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Love thy Job - Secret ‘how to’

Love Economics - The rules

Gib Talks 2016 - Behind the curtain

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FEBRUARY ISSUE M ost found this difficult. Or at least complicated. When thinking up love as the theme for this month, I seem to have stirred some emotions on the Rock... When pondering the subject, romantic relationships is what comes to mind first even though it encompasses a variety of feelings, states and attitudes ranging from affection towards your family to enjoying a meal. My favourite definition is nature’s way of tricking us into reproducing, it keeps humans together, which makes us stronger and more likely to survive. However, while some define it as their other half being the most important person in the universe, I call that religion. Or dictatorship. Today, we often forget that to truly love someone else, we must first love ourselves: accept, appreciate, care, give gratitude and have a good attitude towards yourself. Only then can you direct those actions towards another. Love may originate as a series of chemical reactions designed to form a bond but once that wears off, like every partnership, it requires work. Appropriately, this month Ian delves into the ‘marrying’ of businesses in both, local terms and on the scale of huge international mergers (p. 21). Lecturer and 4

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Author Riaan de Lange explores rules of loveconomics (p. 24) while Eran and Ayelet look into some of the more intriguing statistics surrounding marriage and divorce in Gibraltar (p. 28). Our real estate expert Mike shares top reasons for choosing to live here, his words illustrated by brilliant local artist Chris Zammit (p. 30).

out what Breed 77’s front man Paul Isola is planning next on page 59. Ahead of this month’s Gib Talks, organiser Julian Felice and speaker Davina Barbara offer insight into the event (p. 62). Make-up artist Naomi Abudarham discusses her craft and presents a step-by-step tutorial for the perfect Valentine’s date night look (p. 66).

Since love is so essential to life, this section is full of interesting features. Our cover story investigates the history of tattooing, featuring some of the Rock’s tattoo loving women and their intricate skin art accompanied by David Parody’s magnificent photography (p.32). Richard Cartwright takes a look back at a former Gibraltarian Stewardess’ much loved career (p. 56). Student Eve Maddock-Jones wonders about the many meanings of the word ‘love’ and whether it has lost its impact over time (p. 40). The topic of marriage is further discussed between Gibraltar’s Registrar Michael Cumming and journalist Nicole, who gained an insight into some of the more famous weddings to have happened on the Rock and how a standard ceremony unfolds today (p. 42).

We take you on a magical trip to hotblooded Argentina in Sophie’s guide on page 71 while our wine connoisseur Andrew gives us an insight into Rome’s finest wines and cuisine (p. 79), perhaps a hint at the perfect Valentine’s getaway? If, however, you’re staying at home on the 14th, why not frolic in the kitchen together and try one of our mouth-watering aphrodisiac recipes (p. 86) to keep the spark alive. Go, love.

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contents 8 NEWS 10 Adopt a dog 16 Around town 18 Hello there: Love

FINANCE, BUSINESS, PROPERTY 21 24 26 28 30

Love & Mergers - In a cold climate Rules of Loveconomics - Substance over form Love Thy Job - The secret to happy employment Love is in the air - Marriage & divorce statistics In Love with Gibraltar - Why live here?

LIFE 32 38 40 42 46 50 52 56 21#04 February 2016: Malena Pérez Jimenéz & Kelly Correia ©DM Parody (www.dotcom.gi/photos) Contributing writers: Marcus Killick, Ian Le Breton, Riaan de Lange, Sylvia Kenna, Eran Shay, Ayelet Mamo Shay, Mike Nicholls, Callie Lombard, Eve Maddock-Jones, Chris Grocott, Gareth Stockey, Jo Grady, Mike Brufal, Richard Cartwright, Elena Scialtiel, Sophie Clifton-Tucker, Andrew Licudi. Last month in hello there, Eulalia Gibson’s answer was incorrect and should have read: I would change the whole system of the world as I do not believe we live a worthy life this side of Armagedon. Apologies. The Gibraltar Magazine is published monthly by Rock Publishing Ltd Portland House, Suite 4, Glacis Road, Gibraltar, PO Box 1114 T: (+350) 20077748 | E: info@thegibraltarmagazine.com Copyright © 2016 Rock Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without written consent of The Gibraltar Magazine.

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Drawing you in - Tattoos and their lingering stigma Language of Love - Evolution of the heart The Lost Meaning - Love Getting Hitched - The registrar’s perspective Military Marvel - The evolving eras of Parson’s Lodge Anarchy in Gib - Part two In School & Theatre - Cecil Gomez Glamorous on Concorde - Career in the sky

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Breed 77 Front Man - An Evening with Paul Isola Talks of the Town - Gib Talks: Julian Felice Stage is my Oyster - Gib Talks: Davina Barbara It Is An Art - Discovering make-up with Naomi

LEISURE 71 76 78 79 82 86

Astounding Argentina - Wine & dancing Cysters do it for themselves - Period. Valentines Gift Ideas - Shopping Amor Vincit Omnia - Wine in Rome Clean Treats - The muscle bakery takeover Recipes: Creamy Carbonara & Ambrosial Aphrodisiac

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TGI FEBRUARY Free speech, varied opinions and balance

after visiting Cranks (the long defunct UK Free speech, varied opinions and balance. hat’s it, January is finally behind vegetarian restaurant chain) and, on trying us. New Year’s resolutions lie to order a whisky, was told in a very supebroken like a child’s Christmas toy, My turn. rior manner that they didn’t sell it because soon to be forgotten about in the Cranks was “a vegetarian restaurant”. I cupboard of distant memories. The gyms As a meat eater, who used to live on a have visited numerous distilleries since and have emptied leaving only farm and who therefore knew many of never seen a cow harmed in the producthe actually fit still turning up, GibMag is my main courses by name, I have always tion of the water of life. together with those, normally a place of considered vegans as a kind of gastroin their middle age, pathofree speech nomic Taliban. I freely admit that vegans, logically determined to injure At this point I shall pause and explain, I with the obvious exception of Hitler and varied themselves on the marathon am writing this in mid-January to hit our (technically a vegetarian according to opinions, so my editor but close enough in my book), that unaccountably was addproduction deadline. I am half way through that’s fine. ed to their bucket list. my annual dry January (easy) and tend to be peace loving but always regarded this as priVegans tend to dieting (not so easy). It is thereTo the horrors of January 2016 we must marily because they were norbe peace loving fore possible I could be a little bit tetchy at the moment and more add “Veganuary”, the vegans attempt mally too sickly to put up much because they likely to get irritated. I don’t think to turn our Christmas gluttony into a of a fight, rather than something are normally so but a couple of idiots have said lifestyle change. Indeed, those who read pacifying in the lentils. I also too sickly to that I am. last month’s magazine will have seen an remember a bearded Trotskyist put up much of emphasis on this evangelism. My editor, at university who made his cat a fight... a vegan, was very keen on this. As for Whilst I am on the subject of dry vegan, until all its hair fell out. myself, predominantly a carnivore who Januaries, I accept they don’t do regards anything with tonic as constitutany good in the medium to long term and A tofu, lettuce and tomato sandwich ing part of his “five a day”, was less so. that you have to change your lifestyle on doesn’t really work for me. It is difficult to However, GibMag is a place of free speech get your nut cutlet cooked rare and I was a more permanent basis for any benefit to and varied opinions, so that’s fine. truly occur. I do, however, find it useful to permanently put off vegetarian restaurants

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see if I can actually be a high functioning non-alcoholic every so often. It is also surprisingly easy, ginger ale and tonic water make remarkably good substitutes. Nonalcoholic wine does not. Non-alcoholic wine is simply grape juice that has gone off. It is the Quorn of beverages, pointless and tastless, nothing like what it is supposed to replace.

Do you buy to your aspirational weight, I will not reveal my own approach but I do knowing that, if past experihave a large wardrobe, size rather ence is anything to go by, the than colour coordinated. Perhaps garment will sit forlornly unused the biggest in a drawer stirring only to So, welcome to February. By the disadvantage silently mock you and your failed time you read this, I may be able ambition every time you pull the is the January to see my feet without the use of sales.... drawer open? Still worse, it will a mirror and the people shunning fit (just) for exactly one week, me because of my alleged current normally in mid-February, so precluding bad temper will again accept me into their any hope of returning it to the shop as an presence. And, at least there will still be “unwanted gift”. eleven months left until the next time.

So, what have I learned at my 2016 midpoint. Firstly, I really did need to lose weight (I didn’t know scales went up that Alternatively, do you buy what actually high). Secondly, at some point in 2015 packets of Ainsley Harrison soups (100 cal- does fit, thereby effectively admitting the ories a sachet) went from four servings to ultimate futility of your calorie counting efforts? three, yet apparently with no price change. Thirdly, I remembered that the occasional non meat meal is actually rather nice (note There is a third choice, namely buying the word occasional in that sentence). multiple sizes whilst pretending to the Finally, everyone has an opinion shop assistant you have a thinner on weight loss and the best diet, friend who likes the same styles as Dry Januaries you. This is the worst of all worlds. the best this year involved cafdon’t do any feine. Personally, I will continue You have defeated the object of good in the to take it orally rather than in the sale by buying twice as much as the method, involving a tube, you need with half of your purmedium to someone suggested, but thanks chase ultimately unusable, clogging long term... anyway, weirdo. up space in a wardrobe that looks as though it is shared by three comPerhaps the biggest disadvantage is the pletely different people but with similar January sales. Dieting during a period of tastes. Furthermore, it demonstrates that, significant reductions in clothing prices secretly, you know failure is an option. gives rise to an unusual set of choices. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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CHILDLINE TO RAISE FUNDS WITH ANNUAL BLUE WEEK

etween 22nd and 26th of February 2016, Childline Gibraltar will raise awareness and funds through their annual Blue Week event. A charity spokesperson noted that Blue Week allows the public an insight into Childline’s work, and an opportunity to show their support. They added, ‘more and more companies and organisations support us each year so please make sure your company is represented. You get good publicity and demonstrate your commitment to this important cause.’

The events will include an awareness day in the Piazza on Wednesday 24th February, and a Blue Day on Friday 26th which will see local companies and school children

donate £1 to wear blue throughout the day. Additionally, the annual Childline pub quiz will be held alongside a car sticker competition. Representatives from Childline will be available upon request to visit local companies and youth and sports groups to explain further about what they do. Commenting on their service, a Childline spokesperson explained that as the charity approaches its 10th Birthday, ‘its services are in greater demand than ever and their services are completely funded through private and corporate donations. Our mission is simple: to end cruelty to children in Gibraltar. Over the years, we have helped many children in Gibraltar

dealing with issues such as abuse, bullying, family breakdown, teenage pregnancy and sexuality. Working closely with the Care Agency and the RGP, we saw a dramatic increase in the amount of people we had to refer last year – an increase of 58% from the previous year to 249 people. The impact our charity is having in the community cannot be underestimated but we need your support to keep these vital resources going.’ Those wishing to receive a fundraising pack can contact the charity via info@ childline.gi or by calling 200 43503.

LOCAL MUSICIAN FEATURED ON US COMPILATION ALBUM

ocal Celtic music composer John Mascarenhas was recently featured on a CD compilation released by Factory Fast Records in New York. The label is described as releasing ‘musician-curated independent music compilations’ and has featured US based artists NorthStar, Vanessa McGowan, Carol’s Sword and The Hotellers. John’s featured track is entitled ‘Santiago’ and is the only song on the album in Spanish. It details El Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage route that traces the mountainous trails of Galicia and finishes at the Shrine of St. James in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

finally did it. From there Celtic Spirit was born.’

The lyrics for the piece were composed by John’s wife Teresa Barroso Molina, with music by John. The duo reached number 1 in the Global Celtic Charts on Reverbnation, an online platform on which independent artists promote their music and gain exposure within the industry. John explains that he met his wife four years ago. ‘She wrote original poems and I composed music and lyrics to my songs and eventually we decided to join our two minds and try to do original numbers together. At the beginning, that music union was difficult and with hard work we

The label takes charge of distribution of the CD on various online ecommerce sites like Amazon. The duo’s song has already been featured on US radio stations ISX Radio and Indie365 Radio. In December John and Terry were told that one of three of their offerings had been chosen for the CD. ‘We would also like to thank our good friend Alan Grant a radio presenter on Celtic Music Radio in Glasgow where many of our songs are played in his show which is called Al’s Show and is broadcast from 6-8pm every Friday on 95FM or www. celticmusicradio.net,’ John noted.

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The duo was first approached by Fast Factory Records in June 2015 asking for new music. In December John and Terry were told that one of three of their offerings had been chosen for the CD. Featuring with six other artists, the album is described as ‘soaring Stanzas that melt into the sea. The curtain goes up, lifting away our heart, and we can almost climb those minor scales like helium pushing a balloon. This mystical mix liberates dreams and abandons the indifference.’

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TOP CELLIST AND PIANIST FOR PHILHARMONIC RECITAL

he Gibraltar Philharmonic Society will be presenting the 1st Solo Cellist of the Berlin Philharmonic, Bruno Delepelaire in a recital with pianist Nathanaël Gouin at the Convent Ballroom on 11th February, at 8pm. Bruno commenced playing the cello with Erwan Fauré at the age of five. He was appointed his current position in September 2013 and a few months later he played Don Quixote as a soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic and Maestro Semyon Bychkov.

Throughout his time as a cellist, Bruno has picked up various awards as a soloist and with his string quartet, the Cavatine Quartet, including 1st prize at the Markneukirchen and the Davidov

competitions, and 2nd prize at the Banff Competition 2013. Bruno has also obtained prizes for harmony and keyboard harmonization. Pianist Nathanaël Gouin is claimed to be one of the most promising youngsters of his generation. He has performed throughout Europe, Asia and America at a variation of big festivals such as La Folle Journée de Nantes and Le Festival International de Piano à La Roque d’Anthéron, in France. He frequently performs with the New Japan Philharmonic, the Brussels Philharmonic, the Liege Royal Philharmonic or Toulouse Capitole Orchestra.

The programme for the evening will include; L. van Beethoven: Sonata for cello and piano No.1 in F Major, Op.5 C. Debussy: Sonata for cello and piano S. Rachmaninov: Sonata for cello and piano in g minor, Op.19

SPRING FESTIVAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION

s part of the Gibraltar Spring Festival 2016, Cultural Services is hosting a Short Story Competition for both Gibraltarians and residents of Gibraltar, who may wish to submit one piece of work, written about any subject matter. Categories are broken down into School Years 4 to 7 who should submit between 250 and 350 words, School Years 8 to 11 who should submit 450 to 550 words, School Years 12 to 13, 500, 1000 words

and Adults whose entries must not exceed 1000 words. Winning entries will be featured in the Gibraltar Chronicle, and the overall winner will we awarded the Ministry of Culture prize of £300 and a trophy. Winner sin each category will also receive a £50 voucher and pen donated by the Chronicle, as well as a Ministry of Culture trophy.

The closing date for receipt of entries is Monday 21st March 2016  . Works may be handed in to Gibraltar Cultural Services, John Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street between 9.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday.  Entry forms are available from local schools, the Department of Education and Gibraltar Cultural Services.

GNDO CALLS FOR STREET DANCERS

he Gibraltar National Dance Organisation is holding Street Dance auditions, for those interested in forming part of the Gibraltar national team for 2016. Auditions will be held on Tuesday 9th February at the Central Hall and will entail an open dance class to assess dancers’ technique. If successful, individuals will represent Gibraltar at the World Hip Hop, Break Dance and Electric Boogie Championships, which are to be held in Graz, Austria, in October. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

The GNDO claims that it will not accept entries from those who may be away from Gibraltar between September and December of this year. The entry fee for the audition is £5. Entry forms and conditions can be obtained via gndo@ gibtelecom.net or at On Pointe Dance Shope in Casemates Square. 15

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Gerry Viagas, 46 Bank, Jyske Bank

Isabella Hurtado, 52 Beauty Consultant, Star of India

Love is when the other person is more important than you.

Love is my partner, children and whole family, especially my grandchildren. Coming back from a long day at work and seeing the loyalty and love of my pets. Love is something I can’t live without!

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Davina Clancy, 42 Manager - Mup Artist, SM Seruya Making that other person happy - partner, parents or loved ones. Simple things in life like a hug, smile or gesture can make their day. Accepting their faults and making the most of the life we’ve been given.

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Steven Pardo, 29 Workshop Manager, Glass House Trading

Love can come in many forms; from the unconditional love you have for your children or a beloved animal companion to hopefully the reciprocal love you have with your partner. Love is central to happiness and life, without love life would have little to no meaning.

Love is giving your girlfriend the last bite of your pizza.

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Constantly being nagged! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also being with the person that makes you smile in the morning (when she brings me my cup of coffee).

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LOVE & MERGERS in a cold climate

international mergers and acquisitions have to hand it to this magazine’s edilast year loaded down with more flowers tor; she’s very au courant. Her demands than you could find in Amsterdam and that so excite investors and the financial for suitable Christmas and New Year clutching a massive box of Milk Tray (how press, to the smaller local “unions” such as pieces had only just stopped au courant is that?). Still, at least he when two firms in Gibraltar “tie the knot”. While the financial crisis may have put ringing in my ears when she wasn’t wearing a black polo neck. Two people the brakes on the march of globalisation started on about the February in love might edition. “It’s the Love issue’,” in recent years, last year’s gigantic £71bn Two years ago I wrote about the seek to she told me. “Could you try to challenges of two individuals setting takeover of SABMiller by Anheuser-Busch make their make your piece a bit more, well, InBev, which combined the world’s two out together. Once they had moved relationship largest beer makers, was a staggering – no amorous?” My mind wandered past the “love’s young dream” stage, more pun intended – exception. It is astonishing over some of the more obvious I imagined that two people in love to think that this “marriage” will create a associations between “amour” might seek to make their relationpermanent. and “finance” – and I rejected behemoth controlling 30% of the world’s ship more permanent. I explored them immediately. Instead, I beer production, including brands such the financial benefits of becoming a as Budweiser, Corona Extra, Stella thought I’d better return to safer ground: couple – and pointed out some the financial aspects of being together. Artois, Grolsch and Peroni. of the pitfalls too. Looking back The UK faces at the February 2014 issue, I a “dangerous I’m not totally comfortable with the comthink what I wrote still applies Let us not forget, however, that the cocktail” of (you can still read it online in the two largest UK bank rescues – RBS mercial exploitation of Valentine’s Day. threats from a and Lloyds – both followed gigantic In the same way that we are encouraged magazine’s archive section). slowing global corporate deals that attracted lots every year to celebrate Halloween in an economy... of favourable attention but did not oh-so-American way, it seems to me that So, this year I thought I would the 14 February is in danger of going the work out as intended. And, as I’ve “stretch” the love theme a bit same way. That said, I could not help notic- and consider two businesses coming tosaid previously, the recovery we are seeing is both fragile and segmented. Indeed, as ing one of my least susceptible colleagues gether. This could range from the massive GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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2016 begins, George Osborne is warning that the UK faces a “dangerous cocktail” of threats from a slowing global economy and also says he fears “a creeping complacency in the national debate about out our economy”. It should still

be possible

I agree that this is no to talk to an time to be complacent experienced but, if global recovery business continues, we should banker about expect to see, in certain areas at least, more M&A your ideas. deals coming through. After all, many companies around the world have been amassing “war chests” of cash as they focus on costs and consolidation rather than investment and expansion. This will need to be put to better use.

approach from another firm or individual? As in any personal relationship, bringing Particularly, when that target enterprise or together companies – whether by way of a joint venture or a full-blown takeover – can “suitor” happens to be based in a different country. Well, perhaps surprisingly, there is be fraught with problems. The ever-ina lot of good advice available and most of creasing burden known as “due diligence” it can be obtained right here, in Gibraltar. now pervades many aspects of our lives. An individual trying to open a bank account will need the There are the obvious people such Deciding on patience of Job and, unlike Job, as lawyers – and we certainly have the proper will also be asked to produce our fair share of these locally! They structure for ID documents, utility bills and will be needed when preparing your potential watertight agreements and this will maybe a pay slip or similar. business be money well spent. I have come across many disputes between two It makes me smile. When I was could be key to its success. or more shareholders in a company. a junior corporate banker in Like a marriage, it may be the result the City 30 years ago, “DD” of “unreasonable behaviour” or was something most of us had “irreconcilable differences”, but the result never previously come across. I remember is always the same: an unholy mess. A well all too clearly seeing piles of such documents relating to one of our corporate cus- thought out, robust shareholder agreement prepared at the outset could save all this. tomers, which was in the process of being Think of it as a kind of business pre-nup. acquired by another company. I could look at them from afar but I was not permitted to read the impenetrable, and thus enticAccountants can be also very helpful – and ing, folders. How times change. DD is now not just the “bean counters” who prepare part and parcel of everyday life. the annual accounts. Many have “advisory” divisions that have become so important that they actually decide to spin off the Large and medium-sized enterprises, esaccounting side. pecially those with active outside shareholders, will generally be well equipped in terms of M&A expertise, but what help And do not forget the banks. I accept that is available for smaller firms or individuals the traditional model of popping in to seeking to buy or merge with an existing speak to your bank manager is somewhat business or who have received such an outmoded these days. It’s all Internet

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business Many companies around the world have been amassing “war chests” of cash...

banking and automated voices telling us how important our call is. And could you please press 3 to continue … now press 7 … please press 3 again … well, you get the idea. However, it should still be possible to talk to an experienced business banker about your ideas. If you can’t do this with your bank, then change banks. Easier said than done, I know, but it could be well worth the effort – once you have done your “DD” of course. Deciding on the proper structure for your potential business could be key to its success. Companies such Due diligence as the one I work for

is now part and parcel of everyday life.

will readily assist – although be prepared stands for after all). Another benefit is that to pay for good advice. It will be worth it. the discipline of having to prepare the There are many different ways to establish company accounts over the years will make a business but, as a general rule of thumb, it much easier to value a business, either operating in your personal name is not for borrowing purposes or perhaps for a often a good idea. This is due merger or sale in the years to come. to the potential liability issues A properly if things go awry. established So yes, coming together, whether in a corporate M&A situation or as company two people proposing to share their A properly established comwill not cost lives together, does involve passion, pany will not cost the earth, the earth... but it also involves financial and legal especially here in Gibraltar, commitments. Not to mention “DD” and being “incorporated” offers of course. I can already hear the cry go up huge benefits in terms of shareholder in certain quarters, “but love isn’t about liability limitation (that’s what the “Limited” money”. As someone who has enjoyed a wonderful partnership for over a quarter of a century, I couldn’t agree more. But as a former banker I also know that, whether as individuals or businesses, it is vital to get the finances right at the outset. All sorts of good things will flow thereafter. So, have a Happy Valentine’s Day.

