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Impressions Count 22 Changes to EU VAT Rules 24 Gibraltar Gears Up to Comply

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Property 38 Are Your Reddy Enough?

38 Property Directory Education 58 University Challenge 61 The Results are in Arts & Leisure 30 Man of Steel Takes on

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Health & Well-being 48 Medical Acupuncture 52 Cloves of Goodness 54 Health Directory 55 Lay Your Hands on Me Past Revisited 42 The Day Columbus

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Whatever floats your boat in Gibraltar

words | Ian Le Breton

In last month’s bulletin from the world of finance, I focused on certain measures announced by our Chief Minister in this year’s Gibraltar Budget — in particular a number of goods where the rate of import duty had been either reduced or effectively abolished by setting the rate at zero per cent. This led me on to the joys of collecting art and some of the potential benefits arising from the lowering of duty on finished art works, as well as on a number of artists’ materials.

“Whatever floats your boat,” said a colleague, pointedly dropping his copy of The Gibraltar Magazine on my desk as he said it. “What do you mean?” I asked, somewhat affronted by his off-hand tone. “Boats… that float,” he shot back like a Parthian as he headed for the exit.

As I contemplated the open door through which he had just sailed, the penny dropped.

Now I can barely tell the difference between a rudder and a spinnaker, but the Budget announcement also contained a proposal that pleasure yachts under 18 metres in length — about 59 feet in old money — could be imported free of excise duty. So in the interests of balance (not to mention office harmony) I thought I should devote this month’s piece to the yachting sector and our government’s strategy to encourage it further.

One need only look at a map to understand the significance of things maritime to Gibraltar since the Atlantic Ocean first breached the mountain range joining Europe and Africa to create the Mediterranean Sea. The strategic

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importance of the Rock is the stuff of legend and is, of course, the primary reason we are all here today. However history is not strictly within the purview of this column. Suffice it to say, our naval base remains a vital part of Britain’s — and therefore NATO’s — defence capability to this day, and the work it brings and jobs generated are vitally important.

However it is the pleasure yacht sector that today offers huge potential to Gibraltar’s future prosperity. Read on.

How important is the marine sector to the Gibraltar economy overall? Figures released earlier this year from the Yacht Registry showed the considerable growth seen over the past 10 years. At the end of 2013, over 800 private yachts appeared on the Register, representing a 10% net increase over the year. It should be mentioned that over 300 commercial vessels are also registered but for this piece I shall focus on the private — or pleasure yacht — sector.

Benefitting from comprehensive maritime legislation based on English Common Law,

the Gibraltar Ship Register is a “Category One” member of the Red Ensign Group of the UK dependency registers. The others are the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, together with other UK Overseas Territories — Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, St Helena, and Turks & Caicos Islands.

When you next visit a yacht marina, look out for the familiar “red duster” and try to identify which of the territories listed above the boats hail from. This is easy to do because the flag will include a national motif on the right-hand side — this is known as a “defaced” ensign.

Each crest or design should tell you where the yacht is registered — the fortress and key of Gibraltar, the three legs of the Isle of Man or the turtle of the Cayman Islands. And if you are stumped by the crest, go round the back — or “the stern” as I believe sailors prefer — and the port of registration will confirm the answer, even if it might test your geographical knowledge to the limit!

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growing in importance in this area. Regular readers will by now be familiar with my usual mantra that can be applied to pretty much any business done here — Gibraltar is a small, well-regulated jurisdiction benefitting from a favourable tax regime, proactive government, membership of the European Union, welltrained and knowledgeable personnel and so on.

And yes, the government is working hard to develop the sector. But as in most areas, legislation, rules and beneficial tax rates are only part of the story. It is down to the private sector to translate these advantages into real business, revenue and employment. In this area, I believe we are truly fortunate in having a group of industry professionals that is working hard to develop and promote the industry across Europe and beyond.

Regular readers may recall my writing about the Second Gibraltar Superyacht Forum held at our new airport in mid-2013, which followed the successful inaugural event the previous year. The debate concluded with a “call to arms” as representatives from the industry and government bodies acknowledged that a determined joint effort was required if Gibraltar was going to attract more of this highly lucrative business.

As a result, a “development board” was established that is now working in tandem with government on the steps required to improve the overall offering to the private maritime sector, including the need to attract yachts to stay for longer periods in our port. Limited berthing has always been an issue at both marinas at Queensway and Marina Bay. Of particular concern are the facilities available to superyachts themselves and much work is now being done to improve the situation.

Delegates at last year’s forum were told that captains of these larger ocean-going yachts do indeed bring their yachts to refuel in Gibraltar on their way from summer in the Mediterra-

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nean to their winter sojourn in the Caribbean.

After all Gibraltar is the one of the largest “bunkering” ports in the Mediterranean and our bunkering companies continue to go from strength to strength. These skippers and their crews are of course most welcome, and contribute greatly to the economy and vibrancy of the Rock. It is a missed opportunity, however, if the yacht owners themselves — and their guests — never set foot here and find out what else Gibraltar has to offer — not least our special tax residence packages, our financial services expertise and our fine new airport.

All this is very exciting and, I’m sure you will agree, the ambition to grow the sector locally is laudable. But of course just talking (or even writing) about it won’t bring in the business.

The industry needs an high international profile and I am delighted to see that the Gibraltar Maritime Administration will this year be exhibiting at the Cannes Yachting Festival from 9th – 14th September. Cannes is generally considered to be Europe’s leading in-water boat show and brings together the key players in pleasure boating and international luxury yachting, whether they are exhibitors show-

As in most areas, legislation, rules and beneficial tax rates are only part of the story. It is down to the private sector to translate these advantages into real business, revenue and employment

casing their new vessels, products, services or visitors — yacht owners or future buyers.

Which brings me back to my disgruntled colleague – namely, Gabriel González, director of our marine services firm Register A Yacht. com. He will be joining six other private sector companies on the stand for the duration of the show. Each company specialises in its own niche products and services; combined they offer a truly comprehensive package to the private yacht owner.

Eagle-eyed readers will have noted that the show coincides with Gibraltar National Day — on Wednesday, 10th September — when it is anticipated that the Gibraltar stand will create a bit of a splash and generate a priceless amount of positive publicity. Some readers will know that private aircraft are my passion and I suspect that a yacht well below 18 metres in length would the realistic upper limit for me.

However I have committed to spend Gibraltar Day at the Cannes Yachting Festival to see the industry at work for myself.

I am sure most of you will be enjoying the occasion on the Rock but if, by any chance, you find yourself instead on the Côte d’Azur, do come along and join us on the Gibraltar stand.

But no matter how or where you are spending National Day this year, I wish all Gibraltarians and friends of Gibraltar a truly enjoyable and memorable day. n

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Pte Darby Awarded Best Recruit

Royal Gibraltar Regiment soldier, Private Thomas Darby, 17, has been awarded the ‘Best Recruit’ following successful completion of the Combat Infantryman’s Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, North Yorkshire.

Thomas’ platoon commander, Captain Rob Goatly, said: “Private Darby has been awarded the Best Recruit prize. He consistently performed to a high standard throughout the six months’ course.

For someone so young, he shows a level of maturity and leadership well beyond his years. I have no doubt he will do very well in the future.” Private Darby will received his award at the pass out parade ceremony at the Infantry Training Centre on 15th August.

Private Darby said: “My dad was in the Territorial Army for three years, so I guess I’m following in his footsteps. I’ve always wanted to be a soldier since I was a youngster. I did three weeks’ preparation in Gibraltar before coming to Catterick which really helped. I would advise anyone else to get the most out of that preparation, particularly the physical training, fieldcraft and skillat-arms which were all useful.

I suppose it’s why I found the course not as tough as I thought it was going to be, every bit of preparation helps. The training team, who choose the winner of this award, are all experienced operational soldiers so I’m really proud of the fact that they chose me. My parents are over the moon about it.” n

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10 Recruits Pass Out in Catterick Ten recruits from the Royal Gibraltar Regiment passed out at the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) in Catterick in August.

Private’s Bamber-Gates (17, Budgen (24), Danino (17), Darby (17), Doody (19), Kennedy (21), Lamb (17), Leither (20), Senior (21), Walker (25) all successfully completed their 26 week Combat Infantryman Course.

All infantry soldiers in the British Army must complete the course which teaches the soldier a number of skills from war-fighting tactics through to ceremonial drill.

Gibraltar International Bank clears first step of regulatory approval HM Government of Gibraltar is pleased to confirm that the Gibraltar International Bank (GIB) has received approval in principle from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to its application for a licence. As is standard in these cases a schedule of conditions is attached which the Executive team will now work with to meet before the opening of the Bank. The conditions typically relate to

It is designed to ensure newly qualified soliders are fully prepared to join their unit, ready for operational deployment.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Ivor Lopez and Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Julian Valverde attended the parade.

Two recruits from this intake did especially well with Private Darby awarded Best Recruit and Private Lamb receiving awards for Best Endeavour and Best PT. The recruits will now return to Gibraltar where they will undergo driver training and take some well-earned leave. n

operating systems, staffing levels, premises and compliance/ operating structures.

The recently announced Board of Directors have already met informally with the Executive team and will be having their first formal meeting in early September.

Minister for Financial Services Albert Isola commented, “We continue to make good progress across all fronts in this exciting and crucially important project for Gibraltar and I am grateful to Lawrence Podesta and Derek Sene who have together with the Senior management team and professional advisors engaged with the Regulator to achieve this further step forward.” n

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Qualifying Non UK Pension Schemes

Gibraltar introduces QNUPS words | Lynette Chaudhary, CTA, STM Fiscalis Ltd

In July the Gibraltar Government enacted changes to its tax law to enable Qualifying Non UK Pension Schemes (QNUPS) to be established in Gibraltar. This strengthens Gibraltar’s position as an International Pensions jurisdiction and is great news for those looking for more flexible options when considering their retirement planning.

So what is a QNUPS? A QNUPS is a pension scheme established in a country outside of the UK to provide retirement benefits and whilst it’s not a registered UK pension scheme it does adhere to certain UK Regulations (namely the UK Inheritance Tax (Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes) Regulations 2010). These Regulations require that Gibraltar QNUPS: • Are recognised for tax purposes under Gibraltar’s tax legislation. This effectively means that: • QNUPS are open to Gibraltar residents and non-residents, • Benefits paid to members are taxable in Gibraltar (at 2.5% see below), and • QNUPS are approved by the Gibraltar Tax Office.

• Cannot commute more than 30% of the value, retaining at least 70% for the purpose of providing the member with an income for life, and • Cannot pay out benefits before normal minimum retirement age of 55, unless retirement occurs on the grounds of ill health.

What benefits can QNUPS offer?

QNUPS provide another and often more flexible option when planning for retirement.

Specifically they: Are particularly useful as a “top up” pension if an individual has already made sufficient provision for their retirement. For example, in the UK each individual has an “annual allowance”, this is the amount that he/she can put into registered pension scheme(s) and receive UK tax relief. The annual allowance for 2014/15 is £40,000. UK tax is due on any pension savings for a tax year that are above this allowance.

Do not attract tax relief and as such there is no prescribed limit on contributions to a QNUPS. Contributions do however have to be realistic bearing in mind an individual’s overall wealth and the appropriate level of retirement benefits including any existing pension provisions they may have.

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The QNUPS Trustees may have the right to insist on an actuarial calculation and report to justify the level of contributions.

Can receive contributions at any time but they must be for the purpose of providing retirement benefits. If instead, for example, it is deemed that the reason for the contributions is tax avoidance the pension scheme will not achieve QNUPS status.

Can invest in a wide range of assets including cash, shares, artwork and property.

Can provide tax free roll up of wealth within the fund. In Gibraltar, no tax would be due on any investment income of the QNUPS or on any Capital Gains made.

Are (as pension funds) expected to be excluded from the proposed scope of the new UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) regime for imposing UK CGT on disposals by non-residents of UK residential property.

Can distribute any remaining funds on the death of the member to the beneficiaries.

No Inheritance Tax (IHT) should be due on such distributions in Gibraltar or in the UK. As QNUPS are currently outside the scope of UK IHT this offers potential benefits to those who may otherwise have assets liable to UK IHT (for example, UK expatriates who may be Gibraltar or Spanish tax resident but have remained UK domiciled, resulting in them remaining liable to UK IHT on their worldwide estate, or non-UK domiciled individuals who have assets in

the UK which are liable to UK IHT).

time of writing we await further detail on this.

Are not subject to HMRC reporting and are outside the scope of the UK’s unauthorised So how is a QNUPS taxed in Gibraltar? payments regime, which can, currently, Investment income arising within a QNUPS impose UK charges of up to 55% on pen- benefits from the exemption from Gibraltar Insion payments. come Tax for approved pension schemes, so the In the UK’s March 2014 Budget, it was an- assets can grow Income Tax free in Gibraltar. nounced that it will consult on ways in which Furthermore, as Gibraltar has no IHT, CGT, to give equivalent treatment to QNUPS and UK Gift or Wealth taxes, it is a very tax efficient registered pension schemes with legislation jurisdiction for locating pension investments.

Pension income paid from the QNUPS forms to be introduced in Finance Bill 2015. At the part of an individual’s assessable income and is taxed at a low rate of 2.5% in so far as it forms part of their taxable income (e.g. after any available tax allowances). A tax free lump sum payment of up to 30% is available in Gibraltar.

This is the same Gibraltar tax law that applies to Gibraltar Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS).

QNUPS are currently outside the scope of UK IHT this offers potential benefits to those who may otherwise have assets liable to UK IHT (for example, UK expatriates who may be Gibraltar or Spanish tax resident but have remained UK domiciled)

Gibraltar’s strengthened International Pensions position STM has worked closely with the Government in drafting this new Gibraltar law and has provided specialised expertise to the key Government executives who have been instrumental in bringing about this change.

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When it’s Time to Sell interview | Paul Wharton

In last month’s column, I introduced Lindsay Adamson a local business person who had set up a business in Gibraltar, made it a success and sold it — I will come back to Lindsay later.

Over the last couple of years, I have spent a great deal of time talking about how to approach setting up a business and the importance of having a robust business plan. However, an important question exists about what happens when you get the business to where you want it to be and then decide to move on — how do you manage this?

In this scenario, there are many options to be considered. For example, you might decide to introduce other members of your family to run the business for you or you might decide to sell it. It’s the latter option that has prompted the same question to me many times over the last 20 or so years and that is: “How much is my business worth?”

My answer has always been that there is no single formula that can be used to precisely value every private business. The seller will often want to drive the sale price up, and potential buyers will want the opposite. To state the obvious — the true value of a business is what someone will pay for it.

For larger businesses, valuation will be more of a technical task, using averages and formulas. However for the majority of the businesses we will see in Gibraltar, i.e. small and medium sized family run companies, there is a much greater focus on goodwill, comparables and the experience of the management team.

The key here is to make sure that you get advice from your accountants on an appropriate valuation process. A popular valuation method that you may have heard of is the “multiple method” which involves valuing the business at a multiple of X times earnings. The size of the multiplier is dependent on the sector the businesses is in. It’s not perfect however it’s a good place to start — if you put yourself in the shoes of the buyer, he or she will want to know how much money they can expect to make from the business. For detailed guidance in this area, you should speak to your processional advisor or accountant.

So back to Lindsay. In last month’s column, we got to know a lot about him personally and learned what life was like to be in business in Gibraltar in the 1980s. This month, let’s look at how Lindsay approached the sale of his business and share with you some of his lessons learned as well as finding out a little more about this private man.

Lindsay, what advice can you give to other business men and women in Gibraltar who are looking to sell their business?

There are many types of business operating in Gibraltar. Most will be familiar with the “family business” where the business is passed down within the family from generation to generation.

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There are also companies controlled from outside Gibraltar and the major decisions affecting the business are often taken by head office and the local management may have little input in strategic decisions.

My own company is different as I took the decision here in Gibraltar myself. I was successful in concluding a sale but I made

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.

several mistakes. By sharing these with you I hope that they will help anyone contemplating a sale.

My first mistake was not getting the business valued by a qualified accountant. I thought that I was capable myself to do this. To be honest I’m not unhappy with the outcome but I would strongly recommend having a discussion with your accountant who knows

your business through his or her work with you.

I was also concerned that by advertising locally, it would start rumors. This was a mistake and I believe that by being open and letting all who could be interested know you are planning to sell, you will achieve the best price available.

I did take some advice and the

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best advice that I was given, and accepted, was to have a written business brief. My brief included the following: (a) Asking price, (b) Business description, and (c) Key strengths which I broke down into (1) Employees including number of directors and staff and whether additional staff are required (2) Trading hours, (3) Location, details of the lease, property size, rates etc. I also included the fact that the business was re-locatable which could be important. As a service provider this business could be relocated to another office or merged into one.

I also provided information about (4) Expansion possibilities, (5) Competition (6) Support that I was willing to provide to a purchaser, as well as (7) The reason for the sale. You should also have copies of your latest audited financial statements to hand. This list is not exhaustive but it will give you a flavor of all some of the things to be considered.

My next step was to draft a sale advertisement that I intended to use in the magazine of my professional body The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment.

Further, acting on the advice I was given I had a non-disclosure agreement drafted by my lawyer.

Examples of these agreements can be found on the internet. I recommend getting one drafted locally by your lawyer. This is an important document because if someone is interested and requires more information you must make sure that this agreement is signed before any confidential information is disclosed to the potential purchaser.

