The Gibraltar Magazine January 2022 by Rock Publishing Ltd

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from the editor

JANUARY ISSUE EDITOR'S NOTE THERE ARE BETTER THINGS AHEAD THAN ANY WE LEAVE BEHIND. - C. S. LEWIS

I’ve always secretly loved January. Okay, the weather is colder, the days are shorter, and clothes are a bit snug around the waistline, but it’s also the first chapter in a brand-new book. Let’s hope this year’s genre is less dystopian sci-fi and more feel-good… I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling ’22. That being said, Anne Marie warns us against subscribing to the blinkered idea that life will somehow magically change once the clock strikes midnight (p. 37). Instead, can’t we just enjoy the journey? One thing that most certainly will be changing overnight, however, is my daily breakfast spread of four miniature chocolates, fistful of twiglets, and a polvorón. Rachel Payas of Blurred Limes talks to Gib Mag about ‘flexitarianism’, nutrition, and new dishes (p. 65). If this is the year you plan to lose your V-card and give Veganuary a go, not only do we have some fabulous smoothie recipes for you (p. 86) but the inspiring Rosanna Morales (author of Ageing in the Garden of Vegan) highlights all the benefits of going plant based – not only for ourselves, but for our planet (p. 29). A big thank you to Minister Cortes and our other wonderful participants in this ‘Got Greens?’ campaign! And finally, it’s with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of one of our oldest and best-loved contributors, Reg Reynolds (p. 17). Thank you for all your wonderful contributions, Reg - we will all miss you dearly.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Eran and Ayelet Mamo Shay Liam Anthony Jorge v.Rein Parlade Anne Marie Morello Jess Leaper Jon Lewes Rosanna Morales Joel Francis Thomas Maxwell Elena Scialtiel Mark Clancy Alex Orfila Julia Coelho Pete Wolstencroft Sophie Clifton-Tucker

Views and opinions within articles are contributor's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the magazine. The Gibraltar Magazine is published monthly by Rock Publishing Ltd Portland House, Glacis Road, Gibraltar, PO Box 1114 T: (+350) 20077748 E: editor@thegibraltarmagazine.com © 2019 Rock Publishing Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this periodical may be reproduced without written consent of The Gibraltar Magazine. www.TheGibraltarMagazine.com Magazine & website archived by the British Library 6

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content 08 Hello There: If you could time travel, what advice would you give yourself? 10 News

BUSINESS 19 Selling Online: Easier Said Than Done 22 The OTA Syndrome 24 Supporting Cancer Relief with Payroll Giving 26 All Work and No Play

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29 Eat Plants, Save the Planet 33 Maiti Nepal: The Fight Against Human Trafficking 37 New Year, Same Old Me (Ish) 41 A Greener Tomorrow 45 A Zookeeper’s Diary

58 Art Club: Drawing a Swallow 60 Wired! 63 Straits Music

LEISURE 65 Blurred Limes: ‘Asianuary’ of Limes and Spices 69 CorreLibre 72 Confessions of a Beauty Addict: The K-beauty Phenomenon 74 The Scoreboard: Latest Sports News 76 Beer Before Bread 78 Pyjama Party

REGULARS 86 Recipes: Roasted Vegetables & Green Brain Boosters 88 Information

48 The Race to Net Zero

93 #GibsGems

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95 Coffee Time

94 Kids Korner

50 Grandpa Dub 52 The Science Behind Art 55 Bookish: Join Our Monthly Book Club!

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HELLO THERE: IF YOU COULD TIME TRAVEL, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOURSELF?

Natalie Hill, 47 Lifestyle Coach “I would trust my instincts a little more, not allowing external factors to heavily influence in my decision process. We all are unique, creative and resourceful just the way we are. I wish I would have also been a better listener, worked more on patience, above all with myself. Also be in the moment more, rather than chasing the next shiny thing!”

Bianca Yeo, 42 Cert. Wellness Coach “Be happy in your own skin. You don’t have to be so hard on yourself, so self critical with your body image. Accept yourself for who you are, and wear those damn shorts (trust me you’ll regret not having done so later on in life). Replace your inner critic with some self acceptance and compassion, give yourself the worth you deserve. It’s time for you to leave aside those unrealistic expectations and just have fun. You are enough.”

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Kimberly Bacarisa, 37 Client Relationship Manager at Fiduciary Group “I would tell my younger self that time is finite – spend it wisely, love is infinite – do it wisely…and buy a couple of Bitcoins at the end of the year 2015 and hold on to them!”

Vicky Bishop Garcia Executive Chef & Owner at Vicky’s Natural Kitchen “Slow down, take time out to heal. Dream and plan. Learn to forgive. Trust yourself and do it your way.”

Laurie Lee Kong, 41 Personal Trainer/Coach “If I could, I would go back and tell myself to listen more but speak up when I needed to, for myself and others. To hug my parents a lot more, have more compassion for how hard it is to have a full-time job, feed a family, exercise and raise kids and still find time to make us feel loved. That how other people treat you is a reflection of them, and not you. To be honest and take responsibility for any ‘mistakes’ that happen, and to go easy on myself because it’s part of growing up. And besides, your parents know when you’re fibbing…they just don’t always tell you. It’s a trap y’all!”

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news NEW STATUTORY FRAMEWORK FOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS AND PROTECTED CELL PARTNERSHIPS After a rigorous review and consultation process, the Limited Partnerships Act and the Protected Cell Limited Partnerships Act

COULD TIMMY BE YOUR NEW YEAR’S BOY? Timmy still waits for his special forever family to come. He’s a huge character who makes us giggle!! He’s loved by us all. A deeply affectionate and endearing boy who adores to

have now been commenced. The new framework reaffirms the jurisdiction’s commitment to constantly reviewing and evolving its funds legislation to suit the contemporary age. As part of the process of reviewing and updating the funds legislation, the Government has worked closely with the Gibraltar Funds and Investment Association (GFIA) and the financial services regulator, the GFSC in finalising and bringing this legislation into effect. be cuddled and kissed, Timmy also likes his alone time too. He’s around 8 years old and neutered. In this cold weather Timmy would adore the comforts of his human’s hugs and warm lap. Are you the one to rescue Timmy, to give him the life he craves and needs? If you think that’s you, please do make contact on Facebook: Gibraltar Cat Welfare Society.

Minister for Digital and Financial Services, Albert Isola, said: “Having undergone a robust review process, the legislation highlights Gibraltar’s status as a competitive, modern jurisdiction. We pride ourselves on our ability to work collaboratively with the private sector, ensuring that legal developments work productively in tandem with our financial services industry. This is of increasing importance as we continue to enhance our appeal to the global funds industry. Our continuous drive to adapt has long helped Gibraltar attract new businesses, and this legislation is the latest example of us acting as a modern legal powerhouse.” “I am most grateful to Jonathan Garcia and the Executive Committee of GFIA for their everconstructive engagement with Government. We will continue to work with Jay Gomez and James Lasry on all matters GFIA for the benefit of this important sector of our community.”

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news BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY TO BE INTEGRATED INTO GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS HMGoG last month announced that it will begin a process by which it will integrate blockchain technology into its legacy systems in order to streamline government processes. It is envisioned that the implementation, which will initially be rolled out on a pilot basis, will improve the delivery of public services to individuals and organisations residing or operating in Gibraltar.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE POINTS – MIDTOWN CARPARK HMGoG has announced that following an agreement with Plug-N-Go (Gibraltar) Ltd, Midtown Carpark will have available for use, five electric vehicle chargers. The chargers are located on Level 6 and they are the most recent generation of EV charging devices, including a DC fast charger. Access to the chargers can be achieved by downloading their application Plug-N-Go, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, payment is on a pay as you go basis. These chargers are now available for use. For further information please visit plug-n-go.com

The proposed blockchain solution will build upon and enhance the functionality of Gibraltar’s eGov system, with the focus of the initial phase being to enable users to store government-issued and certified credentials. The pilot integration project will be delivered by HM Government of Gibraltar who have been working closely in partnership with two firms. Bitso, a Gibraltar licensed crypto currency platform, and IOVlabs, the team behind the RSK blockchain. Both firms have long supported and deeply contributed to Gibraltar’s work in the DLT sector. Government has developed a close working relationship with these firms over time and values their counsel.

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news GIBRALTAR GAMBLING DIVISION – CONSUMER WARNING The Gibraltar Gambling Division have issued a consumer warning in respect of the gambling website luckywins.io. This is as a result of receiving consumer complaints about this website. Consumers have been tempted to the website by large and probably false bonus offers. A footer, which wrongly uses the Government of Gibraltar logo and a fictitious “GB” licence number is completely false and misleading The website encourages documents to be uploaded to a site which could be used to steal identity. The address given purports to be in La Linea (Spain) A number of B2B suppliers are named as games suppliers, but again that may be misleading and the site may be using stolen IP/code and illegally cloning game content. Enquiries are continuing. Gambling Commissioner, Andrew Lyman stated that “From time to time, illegal sites try to obtain credibility by claiming that they are licensed in Gibraltar. Their aim is to lull consumers into a false sense of security and we would encourage all consumers to carry out due diligence and to avoid providing any details where there are doubts about licensed status. Licensed status can be checked on our website https://www.gibraltar.gov. gi/finance-gaming-and-regulations/ remote-gambling” 12

PUNNY CORNER On new years eve make sure you have your left leg in the air... ...So that you start the new year on the right foot. Sent in by Pepe Roni Do you have a pun to share? Email editor@thegibraltarmagazine.com!

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what's on INTERIM DIRECTOR GENERAL APPOINTED TO THE GIBRALTAR HEALTH AUTHORITY Professor Patrick Geoghegan OBE has been appointed as the interim Director General of the GHA. Professor Geoghegan will commence in post on 10th January 2022 for a period of up to 18 months whilst a process is undertaken to appoint his permanent successor. The appointment is an interim one so that a full, open and transparent recruitment process can be undertaken over the period of the 18 month appointment of Professor Geoghegan. Professor Geoghegan has over 45 years experience in healthcare having started his career as a clinician in mental health before

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moving into healthcare leadership and management in the NHS. Patrick was Chief Executive of one of the largest, highest performing NHS Trusts in the UK with a workforce of over 12,200 for over 20 years. Under his stewardship the organisation was consistently rated as excellent by external assessment bodies. Patrick has also received a number of awards recognising his excellence in leadership including the Starkey Award from the Royal Society of Public Health, NHS Leader of The Year and the Order of the British Empire (OBE). He is renowned internationally as a leading champion for transforming Health and Social Services and for his passionate support for staff developing modern healthcare services. Professor Geoghegan has been in Gibraltar since May 2021 working on the delivery and execution of the National Mental Health Strategy. He has already established a working relationship with the GHA.

selection process for both routes (to include an initial ‘Introduction to Youth Work - Aims, Objectives and Delivery), the selected trainees will be involved in

face-to-face youth work during evenings and weekends. The assessed route will require trainees to evidence a set of core youth work skills and develop a relevant social educational project. Successful completion of the assessed route will result in the award of a local certificate in ‘An Introduction to Understanding Youth Work’ and make you eligible to apply to future Part-Time Youth Support Worker vacancies. The training period shall run from January 2022 until July 2022, during which time trainees will have the opportunity to work alongside Youth Workers and Support Staff in a variety of youth work scenarios. The training offers an ideal opportunity for those wishing to work with young people and with a commitment to their education and welfare. Further information about the course and application procedure can be obtained from www. youth.gi/training. If you have any questions you can email gibyouth@gibtelecom.net or call 20078578 during office hours. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 4th January, 5:00pm.

The Gibraltar Youth Service will deliver an ‘Introduction to Youth Work’ training course for new volunteers and prospective employees. Trainees will have the choice of two routes: assessed and non-assessed courses. The nonassessed course is geared towards those wishing to volunteer, whereas the assessed course may be followed by those wishing to be considered for future, potential part-time employment within the Youth Service. Following a 14

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news ISSUE OF A NEW GIBRALTAR £5 CURRENCY NOTE H.M Government of Gibraltar is pleased to announce the issue of a new £5 Currency Note. The new £5 note printed by De La Rue, has a green-beige colour scheme, with the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the front and the Windsor Bridge depicted on the reverse. The note is slightly smaller in size than the current £5 note and new security features have been incorporated. These new £5 notes with the prefix letter B/AA were issued as of last month.

DEMONETISATION OF CURRENCY NOTES The Public is advised that the following currency notes are being withdrawn from circulation: £5 currency notes with the prefix letter A/AA. These currency notes will continue to be accepted by banks until the end of January 2022. A notice of demonetisation has been issued to provide for these currency notes to cease to be legal tender after this date. Demonetised notes will however continue to be accepted by the Ministry of Finance, Treasury Department, at 206/210 Main Street.

NEW E-SCOOTER LEGISLATION Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar will shortly be publishing legislation relating to the sale and use of Personal Light Electric Transporters commonly known as e-scooters. The Government wishes to advise persons who may be thinking of purchasing one of these devices, especially during Christmas, to take account of the details provided below. The legislation will include; • A restriction to persons aged 17 years and over; • A “Personal Light Electric Transporter” will be defined as having two or more wheels, is fitted with a handlebar, is designed to carry no more than one person and is propelled by an electric motor that has a maximum continuous rated power output of 1000 watts; • The device is limited to a maximum speed of not more than 25km/h; An insurance policy will be required once the legislation is enacted. The community is reminded that riding e-scooters on pavements is illegal and already comes with a maximum fine of £200.00.

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news GBC OPEN DAY RAISES £160,000 (AND COUNTING!) Last month, the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) held its annual Open Day. At the close of the radio and TV marathon, a total of £160,000 had been raised – smashing last year’s end-of-show running total – and the amount has only increased since! Every penny raised during the GBC Open Day goes towards a variety of worthwhile causes in Gibraltar. Many local charities rely heavily on the Open Day to continue running. One of the biggest benefactors of the Open Day Trust is the Cancer Relief Centre, who last year received an incredible sum of £50,000.

CRAFT & COLLECTORS FAIR

memorabilia, post cards, toy soldiers, mythical figures, dolls house items, crystals, kitchenalia, and books...as well as beautifully hand-crafted gifts and cards.

The next Craft & Collectors Fair will take place at St Andrew’s Church, Governor’s Parade, on Saturday 22nd January.

Hot and cold refreshments will be served. All profits go to the Church Restoration Fund.

Covid permitting, we are anticipating a variety of stalls offering vintage & antique items, bric-a-brac and collectables. You will find silver, jewellery, Gibraltar

The show included all the firm favourites, including dance clips, sketches, punch-a-prize, and the ever-popular car raffle, seeing a Mitsubishi Space Star go to one lucky winner. A warm thank you to all who donated and participated.

Stalls available at £10 to include table and cloth. For further information please call 54023166.

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During the day, Radio Gibraltar aired from the Piazza in what was their first road show since the start of the pandemic, with the GBC team back out in the heart of our community. This was also the first Open Day held from GBC’s new premises on Rosia Road, after a memorable 41 years at their previous location on South Barrack Road.

Mask wearing and Public Health Advice will be adhered to.

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Saturday 22nd January 10am - 2pm Entrance

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Gibraltar memorabilia, stamps, silver, model soldiers, postcards, mythical ﬁgures, dolls house items, crystals, hand-crafted cards, gifts, bric-a-brac and books! A selection of home-made refreshments available in the lounge. All proceeds to the Church Restoration Fund.