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economy words | Riaan de Lange Economist, Author and Lecturer

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ebruary is the month of love, forget feelings, states, and attitudes. The ancient Dutch expression iets voor lof doen meannot 14 February 2015 – Valentine’s Greeks, for instance, distinguished four ing to do something for praise, and not Day – for if you do, someone else forms of love, namely familiarity (storge), for monetary benefit, or from the English might well remember your special friendship (philia), sexual and/or romantic phrase neither for love nor for money, or someone. If you do not like the day, spare desire (eros), and divine love (agape). from the 17th century expression play for a thought for Saint Valentine of love meaning ‘to play without any wager, Rome, a priest during the rule of for nothing’. Another theory on the origin If you are more sport inclined, you Spare a Emperor Claudius Gothicus after of the use of love comes from the accepmight well have thought of the racket thought whom the day was named, who tance that, at the start of a match, when sports, such as tennis, badminton, for Saint on the day in the year 278 A.D. table tennis, and squash. These games the scores are still zero, the players still was executed. His crime? Emperor Valentine all start at love all and a player have love for each other. The Oxford of Rome... remains in love until the playClaudias was of the belief that English Dictionary suggests that love Where unmarried soldiers fought better really does mean love, as the only er scores a point. So where does the than married soldiers, as married soldiers thing keeping a scoreless player on does the love in their point scoring love in might well fear what will happen to their the court is the love of the game. It is originate? To add to its mystique, their point said that in tennis, ‘love is not all you wives or families in the event of their there is a dispute. The most scoring death. Saint Valentine did not ascribe to need, but it might be all you have.’ widely accepted theory is that it originate? this philosophy and encouraged soldiers to derives from the French word for marry within the Christian church. How do Economists view love? an egg (l’ouef), due to its shape, Remembering that Economists seek which resembles the number zero. This balance in anything they observe. So, just On to happier thoughts, when you hear corresponds to the origin of the term duck the word love, what pops to mind? Does it in case you are considering convincing an in cricket, as in a duck’s egg, which implies have a singular meaning to you, or does it Economist that there is such a thing as love that the batsman was out without scoring. differ depending the context? It is said that Then love might have been derived from at first sight, they will question the exislove encompasses a multitude of varied tence of hate at first sight. In answering the l’heure - the hour in French, or from the

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economy question on how Economists view love, I am reminded of two great artists who essentially made the same observation, T.S. Elliot said ‘Mediocre writers borrow. Great writers steal.’, whilst Pablo Picasso said ‘The bad artists imitate, the great artists steal.’ In my endeavor to answer the question, I came across the 10 Rules of an Economist on Love written by William Nicolson, the author of The Romantic Economist, from whom I have stolen. The Rules are not presented in any order of importance nor of preference. Just in case you do not consider yourself economically minded or inclined, I offer my own brief explanation, and interpretation of each of the rules: 1: Restrict your supply, but only once you have differentiated your product. By restricting the supply you advertently increase the price (due to a resultant scarcity), but before doing that you would need to make access to yourself desirable by being different from your competitors. You want your lover Economists to feel that she/he had earned the seek balance exclusive access to your affections.

You would need to ponder and contemplate whether you prefer in anything a steady relationship and its they observe. associated responsibilities and 2: Incur type-revealing costs if obligations. Should you value volyou want to show her that you atility – being single or unattached – then are a nice person. Initially, there is little to a steady relationship is not for you. Well distinguish a nice person from a jerk (an not yet, but then you have exercised your insensitive person). The distinction in trait choice. What good is a mind if you cannot comes later, with a nice person willing to change it? wait – employ patience. A jerk wants an immediate return, whilst discounting the 6: Playing the field? Diversify your future pay-offs. A nice person makes it known that they are willing to sacrifice and portfolio. You need to contemplate the extent of the endure for a future return. risk that you are willing to take on. Some of your lovers might well not be the jealous 3: When evaluating your relationship, type, whilst other might not take too kindly ignore sunk costs and think about to your wandering eye, which they might opportunity costs. well blacken or worse. Your Do not dwell on the past, for it was what injury might benefit you with it was – it is no use to cry over spilt milk. What good Sunk costs are unrecoverable, it is life’s les- those of a caring nature. Or, is a mind if you might come to heed the sons. As my mother would say, ‘it is school you cannot fees.’ Some school fees are more expensive words of Mikhail Baryshnikov change it? one of the greatest ballet than others – so do not relearn the same dancers of all time ‘The more lesson. Rather focus on the many future injuries you get, the smarter you get.’ good times that can be had. 4: If they seem too good to be true, they probably are. The chances of the most amazingly beautiful, clever, funny person crossing your path who happens to be single tend to be relegated to the romantic movies and the realm of fiction. So, if this ever happens, then you might well want to question why the person is single, there is possibly a reason that might scare you. Be afraid, be very afraid. 5: Think about your risk preferences before investing in a relationship. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

7: You can get a better return on your investment by sacrificing liquidity. The liquidity consideration in your romantic live is that of your own freedoms – the freedom of choice – which in relationships get restricted, mostly through mutual consent. For sacrificing some for your freedoms, you might well receive rich rewards, mostly immediate. 8: Self-deprecation is a signal to the market that you have strong fundamentals. Though it might sound like a self-defeating

act, by displaying the willingness to talk your own abilities down, you are in fact showing that you have plenty of abilities to spare. Think of the reaction, interest and attention that a bird, which is in fine health, receives when faking serious injury. 9: Pack your calendar to boost your bargaining power. In any game of chance, love might well fall in that category, you need to heed the words of advice offered by Kenny Rogers’ in the song The Gambler, ‘you got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away, know when to run’. So, when you feel not valued or desired you need to create the impression that you are perfectly happy without a certain someone, as your overactive diary attest. 10: Find an undervalued asset. If you are down on your luck in your romantic pursuits of attracting the most attractive people, you need to adjust your sights by making a sacrifice, by sacrificing looks for quality of personality. Always remember that looks fade over time Economists says that it depreciates. As a consequence, looks are overvalued in the short-run, whilst warmth and kindness, on the other hand, are just the opposite. As a parting thought the word love originated from the Latin lubere which means ‘to please’. Thus, love is not about you but rather about the person(s) of your affection. I leave you with a challenge in the words of Mother Theresa: ‘Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier’. 25

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LOVE THY JOB The secret to happy employment

ccording to research published in So why is it important that you should the medical journal The Lancet, love your job: the average British person • At least a half of your waking hours are currently works 36.7 hours a spent at work. If you are not happy being week, with some working a at work because you don’t love what surprising 55 hours a week or Having a you do, then it stands to reason that more. If you are one of those job you you are unhappy most of the time. people who spend more than love can a quarter of your life working, then it makes sense that the • It will be very difficult for you to make a big more we can love our jobs, the difference... progress in your career. If you are not happier our lives will be overhappy, it will be difficult to undertake all. Indeed, having a job you extra training and qualifications. In fact, love can make a big difference, not just in spending time outside of work investing in your career but your personal life too. something you don’t like will not be easy. It appears from surveys by Investors in People that on average six out of every ten workers are not happy in their current jobs. It is sad to hear that more than half the people working now do not love their job. In fact most are not even satisfied. It is no wonder then that stress is on the rise.

• You will never be truly great at what you do. If you have no real passion for your work, and you tend not to spend time improving your skills, you will never improve in your job.

More than half the people working now do not love their job.

• You will not be promoted. This ties into the points above. Why promote someone who isn’t doing their job well or doesn’t really show an interest in what they do? • If you spend your time doing something other than what you love to do, you will always have that feeling like you are missing out on something. Spending your days watching the clock and waiting to leave work, and complaining that you are not successful. How to tell if you are someone who loves their job? Here are some clues: You never notice it is time to go home. Most days you tend to be so absorbed in your work, you hardly ever check the time. You are regularly taken by surprise when your colleagues start packing up

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and leaving for the day. As they say, time flies when you’re enjoying yourself – and for you, enjoyment is found in your work as well as your personal life. You like talking about your job When someone asks what you do for a living, you give them a detailed and specific description rather than a few vague details or trying to change the subject. In fact, you’re more than happy to talk about your job whenever the opportunity arises, and you wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends or family members. Your job isn’t just about the money

Doing work that makes a difference.

job say they have a great boss, someone who gives them the right amount of responsibility and flexibility for them to do their job to their best ability. A boss who takes the time to know you well and provides encouragement and praise when required.

It isn’t all about solving world poverty or saving the planet. It can be about helping others, including your work colleagues. Having an understanding of how your job and, the way that you do it adds value. Understand how You’re more your efforts help the company than happy to be successful is a great way talk about your to make you feel like you are job whenever making a difference. Achieving the opportunity a sense of accomplishment at arises... the end of the day or week goes a long way to helping you love your job.

While there is no easy way to truly love your job, I hope that reading this helps you take a step closer to happiness and fulfilment at work.

Working with great people. Of course, a good salary is important – we all need money to get by. But whereas the Most people who love their job say their financial remuneration is very welcome, co-workers are the reason why. When it’s not the main reason you go to work you feel part of a team working every day. You see your work together to achieve goals, you as a vocation, not just a means You will are more effective and are more of earning money, because the never be likely to be successful. People who satisfaction and fulfilment you get truly great at collaborate and share rather than from it is worth more to you than what you do. plot and work against each other just receiving a pay slip. are always happier at work. People who say they love their job have a number of things in common and here are the most popular reasons they give for their happiness:

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Having a great boss. Nearly everyone who says they love their

statistics

LOVE IS IN THE AIR ...is it?

peak in divorces occurred in 2006 during ith Valentine’s Day just steadily rising, with the exception of a dip around the corner, we in 2011- a year in which Gibraltar felt the the height of the property boom which decided to explore just how pinch of the Eurozone crisis. In comparison may suggests some couples trapped strong marital relationships to other European countries, Gibraltar’s in unhappy marriages could have been waiting for the value of their property to really are in Gibraltar. On the face of it, crude marriage rate (marriages per 1000 Gibraltar should have quite a inhabitants) of 6.2 in 2014, places it rise before deciding to split their assets. good opening position: closer to countries like Malta (6.7), In terms of crude divorce rate (divorces 2007 saw the Cyprus (6.7) and Lithuania (6.8) per 1000 inhabitants), Gibraltar’s 2014 lowest number while the bigger countries exhibit rate of 2.3, positions it close to Germany • It has a majority Catholic of resident (2.2), Spain (2.2) and the UK (2.1) and much lower rates, for example, population; marriages in behind other small European countries Germany (4.8), UK (4.4), Spain (3.5), such as Lithuania (3.6), Luxembourg (3.5) and Italy (3.5). July & September • Its small geography promotes Gibraltar in recent years... are the most popular and Denmark (2.8). The first chart on a close-knit family life; months in Gibraltar to the right illustrates trends in Resident July & Marriages & Divorces in Gibraltar over get married according to the • Its small population means there is less September Marriage Registry. the past decade. domestic choice of potential partners are the most which conveys a “best to keep-on to what popular When it comes to divorces, Gibraltar also has a thriving non-resyou have” attitude. months in ident marriage “industry” (defined as the years 2011-2012 saw a marriages where both partners are peak in the number of resident Gibraltar to In terms of marriages, 2007 saw the get married... non-Gibraltar residents). In fact, in divorces in recent years which lowest number of resident marriages 2014 there were 1,039 non-resident could be consistent with the in Gibraltar in recent years (defined as theory that recession is associated with marriages in Gibraltar- more than 5 times marriages where one or both partners are an increased risk of divorce – but with a the number of resident marriages, and a resident in Gibraltar). However, since that 10% increase from 2013. delayed impact. However, almost a similar year, the number of marriages has been 28

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Gibraltar Resident Marriages and Divorces 220 210 200 190 180 170 160 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

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For non-residents, having a legal Civil One final anecdote before you rush to gift amongst survey respondents (29%), a wedding in Gibraltar is a straightforward buy your loved one a Valentine present, home cooked meal came second with 21% a recent UK survey showed that process with a simple and easy of respondents, and a special sentimental Recession is men spend on average to follow procedure for submitcard received 20% of the votes. ting documentation, and with £39.57 on a Valentine’s associated It’s the simple the possibility of applying for a present while women with an things in life marriage licence as quickly as spend £22.64. Although increased that mean one day before the wedding. many intend to woo their risk of the most... The ceremony can be conducted loved one with expendivorce... in either English or Spanish and sive gifts, the survey “tying the knot” can be done at reveals it’s the simple things in life that mean the most: a simple bouquet of approved locations outside the Registry, outside working hours and at weekends. flowers been crowned the most popular

Marriages in Gibraltar, 2014 Resident marriages 16% Non Resident marriages 84%

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IN WITH GIBRALTAR “A place is only as good as the people in it.”

ing family, partners or friends. The close eing both a local and international 1. Family and Friends estate agent, we have advised a proximity we have with our nearest and Easily the greatest reason given for falling vast number of ex-pats who have dearest results in a happy community. It’s in love with Gibraltar is the close relamoved to Gibraltar over the last easy to fall in love with Gibraltar’s commutionships one encounters on a daily basis. nity, its social fabric, many have and many few years. The reason to move here in the Whether large family gatherings at Sunday will continue to do so. first place is likely to be the well doculunch, the Rotary running their next mented low tax infrastructure charitable event, or watching FC offered by Gibraltar, or, perhaps, People have Brunos Magpies playing 2. Charm just for employment reasons. time for on a cold Monday evening, It is said that Britain in the Sun (Channel 4), The the happiest each other... the friendship amongst Once here, so many clients Sun and the Daily Mail, amongst the existing population is people spend fall in love with Gibraltar itself, other renowned media that give witnessed daily, even hourly. the most time Gibraltar air time or column inches nothing to do with the tax or the job that with those brought them here. The love stems from cannot mention Gibraltar without A simple walk up Main Street is they love... being in Gibraltar, living in Gibraltar, enjoyreferencing in ‘fish and chips’ or more of a social expedition than ing Gibraltar. As Jackie Collins wrote “Love British style pubs. Yet once here, a shopping trip. People have does not appear with any warning signs. it does not take long for newcomers to time for each other, the family unit remains You fall into it as if pushed from a high scratch the surface and discover a real predominantly intact, and strangers greet diving board.” And that is how it is for so charm beyond what Britain in the Sun each other. It’s not measureable, but once many of Gibraltar’s newest population. failed to spot in three series. Gibraltar is you have been here awhile, you don’t see steeped in history which manifests itself some of the scruffier buildings, you simply Based on some of our clients’ views in different architecture, whether Upper feel the warmth of its people. expressed to us over time, we summarise Town or Caletta Bay, natural history sites, for example St Michael’s Cave or military in this article the reasons given as to why It is said that the happiest people spend history, for example some of the tunnels so many non-Gibraltarians fall in love with the most time with those they love includwhich played a part in World War II. Charm Gibraltar.

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property is the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. Gibraltar has a charm, a magnetic personality, which may not result in love at first sight, however, many long lasting relationships with Gibraltar are made as a result of its charm.

Gibraltar is steeped in history...

3. Sport

It may seem strange that a jurisdiction of around six square metres can boast sport as a reason to live here. Yet, the opportunities in such a close proximity would make many 30,000 population towns green with envy. Sailing, diving, football, padel, tennis, squash, netball, hockey, darts and a whole load more participation sports are available to everyone who cares to lift an oar, a racquet or a bat or whatever. And most sports are low cost or even free. For golfers, there are some sixty courses within an hour of the border. Where else might you find courses of the quality of Valderrama, Sotogrande and San Roque so close to home? It is little wonder that Gibraltar is attractive to so Families want many new inhabitants.

to live in a safe environment.

4. Safety

Families want to live in a safe environment. Parents remember when they walked themselves to and from school whereas that happens less and less now around the UK especially. Gibraltar maintains a low crime rate for a variety of reasons. That is a compelling reason in itself for the vast majority of law abiding people to want to live here, contributing to and benefiting from a relatively safe environment that Gibraltar can offer, even in these high tension times. 5. Religion Sadly, religion has been and continues to be the cause of so much strife around the world. It is pulling communities and coun-

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tries apart. Here in Gibraltar, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Jehovah Witnesses live side by side, not only in harmony, but many are actively friendly with each other. However this has been achieved, it is an example to many other parts of the world.

the flora, fauna, shops and a whole host of further reasons to fall in love with Gibraltar. However, ultimately, a place is only as good as the people in it (said Pittacus Lore). And it’s easy to fall in love with this place. Long may the love affair continue.