Many people are interested in purchasing an existing business. Unfortunately many of these potential buyers lack capital. They may offer what appears to be an attractive deal which involves paying you over a period of years

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You should also draft letters to reply to enquiries. For example if you advertise it for sale in the press don’t wait for the replies to come in before thinking of a reply.

Draft a reply at the time that you place the ad so you are ready for the response. You wrote the advertisement so you should be aware of what you expect the replies to contain. Also, have follow up letters in draft so that you can reply to incoming mail quickly. You may get interest from abroad and I found it helpful to include one of the excellent tourist brochures on Gibraltar in the reply.

This is when you will use your

business brief and if all this results in a request for more detailed information from the prospective purchaser, you will have your Non Disclosure Agreement ready should it be necessary to release confidential information.

Finally — and this is very important — many people are interested in purchasing an existing business. Unfortunately many of these potential buyers lack capital.

They may offer what appears to be an attractive deal which involves paying you over a period of years from the company you are selling.

Be very careful before agreeing to such a deal, and please obtain professional advice. The reason for this is because, if badly managed, it is possible that a new purchaser could quickly destroy all the goodwill that you have created.

Even worse, they could remove or sell any valuable assets leaving a worthless company that is unable to pay the price that you agreed.

This could see you having to take

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movers & shakers made the wrong decision I have made many wrong decisions in my career. Everyone who is willing to make decisions will make wrong decisions from time to time and you should not worry unduly. Consider it learning.

Provided you are honest I believe that all wrong decisions can be corrected.

About 45 years ago I was living in a bed-sit in London that burned down in the middle of the night.

We were permitted access to the building the following morning to retrieve any possessions that were worth recovering.

I remember putting all my possessions in the boot of my Morris Minor and driving away with nowhere to go. At the top of the road I had to decide whether to turn left or right. I chose left and many years later found myself in Gibraltar.

I did not have any family to call upon and I have remembered this incident all my life. This is what I call a decision and turning left proved correct (or should it be right).

I believe that your “gut feeling” is usually correct so don’t let your

dark side influence you in making decisions.

What might many people not know about you?

In my late teens and early 20s I spent most weekends rock face climbing in Scotland and the Lake District. I have spent several holidays climbing in Swiss and French Alps, usually around Zermatt and Chamonix.

I have done the Cresta run (skeleton sledge, one person, head first) in St. Moritz, Switzerland, which is a real adrenalin rush.

I love abseiling both free-fall and down a rock or building. The higher the better!

I love the poems and songs by Leonard Cohen.

I love Edinburgh and visit the city every year at least once for the festival. Chicago and Vancouver are also special cities for me.

I love Ashtanga yoga, I’m getting better and trying very hard, it is hard! My inspiration is Catherine Rubio a personal trainer at Atlantic Suites.

I love the sound of bagpipes and the poems and songs of Robert Burns. n

That’s it for this month. I will be back again next month sharing insights from another local business mover and shaker.

what is left of that proud company that you built up and having to start again.

Another angle is that the purchaser could be a company and may offer to pay you in the shares of the company that is acquiring your company. Again, you should take professional advice in this regard.

To conclude, my personal view would be it is best to sell to a cash buyer — and of course, seek professional advice.

I remember putting all my possessions in the boot of my Morris Minor and driving away with nowhere to go. At the top of the road I had to decide whether to turn left or right. I chose left and many years later found myself in Gibraltar

What are your future plans?

To continue working as an Experienced Investor Director for a long as I am enjoying the funds I work with. Following the introduction of new funds legislation throughout the EU which has been implemented into Gibraltar law, I will most likely reduce the number of funds that I am involved with as the new legislation is imposing heavy workload on fund directors.

Also, I am hopeful of more travel and hopefully a few more summits in Scotland. Getting too old for the Alps now but by cable car it is now possible to get close to many summits the easy way.

Describe a time when you Lindsay last month

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e-gaming

888 Cross Border merger completes in Gibraltar Gibraltar’s reputation as a world leader in the online gaming industry has been bolstered by the recent approval by the Supreme Court of Gibraltar of a crossborder merger between 888 Spain PLC (Gibraltar company) and Apuesta Ganador Online SA (Spanish Company).

Brothers Steven Caetano, Partner, and Christian Caetano, Senior Associate, of the Commercial team at ISOLAS advised the merging companies in their joint application for a cross border merger under the Gibraltar Cross Border Merger Regulations 2010 and are proud to have completed this landmark transaction after working closely with DLA Piper Spain over the past few months.

Christian Caetano said “...we understand that this is the first such ruling to have been granted

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by the Gibraltar Courts involving a cross border merger between a Spanish gambling licence holder and a Gibraltar company, and is therefore hugely significant...”

Steven Caetano explained that “...this cross-border merger is significant for a number of reasons, not least of which is the specific cross-border nature of this transaction, namely the merger between a Gibraltar-based entity and a Spanish one. Despite the various legal challenges we dealt with in this matter, we are certain that this

will have a hugely positive impact on Gibraltar’s legal/corporate and gaming sector as well as Gibraltar’s growing reputation for high value cross-border transactional work since the enactment of the legislation into local law...”

ISOLAS has and continues to regularly advise a significant number of key players in the Gibraltar online and land-based gaming sector, helping them to obtain licensure and facilitate the significant growth in this sector in recent years. n

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“Gis a Job” First Impressions Count!

Q I have recently been trying to fill a vacancy and was very disappointed in the response I had. My disappointment was not about the amount of people who applied, as I had over 40 applicants. My disappointment was in the standard of the responses I received. This made me wonder why some applicants do not seem to understand how vital the first contact can be.

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words | Sylvia Kenna,The HR Dept

So here are some tips on how to make the best impression when applying for a role: It may seem obvious. Read the job description fully. Some job descriptions don’t give you much detail however try to understand what the employer is looking for in experience, skills, qualifications and personality. You may even be told what the role must achieve.

Make sure you understand what you are applying for.

Understand how the recruiter prefers you to apply. Do you need to contact them for an

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human resources application form or send a copy of your CV? Can you apply via email? Are you able to call them for more details and is there a specific person to contact? When you apply make sure that you state the vacancy or reference number if there is one, of the role you are applying for as the company may have more than one vacancy.

Next, check your CV is up to date and that your CV is relevant to the job description. It is important to describe yourself appropriately to the vacancy you are applying for. Your CV is intended to tell the recruiter that you have the skills, qualifications, experience and personality that they are looking for. A job description may state — intermediate level understanding of MS Office. A good response may be — I use MS Excel to track expenditure and Outlook calendar to make appointments and arrange meetings. Notice the words used in the job description and use the same words. Above all be honest.

Make sure your CV is up to date. On your CV, make sure your most up to date contact details and that your employment history is correct. State the qualifications that are most relevant to the role first and, in a way that they can be understood by the recruiter. Using abbreviations or jargon for qualifications or in any other part of your CV, should be avoided.

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achieved and the impact you had in your previous roles. For example, I designed a checklist for colleagues to follow which ensured there were less or no mistakes in the ordering process. Try to describe what you achieved in a positive and pro-active way.

Key words for job descriptions and therefore to use on CVs are, Accurate Adaptable Friendly Well organised Responsible Reliable Make sure you give examples to back up each of your skills or strengths.

As well as providing details of your previous responsibilities, give examples of what you achieved and the impact you had in your previous roles

Once you are satisfied that your CV is up to date and relevant for the vacancy, check it for errors and do not rely on spellcheck. It will not pick up mistakes like “I managed all of there meetings using Outlook calendar”. Ask a friend to proof read your CV to check it makes sense.

Make sure your CV has your name in the document title. When a recruiter receives a considerable number of applications and and files all the CVs together, it will then be difficult to find your CV if you have entitled it Latest CV 2014.

When you send you CV, write a short introduction saying where you saw the vacancy and why you are applying. Give a brief summary of the reasons you believe you are the ideal candidate and take care to match this to the job description. Advise the recruiter if there is any time you may be unavailable for interview.

As a final thought you could consider mentioning that you will contact the recruiter at a future date to check the progress of your application, as this often encourages the person recruiting to send you a response. Remember to make a note and follow up with the employer a couple of weeks later or shortly after the closing date if more than a couple of weeks.

Follow these tips to give a good impression of yourself and the best possible chance of being chosen for interview. n

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CHANGES TO EU

RULES

words | Sandra Skuszka, Head of VAT Services, KPMG Gibraltar

The EU VAT rules relating to the supply of certain services are about to undergo yet another major change. This change will affect businesses providing telecommunications, broadcasting or electronically supplied services to non-taxable or private customers in EU Member States. Under the current VAT rules, these services are taxed where the supplier is established when supplied by an EU supplier and taxed where they are used and enjoyed when supplied by a non-EU supplier. Â Of course, Gibraltar is outside the EU for VAT purposes, so a supplier based in Gibraltar would be considered a non-EU supplier.

From 1st January 2015, businesses will need to charge and account for VAT in the EU country where the customer consumes the service, irrespective of whether they are an EU or nonEU supplier.

The types of services that the changes relate to are telecommunications, such as fixed and mobile telephone services, videophone services, internet access, broadcasting such as radio and television programmes transmitted over a network and live broadcasting over the internet; and online services provided over the internet such as downloads of music, films and books, downloads of apps, and online services provided for a charge such as dating services, distance learning and the playing of games.

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online gaming as they are electronically supplied services provided on a business-to-consumer basis and could have significant implications not only for EU suppliers of such services, but also non-EU suppliers.

Currently, an EU supplier providing online gaming services to EU players only has to consider the VAT regulations in the country in which the supplier is established because that is where the services are subject to VAT. If the online gaming services are exempt from VAT in the country where the supplier is established, then currently there is no requirement to account for any VAT on services provided to customers in other EU countries.

From 1st January 2015, this will all change.

The place of supply of such services will be-

come the place where the customer consumes the service, rather than where the supplier is established. This means the supplier will need to know whether the services they are supplying are subject to VAT under the VAT legislation in the country where the customer consumes the services and, if the supply is subject to VAT, account for any VAT due in that country.

This would not be such an issue if the VAT regulations were the same in each EU country, but unfortunately they are not. The legislation in each country should be consistent with the EU VAT Directive, but there is scope within the EU VAT Directive for Member States to determine what is exempt from VAT and what is not. A provision already exists under the EU Directive that provides for exemption from

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finance VAT for transactions of “betting, lotteries and other forms of gambling, subject to limitations laid down by each Member State”. However, the gaming services this exemption covers vary from Member State to Member State. For example, the VAT exemption may apply to lotteries and betting, but not to poker, bingo or casino.

So, potentially, the exemption may apply in some countries, but not in others.

Another issue for the online service provider is that they will need to know where their customer is at the time the services are received.

Although this will normally be where the customer resides, there are obvious problems with this, especially for services received via mobile phones. Guidelines on this are currently being discussed at EU level.

Once you have determined where the customer is, there is then the issue of actually declaring and paying any VAT due. Each EU country is introducing a Mini-One-Stop-Shop (“MOSS”) system to enable suppliers to register for VAT in one country and declare to the authorities in that country the VAT they owe in each other EU country. The authorities will then distribute the VAT collected to the authorities in the respective countries.

So what does all this mean for a non-EU supplier of telecommunications, broadcasting and electronically supplied services? Since 1st January 2010, non-EU suppliers supplying such services on a business-to-consumer basis have had an obligation to register for VAT in the country where their customer consumes the

service. This is if the value of their taxable supplies has exceeded the VAT registration threshold for a non-established supplier, bearing in mind that in some countries the threshold is nil. There is the option for a non-EU supplier of electronically supplied services to register for VAT in one EU country and declare VAT in that country on all the supplies it makes in other EU countries. Although a non-EU supplier of telecommunications, broadcasting and electronically supplied services will be in exactly the same position following the changes to be introduced in 2015, historically there seems to have been little activity by authorities in enforcing the use and enjoyment rules and collecting VAT on services provided in their country by non-EU suppliers. This is mainly due to the inherent difficulties in enforcing these rules. However, once the new rules are introduced, VAT will be due on supplies made by both EU and non-EU suppliers of these services, which may provide more of an incentive for the authorities to actively collect the VAT due. Now may well be an opportune time for

The place of supply of such services will become the place where the customer consumes the service, rather than where the supplier is established

a non-EU supplier, including those located in Gibraltar, to review their EU activity and to ensure they are compliant with the EU VAT regulations relating to the supplies they make.

The information contained in this article is of a general nature and should not be acted upon without obtaining advice to address your specific circumstances.

Sandra Skuszka, Head of VAT Services, KPMG Gibraltar

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Gibraltar gears up to comply with US foreign tax rules

The Rock’s financial services sector must act now to embrace FATCA, warns Nicola Smith, CEO of Gibraltar-based fund administrator, Helvetic.

US citizens are legally required to pay tax on their income, no matter where they live in the world and Gibraltar (along with many other countries) has signed a Model 1 Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the United States that means all qualifying financial organisations in the territory now have to submit details of financial accounts on all US citizens to the Gibraltar tax authorities under the terms of the IGA. Smith comments: “What many do not realise is that the administration costs for collating and sending the information have to be met by the financial organisation and not the US government. All

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businesses that handle the financial accounts must now comply and know how to submit information and in what timescales.”

To help prepare for the new regulations, which came into force on 1 July 2014, the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers (GACO) held an event in association with Thomson Reuters, which aimed to address concerns surrounding the arrival of FATCA, notably the complexities of on-boarding customers for both US and UK FATCA. Smith continued: “The strong turnout from industry representatives clearly demonstrates that the Gibraltar financial community is actively engaging in discussing and demonstrating their progress on pressing regulatory issues, in particular executing and launching the final stages of a FATCA solution. We, at Helvetic, have prepared for the additional workload in light of the new requirements.”

These sentiments were supported by Charles Foster, Risk Director of Helvetic and committee member of GACO: “It’s imperative we work together with the financial community of Gibraltar in order

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finance to provide them with all the necessary information in light of new regulatory compliance measures.

“Other countries have seen organisations turn US citizens away from their services because of mistaken perceptions about complexity in complying with FATCA and that registration is only required if you deal with US citizens. This is not the case, it is highly likely that if you are a Foreign Financial Institution you will need to register whether or not you have clients who are US citizens.”

Smith also commented: “The event explained that compliance with the new regulations is not onerous and that all foreign financial institutions need to work with their service providers to find a solution to allow them to comply.” n

“Other countries have seen organisations turn US citizens away from their services because of mistaken perceptions about complexity in complying with FATCA”

Gibraltar Day in Hong Kong A Financial Services lunch will be held at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental (pictured), Hong Kong on Tuesday 2nd September 2014 at 12.30pm prior to the hedge.funds World Asia 2014 conference that takes place on 3rd and 4th September 2014.

There will also be a number of meetings (with Hong Kong based professionals and public authorities) commencing on Monday 1st September through to Thursday 4th.

The lunch is being hosted by Gibraltar’s Minister for Financial Services, Hon Albert Isola who will address the attendees. n

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MARLENE

a voice for all

Her popularity with people doesn’t lie just in being the daughter of Sir Joshua Hassan, founder and first chief minister of modern Gibraltar, but in her proactive attitude towards helping all citizens, regardless of their political allegiance. interview | Elena Scialtiel

Marlene Hassan Nahon jumped on the political bandwagon for the July 2013 by-election, called after the death of Housing Minister Charles Bruzon: “In those unfortunate circumstances, I realised it was time for me to get involved, because I was concerned about the direction that Gibraltar politics were taking.

The administration elected in December 2011 had disappointed me and I genuinely felt I had to act upon it.”

Marlene says she is proud of her father and his achievements, but she is not banking on his good name, despite having an interest for politics in her genes, and always knowing that sooner or later she would get actively involved.

“Since my childhood, I’ve been used to people knocking at our door with requests or complaints and my parents raising us with the idea that we should listen to everyone equally, so now it is my turn to help Gibraltar in any capacity I can.”

She portrays herself as an ‘independently minded and liberal individual’, firm supporter of free speech and equal opportunity.

She wasn’t openly associated with any party before, but when she finally decided to step in and contribute to turn around what she describes as a ‘negative’ situation, joining the GSD was the natural choice, as it was born out of the ashes of her father’s party, whose ideology she had lived and breathed all her life.

Her defeat at the by-election didn’t discourage Marlene from continuing to serve the party as an executive member and working backstage in media operations, putting her training in journalism to good use. She also likes to reach out to the community with oneto-one meetings, in line with her slogans ‘with the community at heart’ and ‘adding value’.

However, she plays her fame down, claiming it is easy to be famous in a small community: “Nobody is anonymous in Gibraltar and politics should be humane and more community-orientated instead of focusing on the pretension we are a superpower. I am not saying we shouldn’t aim high and be mighty, but politicians must keep in touch with the man in street at all times.”

Building bridges seems to be her mission: bridges across the political divide. A house divided against itself cannot stand may sound like a trite cliché, but it applies to Marlene’s vision of political transparency, unity and maturity in Gibraltar: “I’d like this to be a country in which the leaders of government and the opposition

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go for a drink together after a parliament session. Politics is too personalised and this may negatively affect the lives of ordinary people, who are too focused on following their traditional party rather on what is right for them. Until the counterproductive fear factor engrained in our culture is made away with, there will always be a negative impact on working families. The Government should lead by example. After all, in an emergency, we would all pool together to survive, as we’ve demonstrated in many crises before.”