Stalls £10. Tables provided. Enquiries please contact 54023166 NEXT FAIR:- Saturday 5th March

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A FAREWELL TO Reg Reynolds

Sad news reached us in early December of the death of one of The Gibraltar Magazine’s longest running contributors and supporters, Reg Reynolds. Reg, who barely missed contributing editorial to a single edition since The Gibraltar Magazine first appeared in 1995, tragically died of a heart-attack while staying with family in Canada. Reg was born on 1st February 1948 in Victoria, B.C., Canada. After numerous jobs from petrol pump attendant to insurance salesman, Reg signed on as a sports reporter for the Victoria Daily Colonist in 1973, going on to become sports editor for Comox and District Free Press and a scriptwriter for CKVU Television in Vancouver. In August, 1984, he moved to Portugal to become features writer and editor for Discover publications, an association which led him to Gibraltar in 1986 for a spell as the first editor of Discover Gibraltar. Reg divided his time between Gibraltar, London, Victoria B.C. and Portugal’s Portimão (where he began the Porti-Rocha 10 pin bowling league, which led to the formation of a national team). He was known widely for his big personality, kindness, sparkling blue eyes, and an easy writing style that made storytelling seem easy. He loved Gibraltar and since the time he first visited in the '80s, with his long-time partner Maggie, he spent many enjoyable hours scouring second-hand book shops and libraries, and later the internet, searching for unusual celebrity/historical connections to entertain his loyal readers on the Rock. Reg was author of several books — Big Jim Ryan (Orca), The Best of Algarve Life (Helvern), Strange But True Stories of Gibraltar vols. 1 & 2 (Helvern), and The Revenge of Tom Dollar (Writers Club Inc). The latter was his only novel, based on the true story of a sailor imprisoned on the Rock for murder in 1860, which Reg wrote ensconced in the Queen’s Hotel during a hot summer in 2001. Reg Reynolds will be missed greatly by his friends, his family, his partner Maggie and, no doubt, by readers of this publication. A celebration of Reg’s life will be held in Canada in the summer of 2022. Reg's final contribution to The Gibaltar Magazine can be found in our December 2021 issue. Sleep well, friend.

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Easier said than done…

any people looking to generate some extra income have turned to online sales in the hope of creating a source of passive income. This trend has intensified as a result of COVID-19 with the advent of increased reliance on distant-shopping, online video-telecommunications, and remote working. On the face of it, selling online sounds pretty simple: You find or create a product that you believe there would be sufficient demand for; you get a website built or even use existing e-commerce platforms; you put some marketing posts on your social media and hey presto! Chaching! Sales will be rolling in… The truth is far more complicated than that. There are two common formats of selling online: 1. Online retailer: This is where normally you will hold a stock of the goods, take order from buying customers and ship the goods to them. 2. Drop Shipping: This is where you do not handle the goods or keep goods in stock but only take orders online from buying customers. You then arrange for a manufacturer or retailer of the GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

goods to deliver the goods directly to the consumer. For a start, both the above forms of selling require a Business Licence in Gibraltar from the OFT. You may even require to have a physical premises to conduct such business, especially if you fall under the Online Retailer category.

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when you are just one of the same businesses that are obtained in the search results.

Next, you need to decide whether to build your own dedicated website or join an existing e-commerce platform. Online sales ‘malls’ like Amazon, Etsy or eBay are a convenient way to sell your products to an international audience. The costs of joining these platforms can be high, but they also offer many benefits. For example, Amazon provides its sellers with storage and shipping services so that business owners do not have to worry about complicated logistics.

If you decide to have your own website, you will need to spend some money on either doing it yourself, or hire the services of a specialist web design company that will build the online store to your specifications. You will then need to find an online payments gateway to connect your store to credit card companies and the banks in order to be able to accept payments online. This in itself could be a pretty time-consuming task due to the comprehensive due-diligence and documentation that these financial service providers may ask you to provide.

It is important to understand that on all these sites, big and small, there is tough competition between the sellers and you will often have to pay for advertising within the platform as well. In addition, keep in mind that while joining sales sites is simple, it is difficult to stand out here and reach your unique audience. It is a real challenge to tell your story and catch the eye of the customer

Finally, after you have successfully set up your online e-commerce website or drop-shipping, the real work begins – marketing! The success of any online business primarily depends on its marketing and advertising, to reach maximum exposure. While most small businesses do not have the budget required to spend on effective online marketing campaigns, they should start by taking advantage 19

business The costs of joining these platforms can be high, but they also offer many benefits. of the social channels available to them. A lot of small businesses want to start selling as quickly as possible, but do not take advantage of the tools that are already available to them to reach potential customers. Whether you sell physical products, market digital products or offer services, your online social profiles are great channels that you should utilise for the task. The right way to use social media to sell depends on the type of business and your goals: there are businesses for which small changes like posting a phone number for orders on their Facebook page and reminding followers that you are making deliveries will make all the difference. In other cases, posting photos of your products on Instagram stories is what will allow

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customers to choose what they are interested in and contact you. Facebook for example, offers a dedicated sales interface for small businesses that market physical products called Facebook Shops. The great advantage of setting up the store within your Instagram and Facebook profile is the high accessibility to the audience that is already following you and the advanced advertising options that Facebook offers. Even if you managed to launch successful marketing and advertising operations, you would still need to take care of other important aspects of the business, such as customer support (handling customer enquiries and possibly refunds); taking care of logistics to ensure punctual product delivery; invoicing, and financials to ensure you are not operating at a loss. There could

The success of any online business primarily depends on its marketing. also be other compliance matters to deal with and various licences, registrations and approvals you will need to obtain from authorities and third parties. Having advised numerous people on setting up their online businesses, we can conclude by saying that while online sales could be a great revenue-generating channel, they are far from being a truly passive source of income, and require much work. Always seek professional advice before deciding to embark on such ventures to ensure it is done the right way. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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THE OTA SYNDROME Online travel agencies.

n today's holiday rental market it is virtually impossible to do business without this type of online travel agency (OTA). As a final consumer they help you book your hotel, flat or villa in a matter of seconds. And without a doubt they make things happen and they normally look after their customers in the right way making your booking a safe transaction. Simultaneously, they do business with the proprietor. So they are clearly double agents catering for owners and tenants alike, charging commission fees to one party or the other or sometimes both. There are many OTA companies in the market from where to chose services from. The question is which one to use. This depends on whether you are a proprietor, retail client, or tenant. Because whether you believe it or not, OTA companies are pro-tenant or pro-owner be it a single property or a hotel chain. This month we shall analyse two major OTA companies, one of which is protenant and the other pro-owner, namely Booking.com and Airbnb. Both companies are USAestablished and hugely successful, but totally different in their objectives, policies and final goals. 22

Airbnb is very user friendly, easy to book with, works extremely well with both tenant and landlord and follows a flexible booking pattern with which clients in general are quite satisfied. It charges a low commission rate to the landlord and a larger commission to the tenant. In that sense it is perhaps slightly more pro-landlord.

Fake bookings, non existent properties or overbooked flats have been problems faced by travellers.

They protect the payments made from the tenants and keep the funds until the 24 hours after arrival have elapsed to make sure the tenant is safely lodged in the correct property. We need not say how important it is to be careful where you rent from when going abroad. Fake bookings, non existent properties or overbooked flats have been sadly some of the difficulties and problems faced by travellers. Airbnb tries very hard to avoid this and it normally works, with some very rare exceptions.

stay and how good or not so good the property was. Simultaneously, the landlord can do the same. He can rate the tidiness of his tenant, compliance with house rules and even leave a comment. One report cannot normally be seen without the other which makes both sides act in a fair way.

The clarity used with their booking website or application together with a most fair comments rating system makes it popular with clients. Airbnb will let the tenant leave a comment and rate the property as well as writing a comment about their

In other words, you can have both sides of the story, whereas with Booking.com this is not possible. If you get a rough tenant or what we call a trier, someone who is always complaining no matter what you do in order to get a discount or a free ride, Airbnb offers very limited scope for this kind of abuse whereas Booking. com does not seem to do anything in this respect. Airbnb handles your payment and you need not worry about GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

business Greed is the most common business mistake known to mankind. collecting rent or paying them. Their fees are automatically deducted from your rent with a going rate of 3% or less. They just transfer the funds 24 hours after arrival of the client. It is simple and very fast. They also have a special fund to cover any important breakages caused by a tenant that may occur during a let. This is non existent with Booking. com. Another reason landlords like using Airbnb is because you have the option to accept or deny a booking. Something that cannot be done with Booking.com, which is much more pro-tenant. It is also a generous company relocating its clientele, and tenants know this. Their generosity is fully paid for by the landlord. It is so easy to be generous with someone else's money. I heard of several cases where Booking.com made an overbooking mistake and they relocated clients to a luxury fivestar hotel at the entire expense of the landlord who was not the party that made the overbooking. Then there is the communication factor. It is such a massive organisation you normally take a very long time to get through and sadly their staff do not know much of what goes on. Only recently a client told me he had a non show for a week’s let. Booking.com did little or nothing to sort the issue and he never received any money. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

All this said, Booking.com seem to bring in a lot of clients and this does not apply to other OTA companies. They seem to be the strongest accommodation search and booking tool of today. They charge high fees of 15% and more and yet people use it. It is of little relevance how much they charge because customers continue to purchase via them. Another rule they use for placement in their pages is your commission amount. This means that if you increase your commission rate from a high already 15% to say 25% or more -cases have occurred with hoteliers and landlords paying 40% and more - you are guaranteed to appear on the first page for people to see and book you first - at a very high cost. The market is free but paying such a high rate of commission results in the landlord making next to nothing.

why a clever entrepreneur doesn’t copy the idea and develop a new OTA offering a fair commission rate. Up to a maximum of 10%. But greed is the most common business mistake known to mankind. Perhaps I have opened the eyes of a young entrepreneur for a new start-up?

Jorge v.Rein Parlade MBA Business Consultant +350 54045282 jorgeparlade@aol.com

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SUPPORTING CANCER RELIEF WITH PAYROLL GIVING Local businesses welcomed to join a worthy initiative.

t’s that time of the year again when most of us have overindulged on various levels, companies are facing a fresh new year and we start thinking of potential New Year resolutions. On a personal level, many of us want to lose weight and be healthier, (this is the year we will get into that outfit we bought two years ago, pre-lockdown indulgence), take up a new hobby, start doing charitable work and maybe even resolve to be kinder to our friends, relatives, and humankind in general. Well, here’s the thing. These are all admirable thoughts and to be completely encouraged but we all know that only too often, they fall by the wayside...the gym sessions slip, the bag of choccie biscuits finds its way into the shopping and your great aunt starts testing even your newly resolved patience! One way of achieving the ‘kindness and charitable resolution’ is by supporting a charity via donations. As many of you probably realise, the post-covid ‘new normal’ has hindered charities holding largescale fund-raising events, thus 24

making our income stream more precarious at a time when we are needed more than ever. Furthermore, as companies close their accounts at the end of the year, they can reflect on how successful or difficult the year has been; the standard charitable donations ‘pot’ may not be as full as it once was. As a charity, however, Cancer Relief, like many others, needs to maintain its income level in order to continue to serve the community. We currently support around 400 individuals and the vast majority of our 14 services are fully funded by charitable donations, which means keeping them financed is no easy task! We are therefore keen to engage with local businesses in such a way that we can raise funds without hitting their profits or asking for a big commitment. This concept is called Payroll Giving, which you may have heard of before. The initiative involves offering staff the opportunity to donate a small amount from their salary each month. This is deducted by payroll management prior to salary being

Cancer Relief currently supports around 400 individuals. received. It is totally voluntary, and a staff member can opt in or out at any time. Payroll giving has been a popular option for larger charities across the world for years and has proven to have positive spinoffs for all concerned. Essentially, it will cost the company nothing, unless they choose to match donations, which is always welcome! Staff will be benefitting the charity for as little as the cost of a glass of wine per month, while enjoying the feeling of keeping at least one New Year's resolution! If you are interested in bringing the idea of Payroll Giving into your place of work, we would be delighted to talk to you further about this. And just for fun, here are some statistics: GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

business • Cancer affects 1 in 2 people. • Cancer Relief is a completely local standalone charity. • We have been established since 1983 and have grown year on year since then. • The charity serves not only the person diagnosed with cancer, but any of their friends or relatives affected

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by the individual’s diagnosis (so more than the 1 in 2 statistics!) • Referrals grow year on year as the community learns how the charity can help individuals and more and more people survive cancer for longer.

• The charity runs a Hospice Outreach Service which allows palliative care patients to be cared for in the comfort of their own home. • All these services, funded by charitable donations solely, costs £400,000 per annum.

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ALL WORK AND NO PLAY

How the pandemic has taught us all a lesson on how we need to work differently.

BY LIAM ANTHONY

na Catarina Mendes is the leader of the Portuguese Socialist Party. Last November, there were ubiquitous headlines about her party's new law that prevents employers from texting, calling or emailing their employees when they are not working. Employers could face sanctions should they break this rule. It is a progressive move, one that allows workers to claim back their right to disconnect. It is also a necessary shift from the antiquated notion that we all need to be in production mode, especially as we are learning to navigate ourselves professionally post Covid-19. As we plan to return to work after our Christmas break, the inevitable back-to-work blues begin to manifest. A feeling of dread, anxiety or even depression about the thought of returning. 26

The pandemic has rendered us all much more vulnerable. Such emotions ought not to be ignored. The pandemic has rendered us all much more vulnerable. We have all seen our jobs as something we can't take for granted – however, our jobs also mean something different to us. Our working landscape has changed dramatically. We have overcome the challenges of working from home and dealing with having our homes transform into offices. In addition, we have also had to deal with the perpetual uncertainty that the pandemic has thrown at us and all the precariousness that we have

faced from furlough schemes to even job losses. Work and all of its macro components have determined how we live our lives. Despite the force of Covid-19, through adversity, we have all learnt something about how we can change and transform our wellbeing at work. In 2019, pre-pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO), defined the word burnout as an 'occupational phenomenon'. Since then, the discussion of mental health in the workplace has encouraged employers to implement schemes such as wellbeing plans and Stress Risk Assessments. The latter has always been a legal requirement for employers, providing managers and HR departments with the necessary resources to protect their employees. According to Mental Health Foundation UK, 12.7% of all sickness absence days can be attributed to mental GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

business The World Health Organisation defined the word burnout as an 'occupational phenomenon'. health conditions. Furthermore, in 2019, there were an estimated 828,000 workers suffering from work-related stress, depression or anxiety according to the Labour Force Survey (LFS). The quality of the conversation surrounding our mental wellbeing in the workplace is crucial. It is important to recognise that workers are treated with respect and understanding should they need time off from work. We need to transform the idea that as individuals we always need to be available. Moreover, taking a break from work is probably the most productive approach we can take if we want results. Employers also need to support this approach and have a much more proactive attitude towards improving their work environment.

pandemic has shown, reminds us of the importance of separating what is important for us and what is out of our control. It is necessary to acknowledge the influence of how our jobs are controlled by the current political and economic landscape, nevertheless, we can also take time to reflect on what our jobs mean to us, a more micro look at our work, one that looks at our role, our identity at work and our values as individuals. A survey carried out by the Development Academy in 2021 investigated why people were not happy at work. The main reason for unhappiness at work was not feeling valued enough. 69% of the people surveyed were unhappy at work because they didn't feel

valued. There were other statistics that also equated to people being unhappy such as salary and a lack of opportunities, however, this one has stuck with me. As 2022 begins, many of us might be thinking about making a career change. Perhaps your resolution this year is to be more assertive in the workplace and set boundaries to avoid feeling saturated. Maybe you are a manager and want to implement a more ethical approach to dealing with employers and their mental health. Like the Portuguese politician says, we have not only a need to disconnect, but a right to do so. Adopting a more conscious attitude to our working life could bring some invaluable benefits both professionally and personally.