6. Sun, sun, sun Friedrich Max Müller wrote “A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” 300 sunny days a year is enough to make anyone fall in love, not only with Gibraltar, but with each other! I could also mention the Rock itself, the beaches, the variety of food, restaurants,

Mike Nicholls is Managing Director of Chesterton Gibraltar Tel: +350 200 67434 Email: mike.nicholls@ chesterton.gi

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DRAWING YOU IN tattoos and their lingering stigma

ancestors may have used tattoos as a medn a society and culture where art is an American inventor established the first deemed subjective, and celebrated in electric tattoo machine, the movement beical treatment to ease pain. In other eras, a myriad of forms, tattoos have only came associated with alternative American marks and symbols drawn onto the skin recently become popular amongst all cultures like sailors, gang members, and would differentiate warriors and tribesman from different factions. During Hitler’s Nazi social classes. This hasn’t always been the war veterans. As with most cultures that Germany, prisoners of the Auschwitz concase though, whilst the art stand the test of time, the art of tatof tattooing and marking tooing has experienced a renaissance centration camps, who were deemed fit for The art was an the human body dates back since then. Today our doctors, nurses, work were assigned serial numbers. Their act of expression bankers, admin clerks, waitresses, en- bodies were forcibly marked with tattoos over 5,000 years, in 1870 linked to so that guards could identify the bodies the Japanese Government trepreneurs and retail managers are magic and of registered prisoners when they died or outlawed the practice of all concealing very personal artworks beautification... were killed. When the practice of tattooing tattooing as it had been under their conventional work attire. viewed as subversive. The was introduced in 1941, SS officials would art was an act of expression linked to maginitially punch the number into a prisoner’s The ancient iceman and his tattoos upper left chest using needles. Ink was ic and beautification, but was also used to mark criminals, allowing a negative stigma Tattooing wasn’t always Our ancient then rubbed into the wound. This was later changed to the forearm to make to form. During this era, tattooists moved associated with expression or ancestors identification more practical. underground and body art was wholly vanity. The first ever example may have embraced by the yakuza Japanese mobdates back to the Copper Age, used tattoos sters. They would adorn elaborate pieces with the 1991 discovery of an as a medical Personal expression depicting conflicts and symbolism for their ancient iceman, dubbed Ӧtzi. traits. The traditional Japanese carp image Ӧtzi was found to have lines of treatment... Nowadays, they are purely attributed was meant to represent strength and percharcoal powder rubbed into to personal expression. In effort to severance and the lion stood for courage. cuts on his back and ankles. Scientists have further explore the intimate and unique Progressing into the mid 1900s, years after taken this as a suggestion that our ancient stories behind tattoos, and the social stigGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

lifestyle ma attached particularly to women, at the helm of the working world, I gathered an eclectic group of tattoo lovers. As an individual with no tattoos, and little interest in them, the extent of these women’s passion for their artwork is intriguing. Offbeat Stephen King lover, Malena Pérez Jiménez, a local waitress who grew up in Guadiaro sports three intriguing artworks on her body. The first, a basic shaded shovel image placed defiantly across her forearm is tied to the second, which displays the words ‘baby, baby luv’ on her left and right upper arms. ‘The shovel is just an element that appears in the book, Lisey’s Story, it basically represents that the stupidest thing can mean something and can end up being something important in your life. “Baby, baby luv” is reference to the relationship that develops in the book, it was super unconditional and taught me about what I want in love. It’s what the characters used to say to each other.’ The cancer. When she was diagnosed with lung two were designed and carried out by a cancer, I rejected her for no reason. friend training as a tattoo artist. “I like neat I was only five years old and I was Her third tattoo reads ‘breathe disgusted by it.‘ The extent of her lines and me’, the words linking each other wistful love for the book resonates around her upper left arm. ‘It’s from that’s the with me, I too am known to obsess a song by Sia that is about overreason over epic tales that tug on my coming suicidal thoughts. That’s why Lara is personal emotions and desires, but not what it means to me though. my tattoo I often just go online and buy releIt comes from my Grandmother; artist...” vant merchandise. I’ve yet to come she had lots of different kinds of

Cheryl: My family is forever

across any symbolism or heartfelt quote from any book or film that has appealed to me enough to permanently have it inked onto my body. Are you looking to get more done? I probe. ‘Yes, I don’t have any solid decisions just yet, only a mental idea of an artist I really like.’ On the subject of negative stigma, I ask about any workplace discrimination against Malena’s tattoos, ‘if someone wants me to work in their Cheryl with her DJ caricature

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lifestyle from her ex partner, she remains loyal to everybody else understood. I had it done her late mother in law, the grandmother when I’d just split up from my husband and of her children. The rosary beads, which I was going through a really rough patch she claims she is occasionally criticized for, and my mind was all over the place. It’s represents her dedication to relivery sentimental.’ Her ankle ink gious faith and the elaborate girl, displays flowers surrounding her “The stupidest with a Mexican style sugar skull son Liam’s name. ‘I had it done thing can mean face pays homage to her eleven when my son was three months something and old, to represent him.’ ‘I’ve never year old daughter, who designed end up being the image. ‘Most of my tattoos been discriminated against for important in have been done locally in Ritual my tattoos,’ she tells me, ‘maybe your life.” Tattoo, except the Chinese symit’s because I’m a powerful bol for life on my hip, that was woman and no one would dare done by Louie at Black Dragon in La Linea.’ to. The negative stigma has been reduced The quote on her neck translates to ‘turbu- over the past five years, nowadays nearly lent mind’. ‘ It’s in Latin because I wanted it everyone has tattoos, my auntie had hers to be something that I understood and not done when she was forty. We’re all going Lucy’s roses: always faithful

Lucy’s Mexican skull designed by her daughter

establishment they’re not going to judge my tattoos, the only noticeable one really is the shovel. I get lots of questions from customers asking about the shovel and I end up telling them that it’s what I use to bury most of my lovers, particularly because most of the questions are from men trying to hit on me. I do regret the position of the shovel because it’s so in your face, but not the tattoo itself.’ Malena addresses the negative attitude often associated with body ink. ‘It’s growing as a trend now, and there is less of a stigma but people still believe that tattoos are negative and something only dodgy people like.’ Preserving memories I question the women, all with their own very prominent styles and personalities, about what draws them to tattoos, Malena insists that they preserve memories and experiences. ‘Even though I know I’m going to remember them, I like to keep them with me. Gathered at The Cuban, My Wines store manager Lucy Martinez shows off her intricate forearm adorned with delicate roses, Latin quotes and personal religious symbolism. ‘They represent very big turning points in my life. These moments have made me who I am.’ The collection of roses, commemorating her late mother in law, are each coloured and designed differently, some in a traditional faded yellow and others more vibrant and modern looking. ‘The rose pattern I designed with the artist, but I already knew what I wanted, originally the yellow rose was an original style and they’ve been modernising as I’ve gone through the years.’ The Quote they encircle translates to ‘always faithful’ and signifies that despite her split GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

lifestyle artists, there are so many.’ Kelly finds herself drawn to the colours, shades and the talent of some artists. ‘All tattoos are unique really. I love art and self-expression. It makes me more me.’ Often, she faces varied reactions to her body ink. ‘Some people are shocked, some smile, some just grab my arm and love it. When I go on holiday, I love when I’m stopped by tourists and asked whom my tattoos have been done by. I get a lot of comments from clients at work. There is definitely still a stigma, and it’s mostly towards women.’ Kelly yearns for more body art, ‘it’s addictive! It’s not the pain, and there is pain, believe me, some areas hurt a lot more than others. In future, I want an Indian and a ship to tie into the travelling and water theme to remind me not to sink, no matter what. The Indian is to signify going back to your roots.’ Her vibrant pink hair styled by Adrian Tilburry puts across her personality well, as she jokes and chuckles her way through the interview. Her smouldering make up look for the shoot was done by local make up artist Naomi Abudarham.

“It’s what I use to bury most of my lovers...”

Workplace discrimination Cheryl Jeffries is a second year nurse student with a penchant for colourful, cartoon-like tats. Stretched across her upper right arm is a caricatured image of herself, sat atop a wall of speakers, munching on vinyl records. ‘In my spare time, I love to mix music, I love deejaying. I’m so passionate about music. The piece was done by a good friend of hers, Lara Fizzy Cherry, who is responsible for the majority of her body ink. ‘Lara’s so enthusiastic, eager, professional and compassionate, I like neat

Stephen King inspired Malena’s shovel tattoo

“I love art and selfexpression. It makes me more me.”

compass, and a sundial. ‘It reminds me to not waste time! Remember time is ticking, and follow the sun and travel the world!’ she beams, ‘it needs “They more added to it, like a ship.’ Her represent right sleeve incorporates images of Love of art very big the Rock, a Buddhist deity, lilies and turning trial elements. Kelly shares a special relationship with her artist, who is points in Tattoo junkie and office clerk Kelly also her cousin. ‘Louis Mendoza is my life.” Correia is covered in ink. Her tats more of a portrait artist but he does represent a mishmash of relevant everything. He’s quite well known. themes in her life; family, compasI had the ideas, taking some from the sion, and home being some of the more Internet, and he makes them unique also prominent ones. She pulls up her shirt to feeding me ideas. He always makes my show me an incredibly intricate design designs better than I can imagine. I think splayed across her left ribcage, interwoven there should be a limited number of tattoo with images of a deconstructed clock, a to be old and wrinkly with our tattoos.’ A few of her pieces were designed by family members, injecting an even more personal element into them.

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lifestyle lines and that’s the reason why Lara is my tattoo artist, she’s very neat. At the end of the day it’s about the person carrying that ink on their body for the rest of their lives.’ A swallow dressed in a top hat and glasses adorns her forearm, in memory of her late grandfather and his enthusiasm for birds. ‘He always spoke very highly of me and helped me out in every possible way when my grandmother passed away.’ The six stars spread across her left shoulder mark each member of her immediate family. ‘This was my first ever tattoo, it was done locally by Adrian from Second Skin, but then re-touched by a Greek Tattoo Artist I met whilst I was at University.’ Atop her thigh is a medley of images representing her family members, ‘the anchor represents my father, a former coxswain and sea lover, the lily is totally my mother, beautiful, just like a flower. Then there’s a sweet, something that always reminds me of my brother. Cursive calligraphy pieces the entire artwork together, with the words ‘My family is forever’. ‘This was also done by Lara. I haven’t had to give her many ideas, she knows me well and has always been spot on and designed everything perfectly.’ On the subject of stigma, Cheryl mentions workplace discrimination, admitting that she has fallen victim to it ‘many times’. ‘People can be so narrow minded, judgmental and boring. We are

FACTS - TATTOOS •

The word ‘tattoo’ can be traced back to the Polynesian noun ‘tatau’ which means ‘puncture, mark made on skin’.

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Women of a Malian tribe tattoo their gums to show their age and marital status.

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It was illegal to get a tattoo in New York between 1961 and 1997 following the outbreak of hepatitis B.

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In 1999 Barbie doll got a butterfly tattoo on her stomach. Needless to say it was discontinued after parents complained.

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According to a 2012 study, 61% HR managers believed an applicant’s chances are hindered if they are tattooed.

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For sailors a tattoo of a turtle

already in this day and age and everything is evolving, times are changing.’ Her attraction to tattoos stems from their ability to tell unique stories. ‘I love everything about them, but most importantly, how personal they can be.’

means they’ve crossed the Equator, an anchor - crossed the Atlantic and a dragon - served in China. •

Black tattoo ink is usually made of burnt animal bones and sometimes the resin of shellac beetles.

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Skin allergies could develop even years after you get inked, not just immediately after.

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Skin can be pierced between 50 and 3,000 times per minute depending on the size of the design and colors used in the tattoo.

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Ribs, feet and butt hurt the most. Take painkillers AFTER the process as taking it before will thin your blood and make you bleed more.

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Laser tattoo removal hurts worse than any kind of tattoo.

The common interest between these women is their ink, much like dog owners, they share an automatic conversation starter, and sense of appreciation for each other. Coincidentally, they also share big personalities to match their vibrant skin. Eva getting tattooed by Keith Tonna of Ritual Tattoo

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LANGUAGE OF LOVE Evolution of the heart

f you are reading this article on 14 February 2016, then the good news is that our world is still intact- contrary to the prediction in Ghostbusters II, the 1989 “According to American supernatural my sources, horror comedy film.

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will end on In the movie, on the television talk show February 14, World of the Psychic in the year with Dr. Peter Venkman 2016.” a studio guest, Elaine, informs Dr. Venkman that ‘According to my sources, the world will end on February 14, in the year 2016.’ Dr. Venkman reacts with shock, ‘Valentine’s Day! That’s got to be a bummer. Where did you get that date, Elaine?’ To which Elaine responds ‘I received this information from an alien. I was at the Paramus Holiday Inn, I was having a drink in the bar when he approached me and started talking … .’ Dr. Venkman, ‘Your alien had a room in the Holiday Inn?’ Trust that you remembered 38

Valentine’s Day, otherwise you might well be relegated to the couch, since the Gibraltar Holiday Inn is only set to open during the summer of 2017. Talking of love, do you believe in a language of love? If so, what do you think the language of love should be? French perhaps, taking into consideration that French has a way to make most general household and personal articles sound romantic? In the instance of perfume, the French speak of eau de toilette, whilst in English French has a it is referred to as toilet way to make water. It reminds me of most general a perfume advertisehousehold ment of many years ago, and personal which though aimed articles sound at an English speaking audience, was in French, romantic... with the advertisement ending with the tagline ‘No one says, I love you, quite like the French.’ This of course, is tongue-in-cheek.

The Languages of Love According to Gary D. Chapman, a relationship counselor and bestselling author, there is not one language of love, but five, which he identified as: 1: Words of Affirmation. This entails acknowledging with appreciation any small task that is performed for you. When last have you thanked your husband or your wife for taking out the garbage, or for preparing your meal? 2: Acts of Service. Are you familiar with saying, ‘Actions speak louder than words’? In this instance, the expression of love is to assist with tasks, converting them to mutual tasks. This collective effort makes life easier for each other. 3: Receiving Gifts. There are few things that transcends all cultures more than the giving of gifts. Normally they are given in celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, but GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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they could also be for ‘no occasion’. The gifts need not be expensive or elaborate, as it is the thought that counts – your remembered and wanted to say ‘thank you’. 4: Quality Time. You can also express your love by means of quality time, giving him/ her your undivided attention. Though you might believe in your heart of hearts that you are able to multi-task, you cannot, as you are simply not able to divide your attention equally, and then the focus is on undivided attention.

experiment of anatomy in Egypt around The Middle Ages that the heart symbol the second century BC, which revealed took on its current meaning. According that all nerves were followed around the to Christian theology, it was meant to body, the vast majority leading to the solar represent Jesus Christ and his love, and as plexus in the chest (residing where one a consequence devout Christians began could expect a blow to the stomach). This to inject the icon into art and literature gave rise to the theory that the from that era. So when Valentine’s Day heart was the seat of emotion The heart originated in England in the 1600s, the and reason, since it starts to heart symbol was the obvious choice was said pound when you get excited. to contain for a symbol to depict the day. The Greeks

some vital essence of the soul...

The Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle (384 B.C. to 322 B.C.), taught that the heart controlled all reason, emotion, and even daily thoughts. Then, a prominent Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher in the Roman Empire Claudius Galenus (129 A.C. to 200 A.C.) laid the groundwork for a great deal of modern medicine, had an wants what entire theory of the circulatory system. The Symbol of Love it wants - or In this theory, the heart was said to be else it does where emotions took place, while ratioIn the words of Emily not care” nal thought took place in the brain, and Dickinson, an American poet, passions originated in the liver. ‘the heart wants what it wants - or else it does not care’. So, do we love with our heart or with our head? Albert The current meaning Einstein said that ‘If your heart tells you one thing and your heart tells you anothAs to the origin of the heart as a symbol er, before you do anything decide first of love it is not certain how it took on whether you have a better head or a better its current meaning. The most accepted heart.’ The question remains. theory contends that during the seventh century B.C., the silphium plant was used as a form of birth control in the city-state Since early childhood we are taught that of Cyrene (Greek city near present-day it is the brain where our essence resides, Shahhat, Libya). Apparently, the plant was so why then is the universal symbol of so important to the local economy that love the heart and not the head? To coins were minted that depicted the answer this question we need to plant’s seedpod, which looks like the consult history, and start with heart shape we know today. who else but the Egyptians and the Ancient Greeks. But the silphium plant is not the only element of nature that reThe Egyptians sembles the heart shape. There is a theory that the shape stemmed from The Egyptians placed a great the shape of leaves (no pun intended). deal of importance on the heart as an In support of this theory reference is made organ, and it is assumed that many have to leaves that appear in many paintings understood that to love was from the dating back to The Middle Ages that heart. In Egyptian mythology, the heart illustrate a romantic love between men was said to contain some vital essence of and women and the spiritual love between the soul, such that at death it was weighed mankind and God. against a feather to decide if a person would go on to paradise. The importance It is generally accepted that it was around of the heart was supported by the earliest 5: Physical Touch. The emotional power of physical touch is no more evident than when we pick up a baby and touch them tenderly. Long before an infant understands the meaning of the word love, he/ she experience love by means of being physically touched. “the heart

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But just as the heart had become the symbol of love, medical professionals were beginning to make great advances and discoveries in the understanding of the functioning of the human heart, disputing the perception of the heart. However, notwithstanding this people still held a preference in the association of the heart – that pounding muscle beneath their ribs – with the emotion that made it sprint, or stagger. So, the next time you add a heart symbol to your SMS or email, remember that its meaning is more than just that of devotion. It has been said that the heart’s evolution and endurance has enabled people to communicate their feelings effectively since the beginning. As a second reminder to not forget 14 February 2015 – Saint Valentine’s Day – the day which Saint Valentine paid for with his life on the day in the year 278 A.D., being executed by Emperor Claudias. You do not have to pay this ultimate price for your love, but you also do not live with the pain of having forgotten. I leave you with the thought of Snoopy and Charlie Brown of the Peanuts animation series ‘You cannot force anyone to love you. So just be you. Those who leave because they are selective about what they want you to be like, never loved you. Never change for anyone because it never lasts. Be true. Be real. Be You’. 39

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THE LOST MEANING Love

love. How colours appear more strikove. One of the most famous word a state of confused meaning and severity. in the English language, one of the ing, twinkling in this golden light shining select few to exist in every ancient around your loved up vision; Klimt presents Allow for an explanation. and modern oral language. to us the pure, unabashed, glorious love shared between the couples in this snapA central topic of world famous When Jane Eyre illuminates Mr. Love is a shot moment. Such a boldly opulent and plays, songs, paintings. Indeed, Rochester in the ethereal light of common the eroticism of love is even charsensuous image catalysed by the eroticism love, calling him her ‘Good Angel’, concept to acteristic of whole historical time of their love. Yet, this feverish love shown it seems incomprehensible that this everyday periods; such as the Renaissance in Klimt’s painting, a celebration of sexual raw vulnerability is equivalent to the individuals. feeling of love a reader of the story love is clearly different from the pure and era. Defined as a strong feeling sweet monologue of plain Jane Eyre in or affection, stereotypically with a may impresses upon to her prude English society. Two polarromantic, sexually driven instinct, love is a the book itself. Yet, the reader The great common concept to everyday individuals. may state that they “love the damnation ised concepts and expressions of love; But is it now too common and soft a noun? book Jane Eyre”; which upon but both as heartfelt as the other. Yet, of Romeo the critics of either piece may lay the simple observation is described and Juliet claim that they love the author or artist’s In its artistic depictions love is presented with the same word used for was their work. But this love is not in any way an as the strongest, purest, deepest emotion Jane’s heartfelt emotions. love... equal to the emotional, natural moment a person can emulate towards another. depicted in what is being observed. It is The great damnation of Romeo and Juliet Equally so, the love exudmerely adopted as a lacklustre expression was their love, despite all boundaries ing from the entwined couple of Gustav of their opinion on the piece. and reason. It was the tool which broke Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’ is representative of the down Miss Elizabeth Bennet’s pride and more animalistic amora. The rich and lavish Mr. Darcy’s nobleman prejudice. But this This common misunderstanding of when colours speckled amongst the golden profound emotion has been watered down robes of the embracing twosome emanate love is an appropriate term lends to a now through its years of use and application to subconscious misconception about love. the wonders stereotypically prescribed to

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1995 TV mini-series Pride and Prejudice adaptation Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth as Miss Bennet and Mr Darcy

Many people view love as a one dimensional concept. That this one definition of a strong feeling is adaptable to all scenarios of “love”. But this surely cannot be the case.

Many people view love as a one dimensional concept.

If love is as the great novels and songs describe it to be, then it is a euphoric emotion of wondrous fireworks and unnerving irrationality. One feeling which drives a person to put themselves in front of all dangers for another. Surely, an emotion regarded above the level of feelings towards your favourite dress; regardless of how flattering it is on you. This present month’s characteristic is largely comprised of love. But, this love, the one to have inspired art in all forms should be re-examined and distinguished from its loosely applied common scenarios of today. There are an estimated 1,025,109.8 words in the English language. These open a kaleidoscope of expressive emotions whose use in the misplacement of love would serve to re-heighten its meaning; reserving it only for when Mr. Darcy or Juliet walks into your life.

