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A kind reader recently told me how much they’ve enjoyed my latest columns on art and yachts. Encouraged, I ventured: “Well I hope you’ll enjoy the next one too — it’s about China”. “Ah, china,” he said. “Does that mean the government is dropping import tax on porcelain too?” You couldn’t make it up. But no dear reader, I will not expounding on the market in Meissen, the rally in Royal Worcester or the capital gains in Capodimonte — although coincidentally a week off in Naples beckons in October. Instead I will offer you some thoughts on China, the country. In August 2012, under the title “BRIC and back”, I wrote about the phenomena of the so-called “BRIC” grouping of countries — namely Brazil, Russia, India and, of course, China — which then became “BRICS” with the inclusion of South Africa in 2010. Since that time, there have been some considerable changes in the world order. Russia has of course been on our front pages for some time as its foreign policy leaves it increasingly isolated politically and economically from the West. Brazil has been on our back pages, after staging a football World Cup and is soon to host the Olympics, but is also having its fair share of difficulties – not least the eye-watering costs and the shocking semi-final loss to Germany. India and South Africa are both facing challenges, which I will save for another day. For now, I want to focus on China – and with good reason. Why? Well simply because “it’s the place to
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be”. Let’s start by considering some astonishing numbers. At the beginning of September, the Chinese population was estimated at 1.37 billion people — or 19% of the world total. Think of it this way. If we were spread equally round the world one out of every five people would be Chinese. If you think someone is “one in million” there are a thousand Chinese just like them. Okay maybe I made that last bit up, but China remains the world’s most populous country. India is not far behind at 1.25 billion but the United States, in third place, can only
The sheer numbers alone demand that any international firm must consider and develop a China strategy
muster 319 million people. Of course it is not just the quantity but the quality that counts. China’s middle class is expanding rapidly and consumer spending is expected to grow at an annual rate of 7.7% over the next decade to hit around $11 trillion by 2024. That explains the Western demand for Chinese ecommerce platform Alibaba, which has just announced plans to raise US$20 billion in a public offering in the US. No wonder so many parents around the world are encouraging their children to learn Mandarin. The sheer numbers alone demand that any international firm must consider and develop a China strategy. This is true not just for the US, the UK and the rest of the EU countries, but for many smaller nations around the world. Smaller states that can offer real expertise and high quality can achieve good market penetration. The Scandinavian countries are fine examples and, to localise this trend, we can reasonably include Gibraltar too. This is because the Gibraltar government is not just talking about its interest in China — it is actually doing something about it too. Read on. From a Gibraltar perspective I am often asked (particularly from within the Sovereign Group, which has extensive operations in
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China and the Far East) whether there are any services we could offer that might be interest to the Chinese. I’ve never really come up with a satisfactory answer except that it’s probably not going to be the export of manufactured goods. Regular readers might recall that I am a great fan of Gibraltar Crystal and for all I know this amazing local firm, which ships custom made pieces to clients all over the world, already exports to China. But I don’t suppose they are looking to break into the mass market in China. No, Gibraltar’s future in China almost certainly depends on the sectors that I tend to talk about each and every month — financial and professional services. In other words, Gibraltar’s insurance, funds and pensions products, as well as its private client offering. The trickier bit is deciding firstly, whether to enter the China market and, if so, how to go about it? Earlier this year, the Gibraltar government opened an office in Hong Kong. This is designed to be both a showcase for Gibraltar and serve as a stepping-stone into China. Jason Cruz, a Gibraltarian who has lived in Hong Kong for over 20 years, was appointed as Gibraltar’s representative and Director of the new office. The government said that in addition to serving Gibraltar’s financial services industry, the office would act as a shop window for the other, diverse, sectors of our economy. However it also hoped that the reverse would be true. That the new office would encourage Chinese investors to use Gibraltar both for direct investments on the Rock and as an entry-point into the wider European market. And the Gibraltar government’s support doesn’t end there. In September, a high level delegation led by Minister for Financial Ser-
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vices Albert Isola proved hugely successful. The group included professionals from the funds and asset management sector, together with James Tipping and Philip Canessa of Gibraltar Finance. So private sector firms can certainly be assured of government support if they decide to target China, but what is the best way to enter this vast and highly fragmented market? As with all market entry initiatives, paying a visit is normally the first step — what I call “fly driving”. This is where the fun begins. China’s is indeed another country — they do things differently there. Apart from the distances — not just to get there, but to travel internally — there are visa requirements, an array of national, regional and local government bureaus, not to mention the linguistic and cultural barriers. China is not for the faint-hearted, but the rewards can be, well, highly rewarding. My recommendation is to seek good advice from the start. There is plenty around. There are several business groups in London dedicated to developing links between the UK and China; Gibraltar professionals are welcome at any of these (I know because I have tried it). Then there are English-speaking firms, both foreign and local, that have dedicated offices on the ground. Hong Kong can be of great benefit but try to seek out people who can assist you in Beijing and Shanghai too — as well as other fast growing cities such as Chengdu, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Guangzhou. Let me know if you’d like some introductions in these areas. How about enticing Chinese high net worth residents to Gibraltar? Why not? After all, Gibraltar is an excellent base for Europe. The financial and fiscal benefits combined with ease of doing business here make Gibraltar as
attractive to Chinese people seeking European exposure — or a safe bolthole — as to any other nationality. The Mediterranean climate and landscape should not be under-estimated either. With our direct, daily link to Heathrow’s Terminal 5, getting to and from China might take time but the connections are easy and numerous — British Airways and its alliance partners alone fly from the UK to 25 different Chinese destinations! BA’s chief Willie Walsh is not known for opening routes just to please plane spotters, so we should be asking ourselves who all these people are? And what can we do to encourage them to continue their journey to the Rock? Have you detected just a hint of excitement? You bet. In the case of China, as the master might have sung “if you can make it there”... well, you know the rest. I often encounter cynics who say you must be dreaming if you think little Gibraltar can ever hope to get business from China. Well, I believe they should wake up. If they want to ignore onefifth of the world’s population, that’s fine. But please allow the rest of us to go and win the business instead. n
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Into the Port of Gibraltar Maritime Excellence Gibraltar’s geographical location is unique and has been important strategically for centuries, even millennia. The Gibraltar Magazine spoke to the Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Port Authority and Captain of the Port, Bob Sanguinetti to find out how Gibraltar’s strategic location in helping our port to thrive today.
Recently appointed as Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Port Authority and Captain of the Port, Bob Sanguinetti returned home to Gibraltar in May this year following three decades working in several strategic roles in the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence. “Having been brought up in Gibraltar and spending 18 extremely happy years of my life here I always knew there was going to be a time when I came back to the Rock. I have satisfied my desire to travel extensively around the world, to work for a first class organisation like the Royal Navy, and when the opportunity came up to return to my homeland to work in an environment I am very familiar with — working close to the sea within a shipping community, dealing with ships and activities in the bay — it was a natural step to take. I feel hugely privileged to be able to come back to Gibraltar after being away for 30 years and give something back to Gibraltar after my very happy upbringing here,” he explains. Born in Gibraltar he says means he always loved the sea and spending his leisure time
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near the water. “I have always had a passion for the sea. In my earlier years in Gibraltar I spent most of the time either on the sea or in the sea. I love swimming, so I spent a lot of time swimming around Gibraltar, I got to know every metre of coastline very well! In my younger years I also had a passion for rowing, and was an enthusiastic member of the Calpe Rowing Club, spending many hours on boats. I then followed this up at university and, to a limited extent, in the Royal Navy during my brief spells ashore. I am also a keen sailor, which is not surprising for someone who has spent most of their career onboard ships, so I try to get close to the elements and sail onboard yachts whenever I can — it is an environment that I am very fond of,” he states. Gibraltar has always been a strategic location, positioned as it is at the entrance to the Med, and the port is a centre of maritime excellence. “First and foremost it is due to the geography and we are blessed to be where we are,
right at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea and extremely close to the crossing point of very busy shipping lanes. “It is not much of a deviation from the shipping lanes for the ships that need to pull into harbour or anchor off to conduct any one of a number of activities — ranging from bunkering, to embarking and disembarking crew members, conducting repair work, taking on supplies and stores and so on.” “It is not just our location though. I think what is also quite unique about Gibraltar — because of its size, the strong sense of community, our history and our culture — is that everyone works very closely together. So if a ship transiting the Strait of Gibraltar needs anything as it steams past the Rock, the agents, chandlers, suppliers and other service providers all pull together. “Notwithstanding the competition that clearly exists between them, when they have to come together to provide a comprehensive package to a visiting ship they do so, thus ensuring the client gets the best product or
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service. I would challenge anyone to find anywhere else in the world where these factors come together in quite the same way. Gibraltar offers a number of shipping services. Whilst the primary activity in the harbour is bunkering — the provision of fuel to power ships, the cruise industry is also very active, with about 200 ships calling every year. “I think you can measure our success in the repeat visits we get from the cruise lines,” he confirms. “We have recently heard that Carnival UK expects Gibraltar to be its third most popular port of call in 2015, after Southampton where their ships are based, and Lisbon. “This is a clear indication of how popular we are. With easy access into town, a myriad of tourist attractions, wealth of history and striking geography it is easy to see why Gibraltar is so popular in this regard,” he explains. Gibraltar also offers an extensive service in ship repair work and maintenance by a private operator at the other end of the harbour, complemented by a sizeable number of superyachts calling into port. “We are also well placed when it comes to dealing with arrested
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We have developed a very strict code of practice that we see other ports emulating, an indication of our very high standards vessels, because our legal system is based on English common law plus a community that is able to react at short notice to any legal related issues. “All this, together with the fact that we have the busiest bunker port in the Mediterranean and the third largest in Europe, after Rotterdam in Netherlands, and Antwerp in Belgium, gives you a sense of the scale of shipping activity that takes place in Gibraltar,” the Commodore continues. “Ships come to Gibraltar from all over the world — from the Far East and both sides of Atlantic. But environmentalists have nothing to worry about,” he says confidently. “We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously. We follow the required international and local legislation on environmental issues, and we are a member of the Green Port Association, which offers discounts to ships conforming to certain environmental standards. “We also offer waste reception facilities to disincentivize ships from dumping their rubbish at sea. “When it comes to bunkering we provide the highest levels of governance and oversight,” he assures. “We have developed a very strict code of practice that we see other ports emulating, an indication of our very high standards. Ship owners and operators coming to Gibraltar can be confident they will receive an efficient, but equally important, safe service.
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Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Port Authority and Captain of the Port, Commadore Bob Sanguinetti
“Despite the challenges of the global economic crisis of the last few years, Gibraltar has maintained its high levels of activity, both within bunkering and in the provision of marine services more widely, against the backdrop of stiff competition and of increasingly efficient ships and more cost aware ship operators,” he says. “We work very closely with the local shipping community and we listen to their views and to their concerns and what I would like to see in the future is the consolidation of the very services we already provide and, in bunkering
specifically, looking at ways of placing the services that we deliver on a steadier footing so we can retain and increase our competitive edge,” adds the Commodore. “In the four months since my return to the Rock, I have been struck by the vibrancy, the level of activity and the sense of purpose of the people who work within the Port. “I feel privileged and I am absolutely delighted to bring my family back to Gibraltar, and to play a key part in the Government’s exciting development plans for the future” he concludes happily. n
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To Sell, Or Not To Sell
Following the feedback that I received on last month’s article — in which I shared with you some real life experiences of selling a business, I am going to take a month off from introducing you to a Gibraltar business movers and shakers and use this opportunity to go into more detail about the things that you need to consider if you are thinking of selling a business and what can you do to prepare. From experience, often the first thing that the business owner will want to do is to establish how much the business may be worth and then go full steam ahead with negotiations over price. In my view, in the majority of cases this is totally the wrong approach. I would argue that there are many important considerations that a business owner should be looking at before he or she starts to do the number crunching or
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even begins talking to those prospective purchasers. So, let me discuss with you some of the key considerations;
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Think about how your family and friends might react to a proposed sale, just
think of potentially how much more difficult life might be if you didn’t have them on your side; as the majority of businesses in Gibraltar are family run this has got to be important.
past, by far the most important asset in any business is its people so I would think carefully about how they might be affected by any sale. You will be close to your staff and many of them may have been with you since you started, so how will they be treated under the new owner? Will they keep their jobs or will you have an obligation to make a redundancy payment? These are some of the As I have said in the issues for you to discuss in de-
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business finance at why you may want to sell. Perhaps it might be that you want some time out? The reason I say that is that if it’s the latter then I suggest that you look at some other options, for example bringing in someone to run the business for you so you can step back; yes, it’s not always an easy one, although it can be an option worth considering.
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You will need to be 100% honest about why you want to sell the business and tell people the reason; a serious buyer won’t come near you if they are not satisfied on this point.
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Think about the timing, is it right, for example if you have had a bad run over say that last few years although business may now be picking up and you are forecasting a bumper 2015? Would it be worthwhile waiting until those figures are reported by your accountant in order to get more interest and in turn a better price for the business?
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tail with your financial advisors although please don’t underestimate just how emotional this part of the process can be - clearly you will want to do what’s right for your people.
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Turning now to tax; Please please talk to your financial advisers to make sure you get the structure and timing right, don’t enter into any discussions with anyone over a sale without first getting this advice.
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Finally, just be aware whether any sale preclude you from operating in your profession in the jurisdiction for a period of time — that might not bother you if you are planning to retire although if you are considering starting up again, just be careful.
Yes, you might think that all the above is obvious, however you would be surprised just how few business owners consider all of these vital points; so the next stage is agreeing the price and I will come back to that in a few months time after I have After considering all of the introduced you to a couple more above plus I am sure other things successful Gibraltar business Take a hard look that your financial advisors will people. n
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suggest, the next thing will be to get the business ready for sale. The first thing I would do is take a good hard look at your business and ask yourself just how critical are you to the business; can it maintain the same level of business without you at the helm and if the answer is no, then what steps can you put in place to make your existing business function without you? This might mean that you will need to employ one or two key personnel and you take a step back and start to let the business run without you, then after a period of time, start those sale negotiations. Look, it’s not the end of the world if you are that key person, as a deal could be done for you to stick around for say a few years whilst you train up and handover to the new owner, however if you strike this type of deal it’s unlikely that you will be paid 100% on day one with the price agreed spread over say a few years based on the assumption that you meet certain financial targets; just be very careful with these type of arrangements and don’t agree anything without speaking to your advisors. Don’t forget to get all your financials up-to-date — start here with your management figures; it would be a good idea to report your trading performance to three months ago. If you hold stock, take a good look at how you have valued this and if an adjustment is needed, do it straight away as you will not want to have this challenged when the purchaser does his due diligence (the process the purchaser will go through to check over that all you say about the business is factually correct). Do the same for your debtors and creditors. Getting all of this right sends out a really good message to a potential purchaser. Think about any informal agreements that you may have with suppliers that have never been confirmed in writing as now would be the right time to get a written agreement in place.
Paul Wharton is Head of Corporate Banking at Barclays Wealth & Investment Management in Gibraltar having arrived on the Rock from the UK eight years ago. Paul has over three decades’ experience gained in various roles within Barclays, predominantly in and around London and is passionate about supporting the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) market which he sees as the lifeblood of the Gibraltar economy. Paul has won several awards for his work in Small Business Enterprise markets and has served on the London Board of the Prince’s Trust.
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Truce is Better Than Friction
iWhen employees who need to work together have differences of opinion that are left unresolved they can become entrenched and the differences can soon turn into a full-blown dispute. Their behaviour towards each other deteriorates to the point where they refuse to work or communicate with each other. This behaviour can then affect their health, the business needs and other employees around them. In my experience as a Human Resource professional I see a number of conflicts between employees and between employees and employers. Communication and managing expectations are
usually at the root of these types of conflict. In most cases negotiation is the resolution method parties use as a starting point. Where both parties have tried to discuss their differences and have not come to agreement and conflict is causing stress, or parties are not willing to discuss the issues themselves, then mediation can provide the solution. At this point, involving an independent and impartial third party can be the best method for resolution of the conflict as both parties are still looking for solutions. The mediator’s role is to listen and guide the parties by asking questions to reveal and clarify
their issues. The mediator does not give opinions, influence outcomes or make decisions. The mediator facilitates the parties to meet their own solutions. Mediators do not make judgements about who is right or wrong. They provide a forum which is non-confrontational and where all parties feel safe. There is increasing evidence from the CIPD, TUC, ACAS and CBI that mediation is extremely effective. A large number of business leaders and HR professionals have stated that formal and legal remedies are not working for them to resolve workplace conflicts. There are numerous surveys
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that show unresolved conflict can undermine effectiveness and productivity, create unpleasant workplaces, waste time, energy and money and create stress. CIPD’s mediation survey in 2008 found that organisations using mediation reduced formal grievances by almost 60% and tribunal claims by 50%. Making mediation far less costly than litigation. Using mediation in this situation can improve the communication between the parties, guide them to a better understanding of the differences between them and hopefully lead to actions being agreed by both parties on how to solve the issues that are affecting them. Both parties would feel they had been listened to and, because the third party is impartial, they would have understood this was a method whereby they retained control of the decisions. This method would likely be the
least painful in the long run and certainly the least costly. Mediation is entered into voluntarily and when the parties agree to meet with a mediator, they tell the facts of the conflict and then discuss what outcomes they want. They may have tried other methods already or this may be the starting point for their conflict resolution. If both parties can come to a solution this will be a win / win outcome. As the employer you can ask
Using mediation can improve the communication between the parties, guide them to a better understanding of the differences between them and hopefully lead to actions being agreed
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the mediator to advise you of the outcome of the meeting however the conversations during the meeting are confidential and no notes are kept. The parties can agree to write up a note of the terms they have agreed between them and the mediator can assist with this. Using mediation in this situation can improve the communication between the parties, guide them to a better understanding of the differences between them and hopefully lead to actions being
agreed by both parties on how to solve the issues that are affecting them. Both parties would feel they had been listened to and, because the third party is impartial, they would have understood this was a method whereby they retained control of the decisions. This method would likely be the least painful in the long run and certainly less costly than legal remedies. The business benefits of using mediation for conflict management are many and include, a reduction in stress created by more formal methods, saving of costs involved in defending tribunal claims, retaining talented employees, reducing sickness absence, saving time by reducing formal grievances. n If you feel the services of a mediator would be helpful to your business please contact us at hradvice@thehrdept.gi.
