events.” GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

Gibraltar Risk and Compliance Professionals Join with CISI to Raise Professional Standards in Global Financial Markets The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) and the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) are delighted to announce a collaboration aimed at strengthening the culture, integrity and professionalism of financial services markets and practitioners. The confirmation will mean that reciprocal arrangements will be in place for members of both organisations to access mutual qualifications, membership and continuing professional development (CPD) content. Formed in 2004, GACO is a nonprofit membership body with 180 members. It aims to enhance the role of compliance, providing educational programmes, acting as a forum for discussion for compliance professionals and an industry consultative body. GACO’s training and 16

qualifications cover areas including anti-money laundering and cybersecurity. The CISI is the global membership professional body encompassing financial services sectors including wealth management, financial planning and capital markets. With over 45,000 members in over100 countries, CISI’s 40,000 exams last year were sat in 81 countries and its qualifications are recognised by 61 global regulators.

development, compliance, risk, integrity and ethics.” Mr Carlos Martins, GACO Chairman (right in photo with Richard Bennett, CISI Head of Membership) said: “In the space of only a few months we have been successful in achieving an arrangement which will no doubt be mutually beneficial to both parties. We very much look forward to developing this for the advancement of professional standards in all applicable fields."

Helena Wilson Chartered MCSI, Assistant Director, CISI Global Business Development said: “We are extremely pleased to enter into this agreement with GACO which will support our respective memberships in the important dynamic, global financial services areas of professional GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

CISI launches Gibraltar National Advisory Council The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to announce the launch of its National Advisory Council (NAC) for Gibraltar. The new CISI Gibraltar NAC President is Ian Woods, Chartered MCSI of Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Gibraltar) Ltd and Committee members are: • Mary Boyd, ACSI, Group Head of Risk at Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited, CISI NAC Vice-President • Michelle Walsh, Head of Compliance, Risk & Regtech at Ince Gibraltar, CISI NAC Committee Member

• Tyrone Vinet, Policy & Risk Manager at Turicum Private Bank, CISI NAC Committee Member • Alvaro Lopez, Legal and Compliance Officer, Altarius Capital, CISI NAC Committee Member The NAC (right: Mary Boyd NAC Vice-President (centre) with the Committee members Alvaro Lopez and Michelle Walsh) will support CISI membership in Gibraltar and steer CISI’s activities in developing professional standards across the finance profession.

Ian Woods, Chartered MCSI

For more information on our work in Gibraltar, visit cisi.org/gibraltar

Tyrone Vinet, Policy & Risk Manager

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RISKY BUSINESS Managing business risks in uncertain times.

e don’t know whether it’s true that we’re living in more uncertain times than we have in the past, but it certainly feels like it. The latest big uncertainty to be thrown into our lives is the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) and how it is going to impact businesses, the economy, and our daily life in general. It comes at a time when uncertainty is already high due to matters such as Brexit and how it will affect our lives in Gibraltar; US presidential elections later this year, extreme weather conditions across the globe, and numerous other concerns. A consistent finding in psychology is that people don’t like uncertainty or risk. It’s called Risk Aversion, and we all have it to some degree. People don’t like risk in part because of the uncertainty. We want to make a good decision but worry about how terrible the consequences will be if we make a bad one. Entrepreneurs and business professionals are no stranger to 18

risk and uncertainty. Whether it’s reaching out to a new client, or releasing a new product, risk and uncertainty influence every business decision. But what are the differences between the two concepts?

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RISK AND UNCERTAINTY Risk is defined as the possibility or probability of an unpleasant or undesirable event. In business, risk might suggest the potential loss of money, time, or information. Most

It forces companies to innovate faster. importantly, risk can be calculated or measured. Entrepreneurs can use market data to calculate whether a new product may be worth introducing. Accountants

can use balance sheets to measure the profitability of certain stores. Calculated risk can be beneficial, as risk takers can also generate significant returns. On the other side, there’s uncertainty. In contrast, uncertainty involves situations with unknown variables, information, and outcomes. Uncertainty cannot be measured or calculated. Since uncertain events are unique and difficult to plan for, they come with even greater downsides for unprepared businesses. The main takeaway from these two concepts: risk can be measured and predicted, while uncertainty cannot.

HOW TO PLAN FOR HIGH-RISK EVENTS One of the unhealthy ways that people cope with uncertainty is to throw up their hands and give up. They decide that if the world is uncertain, then everything’s GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

business The question is are you prepared to deal with it? uncertain and there is nothing they can do about it. Risk and uncertainty surround every business. Weighing options and outcomes, and deciding the final action as a team is just one way a business can remain vigilant. With enough practice in risk analysis and assessment, and the right guidance from professional advisors, uncertainty turns from an obstacle into a challenge. Risk and uncertainty forces companies to innovate faster through competition, and rewards entrepreneurs with greater experience of the market and industry. Risk can’t be avoided, but when businesses learn to prepare, risk can open up new business opportunities. When coping with uncertainty, here are some of the things you should remember: You must be able to deal with risk. Uncertainty and ambiguity are part of life and business, and it’s not going to get more comfortable moving forward. You have to control the ‘controllable’. You can’t control politics or the economy or what your friend posts on Facebook. You can control how you react to them. You need to recognise that human nature will not change. People are people, no matter what, so understanding people’s psychology and emotional state is critical. These concepts of GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

behavioural economics are vital to your business because it helps you understand human behaviour at a deeper level. You should make your team’s world as certain as possible as a leader. Your employees want certainty, particularly about their job security. Share your decision-making process so your employees know what to expect and how you will evaluate their performance. You cannot value the outcome over the decision-making process. We can’t guarantee results because we can’t control everything. However, we can make people feel more comfortable when we are transparent about the process. While uncertainty cannot be controlled, risks can be managed to effectively mitigate against the potential negative eventualities. At the core of our risk management approach, we have applied the following principles when assisting our clients to implement a risk management strategy:

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Identify risk – Spot the risk early through research and historical analyses. Assess the probability – Evaluate all the factors involved, including the likelihood of positive and negative outcomes

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Make a cost-benefit analysis of alternatives – Measure the pros and cons of each decision you could take. Choose a response.

Evaluate results – How did the chosen action impact the business? Ongoing monitoring – Risk events should be constantly checked for changing circumstances. In some cases, risk aversion may be the best option.

Uncertainty is a fundamental part of making decisions in business now and it will be in the future. The question is are you prepared to deal with it?

ERAN SHAY, Managing Director & AYELET MAMO SHAY, Business Development Director of Benefit Business Solutions Ltd. (+350) 200 73669 general@benefitgibraltar.com 19

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COMMUNITY OVER COMPETITION Startup Grind Gibraltar: Three years on.

BY DENISE MATTHEWS

s we approach the third-year milestone, the focus of our events continues to be content that is of value to the participants. In the true spirit of cooperation, especially for the benefit of a small jurisdiction it is essential to bring key stakeholders together. During our time running events locally since the launch in March 2017 joining forces with other organisations, educators, businesses and charities by supporting them through the use of the Startup Grind Gibraltar platform has been the driving factor in the success of the local chapter within the global community. Global 2020 is the conference hosted by Startup Grind the Global community powered by Google for Startups to help foster entrepreneurship in cities around the world. On 11th & 12th of February in Fox Theatre, Redwood City San Francisco Startup Grind celebrated the annual most important event for startups, tech leaders, and big brands at the forefront of 20

innovation. 10,000 people from around the globe converged in Silicon Valley for 2-days of nonstop education, inspiration, and invaluable networking spanning 10 stages, 100+ sessions, and social events.

This has paved the way for some very exciting start-ups to set up business locally. The Startup Grind Gibraltar Chapter picked up 4 awards in total this year including Director of the Year for the first time in the decade won by a female director (Denise Matthews). It is a privilege to be part of a community that is now run in over 600 cities around the world. The very talented founder Derek Andersen built the software Bevy, bevyhq.com, that makes the onboarding process and scaling possible around the

world. For the past six months, the Fireside Chats have included talks from developers to venture capital for start-ups. In this summary of what the local events have featured there is some insight, always thanks to the support of our attendees, team, sponsors and partners, of the achievements of ranking Gibraltar in the top 2% of successful chapters in the world. In October, Gib Devs, a local meetup group for mainly developers and tech industry workers in the gaming community, were the event partners as part of the Global Heroku Special Product and Engineering Month. At the core of Gibraltar's thriving gaming economy are the developers and software engineers that have driven our economy to great levels and therefore this was also an opportunity to embrace their work. On the 19th November as part of the US - Gibraltar Enterprise & Thanksgiving Week with the Gibraltar - America Chamber of GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

business Commerce AmCham we hosted Vadim Balashov the Managing Director of Viaduct Ventures a Technology focused earlystage venture fund based in Palo Alto California who was visiting Gibraltar. Newly elected Sir Joe Bossano, Minister for Economic Development delivered opening remarks on the links between Gibraltar and the US. This will touch upon the history of the deal that brought Nynex Communications a US company to Gibraltar now GibTelecom.

Aaron Baw, a young, Gibraltarian now works as a software engineer for Apple in UK. After the December End of Year Party in aid of Childline Gibraltar, 2020 started with talk of Gibraltar’s regulatory framework of Distributed Ledger Technology with the flagship tech Blockchain. This has paved the way for some very exciting start-ups to set up business locally. Participating in the discussion were Diego Gutierrez Zaldivar,CEO of RSK & IOVLabs, Gaurang Torvekar CEO of Indorse, Malcolm Palle Chairman of Coinsilium and Joey Garcia Fintech Partner at Isolas. They covered the opportunities and challenges facing start-ups in the blockchain technology sector and asked the important questions, what advantages Gibraltar offers start-ups and business in the blockchain technology space and what is the scale of the opportunity for Gibraltar. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

The event hosted by Coinsilium was designed specifically for those looking for an accessible entry point and a real understanding of Blockchain Technologies, their game-changing applications and a clear perspective of technology development opportunities and the investment landscape with a special welcome from Honourable Minister for Digital Services, Financial Services & Gaming Albert Isola MP. And so to give back to the community, one of the most promising projects to support this year so far the Gibraltar Digital Skills Foundation which launched on 27th February at the StartUp Grind Gibraltar Fireside Chat with Aaron Baw and David Black on the Sunborn Hotel. The recently registered charity is aiming to deliver the development of digital skills around Gibraltar. At the launch, one of the founding trustees, Stewart Harrison showcased the initial initiatives and projects the Foundation has organised for 2020. These include working with the HM Prison delivering Pitman qualifications in Microsoft Office and the local Girl Guide packs to teach the Digital Skill badges such as the Google and NCSC badges. Local students received their Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards from Hon. Minister for Digital and Financial Services Albert Isola MP. There was also an opportunity to try out Gibraltar’s first ever cyber challenge, Rock Defenders which is a joint public-private sector sponsored project led by the Foundation and will be carried out by over 900 local comprehensive students in March. Aaron Baw, a young, Gibraltarian former Bayside student who

was the team leader of team G-SEC winning the final round of CyberCenturion in the 2016 competition held at Bletchley Park's National Museum of Computing now works as a software engineer for Apple in UK. He gave his insights as to why the foundation is an essential component of the education system after having also started up various tech businesses. David Black shared the perspective of the tech employer with 20 years’ experience within the online gaming and technology sectors in various roles from software licensing to data centre as the first employee of Continent 8 Technologies PLC. Both guests were true examples of the Startup Grind Values to educate, inspire and connect with quite a number of young people in the audience. This was an overall excellent contribution. As we continue to build within our community there is always room for partnerships. Throughout these past three years there are many to thank and there is always a need for more private and public support, if you would like to get involved or for more information on upcoming events please visit startupgrind.com/Gibraltar. 21

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DIARY OF A TOWN PLANNER When did we stop caring?

BY OANNA JADCZAK BA (HONS), MA PLANNING AND SUSTAINABILITY & CARMEL KHALILIAN, MSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING From a very young age we are exposed to urban planning and architecture, often unaware, as the notion of town planning is deeply rooted in our curious nature, seeking to discover, build, make and create whilst using the vivid imagination as children we are all gifted with. Do you remember how excited you used to be when making or building your first dream doll or Lego house, building an entire railway set with houses, trees, animals and people, or the time you made decisions about real estate purchases when playing monopoly to build and design your own little empire coupled with a thriving economy?

We began to understand the dangers associated with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;badâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; planning creative thinking about city planning. New opportunities to engage the youngsters and allow them to learn through various city-building games like SimCity, The Settlers or Tycoon City, allowed children of all ages to experience the complexities of city planning, whilst having fun planning, organising, building,

designing and experiencing, for the first time, various challenges involved in the process. As we grew older, we would go on field trips with our schools to see historic sites and buildings. We sat in classrooms learning about the dangers of pollution, the important function that trees play in our ecosystem, new technological advances that have impacted waste collection and processing, or energy generation, as well as the need to protect green areas from overdevelopment and animal species from extinction.

At some point in our lives we will have either made models of buildings, decorated and drawn on shoe boxes, or built forts and castles with defensive walls to prevent enemy invasion into our imaginary kingdoms, as we understood the function of these buildings and structures. Later, a whole other world of opportunities presented itself with the introduction of PC and video gaming into mainstream culture on a global scale, further stimulating our imagination and GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

business Through this we began to learn, from a very early stage in our lives, about environmental considerations, history and heritage, infrastructure, architectural detail and relative scale, building materials and so on. We began to understand the different elements and layers of urban planning and associated disciplines, the importance of social interaction and creating liveable neighbourhoods, the necessities behind creating and safeguarding a thriving economy and the dangers associated with ‘bad’ planning, as well as its likely implications upon our built and natural environment. All of these activities link back to city planning, focusing on either the physical form, urban design, our environment, our economy or the relative social aspects.

Teaching children about town planning, provoking thought and involving them in urban planning, raises awareness, increases their commitment to civic participation and helps in creating greener, healthier, adaptable, fun, more creative and inclusive living spaces for all. A child’s creativity has no boundaries, as they do not have a strong framework dictating how things are supposed to be, which in turn can lead to some very interesting solutions to our everyday problems. Despite these early interactions, something changes between these childhood years and the adulthood that takes us away from being conscious of our built and unbuilt environment and taking an active role in its development. Maybe we let our youth down by not engaging them enough in the

Maybe we let our youth down by not engaging them enough in the process? process? Or perhaps we do so by designing activities they enjoy out of public and semi-private spaces, rather than encouraging them and creating welcoming spaces for them, therefore not allowing them to experience the city the way we used to? I don’t know about you, but when I was a child, we would simply go outdoors where there was some land available to play, build, make

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and create, to climb, jump, and draw. These days things are not the same. Density of the built form, social exclusion within the built environment, including gated communities, and the desire to preserve, rather than re-use and create all-inclusive spaces, have all had a great impact. We are often so focused on protecting nature from becoming damaged and maintaining buildings as they are, that we have taken some of the joy out of it for young people. We have taken away their ability to use and experience these spaces, whether intentionally or not, excluding them from parts of the urban environment, instead of fostering the importance of town planning and care for our environment through interactions within urban public spaces. Generating the means to create a louder and stronger citizen voice in town planning can serve several objectives by creating a say in how neighbourhoods change, how the city develops, providing an important role in knowledge exchange and giving everyone a voice in helping to shape the future of their localities. Town planning in Gibraltar GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

has entered into a stage of transformation, as we have witnessed sweeping changes to the planning system in the last few years in particular. Nevertheless, this is only the beginning, as we eagerly await consideration to be given to the introduction of new scales of town planning, strengthening and delivering a more coherent and relevant planning agenda, developing more in-depth, detailed, thematic guidance for applicants, as well as providing stronger policy direction on major issues affecting society today which constitutes significant risks for the future.