Parliament is not a stadium where teams Government and Opposition play their football games, Marlene says. Indeed the Opposition has a ‘reactionary’ role by definition, but the Government should also be proactive in taking on board their constructive criticism instead of fuelling the culture of dualism: “As an insider I see and sense unnecessary controversy. Opposition members do not complain for sake of complaining. As the elected opposition, they have a duty to reach out to public and voice their concerns. That is why their role is often perceived negatively, and the frustration is palpable when they cannot have the sustainable way forward enforced.”

Marlene almost excuses herself for not being a lawyer in a lawyer-dominated political arena: “There are enough lawyers already to look at legal aspects, so we need creative contributions from other walks of life, like the arts for example.”

Likewise, she doesn’t feel that gender is an issue in politics: “Perhaps someone is making it an issue, or an excuse, but if one truly believes in equality, one will understand I am just another citizen who wants to represent and serve

“

I was told I should not run for election but I should stay home taking care of my children. I replied that this was exactly my way of taking care of my children: working towards a brighter future for them

my country in any way I can.

“When I was canvassing for the by-election, I went around knocking on doors, and in one instance I was told I should not run for election but I should stay home taking care of my children. I replied that this was exactly my way of taking care of my children: working towards a brighter future for them. I want my three daughters to learn that women can add value to society and to their own lives. Don’t get me wrong, raising a family is a wonderful job, but women shouldn’t limit themselves just to that, when they can explore possibilities, expand their horizons and contribute positively to a better community. If Baroness Thatcher made it in a male-dominated Britain in the ’80s, I don’t see what should stop any 21st Century Gibraltarian woman from pursuing a career in politics.”

Juggling social commitments and a young family is possible for this organised 30-something year old petite brunette with a boho-chic fashion sense: Marlene volunteers as media officer from 9am to 4pm, when it is time to collect her children from school to manage their afternoon activities. Seven hours a day are enough to do what she loves, and perform her duty towards her fellow citizens: “I enjoy meeting people, so my daily commitments are not at all a chore.”

Being approachable and direct doesn’t mean she is aggressively electioneering for 2015, and she admits that sometimes her very belonging to a political party hinders her options to commit to someone’s cause, to avoid backfiring.

“I don’t believe in promising everything to everyone. We must be fair and realistic. I am about finding sustainable ways to work with people’s concerns and solve them in a fair way, providing them with the tools to help themselves, without spoon-feeding lies that tarnish everyone’s integrity.”

Detractors grasp any petty pretext to tarnish Marlene’s approach — if not her gender, it may be her religion: “Yes, I was the target of some anti-Semitic comments. I was told to go back to Israel, which cannot happen as I don’t hold an Israeli passport.”

Disregarding the misinformed minority, Marlene praises Gibraltar as a ‘salad of cultures’ where everybody works together and respects each other, and anyone has their fair chance of becoming the voice of the people if they truly care about the community they want to serve. n

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environment

COMPANIES HOUSE

GOES GREEN You may have spotted a funny little car about town, with the logo Companies House Goes Green on its side. The two-seater car is in fact a Renault Twizy, a completely electrical car with a range of 100 kilometres on one battery charge.

It is used by Companies House to deliver files and documents from its warehouse in New Harbours to its main offices in Don House Arcade just off Main Street.

The documents and files are required for inspection and consultation by the general public when an electronic extract from the records is not sufficient.

The Twizy is the latest effort by Companies House to reduce pollution and its environmental impact.

Its campaign started two years ago and is part of a broader plan.

The programme started with the printing of all documents on recycled paper. The offices normally print between 200,000 and 300,000 pages per year. All paper now used in the offices is recycled except for official certificates that have to be printed on a tougher type of paper.

Nicholas Payas is the E-Registry Manager responsible for the move away from paper, and a great effort is being made to reduce paper usage by replacing paper notices with email and web publications when possible, such as the Supplement to Gazette which is available free on the website www.companieshouse.gi. Office printers have also been purchased which by default print on both sides of any paper.

In addition to the all-electrical car, the offices also use one fully electrical scooter.

The staff is behind the Go Green campaign and love driving the electrical vehicles and answering all the queries they get when they are out and about on their errands.

Josh the store and delivery driver is delighted with the little electrical car and how easy it is to use round town and all the favorable comments he gets — he says he has never been so popular!

The contingent of students, on summer jobs, was also impressed with the Go Green policy and enjoyed driving the ecologically friendly vehicles.

The company has taken full benefit from the Gibraltar Governments enlightened policy of reducing to zero all import duties on electrical vehicles.

When local traders make their necessary daily deliveries every morning up to 11am in the area of Main Street and Irish Town the diesel fumes and noise can be unbearable. Gibraltar would be a much healthier and more pleasant place if more traders followed the example of Companies House.

Master Services also uses some electrical vehicles, as does the Chief Minister. Perhaps we can all use these examples to improve our environment and ultimately save some money.

The next challenge will be to take advantage of solar energy and its preferential tax treatment. n

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Saturday 25th October

Cavill Takes on Rock Run ‘Man of Steel’ Henry Cavill joins fundraisers and Gibraltarians to celebrate a very important birthday.

British actor and ambassador for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF), Henry Cavill will be jetting out to Gibraltar in October to take part in a very special challenge.

The Gibraltar Rock Run will take place on Saturday 25th October and will celebrate 350 years of the Royal Marines and raise valuable funds for the RMCTF. No visit to Gibraltar by the armed forces is complete without the Royal Navy’s traditional Rock Run, which is where organiser Alan Hardy got the idea for the event.

“With the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines this year I couldn’t think of a better place to hold a fundraising event for the Corps’ own charity. The Gibraltar Rock Run will see over 40 participants from the UK and many more from Gibraltar run the 5K up the famous landmark. Gibraltar will always hold a special place in Royal Marines history and this is seen today in the main battle honour, which makes up part of their cap badge. With support from His Excellency the Governor of Gibraltar, Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton KCB CBE we have organised a fantastic weekend of fun and celebrations for participants and locals of Gibraltar. We are delighted that Henry Cavill

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will be joining us for the event and are sure he’ll enjoy what Gibraltar has to offer.”

The event will take place over the last weekend of October with over 40 participants arriving in Gibraltar from the UK on Friday ahead of a gruelling 5km run up the 426m high infamous rock race route on Saturday morning.

Other planned celebrations over the weekend include a gala cocktail reception hosted by

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To hold the event on the 350th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Marine Corps, which carries Gibraltar as its principal battle honour is indeed special

Lieutenant General James Dutton and a Royal Marines band concert in St Michael’s Cave.

His Excellency Lieutenant General Dutton said: “I am delighted to be able to endorse this event, which in raising funds for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund underpins the status, history, and importance of Gibraltar’s unique relationship with the Royal Marines.

To hold the event on the 350th anniversary of the birth of the Royal Marine Corps, which carries Gibraltar as its principal battle honour is indeed special.”

Residents of Gibraltar are being invited to take part in the Rock Run and the Postal Walk, an extra event organised by the RGPO in conjunction with the Royal Marines 350th celebrations. The walk will be 1,664 metres and will be a ‘Fun Walk’ involving the collection of unique hand stamps from points based round its pillar boxes in Gibraltar’s town centre.

“Children of 13-years and under are further invited to take part in a ‘best-dressed Royal Marine’ competition prior to the start of the main event.” n To enter these fantastic events please visit www.rmctf.org.uk and head to the events section.

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For further information please contact: DHL Gibraltar Unit 36 Harbours Deck, New Harbours, Gibraltar Tel: 200 72210 Email: GIBSN@dhl.com GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • JUNE 2014

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Gibraltar Maritime Administration

KEEPING the RED ENSIGN FLYING words | Richard Cartwright

Since the 1930s, Gibraltar has been in the business of registering sea-going vessels, large and small. Today the Rock’s Maritime Administration is a much respected and high quality registry for ships and yachts, with over 340 merchant ships and 800 yachts on its books, more than of France or Spain!

“In 1998 there were 26 ships on the Gibraltar Registry. Today we have well over 300 ships flying the Red Ensign registered with us, and a growing fleet of, at present, in the region of 800 yachts,” Maritime Administrator Richard Montado states proudly. “And very important to note is the fact we’ve been awarded Category 1 Red Ensign Status which allows ships of any size, tonnage and type to be registered by us, and we’re on the White List under the Paris MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on Port State Control. The organisation has also been accredited to ISO 9001:2008 quality standard and is one of the few flag states on the US Coast Guard’s QUALSHIP 21 list!”

And there’s more: We’re an EU Member State’s Register enjoying privileges which include ‘EU cabotage’ (able to trade and navigate in coastal waters within the European Union).

To achieve a high status for all of the above involves a regulator that employs a group of professionals to ensure maritime standards are being maintained. Competition is tough and it’s out there from other international registries.

“There are many responsibilities we have to adhere to. Ships have to be inspected at least every two and half years and we have to regularly monitor their performance and inspect foreign ships as well,” Administrator Richard says. “Gibraltar has three roles to play under the authority of the Gibraltar Government and the United Nations Convention on the Law of

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the Seas (UNCLOS) — responsibilities as a Flag State, Port State and Coastal State. The GMA is the Flag and Port State authority” So we have to be up to scratch on Maritime Safety, Ship and Port security, environmental protection and facilitate international trade.

The department certainly has its work cut out!

With regard to inspection of ships, a recently implemented system requires the GMA to inspect ships of any flag, classed as ‘High Risk Priority 1’ (inspected when alongside or at anchor). An EU Directive requires not more that 5% of these ships to be missed and with the busy bunkering services and other activities in our Bay, and anchorages being extended to the Eastern side of the Rock, the GMA has to keep on their toes.

Marine Surveyors with various specialities are tasked with keeping our administration

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interview in the top echelons of seafaring activity and sometimes, far and away, inspecting ships or canvassing for more flag registrations for ships wanting to be registered as a Red Ensign ‘British Ship’ under a Gibraltar flag. Added to that, the Gibraltar Ship Registry works with six Classification Societies around the world to carry out these surveys and certifications for us when needed.

The over 1,000 ships and yachts on the Gibraltar Maritime Administration respective registers benefit from a comprehensive maritime legislation framework based on English Common Law within a first class legal and fiscal environment. “We deal with ship companies from all over the world but most of our registrations come from vessels whose owners come from Germany or are managed there.

But yes we’re in a very competitive market and we even have potential competition from landlocked Luxembourg!”

The two main registrations the GSR offers are five year Full Registrations, and Bareboat Registrations for up to two years. All are renewable.

The Gibraltar registry offers very competitive rates compared to other British ports and a pretty fast turnaround service if all is in order.

The Gibraltar Yacht Registry too, seems to be on a high. The attractions of Gibraltar are its closeness to the UK allowing yachtsmen to base their boats here, the climate, and year-

round cruising attractions in the Western Mediterranean. There are financial advantages too due to Gibraltar’s tax status. Now Mega-Yachts, like those often spotted in our Bay and marinas, are a growth area the GYR is really interested in watching.

Here, the department is in constant contact with ships’ agents on the Rock and the very busy Port Department, a port which has always been a hive of activity. With Gibraltar being something of a seafaring nation and certainly a maritime hub at the entrance to the Mediterranean — around 100,000 ships transit the busy Strait of Gibraltar annually and about 10% of those pop into Gib for any number of services from taking on bunkers, water, provisions and even repairs to underwater cleaning and

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We deal with ship companies from all over the world but most of our registrations come from vessels whose owners come from Germany or are managed there

importantly, crew changes — it has always beein intriguing that we have relatively few locals employed in the sector. I know of only one Gibraltarian sea pilot presently employed at the port, so is this likely to change?

“Well we already have a Gibraltarian Captain of the Port in Bob Sanguinetti and for the past couple of years or so we’ve had five cadets embarked on a career at sea as Deck and Engineering Officers and I would personally like to see more girls going for a career at sea,” Richard declares. “And at this department we have a highly specialised core of maritime experts working for us.”

There is certainly no lack of encouragement from the nautical sector and especially Gibraltar Maritime Administrator, Richard Montado.

Richard has always had a keen interest in ships and aircraft and although he did not become a seaman or pilot himself, he has instead been busy with his head stuck in books. Richard spent a number of years in Government departments, grafting through four Degrees from Theology to a Master of Science. Now heading a Government department, Richard, with the aid of a hard working team, has helped to make Gibraltar the seventh busiest port in the world, building the ship and yacht registries under the umbrella of the Gibraltar Maritime Administration to where they are today.

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The Gibraltar Music Festival Countdown Newton Faulkner, Ella Eyre, Reef and Nothing But Thieves complete the line-up for the Gibraltar Music Festival on Saturday 6th September 2014.

Local acts Jetstream, Jamie Chiappe, Racs & Lima and Heritage also join the bill, which boasts The Script, Rita Ora and Roger Hodgson (among many others international acts), for Gibraltar’s biggest music event — ever — which will take place at the Victoria Stadium.

Commenting on the final acts announcement, Minister for Culture Steven Linares said: “We hope to entertain more than 10,000 people with nearly 40 acts across four stages.

This year’s edition of the Gibraltar Music Festival is set to be bigger and better than its very successful predecessors and is attracting more people from abroad to come to Gibraltar to enjoy it.

“With great live music from 12 midday till past 12 midnight, this festival will no doubt prove to be another great day out for the whole family,” he added.

➲ NEWTON FAULKNER

Newton Faulkner

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Newton Faulkner is a world-class singer-songwriter known known for his characteristic percussive style of guitar playing. He emerged on the music scene in 2007 as the fleet-fingered prince of sparkling guitar pop.

The then-22-year old kid from Surrey had a million-selling, Number One hit with his debut album Hand Built By Robots.

Singles Dream Catch Me and I Need Something have been staple festival sounds for years.

As have his innovative covers of Massive Attack’s Teardrop and the theme from Spongebob

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Ella Eyre

Squarepants.

Hands and Come Back Brighter, both taken from This feel-good performer will have every- the album Glow, which went straight to number body singing along.

1 in the UK album chart.

In total they have had eight UK top 20 singles, with Place Your Hands still a party fa➲ ELLA EYRE vourite many years later. Having headlined The young British singer-songwriter is the Reading festival in 1999, the band will known for her collaborations with Rudimental ensure the Rock’s rockers are in for a treat on on their UK number one single Waiting All 6th September!

Night and Naughty Boy and Wiz Khalifa on his single Think About It. Her debut EP, Deeper, was released in December and her debut single, If I ➲ NOTHING BUT THIEVES Go, was released last month. Artists like Tinie Hailing from Southend, Nothing But Thieves Tempah, Naughty Boy and Professor Green are is a band you will be hearing quite a bit about all clamoring to work with the West London in the coming months. The young five-piece singer who possesses the vocal of a woman band has just completed a tour of the UK and twice her age. has released a new EP, of which the very catchy Her unique incredible voice conjures up the Graveyard Whistling is the lead track. Their greats of yesterday, but is very much an artist debut album will be released later this year. for the future. She says “I want everything I do to be powerful and full of energy” — perfect ➲ LOCAL AT THE FESTIVAL for the Gibraltar Music Festival!

The Gibraltar Music Festival organisers, Word of Mouth and Axle Media, have been delighted with the level of interest among ➲ REEF Reef formed in London and spent much of unsigned acts —local and from nearby 1994 touring and building up a fan base. They Spain — and have confirmed the following are best known for their hit singles Place Your bands and musicians will perform on 6th

➲ Newton Faulkner emerged on the music scene in

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The Script

September: Adrian Pisarello and the EC Band; Headwires; Jetstream; This Side Up; Georgia Thursting; Orfila; Jamie Chiappe; Racs & Lima; Heritage; Orange Peel; Craig McDonald; Hollie April; Megan Dallas; Aivan Cabrera; Matt Zina; Hermanas Sister; Dubtonez; Oh! Trikelians; Peter Edgerton; Jonny Tristram; Ivo and; Manu.

These acts — together with the international guests — will perform across four stages, providing more than 13 hours of live entertainment.

➲ SHOW INFO & TICKETS

Saturday 6th September 2014. Doors open at 11.30am. Music starts on all stages at 12pm.

VIP tickets — sold out. General Entry and Reserved Seating tickets — on sale. Get yours at Vijay and Music Corner on Main Street, or Gib Oil petrol stations, the Alameda, Ocean Village Express shops and online via the Festival’s website: www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com.

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GMF 2014: A Preview

words | Eve Maddock-Jones, Student

Since 2012 Gibraltar has hosted the annual Gibraltar Music Festival. Each year is bigger than the last, with Irish band The Script being the main headliner this year, joined by names such as Rita Ora, Clean Bandit, John Newman, Maxi Priest as well as local bands and performers.

This festival is an indication of the changes in culture Gibraltar is going through. 2014 has seen an increased number of music events — from the Love Festival to reggae group Steel Pulse, and the upcoming Jazz Festival.

The Gibraltar Music Festival is a recent addition to the Department of Culture’s events list, but it is already one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. With international artists on the main stage — this year The Script and Rita Ora, last year Emile Sande and Olly Murs and prior to that Jessie J — it has elevated Gibraltar’s music scene to an international level. It helps boost our economy too with tourists who visit to attend the show, and provides locals with a chance to see chart artists in their own backyard instead of travelling abroad as they would normally have to.

Although, not everybody’s favourite performer can be on the bill — with a population of over 30,000 that would be virtually impossible. “The festival’s aimed mainly at young people,” said one interviewee, “the kind of artists that come over are not who I listen to, they’re the singers that my daughter listens to and makes me put on in the car”. This conflict of preference between generations and genres is always an issue for the organisers of the event. It’s promoted as a family event so trying to find the right, fair balance is a tough.