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Gibraltar’s Motor Insurance Industry
What’s behind its SUCCESS
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words | Katie Geoghegan, Underwriter Ibex Insurance Services Limited
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Passporting rights Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) may then Gibraltar insurers are able to underwrite act on behalf of the FSC in some cases. If the risks in Europe directly. For the motor insurance industry, this means that as well as services in another member state without creating a permanent presence there, a can also operate in the UK market. By exploit- services notification must be submitted. There is a well-established framework in place for this, including clear procedures for 10% of the entire UK motor insurance market. thority within its own jurisdiction of its intenCross-border arrangements like this are tion to provide services in another jurisdiction. made possible because of so-called “passportGibraltar is part of this framework through ing rights” within the European Economic who are authorised by the FSC have passprovide services in other named jurisdictions porting rights for the 29 other member states. within the EEA under a single market directive. Under the normal structure for comTo conduct business in a named member munications between member states, the competent authorities from each jurisdiction branch in that state, in which case it must correspond with each other directly. In Gibraltar, the FSC is the competent auFinancial Services Commission (FSC). The thority — but because of Spain’s refusal to
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acknowledge Gibraltar institutions, special communication procedures have been agreed. A specially designated “Gibraltar Liaison Unit” within the UK Government has been set up to facilitate communication on treaty issues between the FSC and other competent authorities. Since 1998, the freedom to operate throughout the other 29 member states has enabled range of services to clients across Europe. Through the exploitation of opportunities generated by passporting rights, Gibraltar has successfully positioned itself as one of the Robust regulatory regime Gibraltar’s regulatory regime is fully compliant with European Union standards, whilst also The speed of licensing and the responsive nature of regulation create very favour-
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tory framework is also a significant advantage. Faced with unfamiliar laws and procedures, expatriates arriving in Spain or Portugal are often surprised to find that they can deal with companies who are authorised and regulated in the same way as their previous insurers in the UK. Since these clients often cite the “trust factor” as a major influence in selecting an insurance company, being regulated to UK standards is a strong selling point. Currency As the currency in Gibraltar is sterling, there is no “barrier” to the UK in terms of currency and there are no exchange controls. The Currency Notes Act (1934) gives the Government of Gibraltar the right to print its own notes. The same Act also formalises the relationship between Gibraltar bank notes and the British pound, as it establishes an obligatory exchange rate of one Gibraltar pound to one British pound. Because of this, the Gibraltar pound is theoretically on a level with the British pound and is said to be “pegged” against it. A measure of the pound’s importance is that it is the 4th most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, and the 3rd most held reserve currency in the world. Katie Geoghegan, Underwriter Ibex Insurance Services Limited
able conditions for insurance companies. For locally-based insurers who underwrite motor risks for the expatriate market within Europe, the positive reputation of the regula-
Professional infrastructure Gibraltar offers a mature infrastructure where local companies not only benefit from the services of well-established firms operating in law, accounting and company management, but can also invest in individual professional development within the framework of the GII. Since 2008, the Gibraltar Insurance Institute (GII) has worked to develop skills and expertise among those employed in the industry. As well as offering training courses for formal insurance qualifications, it also runs seminars, workshops and social events. Importantly, it also improves communication with professionals in other industries, setting up regular briefings on insurance-related topics for those working in associated sectors. Through its commitment to facilitating individual development and its support for new members of the insurance industry, the GII promotes the highest standards amongst Gibraltar-based insurers. Add to this the abundance of language skills among the local workforce and the experience of professionals from a wealth of diverse backgrounds and you can see why Gibraltar’s motor insurance industry is going from strength to strength. n
For locally-based insurers who underwrite motor risks for the expatriate market within Europe, the positive reputation of the regulatory framework is also a significant advantage
Gibraltar’s HR Forum:
Working Together
Student Summer at PwC PwC is very active in the local community and is keen to support local students as much as possible. This year is no different, with the firm offering 16 students the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience through the summer. This year saw the launch of the student case study project, which was a huge success. All students were invited to a farewell event held at the firm’s offices, with prizes being given for the Best Presentation and Best Research Project . The firm continues to grow with eight graduates starting this summer, and further graduate positions open to be filled. n
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The HR Forum’s Annual HR Conference — Working Together with Gibraltar Businesses will take place in November with this year’s focus on – Working Towards Workplace Resolution. Whenever people spend time together there will be conflict. It
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HR issues would be unusual to go through life without seeing or being involved in some type of conflict. Conflicts can be trivial, like someone parking in another person’s space, or critical like countries going to war over resources. Conflicts can simmer over a number or years or escalate very quickly to become a serious issue. Conflict, when it arises at work must be resolved as soon as possible. To learn more about how workplace resolutions can be achieved, join The HR Forum at its annual conference on Tuesday 11th November at the Elliot Hotel. Delegates will be able to hear from Mike Emmott and Peter Monaghan. Mike Emmott is from the CIPD, and his recent work has focused on employee voice, global employment relations, industrial relations skills and Human Resources in the public sector. Mike has spoken extensively on the agency working regulations and flexible working and is a regular media commentator on employee relations issues. Peter Monaghan is from the Advisory, Conciliation and Ar-
bitration Service better known as ACAS. Peter has been heavily involved in the delivery of ACAS services aimed at the promotion
of Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the workplace. He is also a member of the national Workplace Medi-
ator training team. n For more information and a detailed schedule of events visit www.cipd. co.uk/branch/gibraltar.
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Privacy: Is there an App for that? Global privacy sweep raises concerns about mobile apps
Clear, concise privacy language builds consumer trust and is good for business, according to privacy authorities which took part in this year’s global sweep of more than 1,200 mobile apps. As mobile apps explode in popularity, many of them are seeking access to large amounts of personal information without adequately explaining how that information is being used, participants in the second annual Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) Privacy Sweep found. In May, the Data Protection Commissioner’s Office in Gibraltar was one of a number of data protection authorities which took part in the global privacy sweep of mobile apps. A number of locally hosted apps, as well as apps hosted abroad were reviewed as part of the event.
The results of the Internet Sweep offer some insight into the permissions some of the world’s most popular mobile apps are seeking and the extent to which organisations inform consumers about their privacy practices. 1,211 apps were examined. They included a mix of Apple and Android apps, free and paid apps as well as public and private sector apps that ranged from games and health/fitness apps, to news and banking apps. Participants looked at the types of permissions apps sought, whether those permissions exceeded what would be expected
highlights the need for apps to based on the apps’ functionality, be more transparent. and most importantly, how the apps explained why they wanted Some 59% of apps left sweepers the personal information and what scrambling to find pre-installathey planned to do with it. tion privacy communications. One of the conclusions reached Many offered little info about by Data Protection Commissionwhy the data was being coler’s Office, and which largely lected or how it was being used reflects the conclusions arrived at prior to download, or provided by other data protection authorlinks to webpages with privacy policies that were not tailored to ities, was that many of the apps the app itself. In other cases, the requested permission to access links led to social media pages potentially sensitive information, that didn’t work or required like location or access to camera the user to log in. Sometimes it functions, without necessarily was difficult to determine who explaining why. the developer or data controller The Sweep, which took place was. between 12th and 18th of May, 2014, involved 26 privacy enforce- For nearly a third of the apps (31%), sweepers expressed ment authorities from around the concern about the nature of world, up from 19 international the permissions being sought. participants for last year’s inauguSweepers felt the apps requestral event. The growth of this year’s Sweep shows privacy enforcement ed access to information that authorities are more committed exceeded their functionality, than ever to working together to at least based on the sweepers’ promote privacy protection. own understanding of the app and the associated privacy polThe GPEN initiative aims to icy. encourage organisations to comply with privacy legislation and Some 43% of apps did not to enhance co-operation between tailor privacy communications privacy enforcement authorities. to the small screen. SweepConcerns identified during the ers complained of small print Sweep will result in follow-up and lengthy privacy policies work such as outreach to organthat required scrolling or clickisations, deeper analysis of app ing through multiple pages. privacy provisions and/or enforceBest practices included using pop-ups, layered information ment action. and just-in-time notification to inform users of potential 2014 Sweep highlights collections or uses of informa Three-quarters of all apps extion when they were about to amined requested one or more happen. permissions, the most common included location, device ID, Just a fraction of apps examined, 15%, provided a clear explanaaccess to other accounts, camera tion of how they would collect, and contacts. The proportion of use and disclose personal info. apps requesting permissions The most privacy-friendly apps and the potential sensitivity offered brief, easy-to-underassociated with the information
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privacy stand explanations of what the app would and would not collect and use pursuant to each permission. Highly popular apps in the e-marketplace were among those that received top ratings, demonstrating that when properly explained to consumers, the collection of information does not negatively impact on downloads. The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) The Global Privacy Enforcement Network was established in 2010 upon recommendation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Its aim is to foster cross-border cooperation among privacy regulators in an increasingly global market in which commerce and consumer activity relies on the seamless flow of personal information across borders. Its members seek to work together to strengthen personal privacy protections in this global context. The informal network comprises 51 privacy enforcement authorities in 39 jurisdictions. n For further information contact the Information Rights Division of the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority on 20074636 or email privacy@gra.gi
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DORIAN LOVELL-PANK QC
Silk on the Rock
Dorian Lovell-Pank spent most of the last 12 months in Gibraltar as the defence counsel for Benjamin Marrache during the eight month fraud trial. In 2013 he was called to the Gibraltar Bar and over the months met countless Gibraltarians many of whom have become friends. Gibraltar is one of the few jurisdictions in the world where the judge and the lawyers, after the court has risen, walk down Main Street and are engaged in conversation by passers by, some known, most unknown. In Gibraltar’s cafes all members of the legal profession are equal and sitting enjoying a coffee at any cafe might be the Chief Justice while on a nearby table will be a lawyer who has just been called to the Bar. He talks to Mike Brufal about his career in the law. Dorian is married to Diana universally known as ‘Dinny’ and they have two children. The family home is in Aldeburgh, Suffolk. . Dorian, 68, spent his first seven years in Argentina as his father worked in Buenos Aires. He is bilingual, speaking during his childhood Argentine Spanish outside the home and English inside. He was sent, aged eight, to Balcombe Place preparatory school in Sussex followed by Downside. He returned to Buenos Aires aged 16 and a half and had to study hard at Colegio Sarmiento in order to take the baccalaureate which he duly passed. A successful application to London University obtained a place at the London School of Economics to read either economics or law. Economics Pt 1 was duly passed and at the start of Pt 2 Dorian decided that this was not his desired career as he wished to read for the Bar. After resigning from London University in 1968 he joined the Inner Temple as in those far off days no university degree was needed, started the course at the Inns of Court School of Law from scratch, passed the exams, ate the required number of dinners and was called to the Bar in 1971. Sir Peter Rawlinson, then Attorney General who later became Lord Rawlinson of Ewell, was his mentor and arranged for his two
six months pupilages. A pupil is legal jargon for an apprentice. The first stint was with with Leon Brittan now Baron Brittan of Spennithorne QC, PC, DL, and the next with Michael Worsley QC the renowned Old Bailey prosecutor who was a member of 6 Kings Bench Walk, College Hill which is known to lawyers as 6KBW College Hill. Michael retired in 2010 after 55 years at the Bar. At the time Leon was 33 at the start of his career and the question was — is he a lawyer or is he a politician? The consensus was the latter. Last year the Chambers moved to College Hill with the logo becoming 6KBW College Hill. Chambers and Partners, which publishes the guides to the world’s best lawyers, rates 6KBW College Hill as one of the top three criminal chambers in England and Wales. Dorian became a member of 6KBW College Hill and has been in the same set of Chambers for
He found himself defending counsel in three murder trials back to back at the Old Bailey. At one moment he was working on two trials at the same time which meant different approaches to two juries; no mean task
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42 years. This set of Chambers specialises in criminal law with its members acting as required as prosecutors or for the defence. In England and Wales barristers are self employed, not salaried and as independent practioneers are beholden to no-one as to what cases are accepted. He specialised in prosecution for the next two decades and was instructed by Police Forces and now the Crown Prosecution Service on a case by case basis. Prosecutors do each case to the best of their abilities and from time to time they advise the CPS to drop the case because it has been mishandled and there is no prospect of success. He remembers vividly his first case which was at the Coroner’s Court, Kings Cross, London as someone had died and he represented the family for which he was paid the princely sum of £ 5.50. His next case, instructed by the same solicitors, was at the same court to
represent another family. It was not until 12 months later that a cheque for a paltry £ 11 arrived in settlement of both cases. As it was his first fee Dorian wanted to frame it but such was his depleted bank balance that it needed to be cashed. 6KBW College Hill is known as Prosecution Chambers and such was its success that the work flowed in. Dorian became well known as a Prosecutor and would be asked by name to take the brief. This went on for 21 years until he took Silk. As the years went by he took on more and more serious cases and during the last five years he was a leading prosecutor which means he had a junior to assist him. In 1993 Dorian took Silk and incredibly four barristers from 6KBW College Hill took Silk at the same time; an almost unheard of honour for any Chambers. This year history repeated itself with four lawyers from 6KBW College Hill appointed Silks on the same day. On the day of the announcement he was prosecuting in a fraud case but then decided to switch and specialise as a defence advocate. By accident and not design he found himself defending counsel in three murder trials back to back at the Old Bailey. At one moment he was working on two trials at the same time which meant different approaches to two
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juries; no mean task. For the last 21 years his practice has been 80% as defence counsel. His area of expertise involves all aspects of criminal work, homicide, firearms offences, commercial fraud, bribery and corruption, sexual offences and the large scale importation and supply of drugs. The Lawyer describes him as an exceptional jury advocate and he is recommended by Chambers and Partners as a leading criminal silk who is ‘irrepressible and able to navigate his way through a sea of details effortlessly’. Since 1993 he has been involved in some 70 murder cases; 80% defence, 20% prosecution. Dorian explained how he came to defend Benjamin Marrache in the recent fraud trial. Towards the
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end of July last year Isaac Jacob called him at home in Aldeburgh. Isaac Jacob is the fourth senior barrister at 9 Stone Buildings Chambers whose overseas members include James Levy QC and Anthony Provasoli. Isaac is described by The Lawyer as one of the stars of the Chancery Commercial bar who has great experience in many fields and has appeared
in nearly 100 reported decisions. He has frequently appeared in substantial litigation in Gibraltar, leading local lawyers and also acting for the Marraches in civil proceedings. During the call he asked whether Dorian would be interested to be instructed by Charles Gomez and Co for Benjamin’s defence. The estimate at the onset for this case
What swiftly became apparent at the start of the original proceedings which began with the arrest of the Marraches in 2010, was the inadequacy of the Gibraltar Legal Aid system
was between three to five months and the extra months were caused not by the lawyers involved but through illness, witness problems and religious holidays. One Silk became seriously ill and had to be replaced with his successor having to read herself into the trial. Lesley Manley was Dorian’s Junior and her husband works at 9 Stone Buildings. What swiftly became apparent at the start of the original proceedings which began with the arrest of the Marraches in 2010, was the inadequacy of the Gibraltar Legal Aid system. The local rates of payment were hopelessly behind those of England and Wales. Legal aid is the provision of assistance to people otherwise unable to afford legal representation and access to the court system. Legal aid is regarded as central in providing access to justice by ensuring equality before the law, the right to counsel and the right to a fair trial. Lawyers working in the Magistrates Court were being paid at a rate of £9 per hour. This is because Gibraltar has a fused system which means that there is no distinction between barrister and solicitor. UK has a split legal profession system rather than a fused legal profession system. The split system divides the profession in two different categories; Barrister and Solicitor. The hourly rate was so low that it could not possibly cover the advocate’s overheads. It was Charles Gomez himself who brought a constitutional motion before the Court which led to a change in the legal aid provisions. The Gibraltar Government passed the Legal Aid (Fees & Expenses) Rules 2012 which increased the rates of fees payable to lawyers in respect of complex serious fraud cases. The Charles Gomez constitutional motion resulted in a complete overhaul of the legal aid rates for serious and complex fraud trials. The rates were drawn up to align with those for similar cases in Wales and England. Scotland has its own legal system. The Marrache brothers qualified for legal aid because they were bankrupt and they have no assets of their own and so could not pay for legal representation. The Constitution of Gibraltar provides that those unable to afford legal representation are nevertheless entitled to a defence. There is also the matter of equality of arms. The right to a fair trial entails protecting the ‘equality of arms’, principle, an inherent element of the due process of law in
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movers & shakers both civil and criminal proceedings. Strict compliance with this principle is required at all stages of the proceedings in order to afford both parties, especially the weaker litigant, a reasonable opportunity to present their case under conditions of equality. The idea is that both parties should be treated in a manner ensuring that they have a procedurally equal position to make their case during the whole course of the trial. This means that the lawyers involved in the prosecution and the defence must be of equal competence. The Attorney General decided to lead the prosecution team and instructed John McGuinness QC a top English barrister specialising in fraud cases. He was assisted by Damion Conroy, Senior Crown Counsel and Ishbell Armstrong. In a nutshell this means that if Gibraltar wants to have a respectable legal system then it has to be paid for. In the world of jurisprudence the systems used in England and Wales are regarded as the Rolls Royce of such arrangements worldwide. It is brilliant and the envy of the legal world. In Dorian’s opinion the Gibraltar legal system came into its own when it realised that complex fraud trials need to be adequately funded at public expense. Dorian sat as a recorder for 21 years until 2006. He continues to sit as a Chairman of the Police Appeals Tribunals. He takes a keen interest in the Advocacy Master Class Series organised by the Inner Temple and has chaired all recent Criminal sessions. Recently, at the invitation of Charles Gomez, he lectured Spanish students, local lawyers on the Adversarial system. Since 1994 Dorian has been widely involved with the Bar Council, the Criminal Bar Association, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the British Council in programmes of judicial and legal reform and advocacy training of prosecutors and defence lawyers abroad. He has been a member of the International Bar Association since 1993, member of the IBA Human Rights Institute from
Dorian with Diana ‘Dinny’ on their wedding day
1996, member of the American Bar Association since 1997, member of the Committee of the Criminal Bar Association 1989-2006, chairman of the International Relations Sub-Committee 1993-2006, chairman of the Bar Conference 1999, a member of the Foreign and Commonwealth Pro Bono Lawyers’ panel from 2002, elected a Bencher of the Inner Temple 1998 and remains a member of the Advocacy Training Committee. Whilst in Court Dorian impressed all with his knowledge of the apposite quotation and frequent use of Latin. He explained that when he reads something that catches his fancy his brain rarely forgets and so he is able to conjure up the right quotation when required. His love of Latin was instilled by the Downside monks. Dorian Lovell-Pank concluded the interview with these words: “I would very much like to come back. All the visiting lawyers have been immensely well welcomed by the Court staff and the local lawyers. Gibraltarians must be aware that an efficient legal system has to be paid for and with the new legislation the Gibraltar system has been brought into line with the system used in England and Wales.” n
When he reads something that catches his fancy his brain rarely forgets and so he is able to conjure up the right quotation when required. His love of Latin was instilled by the Downside monks
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Gibtelecom Summer Hires 2014
Gibtelecom develops home grown talent ment initiatives as part of its commitment to the local community. It has run a work placement scheme for a number of years for students whose course requires them to undertake a year in an industry environment. Participating this year are Nathan Nanwani and Doyle Gaskin. It also offers placements to university students over the summer — a popular scheme which has seen 550 placements (300 students), since its inception in 1993. Through the Gibtelecom Apprenticeship Scheme, 16 apprentices over three intakes have benefited from telecommunications training and internationally recognised qualifications Known as the ‘Employer Led Degree from Gibtelecom, in partnership with the Programme’, this flagship scheme serves as successor to Gibtelecom’s successful Sponsored Undergraduate initiative which saw the company take on 14 undergraduates over the past decade, six having found permanent employment with Gibtelecom. “Under the Employer Led Degree Programme, students will be assisted through approved technical studies related to core telecommunications skills such as internet networking or engineering with a communications or electrical element,” said Gibtelecom Chief Operations Officer Adrian Moreno. “In this way, we develop top technical expertise which is essential in this vibrant communications business whilst doing so in a way that nurtures and promotes home grown talent”. Aimed at top students achieving good A-level results, Gibtelecom’s Programme supports them by offering work placements during their university breaks; paying £1,000 per term during their studies; and a golden handshake of £6,000 on successfully taking up employment with Gibtelecom having obtained at least a 2:1 honours degree. Gibtelecom runs a number of other employ-
For the second year running Gibtelecom is offering students the opportunity to be supported during their studies and considered for employment with the company on successful completion of their degree.