We have taken some of the joy out of it. Sufficient policy direction and guidance also include the introduction of adequate detail to guide plan-making and development decisions, provide for adequate strategic planning and a better set of planning tools with a greater resource-base to engage the public and deliver against economic, social and environmental objectives. Neighbourhood planning for example, the smallest, yet crucial level of planning, is eagerly awaiting its turn to be considered

and implemented in Gibraltar. It focuses on setting out measures and providing mechanisms to achieve a substantial and lasting shift away from central government and towards local people, in order to give citizens increased power in shaping their neighbourhoods by improving understanding of and engagement with the planning system. Engagement from early stages of the planning process can have a significant impact on how places develop, rather than at a later stage, when there is usually only room for objections and minor alterations to individual schemes that have already been negotiated, both of which waste opportunities, time, and money. Raising awareness and creating opportunities for engagement and involvement in urban planning from a young age through to adulthood is crucial in allowing us to shape the environment we live, work, and play in, in order to create smarter, stronger, more resilient, healthier, liveable, allinclusive neighbourhoods that are able to adequately cater for current and future generations, in pursuit of sustainable development and fulfilling our obligations to future generations. To learn more about the subject matter and how you can influence town planning in your neighbourhood and beyond, please reach out to us. We will soon be holding a series of workshops along with various institutions in order to discover and reveal the real aspirations of the residents of Gibraltar. Visit www.planning.vision for more information. 25

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THE A-Z OF BUSINESS How To Start And Run Your New Catering Business.

n my previous articles we covered two related business ideas. One was how to start and run your own restaurant and the second article was related to the restaurant franchise business. In this new article we shall cover a new area of expertise in the hospitality business. The catering business. First and foremost, it is essential to know that catering is similar to running a restaurant business in the sense that it is a highly vocational business. The hours are long and the work is very hard, particularly if you are wellestablished. It is by no means an easy business and it is highly demanding and very competitive, but also fascinating. I have been involved both directly and indirectly in catering for some odd twenty years. Some good results were obtained along with a few disappointments as well. The good news about catering is that it is somehow simpler to run than a restaurant and that waste and stocks are practically non-existent. In that sense it is a blissful business but do not think for a second this is an easy sector. Nevertheless, and taking into consideration the complexity of any food-related business or hospitality venture, catering 26

can be quite attractive and very productive. Competition is fierce out there so that is the reason why you should be offering different services and offer something more original and of the best quality. The first thing you should bear in mind is where and to which market do you wish to cater for? In my opinion you should not limit yourself to a small market. Particularly in the early stages. Take anything that can yield a profit within reason, and think what area of catering do you wish to establish yourself in.

You can pick up some incredible deals. For instance, if you are thinking of weddings, parties, and events (where there is good money to be made), you should create an infrastructure that can cope with this sort of market. A warehouse from where to operate your business. Make sure you study and know the regulations inside out and when looking for warehouse premises check that they suit your needs. Smoke

In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market you need a good website. extractors, sanitary regulations, water supply, and the very long etcetera that comes with this. The answer is to employ an industrial engineer who specialises in this sort of business. If you do not know one just get out there and check as many restaurants as you can and ask them who did this sort of job for them. They will give you some recommendations worth gold. Once this point is sorted you go on to step two. An initial investment is necessary to include machinery and equipment. The answer is to buy second hand machinery in different outlets that sell catering equipment for the trade. You can pick up some incredible deals. The restaurant and catering trade attract an important number of people who set up business and do not succeed. Their equipment is normally sold off at bargain prices and often it is in very good working order. Plan out what you really need. Your cook will help you with this and make sure you stick to the bare minimum. Over GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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the years one learns that staff and people are very generous with budgets and money - epecially with someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funds. The answer to this is to get only what you need in the beginning. If all goes well you can start buying up extra equipment at a later stage. And where do I get my clients from? This is a very complex subject. There are many different ways of getting customers. In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market you need a good website where you offer your clients the services you can provide. Put as many photos as you can and show them the sort of cooking you can do for them. You will get clients via the website and in addition you should get as many agents as you can. These can be wedding planners, sales people, and personal contacts you may have in the trade. The normal GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

It is that special service you can offer that people want. commission rate is about 10%. Some successful restaurateurs use their restaurants as a departure point to launch their catering services. This is a very good way of marketing your services since it is perfectly feasible to know the sort of fare you can do for them in a specific party or event. Whatever you do try and do something different. You can try luxury gourmet picnics or a gourmet sailing experience. There are plenty of sailing boats

out there in both sides of the border that would be delighted to provide a service for a charter fee. Corporate clients love this sort of thing and will pay handsomely for it. In France and the UK, hot air balloons are very popular. That is another option to be offered. When it comes to marketing, social media can be incredibly efficient at helping you to get the right punters; word of mouth can do the rest. In the old days when we were heavily involved in the hospitality business, we took anything that brought a profit, so we did Gaucho BBQ parties, classic ice cream barrow services, late night fresh pizza from a portable oven, churros and chocolate, and whatever crossed our minds at the time. These were all money makers. Iberian ham cutter stations are very popular 27

business will take time to spot who has the best deals and provides the best service. Always remember to have enough supplies to cater for the entire timeframe of the party. When it comes to beverages, we always use the most reliable companies that allow us to work on a sell or return basis. In this way you can overstock without any compromise. Whatever amounts of sealed bottles are left unused will be returned to the wholesaler. In the catering business waste is practically non-existent. A professional company will get all it needs to cater for the specific party and will get paid accordingly. Whatever leftovers remain have been paid for by the client beforehand, so it is all well tied up in that sense. in Spain and abroad. The rich clientele could not care less about spending that extra money to impress their guests - and that is where the money is made. The product is of paramount importance but it is that special service you can offer that people want. Once you are established and you have built your clientele, they will keep coming back to you. Their daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st birthday party. A first communion. A wedding. A pre-Christmas party. The list is endless. And the good news with catering is that you do not need to employ a huge amount of people full-time. Some caterers employ very few people, they just have a very good contact list. Cooks and helpers that work in this or that great hotel or restaurant and they are willing to work for you in certain specific dates for the right fee. By law, in Spain, people in the hotel trade have two days off 28

per week. These cooks are very willing to work for you and make extra fees when required. And the good news is that in the catering business bookings rarely come in the day before. Au contraire, the events are always planned months ahead which gives you the tremendous advantage of having plenty of time to organise your team. Pay your staff well and they will rarely let you down. This rule applies not only to cooks and helpers but for the waiters as well. You will need a top-class maĂŽtre d' to run the show for you and it probably makes sense, once you get established, to get a full time one in your payroll. People like being in the hands of a reliable person running the show for them. It makes them feel confident, which is so important in the hospitality business. Sources of supply are of paramount importance and it

If the hospitality business is your game, catering services could be a very clever line to follow. After all, it has much less competition than restaurants, and the caterers in general seem much more professional. The variety, different types of settings and venues, and the vast options that clients can have make it a fascinating business.

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SILENT GRIEF: LIFE AFTER MISCARRIAGE

Miscarriages. A common yet taboo subject. Something which affects 1 in 4 pregnancies, and yet many women, and men, feel too embarrassed or ashamed to talk about it. BY JESLYN SAYERS

vividly remember hearing the doctor say, “There's no longer a heartbeat”. I could not look at my husband. I felt like I had let him down. "Is it something I did?" is the question that forever haunts me. It is not long after you receive this devastating news that you are given your options of how you would prefer to "expel" your baby. My three days at the hospital were complicated and utterly heartbreaking to be in the maternity ward surrounded by women with their gorgeous, healthy babies whilst we were waiting to lose ours. I can say however, that the midwives and all the staff at the Millicent Mackintosh Maternity Ward were nothing but kind, empathetic and helpful 24/7, and for that I am eternally grateful. I think part of the reason people do not like talking about it is because no one ever says the right GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

thing. Many told me, "Better now than later on" and "You are still so young" or "At least you know you can get pregnant". I was never angry with those people. I knew they meant well and were just trying to console me. The reality was that nothing anyone said

I vividly remember the doctor say, “There's no longer a heartbeat”. would bring back my baby and for that reason nobody could make me feel better. To a certain extent I felt like I had become a burden. Friends and even some family members did not understand the

traumatic experience I had gone through. How it had affected my mental health. I was extremely emotional all the time. Anything would trigger me into breaking down into tears; seeing a woman pass by with her newborn baby, or seeing people announce their pregnancies and births on social media. I found myself resenting people, feeling jealous, and worst of all, feeling angry. It is hard to tell even those closest to you that you are feeling this way and for this reason a miscarriage can be a very lonely experience. The biggest lie someone can tell you is that after a D&C (also known as ‘dilation and curettage’; a surgical procedure often performed after a first-trimester miscarriage) you will immediately get pregnant. Although that may be the case for a lucky few, it does not always happen this way. I thought that losing my baby was the only 29

spotlight For this reason a miscarriage can be very lonely. hurdle I would have to overcome. Little did I know how much anxiety trying to get pregnant again would bring. The first time around, my husband and I had easily conceived and did not have any worry or stress that it would happen. However, it is now close to a year since our miscarriage and we are still not pregnant. Our due date (which would have been a few weeks ago) was a particularly difficult time, I had hoped to at least be pregnant by then to ease the pain. That has not been able to

be the case and so I must continue to be patient and try to enjoy the wonderful life that I do have with my incredible husband, family, friends and colleagues, and a job which I absolutely love and where my students make me smile and laugh. I know that I have to be very mentally strong and let nature take its course, but it is easier said than done.

a miscarriage does change you forever. The reality is that miscarriages are very common and part of many women's journeys. However, just because miscarriages are 'common' does not mean that women and men affected should not be allowed to grieve their loss and be emotional whenever they need to be. I definitely am.

Each month of failing to get pregnant is extremely frustrating and disappointing, and although I feel I am at a much better place with all of this, I am aware that I will forever be left with this fear. A fear of losing my baby again and wondering, "Was it something I did?". A fear of choosing baby names or furniture for the baby's room too soon. Unfortunately,

I hope that this article helps anyone going through the same situation as us to know that you are not alone. That you are in all of your right to feel the way that you are feeling. That once you start talking to others about it, you will realise how many people have gone through the same experience as you and come out the other end with beautiful families.

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A SENSE OF HUMOUR

Looking back at General Sir John Miller Adye during his time as Governor of Gibraltar. BY REG REYNOLDS

n researching a story for the January edition of The Gibraltar Magazine (Duke of Edinburgh’s Gibraltar New Year), I learned that Sir John Miller Adye, besides being a career soldier, was a talented artist and writer with a sense of humour regarding some of the rules and laws prior to his serving as Governor of Gibraltar. Sir John was Governor from January 3rd, 1883 to November 2nd, 1886 and in the final chapter of his book Recollections of a Military Life he wrote, “The old records of Gibraltar during the eighteenth century contain some interesting and amusing regulations concerning matters both of civil administration and army discipline, and I will quote a few examples. “Any donkeys loose in the town are to be the property of the person taking them away, and any straying on the ramparts are to be shot by the sentries.” “If sentries are attacked by bullocks in the streets or on the Line Wall, they are to retire into an embrasure or get upon the parapet; but they are not to fire inconsiderately.” “Fishermen are only to sell their fish after the servant of the 32

Governor has bought what he requires.” “Whatever settler doth not inform against men that swear in their houses contrary to the orders given out shall be turned out of town.” “All oysters which come from Portugal are to lie in the sea for at least a fortnight before they are brought into the garrison, as they are found very unwholesome without this precaution.” “A loose ball and a charge of

powder in a cane is to be issued to each man on guard to save their cartridges. The loose ball to be carried in the cock of their hats.” “On account of the scarcity of flour soldiers are not to have their hair powdered till further orders.” “The queue is to be fixed to the hair of the head, but when an officer’s hair is not long enough for this purpose he may be allowed to fix the queue otherwise till his hair is sufficiently long, but this is not to continue longer than two months on any account.” GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

history the civilians enjoyed relaxed trade laws.

“No person whatever is to be suffered to go on the line wall or ramparts in a night gown, night cap, or banyan on any pretence whatever, and all sentries are to turn off such as shall attempt to come near their posts in any of the said dresses with distinction of persons.” “No mackerel to be suffered to come into town.” “No woman to beat a solider; the first that doth shall be whipped and turned out of town.” “All sentinels who do not call out ‘All’s well’ every half minute shall be punished with two hundred lashes.” The population of Gibraltar at the time of Sir John’s governance was approximately 24,000 including between 5,000 and 6,000 military. As can be seen from reading the rules, some made sense but punishments for infractions were harsh, and while bullocks were free to roam, donkey’s suffered death if they wandered into the wrong areas. Dogs had it even worse. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

While bullocks were free to roam, donkey’s suffered death. “Officers and non-commissioned officers commanding guards are frequently to send out patrols through the day with their arms unloaded to kill every dog they see going about the streets.”

Sir John wrote numerous books, mostly about war, politics and military tactics, among them: Indian Frontier Policy; A Review of the Crimea War to the Winter of 1854-5; Sitana a Mountain Campaign on the Borders of Afghanistan in 1863. His books contain many of his own sketches and his Gibraltar paintings can be seen at the Victoria and Albert Museum; two of India are in the National Army Museum. In 1892 Sir John campaigned as a Liberal in an unsuccessful bid to become MP for Bath. He died at Rothbury, Northumberland on August 2nd, 1900. Reflections of a Military Life can be downloaded for free courtesy of The Project Gutenberg.

John Miller Adye was born on November 1st, 1819 in Sevenoaks, Kent the son of Major James P. Adye. He graduated from the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, entered the Royal Artillery in 1836 and was promoted to Captain in 1846. Adye served on several battle fronts including the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny and the Anglo-Egyptian War. He became Sir John when he was knighted in 1873 and attained the rank of General in 1885. As Governor of Gibraltar he was noted for his artwork and in keeping a good balance between Gibraltar being a military fortress and of the needs of the civilian population to make a living. During his term the military received rooms for recreation and 33

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THE HAPPINESS FOUNDATION

Kath Temple is many things. She is a psychologist, educator, coach, mother, and even a grandmother. But one role which affects all her others is being an inspirational example of how, in spite of all life can throw your way, you can choose happiness.

BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER

ath Temple, The Success & Happiness Psychologist is a warm and inspiring modern-day Jedi who knows the art and science of radical transformation. She understands the mind and how to change them, and how to shift behaviour. Her work awakens and ignites deeper potential and higher possibilities for all. As a coach, mentor, and trainer, some of her clients call her The Queen of Empowering Others, whilst Jacqui Footman, the Chair of EFT International, calls her ‘a miracle worker’. From the Lake District, Kath worked in media and PR for Tenneco, Alcan, and British Nuclear at Sellafield where she represented her companies on both TV and radio. She also worked freelance for BBC Radio Cumbria. Moving to Suffolk, she worked for Suffolk Education, Norfolk Education and the Department for Education, where the Secretary for State appointed her as one of the original Specialist Members for the Special Needs & Disability Tribunal. 34

An entrepreneur, and social entrepreneur, Kath set up The Lifelong Learning Company – offering training, coaching, mentoring and 1-to-1 therapeutic interventions – in 1995. Kath has worked with business leaders, headteachers and teachers, doctors and psychiatrists, celebrities, Olympians, Paralympians, footballers, children, young offenders, and prison governors and staff, helping them to win the inner game and enhance their performance and their lives. Kath has presented at the BBC with Dragon’s Den entrepreneurs and has presented a webinar with another of the original Dragons. Her work has been featured on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, GBC, and she is a regular on BBC Radio. She invented The Phucket Bucket in 2008 which was featured in Happiness Magazine that year, and in 2010 it was featured on the BBC’s Have I Got News for You. She presented for TEDx at the Great Wall of China in 2012 with the Director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for China. She was named one of

Norfolk & Suffolk’s Most Inspiring Women, and is a former Business Person of the Year Award winner. The Happiness Foundation in the UK won the Business with Community Impact Award in 2014. And if that’s not enough for you, David Bowie’s signed Thierry Mugler designer blue suit from his film Absolute Beginners hangs in her wardrobe, and a Damien Hirst signed original drawing hangs in her office. We sit down with Kath to speak about one of her biggest projects to date, The Happiness Foundation.

