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ugust, the month a lot of southern Europeans take off to go somewhere cooler, greets us with the usual rise in temperature and poniente wind blowing all of our energy away. It’s officially the height of summer and with that comes a lapse in office productivity. Eran and Ayelet offer up some tips on how to beat the slump (p. 26) and use the time to fine-tune your business. Ian advises on how to move past the fall out of the EU Referendum result (p. 21) and suggests a look to the south... In Life, local doll maker Christine Mandleberg reveals how she fell into the hobby and her mission to recreate all of Gibraltar’s Chief Ministers in doll form (p. 40). Gibraltarian Akhil Viz gives us an insight into his world of helping disabled children compete in sport and achieve their dreams (p. 38). On the topic of sport, Gibraltar premier league team Lincoln Red Imps achieved every local footballer’s goal by beating European giant Celtic in the Champion’s League (p. 76). Also achieving 4
her dreams this month is Gail Howard who won the New Designer competition at the Runway fashion show (p. 72). On the cover, she sports one of her own designs from a collection inspired by great women in her life. ‘Petrol heads’, from the newly founded Gibraltar Amateur Racing Club, strive to fulfil their ambition of racing by establishing a Monte Carlo style rally on the Rock (p. 79). Follow Marcus’ intrepid adventures to the Edinburgh Fringe, as he confesses all of his mishaps and guides you on everything you need to know about the mammoth comedy festival (p. 55). Spring Art Exhibition winner Vera Francis takes us on a journey through her artistic photography, in which she plays with long exposure and focuses on industrial structures (p. 44). Winner of the painting category, Pat Lombard reinvents Vermeer’s ‘Meisje met de parel’ making a blunt social statement on the millennial obsession with social media and ‘selfies’ (p. 52). Despite this craze amongst youngsters nowadays, all of the favoured
childhood memories in Hello There (p. 18) talk about spending time with family and friends, meeting new people and exploring new places. Meanwhile, the recipe section proposes a new take on classic lemonade adding ginger and maple syrup to the mix to complement your reading material and help stave off the heat (p. 84).
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contents 8 NEWS 15 Around town 18 Hello there: Childhood memory
BUSINESS 21 24 26 28
Heading South - The overseas option for an expat Budget In Consideration - Balancing the finances Summer Productivity - Beating the slump Reward Network - The science of human behaviour
LIFE 30 35 38 40
Love For Literature - Orchestrating a Literary Festival Meet The Entrepreneur - Going out on your own Sporting Hand - How sport can help children Beyond A Hobby - Christine Mandleberg and her dolls
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Contributing writers: Ian Le Breton, Riaan de Lange, Eran Shay, Ayelet Mamo Shay, Sylvia Kenna, Mike Brufal, Richard Cartwright, Elena Scialtiel, Marcus Killick, Sophie Clifton-Tucker, Andrew Licudi, Polly Lavarello.
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Licence to Shoot - Vera Francis’ steel look Fine Arts Association - Inject art in your arteries Dimensions Of Small - Contemporary eyes on art Surviving The Fringe - Confessions of a Fringe virgin Gibraltar Music Festival - Behind the looking glass GibFloyd Festival - The great gig in the sky The Heretic Order - Heavy metal with a touch of horror
LEISURE 67 72 76 79 82 84
Romancing Rome - Artistic allure & museum mooching Fashion Forward - #Runway2016 Football Fever - The world turns its gaze to the Rock Set Your Heart Racing - Montecarlo-style rallies Whiter Shade Of Pale - It’s a grape thing Chickpea Sandwich & Ginger Lemonade
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NO. 1 CELLIST FOR NATIONAL WEEK CONCERT
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s part of the National events, in the run up to National Day, the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society has revealed an incredibly impressive programme introducing one of the most sought after cellists in the world, Alisa Weilerstein, along with her partner, conductor Rafael Payare. The first concert of the season, to take place at St. Michael’s Cave on Tuesday 6th September at 8pm, will follow a programme of Beethovan and Elgar pieces. Alisa Weilerstein is a former MacArthur “genius grant” Fellowship who has been described as ‘a consummate performer, combining technical precision with impassioned musicianship.’ Her compilation of unaccompanied 20th century cello music and Elgar and Elliot carter’s cello concertos with Daniel Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin was named BBC Music’s Recording of the Year 2013. Rafael Payare has been Chief Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra since September
2014 and was recently appointed Principal Conductor of the Castleton Festival in Virginia, taking over from the late Lorin Maazel. Developing into one of the most sought after young conductors, Payare has made recent debuts with the Vienna Philharmonic, Munich Philharmonic, London Symphony and the Chicago Symphony at the Ravinia Festival. Other highlights have included the City of Birmingham Symphony, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Seoul Philharmonic, Oslo Philharmonic, Gothenburg Symphony and the Los Angeles and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic orchestras. Tickets are £20 and can be purchased from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street. A limited number of tickets at £10.00 are available to senior citizens and students via the John Mackintosh Hall at 308 Main Street. Price includes a bus shuttle service departing from the Public Market and opposite the Cable Car as from 6:30pm
NEW SUNBORN GENERAL MANAGER
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unborn Gibraltar this summer welcomes its newest member of team, General Manager Marc Skvorc, who pledged to take the Sunborn into the future and create exciting new concepts in the areas of hospitality and food. Marc has recently led Hotel Kämp in Helsinki as General Manager and brings a wealth of operational and management experience with his 25 year career holding various top executive positions in world class hotels such as Ritz Carlton, Hilton & W Hotels. Most recently, he founded the award winning Klaus K Hotel and Sky Lofts in Helsinki. His focus will now be on further developing the five star Sunborn Resort as a top international business and leisure destination.
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Commenting on his new position, Marc noted, ‘I am very proud to join this distinguished team of professionals as well as such a compelling hotel concept. The Sunborn Gibraltar occupancy has grown over 30% year over year this summer and we intend on employing more people to prepare for our busiest season so far; Sunborn gaming is also now established in Gibraltar with the recent one year anniversary of the Casino Sunborn.’ Executive Director Hans Niemi welcomed Marc’s wealth of contemporary experience and brand building skills.
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DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA & WORLD CUP SUCCESS
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n Friday 2nd September, the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation will host ‘a Dance Extravaganza’ as part of its programme for raising funds to help towards participating at the World Modern and Jazz Championships and the World Show Dance Championships in October and November 2016. Directed and produced by GNDO President Seamus Byrne, the evening will feature performers from both Gibraltar and Spain, giving local dance schools the opportunity to offer a positive insight into the quality and high standard of dance that exists on the Rock. Performances will be carried out by; Art in Movement, Academia de Baile Nando from La Linea, CCC Sequence Dance, DSA Sequence Dance, Escuela Eva Sanchez from La Linea, Gibraltar Academy of Dance, Nicole Victor, Adrian Lopez, Mediterranean Dance Group, Show Dance Company, Stylos Dance Academy, Transitions Dance Academy, Urban Dance and Vicente y Los Salineros. The event will take place at the Ince’s Hall Theatre at 8:30pm. Tickets at £10 can be obtained via email at gndo@gibtelecom.net
The extravaganza follows the team’s impressive success at the recently held Dance World Cup in Jersey. Team Gibraltar was composed of 23 dancers from three local dance schools with choreographies by Nathan Conroy, Yalta Pons, Lilian Montero and Darion Figueredo. Represented in the Mini Kids, Children, Junior and Adult divisions, Team Gibraltar returned home with two gold, a silver and a bronze medal, their first of which was obtained in the Children’s Group hip-hop and street dance category, by “The Force” choreographed by Nathan Conroy. Gibraltar’s second medal came in the Senior Solo hip-hop and street dance section. Adrian Turner won bronze medal with his piece ‘Raindrops’, choreographed by Nathan Conroy. The gold was awarded Lauren Montero for her piece entitled ‘Wonderland’ in the Senior Solo Jazz section. Team Captain Tyron Walker praised the team for their great performances, commenting, ‘the competition was of
a high standard, and the calibre of the over 3000 dancers from 38 countries from around the world was evident in all categories, with over 1000 choreographies being performed at this event. Our dancers were able to enjoy dance genres we are not regularly exposed to such as fusion ballet, folklore, national dance and tap dance.’
EASYJET MANCHESTER ROUTE LAUNCHED
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asyJet launched its newest flight service between Manchester and the Gibraltar International Airport in early July. The route will operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays, and is in addition to easyJet’s regular Bristol and London routes to and from Gibraltar. The airline is boosting its weekly offering to 16 flights, in the peak summer months. In an effort to welcome the first flight from Manchester, Minister for Tourism, Samantha Sacramento, CEO Gibraltar Air Terminal Ltd & Gibraltar Airport Fire and Rescue Service, Terence Lopez, and Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Tourist Board, Nicky Guerrero greeted passengers as they disembarked the plane. Minister Sacramento expressed her delight in easyJet increasing its presence in
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Gibraltar, adding, ‘this is a particularly busy summer at Gibraltar International Airport and it is a reflection of the hard work carried out by those involved in ensuring that we grow this sector of the tourism industry in a suitable and effective manner.’
On behalf of easyJet, Ali Gayward, Head of Gibraltar commented, ‘We’re confident that this new service will prove popular with both business and leisure travellers. We remain committed to serving Gibraltar and supporting the growth of tourism and business.’ 9
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WELCOMING NEW CBF
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ncoming Commander British Forces Commodore Mike Walliker OBE RN was welcomed to the Rock during a Change of Command ceremony at HM Naval Base Gibraltar, last month. Commodore Walliker’s lengthy naval career has seen him in the position of Commander Faslane Flotilla, Deputy Rear Admiral Submarines and with the formation of the Submarine Flotilla; he also became Commander Submarine Flotilla. He commented on the huge honour and privilege he felt to be taking on the role of CBF, adding, ‘I have visited Gibraltar many times during my naval career not least the happy ten months I spent here in command of HMS Tireless some fifteen years ago.’ The ceremony was overseen by military personnel in the tower courtyard, who also said their farewells to outgoing CBF, Commodore McGhie and his family. They were sent off aboard HMS Sabre, escorted by HMS Scimitar, two Royal Navy
Gibraltar Squadron RHIBs and the Gibraltar Defence Police maritime section. After meeting his senior team and their families, Commodore Walliker was invited
to inspect a Saluting Battery of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and an 11-gun salute was fired in recognition of the assumption of office as Commander British Forces Gibraltar.
FSC APPOINTS RESOLUTION SPECIALIST
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arly last month, the Gibraltar-Israel Chamber of Commerce held a seminar entitled Winning with Customer Experience, in order to discuss how the customer experience has become the core-differentiating factor that affects clients’ choices. Gibrael founder and Chairwoman Ayelet Mamo Shay commented on the successful event, noting ‘as our world increasingly shifts to digital contact channels, it is imperative for companies to be able to deliver a seamless customer experience across all forms of media.’ Now acting as the Resolution Authority pursuant to the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission has appointed a new Resolution Specialist. Séamus Hayes has had a long and prolific career in the banking industry, having worked both in the UK and Ireland before moving to Gibraltar five years ago. He has led the successful implementation
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of various technical European Banking Authority legislative transpositions within the business and wider industry. Séamus’ international banking experience has allowed him to forge strong relationships with key stakeholders within and outside of Gibraltar. Albert Mena, FSC Financial Secretary says that the BRRD is Europe’s response to the November 2011 G20 commitment to delivering a global initiative following the financial crisis of 2008, particularly focusing on the FSB’s recommendations. The Resolution Authority will ‘make adequate preparation for crises and is equipped with necessary tools to intervene in troubled institutions at a sufficiently early stage to address any developing problems.’ CEO of the FSC Samantha Barrass notes that the Resolution Authority ‘is an important contribution to Gibraltar’s commitment to deliver to global regulatory standards as well as European ones,’ she adds, ‘Séamus’ experience and technical
and strategic skill set makes him the right person for this position, and the GFSC is very much looking forward to having him on board.’ Seamus’ new role will entail drawing up resolution plans for banks and certain investment firms in Gibraltar; assessing the recovery plans of institutions as Resolution Authority; and analysing data supplied for institutions to identify risks. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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RUNNING FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
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auren Linares and her mum Jackie are pledging to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, to raise funds and awareness of the disease, which affects sufferers’ central nervous systems. Raising funds through Just Giving, the two explain that they are hoping to ‘add [their] small drop into this sea of support and move research one small step closer to being able to prevent or cure MS once and for all.’
Nobody should have to watch their loved one suffer the pain and degradation of this disease; to gradually deteriorate and become dependant on the help of others for every basic need; to possibly have their quality of life slowly but surely reduced to an almost meaningless existence. The MS society funds research to combat this disease, it provides both practical and emotional support for families and sufferers.’
Lauren explains that her auntie was diagnosed with the unpredictable and often disabling disease thirty years ago. She adds, ‘she is now completely reliant on others for all aspects of her life. We are aware that every story is different, but that at its worst; this disease can protrude into every aspect of not only the victim’s life but also that of their family.
The two aim to raise £400 by the date of the marathon in October. The run kicks off in London’s Hyde Park, following a 13.1mile route through Central London ‘taking in the spectacular sites of the capital and the beautiful Royal Parks’. 16,000 runners carry out the feat, which takes them through four of London’s Royal Parks.
Lauren first ran the half marathon in 2014, and is delighted to be joined by her mother this year. Donations can be made online via Lauren’s Just Giving page at justgiving.com/ fundraising/Lauren-Linares
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GIBRAEL SEMINAR ON CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
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arly last month, the Gibraltar-Israel Chamber of Commerce held a seminar entitled Winning with Customer Experience, in order to discuss how the customer experience has become the coredifferentiating factor that affects clients’ choices. Gibrael founder and Chairwoman Ayelet Mamo Shay commented on the successful event, noting ‘as our world increasingly shifts to digital contact channels, it is imperative for companies to be able to deliver a seamless customer experience across all forms of media.’ Speaking at the seminar, a delegation of customer-service specialists from NASDAQ-traded Jacada Ltd displayed the latest technologies within the field.
Established in 1990, Jacada Ltd. enables organisations to deliver advanced customer and agent interactions by implementing cutting-edge mobile customer service and visual InteractiveVoice-Response solutions, agent desktops, and process optimization tools. The event was attended by several of the online gambling companies, financial institutions, government agencies and other companies in Gibraltar that operate customer contact-centres. ‘We are in a global market and companies in Gibraltar must be able to deliver a seamless customer experience, no matter how the customer is interacting with them’, Ayelet added.
GORHAM’S CAVE COMPLEX GRANTED UNESCO STATUS
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ollowing an incredibly lengthy and stringent process of application by the Gibraltar Museum, Gorham’s Cave, its sister caves and the surrounding cliffs, including the Mediterranean Steps, have been granted UNESCO World Heritage site status. As Gibraltar’s first site to be inscribed on the prestigious list, it joins various well protected and highly regarded sites in the UK, from the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, to Stonehenge and the Tower of London. Gorham’s Cave has been recognised for its archeological importance for many years , most recently, a rock engraving was discovered and is said to be one of the most significant symbols to have been found in relation to Neanderthals.
Stewart who grew up in Gorham’s Cave and has been a staunch companion, full of ideas, throughout the process.’ For his part, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo insisted that the Rock of Gibraltar had been one of the universal markers of the known world in ancient times, mariners
stopping and paying tribute to the gods precisely in Gorham’s Cave. Gorham’s Cave is one of the last known homes for Neanderthals in Europe. The complex awarded the World Heritage status also includes Vanguard Cave, Hyaena Cave, and Bennett’s Cave, as well as the surrounding cliffs, up to the peak of the Rock.
The decision was made by the World Heritage Committee during its 40th Session, held in Istanbul, Turkey. Museum Director Professor Clive Finlayson declared that the result was a fairy tale come true. He went on to say, ‘none of us could have suspected all those years ago when we started this project that we would be here today. I wish to thank my wife Geraldine, who has been with me in this project from the very beginning, for her encouragement, belief and professionalism; and my son 12
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BOTANIC GARDEN CURATOR CONSERVES CARIBBEAN SUCCULENTS
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ibraltar Botanic Gardens Curator, Andrew Gdaniec recently returned from a trip to the British Virgin Islands where he was visiting to advise on the conservation of native succulent plants. With the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens’ vast experience in the cultivation of succulent plants, Andrew offered advice and training in improving collections for conservation, growing media and propagation, along with a team from Kew Gardens. He spent time training staff at the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens, helping to establish an ex situ conservation programme for the British Virgin Islands’ succulents. In the Caribbean, these plants face a number of threats including habitat loss and exotic insect pests. For this reason conservation efforts are extremely important for their survival. During his time in BVI, Andrew carried out fieldwork to help him better understand the plant’s growing conditions. The visit was part-sponsored by the British
Cactus & Succulent Society (BCSS). It was first discussed during the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum’s (UKOTCF) 2015 Conference in Gibraltar
last summer, to complement the work that is being carried out by the Royal Botanic Garden Kew’s UKOTs team.
A MACAQUE & SNAKE CONFRONTATION
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onkey Talk’s Brian Gomilla witnessed a confrontation between a fullygrown Horseshoe Whipsnake, seen meandering through the bushes of the Upper Rock nature reserve, and an infant-carrying female macaque. Whilst Horseshoe Whipsnakes of this size (1.5m) will regularly take rodents, small birds and lizards, they do not pose a threat to macaques. Brian notes, however, that primates do appear to share our innate fear of snakes.
the snake, or rather, the earlier alarm call. I say this because the macaques did not respond to any physical movement from the snake nor any rustling of the bushes. So much so, that judging from their inability to focus on the specific branch on which the snake was perched, if I would have to make an educated guess, I would say they did not see the snake themselves. And yet they were reacting to it as a direct result of the alarm call raised by the female earlier.’
Speaking to us after the encounter, Brian, an expert on primates, and keen defender of the Barbary Macaques, observed the female’s alarm call, insisting that, ‘there were several other macaques around 50 to 100m further down the road all of which had to pass the snake on the way up to Spur Battery. Several minutes after the original alarm call being raised, the rest of the macaques made their way up one by one. Whilst some walked past the snake seemingly oblivious to it, others, at least two juveniles, independently reacted to
He further commented on the alarm call, claiming that it must have been specific to the threat, ‘random high pitched vocalisation would have left the other macaques none the wiser as to what the actual threat was. Several studies have demonstrated that non-human primate vocalisation units have both semantics i.e. carry meaning and that these vocalisation units can be used in different grammatically-correct combinations referred to as syntax to convey specific information (Arnold & Zuberbühler 2006).
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In essence, these are the building blocks upon which human language is based.’
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national celebrations 2016 Produced by Word of Mouth and Axel Media for the Ministry of Culture
Thursday 8th: 7.30pm
Featuring Ne-Yo, Stereophonics, Travis, Bryan Ferry, Jess Glynn, Zara Larsson, Rosario, Europe, All Saints, The Vamps and many more
From Coaling Island to South Mole
For further information visit: www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com AUGUST Friday 19th: 7pm - midnight
Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th 2nd Gibraltar Backgammon Open Tournament
Gibraltar Beer Festival 11th Edition Featuring My Sick Pocket, Oompah Band, Dead City Radio plus a DJ set
Organised by the Backgammon Association of Gibraltar
Bayside Sports Complex
For further information contact telephone 20047755 or mobile 58772000
Tickets on sale at Lewis Stagnetto, 41 Main Street For further information contact mobile 54005729 Saturday 20th to Sunday 28th: from 8.30pm Annual Gibraltar Fair Naval Ground & Old Yacht Club Queensway For further information please contact email: info@culture.gi Tuesday 23rd Aug to Friday 9th Sept: 9.30am to 9.30pm ‘Our Gibraltar’ Photographic Exhibition Organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society John Mackintosh Hall
Latinos’ Restaurant
Tuesday 6th: 8pm National Celebrations Classical Concert St Michael’s Cave
Tickets at £20 from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street Tickets at £10 for Senior Citizens and Students available from the Silver Shop, 222 Main Street, and the John Mackintosh Hall reception Bus shuttle available as from 6.30pm at Public Market and opposite the Cable Car
Friday 2nd: 8.30pm
Gibraltar Theme Painting Exhibition
Friday 2nd: 5pm to 1am 4th Gibraltar Wine Festival Chatham Counterguard For further information please visit: www. gibraltarwinefestival.com Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th: from 2pm Gibraltar Music Festival Victoria Stadium 14
Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall Book already available on Amazon as an e-book, paperback or hardcover For further information contact Henry Sacramento on email: henpris@hotmail.com or www.invisible-threads.net Friday 9th: 6.30pm National Day Thanksgiving Mass Shrine of Our Lady of Europe
Saturday 10th
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Tickets priced at £10 already on sale via email gndo@gibtelecom.net or mobile 58009177
Invisible Threads by Priscilla Sacramento – Book Launch
Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society
Thursday 8th to Friday 30th: 10.30am to 6.30pm
Ince’s Hall Theatre
Thursday 8th: 8pm
For further information contact Fr Charlie Azzopardi on email: rector@ourladyofeurope. net
Entrance Free
Organised by the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation
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Featuring Alisa Weilerstein, Rafael Payare and the European Symphony Orchestra
For further information please email: tgpsociety@gmail.com
Dance Extravaganza
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Fine Arts Gallery Organised by the Fine Arts Association The competition is open to all Fine Arts Association members. Artists may submit a maximum of five artworks, under the theme ‘Our Identity’. An entrance fee of £10 per artist is applicable. Prizes to be awarded are:
National Day Events 10.30am: Children’s Fancy Dress, Piazza 1.30-3pm: DJ Music, Casemates Square 1.30-7pm: Fun for Kids, John Mackintosh Square 1.30 till late: Fun Activities and Entertainment, King’s Bastion Leisure Centre 1.30 till late: Live Music, Rock on the Rock Club 2-11pm: Live Music and DJ’s for Over 16’s, Bayside Sports Complex 2-8pm: DJ’s and Foam Party for 15 and Under, Adventure Playground 2.30-7pm: Jazz Friends, Governor’s Parade
• 1st Prize £500 • 2nd Prize £300
2.30pm: Aerial Twister Display, Catalan Bay
• 3rd Prize £200 Entries can be submitted from 24th to 31st August at the Fine Arts Gallery in Casemates during its opening hours: 10am - 2pm and 3pm - 6pm. For further information please contact Paul Cosquieri on tel. 57857000 or Facebook page: Fine Arts Gallery Gibraltar
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hello there
Lucy Martinez, 34 Shop Manager, My Wines
Juliana Bedoya, 23 Waiting supervisor, La Parrilla
Massive waves - I remember the giant waves at Eastern Beach towering over me when I was a kid just at the point when I was confident enough to swim on my own. My granny was always shouting at the top of her voice ‘don’t go too far out, the waves are too big!’, but I never wanted to get out. The waves are a little disappointing now… maybe because I’m all grown up now.
Fishing with my dad - I used to fish a lot with my dad and I was pretty good, so we came home with buckets full of fish. I love the thrill of waiting for the fish to bite and when the reel spins uncontrollably with the pull of the hooked catch. We would go everywhere and some of my favourite spots were around the Canary Islands and Alicante in Spain.