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt 1908-09

A person’s love for their favourite book, or food, or singer, or city is inevitably different to their love of their mother or father. The spectrum of love is as vast as the forms of love. From the small gestures of holding the door open for another person, or replacing the tea bags when the last one has been stewed. Right up to the grand gesture of a diamond ring from a bended knee and the (hopefully) once in a lifetime question. This expansive scope of variety has led to a softening and mellowing of the word love. A word once seen as a jewel of impassioned language, is today flippantly used in menial terms. Debased in multibillion dollar corporations advertising and slogans, these avenues of marketing have contributed to how the modern usage of love has transcended from a human declaration, to a more materialistic desire. People now love their cars or love their trainers. This, upon superficial depiction, would appear and sound like a rise in Objectophilia. In fact, It is a it is far less alarming; euphoric in some ways. People emotion of have lost their acutewondrous ness to their admission fireworks and of love. They have not suddenly started seeing unnerving irrationality. their comfy arm chairs through rose coloured glasses. But is this still not rather sad? GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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a e k i l is e g a i Marr is d e e n u o y l al g n i a inn g d e a b h e you In th h s i w u o y d, n e e By th

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GETTING HITCHED The Registrar’s perspective

ried here. That’s still such an important link arriage is formally described as role that allows him a welcome insight into a union between two people a very joyous occasion. ‘The time I spend with Gibraltar. I had a couple dressed up as in a consensual and contractu- with my couples I always enjoy, there is John and Yoko with their floppy hats and al relationship, recognised by rarely an occasion when I look at them rounded glasses. Everyone still consistently asks about them, they are the greats, law. In Gibraltar approximately and wonder why they’re not smiling. and ambassadors for our registry. I have 1000 marriage ceremonies are In Gibraltar Almost inevitably it is a joy, and I am performed annually through part of that joy. They can potentially tourists come in and pay for duplicate cerapproximately the Civil Status and registraremember me during this happy tificates as souvenirs.’ Many partners visit 1000 marriage moment in their lives, forever.’ tion Office, aka the Registry. from Spain, where the volume of couples wishing to marry is too much for the numAll are carried out by Registrar ceremonies are performed ber of available registrars. ‘In many areas Michael Cumming, who fell An attractive Rock for marriage annually... it’s difficult to get an appointment to be into his position, seven years ago, coming from a very differmarried for months and months. It’s been Gibraltar is an extremely attractive ent financial role within the Civil Service. a critical issue in Spain and they’ve location for marriages, and had to change their law to allow ‘I always think the registrar can get in the draws in couples from across “Everyone way of the emotion of the moment, but more people to conduct marriagthe globe because the process is knows that es. We often get urgent cases, for if he’s empathic and enjoys it, then it is simple and straightforward. ‘For John Lennon example when people are moving possible for us to make it a moment they English speakers it’s so much can remember forever. I have to check more convenient to deal with us. and Yoko Ono to Saudi Arabia or somewhere like got married documentation, I have to see that issues that, if they’re not married to their Also, Gibraltar is very accessible here.” partner, life can be very difficult like divorce documentation is appropriate. I from most European countries. need to be able to confirm that two people There’s also a romantic connecfor them.’ Also, the documentation process in other places can be much more are free to marry.’ Michael’s attention to tion for the Brits. Gibraltar has a positive detail, calming aura and smooth voice complex, particularly for those of differing emotional attachment. Everyone knows deemed him an appropriate candidate for a that John Lennon and Yoko Ono got marnationalities. ‘They come to us because we

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Polish couple Anna and Lukasz getting married at the Dell

“If they’re not married to their partner, life can be very difficult for them.”

don’t require residence within the jurisdiction, as is the case in most other places.’ Equal rights for civil partners

gal terms, but the church will also carry out the religious ceremony, which is conducted in the eyes of God. ‘For marriages happening in a church, it is often that registry ceremonies will be conducted first and so the church will only conduct the religious ceremony,’ Michael tells me. The ability for same sex couples to forge a romantic union under the eyes of the law as a civil partnership was granted in March 2014, when the act was passed in Parliament. The first ceremony was held in May of that year, celebrating the union between Alicia and Nadine Muscat. ‘There have been relatively few civil partnerships, many of them local. What is the difference between civil partnership and marriage, you ask? Well, for a Gibraltarian in Gibraltar there is no real difference, it gives you the same rights, It applies the same purposes. The difference is in name only. When I conduct a civil partnership I can’t invite the bride to kiss the bride, I can’t say “this is your wife”, it’s purely the issue of the name. Although they are not husband and husband, or wife and wife in the legal sense, I’m sure they consider themselves so when they go home. It is feasible that I may be conducting marriages for the gay community reasonably soon. For my purposes, I am very much a supporter of that process. I think it’s important that everyone should be able to get married.’

Records of marriage in the Registry Office date back to April 1862, before that marriages were ‘dealt with by the churches. They would Records of provide a certificate that would marriage in be your civil status documenthe Registry The ceremony tation, which provides couples Office date Ceremonies are often seasonal, with the ability to exercise their back to leaving certain periods in the year rights in a democratic context, if April 1862... fairly dry for Michael, the height you go back three hundred years, of summer not being one of them. married couples had no bene‘The Alameda Gardens is one of the most fits or rights. It’s vital that people register popular locations, particularly in the births and have a record of their existence. summer. We hold the ceremony in the Dell Weddings conducted in the church as opwhich is completely still, and I’m wearposed to the Registry are all identical in leing my full suit and tie.’ The ceremony is professional and prompt, Michael urges me Gibraltar’s Registrar Michael Cumming marrying Amanda and Raymond at the office to sit in on the wedding of an older couple living in Spain, Amanda and Raymond, both soon to take the name Speers. A photographer snaps her way through the ceremony, held in the registry office, and witnessed by the couple’s two friends and Her Majesty the Queen, whose portrait hangs above the table at which vows and rings are swapped. The service concludes with the words ‘your union has been symbolised by the exchanging of these rings’ and the couple signing the registry. ‘It is dignified, it can be emotive, we struggle to keep it solemn and personal, yet also pleasant. People can be surprised when you’ve got a ceremony that is very limited in scope. I do get letters and emails in from people who tend to be very happy with the ceremony.’ As part of his role, Michael also registers births and deaths. An average day entails checking paperwork and meeting the cou44

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono married in Gibraltar

adorned full gothic outfits, Spanish flamenco dresses and roller skates. Having signed off on copious marriages and played a role in Channel 5’s Gibraltar: Britain in the Sun documentary series, Michael still finds himself surprised by how keen people are to get married, and how often they do so. ‘I think it’s certainly true that people are getting married later and often living together first, but I’m interested to find out that so many people eventually do get married. People take the moment and the ceremony of the marriage very seriously and see it as a very important part of their life. That took me by surprise. There is so much commitment to marriage itself.’

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MILITARY MARVEL The evolving eras of Parson’s Lodge

imagination, I’d always envision it to be t’s no secret that the Rock is drenched In 2015, a renovation of Parson’s Lodge in history and incredible heritage value, was carried out in phases, mostly focused a dungeon, with a secret entrance in the but my interest has never really been on health and safety elements ensuring adjoining passage that leads you towards piqued by any of the former wartime the site was safe for visitors. The structure the beach. When I discovered that the museum was offering tours, I jumped at stories we’ve all been fed was open briefly in the 90s, and the opportunity, childlike curiosity getting whilst growing up in Gibraltar. was then taken on by the Gibraltar The fortress That was until I visited Parson’s was integral to Heritage Trust. They didn’t have the best of me. Even with my very limited Lodge battery. Perched on a the resources to man it, and so the historical knowledge, the insight into some British defense well-placed rock face, directly entire site was handed back to the of the military marvels that the Britons during some built and navigated, at Parson’s Lodge was looking out onto Rosia Bay, the Government and the Museum took of the most fascinating. fortress was integral to British over its management. ‘It took quite prominent war a bit to remove rubble, and to weed defense during some of the time eras... most prominent war time eras and chop back. We’ve had to have The fortress sits atop the foundations of in Gibraltar, including the First some of the fences rea defensive wall built by the Moors and Second World Wars. Late last year, inforced also. It’s been quite a in the mid 1300s, dubbed ‘the Line By the time the sit was opened to the local public, via lot of work getting it into good Wall’. The wall ran from Casemates, the British had a tour given by the Museum’s Chief Guide condition.’ The process took around the entire base of the Rock taken over the and was made using red sand found and self-professed history buff, Phil Smith. around a year to complete. Rock, they’d A former military man, Phil fell in love with locally. As time progressed, you can began using the Rock whilst here with the forces, evensee how building techniques also For frequenters of Rosia Bay, white stones... progressed massively, by the time tually he found his way back, falling into Parson’s Lodge marks the last tour guiding on a voluntary basis. From the British had taken over the Rock, landmark before the beach, it there, he was picked up by the Museum they’d began using white stone. The walls has always been shrouded in an element and now offers tours around a variation of mystery, facing directly out into the were made thicker to facilitate the use of of Gibraltar sites, including the city walls. cannon instead of archers, in defence of cove. As a child with a wildly over active 46

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heritage the site. ‘By the 1800s,’ Phil explains, as we later they implemented even larger coastal hover by the Field Station, which occasion- defence guns. Three were operational for a ally houses visiting scientists, and is often period of twenty years before they became obsolete and the forces implemented guns used by museum staff. ‘Rosia Bay was very important to the British because when with a much longer range on top of the Rock. In 1898 a generator was they came here they were still offloading stores. As Gibraltar’s installed below the field station “They could only natural harbour, the bay for operational searchlights that project a beam remained in use until 1956, until was an ideal place to unload the over halfway ships, so this area needed to be Britain scrapped all coastal deacross the bay.” fences in Gibraltar and the UK, in protected from Spanish attacks. They built a number of different the late 1950s. The two searchbatteries in the area. A battery is a group lights lit up the entire bay, one was moveof guns, and at one time there were fifteen able and narrow and was therefore able to separate gun batteries running form the be shone at approaching ships preparing North side of Rosia Bay, down to Camp to attack. ‘They could project a beam over Bay. Over fifty guns were found in the halfway across the bay. They remained in area. It was heavily protected.’ operation, protecting Gibraltar all through the first and second world wars.’ The gradient change in stone masonry is evident The British’s defence capabilities changed as you divert your gaze up the structure. over time, in the mid 1800s they decided The messy red sand brick slowly evolves to stop using three separate batteries and into jagged limestone placed by the British, built a single platform for eight guns. Soon Phil Smith, history buff and former military man

Underneath the battery lies a natural cave.

and eventually, through the use of steam-powered saws, the perfectly squared blocks that were used to build much of the other military structures around Gibraltar.

Underneath the battery lies a natural cave. Phil tells me that during the Second World War the British were worried that Adolf Hitler was going to invade Gibraltar. Rosia was a possible landing place, but Camp Bay was much more likely. ‘I’ve pieced together a lot of the information from going around and tidying up, there are some records on the battery, but not many.’ The two raised batteries, Parson’s Lodge and Napier of Magdala Battery, on which sits the 100 tonne gun that “For every is often advertised to tourists, had aircraft shot far better aiming capabilities, being down, around conveniently perched on natural 10,000 rounds platforms found in the rock. Antiwere fired.” aircraft guns were also installed onto the battery during the air raids of the Second World War. ‘I read an interesting statistic recently, for every aircraft shot down, around 10,000 rounds were fired. There was a Vichy French air raid on the Rock. Approximately five aircrafts were shot down in one air raid alone. It would have meant that everyone in Gibraltar who had a rifle would have had to fire at these aircraft.’ The battery was used to fire in anger during the Great Siege, Phil confirms. He adds that during the turn of the century, no shots were fired from the battery. ‘You could say that was because they were such powerful guns, it was a deterrent and nobody wanted to risk Evolution of brickwork making an attack on Gibraltar.’ GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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shells, and weighed 181 kilograms each.’ Each facet of the battery has a story that evolves through the ages, as the military built up their confidence and developed their defence capabilities. We take a brief look at the other former military structures in the area. Perched just opposite, in the side of the Rock, is the former Naval Hospital, where army men were treated. Joined to what is now Royal Gibraltar Police turf across the road from the Lodge, was a store, built in 1812, to supply ships. This was the era during which the Duke of Wellington ‘was fighting with the Spanish and Portuguese to try and kick the French out of the Iberian Peninsula.’ The store could supply everything a fleet would need to The name of operate. Some ships the battery could be tied up directly is shrouded in the small Rosia harin mystery. bour for re-supplying, whilst others would anchor further out and small vessels would take supplies to them.

We move on to the ammunition stores, one still being protected by what Phil reckons is the original gate from the The name of the battery is shrouded in 1870s. ‘If any infantry soldiers managed to mystery. Phil notes that some people get ashore and tried to storm the battery, believe the name ‘Parsons’ is in reference they could close this gate and it to a small church that was formerly in would be very difficult to climb the area. ‘I’ve got another theory,’ he One soldier over. One soldier protecting protecting it tells me, ‘they had fifteen batterit with a rifle could hold back ies round here, all those that were with a rifle an entire army because they’d named were done so after various could hold have to stop firing to climb the military officers so I think there was a back an fence.’ Originally, the fortress Captain or Major Parsons. It’s quite a entire army. common British name. I haven’t had three freestanding ammunition stores. Inside the store, found him yet so I can’t soldiers used a basic but effective system be sure.’ We walk up to the of storing ammunition and hoisting them top level of the battery, up from the store to be fired. The British where the three most implemented the newer, larger guns, once recent coastal defence ship builders began adding metal to the guns were once located. hulls, which meant they were protected One still stands proud, from cannonballs. ‘They had to make facing out into the bay. special shells that had a really hard tip on Phil explains that the next them. These were called armour piercing phase of the refurbishment Anti infantry and landing craft guns

Original gates protecting the ammunition stores

will see the gun repainted. These guns were loaded from the front end and were implemented in the mid 1800s. Their aiming capabilities were incredibly accurate. ‘Four men would carry the shell from the chimney to the gun, they would winch it up and push it into the barrel and then they could winch the gun one-way or the other. There was a scale here in the floor, to direct their aim accurately.’ The entire process of loading, shooting and cleaning out the gun could take a good crew of nine men, a mere three minutes. On my way out I take one last look at the fluttering Union Jack and Castle and Key flags and reflect on the success of the British military. Had it not been for their innovations, it could have been the Spanish colors flying from that pole. Coastal defence guns

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history words | Dr. Chris Grocott, University of Leicester

Dr. Gareth Stockey, University of Nottingham Dr. Jo Grady, University of Leicester illustrations | Chris Zammit

ANARCHY IN GIB Part Two

discovered on the ferry from Algeciras hat Gibraltar’s labour history was amongst Gibraltar’s anarchists, whose acinfluenced by British trade unions tivity was co-ordinated within the Círculo to Gibraltar. Set at 2,500 pesetas, these is well known, after all, as early as Obrero, we discovered a distinctly more fines were extraordinarily harsh and the 1919 a branch of the Transport pragmatic approach. Demonstrating a threat was keenly felt. Workers in Algeciras had to use the ferry to get to work and and General Workers’ Union, now UNITE, willingness to exploit all opportunities that was established on the Rock. By contrast, might bear dividends, in 1896 the Gibraltar attempting to dodge the fare was a sound in part one of this series, we described Círculo actually applied to affiliate to the way to make wages stretch further. But our surprise at discovering that, in the Spanish socialist party, the PSOE. But the dodging the fare was also a form of protest years before the Great War, anarchist PSOE rejected the Círculo’s application – after all, by paying to take the ferry, workers, so they saw it, were paying their trade unions were active in for affiliation. It felt that workers in employers for the ‘privilege’ of working. Gibraltar. And in our research The Gibraltar Gibraltar would be better served by on these unions, we also disaffiliation to a British organisation, Círculo actually covered that these anarchists one which, it wrote to the Círculo, During the strike, the familiar tactic applied to were somewhat unusual was better versed in challenging of attacking employers, foremen and affiliate to by comparison to anarchist British imperialism. Taking this adstrike-breakers was employed. On 3 May the Spanish movements that developed vice, the Círculo branches 1898 two of the ferry company’s socialist party. in Spain after 1910. in Gibraltar and the Campo managers, Imossi and Meikerland, A strike applied for, and achieved, were attacked, whilst the following broke out affiliation to the British Social day another, Joseph Gaggero was, Traditionally, historians of Spanish anarin protest Democratic Federation (SDF). according to a police report, set-upchism have emphasised that anarchists at the level on in the street and ‘violently struck, This did not mean abandoning were vehemently opposed to working with of fines... anarchist tactics, however. knocked down and kicked’. more moderate movements such as socialist political parties and ‘constitutionalist’ trade unions (unions in the British style In early 1898, a strike broke out in protest Another familiar tactic was also employed who worked within the law). However, at the level of fines imposed on stowaways during the dispute. This was the addition

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history of further demands over and above those made at the outset in order to prolong the struggle. In this case, the additional demand was for wages to be paid partly in sterling. By making additional demands, and assuming they would be rejected, anarchists hoped that strike action would extend its reach The familiar into other industries. Perhaps tactic of even, this would cause a attacking general strike – the ‘holy grail’ employers, of anarchist organisation by foremen and which, it was assumed, capistrike-breakers talism would be defeated.

was employed.

The May 1898 strike was only brought to an end when Gibraltar’s Colonial Secretary arbitrated an agreement between the Círculo, the ferry company, and the employers. Such arbitration represented another unusual step for an anarchist organisation - negotiating with the state. But this opportunist interaction with the colonial authorities in Gibraltar brought significant advantages. First of all, in future, workers were to be part-paid in sterling. Second, both the employers and colonial authorities, through the process of arbitration had de facto recognised the right of the Círculo to represent its members and negotiate on their behalf. However, at this moment of victory, a crisis engulfed the Círculo. As 1898 unfolded, it became obvious that the local full-time organiser of the coalheavers’ section of the Círculo was in the process of embezzling portions of the workers’ wages which were paid out by workers’ representatives. The organiser was dismissed but the La Línea workers were wary of appointing another Gibraltarian, whilst the Gibraltarian workers were unhappy at the idea Workers of appointing a Spaniard. And so, were to the Círculos on both sides of the be partfrontier reached out to the SDF in paid in Britain and asked for them to send used. One ship’s captain, relieved sterling. that for the first time in years he had an organiser. The SDF sent the somewhat exotically named Lorenzo been able to have his ship refuelled Quelch to Gibraltar (though Quelch had, in without a strike, expressed his thanks to fact, been born in Berkshire). He arrived in Quelch who ‘told him that was the result late 1898 to discover, as he recalled in his of ordered agreements instead memoirs, a very different industrial relaof the anarchist conduct of “the union tions scene to that which he was used to. business’. Quelch immediately set about applying British trade union practices to the Círculo. Much to the delight of employers, agreements on a range of issues were established between them and the union and these agreements were, uncharacteristically, kept to. Quelch had discovered in Gibraltar that ‘the union itself [the Círculo] was not at all like a Trade Union as we know it in England’ and he set about distancing the Círculo from tactics previously GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

contrast, employers were so pleased with Quelch’s work that when he announced in April 1899 that he was returning to Britain, the employers offered to pay his salary if he would stay. He declined the offer.

Next month, in the final instalment of itself was not this series, we see how, in the months after Quelch’s departure, the Círculo at all like a Quelch was fighting against pressed employers in Gibraltar for the tide, however, the massive Trade Union greater concessions. In 1902, by way as we know it of response, the Gibraltar employexpansion of the dockyard in England” from 1895 to 1906 meant ers in the dockyard locked-out their that workers were in short workers in the hope of breaking the supply; just the right conditions for unions Círculo. But the Círculo welcomed the to apply pressure onto employers for challenge. The lock-out was the perfect improved wages and conditions. Quelch’s excuse for the calling of a general strike success was ironically his problem too. and, so it was hoped, the pressing of the During his time in Gibraltar, not much revolution against both the employers and was achieved for his union’s workers. By colonial authorities in Gibraltar. 51

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IN SCHOOL & THEATRE Cecil Gomez

ecil Gomez, 79, was a distinguished teacher until retirement who still continues with his love for the theatre. Cecil’s

Gibraltar could be seen; this drew many Gibraltarians to come up and look at their homeland which was so near and yet so far.

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with the teaching of English being his greatest strength. He started the boys on reading the prose in comics such as The Champion and The Hotspur and gradually leading them on to appreciate the writers of the classic works. He also taught them to enjoy poetry, especially choral poetry which was a way of reciting poetry read aloud in unison by the whole class.