What exactly is The Happiness Foundation, and how did it come about? My younger brother, John Black, who was Community Relations Manager at the University of Manchester Institute for Science & Technology for many years, died suddenly in 2007. Following his death, my sister Anne and I GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

life Kath is a warm and inspiring modern-day Jedi. set up The Happiness Foundation to honour his memory and to transform and transmute negative energy into positive, and put something good in the world. Initially it was set up as a voluntary organisation and then in 2009 we registered it as a social enterprise not-for-profit organisation. We received NHS funds to run mental health courses in doctor’s surgeries in Suffolk for our community. We specialised in Breaking the Cycle of Depression, and Overcoming Anxiety. Depression and anxiety account for 87% of all mental illness. Our other specialism is in recoding and releasing PTSD and Trauma. In 2012 following the Sandy Hook School shooting of 21 children and 6 teachers, I re-envisioned and re-purposed The Happiness Foundation. I recognised that it wasn’t enough to offer reactive services when people developed problems. What was also needed was a proactive approach to prevent mental health problems from happening, and to help young people deal with big feelings so they didn’t have to turn to external violence and attack people, or to internal violence and self-harm or commit suicide. From then we also began promoting Positive Psychology to help children and adults develop emotional intelligence and be able to emotionally self-regulate, GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

and build resilience and mental wellness. We build inside of people their own Happiness foundation. In the same year I was invited to run an NLP Business course in Gibraltar and fell in love with Gibraltar and its wonderfully warm good people. In 2019 along with my trusted trustees: Gemma Vasquez, Darren Grech, Yan Delgado, Stephen Reyes, Lourdes Barea, Henry Sacramento, Nick Page, and Lewis Baglietto of The Charities Commission, we set up The Happiness Foundation as a Gibraltar Registered Charity No. 306. His Excellency Lt General Edward Davis, the Governor of Gibraltar, is our Patron. The Governor hosted our launch event at The Convent in October 2019 and our UK Patron Levi Roots from Dragons Den came over to support us. It was a wonderful night supported by so many that we were at full capacity.

PEACE OF MIND: EQ matters more than IQ - Emotional Intelligence matters greatly. The ability to emotionally self-soothe and self-regulate. To be able to delay gratification and stop acting on impulses. It isn’t always about what is happening on the outside, it’s about your response to what is happening, and your ability to run your own emotions and run your own brain. The first peace is self-peace. BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT: Each moment is your point of power, your choice point. Too many people live in their pasts or their futures, not in the present moment. When we are present, we have more presence in the world and in our relationships.

I fell in love with Gibraltar and its wonderfully warm good people.

My aim in all my work is to optimise the inherent potential within all beings, and help people from all walks of life be all they came here to be, be more successful and happier too. Success without happiness really isn’t success at all.

What are they key foundations of being happy? I believe the key ingredients of happiness are:

CONNECTION: We are social beings and we all need to give and receive love and have meaningful connections with others in our lives. We all need good relationships and social support to feel truly happy and to give us a strong sense of belonging. HONOUR: To honour the self, and to honour others. To live with a nobility of heart and spirit. A SENSE OF AGENCY, AUTONOMY AND CONTROL: And a sense of responsibility and accountability for ourselves and others too. A SENSE OF PURPOSE: To bring more meaning and fulfilment into our lives and to make our lives count in the right ways. 35

life KINDNESS AND CONTRIBUTION: To give back, to make a difference, to do your best to create a kind of heaven on earth right where you are, and further afield if you can too. Bringing others happiness brings happiness to the giver as well as the receiver. AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE: Gratefulness and appreciation. TRIUMPH: To triumph as best you can over life’s negatives and where you can to turn them into positives. In every crisis there is a gift. Utilise the gift to allow positive consequences to flow forward. HEATH AND WELLNESS: Happiness affects both, and it impacts longevity too.

what connects us all. As you look at each person on your life journey it is likely that they have all been through emotionally painful times, whether or not they show it. We all understand and have felt the low frequency emotions of pain, sorrow, sadness, despair, hurt, rejection, betrayal, grief, loss, anger, frustration, hopelessness, overwhelm, disgust, injustice, discrimination, and unfairness. The key questions for me are ‘Am I here to perpetuate

In my life I have known just about every emotion.

Do you ever feel sad, or is it a rare occasion?

those emotions and let them ripple out from me to contaminate the world I live in? Or am I here to experience them as they arise, reflect upon them and then transmute and transform them so that I put something better into my world?’ And from that learned and lived wisdom I teach others.

In my life I have known just about every emotion. I think most human beings have. It’s partly

I have also known the most wonderful high frequency emotions of love, joy, peace,

Kath’s top ten tips to inject happiness into your life!

4. Develop presence, bring your mind to the present moment, appreciate the richness that unfolds before you, and the richness within you.

FORGIVENESS: The ability to forgive and to let go.

1. Stop making self to other comparisons. Compare yourself only to yourself. Do you know more today than you did yesterday? Are you a better person today than you were yesterday?

5. Learn to emotionally selfregulate and self-soothe and teach it to your children too.

2. Find the joy in your life and let your life bring joy to others.

6. Smile and laugh more! Smiling and laughter release an avalanche of endorphins - so good for you!

3. Be kinder. Kindness is a key ingredient to happiness.

7. Cultivate an attitude of gratitude. It will change your

kindness, compassion, freedom, fun, power, confidence, enthusiasm, enlightenment. Sometimes people mistake feelings for who a person is. A feeling is just a feeling. Some feelings are much nicer to hang around with. Some can overstay their welcome. It’s important to know that we run the feelings. And it is just as important to know that the feelings don’t have to run us! Your feelings are a kind of satellite navigation system that show you what you are focusing on. When you shift the focus, the feelings change. You are in charge, not the feelings. If you want to change the feelings you can’t keep focusing on what is creating them. It is a truth well known that if you keep doing what you’re doing, you keep getting what you’re getting. If you want something different, you have to do something different. If you want something better, you have to do something better. And if nothing changes, nothing changes. Some of the wisdoms I have learnt in painful ways, until I got wiser! It’s easier to learn through joy than through pain, but both teach us, if we are open to the learnings and ready to change.

life and the lives of others you connect with. 8. Learn to let go, and to forgive. 9. Live with a sense of purpose, a sense of honour, and develop a vision for your one wild and precious life. 10. Recognise your state of beingness impacts EVERYONE around you. It isn’t just about what you are doing, it’s about who you are being as you do what you do from moment to moment. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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I’M AUTISTIC, WHAT’S YOUR SUPERPOWER?

As it’s Autism Awareness Month, I was asked to write an article about Autism and what it means to be Autistic. This article won't reflect the views or experience of all autistic people, that would be impossible (just like it would be impossible to cover the experience of all neurotypical people), but I hope you find it informative! BY JOEL FRANCIS

ust a note in this article I will be using Identity First Language (Autistic Person) rather than Person First Language (Person with Autism). As it tends to be preferred within the autistic community.

A better way to think of Autism is as though it were a colour wheel, where every shade represents a different aspect of Autism. Autistic people may mix different colours depending on how they are doing that day, creating their own colour. Or they might be one colour.

What Exactly Is Autism? The most basic definition of Autism is that it's a lifelong developmental disability that affects the way a person interacts with the world around them and their peers. Autism is a spectrum that goes from ‘mild’ to ‘severe’, although these terms can be misleading and problematic. This is because a person can shift along the spectrum week to week, day to day, or even hour to hour. Usually, these terms are also used by nonautistic people (neurotypicals) to define how the person's autistic traits affect them rather than the person themselves. 38

Life as an Autistic Person Living as an Autistic person means that we have a unique view on day-to-day life. Our experience is different from most people, and it comes with its own sets of challenges and ‘quirks’. One of the main struggles comes from sensory processing difficulties, which means that usually, we experience the world more intensely than our neurotypical counterparts. It could be too bright, too loud, tastes could be too strong, or we might dislike being touched! (I walk around with headphones on all the time so take a guess what I struggle with.) To deal with this, we might wear

Think of Autism as though it were a colour wheel, where every shade represents a different aspect. sunglasses when its cloudy, wear headphones or ear defenders all the time, and we might have very restricted diets. Also, when we get overwhelmed, you might see us stimming. Stimming is short for selfstimulatory behaviour, and it helps us calm our sensory system down, so we don't have meltdowns. The most typical stims include flapping, rocking, spinning or vocal noises - a little common fact is that neurotypical people stim too. You know when you tap your foot or click your pen when you're nervous - you're stimming! GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

life When it comes to looking at the world, however, we tend to see it in a more systematic way than our neurotypical counterparts. Approaching situations from a solution-based direction rather than a social or emotional way. We tend to be very creative, with our favourite subjects at school, usually being arts-focused rather than academic. Some of the most acclaimed creatives are Autistic:

Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton, Andy Warhol, and Anthony Hopkins! Although we might struggle socially (if you look at it from everyone else's point of view), we actually socialise differently. We don't like small talk or large groups, we may not have many friends, but that's because we usually have very intense friendships, so a lot of them would

AUTISTIC MYTHS

BUSTED

There are a lot of myths surrounding Autism and Autistic people, I'm going to discuss and bust the most common ones for you now:

MYTH: AUTISTIC PEOPLE DON'T HAVE EMPATHY BUSTED: I'm afraid that's not right;

Autistic people are very compassionate and care a lot about other people. The problem is that we struggle to pick up people's expressions, body language, or tone of voice. Therefore, we can't act on it in the same way neurotypical people can. We tend to need explicit information to help us channel our compassion in a more â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;acceptedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; way.

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tire us out. Rather than trying to make small talk with an Autistic person, you should try and talk to us about our special interest. This is a subject or subjects that we are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about. We can talk for hours about them - common ones tend to be dinosaurs, music, books, or space.

MYTH: AUTISM IS CAUSED BY VACCINES BUSTED: Nope. No.

Nein. Not True. That's all I have to say on the matter.

MYTH: AUTISTIC PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO BE IN RELATIONSHIPS BUSTED: While we might find

dating hard, due to all the unspoken social rules and customs, that doesn't mean that we can't or don't want to date. Plenty of people have boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands and wives. While some of us might like being alone, it doesn't mean that we all don't want romantic relationships, it's just we might find it harder to navigate them!

life MYTH: AUTISTIC PEOPLE ARE STUPID BUSTED: NO! Not True! Autism is a developmental disability, not an intellectual one. In

essence, we might struggle with communication, interaction, and we might struggle with change in routine. Still, none of that reflects on our intelligence. Quite often, Autism means that we have an uneven educational profile. Which means that we are a lot better at certain things than others (usually what we are interested in). We might also struggle at school due to the focus on being social and being forced to make friends. But that again doesn't mean that we are stupid or can't succeed in life or our educational careers. It just means that we have to work twice as hard as our neurotypical counterparts!

MYTH: AUTISM IS CURABLE BUSTED: Ok so, why should we try to cure Autism? Like, really, it gives people a unique

view of the world and a unique set of skills that neurotypical people don't have. Granted we might struggle with things that other people find ‘normal’, but I mean neurotypical people struggle with stuff too. Most Autistic people are proud and happy being Autistic; we feel like it's a gift rather than a curse, and we tend to use it to our advantage. It makes us hard-working, methodical, and loyal when it comes to our work and social lives. We don't want a cure and neither should the general public. This is just a concise overview of one Autistic experience. But I hope that it has given you insight into the Autistic world and has helped you become a little bit more knowledgeable about Autistic people. If you want to know more about Autism, next time you meet an Autistic person, ask them about their experiences. As long as you do it respectfully, we are more than happy to answer all your questions!

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HEARTS OF GIBRALTAR An Inspiring Conversation With Nicole Byrne.

BY ROMINA MAYANI NANKANI, CYE-CYL

ow often do we think about those people who are dedicated to constantly making a difference? So much hard work goes into creating awareness for important causes, including being advocates for people who, for some important reason, cannot voice how they feel. To me, Nicole is extremely knowledgeable. She gives her all in what she believes in, goes above and beyond in her work, and is a compassionate human being. (Again, I must emphasise how these get-togethers last for quite a few hours. I keep thinking i’m very blessed to have met amazing people since CYE-CYL took off.) “Nicole, I’m super keen to know your journey. We have a few hours no?” “I have just completed my Postgraduate as a Career Development Guidance Counsellor! It’s been hard work but well worth it. Let me start by telling you that the issue of disability affected me on a personal level. I’m an active member in The Gibraltar Disability Society, a charity that identified that needs were not being met GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

"We need to continue coming together to uplift, motivate and encourage each other." towards our members, especially with regards to transitioning into the working sector of our community. I became very much aware of the great void in professionals and services, for the training and employment for people with disabilities. And this became my focus! People with disabilities are considered to be financially disadvantaged worldwide. One of the greatest obstacles that they face is sustaining equal employment within the community and this is the major cause for their lack of economic progression. I truly and strongly believed that everyone deserves to be given an opportunity, to be given choices, to be encouraged to try doing something new and for themselves (provided they are able to do so).

Since January 2017, I have been coordinating career pathways for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, engaging with different employers within the community to form partnerships so that we can offer suitable and valuable work experience to our promising school leavers.Forming part of the Vocational Pathways Team, working on re-engagement programmes and provision of bespoke Supported Vocational (Pathways) for students with behavioural difficulties, health issues and those who are generally disengaged from education. We all deserve a chance.” The drive and perseverance in her voice was very evident and it made me think how fortunate we are in our community to have people like her who will give what it takes to help people and somewhat, discard their own inhibitions to do so. “As a community,” she added, “we need to continue coming together to uplift, motivate and encourage each other. Above all we must be innovative on how we can continue working towards and prioritise inclusivity in our society”. I couldn’t agree with her more. This fantastic conversation definitely gave me much food for thought and opened up my eyes to how much we can achieve when likeminded individuals come together. 41

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Gender equality... Are we missing something?

e all know of women in leading positions, some in sectors that may be male-dominated, and we know of women that feel that they have limited prospects because of their gender. The question that arises out of this is, why is that the case and what is the differentiating factor? Is it luck? Is it to do with what colleagues, peers and leaders someone is working with? Is it company culture, unconscious bias, is it capacity and capabilities? Asking these questions leads us to uncover a variable that receives little consideration. But to start, let me ask you this: Have you ever encountered someone being incredibly rude or obnoxious to you and instead of feeling offended you perhaps found it funny or felt compassion for that person? OR Have you ever felt something to be unfair, unjust or wrong and 42

the next person has the complete opposite view? From my experience, your answer will most likely be yes, as we all know that our perception has a play in how we experience the world around us. Spiritual teachings have always been pointed in this direction for centuries and science, more specifically quantum physics, is proving this variable that our experience of the world is created internally through the process of thought.

