What's Happening — Festive Season

Monday 1st December Brucc's Farm Charity Concert at Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned. Appearance by Gibraltar Regiment Band.

Itiesday 2nd & 3rd December Trafalgar Theatre Group "Spirit of Christmas"

SSAFA Charity Christmas Concert at the Garrison Library 8pm Ticket at £6 (in cluding Mulled Wine & Mince Pies). For information Tel: ]MDU 55224/GaiTison Uirary 77418.

Wednesday 3rd-10th December Presentation of Heritage Trust 2004 Tercentenary Calendar with featured illustrations dating back to Gibraltar in 1704,and exhibition of material used for the calendar. John Mackintosh Hall.

Thursday 4th December Launch of Tercentenary Book "300 Years of British Gibraltar".Commemorative coffee table book commissioned from Peter Bond & Gry Iverslien who produced 'Impressions of Gibraltar". Takes place at the Mount.

Thursday 4th December Gibraltar Horticultural Society Christmas Decorations Exhibition at the John Mackintosh Hall 10am to 8pm. For information Tel; Mrs. Gache 956 785071.

Saturday 6th December Sweet & Soul

Gospel at the John Mackintosh Halt 9pm.For information Tel: Mr. Artesani 79013.

Sunday 7th December GONHSNature Rambles - Sierra de las Nieves. Meet on the Spanish side of the frontier atSam.For information Tel:John Cortes 72639/76818.

Monday 8th-12th December Cross Stitch Exhibition at the John Mackintosh Hall 10am - 8pm. For information Tel: Christine Piris 46705.

Wednesday 10th December Gibraltar Philharmonic Society Christmas Concert with Nathan Payas and the European Sinfonietta at the Sacred Heart Church. For information Tel: Angelo Sanguinetti 78267 Ext. 234.

Thursday llth-12th December Tiny Tots Nursery Show at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 6.15pm. For information Tel: Jasmin 45895.

Saturday 13th December Gibraltar

Botanic Gardens Tour. Meet at The Nature Shop,Alameda Cottage near the entrance at Red Sands Road.There is no fee but donations are welcome.

Sunday 14lh December St Andrew's Church. Christmas Carol Service with

Gibraltar Regiment Band.

Wednesday 17th December GBCOpen Day in aid oflocal charity 9.30am -6pm Followed by TV at 9pm.

Wednesday 17th December Save the Children Christmas Charity Concert at Holy Trinity Church with Gibraltar Regi ment Band.

Saturday 20th December The Sequence

Dance Club Christmas Dinner Dance at the Catholic Community Centre 8.30pm. Price: members £20.00 Non members £ 22.00.

Thursday 25th December Gala Diimer & Dance at the International Casino. Special Menu - Plus continuous Live & Disco Music for Dancing. Price £50.00 (includes entrance to the gaming floor) 8.30pm. Tickets from the Casino Reception Desk.

Friday 26th December Polar Bear Swim. Head for Catalan Bay for traditional Box Day Swim. Mince Pies & Hot Punch supplied. 11.30 am.

Sunday 28th December Gibraltar Ramble. Meet Spanish Side of the Frontier just to the right of the Aduana Vehicle Exit atSam. For information Tel: Mr. Ray Murphy 71956.

Wednesday 31st December New Year's Eve. The official launching of the 2004 celebrations with musical entertainment, midnight countdown, fireworks etc at Casemates Square.

Wednesday 31st December Grand Gala Dinner & Dance at the International Casino. Special Menu & Full English Breakfast plus continuous Live & Disco Music for Dancing 8.30pm Price £65.00 per person (includes entrance to the gaming floor).

Men 5th January Three Kings'Cavalcade on Main Street. See local press for tim ings and other details.

JVB; See page 52 for regular weekly events and club activites

8 Casemates Square Tel: 74946 Tel/Fax: 44878

(Available 9am•7pm)

From Cheese or Roast Turkey to Tandoori Chicken or Hot Chicken fr Bacon

Regular Live Music Big Screen TVs

Open 7 days 9am •late

From Soup of the Day to Omelettes with Fries. Baguettes freshly baked from Juicy Sizzling Sirloin Steak tor Honey Roast Ham)

(From Chicken Breast in Creamy Pepper fr Brandy Sauce to Succulent Chicken Curry)

(From Sausage, Mash fr Onion in Rich Gravy to Lasagne with Beef, Tomato and Cheese)

2/3 Casemates Square Tel: 74195

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DINNER MENU

(available 7pm •late)

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Fish

Bhona Prawns/ Dover Sole /Swordfish /Salmon / Madetran Fish Er Prawn Kebab / Madeiran King Prawn Kebab 'Vesuvius'

Grand Casemates Fillet Steak / Sirloin Steak/Pork Fillet Steak (Steaks served with sauce of your choice)

Chicken Stroganoff/ Chicken Portu guese/ Chicken in Black Pepper b Brandy Sauce / Jamaican Pepper Pot/ Beef in Red Wine Er Mushroom / Garlic Chicken / Tandoori Chicken / Special mixed Grill (for 2 onlytandoori Ir garlic chicken,fillet pieces, prawns,swordfish, sausages, bacon, tomatoes fr peppers)

The photographs pictured are winning images from the Gibraltar Photographic Society's Colour Prints Open Competition, held last month. The winners were,from above clockwise.Bill Watson 1st, Bill Watson 2nd,Peggy Redfeam 3rd,and Marie Risso commended.

For enquiries about the Gibraltar Photographic Society, or details of the next Open Competition, contact Bill Watson on telephone 41618. The Society welcomes neiu members and holds regular beginners coursesfor those interested in taking up the hobby.