A YouGov poll commissioned by Mental Health UK has found that almost 1 in 4 (23%) women in the UK are struggling to manage feelings of stress and pressures at work. Additionally, only 44% considered that their employer had a plan in place to prevent burnout. This is an issue that also conveys the chasm between female and male workers. The pandemic has also encouraged more gender inequality as women have had to take on several roles simultaneously. The world of work, as the GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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EAT PLANTS SAVE THE PLANET

“A plant-based diet is probably the single most effective action an individual can take to reduce their impact on the planet.” – Gibraltar Climate Change Strategy BY ROSANNA MORALES

he Gibraltar Climate Change Strategy, published November 2021, has outlined the importance of a move towards more plant-based diets. Diet change toward more plant-based diets is critical for avoiding catastrophic environmental damage, including climate change. In fact, we should all be eating more plant foods because our lives depend on it and just like recycling, it is our duty. A plantbased diet is doing the right thing for the right reasons.

do we know about the relative climate impact of different plantbased diets?

Eating a vegan diet could reduce our carbon footprint by 73%.

The United Nations has said that “[a] substantial reduction of [climate-change] impacts would only be possible with a substantial worldwide diet change, away from animal products.”

A new study conducted by the University of Oxford has found that a switch towards plantbased diets is vital to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. It follows on from a previous study by the university, which found that eating a vegan diet could reduce our carbon footprint by 73%.

But how can diets be measured to assess their climate impact? What

There is a devastation that is unfolding every moment because

of animal agriculture. The more we eat meat, eggs, and dairy, the more it will harm our beautiful planet. To help make the world a better place we need to be aware of how we contribute to the devastation as individuals. Shifting our personal diets to plant-based is a critical tool in preventing global temperature from rising above 1.5°C or 2°C by 2100. A shift to plant-based will also help to tackle chronic diseases, water pollution, overconsumption of water, and loss of biodiversity. “The Government, through Public Health Gibraltar, will develop guidance on how to make more sustainable food choices, including information on the health and environmental benefits…” – Gibraltar Climate Change Strategy 29

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According to the Gibraltar Green Initiative on Conscious Eating, if Gibraltarians gave up meat for just one day it would save the daily water consumption of 9000 people. Manager at the Wildlife Conservation Park, Jess Leaper, who is also involved in the

If Gibraltarians gave up meat for just one day it would save the daily water consumption of 9000 people. Conscious Eating initiative, was delighted to see the plant-based movement has been recognised as an important aspect in the 30

climate change Strategy: “Cutting down on meat consumption will help to support and maintain our delicate biodiversity.” There are now numerous Gibraltarian social media groups and pages dedicated to lifestyle changes for the environment, animal welfare, and health. Pages such as Cut Meat, Not Trees, a campaign supported by Thinking Green, The Department of Environment and Climate Change, and the

Gibraltar Health Authority, are challenging local restaurants to have meat free days once or twice a week and to extend their vegan offerings throughout the week. They are also asking schools to encourage children to abstain GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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from meaty snacks and lunches at least once a week. This plant-based Strategy will hopefully spill over into the Governments’ Health initiatives in hospitals and health services. It may begin to encourage local doctors, psychologists, and other medical practitioners to address dietary considerations as part of their treatment plans. The future of plant-based meals in our hospital is also of most importance as research continuous to find that a plantbased diet heals and contributes to a quicker recovery. A growing number of health practitioners, such as Certified Wellness Coach, Bianca Yeo, are now encouraging a return to wellness through plant foods and plant-based remedies. “I noticed many personal health changes GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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after giving up dairy. My diet had a positive effect on sinus and migraine issues,” said Ms Yeo who recommends vegan products such as liver cleansers and metabolic boosters to her clients.

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Charitable organisations such as the Nautilus Project whose mission is to bring greater understanding and knowledge of the marine environment to the local community through initiatives such as #MedOceanHeroes recognise and promote the importance of the positive changes plant-based diets will ultimately have on the oceans and biodiversity. 31

life “The Sustainable Catering Policy will be adopted by the public sector in respect of its procurement of food for events, and in institutions such as schools, hospitals and care homes. Government will also explore options for directly encouraging a move towards plant-based diets.” – Gibraltar Climate Change Strategy

It will be transformational for catering at businesses meetings and official events at No.6, at the Governor’s Convent and City Hall to provide plant-based lunches and afternoon teas. This will be a great way to set an example of conscious eating in our community. Shawna Jones, Education Officer at the Alameda Gardens is working to educate the public on how to become good food ambassadors for their families. “Adults have the power to embolden good food choices for their children.” Shawna is actively educating children through school programs, but she feels environmental education for adults will also be an important component of her role at the gardens.

in sustainable food choices and support for families wanting to transition to a plant-based diet. Initiatives that encourage parents and grandparents to replace meat burgers and sandwiches with plant-based alternatives will promise their children a planet to thrive in. Taking small steps to transition as a family will create a strong and compassionate bond with the planet. A stable climate is essential for a stable planet and community. If you care about the planet and the future of our kids, we can make one simple choice to help halt climate change: Eat plants. Minister John Cortes MP

There is more to be done

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Things are changing within our community. The Government has, for some time, been running initiatives to help encourage the move towards a more plant-based diet. As John Cortes, Minister for the Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change explained, “The messaging of the benefits of plant-based diets on the environment need to intensify throughout the community. The government is also developing a catering policy that will encourage a prevalence for plant-based food in receptions. On a personal level I have started consuming plantbased alternative foods such as oat milk, vegan cheese and vegan

sausages. It makes great health sense and environmental sense.”

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MAITI NEPAL The Gibraltar Magazine recently had the pleasure to meet with volunteer worker Marianne Steneholm, to learn about the fight against human trafficking. Swedish born Marianne lives in Marbella, Spain, where she started her project in 2017 and has since then raised close to €500,000 for the charitable organisation Maiti Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal.

aiti Nepal was founded in 1993 by Anuradha Koirala and has rescued over 35,000 girls and young women from the horrors of human trafficking. Marianne has made several visits to the shelters in Kathmandu and assisted in the day-to-day tasks and seen the horrors first-hand. “Once you have seen what Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation really does to a young girl, there is no turning back. I will continue to work alongside Maiti Nepal for as long as Human Trafficking GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

exists. During my last visit, I met with a young girl recently arrived at the Maiti Nepal shelters. She wanted to share her story with me so I could be her messenger to the world. She only speaks Nepalese, and she never went to school so she can’t read or write. She is 16 years old and came to Maiti Nepal after a brothel raid in India. Every day she dreams of seeing her family again, but she can’t go back there as that would put shame on her already poor family and they would be cast out from their village. The last time she saw them, she was only 12 years old and secretly followed

Maiti Nepal has rescued over 35,000 girls and young women from the horrors of human trafficking. a distant relative on a journey to see Kathmandu. “As we all know, a 12-year-old child will often trust someone they think they know. She was first sold as a house maid and 33

taken to India to serve a family. After a year or so, one day an unknown man came to collect her, and she arrived in hell. When the brothel was raided, she was asleep and awakened by the police breaking down the door. She tells me that she never gave up hope that she would one day get out of that place. She told me the story so honestly. She looked at me with her big eyes as I couldn´t stop myself from crying. I really tried because I wanted to stay strong for her, but it was impossible. We changed the subject and with the assistance of a translator, we talked about her dreams for the future.” One of the young girl’s dreams was to be able to read and write, a dream Marianne made come true. She now has a tutor, and she can not only read and write but has also started to learn English. This at the same time as going through her rehabilitation and fighting the demons in her head.

She was first sold as a house maid and taken to India to serve a family. The funds raised on the Costa del Sol via Marianne’s work has paid the cost for the Teresa Academy for the past 3 years. This school provide education for 400 children. Finally, we asked Marianne what we and our readers can do to help: “There are many ways to help, such as sponsoring a child at the Child Protection centre at Maiti Nepal, collect second hand clothes, or get involved in some of the ongoing projects to create awareness or prevent trafficking.

If you are interested, please contact Marianne on +34-684 385 486 or info@ maitinepalmarbella.com.

To end our conversation, Marianne quoted a phrase from Maiti Nepal’s founder, Anuradha Koirala: “Take each child as your own daughter, then you will see her sorrows, and then you will feel the strength, that comes out of you to protect them”. Read more at www.maitinepal.org and www.maitinepalmarbella.com.

Maiti Nepal calls these rescued women Trafficking Survivors instead of Trafficking Victims. This is an important statement for their mindset and their rehabilitation process. Maiti Nepal does not just provide shelter and rehabilitation for the rescued women and girls, they also run a border control of 12 check points alongside the Nepalese police to rescue women before they are moved across the border and they collaborate with Indian police for brothel raids. They run a hospice for returning women and children infected with HIV, a Child Protection Centre (CPC) and a school, the Teresa Academy.

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NEW YEAR, SAME OLD ME (ISH)

Really? Are we going to subject ourselves to this whole palaver - again?

BY ANNE MARIE MORELLO

ure, the New Year definitely evokes a sense of new beginnings. It conjures up the feeling of a blank canvas, of untapped potential, of as-yet unknown future possibilities; which, I suppose, are the optimum conditions for a re-invention to take place. But, I feel that if we look at this through the lens of linear time, that we run the risk of subscribing to a myopic perspective that involves a hyper-focus on the present as a moment in time that hangs completely independently of the past and of the future. The view that there are hard borders between years could have us missing out on something important. Consider the developmental trajectory of the butterfly. We all know it starts out as a caterpillar, it gorges on food, it finds a decent spot to set up camp, it creates a chrysalis and then - boom - a butterfly emerges.

If we hit the pause button for a moment and rewind to the chrysalis part, I’d like to zoom into what’s actually going on here.

And then - boom - a butterfly emerges. While inside the chrysalis, cells which had previously been dormant in the caterpillar poetically named ‘imaginal cells’ - begin to increase and multiply in number. These cells are registered as a threat by the caterpillar’s immune system and they come under attack. Through what can only be described as sheer gumption, these imaginal cells connect with one another and convey information between each other while continuing to multiply as a group. The caterpillar literally dissolves and when the number of these cells reaches a tipping point, voila, a butterfly is born.

But the caterpillar isn’t separate from the goop in the chrysalis in the same way that it’s not separate from the butterfly. Yes, at every stage the creature takes on a new form, but each form is interrelated and interdependent. Perhaps this is the perspective that would best serve us as we move into 2022: a perspective that takes into account everywhere we’ve been, everyone we’ve learnt from and everything we’ve struggled through as we honour both our caterpillar selves as well as our untapped potential. Here’s my 5-step New Year, Same Old Me (ish) plan:

There can be a lot of shame connected to who we were in the past that holds us back. Although the past, in terms of time, is gone, it continues to live on in you; not just as shadows of memories but also physiologically in terms of the functioning of your nervous system. Feelings of shame, disappointment or regret can all 37

life dysregulate the nervous system and prevent you from feeling a sense of mental and emotional well-being. To re-regualte your nervous system, then, you can begin by honouring your past self. Be grateful for the mistakes you made and the learnings that came from them. Accept that you were doing the best you could with the knowledge that you had and, if you weren’t, offer that past self mercy and forgiveness. It’s not easy but as you gently offer nurturing acceptance and deep approval to these previously unloved parts of yourself, you set the stage for yourself to move forward with a really solid foundation. This is the beginning of the integration process.

Now focus on what’s already good in your life. What are you already doing well? Consider how you can build on it. And notice: is there fear of building on what’s good? It’s common to block the expression of our skills, gifts and talents - like the immune system of the caterpillar that attacks the imaginal cells when they begin to multiply and gain strength - for fear of judgement and rejection; for fear of being too much; because we fear the unknown. But, in the same way as the rejection of your shadow isn’t helpful, neither is the rejection of your light. This is the next step on the path to wholeness.

it will slowly begin to dissolve. I’d recommend working with psychosensory modalities such as EFT, Havening or Yoga to regulate this energy.

Reflect on all the positive changes you’ve already made throughout 2021. How can you integrate them more fully into your life? How can you calibrate to these states more fully? To achieve this, I’d recommend meditation, guided visualisations and EFT or Havening to anchor these new energies in your body.

Become your own greatest ally. Write a list of all the reasons why you’re proud of your journey so far and hopeful about where life is taking you. Remember, while these suggestions take you through a process, there are layers to each step. This means that you might work your way to Step 3 only to realise that there’s more work to be done in Step 1. Similarly, you

Be grateful for the mistakes you made and the learnings that came from them. might find that you want to miss a step (or more) and come back to the other steps at another time. This is absolutely OK. What I’m presenting here are simply guidelines, not hard rules that must be followed. Ultimately, you know what’s best for you. Trust yourself. As you embrace elements of your past, your present and your future, you get to build on your strengths as well as grow from previous experiences; mindful of where you’ve come from and with optimism for the future. For more information and videos on how to work with EFT or Havening follow @anne.marie.morello on Instagram.

If there’s fear, work with it. Running from it isn’t going to get you anywhere. The more you run, the more menacing it feels. So tune into what you’re afraid of feeling or experiencing. Sit with the fear and give it a seat at the table. When you allow yourself to feel it and explore it, I promise that 38

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A GREENER TOMORROW

The Together and Tomorrow initiative outlines the path that Gibraltar needs to take to develop a zero-carbon, sustainable way of life in the community. This month, we look at the steps that are being taken along the path. BY JON LEWES

s stated by Professor Daniella Tilbury with regard to the Together and Tomorrow initiative, “The wellbeing of people and the planet depend on the choices we make in our daily and professional lives. Sustainable events not only limit carbon footprints, they also support the green economy, seek to address inequalities in our community, raise awareness of sustainable issues and act as a catalyst for the wider adoption of sustainable practices. This policy helps us transition to a new way of living and working.” The inaugural Vice-Chancellor and CEO of the University of Gibraltar, “an institution that embeds sustainability at its core”, Professor Tilbury, who has “long been involved in sustainability issues”, became Gibraltar’s first Commissioner for Sustainable Development in 2018.

She is working alongside government to “build up a solid framework of actions and measures to ensure that Gibraltar is able to provide a sustainable lifestyle for the community and to play a leadership role in taking steps to mitigate and adapt to the looming impacts of climate change.”

“My interest is very much in the future generations.” “My interest is very much in the future generations,” explained Professor Tilbury in a recent interview, “and that is the mandate I have been given, to help put some governance in place to assure that the future generations are considered and

are part of the decision-making process in government.” While governments consider and work to agree on measures that are needed at a national level, such as support for the switch from burning fossil-fuels to renewable sources, including wind-power, to supply the world’s energy needs, action in communities has always been needed at local level, from the ground up, and indeed from the ground down.

