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PLEASURE OR PAIN?
OLD WINE VINTAGES
CHILDREN OF MOROCCO CHARLES TRICO’S APPEAL
Christian Santos MAYOR OF GIBRALTAR
LIVING WITH AUTISM INTO THE UNKNOWN
WOMEN’S FUTSAL BREAKING NEW GROUND
from the editor
JUNE ISSUE EDITOR'S NOTE By the time you’re reading this, the Rock is likely to have returned to a hive of activity as tourists roll in for the summer months.
SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVIN' IS EASY.
With Gibraltar’s inclusion on the ‘Green List’ for travel, and the positive press hailing us as the perfect holiday hotspot, visitors will inevitably be setting their sights on Gibraltar, in what might finally be a return to some semblance of normality…and if that makes you a little nervous, you’re not alone! It has been a bizarre 15 months; let’s take it day by day. But what does the post-Covid era look like for work? Eran and Ayelet explore working from home across a number of fields as more and more companies reap the benefits of remote working (p. 18). On the 5th of June, World Environment Day will be celebrated across the globe. To join in, we asked The Nautilus Project to send in their Top Ten Tips to help minimise your plastic footprint (p. 16). Later on in the month, on the 21st June, World Music Day will take place. Carmen has chosen five songs from five different genres to spice up your summer playlists (p. 44). If, like me, you’re struggling to feel ‘summer ready’ after what has felt like an eternal hibernation, fear not! Our beauty guru, Alex, has put together a list of magical products to help speed up the process (p. 77). Fashionista Julia is also on hand to alleviate our outfit anxiety for the inevitable flurry of wedding activity as previously-postponed events start punctuating our calendar once more (p. 80). And finally, there’s a new mayor in town: we sit down with Christian Santos ahead of his appointment to hear about his plans for our community – and I think you’re going to like them (p. 27). We also hit the streets to ask what you hope to see from Mayor Santos - head over to Hello There to see what you said (p. 8)!
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08 Hello There: What Do You Hope to See from Our New Mayor?
LEISURE
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59 Summer Date Ideas
BUSINESS 18 Post-Covid WFH Life: The Hottest Working from Home Jobs 20 Social Responsibility with BetVictor 24 The Case Method: The Property Developer
56 Pleasure or Pain? Old Wine Vintages 63 The Scoreboard 67 Women’s Futsal: Breaking New Ground (Laura McGinn) 70 The Urology Guys: Lift and Separate! 73 The Nature of Taste 77 Confessions of a Beauty Addict: Summer Beauty Checklist 80 Out of the Knits, Into the Chic
LIFE 27 Gibraltar’s New Mayor: Christian Santos 31 The Children of Morocco: Charles Trico’s Appeal
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32 Immortalising Talent on the Rock: Joe Victor 36 Let’s Talk Real: The Abortion Referendum 39 Breaking the Stigma, Leading the Way
REGULARS 86 Recipes: Lemon Thyme & Black Bean Dip & Ajoblanco 88 Information 93 #GibsGems 94 Kids Korner 95 Coffee Time Don't forget to find the Hungry Monkey!
42 Autism: Into the Unknown
SCENE 44 Thank You for the Music 46 The Sound of Summer: Cabana Beach Bar 49 Art Club: A Jellyfish in 5 Simple Steps 52 Bookish: Join Our Monthly Book Club! 54 Ten Thousand Words Later: Rebecca Calderon
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WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO SEE FROM OUR NEW MAYOR?
Bua Malamalatabua Co-Founder, The Dream Team VA Limited.
Priya Gulraj Reporter.
I would like to see the new Mayor connect and utilise the many resources available to them to be the best, most informed and effective Mayor possible. It would be great to see them make innovation and technology part of their administration.
After a year of lockdown and the Covid-19 pandemic, I would love to see our new Mayor host a large event that will bring the community together.
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Pushpa Daswani Proud Mum. I would like to see the Mayor making the City Hall an establishment that's accessible to our multicultural community, giving people in Gibraltar a voice.
Ayelet Mamo Shay Chairwoman, Gibraltar-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to the New Mayor! I would like his creativity and positive energy to bring about new ways for our youth to maintain the harmony that Gibraltar has between all religions, so it would remain like that for generations to come.
