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A new Beauty Academy has opened in Gibraltar offering two highly rated International Diplomas, ITEC (UK)and CIDESCO (Swiss). These two diplomas are essential for the career-orientated therapist.

The full-time Diploma course starting in September—consists of various modules covering all as pects of beauty therapy; tuition comprises 1200 hours and last for one year. On completion of the course there will be a practical and theory examination, which will be examined by international examin ers.

The Academy will provide all necessary notes and diagrams and students will receive tuition from highly skilled tutors in a comfort able and enjoyable learning envi ronment.

The Academy has the latest and most up-to-date electrical equip ment, which covers all possible treatments offered bv today's high qualitv spas.

Our aim is to train therapists to become competent and confident in their chosen career,

Cindy's Beauty Therapy Acad emy also offers refresher courses for therapists already qualified as well as various postgraduate courses.

The exciting new academy is now fully functional and potential students are requested to make con tact to enrol for the 2005-2006 in take.

Please contact The Principal, Cindy's Beauty Therapy Academy (Gibraltar) Limited, 25 City Mill Lane. Tel; 42498 Mobile; 54025455 or email:cindys^"gibtelecom.net or feel free to call in. It could be the start of a wonderful career.

Arts 6 Crafts

The Arts Centre, Prince Edward's Rd. Art classes for children(5-6pm Mon,5^.30pm lues, 5-7pm Thursi, adults (Mon - lues 6.30pm-8pm, Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm, life painting Wed 7pm-9pm). Tel: 79788.

The Fine Arts Aissociatlon Gallery 1st Floor above Gibraltar Crystal, Casemates. Open 11am-2pm. 4-6pm Mon - Fn, Sat 11am2pm. Arts £r Crafts Gallery (next door) opens Mon • Fn 9 30am - 5pm (summer)6pm (winter). Sat 9.30am - 3pm.

The Poetry Society meets on 20th of each month. Contact: Audrey Batty on 44355

Board Games

Chess Club meets in Studio 1, John Mack intosh Hall 8-10.30pm lues.

The Gibraltar Scrabble Club meet John Mackintosh Hall Mondays. Bank holidays changed to Thursday same week. 7pm11 pm All welcome. Tel: 73660 or 75995.

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

Dance Modern6 Latin American Sequence Danc ing Mondays Catholic Community Centre B.30pm(beginners 7 30). Over 15s welcome, www.gibnynex.gi/'insi/cccseqdance''

Old £r Modern 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, be ginners 7.30pm. Tel: 78282 or e-mail manvio®glbtiel.gi Everybody welcome, Senior Citizens Teatime Dances at The Youth Centre, Line Wall Rd on Mondays 25.30pm. All senior citizens welcome for cof fee, tea and biscuits, Entrance free.

Classical Ballet classes for children 4-I-. Spanish dance and hip-hop at Liza School of Dance, 3rd floor, Methodist Church, 297/ 299 Main St. Classes Weds & Fri from 6pm at Chiltern Court(4Cs). Tel: 58111000.

Line Dancing GGCA Hall, Hargraves Ramp. Weds 7-8pm beginners,8-9pm improvers: 9-10pm advanced All welcome, including visitors to Gib Tel Helen 50381 ,''54013760.

Latin Caribbean Dance Classes Salsa, Samba, Merengue, Cha-Cha. Wednesday 9pm-10pmE3. Instructor Pedro Vera Urban Dance Studio,Jumpers Bastion. Rosia Road. For all levels, adults, singles and couples, no experience necessary, come and have fun. exercise and enjoy the rhythms.

History b Heritage

The Gibreltar Heritage Trust The Main Guard, 13 John Mdckintosh Sq. Tel 42844. The Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association

Dedicated to preservation of Rock's transporl/motonng heritage. Assists members in restoration / maintenance of classic vehicles.

Members/vehicles meet first Sunday of month,Safeway's car park from 10am. New members welcome. Tel: 72481 Fax' 72033.

Music

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

The Gibraltar National Choir and Gibral tar Junior National Choir rehearse on Mon day and Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm New sing ers of ail ages always welcome. Tel: Lill 40036, 54006727

Outdoor Activities

Tha Caipe Ramblers This group walks on last Sunday each month, except July and August. Meeting place is the Spanish side of the frontier 8am just to the right of and opposite the Aduana vehicle exit. For any nformation contact either Ray Murphy 71956 or John Murphy 74645, the two co ordinators of the group.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an ex citing self-development Programme avail able to all young people worldwide equip ping them with life skills to make a differ ence to themselves, their communities and the world.To date over 5 million young peo ple from over 100 countries have been mo tivated to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities. For further de tails contactThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road, Gibraltar

Tel: 59818 Fax: 51971 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 en trance but a donation to charity is requested. Tapas served 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: 78142) for assistance or information.