Government of Gibraltar. Five apprentices from the second intake completed their four years’ apprenticeship scheme and the BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in Professional Competence for IT & Telecoms Professionals and are all currently employed with Gibtelecom. The eight apprentices from the first intake who completed their studies, are also employed with Gibtelecom. Gibtelecom’s aim is to ensure Gibraltar trains sufficient local talent to serve one of the main leaders of the local economy, telecommunications. n For further information contact Gibtelecom’s Human Resources Department on hr@gibtele.com or 20052217.
Apprentices (second intake): Graduation 2014
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Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign
Saving Energy Helps Us All The Department of the Environment launched its Energy Efficiency Awareness Campaign this September as part of its wider environmental awareness programme. The aim of the campaign is to encourage the public to save both energy and water, and raise awareness on how we can use these valuable resources more efficiently.
The campaign will continue over a period of 12 months and highlight energy efficiency measures and the importance of such initiatives; which not only benefit the environment and our health but also have financial savings. The awareness campaign will include television adverts, posters, leaflets and stick-
ers in which George, the Department’s Go Green Champion, will strive to promote the importance of saving energy and water and the simple ways in which we can achieve this. Learn how we can all do our bit to help our environment, our health and save money, all at the same time! n
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Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express UK and Ireland with Nicky Darby and Martin Forde of DHL Express Gibraltar
DHL CEO Visits DHL Express Gibraltar
Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express UK & Ireland was in Gibraltar for one day during September to view the operation locally, meet with staff and discuss exciting future expansion plans. He also found time in his busy schedule to meet with some clients on the Rock. He liked Gibraltar so much (it’s his second visit - the first was some time back when he arrived on a sailing boat) that he suggested having an international DHL conference here in the future. Watch this space.
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All Things Being Equal
Gibraltar’s human rights improved, but still plenty to do
Civil and human rights have come a long way since the GGR came into being in 2000. Founder Felix Alvarez is satisfied with the results so far, although he feels we’re just half way there, and much more must be done. interview | Elena Scialtiel
Awareness has gained momentum in the past two years, from the small step of IDAHO public commemoration to the huge leap of celebrating the first ever civil partnership between same sex couples, culminating in the Pride March celebrating diversity and equality this July, in cooperation with the Disability Society amongst other associations. Born as Gibraltar Gay Rights, GGR soon became a comprehensive activist movement against all inequality and discrimination, when the general public realised they were not afraid to speak up and generate dialogue through controversy. “On Remembrance Day 2000, the GGR laid a wreath at the Cross of Sacrifice. Instead of red poppies, we had it purposely made with pink triangles, like those that alleged homosexuals were forced to stitch on their coats during WWII. This action caused quite a stir, predictably, but it also opened a healthy discussion in the media, with a volley of letters pro or against our point.” Widening their scope to any kind of social injustice brought to their attention, Felix Alvarez, Charles Trico and their friends championed much needed legislation to protect minors from predators, the equalisation of the age of consent, and the sex offenders’ register. It was a bumpy road — much of the resistance came from the public as well as sleepy institutions and politicians unwilling to question the status quo — to bring Gibraltar in line with other European countries where such civil advancement was already enshrined not only in the Law but in the citizens’ mentality. “When we collected signatures for a bill on minors’ abuse, a group of angry women verbally attacked us for being so conspicuous in a main tourist area. Unfortunately, sexual abuse happens in Gibraltar like in larger cities, and if we want to eradicate it, we need prevention as much as punishment. So our presence at the ICC was aimed towards raising awareness, making sure everyone learned about the signs
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Gibraltar was forcibly isolated from Europe by a totalitarian regime northwards and forced to look southwards to a traditional society like Morocco for survival in a decade that was exploding with new ideas
of abuse on themselves or their children and stop being unconscious victims.” Small-town mentality survives in the general attitude towards the definition of healthy sexuality: whether homo- or heterosexual, most of it is still taboo, even medically speaking, according to Felix. The GGR is calling for a Sexual Health Clinic to be established at the Primary Care Centre, because such a large portion of our lives cannot be swept under the carpet, or under the ambiguous ‘infection control’ label, that one would rather associate with deadly Ebola outbreaks than perfectly curable STDs — if diagnosed swiftly, that is. Furthermore, sexual health is about such a wide range of issues that it is important to empower the youth to responsibility and awareness via a medical viewpoint, rather than the moralistic or uniformed feed they may get from family and friends, or the free-for-all coming from the media, so they can avoid stereotypes and misconceptions which affect the life quality and wellbeing of so many people. Felix attributes the self-harming feet-dragging mentality to the peculiar history that steered Gibraltar in the past 50 years, which he has a perspective on — he was raised in 1960s’ London, where moral censorship was non-existent, then catapulted to the opposite end of the scale by landing a job in Saudi Arabia, where he risked imprisonment and beheading for homosexuality. He explains: “Gibraltar was forcibly isolated from Europe by a totalitarian regime northwards and forced to look southwards to a traditional society like Morocco for survival in a decade that was exploding with new ideas. The local government and legal guild were so focused on sovereignty and identity that they overlooked the importance of the biggest social changes in 20th Century British history, when the right of ownership to one’s body became an issue, environmentalism became an issue, and of course self-determination became an
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issue too. And we focused on the latter because it best suited our situation. However, there cannot be self-determination for a country as a whole, if self-determination for the individual citizen within that country is not promoted and protected,� he says. Disability is the other main issue the group is fighting for: nobody is disabled by a physical or mental condition, but by the barriers that society erects against their right to a dignified life. And so, in cooperation with other groups they are calling for adequate architectural adjustments where possible, and for clear legislation on parameters for future projects presented before the Planning Commission. Felix knows that much has been done already to improve the quality of life for most disabled people, but there is still plenty to do, and the most urgent bill is the one equalising disabilities from birth with acquired disability, whether by illness, accident or medical negligence. He is also calling for effectual checks on ageism allegations. This is already covered by the Equal Opportunity Act, but he would like to go further and introduce the monitoring of public and private sectors recruiting drives in order to make recruiters accountable for
statistics and history on hiring by race, gender, religion or age minorities. Last but not least, Felix and his anti-discrimination paladins are advocating better access to justice for the poorer strata of society not entitled to legal aid or assistance, and legal costs refund granted to pro bono attorneys in a winning case, in order to set up an independent trust for the purpose. A fervent Buddhist, Felix believes that everything changes but change, remaining in a comfort zone is unhealthy as much as not accepting that his work is done. After having dedicated some 20 years of his life to the fight against discrimination, he is ready to bow out gracefully and let the avalanche he started fill the crevasses of prejudice, setting in motion a chain of independent associations and trusts, each filling a specific gap. He warns against the perils of fragmentation. Unfortunately, he says, not all Gibraltar pressure groups supported GGR when most necessary, as they did not want to be publicly associated with it. Solidarity and cohesion between causes is paramount and nobody can afford to fight one’s own corner without supporting another similar cause if required. n
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He is ready to bow out gracefully and let the avalanche he started fill the crevasses of prejudice, setting in motion a chain of independent associations and trusts, each filling a specific gap
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Green Pin by Kieron Baglietto
Blanca by Mark Baglietto
Art for Enlightenment & Entertainment
In this latest exhibition Mark Baglietto once again proves himself a true expressionist. Baglietto paints from the heart, and he paints with passion, rather than accuracy. Mark cares for detail, strength of colour and texture, and usually outlines compositions in black or blue, as if to show the viewer that there is no hesitation in what he wants to portray. Mark doesn’t produce pretty pictures and he is brave and raw in making a simple object come to life with a touch of
humour! His painting Blanca, his puppy, is simple yet touching, using colour straight from the tube; not conforming with conventional ways of applying paint. Mark’s retrospective exhibition 6th-25th October is held jointly with his nephew Kieron Baglietto. Kieron’s forte is colour, simple drawings very clean and pure, he likes graphic design, art and crafts, and the simplest shapes and forms. Mark says “Kieron is inspired by my teaching and we worked to gether, we have some work done jointly.” In addition, Mark has a stall, RETROart, in Casemates on Saturday mornings with Victor Cabrera who handcrafts jewellery. Mark sells prints, orginals, handpainted fans, glassware, wooden boxes, Painted stones, plus a variety of other originals. Mark and Keiron’s exhibition — RETROspective Exhibition 2014 — runs from 6th to 25th October, Monday to Friday 10am - 7pm, at the Fine Arts Gallery, Casemates Square. Tel: 200 52126 for further information. n
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Christmas Is Coming... This year’s Convent Christmas Fair is due to take place on Thursday 27th November and the hope is that it will be the best ever, offering a superb array of products to get us in the mood for Christmas.
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This year the money raised will go towards the Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group, to fund the setting up of a snoezelen room at the new day care centre.
“Although we have a finite number of places available, all who apply will be considered on their own merit,” say the Committee organising the event.
The Committee would like to invite applications from anyone who would like to hold a stall at this year’s Fair. Whilst priority will be given to charitable organisations and those stalls offering seasonal and Christmas items, all applications are welcome;
Application forms may be collected from the reception office at The Convent or you can email for details at conventchristmasfair@gmail.com . All applications must be submitted by 3rd October to be considered.
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Managing Tenant Deposits... Properly (Part 2)
In my August article, I commented upon how the unregulated estate agent industry in Gibraltar resulted in the landlord and tenant often being at the mercy of their agent’s morality, professionalism and experience when it comes to the management of tenant deposits on residential properties. It should be remembered that the tenant’s deposit is the tenant’s money until it is proven or agreed that it is not the tenant’s money. The deposit is released to the tenant when the landlord agrees albeit in a reasonable timeframe. The landlord can make rea-
sonable deductions (often but not always recommended by his agent) from the deposit for damage to the property (not wear and tear), missing items, cleaning and unpaid rent. How to evaluate the sum to deduct for damage to items or dec-
oration requires an experienced agent. The landlord cannot benefit from “betterment” in the process ie financial gain. The tenant deposit is absolutely not a “new for old” insurance policy. To avoid “betterment”, there is a technique called apportionment. Apportionment is
the process of breaking down the costs of ‘fair wear and tear’ into measurable chunks and thereby allowing a landlord to fairly assign a monetary value to items in a very subjective process. I received many questions from readers of my August article re-
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property garding how to value the damage caused by a tenant or missing items in so far as what to deduct from the tenant deposit at the termination of the tenancy period. In the UK, tenant deposits must be held under regulated tenancy deposit schemes. Where the sum to be returned is disputed, the parties may refer the case to an adjudicator appointed as part of the scheme. A process designed to avoid the cost and time delays of the legal system which would outweigh the sums involved in the disputes more often than not. Below are two real case studies from the UK which show how the adjudicator decided upon specific disputes which are not infrequent at the end of any tenancy.
Real Case Study 1
the damage caused, in the absence of further evidence to support the landlord’s claim that the damage was so bad as to justify a complete replacement carpet.
Real Case Study 2
A landlord claimed for damage to a marked area of the worktop beside the hob. He said that all worktops in the kitchen had to be replaced because the worktop fitted originally was no longer available. To support the claim the landlord provided: • a check in report which describes the worktops as being in average condition with a number of marks; • a check out report showing an additional area of damage by the hob, probably caused by a hot pan; • an invoice for the replacement of all worktops as part of an overall kitchen refit.
A landlord claimed for the cost of replacing the carpet in one of the bedrooms which had a visible burn mark at the end of the tenancy. He said that the damage was very noticeable in the centre The adjudicator accepted that of the room. To support the claim an area of the kitchen worktop the landlord provided: had suffered damage beyond fair wear and tear during the tenancy. • a copy of the tenancy agree- However, the check in report indiment; cated that the kitchen was in a tired • a comprehensive check in condition at the start of the tenancy report, which stated that the and the landlord appeared to have carpet in the bedroom was in taken the decision to replace it in a good condition other than full at the end of the tenancy. furniture indents; The adjudicator took the view • a quotation from a carpet con- that the landlord was entitled to tractor for the replacement of a contribution from the deposit the carpet; towards the replacement of the The tenant admitted to having affected worktop. The award in caused the burn accidentally, but this case was £25. The adjudicator said that the mark was minor and did not consider a higher award easily concealed by furniture or to be justified given the kitchen’s a rug. The tenant said that it was existing age and condition. unreasonable to expect him to This demonstrates beyond all pay for the entire replacement of doubt that there cannot be any the carpet and offered £70 to the new for old claim. The landlords landlord. The tenant admitted suffer to an extent because minor liability for a minor burn. The damage cannot always be repaired issue between the parties was how without replacing the entire item, much compensation to award for yet the cost to the tenant is just an the damage. apportionment of the entire cost. It was considered unreasonable Gibraltar does not have any for the landlord to replace a carpet low cost adjudication process at the tenant’s expense unless the established for such disputes. So damage was so extensive as to choosing a professional, reputable make it unusable. and moral agent to manage the The adjudicator made an award tenancy process is the best way to the landlord for the £70 offered of navigating through the letting by the tenant. This was considered process in Gibraltar’s unregulated to be a reasonable sum to reflect market. n
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Tim Benson, Louis Perry and Josh Cuby of Chesterton celebrate after selling some 50% of the development in just 3 days
111 apartments sold in 3 days
Records broken as Ocean Village launched their new off-plan Imperial Ocean Plaza development on Wednesday 17th September. Many of the local estate agents were appointed and after just three days, 111 of the 116 apartments had been sold. That equates to some £40m of off-plan real estate sold within three days. Mike Nicholls, MD of Chesterton and the author of our monthly property articles told Gibraltar Magazine: “My articles in this magazine have regularly noted the pent up
demand within the market for an off-plan residential development. The developer must have read them. The speed with which these apartments sold even took us by surprise. However, we were ready for it and we sold the most apartments by some margin when compared to direct sales and other agents. Indeed, on two nights, our offices did not close until after 1am, such was the demand. It’s a great vote of confidence by investors in the future of Gibraltar PLC. But it’s still only 116 apartments, and the demand is for more than that. So we are ready and looking forward to the next residential off-plan launch, whenever that may be!” n
Mike Nicholls is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a member of the Gibraltar Society of Accountants, a member of the Gibraltar Funds and Investment Association and a board member of the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce. Mike operates the Chesterton estate agency in Gibraltar and runs a real estate investment solutions consultancy.