Cecil’s evacuation was spent for was spent in His family went back to the Rock the mandatory short period in in 1944 being amongst the first to Casablanca Casablanca and then Tangier. His return. Aged 8, he first attended and Tangier. family, consisting of his mother, Castle Road school, folbrother and himself, opted out of lowed by the Sacred Heart His father Cecil’s ambition to go to University the ‘Evacuation Scheme’, and shared a villa school. The 11 plus was passed ensured in the Mother Country was thwarted with the Garcia family. He first attended and he went to the Grammar that he was by the headmaster’s strange anMiss Dotto’s School, mainly for girls from School at Plata Villa only to find not offered Gibraltar and boys too young to attend that after a couple of terms, the nouncement to the boys at the end the position of their first year in the Sixth Form. the Christian Brother’s School which he school moved to the premises of a teacher. He told them to inform their parents did once he reached the correct age. His of the Sacred Heart School. As that if they took them away during memories include there being a Black List his family had moved to a flat that year to apply for one of the best jobs issued to Gibraltarians telling them of busi- in Humphries this meant a long walk to nesses in Tangier with German sympathies and from school. His intake was to be the available (Secretariat, City Council, Shell, Barclays Bank), he would ensure they did which should not to be supported. One pathfinder in the decision to move the not get it. He was on all their selection exception was Madame Porte and her state exams from December to June. This delicious cakes; despite being quasi enemy meant that half the class took the exams in boards. No parents complained but quite a few took their sons away immediately. One territory, Gibraltarians did not give up their December with the other half having the was Cecil and although this meant the end cakes. There was also a spot on the hill by advantage of taking them six months later. the Cafe de Paris where on a clear day, Brother Taylor was the biggest influence of his university dream, with hindsight, he

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bio does not regret the way his life progressed without a degree. Faced with months with nothing to do, Cecil, together with Luis Azzopardi and a few of the others, tended to meet at the Calpe Institute whose then director was Graham Ingham. Together with Luis they enrolled on a postal correspondence course for GCE Scholarship Spanish and both passed the exam. Eventually, in 1954 he found a position of temporary clerk in the Secretariat Treasury Department and after six months was made a permanent clerk. He knew he had a vocation to be a teacher but his father thought otherwise and in those times father’s wishes were obeyed. After some months he applied for a teaching job but his father, who had friends in high places, ensured that he was not offered the position. Then followed National Service which he felt held him in good stead in later life. He returned to the Treasury Department and later applied for another teaching job. He then had the courage to tell his father he would resign if he did not get a teaching post. He did and in 1957 was appointed to St Joseph’s School run by Mr. O’Gara. In those days, the new teacher without any training, was thrown in at the deep end and told to get on with it. A class was taught all subjects which made it that much more difficult. He did well and after some months moved to the Bishop Fitzgerald School. In 1958 he was sent for teacher training to St Mary’s College, Twickenham. The course lasted two years and somehow he managed to read both Music and Art which was not usually allowed. A fellow student was Luis Azzopardi. In his second year he was fortunate in that Miss Collette King started a drama department. It was too late to go on her course but he used to attend whenever his studies allowed. Luis had produced Samel Beckett’s ‘Act One’ with Cecil acting in it and she was impressed by their work in Drama. Collette directed a big production of Christopher Marlow’s ‘Tamburlaine’ and selected Cecil for the second major part. She was also instrumental in persuading him to apply for a year’s teacher’s course at The Central Speech and Drama. Today this is The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. It was founded by Elsie Fogerty in 1906 to offer a new form of training in speech and drama for young actors and other students. It became a constituent of the University of London in 2005 and its prominent alumni include Laurence Olivier and Harold Pinter amongst others. The Gibraltar Government agreed to fund the year’s course as a result of his high grades at St Mary’s. The course tailored GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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for teachers involved the history of drama, children at the school with learning difficulacting, fencing, dancing and singing. ties. They went to see the headmaster, Mr. The end of the year play, selected to be Pepe Romero, who agreed to the setting performed by the group of teachers, was up of special classes for these children. ‘Six Characters in Search of an Author’ and Cecil was given the plum part of the father. In those times children with severe physHe was also selected to produce his group ical and/or mental problems were kept at in a one hour presentation. He chose part home out of sight although some parents of Bertolt Breccht’s ‘The Caucasian Chalk sent the less affected children, with disCircle’. Simultaneously, he studied abilities such as Downs Syndrome, for and passed the Associated to Mrs Morillo which in effect was a The new Drama Board (ADB) which qualirespite day centre where they were teacher fied him as an adjudicator. without any taught to do easy manual crafts. training was Dr. D. Bacarese-Hamilton was very Upon his return to Gibraltar, deactive in this area. thrown in spite being junior trained, he was at the deep appointed to St. Jago’Secondary Cecil said: “The children we dealt School where Luis Azzopardi, who end and with then were what would have told to get had also been junior trained, was been classified as under-achievemployed. Neither were bothered on with it. ers. They did not take any tests by this and got on with teaching. to ascertain if they had mental or physical problems. Even our own methods Luis and Cecil soon became interested in to begin with were crude as all we did was 53

bio to hold a reading test. Those who scored which included some of the most severe. Cecil had a parallel career as an actor and under a certain reading age Upon his return he was asked to theatre producer. For those not in the came to our classes on a regular He was submit a report with recommendaknow a theatre producer is akin to the basis. These children were with tions as to how handicapped children director of a film. Since 1955 he has been fortunate us for a year and then we would should be taught on the Rock. Most involved in some 116 productions and in that Miss assess them to see if they could of his recommendations, much later, produced 66 shows. Collette return to a normal class. Quite became a reality and resulted in the King started building of St Martin’s school and its a few were able to make the He abruptly left the Grammar school and a drama switch. The classes were never associated respite centre. spent considerable time at the Calpe department. more than fifteen and so the Institute. Cecil and his friends became children got individual attention Cecil became deputy headmaster of fascinated by the theatre where they saw so some progress was made.” St Jago’s and carried on with his pioneering plays performed by ‘The Calpe Players’. work. In the mid-seventies he succeeded This was noticed by Graham Ingham and At St.Jago’s, the pupils were divided into Baby Mackintosh as head of St Anne’s so to maintain the interest of these boys, two classes with Cecil taking one and Middle school with 450 pupils from 8 to he decided to involve them in his producLuis the other. These children would be 12. There was the usual percentage of tion of ‘The Bishop’s Candlesticks’ which is taken by other teachers for subjects like pupils who needed remedial help, as in any an early episode from Victor Hugo’s novel woodwork and PE. Soon, other secondother school, for which he was well-pre‘Les Miserables’. Cecil auditioned and to ary schools became interested and they pared. Later, when Mrs P. his amazement was given the part of passed on to them what had been learnt Sacramento was Head of the Bishop. Bishop Fitzgerald lent him Most of his from teaching these children. St Martin’s, they worked recommendations his second best vestments for the out a scheme where she duration of the play. became a reality sent some of her pupils Luis Azzopardi left to teach in England and over to St Anne’s. The P.E. and resulted in became a well-known authority on the Graham had indeed whetted the the building of St teacher would take them teaching and control of older disruptive boys’ appetite and they decided that Martin’s school. for a class after which children. they could produce their own play they joined the rest of and so in 1956 Elio Cruz produced the school at playtime and then return to ‘Happiness is my Goal’ which was perIn 1970 Cecil was sent back to St Mary’s St Martin’s. The idea of Cecil and Priscilla formed by The Grammarian and Loreto College for a year’s course on the teaching was to mix the pupils and so enable the St Past Pupils Association for the Drama of handicapped children. This involved Anne’s pupils to accept playing with them Festival in 1955. Their work was noticed travel round the country where he saw all by Captain Peter Dietz and his wife Vivian the different types of handicapped children as being members of our community.

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bio universally known as Biddy. Alas, she died last year, aged 93. The couple more or less took over the aspiring Gibraltarians theatricals and in 1957 the players became Group 56. The first play was a controversial one by Elio Cruz called ‘Miracle in a Patio’ produced by Biddy. It won the best original play in the 1957 Drama festival.

Cecil had a Peter and Vivian decided that Group 56 would parallel career perform ‘Antigone’ at as an actor the Calpe Institute in and theatre the round which resultproducer. ed in a glowing review by J. D. Stewart. By this time Group 56 was well established and when the Dietz’s left the Rock it continued to go from strength to strength. In 1964 Group 56 inaugurated two theatres with productions by Cecil Gomez. ‘Time Remembered’ at The John Mackintosh Hall and in summer ‘Twelfth Night’ at the Alameda Open Air theatre. 1967 saw Group 56 join forces with Leslie Zammit’s St Joseph’s group and their first show was Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ produced by Humbert Hernandez. This was followed by a play written by Elio Cruz that won the Drama Festival. The theme of ‘Umbrella Variations’ was that eventually the United Kingdom Government would do a sovereignty deal with the Spanish Government. Sir Gerald Lathbury that night wrote history when he became the first Governor to visit the dressing rooms to congratulate the cast to which Cecil says ‘yet he must have known the goings on behind our backs’. He was proved right as when later, British Government Papers showed that secret meetings were taking place at this time. In 1970 the nucleus of Group 56 & St Joseph’s became Group 70. After 15 exciting years of producing countless plays Cecil left the group. Plays were later produced by Leslie and Cecil but with no Group name till it Cecil and eventually become Group 2000.

Cecli with some of his teddy bears

Cecil thinks that the group has not recovered from Leslie’s death. He has kept his hand in by giving poetry recitals and one short sally into The Drama festival.

Nothing would make me happier than to see a new and younger group that would have the courage to present Shakespeare, Pinter, Becket, Lope de Vega, Lorca, Gala, Ibsen, Genet, Feydeau, Albee, Arniches, Milhura and Elio Cruz. These are plays of all kinds. Plays to make us think, to make us laugh, to make us cry, plays to challenge not just the actors but also the audience.

The couple more or less took over the aspiring Gibraltarians theatricals and became Group 56.

During his time as a teacher for six years he combined together all the senior schools and produced at the John Mackintosh Hall the Shakespeare plays ‘Coriolanus’, ‘Henry V’, ‘Macbeth’, ‘The Merchant of Venice’ followed by ‘The thwarting of Baron Bolligrew’ and ‘The Scarlet Cross’ written especially for him By Vivien. These were presented to the schools in matinees and in the evening for an adult audience. Cecil, the grand old man of local theatre, had this to say about theatre on the Rock: “I have always maintained that all Theatre is valid so long as it is well done. Now, there is a great deal of what I would call ‘light entertainment’ but little on the more serious side.

By presenting an overwhelming amount of very light entertainment, an audience has been created that will only attend such plays. The result is that plays that do not fit that category are badly attended, so the risk of losing a fair amount of money is great. This risk has been further compounded by the high charges to legitimate amateur groups made by our present theatres, Ince’s Hall and the John Mackintosh Hall”.

Upon his retirement from teaching, twenty-five years ago, Cecil was given a Harrods Annual Christmas Bear to mark the year of his retirement. Since then, he’s The way that as Group 56, St his friends Joseph’s, Group 70 and Group 2000 collected the teddies every year, each became of them now taking pride of place in his Group 2000 was then a force worked was that we refused to be fascinated by put into any bracket. It was our living room. They don different styles and to be reckoned with. Cecil was the theatre. outfits, and sit attentively, around the now semi-retired and together aim to present as many aspects of room. Cecil says he’s lost count of how with Leslie, the group went from theatre as we could manage both in many extra teddy bears he’s accumulated strength to strength until Zamitt’s tragic English and Spanish. over these years, including a jolly Winnie death. Patrick Marber’ ‘Dealer’s Choice’ the Pooh that reads along with a was to be the last play produced by Leslie Our present Group 2000 has, children’s book. He once produced in 2006. Cecil, in December, produced unfortunately at this moment a programme on collecting bears, ‘The Two Faces of Christmas’ which was not got the actors and backstage Group 2000 was then a for GBC, prompting other bear a tribute to Leslie in which many who had help it used to have, much of force to be collectors to send their regards worked with him took part. The next year, this through old age or death. because Leslie had booked Ince’s Hall for a reckoned with. and thank him for sharing their We have had to adapt by doing interest. play, Cecil produced with an all-female cast recitals and other presentations ‘If We are Women’ by a Canadian author. within our limitations.

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GLAMOROUS ON CONCORDE Career in the sky

looking after the affairs of the military and ctually, it was a Tristar when so was the ticket price, £2,600 one way!” their families stationed here, which by all she saw to Margaret Thatcher’s Roseanna recalls... needs on a Tel Aviv to London accounts, wasn’t so thrilling. One of those flight... On Concorde, Senator – moments arrived when you ask yourself, Music didn’t get her very far on the Rock ‘what next?’ London tended to be the not actor by then – Bob Hope despite coming from a very talentobvious choice in the 60s and 70s for us in was served on a trip to New ed musical and performing family. “On a clear Gib when you wanted to get out. By then, York from London... But, comday you could The ‘Valverdes’ were headed by dad ing from a family of performers, make out the she was in her early 20s, so off she went Frank, who was a comedy writer and music was also in her veins! to seek fame and fortune, “I remember beactor, wife Anita sang, sons Frank, ‘curve’ of the ing impressed when approaching London Hubert, Philip sang too and played world...” and seeing so many lights from high up.” ‘Air Stewardess’ was the term guitar, Joseph must’ve done his bit Little did she know, she was really going used in those, more ‘politically also, Grace was a Miss Gibraltar and to get her fill of that view sooner than incorrect’ days and Gibraltarian Roseanna so was her daughter Michelle. she thought! She found a job in one was one for 15 years! Before British By way of contrast, Elizabeth Music didn’t of London’s top stores in Kensington Airways became so, BEA and BOAC were was to become a nun but in get her very – Barkers – and quickly made contact the two British National carriers which the end didn’t and Roseanna, with a close Gibraltarian school friend later amalgamated to then become BA. who was to become ‘air stew- far on the Rock... who was already a stewardess. Isabella Roseanna began her flying career with BEA ardess extraordinaire,’ whilst Edge or ‘Ita’ (who managed to clock on Tridents and Tristars, and after more in her teens dabbled in guitar up no less than 32 years with BA), training, the last five were spent on BA’s and piano playing and joined a popular encouraged her to join... and she did, “I Concorde. “Concorde was incredible. We group on the Rock in the 60s called The was surprised when I was told I’d done flew at 67,000 feet and on a clear day you Odds. The habitual day job however, was very well in all three interviews I had to sit could make out the ‘curve’ of the world, inevitably more than a habit to earn your through, and after my training I began to we’d make it to New York in about two keep, and The 0dds keyboardist was emfly on most occasions with Isabella, which and a half hours which was amazing, and ployed as an accounts clerk in the NAAFI, 56

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One of those moments arrived when you ask yourself, ‘what next?’ Roseanna on keyboards in her heyday, with popular group, The Odds

We tried to take one each before checkcapital you’d get an allowance of £120 was great. When you start working, you’re ing out of the hotel but our cases were for each day there, but for Istanbul say, it asked what destination you’d like to go to searched and were embarrassed to be was only £20, so you tried to get off that on your first flight and I said Gib, which found out. We pleaded ignorance claiming shift. Isabella and I attempted to was good also to see my family and we thought we could keep them and you pull a fast one by arriving just show them what I’d been up to.” “... you’re know what? The captain had one in his short of leaving time for one of asked what suitcase too!” those flights with dirty hands Roseanna has lots of stories to destination and dishevelled uniform, saying tell of her experiences in the you’d like to we’d had a problem with our And so, the stories and anecdotes just sky travelling to most European go to on your car in the hope that other staff kept on coming. Joan Collins throwing a capitals (in Western Europe only in first flight and available would step in, but the tantrum because she arrived late and her those days), with British European flight was delayed and we were seat had been given to the next person Airways (BEA). Tridents carried just I said Gib...” told we had plenty of time to on the waiting list, introducing astronaut about a hundred passengers and clean and smarten ourselves up, so that Neil Armstrong to the Captain on the flight Tristar 350, “We’d also fly to Cairo and deck, Margaret Thatcher being very nice Istanbul and sometimes, you’d have to stay plan failed miserably! over for three or four days before flying on a flight back from Tel Aviv, Isabella and “On another occasion, trying to be clever I, on my guitar, singing carols and songs back. It was some sort of regulation or with the passengers on a Christmas other and at times, some of the girls would backfired again, when staying “Joan Collins flight to Athens and collecting at The Sheraton Hotel in Tel throw a ‘sickie’ before leaving London throwing money for charity in our caps when scheduled to fly to those countries Aviv. They had these lovely bath and a Concorde Captain serving because if you were working on a flight robes which, it later transpired, a tantrum guests tended to make off with. Roseanna tea on an empty (‘US’) to Stockholm or other Northern European because she arrived late...” unserviceable, Concorde flight back to London from New York. On a less ‘fun’ occasion, she told me about one of the aircraft’s engines heating up and having to jettison fuel over the sea in order to make an emergency landing, “Yes, and after the repairs were done, the faulty engine heated up again as we revved up on the runway to take off and when those brakes are applied full on, it’s a good thing you’re strapped in! Another time, some prankster claimed there was a bomb on board and the Captain gave the order to evacuate the plane quickly. Experiences like those, you never forget. When you come to a standstill with all the emergency GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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A flight attendant’s working life, especially on Concorde, is a relatively glamorous one... Roseanna’s close friend and colleague Isabella, meeting Concorde ‘Royal’ passengers

services all around and you deploy the a senator of the US administration and slides, you never know what the outcome there were many more celebrities she met. might be. Some passengers get But also, there were other individuin a panic and are reluctant to als she had to ‘see to’ during flights, “Introducing go down them and one time astronaut Neil including disgruntled and somewe had to gently push them times argumentative passengers, Armstrong to down for their own safety. bringing about situations which the Captain Because of our training and the through training, Roseanna and her on the flight adrenalin flow, during those colleagues have learned to keep a minutes and moments, you just deck...” cool head and to quickly diffuse. get on with it and don’t think about how serious a situation you’re in is,” She left her job in the skies and all her Roseanna assures me. But, in general, a flying experiences are now confined to the flight attendant’s working life, especially history books. Soon after, Roseanna met on Concorde, is a relatively glamorous her partner and went to live in Columbia one: always looking great in uniform, for ten years working in PR in a top hotel flying to New York, Miami, Washington, there, later travelling up and down the Bahrain, Singapore and back South American continent training to London and meeting the others to sell cosmetics for a very “Margaret rich and famous on the way... Thatcher being well known firm in that part of the Barbra Streisand and Stephen world, and then heading back to the very nice on Spielberg, Paul and Linda British capital decorating homes and a flight back McCartney, Ringo and his working for top London store, Peter ‘Barbarella’ actress wife, Grace from Tel Aviv...” Jones in Sloane Square. Jones, Alain Delon, Catherine Denueve, Presidents Nixon and Carter and And so, all of it leading to what inevitably of course Bob Hope, who was by that time one day arrives at the door: retirement 58

was clearly on the horizon on Terra Firma this time from where - not serving drinks at 67,000 feet above the world’s surface, amazed at the view of the earth’s curve - Roseanna and her partner happily split their time between their two homes, Columbia and Gibraltar travelling to and fro, hopefully, as simple, undemanding airline passengers!