WHAT IS YOUR BEST
Shannon Farmer, 23 Barmaid, Quarter Deck Tavern
Jude Farmer, 58 Landlady, Quarter Deck Tavern
Holiday in Gambia - We went for a month because our house was being refurbished. My best friend was a six-foot-three African man called Jo Jo and he taught me how to body surf. I still love him now and he made me realise that there is a lot more to the world than what we have in the Western world.
The beach at Southport - I loved the days on the beach with the sea miles away due to the strong tides and walking on the pier with no water underneath. The tides were so rare and in all the years I’ve gone to Southport, I have only seen water under the pier half a dozen times. There was a big pool where we could swim though.
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Tim Reoch, 35 Sports and Leisure Officer, GSLA
Mohamed Asri, 18 Distribution, Essaouira restaurant
World Cup Italia 90 - I travelled to Italy with the family to watch the competition and I was lucky enough to meet the whole England team before the quarter final. I also met Bobby Moore who was my hero due to me being a West Ham fan. It was the best holiday I ever had. I was only nine-years-old. It was awesome seeing Gazza in the flesh.
Travelling with my dad - My father was a business man and I used to travel every summer with him as a child. Sometimes he would let me into his office where he would deal with people from around the world. I loved meeting new people from Dubai and other countries with high-end business ties and this will serve me well in the future.
CHILDHOOD MEMORY?
Duane Brunt, 42 Storeman/sales, EDG
Alberto Alonso Varela, 41 Floor waiter, Bruno’s
Going on holiday to Spain - We used to live in Germany and I never saw the beach. It was such a new thing for me at the time. I’d go swimming, play on the rocks and catch loads of crabs. I love catching crabs.
Hanging with girlfriends on the beach - I enjoyed the typical courting that you would find during the summertime period around the beach. You’ll have a few drinks, take in the sun and try your luck with the beautiful ladies on the shoreline. The beach in Tarifa was great for this as it is a more natural beach that is not overburdened with tourism.
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HEADING SOUTH? Gibraltar post-Brexit
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at present “les rosbifs” have it. imagine that many readers would be other. Now that the referendum is behind surprised if my piece this month did us, I can say that my choice – along with not look at implications of the recent 96% of the Gibraltar electorate who cast Since the vote, we have been treated to “Brexit” referendum, when their vote – was to remain. The result the ignominious political fallout in the the UK electorate dramatically As the came as an unexpected, and for me UK – the resignation of the sitting Prime voted to leave the European unwelcomed, shock. But to use the Minister and meltdown in Her Majesty’s result came Union. This is, after all, the current phrase du jour, “we are where government and opposition. But I agree through, both finance column and it is the we are”. There is nothing we can with all those who are advocating an end currency and financial consequences of do to alter the result and we must to partisanship and prejudice. In a destock markets all – government, public and private this decision that we will all mocracy, we must follow the majority. Put were thrown have to deal with in the short, sectors alike – make the best of it. another way, we are all “brexiters” now. into chaos... medium and long term. As the result came through, both So where to now? I will explain my We all seem to have become experts on currency and stock markets were thrown rather cryptic headline a little later but for Article 50 – the previously obscure treaty into chaos and sharp falls (and rises) ruled now, let’s just consider the facts. First of mechanism whereby a state informs the until some order was restored. As I write, all, the world has not stopped EU that is wishes to leave the club. UK commercial and residential property turning. The Rock is still in place We all seem to Triggering this will start the clock funds are being tested and I am sure there and its principal partner is the ticking on a two-year timetable that have become is more volatility to come. UK, which remains the world’s leads, whatever model is chosen, experts on fifth largest economy. Relucto Brexit. The EU28 will become Article 50... tant “brexiters” might well take At this point, I should declare my interest. 27 and, with the loss of one of its In my pieces written prior to the vote, I considerable comfort from that largest member economies, the was scrupulous in not revealing my intenfact: after all, places one to four are taken bloc will shrink. The separation won’t be tions for fear that I could be accused of by the US, China, Japan and Germany. smooth, I’m sure, and, of course, the EU itBritain and France vie for the next slot but seeking to advance one argument or the self will be affected in many different ways. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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is quite simply invaluable. As the inevitadocks. All of that has suddenly become Locally too, an enormous amount of work even more enticing. Expect the summer ble discussions get underway, I am will be required. Gibraltar relies crowds to grow – and do what I do when confident that our voice will be heard on Britain for its international The publicity in Westminster, Brussels and beyond. needing to head out from my Main Street representation. Whilst our generated by office. Walk through Irish Town! 30,000 population represents our small but a very small part of the overall Enough of the politics. What about vociferous picture, we will be hugely afthe effects on business? Much of this I have written many times in the past fected by many of the decisions Rock is remains unknown. I have no doubt about the benefits to Gibraltar of its quite simply that will be taken in our name that the local economy will continue EU membership, particularly in financial invaluable. over the next year or two. to thrive. A positive effect of the services. The ability for regulated firms to sharp correction in the “passport” their services into the rest We owe a debt of gratitude, I think, for the pound’s value since the vote of the EU without the need for sepaI have no quite splendid effort made by all conis that our goods, services and rate regulation is one of the most imdoubt that indeed anything else priced portant examples. The extent to which cerned in Gibraltar’s contribution in the the local the UK (and hence Gibraltar) will run up to the referendum itself. Politicians economy continue to have access to the single on all sides came together with the people will continue market is not yet clear and we face up of Gibraltar to generate a remarkable turnto thrive. out and a resounding vote. The publicity to two years, or more, of uncertainty generated by our small but vociferous Rock as these matters are negotiated. But the City of London has even more to lose and we must hope that pragmatism wins. After all, the UK isn’t moving further into the Atlantic; continental Europe will remain on our doorstep and continue to be a hugely important trading area for all of us. Nevertheless, we face a challenging future.
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Back then to my lurid headline and a swift reassurance – by “heading south” I do not mean that we are headed for economic disaster. After all, Gibraltar has endured far worse in its history. Rather, my suggestion is that we should all look south from a geographical perspective. Europe may be more challenging in certain respects but GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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what can we see (levanter permitting) from much of the Rock every day? Africa.
Where to start? Many readers will know The mind boggles at the potential. The that I am a great admirer of challenges are, of course, enormous but Tangier and all that the vibrant they are not, surely, insurmountable when Maybe it is city has to offer. If it is some you consider our capacity for languages, My monthly column for September time to return time since you have visited the our English-based law and practice and the 2012 was entitled “Taming the to the African place – or maybe you have yet “can do” attitude for which Gibraltarians lion” and considered Africa and theme... to go at all – you are in for a big are rightly famous. The GDP growth rates the enormous opportunity that surprise. The port is being comin many African states must leave finance this continent offers. The piece pletely redeveloped and the investment in ministers across the sluggish EU bloc generated the largest volume of comment local infrastructure runs into millions of salivating. on social media that my musings have ever euro. It is not difficult to access either produced – before or since. So, maybe it is The mind by ferry from Algeciras or Tarifa and time to return to the African theme. I will return to this theme in boggles at there are direct flights from Gibraltar. greater detail in future colthe potential. umns but I wanted to plant Admittedly, these flights are only a There will be people reading this (I hope) couple of times a week at present, the seed now. Let’s get this who are already very alive to the potential. but crucially, they continue to Casablanca, debate going and see where it leads. No, I I am aware of one firm who is trading very the fourth busiest airport in Africa, which wasn’t amongst the Rock’s 823 “Brexiters” successfully in the francophone states of handles eight million passengers a year and on 23rd June, but let’s not be downbeat. West Africa from their local base. And sevInstead, we must deal with the reality, eral law firms have representation in, or are connections to over 100 destinations. This means the rest of the continent can be exploit the opportunities that are opening regular visitors to, Morocco in particular. accessed easily. up and face down the challenges that will But the continent offers so much more. arise in the exciting years ahead. Gibraltar’s duty free shopping attracts many tourists
Ian Le Breton is Managing Director of Sovereign Trust (Gibraltar) Limited Tel: +350 200 76173 Email: ilebreton@ SovereignGroup.com GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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BUDGET IN CONSIDERATION Balancing the finances
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The intention of this article is not to offer a The national budget must be balanced. government. “Arrogance”, the quality of The public debt must be reduced; the being arrogant, whilst arrogant, is having budget summary, for such your auditor or arrogance of the authorities must be or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s financial advisor would have provided you, moderated and controlled. Payments to own importance or abilities. “Moderate”, but rather to provide an alternative insight into the budget. foreign governments must be reduced. If the make or become less extreme, intense, nation doesn’t want to go bankrupt, people rigorous, or violent. “Control”, determine must again learn to work, instead of living on the behaviour or supervise the running The double edged sword of a budget is public assistance.” These are the of. “Foreign payments”, an amount that it tends to be littered with statistics prophetic words of Marcus Tulli- A “balanced paid or payable, leaving the coffers (numbers), which although the intention us Cicero - Roman philosopher, of one government for another. might well be to clarify and substantiate, budget” refers politician, lawyer - in 55 BC. “Bankrupt” means unable to pay could well distract and confuse. If you ever to a budget in debts. “Public assistance” also doubt whether you are looking at a budget, which revenue known as social support, public aid, remember the infamous words of George Terminology equals or welfare, largely provided by the W. Bush, past President of the United expenditure... government, and to a lesser extent States of America, “It’s clearly a budget. It’s Whilst Cicero’s sentiments by charities, informal sogot lots of numbers in it.” are quite obvious and logical, cial groups, religious groups, and do you profess to have a grasp of all the “It’s clearly a inter-governmental organisations. terminology he employed? budget. It’s Statistical sources A “balanced budget” refers to a budget in which revenue equals expenditure, and where revenue exceeds expenditure - a budget surplus. “Public debt”, also known as government debt, national debt or sovereign debt, is the debt owed by 24
The budget in review
got lots of numbers in it.”
In the words of Rick Scott, an American businessman and politician, “Reviewing a government budget is much like going through the attic in an old home”.
So, where do Gibraltar’s statistics emanate from, and is it only released in budget? There are essentially four sources of statistics, namely (i) “Approved Government of Gibraltar Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure”; (ii) GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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reflect a large number of government assets”, “assets not shown include government housing and buildings, vehicles, debtors, as well as shareholding in government-owned companies and joint venture companies”, and “liabilities, such as sundry creditors are similarly not shown”.
the transaction was not yet known, but interest (“3.85%”) is apparently due on this “institutional investment”. An obvious question is why this amount is needed, when paragraph 357 states, “We have the liquidity necessary to deal with the issues that do confront us and we have the liquidity necessary to deal with the issues that could confront us”?
According to the “Government Companies (wholly owned)” in the “Approved Government of Gibraltar Estimates of Revenue Concerning non-budget arrears and Expenditure 2015/2016”, there are two holding companies, namely GibralNot referenced in the budget, the “Breaktar Investment (Holdings) Ltd, down of tax arrears as at 31st March 2016” consisting of 21 trading compastood at £28.71 million, whilst “Arrears In Economics you can employ a “Reviewing a nies (four which are not trading) in respect of unpaid rents of unpaid rents powerful technique, called triangovernment and 14 property companies, and pertaining to Government rental homes” in gulation that facilitates validation budget is Gibraltar International Bank Ltd. January 2016 stood at £5,923,073.62. of statistics through cross verificamuch like It does not include Gibtelecom, According to the “Arrears of Revenue as at tion from two or more sources. going through which it should. Then, there is an 31 March 2014” in the “Annual Accounts the attic in an item, “Contribution to Government 2013-2014 - Report of the Principal Auditor Sources of statistics in Gibraltar old home”. Owned Companies” of £25 million, on the Public Accounts of Gibraltar for the fiin this years’ budget it references nancial year ended 31 March 2014”, “House • Approved Government of Githat “have consistently deducted £25m to Rents” stood at £4,789,307.25, and the braltar Estimates of Revenue and Expendifund company losses each year since our first total arrears at £55,791,555.52. Includture 2015/2016 election”. The government thus financially ed in this amount is “Sale of Electricity to o Available in hardcopy. contribute to the companies, but do not Consumers” at £6,665,590.63 - which is in o Dated July 2015 (Exact release date report on their performances in the budget excess of the “House Rents”. Accordingly, unknown). address. total arrears due to government must be around £84,501,556.52 or • Annual Accounts 2013-2014 - Report “We have 14.32% of the budgeted revenue It is for you to decide whether of the Principal Auditor on the Public the liquidity for 2016/2017 at £590 million. it constitutes an inclusive or Accounts of Gibraltar for the financial year necessary to exclusive budget. ended 31 March 2014 deal with the Obvious questions are whether o Available in hardcopy. issues that do amounts are considered to be in o Dated August 26, 2015, released on Febru- The real budget headlines confront us...” arrears the day after it is due, or is ary 24, 2016. it only at a later date, and then the The budget consisted of 366 age of the debt arrears (aged debtors), and paragraphs and 65 pages, paragraph 86 • Abstract of Statistics 2014 the possibility to collect these arrears? relating to “Gibraltar’s GDP per capita for o www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/sites/default/ 2015/16 is forecast at $90,165 placing files/HMGoG_Documents/Abstract%20 Gibraltar in 4th position …” Granted that the 2014.pdf Conclusion GDP or gross domestic product is not a o Released on December 08, 2015. perfect measure, but it does present the It ought to be evident that one can gain a total value of goods produced and services much better understanding of the ability • Statistics provided in Gibraltar during a year. If the and challenge of the economy of Gibraltar o www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/statistics average Gibraltarian produced $90,165, by triangulating various statistics. This artio Dependant on dataset updated monthly, or what was their financial remuneration for cle merely provides a very basic insight. less frequently. such? Is the GDP measure indicative of Gibraltar’s financial inequality? Disclaimer: The intention of this article is not • Statistics by Topic Area to offend, but to challenge you to look at o www.gibraltar.gov.gi/new/statistics-topParagraph 89 relates to the level of “Aggrethings differently. I am reminded of the imic-area gate Public Debt” of £446 million and “Cash mortal words of Thomas Paine “He who dares o Dependant on dataset updated monthly, or Reserves” at around £100 million, thus “Net not offend cannot be honest.” less frequently. Public Debt” of £345 million. Considering that this is a “cash basis” budget, what is Gibraltar’s all inclusive “Aggregate Public Inclusive or exclusive budget? Debt”? Then, it is understood that prior to Although not that pertinently stated, the budget address, in the Chief Minister’s the government of Gibraltar maintains Questions and Answers, Parliament was inan accounting system on a “cash basis”, formed that £30million is owed in refunds reference of which can be found in the to the taxpayer. Riaan de Lange “Annual Accounts 2013-2014 - Report of is Managing Director the Principal Auditor on the Public Accounts Then, paragraphs 244 to 253 deal with the of Caloche Economics of Gibraltar for the financial year ended 31 securing a “£300 million of new institutional March 2014” – the latest report. investment”, which has “varying maturTel: +350 540 38793 ities of between 30 years at fixed interest Email: caloche@ A “cash basis” implies that it “does not rates”. 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SUMMER PRODUCTIVITY Beating the Slump
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hhh summer. Long, lazy days of 19%, project turnaround times increase market trends will affect your business staring out the office by 13% and 45% of employees are in the foreseeable future. Look around New projects more distracted. window, daydreaming at what your competitors are doing and and wishing we could consider new strategies to stay ahead and events be outside. For many of us, the of the game. Refresh your business plan However, this downtime isn’t necesare usually summer productivity slump isn’t delayed accordingly. sarily a bad thing and should be used just spurred by the desire to be to be productive in other areas of the until after outside in the sun. In Gibraltar, business which are often neglected Reorganise your priorities the vacation during the rest of the year. Below many companies slow down in season... summer, and lots of us spend are some suggestions for ways you If you find your office is quieter over the July & August struggling to can remain productive during the summer and you have less to do, constay busy at work. Be it for having sumsummer: sider using this time to reorganise your mer hours, employees taking extended priorities. Use your summer to tie up holidays, clients and customers taking loose ends, make a plan of action and get Revisit your business goals vacations, kids being off school, visitors everything in order so you’re prepared for coming from abroad, etc. The summer is the perfect midway point to busy season. reassessing your business’ goals New projects and events are usually for the year. If you made goals This downtime Catch up on emails delayed until after the vacation season at the beginning of the year, should be dies down, and business often starts to pull them out and analyse how Remember all those Unread Emails used to be get back to normal just after National well you’re sticking to them. in your inbox you never had time to productive in Day. A recent study by Captive Networks read and answer? Well, now may be other areas of based on responses from more than 600 a good time to clean your inbox and Fine-tune your business plan white-collar workers in North America has the business... catch-up. Make sure you send any found that emloyees report productivity important communication during Take a pause to look at the goes down by 20%; attendance dips by the first half of the day. Between summer business environment and to think how 26
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hours, scheduled vacations, and waning concentration levels mid-day, you’re more likely to catch important contacts before they hit the mid-day slump. Update all your social media profiles If you have a LinkedIn profile, make sure it’s up to date with your latest skills, experience, contacts, endorsements, etc. If you use Twitter or Facebook to connect with your customers, take some time to review your bio and profile description. In general, you want to make sure that all your digital calling cards are accurate, up-to-date, compelling, and loaded with your important keywords. The summer Do some research Rather than rely on other people’s information, use the time to commission
is the perfect midway point to reassessing your business’ goals...
some proprietary market surveys, opinion polls, or competitive analysis to get a deeper and more tailor-made understanding of your market. Attend your own “Summer School”
Now is the time to make those strategic plans that will keep you ahead of the game for the rest of the year.
There’s never a shortage of new things to learn and summer is the perfect opportunity to add to your arsenal of skills and expertise. Maybe you’ve been wondering about how to better manage your cashflows, how to improve your marketing abilities, or how to develop better budgeting techniques? Pick one topic to focus on. Find a training webinar on the topic or book some sessions with a local advisor to speed up the learning process. Clear your desk
when the busy period returns. Strengthen team bonding
When was the last time your departmental team or management team all socialised? Summer may be a good time to hold a corporate day out, have lunch meetings with your colleagues or organise other team bonding activities to raise morale and improve internal working relations. In summary, don’t think of summer as an excuse to hit the snooze button. With most people taking their eyes-off their efforts, that’s exactly the time for the savviest of entrepreneurs and employees to capitalise on the space left open by others. Now is the time to make those strategic plans that will keep you ahead of the game for the rest of the year.
Are notes, papers and documents constantly piling up on your work desk? Now when things slow down in the office, may be a good time to do some filing and archiving of old documents and clear your desk, before the madness returns. Consider business strategy This may be a time of fewer distractions because of people being out. Capitalise on that by focusing on projects that require strategic thought and planning. This way you will be ready to act on your strategy
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REWARD NETWORK The Science of Human Behaviour
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on white applicants’ performance in the he Science of Human Behaviour science can be applied to produce positive is a subject that has been studied behaviour changes. next stage, but 50% more BME candidates at great length for a number of passed after the email was adjusted. Some years by management BME candidates could previously have Their successes include: doubling been trying to respond to the test in a way gurus to improve productivity the number of army applicants, Neuroscientists they thought a white applicant would, but in the workplace. The field of persuading 20% more people have discovered neuroscience is providing usethe new email encouraged them to trust to considering switching energy a number of ful insights into how human’s their gut instincts. provider, signing up 10,000 more neural networks. organ donors a year. brains react. Having a better understanding of how our Another project cut the high dropout rate brains work may enable us to make posion government-subsidised adult literacy In one case, 60% of applicants from a tive changes to the way we work together. classes by 36% simply by sending students white British background were passing the a personalised text message every Sunday situational judgment capability stage of night that read: “I hope you had “Neuroscience has taught us surprisingly little Avon and Somerset constaba good break, we look forabout how the mind works, but it’s taught ulary’s recruitment process, Its effective ward to seeing you next week. us a few things extremely well.” Harvard only 40% of black and minority application in the Remember to plan how you will Business Review July 2013 ethnic (BME) applicants passed workplace may get to your class.” it. The team reworded the Utilising neuroscience findings, the UK email sent to all candidates that well increase productivity and government’s “Nudge Unit” or its official congratulated them on passing The Nudge Unit was also able to happiness. decrease tax arrears by approxtitle, The Behavioural Insights Team, have the previous stage to include a been successfully changing behaviour request for them to “take some imately three million by sending since 2010. Through simple experiments time to think about why you want to be a reminder letter including advice that most people in the same area as them had and studies, the ‘Nudge Unit’ has demona police constable” before moving on to paid their tax. strated how insights from behavioural the next test. This change had no impact
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Neuroscientists have discovered a number ence, we also know that humans respond of neural networks. The reward network to non-monetary reward such as status described below is one of four core and social approval. However, it may be networks and is probably surprising that equity and transparthe best understood. Its ency are important too. It may be effective application in the surprising that workplace may well increase equity and Researchers Jamil Zaki of Stanford productivity and happiness. transparency are and Jason Mitchell of Harvard have shown that when people are important too. allowed to divide up small amounts The Reward Network of money between themselves and others, the reward network responds much Activates: more when they make generous, equitaIn response to stimuli that induce enjoyble choices. People are demotivated by ment - such as food and water, money, and environments that promote inequity. Even praise. people who are part of the privileged few are demotivated by inequitable systems. What it controls: A fair environment is a reward to people Perceptions of pleasure and displeasure. regardless of their standing. This finding suggests that companies that maintain Crucial for understanding: a reasonable level of internal pay equity Motivation and incentives. would do well to distribute that information among employees. Alternatively, widespread knowledge of skyrocketing exReward ecutive pay turns off the reward network. Unlike animals, whose reward network responds to being given food, water and When people feel left out of meetings and other survival items, a human’s reward net- discussions, despite being work responds to money. From neurosciqualified to participate, they Curiosity
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become demotivated. The withholding of information also creates an inequitable environment between those in the know and those not in the know - which is why transparency is also important. Curiosity has been shown to be a motivator in a study where participants read trivia questions and rated how curious they were about the answers. The stronger their desire to find out, the greater the activation in the reward network before they received an answer. Therefore, providing challenging, less stringent goals for people to solve will be more effective than setting specific objectives that limit their curiosity and ability to be innovative. Bearing in mind the reward network and the studies so far, money may be the most expensive and not the most effective motivator. Offering opportunities for people to use their curiosity and possibly increase their social standing could be far more effective. If you have found this topic stimulating you may be interested in the next CIPD Branch event planned for 15th August, on the Science of Human Behaviour. Details can be found at Gibraltar CIPD branch website.