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Property Services
Craft & Collectors Fair Calling all collectors. The St Andrew’s Craft & Collectors Fair will take place on Saturday 18th October at Governor’s Parade from 10am to 2pm (entrance £1).
There will be stalls offering new, vintage and antique items. Bargains are to found amongst the collections of silver, jew-
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ellery, soldiers, dolls house items, militaria, Gibraltar memorabilia, stamps, coins, and bric-a-brac. Also available is a range of hand-crafted items including cards and gifts, knitted, painted, and crocheted items. The home-baking team will be offering their usual delicious snacks and cakes in the lounge. Stalls for stall holders are available at just £10 including table and cloth. Please call Tel: 54023166 for information. n
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Shot of the Month
Our Shot of the Month this month was taken by David M Parody and is an evocative image of an RAF Hawk which came to Gibraltar for last month’s Battle of Britain commemoration. The Battle of Britain (10th July – 31st October 1940) was a Second World War air campaign waged by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) against the UK during the summer and autumn of 1940. The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces.
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The Chelsea Pensioners Reading the London Gazette Extraordinary of Thursday, June 22, 1815 Announcing the Battle of Waterloo by David Wilkie
GIBRALTAR SEIGE VETERAN IN FAMOUS WILKIE PAINTING words | Reg Reynolds
Sir David Wilkie was a fine painter but he never achieved the fame or stature of his friend and contemporary J M W Turner. Joseph Mallord William Turner is arguably England’s best loved artist and every year his name comes to the forefront of the media through the popular and (these days usually controversial) presentation of the Turner Prize. He became known for his brilliant use of light in his landscapes and
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seascapes. Among his best known works are Rain, Steam and Speed and the Fighting Temeraire. A lesser known work is Peace: Burial at Sea of the Body of Sir David Wilkie. In May 1841 Wilkie was returning from a trip to Constantinople and Jerusalem when he fell ill at Malta reportedly from drinking
bad lemonade. He continued on to Gibraltar but his conditioned worsened and after sailing from the Rock, despite the best efforts of the ship’s surgeon, he passed away on 1st June. The steamship Oriental returned to Gibraltar with the intention of having Wilkie buried there. But
the authorities, probably fearful of infectious disease, refused to allow the body ashore. The captain was left with no alternative but to perform a burial at sea. Wilkie was born in Scotland on 18th November, 1785 to the parish minister of Fife. After finishing school he studied art at the
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Trustees Academy of Edinburgh and in 1805 he left Scotland for London and the Royal Academy. He first attracted the attention of the art community with his painting Village Politicians which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1806. Historical painting became Wilkie’s specialty with works such as Columbus in the Convent at La Rabida, Napoleon and Pius VII, Empress Josephine and the Fortune Teller and Queen Victoria Presiding at Her First Council. One such painting with a Gibraltar interest has the lengthy title of The Chelsea Pensioners Reading the London Gazette Extraordinary of Thursday, June 22, 1815 Announcing the Battle of Waterloo. The painting was commissioned by the Duke of Wellington for the handsome sum of £1,260. The intention of the painting, which is set outside the Pensioner’s hospital, was to honour the fighting men of the British military, active, disabled and retired. To that end, at Wellington’s request, various military figures are included along with the Pensioners. Among the 60 plus figures in the painting are a black soldier from Santo Domingo, an Irishman in white, a Scottish bagpiper, and to the right and front, wearing a black hat and the distinctive Chelsea Pensioner scarlet coat, is a veteran of the Great Siege of Gibraltar. It took Wilkie 16 months to complete the Chelsea Pensioners and when it was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1822 it created a sensation. The crowds were so immense and intense that it was necessary to erect barriers to protect the painting. More than 90,000 people visited the exhibition making it one of the most successful in the history of the Royal Academy. In 1830 David Wilkie was ap-
Peace: Burial at Sea of the Body of Sir David Wilkie by JMW Turner
pointed ‘painter in ordinary’ to King George IV and in 1836 he received a knighthood. JMW Turner outlived him by 10 years, dying on 19th December, 1851 aged 76, more famous but never knighted. n
He continued on to Gibraltar but his conditioned worsened and after sailing from the Rock, despite the best efforts of the ship’s surgeon, he passed away on 1st June
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BEAT IT, NONI! Our Musician of the Year
photo: Leo Hayes
interview | Elena Scialtiel
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music scene Nominated Musician of the Year for his dedication to live music in Gibraltar, Steven ‘Noni’ Belilo remembers very little of the award ceremony, because he was, by his own admission, ‘a little drunk’. He does remember how honoured and humbled he felt standing before that audience of musicians and their fans to accept his award, a handmade miniature drum kit by Rock on the Rock Club manager Allan Alman. “That was really a nice touch and a friendly thought of Allan’s. He spent a lot of time to craft it especially for me,” Noni says, not sure yet why he was selected for this accolade from a pool of worthy candidates. To former Gibraltar Live Music Society members and supporters and to regular ROTR patrons, Noni is the deserving recipient of recognition for his consistent and indefatigable effort and for facilitating international exchanges with clubs and festivals, before, during and after his time serving on the ROTR committee. Although it is premature to call it a ‘lifetime’ achievement, because he still has plenty of time ahead to talent-scout budding bands, Noni has been involved with promoting and performing live music for almost two decades, often counting on scant financial support from official institutions. When he was sitting on the ROTR committee, he used to co-organise the Battle of the Bands, the much-anticipated annual summer contest that artists and fans look forward to as the launch pad for new formations, elbow to elbow with established bands, wowing their audiences with sneaky previews of their original songs before recording. Once the highlight of the Fair’s Youth Pavilion and an event that local bands composed, rehearsed and planned ahead for for months, the traditional Battle of the Bands has this year been postponed to late autumn or winter, and will be organised by Mr Alman. Despite having resigned from his previous post because of family commitments, Noni is still helping raise awareness and interest for this musical milestone: he advertised that the Rock on the Rock Club is seeking sponsorship from generous music lovers, to muster at least £2,000 for the handsome cash prizes that will attract overseas bands too to make it an international highlight in the calendar. “Yes, we would like to raise the bar in terms of quality and quantity of participants. Usually, the standard with Spanish bands is high indeed, because they take challenges very seriously, and they will pose tough competition to our own,” he says. Local bands (including Noni’s own power trio Orange Peel) are doing well in several competitions along the Coast, but he admits that measuring up to foreign contestants can be intimidating. “Generally they commit to rehearsals way more often than the average Gib band does, even if they are just as amateur as
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we are, and don’t expect significant monetary outcome from their efforts.” Nevertheless, Gibraltar thrives with talent and since the Rock on the Rock Club was opened, bands have been offered comfortable space for practising in a safe environment, so they can perfect their repertoire, land a gig, muster a fan club, and motivate others to take the plunge. Rehearsal rooms are a great incentive for wannabe bands who cannot count on a soundproof garage, and Gibraltar has never had such a large number of groups ready and willing to rock the Rock, Noni estimates. “To be honest, debut gigs usually lack the ‘wow factor’, and scope for improvement is always detectable. Yet, potential is detectable too, so the right advice will channel it towards finding their own style, whether they play originals or covers. Just to mention two very young local bands: when Headwires had their first gig, we thought ‘oh well...’ but the potential was there indeed, and they matured towards a distinctly original sound, paired with great showmanship. Their live performances are really ‘something else’! Midriff was a great surprise too: actually, their very first performance was quite good, considering their very young age as well.” Noni shares the concern of many local musicians about our national radio, Radio Gibraltar, which dedicates an insufficient amount of
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airtime to local talent, and favours some artists over others. He calls for at least one locally-produced track to be played every hour, to balance the deluge of X-Factor spun commercial hits and the US pop invasion, characterised by catchy tunes and nice arrangements indeed, but also by lacklustre and hollow messages that, according to Noni, are demeaning to women both in lyrical contents and videos. “Unfortunately, nowadays music is too much about business and too little about art,” he claims. Noni is a rock fan through and through and would also like to hear more classic rock on the radio. With Orange Peel, he recorded a hard rock/punk/grunge album two years ago, and a second one is in the pipeline. “This one will be more easy-listening than Bing Bing! and we will not release it on CD, but for downloading only. We don’t have a title yet, but we do have the songs ready.” Lead singer and guitarist Luke Bosano is the brains behind music and lyrics; drummer Noni and bassist Daniel Ghio usually help him polish it off. “Luke writes at his best when something is really bothering him, or he is upset and angry, so we have to wait for him to break up with his next girlfriend, for example, to get meaningful lyrics from him,” Noni jokes. The title song from their debut album is instrumental, except for the mantra ‘bing bing’ repeated at the end of every movement: “It was inspired by someone we know who cries it out every time he sees a pretty girl...” The single Little Creature, described by Noni as ‘commercial’ (but in a good way), was shot in black and white for a cheeky video featuring radio celeb and former Miss Gibraltar Sarah Yeats, who merrily gets dismembered by band members clad in anti-contagion overalls. Noni became a drummer after his attempts at guitar and bass failed. “I started playing with pots and pans at home until I joined the Saturday afternoon sessions at Bourbon Street, where a drum kit was available for practise. I was in many bands before Luke, Dani and I founded Orange Peel, whose name is totally random, suggested by a friend who was peeling an orange while we brainstormed for a cool name.” Besides their 12-strong original songs repertoire, Orange Peel plays covers, especially from the Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana. If you missed them opening the Gibraltar Musical Festival on 6th September, there will be plenty more chances to enjoy Orange Peel performing live at Spanish festivals and at the Rock on the Rock this autumn and winter. Watch out for Orange Peel’s EP launch in early 2015. n
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Stephen Cumming’s Storyboard:
Experiencing the Evolution of Audio-Visual words | Richard Cartwright
For some of us, retirement is not an easy state of affairs to look forward to — graceful or otherwise. However, if the uncertainty of what’s next when leaving the job — better still vocation — you’ve dedicated your working years to is somewhat comforted by holding on to some of it by embarking on a related activity, you’ve done the trick. I know, it happened to me! I spoke to ex-TV producer, editor, and cameraman Stephen Cumming who’s the subject of this article. He too is now an ex-GBC employee who has moved on to pastures new. “That’s right, in fact my actual
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retirement date is not due for a couple of years or so but circumstances were such that a job opportunity came up now and it seemed sensible not to refuse.” Stephen has recently taken on the role of Technical Manager at
the Leisure Cinemas in King’s Bastion and, in a way, has gone full circle in his job pursuits. After his school years at the Gibraltar Grammar school he became a Civil Service Clerk in the Revenue Department. Stephen
recalls “After spending some time there I took an apprenticeship with Electrosonic Ltd in London for two years to learn about Audio Visual systems. I could have stayed on in the UK but the cold and rain encouraged me to return to Gib plus
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the fact I intended to get married.” Stephen’s dad worked for the Tourist Office here as a photographer and had other responsibilities which included floodlighting the Moorish Castle and the North Face of the Rock. “Yes, my mum was a radio presenter also so I suppose my creative streak was influenced by them in a way. I was very interested in audio/visual media and I began working at GBC as a general purpose AV operator at the time GBC went colour, sometime in the late ‘70s. “I was always trying to push the boundaries and when I moved on as Assistant Producer I tackled what I would describe as more ambitious programmes during those years.” Programmes like the making of Ark Royal — The RockShow recorded in Gibraltar by Granada TV in 1986 — starring top UK and US pop stars of the ’80s, Places of Worship, Banking on Land about the reclamation and another programme on the infrastructure required for all the building going on at Europort and the housing estates being built on that reclaimed land.” I remember all of that, but perhaps the most interesting and no doubt time consuming project undertaken by Stephen, with Paul Cosquieri and Johnny Zarb — considering it was to be a 30 or 40 second advert and not a 30 or 60 minute programme — was the Kit Kat commercial he produced with the famous logo covering the whole of the water catchments on the Eastside of the Rock. “You see there was no digital equipment to work with then so it was all very meticulous and indeed time consuming, not least cutting out the right pieces of black and white cardboard masks to fit perfectly on footage of the catchments. Also, it was the first time anyone had seen a story board to produce an advert!” Stephen’s career progressed as he went on to head, what has these days become the norm in television programming, a small production company making programmes for the bigger stations. With a team of six or seven he set up StraitVision, providing programmes for GBC. As now, programme quality improved and again took longer to produce — something Stephen was well known for and about which he offers no apologies. “It’s something that becomes inevitable if you don’t want to cut down on quality. I have a vision of what I want to do and that’s what it takes to have that vision
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move and thereafter he became Head of Television. “With hindsight, yes, far from bitter, I am disappointed not having been able to do what I wanted to do with radio and television. Alan King was the CEO then and my personal vision didn’t materialise. We all had high expectations of improvements when he took over but, unfortunately, as we all witnessed, they didn’t materialise.” Since then programme output has improved, assisted by a healthier Government subsidy. Despite his new job at Leisure Cinemas, Stephen has managed to keep his hand in and not completely sever his ties with GBC. He’s called upon for Directing duties and, something of an innovation and challenge for him, was the prospect of Stephen Cumming the television presenter! “Well I offered to produce and present a religious programme to replace In Him I Trust and the present CEO, Gerard Teuma, gave me a surprising look but said, ‘go ahead and try it!’ “Questions of Faith has been running now for a few years. I discuss issues of faith and try to find the right guests for the right subjects.” A firm believer of the Good Book himself, he accepts there are highs and lows in one’s spiritual beliefs. “Yes, faith needs attention and nurturing and depending on circumstances it can diminish, so it’s a matter of keeping focused,
staying strong and accepting that it is an ongoing challenge.” Stephen is content in his new job, working with the Managing Director, Odette, Julian Canessa and the staff at Leisure Cinemas. Digital is the modern way of viewing films and equipment has recently been installed at both the Leisure Cinemas at King’s Bastion, hence Stephen’s new job and his interest in the audio visual coming round, not surprisingly, full circle. Does this mean his days of producing documentary type programmes are over? “Hopefully not: there is a work in progress that started way back in the early 2000s and has been lying dormant and is about to awake”. It’s to do with the evolution of Gibraltar beginning in 1704 and following it all the way to the present — militarily, politically and socially. “I have other ideas for documentaries, amongst them Gibraltar’s role during the Spanish Civil War, but that’s for another day.” In the meantime afternoon performances at the pictures have begun. No, not with the clatter and rattle of celluloid film churning round a massive reel on a projector, but with digital footage silently setting off automatically bang on time, portraying images on two separate cinema screens to the delight of expectant children, happily munching popcorn and slurping drinks down below! n
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Beauty Comes From Within More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of organic cosmetics and natural treatments. The Gibraltar Magazine spoke to the owner of The Home of Your Beauty salon — now celebrating its 3rd anniversary — Beatrix Weiland to discover more about natural beauty.
The Home of Your Beauty salon strives to provide all natural and organic cosmetics to its clients. “We always wanted to be the most natural, organic salon, so all the products we use must be of the high standard. We are a full service salon, we offer hair and body massages and treatments, facials, shellac manicure and pedicure, we have everything,” says Beatrix, who has been in the beauty
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business for 25 years. “I had my own salons in Hungary, Ireland and the United States before coming to Gibraltar. I opened the salon three years ago and it was a big step for me. The first two years were a bit of a rollercoaster — one month was very busy and then the next was very quiet. We always had to find new ways of attracting customers and providing the
best possible service. In November this year we are celebrating our third year and now I can say that we have regular clients coming in, month after month,” she reveals. “Our success is definitely due to the fact we are highly respect by everyone who comes into the salon. We try to leave our personal problems aside and focus on the clients. Nowadays everybody is so stressed,
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everybody has a very busy lifestyle. We like to see our clients relax when they step into the salon... they like the music and the aromas. After the treatment our clients feel relaxed and we hope they think okay, life is not that bad, and that is what we are trying to achieve. I believe that a high standard of service is very important, but there are also psychological aspects, that we need to take into consideration,” she says. “I’ve been in the business for 25 years, as has our hairstylist, and we constantly try to get more and more qualifications, and the best quality products. We have professionals from Brazil, Hungary, Malta and Spain working to achieve the best standards. We offer hairdressing, keratin treatments, and natural colouring services. In addition we offer scalp treatments and the head massages. “We provide all body massages and body treatments, too. A massage is actually the most important treatment we can have for our bodies,” Beatrix explains. “Unfortunately people choose other treatments, like manicures, first, because the results are more visible. The massage with coconut butter and essential oils works as detox for our bodies. “I would also like to introduce more holistic approaches like Ayurveda in my salon. Now in autumn, when everybody has finished with the beach season, we are offering body scrubs with natural oils and Himalaya salt, which is very good for our health. These are very amazing massage rituals,” she assures.