"Thought creates the world and then says, I didn’t do it." – David Bohm, Quantum Physicist We do not have a direct experience of people, situations, circumstances, or anything else. What we actually experience is our very own, individual, thought-

created reality. Yet it seems to us that what we experience is objective and we very innocently fall for it. This is a constant variable that unless we truly consider this fact of life, we are ill equipped to solve some of the biggest issues our world is facing (but more on that another time). With regards to gender equality, being consciously aware of this variable provides access to approach the topic from another angle. When we speak about gender equality we tend to focus on the external appearance of things (situations, circumstances, people). Therefore, we look for solutions (out) there, by trying to change peoples behaviours, peoples unconscious bias, company structures and culture. I am not saying that there isn’t some work to be done in terms of those external factors, but we are missing a very important piece if we are exclusively looking for solutions and change externally. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

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Our circumstances, situation and people could be perfect and yet we would still find different people having different experiences of it. By taking into account that each and everyone creates their own separate reality we are creating change at the source. Educating and supporting people to become aware and truly understanding this variable enables people to create change from the inside out and take ownership of their experience. What I mean by that is, that as longs we believe that external circumstances, situations and people have the power to create our experience, we have limited scope and power to create change. In other words we are a victim. By understanding that our GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

experience is created form the inside out, we are empowered to access the full spectrum of solutions and possibilities, are able to step into our own potential and therefore take ownership of our experience. What is more powerful and effective: trying to change circumstances, situations and other people, or understanding how our experience is created and therefore creating change from within in how you show up? How empowering would it be to enable anyone feeling at the mercy of inequality to create a new experience from the source? I have witnessed incredible results in people’s success and wellbeing across all aspects of life by shifting their focus away from the external and to the internal workings of the mind.

Next time you are faced with a difficult situation or person, be curious about where your experience is really coming from and the possibility of experiencing this exact situation or person differently.

Kerstin Andlaw www.auxiliumctc.com Kerstin Andlaw is an Executive, Performance and Wellbeing Coach, mindfulness facilitator and founder of Auxilium CTC - a Performance and Wellbeing Consultancy and founder of Working Minds.

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ADMIRAL OF THE FUEL PUMPS MALCOLM BLAGG

Pump boss with the personal touch retires at 75: Spring, summer, autumn and even winter he’d be sporting a T-shirt or short sleeves and shorts to ‘fill you up’ - not just with petrol but information, points of view and comments about anything and everything all rolled into one. You stayed.. .and listened! BY RICHARD CARTWRIGHT

he frontier was about to close when Malcolm arrived on the Rock in 1969. Since then, it’s been the outdoors and the forever, lightweight rig-out come rain or shine. “I’ve always worked outdoors in construction and petrol station courtyards on the Rock and I love the fresh air,” Malcolm swears. To boot, he’s been involved in athletics, played football, squash, badminton, tennis and also taken on motorcycling trials, and cycling. The man is a keep-fit junkie! He also spent 30 years in the Gibraltar Regiment (as it was known then) making it to Colour Sergeant where he managed to marry two of his main interests: fitness and the Army (the infantry and ceremonial duties being his love) whilst for good measure, not completely getting away from uniforms right up to the present day, as you may GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

have seen him in his Lord Nelson regalia walking up and down Main Street on important occasions. And throughout all this time, now 75 years old, still going for early morning swims and frequent jogs. At work, chatty Malcolm has

also kept up his forever long and interesting chats at the petrol station ranging from family values, “always in danger of being eroded” he says, supporting youngsters who are our future not by throwing money at them but by getting the right messages 45

life What I’ll miss most is the contact with my customers. across to set them off on the right footing he declares, through to climate change and the environment. And when it comes to Gibraltar, he’s always keen and willing to accompany ministers up the Rock and other places to see how our tourist product can be improved – a truly adopted ‘Yanito’ our Malcolm is! And so retirement comes to us all and, at well into his septuagenarian run - 75 is more than the right time to retire if you so desire – Malcolm has plenty he wants to get stuck into as he leads into his twilight years. He’s been into sequence and ballroom dancing for quite a few years now and that he certainly wants to keep going with wife Gloria he says. “Well, apart from it being a great leisure pastime meeting friends and making new ones, it is a form of exercise, moving around, in some cases quite quickly,” Malcolm states, and that’s right up his street, is it not? Meanwhile, he’ll continue with his early morning swims and outings going for a run, although cycling is now out, as it’s become a little dangerous. An accident or two is potentially waiting to happen around a corner or on the open road... sensible! Then there are charities he wants to continue working towards in whichever way possible – Malcolm has always had a soft spot for children’s charities especially, and ‘M the helper’ is forever ready to assist! “But on a more inventive and 46

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Over the final couple of weeks at ‘La gasolinera de Malcolm,’ the shelves in the interior of the petrol station have slowly been cleared: pictures, trophies (there GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

were many, son Richard’s too) and other bits and pieces have been removed and conveyed to pastures new and I’m sure nostalgia will haunt Malcolm over time as he jogs past on his way for a morning swim at Camp or Little Bay. As far as we know, the new owners will not be affording the personal touch practiced by Malcolm and other family members over the past 30 odd years - 40 in total manning the pumps when including Shell and Mobil outlets - at the Rosia Road fill-up, petrol station opposite Armstrong’s Steps... You do the filling up yourself from now on just like all other petrol stations on the Rock!

“You know, it’s a strange feeling that comes over you after so many years. I’ve felt emotional, very emotional and what I’ll miss most is the contact with my customers, our little, or long chats, giving them little talks and seeing people happy. I certainly won’t be retiring rich in monetary terms but rich in spirit over all this time. That personal contact with my customers over so many years, I’m going to miss very much”

At 75 years old, he still goes for early morning swims.

So, it’s warm wishes looking ahead to the future for Malcolm the chatterer, the good-natured, amiable character, el ‘mine of information,’ the celebrity even... He will man the pumps no more! 47

Malcolm (3rd from left) and his family at 'La Gasolineria de Malcolm', one last time.

involved issue, I have a project on hygiene to do with dogs. Squirting water on your pet’s business in the street doesn’t do much. I want to introduce a type of ‘dog pad’ which you’d place under the pet avoiding soiling the ground and getting rid of it in a special way. I also have an idea regarding household waste making sure everything is separated in a proper manner and not disposing it in a sloppy way.” And I’m absolutely sure it doesn’t end there. Malcolm is very active and I’m sure if some project falls by the wayside there’ll be others waiting in the wings heading for fruition in some way or another.

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LAURIE LEE’S GIBRALTAR Laurence Edward Alan "Laurie" Lee, MBE, English poet, novelist and screenwriter brought up in the small village of Slad in Gloucestershire, recounts his trip to Gibraltar.

BY CLAIRE SPENCER

n the Autumn of 1935, a young traveller in his early twenties set foot in Gibraltar from off the ferry from Algeciras. He’d left his idyllic home in the Cotswolds the previous year and had walked to London, where he worked on building sites to earn enough money for his passage from the port of Tilbury to Vigo in North Western Spain. He’d decided this on a whim after being taught how to ask for a glass of water in Spanish from an Argentinian girlfriend, and imagined himself “Brown as an apostle, walking the white dust roads through the orange groves.” The young man in question was Laurie Lee, who went on to be a well-known author, most famous for his book Cider with Rosie. Laurie Lee had walked all the way from Vigo on a torturous route that had taken in Valladolid, Madrid and Seville before ending up in Algeciras, where, as he described in his book As I walked Out One Midsummer Morning, he saw Gibraltar from across the bay “As if it had been towed out from Portsmouth and anchored offshore still wearing its own grey roof of weather.” 48

Unfortunately, there was to be no welcoming committee for the bedraggled traveller, carrying his few possessions in a pack on his back along with his treasured violin, on which he played for his food and keep. Instead, he was

“Gun-metal faced, disciplined and dour, it could never do less than command our respect,” put on one side like a bad apple whilst the port officials decided what to do with him. After being taken to see the Chief of Police, it was agreed he could stay as long as he reported to the police station (those days in Irish Town) in the evening, where he was given a cell to sleep in. Laurie relates that he played dominoes with the prisoners, but how after a few days he became bored with the tedious restrictions placed on him, and he was escorted to the

border by a policeman. “It was like escaping from an elder brother in charge of an open jail,” he goes on to say in the book. This is a feeling that some might even relate to today after days of relentless cold levanter, where, after the well-practised formalities of showing passports to bored border guards they are greeted by bright lively bars with their delicious smells of coffee and croissants. Laurie continued his journey through a very different Spain to now, through cork woods and fishing villages before ending up in Almuñécar, referred to in his book as “Castillo”. He wintered here, playing his violin in a hotel, before he was rescued by a Royal Navy destroyer looking to evacuate Britons at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, where he relates that he was “piped aboard to a line of saluting officers”. He visited Gibraltar once again in 1950 with his wife Cathy, though preferring to stay across the bay in Algeciras. He described the view of the Rock from the balcony of his hotel in the sequel A Rose GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

history of duende that grabs certain people by the throat and never lets go. Perhaps our timeshifted Laurie Lee might have also been affected by this fascinating attraction that The Rock has on some people, would have stayed a while, and written in his inimitable style about the sun-kissed beaches of Catalan Bay with the fortress like Caleta Palace Hotel keeping watch over the sunbathers like a protective lifeguard.

For Winter as “Gun-metal faced, disciplined and dour, it could never do less than command our respect,” and that “It lay on the waters like a glass-blue prawn or crouched like a dog and threw off aircraft like fleas.” However, I wonder were Laurie Lee to arrive in Gibraltar today, I’m sure he’d have a totally different experience and would write in his unique poetic style what a wonderful and welcoming place it is for travellers and buskers. He’d already experienced the elusive spirit of duende, and his writing was influenced by the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca, and like him had experienced that same deep heartfelt passion of fiestas, flamenco and the bullfight. Whilst there isn’t exactly that same sort of passion in Gibraltar, there is still a certain energy here, that some of us can relate to, maybe a Gibraltarian variant GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

He might describe discovering a secret world, as in The Chronicles of Narnia, after going through a partially hidden door whilst taking a stroll around The Rock, and coming across the ghostly remains of barracks and magazines of the Northern Defences. There he would have stumbled upon a time-locked world with the impregnable siege tunnels high above, bored through like a Swiss cheese, piercing a clear azure blue sky, surrounded by the ceaseless screaming of seagulls. After a short walk, the haphazard vista of the airport and La Linea with the curving Spanish coast dotted by white towns laid out like a tapestry, would greet him in the brilliant Mediterranean sunshine. There would be a whole world of delights for our intrepid author to discover, the spiral staircase of the Mediterranean Steps, the chaotic enclave of the apes’ den, the dizzying view

of the town from the pathways on the upper rock, and Europa Point with its tantalising view of another continent across a short sea strait. Then there’s all the wonderful free events laid on nowadays including the elaborate and colourful Kings Cavalcade in January, the free concerts throughout the year in the bustling Casemates Square, not forgetting the National Day Celebrations and the bright lights of the Gibraltar Fair.

He had experienced that same deep heartfelt passion of fiestas, flamenco and the bullfight. He most definitely would not be out of place playing his fiddle on Main Street today, adding a touch of class to the many other musicians playing there. Alongside living statues of levitating motorcyclists and whitefaced popes, Laurie may well have become well known by locals and tourists alike. He might also be in demand to play in concerts and venues in the town, as there’s always been a fine musical heritage here, who knows what might have been, but for sure Laurie’s Gibraltar was another time and place in a world very different to today. Claire has donated her fee for this article to Street Safe, a charity for the homeless.

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You’ve likely come across his (or is it her?!) work whilst strolling around Gibraltar. A leaping cat, one of our furry residents in a Christmas hat, Pac-Man on his interminable quest to eat all the pellets… all the work of this one mysterious artist, whose weapon of choice is the trusty stencil. BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER

hat first inspired you to create? (What age were you, what did you produce and why, etc.) I’ve enjoyed creative activities for as long as I can remember. 50

My earliest such memories are of following my mum to a ladies’ craft association where I used to sit under the table learning to knit, sew, and cross-stitch. Since then I’ve always filled my time by making things, be it clothes, art, food or bacon-flavoured vodka.

Who were your biggest influencers? I’ve always been influenced by the pop-art movement: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg. Vintage advertising and 20th century GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

scene political posters are also a great source of aesthetic inspiration. For recent street art I particularly like Obey, Christian Guemy (C215) and Kitt Bennett to name but a few.

Why did you choose stencilling as your chosen medium for your recent spate of works in Gibraltar? Is it one you’ve used before? I’ve been stencilling since I was 16. I originally started because I wanted to recreate the clean lines and flat colours of pop art but didn’t have access to a silk-screen printer. It’s a great medium as the majority of the work (prepping the image and cutting the stencil) can be done at home. It then takes only a few minutes to paint a detailed image out on the street.

What do you feel these pieces bring to the people who see them; what was the aim behind them? I hope they bring a little joy and surprise to people on an otherwise mundane commute. I also hope they brighten up some of the unsightlier parts of Gibraltar; this is why I’ve done a lot of my work on the ever-increasing white and red construction boards around town.

I hope they bring a little joy and surprise to people on an otherwise mundane commute. Which is your favourite piece, and why? On the street, it has to be the Chairman Meow posters as these gathered the biggest response. Shame they only stayed up for a few hours. I also like the Prince portrait on Coral Road, which is perhaps less well seen. And the little motorbike stuntman in Casemates; I’d like to do more pieces like this that interact with the location itself. At home I can afford to spend more time, have more detailed stencils and more layers. Of these pieces I’m most fond of my animal work (such as the puffin and toucan).

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Why the decision to remain anonymous? The first pieces I did in Gib were the series of Gustavo Bacarisas murals up Castle Street. This project was the brainchild of Ronnie Alecio, supported by the Ministry of Culture, with the aim of celebrating the life and work of Gustavo Bacarisas. As such I didn’t think it appropriate to take any of the limelight. Since then I’ve enjoyed being anonymous and will do my best to continue to be so!

Tell us a little about your works so far, and the thought processes behind them. There’s not a lot of thought behind them! I usually think of an image I want to see on the streets (often animals), grab a beer,

some paper and a knife and start cutting. It’s impossible to please everyone but I hope that my work so far has been enjoyed by people that have come across it.

What have you got in store for Gibraltar in the future? I’ve always got ideas in the pipeline. I just have to find the

time and enough wind-free days to do them. I’m currently planning some more large murals that will hopefully appear in the spring, in various locations around Gib. I’d also love to hear any suggestions/requests via my Instagram jupp.jupp.jupp or email hellojupp@gmail.com. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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BOOKISH... Join us for our monthly book club! BY JOEL FRANCIS

elcome back! This month there is a theme (sort of) for the books I’m recommending: the human experience. That is to say that although these books span genres and age ranges, they all deal with what it’s like to be a person and live life and have those big questions about the universe floating around in your mind. I hope you enjoy them!

IMAGINARY FRIEND Stephen Chbosky Genre: Horror/Thriller What’s in the pages? Eight-year-old Christopher has just moved to Mill Grove with his mother to escape an abusive relationship. Lonely, dyslexic and still living under the shadow of the suicide of his father, he disappears into the woods one night only to return six days later. His life is changed forever; he has everything he could ever dream of… but at what cost? Why should you read it? Imaginary Friend is hard to fit into one genre; sure, it’s a horror novel, taking its inspiration from one of the masters of horror, Stephen King. Though this book is absolutely terrifying (I put it down more than once because of the horrifying imagery) it’s also more than that; it’s a story about small towns, poverty, family ties and the relationship between a vulnerable child and his overprotective mother. The characters are what this book so enjoyable, Chbosky has a talent for allowing you to fully relate to his characters (as proven in his only other work The Perks of Being A Wallflower - which is my favourite book). This book is a page-turning contemplation of the struggles of society when it fails it’s most vulnerable while also being a fast-paced, crazy story that’s full of suspenseful twists and horrifying turns until the very last word

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HOMO DEUS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF TOMORROW Yuval Noah Harari Genre: Non-Fiction/ Philosophy What’s in the pages? Harari's aim in this book is to give the world a speculatively retrospective view of the world, and human evolution past what he argues is the tipping point humanity is at currently. He explores what will take the place of famine, plague, war and death once humanity has solved this problem and answers the question that has crossed everyone's mind at least once. What is next for humanity? Why should you read it? Having picked this book up at a party and reading the first chapter, when I finally bought a copy, I had extremely high expectations. The introduction to Homo Deus is gripping, intriguing and terrifying - much like the rest of the book. Painting a bleak picture of the future while using humanities history to back up his claims, Harari turns what most people might consider science fiction into a reality that calls very close to home. If you want to find out the future of the marriage between man and machine, Homo Deus has the answers, and they are worrying to say the least!