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LOVE FOR LITERATURE Sally Dunsmore: Orchestrating a Literary Festival
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at Oxford University set up to market and ally Dunsmore is the unsung hershe is at home, she takes her two dogs, promote the conference and special events oine and powerhouse behind the Toffee and Sweep, a Yorkshire terrier and facilities of the University. This now has a Gibunco Gibraltar International Lita miniature schnauzer, for a long walk turnover of many millions of pounds. She erary Festival. Due to her reserved around the grounds of Blenheim Palace also founded Oxford Events to promote art nature, shyness and modesty events in the University city. she walks down Main Street and Sally, after obtaining her A-levels, She works very few people would recognise decided not to apply for a univeron the trio her. It is largely due to her work The Oxford Literary Festival was set up in sity place. She now says that this of festivals that the festival is becoming 1997 which is regarded as being the most was the wrong decision and given from her recognised as one of the most successful literary event in the United her time again she would opt to home in important literary events in the study for a degree. This has not Kingdom. It started as a modest event Woodstock... stopped her reading voraciously. English speaking world. It now with a handful of talks over a couple of enjoys Royal Patronage with After four years working days at the Student Union. Today HRH the Princess Royal as its patron. for Oxford University Press, she it enjoys a budget of more than “I love and joined Phaidon Press in 1990, £1 million and runs over nine days believe in a British publisher of books on Sally is the Director of the FT Weekend each festival, featuring more than 500 speakOxford Literary Festival, the Woodstock visual arts including architecture, ers. She said, “I love and believe in so I want to Festival, now known as the Blenheim Palphotography, art and design, and each festival, so I want to make it make it an ace Festival of Literature, Film and Music also worked for the Museum of an undoubted success.” undoubted and is the Special Consultant to the Gibun- Oxford Art now known as Modsuccess.” co Gibraltar International Literary Festival. ern Art, Oxford. Today, her main problem is finding Last year, she gave up her full-time job. funding, which in this age of recesShe works on the trio of festivals from her Since 1994, she has been the Director of sion and cutbacks in potential sponsors home in Woodstock where she has lived Conference Oxford, a consortium of Oxbudgets is not easy. The Oxford Literfor more than a decade. Every day when ford Colleges and University Departments ary Festival does not receive any public GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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has to run a very lean and tight operation. as in the past. This label will now fall to subsidies or grants in any way whatsoever. The 100 plus staff working during the Nicky Guerrero, Chief Executive of the Sally said, ‘We are in an area which is very festival are largely unpaid volunteers, not competitive and naturally, we have to go Gibraltar Tourist Board. all authors are paid to appear. For those out each year to find the money to enable authors whose books remain unpublished the festival to be staged. Though interestSally’s main task is persuading the authors, within six to seven months from ingly, in recent years, we have celebrities and other participants to come the date of the festival, they will been approached by potential to the festival with her commercial partner “One of our be offered an honorarium of £100. sponsors and partners wishing Tony Byrne providing specialist advice in main challenges The Society of Authors recommend to become involved. HSBC other matters such as finding sponsors and is not to get too appearance fees of £150 a session is a major contributor and partners. Blackwell’s Bookshop runs the overblown and for all authors not exceeding an ambitious.” onsite book concession.” hour and £350 for a full day. Sally Nicky explained how the Gibunco Gibraltar said, “The structure of the Oxford International Literary Festival has evolved Festival’s finances does not presently allow over the last four years. “Three years ago, In opening the 20th Oxford Literary Festius to do that. The festival’s purpose is to val, she drew attention to the title partner we had no experience in producing a litbring the written word to the public and FT Weekend and said, “The partnership erary festival although we had experience to sell books for the authors. One of our with the Financial Times has enabled the in organising other types of festivals and main challenges, however, is not to get too large events. The actual groundwork and festival to reach global audiences and overblown and ambitious. Sometimes it’s develop our international programme. For organisation of the Literary Festival is done like I’m holding down a beast that wants to by the Gibraltar Tourist Board, the teams the first time, BBC World Service will be escape. That is not to say we’re not being broadcasting from the festival as part of at Gibraltar Cultural Services, Ministry of innovative or bringing in new the BBC’s ‘identity’ season. Special ediCulture and the Garrison Library.” partners and sponsors, but it tions of two flagship BBC World Service “It’s like is just being clear about why discussion programmes, The Forum and The Ministry of Tourism is given a I’m holding we are doing it and what the Newshour Extra will be recorded at Oxford. down a beast budget and pays all bills. The festival Alone among the United Kingdom’s leading purposes are.” would not be possible without the that wants literary festivals, the Oxford Festival regenerous support of sponsors and to escape.” ceives no state or local authority funding. The organisation of this year’s partners. The objective is to ensure We rely entirely on the generosity of our Gibunco Gibraltar International that the festival costs the local tax sponsors and partners.” Literary Festival has undergone structural payer as little as possible and Nicky is alchances. Sally will be known as a special ways on the lookout for new sponsors and consultant with responsibility of booking This might sound as if the financial probpartners to find ways of making the festival 30 speakers - rather than Festival Director lems are now over. The reality is that Sally more financially efficient. 32
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life The event is part of the Government of Gibraltar’s event-led tourism policy that sees the Rock busy with events all-yearround. This series of outstanding events attracts visitors, adding an incentive to an already unique tourism destination. Partners are those entities that work towards the organisation of the festival such as government departments or agencies. There is no charge for some of the venues but the Tourist Board pays for items such as security and cleaning. Sponsors, on the other hand, provide cash or services in kind and are headed by the principal sponsor, Gibunco. There will be a new provider of the online ticket service, Buytickets.gi, and the information online will be more comprehensive and clearer. As always, a box office will also be available and tickets may be purchased at the door.
All the The speakers are not paid an speakers appearance fee as they are Furthermore, many will be interinvited to stay in Gibraltar for spend viewed on GBC which also means three or four days, are given air four days that when walking down Main tickets and hotel accommodation together Street, they will be stopped, invited coupled with generous hospitalmeeting and to take coffee and asked to pose ity. There is also a frenetic social bonding with for a selfie. Where else does this programme and some speakers happen? Every talk is reviewed will be invited to appear on GBC each other. in the Gibraltar Chronicle, which, to be interviewed by the local hopefully, means increased book sales media. Last year, Maureen Lipman and and one other reason why authors Nicholas Parsons did numerous interviews attend books festivals the length and with United Kingdom regional radio stabreadth of the United Kingdom. tions which resulted in a positive message about the festival and the many and varied This year, the participants will be shown attractions to be experienced on the Rock. considerably more of Gibraltar than hithThis was heard by millions of listeners. erto which will highlight the tremendous diversity that is to be found on the Rock. It is Sally who draws up a list of authors and subject matter for the annual Gibraltar lecture which is delivered at the Oxford Literary Festival. The list of possible speakers is sent to the Gibraltar Tourist Board and the decision is then taken as to which speaker will deliver the Gibraltar lecture.
Nicky Guerrero paid this tribute to Sally Dunsmore, “Sally has done a tremendous job over the first three festivals. She goes about her duties with tremendous professionalism, is always courteous and knows the majority “Sally has of authors, literary agents done a and journalists. I and the tremendous team are most grateful for all job over the her expertise and hard work first three in the rapid expansion of the festivals.” Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival and for her major contribution to this year’s festival which will be the first under the patronage of the Princess Royal.”
20th - 23rd October 2016
What makes the Gibunco Gibraltar International Festival unique is the fact that all the speakers spend four days together meeting and bonding with each other. In other major festivals, the speaker arrives, delivers the lecture and then departs without meeting many of the other speakers. By the end of the festival, the speakers will have eaten meals in all the major hotels and have been taken to some of Gibraltar’s more exotic restaurants. Most meals are covered by the sponsors and the outstanding hospitality is also an incentive to return. The positive reports that a set of very influential people take with them after experiencing the festival is great marketing for Gibraltar and also makes them want to return over other festivals. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
Lit Fest Speakers:
Guillem Balague Boyd Tonkin Sue MacGregor Dr Matthias Strohn Admiral Lord West Jonathan Meades Dr Sally Bayley Edwin Williamson Christopher Lloyd Anthony Worrall Thompson Maureen Lipman Nicholas Parsons
Driss Alaoui Mdaghri Felix Francis Prajwal Parajuly William Chislett Richard Dunwoody Tony Hawks Thomas Mogford Paul Gambaccini Nick Rankin Maggie Gee Louis de Bernieres Pam Ayres 33
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ARC fame respectively), individuals with hen you see how successful salary to zero practically overnight!” Tony a supermarket chain can be, Hernandez of ‘My Wines’ recalls, “It’s a years of business experience in the trade a group of clothes shops or tough time, even well into the period when gave me good advice and I’m thankful for that. They confirmed what I thought was a string of busy restaurants, the business is up and running, hardly we tend to forget how it seeing your wife and kids and arriving involved: it would not be easy, giving of yourself 100%, long hours and lots and all came about. Someone, home late at night. I was taking a big It involves somewhere came up with the risk and took a lot of talking to conlots of determination... They were absotaking a big lutely right!” Preparing a business plan idea to start up a business, in vince the family of the move. Night and not expecting to see any dividends till many cases from scratch, and step and being times were the worst when you can’t prepared to about three years into the start-up is also a take on what amounts to, a stop thinking about what you’ve got very serious consideration when setting up ‘risky gamble,’ never knowing yourself into: not sleeping, watching put your life what the outcome would be. my wife and kids whilst they slept and a business. That’s a difficult road to travel and soul into and something, I would imagine, many It involves taking a big step hoping everything would work out. the project... and being prepared to put What could make it worse – although rookie businessmen/women don’t take into account hence ‘closedown,’ in some your life and soul into the not for me – is wondering whether cases, after a short period. project ahead of everything else and that you’ve done the right thing will sometimes include the family, where when there’s no turning back!” “You can be home life is put on the back burner, so to sure of many For some, it may be a desire to speak. What makes it even more difficult be brave and take on something Tony also sounded out about sleepless to decide whether to take the project on twenty individuals he felt would different which may or may not nights during work out for them. In Tony’s case, or not, is when you’re already in employgive him honest and sound adment earning a reasonable salary although vice and a balanced view of such the start-up.” I think it was clearly in his psyche... not huge of say, thirty thousand pounds... an important undertaking and Dad kept no less than three or four jobs on the go at any one time to provide surprisingly, only one said, ‘don’t bother, for the family. Apart from his Dockyard “You can be sure of many sleepless nights don’t do it...’ “Yes, people like David Bentaduring the start-up. I went from a decent ta and Raju Purswani (of TEO and MARBLE job, he sold ‘pinchitos,’ did bar work and
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waited on tables, he worked hard and Tony hardly saw him. Meanwhile, grandparents on both sides would get young Tony to go up the Rock with other members of the family to pick rock lilies and sell them at 50 pence (old currency) a bunch. Tony, ‘The Entrepreneur’ would split each bunch into two to be financially rewarded twice! His granny used to make toilet roll covers of flamenco dancers and he’d go round from door to door selling them. He’d also help his other granny selling nuts and a type of salted beans (salaitos) popular in those days, making a few pennies there too. “My parents couldn’t afford my going to university so I took a job in Seruya’s perfumery store in Main Street as a messenger. I was 15 then and I was attracted to the idea of selling and by the time I was 17, I moved up the ladder selling in the store learning about the products from Pepe Nahon and Alfredo Traverso. I went to night school, learning Italian, did courses in perfume and accounting but later the store started to sell make-up and that was not to my liking. A job in Anglo-Hispano came up so I had to decide: perfume or wine? Selling wine is what I chose and eventually, after becoming a wine salesman visiting naval ships - many occasions on pleasant wine tasting missions - became manager at the Anglo-Hispano store at the beginning of Main Street which is now called VINOPOLIS.”
worked at Anglo for about ten years which included managing the store in Guadiaro up the road, serving the Sotogrande community in the For some, main.” Our business-minded, wine store manager thought it may be a desire to be it would be good to start bringing wines from other brave and countries also and not just take on the Spanish, French, Italian something and little else, but his bosses different... were not so keen on that idea... so that’s when shortly after, it was time to talk to the family to get them to come round to his way of thinking and “Night times consider the prospect of were the giving up his well paid job worst when and dive into the unknown!
you can’t stop thinking about what you’ve got yourself into.”
Today, I think we can reasonably say, ‘My Wines’ is successfully over the ‘scary’ threshold. Now in its fourth year of existence, it has become a very popular wine shop selling wines from all over the world. Food is also on offer these days and after work, de-stressing wine drinkers are a common sight with many other wine lovers gravitating towards Chatham Counterguard and ‘My Wines’ at weekends. It’s a popular meeting place on Fridays which often turns into an ‘extended meeting’ well into the night. So, Tony and business partner Glen Sanders seem to have got it right whilst always being very mindful of the fact when running a business you have to continually keep your eye on the ball, be aware of changing trends and generally keeping on top of things: all, for much of
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the time, with little time to relax or taking it easy. Holding charity events is important for Tony and Glen and advertising through facebook is valuable too. It all has to be borne in mind and taken on board. Yes, running a business is ‘serious’ business where the venture could produce good, financial rewards (hopefully more than your safe, establishment job), but perhaps more importantly, producing great sense of achievement and huge satisfaction about what you’ve accomplished through sheer, no-nonsense, hard work.
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So, is that it for Tony and Glen? Do they have enough on their plate to be getting on with...? No! The food side of the business is to be expanded to offer a full restaurant service... There’s the Wine Festival coming up soon... During his younger days, Tony was fascinated with the idea of opening a store selling comics re: batman, Superman, The Avengers etc. and all the marketing material that comes with those comic characters. Would I put my hand in the fire? The desire to develop the old idea is dead in the water and could not be
re-awakened? I’d rather not get burned so, NO! Closer to home though and very much alive in his mind is the possibility of a chocolate shop. But, ‘one has just opened,’ I said... “Yes, but mine would be different based on the ‘wine idea’ of selling chocolate from around the world, something different!” Evidently, the entrepreneurial spirit is innate and only slightly dormant in the man... We’ll have to wait and see. Good luck!!!
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ll kids can benefit from the good in a social impact and social enterprises exercise, social interaction and project in San Francisco to help children enjoyment of the pure energy with special needs, Akhil took some time release that is sport, to chat about the ProAktiv Events and this includes children with Physical project that will allow these children special needs. to reach for the stars. activity is as
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realised that coming from a technical background with basic business experience and knowledge, I would need to learn the theoretical concepts of business administration. Therefore, about eighteen months ago, I began looking into MBA programs specifically in San Francisco because of its close vicinity to Silicon Valley, known as the mecca for start-ups, and due to the vibrant sports and outdoors culture.
Parents or guardians someM: Why did you decide to make the special needs times don’t encourage move to the States? children, as it children with special needs to is for any child. Akhil: During my time as an Aeroexercise because of their fear that they’ll be hurt. Physical M: Describe your course and what you aim space Engineer in the UK for over activity, however, is as important for speto do with it looking ahead. three years, I came across the cial needs children, as it is for any child. A concept of social impact and Being able sense of self-confidence can be discovered social enterprises. These are to adapt my Akhil: As with all MBA programs, you as well as a development in relationship ‘for-profit’ businesses that will learn the hard skills such as Acleadership skills and working as part of a team, and it have a social cause attached to counting, Operations, Finance, Stratestyle but still can help with weight management, a comtheir core. As I found out more gy etc. But what is unique about Hult be authentic International Business School is the mon problem amongst today’s kids. about how such businesses is the most establish themselves and Leadership Program. This has providcritical skill ed me with a new outlook into how to Akhil Viz is a Gibraltarian aerospace engioperate, I began to brainstorm I’ve learnt. neer, pilot and triathlete with a passion for as to how I could use the skills build and lead successful teams. Every helping children who may need that extra I had acquired as an engineer aspect of life involves participating and communicating with other people. little push towards success, however big or and combine it with my passion for sport Therefore, being able to adapt my leadersmall that success may be. Now involved to up-start my own social enterprise. I 38
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life ship style but still be authentic is the most critical skill I’ve learnt. ProAktiv Events was launched through a project known as the Hult Impact Challenge (HIC) during which we learnt the principles of Design Thinking and Human Cantered Design in order to define the business concept and test it among our customers. Through the HIC I met my co-founder, Sibylle Hallstein, who is from Germany and has over seven years Product Management and Marketing experience. She is also an avid runner and shares the same values of aspiring to empower people within our community through the means of sport. M: Why was it that you became interested in helping children with special needs through sport?
The typical runner attains a sense of gratification by helping the child...
Akhil: My sister, Meenal Viz, who is studying Medicine in Hradec Kralove in Czech Republic, informed me of an organisation called Running With Those That Can’t (RWTTC). This organisation partners with large running events in the country to enable typical athletes to push a child in a wheelchair. It is a win-win situation for both the typical runner and the child with the disability. The typical runner attains a sense of gratification by helping the child experience the emotions of crossing the finish line of a race. Using the work that RWTTC has been doing, ProAktiv Events used this as a starting point to establish itself. The vision of ProAktiv Events is to host sports events in order to redefine inclusiveness and eliminate boundaries that exist within our community. Our mission is to form teams of people with and without special needs to compete as a team in sports events. In the long term, we wish to address as many disabilities as possible in as many different types of sports as possible. M: How far does sport go to help children with special needs feel a sense of achievement and then spur them onto greater things?
Akhil: After performing market research and getting further insight into the lives of people with special needs, we learnt that they too want to lead and live active lifestyles. They want to get involved in recreational events but usually face barriers that stop them from participating. Sibylle and I have been getting involved in the activities organised by a local organisation called Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) to gain better insight into the lives of people with special needs and their interaction with sports and recreation. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
ProAktiv Events founders, Akhil Viz and Sibylle Hallstein
On the other hand, we also tinue thriving for our vision with ProAktiv learned that the disabled are Events. also very vulnerable. People step in and out of their lives all the M: How long was it before you got involved time, sometimes with little, if any, emotion. in the local triathlon scene? For example, a runner may target to run the London Marathon and may decide to Akhil: In fact, before relocating I was raise funds for, let’s say Great Ormond already researching into the triathlon clubs Street Hospital. The runner will promote and activities in San Francisco and the Bay the charity and get involved up until he/ Area. I knew that triathlon is very popular she has run the marathon. Once it’s over, and that I would find myself mingling with it occasionally happens that the runner no other like-minded individuals. Through the longer continues supporting that charity. sport, I’ve made some amazing friends and That can leave people very disillusioned. have witnessed some of the most beautiful Therefore, to address this issue, we, at scenery in California. Part of the experiProAktiv Events, want to incorporate a ence has also been going through the San ‘mentorship’ program whereby the mixed Franciscan summer which is cold, foggy teams be formed a few months before and windy! Mark Twain once said; “the our event. During the preceding months, coldest winter I ever spent was a summer we will organise ‘Meet & Greet’ in San Francisco”! sessions, and training sessions The purpose for the teams to practise before M: What’s the next project you are of this is the event. The purpose of this working on? to build is to build long term relationship long term through teamwork activities. Akhil: Currently, ProAktiv Events is in relationship the very early stages of establishing through M: Could you give some personal itself as a social enterprise. We are teamwork stories of individuals you have therefore testing and prototyping worked with? activities. the concept of both the mentorship program and business model. Our Akhil: Sibylle and I played first prototype event is called The Impact wheelchair basketball as part of BORP’s Run where we have partnered with several activities and we spoke to a number of organizations such as United Cerebral the participants who told of their personal Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy Association stories which made us realise some of to support us on our journey. the hardship people with special needs face. For example, the necessity to own In order to start the venture, we are an additional wheelchair to participate in looking for investors and/or philanthropists a particular sport and the associated cost. who would be keen to financially support In addition, there aren’t many programs us in order to achieve our long term vision that bring typical people and people with and put a big a smile on these children’s special needs together. These moments faces as possible. �MV further motivate Sibylle and me to con39
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BEYOND A HOBBY Christine Mandleberg and her dolls
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pours the porcelain to create faces, arms, umans have been modelling keen creative type, she stumbled across themselves in doll form for thouthe hobby in a magazine, and having clung legs and torsos. ‘My older generation was sands of years, with the earliest to her favourite childhood doll, well into more into making dolls, nowadays, the evidence of them dating her adult years, she tried her hand dolls are all vinyl and they have straight legs and arms,’ she tells me as I marvel back to ancient Egypt. Originally at the lengthy doll making process, The most at the twenty or so pairs of glass and made for magic and to be used using her boss at the time, Victor complex in religious rituals, the concept of Chandler, as a model. ‘When I got porcelain eyes that stare down at us from part of the making them for toys documents married and moved to England, my her work room. All of them attached to process back to Greece in around 100AD. sister gave me a doll that was iden- a completely unique body, with its own is giving These dolls of a bygone age are a tical to one I’d had but had broken. personal history. Some of them I recognise as favourite fictional characters, and others far cry from the almost eerily lifelike the doll I used to make different dresses character... for it, as an adult.’ The entire doll as local celebrities and former Chief Minbaby dolls that are marketed towards today’s children. Some of the making process, she soon learned, isters of Gibraltar. The most complex part earliest models documented were wooden is a lengthy and delicate one. ‘I’m retired of the process, Christine explains, is giving the doll character, moulding their and made out of paddles, found in Egypnow so I enjoy it, it gives me sometian burials between 2040 and 1750BC. thing to get up for in the morning. hands into lifelike positions and “Once I’m As I’m getting older, I’m starting to happy with delicately painting on their facial features. ‘Every time you paint think: “what am I going to do with Modern dolls, like those found dotted the look, all these dolls?” I have two sons and a different colour, it has to go in prolifically around Christine Mandleberg’s I put it in they’re not going to want them. ‘ the kiln and be fired, that way you quaint abode, sat atop the hushed Charles the kiln can paint on top. The more layers V steps, above Hargrave’s Parade. For and fire it.” you add, the more depth you give.’ almost twenty years, Christine has been Commencing the process Once the face has been moulded making her own dolls, particularly the porcelain kind that were first manufactured We potter around her shed as she presents out of its original clay model, it is cleaned and sanded and blasted in the kiln, then in Germany in the 15th century. Always a her plaster moulds to me, in which she GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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the painting process commences. Christine explains that antique dolls would be given glass eyes, but nowadays, it is more common for the Their outfits doll maker to paint them on are perhaps themselves, allowing them the most to better mould the doll’s expression. ‘While the paint striking element... is wet, it’s a bit like water paints and I can keep rubbing it off. Once I’m happy with the look, I put it in the kiln and fire it.’ She shows me the intricate shading detail around the knees of one of her most recent figures, a female legal executive with an all porcelain body and very dainty hands and glasses. The details Christina has become an expert in the trade, ‘my favourite part is when I start dressing them, because you can see them starting to come to life.’ Before dabbling in dolls, Christine had a penchant for dressmaking, having grown up teaching her sisters how to sow their own clothes. Her creative flare the directed her towards doll making. Having taken many classes and workshops around the world, she last year reached the highest honour in doll making, the Triple Crown. 42
Showing me around her collection, their outfits are perhaps the most striking element, all very intricate, with tiny lace petticoats and dainty parasols. Even the shoes are handmade. ‘There is also an entire skeleton inside the body that you don’t see. That’s the most difficult part and the only bit you can’t see.’ The skeleton is made of wire and bendy plastic joints, allowing for impressive mobility at the dolls’ shoulders, elbows and knees. ‘Making the body is a week-long process, this comes after all the porcelain has been painted. Once the whole doll has been put together, I’ll start thinking about the hair, which is made out of goat hide. You can buy ready-made wigs, but sometimes I make them myself.’ She uses tiny caps and stitches rows of hair into them individually. I ask She shows how she manages to give me a tiny box some of her dolls curly or full of pieces wavy hair, and she shows of drinking me a tiny box full of straws which pieces of drinking straws which she uses as curlers. she uses as curlers. The clever tips she’s picked over the years are an accumulation of very many classes and using her creative initiative. ‘I’ve got so many tools that I use in the process.’