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes(Gi braltar Province) meets at RAOB Club, Vault 1 Jumpers Bastion on these days. Provin cial Grand Lodge, 1st Monday of month, 8pm Executive Meeting,last Mon of month 7pm Knights Chapter, 2nd Mon of month 7.30pm. Examining Council. 3rd Mon of month 7pm.William Tilley 2371,Thurs 8pm. Buena Vista 9975, Weds (fortnightly) 7pm. Por Favor 9444,Weds(fortnightly)7pm.Fare well 10001, Tues 8.30pm. Goldacre 10475 (social) last FrI of month 8pm

The Tuesday Ladies' Club meets 8pm, Queensway Club on first Tuesday each month. Open to all women in Gibraltar who enjoy making new friends. Non-profit mak ing, proceeds donated to charity, Tel: Anne 43869, or Margaret 70B16.

Special Interest Clubs b Societies

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

Gibraltar Internet Club monthly meetings held on Mondays at the College of Funher Education 7-9pm. All welcome,experienced surfers or beginners, A number of comput ers are connected to the internet, others have programs for creating of web pages

A colour scanner is also available.

The Gibraltar Photographic Society meets on Mon at around 8pm, Wellington Front. Basic courses, competitions etc. UN Association of Gibraltar PO Box 599. 22a Main Street. Tel: 52108.

Sports Supporters Clubs

Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Club, Commorant Wharf Boat Owners' Club. For details/fixtures Tel Mario 40240, Michael 55185, John 43166, Tito 70410. Dick 79000, John 59804 or Raju 76176.

Sports b Fitness

Artistic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Artistic Gym nastics Association club for beginners, jun iors and squad at Bayside School in eve nings. Tel. Angela 70611 or Sally 74661.

Athletics: Gibraltar Amateur Athletics Asso ciation holds competitions throughout year for juniors, adults and veterans. Two main clubs (Calpeans 71807, Lourdians 75180) hold training sessions at Victoria Stadium.• Badminton: Recreational badminton is avail able weekdays at Victoria Stadium (Tel: 78409 for allocations). Gibraltar Badminton Association (affiliated to IBA & EBA) has leagues and training for adults and second ary school. Tel. Ivan 44045 or Linda 74753.

Basketball: Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association (affiliated FIBA) leagues/ train ing for minis, passarelle, cadets,seniors and adults at a variety of levels. Tel: John 77253, Randy 40727 or Kirsty (minis)49441.

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

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

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

Cricket: Gibraltar Cricket Association(mem ber ICC) runs leagues/competitions at Europa Point/Victona Stadium. Junior/senior training. Tel: Tom 79461 or Adrian 44281.

Cycling: Gibraltar Cycling Association vari ous cycling tours. Tel: Uriel 79359.

Darts: Gibraltar Darts Association(member WDF)adult/junior leagues/competitions. Tel: Tony 70379 or Harry(Junior darts)41798.

Football: Gibraltar Football Association runs leagues/competitions for all ages October • May. Futsal in summer months,Victoria Sta dium. Tel: 42941 www.gfa.gi. Senior Tel: Albert 41515. Junior Tel: Richard 58654000, Women's Tel: Brian 52299. Recreational foot ball for over 35s Tel: Richard 70320. Golf: Med Golf tournaments held monthly. Tel 79575 for tournament venues/dates. Gi braltar Golf Union has competitions through year, EGU handicaps. Tel: Bernie 78844.

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

Judo: Gibraltar Judo Association UKMAF recognised Instructors for all ages and lev els at Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Welling ton Front. Tel: Charlie 73116 or Peter 73225.

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

Karate-do Shotokai: Gibraltar Karate-do Shotokal Association sessionsfor junior/sen iors, gradings and demos at Karate Club house, 41H Town Range Tel; Andrew48908.

Motorboat Racing: Gibraltar Motorboat Racing Association Tel: Wayne 75211.

Netball: Gibraltar Netball Association (affili ated FENA 6 IFNA) competitions through year, senior/junior leagues, Tel: Moira 41795 or Suzette 41874, Petanque: Gibraltar Petanque Association plays at Giralda Gardens.Smith Dorrien Ave. New members welcome. Tel: Francis 70929.

