Ocean Village springs te life

"Ocean Village presents a very creative image and Is a • fantastic addition to Gibraltar," said restaurateur George Pusey.

The first new restaurants open at Ocean Vil lage around the end of this month, and George and Paula Pusey are looking forward to this new venture with the launch of their up-market wine bar and restaurant called Celebrity Wine Bar International Fine Dining. "It will be very chic," said Paula, "and have a very relaxed atmosphere."

The spacious new restaurant will have three areas — fine dining inside, the front porch for snacks,and a roof terrace which will also feature quality entertainment.In total the premises will seat around 200 people in comfort.

The fine food will be created by a chef who has been specially brought over from Jersey, where so many top cooks have displayed their skills. Spanish by nationality, he has worked in top hotels and restaurants in the Channel Islands and London for 15 years.

George and Paula have already achieved fame with their two bar/restaurants at Marina Bay (The Ship and Charlie's Steak Bar and Tavern) and in this new quayside locale they are aiming for the top corporate and VIP market — with this in mind there will be also be a separate VIP and celebrity area in the restaurant.

A full wedding package is also being planned and every type of corporate function will be skilfully catered for.

A Caribbean experience

Andre, Lyn and family — known locally by many of you for the fine establishments they have run over 18 years in Gibraltar — together with Danny and Marianna (executive chef and general manager). Head of Retail, Chris, and a professional young team will be providing something special in this vibrant and colourful new experience. They are opening Pusser's Landing Post & Company Stores which, as Andr^ explained "is an interesting mix of Carib bean restaurant, lively lounge bar and pub on a nautical theme and an unusual shop that will be selling such items as beachwear,sportswear, lightsummer clothing and piratical clothes and accessories. The shop will also stock flags and Caribbean spices, rum and interesting rumbased products.

"Our theme originates from the British Virgin Islands, the home of Pusser's Rum, initially made exclusively for the Royal Navy and first served on board British Royal Navy Ships in 1650," said Andre. "It was recently named by Ferl't'S Magazine as one of the ten best rums in the world."

And the name'Pusser's'? It's simply a corrup tion of the word 'purser', the person in charge of the ship's stock in the Royal Navy.

He told me this new venture at Ocean Village is all about daytime family fun on the quayside at affordable prices."Once evening comes, the menu changes to provide a choice of some ex cellent Caribbean dishes using our top quality steaks, poultry and fish products. The Argen tinian beef will be the same as we serve at our popular Gauchos restaurant at Watergate."

He is also looking forward to serving the Jamaican Jerk speciality as well as Chicken Roti and some exquisite fish dishes. These will be followed by authentic Caribbean desserts and a range of ice creams that Andr^ is confident will cause a sensation.

The bar itself will be full of colourful fun cocktails—Andr^ told me his range of Martinis will make top hotels look relatively basic."We will show you new things with Pusser's—smell it, drink it, eat it," Andr^ enthused,"and the 15 year old is exceptional, and you should sip it as you would a cognac!"

An excellent Indian restaurant will also be opening at about the sametime at Ocean Village, and later O'Reilly's Irish Pub — we will bring you reviews when fuller details are available.

The first three will be followed by a variety of other businesses, both new and traditional, which will bring the total to 12 shops and 15 restaurants and bars. They are situated along what used to be Sheppard's Marina waterfront, with the mix of businesses covering the whole price range from the most economical to the most exclusive.

The new businesses at Ocean Village are mostly beowned by local people of proven busi ness experience who have undertaken to stay open at least 12 hours a day seven days a week throughout the year. Even the global names to appear will be locally-run franchises, and the general trend is that the Gibraltar business people will be expanding into Ocean Village rather than closing down somewhere else to make the move.

British Summertime begins on 30th March, which means that by 1st April this year all of those who forgot to put their clocks forward and kept everyone waiting an hour will be feeling a bit of a fool!

Car Trouble

Someone who was definitely feeling a bit of a fool recently was Giovanna Wright who accidentally put petrol into her brand new diesel car. Maybe she was too busy thinking about how she would distract her friend Yvette from finding out about her surprise birthday party which was on the same day. We can only imagine what hubby Martin had to say, and we certainly couldn't print it!

You've Got To Be Kidding!

Michelle Francis recentlyjoined the Amigos del Camino de Santiago(Gibraltar group) on a charity walk to raise money for the Gibraltar Breast Cancer Support Group. Her sterling effort was rewarded with the rare sight of a goat giving birth,and she insisted we print the pictures she took in "Around Town". As you can see... we didn't!