Competing Having found a flair for the art, Christine started entering doll-making competitions a few years into her hobby. The biggest market is Germany, where the trade is most prominent, followed by the US, where the Doll Artisan Guild reigns as the competition entity, and also the UK, where a small community exists. Her competition success is impressive. In 2005, a recreation of Fred Casely from the 2002 film remake of Chicago won her five top prizes at the annual DAG award ceremony, aptly held in Chicago. Most recently, her recreation of Tim Burton’s Mad Hatter, from his remakes of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass came in first place at the International Dollmakers Society’s annual competition. ‘I copied every single detail. Everything had to be painted before anything else in the process,’ she divulges, as I marvel at the elaborate detail of his outfit, all of which is made out of different materials and ever so carefully sown together. The hat and gloves add a personal touch, and the tiny blue thimble on his middle finger really brings the entire doll together. The Mad Hatter also won her the Best Theme Award. She also entered the Legally Blonde doll, and a personal commission she GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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choo. So, I’m thinking about creating a young boy wearing a train driver’s outfit.’ As well as creating her own original dolls, Christine restores old figures, giving them new life. She is also known within the community to recreate people in doll form, taking on commissions when they are offered to her. ‘Grandmas like to see their children and grandchildren depicted as dolls.’ She has also taken on a personal mission to recreate all of Gibraltar’s Chief Ministers since 1969. She Christine’s collection is very unique introduces me to Mr. Joe Bossano and Peter Caruana’s mini me, both very accurate Adolfo Canepa, both of whom she is depictions of the true characters of the closely replicating using photos. ‘My intentwo former leaders. ‘The idea tion is that, hopefully, I can leave came from an exhibition I held. She introduces them for Gibraltar, to be exhibited When I’ve got all of the Chief somewhere where people will me to Mr. Joe Ministers ready, I’ve promised appreciate them.’ Her recreation of Bossano and myself that I’m going to host Admiral Rooke, made for GibralPeter Caruana’s tar’s Tercentenary celebrations, is another exhibition. Politics is mini me... such a big part of our commuexhibited in the Gibraltar Museum. nity.’ She’s in the process of ‘There are no other doll makers in working on the current CM, Fabian Picardo Gibraltar, so it would be nice to be rememand now Speaker of the House and Mayor, bered that way.’ �NM
The tiny blue thimble on his middle finger really brings the entire doll together.
Christine explains to me that competitions include up to eighteen categories, from antique, to modern dolls. The antique dolls entered must be painted exactly the same as they would have been in the 18th century. ‘You have to present a photo of the doll you’re copying.’ In October, she will fly to the US to compete once again, with her Gibraltar National Doll depicting Miss World 2009 winner Kaiane Aldorino in her national dress. Christine unveiled the doll in 2013 at the City Hall, selling copies of it on to raise money for her sister’s charity, Clubhouse Gibraltar. The stand, a recreation of the part of the Rock is made out of cat litter gravel and genuine pieces of Gibraltar limestone. ‘When I go to America, I tend to make smaller dolls. This next show is in Chattanooga Tennessee. There’s a train known as the Chattanooga choo
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an oil tanker may play on the waves. wo years in a row have Vera in Turquoise’ won first prize and ‘Our Francis’s original pictures captured Environment in Royal Blue’ was highly the imagination of the adjudicators commended: the first is a vision of the She already took pictures in the very belly at the Spring Art water tanks, on which the solid sea of the rocky Rock, visiting the waterworks Exhibition, crowning her the blue was colour-popped suggesting and portraying them as if they were the They are winner of the newly introduced a reflection of the tranquil Med theatrical set for her solitary ballet of light: proper category of artistic photography. paintings below, and the second was a “I work with long exposure, about two maze of pipes with a vague nod to minutes usually.” Vera explains: “I place the crafted with Magritte’s perspective. tripod in front of my subject and I move Hers are not just artistic light and around quickly shining a bright torch on snapshots of unusual subjects pixels that the surfaces I want to highlight. At the end from unusual angles: they are She would like to document with take hours in her photography what she describes of the shot, the whole machinery will be proper paintings crafted with the making... as the ‘industrial monuments’ in light and pixels that take hours somehow captured in the shot, hopefully. I don’t always obtain the desired in the making, aiming at one Gibraltar, a little explored final effect which reaches well beyond aspect of our landmarks, since local She would like effect at my first try, so this becomes a time-consuming the holiday still, and raids the unchartered photographers usually concentrate to document process, when I have to repeat territory of creative experimentation. on past centuries’ artefacts, what she the same two-minute shot over like demurely grey limestone describes as fortifications and severely and over again, until I manage Veronika, Vera for short, enjoys ‘industrial’ the ‘industrial to flash the light on all the parts and architectural photography: she can see black cannons, underestimating monuments’ I want to have highlighted. the aesthetic value of steel and bring out the beauty of metal, nuts in Gibraltar... Because I dress completely in construction, the fluid geometry and bolts, turning machinery as sculptural black and shift around quickly, of braided pipes and the solidity of masterpieces of contemporary art. my silhouette doesn’t affect the image, beams and containers, or the tricks of light and shadow that the convoluted pipes of even if I move in front of the camera.” Last year, her photos ‘Our Environment
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Colours of the bay - Winning entry at this year’s SPRING ART
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three-dimensionality and detailed to a minimum, and the final product is as texture. This way, the realistic and as spontaneous as a image is way more accurate Vera enjoys documentary. than one quick take with ‘industrial’ and the flash, no matter how Vera’s latest work, the architectural powerful, post-production photography... winning entry in the Spring digital enhancement is kept Art Exhibition, currently on Our environment in royal blue
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art She admits to having taken long to learn how to master digital manipulation programs like Photoshop, but she likes to experiment with it, and acknowledges that its possibilities span wide and broad.
display at the Fine Arts Association’s eclectic Summer Show, is a charming night-time view of the Strait and its flickering lights, with the imaginative introduction of colourful light embroidery, obtained by waving around a pixel-stick within the long-exposed frame. The butterfly-shaped addition looks as if a fleeting apparition of Sydney’s Opera House was super-imposed over Gibraltar Bay, only the fireworks are missing. But not for long, as fireworks are indeed another of Vera’s fortes, and her photo of ignited light extravaganza ringing a past new year in graced last December’s cover of this very magazine, with an explosion of pinks and purples over Casemates’ clock striking midnight.
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Born and raised in Hungary, Vera studied computer programming in university (“This helps me enjoy my hours spent at the laptop playing around with the images I collected during the day,” she says) before moving to Gibraltar and making it her home for fifteen years, during which she reconnoitred with her camera the lesser trodden path along the fortifications, especially the Northern ones. She is very interested in developing a photographic documentation project about them and the different textures created by the passage of time, like wrinkles for the stone and brickwork. Her creative photography, under the brand name ‘Positive Rayz’, was recently featured in Luis Ruiz’s GBC program ‘Wise Eyes’. Our environment in turquoise
A member of the Photographic Society since she signed up for their beginners’ course, Vera participated in their fifty-anniversary opus magnum to immortalise local personalities selected across a variety of walks of life, for a gallery of original portraits exhibited during their celebrations and published in a collectoritem coffee-table book. Vera was honoured to work with the world’s most beautiful girl, Miss World 2009 Kaiane Aldorino, and with tennis prodigy Amanda Carreras for monochrome portrait sessions. Of course, she doesn’t limit herself to the photo-shoot, but Vera doubles up as her subjects’ stylist doing their make-up, selecting or creating and decorating a background, and suggesting a pose. “I like make-up, and I have a large beauty case overflowing with it.” Vera says. “In fact, when I first took up photography as a hobby, I was undecided between that and becoming a make-up artist, but I soon realised that photography would offer me the opportunity of playing with colour not only applying it on someone’s face with brushes and pencils, but also capturing it on film and transforming it digitally.” GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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developing ideas, chasing international he Fine Arts Association is holding “There’s a misconception that the exhibitors, liaising with officials etc. can its annual Summer Show, where FAA is open only to artists as active a variety of local artwork is on art producers,” says the Association prove invaluable help for the Association’s sale on a cash’n’carry basis, which President Paul Cosquieri, a volunteer on eight-strong dynamic committee. means that sold items are immediately a busy schedule. “In fact, the Association replaced with new ones by welcomes, and thrives on, all art There’s still a long way to go, particularly the same artist: this allows in lobbying for funds, but the FAA has an “The Association consumers, lovers and supporters them maximum exposure who want to join and witness excellent working relationship with Culture. welcomes all while guaranteeing variety, the growth of local art at cultural gi, that remains the main organiser of the art consumers, continuity and novelty to evenings, exhibition openings, three largest artistic events in Gibraltar, lovers and visitors throughout summer. lectures and the various and varied the Spring, the International and the supporters...” events we organise for members.” Youth exhibitions, and it is the referral for The event is a competitive any new proposal. Long overdue is the earmarking of premises for rented studio one, with all entries judged by a panel of A wide membership is not just about space to be afforded to artists so that local adjudicators who awarded Michele financial strength, but about strength dimension is not constricted by lack of Stagnetto the first price, Lianne Agius the in numbers when it comes to lobby space, because most of local artists second, and Lorraine Buhagiar the third. for sponsorship or cultural initiatives of a certain breadth, It encourages still work at home or in garages. and it also encourages active The FFA concocts and realises big projects active artists artists to produce artwork, Paul Cosquieri, better known in all year round, aimed at involving as many to produce knowing that it will be viewed by the circles as Cosqui of the squarepeople as possible in the promotion and artwork... larger grassroots. And since the metre canvas fame, exhorts young appreciation of visual arts locally, and Association is run by volunteers, at exporting homegrown artists while people to join the association, an army of soldiers willing to give up their whose fee stands at a mere tenner and importing their counterparts from Europe time and expertise for organising events, lands you invites to life drawing, tertulias, and possibly the world.
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art lectures, and exhibition openings, an average of ten arty parties per year: art students won’t only build their confidence and experience by rubbing shoulders with seasoned painters at the weekly life drawing sessions, but will actively contribute by challenging the views that the previous generation may have taken for granted. On the hot topic of challenging rules and conventions, Paul observes that art in Gibraltar is too conservative in subject matters and too decorative in styles. Nothing wrong with it, of course, but it needs a shake-up by the ‘activist’ side to put across a precise message, even if it is ugly, upsetting, disturbing and toestepping. Local art tends to ‘play it safe’ and lacks the audacity of putting out something bold and outrageous not just for the sake of shock and awe, but also to Paul observes push the boundaries that art in and knock down Gibraltar is too the limitations that conservative tradition and morality in subject may contain art with.
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For instance, Paul still gets raised eyebrows about the successful weekly life drawing gettogether that has been running for fifteen years every Thursday: outsiders object to drawing and exhibiting naked bodies. This is not deterring the Association from the life drawing breastfeeding open day, with artists portraying women nursing their babies – and students are warmly encouraged to participate in this event with the twofold purpose of raising awareness about these human activities, both shrouded in ‘controversy’. Michele Stagnetto I prize
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Of course, every artist has financial considerations to keep in mind: if one wants to make a living out of artwork or at least cover costs, one tries to produce
what is appealing to the buyer, sponsor or adjudicator, and Paul undersigns to that. On the other hand, real art should be independent and unlimited without being
Lianne Agius II prize
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art constrained or harnessed by economical or social concerns. Bygone the times of Renaissance-style benefactor princes, Paul calls for the Government to support the arts with “They must bursaries, placements and enthuse residencies that would emotions in result in the production us, whether of art in a large scale, negative or for public consumption, like installations, videos, positive is besides the multi-media and other creations that would not be point...” relegated in an art gallery, but could sit in the streets for everyone to enjoy. One idea that was suggested and hopefully, it will come to fruition soon, are apes or Rock blank effigies for artists to decorate at their own heart’s desire, and exhibit in the town centre, similar to the life-size plastic cows grazing around European capitals about a decade ago.
Maribel Matthews - Symphony in Colour
Aaron Soleci - Summer Exhib 2014
Every artist has financial considerations to keep in mind...
“Artists must be like philosophers: thinking outside the box or the canvas, thoughtprovoking and provocative, to make us redefine our standards, rethink our society and meditate about where we’re going: they must enthuse emotions in us, whether negative or positive is besides the point, as long we don’t stand indifferent in the face of art.” Matthew Feetham - Maheveli - Alwani Award 2014
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In the meantime, the Association keeps give exposure to commercial work, and up its three core annual the National Day Exhibition. This appointments with the focuses strictly on a Gibraltar theme, Paul calls for market: the Affordable Art and it is being steered towards a the Government concept of pure art raising above trite exhibition in the run-up to Christmas, so that every art to support the beauty criteria, so the adjudicator lover can boast an original will not be picking on aesthetically arts... piece on their mantelpiece pleasing criteria but rather on brainand every artist can sell picking ones. “We are after the most something, the Summer Show geared to innovative interpretation of the plea of Paul Cosquieri - Rockopop
‘being a Gibraltarian’ and we encourage entrants to be bold, spontaneous, cuttingedge in their analysis, and to express themselves freely without the price or the prize in mind.” Paul adds: “We want to foster as much art as possible locally and promote our own production abroad. We support cultural exchanges and we are working towards a travelling collective which will take some of our work abroad and in exchange set up an exhibition of international artists in Gibraltar, so we can learn from what they are doing, and from each other.” Whereas making a living solely out of art in Gibraltar is virtually impossible, attaining the services of an international gallery that represent and exhibits one’s works is the gateway to making it big: “Christian Hook is our finest example nowadays,” Paul says with pride. “He commands fivefigure price tags for his paintings at the Clarendon, but he is based in Gibraltar and he still is our homegrown Christian!” And the Association is all about scouting the next ‘Hook’ by introducing new art to people and new people to art.
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The Fine Arts Association holds weekly life drawing sessions every Thursday and portrait sessions every other Tuesday at the Gallery in Casemates Upper Balcony. Your solo exhibition must be booked at least one year in advance and a monetary deposit is required. Nominal entry fees are charged for the collective exhibitions to both members and non-members (these are also required to pay membership for one year). GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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DIMENSIONS OF SMALL Pat Lombard: contemporary eyes on the labyrinth of art
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masterpiece being already shown in a t first glance, it is just a Painter Patricia ‘Pat’ Lombard effortlessly recent local exhibition. spotlessly executed copy of 17th rises to the double challenge of mimicking century Dutch painter Johannes another artist’s style in two different versions, a painting within a Vermeer’s famous Having selected the ‘Girl’, the next step painting ‘Meisje met de parel’, but painting, one faithful to the was deciding what gizmo would carry She rose the winning entry in the ‘painting’ above it and original size and the second the most effective symbolism of moderncategory at last Spring Art miniaturised and titled to the day idiosyncrasy. She devised that big delivered Competition features a cheeky angle the screen makes with the chunky headphones would be a mustwhat perhaps main viewpoint, so achieving the twist that is an acute sociological have for a girl her age, then she realised observation on the contemporary is the first ever result of having the onlooker let they challenged the very essence of the prized meme... out a gasp of amused surprise. obsession with portrait or better painting as they would block her pearl said, self-portrait. earring, and, because of the slanted point Pat tells how the idea came about: she of view, Pat couldn’t draw a headset resting around her neck, because the ‘Pearlception’ first tickles the viewer’s wanted to use a classic masterpiece to headphones would be partially hidden by curiosity with the perfect texturing of the convey her concerns on misuse and abuse her neck. The alternative was girl’s headscarf and rendering of the timeof modern technology and the built patina effect to mirror the original, irony of hedonism in modern life, Pat explores with the one gadget that teenage girls never leave the house but a surreptitious glimpse to the bottom so she browsed art history books contemporary left corner of the painting is enough to for the right subject. Mona Lisa without: a smartphone. eyes the labyrinth notice there’s plenty more going on. A is a popular one, herself abused of art imitating freak anachronism actually, as the girl’s in all kind of memes, artistically Pat says she exited her slender hand props up an equally slender and otherwise, and Pat reckoned nature... comfort zone with this work, smartphone whose screen features she had to resort to another not just because she faced nothing less that her freshly snapped instantly recognisable icon, as she the challenge of crafting a true copy of recalled a ‘doctored’ copy of Leonardo’s selfie! a popular Master, but also for drawing 52
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of billowing rain-laden dark cloud as a scalloped background to iconic cityscapes, like London’s Tower Bridge, bathed in the cold apocalyptic sallow light that escapes the heavy heavenly curtains. The quiet after the storm is elegantly captured in her rural landscapes, where greenery and bursting blooms festoon the whitewashed sunbathed walls, and the light is paradisiacal without indulging in the kind of dazzling clarity of the midday heat that is often too dear to painters of Mediterranean subject matters.
She always carries a camera with her to snap photos of potential subject matters...
from scratch a delicate hand consistent with the original style and colours, and wrapping it around the anachronistic centre point, yet she rose above it and delivered what perhaps is the first ever prized meme to belong in a Gibraltarian art gallery.
There’s melancholy in her autumnal views of woods, where tall trees raise their foliage-depleted branches towards a diaphanous sky invoking the prompt end to their bareness, at the same time conveying the sentiment of peaceful stillness while nature sleeps through her long wintry night.
She describes herself as a The beauty of traditional and realistic painter, the simplest a stickler for detail and a true things is larger believer that good things come than any in small packages. This painting is relatively small, because the original canvas can is too, but she usually shuns large ever contain... and loud abstracts to purposely stride down the well-trodden path of quaint landscapes and true-to-life portraiture, with a penchant for animals: from an old painting of hers for example, two basset-hounds peer at you with puppy dog eyes, and almost wag their tails. Far from being ‘boring’ and un-innovative, Pat explores with contemporary eyes the labyrinth of art imitating nature, with a keen interest for ‘drama’ as she calls it, namely the contrasts of hues, within an item of the composition, especially the skies, where she enjoys building up layers GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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art later develop them on canvas, working for hours sometimes on two or more projects at the same time in her new studio. “Once I spotted a goat with her two kids in a field, and they were just picture perfect in the pose they were, but unfortunately, I hadn’t my camera with me that day, and painting the scene from memory only would have not achieved the exact emotion they’d stirred in me.”
There’s melancholy in her autumnal views of woods...
Pat’s fascination with the sky is obvious in the good weather as well as the tempestuous: golden and copper hues grace her sunsets over the bay with boats’ masts towering for added chiaroscuro, and the grace with which she treats textures and angles tell the story of reverence and awareness for the environment where she lives and she gets inspiration from. She always carries a camera with her to snap photos of potential subject matters and
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Life is injected in her portraiture by minding the sparkle of light in their eyes and exploiting it to illuminate their features. From family and friends as ‘Guinea-pig’ sitters to majestic portraits of Diana Princess of Wales and Queen Elizabeth II, Pat works her magic in capturing their likeness and character.
Of course, Pat’s work is understated and may go unnoticed within a collective The commonplace warning exhibition of boisterously broad The girl’s ‘the devil is in the detail’ is canvases aiming at ‘shock and awe’ slender hand absolutely false for Pat, who the incautious visitor, but she is not props up an scours for angelical details in equally slender up for a novelty race of wits and a cathedral’s portal, tracing palettes, but she likes to have her say smartphone... all the cracks and splinters in in a soft voice to remind us that the the antique wood planks, as beauty of the simplest things is larger much as rust and mould eating at the studs than any canvas can ever contain, and yet that decorate and bolt them together: art can be described even with a miniature, collectors needn’t know to which edifice if the eyes of the artists are capable to they can gain access through this portal comprehend and embrace it in one gaze. - they just feel how holy it is from the Like Pat’s page on Facebook to view her reverential way its antiquity is treated. artwork on sale and for commissions.
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SURVIVING THE FRINGE Confessions of a Fringe virgin
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Welcome to the Fringe. The first rule of The Fringe is: you talk about The Fringe. The second rule of The Fringe is: you DO talk incessantly about the Fringe! Third rule of the Fringe: someone yells “stop” “The first or goes limp, the talk about rule of The the Fringe is over.”
Fringe is: you talk about The Fringe.”
The Fringe is huge. In 2014 (2015 was bigger) there were 49,497 performances of 3,193 shows in 299 venues. Nearly 2.2 million tickets were issued. Add to that the exhibitions, music etc. and you can see why the guide to the performances in 2015 itself ran to nearly 450 pages.
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I had often considered visiting the Fringe in previous years yet never quite got around to it. I had watched the TV shows on it, listened to the live radio broadcasts from it but never actually gone. In 2015 that changed.
Planning followed. Accommodation is not cheap during the Fringe. Staying close to the centre is highly desirable. Taxis exist and are reasonable but the queues, especially late at night (and you will be there late at night) are painfully long (more on the taxis later).
Anyone with children of different ages In the end, we selected a four bedroom will know that planning a summer trip flat which is normally privately owned which all support and are enthusiastic student accommodation. Part of a modern about becomes more difficult as they grow older. Unless one is imaginative block, it is practical, if not luxurious. It was or willing to throw money at the problem, also less than ten minute walk from some of the main venues. you are left with either some sad compromise, truly pleasing no Staying one, or setting oneself up for the Then came what to see in our three close to behaviour of the disgruntled offthe centre days. Here are some tips. spring who has had to be bribed is highly or threatened into joining. desirable. Ticketing My three are 23, 20 and 16 The fringe website is superb. Easy to fol(MMF). Last year, we happened to be low, easy to book. It is even easy to pick up driving back through Edinburgh shortly before the Fringe was due to begin. A brief the tickets, provided you have the credit discussion ensued and agreement reached. card you paid for them with you.
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scene in a publication which exists only on a website or in the mind of its creator. The sight of all these brave, hopeful performers, waiting to be discovered and appear on the next series of Mock of the Week, must bring a tear to the eye of those seeking to support the arts wholesale. This is Darwinism in its cruellest form. Brutal. i have no idea what passes through the mind of a budding performer, having spent his year’s savings on flyers for his one man “The stupid show for idiots” (page 171 of last year’s Fringe programme) to gaze upon the only empty room in any pub in Edinburgh, but it must be similar to that of an antelope finding himself no longer surrounded by a herd of his kind, but a pride of his unkind.
A couple of warnings. Getting between wherever located, in the confident belief venues can prove a nightmare. Check you will have time to retrieve the later where your performance is in comparison ones and leaving them behind means there to others you have booked beis therefore no danger of them getting fore or after, before pressing the lost. You will not have time, Edinburgh Go for a purchase button. Performances mixture of eats time. You will spend all day ping are generally an hour but can styles and ponging from one venue to the next overrun. Plus you have to queue and then suddenly realise the tickets definitely for the one you are now heading for before and to get out. Unless the include venues are practically next door, are safely left in your room. Take all improv. allow an hour at least (preferably your tickets for the day with you if you longer) from the end of one to want to avoid enriching taxi drivers, the beginning of another. Download the moving closer to a coronary and annoying Fringe App, great to find locations and any any of you party who will kindly remind shows nearby with spare tickets if you find you that they DID mention you might want you have a gap in your day (bit unlikely but to bring all the tickets with you. you never know)... What to see depends on you. We managed eleven shows in the three days. Some big names (e.g. Al Murray and Ed Byrne), some stars in blossom (e.g. Aisling Bea) and some we had never heard of but who had gotten great reviews. I would suggest go for a mixture of styles and definitely include improv. For the top acts, book as soon as the tickets go on sale, don’t hope you can get them on the day. Booking in advance means you take a chance that a performer you prefer suddenly announces they are appearing somewhere else at the same time. We only had to skip one show we had booked because a better offer came along (yes, we were comedy tarts). As the tickets are non-refundable, mistakes or changes of mind can prove to be expensive. Secondly, on no account, simply take only some of your tickets with you when you set out from your accommodation, 56
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Now, having culled the weak, the unlucky and the untalented, some will survive and jest with Dara O’Brian every week on prime time television. Imagine having a flyer from their first appearance in Edinburgh. Therefore, collect all flyers. You can lie about actually going to the performance later.