When a group of teenagers was asked their opinion of the Festival it received an overwhelmingly positive response. “This festival gives me a chance to go and have an amazing day with my friends listening to my favourite singers in the sun. It’s an amazing experience to be offered and we’re lucky to have it”.

As well as it being “an amazing experience” for locals it’s also a big opportunity for Gibraltar’s own local bands who are given slots in the show too. This year one local group, Headwires, which made the cut, spoke highly of the event.

“The three of us absolutely love it, the whole idea behind it. The fact that massive British acts can come to our tiny town and perform is insane. We think it not only gives everyone something great to look forward to but something different too, a wholly different calibre of event than anything else done throughout the year.”

With regards to the promotional opportunities the event brings they believe, “It does wonders we think, not only can bands play on some of the biggest stages you can play in Gibraltar but it gives bands exposure through being associated with the GMF brand. With an always amazing attendance it also guarantees a great gig for the bands playing. Not to mention, rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest acts in British music is a massive confidence boost and a huge honour. We can’t wait.” The festival is undoubtedly a unique opportunity for local talent, and one that is appreciated by those given the chance.

As with any event there will be those who will enjoy it and those who won’t, we all have different tastes. So, despite the varied opinions, for the third year in a row Victoria Stadium will be transformed into a festival site. The stage will be built, miles of cabling plugged in, lighting a sea of lights. Then on 6th September the crowds will descend in their predicted thousands.

So grab your ticket and sun cream. The music is coming to Gibraltar. n

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Are You Reddy?

The build up to Gibraltar National Day is a great reminder what a fabulous a colour red is.

But don’t just save it for your National Day outfit, make your home zing with red for a year round vibrancy that is hard to beat.

The key to using red in a successful home decorating theme is to keep it to a minimum. Use it for key items and highlights rather than painting a whole room.

Remember, red is the colour of passion, it can make you feel energized and alive, but if you use too much it can tip the balance to feelings of anger.

Red contrasts well with all the neutral colours, such as our favourite here in Gibraltar — white — plus beiges, greys, browns, black and stone — so use those as the base for your decor and then add red as an accent colour for feature items and wall panels.

Try adding a single piece of red artwork to your space or a rug to really make the room pop. When you have accents of red it draws greater attention to the item (think ‘stop’ signs). Too much attention being drawn and it can be overwhelming. When it comes to red, less is often more.

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tivating as it might be, red is a statement colour, so if you do choose to go bold with red, make sure your space can handle it.

Our old town’s high ceilings, or modern floor-to-ceiling windows in the newer blocks, teamed with a muted wall colour, plus lots of natural light will help tone down

the bold hue.

Red adds drama to any room— even one as utilitarian as the kitchen — it is also said to stimulate the appetite, so it’s a natural here — or bathroom. So make your whole home flow with red and white this September — and we don’t just mean with National Day guests. n

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North Gorge Redevelopment

TENDERS INVITED FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF NORTH GORGE INTO AN ECO RESIDENTIAL SCHEME The Government has invited tenders for the redevelopment of North Gorge (situated at Europa Road, behind the old Naval Hospital) into an ECO residential scheme. Proposals need to follow an outline scheme already prepared by the Government.

Further details, terms and conditions of tender, and a copy of the Outline ECO scheme are available from Land Property Services Ltd, Suite 6B (3rd Floor), Leanse Place, 50 Town Range, on payment of £100.00 (refundable on submission of a bona-fide tender).

Completed sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender for North Gorge” must be deposited in the Tender Box situated at the offices of Land Property Services Limited, 50 Town Range, Gibraltarno later than noon on Friday 14th November 2014. Tenders will remain sealed until after this closing date. n

ABOUT THE SITE The Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society says of the North Gorge site: “The North Gorge is a unique site in Gibraltar, in terms of its geology and ecology. The cave/fissure systems below the site are distinct from the karstic systems elsewhere on the Rock. They tell a very different geological story to other caves in Gibraltar and should be conserved on this basis alone. In addition, the gorge habitat harbours the only known populations of a few plant species in Gibraltar, and these in turn support populations of insects that are restricted to the area. Not least, this is because the gorge habitat is itself unique on the Rock.”

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THE DAY CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DISCOVERED GIBRALTAR words | Reg Reynolds

Well we know that isn’t true but that is what an American student wrote on an exam paper more than 100 years ago. It was one of many incorrect and funny exam answers included in the book English as She is Taught compiled by teacher Caroline Bigelow Le Row. Gibraltar is referred to three times in the book. The one suggested in the headline was in the ‘Historical’ section and the full answer was “The first land discovered by Columbus was Gibraltar”. The other two references were in the ‘Geographical’ section: “The Straight of Mabel Manden separates the Rock of Gibraltar from the ocean; and Gibraltar is an island built on a rock. It has 15,000 inhabitants.”

The name of a body of water

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closest to ‘Mabel Manden’ is the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb which separates Yemen from the Arabian Peninsula. As for the last answer it really isn’t too bad when you consider it was probably written by some kid living on a farm in Missouri. There are plenty of well educated people today who incorrectly refer to Gibraltar as an island.

The book was published in 1887 and was reviewed by the great Mark Twain.

“A daring literary curiosity... the collection is made by a teacher... and all the examples in it are genuine; none of them have been tampered with, or doctored in any way.”

Following are my personal favourite exam answers from the 15 categories:

prayers in Public Grammatical ● Every sentence and name of God must begin with a caterpillar. ● An exclamation point is what causes surprise. ● A verb is something to eat.

Etymological Mathematical Amenable – anything that is mean. ● A straight line is any distance between two places.

Espionage – a kind of cabbage.

Publican – a man who does his ● A four-sided figure is a trapezium which is the general name

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for a kite. ● Parallel lines are lines that can never meet until they run together.

body.

Alcoholic beverages greatly obstruct the breaking down of the body.

Geographical ● Canada is south of New York. ● The Bay of Biscuit is on the coast of France. ● Pine apples grow on pine trees.

Astronomical ● The moon is 240 miles from the earth. ● Jupiter, Venus and perhaps the Earth was known to the ancients. ● Juniper is a very bright star. ● Mars moves in his orbit at the rate of 16 seconds a mile.

Original ● Man is an animal that stands up. He has to work for a living. ● Abraham Lincoln was born in Wales in 1599. ● Politeness is to say and do the kindness way. I think it is easier for girls to be polite than for boys, but I am not sure because I have never been a girl.

Political ● Congress is divided into civilized, half-civilized and savage. ● A bill becomes law when the President vetoes it. ● The Constitution of the United States is that part of the book at the end that nobody reads.

Analytical ● Man is guided by two spirits, evil and good and if the evil spirit had been a good one man would not have been created. ● “A balance of power” – making the poker stand up straight in your hand. ● “I would that my tongue could utter” – means it is too much trouble to write out his ideas. Chaucer decorating some earthenware Historical ● They were called Puritans behis principle work was ye banks cause they were quieter than and brays and he also wrote a Episcopalians. poem titled Ivan Hoe. ● Gorilla warfare was war where men rode on gorillas.

Philosophical ● Greece is a country noted for ● The difference between latent its handsome people. They heat and sensible heat is that it are all sculptures. feels sensible. ● If you listen closely you can Intellectual vibrate a pitchfork. ● Chaucer was the father of En- ● Thermal unit is the heat reglish pottery. ● Hamlet was one of Shakespeare’s best tragedies in which Romeo and Juliet are the principle characters. ● Sir Walter Scott was the greatest poet Scotland ever produced

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Musical ● An interval in music is the distance on the keyboard from one piano to the next. ● A hole note requires three beats. ● A rest means you are not to sing it.

Oratorical ● Articulation is caused by respiquired to raise a pound of water ration. through one foot. ● Vowel sounds are made by keeping the mouth wide open Physiological ● Distinct articulation cannot be ● The upper skin is called epmade unless we have a tongue, perderby and the lower skin is our lips and our teeth. called derby. ● We should never eat because Metaphysical the food does not digest. ● The imagination is that part of ● The stomach is a small pearthe mind which looks forward shaped bone situated in the to that which it does not lay its visible eye on. ● Herodotus tells us that the Egyptians were the first men who had immortal souls. ● The study of Mental Philosophy teaches us that we are all sensible beings. n

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DJ LUCINDA The voice of Sunday mornings

interview | Elena Scialtiel

Sweet and fluid like honey, she is the perky voice that oozes from Radio Gibraltar while you dunk your churros on Sunday morning.

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airwaves 35-year old Lucinda has been a radio presenter for only a few months, but she is already winning the hearts of the sleepy audience with her curio news and popular ‘Sunday lie-in’ competition.

She admits she had no previous radio experience when she auditioned: “I walked in the studio off the street after hearing about the vacancy while Christmas shopping. I thought ‘why not? I’ve got nothing to lose!’ so I applied but I didn’t expect to be selected as there was a very high level of interest.”

Indeed she must have impressed the interviewing panel because she got a call-back and was offered training for six weeks to learn how to manage microphones, decks and mixers like a pro, before officially join the Radio Gibraltar vibrant team last February.

As well as presenting Weekend Breakfast, she sometimes covers other shows which are more fast-paced, packed with interaction, phone-ins, emails, social media, competitions and features: “The first time I wondered how the presenters cope with so much pressure. For me, when I finished, it was like I had just come out of the washing machine!”

Well, easy like Sunday morning, the song says, and she is confident that listeners are more lenient at that time, so she is allowed some rookie mistakes. Not too many, though, as her colleagues from her ‘day job’ listen in eagerly every week, as well as family in the UK who wake up at 7am on purpose to tune in and offer feedback later. “I still have a lot to learn and I do get nervous, but I’m loving the chance to play such a wide range of music to wake up the Rock — and myself for that matter!”

“It feels strange going to the studio so early in the morning and being responsible for opening up the whole radio station. The weekday team is not there so I can sing along top of my lungs, but I must manage my own troubleshooting... of course there is a panic button for emergencies, but... I need to make sure I don’t fall asleep on it!” she jokes. “Constantly watching the clock is the hardest challenge, because I am not a punctual person myself, but I must be ready for the top-of-the-hour BBC News, which doesn’t wait for anyone!”

The show is mostly about the music, but Lucinda likes to intersperse it with fun facts, whether about the singers, reality TV shows or curious world news, and especially funny tales about ‘amateur’ criminals.

She wants to keep it topical, so she usually stays up until after midnight on Saturdays to browse the Sunday papers headlines for some pearls of wisdom to tickle the listeners’ interest and spark a conversation.

She also watches the videos of the songs on the playlist and in the charts, so she can comment about them, because most videos are complementary to the music and artwork in their own right. She describes them to her audience and advises about the most interesting to watch.

“I am a ’90s and ’00s kind of girl. And I didn’t know much about local music until Taxi featured in my very audition! Now I am a fan of Jetstream, Reach, This Side Up and other new talent. When a song reminds me of a particular episode in my life, I mention it, hoping that

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I’ll get audience feedback on what that one, or any other song on the playlist, reminds them of too. I don’t get too personal of course, but I do like to introduce myself through the show, so listeners can relate to me better even if they don’t see me in person. My favourite part of any show is when listeners call in, as it’s a real boost to ‘meet’ them over the airwaves and interact.”

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I don’t get too personal of course, but I do like to introduce myself through the show, so listeners can relate to me better even if they don’t see me in person. My favourite part of any show is when listeners call in, as it’s a real boost to ‘meet’ them over the airwaves and interact

cinda is a pretty girl with a friendly smile that matches her dulcet voice with an explosion of optimism and zest for life.

“I am a very lucky person,” she says, “as life has been very kind with me so far. I still buy my lottery ticket as I’d love to afford a private parking space in Gibraltar! But really I feel I‘ve won it already.”

In fact, all her dreams seem to have come true like a fairytale: Lucinda and her husband David took the plunge to move to Gibraltar seven years ago and have never looked back.

No stranger to travel and diversity, Lucinda grew up in a military environment with her Polish father and Manx mother, and spent her childhood in different countries… which explains her neutral accent on-air.

“It’s the biggest and best risk we’ve ever taken! We wanted to live in the sun, but close to British culture, so we came on holiday to Gibraltar to survey it. We were impressed with what we saw, and we went back and saved hard for 18 months. Eventually, we moved here with just one suitcase each, hoping for a career. We had savings to support us for six months without a job so we thought that if the worse came to the worst we would have always remember it as a long holiday… but we were lucky enough to find jobs in the gaming industry within two months and we continue to work with our respective employers now.”

Two little girls came along, 15 months apart — and Lucinda and David got married. In Gibraltar, of course. “Actually, we announced my second pregnancy at the wedding reception!”

Luck kept on striking as Lucinda was offered flexible hours in her marketing ‘day’ job when she returned to work after her second maternity leave.

“Juggling two toddlers and two jobs with no family support is very demanding. The hardest thing I have ever done, actually. But this way I have quality time every morning at with my kids (except Sundays!), and work from home in the evenings, plus some afternoons in the office while they are at nursery which they enjoy. I intend for both my daughters to be bilingual and speak better Spanish than me!”

“Actually, I do speak some Spanish — clumsily! — but I don’t always understand it. You know how they say that one usually understands more than one actually speaks?

For me it is the other way round. I can string together a sentence, but I don’t always catch the response! Grammar is a sticking point, and I’m still working on my pronunciation of local band names and song titles.”

Never fear, Lucinda is a great communicator.

After all, she has a degree in Communication Sciences and a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Sheffield. Her dissertation focused on the language used in witness statements, and led to her working at South Yorkshire Police for three years before she moved to Gibraltar.

For someone who sports a Manx Triskelion tattoo with the Latin caption quocunque jeceris stabit (‘whichever way you throw me I stand’), surely Lucinda knows how to land on her feet.

Watch this space as we may be hearing a lot more from her... because as her other tattoo says: ‘anything is possible.’ n

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5.4 ways to talk about sport

Sitting comfortably at home with a cool beer and the return match of HB Tórshaven-Lincoln Red Imps streaming comfortably from an obscure Faro Island website, I wonder what I’d been doing if I hadn’t been introduced to Joel Williams earlier the same evening.

Roughly the same time the week before I was desperately trying to find some kind of feed to keep up-to-date on the live score of the home match and with not much success, apart from one dodgy looking site which served the purpose in return for a screen full of “download now!” buttons every five seconds or so.

To be fair, the tip actually came from Joel’s Facebook feed “Fivepointfour”, which apart from giving a great introduction to the game being played, tipped off his thousand or so followers exactly where they could get the live TV feed online too.

Playing cricket for Tarik CC and as coach/manager for Europa Point FC, coupled with his qualifications as football referee just give a small insight into his passion for sports — and for Gibraltar in general (he’s also a bit of an authority on local history too apparently).

As a previous competitor in the Young enterprise Scheme with the team “Gibsites” whilst at college he was more than positive about the experience: “It opens your eyes to a whole new world as you’re getting ready to leave college.”

He enthused. “The Gibsites project started from just a small idea and it just grew and grew. You can’t let people knock you back because they think what you’re doing is too much work or too far fetched. If you believe in what you’re trying to achieve, stick to it and you can make it happen!”

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During the day he works at the tourist board, but once out of work Joel’s schedule seems to go into a serious overtime mode with travel, interviews and doing everything possible to provide live coverage on events not just in Gibraltar but also those that Gibraltar teams are involved in overseas. For one particular interview he left the Rock at 3am to reach Faro for the only slot available with the player in question for a half hour interview at 8.30am — just one example of his dedication to the Fivepointfour project.

Fivepointfour, for those of you who hadn’t guessed yet, is a play on the “Team 54” idea, and although Gibraltar entering UEFA happened at the same time as his decision to start reporting on local sport, it wasn’t actually his main incentive.

The project stems from a desire to give down-to-earth, on-the-spot local sport news as it happens with a little twist, offering the inside information and showing the different sports personalities as they are — as well as a positive yet

sometimes critical view of the way the game’s been played. Don’t’ get confused here. We’re not just talking football and cricket. The site covers all local sports from darts to basketball too (Joel was keeping a close eye on the time to make sure he made it to that evening’s GABBA game on time).

“The positive feedback both from those involved in sport, as well as readers of what I publish, are an incredible motivation to keep this project moving forward,” Joel explained. And currently as just a hobby which seems to have got out of hand in the three months it’s been going, it seems it’s the general positive reaction to what he’s doing which keeps him going.

“It’s a great feeling that so many different people enjoy what I do, but it’s not all positive,” Joel continues. “The negative comments are there too, but they’re there to learn from and I always use them as motivation to make my reporting better.

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The negative comments are there too, but they’re there to learn from and I always use them as motivation to make my reporting better

people play, and some of my negative comments have been turned it to positive situations too — just more proof people are reading what I write.”

Plans for the future? Well, with good friend Johnny Napoli, who also designed the Fivepointfour logo, giving him a helping hand on the online networks, they’re already tweeting live coverage as well as live photographs on Instagram. Next step is a structured website which is a work in progress for the two of them and a step sideways from the awkwardness of Facebook feeds quickly being pushed down and out of line of site. But Joel is as down-to-earth as he is enthusiastic: “You have to start with what you have available, Facebook is a great starting point for feedback and publishing. Now that I can see how this is growing it will be great to see Fivepointfour with its own site and hopefully at some point generating its own revenue so that I can turn this into something full time and to help fund some of my trips to give live coverage of Gibraltar teams abroad.”

So, as I sit back and watch the last half hour of the match, I’m just a little more than intrigued as to where this is going to go. I’ll certainly be following to find out.