“We offer facials with Eminence organic cosmetics, which is a very popular brand with celebrities such as Cameron Diaz. Eminence cosmetics are very sought after in the USA, but our distributor comes from London and the ingredients come from Hungary. I strongly believe we shouldn’t apply any harmful chemicals to our skin, because we get enough from our environment as it is. We should only apply natural organic products to our bodies if we want to do something good for ourselves,” Beatrix asserts. “The most common problem people have is stress. It is hard to relax and enjoy the treatment for some people. Five years ago, I noticed people relaxing after five minutes,
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now this time has prolonged to 10 or 15 minutes,” she laments. “As a facialist I can notice where the problems our clients have are coming from. How we eat shows on our skin. For example if you are having too much sugar, fats or dairy products, this can be seen on your face. That is also why I try to teach my clients about nutrition and the importance of healthy lifestyle. Sugar and oils are the biggest enemies to our skin. Sugar kills the collagen and is causing problems in the digestive system. We have loads of teenagers in with acne, who are unaware of the dangers of fizzy drinks, chips and crisps that they consume on a daily basis. There is a very big connection between the inside and the outside. “The most common issue for people living in Gibraltar is definitely a high sugar intake. The biggest problem for us is creating an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Some people think they don’t consume any sugar at all, but then they realise they have two sugars in their coffee, a cake for dessert and they drink Coke all day long. If you think about it, that is a lot of sugar,” she says, hoping to raise awareness. “Unfortunately, that brings a lot of digestive issues and a lot of people are very bloated.” Some treatments are more popular in the summer, and some in the colder months. “All of our treatments are very popular, but I would like to highlight the importance of hydration of the skin, especially in Gibraltar. Also in winter time pedicures are even more
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important than in summer, because our feet are closed inside, without air,” explains Beatrix. “Luckily, since the sun in Gibraltar is very strong and dangerous to our skin, more and more people are now starting to use sun protection. Even if you apply your cream in the morning you have to repeat in during the day on the beach. If you don’t spend your day on the beach, you still have to apply sun cream if you are exposed to the sun, even if it’s just having a coffee in the sun,” she says. “80% of our cells are ageing because of the sun which is quite a high percentage and we all need to be aware of that,” advises Beatrix. “Taking care of our skin from within it is very important by drink a lot of water, using organic oils and eating seeds and nuts. We need to eat plenty of vegetables and a little starch and even less meat, if you are not a vegetarian,” says this one-woman warrior of well-being. When she is not super busy with her clients, Beatrix thoroughly enjoys making her own cosmetics and perfumes — it’s her hobby and her passion. “Yes, I am now launching my own brand, which is all home made with essential oils. Called ’28 Days Organic’, I have been working hard on it for the past year. It is so exciting now I am about to start using it in my salon. People, who like it will also be able to buy it
and use it at home. “It is called 28 Days, because our bodies need 28 days to detox, to change the digestion etc. You can change your whole body in 28 days,” she claims. “For our third anniversary I wanted to do something special for Gibraltar and I am making a perfume made of a local plant, which is going to be really unique and special. I would like to dedicate this perfume to Gibraltar.” She also wants to spread her love and passion for homemade organic cosmetics by
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Vegetables for Mental Health The more portions of fruit and vegetables we eat the better our chances of improving mental wellbeing along with physical health, says a study which appeared recently in the journal BMJ Open.
males — formed part of the Health Survey for England. It found that 33.5% of participants with high mental well-being ate five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day, compared with only 6.8% who ate less than one portion. “These novel findings suggest that fruit and vegetable intake may play a potential role as a
“The data suggest that the higher an individual’s fruit and vegetable intake the lower the chance of their having low mental well-being,” said lead author of the study Saverio Stranges from the University of Warwick, UK. The research, which involved 14,000 participants aged 16 or over — 56% female and 44%
High mental wellbeing is more than the absence of symptoms or illness; it is a state in which people feel good and function well
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JONATHAN HUART surprise yourself with art
Revelation of the first National Day Fine Arts Exhibition, 23 year old Jonathan Huart is the patriotic artist who has made the Rock the focus of his inspiration. interview | Elena Scialtiel
Jonathan had already won several high commendations at previous Spring and International Exhibitions, but his portrait of The Captain’s Wife has been his first top prize. This was executed from a photograph of Jonathan’s auntie, taken on National Day a few years ago. “She was not aware I was taking photos, so she didn’t pose for me. But in my painting I wasn’t after a real portrait, that’s why her features are not clearly shown. It doesn’t matter who the sitter is, what matters is that there and then she embodies the essence of being Gibraltarian.” Jonathan was also interested in the background: “I wanted to bestow on the composition a sense of place and community, and the
newly opened Bowling Alley at the Leisure Centre meant just that to me, with its futuristic architecture enclosed in a historic building.” The contemplative posture of the subject, enveloped by curved lines that spike in sharp angles, interrupts the sternly parallel and perpendicular dynamics of her surroundings, while the predominantly red and white foreground stands out of the neutral shadows in the alleys, and the metallic and colourful bowling balls lined up at her feet set the composition off balance, adding weight to the purposely busier bottom right corner. On the popular National Day theme, Jonathan went on with another family portrait, depicting his girlfriend’s niece who just had
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her face painted and was very proud of it. Besides the excited look on her face and the tricks of the high noon sunlight on her facial features and pigtails, Jonathan indulged in detail about the pavement, the kiosk and the minimalistic architecture of the building whose dull greyish hue extols the simple joy of the moment. An acrylics aficionado who paints outdoors whenever he can, to capture that much sought after ‘Med light’, Jonathan is a versatile artist indeed: if his portraits enamoured the two competition’s adjudicators, art collector Patrick Sacarello and art teacher and painter Christian Hook, his landscapes are really what defines his poetics. His favourite one — and most accom-
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plished so far — is a view of the Rock from El Higuerón. Nothing new here, you may object, knowing how popular that is with local artists (and not only local) for its gold-pot-at-the-endof-the-rainbow feel of homecoming. The beauty and novelty of Jonathan’s interpretation lies in the idea of stripping it of almost all colour, focusing on the slate-grey of the asphalt, the pearl-grey of the hazy sky and the grey-greenish of the vegetation, thus shifting the focus to the dusty road which dominates the foreground, and making the Rock, “that impressive monumental Rock”, a dreamlike destination, a sort of Emerald City one longs for, but has to burn some rubber for, in order to reach its gates. Again, muted colours and drama dominate View from the Airfield, where the Cubist influence is strong and constructs one central, dominant triangular shape intersecting polygonal patches of brown with burnt orange highlights, protruding into the muggy turquoise sky. Jonathan rejoices at the challenge of geometric blocks in his landscapes, and his graphical perspective work is drawn and handled with technical, actually clinical, precision to create rigid compositions that come to life thanks to the sapient use of chiaroscuro - like Corridors of Education, an ode to the infinity of Knowledge. Challenge to self-betterment is what makes his talent tick, together with surprise: “If you cannot surprise yourself as an artist with what you created, how can you expect to surprise an audience? You are confident you have painted your next masterpiece when you cannot believe you have painted it!” He is also driven by promoting Gibraltar through his artwork, and he would like to stage his first Rock-themed solo soon. During his course at Aberystwyth University, Wales, he was awarded some prestigious accolades, and he amazed teachers and fellow students with the love for his tiny country - and his determination to shout it from the rooftops. Many had never been to Gibraltar or didn’t even know where it is, and his landscapes helped visualise its people’s plight, which shares a path with the Welsh, in their lobbying to have their separate identity recognised. Later, Jonathan’s artwork was selected for an undergraduate exhibition at Cardiff Millennium Centre, and more recently one of his pictures was shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer exhibition. In 2006 he landed his first commendation at a local exhibition, which inspired him to keep on submitting work. His second commendation was an avant-garde course piece that represented death and decay in the gesso cast of his head and torso filled with resin and fibre glass. His most original piece has got to be the installation that recreates part of a bathroom, inspired by horror movies and put together during a frantic fifteen-hour exam, featuring bloody mirror and all. Having moved on from gore galore, Jonathan has now matured into a serene artist who favours bright light, but not too bright, and realistic views, but not hyperrealism, because “one must be able to tell a painting apart from a photograph, and my work doesn’t aim at being an exact copy of reality, but aspires to convey the emotion the subject matter infused in me.” n
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Festival of Lights A celebration of goodness, the ancient festival of Diwali or the Festival of Lights is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains worldwide, as well as by the Hindu community in Gibraltar, in Autumn every year. The Gibraltar Magazine spoke to Deepa Aidasani, the chairperson at the Gibraltar Hindu Temple to find out more about the festivities. “Diwali or Deepavali is one of the major festivals in the Hindu calendar. The literal translation of the term ‘Deepavali’ is a row of lamps, hence it is also known as the Festival of Lights,” she explains. “Small clay lamps, beautifully decorated, are lit everywhere and as we light every corner of the house, we symbolise the dawning of the Light in our lives.” She explains that the external light reminds us of the inner light which must be ignited in our hearts, symbolising the victory of light over darkness, of goodness over evil. “The religious practices are not to be understood as a mere
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routine of rituals performed mechanically,” she warns, “ but more importantly consist of the sincere implementation of the teachings in our day to day life, aiming to bring about an inner transformation, a self-unfoldment. “We work on conquering and eradicating our lower negative tendencies so that the inner light can shine forth,” Deepa adds. “True enlightenment or illumination is not just the achievement of a selfish personal goal but that we bring that light and joy to the lives of those around us and experience oneness with all,” she states. Traditionally Diwali also marks the start of the financial year and
new account books are opened. “Several stories are associated with this celebration but, as with every detail in Hinduism, these stories present, in a simpler manner, deeper messages through symbolism,” says Deepa. “We commemorate Sri Ram returning to his kingdom in Ayodya after his long exile and we rejoice that the righteousness and the selflessness of Sri Rama was victorious over Keykai’s selfishness and attachment and that He fought and defeated Ravana’s greed. We celebrate that Sri Krishna’s love won over the lust of Narakasur and that Goddess Lakshmi blesses with abundance those who share
from their hearts,” she elaborates on the story behind the festival. The festivities last for five days — starting two days before Diwali (Thursday 23rd October this year) and ending two days after — which means there is a lot of preparation taking place beforehand. Everything needs to be cleaned and — like every other holiday — there is an abundance of cooking too. “Diwali is a time for family gatherings, prayers and celebration. At the external level there is a lot of activity, specially for the women who are extremely busy at this time cleaning thoroughly each corner of the house to propitiate
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and welcome Goddess Lakshmi who bestows us with prosperity and abundance, both material as well as spiritual. Traditionally women are also busy making homemade sweets which are exchanged with relatives and friends symbolising the sweetness of the Love we share. “At the inner level preparations start early with the celebrations of the Ganpati and Navratras festivals where the ground and the right conditioning are created for the igniting of the light within,” she shares. “First we pray to Lord Ganesh so that all obstacles faced in our spiritual journey are easily overcome with His blessings; later during the Festival of Navratras, we pray to the Goddess in her three aspects. We practise austerities and further prepare the path for the Light in Diwali. “While externally there is a lot of activity, internally we get rooted in stillness to be able to connect with our inner self and be blessed with the light. It is only in the silence of the mind that the inner self can be experienced, therefore the period before Diwali is an appropriate time for intensifying the inner practices,” Deepa details. Diwali also marks a major shopping period, as people wear new clothes and exchange gifts be-
tween friends and family. “Although we wear new clothes and there is exchange of sweets and some gifts at Diwali time, shopping is not the most important aspect of Diwali,” Deepa assures. “The religious aspect is still very much present in the celebration, maybe also because since the Hindu community has been integrating with the local culture, the purchase of the majority of gifts, specially for children, is left for Christmas time which follows shortly after,” she says. “Each of us offers prayers at home, at the shops, and in the evening the whole community, as a big family, gathers to pray and celebrate together. It is very special as we get to meet and greet everyone on such a joyful day.” The celebration is held at the Temple and is open to everyone. A few days later the community
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gets together again to party at the Diwali Ball. The Hindu community has a long history in Gibraltar, since the first arrivals came in 1870 to establish businesses as merchants. “Our forefathers came to settle in this land over one-and-a-half centuries back and the community has worked hard not only to establish its roots here but also to integrate and contribute in the making of the community at large. “We try to find a balance in which, whilst integrating in the local culture, our religion and our rich heritage are not lost,” Deepa explains. “The Temple and the religious celebrations and classes held in it have made this task easier for us.” Festivities take place all over the world amongst Sikhs, Jains and Hindus, however, every community celebrates in their own
unique way. “Celebrations around the world are overall similar although each place has its peculiarities. The uniqueness of Gibraltar is that we are a small community and we have the Temple very close by, this allows our community to gather as a big family on this day to pray, celebrate and eat a meal together. The spirit of unity is truly felt on this day. That is very special and we are very fortunate,” she says with a smile. Like every other Gibraltar event, we always like to celebrate with food, so what is the typical food to enjoy on this occasion? “The immediate answer would be sweets!” Deepa chuckles. “It is the time of the year when all different colourful varieties of sweets are made, offered, shared, gifted and eaten. It is also traditional that on Diwali day we eat a dish made with seven different vegetables,” she adds. “The children look forward to this celebration and rejoice with the family gatherings, celebrations, prayers and of course the sweets!” In India and other parts of the world there are impressive displays of fireworks on Diwali day, here in Gibraltar sparklers at lit in the garden. The children attend the religious celebration at the Temple but also have their own separate
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Diwali party which is organised anually by the very talented young mothers. “Every year the children amaze us with excellent performances of Bollywood dances.” With all dedicated to keep the tradition alive, the future is bright for the traditions of the Hindu community in Gibraltar. “I would like to see our younger generation being more involved and gradually taking over their responsibilities towards the community so they can transmit to their children the true message of Diwali through the example of their own lives,” Deepa says, adding that she wishes “each and every member of our community is victorious in their personal spiritual endeavour and they are blessed with the understanding that the purpose of it is to be able to help and serve those around us.” Deepa leaves us with this Diwali message: “May we all wake up from the darkness of ignorance, may each of us awaken to the light so that we truly celebrate Diwali in the spirit of unity, giving, sharing and lighting the lives of many. Om Shanti!” n
To find out more about the Gibraltar Hindu Temple call 20042515 or visit www.gibraltarhindutemple.org
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The Royal GIbraltar Regiment Band performing in St Michael’s Cave
75th Anniversary Concert
The concert will start at 8pm and tickets are now on sale in Sacarellos, the RG Recruitment Office, RGRA and Momy Levy’s
office, they are priced at £10 and proceeds will raise money for The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Benevolent Fund.
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Rare Double Bass Recital on the Rock In association with the Bonita Trust, Lucian Ciorata – double bass — and Ángel Andrés Muñoz – piano — will be the featured artists for the second concert of the 2014/2015 Gibraltar Philharmonic Society season in a rare double bass recital. The programme, which takes place on Thursday 16th October 2014 at 8pm in the Convent Ballroom, will feature compositions for double bass and piano by G. Botessini, E. Granados, B. Bartók, A. Muñoz and P. Valls. Born in Bucharest, Lucian Ciorata begins his musical studies, and already specialises on the double bass at the age of fourteen at his native city’s School of Music with Professor Ion Tetel. Lucian Ciorata has won numerous National and International awards amongst which are the Cantarea Romaniei, Germany’s Markneukirchen, Belgrade’s International Chamber Competition. Lucian Ciorata is a soloist of the Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla and he is also one of the founder members, of the Seville Chamber Orchestra. Pianist, Ángel Andrés Muñoz is professor at the Conservatorio Superior de Música in Córdoba specialising in piano accompaniment. Mr Muñoz has collaborated with the Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona and the Choir of the Gran Teatro de Córdoba in staging numerous operas as part of the Universal Exposition in Seville and where he performed with artists of the stature of Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Teresa Berganza amongst many others. Tickets priced £20 are available from Sacarello’s coffee shop/restaurant in Irish Town and The Silver Shop at 222 Main Street or directly from the Society by telephone on 200 72134. A limited number of tickets at £10 are available to senior citizens and students via the John Mackintosh Hall at 308 Main Street. Further information is available from Tel: 200 72134 or www.philharmonic.gi
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UNIVERSITY CALLS The Choice is Yours.... words | Eve Maddock-Jones, student at Westside School
As our students headed off to universities in the UK and elsewhere last month, other young adults were preparing for their final years in school with the daunting prospect of choosing not just a future career but also a university in which to study for it looming ever closer.