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news THE 61ST GREAT GIBRALTAR BEACH CLEAN
actively involved and taking the lead. Thank you to JP Haulage and Jock who collected all the refuse,
ensuring it does not end up in landfill or the sea, and to Metalrok for weighing the debris. A whopping 120kg was removed in just under an hour!
AThe 61st Great Gibraltar Beach Clean took place last month. The Nautilus Great Gibraltar Beach Cleans initiative started back in February 2017 and since then over 3 tonnes of refuse has been retrieved for the Gibraltar coastline by volunteers from all walks of life. The Ark Royal Sea Scouts and The Duke of Edinburgh Nautilus bronze participants took to cleaning the slipway and revetments surrounding their headquarters. A massive, joint effort saw huge amounts of debris being retrieved. It is truly heart warming to see our youth
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Gibraltar Cat Welfare Society is looking for volunteers to help feed and care for their cats. If you’re genuinely interested and are able to spare around 2-3 hours a week, please contact them on Facebook: Gibraltar Cat Welfare Society. Thank you.
EASYJET ADD MORE FLIGHTS FOR THE SUMMER EasyJet have announced an increase in flights to Gibraltar for this summer over those originally planned. The airline has added extra rotations to existing routes from London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester and has brought forward the start of flights from Edinburgh to 5th June.
increased services to Gibraltar for the summer over what was originally planned. It also encouraging to see that our first regular connection by air with Scotland is to start soon. EasyJet are Gibraltar’s largest airline partner and this shows their confidence in Gibraltar. I am in constant contact with the airline and we enjoy an excellent working relationship. This move by the airline will allow more visitors from the U.K. to visit Gibraltar this summer and enjoy their great British staycation in the Mediterranean.”
The Minister for Business, Tourism, Transport and the Port, the Hon Vijay Daryanani MP, said: “I am delighted that following the announcement of Gibraltar’s inclusion in the green list of countries for travel by the UK Government, easyJet have 10
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news GOVERNMENT HOUSING RENTS INCREASE BY 3%
been increased at all since 1983, not even to reflect inflation over a period of 34 years.
The Housing Department last month issued a notice on the increase of rent on Government flats. Rent will be increased by 3% with effect from 1st July 2021. The new rent will be contained in the bill that tenants will receive in mid-July. Prior to this increase, rent on Government stock had not
DAVID STEELE CHARITY GOLF MARATHON “This will be my swansong and final golf challenge.”
At the time of the amendment to the Housing Act in 2017, it was noted that the modest increases would continue on an annual basis in a manner that would nonetheless remain considerably below where they would have been if they had increased consistently in line with inflation.
The Minister for Housing, the Hon Steven Linares MP, said: "This is just a modest increase which will assist in gaining some ground to rebalancing the overall housing budget. Rents in government rental accommodation are extremely low and yet the amount spent by HM Government is very high. Last year’s 3% increase did not happen due to COVID-19 and consideration needs to be taken for future increases to continue rebalancing the housing budget”.
two worthy charities,” David comments. “No donation is too small.” On Saturday 12th June at San Roque Golf Club there will also be a Charity Golf Tournament to include cocktails, presentation of prizes and an auction.
For more information and to donate or sponsor David, please go to David Steele Charity Golf Marathon Go Fund Me page or contact David directly at david@strokesave.co.uk.
Former golf professional and European Tour player David Steele, well known in the golfing fraternity along the Costa del Sol and for his family connections in Gibraltar, is holding a unique fundraising event to raise €50,000 in aid of two Spanish charities: Cancer Research Spain and Centro Contigo in La Linea. ‘Golf Marathon Man’ David will attempt to play 324 holes of golf over 18 rounds during daylight hours at El Higueral golf course in Benahavis on Monday 7th June. This will be no mean feat for a man who is now older, less fit and a little heavier than when he undertook two previous fundraising challenges. “It would be wonderful if I could raise enough to assist these
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news CATHEDRAL SQUARE PARK AND MOORISH CASTLE ESTATE REFURBISHMENT All existing equipment at Cathedral Square Park has been revamped and reinstated including the original perimeter fencing and benches that give the playground its unique traditional feel. In addition, aside from repairing the safety flooring it has now been extended to the edges of the areas after suggestions had been received from regular users of the area. Finally, dangerous concrete areas have been leveled off and/or removed. The Minister for Sports & Leisure, the Hon. Steven
Linares said: “I am delighted with the finished article in what is one of Gibraltar’s most popular playgrounds. I am also happy to report that the playground at Moorish Castle Estate has also received similar attention, with the works now complete for all to enjoy. Over the next few weeks, spot checks and repairs will continue at many of the other areas around Gibraltar that require them.”