Will you? n To follow: Facebook.com/pages/5point-4. Twitter/Instagram: @ fivepointfoursports words | Paul Martin

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Medical Acupuncture

Power Points When we found out that Sports Rehabilitator Zaneta Kwiecien of Sport On in the ICC was offering Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling we were intrigued.

What exactly is ‘medical acupuncture’ and how could we benefit from it?

Zaneta, could you explain to us what medical acupuncture is?

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve its function. This is done by inserting very thin needles at very specific acupuncture points. It is called Dry Needling because hypodermic needles are used without injecting any solution. With Dry Needling, the needle itself and the effect it produces within the tissue is the treatment itself. The needles are usually inserted into the Myofascial Trigger Points (MTPs) which are highly irritable localised areas within muscles palpated as tender nodules.

How does it work?

The simplest way to described it would be that, needling stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body’s own internal regulating system. Inserting the needle sends information up the nerve which supplies the area and the message progress up to the brain stream. By stimulating the brains power to reduce the perception of pain... the pain decreases.

Also, inserting the needles to the MTPs causes localised twitching response which increases blood flow in the muscle and skin, improves energy and biochemical balance results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities, and in doing so it promotes physical and emotional well-being.

How does it differ from acupuncture?

Overall, it is an adaptation of the Chinese Acupuncture. The difference is that medical

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acupuncture uses modern up-to-date knowledge of anatomy and physiology. It incorporates medical assessment, diagnosis and typically proposes a neuroanatomical basis for needle site selection and a neurophysiological basis for treatment effect. In contrast, Chinese acupuncture uses this technique for balancing the flow of energy known as qi or chi - believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body.

What conditions is it used to treat?

Most often successfully treated condition with acupuncture needles are: ✔ Headaches ✔ Neck pain ✔ Back pain ✔ Shoulder pain ✔ Elbow pain ✔ Hip pain ✔ Thigh pain (Quads and Hamstring) ✔ Knee pain ✔ Lower leg pain ✔ Calves pain ✔ Achilles Tendinopathy What benefits would the patient expect to see?

The main benefit will be to treat muscular tension and spasms which commonly accompany conditions such as arthritis, nerve irritation, muscular strain, ligament strains and a herniated disc. The inserted needles reset the muscle function, improve the joint mobility, decrease the pain and allows the patient to

progress towards more corrective exercise and functional rehabilitation. The most important benefits reported by my clients are; decrease in pain caused by the released trigger points (MTPs) and decrease of headaches and functional return to daily activities and sports.

also have detrimental effects on social and work-related activities with significant impact on the quality of life. I found that many clients, ranging from heavily engaged in sport to non-sports persons, both reported noticeable benefits of acupuncture.

Who would be a candidate for you to treat with medical acupuncture?

I would use it for patients with regional muscle pain and the presence of myofascial trigger points. These clients usually come with sensitive points in their muscles, restriction in their movement, muscle weakness and also referring pain to different regions of the body.

The trigger points have been identified as the most painful musculoskeletal condition and have been claimed to mimic other common musculoskeletal conditions. Very often they

Do you combine acupuncture with other techniques?

I usually combine medical acupuncture with soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation exercise.

I find that benefits of medical acupuncture are reinforced in conjunction with other therapies.

However, acupuncture can be effective as a single treatment too.

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I very quickly recognised that dry needling is an effective tool to address musculoskeletal injury and to prevent further injuries in the patient

What attracted you to this as a form of physical therapy?

As a student I was fortunate to shadow John Allen (lead Physiotherapist of the England Olympic Athletes), who is successfully treating different conditions with this form of treatment and he encouraged me to read different research based material on the subject.

I very quickly recognised that dry needling is an effective tool to address musculoskeletal injury and to prevent further injuries in the patient. I am looking forward to doing more advanced training in this form of treatment in the near future. n Zaneta Kwiecien, Sport Rehabilitator GSR, BSc (Hons), OMT Medical Acupuncturist — Sport On, 1st Floor ICC, email: zaneta@sportongib.com. Gibraltar mobile: 629 617 34 Spain mobile: + (34) 665 684 738. Facebook: www. facebook.com/SportOnGib Website: www.sportongib.com

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Our Mediterranean diets are richly laced with garlic — that most wonderful of ingredients which adds aroma, taste, and nutrients to your dishes.

Whole books have been written about garlic, a herb, affectionately referred to as “the stinking rose”, in light of its numerous therapeutic benefits. Over the centuries it has been used as an aphrodisiac, as a currency, a medicine, and a vampire repellent.

provides an alternative to salt in adding flavour to meals, along with lemon juice, chilli, herbs and spices. Eating less salt is important for avoiding high blood pressure.

To get most health benefits from Garlic, let it sit for a minimum of five minutes, after cutting and before eating or cooking. Waiting 5–10 minutes allows the health-promoting allicin to form. If you do not let it sit, allicin is never formed, so it is worth the wait.

Over the last few years, garlic has gained unprecedented popularity since research has been validating its numerous health benefits.

Alison Hornby, a dietitian and British Diabetic Association spokesperson, says: “Studies using high concentrations of garlic extracts have been associated with improved blood circulation, healthier cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, all of which reduce the

risk of cardiovascular disease.”

An authoritative review from 2012 of the best available evidence on the use of garlic to treat high blood pressure identified one good quality study that suggested that 200mg of garlic powder three times daily reduced blood pressure.

A review from 2009 of 29 good quality studies (involving a combined total of 1,794 participants) concluded that garlic (mainly garlic powder) produced “modest reductions” in total cholesterol levels.

As a cancer prevention, the evidence is mixed. A 2007 World Cancer Research Fund review concluded that garlic “probably protects against” bowel and stomach cancers.

A more recent review from 2009 of the best available research on humans concluded that there was “no credible evidence” with stom-

Health Benefits

More recent evidence-based research suggests garlic may be effective against high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, colds and some cancers.

A member of the lily or Allium family, which also includes onions and leeks, garlic contains vitamins C, B6, manganese, selenium and other antioxidants (notably allicin).

Garlic is particularly useful in cooking as it

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ach, breast, lung and womb cancers, but that there was “very limited evidence” that eating garlic may lower the risk of colon, prostate, oral, ovary or renal cell cancers.

If bad breath is a problem for you, cutting down on garlic and onions may help. These Allium vegetables contain smelly compounds that get absorbed into your bloodstream and exhaled from your lungs for hours after you eat them.

History

Native to central Asia, garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world and has been grown for over 5000 years. Ancient Egyptians seem to have been the first to cultivate this plant that played an important role in their culture.

Garlic was not only bestowed with sacred qualities and placed in the tomb of Pharaohs, but it was given to the slaves that built the Pyramids to enhance their endurance and strength. This strength-enhancing quality was also honoured by the ancient Greeks and Romans, civilizations whose athletes ate garlic before sporting events and whose soldiers consumed it before going off to war.

Tibetan monks were forbidden from entering the monasteries if they had eaten garlic due to its aphrodisiac properties. It is said to stir up passions due to its ability to increase the circulation. n

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Lay Your Hands On Me Here in Gibraltar we fortunate to have a wide variety of professional beauticians and therapists offering massage — from deliciously relaxing aromatherapy to sports and specialised massage.

More and more people in our hectic modern society are adding massage to their relaxation and well-being routines. However, massage has been practised for thousands of years.

Today, if you need or want a massage, you can choose from among 80 massage therapy styles with a wide variety of pressures, movements, and techniques.

These all involve pressing, rubbing, or manipulating muscles and other soft tissues with hands and fingers. Sometimes, even forearms, elbows, or feet are used.

Different styles may give relief from symptoms or to heal injuries, to help with certain health conditions, and to promote overall wellness and relaxation.

A review of more than 12 studies shows that massage helps relieve depression and anxiety. It lowered levels of cortisol by up to 50%. And massage increased levels of neurotransmitters that help reduce depression.

Styles used in massage therapy range from long, smooth strokes to short, percussive strokes. Some massage therapists use oils and lotions; others do not. A massage

can last anywhere from five minutes to two hours.

Before you decide which style is best, you need to determine if you want a massage for relaxation and stress control, or symptom relief or help with a certain health condition. Before booking a massage, let the therapist know what your goals and ask which style the therapist uses. The therapist may customise your massage, depending on your condition, or any special needs you have.

Here are four popular styles you will encounter locally:

Sports Massage Developed to help with muscle systems used for a particular sport, sports massage uses a variety of approaches to help athletes in training — before, during, or after sports events. You might use it to promote flexibility and help prevent injuries. Or, it may help muscle strains, aiding healing after a sports injury.

Swedish Massage The most common type of massage is Swedish massage therapy.

It involves soft, long, kneading strokes, as well as light, rhythmic, tapping strokes, on topmost layers of muscles. This is also combined with movement of the joints. By relieving muscle ten- Reflexology Reflexology uses hand, thumb, sion, Swedish therapy can be both relaxing and energising. And it and finger techniques to stimulate certain areas of the feet. These may help after an injury. areas are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. The Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue massage is best for massage is expected to promote giving attention to certain pain- health and well-being. n

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ful, stiff “trouble spots” in your body. The massage therapist uses slow, deliberate strokes that focus pressure on layers of muscles, tendons, or other tissues deep under your skin. Though less rhythmic than other types of massage, deep tissue massage can be quite therapeutic — relieving chronic patterns of tension and helping with muscle injuries, such as back sprain.

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SARAH HOWARD the human juke-box With a repertoire of over 250 songs and a contralto voice that shrills and thrills like liquid gold, Mancunian singer Sarah Howard is romancing the Costas and Gibraltar, sprinkling a bit of white-flower glamour over our Saturdays at the Eliott Hotel’s acoustic lounge. interview | Elena Scialtiel

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timeless classics, and Keep It To Yourself, with her six-piece funky band AticoFun. “Most of my songs are about my breakup with my ex. I only write when I am sad or something dramatic happens. Since I moved here, I’ve always been happy, so my creativity is lagging behind, except for some cheery Jamiroquai-style tunes I wrote for my band. I seldom play tracks from my album, because audiences prefer to listen to songs they know, rather that hearing me babbling about my personal misfortunes.”

Furthermore, she’s done house music vocal sessions with various music producers.

Her vocals are featured in the 2009 Hedkandi production Keep Callin’ by Daco, which she describes as ‘pretty singing alternated to a loud beat’.

Every year around St Patrick’s Day, she forms a trio with her parents, The Sham-Rock of Gibraltar. “My mum sings and plays the Irish bodhran drum, and my father sings and plays mandolin, acoustic guitar. It is quite cute and I know my parents feel awfully proud to play with me!”

Other than that, in Gibraltar, Sarah is photo: Derek Booth

“I designed my own ‘song menu’ listing some 300 songs. I hand it out at my live gigs for patrons to request their dedications. I perform music for all tastes, from classic anthems to current chart toppers. You ask for it, I play it,” she says.

That’s why she describes herself as ‘the human juke-box’; in fact, it is quite impressive how she can keep lyrics and riffs to the front of her mind and perform them at a moment’s notice: “I play the songs I like the most, so I can easily memorise them.”

Sarah has a broad experience in music, coming from a musical family: “My father was a sound engineer for BBC Manchester and had his own recording studio at home.

He introduced me to guitar playing. My parents were into folk music though, and as a rebellious teenager I decided to like heavy metal, just to be the opposite of them. I was a huge fan of Metallica and Megadeth and my dream was to be in a glam rock band. If you listen carefully, most heavy metal songs have a quiet intro before getting loud with guitar roars, so I asked my dad to teach me to play those.”

Sarah learned how to sing by imitating her idols — singers-songwriters like Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow and Suzanne Vega: “You know, girls with a guitar!”

Leaving Manchester behind, with its bad weather and unpaid gigs, she came to Gibraltar in 2005, on Lord Nelson’s invitation — when her brother, DJ Zoo$h, recommended her, she was awarded a summer-long contract to play thrice weekly at the pub. She packed her equipment in her car and drove to Gibraltar where she expected to stay for three months only — but after nine years she is still here!

And she’s been gigging ever since, with regular appearances at O’Reilly, the Lordie, where she is popular with American sailors, and more recently at the Lounge, where she goes for the chillout music that the relaxed atmosphere of Queensway Quay commands.

She recorded, mixed and produced her album, titled Surface Calm. It comprises 11 original songs and one hidden track and it can be purchased on CD or in digital format from her website www.sarahhoward.co.uk or on SoundCloud. Before that, she released Second Hand Songs, a double CD of cover versions of

known as a one-woman band, barefoot with her ivory guitar, foot-drums and tambourine, but in Estepona, she has formed a duo her Cuban boyfriend Dagmar Fuentevilla, and they play weddings and other private or public events under the name of ‘the Sarah Howard Duo’.

Unfortunately, Dagmar hasn’t yet got the visa to come and play in Gibraltar, but you can enjoy them at some of the fanciest Puerto Banús or Marbella venues.

“He plays piano, keyboards, Cajon drum and bongos and he is on the salsa circuit,” Sarah says. Of course, he is handy when it comes to carrying the equipment from the van to the stage, she jokes.

They sing in English, because they cater for pop, funky soul, jazz and other popular genres at weddings, where they do everything from first song to end-of-the-night deejaying. Funnily enough, they didn’t speak each other’s language when they first met, but now Sarah is conversant in Spanish and Dagmar can express himself in English well beyond using only verses from the songs he loves.

“I am a bit conscious we might end up like the Eurhythmics, if we work exclusively together, that’s why we’re both pursuing our personal projects, away from each other. I was in Amsterdam recently, to record with some celeb deejays there.”

Theirs is a full-time job, as there is a lot of work to do backstage, from transport to administration, graphic design and interviews with potential clients and all the humdrum to which every performance is just the tip of the iceberg. But when she steps on the stage, even if she has been 14 hours on her feet, all trouble is forgotten and the only thing that matters is pleasing the crowds — very sophisticated and demanding ones sometimes.

“At my age, it is perhaps time to settle down in a ‘real’ job...” she muses, but the call of music is too strong: “I am actually planning to put my band together again, and I would love to hit the beach bar circuit... I feel like I am perennially on holiday, when I play wonderful venues watching wonderful sunsets.” n Visit www.sarahhoward.co.uk and www.duo.sarahhoward.co.uk for updates on her gigs.

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The University Challenge Going to university and moving abroad at the same time is exciting and fun, but it may also be challenging for the freshmen. The Gibraltar Magazine spoke to four students about living abroad, their student lifestyle and returning to Gibraltar after they graduate.

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I will miss my friends and family and definitely my grandparents’ cooking!

Chelsea Edwards says she is going to study Medicine in First Faculty of Medicine in Charles University, Prague. “I have chosen to study Medicine as I believe it will be a challenging degree which in the end will enable me to help others with my skills. As my main aim in life is to have a positive impact on the life of others I felt this was the most relevant degree for me,” Chelsea explains.

“I am leaving on September 15th with my parents who will help me settle into my new accommodation and lifestyle.

“As I have not left yet I cannot be sure but I believe the best thing about studying abroad will be immersing yourself in a new culture and learning a new language. I also think that meeting people and making links all over the world will be a great experience as I love meeting new people with interesting stories and backgrounds. Having an international

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group of friends could also open your doors for future travel which I love and definitely plan to do,” she states.

“I am sure there will be a lot of partying, however degree courses, especially Medicine, are extremely time consuming and require a lot of time and effort in order to pass so I believe most of my time will be taken up by studying the same as it had been for my A-levels. Personally I am a bit of a health freak at the moment so no take-aways for me! You need to keep healthy in order to study hard so that’s what I plan to do,” she tells.

Chelsea is realistic about the challenges she might face when settling in “for example room-mates who don’t cooperate in cleaning or keeping on top of all the laundry and cooking whilst studying all day long!” However she says she will have to learn to deal with these “by managing my time better and working

well as part of a team!”

Chelsea is aware that she will miss Gibraltar, “I am sure that I will miss the familiarity of Gibraltar when I am away. I will miss recognising everyone down the street and being able to have conversations with everyone you see because it is a very small, close and safe community. I will also miss my friends and family and definitely my grandparents’ cooking!

“Whilst in university I plan to continue visiting Gibraltar during the holidays and university breaks when I am not doing anything over there. After university I would love to work abroad outside Gibraltar as I feel there are more opportunities for the speciality I wish to pursue (Neurology) and I would love to do some more travelling especially with work.

Therefore visiting Gibraltar would happen less regularly and I would come every once in a while,” Chelsea promises. n

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I believe that the lifestyle at university is what each person makes of it and you can’t simply stereotype the lifestyle as one of binge drinking and poor diets

Luigi Vinet is studying Software Engineering in Liverpool John Moores University.

“I chose this particular course as I found it was a specialised degree in computer programming in the computing faculty and had an interest in the topic.”

He found settling into university life a bit difficult at first: “I left home before the rest of my friends and being able to see the great weather and good time they were having back home made me feel a little homesick, however after the first months went by and I became accustomed to the weather and lifestyle it became easier and more comfortable,” he says.

“The best thing about studying abroad in my opinion would be the freedom you have and the progression you make from not knowing how to cope on your own to becoming an independent individual who can take care of himself as well as the whole experience of meeting new people and living in a new country and city,” tells Luigi.

Some parents might be concerned about sudents’ reputation for over drinking and eating fast food all the timey, but Luigi reassures “I believe that the lifestyle at university is what each person makes of it and you can’t simply stereotype the lifestyle as one of binge drinking and poor diets.