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BREED 77 FRONT MAN An afternoon and An Evening with Paul Isola

aking to the stage again

Steel Pulse perform at the Victoria Stadium cover versions of songs that have inspired my career and pay tribute to some of the Sports Complex. Their second show was With a fruitful musical career a night of film and music under the night’s artists that have passed in the past few behind him, Paul Isola returns to weeks. There’ll be some Bowie in there.’ sky of the Alameda Gardens. ‘We’ve also his home stage for one night only. ended up producing some music videos He comments on the St. Michael’s Cave Accompanied by his friends, some of the for Bollywood artists. We’re quite venue, praising its spectacular intimacy, most skilled local musicians ‘the concerts in there are magical and diverse in the skillset and ambition on this scene, the Breed 77 The Breed 77 that we have. This event is particular it creates such an atmosphere. We’ve front man will revisit the past front man will managed to attract lots of people from in that it connects what I do as the twenty years of his musical revisit the past singer in Breed 77 with my other job overseas to attend because it’s an opporlifetime. His history with the twenty years in the events company. I’m probably tunity to see such a special show with only band, a fusion of sounds of his musical easier to manage than any six hundred other people, in prehistoric from the Mediterranean and lifetime. unknown artist,’ Paul jokes. “We’ve also surroundings.’ traditional rock music, has been littered with internaended up tional exposure, number Divulging in the idea behind producing A lifetime of Breed 77 one singles in the USA and Germany, and An Evening with Paul Isola and some music supporting some of the most prominent Friends, Paul explains that he Breed 77 kicked off their reign in videos for bands in rock history. Now on a self-imwill be performing his music the 90s, when Paul and a group Bollywood posed hiatus, the members of the band ‘but in a way that it hasn’t of Gibraltarian friends in London artists.” are scattered sporadically, pursuing their been heard before; with other formed the band. ‘It is quintessenown solo interests, resulting in the fruition people, other instrumentation, tially rock music. You can’t get any of Gibraltar based event company Big other arrangements. It’s giving a spin on more Gibraltarian than Breed,’ Paul says. Man Entertainment, which Paul now heads some stuff that I’ve been doing for twenty He tells me that throughout their musical with his two partners. In 2014, Big Man’s odd years, but this will make it fresh and careers they maintained their small town inaugural show saw UK reggae giants different. We’ll also be playing a bunch of boys mentality. ‘We went to the biggest GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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city in the world when everything was on the Rock to have a base from which that’s going to be completely different and going on there and we reached the UK to establish a potential vocation hasn’t happened in Gibraltar before. 40, but we’ve always been four bums from We want to keep bringing someand work with highly acclaimed “To make it Gibraltar who no one thought would make thing different and exciting that will international artists. enjoyable it. We never had any favours, it was all fulfill Gibraltarians’ expectations and fun, you of entertainment that we should done off our own back. The most beautiful Experience in the industry need to plan be getting here in 2016.’ Big Man thing to come out of this is the belief that really well.” anything is possible.’ Paul’s blatant fervour Entertainment boasts a knowledge With independent events orand pushy disposition leaves me unsurand experience within the industry, ganisations springing up across prised by how much success the band has their prime objective, Paul claims, is the Gibraltar, and an abundance of shows seen through its six album releases, and being offered to the public, I probe Paul on enjoyment of the punters and the artists abundance of shows, all over the globe. involved. ‘We’re all about running things what he and Big Man Entertainment, can ‘From the word go, the idea was in a way that perhaps people here aren’t offer the Rock. ‘We’re looking at always to play live, that’s where we accustomed to. Between the three of us diversifying into fashion events “I have cut our teeth. Since those early days we’ve put on concerts in all different manand the next thing we can do met many in 1996, we’ve ended up supporting brick walls, anybody and everybody from Bowie and these to Metallica, to the Melvins to Black need to be Sabbath, to Guns and Roses.’ The boys never forgot their roots, coming knocked back to play in Gibraltar on a number down.” of occasions. Funnily enough, my first ever-live concert was a Breed 77 show held in Casemates Square on my fifteenth birthday. Coincidentally, that was also my first mosh pit. In September 2015, the band headlined the annual National Day concert, marking it a farewell show for Paul, who had taken the difficult decision to leave the band and move back to Gibraltar to be with his family. Although he returned to the band briefly, they soon after agreed to take a time out. ‘I’ve come back to Gibraltar in the spirit of collaboration and unfortunately, I have met many brick walls, and these need to be knocked down.’ Paul’s biggest ambition now is to initiate a locally based, entirely professional recording studio for music and film artists 60

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scene ners in venues ranging from the Royal “You can see Symphony Hall, to stadiums, to fields. the misgivings We hope we do good by our experifrom one side ence.’ So what draws the music man and try to to the organizational aspect, after countless concert experiences, being implement at the helm of the stage? ‘I think it’s them when really great two sides of the coin to you’re on the be a part of, you can see the misgivother.” ings from one side and try to implement them when you’re on the other. Things that make you upset as an artist you try and avoid when you’re the producer,’ he eludes confidently, ‘in this industry there’s a lot of hard work but ultimately, it’s meant to be fun and everybody enjoys what they’re doing. To make it enjoyable and fun, you need to plan really well.’ Paul describes to me the difficulty in bringing monumental acts to the Rock; ‘when artists are approached and hear the name Gibraltar, unfortunately because of the extortionate fees that they are getting paid at the major music festival, it’s made the situation untenable for smaller promoters who have got the size of Gibraltar in mind. Let’s be clear that the big festivals do not work because they lose money. A lot of artists that have dealt with or been approached by Gibraltar are charging twice as much as they would elsewhere. I’ve played with

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these bands in other parts of the world where they’ve played to ten times more people for ten times less money.’ First and foremost, Paul is a musician, and he takes the trade seriously, ‘music is meant to guide people and influence generations, soothing people’s soul in a way that

nothing else can. If music becomes empty, vacuous sound, then we’re losing a big part of what it is to be human.’ Tickets for An Evening with Paul Isola and Friends can be purchased from Music Corner.

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TALKS OF THE TOWN Julian Felice - Gib Talks

revity is not a virtue that public speakers often relish, but there’s a man on a mission to make them contain and deliver their message within fifteen minutes, or else, he will drag them off stage.

momentous recollections of life experiences that have touched and changed them.

research, and not last, gender and age, to offer a varied programme fit to attract a diversified audience, without being labelled too academic or abstruse.

The definitive list of participants and topics will be published closer to the date, although Julian can reveal that at Expect a varied line of scientists, writers, Politicians are least one high-profile speaker is sport personalities, journalists, artists, encouraged to expected to contribute, as well as benefactors – all different and unique in After last year’s success, Drama teacher Julian Felice is returning share personal Fabian Picardo, who was scheduled their walks of life, but all with one thing in to the John Mackintosh Theatre anecdotes. for last year, but fell ill and suffered common: the willingness to step on that with the second instalment of a last-minute cancellation. stage and share their story in a compact Gib Talks, in its winning format of fourteen but significant quarter of an hour of fame. fifteen-minute lectures by local personaliUpstaging the first edition’s stellar cast is ties, followed by four ten-minute vox-pops, a challenge in its own right, but there are Because the average attention span of a shorter stories delivered by members of human being is proven to be around that many considerations to be made when the public picked at random by draw. pre-selecting candidates for length, not a minute more is allowed the 2016 line-up, not last by the merciless digital countdown Upstaging the The talks focus on a variety of subjects, their availability on the cold visible from the lectern, to remind first edition’s but they don’t try and ‘push an agenda’, February Saturday that is every speaker how fast tempus fugit, so they steer clear from the subjects the Valentine’s Day eve, when Gib stellar cast is so there’s no point in exceeding that a challenge... speakers would usually discuss in their Talks will take place this year. dose if one wants to effectively get professional life. For example, politicians through to the audience. A horn are indeed invited to participate, but there will blow and a mock traffic light will turn Organisers also kept in mind the balance amber and eventually red - and if the will be no rallying, as they are encouraged between up-and-coming and experienced logorrheic is not silenced yet, host and to share personal anecdotes, as well as speakers, their jobs, interests, hobbies and

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scene side behind the glitzy mask. The talks may be a platform to vent concerns about the environment and sustainable future, as oceanographer Dr Darren Fa did at last year’s edition, or just a light-hearted tirade, like the enjoyable radio presenter Michelle Rugeroni’s confession, or a call for civil disobedience, as in Humber Hernandez’ account of his conviction after questioning conscription, or a provocative study of gender benders, advocated by the passionate Mary Chiappe. Gib Talks is organised again in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural Services. Last year, the response exceeded expectations and the theatre was packed moderator Julian will intervene to escort Julian will open the dances, so The talks may throughout the day. The organisers them off stage, no matter how they go on to speak, with his own speech, be a platform to were pleasantly surprised at seeing vent concerns... how the audience stayed for more kicking and screaming their punch line. followed by nine morning acts and five afternoon ones. than one talk, despite the detailed There’s plenty to say in a timetable of speakers and topics being A horn will blow Cherry on the cake, the vox pops are the even snappier way to give a quarter of an hour, and designed for allowing people to freely and a mock voice to the average Joes and Janes. plenty to chew on and come and go, when their favourites were traffic light will Surely, standing there for ten minutes mull over during the short on. Even the cafeteria was overwhelmed turn amber and is daunting enough, and you will be interval between speakers – by lunchtime orders, so organisers eventually red. surprised how much info what a pity that the current are devising different ticket packagLast year, you can pack in that time format doesn’t allow room es, some inclusive of lunch, to gauge if you are prepared and concise. the response for Q&A sessions! This can be somehow how many patrons to cater for, while exceeded obviated by the lunchtime mingling and the basic all-day ticket is set at a socialising, when brainstorming and discus- Gib Talks was inspired by the expectations. mere fiver. sion can be the perfect seasoning for the much acclaimed New-York finger food on the menu. non-profit organisation TED, More information can be obtained from which facilitates short talks by various Gibraltar Cultural Services, gibtalks@hotmail. celebrities across the country, not necSo why fourteen speakers only? Julian com or liking Gib Talks on Facebook and essarily focused on their trade or what explains that being a Saturday, he likes to following it on Twitter. they are widely known for – and that’s the take it easy, to keep the event informabeauty of it, because the audience tive but informal, entertaining There’s plenty to gets to discover another facet and light, although food for of the personage, or the human say in a quarter thought is surely on the menu.

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STAGE IS MY OYSTER Gib Talks Speaker Davina Barbara

nown for her role in broadcastthe ‘yellow brick road’ and everything she’s in the public eye, and broadcasting has ing and on the theatrical stage, been faced with. ‘It’s not all glowing golden offered me so much that I can talk about, Davina Barbara was initially bricks and sunrises; it’s also the thorns and but it’s about making it interesting. It’s not approached to speak at last year’s the dark forest corners and the struggle like news reading or reporting, when you have a direct script to follow, this is about inaugural Gib Talks event. This to get to the Emerald City. It’s opening up and telling your story. It’s still a year she accepted the offer of about grabbing opportunities and She accepted privilege to have the opportunity and to be a 15-minute slot during which making the most of what comes the offer of she will address the audience your way. I’d like to think that to a blessed with a career that has allowed me a 15-minute on her history of performance. certain extent, I am a person that so many opportunities.’ slot on her ‘I thought what can I talk about has grabbed the opportunities that history of that brings in my hobbies and have come my way.’ She tells me Davina’s most cherished aspect of her role performance. that putting together her talk has what I do? and ultimately it’s at GBC and Radio Gibraltar is interacting the stage because everything I really brought about a with the community and being able do, from theatre, to maybe presenting, to reflection on where she stands to put their stories across. ‘People “We all don work with the community are all central to in life, ‘it does make you think, allow you to be their mouthpiece different the stage. We all don different personas who am I to be standing there for them; they let you into their lives personas in in the different roles we undertake in life, talking about my life?’ Despite and tell you their stories. That’s one the different from my job in broadcasting, to being a her many years at the centre of the areas of the job that I really roles we mum.’ Her slot is entitled ‘the Stage is my of the stage and in front of the love the most. The moments when undertake Oyster’ a quote she discovered was actucamera, Davina finds the prossomeone shares something really in life...” ally penned by Shakespeare. Davina will pect of delving into her personal intimate have touched me most trace back to her theatrical roots playing experiences, in front of a room over the years. I’ve got a few exDorothy in a ‘Wizard of Oz’ production at of people, slightly daunting, particularly amples that I’m going to be talking about.’ seven years old. From there she will tell at the thought of the audience’s expecShe will also touch on some of the more the audience about her own journey down tations. ‘People like hearing from those interesting features she’s been involved 64

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scene in over the years, and some of the human-interest stories that attract the most attention from the public. Discussing the line up, she insists that it covers a varied spectrum of interesting characters, from politicians to other recognisable members of the community. ‘Julian, who I’ve worked with through the theatre, approached me and I said yes months ago. I attended most of last year’s talks and I was quite impressed with the support. It’s an opportunity to learn a little bit more “‘It’s not all about different people and different glowing golden subject matters. You can also pick bricks and and choose whom you want to see. sunrises...” It’s a short window, but if you’re a good speaker, and you know how to engage the audience, you could be talking about a pencil!’ Davina also praises the insight the event allows us, into the personal lives of some of the bigger figures in our community. ‘You get to see these people in the public domain in a different light. That’s one of the bigger aims of holding the Gib Talks I think.’ She recalls Opposition Leader Daniel Feetham’s speech last year, about his very personal, horrendous attack. ‘It was the first time he actually opened up publicly about the matter. I think it’s an opportunity for some to be able to delve into an area they feel passionate about, and to talk about something that you might not be aware of. Darren Fa last year explored population growth and how Gibraltar is growing massively. This year Paul Cosqueri is going to be talking about art and I know he is very academic in his approach, so that’s going to be a very interesting one.’ You can see Davina perform at Gib Talks, at the John Mackintosh Hall, on 13th February at 12:10. Tickets for the day are £5 and can be purchased from buytickets.gi

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IT IS AN ART Discovering make-up with Naomi Abudarham

When it gets to October I’m inundated his month I was eager to meet so I couldn’t afford it. I just went through with Halloween bookings. That’s my absowith local make-up artist Naomi life working in mundane businesses until Abudarham, to pick her brain I became a mother.’ She then moved to lute favourite time of the year. I love getabout products and some of the Gibraltar, after having spent time on the ting creative and being able to use special effects. Then Christmas is always so busy work she’s carried out over the four years Rock as a child, with her late father who that she’s been practicing her was Gibraltarian. ‘I started off doing with office parties and big events.’ trade in Gibraltar. Having always a few face painting parties and She was able been interested in the prospect people started to recognise me. I Extending the knowledge to take on her began getting contacted by phoof special effects make-up and passion as a face and body painting, mother tographers wanting to work with More recently she’s started hosting her full time job... me, wanting to do photo-shoots. of two Naomi discovered her own classes, during which she delves into talent when her daughter asked I ended up doing an intensive but some of the topics most frequently put her to try out a face painting kit she’d short course in London with the school of to her, elaborating on how to use certain bought. Through the power of dedication, Illamasqua. I came home and did a ton of brushes and maintaining a quality skincare perseverance and hard work, Naomi’s work free work. This way I really put routine. ‘It’s me teaching women is hard to miss these days, from magazine myself out there and people how to put make-up on for themShe’s started photo shoots, to catwalk shows, weddings started to recognise my work selves. I’m really passionate about hosting her and an extensive portfolio of personal and who I was.’ Through this giving women confidence. When own classes... we first started to put on make-up clients wanting to look glam for a big she was able to take on her occasion, she’s in high demand. A lot of passion as a full time job, much we’d only learned from our mothers that she owes to the power of social media of her time is taken up by bridal make up, or our sisters. Make-up really is an art and an unmatched reputation. ‘I remember throughout the summer months. ‘Because and I just want to give women that basic looking into doing a course in London, weddings are so big here, they get so many knowledge, just so they can go away and but they were so expensive that it really guests and it’s not only the brides and feel confident with what they’re doing. I’m put me off, and I was only in my twenties bridesmaids that want their make-up done. a big believer of empowering women.’ For

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make-up Enhancing one’s beauty many women, wearing and applying makethe ladies in my class how to put on a look up is just another element of their munusing a model, and then I ask them to try Whilst make-up tutorials were previously dane daily rituals, rarely straying it themselves. I love being able to reserved for fashion magazines, the interout of their comfort zones and pass my knowledge on to them and “I’m really net is now awash with both amateur and see them leave feeling confident, exploring the wonderful world of passionate professional artists offering their advice, foundation, concealer, brushes, about giving having put on the make-up themknowledge and opinions via Youtube’s inhighlighter, blush, lipsticks, eyeselves. I get so many messages women credible community, and Instagram, liner, eyebrow pencils, bronzer from girls showing me looks a platform many professionals use confidence.” “Smokey and eyeshadow, to name a few they’ve tried themselves to put across their work. ‘Youtube eyes is one products. I probe Naomi on some afterwards.’ Her students’ is fantastic,’ Naomi remarks, ‘the of the bigger make up faux pas she comes ages and abilities vary from young look that only problem is that you’re watchacross, ‘smokey eyes is one look that teens, to older women in their fifwomen find ing them apply the make up to their ties. The classes run for three and women find the hardest to do. Women are the hardest face, which is completely different always asking about products, and what half hours, offering personal one to do...” to yours. What will work for them works best. Make-up isn’t cheap. I show to one tuition throughout. Naomi feeling artistic

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Naomi’s amazine special effects make-up

not for masking someone’s look, but really make-up and hair. The photographer gives may not necessarily work for you, and enhancing the features they already have, them so much confidence, and that’s so that’s why I like doing the classes, because particularly for the younger girls who lack worthwhile to see. A lot of the women I’m teaching people to do the looks on confidence in themselves and pile themselves, and I’m able to guide don’t just do it for their husbands; they on layers of make up.’ do it for themselves as well. One of the them in person.’ In a world in which Drink lots models, a recovering cancer patient, was blogging has become a full time caof water so thankful and genuine afterwards. It was reer path, the make-up industry is in to keep Finding their confidence a constant state of motion. Despite one of the most emotional and touching your skin Her favourite products range from this, Naomi is staunch with her moments of my career, which brought me healthy... the affordable high-street brands fundamental base rules: drink lots an understanding of how satisfying this job Revlon, Sleek and Maybelline, can be. Being able to make her feel good of water to keep your skin healthy, particularly for mascaras, to the more high- was so rewarding and I’m forever grateful always wear SPF for sun protection, and if end lines, Urban Decay, Mac, Illamasqua, to have had such opportunities. I’ve also you have no time for a full face of makeKat Von D. ‘As a make-up artist there is up, do make the effort to apply a flawless been able to teach women with alopecia no one brand that I stick to, it’s taken a base of primer, concealer and foundation, who want to know how to apply make up while for me to know what’s good and after losing their eyebrows and eyelashes. for balanced and healthy looking skin. She does work. I’ve spent and wasted so has built an impressive social media folKnowing that these women scrape back much money on products over and show me what they’re afraid lowing, using her page to offer advice and the years. Some of the highreview certain products that she believes “Real women to show everyone else means so street products are better than in. ‘There’s no point putting a review out much to me and brings me so all have the more expensive brands.’ there just because I’m getting paid for it. much joy.’ flaws and Touching briefly on her vast I don’t get paid anything. I’m genuinely insecurities...” Naomi sat me down before her portfolio, Naomi tells me that doing it because I believe in a product that her favourite jobs have been the works and I want women to be able to incredibly extensive kit, to take me personal boudoir photo shoots that were benefit from my knowledge.’ 2016, Naomi through a smokey eye date night look. It being offered by a locally based photograinsists, is the year she aims to push herself being the first time I’ve had my make up pher, last year. ‘As women we spend a lot more as a brand, with a more professional done professionally, the process gave me online presence. ‘I’ve not advertised myself of time trying to look perfect and mimic a handy insight into some of the lesser at all really, other than on Facebook. I think the heavily edited photos found in many known tips for applying concealer, foundamagazines. Real women all have flaws and people really have to believe in what you tion and contouring, the effects of which insecurities. To be able to make women do, for example when I post before and you can admire on the next page. feel sexy and sensual during the shoot was after images, they are very true to what incredible. We empower them as soon as Facebook Naomi at Naomi Phoenix Faces or they are. Make-up is just about enhancing email at phoenixfaces@hotmail.com. they walk through the door, doing their one’s beauty, I really believe in make-up, 68

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MAKE-UP GUIDE Step 1

Start with the eye make up to avoid fallout from the eye shadows ruining the foundation. Firstly, prime the skin, for this look Naomi used Mac Prep and Prime all over the face and Urban Decay primer potion, for the eyes. Primers help balance the skin and help the make up stay on for longer.

Urban Decay’s ‘Blackout’. To create the look, firstly use the lightest base shadow, then the darker brown transition shadow in the crease of the eyelid. Build the darker shades, including the black, in the outer corner of the eye. Blend, blend blend! The transition colour helps to blend out the harsher dark pigments on the outer corner. Naomi also lined the bottom lids of the eyes with Kiko black eyeliner in the shade 01. Line the top lid, with the shadow used in the smokey eye look. Use a silver shadow on the inner corner of the eye for depth. Apply eyelashes of choice and blend them into your own lashes using mascara. Naomi used Ardell Demi Whispies.

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BEFORE Lesley Chadwick au naturale

Step 4

Apply lipstick using a thin lip brush for precision and the ability to draw the outline of the lips first. This is particularly useful when applying dark shades, like the Mac ‘Captive’ used in this look. Apply additional highlighter underneath the bottom lip to create the appearance of fuller lips.

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Fill in the eyebrows. Naomi used a tapered brush for a natural look that isn’t too heavily filled in. She traced the shape of the brows using the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Dip in taupe. For the smokey eye look, she used Urban Decay’s Naked 2 Basics palette and GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

Clean off any fallout from the eyes that may have landed on the rest of the face. Conceal the under eyes and any blemishes on the skin. Blend in your foundation on top, using a Beauty Blender. Then use powder to set the base. Apply blush to the cheekbones. This look uses Nars ‘Orgasm’. Contour the hollows of the cheeks and the nose to make it appear narrower. Then apply highlighter to the highest point of the cheek, the centre of the nose and the cupid’s bow. Blend well! Naomi used the Kat Von D countering palet and a DuWop highlighter in ‘Champagne’.