GIBRALTAR FESTIVAL OF YOUNG MUSICIANS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: NICOLE ORCIEL Seventeen-year-old Nicole Orciel is the recipient of this year’s Gibraltar Cultural Services Development Scholarship. This Award is an initiative by GCS in collaboration with the Gibraltar Academy of Music and Performing Arts as part of the Gibraltar Festival of Young Musicians. Nicole received her award, from GCS CEO Seamus Byrne, on the Festival’s Gala night held at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre. Nicole was one of three students shortlisted alongside Eloise Caetano and Ella Vinet, all members of the Gibraltar Academy for Music and Performing Arts (GAMPA). This is the second year the Scholarship Award has been running, granting funding for a year’s one-to-one tuition at the Academy. The Award aims to recognise individuals who demonstrate leadership skills, are natural innovators, assist their peers and support the Academy with events and activities, among other qualities.
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news COVID-19 MEMORIAL DESIGN: CALL OUT TO ARTISTS Gibraltar Cultural Services is reaching out to artists to design a memorial to befittingly commemorate the members of our community who we have sadly lost to COVID-19. This monument will be permanently displayed at either Midtown Park, Commonwealth Park or some other appropriate venue. Artists are encouraged to be creative with their choice of theme and design. They are required to provide a written element to be submitted alongside their design outlining the rationale behind their inspiration. The design will need to take into account the location and also consider the size, proportions and limitations of the area. The chosen entry will in turn be created into a full-scale monument that will be displayed in a green area of Gibraltar. Entry forms, rules and visuals are available from the John Mackintosh Hall reception, the City Hall reception or online on www.culture.gi. The closing date for receipt of entries is Friday 11th June 2021. For any enquiries, contact Gibraltar Cultural Services on +350 20067236 or email: info@culture.gi. 14
MARIO FINLAYSON NATIONAL ART GALLERY OPEN DAY An Open Day to promote the new curation at the Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery will be held on Wednesday 2nd June. This will mark the 6th anniversary of the opening of the Gallery to the day and will be a chance to celebrate the new works on show. The Gallery which already housed works by Gibraltar artists Gustavo Bacarisas, Jacobo Azagury, Rudesindo Mannia, Leni Mifsud and Mario Finlayson, now also displays works from artist and
playwright Elio Cruz. Newly acquired works and paintings not exhibited before will be on show, with the ‘Quote room’, a room displaying a work and quotation by each artist, now a free-flowing space adding to the overall visitor’s experience. Guided tours will be on offer at 10.30am and 2:30pm, for which booking is essential. There will also be a Children’s Hour between 4:30pm and 5:30pm to encourage younger visitors, with a variety of activities on offer. The Gallery will be open until 6pm on this day. For bookings and more details contact the Cultural Development Unit on 20049161 or email development@culture.gov.gi GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
news PUNNY CORNER The past present and future walk into a bar... It was tense. *insert The Good, the Bad and the Ugly music here* Thanks to Joel for sending in this pun! Do you have one to share? Email editor@thegibraltarmagazine.com!
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The Nautilus Project- Easy tips to help minimise your plastic footprint
Fully committed to protecting Gibraltar’s Coastline
Tip 1 :
Take your own reusable containers to the Deli, Fishmongers and Butchers!
Tip 2:
Swap back to the traditional bars of soap – no more shower gel & hand soap in plastic receptacles!
Tip 3:
Beeswax coated cloths work as well, or even better, than cling film!
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Buy cartons instead of bottles! Ideal for milk& juices. Steer away from plastic containers!
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Refill your reusable bottles with free water at the local #Refill stations all over Gib!
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Join the Great Gibraltar Beach Cleans held every fortnight!
Tip 9:
Need coffee on-the-go? Take your thermos with you!
Start recycling!
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Plogging is the new jogging! Pick up the litter you find on you travels!
Don’t underestimate the power you have as the consumer!