“I think parents who think in that manner should change their mind-set towards university and see it as a place where everyone who wishes to continue in education should go, to gain the experience and maturity you develop once on your own.

“At the start of my University year I faced the challenge of getting up to date with the work I was doing which proved a difficult task due to the fact that I had never studied

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the library to seek help when I needed it and with some hard work and a positive frame of mind I overcame my problems and settled into the course better,” Luigi reveals.

However missing home is an issue to consider, he admits, “Being away from Gibraltar and studying abroad in the UK you miss things from home, particularly the weather for starters, exchanging the sunny Mediterranean climate for the dull grey weather of UK, and the size of your surroundings.

“In Gibraltar we can make it around and visit all our friends and family within the space of minutes and everything is within walking distance, whereas in the UK you find yourself in a very big city without the luxury programming or computing as a topic before. of having everything nearby.

“In school we had learned ICT which had “I come back to Gibraltar every holiday I nothing to do with the work I was doing now. I get from university and intend to return after set myself to study in my own time and attended I have finished my degree,” says Luigi. n

Lauren Haywood is studying Performing Arts at De Montfort University. “I love being able to express myself through movement and not have to write so much because most of my modules are practical. I wanted to do a degree

in something that I really loved because at the end of the day you are having the best years of your life at Uni and I needed to do a degree in something that kept me happy and willing to stay at Uni no matter how hard it was being

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away from home,” she tells.

“At first it was a little difficult because I moved straight into second year from another college so already everyone had their little groups in the class and I felt I had a lot of catching up to do, but after a solid month working with everyone it was just so easy to fit right in because they were all on the same page as me, wanting to just really work hard and of course have fun at the same time,” says Lauren.

The best thing about studying abroad? “I think it’s the freedom.

It’s not that in Gibraltar you don’t have your freedom, but because it’s so small and you seem to know everyone and anyone, once you get to the UK you feel like you don’t have anyone telling you what to do any more and are so much more relaxed walking down the streets. You get a chance to experience being alone, cooking for yourself, even washing your own clothes. Studying abroad really matures you because you have to learn that everything isn’t easy like we have it back home,” she explains.

Eating badly and drinking too much alcohol might pose a concern for some parents, says Lauren. “I think they are right but at the same time isn’t that what part of the whole Uni experience is about? Learning how to cook for yourselves, because trust me, all we might eat is frozen foods but we all get sick of it and actually start cooking proper meals.

And the alcohol is us just being Uni students I guess. There is always an event at least once a week in whichever Uni we go to, so its just wanting to have some fun with your friends while you’re studying, because at the end of the day we all know we are there to get a degree but you can’t expect us to stay at home every night,” Lauren laughs.

It might be challenging for the freshmen when they start in the autumn, Lauren admits. “There were some challenges in that it was a little struggle at first to warm up to a whole class who had already known each other, but you get over that because you realise everyone is there for the same reason so you get out of your comfort zone and just go for it,” she says.

Although it is great fun to live abroad, she still misses Gibraltar. ”I miss driving my moped, but I miss a lot more than just that, like the views. I love sitting at El Quarry with the smell of the sea and the perfect view. You realise how beautiful Gib is once you have left.

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Lauren Linares is studying Midwifery at Kingston, St George’s University of London. “I find it interesting and extremely rewarding and I feel privileged to contribute to a couple’s journey into parenthood. I found settling in was difficult initially because London is so big and so fastpaced it took some time to adjust to this kind of lifestyle. However, I quickly made good friends and the Midwives at St George’s, my mentors and colleagues, were very friendly and supportive and this made it easier to settle into the course,” she says.

“I found the experience I have gained from being away from my parents, adjusting to the ways that things are done in a different place and being around a variety of different kinds of people has allowed me to mature and I have become more independent. I also feel that studying Midwifery in London, specifically St George’s Hospital and Medical School, has been tough due to the fact that it is a specialist maternity unit so it receives a fair amount of high risk cases. I have definitely benefited from this as I feel I will be more prepared as a midwife and I have gained experience that I would not have got from

was never that bad, you just needed a break. When you’re ill in bed in the UK knowing your mum is over 1000 miles away, that’s when you really start missing home,” reveals Lauren.

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They also felt nervous about starting the course and as students we were all on the same page and are there to learn regardless of age or experience

at the start was that the majority of people on my course are mature students. At first this made me feel intimidated and I felt like I did not have the experience they had as most of them had children of their own. However, I have made good relationships with most of them and came to realise that they felt the same as myself. They also felt nervous about starting the course and as students we were all on the same page and are all there to learn regardless of age or experience,” she explains.

“The only thing I found challenging

“The thing I most miss about home is my family. The fact that you can walk around Main Street and even if you don’t really know people that well you still get friendly smiles, a ‘Good morning’ or a ‘que pasa!’. I also miss my car and my moped, now travelling around in London on buses or the tube has really made me appreciate how easy it is to get around Gib,” Lauren smiles.

“I plan to go back home at Easter, Christmas and Summer until I have completed my degree. Once I have graduated I might spend a year working in the UK to gain some experience as a newly qualified midwife but I do plan to come back to Gibraltar to pursue my career at home,” she confidently concludes. n

“I don’t plan on coming back though. Don’t get me wrong, Gibraltar is my home. Gibraltar has been the best place to grow up, but now that I have experienced what the rest of the world is like, I feel

Gib is too small for me to do what I want with my life. I will of course come back no doubt about that, but for now I have had my time in Gib and need to see what else there is out there,” she smiles. n

St Bernard’s Hospital,” Lauren explains.

When it comes to partying hard, Lauren says “I think it’s totally dependant on the student and the choices they make. Some students may choose to spend more money on alcohol and partying and less money on good food. However, they soon learn that they can’t continue to do that for the full duration of the course and start making more effort to cook themselves proper meals and this in itself is a lesson learned,” she says.

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GCSEs the Results Gibraltar’s GCSE results were announced in August and the overall pass rate for A*-C grades was 63% — down from last year’s 68%. While the girls kept their grades consistent with Westside maintaining its 2013 result at 68%, Bayside (boys school) saw a fall in pass rates to 58%.

A dip in results may not have been unexpected following changes to the grade boundaries and tougher marking by the examining boards. In fact, exams regulator Ofqual predicted more variability in the results UK-wide compared to last year. Notwithstanding this the Gibraltar Government expressed disappointed with the fall in the pass rate at Bayside.

In a statement released following the results it promised that the Department of Education would carry out a full analysis of all results and will take all measures necessary to redress any issues identified.

Smiles for students and teachers as the A Level results are released in August

University Calls: A Level results The eargerly awaited A Level results were released in August to celebrations from those students who achieved a place at their chosen university, to the scramble for clearance for those who didn’t quite achieve grades to match the offers they had from universities.

The overall pass rate A*-E this year is up by 2% on last year’s results at 95%, in spite of ev-

er-changing syllabi and subject specifications. There was a slight drop in the A*-B category in line with UK exam reforms, however it was not as significant as anticipated and some subjects not only maintained but improved on last year’s performance.

This year there were eight Gibraltar Scholars — students who achieved at least three grades A*s — four from Bayside school and four from Westside school. In fact, Sofia Bengtsson Cerne, from Westside school became the first student in Gibraltar to achieve four A stars.

In a statement, Minister for Education, the Hon. Gilbert Licudi, said “I would like to congratulate the many students who have been successful in their A-Levels. The students and their teachers can

be proud of these achievements.

“The Department will now as usual undertake a full analysis of these results with the aim of identifying areas for improvement in each school. Furthermore, it will continue to monitor changes in the UK and will be ready to meet any changes which might come our way.” n

Sofia Bengtsson Cerne, from Westside school became the first student in Gibraltar to achieve four A stars

It also promised to provide support to those students who had not been as successful as they may have wished. The Department of Education, schools, and the Gibraltar College, will offer appropriate guidance and assistance.

71% of Gibraltar students who entered the alternative year 12 programme and retook GCSEs this year, have achieved a minimum of five passes at A*-C which shows that with the right support and willingness to work hard, good results are possible. n

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LADY SHIRLEY The mystery of the heroic anti-submarine trawler

words | Reg Reynolds

Early on the morning of 11th December, 1941 HMT Lady Shirley disappeared in the Strait of Gibraltar. German U-boat 374 claimed to have sunk the Royal Navy anti-submarine trawler with a single torpedo but there are those who believe she was actually destroyed through sabotage.

At the time of her loss Lady Shirley had gained notoriety for becoming the first trawler to sink a submarine. She also captured most of its crew. It is the website Hull Trawler Heritage that suggests that the Gibraltar-based trawler was sabotaged by a Spanish dockworker.

The Lady Shirley was on patrol in the Strait of Gibraltar along with sister trawler HMT St. Nectan. It was 3.45am when a sudden rain squall enveloped the two small warships. The squall lasted 25 minutes and by the time it had lifted Lady Shirley had vanished. Hull Heritage writes: “Nothing more was heard or seen of Lady Shirley, or her four

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officers and 29 men. Although it is claimed that a U-boat sunk Lady Shirley there is no evidence of this, one possibility surfaced in January 1942. Three trawlers were moored in Gibraltar, Little Hojo, Erin and the Imperialist, the middle trawler of the three exploded, causing fire damage to the other two trawlers. It was found a time bomb had been

placed on a depth charge on Erin, this had been carried out by a Spanish agent for the Germans.

Could this have been done to the Lady Shirley?”

Certainly that is a possibility as spies and saboteurs were active in the Gibraltar dockyard but the captain, OberLieutenant Unno von Fischel, and crew of U-374 claimed the kill and it is con-

The sinking of a U-boat and the capture of most of its crew by a former fishing boat was a tremendous propaganda coup for the Royal Navy

firmed in U-boat record books.

Prior to the sinking of Lady Shirley U-374 had had only one success, the 3,400-ton British freighter Rose Schiaffino, 225 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, all 41 crew perished. U-374’s only other confirmed sinking came on the same night and only about an hour after Lady Shirley disappeared. The armed yacht HMS Rosabelle, was also on patrol in the Strait, when she was hit by a single torpedo from U-374 and went down in just 30 seconds.

The captain, two officers and 27 crew were killed while three officers and nine crew were rescued by the patrol yacht HMS Sayonara.

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So von Fischel’s total successes for three patrols (including Lady Shirley), was three ships for a total of just 4,341 tons; a pretty poor score by U-boat standards.

U-374 got its comeuppance only three months after sinking Lady Shirley.

On 10th January, 1942 south of the Boot of Italy, the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Legion and the Dutch destroyer HrMs Isaac Sweers depth charged U-374. She escaped but was left damaged and unable to submerge. Two days later the British submarine HMS Unbeaten torpedoed and sank U-374. Out of the 43-man crew there was only one survivor, the lookout.

When Lady Shirley disappeared almost all of her complement of 33 who perished had been part of her historic victory over U-boat 111.

On the night of 4th October, 1941 Lady Shirley was patrolling near the Canary Islands when a lookout spotted what he thought was a funnel and reported it to watch-officer Sub-Lieutenant French. When the object disappeared French decided it could have been the conning tower of a submarine. This was confirmed by the Asdic equipment and Lady Shirley went on the attack dropping a pattern of depth charges.

Soon after, the seriously damaged U-111 surfaced and Lady Shirley began firing with her 4-inch guns. The U-boat returned

fire and one gunner, Seaman Pizzey, was mortally wounded. But the Lady Shirley gunners kept up a withering fire and the U-111 crew began to abandon the sinking submarine. A total of 45 Germans were rescued from the water while eight others, including Kapitänleutnant Wilhelm Kleinschmidt went down with the sub.

The sinking of a U-boat and the capture of most of its crew by a former fishing boat was a tremendous propaganda coup for the Royal Navy and a humiliating defeat for the Germans.

On the voyage back to Gibraltar a funeral service was held for Seaman Pizzey, another service was held a day later for a German who had died of his wounds.

After four days sailing Lady Shirley arrived back in Gibraltar to a hero’s welcome. Winston Churchill cabled his personal congratulations and Lieutenant Commander Callaway was awarded an immediate DSO “For daring and skill in a brilliant action against a U-boat in which the Enemy was sunk and surrendered, to HMT Lady Shirley”.

Undoubtedly all of the surrounding publicity would have made Lady Shirley a tempting target for sabotage. But unless someone dives on the wreck (position 35° 59’N, 5° 17’W) we will never know if she was torpedoed or blown up by a time bomb planted amongst her depth charges. n

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Arheologists working inside Vanguard Cave

Our World Heritage Bid It is well known that evidence of Neanderthal habitation between 28,000 and 24,000BC has been discovered at Gorham’s Cave, making Gibraltar the last known holdout of the Neanderthals. The Gibraltar Museum and its international partners have been working on the excavations for years and now Gibraltar could be about to get its first UNESCO world heritage site. The Gibraltar Magazine spoke to Stewart Finlayson, Deputy Director at the Gibraltar Museum, to find out more about this incredible project.

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dune — the tallest stabilised dune in the world. Put together, these elements make up a truly special landscape with many features that the Neanderthals would have seen in their day: the caves, the cliffs, the dune itself, the vegetation on the cliffs and even the birds that come through on migration. Believe me, there is nothing like this anywhere in the world and we are very excited at the prospect of putting this forward,” Stewart enthuses.

The caving projects were started by the Gibraltar Museum in 1994 when Ibex Cave was excavated. Since 1995 annual excavations have been conducted by an international multi-disciplinary team in Gorham’s and Vanguard Caves.

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“The caves are a key element of the bid. Gorham’s and Vanguard Caves are archives of information going back almost 130,000 years.

The Neanderthals lived here for most of that time and the last ones on the planet seem to have survived here.

“If that wasn’t enough, we then have the arrival of our own ancestors once the Neanderthals had disappeared. They never met.

“The caves also have thousands of stone tools made by the Neanderthals, bones of animals that they butchered and the remains of their camp fires. We are putting it all together and reconstructing their landscape and way of life.

“In addition to this the caves are of amazing natural beauty and regularly attract major television

We have a lot of heritage in Gibraltar but we are putting forward a site of undoubted outstanding universal value

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companies who come out to film the story of the Neanderthals here. In the past we have had the BBC, National Geographic, Discovery and History Channels among others and more are on their way,” Stewart says.

The caves also tell us a huge amount about the animals that shared the environment with the Neanderthals. “Although some have now gone — there are no lions, leopards or hyenas in Gibraltar today — you’ll be surprised at how much is still around. You go down to Gorham’s Cave and on the Rocks you see Shags, Blue Rock Thrushes and Peregrine Falcons. We have found their remains going back to the time of the Neanderthals and they are not the only ones. We still have bats, reptiles and molluscs that have had their home here since those remote days. It is amazing how much has survived on these cliffs for so long,” he says, adding that “It is now our responsibility and duty to make sure they stay here for many more years.”

As mentioned, our Catalan Bay sand dune is the tallest stabilised dune in the world. “We’ve been studying the dune for some time

photo: Stewart Finlayson

It goes without saying, that it is not easy to get listed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

“World Heritage is a designation given by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for sites considered to be of outstanding universal significance,” Stewart explains. “The first sites were nominated in 1978 and, with the latest inscriptions in June this year; the number has now passed the 1000 mark. This may seem a lot,” he adds, “but when you consider how much heritage there is on this planet the figure is actually quite low and shows how difficult it is to join this exclusive club.”

World Heritage Sites are always something special, something each country proudly cherishes, so what is special about Gibrlatar’s bid?

“We have a lot of heritage in Gibraltar but we are putting forward a site of undoubted outstanding universal value,” explains Stewart. “This comprises caves which were inhabited by the Neanderthals and later on by our direct ancestors as well as the backdrop provided by the cliffs on the East side and the Catalan Bay sand

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Ian Bonfigalio from The Gibraltar Museum’s Caving Unit abseiling down to one of the caves

now and we know that it was formed between 120 and 40,000 years ago. The Neanderthals walked on it and probably hunted animals there too. At the top of the dune, we found a rock shelter years ago and excavation showed that the Neanderthals had gone up there to hunt the Ibex (Wild Mountain Goat). The dune was formed when the coast was 4.5km out to the east. As prehistoric levanters blew the sand towards the Rock, it accumulated against these spectacular cliffs,” Stewart explains, creating an image of a very different landscape to today.

“It is surprising that we take this impressive geological feature — truly a wonder of the world — for granted as we pass it on our way to the beaches or Europa Point.

We don’t seem to realise that we have something that is truly unique in the world!”

Plans are being finalised to make access possible to the sites, bearing in mind that some areas are very sensitive and lots of visitors would cause damage.

“There are parts that are open to the public today, such as the beautiful Mediterranean Steps. We are looking at providing platforms that will allow visitors to view the caves without causing any damage. We are also looking at ways of viewing the site from the sea,” Stewart explains. “In my opinion the best way to understand Gibraltar is precisely from a boat and we will encourage viewing of the Neanderthal landscape from the sea. It is the best way to understand it.”

In addition the team is exploring ways of using the latest technology to allow virtual and remote access so that a person may be able to follow a dig from the comfort of their own home.

“All this is going to make for a truly wonderful Neanderthal Park,” he states.

It all sounds very interesting, but what is the timeframe?

“We are working very hard as we have to get all the documentation to UNESCO by next January.

We are also getting the place ready and continuing with the research in parallel. We have a number of important articles in the pipeline which will add even more to our knowledge of the Neanderthals in Gibraltar. We will then have the site inspected some time in 2015.