THE NAHX INVASION SERIES G.S. Prendergast Genre: Young Adult/Science Fiction What’s in the pages? Sixteenyear-old Raven is one of the only survivors in a world captured by the Nahx, an alien race who kill humans and leave them where they fall. Eighth has no voice or name, just his rank and his goal protect his offside while she kills the humans. When his offside is killed by a human and Raven’s boyfriend is killed by a Nahx their world collide, and all they have is each other.

Why should you read it? So, I’m cheating slightly and reviewing both books in this series (Zero Repeat Forever & Cold Falling White) because it’s impossible to talk about them as two separate entities. Although these books are extremely slow, their pacing is perfect. Prendergast uses this to allow her characters to grow passed the page and into your conciseness so that you end up caring about them and their plight. Refreshingly these books don’t fall into the same trap that other YA novels do, where their character has a problem (for example depression), and their whole world and story is focused on that trait. Instead, the author uses it as a challenge for the characters at the times where it would be in reality. These books are thrilling, refreshing takes on both an alien invasion story and the young adult genre and I recommend them to anyone who is a fan of either genre. For more book recommendations follow Joel’s Instagram @neurodiversebookworm. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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NO ONE DESERVES TO BE FORGOTTEN

A safe place for a network of likeminded people to talk and relate to one another during difficult times.

BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

newborn social media group makes positivity its banner, and mutual support and encouragement its sole aim. It reaches out to Gibraltarians who feel lonely and isolated, with a number of socialising initiatives in the pipeline. The first one, which is also regarded as a kind of ‘almost official’ presentation of the group No One Deserves to Be Forgotten to the wider public, will take place (weather and Covid-19 public health regulations permitting) on the afternoon of the 5th of April at Commonwealth Park. It will be an informal picnic open to members and prospective members. Founder and main administrator Thomas Lawrie, originally from York and working in Gibraltar as an elderly care enrolled nurse for ten years, invites everyone wishing to take part to turn up with some finger food and a bottle of soft drink, if they can, and cement the friendships that are already blossoming online. 56

Under the banner ‘No one deserves to be forgotten / No one deserves to fade away / No one should come and go / And have no one know / they were even there / No one deserves / To disappear / To disappear…’ the group has grown to almost 5,000 members in the first three weeks since its inception in mid-February. “I started this Facebook group because I was going through a bad patch of anxiety and depression,” Thomas explains, “and wanted to create a safe place for me and a network of likeminded people to talk and relate to.”

platform to voice one’s feelings, concerns, hopes and fears, and for seeking each other’s support and advice, sharing experiences and feedback. No negativity, smugness, or trolling are allowed, but it is ok to break down and cry out one’s darkest feelings, because expressing oneself is the natural way to work out the issue and self-heal. Supportive response and advice are encouraged, as long as they are kept empathetic and nonjudgemental.

“Emotions have no age or gender,”

The idea is to openly talk about mental health, exorcising taboos and expunging stigmas. Members post positive messages, pictures and quotes to brighten up each other’s day, and make it a little less hard to get through it. It is also a

Thomas says that he would like to strike off the word ‘mental’ from the expression ‘mental health’, to describe it just as ‘health’, without making distinctions between physical and mental, since they are interconnected or associated, and all of us will unfortunately suffer of either or both at some point in our lives. A person is made GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

leisure of body and mind into a single inseparable entity. Another commonplace he wants to knock down, in the name of gender equality and anti-ageism, is that men don’t suffer and don’t cry. “Emotions have no age or gender,” he says. And he warns that men do cry. Alone. And suffer in silence. So, mental health issues often go undiagnosed with them until they become severe and unmanageable.

Gillaine says: “I’ve suffered from depression and, coming across this group, I thought it’s amazing how people can open up to each other. Thomas asked me if I wanted to be administrator and, although I am not a professional, I didn’t hesitate to accept, because I believe this group is getting a great response. We needed a group like this. We don’t judge. We listen and encourage everyone to find a way out. It’s ok to make mistakes, we all do, but we must forward with love, hope, kindness and understanding.”

I’ve been there and can tell you there is light.

Other people’s experiences are always a great tool to rationalise and confront one’s own situation, although the group reiterates that, so far, there are no professionals in the group to intervene in severe cases, so anyone feeling particularly hopeless and blue should seek immediate help contacting the numbers listed at the top of the page [and at the end of this article]. Most No One Deserves to Be Forgotten members are dealing with depression and anxiety, at different degrees of severity, but all mental health issues sufferers are welcome to join in, should they feel the need for a friendly shoulder to cry on. Thomas and the other administrators, Sally Alecio and Gillaine Robles, reassure everyone feeling unready to pour their hearts on a public page that they are available to listen via private messaging or phone call. Or of course meet in person for the good ol’ coffee-and-chat fix! GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

She continues: “I believe this group will help many people to make their day, each day, a little brighter. If my testimony can help just one person, then it will be worthwhile for me: I’ve been there and can tell you there is light. We feel better if we acknowledge we are free to talk about what is going on in our minds, and if we feel listened to.” Sally adds: “Thomas approached me to become an admin and I instantly jumped

on board with a yes. Like many people these days, I have family members struggling with severe anxiety and depression. After years of counselling I felt I could be of help to those suffering on the other side of the screen; if nothing else, I will be able to listen and perhaps share some lessons I’ve learnt along the way, as well as learn new ones. I enjoy sharing posts on social media, if this can help other people.” Join the group by searching No One Deserves to Be Forgotten on Facebook. If you or someone you know is suffering, seek professional advice, such as the Community Mental Health Team (200 42307 or 200 41659 - emergency on 200 07831), GibSams (116123), or Clubhouse (200 68423).

Thomas Lawrie, founder of the Facebook group

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CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY ADDICT The Facial Report BY ALEX ORFILA

hat do you prioritise when you travel? Is it fine cuisine? The thrill of immersing yourself in a different culture? A spot of shopping perhaps? Or all of the above? For me, treating myself whilst on holiday usually involves booking myself in for a spa treatment more specifically a facial. But you can just do that whenever, right? – I hear you ask. Yes, there is perhaps some truth in that. After all I do regularly go for facials locally as there are some fabulous spas in Gibraltar that offer a great range of treatments. There is therefore no need to travel for this purpose, but allow me to explain. As handy as online shopping is it can never really make up for the real experience, especially when it comes to buying something like skincare for which some sensory input is required. And as yet, none of the Instagram updates have resulted in a scent or touch tool and something tells me that as far GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

as technology is concerned this is some way away! So alas, I like to take advantage of any opportunity to try new brands in person and to sample their treatments, which can only really be achieved through travel. I then take things one step further and come to the conclusion that, since I’m on holiday, why not push the boat out a little further and indulge in a treatment too?

Why not push the boat out a little further and indulge in a treatment too? So yes, although I do enjoy great food, shopping, sunshine (when wearing the right SPF!) and sightseeing, no city break is complete without a facial. As I have sampled many a skincare treatment I thought it fitting to report back and share some of

my favourites in this article. I am pleased to say that a couple of these wonderful treatments are also available in spas locally (but it’s safe to say that this still won’t deter me from treating myself to one on my next trip). Going for a facial every 6 weeks is a great way to supercharge your skincare regimen, and another advantage of booking yourself in for one is that you will get an opportunity to sample a variety of products. An added bonus is that therapists will usually be able to recommend what products best suit your skin and will help you tackle a particular skin concern. It is therefore a particularly helpful exercise for skincare novices and enthusiasts alike. If my exploration into spa treatments has taught me anything, it’s that no two facials are the same.

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beauty experience Those familiar with the high street cosmetics giant Lush can expect the same welcoming quirkiness from their spas. The appointment begins with a consultation in a room which can only be described as a country-style kitchen whose wooden countertops are adorned with glass jars filled to the brim with products. During the consultation you are asked what your skin concerns are and what you would like to target during the treatment. You are even asked to say three words to describe what you want to achieve from the experience. To which I responded: Am I allowed to say “Glowing” three times? You are then escorted through the adjacent Lush store where the therapist talks you through the various products and helps you chose a selection which will be used during your facial. They carry a slate slab with them on which they literally slather the products you select. This means that each Lush facial is truly unique. Traditionally Lush is thought of as tailoring for bath and body only so I found it really interesting to learn that they stock a huge range of skincare too, which is seriously underrated. Their scrub, Angels on Bare Skin (pictured), is now a firm favourite of mine. 60

Once the treatment begins you are transported to a sleepy seaside village. This being lush they weren’t going to play just any generic type of relaxation music. Instead you drift off to the soothing sounds of the sea mingled with the soft chatter of distant voices which you would expect to hear on a lazy beach day. Remember when I was asked to say three words to describe how I wanted to feel? Well these are also repeated to you during the facial, almost as though part of the soundtrack. Making the whole experience all the more bespoke. My skin was glowing after this, to the point that I chose to go makeup free for the rest of my day out in London. I was so relaxed that even the suffocating busyness of the tube at rush hour didn’t stress me that day, despite its best efforts. This one is an absolute must for any Lush fans out there. Lush, Angels on Bare Skin £9 (100ml) ESPA Best for: Relaxation ESPA is UK spa brand which is guided by a holistic philosophy and a focus on wellness. You can expect to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy during their

No two facials are the same. treatments as all of their products are produced with the aim to deliver both gorgeous skin and inner calm. Their facials include a full head massage, where their famous leave-in pink hair and scalp mud mask is used (pictured). It was perhaps not the wisest idea to go for this facial when a session of city centre shopping in Manchester was planned for later that afternoon as my hair remained tied up in a wet and matted mess for the rest of the day – but oh my, it was worth it. The point of scalp masks is that you should start caring for your hair right from the roots and I couldn’t agree more. A healthy scalp breathes new life into hair. When I got back to the hotel and washed my hair the bounce and shine it had the next day was obvious. Espa Pink Hair and Scalp Mud £34 Elemis – Biotec Best for: Blending Science and Skincare Elemis offer a range of facials but nothing quite compares to their Biotec range. More expensively priced than other facials, ‘Biotec’ uses Elemis’ 5-in-1 facial machine along with a range of their serums and products. The machine delivers ultrasonic, micro-current, oxygen and light therapy. Elemis refer to this as bio-electric technology which is said to work GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

in harmony with the skin’s natural bioelectric field. They offer a range of facials tailored for every skin concern you could possibly think of, such as the following: Blemish Control, Sensitive Skin Soother, Firm-aLift, Line Eraser, Anti-Pigment

Brightener etc. The Biotec Radiance Renew is the one I tend to opt for.

Voya is a luxury brand which use organic seaweed to produce a range of products ranging from skincare, to body, to home. Sustainability is also at the heart of what they do so even their packaging is made from recycled material. Seaweed bathing is a practice that dates back more than 300 years in Ireland and is widely celebrated for its detoxifying effects. Praised by mariners for centuries for its healing properties seaweed is at the heart of the Voya brand and its treatments. I was therefore thrilled to discover that they offer a range of facials too. The facial begins with the ‘opening ritual’ where the therapist positions you so you are lying comfortably, to aid complete relaxation. A relaxing room mist is also sprayed. The products used are organic and seaweedbased. Their iconic My Little Hero serum was used. It is magical, not only does it smell amazing but it also delivers some serious glow (pictured). My skin had

been feeling particularly dull and congested that week but was left feeling so refreshed and soothed after this treatment. The detoxifying effects of the products are quite noticeable and after the treatment you are advised to stay hydrated. You are offered a glass of water or to choose from a selection of their Voya branded herbal teas at the

Seaweed bathing is a practice that dates back more than 300 years in Ireland. end of the facial. Even those who are not typically fans of herbal teas need to give these a go; their Chamomile tea is unlike any I’ve ever tried. My Little Hero €59

The results speak for themselves and you will notice the difference from the first Biotec facial you have. However, as is the case with most skincare, upkeep is key and the facials are all the more effective if you continue to have them. Thankfully Elemis tend to offer packages on Biotec facials in order to help you get the best possible results from your treatment, these tend to be more cost effective also. Voya Best for: Detoxing GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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EASTER ESCAPE TO THE COTSWOLDS

Exploring the prettiest villages in the Cotswolds. BY PENELOPE BIELCKUS (THE FLYAWAY GIRL)

trip to the Cotswolds can often feel like you’re travelling back in time. Thatched cottages line the streets of quaint little villages and make you wish that you own a little cottage yourself so you can cosy up in front of a fire and drink hot chocolate (or do something equally as quaint and adorable).

collection, which usually means you will have to take a transfer shuttle bus to the pick-up location. ‘On airport’ car hire starts at £68 for manual transmission and £108 for automatic with provider Alamo.

The Cotswolds is a wonderfully picturesque region of the UK and is a place you must visit at least once in your lifetime. From historic market towns to little villages with beautiful churches or impressive abbeys, there is so much to see.

Firstly, let’s talk a little about the Cotswolds and what exactly this area is. The Cotswolds is an ‘AONB’, or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. They cover an area of 2,038 km2 (787 sq mi) and is spread throughout five counties, these being Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire.

For a road trip in the Cotswolds, Bristol is an ideal starting place. You can fly from Gibraltar to Bristol with easyJet directly and hire a car at the airport with providers like Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz or Avis. Car hire for three days (based on a Friday to Sunday rental) starts at £55 for a manual car and £79 for an automatic. Cheaper car hire companies will have ‘off airport’

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The name ‘Cotswolds’ has a few potential origins, the most popular being from Old English ‘cot’ and ‘wold’, together meaning ‘sheep enclosure in hills’. A ‘wold’ is a range of hills that consist of open country overlying a base of limestone or chalk. Another possible origin of the name ‘Cotswolds’ is that it was derived

from the 12th century name ‘Codesuualt’, meaning ‘Cod’s high open land’. Cod was an Old English personal name that dates back to the 8th century and possibly refers to a mother goddess in Celtic mythology.

COTSWOLDS ROAD TRIP ITINERARY When starting a Cotswolds road trip from Bristol, you have a variety of routes available to you. Some example 2-3 day itineraries include the following:

THREE-DAY ITINERARY (BRISTOL TO BRISTOL) Day 1: Castle Combe, Lacock, > Bibury (stay near Bibury, e.g. in Cricklade or Cirencester)

Day 2: Stow-on-the-Wold, > Lower Slaughter, Bourton-on-

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Chipping Campden, Cheltenham or Gloucester or head back to stay in Bristol)

TWO-DAY ITINERARY (BRISTOL TO BRISTOL) Day 1: Castle Combe, Lacock, > Bibury Day 2: Broadway, Snowshill, > Stow-on-the-Wold, Lower Slaughter

THREE-DAY ITINERARY (BRISTOL TO LONDON) Day 1: Castle Combe, Lacock, > Bibury Day 2: Chipping Campden, > Broadway, Snowshill, Stow-on-the-Wold

Day 3: Lower Slaughter, > Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford (and via Oxford to London)

These itineraries include some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the Cotswolds and will treat you to some beautiful quaint places! You will also be able to visit some excellent pubs, shop in small independent stores as well as enjoying nature and the outdoors.

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These include tiny villages that, in all honesty, are more like hamlets, as well as larger market towns that have more options for accommodation. In the South and Central Cotswolds you will find the villages of Castle Combe, Lacock, and Bibury. In the North Cotswolds, you can find the quaint villages of Adlestrop, Lower and Upper Slaughter, Broadway, Stanton, Snowshill, and Bourton-on-theWater, as well as the towns of Chipping Norton, Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Burford. These towns and villages can be separated pretty nicely into an itinerary for three or four days, or you can just do a few of them in one or two days.