•i fl Congratulations Congratulations to the goat and also to Fergus of Alfer Sea School who recently became proud dad to bouncing baby girl Chloe. Another bouncing baby girl called Chloe for Douglas and Louise...but this one is a sausage dog puppy! A happy future is wished for Caroline of Albor at Marina Bay, and Mick who works for Cammel Laird who got engaged on Valentines Day(awwwww!)— the date for their wedding has been set for September. Best wishes also to Matthew Byrne and Desiree Cornelio who get married this month.

Small Dog Hits the Big Time

A really big congratulations to Lawrence Llamas and his chihuahua Shygirl, who made it to the final seven at Crufts beating around 22,000 other dogs in the process. More people in Gibraltar must have watched Crufts than ever before, and while little Shygirl was pipped at the post by a GiantSchnauzer at just 18 months old she has plenty of time to make it to Top Dog yet.

Now chihuahuas are not just stars of the erm... dogwalk... they also have their practical side. Nathalie of the Dental Practice has trained her little dog Charlie to lick her feet ("because it feels nice")... Now that's a dedicated dog!

Moving Experiences

Donny and Marie (names changed to protect the innocent) recently moved into Ocean Village. First Marie popped to the shops and came back bursting to use the bathroom. She banged on the door and called to Donny to hurry up, only to have the door answered by a complete, and slightly perplexed, stranger.... Marie was somewhat embarassed to find she was in the wrong block. Soon afterwards the happy couple's washing machine was delivered and they decided to puton a load. They stuffed in their washing and turned it on,only to watch it kangaroo hop someone can clear up about their anartmpnr ic u P ,y- mystery perhaps put a telephone socket in the airing cupboard? The mind b^ you might be squeezed in amonp^^f i-h«f K t' j mind boggles as to what occasion Lk at

Grand Slam Glory taken'h„„,e after Sa":SC" was stricken with Man Flu,even dragged hinaself front his sick beTjust" nnJ t everyone knows is not nearly as daneer- ous)and was able to carry on working as usual.

And Finally...

And finally is it true Tim Streatfeild-James is secretly into Scottish o!aTR t" Norwich & Peterborough Estate Agents goes Quad Bj^ng on weekends? Well we couldn't get a picture of Tim in h!s sWsteraflt? We'^haTe to waftirs'e""'"

Until next month....

Arts Cr Crafts

The Aits Centre. Prince Edward's Rd. An classes for children (5-6pm Mon, 5-6.30pm

Tues, 5-7pm Thursl, adults (Mon - Tues 6.30otn-8pm,Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm,life paint ing Wed 7pm-9pm). Tel: 200 79788.

The Fine Arts Association Gallery 1st Floor above Gibraltar Crystal, Casemates. Open 11am-2pm,4-6om Mon-Fri,Sat 11 am-2pm. Arts & Crafts Gallery(next door)opens Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm (summer)-6pm (winter), Sal 9 30am - 3pm.

The Poetry Society meets on 20lh of each month Tel Audrey Batty on 200 44355

Board Games

Chess Club meets m Studio 1. John Mackin tosh Hall 8-10.30pm Tues.

The Gibraltar Scrabble Club meet John Mackintosh Hall Mondays. Bank holidays changed to Thursday same week,7pm-11 pm All welcome, Tel: 200 73660 or 200 75995.

The Subbuteo Club meets Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall 7.30 -11 pm.

Dance Modem b Latin American Sequence Dane*

Ing Mondays Catholic Community Centre

8 30pm (beginners 7.30) Over 15s welcome, wwwgibnynex gi'inst/cccseqdance/ Old 6 Modem Sequence Dancing sessions at the Catholic Community Centre at 8pm, beginners at 7.30pm, Wednesday.

The DSA Old 6 Modern Sequence Danc ing sessions at Central Hall Fridays 8pm, beginners 7.30pm. Tel: 200 7B282 or e-mail manvio(S)glbraltar.gi Everybody welcome, Senior Citizens Teatlme Dances at The Youth Centre, Line Wall Rd on Mondays 2- 5.30pm, All senior citizens welcome for coffee, tea and biscuits. Entrance free.

Classical Ballet classes for children 44-, Spanish dance and hip-hop at Liza School of Dance, 3rd floor, Methodist Church, 297/299

Mam St. Classes Weds 6 Fri from 6pm at Chiltern Court |4Cs|. Tel; 58111000, Hip Hop classes for adults Mondays 6,15pm to 7.15pm, Hip Hop classes for boys and girls Tuesdays 4.15pm to 5.15 - Urban Dance, Jumpers Dance Studio

History b Heritage

The Gibraltar Harltage Trust The Main Guard, 13 John Mackintosh Sq Tel: 200 42844

The Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association

Dedicated to preservation of Rock's trans port/motoring heritage. Assists members in restoration / maintenance of classic vehicles. Members/vehicles meet first Sunday of month, Morrison's car park from 10am. New members welcome. Tel: 200 44643.