The Climate Change Emergency Leaders of many communities’ authorities, including Gibraltar, have a strong understanding of the steps to be taken, with calls to action in response to the climate change emergency. A commitment was made by 41

life A zero-carbon, sustainable way of life can be developed in many, simple-todo ways. Gibraltar at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow - "Gibraltar will enshrine in legislation a commitment to include learning about the climate emergency and climate justice as fundamental principles in its education policies.”

of the Commissioner for Sustainable Development and Future Generations which has responsibility to scale-up the adoption of sustainability in Gibraltar. The awards covered 11 categories, presented in an awards ceremony funded by Kusuma Trust and were made to some 33 entities/groups in Gibraltar across education, business, technology and community. They included initiatives such as Traffic Free Tuesdays and Sustainable Living (Sustainable

Gibraltar), Health Conscious Eating: Habits for Habitats (AWCP, GHA, Promotions, Thinking Green) and #GibraltarSchoolStrike4Climate (Minister’s Future Generation Award).

‘Clean’ renewables An example of sustainable living and climate-change adaptation/ mitigation working together is the switch from the carbon-emitting burning of fossil-fuels for oil/ petrol energy for transport and buildings to renewable ‘clean’ supply from wind and solar power

The meeting, entitled Together for Tomorrow, was “a joint initiative by the UK Department for Education, Italy, UNESCO, Mock COP and Youth4Climate, and was co-planned and chaired by Professor Daniella Tilbury, Gibraltar’s Commissioner for Sustainable Development and Future Generations.” Communities are understanding that the two aspects – one, developing sustainability in the Community and, two, the community working to reduce its carbon emissions footprint – are interwoven. While sustainability works to protect and conserve resources, including the environment itself, the other is to mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions and adapt to its looming impacts.

Sustainability Awards The 2020 Gibraltar Sustainability Awards, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) which celebrate local and regional best practice, were offered by the Office 42

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life – carbon emissions are reduced, while environment and habitat are no longer subjected to destruction by resource extraction systems. To achieve targets for clean transport, e.g., for electric vehicles (EV) to be successfully rolling out by target year 2025, many communities will have to accelerate plans to install accessible electric-charging points, preferably supplied by clean green electricity. In Holland, the city of Utrecht is going further than just supporting the uptake of EV and is working towards a car-free city centre by eliminating 750 to 1,500 car parking spaces each year. Important aspects of the sustainability and climate

change actions for residents and businesses to understand is that a zero-carbon, sustainable way of life can be developed in many, simple-to-do ways. Supermarkets and businesses are already focusing on reducing product packaging, and homeowners generally have responded to the reasons for the need to recycle remaining packaging items, especially plastic. Measurement of a household’s carbon footprint does not specifically include the packaging material used, but many other aspects of the household’s lifestyle, including travel/transport and energy use, if adjusted to become more sustainable, could bring down the average Gibraltar household carbon footprint by a third, from 12 tonnes/CO2e/

year to 8 tons, with a target of 6 tonnes by 2030. In Gibraltar, as well as in the Climate Change Act, and in the Sustainable Development and Future Generations Act, the government provides at details of the National Mitigation and Adaptation Plan, the Climate Strategy. “Our emissions reduction targets are ambitious and a clear plan is essential to direct and communicate the actions across all aspects of society that will be required to achieve them… the plan outlines a road map of existing and planned measures to reduce emissions across numerous sectors in Gibraltar including energy, buildings, transport and waste. Initiatives to address this need to be stepped up urgently.” The Government’s sustainable events policy “acknowledges the leadership role it can play in driving change for sustainability across the public service, business and local community and outlines how events can be planned, managed and delivered sustainably." Prof John Cortes, Minister for the Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Heritage and Culture explains: “Introducing sustainable considerations into our event planning, organisation and management will significantly reduce the environmental footprint of our events as well as creating a positive social impact and adding value to the local economy. From responsible procurement and sourcing, to accessibility and inclusivity, this Government is committed to creating a better and more sustainable Gibraltar.”

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A ZOOKEEPERS DIARY January is traditionally a time to reassess and think about resolutions for the future, especially when it comes to diet and nutrition. Most often we indulge a little too much over the festive season and by January our focus turns to healthier habits.

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ood and healthy nutrition is also a key factor in the care of the animals at the AWCP. Despite necessary cuts over the past year due to COVID19, nutrition is an area the team at the AWCP will not compromise on. This is all the more important now that many of the longterm residents of the zoo are surpassing their natural life expectancies.

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feeding, from the moment the Keepers arrive. Many of the individual animals have been at the park since its conception in the late 90’s meaning they are now reaching their twilight years. La Vieja (aka ‘Teapot’ due to her squat and portly shape) is suspected to be in her mid-to-late 20s, but she is still remarkable sprightly. Macho, the once dominant male of the group, hasn’t weathered quite so well and is showing the scars and wear and tear from his mighty past. Both were thought to have been caught in the wilds of Indonesia by wildlife traffickers. They were found by Gibraltar Customs on a ship passing through the Straits. Long-tailed macaques are the most trafficked primate species

in the world, most often used in animal testing laboratories due to their intelligent and adaptable nature. Despite this traumatic start, the group is thriving at the AWCP. Elderly animals at the AWCP receive specially adapted diets, supplements and where required, medication. The Egyptian fruits bats are an ageing group, some individuals have been at the zoo for over 20 years, originating at Jerez Zoo. During routine health checks, half of the group have been found

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life to have worn-down teeth. To cater for this, the AWCP staff and volunteers provide a mixed, solid and pureed soft fruit, nectar diet. In the wild, animals often don’t live as long as in captivity, due to external factors such as predations, stress, habitat loss, competition for or lack of food. At the AWCP all this is taken care of and they receive the best diets and care possible. Rommie, the common marmoset is another elderly creature. Rescued from the pet trade, she was donated to the AWCP from Stichting AAP sanctuary in the Netherlands, as company for Djump, the male, who had also been a victim of the pet trade. Both are over the expected life expectancy for this species, and both have suffered health problems due to their unfortunate pasts. Poor diet and care has left Djump with a metabolic bone condition, similar to rickets, which means he can no longer live up to his name. This condition is managed with pain medication and special UV lighting and diet.

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As Park Manager, nutrition has always been a key focus for me. One of the first overhauls I undertook as a new manager in 2009, was to revise all the diets. With a strong interest in wild primate research, I used this knowledge to discover more about the natural diets of the animals at the park and tried, wherever possible, to incorporate this into the diets, or to try to replicate. Human cultivated foods are often far removed from the wild diets of species found in the rainforests of Brazil and Asia. Our fruits and vegetables have been cultivated for our human tastes, often to the detriment of their nutritional value. It is easy for captive species diets to lack essential trace minerals and vitamins, due to a lack of variety and range. It is essential we try to replicate as much as possible. I believe that attention to detail in this area has been the key to our healthy population of animals at the AWCP, one of the battles has been to keep on top of this and to not allow diets to drift, but also to keep abreast of current zoo nutrition trends and advice. One of the focuses for the AWCP and its campaigns has been our human diets and how they are affecting the planet. The Conscious Eating and CutMeatNotTrees campaigns have been run with local entities, Thinking Green and the Health Promotions Team, to encourage Meat-Free days

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‘Conscious Eating at Calentita’ ‘Mahomby’ - Jess Leaper for the good of the planet and our health. Conscious Eating was recently mentioned in the Gibraltar Government Climate Change proposal for its work on sustainable diets for Gibraltar. Habits for Habits is an extension from this, incorporating not only eating habits, but other habits that affect the habitats of species around the world. This year, a new, interactive Habits for Habits online challenge for schools will be introduced by the AWCP, to encourage children (and adults) to think about the impacts of their everyday habits on the environment. What better time than January to revise our old habits and make new, healthier and sustainable habits for a better future on our planet. Find out more about the AWCP and its work by visiting the website: www.awcp.gi or contact the team at: info@awcp.gi. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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THE RACE TO NET ZERO

We step into the new year with hope – as always – that we can make some positive change; we resolve to make improvement to our lives, lose bad habits and to better in the future than we have in the past. 2022 marks the year that this sentiment needs to be expressed in a collective manner, on a global scale if we are to avoid the worst impact of climate change in the years to come.

limate activists have for a long-time urged action to prevent what many feel to be the major threat to our civilisation and the world as we know it, and recent data suggests long term damage is already very likely to be inevitable and in potentially irreversible. In 2019, Gibraltar declared a ‘climate emergency’, making several pledges for the upcoming years. However, the government has taken what it considers a realistic approach: - To make Gibraltar carbon neutral by 2030 with the help of carbon offsetting. - To reduce overall omissions by 50% by 2035 - To work with UK and Overseas Territories to determine and implement methods to limit global warming to under 1.5c - Working with partners in the 48

region to deliver these goals with relevant strategies The Climate Change Act published the same year sets out targets for a 100% reduction compared to 1990 levels by 2045, which will not include carbon offsetting.

The full picture represents a more concerning state of affairs. However, it is important to note that these figures refer to what the government considers ‘manageable’ emissions – that is to say, the carbon impact which it feels Gibraltar has full control over and which can be controlled. The full picture represents a more concerning state of affairs, with the Gibraltar’s ‘manageable’ emissions representing just 8.5% of its full carbon impact.

The vast majority of Gibraltar’s emissions are caused by the bunkering: 84% of the Rock’s total impact comes by way of this industry, with international shipping (5.8%) and fuel used by non-locals (1.7%) contributing another 7.5%. Overall, 91.5% of the Gibraltar’s emissions are therefore considered ‘outside the scope’ of Gibraltar’s Climate Strategy While the government acknowledges that this fact lends itself to criticism that this fails to recognise Gibraltar’s contribution to the climate crisis, it contends that the Rock has limited influence on the function of these industries. Therefore the document identifies the following four sectors within its control, where considerable changes must necessarily be made to turn the tide in our favour. Within each of these areas, ongoing measures are described, together with a further breakdown of timescales and GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

and have hot water air source heat pumps.

DECARBONISING THE TRANSPORT SECTOR By 2025, over a dozen measures are planned for, including park and ride schemes, a commitment to cycling, ride to work schemes, increased grant provisions for electric vehicles. Diesel and petrol moped imports will be banned as from 2023, with public service vehicles all fully electrified by 2025. goals are laid out which provide a theoretical roadmap towards reducing Gibraltar’s manageable emissions to net zero in the coming decades. The government has made clear these plans will require active input from both the public and private sector, as well as individuals and corporations alike. There is a significant focus on incentivising these changes across the board, but time will tell whether incentives alone will motivate the necessary change.

DECARBONISING THE ENERGY SECTOR By 2025, the government envisages having fully transferred energy production to Liquid Natural Gas as well as making potable water production more efficient. In the public sector, it aims to make onshore power available for berthing ships via an extension jetty and through GibDock, while removing commercial tariffs. By 2030, the plan is for 50% of energy consumption to come from renewable sources, and to GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

have established a Climate Action Fund to help reduce emissions and offset carbon impact.

These plans will require active input from both the public and private sector. DECARBONISING THE BUILDING SECTOR By 2025, targets include having a new Development Plan for Gibraltar and updated building renovation strategies. All new buildings must be ‘Nearly Zero Energy’ as from now, with legal requirements for solar panels and/ or green/brown roofs and walls. By 2030, customer water meters and cupboards will be replaced across the Rock, enforced requirements will ensure requirements in buildings, and a minimum EPC rating of ‘D’ for rental properties (as from 2025). Also as from 2025, all new builds are to be fitted with smart meters

By 2030, no vehicles fully fuelled by petrol will be registered in Gibraltar and the taxi service will switch to a fully electric fleet.

DECARBONISING THE WASTE SECTOR By 2025, Gibraltar plans to achieve a 55% recycling rate, establish a deposit and return scheme, ensure the treatment of waste water and legislate a requirement for commercial entities to recycle These are among a host of other targets and measures which the Rock hopes to enact up to and beyond 2030. The issue is huge and complex, and will require investment and co-ordination between all stakeholders in consistent and measured fashion. Minister for Climate Change, John Cortes, observes that while the Rock’s relative contribution to global emissions is small, we should not see this as an excuse for complacency, but rather a reason to demonstrate that these goals are achievable and serve as an example to the world. 49

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GRANDPA DUB

This month we interview Simon Cooper, well-known for an array of projects from Organic Farm, to cooking at Calentita night, and performing in the local music festival. [To listen to the audio of this interview, search 'Grandpa Dub' at thegibraltarmagazine.com.] BY MARK CLANCY Welcome, Simon! Hi, pleasure to be here. Firstly, tell us what ‘Grandpa Dub’ is all about. Grandpa Dub basically came about because of lockdown and the Covid restrictions; not being able to play or rehearse any more with local musicians I found myself at home, bored. Being the type of person I am, who always has to have something on the go, I bought myself a 24-track Zoom recorder - basically a portable musical studio. As I’ve always played different instruments in the past, it was quite an easy task to start to record my own tracks – and now it was going to be just mine, whereas I had always used influences from other musicians when I had my other bands to 50

It’s a very original track with a sort of early 80s feel and sound. bring their feel into the music. Now it was just going to be me, it was just Simon, so it evolved into this solo project initially. You mention other bands you’ve worked with in the past, tell us a little about them. I’ve been involved in a lot of bands over the last 30 years in Gibraltar, ranging from punk thrash through to eventually forming my own reggae band, Odyssey, in the year 2000. I’ve always been very much into my reggae, so it seemed a natural progression. There’s always been a reggae influence in all the bands I’ve played in.

The last one was with Peter Montegriffo, Zammit, and Tony "Teapot" Wright. We created a band called Coup d’État, which had actually been birthed a few years before by myself and Chris. We released a couple of tracks in aid of the Environmental Safety Group (ESG) Clean Up the World campaign – it helped us out in producing videos for those tracks. Later it evolved into a proper band and we went out and performed several times in Spain and locally as well. We also performed at the Gibraltar Music Festival. Our music was quite ‘out there’; a reggae, rock, blues fusion, which is what I liked. It kept it really original. What are you up to these days? What are the recent tracks that you’ve been working on/ releasing? GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

music Grandpa Dub, which is what I named myself after becoming a grandpa, is releasing several tracks. I’ve got a couple out on SoundCloud: one is called ‘Free Me’, a song about the economic situation that a lot of people find themselves in, being at the end of the burden of economic slavery. It’s a very original track with a sort of early 80s feel and sound, almost Bob Marley-esque – from that era. It certainly feels that way to me. And then we’ve got another track, ‘Walk with Me’ which is more of a sentimental, happy song; a song of hope. Then I have the pleasure of working with Mark Clancy, who has been helping out in creating a music video to go along with that track. He’s also been helping with the editing of my tracks and getting it

out there online. He has been an amazing help in that respect. This leads me on to my other track, a collaboration with Mark, who sings whole sections of the song, doing a rap version within a fusion of mine which is kind of jazzy reggae hip-hop. It’s a really different feel – a very happy song that’s been received really well locally. People seem to really love it! What’s on your playlist? What sort of music do you listen to? I don’t listen to too much music as I’m always writing and trying to keep everything original. But the music I always listen to and have always really been in love with is stuff from the Twinkle Brothers,

Jah Shaka, Clinton Fearon, Dennis Brown, and some more of the classics. A little bit of Bob Marley as well, but not as much as a lot of people who listen to reggae. I’ve always listened to a more ‘underground’ reggae. Where can our readers find you? I’ve got a Facebook page called Grandpa Dub, you can always look me up as Simon Cooper as well. I’m also on YouTube, SoundCloud and Instagram. I have some more songs coming out on SoundCloud very soon – I’ve got 60 tracks recorded, 40 of which are originals, so there’s going to be a lot of music coming out over the next few months. Simon Cooper AKA 'Grandpa Dub'

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND ART Conquer light and you shall conquer art. BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

ntroducing Tom Maxwell, painter and photographer who likes travelling light, and author of Art Club in this very magazine. With a sketchpad and a few pencils in a scenic spot, he enjoys life drawing of historic architecture, which he describes as a ‘delicacy’. He’s particularly interested in ‘light versus darkness’: how the light bounces on cobblestone, masonry, stone, wood, steel and glass, in the variety of styles and colours Gibraltar is blessed with. “The light shining on any building brings it to life uniquely. I try to paint it plein air as often as I can, everyday commitments permitting, despite the practical setbacks sometimes, rather than in my studio copying from a photo, because those, no matter how artistic they are in their own right, they don’t always make justice to the genuine lighting, and how it evolves,” he explains. “When I set up to sketch on site, I can mix the right shades 52

comparing paint to real life, and copy detail and proportions,” Tom continues. “Of course, preliminary photography is helpful when studying how to lay out the prospective lines, and for making a building look three-dimensional on a flat surface. If you can master how to reproduce light realistically on a painting, you will be able to paint anything you can see, in my opinion.”