CASTLE COMBE Village in Wiltshire, population ~350 Castle Combe is possibly one of the best-known villages in the Cotswolds and is located in the county of Wiltshire. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the closest Cotswolds village to my university town of Bath and is only a 40-minute drive from Bristol Airport or less than 30 minutes from Bristol city centre. The village of Castle Combe dates back to the 12th century and is made up of two parts, one in the narrow valley of the Bybrook and Upper Castle Combe on higher ground. Castle Combe did, in fact, have a castle back in the 12th century. However, the castle itself no longer exists and the original site GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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Places of interest: Manor House Hotel, 14thcentury market cross, St Andrew’s Church, and bridge over the Bybrook. where it stood is a short way past the 5* Manor House Hotel. The luxury hotel dates back to the 17th century when it was a stately home. The house was the headquarters of the New Zealand Forestry Officers in World War II, became a country club in 1947 and then became a hotel only 18 months later. The village has also been the location for many films, including GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

LACOCK Village in Wiltshire, population 1,159 The village of Lacock is owned almost entirely by the National Trust and was first mentioned in the Domesday Book in the 11th century. For any Harry Potter fan, Lacock is a must visit in the Cotswolds due to the interior of Lacock Abbey being used as a filming location as part of

Hogwarts. Lacock and Lacock Abbey have also been used as filming locations in many other films and TV shows, including The Other Boleyn Girl, Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, and Cranford. The George Inn is an excellent pub in Lacock to enjoy a pint of real ale or a West Country cider. The Lacock Bakery is a great place to grab a small bite to eat, such as a sausage roll or Bakewell tart, and don’t miss a visit to the ice cream van for a ‘Lacock at War’ ice cream, which uses a recipe that dates back to 1945. An adult ticket for Lacock Abbey costs £14 and includes entry into the abbey, the grounds, and the Fox Talbot Museum. The museum celebrates the achievements of 65

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War Horse, Stardust and The Wolfman.

travel Lacock resident William Fox Talbot, a photographer considered to be one of the founders of modern photographic processes. Places of interest: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum, The George Inn, Lacock Bakery, half-timbered houses BIBURY Village in Gloucestershire, population: 627 Charming Bibury is an absolute gem in the Cotswolds, although it is definitely a popular stop for quite a few tours. I recommend coming to Bibury around an hour before sunset to avoid the crowds and to also get beautiful golden hour light for photographs! The Swan Hotel is a former coaching inn that dates back to the 17th-century and has a beautiful ivy-covered facade. The landscaped gardens in front of the hotel are well worth a little exploration. Arlington Row is probably the

most famous part of Bibury and is considered one of the Cotswolds’ most photographed locations. The cottages were originally built in 1380 as a wool store and were converted into a row of cottages for weavers in the 17th century. Bibury and Arlington Row have been featured in films, including Stardust and Bridget Jones’s Diary. Places of interest: The Swan Hotel, Arlington Row, bridge over the River Coln, Bibury Trout Farm

ADLESTROP Village in Oxfordshire, population: 120 The tiny village in Adlestrop is a picturesque little place that is well worth a quick visit if you have the time. The village is best known for the poem of the same name by Edward Thomas, who wrote about his uneventful train journey from Oxford to Worcester that stopped at Adlestrop station. The station closed in 1966 but the village bus shelter contains the station sign as

well as a bench that was originally on the platform. Jane Austen also visited Adlestrop and it is believed that she drew inspiration from the village and surroundings for her novel Mansfield Park. Places of interest: Adlestrop Post Office, bus shelter, St Mary’s Church

LOWER SLAUGHTER Village in Gloucestershire, population: 250 Lower Slaughter and Upper Slaughter are two small villages between Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. The name comes from the Old English ‘slothre’ (modern day word ‘slough’), which means a muddy place or wetlands. 66

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Lower Slaughter is the most picturesque of the two Slaughters, which were built on the banks of the River Eye. Lower Slaughter is home to a water mill and the river flows through the centre of the village down to this mill. The Slaughters Country Inn is a great spot for a drink or a bite to eat and there is also the Riverside Tearoom for a slice of cake or a cup of tea or coffee. Places of interest: Water mill and Old Mill Museum, 16th and 17th homes constructed with Cotswold limestone, Slaughters Country Inn

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nevertheless, incredible picturesque and a must visit when in the Cotswolds. Broadway has lots to see and do, including the Broadway Deli with thousands of products for sale including vegan and gluten-free goods, Blandford Books for picking up some novels or books all about the Cotswolds region, and stores like Cotswolds Trading and Whatever the Weather for unique goods.

Village in Worcestershire, population: 2,540

The Crown and Trumpet is an excellent pub to stop at with great real ale and cider on offer as well as delicious homemade meals.

This Broadway has much less of the singing and dancing than the one in New York City but is,

You can also pay a visit to the Broadway Tower, a Georgian folly located on Broadway Hill, that has

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three floors with exhibitions about the tower. From Broadway Tower, you can enjoy views over 16 counties and across the Cotswolds! You can also visit a Cold War-era nuclear bunker on the site and there is a cafe if you fancy some food or a drink. Places of interest: Broadway Tower, Broadway Deli, Blandford Books, Cotswolds Trading, Whatever the Weather, The Crown and Trumpet, Lygon Arms Hotel, St Eadburghaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 67

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traditional houses. The village has been referred to as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ due to the pretty waterside views. In peak season, this village gets more visitors than residents! Make sure to time your visit well so you aren’t visiting when it’s too crowded - visiting early in the morning or near sunset is a great way to see it without the crowds and visiting in off-season and shoulder season months is also a way to avoid the tourist groups.

SNOWSHILL Village in Worcestershire, population: 164 Not far from Broadway is the small village of Snowshill. This tiny village is home to a beautiful church in the centre of the village, a National Trust manor house and garden and, its best known attraction, an impressive lavender farm with 35 acres of lavender fields. To visit the lavender farm, you are best off visiting in mid-June to early August, as this is when the lavender will be in bloom. Places of interest: Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill Manor and Garden, St Barnabas Church

with steeply pitched gables and mullioned windows) lining the winding streets. The name translates from Old English as ‘stone town’, similar to that of the nearby village of Stanway (‘stone way’), presumably due to the Cotswold stone from which the houses in the village are built. Stanton actually has a Pagan past which we know from the village church of St Michael. St Michael was the archangel who fought the devil and pretty much any church dedicated to him is built on a sacred pagan site. The church and village are also at the intersection of two ley lines, geographical lines that many pagan sites were constructed upon.

STANTON Village in Worcestershire, population: 198 Stanton is a tiny little village located 4km from the village of Broadway. This unspoilt village is in a picturesque location with beautiful 17th century houses (built in Cotswold limestone and 68

BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER Village in Gloucestershire, population: 3,296 The beautiful and popular village of Bourton-on-the-Water is located on the River Windrush and is known for its beautiful bridges and

Don’t miss out on enjoying a slice of cake, an ice cream or a coffee at one of the many quaint tearooms or cafes in the village either - after all, you have to fuel up for all that exploring!

The Rose Tree Restaurant does excellent coffee, cake and ice cream and is an excellent place to sit out in the garden and watch the world go by for a few moments. Places of interest: The Rose Tree Restaurant, Smiths of Bourton, The Mousetrap Inn, The Model Village, Cotswold Motoring Museum, Birdland Park and Gardens

CHIPPING NORTON Market town in Oxfordshire, population: 6,337 The beautiful market town of Chipping Norton is the highest town in Oxfordshire, situated on a hillside that as once the site of a Norman castle. The town dates back to the 12thcountry and some features from this period still remain, such as the GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

The Rollright Stones, a prehistoric stone circle, are located near Chipping Norton. You can also visit the almshouses which date back to the 17th century when you are in the town. Only a ten minute drive away is the Hook Norton Brewery, a Victorian brewery where you can do a guided tour and sample the beers they brew. Places of interest: Rollright Stones, Hook Norton Brewery, Jaffé & Neale, markets, Bliss Tweed Mill, Chipping Norton Museum

CHIPPING CAMPDEN Market town in Gloucestershire, population: 2,206

One of my favourite towns in the Cotswolds has to be beautiful Stow-on-the-Wold. Originally known as ‘Stow St Edward’ or ‘Edwardstow’ after the town’s patron saint, the market town was founded by Norman lords in order to capitalise on the trade that came through the area. Historians and archaeologists have also discovered Stone Age and Bronze Age burial mounds near the town, leading them to believe that there have been settlements on this site for even longer. The popular Stow Fair dates back to 1476 and takes place in both May and October. The fairs were predominantly used for trading livestock but trade in handmade goods (particularly the wool trade) also occurred. The fair then became popular for horse trading and the practice still continues to this day.

originally from the 12th century but with additions and changes in the 15th century (such as the addition of the spire). The church was massively restored in the 1870s and was one of the cases that led to William Morris founding the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

The main attraction in Chipping Campden is the impressive terraced High Street, which dates from the 14th to 17th centuries. The town boasts 256 historically Listed buildings, which is a pretty incredible amount for such as a small town.

Places of interest: St Edward’s Church, Market Square, The Old Stocks Inn, The King’s Arms

Town in Oxfordshire, population: 1,340

This town is definitely well worth a visit and can easily be combined with nearby places such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower Slaughter and Stow-on-the-Wold or even with the beautiful city of Oxford.

The market hall is still located on the High Street and is a unique place to visit to learn a little more about the market town’s history.

Burford is a beautiful little medieval town that was the site of a fortified ford in Anglo-Saxon times. The town, located only 30 minutes from Oxford, is known as the ‘gateway to the Cotswolds’ due to its location on the edge of the Cotswolds.

The Cotswolds is a spectacular region that is home to many beautiful villages and towns. Some of the most picturesque places in England are located in the Cotswolds and, if you’ve never been, it’s definitely a region you should explore!

The high street is lined with traditional cottages and Tudor houses and is the most iconic spot in the town. The Parish Church of St John the Baptist is also well worth a visit when you are in Burford. The church dates back

Whether you decide to do a one-day road trip and just visit a few places or whether you opt for a multiple day trip to tick lots of these places off your list, you are sure to fall in love with the Cotswolds.

Places of interest: High Street, market hall, Hidcote Manor Garden, St James Church, East Banqueting House

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local church. The bookshop and cafe Jaffé & Neale is a must visit for a coffee or to browse the books while you visit the town.

TASTING VICTORY

Above all, this book is about succeeding against all odds. The story is told by Gerard Basset OBE who having failed at school, penniless and speaking no English arrives in Liverpool to watch Etienne his football team. Gerard is so fascinated by the English, who he finds friendly and welcoming, that he decides to move to the U.K. much to the derision of his friends. From his humble beginnings in France Gerard takes us on a fascinating journey from school drop-out, failed factory worker, delivery man and disastrous clothes shop assistant to becoming the most acclaimed wine personality of his generation. Gerard went on to become the only person alive to hold both the notoriously difficult Master of Wine and Master Sommelier simultaneously. He was to co- found the hotel chain Hotel du Vin. This book shows us, given hard work and commitment, anything is possible.

BY ANDREW LICUDI DIPWSET

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“Despite their mutual loathing my parents produced three children. There were times they argued so badly they would both end up with bloody faces. My parents were not monsters; they did all their damage to each, not to us.” Gerard was destined to fail at school and he did. Leaving school, he embarked on a series of jobs. He rarely lasted, seemingly illsuited or worse incompetent. He did however grow up with an interest in food sparked by clafoutis (classic French cherry cake) and chicken’s blood! “One day, Rimi grabbed one of his chickens, knocked it dead 70

and then pierced the head with a sharp knife. Remi filled a glass with the blood, which he left to thicken in the fridge for a few hours. Later, he pan-fried the solid chicken blood in small cubes with parsley and garlic. The result, which he called sanguette, was delicious.” Life was about to change…… “I loved the St Etienne football team but my father considered footballers idiots running after a ball.” Gerard’s decision to travel to Liverpool to watch Etienne get beaten by Liverpool 3-1 was to change his life. “During the following few days I

could not stop reminiscing about the wonderful experience I had enjoyed in Liverpool and quickly I made my mind up. I would go to live in England. I had fallen in love with the country.” Gerard found out that finding work in Liverpool was not that simple. He had no previous experience and his English was almost non-existent. Eventually he managed to get an interview for work as a commis waiter at a family- run hotel in Lyndhurst. “The officer warned me, however, not to tell the interviewer that I had never done the job before. Instead he advised me to make up a story about doing a summer job as a waiter whilst in France.” GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

As a lowly commis waiter in The Crown, Gerard establishes a pattern of work which will define his personality for the rest of his life. He decides to excel at the hospitality industry - voluntarily working extra hours in exchange for learning as much as possible. In his spare time, he goes into Southampton and buys books on food and its presentation. “I remember buying an English book about the daily routine in the three-Michelin-star restaurants of France. It was not so much about the cooking, but more about how each restaurant had reached the top, including their philosophy.” Fascinated by the ideals of Michelin star restaurants Gerard books himself into Paul Bocuse’s 3-star restaurant on the outskirts of Lyon when visiting his sister. “When I arrived, everything was as I had seen in the book. Each table was beautifully set with lovely plates for each person and sparkling cutlery.” Gerard was fascinated by the truffle soup, sea bass with a lobster mousse and the enormous cheese platter. More than anything Gerard was fascinated watching the waiters and other front-of-house staff working to the highest standards. Back at Lyndhurst, Gerard is promoted to head waiter. Here something happens which will change his life. A student on work experience, assuming that all Frenchmen know about wine, asks him to explain noble rot in wine (a beneficial rot critical to the production of sweet Sauterne). Gerard didn’t know either. “The next day I went to GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

" What if it was corked or I dropped it during decanting?" Lyndhurst’s only bookshop and bought a wine book which had a lot of information on the basics of wine product ion. I read it from cover to cover.” Gerard then heads back to France to learn about wine and take the CAP Restaurant exam which he passes. It was not long before Gerard decides that wine will be his life. Gerard takes us through a fascinating journey on becoming a Master Sommelier and Master of Wine. It’s a gruesome description of the work and disappointments like working for Raymond Blanc in La Manoir de Quatre Saison 2-star restaurants and only lasting a week. By chapter 9 Gerard is working as a Sommelier for the upmarket Chewton Glen. Here he tells us of one of the regular wine dinners were guests of honour were Masters of Wine or wine journalists. The star of the show was an Imperial (equivalent to 8 bottles) of the legendary Chateau Latour 1961. “I had been worried all week about this Imperial. What if it was corked or I dropped it during decanting? We decanted the Imperial just before dinner; I had three people helping me. I was holding the Imperial bottle with the help of Joe Simonini while

Patrick Gaillard held the several decanters we needed. Everything went well. The Latour was stunning.” It is a colleague from Chewton Glen, Robin Hutson, who suggests to Gerard they start their own hotel which was to become Hotel du Vin. Having no money, they decide they can attract investors from people they know and more importantly from people that know them! They went on to open several of the hotels as the hotels, with their strong food and wine theme, proved extremely successful. If you have ever wondered what a Master of Wine is, or what it takes to win the Sommelier World championships or what’s involved in running a new hotel venture then this is the book for you. I leave you with an excerpt describing the weekend before Gerard sits his Master of Wine practical exam where wines, tasted blind, have to be identified and technically assessed; “For the whole weekend we blind tasted around 150 wines. This time we were not working on the reasoning, but simply on sharpening up our identification skills. For two days, we tasted all the wines blind, both in turn giving our opinion in what the wine in each bottle could be before unwrapping each one to discover the identity of the wine.” ‘Tasting Victory’ by Gerard Basset is published by Unbound, 70 Conduit Street London. Available on Amazon; Hard Cover £20. Kindle Edition £12.20 71