TOGETHER WE CAN DRIVE CHANGE!
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POST-COVID WFH LIFE
The hottest post-Covid working from home jobs.
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he world has changed since it went into lockdown, accelerating many of the trends which were predicted to happen over the next five years: increased working from home, shopping online, video streaming overtaking cinema, boosting the green economy, etc. And many of these trends are not going away. These trends have opened up many new business and career opportunities which can be set-up on a shoe-string budget, yet have the potential to be a nice source of income for anyone looking to make money from the comfort of their homes. Moreover, the best thing is that doing business online means your clientele is not restricted to small Gibraltar, but instead you can reach clients from every corner of the world. Here are a few ideas of online professions which are expected to be highly in demand as a result of COVID-19: 18
ONLINE TEACHER With millions of parents having to cope with home schooling while trying to work from home, anybody who can teach online is a godsend. And video platforms such as Zoom and Google Hangouts have become ubiquitous in lockdown. It could be that you are already a qualified teacher or that you have a skill, such as music tuition, you can market. If you’re a personal trainer or gym coach, you can also offer online tuition and then meet clients in the park. Online fitness has boomed during lockdown with cult yoga teacher Adriene Mishler getting over 7 million subscribers for her YouTube videos, while PE teacher Joe Wicks had become a UK household name with his 2.5 million YouTube fans. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST If you have a good ear and can type quickly, a transcription service is a great business idea
that allows you to work from home with a flexible schedule. Medical transcription services are especially needed as voice recognition technology proliferates for healthcare provider dictation. To boost your business prospects and justify charging more, consider becoming a certified transcriptionist and delving into a few specialties. TRANSLATION SERVICE COVID-19 has stimulated rapid shift to online retail as the internet has opened up entrepreneurs in other countries to Englishspeaking markets and vice versa. This trend has created an opening for multilingual speakers to offer specific services, such as document translation and the translation of website information into languages for use in other markets. If you know multiple languages, carving out a niche in the translation services industry could be a successful endeavour. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
business calls, scheduling your appointments and generally organising your life. Common tasks now include organising social media posts, producing podcasts and building and maintaining websites. HOW DO I START A SMALL BUSINESS FROM HOME?
DROPSHIPPER
DIGITAL MARKETER The importance of the internet grows with every passing day, making it harder all the time for businesses to cut through the clutter and properly market themselves. Digital marketing services are always in demand, and many small and midsize companies would rather outsource it than establish a costly in-house team. If you've got some knowledge in SEO, content marketing, pay-per-click, web development or social media management, you could have a business opportunity that allows you the freedom to work from home. Digital marketing is an important part of a brand, so it's critical for you to respond to developments in your clients' marketing strategies. You may also consider becoming an affiliate marketer, which is another form of digital marketing. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
Dropshipping is a fairly new retail model, ideally suited to someone setting up their own business for the first time. The beauty of it is that you don’t actually have to handle any stock, and that you act as an intermediary for a supplier or manufacturer. Basically, you set up a website selling products, often from multiple suppliers overseas, and you take the orders. The sales orders are forwarded to your manufacturer or factory and they dispatch from there. However, you are responsible for your own marketing and customer fulfilment. Dropshipping has become an increasingly popular way to make money over the past few years, whether it’s for teenagers making extra money or those who have retired.
Starting a business from home is not much different than setting up a business in the traditional way. There are many questions to answer, such as how much it will cost me to get started? How would customers find me? How much is realistic to charge for my service? As well wider issues of licencing, tax and accounting. At Benefit Business Solutions, we offer a “JumpStart your Business” advisory pack at a very affordable rate, that will address your key concerns and give you the tools to drive your business to a flying start!
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WITH BETVICTOR
Local gaming company gives back to the community with ‘Employee Volunteer Days’ initiative.
BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER
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fter hearing about the commendable volunteer work undertaken by BetVictor employees recently, we sit down with Kim Alcantara, Director of Legal and the newly-appointed Chair of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) committee, to talk about the myriad ways in which the company is having a positive local influence through their charitable efforts. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Kim joined BetVictor during a globally turbulent period in April last year, and reveals how the first time she met her colleagues was through her computer screen. “I joined BetVictor in the middle of a pandemic, which was interesting… I received my laptop in the post!” Kim smiles. Luckily, in the prep for Brexit, employees were already au fait with the process of working from home, so the transition was a smooth one for the company as a whole. 20
BetVictor already had an existing CSR committee when Kim joined the company as Legal Director, who was responsible for connecting with local charities such as Clubhouse Gibraltar and GibSams through volunteer fundraising and other events within the company.