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Finally use a setting powder to keep the make up in place. Apply with a fluffy face brush. Naomi chose a Chanel translucent powder for this look. 69

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ASTOUNDING ARGENTINA wine, dancing and immersive culture

rgentina: a country synonymous with great wine and even better steak, vibrant colours, passion, and, of course, the tango. The locals have that close Latin family culture that we also share here in Gibraltar, which is yet another reason why Argentina is one of the most desirable travel targets in South America today. Whether as part of a There is a backpacking adventure or just a brief jaunt, here’s why quirky air Argentina should make your about the place... final travel cut; Red is the colour I mainly associate with Argentina, red wine, red meat and red-blooded people. There’s no better place to experience all three of these things than in Buenos Aires. This city, nicknamed the “Paris of South America”, boasts a number of characterful cafes, bars and restaurants that send people flocking here each year. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

Urban graffiti and winding city trails

Aside from eschewing traditional interior decoration in favour of (very good) graffiti, There is a quirky air about the place, with they also offered city graffiti tours where its mix of beautiful old buildings covered a guide reveals the history behind the city’s in grand detailing, a juxtaposition against the run-down structures with paint peeling extraordinary urban art. Book the bike tour to experience some great trails and cover off the walls and rustic little verandas with as many sites in a day as you can! It is also overgrown vines jutting out onto little side streets. It is a multicultural city overflowing a fantastic place to meet other travellers with ex-pats and one with not only Spanish (and tell them with our impeccable accents that it’s pronounced EYE-res not AIR-ies.) and Italian influence, but also Jewish, Buenos Aires is known for its buzzing night English, Polish and Arab. You can visit the life; whether you’d rather have a quiet Recoleta cemetery where Evita Peron’s body is now buried, stroll through the city’s drink in a quaint pub or kick it up a notch in one of the more bustling boliches (a term arguably most prominent landmark, the used in both Argentina and Uruguay to Casa Rosada, peruse the Falkland Islands refer to a nightclub or bar), there War Memorial museum and is something to satisfy all your spend an afternoon at the It is a multicultural watering hole needs. forty-five acre Zoological city overflowing Gardens. It has to be noted with ex-pats... that they do love a bit of If you’re looking for a place graffiti in Buenos Aires. Pretty to stay, consider San Telmo much every graffiti-able surface, has been the oldest residential neighbourhood covered. I stayed in a hostel aptly named in Buenos Aires. Soak up the historical Art Hostel, which was a work of art in itself. vibes as you wander around the local 71

travel as a mate. From this, they sip a herbal drink made from yerba mate; a plant that grows wild in the subtropical jungles of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Uruguay and contains a stimulant that is closely related to caffeine. It’s widely believed that this drink promotes good health and is therefore drunk habitually; it’s not uncommon to see people sipping on their mate (through metal straws known as a bombilla) while on the bus, walking through town or just sitting around at the park. Drinking mate is part of the Argentinian culture, and if you are invited to join in with this ritual it is a sign of inclusion and acceptance. In larger groups, the gourd will be ceremoniously passed around as everyone drains their share before handing back to the cebador, who is in charge of preparing and refilling the mate. If you’d like to take a little piece of Argentina home with you, you can purchase your own cup from one of the many markets around the country. They also There are a multitude of gourds on offered offer that have been either carved, city graffiti dyed, adorned with patterned matetours... rial/metals, or a combination of all.

menu of fish ‘n’ chips, green curry, artisan market, architectural landmarks beef and ale pie and a ‘Gibraltar and museums; or for an authentic taste of Argentinian culture head to one of the sev- Burger’ which is advertised as enty-two bares notables, each chosen for containing cheese, bacon, and an unholy having some historical or cultural imporamount of meat. Not quite the torta de patata or lenteja cuisine we’re used to in tance. It quickly becomes obvious that the real Gibraltar! Prices are unsurprisingly cafe culture of Buenos Aires is not-so-cheap by local standards, but it’s one to be taken seriously. If you They do want to blend in with the locals one of the only places to get a full hand love a bit and feel like a true Porteño, pulled pint during the day, and the hapof graffiti py hour is ten hours long. Good luck! ignore the more well-known in Buenos chains and get your caffeine fix Aires. and a dose of tradition from one Sharing a mate with a mate of these recognised traditional eating and drinking establishments. As you meander around the streets of Buenos Aires, or Argentina in general for On the subject of eating establishments, that matter, you may spot several locals I couldn’t go on without mentioning The with a Thermos bag slung over one shoulGibraltar bar. They serve a fairly diverse der, and a small gourd cup in hand, known Bike tour, Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is fairly easy to navigate as it is set out as a grid system. The best way to see the city is by hiring a bicycle or strapping some walking shoes on and choosing a direction. In typically traditional Latino fashion, the first time I ventured up into the square that lies at the heart of San Telmo, the Plaza Dorrego, live music filled the square as women danced around with flags and long sweeping skirts. This plaza dates back as far as the 18th century when it was known as Alto de la Carretas, a stopping place for wagons bringing in produce from all over the country before they crossed the Tercero del Sur stream and continued onward downtown. Over the course of the weekend the Plaza Dorrego is where you can find a lively market vending crafts, antiques and various other knick-knacks, reminiscent of La Linea’s Miercole Loco, on a much grander scale! Head down there on a Sunday afternoon as the plaza turns into an open air milonga (the name given to a place or event where tango is performed) and be captivated by some traditional Argentinian dancing; also listen out for folklore singers that participate in putting on a charming afternoon of al fresco shows. The full tango experience You cannot travel to Argentina without experiencing one of its acclaimed cena tango shows. For a very reasonable fee you are given a three tiered experience including a lesson in this expressive, playful dance (and a certificate, despite how terrible you may have been) followed by an impressive feast

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(Did I mention it was all-you-can-drink?) of delicious international cuisine of typical If you’re only going to do one activity in Argentinian plates and all-you-can-drink Argentina, let it be this one! wine. Lastly, you are entertained by a professional tango show. The cafe Though I wouldn’t describe myself culture of Navigating the language as a HUGE fan of dance, this vivid Buenos tribute to tango was definitely a I’m always interested in the simholiday highlight. The combination Aires is one ilarities and differences between to be taken languages around the world, and of music, sensual choreography seriously. and theatrics will even absorb Argentina unearthed a few interthose with the attention span of esting points of note. I wrongly a sesame seed. At some point during the assumed my current Spanish skills would haze of Malbec and music, you might get make conversation a doddle out there, chosen to exercise your newly learnt tango only to find a few unexpected dispariskills with one of the official dancers. Or, ties between our respective accents and maybe you will get up of your own accord vocabularies. For example, the ‘ll’ and ‘y’ and choose one of the dancers yourself. sounds in Argentina are pronounced with a soft ‘sh’ sound, rendering the phrase ‘yo Calle Florida, Buenos Aires me llamo’ as ‘SHo me SHamo’. Additionally, some of our most commonplace words and phrases are expressed differently. For example: fresas are known as frutillas, melocotones as duraznos, tú becomes vos and eres becomes sos.

side of the Andes is home to a whole host of outdoor activities. It would be rude not to thoroughly sample the renowned wine of this region, so I’d recommend setting aside a day (or three) to give the vineyards a comprehensive going-over. Once again, renting bicycles is a merry way to pack as much into your day as possible; you can comfortably fit in about three vineyards in a day, culminating in a five course gourmet meal (to soak up the alcohol) with wine pairing

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(to hydrate you again after all basketballs of steel, you might wish to the Mendoza River on a raft. The happy take the aerial route instead. There are that food). Cycling back at the hour is ten multiple travel agencies offering paraend of the day is an activity in Mendoza still indulges in the glorious hours long. gliding experiences from the floor of the group inactivity that is the siesta. From itself. If bicycles aren’t for you, hiring a driver is also an option. Andes Mountains and over the around 1pm most business For those of you who fancy yourself as a vineyards themselves. If this sort Buenos Aires shut up shop and don’t re-open modern-day gaucho, you can choose to arof activity is your bag, you should is fairly easy until around 5pm. This is mainly rive dramatically on horseback. If you find also check out the numerous down to the unrelenting summer travelling by land a little passé and have hiking trails or send yourself down to navigate. heat, which can reach peaks of San Telmo, Plaza Dorrego

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around 40°C. As it is for most of us here bags). In the historical central district you Monument that stages operas, classical in Gibraltar, Sundays are set aside for will find the Jesuit quarter, at the centre concerts, plays and even houses a free family and friends. They come together to of which is Plaza San Martin; a perfect museum. If you’re up for a mini road share an asado, which you must definitely place for people watching and trip, you can visit the Che Guevara experience should you be extended the admiring the unique residential It’s a holiday museum (originally one of Che’s own privilege of an invite! When it’s not family architecture. Keep an eye out homes) forty minutes away, in the that really time, it’s dancin’ time. Mendoza is dotted for the beautifully ornate Iglesia town of Alta Gracia. with boliches, which account for a large Catedral in the background. Also does have something portion of Argentinian culture in general. within this square, you will find To experience the full Argentinian for everyone. adventure, treat yourself to an unThey only open their doors at around 1am the local tourist office offering earliest, not closing them again until the maps and helpful tips on where forgettable trip to this hub of South sun rolls in and you roll (hopefully not too to go and what to do around the city. From American activity. At the risk of sounding literally) out, but not before here you can hop on none other than cliché, it’s a holiday that really does have you’ve had your fill of Fernet y Mendoza still a red London double decker bus for a something for everyone. The atmosphere Coca (a popular drink that is a ninety minute guided tour of the city. is energetic, the scenery captivating, the indulges in the favourite among locals). city markets bustling and the wine perfectglorious group As with Buenos Aires, Córdoba is ly aged, all that’s missing... is you! inactivity that set on a grid and is therefore pretty A trip to Córdoba is the siesta. easy to navigate. The city is peppered Andes Mountains, paragliding with stunning churches, city parks A fine way to wind-down and museums, all intersected by cobbled during your holiday is to sojourn in pedestrian streets. The whole city has a Argentina’s second largest city, Córdoba. whiff of magic about it, but some buildings From Mendoza or Buenos Aires there are have that extra oomph, particularly the several flights a day (and buses, if you’re Teatro del Libertador General San Martin. feeling brave and are armed with sick It is now deservedly a National Historical Mendoza river, rafting

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health words | Elena Scialtiel

CYSTERS DO IT FOR THEMSELVES Period.

Kirsty attended the Primary Care of A&E hile Gibraltarian boobs are taken seriously regarding their suspected countless times, including that one time well cared for, thanks to PCOS or Endometriosis, and had to resort an efficient breast cancer to private healthcare to be diagnosed and, she was struck by severe abdominal pain screening, a group of young eventually, treated.” when a giant cyst burst, but she was always dismissed with various diagnoses, women believe that ‘down unthe most inventive one being that she had der’ pathologies still go undeTwo months after they set up a Too many ‘gas’, and advised to apply pressure while tected, ignored, misdiagnosed Facebook page, the group exceeds people are or mistreated, just because summarily prescribed gastric medicine. five hundred members: “Not all are uncomfortable patients, we also count supporters too many people, including with discussing in our ranks, including men. There’s health professionals, are “Eventually, I was told to go on the pill, and uncomfortable with discussing gynaecological a lot of angst and frustration, as when I replied I already was, the doctor conditions. gynaecological conditions. replied that I would be OK soon, then,” she members rant about their disappointing experiences. continues. And more incredulously: But we also share con“One Soul Cyster on the other hand Polycystic Ovary Syndrome sufferers “I first was given the run-around when she Kayley Linares and Kirsty Vinent are on a structive advice, via private suspected I was medically advised that pregnanmission to raise awareness about PCOS message, and we post links had PCOS cy would have relieved or cured the and endometriosis, and lobby for tempesto articles about PCOS, or to when I was condition. Because she was indeed tive screening and treatment within the clinics where satisfying treat15 but it was public health system. ment was obtained,” Kirsty planning a baby, she took that recom9 years before mendation on board, but when it came adds. She underscores that I was taken to conceive, she was unsuccessful; of Kayley explains: “Kirsty Vinent and I found- across the border, there’s seriously...” course, PCOS thwarts fertility.” more awareness about ed ‘Soul Cysters Gibraltar’ online support women’s wellbeing, alonggroup after venting our frustrations in the side a progressive stance on Kayley Linares’s story is a tale of anguish Gibraltar Women’s Association Facebook contraception and morning-after pill. and a life put on hold: “I first suspected page. Kirsty and other women were not 76

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women I’ve spoken to and been denied tions, independent from, and unrelated to, I had PCOS when I was around fifteen, moral issues. “Sexual health is standoffish due to amenorrhea, but it was nine years treatment.” The price to pay for effecin Gibraltar, as unfortunately we live in a tive medical attention was emigration before I was taken seriously and treated patriarchy, and we’re far from a fairly secuin the UK. The first GHA doctor I saw asfor Kayley: “Without NHS care, not only lar government.” She feels that young men sured me my symptoms were ‘normal’ for a would I be enduring constant, intense, physical pain, I would be at a much and women aren’t treated equally when it girl of fifteen, prescribed me painkillers and asked me to The price to pay greater risk of illnesses such as heart comes to gender-related medical issues. disease, type 2 diabetes, endometriuse a shop-bought pregnancy for effective al cancers and osteoporosis today.” test, despite not being sexuPCOS affects 5-10% of women in childmedical ally active. Obviously, none bearing age and it is the most common attention was of this solved my problems. I cause of female infertility. It can kick in Kirsty feels that there’s a lot of was eventually taken serious- emigration... even before the menarche, and no cure misinformation in Gibraltar about ly by an NHS doctor in 2010, has been found. Symptoms vary from mild PCOS, and it is considered a ‘taboo’ when suffering from debilitating migraines to excruciating pains, dysmenorrhoea and topic, just because the more effective and abdominal pain, and was promptly amenorrhoea, hirsutism, dietary treatment devised so far, after referred to a specialist gynaecologist. unrelated weight gain (or more its detection by ultrasound Young men rarely, loss). It can be life-threatscan, is the contraceptive pill. In and women ening if a cyst bursts, and it can fact, this helps keep the associ“I had an ultrasound scan and was referred aren’t treated degenerate into ovarian cancer. ated hormonal imbalance under for investigative laparoscopy, the only way equally when control, but it might be regardto really identify the presence of endomeit comes to ed as a convenient shortcut to triosis or damage caused by ovarian cysts. Just an online group at the mogender-related ment, Soul Cysters Gibraltar is promiscuity in Catholic circles. After two successful laparoscopies over medical issues. gathering momentum and netthree years, I was finally diagnosed and treated for both PCOS and endometriosis. working with sister associations The group is campaigning Whilst these are life-long syndromes, had overseas. For information, advice and for PCOS and all other gynaecological I remained in Gibraltar, it is likely I would syndromes to be recognised as what they initiatives, like SoulCysters GIB - PCOS and have suffered the fate of other Gibraltarian are scientifically: serious medical condiEndometriosis Support Group on Facebook.

IN A NUTSHELL - PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome is a problem in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It’s the most common endocrine disorder among women between 18 and 44 years of age. Symptoms: • irregular or no menstrual periods • very heavy periods • excess body and facial hair • acne • pelvic pain • trouble getting pregnant • patches of thick, darker, velvety skin

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Risk factors: • obesity • not enough physical exercise • family history of the condition

Ultrasound of a polycystic ovary

Diagnosis (2 out of 3): • no ovulation • high androgen levels • ovarian cysts Treatment: • weight loss • exercise • birth control pills • Metformin or anti-androgens

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AMOR VINCIT OMNIA Love conquers all

highly beneficial. Flowers, cards and pink e have been in Rome for Luckily, evidence from grave inscriptions, champagne were still a long way off. several days. It’s my first graffiti and plays give us some idea of visit and I am surprised that every day Roman life. The city, then, was no one has ever mentioned awash with temples, gods, goddesses, maLupercalia, however, begs more questions before what a wonderful city this is. gicians, soothsayers and fortune than it answers on everyday life in Ancient Not because the city is awash with tellers perhaps incomprehensible Rome. What sort of relationship did Rome unique Roman buildings and art like nonchalantly to our modern sensibilities but ordinary men and women have? Why was the Colosseum or Pantheon but essential to Roman citizens as prostitution such a familiar and popular throws up because Rome nonchalantly throws they tried to make sense of their aspect of ordinary life? Was it acceptable ancient up ancient treasures at almost existence. Festivals abounded to fall in love with your slave or, for that treasures at every corner, and there are a lot of including the pagan fertility ritual matter, what would be the outcome for a almost every of Lupercalia, eventually sanitized slave who embarked on a relationship with corners if you decide to wonder on corner... foot around this ancient capital. to fit in with Christian his or her mistress? values and today known Young, as St Valentines. The original festival If I have a problem with Rome, it’s that its These questions are not easily married ancient architecture and art almost entirely involved sacrifices at a temple after answered but grave inscripwomen were which drunken, semi naked youths represents the Roman elite; that small, all tions certainly point to idealencouraged run a predetermined route. Young, powerful section of the population which ized versions of these matters. accounted for perhaps ½ % of the Empire’s married women were encouraged to to expose Outwardly, married women had expose themselves and were playful- themselves... to be chaste, run households total inhabitants. The other 99.5% would ly flogged in front of their husbands have included shopkeepers, slaves, serand expected to have a very limby the youths using strips of goat’s hides. vants, artisans, labourers and prostitutes ited sexual repertoire (face to face sex was Grave inscriptions indicate that fertility who led, by comparison, unremarkable the only acceptable method). As for slaves, lives if the relative lack of historical records was a huge issue in the mind of ordinary the matter is even more complicated as Romans and this ritual was considered is a reliable measure of worth. the model for slavery was quite different GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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her guests to laugh about had the slave from that in the New World and comparisons would be misleading. Romans did not parade naked in front of them. Gegania on seeing the humpback naked immediately question the humanity of slaves and we fell in love with him and took him to her find ex slaves achieving greatness in literabed. Shortly after she included him ture and other arts - unimaginable in the New World. This is not to The model in her will as an heir and made him imply that slaves had rights. They for slavery wildly rich on her death.â&#x20AC;? had none with a capital N with was quite most leading wretched existencAmor vincit omnia different es. Slavery, so ingrained in the from that Roman psyche, was never even Committed wine lovers inevitably in the New hope that the next bottle of wine will questioned by slaves themselves, World... though many slaves would have reproduce that bolt from the blue undoubtedly dreamt of buying which, at some point in their past, their way out of bondage. forever changed them from casual wine drinkers to committed vinophiles. Pliny the Elder gives a real life example of what could happen to a slave: In Rome, I experienced the The group equivalent bolt from the next to us â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once in offering for a sale a candelabra blue not from wine but from offered an auctioneer named Theron threw in one of the most maligned us a taste as a free bonus a slave named Clesippus and abused dishes of all of their a humpback of unsurpassed ugliness. time, a dish that is found in pasta... Gegania a wealthy woman bought the most underachieving chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candelabra for 50,000 sesterces and along menus, one that has become came the slave. So pleased was she with synonymous with franchised pizza outlets her purchases that she threw a party to where the dish is defrosted to order if you show them off and to give something for are lucky - Spaghetti Carbonara. 80

Having been to a concert in one of the many churches in Rome, we had a table waiting for us at the Trattoria el Moro where the waiters, all well past retirement age were some of the most helpful and friendly we have come across. This establishment with its crisp white linen, wood paneling and its tall, aristocratic, aged owner overseeing proceedings, is tradition personified though the small tables and the close proximity of fellow diners made it inevitable that conversations between strangers would start sooner or later. The group next to us offered us a taste of their pasta with bottarga - the expensive cured eggs of the grey mullet - a fish considered inedible in Gibraltar. They informed us that whilst they were Italian, their daughter, who was with them, had never been to Rome as unfortunately, they were obliged to live in the worst place on earth. When prompted, he said they lived in Argentina. I mentioned that the only Argentinian I knew had emigrated after being held in a car trunk for a whole weekend whilst his father went round cash dispensing machines trying to rustle up GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

leisure the ransom. My fellow diner replied that er fresh which has too smooth a surface. he himself had also been held for two days The best and freshest egg yolks should be in identical circumstances and if there was used from chickens which had been fed anything humorous about the goats milk making for a creamier sorry and dangerous incident The kidnappers yolk! Two cheeses are essential for was that the kidnappers let him let him keep his this dish: 3 year old Parmesan and keep his Bulgari watch assuma similarly aged Pecorino Romano. Bulgari watch ing it was Bulgarian, a country And finally the most crucial assuming it not normally associated with ingredient: cubes of gently fried was Bulgarian... Guanciale - cured pigs cheeks! fine watch making. As the conversation moved from kidnappers to food, he confirmed that Al Moro was one of his favourite Roman restaurants but that if we wanted to try a truly unique dish, we should try the Spaghetti Carbonara at another establishment promptly giving us the details. My surprise at hearing this chronic underachiever must have shown on my face but he assured me that we were in for a culinary treat.