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I’ve seen it time and time again where students have listened to everybody else but themselves University is both an exciting and daunting concept for teenagers. Throughout your school life you’re aware that university is the end goal. It’s not until you hit A-Level though that the significance of university dawns on you. “You’re not thinking about University when you’re little,” said one Westside student, currently in the process of preparing for university next September. “It’s something you just assume will happen. Suddenly I’m now in the wave of teenagers who will be leaving for university. It’s strange to be in this place now making my
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choices when I’ve watched older girls go through it for years.” For students in Gibraltar we’re privileged enough to know that going to university’s an almost guaranteed option financially. The Government provides money to students who are residents of Gibraltar to study at university. They’ll provide the money for: the course, first year of residency and flights back home. Providing a fair and equal opportunity for all students to go onto further education is a privilege for students in Gibraltar. “I know that if I still lived in the UK university may not be possible for me,” a Bayside student remarked, reflecting on the difference living in Gibraltar has made to his education. “It is such a massive expense. I was worried that when the university fees were increased a few years ago that the Government would stop the funding. Thankfully they haven’t and we’re so lucky to have this, many of us don’t appreciate this chance enough.” This funding averts Gibraltarian students from coming under the thumb of Student Debt, a debt which those students from the UK will be paying off for practically the rest of their adult lives. So, the pressure not to waste this Golden Opportunity is felt by many a student. “I feel so worried about making the wrong choice that I just stress myself out. Which makes it even worse.” A-Level teachers at Westside have given their advice on how to make the best choices. “First of all they need to relax. Breath. That’s what I tell my students. I understand that you worry. But you’ll be able to make better, clearer choices once you relax. “The first thing to do is to actually decide what you want to study. From there you can begin finding out which Universities offer the
course you want, as some provide different ones to others.” There’ll be a course for everybody. There are many abstract courses available as well as your traditional ones, there’s an option suited to everybody. The next step is choosing the course for you. You. Not your friend, boyfriend/girlfriend, not even your parents or relatives. You’re the one who has to study the course so you need to decide which one’s best for you. If you excel more in coursework than exams then chose one that caters to that strength. If you want work experience incorporated into it look at those which provide that option. “I’ve seen it time and time again where students have listened to everybody else but themselves. It just results in them choosing
something or somewhere that they’re not really happy with and they end up regretting it,” says one teacher. One thing many students do is to base their university choice on geography. “I don’t want to go anywhere North because it’ll be too cold”. Some also base it on the “Student Life”. “You’re going to university, there’ll be a great social scene no matter where you are,” said one teacher. Everybody’s allowed a preference, but basing your choices on something like that may limit your options. You may end up ruling out a university that would be excellent for you because it’s not in the “ideal location”. One important thing that students mustn’t feel is that they’re alone in this process. Whilst you have to make the right choice for
If you excel more in coursework than exams then chose one that caters to that strength. If you want work experience incorporated into it look at those which provide that
you seeking guidance and help is crucial. Teachers are constantly on hand to answer any questions. “I’ve seen and helped many pupils go off to University, as have many of my colleagues. We’re here to help you, not terrify and panic you.” Talk to family members, even if they haven’t been themselves since they can still provide crucial guidance for you. The UCAS website also has some excellent information and help for students. They detail courses, Universities. They also offer step-by-step guides on: student profiles, choosing courses, funding. They have links for chat rooms where question and answer sessions are held with students at University, providing first hand experiences to help guide you. Whilst it may seem scary you will make the right choice. We have a brilliant support system here in Gibraltar for young people: educators, parents, even older students. University’s a life experience where you learn independency and enrich yourself with a new level of education. So remain calm, we’ll all get there. n
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Wear YELLOW in support of mental health Gibraltar is invited to wear yellow on Friday 3rd October (Schools, places of work and the general public) in support of mental health awareness. On Saturday 4th October everyone can join the walk along Main Street, starting from Casemates at 11am and proceeding up to the Convent, followed by refreshments at the Gladys Perez Centre To celebrate Mental Health Week there will be a mental health awareness and information exhibition at the John Mackintosh Hall from 5pm on Monday 6th to Friday 10th October (World Mental Health Day).
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New Logo for Alwani Group The presentation of prizes for the Alwani Group Logo competition, for which around 250 entries were received, was held at the Group’s flagship store, Carlos, in Main Street recently. The Prizes were presented by Minister Steven Linares. The quality of the entries was extremely high and a total of 10 prizes were awarded. The winner Benjamin Hassan received a laptop computer and the winner in the junior section, Anna Castle from Loreto Convent, received an iPhone 5C, the second prize junior section, Adam Reese from St Annes Middle School received an iPod Touch. In addition for the first prize winner of the junior section, the school also received a prize of £500 for use in purchasing resources for the Art
department. This was presented to Loreto Convent Head teacher Mrs Louise Napoli by Chairman of the Group Kishin Alwani. There were also prizes for seven
highly commended entries — Sarah Linares, Geraldine Martinez, Charlotte Marriott, Tyrone Moreno, Emma Maclaren, Nadine Pardo-Zammit and Giuliana Ochello
The judges for the logo competition were local artist Bathsheba Peralta and Peter Montegriffo QC with input from the directors of the Alwani Group. n
80th Anniversary for the Alwani Group This year the Alwani Group celebrates the 80th Anniversary of its establishment in Gibraltar. The Group began with the opening of its flagship store, Carlos, in 1934. To mark the event, a reception was held aboard the Sunborn, at Ocean Village on Wednesday 24th September. The reception was attended by the Governor and the Chief Minister, together with other dignitaries. A highlight of the evening was the launch by the Chairman of the Alwani Group, Kishin Alwani, of a commemorative book, A Quiet Voice That Would Be Heard, which has been published by the Alwani Group. Written by Richard Garcia, it covers not only the history of the Alwani family in Gibraltar but the story of the Indian Community in Gibraltar, from its origins in the 1860s. This is the first book to be written on
Gibraltar’s Indian community. At the reception, Mr Kishin Alwani made a series of cheque presentations to charities, with a total value of £20,000. This follows the tradition established by the Alwani Trust in September 1996 of making periodic donations to Gibraltar charities and also of supporting fine arts. As the donations, on this occasion, mark the Alwani Group’s anniversary there was a greater number of recipients than in the past and the value of the donations is larger. The recipients were: Clubhouse Gibraltar - £5,000; Gibraltar Alzheimer’s & Dementia Society - £5,000; Prostate Cancer Support Group Gibraltar - £2,000; Research Into Childhood Cancer £2,000; Gibraltar Hearing Impaired & Tinnitus Association - £2,000; GBC Open Day- £2,000; Gibraltar Art Gallery £2,000. In addition, artist Ambrosio Avellano was presented with a cheque for £500. “I decided some years ago that I wanted to give back something to the community,” said Mr Kishin Alwani, Chairman of the Alwani Group and founder of the Alwani
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The book published by the Alwani Group
Trust. “This is something that I have spearheaded for the last 18 years. This 80th anniversary year is a particular landmark for the Alwani Group and I have wanted to mark it through a number of charitable donations to several
Gibraltar charities which are health-related, and in a more permanent way, through the publication of a history of the Indian community in Gibraltar with particular reference to my family.” n
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What’s On: October 2014 Thursday 2nd & Saturday 4th October European Championship Thunder Cat Racing at Eastern Beach. Long Haul - 2nd October; Circuit/ Surf - 4th October. Teams confirmed from UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Gibraltar with a special guest country making a visit! Thundercat racing takes place in the surf just metres from the beach and is based on a 400 metres x 200 metres ‘m’ circuit that has five turn buoys including a chicane. This close action racing produces an adrenaline sport that is exciting and thrilling for both racers and spectators. The boats are designed to plane quickly across the water allowing the hull to ride on a cushion of air bubbles. The racing team consists of a pilot who controls the speed and direction and co-pilot who moves around the decking, leaning into turns and jumping towards the nose when the jump lifts up and threatens to flip! Find out more at www.thundercatracing.com.
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Saturday 4th October Royal Gibraltar Regiment parade to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Regiment. The parade starts at Casemates Square at 12pm and members of the public are very welcome to go along and support the Regiment as they celebrate their 75th year. 18th October Gibraltar Botanic Gardens Tour: Plants and their uses starts 10.30 am George Don Gates, The Alameda, Gibraltar Botanic Gardens. Price: £5 adults, children free of charge. For info Tel: 20041235 20th - 25th October 3rd Gibraltar International Jazz Festival. 16 shows and events including concerts, street parades, jazz workshops and jam sessions. Concerts start on 23rd. The Festival is headlined by Eliane Elias with special guest Randy Brecker, and Fillet O Soul with guests Mica Paris, Omar and Madeline Bell bringing together the international jazz scene and its ever-growing public audience.
The Festival begins on Wednesday 22nd with a Launch Party at O’Callaghan Elliott Hotel and a Pre-Festival Jazz Night showcasing local talent with the George Posso Trio and other musicians taking part in the jazz workshops. On Friday 24th, the stage of the Queen’s Cinema will showcase local talent, with performances by ever popular Levanter Breeze and The Soul Mates. The Festival will close on 25th October with performances by the Massias/Galiardo collective, followed by Fillet O Soul, made up of musicians from Jools Holland’s orchestra and BBCs “Strictly Come Dancing” fame, with special guests Mica Paris, Omar and Madeline Bell. Tickets: First night, £35; Second night, £25; Third night, £50. Season ticket for the three nights £100. Tickets from the Ministry of Culture at the City Hall or by calling 20066819, email: mschy. info@gibraltar.gov.gi
Jazz Workshops Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd October headed by Elie Massias with Pedro Cortejosa on sax, David Leon on drums and percussion and Jose Lopez on double bass at John Mackintosh Hall. Price £20 per day or £50 for the three days. Contact the Ministry of Culture Tel: 20066819, email: mschy.info@ gibraltar.gov.gi. Updated info is available at www. gibraltarjazz.gi 20th - 26th October The Gibraltar Open Bowling Tournament will be staged at the King’s Bowl, located within the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre. Promoted by the Gibraltar Sports & Leisure Authority and sanctioned by the WTBA, ETBF and the Gibraltar Tenpin Bowling Association. Opened in 2009 the Bowl consists of 14 Synthetic Lanes and operates a Brunswick Management System. The Gibraltar Open is a must stop for this year’s tour with a guaranteed
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Prize Fund of £25,000. For further info visit www.gibrlataropen.eu 21st October Trafalgar Remembrance Service. Trafalgar Day marks the day in which Britain triumphed in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This historic conflict was fought off Cadiz, Spain, with forces from Spain and France clashing with Britain. The Battle of Trafalgar made Lord Horatio Nelson one of Britain’s most famous war heroes. Nelson had joined the Navy aged 12 and survived many adventures which left him with one arm and one eye. But he moved up the ranks to Admiral, taking great care of his troops and in return they showed him great loyalty. The Battle of Trafalgar was his most famous triumph but he was well known and celebrated before that for winning battles in Egypt, the Caribbean and Denmark. In the time leading up to the Battle an invasion from France (led by Napoleon Bonaparte) was thought imminent. Napoleon had conquered much of Europe and Britain was next. Nelson took the lead in planning the attack that finally brought down the French Navy. 27 British men of war and 4 frigates met 33 French and Spanish large ships and another 7 frigates. The experienced, well trained and disciplined British forces met the weaker French and Spanish (most of their best officers had been executed or dismissed at the beginning of the French Revolution). Vice-Admiral Pierre-Charles
Villeneuve, commanding the French, was suffering a severe shortage of men and supplies. Nelson was forced to send a number of ships to Gibraltar for supplies and then one ship back to Britain with Sir Robert Calder (who had been court-martialled for a lack of aggression in a previous battle), which left the British force depleted and gave Villeneuve a glimpse of hope. In attack, the British fleet advanced with Nelson and Admiral Collingwood in charge to meet the French and Spanish fleets who set sail from Cadiz. Nelson was aboard Victory, the leading ship, and took a bullet in his back from a French sniper. He was taken below the deck to be treated and later died knowing his fleet was victorious. Nelson’s last words, to his Captain of the Victory, Captain Hardy, cannot be agreed on. The dispute is between “kiss me, Hardy” or “kismet, Hardy” (kismet meaning fate or destiny). The Spanish fleet also lost their Admiral due to the injuries he suffered during the battle, only months later. When news of the triumph reached British shores, bells were rung in churches, personal and community celebrations were held across the country, even the Theatre Royal put on a special performance. However, merriment was overshadowed by the loss of an heroic and masterful leader, and so, celebrations of victory also celebrate Nelson and commemorate those lost. Every year, Gibraltar commemorates a solemn Trafalgar Day Service at Trafalgar Cemetery where lie the remains of two who died of wounds at the Battle.
GIBRALTARIAN INSPIRED COOKBOOK GOES ON SALE THIS OCTOBER Mamalotties.com has published a Gibraltarian inspired cookbook featuring recipes from the local public as well as exclusive recipes just for the book. From Tuesday 7th October the cookbook will be on sale at local bookshops such as Gibraltar Bookshop and WHSmith and can also be purchased online at Amazon.co.uk. Justin Bautista, creator of Gibraltar’s recipe website, mamalotties.com, has published the Gibraltarian inspired cookbook with selected recipes; both local, as well as some exclusive family recipes not found on the website.
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The 160-page cookbook shares recipes with a brief introduction to some of the commonly known dishes. “Being such a small
place, Gibraltar’s food culture is under-appreciated so I wanted to have something that could be shared with any generation. Recipes are ever changing and Gibraltar’s recipes are no exception, the food is very similar to that of Italian, Spanish and Maltese cuisine but I wanted to have something that was OURS and something that showed the world, ‘this is Gibraltarian cuisine, come and try it!’ Who knows, there could soon be a Gibraltarian food revolution on the way.” The book will have recipes such as Rolitos, Menestra, Torta de Acelga, Pollo al Ajillo and, of course, Gibraltar’s famous Calentita. Become part of Gibraltar’s cooking community and share your locally inspired recipes with the world by visiting www. mamalotties.com or joining one of the social media pages. Facebook page: www.facebook. com/mamalotties Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/ groups/mamalotties Twitter: @ mamalotties n
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the RG Band performing in St Michaels Cave.
WHERE TO ENJOY A LAVAZZA IN GIBRALTAR: Beans (traditional): 4 Stagioni, Rosia Road; All’s Well, Casemates BLUE (capsule): Alameda Express, Square; Angry Friar, Convent Place; Aragon Bar, Bell Lane; The Bridge Bar & Grill, Ocean Village; The Brittania Bar, Grand Parade; The Landing’s Cruise Liner Terminal; Cable Car, Top of the Rock; Café Cyberworld, Ocean Heights; Calpe Rowing Club, Europort Road; Restaurant, Queensway Quay; th Bruno’s Restaurant, Marina Bay; City Fire Brigade, Grand75 Parade; Cork’s WineCHARITY Bar, Irish Town; Europa Point Express, RG BAND ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Calpe Lounge, Gibraltar International Europa Point; The Island, Ocean Village; Fresh, Public Market; Gibraltar Arms, Main Street; Gibraltar Squash Association, Airport; Wessex Lounge, Gibraltar th SouthThe Pavilion The Calpe Hounds, Lane; Town Express, Irish Town; The BigtoApple, ICC; 75 International Airport; RoyalRoad; Gibraltar Regiment BandCornwall’s will perform a Irish Charity Concert in St Michaels Cave mark 2nd the Floor Regiment’s Anniversary on Caleta Hotel, th Village; Zest, Ocean Village; Bistro Madeleine, Main Street; Jury’s Wine Bar, Main Street; Just Desserts, Taps Sunday Bar, Ocean Catalan Bay; Casa Brachetto, 5 October. 2nd Floor ICC; Le Bateau, Queensway Quay; Lord Nelson, Casemates Square; Marrakech Restaurant, Governor’s Parade; Chatham Counterguard; Charlie’s Mas Café, Eroski Supermarket; Crumbs Bakery, Bell Lane; Library Café, John Mackintosh Hall; El Faro Restaurant, Restaurant, Marina Bay; Gibraltar The concert will start at 8pm and tickets are now on sale in Sacarellos, the RG Recruitment Office, RGRA and Momy Levy’s Marina Bay; Carpenter’s Arms, Main Street; O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Ocean Village; Pizza Hut, ICC Casemates Hill; Riviera Restaurant, Main Street; Gaucho’s office, priced at £10. Proceeds will raise money for The Royal Gibraltar Regiment Benevolent Fund. Express, Catalan Bay; King’s Bowl, Kings Bastion Leisure Centre; Royal Calpe, Main Street; Saint Café, Ocean Village; Restaurant, Fish Market Road; Seawave Bar, Catalan Bay; 360° North Café, Gibraltar International Airport; Solo Bar & Grill, Europort; Solo Express, Mons Calpe Suite, Top of the Rock; Transport Hill will&be provided from Grand ParadeSquare; and the entrance to Commonwealth Park. Ocean Village; ICCGIBRALTAR Casemates Europort; Solo, Casemates Star Bar, Parliament Lane; Pizza Express, La Parilla, Watergardens; Sunborn 75 MAGAZINE •Café OCTOBER 2014 Trafalgar Sport Bar, Rosia Road; The Water Front Restaurant, Queensway Quay; Village Inn, Catalan Bay Hotel, Ocean Village
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Mel (as she is referred to by friends and family) is a volunteer who helps out with various causes and often works with the elderly. Recently she has been helping Joe downsize as his wife Beth has dementia and will soon be moving to a home. Joe owns a good sized house in a smart district of Victoria, British Columbia but wants to find something smaller near to where Beth will be in care. Together Joe and Mel have been going through his possessions and giving to charity or selling off whatever he deems he doesn’t need or want anymore. Joe and his first wife did a lot of travelling and Joe made a point of saving the tourist maps and other memorabilia from the places they visited. So when Mel came across a map of Gibraltar she was sure I would want to see it. The map is very basic black on white which looks like it may have been photocopied. What makes it particularly interesting is the date, March 1985, which is one month after the border with Spain re-opened. The front page lists upcoming events for the month: Girl Guides & Scouts Commonwealth Day Parade; Ceremony of the Keys; Gibraltar Automobile Club Car Racing Hill Climb at Lathbury Barracks; Gibraltar Photographic
What makes it particularly interesting is the date, March 1985, which is one month after the border with Spain re-opened
OLD GIBRALTAR TOURIST MAP LEADS TO JOE LOUIS words | Reg Reynolds
Not the famous heavyweight champion but an elderly ‘Brummer’ gentleman living in Canada. This Joe Louis turns 89 this month and I met him through my good friends Melanie Reid and Tom Child, both of whom have visited Gibraltar and are well aware of my interest with anything to do with the Rock. 76
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Exhibition at John MacKintosh Hall; Candlelight Competition at the Alameda Gardens; The Gibraltar Friends of Gilbert and Sullivan present The Mikado; Group 70 present Top Girls a play by Caryl Churchill at Ince’s Hall; Gibraltar Philatelic Society Auction Sale at the Garrison Library. The centre pages include a map of Main Street and numerous ads, while the back pages provide useful information, another map covering most of Gibraltar from the runway to the Alameda and more advertising. Among the advertisers are the familiar — Lewis Stagnetto, SM Seruya, Kubchands, Anglo Hispano, The Red House and Saccone & Speed and the not so familiar now — Happy Eater, Tatuajes Rock Tattoos, Pisa Shoes and Kesyton’s Bar Restaurant. The map was produced by Mediterranean SUN Publishing Co. Ltd. 93 Irish Town. As for Joe, although it occurred nearly thirty years ago, he remembers his tour of Gibraltar well. He and his wife were only there for the day but they managed to take in most of the sites, rode the cable car and of course visited the Barbary Apes. Joe remembers that the Spanish weren’t very welcoming. The tourist bus wasn’t allowed entry and before the passengers disembarked Joe says the driver warned them regarding their return through Spanish customs: “Don’t muck about, do what you are told.” “Don’t bring anything back through.” “They will tip your handbag upside down.”