"That’s incredible. It’s really giving back to the community." Kim Alcantara
At the beginning of the year, BetVictor looked at restructuring the committee, and Kim was asked to chair this new format. The committee is still in the fledgling stages of this new format, but has already been involved in numerous volunteer contributions, and donations to safer gambling charities. Kim explains: “We then began working on more of a strategic focus, the pillars of which are: GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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Safer Gambling: This is clearly really important to us as a gambling operator.
Sustainability and the Environment: There is no company that shouldn’t have this on their radar. Ocean Clean Up
Charity and Wellness: This includes employee welfare.
“It’s really just about aligning everything with your strategic pillars, but it’s also about getting employees engaged.” In order to engage employees, Kim and the committee set up an internal SharePoint page, and filled it with news articles, events, training activities, and encouragement for employees to take their paid volunteer day.
"Work is where you spend most of your time, so it’s important that your company holds the same values as you do."
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER DAYS The company has found a resourceful way to give back to the local community, through what they call ‘Employee Volunteer Days’. The premise is simple, and effective: employees are given one paid day to carry out charity work of their choosing, outside of the office. “For me, it’s one of the biggest GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
draws – especially from a recruitment perspective,” Kim expresses. “In addition to your holiday leave you can take one paid day off work to help any charity you like – that’s incredible. It’s really giving back to the community.” And what has the response been like from employees? Very positive, as it turns out. “People have engaged really well with the process. It’s great for the younger generation who are looking to forge their career path too, as they generally want to join a company who puts things
like this at the forefront and who shows they care. Work is where you spend most of your time, so it’s important that your company holds the same values as you do.” Kim tells Gib Mag of the generous individuals at BetVictor who have been involved in charitable work in their own free time, outside of the volunteer day scheme. “We wanted to put a spotlight on these people, so we choose one individual each month and highlight their good deeds via our internal post board. We’ve had people who have set up their own charities, who work 21
business "There’s a lot that employees do on a personal level we want to make sure they feel supported." with a local dive school, where a group of around 20 BetVictor volunteers spent the morning diving, snorkelling, and picking up litter from the beach and sea at Rosia Bay. Certainly not your average day in the office! Dive Charters kindly provided all the diving equipment free of charge for the volunteer. After just a couple of hours, over 10 huge bags of rubbish were collected, which was then separated into recycling bins provided by the Environmental Agency. “It was a great event and everyone got the chance to meet new people and make a difference to the local community,” Kim shares. Working with different worthy causes can potentially have an impact on those involved, and as a result, BetVictor have brought a guidance counsellor on board especially. “We want to do the best we can in the areas we have most impact.” BETVICTOR AND EDUCATION with disadvantaged children in Morocco, and who help in the nearby animal shelters. There’s a lot that employees do on a personal level - we want to make sure they feel supported.” 22
OCEAN CLEAN-UP One of the company’s most recent volunteer events was an ‘Ocean Clean-Up’ in conjunction
BetVictor have made donations to the University of Gibraltar, who are running a gambling awareness course. In addition, the company took on two students from the university’s business course for work placement. “Ideally we GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
business to making these things work will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable asset. I asked Kim why she thought these initiatives were important in a place like Gibraltar.