(excuse the pun!) while commuting to London from his native village of Stokenchurch, enjoying views on rolling hills and forests: “I watched it go by day in day out and thought: one day, I shall paint it! I did take many photos of my future subject matters, and those photos are artistically valid in themselves, but I am confident one day I will develop them into a big project in oils.”

Also, artistry owes a lot to practice, so he advises to draw often and leisurely, picking subject matters one is naturally interested in: “I am into my history and ornithology, that’s why I sketch landscapes and old buildings, and I dabble in studying birds’ plumage.” When selecting a subject, ask yourself, he advises: “What can I realistically paint in detail, and be satisfied with the outcome? Pick something that will turn out a confidence booster, before moving on to something more complex, or you’ll risk being disheartened and drop the quest.”

Tom used to work for an art gallery and printed high-ranking painters’ artwork for a living, so he rubbed elbows with big names and drew a trick or two out of them. After moving to Gibraltar with his partner following the first lockdown, Tom found himself with extra time on his hands, having shed the burden of a two-hour each way daily commute, and suddenly was empowered with a new hobby with a purpose: “I started going out at sunset in summer, and sketched buildings and views.”

He first was drawn to drawing

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day to the next, we were told we were ‘grounded’ for ten weeks, so I found myself stuck at home in my village, remotely working, plenty of spare time, and with an art supplies shop remaining open just across the road!” So, Tom channelled the emergency constructively and brushed upon his back-burner projects: he followed online tutorials and started practising, with acrylics at first, moving to oils shortly after.

Lockdown was the spark that set ablaze his passion. “Acrylics are the beginner’s goto medium, because they dry quickly and you can complete any artwork accordingly, plus you can hide mistakes. Oils, besides being more expensive, have longer drying times, and leave little room for mistakes. Some mistakes are quite obvious in oils, and there’s little the beginner artist can do to rectify or hide those, On the other hand, oils have the sleek finish that I cherish, and allow for texturing, layering and the look I pursue as an admirer of Renaissance and Dutch realism.” Tom usually paints three different versions of the same subject matter: two on thick paper as ‘dry runs’, the first just by blocking, i.e., painting in the general colours and feels, like an abstract, the second with detail added, and finally he resorts to proper canvas for the final product. Sketching is key to progress in one’s prowess, as well as learning GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

the science behind art: “To understand portraiture, you need to understand human anatomy, so I do sketch skulls once in a while, as the base for any portrait, and the proportions that any face commands. And to reproduce lighting realistically, you must learn about the physics of light and its hues. In addition, it is paramount to master prospective first, to give depth to your composition, blocking, to colour it in meaningfully, and finally brushwork, which can make or break the overall effect and style.”

weekly next summer and sketch, while brainstorming for artistic developments. Pieces needn’t be perfect, they’d just have to reflect what one enjoys painting, to communicate an emotion to the onlooker.

He’s musing about setting up an open-air art club for like-minded people to meet somewhere

Keep up to date with Thomas on Instagram @thomasomaxwell or visit www.thomasomaxwell.com.

A photojournalist by academic formation, Tom is also working on a mammoth project in that branch of figurative arts, where he’s expanding into abstract photography: “It’s a long term task that allows me to think out of the box.” Watch this space.

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WHAT YOU NEED:

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Toned paper Graphite pencils (HB, 2B) White chalk

BY THOMAS MAXWELL

new year brings new challenges, but previous foundations are still around! Did you know that January 5th is National Bird Day? Celebrating this day is a drawing of the often-forgotten bird in Gibraltar, the sparrow! Here is a concrete guide to drawing a sparrow.

STEP 1 The biggest thing about birds is understanding the anatomy. Having wings, it is important to keep the wings at the same level, otherwise you’ll have two arms at different heights – imagine! Separate large chunks of light areas and dark areas with a mix of marks and the occasional bit of shading. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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One of the key things I have found drawing birds is to not get caught up in all the detail. Birds have a lot of feathers…a lot. Most of them, very common with smaller birds, are matted together, making it hard to distinguish specific feathers, so adding in feathers is adding extra work for you! I always find the cross-hatching method works for feathers. Instead of shading, you draw lines close together and then keep switching the angle of the lines to create depth and shadow. These lines help with keeping some uniformity that you would often find with hair or in this case, feathers! With the rest of the body, shade the darker areas but applying more pressure with your pencil.

As you can see when you look into the detail it’s simple drawing technique. The white chalk can be applied in the lighter areas to give some depth to the piece, but don’t use too much otherwise it will look like the bird is flying right past a lamp! Try and keep the highlights in a particular direction to make sure the artwork looks realistic.

Keep building up the cross hatching in smaller and smaller areas and this will leave you with a finished piece. A lot of birds, like us, have similar anatomy, so drawing one will help you draw them all. Just remember to not get bogged down in the feather detail (don’t fall into that trap!). Use the white chalk carefully and lightly across the piece to create some opposition between the light and the dark. And don’t forget to keep an eye on the anatomy, which is most obvious with the wings –make sure they line up, otherwise your piece could lose some realism! Keep up to date with Thomas on Instagram @thomasomaxwell or visit www.thomasomaxwell.com.

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BOOKISH... Join us for our monthly book club!

BY JOEL FRANCIS

ear bookworms, Happy New Year! I hope you had a great holiday season and are ready to start a new chapter of your life. If your resolution is to read more, I've got some fantastic books for you to kick off your reading year!

ACE: WHAT ASEXUALITY REVEALS ABOUT DESIRE, SOCIETY, AND THE MEANING OF SEX Angela Chen Genre: Non-Fiction For Fans Of: Megan Milks What’s in the pages? When sex controls the world around you, from the books you read and movies you watch to what your friends talk about and the criteria for society to tell what a healthy relationship is. How do you survive if you don't experience sexual attraction? Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex focuses on this exact topic. It takes a deep dive into the subject of Asexuality in the most basic terms that are perfect for outsiders to get a rundown on sexuality and what it means for the people who live it every day. Why should you read it? The Asexual Manifesto has finally arrived after many years in the shadows. Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex is a perfect introduction to the topic of Asexuality and what it means for the expectations of 'conventional' relationships; this book is a breeze to read. It's full of anecdotes, case studies and amusing stories that will allow you to learn about Asexuality while also enjoying the ride of this book. Thought-provoking, eye-opening & illuminating - this is a book everybody should read to try and broaden their horizons and learn about this little-known topic that is very real for so many people.

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TEMPORARY Hilary Leichter Genre: Fiction / Humour For Fans Of: Helen Phillips What’s in the pages? On any given day, the temporary could be doing many jobs, pretending to be a barnacle, being an assassin's assistant or even giving out flyers for a witch. But, for the unnamed young woman in Temporary, it's all of these things and much more - spending her time doing a variety of crazy jobs to try and find meaning in her life. Because as the scriptures of the temps say, "There is nothing more personal than doing your job." Why should you read it? We often hear that nothing is original and that every story is a rehash of a previous one. Well, that is not true with Temporary; this short-form debut novel from Hilary Leichter is a humorous look at the world of "temps", where a young woman moves from one ridiculous temporary job to another, that is even more unbelievably bizarre. What makes this novel work is that the protagonist's life is temporary in all aspects, including her relations. While this may be the weirdest short novel I have ever read, it is delightful and engaging, to the point where I couldn't put it down. A subtle yet piercing look at temporary work and the way of the world today, it's an excellent book for anybody looking for something short but fun to read.

QUEENIE Candice Carty-Williams Genre: Slice Of Life / Fiction

For Fans Of: Kiley Reid

What’s in the pages? 25-year-old Queenie Jenkins is struggling in life. Having just broken up with her long-term boyfriend and barely coping at work, she keeps making questionable decisions. You see, she lives with one foot in two cultures and barely fits in either, but with her group of friends, ‘The Corgis’, she's determined to get her life back on track and achieve her dreams. Why should you read it? Bold, complicated and full of depth, Queenie takes a comprehensive look at what life for 20 somethings is like in Britain today. Williams's writing is second to none regarding wit and humour, quickly building up a rapport with Queenie and her cohorts. This book can be challenging to read when it approaches sexism and racism in our society with an unflinching lens. Still, these topics are juxtaposed with hilarious dialogue and intense, meaningful characters. This book has been marketed as the new Bridget Jones's Diary, but it is so much more than that in reality. If you love Fleabag, Chewing Gum or modern British humour in general, then Queenie is the book for you. It's a great debut about modern-day Britain and a fantastic read to start your year off with!

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WIRED!

Sculptor Julia Francis is calling for expressions of interest from local artists and crafters to sign up for her workshops.

BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

ulia Francis is inviting you to create magic images that aren’t just drawings, yet not quite sculptures, but instead fluid movement frozen in the look and feel of solid lace in her upcoming workshops. She hopes to start her classes early in the new year, and channel them not only towards learning the ABC of wire modelling, but also to brainstorm for exploring the possibilities of this technique that effortlessly bridges doodles and plasticity. She would also like to hold life drawings with a twist - a metallic twist - inviting local artists to experiment with her technique. Manipulating chicken wire, Julia creates ethereal crafts that, like an apparition, are there and aren’t, and commit dynamism and drama to the onlookers’ imagination, drawn to colour inside or outside 60

the lines with their own minds or just to follow the play of shadows on a background wall. in a durable sculpture.

I wanted it covidrelated, but in a positive way. Life drawing has been her passion since college years, when she took it up as an elective to complement her photography specialisation, and thereafter she’s dedicated most of her artistic research to the human figure, and its compass of movement. She tried to reproduce in clay, papier-mâché and wire the most daring poses, stills from a video that in real life couldn’t be held still without losing balance, and if you blink are gone, so that it is down to her to freeze their ephemeral impression

Art collectors were able to admire her work at an exhibition held at the Nook, at the Arts & Crafts Gallery last October, where Julia’s recent work was for sale. If you’ve missed it, don’t despair: she is a regular of the Ocean Village Sunday Artisans’ Market, or you can commission her personalised artwork through her Facebook page Zenspired Sculptures. There, you can also admire some of her earlier, larger scale work, realised with 7mm-diameter wire, a sixfoot tall sculpture weatherproofed for the great outdoors. “That was hard toil, physically speaking, as I had to use bolt cutters, pliers and welders to make the sculpture, which I covered in PVA glue, my go-to GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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solution for solidity, durability and waterproofing, and then layered with car paint,” Julia says. She doesn’t usually need pliers for her smaller work, the one you can hang on your wall like a Chinese shadow, or a Japanese calligraphy sample, to which Julia’s minimalist style is mostly inspired: in fact, she fashions the chicken wire with her bare hands. “Yes, you can prick your fingertips in the process, but with caution that doesn’t happen very often, and I am used to it. That’s why my prospective classes aren’t suitable for children, alas, because handling wire can be hazardous for them,

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art leisure but with some commonsense and basic safety rules, it is perfectly safe for adults,” Julia warns. “I buy chicken wire that comes in rolls, cut out a length and I handle it one sheet at the time. I can visualise in those squares or rhombuses the figure I am about to fashion out of it, so I start from the waistline, which I pinch in, and work limbs, heads and pose outwards from there, then I just remove the excess with scissors.” Ideas come from her imagination, and she’s drawn to flamenco dancers and mermaids for the multiplicity of poses they can strike. Flamenco dresses look like roses or carnations, and the interest for reproducing their floral flamboyancy with a few

outlines ties her current work with her earlier ones still displayed in London. This past work consisted of three-dimensional fashion models parading daffodil and iris inspired gowns, where the wire is the skeleton, covered with painted papier-mâché. Her latest exhibition was titled Fire and Water, with the flames of flamenco and the algid aloofness of sirens, often painted in sea green and sat on a suitable stone pedestal. Julia also entered a freestanding sculpture titled Three Wise Monkeys in the International Art Exhibition last November. If it didn’t catch the adjudicator’s attention, it captured the imagination of visitors, with its elongated élan and its words of wisdom. “I mused about something different for this one. I wanted it covid-related, but in a positive way. Those figures are described as ‘monkeys’, because in their flowing postures I loosely reprise the ‘see no evil hear no evil, speak no evil’, topic. Instead of lace or paint, I went for newspaper cuttings to decorate them. So I scoured the Sur in English for uplifting words, and as you can guess it was an arduous search, then I cut them out to paste them individually all over the wire before slathering PVA glue on it.”

Well, the effect is that the sculpture commands more than a passing glance: the first impression is graceful and liberating with its brass tones, but if one spends time with it, one can appreciate its mindfulness. This is a piece that will yield good vibes for a long time, and every day will be a new discovery. Julia often accompanies her artwork with poems inspired by the work itself, written in haiku format (5-7-5 syllables), essential in its nature, to hint rather than describe. “I write in English and then translate in Spanish. Because Spanish words are usually longer, I have to strip the poem to the bare essentials even more, and I end up loving that translation even more than the original.” Keep up to date with Julia’s work by following Zenspired Sculptures on Facebook. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

music THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC (SHOP): Hello! I’m Paul Santos. I’m a music teacher and have always been very active on the local music scene. I found that there is currently no place in Gibraltar where I could buy the instruments/accessories that I needed. The only way to do this was to ship them over from the UK, incurring expensive shipping fees and long wait times, or to go cross over to Spain, which I found to be a hassle. With this in mind, I decided to start up a business in order to provide a solution to these problems for the musician base in Gibraltar. WHAT DO THEY OFFER? We stock a wide range of classical and contemporary instruments. We also offer many of the accessories you might need to maintain your instrument, from guitar strings right through to the valve oil for your cornet. Aside from that, Straits Music offers a consultancy service where we will try and find the exact instrument you want, even if it is not stocked on our website. Just get in touch with us and we will try and find what you're looking for at a competitive price. THE PERKS: What we're offering that larger retailers in the UK cannot, is free delivery straight to your door with quick delivery times. Bulk orders will be made every Monday, which will then be delivered to the customer. The brands we deal with are of exceptional quality and being local you can be assured that we are always available to answer any queries and concerns you may have pre- and post-sale.