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Joe was born in Birmingham in 1925 and in World War II volunteered to join the RAF and qualified as an air gunner. He remembers joining a ship at Greenock, Scotland that was part of a huge convoy. Joe says they weren’t told where they were headed but he remembers passing Gibraltar in the night and thinking, “Blimey you’re in the Med now”. The convoy split in half at Algeria but Joe’s ship continued on to Bombay. He spent the war in the Far East as a gunner flying on the famous Dakotas (DC 3) dropping supplies to troops in Burma. Dakotas had no weaponry so the blissful brass arranged for machine guns to be set up at the cargo bay doors. Joe laughs and says they were more dangerous than useful, “If we had fired them we would have taken off the tail or hit a wing”. He adds that what worried him most was that, unlike military planes, the Dakota’s didn’t have self-sealing fuel tanks and if you were hit the fuel would leak out and there was a good chance you would crash land in the formidable jungle. Joe also flew in Liberators in India and Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and was lucky enough to get one trip to Perth, Australia. He was also lucky to survive; of the eight of
After the war Joe owned a newsagents and then ran a hotel in the very beautiful Welsh seaside town of Tenby his crew who sailed from Scotland, six came back. After the war Joe owned a news agents and then ran a hotel in the beautiful Welsh seaside town of Tenby. Joe was content there but his wife, who was born in Hamilton, Ontario wanted to return to Canada. Reluctantly Joe agreed and in 1988, just three years after the visit to Gibraltar, they moved to the city of Victoria, famed for its gardens, hanging baskets, double-decker buses and very Englishness. “More English than the English” is one of its mottos. Today Joe is spry, happy and has all his faculties. He does have a stair-lift in his home but he still climbs the stairs — the lift is for the groceries. n
The Gibraltar DFAS committee from left to right - Ian Le Breton, Jane Hart Simmons, Claus Olesen, Sarah Beckwith, Lady Dutton (patron), Eleanor Turpin
Lecture: New Art from Old The October lecture for the Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society is titled Contemporary Art and the Old Masters: New Art from Old and will be held on 15th October from 6.30pm at The Eliott Hotel.
For more information contact the Gibraltar DFAS Chairman, Claus Olesen Tel: 200 02024 or email: claus.olesen@sghambros.com or Membership: Ian Le Breton Tel: 200 76173 or email: ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com
Mario Finlayson ‘A LIFETIME IN ART’ RETROSPECTIVE ART EXHIBITION A major art exhibition is being planned by the Ministry of Culture in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural Services to celebrate the artistic life of Gibraltarian artist Mario Finlayson BEM, now considered the doyen of Gibraltar’s fine arts, having dedicated his whole life to the cause. Among the exhibits will be several heritage artworks by the artist currently in the Government of Gibraltar’s art collection, as well
as other artworks and memorabilia loaned for this occasion from private collections. The event will take place from Wednesday 14th January to Friday 30th January 2015 at the Gustavo Bacarisas Galleries. Any person or entity with artworks and/ or memorabilia pertaining to the artist, wishing to loan these for the duration of the exhibition, should contact Gibraltar Cultural Services on Tel: 20067236 or email: culture. info@culture.gov.gi
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history revisited
ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY
A WINNER, BUT NO NELSON words | Reg Reynolds
When Commodore George Dewey commanded the US naval squadron to victory over a Spanish fleet at Manila he was hailed as ‘America’s Nelson’. Dewey did have a long and distinguished career but when it comes to victory in battle he doesn’t hold a cannon ball to the great Admiral Horatio Nelson. It was 209 years ago this month that Nelson led the British fleet to triumph over a combined French-Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in what many consider the greatest triumph in the history of naval warfare. On October 21st,
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compared to 6,000 French and Spanish killed or injured and another 20,000 taken prisoner. At the Battle of Manila Bay, on the other hand, the US had a distinct material and technological advantage and it was a much less bloody affair with 371 Spanish killed or injured and only nine American sailors wounded and none killed (one died of a heart attack). The Spanish fleet was completely destroyed while the U.S. squadron suffered only minor damage. The reason for the disparity in casualties and damage was the fact that Dewey had under his command four armoured cruisers and two gunboats while the Spanish squadron consisted of four wooden cruisers, two small protected but obsolete cruisers and two gunboats. For example: Dewey’s flagship USS Olympia was 5,870 tons of steel with two 8-inch guns, 10 5-inch guns, six torpedo tubes and a top speed of 20 knots. By comparison Spanish Admiral Patricio Montojo’s flagship Reina Cristina was a wooden 3,042 tons with six 6.4-inch guns and a top speed of 16 knots. The Battle of Manila Bay on 30th April, 1898 was the first action of the Spanish-American War (April 1898 to December 1898) and preceded a land battle (Battle of Manila) which resulted in another comprehensive American victory and the surrender of the Spanish forces in the Philippines. When news of Dewey’s triumph reached America he was hailed in newspaper headlines as “America’s Nelson” and the “Hero of Manila”. In May that year Dewey received a vote of thanks from the US Congress and was raised to the rank of Rear-Admiral for “highly distinguished conduct in conflict with the enemy as displayed by him in the destruction of the Spanish fleet and batteries in the harbour of Manila, Philippine Islands...” Although the fighting ceased in August the Spanish-American war didn’t officially end until the signing of a peace treaty at Paris on 10th December, 1898. The treaty gave independence to Cuba and ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the US. Dewey felt the Philippines should also receive independence, arguing that the Filipino people were “intelligent” and “capable of self-government”, but the administration of President William McKinley disagreed and the proud nation of a thousand islands was purchased from the Spanish for $20 million. In World War II the Filipinos fought gallantly with the Americans against the Japanese and on July 4th, 1946 were granted full independence. Puerto Rico and Guam are still unincorporated territories of the United States. In the summer of 1899 Dewey was invited to London but he declined the invitation in favour of Gibraltar. He wanted to give his sailors a leisurely recreational cruise through the Mediterranean before heading back to America. Dewey arrived at Gibraltar *[See note] in September 1899. The moment he stepped ashore was captured on film by cameraman James White on behalf of the Edison Manufacturing Company. You can watch the short clip on the internet. It shows Dewey stepping onto a
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wave-tossed wharf while exchanging salutes with the Governor of Gibraltar General Sir Rudolph Biddulph. Unless you were told, however, you wouldn’t know it was Gibraltar because there are no views of the Rock. The Admiral stayed in Gibraltar for a week living in the Bristol Hotel. He had many visitors but the New York press reported that he turned down numerous dinner invitations because he was suffering from indigestion. From Gibraltar Dewey’s squadron sailed to New York where he was greeted as a national hero and honoured with a two-day parade. In 1903, retroactive to 1899, he was commissioned Admiral of the Navy and is still the only officer of the US Navy to hold that rank. Admiral George Dewey died on 16th January, 1917, aged 79.
In his long career Dewey was awarded the Civil War Medal, the Spanish Campaign Medal, the Philippine Campaign Medal and the Dewey Medal (commemorating the Battle of Manila Bay). Impressive as those accomplishments might be Dewey doesn’t come close to Nelson who distinguished himself and showed great personal courage at the Battle of Copenhagen, the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, the attack on Calvi (blinded right eye) the Battle of Tenerife (right arm amputated) and annihilated Napoleon’s fleet at the Battle of the Nile. And then, of course, there’s Trafalgar. n *Note: This wasn’t Dewey’s first visit to Gibraltar. In the summer of 1858 when he was a 20-year-old midshipman he sailed aboard the USS Wabash from Virginia to the Mediterranean and the first port of call was Gibraltar.
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Success for 2nd Gibraltar Wine Festival The second Gibraltar Wine Festival was held in Chatham Counterguard in September and proved to be a bigger success than last year’s inaugural event, with musician playing to a packed crowd of wine lovers who were able to drink and be merry in a fun atmosphere. A now annual event the international Wine Festival is set to grow year on year with plans already underway for next year’s event. Photos courtesy My Wines
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t Rosemary Burrows Owner, Just Desserts My favourite coffee is Jamaican brand Blue Mountain. I take it black and I would love to have one with my son in San Francisco where he lives.
Time for a Coffee Break compiled by Nina Sostaric
Most of us love a coffee, but if you could be transported anywhere during your break for your favourite cuppa where would it be?
pMoira Murphy Assistant Audiologist at Oigamas Hearing Centre My favourite coffee is a very milky decaffeinated coffee from the sachet, I don’t like the one from the machine. If I could go anywhere to have a coffee I would go to Italy and enjoy one in a Piazza in Rome.
t Joel Ferrer Waiter at the Water Front I like Americano with some milk, sometimes I even take a white coffee. If the weather is too hot I like to indulge in an ice coffee with some sugar as well. The best place to enjoy a coffee is at my house!
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qBeatrix Weiland Owner, Home of Your Beauty My favourite coffee is Sacarello’s coffee with some steamed milk. I always start my day at Sacarello’s. If I could go anywhere to have a coffee, I would like to go to Brazil to see how they harvest coffee and enjoy one in the fields.
pAndrew Ferrary Director of BIA My favourite coffee is a latte. I like a lot of milk in my coffee and I usually have one in Sacarello’s. If I could go anywhere for a coffee, I would like to have one in Rome, Italy.
James Olivera u Boarding Clerk at Tarik I like Nescafe or an espresso. If it is from the machine I like to take some milk, otherwise not. I also take one or two sugars in my coffee. If I could have one anywhere I would like to have a coffee break in Dubai.
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Danny of the Script wears the Gibraltar flag at the finale of the Gibraltar Music Festival 2014
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Gibraltar Music Festival 2014
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NATIONAL DAY 2014 more photos on page 95
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restaurants
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 red onions; and Romana
Cafe Rojo Sleek modern comfort in this relaxing little restaurant. Brunch (10am-12pm) includes ciabatta, granary, foccacia sandwiches with fillings such as pear and blue cheese, smoked bacon and brie, cheese and honey roast ham, delicious desserts. Lunch 12-3pm, dinner 7-10pm; dishes such as Marinated Tuna Steak & Sesame Crust; Roasted Lamb Shoulder; pastas or risottos such as Roast Pumpkin, Mushroom, & Spinach Curry, Langoustine, Lime & Coconut; Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese; and Creamy Mixed Seafood; and salads such as Warm Goats’ Cheese, Fresh Spinach & Chargrilled Aubergine; and Roast Duck, Chorizo & Pancetta Salad. Open: Tues - Fri 10am- late, Saturday lunch 12-3pm, afternoon drinks & desserts, dinner 7-10pm. Closed Sundays & Mondays. Cafe Rojo 54 Irish Town. Tel: 200 51738
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.
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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
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
Solo Bar & Grill
Solo Bar and Grill is a stylish and modern eatery — perfect for business functions or lunches — and part of the popular Cafe Solo stable. Serving everything from Goats’ Cheese Salad, Mediterranean Pâté and Cajun Langoustines to Beer Battered John Dory, or Harissa Chicken, and Chargrilled Sirloin Steak. This is a delightful venue in Europort with a cosy mezzanine level and terrace seating. Well worth a visit, or two! Available for private functions and corporate events — call 200 62828 to book your function or event. Open: 12-8pm. Solo Bar & Grill Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828
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
Get Listed! Do you own a restaurant, café, or bar in Gibraltar? Get your business listed here
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directory Get Listed! Do you own a restaurant, café, or bar in Gibraltar? Get your business listed here
CALL 200 77748 for details Get Stuffed Very popular takeaway, 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
Just Desserts B r i g h t a n d a i r y, recently redecorated cafe on the first floor of the ICC. All homemade food including daily specials, vegetarian options, desserts and small cakes. Eat in or takeaway. Try their daily roast with everything on, or their all-day breakfast. Pensioner’s lunch - 2 course meal for £5.25. Friendly, cheerful and fully licensed. Open: from 7.30am Monday to Friday Just Desserts 1st Floor ICC. Tel: 200 48014
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 GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • OCTOBER 2014
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The Lounge
Stylish lounge and gastro bar on the quayside at Queensway Quay with very reasonable prices and food from 10am until late. Popular quiz on Sundays (from 7.30pm) and a relaxed friendly atmosphere... always plenty of people / yachties to chat to. Events (matches etc) covered on large TV. Great place to chill out. Open: 10am Mon - Sat until late and from 12pm on Sun (get there early for a seat for the quiz). The Lounge Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 61118
Oasis Eatery
Located in Governor’s Parade, just across from the Elliot Hotel, and offers hot/cold drinks plus a delicious homemade selection of baked items such as cakes and quiches, also sandwiches and wraps, bagels and cupcakes. Vegan/vegetarian items. Oasis is on Facebook and Twitter and you can pre-order online which is handy for a quick lunch. Special orders taken for a range of bakery goods. Fully licensed for beers and wine. Terrace seating. Open: 8am to 3pm Oasis Eatery Govenor’s Parade Tel: 200 65544 www.oasiseatery.com
Pick a Bite
Morning coffee and daily lunch specials, one of largest selections of traditional home made food, to eat in or takeaway. All the old favourites — spinach pie, croquettes, quiche, spanish omelette, shepherd’s pie and more. Delicious sandwiches, baguettes, ciabatta melts and wraps, with a variety of fillings. Salads, snacks and soups. Cakes and muffins for those with a sweet tooth. Friendly, cheerful and very reasonal prices. Terrace seating. Open: Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm. Pick A Bite 10 Chatham Counterguard Tel: 200 64211
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
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informal food 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 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 baguettes 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
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directory All’s Well Traditional pub in fashionable Casemates area. Named for the 18th century practise of locking gates to the city at night when the guard called ‘All’s Well’. All’s Well serves Bass beers, wine and spirits plus pub fare. English breakfast all day, hot meals such as pork in mushroom sauce, sausage & mash, cod & chips and steak & ale pie plus a range of salads and jacket potatoes. Large terrace. Karaoke Mondays and Wednesdays until late. Free tapas on a Friday 7pm. All’s Well Casemates Square. Tel: 200 72987
Bridge Bar & Grill
Located on the water’s edge, Ocean Village, just across the bridge from 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
Cannon Bar Jane is still there and still packed out with tourists and regulars! Word has it that she nearly managed to escape, but wasn’t allowed to. The famous fish and chips, the odd French speciality, there’s always something happening in the Cannon! Located between Marks & Spencer and the Cathedral just off Main Street. Cannon Bar 27 Cannon Lane. Tel: 200 77288
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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
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 Jury’s Café & Wine Bar
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
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Traditional Irish bar with full HD sports coverage and Irish breakfast from 7am (Sunday from 9am). Guinness on draught. Food includes salads, jackets, beef & Guinness pie, Molly’s mussels, drunken swine, Boxty dishes (potato pancake wrapped around delicioius fillings), sandwiches, rolls, Kildare chicken and much much more. And just like in Ireland there’s no smoking inside, so a great atmosphere for all. O’Reilly’s Ocean Village. Tel: 200 67888
Star Bar
Gibraltar’s oldest b a r, j u s t 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
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Traditional Pub Serving Traditional Pub Fare, Bass Beers, Wines & Spirits
Visit us and step back in history
Casemates Square Tel: 200 72987
Full menu served inside or on our terrace including British Fish & Chips, Jackets, Salads, Burritos, Homemade Pizzas, our special Fresh Local Mussels and much more. Visit us and buy yourself a souvenir, T-shirts, beer glasses, lighters etc Live music every evening, join our Jam Sessions on Wednesday or Sunday. GLMS Music Venue of the Year. Official Home to Gibraltar Rugby Club Free WiFi
10 Casemates www.lordnelson.gi Tel: 200 50009
Grand Casemates Sq Tel: 20044449 take-away or reserve a table
Tel: 200 46993 7 days 11am - 3pm, 6pm - late
Queensway Quay (next to Waterfront) Queensway Quay Marina, Tel: 200 61118
184 Main Street Tel: 200 72133 open: from 8am (10am on Sun)
restaurant bar guide &
TASTY INDIAN CUISINE
Get Stuffed!