want to do that every year. In my mind, the skills that we have are teaching people about our industry and how it can be about safer gambling, which should be a safe and recreational activity, like playing golf!” WHAT CAN YOU DO? For companies who are hoping to start a similar initiative in their own workplace, Kim’s advice is to seek buy-in from the top: “You need the board to be… on board, as it were!” This is particularly significant when you look at things like supplier agreements. “Companies that you do business with want to know that your GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
company is proactive in these fields. “It’s no longer about doing a bit on the side to feel good about it; ultimately it should be one of the business’ goals. So, if your business produces something, one of your business goals could be to make that product as sustainable as it possibly can be. There’s no point in having a goal that doesn’t align with your business because ultimately CSR will fail,” Kim asserts. Also, as has been made evident through Kim’s appointment as Chair, having someone at the helm who is excited and committed
“To be honest I think they are important everywhere. I don’t think any business can be sustainable if they’re not working with the local community. It means working sensibly, ethically, and for the longevity of the business. Safer gambling is always going to be a key tenet for BetVictor; we can’t work without caring about it and making sure people get the support when they need it. Likewise, with environmental sustainability, there is no company that isn’t affected by the environment. We talk about plastic in the ocean but it’s so much wider than that; there is no business that shouldn’t care about these issues in the long run because ultimately, we’ve only got the resources that are on this planet, and they’re dwindling.” Another Ocean Clean-Up will be held on World Oceans Day, on the 8th of June. If you are interested in lending a hand (or flipper!), contact Kim at Kim.Alcantara@betvictor.com. 23
THE CASE METHOD
George Carpentier: The property developer (Part II)
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eorge Carpentier had sold his fashion belt and shirt company and moved on to property, joining his father, who was a seasoned developer and taught George the best ways to make money in property. His first task was looking around and finding some suitable land where he could develop a medium-sized project. George spent days, if not weeks, on the search of the ideal location. He travelled through the best areas of the Costa del Sol, Balearics and the Coastal resorts of Cádiz, and found an interesting plot in Marbella not far from the sea and next to a prime golf course. The plot was indeed attractive and very marketable, hence they decided to conclude 24
the deal after their inspection visit. They then hired a top architect to do their first residential project. It did not take long for George to realise that the sooner he started the marketing, the better the outcome of the business would be. So he hired a graphic designer to put a large advertising board with a photo and the main features. It was merely a matter of weeks before George managed to sell it off to an investor client. It was sold for a figure close to €2 million. Once the cost of the
plot, all the building expenses, the architect’s fees and the general expenses were deducted, they made a final profit of €800,000. It was a good deal which did not even need any kind of bank finance. George thought that he had made a wise decision of shifting from fashion to property development where he could make substantially more money.
Celebrities came as clients and left as friends.
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business He also started doing business selling on behalf of others and setting up an agency which he named George Carpentier. He concentrated primarily in luxury properties to sell on to his clientele from The UK and Northern Europe. George had certainly understood that cold climates of Central Europe meant that his clientele - high end only - would be only too happy to buy a second home in Southern Europe. Great golfing and tennis, state of the art cuisine, 300+ days of sunshine each year and superb infrastructures were convincing enough.
closing deals with enormous facility.
George became a real millionaire extraordinaire.
It must have been less than one year after the Basque and George concluded their first large scale deal. George found the land in the very heart of the Golden Mile of Marbella. It was a large residential plot which allowed the development of 100 flats looking on to the sea. The land was offered at €1 million, for which George offered a down payment of €10,000 as a purchase option, with a clause that allowed him to renew the contract’s maturity date for several months provided he paid 10% minus his initial payment.
On completion, he sold his last penthouse and decided to take one year off to go sailing and think what his following move would be. The market was extremely hot and George knew it could well be the start of a downturn in the economy followed by a credit squeeze.
Celebrities came as clients and left as friends. His networking liaisons were sensational. He set up a letting agency at a time when most estate agents would not even touch that sector as they often regarded it as a waste of time. George saw things from an entirely different perspective. “A letting deal often leads to a future sale,” he often told his staff.
George convinced a friend to lend him money to renew the option. He was given £100,000 by an American client in exchange for 10% of the land of the development. He then flew to Madrid and took a suite at the Ritz. In the following mornings, he started calling his main clients from whom he had been renting their properties in the summer season. The Basque agreed to invest €300,000. A large construction company agreed to invest a further €400,000. Other clients followed suit.
It was at this point that George became a real millionaire extraordinaire.
One day, just out of the blue, a rich asparagus farmer from Sevilla called George. He needed a seafront apartment for August and money was no object. “I simply want the best”. George found him a very special place which belonged to a Basque client who was to become George’s main partner in the future. George concluded his deal with the usual sharpness and perfection and both his rental client from Sevilla and his Basque client were impressed about this young man GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
In less than a week, George had all the money ready not only to pay the full purchase price of the land but he also made a very handsome profit in addition to his commission for selling it. He secured exclusive management and marketing rights on the entire project. In addition to 25% of the profits. It was at this point that
Was George wise to stop developing as he saw a possible burst in the so-called property bubble? Should he have continued to develop other sites in lieu of developments made specifically for the foreign market? Being in such a strong financial position, would it have been wiser for George to just invest in a private property portfolio to achieve a good rate of rental return and live peacefully whilst watching his properties rise in value? Some interesting conclusions must come up and teach us different points of view to improve our general business knowledge.