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BLURRED LIMES ‘Asianuary’ of limes and spices. BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

s a twist to the annual Veganuary segment, to kick off 2022 we’re featuring a selfdescribed ‘flexitarian’ who hasn’t, as the tag says, fully converted (yet!) to veganism, but is expanding her vegetarian and vegan portfolio to make her small contribution to a sustainable environment. She is Rachel Payas, music teacher by day and foodie at all waking hours – often she even dreams about elaborating new recipes – and blogger of Blurred Limes, Facebook and Instagram pages that span from posting her culinary concoctions to reviewing local eateries. “There are many good restaurants in Gibraltar, and they must be showcased, because diners often tend to settle for what they are familiar with, and don’t explore the full extent of their menus,” says Rachel. “I want to promote the local catering industry as a boost to local economy.” She does so by dining here and there with friends, a new venue each week,

and snapping the mouth-watering pics she posts to accompany her honest reviews, sometimes firm but fair, with constructive criticism, and a passing mention to value for money.

“Our happy moments seem to rotate around food." Rachel started her food page after she travelled to Asia before Covid struck: “Rather than posting in my personal page, I opened a new one specifically dedicated to the food I tasted there. So Blurred Limes was born. Later, it expanded to anything food-related I like to do. The name is a pun on the pop hit ‘Blurred Lines’, with limes being a staple in south-Asian cuisine.” The page that she describes as ‘explosion of my food brain’ boasts the tagline ‘Just a girl who loves her food’ – and surely food is a big

part of her family life and happy memories. “I’ve been obsessed with food since…forever,” Rachel smiles. “One of my earliest and fondest memories is watching my dad cook. And there I was, threeyear-old me, standing on a stool chewing on raw peppercorns to discover what they tasted like!” Rachels mum is a baker, so cooking is ingrained in her genes: “Our happy moments seem to rotate around food, around a set table, so I wanted to elaborate on that concept, create new dishes, and show the emotional connections that food sparks in our lives.” Last January, she pledged to follow Veganuary, and she breezed through five weeks without cheating or mistakes. “It has been hard, especially without cheese (I think at some point my body was screaming for it!), in a culture like ours that enjoys plenty of dairy and fish. I went for Veganuary out of curiosity and as a challenge to myself. It made me question several common practices we take for granted, for example detergents 65

food and shampoos in plastic bottles. So I dumped all bath foams and used soap instead, and now I have learnt how to make my environmentally friendly house detergents out of natural organic products, free of chemicals, and to recycle their containers.” The challenge made her realised how ignorant or blind she’d been to animal cruelty, so she researched it and learnt a few shocking facts. Thus she reconsidered her animal protein intake, and steered towards vegetarianism at least, abiding a few meat-free days per week. She distinguishes between plantbased nutrition and veganism all the way, a lifestyle that requires commitment and dedication, as it extends well beyond what one consumes at the table, but encompasses clothing, toiletries, bedding and furniture, transport. Veganism is not just a whim: it’s a standard of living one has to ‘convert’ and commit to gradually, because it uproots one’s habits and imposes new, often unpopular or uncomfortable ones. It is about wearing only plant-based garments, including footwear, drastically dialling down one’s carbon footprint by buying local, recycling and reusing, and favouring second-hand outlets. Rachel admits that this radical change is not everyone’s cup of tea, but we can do our tiny bit, with small proactive changes in our routine. If each and every one of us becomes just a little more environmentally conscious and responsible when it comes to limiting wastage and animal protein consuming, all together we will start to make a noticeable difference.

our life, the transition will happen gradually and naturally. I reckon that our grandchildren or greatgrandchildren will be fully vegan and they will look back at us meateaters with historical curiosity,” she predicts. “Although Brexit is preventing me to find some ingredients readily available, I tend to cook vegetarian or vegan for my family. Virtually any recipe can be ‘veganised’: tofu is ever-present in my fridge as a substitute to chicken, so we can limit our meat intake, in view of

phasing it out completely.” Blurred Limes is mostly about Asian cuisine, which Rachel is spellbound by, because of its ingenuity, of its variety of ingredients and dishes, and its healthy nutritional value. She mostly replicates street food recipes with a personal touch, and spices them up with unusual flavour combinations to make our Mediterranean taste buds tingle: “Being open to foreign gastronomy is the first step to evolve together as a civilisation.”

Spicy Sesame Noodles (Serves 2)

• 2 tablespoons of tahini • 3 tablespoons soy sauce • ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar

• 2 teaspoons of sugar • 2 teaspoons chilli oil • Salt and white pepper to taste • Optional toppings: sesame oil, scallions, sesame seeds, crispy fried onions, crushed peanuts.

1. In a small bowl add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of tahini paste (which can be substituted with peanut butter in equal parts if you prefer) as well as half a teaspoon of rice wine vinegar. 2. You will also want to add in 2 teaspoons of brown or white sugar and depending on your spice levels, 2 teaspoons of chilli oil. Use 1 teaspoon if you can’t handle the heat! 3. Boil 200g grams of your favourite dried noodles on the hob over a medium heat for around 5 minutes and drain. 4. Add your soy and tahini mixture to your noodles and combine well. 5. Top with whatever you may have in the fridge. A splash of sesame oil, a handful of sliced scallions, a poached egg for the nonvegans, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts or crispy fried onions will all do the job. Let your imagination run wild!

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CORRELIBRE The weekly, timed, free 5k run where everyone is a winner. BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER If, like me, your resolution is to move a little more in 2022, then CorreLibre could be just the ticket. This group of casual runners meets once a week – either in Spain or Gibraltar, depending on current restrictions – cultivating a healthier body and mind, and rounding it off with a celebratory breakfast. I’m in!

What is CorreLibre? Before I moved to Gibraltar in 2014, I used to do w weekly Parkrun (www.parkrun.com). Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5k run, and before Covid, 10s of thousands of people did it in the UK and worldwide. There isn’t a Parkrun here or in Spain. One of my friends, Joe Perdoni, who had also moved out to Gib, is also a Parkrun fan - he has done over 100 Parkruns. We realised GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

that there was nothing like Parkrun here - the running clubs and the GAAA are more focused on elite runners and fast people, not people who run slowly. Joe and I decided to set up a Parkrun copy, and decided that we should place the route just over the border in Spain. We spent a happy Saturday cycling round La Linea before we chose a route from near the border to the La Marina restaurant and back. The route is on the promenade and there are no roads to cross, so it’s pretty safe. We put details - 9am start, 5k run - on Speak Freely and in the Chronicle and waited for runners. Gradually more and more people came. We average about 15 people running now, and can cater for many more. After a few weeks from the start we tended to go to

Las Tablas for breakfast and chat. We got to know the staff there, and now keep our trophies in Las Tablas behind the bar. We have entered teams for the GAAA road runner league and have won a trophy. We also have CorreLibre awards for most improved runners - one male one female. This is the Alan Wong award - Alan is a founder member who moved to Ireland just before the pandemic. Another award is for volunteering - Mitchell Fraser was the first recipient and it’s named after him. Mitch developed the app we use for timing the runs and also maintains our website (correlibre. club). Since the pandemic, it’s been hard to get to Spain, so we run at 8:30 every Saturday and on bank 69

leisure holidays, starting at the 100 ton gun and finishing at the Piccadilly for breakfast. We are now sponsored by Knightsbridge (knightsbridge.gi); after three runs, members receive a free shirt!

What are the health benefits of this sort of running? (Both physical and mental.) Our hashtag is #ItsNotARace we emphasise that it’s a run, and we have a first finisher and a tail runner. There are no winners and

no losers. This makes CorreLibre a very safe space for runners just starting out, or who want to run/ walk. Our slowest run for the 5.3k Gibraltar course is 49 minutes and 57 seconds. Our slowest run overall is 51 minutes and 59 seconds. Running improves physical health - it increases cardiovascular fitness and strengthens muscles. For example, I used to get a lot of knee pain, but running has strengthened my muscles and the pain has stopped. Mental health also benefits running outside means fresh air

and no screens. It’s a good time to clear your head. CorreLibre also offers encouragement - we celebrate personal bests, we share stories of running highs and lows, members sometimes meet during the week to run. Volunteers also benefit - I marshal most weeks, assisted by Lucy Rees. We both enjoy hanging out together while others run, and I get a buzz from providing the times and organising each weekly event. Parkrun did research on mental health that showed how their events benefit mental

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health. They also showed that volunteering has an even bigger positive effect. In the UK, some doctors even prescribe Parkrun for physical and mental health. I would love that to happen here. CorreLibre runners share their stories: CHRISSIE BAUR CAETANO: I fell into running a few years ago, when a good friend and I thought we would see how our speed and fitness compared to others in a GAAA race. I then joined the road runners league and did reasonably well for my age category. In August 2020 another good friend convinced me to join the CorreLibre Saturday 5k park run since we’d both been running throughout the lockdown. Going in with the same competitive nature I either set PBs or ran to try for a PB, though the emphasis from the group has always been it’s a run not a race. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

I’m not sure how it happened but over time I started becoming the tail runner, running at the pace of the last runner. If I was not the tail runner I would perhaps run and chat with a friend. Saturday morning running became a hobby, I actually enjoyed the running, was not worried about going as fast as possible and found myself encouraging others to push that little bit more (though some may say it’s uber-encouraging!). CorreLibre has certainly given me a different perspective on running, I’ve met some lovely people with a great sense of humour and best of all is the well-deserved breakfast after every run!

There are no winners and no losers. CAROL BODDY: I joined CorreLibre in May 2021. I have always been a keen swimmer and

I started running in 2008. I soon started entering competitions and ran four half marathons and competed in sprint distance triathlons between 2010 and 2016. I enjoy sport very much but I have always been a ‘back of the pack’ runner. Joining CorreLibre has given me a new enthusiasm for running. I have steadily improved my time over the 5km distance with the support of a great group of people, who always encourage but never push you beyond your limits. My Saturday mornings now start with a swim at 7.15am, then a quick dash to the 100 Ton Gun for 8.30 start of the CorreLibre run. After that a well-deserved breakfast at the Piccadilly Bar. If you can spare an hour on a Saturday morning, why not give it a try?

Can anyone join? How do I sign up?! CorreLibre is open to anyone. For your own safety you probably need a decent pair of running shoes. After that, just come along to the 100 ton gun for 8:30 on a Saturday. We often hear people say that they want to get fit before they come along - there is no need. Take as long as you want to do the course. There will always be someone slower - the tail runner. Follow CorreLibre on Facebook for details of each weekly event. 71

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CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY ADDICT The K-beauty phenomenon.

BY ALEX ORFILA

hen it comes to beauty, we have seen all sorts of fads come and go but in recent years K-beauty has been gaining traction and doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. The beauty world is more than a little obsessed with it and I find myself wondering whether this is more than just one of those fleeting trends but rather a pillar that has deeply influenced how we use skincare. Sure, we know that K-beauty refers to cosmetics and beauty trends that hail from Korea, but what exactly does it entail? The goal is glowy ‘glass skin’, focussing on a multi-step skincare regimen which will help you attain this. K-beauty does away with the traditional three-step routine of cleansing, toning and moisturising and instead incorporates various layers of products – sometimes up to eight, to be precise. If this kind of routine sounds like your kind of thing you may want to set your alarm to go off half an hour earlier in the morning. Some K-beauty brands have become household names, taking the world of cosmetics by storm, 72

whilst others have retained their small business independent roots. The most famous brand is undoubtedly Glow Recipe, which was created by Sarah Lee and Christine Chung, former executives at L'Oréal who saw the potential of the K-beauty space early on. They found that there was a gap in the market as many Korean brands, although innovative, did not have the expertise and resources required to attain global reach. They were able to use their bicultural and beauty backgrounds to really catapult the brand to success. The name Glow Recipe was taken from the names of spa treatments used in Korean skincare. Glow was always the common denominator and the ultimate aim. Dr.Jart+ is another big name in this space. The company was bought by cosmetics powerhouse Estée Lauder, supporting the fact that this is much more than a transient trend; a community has been built around it in the skincare world, which promises longevity. Lesser-known brands like COSRX and Laneige are quickly gaining more and more popularity.

Until recently, these products could only be purchased from very niche websites, but they have now earned a spot on the Cult Beauty website making it all the more accessible – once again emphasising the fact that K-beauty is here to stay. I’m sure all this background information has been interesting but I wouldn’t be doing my job as a proud beauty connoisseur if I didn’t take you through all eight steps of a K-beauty skincare routine. STEP ONE sees K-beauty do away with the traditional notion of cleansing with a cleanser in the morning; instead, skin is to be cleansed with just water, as water on its own is deemed to be enough to cleanse any impurities that may have gathered on skin overnight. However, although the first step of the routine is stripped back, the rest of it is anything but. STEP TWO includes toning, which is said to balance skin and prep it for the rest of the products that are going to be applied. Innisfree Green Tea Seed Skin Toner, £25 is a refreshing and deeply hydrating toner blended GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

with green tea oil and extracts.

COSRX Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule, £21.50

effectively combats dark circles and puffiness. Benton – Fermentation Eye Cream, £29

STEP THREE incorporates the use of an essence. The only way to describe an essence is a mix between a toner and a serum; it is meant to aid hydration and is usually gently patted onto the skin.

STEP FIVE incorporates the use of a serum. Serums comprise of a powerhouse of active ingredients and tend to be made up of smaller molecules which means they are supposed to penetrate your skin more effectively than traditional moisturiser. Purito Centella Green Level Buffet Serum, £17.50. The Centella leaf is hailed for its deeply hydrating and calming properties. Hello nourished skin.

Then I Met You – The Giving Essence, £48 is packed with nourishing ingredients like niacinamide and a rich blend of antioxidants. STEP FOUR is only incorporated for a short amount of time, during phases when skin needs a little extra TLC. It involves the use of an ampoule. This is similar to a serum but will usually consist of a hydrating active ingredient such as hyaluronic acid. This step is said to act like a booster to target a particular skincare concern. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

STEP SIX - A traditional step that often gets overlooked is eye cream. Eye creams usually tend to be eye-wateringly (pardon the pun) expensive. Benton’s offering is a little more pocket friendly and

STEP SEVEN - Never underestimate the power of a good moisturiser. Dr.Jart+’s Ceramidin Cream, £30 is packed with ceramides that protect and bolster the skins barrier. A musthave for nourished and hydrated skin (especially in the colder months).

STEP EIGHT - No morning skincare routine would be complete without an SPF. Please don’t skip it, this is perhaps the most important step of all. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, £18.25. Not a fan of heavy skinclogging sun cream? This gentle lightweight formula has you covered (literally). 73

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THE SCOREBOARD

There's no better time than the present to pick up a new sport – and while this may always hold true, if you choose to do so right now there's a good chance you'll be joining other like-minded enthusiasts as you put your new year's resolutions into practice.

We all know the multitude of options available for anyone who's looking to get involved, with dozens of associations around the rock eager to welcome new members. From football and netball, to basketball, athletics, table tennis and gymnastics – there's something for everyone as we like to say, but a couple of sports in particular have caught the eye recently in Gibraltar, as they force their way into the mainstream..

PADEL First off: there probably aren't many offices left on the rock that don't have at least one or two padel players among the workforce. Styled as 'the fastest growing sport on the planet', this claim certainly seems to have some substance on the Rock, with over 200 players expressing 74

their interest in formally setting up an independent association for the sport over the last couple of months.

Their most recent tournament was well attended, with Amos Federico and Johann Valverde coming away with top prize, but the greatest success was the enthusiasm shown across the board. The fledgling association are in the process of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s as they make their presence on the Rock official, and will welcome anyone who would like to pick up a racket and have a go!