Marina Bay Tel: 200 42006 Take-Away, Sandwiches & Hot Food Different Special Every Day salads, soups, pastas, pies, cupcakes, all home made Open 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat
Indian Cuisine to Eat In or Take Away
Unit 1.0.02 Grnd Flr, Block 1 Eurotowers Tel: 200 73711
Casa Pepe Open: Mon-Sat 11am-late 18 Queensway Quay Marina Tel/Fax: 200 46967
Award winning breakfasts from 7.30am Great meals & snacks all day Evening Steak House menu Med Golf Clubhouse Tottenham Hotspur HQ Parliament Lane Tel: 200 75924
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& Festivals & the French While, in Gibraltar, we are blessed with open seawater on three sides and therefore the bitingest bugs tend to keep away for most of the year, October still brings the last efforts of the whole family of insects to make themselves known. One would have thought that, after being waved and brushed away at least ten times, even the most vacantminded fly might get the idea that it wasn’t welcome and try for arms or legs new. Not a bit of it.
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(Incidentally, what is the last thing that passes through a fly’s mind as it hits the windscreen on your car? Its rear end.) The most infuriating ones are the little b*****s which fall into (possibly deliberately) your glass of wine. Involved in an animated conversation, you fail to notice as you take your next sip but something seems a bit wrong. Too late, you realise what it was. So now the conversation takes second place to ensuring that your glass remains free of foreign objects and the rest of the party can also be seen dipping in fingers to remove black spots of whatever origin. The conversation slowly dies — or turns into a discussion of the infuriatingness of flies. Second to this annoyance (apart, of course, from motor cycle noise) are baby buggies. ‘Baby’ is a
complete misnomer. Even a single seater is about the size of an overgrown supermarket trolley; two seaters take up the whole of an average size lift. Yes, I too, when my children were rather younger, had a buggy. It was of a moderate size and it folded up to not much more than a large umbrella when not in use or when a child was removed from it. There is one pub in Gibraltar where it is often impossible to move between tables because of the large number of parked empty, and apparently unfoldable, buggies. This involves a major detour to get to the loo (which can, on occasion, be a matter of urgency) and prevents the waitresses getting the food to tables while it is still hot. On top of that, most pavements in Gibraltar are narrow and therefore impassable when there is a tank coming
in the other direction; it is also necessary, in a pedestrianised area such as Main Street, for two — or even three — tanks to stop side by side for a chat in the middle, leaving a couple of feet on either side for the rest of the world to pass by. Further, as often as not, the child belonging to the buggy has its own miniature buggy for its dolly. This item, although smaller than a tank, is less visible and therefore more easily tripped over. I do hope I manage not to spill my wine all over one or other of these obstructions. By accident of course. Courage! There are occasional escapes from these terrors of modern life. On the day before National Day last month there was the Wine Festival held at Chatham Counterguard (outside My Wines, and largely organised by Tony).
The advantage of wine was brought home: it has a civilising influence — perhaps that is the reason my wine has not yet been spilt over a buggy
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Lots of decent wines to look at (and, occasionally, have a sip of) and a very cheerful ambience throughout. I only stayed until about 8pm; but passing by again at 11pm I noted that all was still pleasantly calm — no shouting or silly antics. Once again, the advantage of wine was brought home: it has a civilising influence — perhaps that is the reason my wine has not yet been spilt over a buggy — and does not lead to the aggressive behaviour sometimes caused by overconsumption of other alcoholic drinks. Strangers were friendly and happy to make a bit of extra room at a table; the weather was delightful; the wines on offer were reasonable although sadly none of the merchants had brought their more exclusive offerings for a taste. This was doubtless a sensible decision in commercial terms — no-one wants to see an expensive bottle disappear down the greedy gullets of those who have no intention of buying — but the occasional glimpse of a star would have been welcome. And, in view of my comments above, there was a distinct absence of bugs and buggies, making life even more civilised. Finally, we come to the French. All over the news in the past weeks has been the fact that average consumption of wine by the French has been dropping sharply and, more importantly, the French have largely lost the knowledge of their own wines. Gone are the days when one was made to feel small by a superior Frenchman commenting on the quality of the wine on offer. There are more English-speaking Masters of Wine than French-speaking. Of course, those who actually make the stuff
are as expert as ever; it is just that their countrymen no longer take so much interest. The result is that English speakers are now much more welcome when making a visit to a vineyard. The wineries have even made a special effort to recruit English-speaking sales staff (although it still helps to mutter a bit of halting French to get the attention of the proprietaire and therefore the full Monty). The proprietaire will also know that if you have made the effort to visit then you are likely to want to buy — unlike his compatriots. The nights are drawing in, it is becoming cooler and we now have little to look forward to until Christmas. But a consoling glass of red should never be far from your hand in order to offer some cheer. Marks and Spencer have recently added a Merlot from Bordeaux to their cheaper end (about £5) of the range. This is well worth a taste — especially since the French won’t have cottoned on to it. n
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As we leave our exciting September events behind us we greet the cooler October nights and start to think about winter. One Main Street shop actually had some Christmas decorations for sale in September and restaurants have their Christmas menus out and bookings flooding in! October is no slouch when it comes to events though and the calendar is peppered with good things to come. There is Thundercat racing a few meters off Eastern Beach on 2nd and 4th October — an exciting event for all the family to watch with speed in the waves. Also on Saturday 4th October the Royal Gibraltar Regiment celebrates its 75th Anniversary with a Parade starting at Casemates at 12 noon. Go along to cheer on the Regiment on this special occasion. Next comes two events starting on 20th October. The 3rd Gibraltar International Jazz Festival with workshops and three days of concerts leading up to the finale on 25th October visit www.gibraltarjazz.gi or see page 72 for details. at the same time there is the Gibraltar Open Bowling Tournament at King’s Bowl, when ten-pin bowlers from around the world will compete for the prize fund of £25,000. If you like bowling and want to see some experts take to the lanes, go along to view. On 21st October there is the Traflagar Remembrance Service at the Trafalgar Cemetery where two who died of their wounds from the battle are buried. The cemetery is overlooked by our statue of Lord Nelson which celebrates the fact Nelson’s body was brought to the Rock following the Battle. The Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Association starts its autumn programme of lectures on 15th October with a lecture on Contemporary Art and the Old Masters: New Art
Photos this page: a selection from the Three Kings Cavalcade
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from Old. Be at the Elliot Hotel at 6.30pm for a chat and a drink before the lecture starts. The Rotary Club is holding a Murder in the Med mystery at Jumper’s Wheel Restaurant on 7th October (£28 including meal, sangria and beer!). As always this event is in aid of a good cause this time it is Polio Plus. Right at the end of the month you can enjoy a Fashion Show and exhibition of local models’ photos from 25 years at the John Mackintosh Hall. All money raised from the show will go to our own local breast cancer charity Bosom Buddies so this is definately an event to support. The exhibition will be open for 10 days from 31st October so you don’t have to miss it if you can’t make it to the show. Have a great October, get out your woollies and see you on Main Street!
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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: Offers a variety of classes & workshops for children and adults Mon - Fri 3.30-7pm, Sat 2-3pm. For more info call Tel: 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 5-7pm (junior chess) 8-11pm (Calpe Chess) on Tues. Entrance Free. 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: Classes for children Street Dance, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Pilates, Capoeira, Judo & Ju-jitsu. At Wellington Front from 4pm onwards. Tel: 54005785 or 54000027 or visit www. artinmovement.net 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. 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 thecalpebnd@gmail.com Jazz Nights: Thurs at 8pm at O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel. Tel: 200 70500.
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Outdoor Activities The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: 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 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road. Tel: 200 59818. Quizzes The Lounge: Friendly quiz on Sun from 8pm on quayside at Queensway Quay. The Clipper: Quiz nights on Tues at 8pm. Social Clubs Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes: (Gibraltar Province) meets RAOB Club, Jumpers Bastion on these days: Provincial Grand Lodge, 1st Mon/month, 8pm. Executive Meeting, last Mon/month 7pm. Knights Chapter, 2nd Mon/month 7.30pm. Examining Council, 3rd Mon/month 7pm. William Tilley 2371, Thurs 8pm. Buena Vista 9975, Wed (fortnightly) 7pm. Por Favor 9444, Wed (fortnightly) 7pm. Farewell 10001, Tues 8.30pm. Goldacre 10475 (social) last Fri/month 8pm. www. raob.org Special Interest Clubs & Societies Creative Writers Group: Meets Tues at Eliott Hotel bar at 8pm, aimed at learning to write fiction/non-fiction, for pleasure or publication. 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 gibphilosophy@ live.co.uk Gibraltar Photographic Society: Meets on Mon at 7.30pm, Wellington Front. Basic courses, competitions etc. 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, Gibraltar. 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. Tel: 56280000. 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. Visit www.badmintongibraltar. com for info.
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. Tel: Uriel 200 79359. 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 development of the sport. Tel: 54027171, 54014547, 54021672, and 54022622 or 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, 41H Town Range. Tel: 57479000. 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 for 4 years of age and upwards, weekday evenings. Tel: 56000772 or Sally 200 74661. Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby Football Union
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training for Colts (14+), seniors and veterans. Play in Andalusia 1st Division. Tel: 200 72185. 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. Swimming: Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association (member FINA & LEN) opens its pool for leisure swimming. Junior lessons, squad for committed swimmers, water polo. Pool open Mon&Thurs: 7–10am, 12.30–4pm. Tue, Wed, Fri: 7–10am, 12:30–5pm. Sat: 3–5pm. Sun: closed. Mon to Fri from 5-6pm groups training. 6-7.30 squad training. Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30-8.30 swimming joggers, Tues & Thurs 7:30-8:30 junior Water polo. Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:30-10pm Adult water polo. Tel: 200 72869. Table Tennis: Gibraltar Table Tennis Association training and playing sessions, Victoria Stadium, Tues 6-10pm and Thurs 8-11pm with coaching and league competition. Tel: 56070000 or 20060720. Taekwondo: Gibraltar Taekwondo Association classes/gradings Tel: Mari 20044142 or www.gibraltartaekwondo.org Tai Chi: Tai Chi for children and adults. Mon-Thur 6.30-8pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre and Sat 9am-1pm at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range. Tel: Dilip 200 78714. Tennis: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sandpits Tennis Club. Junior development programme. Courses for adults, leagues and competitions. Tel: Louis 200 77035. Ten-Pin Bowling: At King’s Bowl in the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre every day. Gibraltar Ten Pin Bowling (members FIQ & WTBA) leagues, training for juniors and squad. Tel: 200 52442. Triathlon: Hercules Triathlon Club organises swimming, running and cycling training sessions and competes regularly in Andalucia and Internationally. Contact chris.walker@york.gi or Facebook “Hercules Triathlon Club” Volleyball: Gibraltar Volleyball Association training, indoor leagues, beach volleyball competition, 3 v 3 competition, juniors and seniors. Tel: 54001973 or 54885000. Yoga: Integral Yoga Centre runs a full programme of classes from Mon-Fri at 33 Town Range. Tel: 200 41389. All welcome. Theatrical Groups Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association: Meet at Ince’s Hall Theatre Complex, 310 Main Street. Tel: 20042237. Trafalgar Theatre Group: Meets 2nd Wed of month, Garrison Library 8pm. All welcome.
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Support Groups ADHD & Learning Difficulties (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Meetings at Fellowship Bookshop Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Road. Coffee, chat, books and resources on display. Tel: 54027551 or 54014476. Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues & Thurs at Nazareth Hse Tel: 200 73774. A Step Forward support for single, separated, divorced/widowed people, meet 8pm Mon at St Andrew’s Church. Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have breastfed to get together for coffee, 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 6pm - 10pm. Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm. Tel: 200 40006 Email: info@ cab.gi or visit 10 Governor’s Lane. No appointment necessary, no charge. Gibraltar CAB outreach clinics at St Bernard’s Hospital every Tuesday. Advisors available at 1st floor reception, Zone 4, 9am-3pm. Free, confidential, impartial. 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 Mon - Thur 8pm-9pm 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 3/8 Serfaty’s Passage Tel: 200 78509 Mobile: 54007924 website: www.gdsg.co.uk Gibraltar Marriage Care. Free relationship counselling, including pre-marriage education (under auspices of Catholic Church, but open to all). Tel: 200 71717. Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired. Tel: 200 50111 (24hr answering service). Hope. miscarriage support Tel: 200 41817. Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 200 70720 Overeaters Anonymous support group for compulsive overeating problems. Tel: helpline for meetings info 200 42581. 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: 200 51623. SSAFA Forces Help Gibraltar, a UK charity, to assist serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. Tel: (5)5481. Email: Susan GIB-CST-JSWPA@mod.uk With Dignity Gibraltar support for separated, divorced/widowed or single people. Meet Weds 9pm, Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings/ activities. Tel: 54007181 or 200 79957. Women in Need. Voluntary organisation for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel: 200 42581 (24 hrs).
Stephen Perez, DCM, Deputy Chief Minister, the Hon Dr Joseph Garcia, James Hernandez, Joseph Molinari and Chief Executive BCA Andrew Bonfante
Borders & Coastguard Agency Managers Qualify with Chartered Management Institute Deputy Chief Minister, the Hon Dr Joseph Garcia, presented certificates to three managers at the Border and Coastguard Agency, James Hernandez, Joseph Molinari and Stephen Perez, who successfully completed the Chartered Management Institute Level 5 qualification. The qualification provides a broad knowledge of management skills while focusing on the specific leadership areas appropriate to the individual and the workplace. It strengthens and develops the
started the process towards Investors in People recognition whilst managers at more junior levels are also working towards Chartered Management Institute professional development qualifications. Andrew Bonfante, the Chief Executive of the Borders and Coastguard Agency, said “I am extremely pleased with the results achieved by these officers. They have worked very hard and have had to invest a lot of their own personal free time to achieve this. We continue to recognise the importance of training and development at all levels and, in particular, the achievement of professional qualifications.” n
3 Owls Summer League Final The Three Owls recently held its Summer League final. After five weeks of some close matches and a lot of friendly banter, the final of the Trophy was won by the 3Ds: Dom Savage, David Wadsworth, Dave Jarvis and Neil Wilson. They won the final 5-1 against Astoria, whose main players were Matt Holden, Stewart Bonavia, Daniel Lavagna and Ivan Vinales. The Plate final was won by Wayne’s World, consisting of
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individual’s knowledge of management by focusing on specific management areas that are applicable to his/her job. This is part of an ongoing plan established as a result of a review of agency’s operations at the airport, frontier and the port. This review highlighted a number of areas which had been inherited by the Agency, and which are being positively addressed in order to achieve a more professional, engaged and focused operation. The review also highlighted the need for professional development, training and, in particular, management development. In addition, the agency has already
Wayne Mason, Jason Walker, Calvin Juriansz, Andres and Juan. Their scoreline was the same with a 5-1 victory over the Raptors, Richard Geddes, Matt Coles, Lee Guerreiro and Rob Chant. In the photographs from left to right: Dave Jarvis, Dom Savage, David Wadsworth, Trophy winners. Plate final winners Wayne’s World: Calvin, Andres, Wayne and Jason.
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information 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-ibnZeyad (“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.
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he flora and fauna on the Upper Rock are considered 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.
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 friendly gifts, plants and seeds. Tel: 200 72639/200 74022. Parking. 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). Parson’s Lodge: Rosia Road. Narrow limestone outcrop with a labyrinth of tunnels surmounted by an impressive battery, which has witnessed the development of coast artillery over 300 years. Housed three 18 ton 10-inch rifled muzzle loaders positioned behind a unique sandwich of armour plate/teak, known as ‘Gibraltar Shields’. Flat Bastion Magazine Flat Bastion Road, Geological Research Station and Lithology of Gibraltar. To
visit contact: F. Gomez Tel. 200 44460, P. Hodkinson Tel. 200 43910. Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (Museum within premises) Europa Road. 10am-7pm Monday to Friday, 11am-7pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Closed 1pm - 2pm. Trafalgar Cemetery: Trafalgar Rd, 9am - 7pm daily (free).
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 73026 Hospital, St Bernards ����������������Tel: 200 79700 Weather information ������������������������Tel: 5-3416 Frontier Queue Update Tel: 200 42777 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. 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. 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. John Mackintosh Hall Tel: 200 75669 Includes cafeteria, theatre, exhibition rooms and library. 308 Main Street 9.30am - 11pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends. Bicycle Racks Bicycle parking is provided at the following locations: Europort Road, Casemates Tunnel, Land Port Ditch, Fish Market Road, Commonwealth Car Park, Reclamation Road (by English Steps) + Line Wall Road. Gibibikes is a scheme for public use of bikes taken from stations around the Rock. Visit www.gibibikes.gi for info. Public Holidays 2014 Gibraltar & United Kingdom New Year’s Day Wed 1 January Commonwealth Day* Mon 10 March Good Friday Fri 18 April Easter Monday Mon 21 April Worker’s Memorial Day Mon 28 April May Day Thurs 1 May Spring Bank Holiday Mon 26 May Queen’s Birthday Mon 16 June Late Summer Bank Holiday Mon 25 August Gibraltar National Day* Wed 10 September Christmas Day Thurs 25 December Boxing Day Fri 26 December *Gibraltar only
Gibraltar Postcode - GX11 1AA 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
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Emergency Services History Alive Every Saturday morning the
Rock’s past is brought alive by a troop of soldiers in 18th century period uniform. The soldiers march from Bomb House Lane at 12 noon to Casemates. At Casemates they carry out a “Ceremony of the Keys” and then march back up Main Street to the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned.
Emergency calls only: Fire/Ambulance ���������������������������������� Tel: 190 Police ������������������������������������������� Tel: 199/112 Emergency Number Tel: 112 Non-urgent calls: Ambulance Station Tel: 200 75728 Police........................................ Tel: 200 72500 Emergency Nos: .............Tel: (5) 5026 / (5) 3598
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atural History & Heritage Park admission 9.30am 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.
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