3 Kids and the Fringe To deprive a child of a trip to the Fringe is akin to refusing to take them to Disney. Actually worse, as the Fringe has cultural merit whereas Disney simply has, well, everything else. OK, forget that argument but you should take your kids to the Fringe. There are countless shows throughout the day dedicated to them, from puppets to theatre, from stand-up to juggling. For the older ones, it gets even better. Whilst some shows are age restricted (at least in theory), most are not. They can do workshops on every conceivable artistic area and some that are difficult to conceive.
Where can you buy shares in Edinburgh printers? These guys must make a fortune. Walk down any street and some keen If you do plan on taking older children to student/friend/spouse of a performer the Fringe, i.e. those who want to see the will be handing out A5 flyers of some act, same things you do, it helps if one of them normally performing at 11pm in a basehas an injury. Nothing serious or ment on the outskirts of a part permanent, that would be nasty, of Edinburgh even the people They are but something that requires crutchof Edinburgh don’t know exists. polite, friendly es. Arm injuries do not work in this They are polite, friendly but but with a instance nor anything that is not with a slight look of desperation slight look of visible to the naked eye. They need in their eyes. This is never more desperation in to be ambulant, but with difficulty. so than when you look at the their eyes. picture on the flyer and see it is Now, I do admit, it is a bit unfair on of the performer themselves. the child concerned, as Edinburgh is hilly and possesses countless step, however, Some of these performances are free. All there is a greater good here. Every perforappear to have been given four or five mance provides “access”. This is like the stars by some critic. This may lead one to Fringe version of speedy boarding. You get the erroneous conclusion that they are all to use the lift to the auditorium, there is no good. In reality, the five stars may be from queuing and often a seat in the front row. a critic, who happens to be their mother, GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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As the seating is normally unallocated, this Getting there and getting about means everyone in the party gets the same privilege. The staff are charming and helpBasically, you will be doing a lot of walking. ful. Obviously, if everyone turns up with a If you are planning to take a car, don’t exchild with a torn ligament (my case) or bropect to use it when you are there. In fact, ken ankle, it will ruin it for all of unless you have a pressing need to us, but, if you are lucky enough have one because, for example your They can do to have a child who times their idiot offspring have persuaded you workshops injury fortuitously enough, then to go camping on Loch Lomond afon every count your blessings. terwards (to be precise, an island on conceivable Loch Lomond) in the height of the artistic area... midge season, don’t bother. There is, however, one word of caution. Access seats are often in the front row. For a number of There is an Edinburgh Taxi App, a kind of comedians the front row is the cannon McUber which works extremely effectivefodder of the audience. Whilst the one ly at all hours and saves hanging around on the crutches is generally avoided, their trying to hail these occasionally elusive fellow travellers are fair game. Whilst this creatures. However, in peak times, walking is hysterical for the rest of the audience, is often your only option, especially as a the victim has about a second not to look number of venues are in pedestrianised a complete idiot. The odds are, you will fail. areas.
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Don’t rely on the walking time Google maps gives you. Google lies. Yes, that might be the time on a clear day with no one else around, but not when you are in a maelstrom of fellow pre-audiences, going in different directions and at different speeds. Normal pedestrian rules do not apply. Apparently, you can stop without warning, suddenly change direction or proceed as if in a slow motion replay. If the Spanish wanted to truly disrupt walking across the border, they should forget the new passport machines and simply get some Fringe goers to hang around the frontier. Also, saying there are 300 venues is a lie in anything other than the literal sense. A venue implies some functionality for the show to be performed. In Edinburgh, shops become “venues”, dank basements in terrifying pubs become “venues”. By 2017, anyone foolish enough to leave their car unlocked will find, on their return, it has become a “venue”.
Given the lack of a need for a vehicle So, how does it feel to lose ones virginity and the current absence of direct flights in Edinburgh? Pretty good, we all loved it from Gibraltar, there is one alternative and have agreed to go for longer again. worth considering. Fly to London then get Who will be on? Who cares? Some will be the Caledonian Sleeper from Euston to great, some good, some will be stars of Edinburgh Waverley. Whilst the carriages tomorrow, some will be pursuing different are old, they have been refurbished and careers shortly after. It doesn’t matter; it is the sleeping compartments proonly the Fringe if they are all there. vide a degree of comfort. The You do arrive dinner includes the choice of haggis and neeps and they have way too early To conclude: go to the Fringe before you die. Preferably, go to to check in ten different malt whiskies on anywhere but the Fringe until you die. People tell offer. Most importantly, it has a me Edinburgh itself is pretty good, romanticism degree of charm and a feeling indeed, like a capital city in many of lost days of Union. There has its price. respects. They say it even has a casare few more relaxed ways to tle and lots and lots of shortbread. embark upon the Fringe. Ok, Didn’t notice, was too busy at the Fringe. you do arrive way too early to check in anywhere but romanticism has its price. For 2016 programme and more info go to www.edfringe.com
As a result, some of these venues will become significantly hotter as the production progresses. Remember this when you dress to go. Air conditioning appears not to have reached Edinburgh in any meaningful way. They seem to regard that as being what outside is for. However, be grateful if you end up physically closer to the person sat next to you than many people are in marriage. This means the show is popular. Far better than that sat virtually alone with only the performer and his mum sobbing silently at the end of the row for company.
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released earlier this year. For the seasoned very year, as the months leading up thing is planned to the nth degree and to a festival-goers, Bryan Ferry will bring a taste to the Gibraltar Music Festival thin level that we hadn’t worked to before. It’s out, the streets are rife with specuhelped us to aim to do things like this.’ of the 70s. American chart topper Ne-Yo lation over chosen acts will also grace Gibraltar with his presence during a mini-European tour that has no in anticipation of Gibraltar’s With the massive success of 2015, “The bill is UK dates. Two of the acts generating much favourite weekend of the year. organisers Word of Mouth and Axle much stronger of the buzz are strong female vocalists Jess It’s the talk of the town. The Media face a challenging task in than last year pressure on organisers goes Glynn and Zara Larsson, both of whom are keeping up the forward momeneven though unnoticed by the masses. currently dominating the music scene. tum for the ever-growing festival. it really was Thus far, the bill boasts a difficult line a number of hugely Last year, for the first time, You want The booking process the GMF was extended to two up to follow.” recognisable names. somebody days with 14,000 keen festiFrom alternative rockers I manage to grab organiser Jonato be able Stereophonics, who have been val-goers passing through the completely than Scott for an insight into the to enjoy the sold out venue over the duration of the navigating the festival scene madness behind the scenes and whole offering he tells me, ‘most of the acts are weekend. In 2015, sixty-five acts persince the early noughties, to formed across four different stages with their alternative-rock comrades, for the whole already scheduling for 2017.’ He weekend. the line-up boasting a slew of Glastonbury Travis, who are also signed up comments on the short time-frame veterans, from Madnessto Paloma Faith, to take on the GMF main stage. they are given to decide on and James Bay and mammoth American favouAnother familiar delight from the early approach potential acts. ‘In many ways, I rites Kings of Leon. ‘For them, it was an 2000s, All Saints, will please music fans really think the bill is much stronger than opportunity to come to somewhere they yearning for the bygone years of classic last year even though it really was a diffiwouldn’t otherwise come to. They’re an pop hits, offering crowds the opportunity cult line up to follow.’ The festival prides amazing live band and it was a great privto fall back in love with the girl group and itself on its truly family friendly nature. ilege to see the way they operate. Everywelcome their comeback album Red Flag ‘We need to reflect that when we choose 58
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music artists,’ Jonathan notes. ‘The hardest thing is bringing all the acts together in a way that doesn’t look completely random. You want somebody to be able to enjoy the whole offering for the whole weekend. We get so many requests, which we go through to see who the most requested acts are. There are a lot of factors that dictate whether you can bring somebody or not, some of them are quite personal to the artist.’ We discuss how the booking process has become easier over time with the GMF having developed a hugely positive reputation This year, amongst booking artists. ‘If the festival you’ve done Kings of Leon, or grounds will Duran Duran, or Kaiser Chiefs, offer six stages, as we have now, Gibraltar is with the newly a relatively easy sell. We can added acoustic from four hours and a handful manage those big artists. Gib of performers to two days and a stage and is a very welcoming place and hundred acts. ‘We think the format comedy stage. people who come for a short works. It’s just about tweaking the period of time really feel that. plan this time, it’s already there.’ Also, we’re not like a green fields festival The comedy stage, Jonathan notes, will where you have to make do with whatoffer both a few recognisable names and ever substandard facilities are available; others that comedy fans will be pleasantly here artists are well looked after from the surprised to discover. ‘The same applies moment they land.’ Interestingly, Jonathan to the music. We want you to come and tells me that this year they received prodiscover someone new. We have had to posals from other similar festivals booking think a little bit about what sort of humour for the same weekend. ‘When we were Gibraltar will appreciate.’ So which has booking our headliners, we were speaking been your favourite year thus far? I probe. to an urban festival in Amsterdam. We ‘Good question; I think it would be last spoke about potential artists, and we both year, and the move to two days. Oh, and managed to get Ne-Yo because we were being able to put on Kings of Leon who I able to offer him two headlining shows and personally think are an amazing live band.’ so we managed to get one of three EuroThe difficulties in the process come from pean shows for him.’ This year, the festival dealing with so many different organigrounds will offer six stages, with the newsations, and having ‘no margin for error’, ly added acoustic stage and comedy stage. everything is scheduled to a tee and there ‘We’re giving more prominence to dance is only one opportunity to music this year. We’ll have a dance stage get it right. Social media “We’ve and we’re talking to acts that EDM fans and marketing play an got a good would instantly recognise. It’s quite difficult integral role in the lead up relationship because they are so much in demand.’ to the festival, as the acts with a lot are fed to eager festival of the local fans in groups. ‘It is in our Scoring local acts musicians.” interest to get the names This is the first year that the organisers out as quickly as we can, already have a blue print outline for the but there is a process that needs to be festival, having spent the past four years followed and legal documents that need developing the event and growing it to be prepared.’ When booking local acts, organisers are keen to draw in established, All Saints hard working performers. ‘We look for acts who are working their trade as often as possible. We strive for an element of freshness. For example, Adrian Pisarello formed his new band recently, so we thought “we love Adrian and, although we had him two years ago, this is a new band so let’s book them”. We do get quite a few locals approaching us too. There are some bands really working hard and as soon as we mention the music festival they are really keen. We’ve got a good relationship with a lot of the local musicians. We try to involve as many of them as possible.’ GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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In 2015, 4,500 tickets were sold overseas, resulting in flights to Gibraltar and local hotels being entirely booked up over the course of the weekend. Jonathan notes that music fans travelled from across Europe, and as far as Abu Dhabi to engage in the festivities. ‘Many come from the Costa, both Spanish and expats.’ The festival offers a coach service from specific locations along the coastline, to aid the travel process for many. On the subject of tickets, Jonathan explains that tier two tickets were recently released. ‘This is partly so we are able to plan for how many people we are going to have. We’re trying to encourage people to buy early, whilst tickets are cheaper, so we have a better idea of how many people we need to provide for, everything from food to emergency exits. Later in August, we’ll move into tier three.’ The cashless wristband system will be used once more this year, and refunds will be provided. Wristband wearers will be able to top up their bands with credit, and obtain their refunds online, both before and after the festival, avoiding any queuing on the day. As the plan comes together, it is clear that the organisers are working tirelessly to ensure it remains Gibraltar’s favourite weekend of the year! �NM Ne-Yo
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his could be the last concert for a and they promise to deliver a great show. Ready for the Show while apparently (yeah, I’ve heard Jenson Jay Callejon, one of the GibFloyd that one before; the band has band members with a finger in every pie The concert will be held in the 3,500 said that after every in the project, tells me about this capacity Muga area at the back of the gig). This time around on Friday year’s concept and expansion to inVictoria Stadium with doors opening at “This is our 5th August it will be the first corporate local bands into a festival. 4.30pm. Breed 77 lead singer Paul Isola concert. We’ll Open Air GibFloyd concert will sing three tracks and act out some thewith a captivating self-designed matic scenes with the show also boasting a control every “Many songs have been added and audio-visual experience that will aspect of the few added guests as well as other theatthen chopped from the list (Pigs, surely blow Floyd fans away. rics. GibFloyd will build a slightly smaller Have a Cigar, Mother etc.). This production.” The show will contain a lot of than life-sized plane made from a special is our concert. We’ll control every Floyd classics in a three-hour aspect of the proprinter that will crash down on stage chronological journey incorporating many in a climactic collision that will likely duction. We’ve had weeks “We’ve ordered shock a few fans. The wingspan is of the techniques that Pink Floyd used for of programming going into their live shows, but in a unique GibFloyd around five metres. “We’ll have to this and I don’t want to give some customway. The set-list has almost doubled in size too much away but we’ve build it ourselves from a special printmade bits and from twelve to fourteen tracks to a total er, but it’s going to be great. In terms ordered some custom-made pieces from of 25 Pink Floyd tunes that will leave you of the music, Paul told me that in bits and pieces from mainmainland China comfortably numb in your nostalgia. rehearsals, he felt like he was singing land China that will make that will make to a backing track, it was that good. things really interesting. We things really When you receive compliments from have local animator Chris GibFloyd have already done three sell-out interesting.” professional musicians, it really gives shows at The Ince’s Hall and headlined the Calderon and one from you that motivation to achieve what Germany preparing all the Seaside Stage at the Gibraltar Music Fesyou set out to accomplish. There’s not animations for the show as tival last year. The popularity of this band much more we could do unless we had a is blowing the scales out of proportion well as some pyrotechnics, lasers.” much larger budget.” (tickets sold out in a matter of five hours)
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Gibraltar Loves Floyd I asked Jenson why Gibraltar was mad about Pink Floyd, similar to an obsession with Reggae music. Is this rooted in some cultural significance in The Rock’s history? I know that when the frontier was closed Gibraltar still tapped into UK radio and had access to rock music in the 60s and 70s, an island in the wilderness with the sweet release of rebellious music caressing its cheeks. “If we start analysing the geo/social-political situation when Pink Floyd was hitting hard; the border was closed, we weren’t in Europe and people didn’t tend to travel that much. The little music that did reach Gibraltar during that period was very niche, so the following on The Rock for this music would have been ten-fold.”
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Gibraltar’s rich cultural society continues to grow and a collective movement aiming The concert is essentially an exhibition for the stars could create a shiny diamond of Gibraltarian musical talent coming or two that could emulate the likes of together on a platform that will prove that Albert Hammond. “When I was studying there is an appreciation of the in the Academy of Contemporary local rock music scene. Jenson Music in Gilford (where Newton The music is doesn’t feel that local bands Falkner graduated the year betimeless and receive enough exposure at fore), I was invited to see ‘Stomp’, the GMF and end up playGib Floyd is The a dance production where local ing during less than enviable Rock’s choice to professional dancer Nathan Contimeslots. “Nobody from the bring it to the roy was involved. I couldn’t believe record business will hear you my eyes when I saw Nathan come present. if you play at 3pm on a small out on stage and that feeling I had stage, we need to promote our seeing a fellow Gibraltarian who local talent. The GMF is one of the best had made it in such a competitive industry platforms for this, but if you don’t support was quite incredible. That’s what I want to your music locally, how are you going to be see on a regular basis.” �MV recognised internationally?”
The avid music lover wants to GibFloyd has resurfaced those Gib Floyd will generate a ‘musical movement’ feelings of isolation and patribuild a slightly (echoing the words of Paul Isola in otic pride that stirred within smaller than Gibraltarians during that period his recent concert at St Michael’s Cave in front of a packed house as well as those who just purely life-sized plane made from a that included the Chief Minister). love the music and are fans of the GibFloyd touch. The subject special printer... However, he believes that the impetus must come from the matter is profound and conceppublic and local bands that should tual with a thought provoking approach the government and sponsors spin that is incorporated into a hybrid of for funding, “that’s why the concert we are visual art and music. It touches many a music fan in deep way with track like ‘Wish putting on should put the focus on Gib music. There could be so much more done You Were Here’, ‘Comfortably Numb’, ‘The to assist our artists to play abroad and Wall’ and many others. The music is timespread their name around and this could less and GibFloyd is The Rock’s choice to attract some attention.” bring it to the present.
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THE HERETIC ORDER Heavy metal with a touch of horror
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urking in the inferno a shadow lies in around the UK and Europe. wait. A conjuring will soon take place to send the malevolent messenger Fresh from ‘Lorca Metal Fest’ in Murcia, through the gates of hell and into where it was ‘hotter than hell!’, the ‘dressed the world of man. Lord Ragnar Wagnar and down’ versions of The Heretic Order Rotted Skull will proclaim the true calling arrived at Casemates to unleash their mesby spreading the word of ‘The Heretic Orsage, announce their second album ‘Evil der’ through classic heavy metal. Rising’ and their return to BloodOf course, this is all thematic and stock Open Air Festival this year. “The Heretic a play on paganism, satanic rituals Order is a and gruesome moments in hisM: What does The Order represent tory using an array of props and metal beast and what are you trying to achieve fake blood during gigs. They even at its core...” with this concept? have their own ‘nymph witches’.
The Order was formed through Gibraltarian powerhouse duo and former Breed 77 members Danny Felice aka Ragnar Wagnar (lead vocals and guitar) and Stuart Cavilla aka Rotted Skull (bass). They summoned Marcel from Brit metallers Affluenza (guitar) and Ernie Nogara ex-Savage Messiah (drums) into their ranks and broke onto the UK metal scene in 2014. With their debut album, ‘All Hail The Order’, the band soon achieved its first milestone by securing a spot in the much maligned ‘Bloodstock Festival’ as well as touring extensively 62
throughout the ages. When we toured in Germany, we visited three concentration camps as well as museums and gothic castles. This sort of stuff really influences our music. I really like the old British history like the dominant Norman keeps in Wales that were constructed to rule them in torturous and brutish ways. You can’t get much darker than that. The Normans crushed them. History is written by the winners. Those who were burned or hung couldn’t argue much for themselves, could they?
Rotted Skull: We never got to hear their Ragnar Wagnar: The Heretic Order is a side of the story. It’s like what happened to metal beast at its core, but we dip into the Hungarian Countess, Elizabeth many musical styles such as Báthory, she was also very clearly heavy metal, rock ‘n’ roll, stoner “Those who framed. They found body parts rock and much more. ‘Death were burned or and blood, so they arrested her Ride Blues’ contains more rock and killed all her maids before they hung couldn’t ‘n’ roll ‘Motorhead’ machinegun style riffs whereas our track argue much for locked her up in a tower until she died. No one ever saw her again. ‘Entombed’ circles more around themselves...” What really happened was that epic ‘Iron Maiden’ musical bits. the medieval Austria-Hungarian Empire was an extremely male dominated Stu and I are major history buffs and we society and she was left with the short are always talking about the dark times end of the stick when her husband died. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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something that I am really fond of. I grew Ragnar Wagnar: Breed 77 had more of a The wolves were at the gate ready to up with this kind of music where the bass devour and consume her recently inherited structured five minute song arrangement becomes more prominent and complex that would perhaps apply to more people. kingdom. They demonised her, a recurrent within this genre. We had much more time With The Order we might not even them throughout humanity’s to work on The Order than we did for have any verses or choruses. We gruesome past. “We’re just Breed where there was always tremendous telling stories don’t care about that anymore. pressure to complete the album within a We’re just telling stories in our Ragnar Wagnar: It’s the classic in our own specific timeframe. I had the chance to own way without any limits and way to conquer a civilization. really delve into my mind and extract some showing our progressive side. One Make them the bad guy and gain way without any limits...” really dark and hard hitting bass lines. It is of the tracks in the new album support to wipe them out. Then all far more intricate. ‘The Scourge of God’ is around 15 take their holidays and ‘pagan’ minutes long and is about Gilles de ceremonies and make them your own, just Rais (We’ll talk about that later). It’s ridicuM: What kind of following do you draw in like Christianity did with Christmas (Solslously complicated and goes through many with your music? tus) and Easter (Estore, which originally changes. It’s a great story. represented fertility and people used to gather to…well…I’ll let you fill in the rest). Ragnar Wagnar: We are starting to see our M: What about your transition from backing The Christians took that date and said it true fans emerging from the underworld. to lead vocals as well as the bass? was when Jesus raised from the dead… One of our more artistic fans dared to erm…no, this date had been a pagan feast recreate Lord Ragnar Wagner in a portrait for thousands of years. It’s all politics at painting. “You are my hero. They all call Ragnar Wagnar: Funnily enough, I was the end of the day and if you dig enough, me a witch at school but I’m just a pagan thinking of looking for a singer for the Oryou can discover a lot of hidden truths. practicing my rituals. I can really identify der but Stu convinced me that it sounded with you.” Personally, I do not undergo any good as it was. I thought, no way man. I rituals. I am just a storyteller and I do not just didn’t want to do it at the beginning, We are not just a love you baby Rock ‘N’ pretend to be anything. but we discussed it and we had grown the Roll band. That’s a little shallow for us. Our concept together, so we thought that a project goes beyond music, it’s a whole third party might ruin it and take it another concept that we bring. The name says it Rotted Skull: She had painted our logo way, especially lyrically. We had all, ‘The Heretic Order’. 200 years ago they on her jacket and all. I think we it very clear what we wanted would have burned us at the stake. can call her a real follower of our “We represent to be about as from day one. I legion. The reality is that we reprethe frustration sent the frustration of marginalised sung in a few cover bands beRotted Skull: We represent something fore joining Breed, but when I of marginalised society that does not fit into the outside of the box. Yeah, there may be pop-culture mould. It is an escape death and black metal bands out there that am possessed as Ragnar things society that for them and it is similar to when also use themes, but we’re not playing that flow in an energetic way with does not fit me proclaiming The Order’s I used to put my headphones on music, so we are unique in our own sort into the popmessage as lead vocalist. and listen to Iron Maiden, Black of way. culture mould.” Sabbath and King Diamond. It would draw strange looks from Rotted Skull: The Order leans M: How have you changed your direction people back then, but I guess that’s what more towards the metal side of things musically with The Order following Breed 77? when comparing to Breed which is actually we are doing now for our fans. The guys GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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music in a niche market and are aiming to expand into Europe, South America and the United States. The evangelists will love us there... we could do a bible tour. We also want to spread our message to the masses in Germany where we sold over 500 units, which is quite good this day and age. That may have been peanuts back in the day but people just don’t buy CDs anymore. However, we are creating a vinyl of ‘All Hail The Order’ because nothing can replace that classic sound and the crackling of the needle. Collectors love it, but this is more for us so that we can hang it on the wall. There are some purists who only buy vinyl now. It’s proper old school, but what can never be replaced are live shows. M: Which country brings out the darkest vibes in you? Lord Ragnar Wagnar
Rotted Skull: Both Germany and England else revolves around it. You just need to as well as the Northern European counfind the time to make it work. I’ve realised tries as their medieval history is gloriously that most bands in Spain only gloomy and sombre. We love all play over the weekend, but in that. “It’s extremely the UK or Germany, you’ll play M: Is life on the road tough? historical and every day. When you have to Ragnar Wagnar: Gibraltar was a includes real cover the costs of the roadies, Rotted Skull: Everybody thinks that life on brutal place also and Toledo with hired busses and other expens- stories from the road is fun and we are just partying the inquisition. Hard-core mass es, you cannot just be chilling the dark and throughout, but the reality is that we have masochistic murder on a genocide in a hotel for a few days. It’s to sort out everything for ourselves. That scale. Masochism in disguise, they decadent just not possible. means hotels, vans and ferries, if we go to medieval world.” just wanted an excuse to kill. That Europe. There is a lot of planning ahead was terrible and we can see that Ragnar Wagnar: It’s one and of a tour or concert. You can’t just say I’m the history of mankind is evil. a half hours of heaven when we are on going to be the best in the world, play like stage, but the rest is dirt and grind. Don’t hell and get a record deal. No, there are M: Shall we talk a little about your Record get us wrong. It is not all doom and many other factors to consider Producer, Gullermo ‘Willy’ Maya? gloom, even though our music and like who you know, being in the “You just attire might say otherwise. We get to right place at the right time and Ragnar Wagnar: Guillermo is great. We’re look up travel around the world from Japan to much more. You need the right bros and he knows our music. He joined Mexico thanks to that. and that work ethic. Do we take our stuff us for ‘Cultura’ in 2004 and has been inwith us? Do we hire our equipmurderous volved in everything since then. When we ment there? These are logistical M: Where will The Order spread its monster proposed this project to him he got right questions that we ask ourselves influence next? behind it. every time we hit the road. That is lurking over you...” is the difficult bit. You need to Ragnar Wagnar: We’ve done a few Rotted Skull: He loves his heavy metal and be dedicated in the music busigigs in Spain last month and we are is into a lot of the same bands as we are. ness. Our job is the band and everything planning to do more. We realise that we’re at Massacre Records have a great belief in our music and compared our vibe to King Diamond while also hailing our originality.