BOULDERING Elsewhere, Gibraltar's newest sports installation could hardly have hoped for a better start to life, with hundreds if not thousands taking to the walls of the new bouldering park in its first six months of existence. While Gibraltar lost a sport in ice skating as the Rock's only ice rink was lifted to make way for the new park, it's hard to argue against the decision when there has been such keen uptake for bouldering since the switch (added to the fact

that the new park is significantly less costly to maintain). With the next closest facility of its kind situated in Malaga, the park has been a godsend for Gibraltar's existing climbing community, with a dozens of 'problems' as they're referred to, dotted across the many walls above the cushioned floors below. Gibraltar's first ever bouldering competition was held here last month, with organisers keen to attract newcomers and grow their membership. It's something a little different to what's already out there, but a must for thrill-seekers and anyone else whose interest may be piqued by the idea; a great workout, and there's a healthy community of climbers waiting to welcome you into the fold.

FOOTBALL Back in the world of football, Lincoln Red Imps bowed out of the UEFA Conference League without managing to pick up any elusive points in their group fixtures. They come back home with a couple of goals for their troubles, but more than that, GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

sports they've experienced a real taste of the magic that midweek European football can bring. The hostility of opposition fans, the flares, the atmosphere in away games – this experience will have been a real eye-opener for many Lincoln players and one they will be desperate to experience again in years to come. The Red Imps have set a very high bar with their exploits this year – Captain Roy Chipolina observed ahead of the final match against Greek side PAOK that we may not realise for some time just what an achievement this has been – only time will tell whether this has been a one-off or whether the Conference League is a realistic aim for Gibraltarian sides, year in, year out. Last month also signalled the end of fan favourite, Kyle Goldwin's playing career. A late bloomer,

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the Lincoln keeper bows out to spend more time with his family, and the local footballing scene will miss the passion and drive this man always brought to his game. Goldwin established himself as a cult hero during a golden run of games in the Gibraltar shirt, with a string of performances endearing him to fans, as he celebrated one seemingly impossible save after another as if every one were a goal. A well-earned retirement and some wonderful memories for him to look back on.

NETBALL At the other end of her career, one young women deserves a mention this month: young Alex Dellipiani has been named one of the 21 members of the St Albans Futures Academy, junior squad of the Saracens Mavericks, one of the biggest netballing side in the UK. The 15 year old has big

aspirations and will be competing with the best; yet another example of Gibraltar's ever improving quality on the netball court. A few years older and more experienced, Shania Robba graced TV screens around the UK on BT Sports' Ultimate Goal programme recently, and she was in the side that beat Liechtenstein in what was the national team's first ever UEFA sanctioned friendly. The women's side played two games against the visitors, with Charlyann Pizzarello slotting home after the keeper could only parry her penalty to give Gibraltar an historic 1-0 win. Liechtenstein went two ahead in the second fixture of the double header, and althought Shania and Joelle Gilbert would score two for the home side, Liechtenstein kept their noses in front with a third.

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BEER BEFORE BREAD

Beer drinkers…aren’t they awful with their potbellies and loud voices? You go out for a nice, quiet, sophisticated glass of malbec and you can barely hear yourself think for the babble of the beer drinkers. But, what if things were just a tad more nuanced? BY PETE WOLSTENCROFT

he internet, moon landings, open heart surgery, nano-technology, the jet engine, the wheel and Christmas pudding. What do these things have in common? Well, none of these things would have existed without beer. The following scenario is known as the ‘beer before bread’ hypothesis, and it goes like this: around 12,000 years ago some nomadic tribes people came across a pool of water, into which some grains had fallen. The sun shone on the mixture and slowly but surely, fermentation occurred. One of the bolder members of the tribe tentatively took a sip of the bubbling brew and something magical happened. He started to feel somehow different. The cares and worries of the nomadic day started to fade away. He even thought he might go and talk to that nice female (let’s call her Ug), who had given him some of her apple only the day before. Before long the whole tribe was gathered around this very special puddle laughing and dancing as their inhibitions were thrown to the four winds. (I realise I may be accused of a certain degree of sexism with my little scenario, so 76

if it suits you better to imagine a female being the first drunkard, then by all means go ahead. Don’t blame me: things were very different 12,000 years ago.)

Well, none of these things would have existed without beer. Until this moment, all around the world, people had been nomadic hunter-gatherers – but this intoxicating feeling of, well, intoxication motivated them to stay in the same place: the place that grew those wonderful grains. This abandonment of the nomadic lifestyle led directly to the first proper agriculture – the planting of seeds and the harvesting of their fruits. Animal husbandry replaced the thrill of the chase, as animals were domesticated, penned in and looked after prior to their dispatch. Everything, every single technological advance, since that long ago moment of inebriation, stems

from the decision to stay in one place: the place where those grains grew. It is reckoned by some very serious scientists that alcohol facilitated group discussions and decision making. Alcohol was the glue that bound together early societies with greater solidarity and cohesion. The more reticent would open up under the influence of what would have been mildly alcoholic beverages. Some cultures developed a system of taking decisions whilst sober and then checking them for their suitability whilst drunk. Some civilisations developed the polar opposite strategy, taking important decisions whilst drunk and then reviewing them the morning after – so to speak. So please, no more demonisation of the demon drink. Beer has proven health benefits. It is more nutritious than other alcoholic drinks. It contains: Vitamin B, iron, phosphates and fibre. It can help improve bone density and lower bad cholesterol, leading to improved heart health. It can combat stress and anxiety – no surprise there. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

leisure In Victorian London, it was a lot safer to drink beer than it was to quench your thirst with Adam’s ale, which was usually full of unpleasant bacteria just waiting to ruin your day. In the Middle Ages beer was regarded as being food. Much of it was brewed by monks, and one can imagine how – deprived of certain other pleasures – the monks would have been happy to subject their brews to regular quality checks, just to be on the safe side. It seems that people often fall into one of two camps; one is either a beer drinker or a wine drinker. But it is easy to have a fondness for both of these esteemed libations. Yet on a hot day, I would no more think of quenching my thirst with wine, than I would think of going barefoot in winter. When I toiled under the hot Gibraltarian sun in the dockyards of the Rock, I can safely say that it was only the thought of that first cold beer that sustained me in my labours. Beer is a balm for the weary body, but it might also have a stimulating effect upon the mind. I have good reason to believe that beer drinkers have wider vocabularies than people who eschew the pleasures of this wonderful beverage. For one thing, beer drinkers talk more, leading to greater eloquence and erudition. A bar in my hometown of Blackpool claims to dedicate itself to ridding the world of cenosillicaphobia – the fear of the empty glass. So, if during the course of your day you have: used a microwave, sent an email, or watched television, just remember you were able to do so for one reason – humans just like to get p*ssed. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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PYJAMA PARTY

Another year is done and dusted, and never has the meme ‘now it’s time to change out of my day pyjamas and into my night pyjamas’ felt so appropriate. BY JULIA COELHO

1: SOLEIA LEOPARD PRINT CREAM, DESMOND & DEMPSEY, £‌188.00 2: FLANNEL SLEEPWEAR, TEKLA, FROM £90.00 3: THE GENTLEWOMAN SLEEPWEAR, TEKLA, FROM £95.00

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ow that the festive madness is over and the chilly lazy days are among us once more, many of us have little reason to dress up at all, except for the occasional trip to Eroski or dog walk around the block. Since the beginning of lockdown 1.0 almost two years ago now, there has undoubtedly been an increased interest in loungewear and comfies, and although we’ve had our fair share of dressing up over the past couple of months, the comfy trend is definitely not going anywhere, especially as we’re now adapting to a work culture where it’s much more commonplace to work from home.

good reason to invest in a decent pyjama-cum-daywear set. Take a look at the below brands that are seriously shaking up the sleepwear industry.

TEKLA Copenhagen-based brand Tekla is a sustainably-minded lifestyle brand that focuses on simplicity with their classic designs. They offer a gorgeous selection of unisex sleepwear sets, from breathable poplin to cosy flannel that are serving all the minimalist snug vibes.

In order to combat the famous January blues, we certainly won’t be doing ourselves any favours by shuffling around the house in the same baggy sweatshirt and tired old leggings day in and day out. If you, like me, are looking for an upgrade, you may be interested to know that a number of young and fresh designers have really propelled luxe pyjama dressing into the limelight over the past couple of years. It may feel unnecessarily extravagant to invest in a pair of luxury pj’s, but you don’t really need to break the bank to find yourself a good quality set. Even if you are looking to treat yourself to a cheeky winter indulgence, there are brands and designs out there for absolutely everyone. The best bit is that you can style the tops with a pair of jeans on days you’re feeling a little out there and extra fashionable. After all, long before recent events, the pyjamas-as-daywear aesthetic had truly cemented itself as a serious trend with surprising longevity. Now more than ever we have a GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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DESMOND & DEMPSEY

Founded by an Englishman and an Australian, Desmond & Dempsey fuses traditional, crisp nightwear silhouettes with a laidback playful aesthetic. The vibrant handpainted prints are absolutely gorgeous, further highlighting their ultimate goal of making loungewear feel special and fun.

ORCHARD MOON 4: SOLEIA LEOPARD PRINT MULTI, DESMOND & DEMPSEY, £‌150.00 5: COZY KNIT BOUCLÉ PANTS - BONE, SKIMS, £95.00 6: CALYPSO PYJAMA SET, ORCHARD MOON, £280.00 7: CAMILLE PYJAMA SET, ORCHARD MOON, £280.00 8: HANDMADE IN CONGO PAJAMA SET, POUR LES FEMMES, £211.00 9: LITTLE CLASSIC COTTON PYJAMAS COUNTRY STRIPE, YOLKE, £48.00 10: THEBE SHORT SET - CHERRY FLORAL BLUE, YOLKE, £175.00

London-based sleepwear brand Orchard Moon primarily focuses on sustainability, paying careful attention to eco-friendly, cruelty free materials and an ethical supply chain. They offer beautiful hand-painted prints mainly inspired by nature. Definitely a bit of a splurge where their price point is concerned, but you 100% know that your money is going to a business that is actually making a difference and has all the very best intentions. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

YOLKE Yolke is another firm favourite among pyjama fiends, offering gorgeous pyjama sets and robes in stunning prints and colours. The aesthetic and silhouette is generally very feminine and less slouchy, which I absolutely adore! I don’t even have kids but the Little Yolke section of their website, showcasing their matching kids’ pjs, had me absolutely hooked!

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Actress Robin Wright and designer Karen Fowler created this awesome brand as a result of their frustration at not being able to find good quality yet lightweight pyjamas, combined with a shared desire to create a socially conscious business. Many of the pieces are created by women living in conflict regions, offering them an invaluable opportunity to learn a trade, gain 14.

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SLEEPER There’s a lot of hype surrounding Ukraine-based brand Sleeper in the cosysphere. The designers’ goal was to make luxurious nightwear that you can wear at home or even to a party in equal measure, and the result is super fun sets adorned with feather trims and flares.

SKIMS If luxe pyjama sets aren’t your cup of tea and your goal is pure soft cosiness, look no further than Skims. The price point isn’t sky high compared to many other brands out there, and they offer so many snuggly loungewear co-ords which could double up as loungewear, as well as a perfectly acceptable outfit to nip out to the shop.

ACCESSORIES The older I get, the more I realise that I absolutely love a cosy bedtime accessory. From relaxing pillow sprays to snuggly robes and sleep masks, the accessories game is big and plentiful, and definitely an easier and more affordable way to dip a toe in luxury sleepwear before fully committing to the ride. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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11: LINEN CONGO PAJAMA SET - HEATHER GREY, POUR LES FEMMES, £226.00 12: RUMBA LINEN LOUNGE SUIT IN NAVY, SLEEPER, $260.00 (£197.00) 13: PARTY PAJAMAS SET WITH FEATHERS IN LAVENDER VICHY, SLEEPER, $290.00 (£220.00) 14: COZY KNIT BOUCLÉ TRACK PANTS - ROSE CLAY, SKIMS, £95.00 15: AND NOW TO SLEEP PILLOW SPRAY, REN CLEAN SKINCARE, £19.00 16: EPHEMERAL BLOOM EYE MASK, ORCHARD MOON, £38.00 17: TEDDY SLIPPER, SKIMS, £38.00

ROASTED VEGETABLES Recipe by The Gibraltar Vegan, follow instagram.com/thegibraltarvegan for updates

It’s January and we are all trying to eat healthy, take up exercise or pick up where we left off before Christmas so good nutritious food that is versatile and works for meal prep is the way to go. And, what better dish to do this than roast vegetables. The brilliant thing about roast vegetables is that you can have them for dinner one or two nights, then the leftovers can be used to make a scrumptious soup where all you need to do is add water and a stock cube or to make an intense flavoured hummus where adding chickpeas and tahini is all you need to do. The beauty of roasted vegetables is that you don’t have to use vegetables you don’t like such as 84

aubergines, although that might just be me. If you are needing to carb up as you increase your exercise adding a par boiled chopped sweet potato into this works well.

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

3. Break up the garlic into cloves,

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1 carrot

peel them and chop each clove in

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1 punnet baby plum tomatoes

half.

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1 courgette

4. Keep the tomatoes whole.

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1 red onion

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2 bulbs of garlic

5. Put them all together in a

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1 leek

oil.

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250g mushrooms

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1 yellow pepper

6. Roast in the oven at 200 degrees

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1 kohlrabi

on how crunchy you like your

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3 tbsp olive oil

vegetables.

1. Chop, slice or dice the carrot, courgette, red onion, leek, mushrooms and yellow pepper. 2. Peel the kohlrabi and chop it up.

roasting pan and drizzle on the olive

for 20-25 minutes depending

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GREEN BRAIN BOOSTERS Recipe by Rosanna Morales @rosannasvegannutrition

With every meal we eat, we decide to either make or break our brain. You choose, with every plate, which direction to tilt the needle. The foods you choose on your plate have a profound and lasting effect on your overall health, but particularly your brain health. The good news here is that every plant-based meal can heal. That’s the power of plants. Preparing food that nourishes your body and mind should be a creative process. And, more importantly, eating it should be just as joyous. After all, you are, with every bite, protecting your body and brain. A simple green smoothie or juice is the perfect snack for the whole family to enjoy at any time of the day. Here is the green smoothy recipe that I created for Minister John Cortes. I think he liked it!

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1 cup spinach

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½ cup water

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A few ice cubes

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1 tsp. fresh ginger

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3 walnuts

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½ bunch of watercress

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1 dash of cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS 1. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add cayenne and stir. 4. Serve immediately!

2. Pour into your favourite glass and enjoy!

Recipe featured in the Mama Lotties Website - www.mamalotties.com

GREEN GLOW JUICE Here’s another brain booster recipe that will get your skin glowing and your neurons flying!!! Full of the good stuff for writing strategy documents! INGREDIENTS 1 head romaine lettuce

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2 sticks of celery

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup of kale leaves

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½ green apple

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1 Fuji apple

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1 ripe banana

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1 lemon (peel removed)

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1 tsp. fresh ginger

1. Roughly chop the ingredients then place them in a juicer. Mix well.

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THE CORTES GREEN SMOOTHIE

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SUPPORT GROUPS ADHD Gibraltar adhdgibraltar@gmail.com facebook.com/ADHDGibraltar/ Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues & Thurs at Nazareth House 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 / 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 5pm - 9pm Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Thur 9:30am-4:00pm, Fri 9:30am- 3:30pm. Tel: 200 40006 Email: info@cab.gi or visit at 10 Governor’s Lane. Free & confidential, impartial & independent advice and info. COPE Support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Meetings at Catholic Community Centre Book

Shop at 7.30pm first Thur 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. Families Anonymous Support group for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems. Meet weekly on Thurs at 9pm at Family and Community Centre, Mid Harbours Estate, Bishop Caruana Road. 54007676 or 54014484. Gamblers Anonymous Telephone: 54001520 Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group meets on the first Tues of every month at 8.30pm at John Mac Hall, except for Jul & Aug. Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group 72 Prince Edwards Rd Tel: 200 78509 Mobile: 54007924 website: dyslexia.gi Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association Voicemail: (+350) 200 66755, Text Message (SMS): (+350) 54066055, Correspondence Charity P.O. Box 90220, Gibraltar. Email: info@ ghita.gi, Facebook: Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association (GHITA & BSL Club), Our support group meets the first Monday of every month at Suite 3, Kings Bastion Leisure Centre as from 5pm.