Music

The Gibraltar Music Centre Trust Complete spectrum of Instrument learning strings drums etc Theory lessons- Five days a week 4pm-9pm Tel: 200 75558 for details.

The Gibraltar National Choir and Gibraltar Junior National Choir rehearse on Monday h Thursday 7.30 - 9pm. New singers of all ages welcome. Tel: Llh 200 40035, 54006727

St Andrew's Music Academy Musical Monsters Club, musical workshops. Group musical activities for kids 3-7 years. Singing, rhythmic games etc. Tel: 200 42690 email: samagib@hotmail,com

Outdoor Activities

The Caipe Ramblers This group walks on last Sunday each month,except July and August. Meeting place is the Spanish side of the frontier 8am |ust to the right of and opposite the Aduana vehicle exit. For any information contact co-ordinators Ray Murphy 200 71956 or John Murphy 200 74645.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an excit ing self-development Programme available to all young people worldwide equipping them with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and the world. To date over 5 million young people from over 100 countries have been motivated to undertake a variety of voluntary and chal lenging activities. For further details contact The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road. Gibraltar Tel: 200 59818 Reg. Charity No;61

Quizzes Cannon Bar quizzes are held on Tuesdays with at least three quizzes per night. Start ing with a warm up. then two Other quizzes, including a theme quiz. Starts at 8.30pm, all welcome and prizes are given. Free entrance but a donation to charity is requested. Tapas sen/ed after the quiz.

The Edinburgh Arms, Naval Hospital Road, has a quiz night from 8.30pm every Monday with prizes and free tapas.

The Tunnel in Casemates has a pub quiz and entertainment on Sunday nights

Social Clubs Scots on the Rock: Any Scots visiting the Rock can contact Charles Poison (Tel 200 78142)for assistance or information.

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes

(Gibraltar Province)meets RAOB Club, Jump ers Bastion on these days: Provincial Grand Lodge, 1st Monday/month, 8pm. Executive Meeting, last Mon/monlh 7pm. Knights Chapter.2nd Mon/month 7.30pm. Examining Council. 3rd Mon/month 7pm. William Tilley 2371, Thurs 8pm. Buena Vista 9975, Weds (fortnightly)7om. Per Favor 9444,Weds(fort nightly) 7pm. Farewell 10001, Tues 8.36pm. Goldacre 10475(social) last Fri/month 8pm.

The Tuesday Ladies' Club meets 8pm, Queensway Club on first Tuesday each month. Open to all women in Gibraltar who en|oy making new friends. Non-profit making, proceeds donated to charity, Tel: Anne 200 43869. or Margaret 200 70816.

Special Interest Clubs b Societies

Gibraltar Horticultural Society meets first Thurs of month 6pm, John Mackintosh Hall. Annual Spring Flower Show. Also slide shows, demos on flower arrangements and outings to garden centres plus annual tour of Atameda Gardens. All welcome.

The Gibraltar Photographic Society meets on Mon at around 8pm. Wellington Front Basic courses, competitions etc

Harley Davidson Owners' Club www hdcgib.com

UN Association of Gibraltar PO Box 599,22a Main Street. Tel: 200 52108.

Sports Supporters Clubs

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Club meet at the Royal CaIpe(Tel: 200 75890)when Spurs games are televised - call the Royal Caipe prior to matches to check if the game is being televised. The pub doss great food for a lunch if the KO is early or an early supper if the game is later. For more info on membership etc. call Mario on 56280000.

Sports b Fitness

Artistic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Artistic Gym nastics Association club for beginners,juniors and squad at Bayside School in evenings. Tel: 200 Angela 200 70611 or Sally 200 74661.

Athletics: Gibraltar Amateur Athletics As sociation holds competitions throughout year for juniors, adults and veterans. Two main clubs (Caipeans 200 71807. Lourdians 200 75180)hold training sessions at Victoria Stadium.

Badminton: Recreational badminton is available weekdays at Victoria Stadium

(Tel: 200 78409 for allocations). Gibraltar Badminton Association (affiliated to IBA b EBA) has leagues and training for adults and secondary school. Tel: Ivan 200 44045 or Linda 200 74753.

Baskstbaii: 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 or Kirsty (minis) 200 49441.