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

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

Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby Football Union train ing sessions for Colts (14-I-), seniors and veterans Play in Andalusia 1st Division Oct April. Tel: Darren 77938

Sailing: Gibraltar Yachting Association junlor/senior competitive programme through season (April • Oci)Tel: RGYC 48847.

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

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

Skating: Gibraltar Skating and Xtreme Sports Association opens its Skate Park. Coating Island, Queensway, Monday, Tues day 8 Wednesday, from 5pm til 8pm Satur day b Sunday, from 2pm til 5pm Thursday 6 Friday, closedSat 2-6pm. State of art ramps for Xtreme/aggressive roller blading /skate boarding. Leisure skating fa cilities provided within excellent rink(when not used for roller hockey training). Tel: Eric 70710(after 5) or just turn up.

Snorkelling B Spear Fishing: Over 14s wel come for snorkelling, over 16s for spear fish ing. Tel: Joseph 75020

Squash: Gibraltar Squash Association. The Squash Centre, South Pavilion Road(mem bers WSF b ESF). Adult/junior tournaments/ coaching. Tel: Ronnie 44922 or Barry 73260, Sub-Aqua: Gibraltar Sub-Aqua Association taster dives for over 14s, tuition from local clubs. Voluntary sports dubs: Tel: Phil 44606, Noah's Dive Club Tel: Leslie 79601, 888s Dive Club Tel: Martin 70944. Commer cial sports diving schools also available.

Swimming: Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association(member FINA b LEN)opens its pool for leisure swimming Mon - Fri 78.45am, 12-4pm, 8-9pm. Junior lessons (Rebecca 71342), squad for committed swimmers, water polo (Chris 72869).

Table Tennis: Gibraltar Table Tennis Asso ciation(members ITTA)training / playing ses sions, Bishop Fitzgerald School, Weds 610pm,Thufs8-10pm. Tel: Lisanne46071 or Eugene 58014000.

Taekwondo: Gibraltar Taekwondo Associa tion ciasses/gradings Tel: Marl 44142.

Tennis: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sand pits Tennis Club, excellent junior develop ment programme. Courses for adults, leagues / competitions. Tel: Frank 77035.

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

Triathlon: Gibraltar Triathlon Union (mem bers ITU) Tel: Chris 75857 or Harvey 55847. Volleyball: Gibraltar Volleyball Association (members W b EVE)training, leagues, com petitions for juniors/seniors. Teh Tony 40478 or Elizabeth 58306000.

Yoga: Integral Yoga Centre runs a full pro gram of classes from Mon-Fn at 33 Town Range. Tel 41389. All welcome

Theatrical Groups

Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association 310 Mam Street Tel: 42237 Email: gibdramahcdyahoo co.uk Children's work shops Saturdays 6-11 y.o. 10am-12. 12-18 y.o. 12.30-2.30pm. Fee C5 per session. Adult Workshops 7-9pm Tuesdays. Stage Musicals Group contact Trevor on 73098.

Trafalgar Theatre Group meet 2nd Wed of month. Garrison Library 8pm. All welcome.

Siiiijyurt Groupn Assoaaxions

Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues and Thurs, 1 lam Sat at Nazareth HseTet: 73774,

Citizens' Advice Bureau Open MondayFriday9.30• 12.30and 2.30-4.30. Tel: 40006

Email: info@cab.gi or visit 10 Governor's Lane. No appointment necessary, no charge.

Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Sup port Group meets on the lirsi Tuesday ol every month at 8.30pm at the John Mac Hall, except for July and August

Gibraltar Marriage Care. Free relationship counselling, including pre-marrtage educa tion(under auspices of Catholic Church, but open to all). Tel: 71717.

Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impared. Tel' 50111 (24hr answering service).

Hope.Support after miscarriage Tel: 41817.

Narcotics Anonymous Tel 70720

Overeaters Anonymous support group of those with compulsive overeating problem. Tel: helpline for details of meetings 42581.

Parental Support Group, helping parents and grandparents with restrictive access to their children and granchildren, Tel: Rich ard 46536,Jason 76616, Dominic 54019602.

Psychoiogica! Support Group. Nazareth House. Group therapy Tuesdays 7-9pm(so cial, crafts, games, music etc.). Workshop

Thursdays 2pm-4pm. Tel: 51623

With Dignity Gibraltar friendly support group for separated, divorced, widowed or unattached people. Regular meetings Weds 9pm at Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings and activities. Tel: Flor 54007181 or Marie 79957.

Women in Need.Voluntary organisation for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel- 42581 (24 hours).

Women's Aid. Aims to protect women and children from violence. Tel 41999.