Italy might be in terminal decline with its army of civil servants on a 28 hour week and the job for life mentality of its unions but its wine industry is experiencing a renaissance with increasing exports. After France, Italy is the largest producer by volume and value. It’s a complex wine region as wine is produced over the entire length of the country, its geography leading to such anomalies as more southerly is not necessarily warmer and conversely more northerly is not always cooler! Elevation from Italy’s spine the Apennines is all important here.

How right he was when shortly after we tasted this fine dish for the first time. Certainly, not the Carbonara I knew. Like most great dishes, it’s a simple dish relying almost entirely on the quality of its produce. Here is what Italy’s wine we learned when the owner industry is and chef kindly took off a few experiencing minutes to speak with us.

Whilst international varieties are grown here, it’s the Italian native varieties that shape Italian wines. No other country has more indigenous varieties - Nebbiolo (Barolo), a renaissance Sangiovese (Chianti, Brunello), with increasing Glera (Prosecco), Pinot Grigio, To achieve a truly high stanexports. Trebbiano, Verdicchio and several dard, the dish cannot be made hundred others unknown outside with bacon or pancetta for that Italy. Young wine makers using unique and matter. It definitely has no cream, olive oil, onions, garlic, peas or egg whites. It should unknown varieties and are set to transform Italy’s wine landscape. be made with top quality dried pasta, nev-

Wines to try at least once in your life Greco di Tufo Feudi Di San Gregorio 2014 Greco is an Italian indigenous grape grown around the village of Tufo and can make a wonderful white wine. The variety is thought to be at least 2000 years old. We were quite taken with this wine when we tasted it at one of Rome’s recommended restaurants. By chance, it was recommended by the hotel’s concierge the following day! At 25E in the restaurant, it was a relative bargain and would retail at around 10E. I would certainly recommend that one of our wine merchants bring this wine as it would undoubtedly be a restaurant hit.

The most crucial ingredient: cubes of gently fried Guanciale - cured pigs cheeks!

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CLEAN TREATS the Muscle Bakery takeover

I’d never eaten and slowly trying to be mand for her treats has soared and resulthealthier. I was always following fad diets ed in a host of marvelous collaborations and exciting new projects, including and knew they weren’t working. having her products stocked by local “I looked at I started a blog called Elke Loves. I realised I enjoyed the cooking eateries, self-publishing her first myself in and baking side of the process hardcopy book, hosting a baking the mirror the most and from there, I took workshop in London and, in the very and thought my food to the gym and to work imminent future, breaking ground ‘I don’t on a property from which to and my friends suggested that I want to be started to sell some of it. At that take orders, bake up a storm Her niche is The Muscle Bakery is a brand like this’...” point I re-branded and it’s just and invite newcomers in thirty-year-old Elke dreamed up recreating grown from there. It started via when her penchant for cooking the delicious to see what all the hype is Facebook, and once I got an order for a about. healthy versions of her favourite tastes of cake and that was it.’ The Muscle Bakery’s treats caught on across the Rock. everyone’s Facebook page now has an impressive We’ve previously discussed the A terrible relationship with food favourite following of over 4,000, and the website healthy and clean eating trend chocolate receives regular visits from the UK and US. that has engulfed society more Opening up to me about how it all brands... Initially though, the brand grew slowly. Elke recently and Elke’s story very started, Elke explains that she once much ties into that. Her niche, had a terrible relationship with food, struggled to take big orders, having started with limited funds and ingredients. ‘I’m however, is being able to recreate the and her own self image, ‘I’d just accepted lucky that in Gibraltar people will trust you, delicious tastes of everyone’s favourite that it was the way I was meant to look because they know you, and the customer chocolate brands, from Maltesers, to Mars and feel, and then one day, I looked at base has been incredible. It’s through them Bars, Twix and Bounty, but without the use myself in the mirror and thought “I don’t I’ve been able to grown and learn about of additives, preservatives, refined sugar or want to be like this” and that shifted what everyone wants. I started out just any other unnatural ingredients. The deme. I started slowly incorporating foods t’s February, and that means you’re already a month into your New Year transformation, if you made it this far. How about we make the process more pleasant for you? Once you finish reading this, make your way online to themusclebakery.com, headed by keen fitness fiend, and lover of sweet treats Elke Hurtado.

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food making healthier options and I got a lot of requests for gluten free products. To avoid any mishaps I made everything gluten and wheat free, and then I had vegans asking for products, and so it’s gone from just healthier options, to specialised products as well. I often have people ask for tailor made cakes with lots of specifications and I really like the challenge of getting creative and trying new things.’ Protein bar hysteria Now offering an exclusive range of unique products, Elke claims to have begun with firm customer favourite, the Nuttylicious, a wholesome dupe for the Snickers bar, made using natural “I can make up to five sweeteners and proteins, and dairy hundred bars free dark chocolate. ‘From there I got to work on making what is now in a week.” the Mighty Bar, a healthy version of the Mars Bar. I then I worked my way through other popular recreations, these are also the products with the longest shelf life and therefore what I can offer to places, to sell.’ The Muscle Malt, Elke’s Maltersers alternative has been in huge demand. ‘These sell out every week. It’s crazy! I can make up to five hundred bars in a week. I do everything from managing social media, to taking photos of all the products and creating the recipes.’ She draws inspiration from other bloggers and Instagramers, cakes she might come across in magazines that spur an urge to recreate a healthy version, and requests for tailor made products, sent in by clients. Elke gives me an insight into the ingredients she often uses, including brown rice, cashews, agarve nectar and ground oats. The pantry list on her website delves further into lesser known healthy ingredients, many of which I came across at the Health Store, during my research for the healthy eating

fad piece published in the September 2015 issue of the magazine. ‘Bringing out the book also allowed me to raise awareness, giving people an insight into what goes into all the recipes.’ She flips lightly through the Muscle Baking Volume 1 edition sat in front of her. The design mirrors her product packaging and website style; clean, attractive and very professional. ‘I did it all myself, it’s self-published and self-designed. I’m a graphic designer, and I knew exactly how I wanted to put it across. It was a lot more work doing it by myself, but the finished product is so satisfying.’ The book offers much more than just recipes for Elke’s sweet treats, it also outlines breakfasts, lunches and desserts. Her savoury recipes also offer healthy duplicates to favoured junk food, like onion rings and pizza, and low carb and fat meals that are still wholesome and satisfying. The book was launched during a workshop she was asked to host in London, in conjunction with Gym Versus and Bulk Powders. It is now on sale both on the Muscle Bakery Website, and in local sportswear boutique, Shorji. Fitness fiend Elke’s brand is heavily influenced by her love of fitness. ‘I got serious about it around three or four years ago. I was always active and a keen runner, but I’ve never been passionate about it. When I started implementing all these changes in my diet, I got more interested in weight training and learning about it. I started out small, attending circuits, and from there I ventured into the man “My friends cave that is the weights area. Last suggested that year I was ready to enter a fitness I started to sell competition but I realised you can only focus on a certain number of some of it.”

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things, and I was so busy with the keeping a healthy mind,’ she adds, ‘if should be getting your macros in from real “I realised food side of things. I try to train you feel you’re doing it wrong, then food, like vegetables and fruit. The bars are you can at least five to six times a week.’ you are doing it wrong. Go about it for when you feel like you want something only focus The Muscle Bakery has taken on with balance, eat healthily, eat your sweet, or if you can’t get to a meal after on a certain greens and just go about it wisely.’ a fulltime role in Elke’s life, ‘at working out.’ the moment I’m doing everything number of She dismisses any suggesfrom home so I’m limited in my tion that her bars, despite Find The Muscle Bakery on Facebook “Go about it things.” ability to hire someone but I’ve being healthy, should be with balance, at musclebakery, Instagram at now taken on a base, which I’ll be used as a meal substitute, eat healthily, themusclebakery, and via the website or eaten in high quantities. ‘Just refurbishing as from February. I’ll be able at themusclebakery.com eat your to hire someone to help out. This will allow because it’s healthy doesn’t greens...” for more social interaction with my cusmean you should overdo it. You Pulsin Style Bars tomers. That’s where I’ll be creating recipes and so there’ll always be leftovers!’ She reflects on a tasting event held at La Parilla late last year, which drew in huge crowds. ‘That went really well. There was literally a queue of people outside as we were setting up. We offered a bit of everything for people to come in, try the products, and see that they taste good. A lot of people think “nah, they can’t taste that good”, but this gave them a chance to see that the products do.’ I admit to her that I recently fell victim to the hype, having wandered into LPH in Irish Town one day and picked up a couple of vegan treats, only to be completely blown away by the smoothness and incredible flavour of the Coco Bliss, Bounty dupe. Elke insists that the secret to maintaining your New Year lifestyle change pledge is to make small changes and not try to take on too much at once. ‘It’s also about GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

recipes INGREDIENTS 500g shiitake mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced (about ½ cm thick) ¼ cup olive oil 1¼ teaspoons sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 500g long pasta (spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 400g soft tofu ½ cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish ½ cup blanched almonds 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon maple syrup METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with oil, salt and pepper. Bake for about 30 minutes, turning frequently with a spatula, until lightly browned and crisp. 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain and return to the pot. 3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and let cook until soft. Add garlic and let cook a few more minutes. Remove from heat. Serves 4-6

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4. In a blender, combine onion, garlic, tofu, water, lemon juice, and salt. Process on high until very smooth, about 2 minutes. 5. Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season with pepper and add more salt to taste. Let pasta sit for about 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken slightly. Top with mushrooms and parsley, and serve. 6. In a food processor, combine almonds, nutritional yeast, and salt, and process until a fine meal forms. Drizzle in maple syrup, and pulse until incorporated. Top pasta with the topping, if using. Note: Use this as a topping on pastas and pizzas, just as you would with Parmesan cheese. Store in the freezer up to 6 months and use as desired. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2016

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METHOD 1. Pulse the nuts in your food processor until they become crumbs, add the dates and process until combined and sticking together. Press into the bottom of a spring form pan and set aside.

4. Spread the ice cream in the bottom of your spring form pan and then spread the caramel over that, mixing it into the ice cream a little with a spatula. Then carefully spread the chocolate pudding over this and put in the freezer overnight.

2. Process the caramel ingredients in your food processor until smooth, thick and creamy. Place in a bowl and set aside. Follow the same instructions for the chocolate pudding and goji berry coulis.

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3. Blend the bananas and vanilla in your high speed blender until thick, smooth, creamy and white. It may take a minute but then it changes into ice cream really fast, so pay attention.

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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@gmail.com. Visit: www.gibtour.com/casapepe.

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

Nunos Italian

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.

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

Raj’s Curry House Raj’s tasty Indian cuisine is now available to eat in or take away, from his new fully refurbished premises in Queensway Quay next to the Waterfront. Serving authentic dishes such as Creamy Butter Chicken, Bhuna King Prawn or Chana Masala, and so much more. There is something available to suit all tastes. Pop in or telephone for food orders or table reservations. Open: food served 7 days 11am- 3pm, 6pm-late Raj’s Curry House Queensway Quay. Tel: 200 46993

Solo Bar & Grill, Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828

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

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

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

Mumbai Curry House Indian cuisine, eat-in/take-away, from snacks (samosas, bhajias, pakoras) to lamb, chicken and fish dishes such as korma, tikka masala, do piaza. Large vegetarian selection. Halal food. Outside catering for parties/meetings. Sunday Mumbai favourites such as Dosa & Choley Bhature. Open: 7 days a week 11am - 3pm, 6pm -late. Mumbai Curry House Unit 1.0.02 Ground Floor, Block 1 Eurotowers Tel: 200 73711 Home delivery: 200 50022/33

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Star Bar Gi b ra l t a r ’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 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 5pm daily. Second Floor the ‘Nest’ — American pool table, poker machine, card table, bar — open from 7pm daily and also at weekends for the Rugby Union matches. If you are looking for a sociable game of pool or darts this is the place to be. The Three Owls Irish Town. Tel: 200 77446

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. Eat in or takeaway. Open: 6:30am till late. Piccadilly Gardens Rosia Road, Tel: 20075758

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 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. Solo Express Grnd Flr, ICC, Casemates & Eurotowers

The Tasty Bite Tasty Bite has one of the biggest take-away menus around with home cooked meats, filled baguettes, burgers, chicken and everything else you can think of! Try the quiches, tortillas and jackets spuds with all kinds of fillings. This little place gets busy with those popping out from the offices for lunch so get there early. Open: Monday - Saturday. The Tasty Bite 59a Irish Town. Tel: 200 78220 Fax: 200 74321

Verdi Verdi All day coffee plus all homemade and delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, fresh baked bread and desserts. A selection of bagels (try the smoked salmon and cream cheese) and salads to eat in or take away. Try the light homemade pizzas, or the falafels and humous. Daily special soups are fabulous and filling. Ask for Idan's hot homemade chilli relish — sweet and scrummy. Open: Mon/Thurs: 7.30-6, Fri 7.30-5, Sun 10-3. Verdi Verdi ICC, Casemates Tel: 200 60733

leisure & services

Gibraltar Taxi Association GUIDED ROCK TOURS

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shopping

GACHE & CO LTD EST. 1830

• Giftware • Jewellery • Sports Trophies • Awards & Engravers 266 Main St, Gibraltar Tel: 200 75757

FROST LANGUAGE CENTRE (registered in Gibraltar)

Professional Spanish Teacher All levels, singles, groups or Skype Call Margaret Tel: 0034956173384 Mobile: 0034609717296 Email: margaretjf13@gmail.com

HORTICULTURAL CONTRACTORS Tel: 200 43134 Fax: 200 50648 Convent Gardens, Convent Garden Ramp

health & beauty

Quality Kitchen Ware Gibraltar’s Best Stocked Cook Shop

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CRAFT CLASSES - PHONE FOR INFO

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Don House Arcade Tel: 20077311

PASSANO OPTICIANS LTD British Registered Optometrists

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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-Thur, 3:45 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat, 10am - 12pm. Adults: 20073865 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: Classes held 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: Classes on 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

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. 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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Information to 7pm by tickets (includes entrance to sites - St. Michael’s Cave, Monkey’s Den, Great Siege Tunnels, Military Heritage Centre, ‘A City Under Siege’ Exhibition and Moorish Castle). Facilities closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults £10, children 5-12 years: £5, children age under 4 free, vehicles £2. Private vehicles may be restricted at certain times, tours available by taxi/mini bus. Also reached by cable car (leaves Grand Parade 9.30am-5.15pm Mon-Sun. Last cable down: 5.45pm). 50p per person to walk with no entrance tickets.

The flora and fauna on the Upper Rock are consid-

ered of great conservational value. It’s the perfect place for birdwatchers, as migratory species use Gibraltar as the shortest crossing between Europe and Africa. Botanists will also be interested to see over 600 species of flowering plants, including some unique to Gibraltar. Watch out for colourful lizards, non-venemous Horseshoe Whipsnakes, butterflies and pipistrelle bats. Info on flora and fauna at the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society’s information centre at Jews Gate.

St. Michael’s Cave: The cave comprises an upper hall with five connecting passages and drops of 40-150ft to a smaller hall. A further succession of chambers, some at 250ft below the entrance, is reached through narrow holes. The Cathedral Cave is open to visitors and is used as an auditorium for concerts and theatre. The cave was prepared as a hospital in WWII, but never used. A further series of chambers ending in a mini lake is called Lower St. Michael’s Cave and can be visited with a guide. The Monkeys’ Den: There are around 160 monkeys in the Park and around 30 can be seen at the Monkey’s Den. Often called apes, they are tail-less Barbary macaques and Europe’s only free living monkeys. £500 fine for feeding the monkeys - don’t do it! The Great Siege Tunnels: Tunnelling in the Rock began during the Great Siege (1779-1783) when France and Spain made an attempt to recapture the Rock while Britain was busy with the American War of Independence. Governor General Elliot offered a reward to anyone who could tell him how to mount a gun on the north face of the Rock. Sgt. Major Ince suggested tunnelling and there are over 30 miles of tunnels inside the Rock with various exhibitions inside. The Military Heritage Centre: Housed in one of the Rock’s many historic batteries, the Military Heritage Centre displays information on the development of Gibraltar’s military defences through the ages. A City Under Siege Exhibition: Exhibits depicting the lives of civilian population during the many sieges, are housed in one of the earliest British building on the Rock. Original graffiti, drawn by duty soldiers to stop themselves falling asleep, is still visible, the earliest dating back to 1726. The Moorish Castle: actually just part of a Moorish town and castle which was built up during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, spearheaded from Gibraltar in 711AD by Tarik-ibn-Zeyad (“Gibraltar” is a corruption of the Arabic words “Jebel Tarik” - Tarik’s mountain). The part we see today, The Tower of Homage, dates back to 1333AD, when Abu’l Hassan recaptured the Rock from Spain. Natural History & Heritage Park Walks: Med Steps is a stunning walk with the steep climb at the end rewarded with spectacular views of the Rock and Spain. Another recommended walk is St Michael’s Cave through to Charles V Wall but walkers should be relatively fit for both. It is also pleasant walking along the upper rock roads. Brochures available free from all Tourist Board offices. Botanical Gardens: Opened in 1816, the Alameda Botanical Gardens fell into disrepair but are being restored to their former glory. Visitors can enjoy a stroll beneath pines, dragon trees and palms, and see many of Gibraltar’s native plants as well as exotic species. The shop sells environmentally

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Nelson’s Anchorage: Rosia Road 9.30am - 5.15pm Monday to Saturday (last entry at 5pm). Closed on Sunday. Admission: £1.00 (free with Nature Reserve ticket. Tickets for the nature reserve can also be bought at this attraction).

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Business Information Financial Serv. Commission . . . Tel: 200 40283/4 Chamber of Commerce.Tel: 200 78376 Federation Small Business Tel: 200 47722 Company Registry.Tel: 200 78193 Useful Numbers Airport (general info.). . Tel: 200 12345 Hospital, St Bernards . . Tel: 200 79700 Weather information . . Tel: 5-3416 Frontier Queue Update.Tel: 200 42777

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, chat / 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 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Thur 9:30am-4:00pm, Fri 9:30am- 3:30pm. (Summer Hours 8:30am – 2:00pm) Tel: 20040006 Email: info@cab.gi or visit us 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 the John Mac Hall, except for July and August. Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group 72 Prince Edwards Rd Tel: 200 78509 Mobile: 54007924 website: www.gdsg.co.uk Gibraltar Marriage Care. Free relationship counselling,

Gibraltar Museum Tel: 200 74289 18/20 Bomb House Lane open 10am-6pm (Sat. 10am-2pm). Closed on Sunday. Admission: Adults £2/Children under 12 years £1. Exhibitions also at Casemates gallery.

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Registry Office Tel: 200 72289 It is possible to get married on the Rock within 48 hours. A fact taken advantage of by stars such as Sean Connery and John Lennon.

Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support: Meets every Thursday

Rock Tours by Taxi Tel: 200 70052 As well as offering normal fares, taxis provide Rock Tours taking in the Upper Rock, Europa Point and other sites of interest. It is the best way to see the Rock’s major features in a short time.

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. 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

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New Year’s Day Friday 1st January Commonwealth Day Monday 14th March Good Friday Friday 25th March Easter Monday Monday 28th March Workers Memorial Day Thursday 28th April May Day* Sunday 1st May Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May Queen’s Birthday Monday 13th June Late Summer BH Monday 29th August Gibraltar National Day*Saturday 10th September Christmas Day* Sunday 25th December Boxing Day Monday 26th December In lieu: Mon 2nd May, Mon 5th Sept & Tue 27th Dec.

and ex-Service personnel and their families. Tel: (5)5481. Email: Susan GIB-CST-JSWPA@mod.uk With Dignity Gibraltar support for separated, divorced/ 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).

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