“If all goes well, the World Heritage Committee will decide on our nomination in June 2016,” concludes Stewart. n For more info please visit www.gibmuseum.gi

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Bennett’s, Gorham’s & Vanguard Caves

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7.30pm Cannon Lane. For further information please contact Jane Howard on 20077288 or Jane Hart on 56001830 Saturday 6th September Gibraltar Music Festival, Victoria Stadium. Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by Word of Mouth and Axel Media, featuring The Script, Rita Ora, John Newman, Roger Hodgson, James Arthur, amongst other local and international acts. Doors open at 12 noon. For further information visit: www.gibraltarmusicfestival. com.

The Gibraltar Fair ends on 31st August and heralds the start of the National Week celebrations

NATIONAL WEEK 2014 Until Tuesday 9th September ‘Our Gibraltar’ Annual Photographic Exhibition organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society. Lower Exhibition Room, John Mackintosh Hall. 9.30am to 9.30pm. Entrance free of charge.

Monday 1st September

National Week Classical Concert featuring Jose Maria Gallardo Del Rey and the European Symphony Orchestra, 9pm, St Michael’s Cave. Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society. Tickets £20 on sale as from Monday 28th July 2014 from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street. Tickets for Senior Citizens and Students available from the Silver Shop, 222 Main Street, and the John Mackintosh Hall reception at £10.

Bus shuttle available as from

7.30pm at Elliot’s Way and Public Market.

Friday 5th September National Week Pool Tournament (Kids) 4pm. Organised by the Gibraltar Pool Association. All proceeds to Team Gibraltar’s participation at the Pool World Championships in October 2014.

Entry fee £5. For info contact Charlie Bear on 56199000 or email: gibpool@gibtelecom.net.

Dinner and Opera organised by the Rotary Club of Gibraltar,

Sunday 7th September Classic and Vintage Cars Display 10.30am to 2pm Ocean Village.

Organised by the Gibraltar Classic Vehicles Association Tuesday 9th September 2nd Gibraltar Wine Festival, Chatham Counterguard 1pm1am Ambrose Avellano Exhibition Official Opening of the 2nd Little Constellation Project organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services in conjunction with the Little Constellation Network 6pm Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road

Judges: Professional Photographer Juan Carlos Teuma, Deputy Mayor Kaiane Aldorino, Curator of Fine Arts Gallery Gino Sanguinetti

Our Gibraltar Photographic Competition 2014 A total of 140 images were submitted to the annual Our Gibraltar photographic competition/ exhibition by 32 photographers,

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about a third of who are members of the Gibraltar Photographic Society.

The judges were Kaiane Aldorino (Deputy Mayor of Gibraltar), Gino Sanguinetti (Curator of Fine Arts Gallery) and Juan Carlos Teuma (professional photographer).

The exhibition, at the John Mackintosh Hall, was officially

opened on 26th August by the Minister for Culture The Hon. Steven Linares. The Exhibition is now open to the public until 9th September.

RESULTS: 1st Through the

keyhole Sonia Golt; 2nd American Steps Nicola Howes; 3rd Misty morning, Catalan Bay Mabelle Imossi; 4th Top of the world Aaron Baglietto; 5th Reach out Vera

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Francis. Highly Commended Main Street Donovan Torres; Catalan Bay boardwalk Roy McGrail; View of Gibraltar from La Torre Mabelle Imossi; Evening rays Aaron Baglietto; Guard hut 1780s, Northern Defences Monica McMahon; Destruction of beauty (When will you learn!) Albert Gonzalez; Barbary macaque Michael Francis Reyes

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GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2014 Programme of Events

9.30am-12.10pm Live Music and Performance, Casemates Square 10.30am Children’s Fancy Dress, Piazza 12.25pm Political Rally and Release of Balloons, Casemates Square

1.15pm - 3pm DJ Music, Casemates Square 1.30pm - 7pm Fun for Kids, Naval Ground 1.30pm onwards Popular live music, Rock Bastion Restaurant, Kings’ Bastion Leisure Centre

Family Fun Activities, King’s Bastion Leisure Centre.

Bowling, ice skating and more

Live Music and DJs, Boyd’s, King’s Bastion Leisure Centre.

Strictly over 18s

Live music and DJs, Bayside Sports Complex, Victoria Stadium 1.30pm - 8pm Live Music, Rock on the Rock Club 2.30pm - 7pm Jazz Friends, Governor’s Parade

7pm Thanksgiving Mass, Shrine of Our Lady of Europe 9.30pm - 12.30am Rock concert, Casemates Square 10.30pm Firework display, Detached Mole

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Gibraltar Cycling Club News Gibraltar was well represented in mid-August at RideLondon100 — a 160km endurance ride from London’s Olympic Park, taking competitors through Surrey before returning to London and ending on the Mall.

Seven riders from the Gibraltar Cycling Club were amongst 20,000 finishers arriving on the Mall, having endured the most adverse weather conditions they had ever experienced.

Just hours before the event, organisers curtailed the event from 160km to 140km due to safety concerns at the arrival of hurricane Bertha in Surrey. Despite the arduous conditions, all the Club’s riders finished the event, posting some impressive timings under

the circumstances.

The Gibraltar Cycling Club intends to return to RideLondon100 next year and hopes even more of its members and new joiners will take the opportunity to challenge

themselves.

For further information on the the Gibraltar Cycling Club, contact gibraltarcycling@outlook.com

Riders & Timings Robin Goodridge

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ROYAL MARINES RFC

GIBRALTAR BOWL Gibraltar Vets Vs Royal Marines Invitation XV & Gibraltar Select XV Vs Royal Marines RFC Saturday 27th September 2014, Victoria Stadium Kick Off times - 3pm & 5pm TO CELEBRATE THE 350TH ANNIVERARY OF THE ROYAL MARINES AND THE CLOSE CONNECTION BETWEEN GIBRALTAR AND THE ROYAL MARINES THE GIBRALTAR RFU WILL HOST THE INAUGURAL ‘GIBRALTAR BOWL’ FEATURING: FORMER INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS REPRESENTING BOTH GIBRALTAR VETS AND ROYAL MARINES INVITATION XV’s ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL AND UK CHARITIES & CAUSES

TICKETS £5

Under 16s free

Tickets can be purchased at the main gate on the day of the game

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All T St. Michael’s Cave Inspired Gibraltar Poem A visit to Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave in particular inspired Hazel Chapman to pen a very uplifting verse which is included in her book of poetry entitled The World As I See It. Hazel is the mother of famous American folk singer and songwriter Tracy Chapman but in her own right she is a talented singer, writer, jewelry designer and poet.

She also has a talk/variety show in Cleveland, Ohio.

In the preface to her book Hazel writes: “The poems in this book are based on my experiences, observations and imagination; they deal with a wealth of subjects that are important to me, such as the plight of women and children in the world, and the preservation of this beautiful planet we live on. I am inspired by sights I have seen as I travelled throughout the world...” n

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The Daylight loomed behind me but ahead was a wondrous sight, this rock, the unbelievable creation showing the work of nature’s might.

Standing sentinel in the ocean planted deep, miles below the water line withstanding wars and man’s own folly protecting those who dwell inside.

On this day the warmth and sunshine the brightness of the day would make all those times seem distant and so far away.

As I stood inside a mammoth cavern, rock above me and below, rock on each and every side, runnels and caverns as I go forward amazed at the sights before me I measure each and every step. the coolness of the rock below me, the vastness touched my heart and I wept.

The walls were bathed in light, in colors red, yellow and green, in the center of this vast cave was a stage carved from solid rock.

The tiers of seats rose, one after the other climbing higher and higher, one rise at a time to the top of the wall, I looked up at the vastness of it all realizing I was in the center of one of God’s special creations.

There are sights I may never see, but I did go inside the rock they call Gibraltar, came out into the sun light, looked at the ocean surrounding me and all I could think was how beautiful

There will be a star-studded line up for the 3rd Gibraltar International Jazz Festival, organised by the Gibraltar Jazz Society in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture.

The Festival takes place from 20th-25th October and will feature 16 shows and events including concerts, street parades, jazz workshops and jam sessions.

The Festival will be headlined by international acts; Eliane Elias with special guest Randy Brecker, and Fillet-O-Soul with special guests Mica Paris, Omar and Madeline Bell bringing together the international jazz scene and its ever-growing audience.

The Festival itself will begin 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.

The trio will perform as part of the Festival itself on the 23rd of October prior to the main performance by Eliane Elias and featuring Randy Brecker as a special guest.

Pianist, singer and songwriter, Eliane Elias is known for her distinctive and instantly recognisable musical style which blends her Brazilian roots and her sensuous, alluring voice with her impressive instrumental jazz, classical and compositional skills.

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 Gibraltar International Jazz Festival will close on the night of 25th October with performances by the Massias/Galiardo collective, followed by Fillet-O-Soul, made up

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ThatJazz of musicians from Jools Holland’s orchestra and BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing fame, with special guests Mica Paris, Omar and Madeline Bell.

“The Gibraltar International Jazz Festival is once again a meeting point for the international jazz scene, taking place for the third time and once again affirming Gibraltar’s reputation as a jazz metropolis,” said Minister for Culture, The Hon Steven Linares, who expressed his delight that the Festival has attracted interest from many in the Jazz fraternity around the world.

He added that it is “a wonderful opportunity to highlight that ‘Gibraltar sounds good’!” The Minister also recognised that these kinds of international events enhance the visibility of Gibraltar internationally.

George Posso, president of the Gibraltar Jazz Society, added: “The overwhelming reactions of the visitors and the artists, the promised support of the Government of Gibraltar and the help of our partners and sponsors, encourages us to plan more Gibraltar International Jazz Festivals and become part of the International Jazz Circuit.” He further stated that the Gibrlatar Jazz Society aims to integrate into the life of Gibraltar by working with institutions,

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companies and locals, in order to make the Festival even more attractive in the future.

“We thank the Government of Gibraltar for hosting our Gibraltar International Jazz Festival, and we look forward to organising many International Jazz Festivals over the years to come, so as to conquer many hearts with jazz music.”

Tickets cost: First night, £35; Second night, £25; Third night, £50. Season ticket for the three nights £100. Tickets available from the Ministry of Culture at the City Hall or by calling 20066819, email: mschy.info@gibraltar.gov.gi Jazz Workshops will be held at John Mackintosh Hall from Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd October headed by Elie Massias and with the participation of Pedro Cortejosa on sax, David Leon on drums and percussion, and Jose Lopez on double bass. The price is £20 per day or £50 for the three days. Those wishing to attend the workshops should contact the Ministry of Culture at the City Hall or by calling 20066819, email: mschy.info@ gibraltar.gov.gi n More information on the Gibrlatar International Jazz Festival is available at www.gibraltarjazz.gi

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Keep on dancing Dance is the second most popular sport in Gibraltar and it has grown from strength to strength in recent years. As testament to this fact, 25 dancers from the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation will compete in the IDO World Championships in Prague this month. We took the opportunity to find out more from President of the GNDO, a dancer and international dancing judge in his own right, Seamus Byrne.

Seamus says the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation has been very busy this summer, competing in Portugal as well as performing in Gibraltar.

“When I was made president in 2011 I wanted to explore other horizons, especially educational opportunities for young people in Gibraltar, and open areas such as modern dance and jazz, street dance to the youngsters here, so I made contact with the Dance World Cup, who come under the British Federation of Festivals.

The Dance World Cup was held in Faro, Portugal this year, so that’s where we took 28 dancers from Gibraltar as Team Gibraltar and they competed in different

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sections from modern to show dance. They were divided into age groups, and we had dancers as young as eight years old performing. We had the privilege of winning three medals,” he adds proudly.

Winning a medal is no easy accomplishment, says the international dance judge. “It is very difficult to get a medal, because

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the standards are very high. This year there were about 20,000 dancers trying to qualify for the finals, so reaching the finals or winning a medal is always a bonus,” he smiles.

“We have very good male dancers like Tyron Walker and Duncan Grech and we have some new dancers entering the scene as well. Through our Development

We are getting more and more boys involved with street dance at the Art In Movement Centre, run by Nathan Conroy

Programme we are trying to get more male dancers involved as well. What helps us a lot are the TV programmes where you can see more males taking part. Obviously the emphases is on female dancers, but dance is very big in Gibraltar. We are getting more and more boys involved with street dance at the Art In Movement Centre, run by Nathan Conroy, and is promoting street dance as well as Capoeira,” he continues.

The majority of Gibraltar’s dance schools (in fact, currently seven out of eight) come under the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation umbrella, and there is a desire to include Flamenco and Sequence Dance associations

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too. “This is our future strategy and part of the development programme. Hopefully we will connect everybody and grow bigger, better and stronger,” Seamus says.

The IDO Dance World Championships will be held in the first week of September in Prague,

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Czech Republic, where 35 nations from four continents are set to compete.

“We will be participating in the children, juniors and adults divisions. We have about 25 dancers competing. They are now all working with choreographers, who are not necessarily their own dance teachers — a policy I introduced in 2011, because my aim is to build a national team with the best dancers, choreographers and teachers. I want the best of the best to come under the Gibraltar banner, just like in football. Up until now the strategy has been working well. When it comes to the national team we have a manager, Paulette Finlayson, who makes everything run smoothly,” he explains.

The dancers, choreographers and teachers all worked hard during the summer, as well as attending the Championships in Portugal and performing at the Tercentary Hall in August to prepare for the World Championships.

“There are many elements that come into getting ready for the World Championships,” Seamus says. “I always tell my team ‘you have to eat well, sleep well and train hard to get ready’. It is also challenging for the teachers and choreographers, who have to work with new people who they need to get ready and get to work together.

“It means a lot to everybody. It is not only about winning a medal, it is about the educational values and representing Gibraltar. When we go to hotels and restaurants we try to represent Gibraltar to the highest possible standard,” assures Seamus.

“Depending on the competition, the value might be show dance or show technique itself.

You have to look at the technique, the composition and the image that the dancer brings to the stage. In street dance, jazz, modern or couple dancing, the most important part is the technique itself. The way that you perform the piece. The technique always

My aim is to build a national team with the best dancers, choreographers and teachers. I want the best of the best to come under the Gibrlatar banner, just like in football

GNDO President Seamus Byrne with Team Captain and Manager Paulette Finlayson and the 2013 World Championship winners Isabella Gomez and Sarah Anne McClaren

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GNDO President Seamus Byrne has big ambitions for dance in Gibraltar

comes from a ballet foundation, which is very important.

“At the GNDO we try to promote different styles — it is very important for the dancers to diversify — with the help of our new Development Officer, Adrian Lopez, who will be holding workshops and organising educational programmes for our youngsters. The programmes start this autumn and we will try to get different companies to come to Gibraltar to present new development programmes and techniques.

“We want so many things to happen, but they cannot always happen at the same time,” Seamus laments. “However, during my time as president, I have worked hard to help dance in Gibraltar grow from strength to strength.”

The GNDO is 33 years old and there have been many many achievements, however Seamus is especially proud of the dancers who won gold medals at the World Championships.

“In 1993 Aaron Caballero won a gold medal in disco, then we had Jordan Bautista and Claire McGrail in 2005, and Ileana Martinez as a solo in 2006, plus a duet in 2013 where Isabella Gomez and Sarah Anne McClaren won gold.

Winning a gold medal in a World Championship is always the biggest achievement.

“Also, there have been two big recognitions for our previous president, Michael Prescott,

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who was presented with the golden award by the IDO, and Her Majesty the Queen awarded him the MBE for his services and accomplishments in dancing in Gibraltar.

“In my time as president, I would like to highlight the accomplishment of getting all the dance teachers working together, sitting at the same table and working voluntarily with young dancers,” he says with pride.

“We are going to organise a European Championship in Gibraltar in 2015,” Seamus reveals, “and I have to thank the Government which has once again come forward to support us.”

Once Team Gibraltar returns from Prague, a few of the dancers will be preparing to travel to Germany for the European Championships in November, and the Development Programme begins in October when Hip-Hop champions will be coming to Gibraltar to teach a series of workshops.

The GNDO also plans to bring some dancers from the UK early next year, in January or February,

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to perform a few contemporary dance workshops.

“In early May we will be organising the Gibraltar National Championship at the John Macintosh Hall Theatre, and that competition will be used to select dancers for the European Championships which will be held in Gibraltar in October next year.

“The European Championships will involve a lot of marketing from now until the event itself, it is going to be a year long campaign. In 2011 we had around 500 dancers so we hope we will be able to match that number of dancers coming along. Accommodating that number of dancers and providing hospitality packages is also a big task. Germany, Portugal, Spain and Italy have already said that they are coming for sure,” Seamus grins.

“We are looking into getting an Advisory Council as well, who would be able to advise the Government and the GNDO on organisation and the necessary facilities.”

Seamus sees a lot of potential

in the young dancers who are now joining to start their careers at an early age. “We are improving our technique a lot thanks to the Rhythmic Gymnastics Association. Dance in Gibraltar is flourishing, and international competitions are helping us to improve. That is why I see huge potential in our young dancers who will hopefully bring more medals back to Gibraltar.

“We need to encourage boys to take part, especially for the couples dancing — boys are needed as much as girls.

“In Gibraltar, dance is the second most practised sport, right after football. There is a very high percentage of our population taking part.”

Seamus, who is also an Area Representative for Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal at the IDO, is trying to create a Regional Committee along with both countries and promote a YouTube Channel.