Billiards & Snooker: Gibraltar Billiards and Snooker Association (member IBSA) round leagues and competitions at various venues. New members welcome Tel: Eddie 200 72142 or Peter 200 77307.

Boxing: Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association (member lABA)gym on Rosie Rd. Over 13s welcome to join. Tuition with ex-pro boxer Ernest Victory(200 75513 w, 200 42788 h).

Canoeing; Gibraltar Canoeing Association. Tel: Nigel 200 52917 or Eugene 58014000.

Cricket: Gibraltar Cricket Association(mem ber ICC)runs leagues/competitiorrs at Europa Poinl/Victofia Stadium.Junior/senior training.

Tel: Tom 200 79461 or Adrian 200 44281.

Cycling: Gibraltar Cycling Association various cycling tours. Tel: Uriel 2(X)79359.

Darts: Gibraltar Darts Association (member WDF) mens/ladies/youth leagues/competitions.Tel: Darren 54027171 "Secretary", Dy son "Youth Rep" 54024149,Justin "President" 54022622 Email: inf0@9ibraltardarts.com

Football: Gibraltar Football Association - leagues/competitions for all ages OctoberMay. Futsal in summer,Victoria Stadium. Tel: 200 42941 www.gfa.gi. Senior Tel: Albert 200 41515, Junior Tel: Richard 58654000, Women's Tel: Brian 200 52299. Recreational football for over 35s Tel: Richard 200 70320.

Golf: Med Golf tournaments held monthly Tel: 200 79575 for tournament venues/dates.

Gibraltar Golf Union has competitions through year, EGU handicaps. Tel: Bernie 200 78844.

Hockey: Gibraltar Hockey Association(mem bers FIH & EHF) high standard competitions/ training for adults and juniors. Tel: Eric 200 74156 or Peter 200 72730.

Judo: Gibraltar Judo Association UKMAF rec ognised instructors for all ages and levels at Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front. Tel: Charlie 200 73116 or Peter 200 73225.

Ju-jitsu: Gibraltar Ju-jitsu Academy training and grading for juniors/seniors held during evening at 4 North Jumpers Bastion (Rosia Rdl. Tel Tony 200 79855 or club 200 47259

Karate-do Shotokal: Gibraltar Karate-do Shotokai Association sessions for junior/seniors, gradmgs and demos at Karate Clubhouse,41H

Town Range Tel: Andrew 200 48908.

Motorboat Racing: Gibraltar Motorboat Rac ing Association Tel: Wayne 200 75211.

Netball: Gibraltar Netball Association (affili ated FENA&IFNA)competitions through year, senior / junior leagues. Tel Moira 200 41795 or Suzette 200 41074

Petanque: Gibraltar Petanque Association plays at Giralda Gardens, Smith Dorrien Ave. New members welcome. Tel: Francis 200 70929

Pool: Gibraltar Pool Association (member EUKPF) home and away league played on Thurs through season, Tel. Linda 200 74753.

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association run training sessions for girls 5-18 years weekday evenings during school holidays. Tel: Richard 200 70320.

Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby Football Union train ing sessions for Colts (14+), seniors and veterans. Play in Andalusia tsl Division Oct -April Tel James 200 72185

Sailing: Gibraltar Yachting Association jun ior/senior competitive programme through season (April - Oct) Tel: RGYC 200 48847.

Sea Angling: Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers (members FIPS-M & CIPS) Superb calendar of events with four clubs participat ing. Tel: Mario 72622 or Charlie 74337.

Shooting: Gibraltar Shooting Federa tion over 14s only. Rifle, Europa Point range (Joe 200 74973): clay pigeon. East Side (Harry 200 74354); Pistol, near Royal Naval Hospital (Fidel 200 71990).

Skating: Gibraltar Skating and Xtreme Sports Association opens its Skate F^rk, Coaling Island, Queensway, Monday. Tuesday & Wednesday, from 5pm til 8pm Saturday & Sunday, from 2pm til 5pm Thursday & Friday, closedSat 2-6pm. State of art ramps for Xtreme/aggressive rol ler blading /skate boarding. Leisure skating facilities provided within excellent rink(when not used for roller hockey train ing), Tel: Eric 200 70710 (after 51 or just turn up.

Snorkelling fr Spear Fish ing: Over 14s welcome for snorkelling, over 16s for spear fish ing, Tel : Joseph 200 75020, Squash; Gibraltar Squash Associa tion, The Squash

Centre, South Pavilion Road (members WSF & ESF). Adult/junior tournaments/coaching. Tel: 200 44922 or 200 73260.