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SPRING CLEAN YOUR STYLE

It’s crazy to say it, but spring is upon us once again, and even summer feels like it’s right at our fingertips already. I don’t know about you, but I for one am ready for a much-needed style spring clean, and one of the best things we can do as a new season rolls in, is to spend some time combing through our wardrobes to ensure we know exactly what we have, and what we may have longTOP RIGHT: WHITE POINTELLE POLO T-SHIRT, forgotten before dipping into our wallets. TOPSHOP, £12.00 BOTTOM RIGHT: VALLE KNITTED SHORT SLEEVE POLO SHIRT WITH PINK STRIPE IN BEIGE, MONKI, £20.00

BY JULIA COELHO

he overarching theme of 2020, as manifested on a plethora of this year’s runway shows, is a return to wearable and simple clothing. The spring/summer 2020 catwalks were distinctly more commercial than usual, with a clear focus on classic silhouettes and throwback styles, rather than the eccentric and artistically-oriented pieces we’re used to seeing, which inevitably fall into the fad category, destined to be discarded due to sheer impractically or eventual lack of interest. It goes without saying that behind this evident desire for more classic, timeless pieces is the topic that's on the forefront of everyone’s minds these days: sustainability. Some of the biggest names in the game took the lead; Gucci announced a goal of net carbon neutrality, Dior surrounded its runway with trees set for replanting in Paris, Louis Vuitton’s seating was sourced from sustainably managed forests, Roland Mouret created clothes hangers made from recycled 74

marine plastic, and the list goes on and on. Ultimately, it’s still important to remember that the fashion industry, which is said to be the most polluting industry on the planet, is a lucrative business, and at the forefront of any brand’s driving force is still the need for consumers to spend their money. But even then, with the birth of a new decade and a heightened

awareness of many real environmental concerns, ephemeral trends are becoming increasingly outdated, as most of us gradually become more interested in looking for clothes that will GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

fashion have a lasting impact within a utilitarian capsule wardrobe. As you’ll see from this year’s roundup, the featured trends will all have the ability to seamlessly transition into many of our existing wardrobes and stay there for the foreseeable future. It’s also evident that the boundaries between the

The topic that's on the forefront of everyone’s minds these days: sustainability. seasons themselves are becoming much less clear-cut. After all, the concept of building a capsule closet is that you’re able to wear those same pieces throughout the entire year, with minor tweaks as and when needed. As a result, these days it’s much more common to see jackets and knitwear alongside swimwear and shorts within the same collection. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

TOP LEFT: OPENWORK KNIT TOP, MANGO, £25.99 TOP RIGHT: KNIT WAISTCOAT WITH POCKETS, ZARA, £25.99

INSPIRED BY THE 90S We may have just entered a new decade, but 90s minimalism continues to be a key influence and source of inspiration, as it has been for the past several seasons. Instead of crazy prints and tiny sunglasses, however, 2020 is all about clean lines, stripped-back tailoring and simple staples. From

silks and slip dresses, to fitted polo shirts and knitwear, there’s a real return to minimalist dressing this year, even in colour palette.

SLEEVELESS KNITS Something particularly notable about the spring/summer 2020 collections was just how much knitwear featured throughout, once again highlighting the concept of blurred seasonal lines. Above all, it seems that the sleeveless ribbed knit is going to 75

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be a key basic this year, and I have to say I’m absolutely loving it.

THONG SANDALS BERMUDA SHORTS This is definitely not the first trend I'd usually jump at the chance to try, but I have a feeling that they’re going to become increasingly convincing as summer draws closer. Worn with blazers, bodies and tank tops, there are infinite ways to make them feel seasonally appropriate whether you’re sporting them in April or August.

One of the leading shoe trends of the year is thong sandals, which of course come under the umbrella of 90s minimalism. A big appetite has already been building for some time now, with a great number of luxury retailers having long-pegged these sandals as the biggest sellers of 2020. Don’t worry though; there are plenty of affordable options on the high street, or maybe even in the depths of your mum’s wardrobe. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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LEFT: POLKA DOT PRINT DRESS, ZARA, £29.99 TOP RIGHT: BLACK AND WHITE SPOT POPLIN CORSET, TOPSHOP, £29.00 BOTTOM LEFT: EMMA CIRCULAR RATTAN CROSS BODY BAG, ASOS DESIGN, £30.00 BOTTOM RIGT: BASKET BAG WITH RHINESTONE DETAILS, ZARA, £39.99

POLKA DOTS A true classic; polka dots may come and go in terms of their trendiness, but they will never fail to remain firmly settled in our sartorial consciences as a tried and true wardrobe staple! Besides, they have an unparalleled ability to inject an effortless level of polish to any outfit.

NATURAL FIBRE BAGS Basket and rattan bags are hardly a surprising addition to this year’s GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

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roundup, especially considering their meteoric rise last year. Not only do they look awesomely chic, but the best part is that linen and raffia fabrics are better for the environment, so it’s a win-win.

CHAIN NECKLACES Chain necklaces have been a micro-trend for several seasons, but they’re set to become even more popular this year. Propelled forward by the likes of Billie 78

Eilish and Miley Cyrus, chain necklaces have a way of keeping an outfit refined and sleek, while giving it an extra edge.

TOP LEFT: PADLOCK CHAIN NECKLACE, MANGO, £17.99 TOP RIGHT: JUTE CROSS BODY BAG, MANGO, £29.99 BOTTOM RIGHT: SILVER DOUBLE CHUNKY CHAIN NECKLACE, GLAMOROUS, £8.00

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AÇAÍ BREAKFAST BOWL Recipe by MamaLotties.com

Breakfast is the most important meal so keep it easy, with a smoothie bowl. These superfruit bowls make it super simple and you can just tweak your toppings to suit your mood. INGREDIENTS

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Chia seeds

milk, mix together until slightly

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Frozen Açaí berry blend

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Granola mix

METHOD 1. Mix together the icecream, frozen fruit mix and mint in a blender. Next add in the coconut

teaspoon of cocoa nibs, keep the mixture thick. 2. Once you’re done, pour out the mixture into a bowl, and lay out your toppings.

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CHOCOLATE EASTER NESTS WITH JELLY TOTS EGGS This recipe is easy to make with your little ones this Easter. Most people aren’t aware that Jelly Tots are vegan and these nests are a perfect reason to treat yourself to them. In my family we say I love you lots, like Jelly Tots. Hopefully if you prepare these for your family they will say the same! INGREDIENTS:

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250g vegan chocolate

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shape of a nest. 4. Place in the fridge until it has set.

2. Add the cornflakes in gradually and mix well.

5. When they are ready to be served fill up the nests with Jelly Tots.

3. Scoop onto a tray lined with grease proof paper and form the

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A FOUR-DAY LENT IS LONG ENOUGH. Heras’ hopes for a vinegar-free lent are dashed. BY THE LATE, AND LOVED, PETER SCHIRMER

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thought you were going to stop drenching your fish and chips in vinegar during Lent?’ Hera’s greeting was waspish. The first day of March, and after only four days during which the air of the main penthouse lounge had again smelt fresh and sweet with a hint of the sea, today Zeus had returned from Casemates in a miasma of coarse vinegar and cheap cooking oil. The Father of the Gods had developed a taste for fish and chips soon after the Olympians arrived on the Rock when – during one of his few attempts to earn honest cash – Zeus had posed as a statue in Main Street. But, ever-impatient, he had fidgeted and glared at the onlookers. It was soon obvious that his venture had failed, and hunger pangs had quickly driven the god and his handful of coins to the nearest ‘chippy’. There, though he had 82

disdained the accompaniment of ‘mushy peas’, the battered cod with chips and vinegar delighted his taste-buds, and Zeus had found what was to become his unvarying lunch. Food scooped onto a slip of kitchen paper, then swathed in newsprint as insulation, the fat from the deep-fryer and the rank Spanish vinegar with which the chippy doused his products, seeped through the wrappings, permeating them with a distinctive odour. Atop the Rock, in the Olympians’ first months of alfresco living, the wind had dispersed the pungent tang as rapidly as the apes had disposed of any unwatched wrappings, but in the luxury penthouse apartment the smell clung to curtains and upholstery wherever Zeus had chosen to spread the newsprint.

Like so many of the Great God’s enthusiasms, it hadn’t lasted. For he had resisted Hera’s attempts to serve his meal ‘properly’ on a plate with cutlery, insisting that the ‘correct way’ to eat fish and chips was with his fingers and directly from the wrapping. He had seen BBC television reporters at the seaside eating this way, so it MUST be right. And he liked to spread open the newsprint to read while eating, often finding ‘interesting’ news items about mortals’ foibles, he pointed out. And the lingering rankness had resisted all Hera’s efforts. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL2020

satire Aromatic candles, air-fresheners promising the scent of spring flowers, roses, lilies, burning incense sticks, even a pomander crafted by Hebe; the smell of tired fat and coarse vinegar defied them all. Then, unexpectedly, a wrapping had come to Hera’s aid - on an inside page of a year-old Daily Telegraph, which listed the Lenten Sacrifices of the ‘Top Ten’ international financiers. Zeus had been easily persuaded to join the elite ‘club’ and scrub vinegar from his luncheon menu. But, like so many of the Great God’s enthusiasms, it hadn’t lasted. Picking at the last piece of batter, today Zeus had uncovered a further small headline in the newsprint: UN celebrates International Mother Earth Day. ‘Mother Earth Day,’ he huffed, ‘what a load of old cobblers,’ irked by the item, but savouring his recently discovered synonym for ‘nonsense’. ‘Everyone knows that the earth had a father – my father, Cronos… and, as his heir, it is I who should be…’

"Mother Earth Day,’ he huffed, ‘what a load of old cobblers," ‘I wouldn’t be too quick to brag about Gran’pa,’ Aphrodite called from the lounger where she was topping up her tan in the last of the winter sun. ‘He had some nasty hang-ups… and your Casemates cronies wouldn’t be so welcoming to the son of a GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

cannibal who gobbled up his own kids.’ Zeus ignored the barb. Lenten enthusiasm forgotten, he was struggling to recall memories, snippets gleaned from other fishlunch wrappings, or infrequent TV newscasts. ‘There seems to be a remarkable number of these special “days”,’ he mused. ‘You might wonder if a year has enough days to contain them all.’ ‘Not as complex as the Catholic hagiography, where there are so many martyrs and saints that several – sometimes as many as six or seven – have to celebrate the same day.’ Artemis joined the conversation, keen to share knowledge acquired in preparing a talk for her recently-founded Gibraltar Women’s Society of Philosophical Research. ‘The world day calendar is pretty crowded, too,’ Athena looked up from her iPad, fingers dancing across the key-pad as she spoke, “world days” already Googled. ‘Later this month UNESCO’s World Poetry Day is on the same day as the International Day of Nowruz, which is an ancient Persian festivity marking the first day of Spring and the renewal of nature. There are special rituals, ceremonies, a special meal, and new clothes are worn.’ ‘I rather like the sound of that one,’ said Aphrodite. ‘New clothes… what date did you say it was on?’ already reaching for the newest Monsoon catalogue. ‘Hang on.’ This time Hermes intervened. ‘Why Persian? The country doesn’t exist anymore. It’s now Iraq, or Iran… one of

those places where they’re always blowing each other up with mines, and bombs, and rockets as part of the Middle East peace process.’ ‘It doesn’t say,’ his sister replied, continuing to run a finger down the long list on her screen. ‘But I suppose it’s a bit like the old Athenian Thargelea, though that was an autumn celebration of harvest, rather than cheering on the new shoots of spring. But do you remember what fun we used to have on Thargelea when we went down to Athens from Olympus to join the mortals as they danced and sampled the new wine,’ she added wistfully. ‘Does the UN have a Sweet, Fresh Air Day?’ Hera called through the kitchen service hatch as she tipped today’s soggy newsprint into the rubbish disposal chute, following it with a blast of aerosol air-freshener. ‘No. But they do have a Clean Air Day – it’s always on the Wednesday in World Environment Week,’ Athena continued her search. ‘This year it will be on June 3rd.’ That was long weeks and months ahead, thought Hera. But, if she started some gentle nagging now; perhaps persuaded the Father of the Gods that World Environment Week was, somehow, part of a global scheme to honour Zeus’ great works over many millennia – his ego was sufficiently huge to fall for such flattery – Clean Air Day might celebrate a spell free of vinegar and grease. She sighed. It might work. If not, surely there was someone in Gibraltar who could sew new sets of curtains. 83

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clubs & activities Arts & Crafts Cross Stitch Club: John Mackintosh Hall, 1st Floor, Mon 6-8pm, fee £1. Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association: Children: Mon&Fri 12.30-2pm, Mon-Fri 3.45-5.15pm Adults: Wed 5.45-7.15, Sat 10.30 to 12.30, Tel: 20073865 email: gibartsandcrafts@hotmail.com Knit and Natter Group: Tues 11am-3pm, Thurs 5.30-7.30pm, at Arts & Crafts Shop, Casemates balcony. Free to join and refreshments provided. Tel: 20073865. The Arts Centre: Prince Edward’s Road, Art classes for children and adults. For more info call Tel: 200 79788. The Fine Arts Association Gallery: At Casemates. Open 10am-2pm, 3-6pm Mon-Fri, Sat 11am-1pm. The Arts Society Gibraltar: Monthly illustrated talks open to the public. Registration from 6:30pm every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Guest fee £12. We meet at The Garrison Library. Contact gibraltar@theartssociety.org or Claus Olesen on 54036666. Website with all informaiton is gibraltar.theartssociety.org Board Games Calpe Chess Club & Junior Club: meets in Studio 1, John Mackintosh Hall Thursday, Juniors: 5p.m. - 7 p.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 7p.m. - 10:30 The Gibraltar Scrabble Club: Meets on Tuesdays at 3pm. Tel: Vin 20073660 or Roy 20075995. All welcome. The Subbuteo Club: Meets in Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall. Dance Adult Dance Classes: Wed evenings at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre from 7-8.30pm. Contact Dilip on 200 78714. Art in Movement Centre: Hip-hop/Break Dance, Contemporary Dance, Pilates, Capoeira, Acrobatics, Street Kids & Tods, Modern Dance. Performance and Film opportunities. Judo & Jujitsu Classes: Tue/ Thur with Sensei Conroy. All ages. Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front. www. artinmovement.net FB: Art In Movement A.I.M, tel 54025041 or 54007457 Ballet, Modern Theatre, Contemporary & Hip-hop: weekly at Danza Academy. Training from 3 years to Adult Advanced. 68/2 Prince Edward’s Rd Tel: 54027111. Bellydance Classes, all levels, Tue 8-9pm at the Ocean Village Gym (non–members welcome). Contact 54005593. DSA Old & Modern Sequence Dancing: Sessions at Central Hall Fri 8.30pm, beginners 8pm. Tel: 200 78901 or tony@ gibraltar.gi Everybody welcome. Modern & Latin American Sequence Dancing: Mon at Catholic Community Centre 8pm. Tel. Andrew 200 78901. Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Flexibility, Hip Hop & Dance Theatre: Classes weekly at Urban Dance Studio, 2 Jumpers Bastion. Tel: Yalta 54012212 or Jolene 54015125. Rockkickers Linedance Club: Governor’s Meadow 1st School. www.rockkickers.com Salsa Gibraltar Salsa: Tues at Laguna Social Club, Laguna Estate. Beginners 7-8.30pm. Intermediates 8.30-10pm. Tel: Mike 54472000 or info@salsagibraltar.com Zumba Classes at Urban Dance: Jumpers Bastion, with certified instructor Tyron Walker. Tel: 20063959 or 54012212 or Twitter: @UrbanDanceGib History & Heritage The Gibraltar Heritage Trust: Main Guard, 13 John Mackintosh Sq. Tel: 200 42844. The Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association: Dedicated to the preservation of Rock’s transport/motoring heritage. Assists members in restoration / maintenance of classic vehicles. New members welcome. Tel: 200 44643. Garrison Library Tours: at 11am on Fri, duration 1h 50mins. Tel: 20077418. History Alive: Historical re-enactment parade. Main Street up to Casemates Square every Sat at 12 noon. Music Gibraltar National Choir and Gibraltar Junior National Choir: Rehearses at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Tel: 54831000. The Calpe Band: Mon & Wed. For musicians of brass/woodwind instruments of all standards/ages/abilities 7-9pm. Tel: 54017070 or thecalpeband@gmail.com