“On a personal level, my aim is to become the first Vice-President from Gibraltar,” Seamus reveals his ambitions for the future. n

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WHERE TO ENJOY A LAVAZZA IN GIBRALTAR: Beans (traditional): 4 Stagioni, Rosia Road; All’s Well, Casemates Square; Angry Friar, Convent Place; Aragon Bar, Bell Lane; The Bridge Bar & Grill, Ocean Village; The Brittania Bar, Cruise Liner Terminal; Cable Car, Top of the Rock; Café Cyberworld, Ocean Heights; Calpe Rowing Club, Europort Road; Bruno’s Restaurant, Marina Bay; City Fire Brigade, Grand Parade; Cork’s Wine Bar, Irish Town; Europa Point Express, Europa Point; The Island, Ocean Village; Fresh, Public Market; Gibraltar Arms, Main Street; Gibraltar Squash Association, South Pavilion Road; The Calpe Hounds, Cornwall’s Lane; Irish Town Express, Irish Town; The Big Apple, 2nd Floor ICC; Taps Bar, Ocean Village; Zest, Ocean Village; Bistro Madeleine, Main Street; Jury’s Wine Bar, Main Street; Just Desserts, 2nd Floor ICC; Le Bateau, Queensway Quay; Lord Nelson, Casemates Square; Marrakech Restaurant, Governor’s Parade; Mas Café, Eroski Supermarket; Crumbs Bakery, Bell Lane; Library Café, John Mackintosh Hall; El Faro Restaurant, Marina Bay; Carpenter’s Arms, Main Street; O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, Ocean Village; Pizza Hut, ICC Casemates Hill; Riviera Express, Catalan Bay; King’s Bowl, Kings Bastion Leisure Centre; Royal Calpe, Main Street; Saint Café, Ocean Village; Seawave Bar, Catalan Bay; 360° North Café, Gibraltar International Airport; Solo Bar & Grill, Europort; Solo Express, ICC Casemates MAGAZINE Hill & Europort; Café Solo, Casemates Square; Star Bar, Parliament Lane; Pizza Express, Ocean Village; GIBRALTAR • SEPTEMBER 2014 Trafalgar Sport Bar, Rosia Road; The Water Front Restaurant, Queensway Quay; Village Inn, Catalan Bay

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BLUE (capsule): Alameda Express, Grand Parade; The Landing’s Restaurant, Queensway Quay; Calpe Lounge, Gibraltar International Airport; Wessex Lounge, Gibraltar International Airport; Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay; Casa Brachetto, Chatham Counterguard; Charlie’s Restaurant, Marina Bay; Gibraltar Restaurant, Main Street; Gaucho’s Restaurant, Fish Market Road; Mons Calpe Suite, Top of the Rock; La Parilla, Watergardens; Sunborn 81 Hotel, Ocean Village

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t Angela Macintosh Chef, Trafalgar Bar My favourite hobby is cooking, so I’ve made it into my profession as well. I enjoy it a lot and I always have.

Momy Levy

Auctioneer & Estate Agent

My favourite hobby is looking at ladies, it keeps me young although I am 77 years old. God gave us eyes to appreciate and there is no harm at only looking.

Passing the Time Away compiled by Nina Sostaric

What do you do to pass the time? Some of us are so busy we don’t have time for a hobby but when we do what do we get up to?

t Charles Ehoy Civil Servant My favourite hobby is football, which I used to play and I love watching it also.

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Idan Greenberg

Owner, Verdi Verdi When I had time for a hobby it was playing music. I used to play a clarinet.

pJoseph Anthony Berllaque Assistant Manager My favourite hobby is travelling, I love getting out of Gib at least once or twice a year. I usually go to Morocco, but I have also been to Israel twice and travelled all around Europe.

t Lindsay Green Housewife As a full time mum I don’t really have time for a proper hobby at the moment. When I do get to have some time for myself I like to relax and just enjoy my leisure time at the swimming pool.

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events

BELOW: Happy birthday to Cathy Taylor who celebrated in style at Cafe Rojo last month. Son Dylan Taylor had a special message for the team at Cafe Rojo which he wrote on a coaster — it now takes pride of place on the wall.

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photo call

The Cheesecake Extravaganza Cafe Rojo in Irish Town held

two more cheesecake tasting events in August, much to the delight of Gibraltar’s cheesecake loving public. This popular little restaurant was packed for both events last month, proving you never can get enough of a good thing!

Tues-Fri 10am - late Sat lunch 12pm-3pm Afternoon drinks & desserts Dinner 7pm-10pm Closed Sun & Mon

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AMBROSE AVELLANO

Dancing Under The Shadows Local fine artist Ambrose Avellano has been working on an exhibition to represent Gibraltar as part of the Little Constellation Project — organised by the Little Constellation Network from San Marino, Italy in conjunction with Gibraltar Cultural Services — for almost a year and is now ready to open the doors of the Listen to the Sirens gallery, Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road, to everyone who would like to take a peak into Gibraltar’s history.

The Little Constellation Network promotes contemporary art focusing on geographical and cultural micro-areas and small European countries, such as Malta, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, San Marino and, of course, Gibraltar.

“Gibraltar doesn’t have access to the major galleries so we attended the workshops organised by the Little Constellation Network two years ago and last year

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I was chosen to represent Gibraltar,” Ambrose explains.

“The Government has created a new gallery called Listen to the Sirens, and that venue has been taken over by the Little Constelation Network. Local artists and other artists from different countries will organise exhibitions until August 2015.

“One of the principles of the show was that the work has to be site related and site specific. Site

specific didn’t pose any problems for me, because I’ve done this before, but site related meant I had to do a little bit of research. As it turned out the site was a platform for guns from the 17th century.

So I wanted to do something related to war,” he explains.

“Ever since I can remember Gibraltar was at cold war with Spain and the subject matter came quite easily. I ended up producing 14 ideas, from which the curator

Alessandro Castiglioni choose six. Based on my own life, I’ve represented the battle of words, the battle of ideas and ideology between Gibraltar and Spain. An artist has to engage with its times, the society and, as an instinctive artist, I get my ideas from what I feel. I started off with paintings, but at the end I finished with installations, because just painting wasn’t enough to express what I felt — so that is how I became

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a multimedia artist,” Ambrose tells.

“It is about how we feel, how we react, how this conflict touches us all and we all have an opinion on the matter. As most of us are united in wanting to remain British, it is a very emotive subject, and I wanted to bring out my opinion on the matter.

“Everything I understand from my friends or the press, I made into artistic forms,” he reveals. “I am taking the lid off and I want it all to come out.

“The theme of the exhibition is a celebration. We have lived like this for years and we are very tolerant people. We have put up with a lot of rubbish, we haven’t lost the control,” Ambrose says.

The exhibition will be open to the public for eight weeks from 9th September and there is no admission charge, so everybody will have a chance to see it.

Ambrose admits his inspiration comes from playing with the ideas all the time. “...from watching a TV programme, which touches me and stays with me.

The idea without the personal angle becomes a design, it becomes a sentiment, but the idea with the lived experience becomes a powerful work of art,” he states.

“I go to the studio every morning and I start making some marks and eventually something will happen, it is like having a conversation with yourself via visual means. The inspiration is something very delicate,” he explains.

“I have always been artistic,” Ambrose adds. “One day after school my father took me to a local artist to attend classes twice a week. In those days we were obedient to our parents, so for five years, from 11 to 16, I was at the studio twice a week.

“It inspired me so much, that when I left school I was still interested in art. When I left Gibraltar and went to live in London when I was 17, I was still interested very much in going to the galleries. I enjoyed being close to art and realised that this is what I want to do,” says Ambrose.

“If people don’t come to see the exhibition they are going to miss out on an experience,” he promises. “The whole collection together will create an atmosphere, which will scream out history. This is how we lived and this exhibition is trying to embody our memories of how we lived.”

One part of the exhibition is a book The Closed Frontier Years which Ambrose wrote, but will never be read or published by anybody. There is only one book

The guiding image of this exhibition, a book in a frame ‘The Closed Frontier Years’

and it is in a frame. “I believe that if you write something down as a memory and someone reads it, you destroy the memory. I don’t want to destroy my memories.

But the book works like a catalyst of memories for everyone who lived here during the cold war,” he explains.

“Everybody remembers how we couldn’t see our family on the Spanish side. We were forced into a change of life and this is why it is so powerful and I think it is time that everything comes out.”

Ambrose believes that the best art comes from outside of us and the artist works only as a messenger.

“My philosophy is that the artist is a messenger from god. All through my years I tried to give form to invisible things. The creative artists are one age ahead of

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the contemporaries. I am trying to be true with myself. I am not trying to look for ideas, I am trying to wait for ideas. I am listening and looking for the idea, and when it comes I have to go along with it, even if I don’t like it.

“I have always been figurative.

I get my ideas from the indoctrination of the media, which is trying to make us believe that we know everything, when we actually don’t know anything. The TV is a very poisonous media,” he states.

With the opening of the new gallery ‘Listen to the Sirens’ Ambrose believes the future is brighter for art in Gibraltar.

“In the future I would like to

see Gibraltarian artists attending art fairs, like the Biennale in Venice and Milan. I would like us to be there because I believe we have loads to contribute. I would like Gibraltar to have its own art fair as well, the Gibraltar Biennale, a world category fair, where we offer £50,000 or £60,000 as the prize. I would like us all to do that and attract the best artist in the world.” Ambrose believes Gibraltar is a perfect venue for an art fair.

“We need to promote installations, sound works, movies and performance much more than we did before. Now with the new gallery we have the place to do it,” Ambrose concludes happily. n

Visit www.littleconstellation.org or http://www.listentothesirens.org/ ambrose-avellano/ for more information. To contact the artist send an email to ambroseavellano@hotmail.com

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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

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food & drink

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.

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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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bars & pubs O’Reilly’s

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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CENTENARIES

words | Peter Rodney

The last month has been almost entirely devoted to ‘lest we forget’ and ‘We will remember them’.

And quite right too; I would not dream of questioning the courage, sacrifice and misery wrought in the Great War. Whether the reasons for and results of the war were – in the words of Sellar and Yeatman in 1066 and All That – a ‘good thing’ or a ‘bad thing’ is a matter which is still being argued about.

It is an old truism to remark that the Great War was not the war to end all wars. But every so often, throughout history, there is a sense of huge optimism; that things can only get better. In previous centuries we had the Renaissance, the Reformation, The Act of Occasional Conformity (the first law of its kind until the speed limit was invented), the Glorious Revolution, the French Revolution and the expansion of Empire.

In the last century we had 1918, 1945, the New Elizabethans of 1953, the Kennedy years, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War and, to descend for a moment into bathos, Tony Blair’s election in 1997. Great hopes arose and were slowly dashed. The world at present

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wine column seems to be almost as dangerous a place as it was in — say — 1970.

Indeed, it could almost be said that it was safer then: the doctrine of mutually assured destruction kept trigger-happy fingers still.

Another anniversary (perhaps less noticed or celebrated) is the German victory over England in 1714 — in the shape of the arrival of George I of Hanover as king.

The alliances thus created allowed Britain to extend its empire and, most importantly, keep the French at bay for the next century — although Marlborough had done a pretty good job of that in the preceding 10 years as well. Losing the USA along the way was an unfortunate error. Playing ‘What if?’ is a favourite pastime and if any of the events mentioned above had turned out differently (perhaps especially the carve-up of the Middle East after the Great War) we might be very different today.

One thing that would not have changed, in any eventuality, is wine-making. No matter what ravages of war or civil unrest are going on around, the wine-making regions of the world continue, somehow, to produce. Lebanon is currently (and has been for some years) providing us with bottles of Musar which are a revelation — available at My Wines at about £20 upwards but they will stand competition from a bottle at double the price. Elsewhere, Argentina is selling good Malbec while reneging on its debts, Europe’s wines do not seem to be affected by recession and, it seems, China is about to start making a liquid which, they assure us, will be similar to wine.

The result of continuing wine-making is to make the world a happier place and one full of optimism – at least from time to time.

And whenever you feel a little as if the world is a bit too much, a glass will comfort and reassure.

Imagine what things would be like without a glass. But the price to be paid has to be taken into consideration; one cannot have Lebanese

Musar every day.

Morrison’s currently has ‘Pata Negra’, a Valdepenas, on special offer at £6.00 or so. It is a reserva from 2005. My eyes shot out when I first saw it and I carefully bought only one bottle in the expectation that there must be something seriously wrong with it. Not so. It is full, smooth, rich and thoroughly satisfying. On the other hand, it does not cry out for attention and a glass can happily be drunk while you concentrate on other matters such as the state of the world or the crossword. A very good wine at a very good price — to be grabbed while the offer lasts.

The fact remains, sadly, that Spanish wines are generally cheaper in Spain than they are in Gibraltar. Having said that, it is only at the bottom end where the price differential is truly marked. There are countless bottles between about €2 and €4 in the supermarkets in Spain, all of which are pretty indistinguishable from each other. They are usually drinkable, if not memorable. And there are numerous people who take enormous pleasure in presenting you with a glass, asking what you think of it — and it would obviously be impolite to say anything other than that it is very pleasant — and then revealing that it cost €1.50 just over the border.

Fine, if that is what rocks your boat. But, every now and then, one should perhaps set the bar a little higher. Anything above about £10 or €12 is likely to be at least comparable in quality; and Spanish shops do not offer the same choice of wines from elsewhere.

While we continue to remember various centenaries, life as we know it goes on. We worry about the length of the border queue; whether we can afford the rather good bottle; and noisy motorbikes.

But these petty concerns disappear into the Levanter cloud when we consider what was happening 100 years ago. Please may we continue to be concerned about noisy motorbikes rather than noisy guns. n

Another anniversary (perhaps less noticed or celebrated) is the German victory over England in 1714 — in the shape of the arrival of George I of Hanover as king. The alliances thus created allowed Britain to extend its empire and, most importantly, keep the French at bay for the next century

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This page: relaxing at My Wines for the Performer’s Club show. The August is on 30th - tickets from Beau Jangles, 209 Main Street.

Our photos this month are of fun for the whole family at the Gibraltar Fair. The fair ends on 31st August but it heralds the beginning of the countdown to National Day, and the end of Summer.

We are excited for the biggest event of the year, the Gibraltar Music Festival, which promises to be better than ever this year on 6th September with local and top international acts rubbing shoulders on the big stage. Then there is the 2nd Gibraltar Wine Festival on Tuesday 9th at Chatham Counterguard. National Day proper on 10th September when it is time to don the red and white and party on the streets with the whole family. On the day there are loads of actitives from fancy dress to jazz, rock and, of course, the fabulous fireworks display at 10.30pm ooohhhh ahhhhhh.

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Enjoy the craft stalls at Casemates on Saturday mornings

Pictures from the spectacular Joseph show put on by the talented dancers of Danza Academy last month and thoroughly enjoyed by the audience at the Alameda Open Air Theatre.

The Rotary Club has organised a dinner and opera on the street (Cannon Lane to be precise) on 5th September from 7.30pm — just £12.50 gets you a three-course Italian meal as well as top class entertainment from Claire Hawkins, Philip Borge and Anthony Roper. Contact Jane on 56001830 to find out more, or pop into the Cannon Bar to buy your tickets.

If you’d love to go to the Last Night of the Proms, you can do that in St Michael’s Cave on 13th September from 8pm when the Banda Municipal de Ronda and the Rendition Singers will perform together for a spectacular event. Tickets are just £10.00 from Sacarello’s Newsagents, Main Street and include a return shuttle bus departing from the cable car car park from 6.30pm onwards.

This month we say goodbye to our students who head off to the UK or elsewhere to their universities — some for the first time, some returning after a summer in the sun with their families. We wish them all well in their studies — but we hope they have a National Day blast before they leave. See you in Casemates.

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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).

Med Golf News Med Golf’s final event of the 2013/14 season on 17th August was sponsored by Order of Merit sponsor Jyske Bank, at Estepona Golf. There were howling winds throughout the day so only a handful of scores equaled their handicap.

The Jyske Bank Trophy winner Tim O’Toole’s magnificent 41 points left him in third place overall for the Order of Merit. Tim won

The top three positions in the 2013/14 Jyske Bank Order of Merit were 1. David MacGregor, 2. Mike Harvey, 3. Tim O’Toole. Med Golf is back on the Order of Merit trail for next season at Alcaidesa Golf on 14th September. You can enter the event by contacting Ian at meckeng@gmail.com For full schedule and benefits of joining Med Golf for just £30 per year, visit www.medgolfgroup.com or Tel: Paul Appleyard 0034627331712 or e-mail: contact. medgolf@gmail.com n

Liverpool FC Supporters Club Gibraltar Are you a big Liverpool FC fan? A group of keen supporters have set up the ‘Liverpool Kop on the Rock Supporters Club’ the aim of the group is for fellow fans to get together for matches fund raisers and social events. If you are interested in becoming a member, meeting fellow reds supporters and getting behind the team regularly for match day get togethers please email kopontherockcommittee@yahoo.com or contact them through the Kop on the Rock Facebook Page.

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the trophy and 4 green fees on the San Roque Club Old Course.

Other prizes were: best gross score Matt Charlesworth 79; longest drive Peter Warren; best gross score on par 3s Mike Harvey; best pairing Tim and Javi Hunter; best senior Chris Hill. Handicap category prizes: Category 1 (012) winner Matt Charlesworth; Category 2 winner Mike Harvey; Category 3 (23 and above) winner Paul Mosen. Nearest the pin Norman Bradbury, Paul Mosen, Mike Cowburn and Paul Appleyard.

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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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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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