Lost in the woods
Ragnar Wagnar: He set up a studio hidden in the mountain range close to Madrid and towering over it is the Dictator Franco’s tomb. You just look up and that murderous monster is lurking over you, you can’t get much more negative than that. It helps us tap into those evil vibes. The music business isn’t what it was before when you had a record company throwing money at you. That’s over, even for the big bands. The internet has taken its toll on the music business. Willy liked our stuff and offered us a really good deal to spend a couple of weeks at his studio to record the drums and a few bits and bobs. The vocals, lead, rhythms and bass were recorded back in our main studio in London. M: Let’s talk about this new album. Ragnar Wagnar: It will be called ‘Evil Rising’ and we will continue using our main character ‘El Hombre Cabra’, the goat man. In true ‘Llanito’ style we kept his name in
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music Spanish and whereas Iron Maiden may (the second main stage) at 11.30am on nearly collapsed backwards at the sight have ‘Eddie’, we have ‘El Hombre Cabra’. Saturday, we played on the more modest of me. One of them politely asked me if I He is a Ragnar Vagnar type of character in Jägermeister stage in 2014. That means could wait until Mustaine left the area as that he is a sort of pagan monk. We will that we have the whole day to enjoy the he could get offended by my presence. have quotes in Latin to give that other bands and get drunk. There That was hilarious. authentic feel, like ‘Legionem will probably be around 8,000 to “We were sum Rex sum’, I am Legion, I am M: When will The Order spread its message experimental in 10,000 people in a huge tent, so King. People look at me bizarrely even if it rains, we will be ok. to Gibraltar? the beginning, when I go down this road and but now we are M: How hard is it to feature in a I guess it’s like a quirky heavy We will play anywhere where we can metal pagan sermon. We have the real deal.” festival of this stature? spread the evil. We would love to come to amazing backdrops, and characGibraltar and enlist some minions but it will ters who dress up as werewolves Ragnar Wagnar: It’s difficult to break into be difficult to gain support because of the and satanic nymphs. I also have a mike the line-up in this type of festival. We are nature of our theme. However, we have stand that is a crucifix which has a small talking about thousands of bands applying been thinking of maybe hiring a venue for red light bulb that creates a spooky feel. It for places. People think that it’s easy, it’s ourselves as it is unlikely that a promoter is all themed and if we had a larger budget not and it’s bloody difficult. This is the would have us on The Rock. But you never our shows would be more spectacular and biggest metal festival in the UK. We play know, we could do a more private affair we’d have a castle on stage or something. on the same day as ‘Gojira’, ‘Slayer’ and and rent the Rock on the Rock club for a ‘Mastodon’. Rubbing shoulders with these special gig or something. It would be very Rotted Skull: The album is already written. big bands just shows you that you are theatrical and we would bring our satanic We have seventeen songs and we will doing something right. nymphs that appear in the ‘Death Ride start recording three of them in October. Blues’ video to give us a real show. GiThe music and lyrical content has probraltar would love them. We haven’t really M: Have you ever had any of the big guns gressed ten-fold. It’s extremely historical chatted to Paul (Isola, lead singer of Breed comment on your music? and includes real stories from the dark and 77 and close friend) about this but I am decadent medieval world. We have really sure that, even though he is not a fulltime Ragnar Wagnar: One of my heroes, progressed in this second album. We were promoter, he would be interested. He edKing Diamond, gave us a personal call experimental in the beginning, but now we ited our first video ‘Burn Witch, Burn’ that to say that he liked what we were doing. are the real deal. we created in London and then sent over I couldn’t believe it when he rang. The to him. He also came up for the weekend music business is cold and it was out of to see us at Lorca festival. We Ragnar Wagnar: We have stuff on Gilles the ordinary to receive such inare bros and we see each other de Rais. He was Joan of Arch’s companspirational words from a legend “The music regularly. ion-in-arms. They killed him because he in the industry. business is cold was a paedophile who then murdered his victims, but if you read the true story and it was out Ragnar Wagnar: We have been M: Any interesting anecdotes it’s plain to see that he was framed. King invited many times to conduct of the ordinary from Bloodstock last time around? Charles VII wanted to do away with her music clinics around the UK and to receive such once she had served her purpose and used elsewhere. Sometimes when we inspirational Rais as a scapegoat, demonising him as the Ragnar Wagnar: It was quite finished our sound check in a parfunny last time at Bloodstock. words from a scourge of God. The new material is really ticular place we would then give Security wouldn’t allow me dark and layered with historical truths that a lecture to music students and legend in the backstage dressed as Ragnar might not make your school curriculum. share our experience. We would industry.” Vagnar because Dave Mustaine love to do this in Gibraltar, but we from thrash metal band ‘Megacannot just barge in, we have to M: Are you excited to be back for BloodStock? death’ is a born again Christian. I had my be invited. Having said that, just say the full pagan attire with crucifixes and skulls word and we will jump on our broomsticks The Order has been promoted to being the when I was stopped by his entourage that to return to The Rock. �MV opening act on the Sophie Lancaster Stage Rotted Skull
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ROMANCING ROME Artistic allure, museum mooching and fantastic food
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Rome progressed from being a Republic hen in Rome... eat lots of insula, this sprawling city influenced the to eventually become the Roman Empire Fettuccine Alfredo. At least world with their archaic local language that’s the mantra I adopted. Latin, their art and their philosophy. They - the most extensive political and social After a brief soon took on the nickname Caput Mundi, structure in Western civilization at the time. The birthplace of Cesar, home of the stint in this beautiful capital, which literally translates to ‘Head of the Did you Catholic Church and, for a while, considexperiencing the astonishing World’ and for good reason. know ered to be the very centre of the world, artistic allure of the city and there is a eating my bodyweight in carbs, Rome’s history is brightly coloured and Legend has it that Rome was founded in bonafide, 753 BC by one of two twin brothers. As I came away with a renewed painted with many different strokes. ancient love for all things Rome. the story goes, their mother betrayed pyramid her Vestal Virgin vows of celibacy You can Places to visit in Rome? (although after reading the story, I It is a city of art, where anyalmost see thing could happen. Centurion don’t think she had much say in the I don’t think you could get the Romans guards could come pouring out from under matter) and Romulus and Remus were trotting past away with going on a Roone of the ancient, crumbling archways; to be thrown into the Tiber. As it turns man holiday without a trip the flickering to the Vatican or indeed, the Michelangelo could be up in his studio out, they weren’t so much thrown in lights that perfecting his latest classic, and Audrey as they were placed into a basket and Colosseum, and you must, of lined each Hepburn and Gregory Peck could come pushed gently down the river, coming course, lob a coin over your cruising past you through the uncongested to rest in the roots of a nearby fig tree. walkway... shoulder into the Trevi founstreets of Rome aboard an old tin-green Supposedly, a she-wolf (Lupa) came tain before you go, but this is Vespa. across the boys and suckled them, while a a given so I won’t say anything other than: woodpecker (Picus) fed them. Long story go. Oh, and keep a safe distance away short, they grew up, quarrelled, Remus from the ‘gladiators’ outside the ColosseHistory died and Romulus tended to the foundaum, unless you want to fork out a colossal tion of his city on Palatine Hill. price for a photo with them. Located in the centre of the Italian penGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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A string of of politics in Ancient Rome. - hurrah! Alternatively, you can simply buy Now accessible to locals and yourself a Colosseum ticket or the popular tourists is a vast, 2000 year old temporary ‘Romapass’. Entry to the Imperial Ramp is underground passageway named bars and As you eventually reach the highest included in both; the cost of the card and Rampa Imperiale di Domiziano point through the arched walkway and cafes line ticket. While you’re at it, buy a Travelcard the ‘Imperial Ramp’. Comprised back out into daylight, you’re greeted either side to beat the heat during summer months. of a series of covered zig-zagged with a panoramic view of ruined temof the Tiber walkways, this route (only made ples, marble columns and the ancient open to the public in October of river... Did you know there is a bonafide, anstreets of the Roman Forum. last year) allows you to physicalcient pyramid in Rome? Nor did I. But You must ly tread in the footsteps of past emperors. there is! The Pyramid of Cestius stands To access some of the city’s most lob a coin If you use your imagination and squint hard popular sites, your best bet is to at a fork between two ancient roads, over your enough, you can almost see the Romans and is one of the city’s best-preserved get yourself a ‘Rome Archaeologshoulder trotting past the flickering lights that lined structures. What’s more, this wasn’t ical Card’. This card grants you into the each walkway, passing unseen from their even the first pyramid in Rome. During entry to ten notable archaeoTrevi palaces atop Palatine Hill down to the mar- logical attractions (including the the Middle Ages another existed, ketplaces below and on to Il Foro, the heart Colosseum) without queueing fountain... known as the ‘Pyramid of Romulus’; Trevi fountain
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the Cestius was known as the ‘Pyramid of is replaced by a gradually increasing and fountain, if possible, is even more beautiful Remus’ and it was believed that these two expectant buzz as people head out for the at night as the lights illuminate its baroque structures were the brothers’ evening, and where better than the exterior, and the Spanish Steps more resting places. However, the banks of the Tiber? During summer, mystical. At the foot of the steps sits the The overall Romulus is no more as it was a string of temporary bars and cafes Fontana della Barcaccia, Fountain of the effect is one dismantled in the 16th century line either side of the Tiber river, easily Old Boat. It’s said to be inspired by a fishof a surreal, spotted by their white tent-like strucso that its marble facade could ing boat that found its way into that exact tures. Grab a glass and say ‘bottoms be used for the construction of fairytale spot after the Tiber flooded in 1598. structure... the stairs at St Peter’s Basilica. up!’ as the sun goes down, preparing itself Rome was Hidden Rome As the summer sun sets behind the Roman for a brand new day. undeniably the skyline, the sky morphs into a grand hue powerhouse of Many people who flock to Rome do of pinky orange and casts an orange light If you find yourself in Rome so to experience its rich tapestry of its time. across the city, the warm colours creeping during a busy period, there culture, cuisine and iconic monuments. is nothing better than to up the sides of the buildings and reflecting Understandably, tourists want that off the glass windows. The afternoon lull see the sights of Rome by night. The Trevi stereotypical Italian experience found Palatine Hill
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around the city’s most influential buildings. But what about the locals? Here is a list of things to take you off the beaten track and into the heart of the city alongside the true Romani. Romeow Cat Bistrot With a name like that, it doesn’t take much convincing to draw people in. This vegan cat cafe is decked out with a trendy, artsy interior. There are mismatched wooden seats, floating shelves that look like novels (with the occasional cat perched on top), an indoor tree trunk and some modern light fixtures. If you don’t come here for the feline fun (and why not?!) you must come for the food. Some of the most delicately prepared gourmet-style plates and most sumptuous I-can’t-believe-thisis-vegan cakes are on offer at Romeow’s. Food for the belly and cats for the soul. Purrfect. Some of the Street Art
best parties are on ‘Gay Street’...
I love a bit of well-placed, interesting graffiti. I think it brings a city to life. This is especially true for Rome, as it is not an overtly colourful city. It’s not too surprising that some are opposed to the street art scene, not accepting it as a true form of art - but I think, it is this juxtapositioning of marble facades and stone structures against the raw, urban art that makes it something quite special. Others, however, have embraced this alternative form of renewal and ‘legal walls’ are popping up more frequently. If you want to catch a glimpse of some art by 70
Rome’s only slightly lesser-known artists, head to the Ostiense district. Originally edified for industrial purposes, this historical, southern area of Rome has several popular examples of street art adorning its walls. Pigneto also has something to offer; a hip neighbourhood on the rise, loved not only for its diverse street art, but also its street food.
has had an update in the form of a shaved ice cone with fruit on top. (Grab one from Grattachecca Sora Mirella at one end of the Ponte Cestio bridge.)
Rome isn’t all pockets of history and ancient buildings; it has, in parts, been dragged into the 21st century. Some of it is even being referred to by Italians as, dare I say it, ‘hipster’. Step foot in a nearby souvenir shop and you’re likely to be met with sexy priest calendars, Pope Francis lollipops and Michelangelo’s David’s genitalia in various souvenir forms. Even the Gelato
Don’t eat a bog standard hotel breakfast just because it was included in a reasonably priced package deal. This is not the time nor place for room-temperature scrambled egg. Head down instead to the Pigneto district for a true taste of Rome. (Rome being savoury, fatty goodness in this scenario.) A dish to add to your bucket list (because believe me, eating your way
There is a lot written about sexuality in Rome and, unsurprisingly, given its history, it’s hugely gay-friendly. Some of the best parties are on ‘Gay Street’, a 300 metre long shopping and bar area leading to You’re Casina delle Civette the east flank of the Colosseum. The likely to be most revered bar on this strip is ‘Coming The ‘House of the Owls’ was Out’; the staff are lovely, the atmosphere constructed in 1840 with the met with sexy priest welcoming, and you can dine while purpose of being a refuge calendars... overlooking the Colosseum. That’s all my from the neo-classical villa boxes ticked. also occupying the Torlonia family’s estate: Villa Torlonia. Over time, the originally ‘Swiss chalet’-looking buildFood ing acquired some new features in the form of turrets, porticos and stained glass If the rich history and art isn’t enough to windows (keep an eye out for the one draw you in to this city, the gelato certainly depicting two owls), each one completely is. Pizza, pasta, cacio e pepe and did I menunique. The attention is in the detail; intrition gelato? This is a holiday where you cate brickwork and motifs form the extemust eschew the diet and eat until your rior of the building, supposedly in homage bum falls off. to Giovanni Torlonia, a mysterious man with a love for equally mysterious symbols. The Italians prepare themselves for a big The overall effect is one of a surreal, fairymeal in two ways: by drinking Prosecco to tale structure that wouldn’t look too out of cleanse the palate and eating antipasto. I place on the grounds of Disney World. must admit, most of my ‘palate cleansing’ takes place after work on a Friday, so this was a nice, sophisticated change. New Rome
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travel around Rome is a bucket list) is the cacio e Who’s to blame for this Silent Hill-esque pepe. Anthony Bourdain, world-renowned interval in the year? Emperor Augustus, chef advises: “If you do one thing in Rome, apparently. Not only did he get a month one thing ... Forget about Vatinamed after himself, but he turned can City, all the rest, one thing: A true Italian it into one long jolly holiday ‘to pay Find a place that is guaranteed never allows a homage to the gods after agricultural by locals to make good cacio e cappuccino to season, in hopes of a good harvest.’ pepe, get yourself a nice jug of Yeah, all right Augustus. We know you pass his lips wine and eat.” Well, who am I just wanted a trip down the seaside. after 11am. to argue with that. Personally, I see this as a green light to go and explore Rome without being taken off in a herd of sightseers, or losing No trip to Rome would be complete withan eye to a tour guide’s enthusiastic umout sampling a locally brewed cappuccino, brella. That being said, tourist attractions so get yourself over to the Sant’Eustachio and museums as well as many restauIl Caffè, famed for its home-roast beans rants maintain usual hours of operation (which they blend with water from an through the month-long period, so if ancient aqueduct no less!). But be warned; you’re one of the people left behind a true Italian never allows a cappuccino to after the 15th, fear not! There’s still pass his lips after 11am. plenty to keep you occupied. When to go
Where to stay Rome’s summers are not too dissimilar to From the Leonardo da our own, but peaks of 31 degrees mixed Vinci International Airport or ‘Rome Fiuwith throngs of excited tourists can be a micino Airport’ (referred to more simply as recipe for sweaty disappointment. ConsidFiumicino Airport) you have three options er instead heading over in August, when into the city: shuttle bus, train and taxi things are a lot calmer, albeit a lot more… each mode of transport increasingly more closed. Ferragosto is a 3-5 week stretch expensive than the last. Be that as it officially starting on the 15th may, if you can stretch for a taxi, do. August when Rome shuts Consider Traffic can be unpredictable. up shop, says vaffanculo instead heading to work commitments and heads to the coast for a sea- over in August, A double room in a hotel will set you when things are back around €30, and a hostel dorm side jaunt, leaving a short a lot calmer... message to visitors on their around €20, but I would opt for an shop door in their absence: ‘Airbnb’ room for this sort of trip; it’s “chiuso per ferie.” Closed for holidays. better than a hotel in that it allows you
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to feel more a part of the city and live as the locals do. Lower-priced pensiones get snapped up pretty quickly, so book as far in advance as you can. If you’re travelling to Rome on a shoestring, you can also opt for the camping experience, which is considerably cheaper. It’s not a bad idea to choose a room within the Centro Historico (‘Historic Centre’). You’ll be within walking distance of all the good stuff such as the Trevi Fountain, the Vatican and the Colosseum. Additionally, the Trastevere district is also a good shout, - especially for foodies. This is where you’ll find a biscottificio (biscuit factory), the city’s oldest wine cellar and a pizza oven that has been churning out these delicious doughy frisbees since 1860! Rome was undeniably the powerhouse of its time. Its political, economic, cultural and military reach ran far and wide. Today, there are still echoes of this era in every museum, every architecturally adorned street, resonating from every building that has lived your life ten times over. Oh, if columns could talk! But take your time, soak it in. Piano piano, as the Italians say; slowly slowly. As Bourdain wisely muses: “You don’t go to see stuff, you let it slip up on you, one piazza, one fountain, one amazing structure at a time.” What happens when you combine Roman architecture, Italian cuisine and a Gibraltarian? It’s your turn to find out.
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after having completed design school in should let you know now; I don’t coming cat walkers, her partner Naomi profess to have any knowledge on the Quigley, who has been at the helm of the Marbella. Her line for the show comprised workings of the ever-evolving world of show since the beginning, and some of of clean, minimalistic pieces, very true to fashion. I do, however, entheir truly dedicated backstage helpher Scandinavian roots. ‘Under the sun here, they tend to wear a lot of colours, joy clothes; particularly being ers. Each year also sees the forging The fashion it’s a lot more feminine than in Denmark, able to exert my personality of new relationships, welcoming new show has through my own unique style. faces to Gibraltar’s only fashion event where it is a lot more conservative or even matured I love sifting through racks of of this scale and professionalism. boring when it comes to clothing.’ The and really garments in retail stores and show is such an eclectic diversity of styles grown into and concepts, from Signe’s smart and planning well in advance what Newfound fashion links comfortable sweater and trouser combito wear to any one social gath- its own skin. nations, to the explosion of femininity in ering. I love pairing items of The weekend commences with the clothing I’ve never thought to put together London based celebrity dresser, Natalia pre-Runway press event at La Sala, aboard before. Most of all, I love finding quirky Kaut’s selection of jumpsuits and dresses. the Sunborn. As someone who has no real Men’s fashion needs are also catered androgynous winter shoes to couple with links to the fashion world, cute tights and simple skirts or dresses. after a couple of glasses of All three of the for, thanks to Stewart Richard Grays’ partnership with Ray Henry Randall, cava, I’ve made all the local New Designer and their offering of luxury and sustainThis month, I attended my first Runway contacts I need. It seems finalists reveal able sportswear and accessories. Gibraltar event. Now in its fourth year, that the fashion world is the impressive the fashion show has matured and really not as vapid and callous as capacity for grown into its own skin. Each year, they it is stereotypically painted Winning designs local talent. welcome the return of certain familiar to be. My first acknowlfaces; producer Shideh Olafsson, who also edgement of this followed Let us not forget the local offering. All heads a very successful modelling agency three of the New Designer finalists reveal my meeting with the adorable Danish dein Australia, and has a keen eye for up and the impressive capacity for local talent. signer, Signe who appeared on the scene 72
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fashion Winner Gail Howard’s range can only be described as flurry of colours, patterns, textures and hairpieces, all fitting together to portray some of the women in Gail’s life that have had the biggest impact on her. The collection is dubbed Adventures of Life and is inspired by five women that have had ‘a huge impact in my life. That’s why the pieces are all different. I thought about each person and textures, personalities and who they are.’ Gail, a Bank Cashier by day, described the process as wholly professional. ‘I was so lucky with the models! As they came along, I saw which suited which outfit. The model wearing the leg warmers, she’s a gymnast and she rocked the outfit. Everything looked really natural on them.’ As the winner, Gail will exhibit her work at a private “This is just function during London Fashion my passion, Week in February 2017. ‘I’m but maybe it’s going to have so much fun! I’m time to start still in shock. I did enter to win, thinking about really well and it’s so fun. My but I didn’t expect I was going doing it more.” friends have pushed me into to. This is just my passion, but maybe it’s time to start thinking competing before, but this about doing it more.’ Reflecting on her year something told me to just give it keenness for the industry, she tells me, ‘I a shot. It’s what I really love.’ Looking used to watch Fashion Week all the time. back on the run up to the event she I love it and it’s so natural to me. Years admits, ‘It’s been hard work for six went by and I did nothing about it except weeks, not stopping and sleeping very make clothes for myself. I always come little, but always with a smile on my to watch Runway because it’s organised face, and so worth it!’
Gabriella Sardeña shows off her flirty new collection
Ribbons, feathers and a medley of other quirky textures dominated the line.