Jazz Nights: Thurs at 9pm at O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel. Tel: 200 70500. Outdoor Activities The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gibraltar: Exciting self-development programme for young people worldwide equipping them with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and the world. Contact: Award House, North Mole Road, PO Box: 1260. mjpizza@ gibtelecom.net, www.thedukes.gi. Social Clubs The Rotary Club of Gibraltar meets the Rock Hotel, 7pm Tuesday evenings. Guests welcome. For contact or info www.rotaryclubgibraltar.com Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes: (Gibraltar Province) meets RAOB Club, 72/9 Prince Edward’s Road - Provincial Grand Lodge, Thu/month, 7.30pm. William Tilley 2371, Thurs 8.30pm. Buena Vista 9975, monthly, Social Lodge. www.akearn1.wix. com/raob-gibraltar, william.tilley.lodge@ hotmail.co.uk, Clive, tel: 58008074 Special Interest Clubs & Societies Creative Writers Group: meets up on Tuesday mornings at 10.30 in O’Reilley’s Irish Bar and it is free to attend. Tel: Carla 54006696. Gibraltar Book Club: For info Tel: Parissa 54022808. Gibraltar Horticultural Society: meets 1st Thurs of month 6pm, J.M. Hall. Spring Flower Show, slide shows, flower arrangement demos, outings to garden centres, annual Alameda Gardens tour. All welcome. Gibraltar Philosophical Society: devoted to intellectually stimulating debate. Frequent lectures and seminars on a range of topics. Tel: 54008426 or Facebook: facebook.com/gibphilosophy Gibraltar Photographic Society: Meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Wellington Front. Induction courses, talks, discussions, competitions etc. For details contact the secretary on, leslinares@gibtelecom.net Harley Davidson Owners’ Club: www.hdcgib.com Lions Club of Gibraltar: Meets 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at 50 Line Wall Road. www.lionsclubofgibraltar.com St John’s Ambulance: Adult Volunteers Training Sessions from 8-10pm on Tues. Tel: 200 77390 or training@stjohn.gi The Royal British Legion: For info or membership contact the Branch Secretary 20074604 or write to PO Box 332. UN Association of Gibraltar: PO Box 599, 22a Main Street. Tel: 200 52108. Sports Supporters Clubs Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Club: Meets at Star Bar, Parliament Lane, when Spurs games are televised - call prior to matches to check game is televised. Great food for a lunch if KO is early or an early supper if the game is later. Gibraltar Arsenal Supporters Club: Meets match days upstairs at Time Out Café, Eurotowers. Gooners of all ages welcome. For info/news visit www.GibGooners.com Tel: 54010681 (Bill) or 54164000 (John). Gibraltar Hammers: Meets on match days at the Victoria Stadium Bar, Bayside Road. All league games are shown live. All West Ham supporters and their families are welcome. For details visit www.gibraltarhammers.com or gibraltarhammers@hotmail.com Leeds United Gibraltar Supporters Club. Meet at The Trafalgar Sports Bar 1 Rosia Road when live matches are on. All Leeds United supporters and their families are welcome. Join Leeds United Gibraltar Supporters club at: facebook.com/luscgib Sports & Fitness Artistic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Artistic Gymnastics Association. Tel: Angela 200 70611 or Sally 200 74661. Athletics: Gibraltar Amateur Athletics Association holds competitions through year for juniors, adults and veterans. Two main clubs (Calpeans 200 71807, Lourdians 200 75180) training sessions at Victoria Stadium. Badminton: Recreational badminton weekdays at Victoria Stadium (Tel: 200 78409 for allocations). Gibraltar Badminton Association (affiliated to BWF& BE) junior club/tournaments, senior leagues/ recreational. www.badmintongibraltar.com

GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE APRIL 2020

Ballet Barre Fitness: Adults on Wed 10am & Fri 6pm at The Arts Centre. Tel: 54033465 or pilatesgibraltar@hotmail.com Basketball: Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association (affiliated FIBA) leagues/ training for minis, passarelle, cadets, seniors and adults at a variety of levels. Tel: John 200 77253, Randy 200 40727. Boxing: Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association (member IABA) gym on Rosia Rd. Over 13s welcome. Tuition with ex-pro boxer Ernest Victory. Tel: 56382000 or 20042788. Cheerleading: Gibraltar Cheerleading Association, girls and boys of all ages. Cheerleading and street cheer/hip-hop at Victoria Stadium. Recreational / competitive levels. Tel: 58008338. Canoeing: Gibraltar Canoeing Association. Tel: Nigel 200 52917 or Arturo 54025033. Cricket: Gibraltar Cricket, National Governing Body & Associate Member of ICC. Governs International & Domestic Men’s, Women’s, Boys’ & Girls’ cricket- league & cup competitions and in-school coaching. www.gibraltarcricket.com, info@gibcricket. com, Twitter: @Gibraltar_Crick Cycling: Gibraltar Cycling Association various cycling tours. Darts: Gibraltar Darts Association (full member of WDF & affiliate of BDO). We cater for men, ladies & youth who take part in leagues, competitions and a youth academy for the correct development of the sport. Tel: Darren 54027171 Secretary, Alex 54021672 Youth Rep, Justin 54022622 President. Email: info@ gibraltardarts.com Football: Gibraltar Football Association leagues/competitions for all ages OctoberMay. Futsal in summer, Victoria Stadium. Tel: 20042941 www.gibraltarfa.com Gaelic Football Club (Irish sport): Males any age welcome. Get fit, play sport, meet new friends, travel around Spain/Europe and play an exciting and competitive sport. Training every Wed on the MOD pitch on Devil’s Tower Road at 7pm. Andalucia League with Seville and Marbella to play matches home and away monthly. Visit www.gibraltargaels. com or secretary.gibraltar.europe@gaa.ie Hockey: Gibraltar Hockey Association (members FIH & EHF) high standard competitions/training for adults/juniors. Tel: Eric 200 74156 or Peter 200 72730 for info. Iaido: teaches the Japanese sword (Katana), classes every week. www.iaidogibraltar.com Ice Skating: Gibraltar Rock Stars Figure Skating Club lessons every Tuesday evening & Saturday morning, all levels including adults. Contact grsfsc@gmail.com or 58700000 Iwa Dojo, Kendo & Jujitsu: Classes every week, for kids/adults. Tel: 54529000 www. iwadojo.com or dbocarisa@iwadojo.com Judo and Ju-jitsu: Gibraltar Budokai Judo Association UKMAF recognised instructors for all ages and levels at Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front. Tel: Charlie 20043319. Ju-jitsu: Gibraltar Ju-jitsu Academy training and grading for juniors/seniors held during the evening at 4 North Jumpers Bastion. Tel: 54011007. Karate-do Shotokai: Gibraltar Karate-do Shotokai Association - Karate training for junior & seniors at Clubhouse, Shotokai karate centre, 41H Town Range. Monday: 9:30 p.m. & Wednesday 9:45 p.m. Karate: Shotokan karate midday Mon beginners, other students 8.30pm. Thurs 8.30pm. In town at temporary dojo or privately by arrangement. Contact Frankie 54038127 or info@fhmedia.co.uk. Motorboat Racing: Gibraltar Motorboat Racing Association Tel: Wayne 200 75211. Muay Thai and Muay Boran Club: Tues & Thur at Boyd’s Kings Bastion Leisure Centre at 6:30pm, Tel: John – 54024707 FB: Gibraltar Muay Thai Netball: Gibraltar Netball Association (affiliated FENA & IFNA) competitions through year, senior/junior leagues. Tel: 20041874. Petanque: Gibraltar Petanque Association. New members welcome. Tel: 54002652. Pilates: Intermediate Pilates: Tues & Fri 9.30am, beginners Pilates: Fri 10.50am at the Shotokai Centre, 41H Town Range. Tel: 54033465 or pilatesgibraltar@hotmail.com Gibraltar Pool Association: (Member of the

EBA) home and away league played on Thurs throughout the season, various tournaments played on a yearly basis both nationally and internationally, Tel: 56925000 gibpool@ gibtelecom.net, www.gib8ball.com Rhythmic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association runs sessions from 4 years of age, weekday evenings. Tel: 56000772 or Sally 200 74661. Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby caters for all ages from 4 years old to veterans (over 35’s). It organises competitions and sessions for Juniors; 4 x Senior Clubs; Veterans team; Touch Rugby and a Referees Society. Email admin@gibraltarrfu. com or visit www.gibraltarrfu.com Sailing: Gibraltar Yachting Association junior/ senior competitive programme (April - Oct) Tel: Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club at 200 78897. Shooting: Gibraltar Shooting Federation. Rifle, Europa Point Range (Stephanie 54020760); Clay pigeon, East Side (Harry 200 74354); Pistol, near Royal Naval Hospital (Louis 54095000). Snooker: Members of European Billiards & Snooker Association - facilities at Jumpers Bastion with 3 tables. Professional coaching for juniors/seniors. Organised leagues/ tournaments and participation in international competitions. Tel: 56262000 / 54000068, or info@gibraltarsnooker.com Squash: Gibraltar Squash Association, Squash Centre, South Pavilion Road (members WSF & ESF). Adult and junior tournaments and coaching. Tel: 200 44922. Sub-Aqua: Gibraltar Sub-Aqua Association taster dives for over 14s, tuition from local clubs. Voluntary sports clubs: Noah’s Dive Club and 888s Dive Club. Tel: 54991000. Commercial sports diving schools available. Time - Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. Telephone, Jenssen Ellul - 54027122 Swimming: Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association (member FINA & LEN) opens its pool for leisure swimming. Junior lessons, squad for committed swimmers, water polo. Pool open Mon&Thurs: 7-10am, 12.30-4pm. Tue, Wed, Fri: 7-10am, 12:30-5pm. Sat: 3-5pm. Sun: closed. Mon to Fri from 5-6pm groups training. 6-7.30 squad training. Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30-8.30 swimming joggers, Tues & Thurs 7:30-8:30 junior Water polo. Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:30-10pm Adult water polo. Tel: 200 72869. Table Tennis: Gibraltar Table Tennis Association training and playing sessions, Victoria Stadium, Tues 6-10pm and Thurs 8-11pm with coaching and league competition. Tel: 56070000 or 20060720. Taekwondo: Gibraltar Taekwondo Association classes/gradings Tel: Mari 20044142 or www. gibraltartaekwondo.org Tai Chi: Tai Chi for children and adults. MonThur 6.30-8pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre and Sat 9am-1pm at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range. Tel: Dilip 200 78714. Tennis and Paddle Tennis: Sandpits Club. Junior and adult training available. info : www. sandpits.club. Tel (Louis) 20077035 Ten-Pin Bowling: At King’s Bowl in the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre every day. Gibraltar Ten Pin Bowling (members FIQ & WTBA) leagues, training for juniors and squad. Tel: 200 52442. Triathlon: Hercules Triathlon Club organises swimming, running and cycling training sessions and competes regularly in Andalucia and Internationally. Contact chris.walker@york. gi or Facebook “Hercules Triathlon Club” Volleyball: Gibraltar Volleyball Association training, indoor leagues, beach volleyball competition, 3 v 3 competition, juniors and seniors. Tel: 54001973 or 54885000. Yoga: Integral Yoga Centre runs a full programme of classes from Mon-Fri at 33 Town Range. Tel: 200 41389. All welcome. Theatrical Groups Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association: Meet at Ince’s Hall Theatre Complex, 310 Main Street. Tel: 20042237. Trafalgar Theatre Group: Meets 2nd Wed of month, Garrison Library 8pm. All welcome.

R U N W A Y

Victoria Stadium

REFERENDUM HOUSE ←→ SOUTH BARRACKS

Market Place loop (Eastbound)

http://www.gibraltarbuscompany.gi

Routes operated by

BOTH WORLDS ←→ ROSIA

Rosia loop (Northbound)

MARKET PLACE ←→ EUROPA POINT

Midtown loop (Southbound) Midtown loop (Northbound)

Ocean Village

Glacis Kiosk

WILLIS’s ROAD

MOUNT ALVERNIA ←→ ORANGE BASTION

AIRPORT/FRONTIER ←→ TRAFALGAR

EUROTOWERS ←→ ROSIA

http://citibus.gi

Bishop Canilla House

PLACES OF INTEREST

Coach Park

Cable Car

Airport

Lighthouse

Cathedral

Museum

Taxis

Seaport

Castle

Beach

Stadium

Trafalgar Cemetery

QUEENSWAY

King’s Wharf

Queensway Quay

Referendum Gates

MAIN STREET

Commonwealth Park

Mid-Harbour Estate

Europort Building 8

A AN RU CA D OP A SH RO

Edinburgh House

PRINCE EDWARDS ROAD

Eliott’s Way

48 BOTH WORLDS

ROSIA ROAD

Alameda Governor’s House Meadow House Victoria House

H KS RO AD

BA RR AC

Mount Pleasant

New Harbours

Cumberland Jumpers Road Building

South Gates

New Mole House

Garrison Gym

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Rosia Plaza

North Gorge

Eliott’s Battery

March 2019 version : correct at time of going to print

Map of Gibraltar

University of Gibraltar

EUROPA POINT

Schematic Diagram of Bus Network (not to scale)

Buena Vista

Mosque

BUS NETWORK

GIBRALTAR

9 ROSIA ROSIA 4

Brympton

EUROPA ROAD

SOUTH BARRACKS

SOUTH PAVILION ROAD

St. Joseph’s School

MOUNT ALVERNIA

Schomberg

SO UT

Shorthorn Farm

R e s e r v e

Rock Old Hotel Casino

RED SANDS ROAD

Lower Flat Bastion Rd Wilson’s Gardiner’s Ramp Road

Morello’s Ramp

TRAFALGAR Convent Place

Blackstrap Cove

N a t u r e

FLAT BASTION ROAD

Sacred Heart Church

Flat Bastion Rd

R o c k

Caleta Hotel

RECLAMATION Cathedral ROAD Square

King’s Bastion

Arengo’s Palace

PORT St. Bernard’s EURO Hospital GASA Swimming Pool

ROAD

Varyl Begg Estate

MONTAGU GARDENS

British War Memorial

LINE WALL ROAD

BOTH WORLDS ←→ RECLAMATION ROAD

Artillery Arms

WILLIS’s ROAD

MAIN STREET MAIN STREET

Moorish Castle Estate

AIRPORT/FRONTIER ←→ RECLAMATION ROAD

Albert Risso House

Sir William Jackson Grove

Waterport Road

QUEENSWAY

Orange Bastion

Fishmarket Steps

William’s Way

U p p e r

SIR HERBERT MILES ROAD

1 2 MARKET PLACE

CASEMATES

Routes operated by

Notre Dame School

Faulknor House

Constitution House

REFERENDUM HOUSE

WINSTON CHURCHILL AVENUE

Park & Ride

MARKET PLACE ←→ WILLIS’S ROAD

R U N W A Y

BUS ROUTES

5 10

AIRPORT/ FRONTIER

DEVIL’S TOWER RO AD

St. Theresa’s Church

GLACIS ROAD

Eastern Beach

CORRAL ROAD

WATERPORT ROAD

C A R C A B L E

Catalan Bay

information

CRUISE SCHEDULE APRIL 2020 ARRIVAL

VESSEL

ETD

PASS

OPERATOR

CAPACITY

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