Sub-Aqua: Gibraltar Sub-Aqua Association taster dives for over 14s, tuition from local dubs. Voluntary sports dubs: Tel: Phil 200 44606, Noah's Dive Club Tel: Leslie 20079601, 888s Dive Club Tel: Martin 200 70944. Com mercial sports diving schools also available.

Swimming: Gibraltar Amateur Swimming ^ssociatlon(member FINA & LEN)opens its pool for leisure swimming Mon - Fri 7-8-45am, 12-4pm, B-9pm. Junior lessons , squad for committed swimmers, water polo (Rebecca 200 72869).

Table Tennis; Gibraltar Table Tennis As sociation (members ITTA) training / playing sessions, Victoria Stadium, Tues 6-10pm and Thurs 8-11pm with coaching and league competition Lizanne 200 45071/54020477 or Eugene 58014000, Taekwondo: Gibraltar Taekwondo Associa tion dasses/gradings Tel: 200 Marl 44142, Tennis: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sandpits Tennis Club, excellent junior development programme. Courses for adults, leagues / competitions. Tel: Frank 200 77035.

Ten-Pin Bowling: Gibraltar Ten Pin Bowling Association(members FIG & WTBA)leagues at Ultra Bowl, training for juniors and squad. Tel Gary 200 42447 or Charlie 200 71125.

Triathlon: Gibraltar Triathlon Union(members ITU) Chris 200 75857 or Harvey 200 55847. Volleyball: G ibraltar Volleyball Association (members W & EVP) training, leagues, com petitions for juniors/seniors. Tony 200 40478 or Elizabeth 58306000, Yoga: Integral Yoga Centre runs a full pro gramme of classes from Mon-Fri at 33 Town Range. Tel 200 41389, All welcome.

Theatrical Groups

GibraKar Amateur Drama Association Ince's Hall TheaireComplex,310 Main Street E-mail: gibdramaCiVahoo co.uk Tel: 20042237 www. geocities com/gibdrama

Stage Musicals Group Trevor 200 73098. Trafalgar Theatre Group meet 2nd Wed of month. Garrison Library Bpm. All welcome.

Ciubs, Associations, should submit details to The Gibraltar Magazine, Fax; 77748 for inclu sion in this guide.

Suppoi't Groups!

Associations

Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues and Thurs at Nazareth Hse Tel: 200 73774,

A Step Forward support group for single, separated, divorced or widowed people. Meet 8pm Mondays at St An drew's Church.

Childline Gibraltar confidential phone line for children in need. FreephoneSOOB - 7 days a week 7pm - 11pm.

Crtizans' Advice Bureau Open Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm. Tel: 20040006 Email: info® cab.gi or visit 10 Governor's Lane. No appointment necessary, no charge. Gibraltar CAB outreach clinics at St Ber nard's Hospital every Tuesday. Advisors available at 1st floor reception, Zone 4. 9am-3pm. Info and advice is free, con fidential and impartial.

COPE Support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Formed to ease day-to-day challenges of individuals, families and care partner. Meetings at Catholic Community Centre Book Shop at 7.30pm first Thursday of each month. Contact Sue Reyes Tel: 20051469 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 be havioural problems. Meetings are held alternate Thursdays at 9pm at Nazareth House. For more details Tel: 200 70047 or 200 73465.

Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Supi>ort Group meets on the first Tues day of every month at8.30pm 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: vavw,gdsg.co.uk

Gibraltar Marriage Care. Free relation ship counselling, including pre-marriage education (under auspices of Catholic Church, but open to all), Tel: 200 71717

Gibraltar Society for the Visually Im paired. Tel: 200 50111 (24hr answering service).

Hope, miscarriage support Tel: 200 41817.

Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 200 70720

Overeaters Anonymous support group of those with compulsive overeating problem. Tel helpline for details of meet ings 200 42581.

Parental Support Group, helping par ents and grandparents with restrictive access to their children and granchildren.

Tel: Richard 200 46536, Jason 200 76618, Dominic 54019602.

^ychologlcal Support Group. PO Box 161, Nazareth House. Weekly Meet ings Tuesdays at 7pm, Fridays 8pm. Tel: 200 51623.

SSAFA Forces Help Gibraltar, is a national charity, to assist serving and exService personnel and their families. Tel: 15)5481 E-mail olivero@sapphirenet.gi

With Dignity Gibraltarsupport group for separated, divorced, widowed or unat tached people. Meetings Weds 9pm, Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings/activities. Tel; Flor54007181 or Marie 200 79957.

Women in Need. Voluntary organisa tion for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel: 200 42581 (24 hours).