Competition judges, Matthew Dowling, owner of major UK fashion network The Freelancer Club, and Maine Philippou, a head fashion stylist in Australia described Gibraltar as ‘a hugely energetic and thriving place to start to design and to source fashion.’ Both boast formidable backgrounds in fashion, Minimalist layout at this year’s Runway
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flirty, very girly and quite fun but it’s a lot involves a lot of other people like make-up more dramatic, quite sexual. There is a lot artists and photographers. Runway helped more sheerness, but it’s still very me, and me find the local scene in fashion and gain feminine. It’s a bit daring. I’ve grown up so new contacts, both here and in Brighton. It much in a year.’ Her pieces were helped me have a broader awaremet with a resounding applause ness of what other people are up Signe urges by the Runway audience. to.’ Looking into the immediate budding Following her success last year, future, her aim is not to start her designers to she has spent time studying at own line, ‘I’m more focused tobelieve in their wards a career in high fashion, I’m Central St. Martin’s, working towards her Masters degree. own vision and not ready to have my own brand ‘Being a textile designer, I’ve just yet, it’s something you have stray outside spent the whole year not doing to invest a lot of money into and the box. clothing, but working on fabrics really be focused. At the moment, and details, particularly focusing my aim is to be the head textile on embroidery and print.’ She tells me that designer at a company, work my way up a year has given her more confidence in and make contacts.’ Following Gabriella showcasing her designs. ‘I do still get a bit is local label Blingage, a daring fusion of shy about showcasing my work because Indian and British influences, showcasing I get so into it that I’m scared of what its line for the first time. Poonam Rupani, people might think or say.’ She praises the at the helm of the collection, launches an annual show for showing off local talent impressive haul of dresses and two-piece and being ‘the only fashion showcase in outfits, all super colourful and with very Gibraltar.’ She adds, ‘it gives opportunities a delicate and flattering Indian edge. The to designers to see what’s out there, as a colours exude high fashion summer attire. stepping-stone to see what’s in the future. I feel like it’s not only about clothing, it Finally, towards the end of the show, I’m
Matthew’s in photography, production and publishing and Maine’s in design and styling. Impressed by our offering, the two set their sights on ‘unique design, great finishing, and to see whether the designs are workable in London, and then farther afield in Milan and “Men now New York.’ Between the two love to show of them, they aimed to seek of their out a collection that was both physique, and brilliant in design, and marwhy not, if ketable. ‘This is my first time you’ve got the in Gibraltar; it’s a great little place. I can’t really compare it confidence...” to anywhere I’ve ever been,’ Maine expresses. ‘I’m a big fan. As soon as you walk off the plane and see that Rock, that’s a pretty amazing backdrop,’ Matthew adds. He recounts a casting he held at the top of the Rock last year with other local designers. ‘You can feel the London influence, but I think there is also a little bit of an edge happening here, they’re inspired more by the colour, the weather, the sea than the clouds and the dreariness of London. It’s something unique that you guys are definitely cultivating and should be proud of,’ Matthew remarks, taking note of our own individual sense of style.
Gray’s preppy collection
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fashion offered a visual insight into Signe’s collection. As she promised, we are graced with clean, monochromatic, comfortable pieces, paired with the simplest, yet most effective make-up and hair looks. ‘My market is not in Denmark,’ Signe comments, as we chat about the scene in Scandinavia and the significant rise in fast fashion establishments like H&M, which is a smash hit all around Europe. ‘I’ve brought quite a few garments from my upcoming winter collection. This is the first public viewing of the collection to be released in September. I design things that I would personally like to wear. Not using many colours goes hand in hand with using organic materials. We use only natural dyes. It’s very honest all the way through.’ Offering advice “It’s not only to young, eager fashionistas, about clothing, Signe urges budding designers to believe in their own vision The hardworking backstage crew it involves a lot and stray outside the box. ‘I’ll of other people tell them to keep sustainability like make-up love to show of their physique, designing duo informs me that their line is in mind because really it’s the and why not, if you’ve got the now available in Gibraltar, at a boutique in artists and future of fashion.’ Her mantra confidence and are proud of who the Upper Town. ‘Gibraltar has a very diphotographers.” is to remain ethical and push you are. Our clothes enhance the verse community and they definitely bengreen fashion. ‘The fashion person’s own confidence,’ the pair efit from having the Grays collection here, industry is polluting, this is a new wave.’ express, clearly beaming over their new they’re sporty and their lifestyle, set by the range. ‘It’s sport leisure wear, for the gym beach and sailing, definitely suits G4.’ Showcasing their newest line internationor for lounging around on a ally, the traditionally preppy and British yacht, or to wear to a beach As the show winds down, and “I’ll tell them range Grays London by Stewart Grays has club.’ The flagship Grays Lonmodels strut back into the organto keep merged with Ray Henry Randall to produce don line is ‘more tailored and sustainability ised mess that is the backstage, the a ‘more relaxed line, incorporating feminine heritage inspired. It’s directed audience salutes the producers for in mind cuts to accentuate the male form’. G4Sport towards your man who is 28 yet another fantastically fun and because really is a collection of wearable sports attire for years plus, who is professional, well-orchestrated show. Now gaining it’s the future much more international exposure, the modern man who works and goes to proud of his appearance and of fashion.” the gym and wants the transition in attire has disposable income.’ EnjoyRunway is certainly moving forward to remain classy and high end. ‘Men now ing their time on the Rock, the in the world of fashion. �NM New Designer winner Gail Howard celebrates success with her models
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FOOTBALL FEVER The football world turns its gaze towards The Rock
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ho would have thought that football fans from The Rock would have such moments of glory on home soil, and before the construction of a new stadium? Most are familiar with the five-hour-long trips to the isolated white elephant Estadio do Algarve in Faro, Portugal, built during Euro 2004 and Gibraltar’s adopted home for national games. Despite an historic 1-0 victory against Malta and steadily improving performance levels, ‘Los Llanitos’ have been on the receiving end of some brutal hammerings in Faro. However, it was the bouncy plastic artificial pitch with rubber balls and a touch of blistering heat, that set the scene for the biggest ‘shock’ in European football history last month. Former European Champions Celtic were humbled by, as the UK press like to put it, ‘a bunch of part-timers’, but I prefer to call them ‘local heroes’. That’s what they are, aren’t they? Lincoln Red Imps was trending on twitter that day and made the international headlines. How did this happen to the mighty ‘Hoops’, the side that not so long ago beat Barcelona in a Champions League Group Stages? 76
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clicked down towards the final minutes. With Lincoln on the cusp of a monumental victory, the red and black colours of the 14-time Gibraltarian league champions swayed in the stands with patriotic pride. It would not be long now, but there was still time for Celtic to hit the bar in added time, making the 1-0 victory ever sweeter and leaving the Scots bloodied and bruised with their tails between their legs.
The pre-match press conference was dominated by the ‘dodgy pitch’ and I was eager to find out what Celtic Captain Scott Brown thought of Former my question on whether it European could ‘upset their rhythm’. Champions He hadn’t seen it yet but he said it would be ‘different’ Celtic were and laughed off that it could humbled by harbour a surprise for them. ‘a bunch of Efe Ambrose will have night- Perfect Game part-timers’... mares of the unconventional Probably the fastest foul in Champions bounce of the ball, mistiming League history went Celtic’s way after his jump and the talismanic Lee Casciaro approximately three seconds and you just over his shoulder ready to could see Lincoln were up for this pounce and make European footand willing to fight for every blade Lincoln fans ball history. I’m sure there would of plastic grass. They would take and football have been little laughter in the advantage of every slip, loose ball dressing room after the game, but lovers around and lack of match fitness as the Manager Brendan Rodgers said the world game wore on. Lincoln Captain there were ‘no red faces’. Roy Chipolina also said that he were rooting and his teammates trained every for the day ahead of this fixture while Lincoln fans and football lovers underdog... maintaining their fulltime jobs. The around the world were rooting drag on the ball on the surface for the underdog and you could may have slowed the ‘Hoops’ passing cut the tension with a knife as the clocked GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
sport game, but Lincoln battled at every corner and forced them into making errors. All the Gibraltarian national players turned out big performances, no less than Liam Walker who showed composure on the ball and used his There are box of tricks to surprise pitfalls to and ghost past the oppobe weary of sition. His left foot was always a danger and a few that come strikes that tested Craig with success Gordon worried the Green in the world and White army on a of football... number of occasions. In a 5-4-1 formation fullbacks are crucial both in defence and attack, becoming compact when under pressure and spreading to the flanks to create width. Joseph Chipolina and JC Garcia did exactly that for 90 minutes against seasoned professionals that were intent on bombarding the Imps backline. This was an off game for Celtic with some big name players underperforming and, despite having a goal chalked off for infringement on Lincoln keeper Raul Navas, the illustrious summer signing, Moussa Dembele, was subbed in the second half after a below-par performance. ‘The Imps’ looked comfortable at whatever ‘The Hoops’ could throw at them, snuffing out every dangerous ball and displaying a combined workhorse-like attitude. There was more than one Scottish journalist whispering, “has this guy played pro?” to me as Lincoln began to get the ball down and play their natural game.
ate. The local league can expect continued development but there are pitfalls to be Needless to say, Rodgers was crucified by weary of that come with success in the the UK press after the game who asked world of football when transitioning from him if he thought if this defeat was an emamateur to semi-professional. Whereas barrassment. His serious glare preceded a Lincoln and Europa FC have had a vast sharp, “no, I have been around in the game amount of funds pumped into their clubs, long enough to have seen results like this.” others will look at dismay at the distancing Rodgers was quick to blame the pitch and of Gibraltar’s ‘Top Two’ from the financially ‘a lucky bounce’ that led to the goal as well inferior sides. However, with this success as accusing ‘The Imps’ of having 11 men in European competition, Gibraltar could behind the ball (was I watching the same be awarded another spot in the Europe game? I’m pretty sure there was more than after leapfrogging Andorra and San Marino one chance for the Gibraltarian champiin the UEFA rankings for club competions). A side plot from this historic affair is tions. A meeting at some point before the that Sky Sports could be facing legal action 2017/18 season by UEFA will confirm the from Lincoln Red Imps (at the time of writspot, or not, should other factors come ing) for using misleading facts about the into play that would ‘justify’ not awarding Gibraltarian Premier League club. Believe it an extra place in European competition. or not, the leading UK sports broadcaster Technically Gibraltar has the required was duped into using quotes from a twitter coefficient points to mirror Andorra’s and account, @WeahsCousin that published San Marino’s three spots compared misleading facts about ‘The to Gibraltar’s two, so we can all have Imps’ that quickly went viral. They trained our fingers crossed. Spotlight on Gibraltar
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With #LincolnRedImps trending ahead of this Against the Odds on twitter and another media fixture while This was meant to be a David versus frenzy swirling, Gibraltar has Goliath match, the Imps without a maintaining once again been scooped into the limelight which will surely their fulltime hope in hell of qualifying, but they achieved the biggest upset in Celtic’s give a further boost to tourism jobs. history. The Rock always exceeds and marketing/business prosexpectations despite its size and pects. I for one am extremely history has shown a siege mentality and excited at the incremental rise that stands stood as a pillar of strength. This regularly before the Gibraltar brand in the world of seems to transmit itself in local sport with football and the respect that it will generGoalscoring hero Lee Casciaro was too much to handle for Efe Ambrose
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Superstar Laim Walker battles with Celtic Captain Scott Brown
countless athletes across wide platform of In front of a packed stadium in sport gaining glory and placing Gibraltar full voice, it symbolises a true on the map. It is still, however, European adventure in surreal that when you look at modern-day football, an Sky Sports Lincoln’s amateur history and achievement that will ring could be their transition in the last three throughout the ages in years into a semi-professional Gibraltar’s football history. facing legal outfit, that this result has been It’s only going to get better action from achieved. It’s every boy’s dream folks. With FIFA admission Lincoln Red to play against one of the big and the World Cup QualImps for using ifiers coming next month, clubs or nations and a bulk of misleading the Lincoln squad would have swapped shirts with some of facts... the biggest international footballers in the world.
Every one of those players that participated in the two legs will automatically inherit hero status on the Rock...
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Lincoln Red Imps conquer Celtic on home soil
The Imps were welcomed to a cauldron at Celtic Park a week later in the return leg as the Hoops rallied to put Gibraltar’s 14-time League Champions to the sword with three goals in six minutes. However, the Imps battled hard and had chances of their own to keep the Green and White army on the sharp foot. The almost 50,000 singing Scots gave it that big game atmosphere that it deserved with Lincoln meriting the full respect of the Scottish champions who will face Astana in the third qualifying round. Every one of those players that participated in the two legs will automatically inherit hero status on the Rock for their monumental achievement. A 3-1 aggregate defeat to a European giant with a 1-0 victory at home is no mean feat. 78
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SET YOUR HEART RACING Monte Carlo-style rallies in Gibraltar
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themselves, but are always there to cheer ev your engines ladies and building up their fandom and organising on, or perhaps jump in the passenger seats gentlemen, stay sharp and outings to racecourses, as well as liaising stay safe: this is the ultimate newcomers with reputable schools, where as co-pilots at rallies. message portrayed by the newly they can consolidate their technical skills. founded Gibraltar Amateur Racing Racing is an expensive sport, The committee is quite fluid at the Club, which connects racetrack not just because of the moment and all decisions are taken “Two young enthusiasts of two and four wheels. Gibraltarians petrol burnt, but also for chorally. Members have work and family the equipment and vehicle commitments to attend to, so they are already maintenance, so sponsorship alternate in the driver’s seat in their spare ‘Petrol heads’, as they are known competing in is always welcome.” time. “Everyone worked very hard in in the circuit, are motorists, drivers Andalusian organising our public event, so the credit or riders, who channel their championships...” Since its inception in goes to the entire crew,” Michel says. need for speed in the controlled environment of purposely designed summer 2015, the Club has tracks, away from traffic circulation and already held one road safety event in aid And what an event it was! A number the hazards of public roads’ wear ‘n’ tear. In of GBC open day last October, and worked of go-karts were loaned from overseas Gibraltar, they have now come together to tirelessly towards their second specialised providers and they support local talent to gain better access open day held in late spring this whizzed non-stop around a “Racing is an to professional coaching and international year, to fundraise for the Guardian makeshift circuit set up in expensive competitions. And have fun in the process. Angel Foundation while presenting Europa Point parking lot, where sport, not just kids as young as nine were themselves to the general public because of the made acquainted not just with and lobbying for membership, “We are proud to count among our petrol burnt...” racing but with the safety rules which has already exceeded the members two young Gibraltarians already 85 mark. Mostly, they are active that come with it, like wearing competing in Andalusian championships racers, joined by a happy number of keen crash helmets, fastening seatbelts, and and doing very well at it,” says co-founder fans, who may not dare to take the wheel respecting others on the track. Michel Rodriguez. “The Club is also about GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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Aaron Lang, winner of the G.A.R.C 1st Go-Kart Time-Attack Event held in aid of charity, closely followed by runner-up Jeremy Parody
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Given the limited scale of the go-karts were improvised racecourse, the petrol loaned from thirst was not totally quenched overseas for the hardcore fans, but the specialised general public was given a little providers... taster, a dress rehearsal of what they could enjoy if provisions are eventually made for the Club to stage regular practice runs and demonstrations. “We firmly stand against road racing, so everything must happen in a secluded and cleared area,” Michel affirms. The Club cannot stress enough the need for a ‘supervised environment’ as they condemn wild races on public thoroughfares, after ‘Fast & Furious’ style clandestine night time races have become a tragic reality in several countries. The dangers there lie not just in the possibility of involving unaware road users into reckless driving accidents, but most critically, in the state of the asphalt and its eventual bumps cracks and potholes, while every dedicated racetrack is thoroughly checked and repaired before any event, the tarmac composition is engineered for optimum friction, tyres and soft bumpers are positioned at every hotspot, and race marshals are on the lookout for potential hazards, ready to intervene and suspend 80
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the race in case of any serious accidents, with paramedics on stand-by.
indeed fun, and a novel way to spend a day off. Once you master those with safety and agility in mind “We firmly – and a lower centre of gravity stand against - upgrading is easy, and there road racing, are several top schools not too so everything distant from Gibraltar, that the must happen in Club networks with, where talent a secluded and can be polished with discipline cleared area.” and dedication.
That’s why we often witness professional pilots escape spectacular tailspins virtually unscathed, and we accept that similar dynamics would almost certainly cause fatalities if they were to unfold on the road. However, this sport still implies a statistically higher rate of injury than other activities on wheels, and the importance of training and practice must never be underestimated, so that a budding pilot can learn how to manage speed. Youngsters are invited to start surfing the asphalt as early as possible, if they feel the burn for burning some rubber, so they own their technique as second nature by the age of sixteen, when professional racing avenues open. Go-karts tracks are
While waiting for this dream to come true, the Club plans to organise outings to Spanish and Portuguese events, or even further afield to Italy, for Formula Uno or Moto GP aficionados. Jerez is a popular destination, not just for watching their idols, but also for testing their own stamina. “Portimao in Portugal is one of our favourites,” Michel says, “and we make a full holiday out of it, perhaps spending a week of bike riding and other leisurely activities like hiking, shopping and the spa.”
Of course, the Club’s dream is to one day gather enough sponsorship and awareness to see Gibraltar host car or bike races and Like the Gibraltar Amateur Racing Club rallies in the style of Monte Official page on Facebook for Carlo or the Isle of Man, with all The importance information about public events roads closed to traffic for one and how to join or to sponsor of training weekend and lined with flagupcoming events. Members will be and practice waving fans. The terrain seems issued a card that entitles them to must never be promising for a motorbike race, discounts at local establishments underestimated... along with a club polo shirt. to test balance and nerve in negotiating curves and hills in acceleration – and exhilaration. Some of the crew that made the weekend possible, happy after their hard work paid off!
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wine fool our brains or lush red fruit flavours to enhance a simple wine. The white wine will stand naked before us showing all its faults and shortcomings and greatness will only come through if those grapes used had the necessary pedigree. Unlike red wine, fully clothed in heavy capes, there is no hiding for white wine! What makes a good or even a great white wine? It’s undoubtedly “terroir” (soil), that controversial expression invented by the French to denote everything involved in viticulture: climate, weather (will change from year to year), soil, vineyard orientacame into vogue with many extolling the Chenin Blanc is the Loire and the Loire is tion and grape variety. If you are thinking virtues of white burgundy over ChardonChenin Blanc. This is truly a giant grape that this may be marketing and possibly nay! variety and very distinctive due to its rubbish then consider what Robert Arsearing acidity. Like Riesling, it’s a very noux, a wine writer in 1728, wrote about long-lived wine and I recently tasted a dry Sauvignon Blanc has been in fashion Le Montrachet, France’s most famous 1964 example which still had decades left! for some time. Its apogee is the Loire Chardonnay vineyard in Burgundy. In fact, Chenin Blanc sweet wines represent some in France or more specifically, the area he couldn’t find words neither in French of the finest example of its type. Huet around Sancerre. New Zealand is also or Latin to describe the qualities of Le is the most famous producer of Chenin famous for its fine examples and typical Montrachet other than to confirm that the and was recently bought out by overseas SB will taste of lychees, grass wines were very expensive investors. The new owners famously threw and even tropical fruits. French and one needed to reserve It was in the 90s Chris Kissack, the Wine Doctor, out of SB tends to be more restrained these a year in advance! If their enclosure, not letting him taste the that the words than New World examples, but you are still not convinced, vintage after he had downgraded some even after spending a week then consider the common ar- “Anything but of the wines the previous year! South around Sancerre, I failed to find rangement whereby Burgundy Chardonnay” Africa is also well-known for Chenin as the exceptional wines there. The producers may hold plots of came into vogue... area of Sancerre when the vines grape holds its acidity even under very hot vines in different vineyards. conditions. are turning brown is amazing Assuming one lucky producer and its goats cheese around the village of held some vines in Le Montrachet, the top Chavignol, magnificent. For me, the best Other great white varieties include white wine vineyard in France, and other examples of SB are found in Bordeaux Muscadet from the Loire. This is a serivines in the lesser, but virtually adjacent, where it’s blended with other grapes such ously underrated wine and even modest Les Folatieres, don’t you think he would as Semillon to produce world examples costing £5 or £6 pounds give his or her right arm to produce all class wines. can enhance smoked salmon or his wines to the level of Le Montrachet? Its high acidity prawns immeasurably. Look out for Of course he would, bearing in mind the the word “sur lie” which means the makes these massive difference in price, but he simply Riesling may well be my wines have been left on their resican’t. It’s the grapes! That’s why Spain (or desert island white wine wines last 50 for a whole winter before botmany other countries) can’t produce good grape variety. It is the grape years or more... due tling enhancing the character of the white wines. They haven’t got the terroir! variety mainly associated with wines. Muscadet tends to be bone It’s interesting to note that even the white Germany, probably the Mosel, dry, very stony in flavour; picture sucking a lab coated Australian wine industry are Nahe and other areas. In theory, Germany pebble at the beach and that’s Muscadet. now adopting the concept of terroir. is too cold for viticulture, but the steep, As I write this, my mouth is watering and sun catching slopes bordering the “warm” I am wondering why I don’t drink more of Rhine or tributaries, results in a microcliLet’s have a look at a few of the main this. Incidentally, the grape variety used to white grape varieties. Let’s start with Char- mate suitable for Riesling. Acidity of the make Muscadet is called Melon de Bourresulting wines is very high and traditiondonnay. Its homeland is Burgundy where gogne! One for the quiz night. ally, wines have had residual sugar left it’s virtually the only grape variety used unfermented to balance the acidity making to make white wine. In itself, the grape is fairly characterless but has the great ability the wines taste sweet. Its high acidity makes these wines last 50 years or more to change its character depending on and, as they age, the sweet/acid interface where it is grown. You may have noticed Wines to try at least once in makes these some of the most complex that the French traditionally don’t name your life and alluring wines on the planet. It’s a pity the grape variety on their labels expecting that many non-wine geeks turn their noses the consumer to have some knowledge of at these wines because of their sweetness. Skillogalee Riesling (Screwcap) wine. This was seized upon by the Australians in the 80s who virtually made a brand A great mistake that is incomprehensible Marks and Spencer around £12 to the average wine geek! Another area of the word Chardonnay and saturated the producing world class Riesling is the Alsace market very successfully with over-oaked, Very Riesling in character with which has been fought over between mouth-filling but simple and uninteresting some petrol notes coming France and Germany in the past, but is wines. So successful was their marketing through. (Riesling takes on now French! In Australia, Clare Valley and that scarcities ensued and massive Charvery alluring petrolly smell Eden Vale, they produce seriously good donnay plantings took place all over the as it ages, considered a fault Rieslings with a distinctive lime nose. I world. When fashion began to change in if it gets excessive). Sharp, have had a case of Australian Riesling by the 90s, many Australian producers went interesting, stone fruit with Skillogalee maturing for a few years, occato the wall or chopped the heads off their very pronounce lime flavours. sionally opening a bottle to check progress. vines, grafting other varieties, which by Very decent finish. Should age I have served it blind to friends but the this time had become fashionable, such if kept in good conditions. petrol/lime nose is a dead giveaway and as Cabernet Sauvignon. It was in the 90s one of the easiest wines to identify blind. that the words “Anything but Chardonnay” GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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CHICKPEA SANDWICH Perfect picnic pick-me-up! Full of protein, fibre, iron and B-6
Recipe from ‘oh she glows’
INGREDIENTS 1 (425 grams) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 3 green onions, thinly sliced ¼ cup finely chopped dill pickle ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill (optional) 1 ½ to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a potato masher until flaked in texture. Stir in the celery, green onions, pickles, bell peppers, mayonnaise, and garlic until combined. Now, stir in the mustard and dill, and season with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, adjusting the quantities to taste. Serve with toasted bread, on crackers, wraps, or on top of a basic leafy green salad. Or just enjoy it all on its own! Prep time: 15 mins, serves 3
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recipes Recipe from ‘the buddhist chef’
GINGER LEMONADE When life gives you lemons make ginger lemonade… This easy and refreshing recipe will change the rest of your summer!