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. Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support: Meets every Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 200 70720 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: Yolanda 54015553 With Dignity Gibraltar support for separated, divorced/widowed or single people. Meet Weds 9pm, Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings/activities. Women in Need Voluntary organisation for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel: 200 42581 (24 hrs).

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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: Children: Mon&Fri 12.30-2pm, Mon-Fri 3.45-5.15pm Adults: Wed 5.45-7.15, Sat 10.30 to 12.30, Tel: 20073865 email: gibartsandcrafts@hotmail.com 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 Arts Society Gibraltar: Monthly illustrated talks open to the public. Registration from 6:30pm every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Guest fee £12. We meet at The Garrison Library. Contact gibraltar@theartssociety.org or Claus Olesen on 54036666. Website with all informaiton is gibraltar.theartssociety.org Board Games Calpe Chess Club & Junior Club: meets in Studio 1, John Mackintosh Hall Thursday, Juniors: 5p.m. - 7 p.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 7p.m. - 10:30 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 Centre: Hip-hop/Break Dance, Contemporary Dance, Pilates, Capoeira, Acrobatics, Street Kids & Tods, Modern Dance. Performance and Film opportunities. Judo & Jujitsu Classes: Tue/ Thur with Sensei Conroy. All ages. Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front. www. artinmovement.net FB: Art In Movement A.I.M, tel 54025041 or 54007457 Ballet, Modern Theatre, Contemporary & Hip-hop: weekly at Danza Academy. Training from 3 years to Adult Advanced. 68/2 Prince Edward’s Rd Tel: 54027111. Bellydance Classes, all levels, Tue 8-9pm at the Ocean Village Gym (non–members welcome). Contact 54005593. 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: 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 the 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 thecalpeband@gmail.com

Jazz Nights: Thurs at 9pm at O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel. Tel: 200 70500. Outdoor Activities The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gibraltar: 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: Award House, North Mole Road, PO Box: 1260. mjpizza@ gibtelecom.net, www.thedukes.gi. Social Clubs The Rotary Club of Gibraltar meets the Rock Hotel, 7pm Tuesday evenings. Guests welcome. For contact or info www.rotaryclubgibraltar.com Royal Antediluvian Order of Buﬀaloes: (Gibraltar Province) meets RAOB Club, 72/9 Prince Edward’s Road - Provincial Grand Lodge, Thu/month, 7.30pm. William Tilley 2371, Thurs 8.30pm. Buena Vista 9975, monthly, Social Lodge. www.akearn1.wix. com/raob-gibraltar, william.tilley.lodge@ hotmail.co.uk, Clive, tel: 58008074 Special Interest Clubs & Societies Creative Writers Group: meets up on Tuesday mornings at 10.30 in O’Reilley’s Irish Bar and it is free to attend. 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 Photographic Society: Meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Wellington Front. Induction courses, talks, discussions, competitions etc. For details contact the secretary on, leslinares@gibtelecom.net Harley Davidson Owners’ Club: Harley Riders Gibraltar on Facebook 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. 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. 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 Leeds United Gibraltar Supporters Club. Meet at The Trafalgar Sports Bar 1 Rosia Road when live matches are on. All Leeds United supporters and their families are welcome. Join Leeds United Gibraltar Supporters club at: facebook.com/luscgib 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. www.badmintongibraltar.com 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

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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. Cheerleading 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’ cricket- league & cup competitions and in-school coaching. www.gibraltarcricket.com, info@gibcricket. com, Twitter: @Gibraltar_Crick Cycling: Gibraltar Cycling Association various cycling tours. 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 the correct development of the sport. Tel: Darren 54027171 Secretary, Alex 54021672 Youth Rep, Justin 54022622 President. Email: 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 Ice Skating: Gibraltar Rock Stars Figure Skating Club lessons every Tuesday evening & Saturday morning, all levels including adults. Contact grsfsc@gmail.com or 58700000 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 the evening at 4 North Jumpers Bastion. Tel: 54011007. Karate-do Shotokai: Gibraltar Karate-do Shotokai Association - Karate training for junior & seniors at Clubhouse, Shotokai karate centre, 41H Town Range. Monday: 9:30 p.m. & Wednesday 9:45 p.m. 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. Muay Thai and Muay Boran Club: Tues & Thur at Boyd’s Kings Bastion Leisure Centre at 6:30pm, Tel: John – 54024707 FB: Gibraltar Muay Thai 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 throughout 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 from 4 years of age, weekday evenings. Tel: 56000772 or Sally 200 74661. Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby caters for all ages from 4 years old to veterans (over 35’s). It organises competitions and sessions for Juniors; 4 x Senior Clubs; Veterans team; Touch Rugby and a Referees Society. Email admin@gibraltarrfu. com or visit www.gibraltarrfu.com 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. Time - Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.. Telephone, Jenssen Ellul - 54027122 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. MonThur 6.30-8pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre and Sat 9am-1pm at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range. Tel: Dilip 200 78714. Tennis and Paddle Tennis: Sandpits Club. Junior and adult training available. info : www. sandpits.club. Tel (Louis) 20077035 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.

R U N W A Y

Victoria Stadium

REFERENDUM HOUSE ←→ SOUTH BARRACKS

Market Place loop (Eastbound)

http://www.gibraltarbuscompany.gi

Routes operated by

BOTH WORLDS ←→ ROSIA

Rosia loop (Northbound)

MARKET PLACE ←→ EUROPA POINT

Midtown loop (Southbound) Midtown loop (Northbound)

Ocean Village

Glacis Kiosk

WILLIS’s ROAD

MOUNT ALVERNIA ←→ ORANGE BASTION

AIRPORT/FRONTIER ←→ TRAFALGAR

EUROTOWERS ←→ ROSIA

http://citibus.gi

Bishop Canilla House

PLACES OF INTEREST

Coach Park

Cable Car

Airport

Lighthouse

Cathedral

Museum

Taxis

Seaport

Castle

Beach

Stadium

Trafalgar Cemetery

QUEENSWAY

King’s Wharf

Queensway Quay

Referendum Gates

MAIN STREET

Commonwealth Park

Mid-Harbour Estate

Europort Building 8

A AN RU CA D OP A SH RO

Edinburgh House

PRINCE EDWARDS ROAD

Eliott’s Way

48 BOTH WORLDS

ROSIA ROAD

Alameda Governor’s House Meadow House Victoria House

H KS RO AD

BA RR AC

Mount Pleasant

New Harbours

Cumberland Jumpers Road Building

South Gates

New Mole House

Garrison Gym

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Gibraltar Bus Network

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Rosia Plaza

North Gorge

Eliott’s Battery

March 2019 version : correct at time of going to print

Map of Gibraltar

University of Gibraltar

EUROPA POINT

Schematic Diagram of Bus Network (not to scale)

Buena Vista

Mosque

BUS NETWORK

GIBRALTAR

9 ROSIA ROSIA 4

Brympton

EUROPA ROAD

SOUTH BARRACKS

SOUTH PAVILION ROAD

St. Joseph’s School

MOUNT ALVERNIA

Schomberg

SO UT

Shorthorn Farm

R e s e r v e

Rock Old Hotel Casino

RED SANDS ROAD

Lower Flat Bastion Rd Wilson’s Gardiner’s Ramp Road

Morello’s Ramp

TRAFALGAR Convent Place

Blackstrap Cove

N a t u r e

FLAT BASTION ROAD

Sacred Heart Church

Flat Bastion Rd

R o c k

Caleta Hotel

RECLAMATION Cathedral ROAD Square

King’s Bastion

Arengo’s Palace

PORT St. Bernard’s EURO Hospital GASA Swimming Pool

ROAD

Varyl Begg Estate

MONTAGU GARDENS

British War Memorial

LINE WALL ROAD

BOTH WORLDS ←→ RECLAMATION ROAD

Artillery Arms

WILLIS’s ROAD

MAIN STREET MAIN STREET

Moorish Castle Estate

AIRPORT/FRONTIER ←→ RECLAMATION ROAD

Albert Risso House

Sir William Jackson Grove

Waterport Road

QUEENSWAY

Orange Bastion

Fishmarket Steps

William’s Way

U p p e r

SIR HERBERT MILES ROAD

1 2 MARKET PLACE

CASEMATES

Routes operated by

Notre Dame School

Faulknor House

Constitution House

REFERENDUM HOUSE

WINSTON CHURCHILL AVENUE

Park & Ride

MARKET PLACE ←→ WILLIS’S ROAD

R U N W A Y

BUS ROUTES

5 10

AIRPORT/ FRONTIER

DEVIL’S TOWER RO AD

St. Theresa’s Church

GLACIS ROAD

Eastern Beach

CORRAL ROAD

WATERPORT ROAD

C A R C A B L E

Catalan Bay

restaurants, bars & pubs THE LOUNGE Stylish Lounge Gastro Bar on Queensway Quay Marina serving best quality food prepared by passionate, qualified chefs. Popular quiz on Sundays from 7pm and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. A separate Lounge Bar Area serving a wide range of hot drinks, wines, beers, spirits and cocktails at reasonable prices, with large TV’s for sports and events coverage. Open: 10am-late Mon - Sun Be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat! The Lounge, 17 Ragged Staff Wharf, Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 61118 info@thelounge.gi

28 Dec 21 to 03 Jan '22

DUTY PHARMACY OPENING HOURS

04 Jan 22 to 10 Jan 22

Monday to Friday (7pm to 9pm) Weekends & public holidays (11am to 1pm & 6pm to 8pm)

11 Jan 22 to 17 Jan 22

For updates, check facebook.com/PharmaGuide

18 Jan 22 to 24 Jan '22

25 Jan 22 to 31 Jan '22

Trafalgar West One

Unit G1 Eurotowers 200 44406

Wesley Pharmacy

299b Main Street 200 67567

Bell Pharmacy

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In my early years of entering serious chess competitions I found it relatively easy to formulate strategic plans and implement what might be termed positional play, based on my study of the writings and games of such players as Aron Nimzowitsch and Tigran Petrosian. However, in contrast I knew that my tactical and attacking skills left something to be desired. Accordingly, I formed the resolution to study the tempestuous masterpieces of the Wizard of Riga, Mikhail Tal, in order to eradicate any failings and improve those areas which required attention. I also decided to take more risks in implementing attacks and strive to inaugurate sacrificial onslaughts in the Tal style. This month’s game, therefore, formed a vital component of my chess education. I decided to launch a sacrificial attack against the black King. There were one or two hesitations, typical of my transition from a purely strategic player to a more aggressive one, but on the whole I was pleased with my new found ambition to transition to greater dynamism. Coincidentally, The 1966 Havana Olympiad was the first tournament where I had the honour of competing alongside my new role model, Mikhail Tal. White: Raymond Keene Black: Matti Rantanen British Chess Federation vs. 96

Finland, Havana Olympiad, Havana, Cuba, 1966 Nimzo-Indian Defence 1. d4 Nf6 , 2. c4 e6, 3. Nc3 Bb4, 4. e3 O-O, 5. Bd3 d5, 6. Nf3 c5, 7. O-O dxc4, 8. Bxc4 Nbd7 This game is included partly to demonstrate the value of studying a fine example. White consciously based his layout of the middlegame on the game Reshevsky - Donner, Santa Monica 1966, which now saw 9 Bd3 b6 10 a3 cxd4 11 exd4 Bxc3 12 bxc3 Bb7 13 Re1 Qc7 14 Bd2 Rfe8 15 Qe2 Rac8 16 Rac1 Bd5 17 c4 Bb7 18 a4 Qc6 19 Bf4 Qxa4 20 Ra1 Qc6 21 Rxa7 Ra8 22 Rxa8 Rxa8 23 h3 Ra3 24 d5! exd5 25 cxd5 Qxd5 26 Bc4 Qc5 27 Bxf7+ Kxf7? 28 Qe6+ Kg6 29 Bd6 Qa5 30 Ne5+ Nxe5 31 Rxe5 Ra1+ 32 Kh2 Qa8 33 Qf5+ Kf7 34 Re7+ Kg8 35 Be5 Re1 36 Rxg7+ 1-0. 9. Qe2 b6

1979. Conceivably 17...Nxf3+ is stronger. 10. … Bb7, 11. Bd3 cxd4, 12. exd4 Bxc3 !? Surrendering a tempo in comparison with the Reshevsky Donner game, although that is not necessarily a disaster. However, a constructive waiting move, such as 12...Re8, would have been more in keeping with the needs of the position. 13. bxc3 Qc7, 14. Rac1 Rfe8 14...Ng4? loses to 15 Bxh7+ Kh8 16 Be4. 15. Rfe1 h6, 16. h3 Rac8, 17. a4 Bd5, 18. c4 Bb7, 19. a5 Ba6 Too direct a method of assailing the hanging pawns. As we know from the first part of the Reshevsky - Donner game, Black must intensify his pressure along the a8-h1 diagonal with ...Qc6! The main point of this is to freeze White's knight on f3. 20. axb6 axb6, 21. Rc3 Protecting the c-pawn and also preparing to swing the rook across to the kingside via the third rank. 21. … Bb7, 22. Bb1 Ba6 There was still time for 22... Qc6!

10. Bd2 Shunning the complications of the 'theoretical' 10 d5!?, e.g. 10... Bxc3 11 dxe6 Ne5 12 exf7+ Kh8 13 bxc3 Bg4 14 e4 Qe7 15 Re1 b5 16 Bxb5 Nh5 17 Bg5 Qe6 18 Qe3 Bxf3 19 gxf3 Qxf7 20 Be2 h6 21 f4 Nxf4 22 Bxf4 Qxf4 23 Rad1! Gligoric - H. Olafsson, Lone Pine

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Qg6+ Kh8, 40. Bh6 Bd5, 41. Bg7+ Kg8, 42. f7+ And mate next move. Black resigns. 1-0

to the king's wing. 25. … Nxe5, 26. dxe5 Nd7, 27. Rg3 Bxc4, 28. Qh5 Even simpler is 28 Qg4, which would force an advance of Black's g-pawn, but the move chosen has the merit of creating an elegant sacrificial conclusion. 28. … f5, 29. Rxg7+ ! From now on all of Black's moves are forced. The game ended thus:

Puzzle: The position for this puzzle is before White’s 36th move. How does white demolish Blacks defences? White to play… White: Samuel Reshevsky Black: Jan Donner Piatigorsky Cup, Round 2, Santa Monica, 1966

29. … Kxg7, 30. Qxh6+ Kg8, 31. Re3 Nxe5, 32. Rg3+ Ng4, 33. hxg4 Re7, 34. gxf5+ Rg7, 35. f6 Rxg3 36. fxg3 e5, A forlorn attempt to retrieve the services of his bishop. 37. Qg6+ Kh8, 38. Qh6+ Kg8, 39. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JANUARY 2022

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