INGREDIENTS 1 piece of 10 cm (70g) of ginger peeled and chopped 1 cup (250ml) of lemon juice (3-4 lemons) ⅓ cup (80ml) of maple syrup 1 litre (4 cups) of water 2 lemons cut into slices for garnish
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DIRECTIONS Place the ginger in a food processor or blender. Add lemon juice and process until smooth. Add water and maple syrup. Mix well. Strain out ginger pulp. Serve in glasses filled with ice.
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Café Solo Modern Italian eatery set in lively Casemates square. Everything from chicory and crispy pancetta salad with walnuts, pears and blue cheese dressing, or king prawn, mozzarella and mango salad to pastas (eg: linguine with serrano ham, king prawns and rocket; smoked salmon and crayfish ravioli with saffron and spinach cream) to salads (eg: Vesuvio spicy beef, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and
Casa Pepe
A delightful terrace, bar, restaurant on the prestigious Queensway Quay Marina. Wonderful location for business meetings, weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions. Specialising in fresh fish caught locally with daily specials including seabass, dorada, sole, and bream, plus a very comprehensive a la carte menu. Also available are tapas and raciones (double size tapas) to share (or not!) prior to a main course. Mixed paellas also available, as well as fish cooked in rock salt, whole suckling pig and baby lamb to order. Open: Tues-Sat lunch & evening, Sunday lunch only, closed Mondays. Casa Pepe, 18 Queensway Quay Marina, Tel/Fax: 200 46967 Email: casa.pepe.gib@gmail.com. Visit: www.casapepegib.com.
The Lounge Stylish Lounge Gastro Bar on Queensway Quay Marina serving best quality food prepared by passionate, qualified chefs. Popular quiz on Sundays from 7pm and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. A separate Lounge Bar Area serving a wide range of hot drinks, wines, beers, spirits and cocktails at reasonable prices, with large TV’s for sports and events coverage. Open: 10am-late Mon - Sun Be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat! The Lounge 17 Ragged Staff Wharf, Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 61118 info@thelounge.gi
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Nunos Italian Restaurant, overlooking the Mediterranean, is popular with hotel guests, tourists and local residents. This 2 rosette rated, AA restaurant is renowned for its eclectic interior, intimate atmosphere and fine cuisine. Savour a wide selection of freshly prepared Italian delicacies, including bread, pasta, meat and fish, followed by delicious desserts. In the summer months, the hotel offers alfresco dining for private parties in the Garden Grill. Sitting nestled in the colonial garden you can enjoy a mouth-watering menu of charcoal-grilled meats and freshly prepared salads in candlelit surroundings. Open: Mon-Sun 1-3pm lunch, 7–11pm dinner Nunos Italian Restaurant and Terrace Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay Tel: 200 76501 Email: reservations@caletahotel.gi
Solo Bar & Grill Solo Bar and Grill is a stylish and modern eatery — perfect for business functions or lunches — and part of the popular Cafe Solo stable. Serving everything from Goats’ Cheese Salad, Mediterranean Pâté and Cajun Langoustines to Beer Battered John Dory, or Harissa Chicken, and Chargrilled Sirloin Steak. This is a delightful venue in Europort with a cosy mezzanine level and terrace seating. Well worth a visit, or two! Available for private functions and corporate events — call 200 62828 to book your function or event. Open: 12-8pm. Solo Bar & Grill, Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828
red onions; and Romana chorizo, black pudding, egg and pancetta) and pizzas (eg: Quatto Stagioni topped with mozzarella, ham, chicken, pepperoni and mushroom) and specialities such as salmon fishcakes, beef medallions and duck. Daily specials on blackboard. No smoking. Café Solo Grand Casemates Square. Tel: 200 44449
Sacarello Coffee Co
Located in a converted coffee warehouse, and famous for its great fresh ground coffee, homemade cakes/ afternoon tea, plus full menu and excellent salad bar with quiche selection, specials of the day and dishes such as lasagne, steak and mushroom Guinness pie, hot chicken salad, toasties, club sandwich and baked potatoes. Holds popular art exhibitions with the Sacarello collection and guest artists. Very busy at office lunchtimes (1-2pm). Sacarello's is available for parties and functions in the evenings. Open: 9am-7.30pm Mondays - Fridays. 9am-3pm Saturdays Sacarello Coffee Co. 57 Irish Town. Tel: 200 70625
Jury’s Café-Wine Bar Next to the Law Courts, with a terrace seating area, Jury’s has a selection of Ciabattas, paninis, baguettes and wraps, plus popular sharing dishes, such as Your Honour’s platter. Jacket potatoes, main courses, pasta and some innocent salads too. For those with a sweet tooth, there are tantalising homemade desserts, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, as well as Lavazza coffees and frappes. Open: 7am-midnight Mon-Sat, 9am-midnight Sun. Jury’s Café & Wine Bar 275 Main Street. Tel: 200 67898
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restaurants, bars & pubs All’s Well Traditional pub in fashionable Casemates area. Named for the 18th century practise of locking gates to the city at night when the guard called ‘All’s Well’. All’s Well serves Bass beers, wine and spirits plus pub fare. English breakfast all day, hot meals such as pork in mushroom sauce, sausage & mash, cod & chips and steak & ale pie plus a range of salads and jacket potatoes. Large terrace. Karaoke Mondays and Wednesdays until late. Free tapas on a Friday 7pm. All’s Well Casemates Square. Tel: 200 72987
Bridge Bar & Grill Located on the water’s edge, Ocean Village, just across the b r i d g e f ro m O’Reilly’s. This bar & grill is a fusion of an American themed menu with Tarifa chill out style. Open for breakfast from 9am serving healthy options, freshly squeezed orange juice and Italian Lavazza coffee. Try the spicy Caribbean rum ribs, southern fried chicken bucket, the popular Texas burger or a selection of tasty salads and homemade desserts. London Pride, San Miguel & Carling beer on draught, live sports. Bridge Bar & Grill Ocean Village Tel: 200 66446
Gibraltar Arms On Main Street opposite the cathedral, enjoy a meal, coffee or a cool beer on the terrace and watch the world go by! Bar decorated with rare military plaques from regiments and navy ships visiting Gibraltar. Full breakfast menu served from 7am, draught beers on tap include Old Speckled Hen bitter, Murphys Irish stout, Heineken lager and Strongbow cider. Gibraltar Arms 184 Main Street. Tel: 200 72133 Visit: www.gibraltararms.com
O’Reilly’s Tr a d i t i o n a l Irish bar with full HD sports coverage and Irish breakfast from 7am (Sunday f ro m 9 a m) . Guinness on draught. Food includes salads, jackets, beef & Guinness pie, Molly’s mussels, drunken swine, Boxty dishes (potato pancake wrapped around delicioius fillings), sandwiches, rolls, Kildare chicken and much much more. And just like in Ireland there’s no smoking inside, so a great atmosphere for all. O’Reilly’s Ocean Village. Tel: 200 67888
Star Bar Gibraltar’s oldest bar, just off Main St. Small cosy and famous for its full English breakfast from 7am (9am on Sunday). A full menu including fish & chips, until 10pm. The home of Star Coffee, draught beers include Heineken, Old Speckled Hen, Murphys and Strongbow cider. Managed by Hunter Twins from Stafford, England, also home to Med Golf & Tottenham Hotspur supporters club. Star Bar Parliament Lane. Tel: 200 75924 Visit: www.starbargibraltar.com
The Three Owls
Lord Nelson Bar/brasserie in Casemates. Done out like Nelson’s ship. Starters & snacks include fresh mussels, blue cheese and rocket bruschetta, potato skins, spicy chicken wings and calamares. Main courses from chilli con carne and chicken & mushroom pie, to crispy duck burrito and fish & chips. Jackets, burgers and kid’s menu. Live music on stage nightly. Spacious terrace. Open: 10am till very late. Lord Nelson Bar Brasserie 10 Casemates Tel: 200 50009 Visit: www.lordnelson.gi
Get Stuffed Very popular take-away, sandwich bar and hot food. Serving all fresh and homemade sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, pies, cup cakes, plus hot/cold drinks and smoothies and a different special every day. Outside catering for corporate parties. Open: 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat. Get Stuffed Marina Bay. Tel: 200 42006
Solo Express
The Three Owls is a traditional bar serving best of English beers. Three separate bars/floors: ground floor — big screen TV, pool table, poker machines, bar — open from 10.30am daily. First floor ‘Hoots’ bar, two match pool tables, poker machines, dartboard, bar, open from 4:30pm daily. Second Floor the ‘Nest’ — pool table, poker machine, card table, bar — open from 7pm daily and also at weekends. If you are looking for a sociable game of pool or darts this is the place to be.
Located next to Pizza Hut in Casemates and in Eurotowers, serves a variety of salads/baguettes (white, brown, ciabatta) filled with a deli selection such as roast chicken; smoked salmon & mascapone; ham, cheese and coleslaw; or humous, avocado & roast red pepper. Salads fresh and tasty (Greek, Waldorf, cous cous, tuna pasta etc), great value. Jackets, quiches, coffee plus cakes (flapjacks, muffins) available all day. Eat-in area. Soups in winter.
The Three Owls Irish Town. Tel: 200 77446 FB: The Three Owls
Solo Express Grnd Flr, ICC, Casemates & Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828
Picadilly Gardens Relaxed bar restaurant located near to the Queen’s Hotel and Cable car, it has a cosy garden terrace, which is great for drinks, tapas and food al fresco. English breakfast, tapas, hamburgers, fresh fish, paella by pre-order, prawns, squid, clams and a variety of meat dishes.
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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 Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society: Affiliated to UK NADFAS meets third Wed of month at 6.30pm at Eliott Hotel - lecturers & experts from the UK talk on Art etc. Contact: Chairman Claus Olesen 200 02024 claus.olesen@sghambros.com. Membership Ian Le Breton 200 76173 ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com 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: Hiphop/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 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
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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, monthtly, 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’Reillys 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 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 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. Chearleading 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’ cricketleague & 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 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 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 through out 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 Football Union training for Colts (w+), seniors and veterans. Play in Andalusia 1st Division. Contact: secretary@gibraltarfu.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, 12:305pm. 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. Mon-Thur 6.30-8pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre and Sat 9am-1pm at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range. Tel: Dilip 200 78714. Tennis: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sandpits Tennis Club. Junior development programme. Courses for adults, leagues and competitions. Tel: Louis 200 77035. 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.
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Support Groups ADHD & Learning Difficulties (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Meetings at Fellowship Bookshop Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Road. Coffee, chat, books and resources on display. Tel: 54027551 or 54014476. Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues & Thurs at Nazareth Hse Tel: 200 73774. A Step Forward support for single, separated, divorced/widowed people, meet 8pm Mon at St Andrew’s Church. Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have breastfed to get together for coffee / support. Partners and older children welcome. Meets 1st Wed / month at Chilton Court Community Hall at 1.30pm. Enquiries and support 54014517. Childline Gibraltar confidential phone line for children in need. Freephone 8008 - 7 days a week 5pm - 9pm Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Thur 9:30am4:00pm, Fri 9:30am- 3:30pm. (Summer Hours 8:30am – 2pm) Tel: 20040006 Email: info@cab.gi or visit at 10 Governor’s Lane. Free & confidential, impartial & independent advice and info. COPE Support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Formed to ease challenges of individuals, families and care partner. Meetings at Catholic Community Centre Book Shop at 7.30pm first Thursday of each month. Tel: 200 51469 Email: copeadsupport@hotmail.com Dignity At Work Now. Confidential support and advice for those who are being bullied at work. Tel: 57799000. Families Anonymous Support group for relatives and friends who are concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems. Meet alternate Thursdays at 9pm at Nazareth House. For info Tel: 200 70047 or 200 73465. Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 8.30pm at John Mac Hall, except for Jul & Aug. Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group 72 Prince Edwards Rd Tel: 200 78509 Mobile: 54007924 website: www.gdsg.co.uk Gibraltar Marriage Care. Free relationship counselling, including pre-marriage education (under auspices of Catholic Church, but open to all). Tel: 200 71717. Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired. Tel: 200 50111 (24hr answering service). Hope. miscarriage support Tel: 200 41817. Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support: Meets every Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 200 70720 Parental Support Group, helping parents and grandparents with restrictive access to their children and grandchildren. Tel: 200 46536, 200 76618, or 54019602. Psychological Support Group, PO Box 161, Nazareth House. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm, Fridays 8pm. Tel: Yolanda 54015553 With Dignity Gibraltar support for separated, divorced/widowed or single people. Meet Weds 9pm, Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings/activities. Women in Need. Voluntary organisation for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel: 200 42581 (24 hrs). GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE AUGUST 2016
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to incentivise us to use them, nor enough have been feeling pretty deflated and be leaving our children to inherit a cleaner powerless since it was announced that Earth and a healthier, happier future. awareness in general. we will be leaving the EU. A big decision has been taken out of Earlier this year, Eyleen Sheil gave an Admittedly, I don’t do enough our hands that will have a huge We need to inspiring lecture at Gib Talks in which she at the moment myself. As a impact on our children’s future. parent of two small children I get emphasised the small everyday steps we turn our energy through mountains of nappies, can all take to improve the environment. towards progress wet wipes, plastic and piles of Inspired by this, I have come up with 11 On top of that, the new PM and work as a simple ideas to get us on the road to imTheresa May has made the washing. However, making a few group to tackle proving the planet as parents. worrying decision to abolish changes at this critical time could climate change. the Department for Energy not only result in a cleaner planet and Climate Change. This for us all, but also be kinder on 1. Nappies and wipes - Firstly, I took attitude towards the environment is parthe purse too. on one of the worst offenders, ticularly worrying and we can only hope There are wet wipes. After a quick google, I it isn’t echoed over here. After all, the To not recycle is frowned upon not enough discovered reusable wipes, which BBC recently published the World Health in the UK. Most local authorities are much gentler on baby’s bottom. initiatives to Organization’s ten worst British cities for have recycling schemes; bins incentivise us For someone like myself who was air pollution - and Gibraltar was the worst are provided and collected on a put off by the large initial expense to use them, culprit by a significant margin. regular basis. I can’t remember of using cloth nappies, this seemed nor enough the last time I visited a house to be a good compromise to begin awareness in However, moping won’t get us anywhere, where the inhabitants didn’t my journey towards greener pargeneral. we need to turn our energy towards progrecycle, whether it was wilfully enting. It is a contentious issue as ress and work as a group to tackle climate or begrudgingly. Whilst there to whether cloth nappies themchange. If we all started taking steps to are numerous recycle bins dotted around selves are environmentally friendly, but improve our carbon footprint, then we’d Gibraltar, there are not enough initiatives it is essentially down to how you launder 96
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parenting them and if you use them for more than one child as to how limited their impact is. Considering the warm climate we live in, line drying is entirely practical which means they should in theory be the better choice. (Make sure it’s a full load, and washed at 30 degrees in an energy-efficient washing machine.)
I discovered reusable wipes, which are much gentler on baby’s bottom.
2. Keeping cool - Talking of our hot climate, air conditioning consumes a lot of electricity which is not only bad for the environment and our health but bad for the bank balance too. To avoid using it excessively, where possible, get out of the house and enjoy an afternoon on the beach or in the park. If you’re working from home, see if you can take your office alfresco. Wrapping your baby in a wet muslin is a great way to keep your baby cool in the hot weather. 3. Refreshments - Since we’re talking about keeping cool, while it is important to keep hydrated, it’s time to ditch those plastic water bottles. If you don’t enjoy water straight from the tap, a water filter is a good alternative. If you need a drink on the go, there are some very stylish reusable coffee cups and water bottles on the market. If you do choose to drink from plastic bottles, remember to recycle them in one of the numerous recycle bins dotted around Gibraltar. 4. Shorter showers and shallow baths - I was staggered to discover at Eyleen Sheil’s talk that taking shorter showers will save 10 litres of water per minute on average. As a busy Mum, short showers are not an issue for me, but I pay more attention to the depth of my children’s bath now. Every little makes a difference. 5. Shopping - I use “bags for life”, however, I’m going to put my hands up and admit it, I have about 50 of them bursting out of my kitchen cupboard. That’s obviously not the point of them, so I recently started keeping a stash under the buggy and in the car which prevents me from forgetting them. On top of that, to avoid excess
packaging, buy loose vegetables and where possible, buy locally sourced and ideally organic products.
6. Meal time - Meal planning and cooking from scratch is a great way to avoid wastage and also saves time. While being vegan or vegetarian are both proven to be more environmentally friendly, if you are like me and struggle to imagine life without bacon, it is a good compromise to at least add a few vegetarian dishes to your repertoire, or introduce “meat-free Monday”. 7. Breast is best - While I fully appreciate it is not a viable option for everyone, there is no denying that it is the more environmentally friendly option in contrast to formula feeding. There is no need for any formula, any packaging, plastic bottles or sterilising. You are a mobile milk bar. You will probably require a couple of nursing bras and some breast pads, but even those can be reusable.
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wastage here. Save loo rolls for crafts, make boxes into dens, jam jars into vases, let the children’s imagination run wild. Where you are short of ideas, you are sure to find plenty of inspiration on websites like Pinterest.
Save loo rolls for crafts, make boxes into dens, jam jars into vases, let the children’s imagination run wild.
8. Thumb over dummies - Between lost dummies and the rate at which they need replacing, you can get through a lot of them. A recent study has proven that the alternative option, thumb sucking, is good for your immune system. If you choose to use dummies, you can still lessen the environmental impact by taking them away once your child is a year old which is what most medical professionals recommend. 9. Hand me downs - Children grow at
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a month later. Make the most of local Facebook groups where you can buy and sell second hand toys and clothes. Just be weary of the products that you should never buy second hand for babies (among other things, car seats and mattresses).
11. Travel - Are there journeys
where you don’t need to use the car? Walking is not only good for the environment, but great for your health and a chance to bond with your kids over stories and songs (when you’re not screaming at them to not run into the road).
These are only a few suggestions and it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Together we can start creating a better future for our children today.
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Mon ZB7240 Monarch Gatwick EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick BA492 British Airways Heathrow BA490 British Airways Heathrow ZB064 Monarch Luton ZB446 Monarch Birmingham ZB574 Monarch Manchester EZY8905 easyJet Gatwick Tues EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick BA492 British Airways Heathrow BA490 British Airways Heathrow ZB064 Monarch Luton EZY8905 easyJet Gatwick EZY6299 easyJet Bristol Wed EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick BA490 British Airways Heathrow EZY1963 easyJet Manchester ZB064 Monarch Luton ZB446 Monarch Birmingham ZB574 Monarch Manchester EZY8905 easyJet Gatwick Thur EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick ZB7240 Monarch Gatwick BA492 British Airways Heathrow BA490 British Airways Heathrow AT990 Royal Air Maroc Tangier EZY8905 easyJet Gatwick EZY6299 easyJet Bristol Fri EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick BA492 British Airways Heathrow ZB064 Monarch Luton BA490 British Airways Heathrow ZB446 Monarch Birmingham ZB574 Monarch Manchester ZB7240 Monarch Gatwick EZY8905 easyJet Gatwick Sat EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick BA492 British Airways Heathrow BA490 British Airways Heathrow Sun EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick EZY6299 easyJet Bristol
Arrives Flight 10:15 10:55 11:05 16:15 19:10 19:10 20:10 20:35 10:55 11:15 16:15 19:10 20:35 21:25 10:55 16:15 17:55 19:10 19:10 20:10 20:35 10:55 10:55 11:15 16:15 18:45 20:35 21:25 10:55 11:05 11:30 16:15 19:10 20:10 20:30 20:35 11:40 15:05 16:15 10:55 11:05
ZB7241 EZY8902 BA493 BA491 ZB065 ZB447 ZB575 EZY8906 EZY8902 BA493 BA491 ZB065 EZY8906 EZY6300 EZY8902 BA491 EZY1964 ZB065 ZB447 ZB575 EZY8906 EZY8902 ZB7241 BA493 BA491 AT991 EZY8906 EZY6300 EZY8902 BA493 ZB065 BA491 ZB447 ZB575 ZB7241 EZY8906 EZY8902 BA493 BA491 EZY8902 EZY6300
Departs
To
11:00 Gatwick 11:25 Gatwick 12:05 Heathrow 17:00 Heathrow 19:55 Luton 20:00 Birmingham 20:55 Manchester 21:05 Gatwick 11:25 Gatwick 13:05 Heathrow 17:05 Heathrow 19:55 Luton 21:05 Gatwick 21:55 Bristol 11:25 Gatwick 17:00 Heathrow 18:35 Manchester 19:55 Luton 20:00 Birmingham 20:55 Manchester 21:05 Gatwick 11:25 Gatwick 11:40 Gatwick 12:05 Heathrow 17:00 Heathrow 19:35 Tangier 21:05 Gatwick 21:55 Bristol 11:25 Gatwick 12:05 Heathrow 12:20 Luton 17:00 Heathrow 20:00 Birmingham 20:55 Manchester 21:15 Gatwick 21:05 Gatwick 12:10 Gatwick 15:55 Heathrow 17:00 Heathrow 11:25 Gatwick 11:35 Bristol
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Independence of the Seas 10:00 Emerald Princess 9:00 Thomson Majesty 8:00 Oriana 8:00 Ventura 9:00 Navigator of the Seas 12:00 Royal Princess 7:00 Thomson Spirit 9:00 Royal Princess 9:00 TUI Discovery 9:00 Columbus 10:00 Independence of the Seas 12:00 Crystal Symphony 11:00 Thomson Spirit 8:00 Star Legend 14:00 Minerva 8:00 Aurora 8:00 Ventura 8:00 Independence of the Seas 11:00 Azura 9:30
16:00 16:00 18:00 13:00 13:00 18:00 16:00 22:00 18:00 17:00 18:00 18:00 18:00 17:00 19:00 18:00 17:00 13:00 17:00 13:30
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Capacity 3600 3100 1462 1975 3100 3114 3600 1214 3600 2064 1,400 3600 960 1214 212 398 1975 3100 3600 3076
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BA492 EZY1963 BA490 AT990 ZB574 ZB064 ZB446 EZY8905 ZB7244
From
Arrives Flight
British Airways Heathrow easyJet Manchester British Airways Heathrow Royal Air Maroc Tangier Monarch Manchester Monarch Luton Monarch Birmingham easyJet Gatwick Monarch Gatwick
11:15 11:30 16:15 18:45 19:10 19:10 20:30 20:35 20:45
Departs
To
BA493 12:05 Heathrow EZY1964 12:00 Manchester BA491 17:00 Heathrow AT991 19:35 Tangier ZB575 19:55 Manchester ZB065 20:00 Luton ZB447 21:25 Birmingham EZY8906 21:05 Gatwick ZB7245 21:45 Gatwick www:gibraltarairport:gi
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