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GIBRALTAR’S NEW MAYOR
An interview with His Worship the Mayor, Christian Santos, as he embarks on his new journey. BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER
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rom treading the floorboards to donning the mayoral robes, Christian Santos is about to embark on a big change as he steps into his new role as Mayor of Gibraltar. However, after speaking to him and hearing his plans for our community here on the Rock, it would seem it’s a role he has unwittingly been preparing for his whole life… Hi Christian! Congratulations on your appointment. How did this all come about? Well, I received a call one day during lunch, and was told: “I need you to come in to NO6 right now!” I was met by the Chief Minister and Mrs Picardo; we
I wanted to ask you if you would like to be the next Mayor of Gibraltar?
sat down in his office and he said: “I have a few hours to make this announcement. I wanted to ask you if you would like to be the next Mayor of Gibraltar? Those weren’t exactly his words, he was much more official about it, but that was the sentiment.
It’s a role that I’ve always wanted to take on. My decision was very easy and made on the spot… and I think the Chief Minister knew that would probably be the case! How do you see your role, and what will it involve? It’s a non-political, civic and ceremonial role; one that represents our people and our
community. I’m very proud of who we are in Gibraltar, and a lot of my work involves celebrating our Gibraltarian identity. This new position gives me a platform to continue doing what I enjoy doing, but in a more official capacity. We’re very free to develop the role how we feel is best within our own capacity as individuals. I’m working on a year-long campaign, called ‘We Are One’, to celebrate our diversity as a community; how we all live together as one despite our different religions, gender and sexual identities, and 27
life backgrounds. I will be getting in touch with local organisations and charities to help bring awareness to the issues affecting our society. I also want to educate people about the various religious events within Gibraltar We live together in harmony, but a lot of us don’t know the full ins and outs of the other religions and cultures that make up our diverse community. I was invited to Iftar last month and it was so wonderful to learn more about it. And not forgetting the international awareness days like International Women’s Day, World Diabetes Day, World Autism day or Gay Pride among many others that are so important in raising awareness for different causes. During these periods, one week will be dedicated to providing informational videos and infographics so as to learn more about each event. I want
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I have a voice and a platform now, and I want to use it to help. to promote and feature these occasions so that the whole community can feel a part of them. Most importantly, I want to participate in these events, as opposed to just being present. Engaging and connecting as much as possible. Listening to what people have to say, and thinking about how I can make that happen. I have a voice and a platform now, and I want to use it to help. I also want to hold weekly open days at City Hall, so people who might not have had a chance to be invited otherwise can book a time
and be taken on a tour of the Hall and the National Gallery, finishing at the Mayor’s Parlour. I want to open the building up for the community, to feel like City Hall belongs to all of us in Gibraltar. What have you admired in the way past mayors have done things? I’m extremely proud to join the ranks of our past mayors and what they’ve achieved locally. I looked up to many of them before they were appointed, like Adolfo Canepa, who has played a key role in our community, or Julio Alcantara, who was the Director of Education and a great man in general. I have something nice to say about each of them. Anthony Lima who was integral in recognising different sectors of our community. Kaiane Aldorino is a good friend; we worked closely together before she became Miss World. She brought a new
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more plans to continue this in your new role? As Mayor I’m planning to give back to people who have taken part in the programmes as well as those who have achieved something due to their education. It’s not necessarily about excellence, it’s about those who have demonstrated improvement, self-betterment, progression. I will continue to work with the Department of Education to find different ways and different courses that I can combine with GAMPA. I want to make sure every young person feels their achievements are recognised. At the end of June, I’ll be holding an event for all the winners of our cultural festivals – the Festival for Young Musicians, Drama Festival, Art and Dance – and invite them, with their teachers, to come to
I want people to feel that I’m doing a good job on their behalf. City Hall for an evening do. I’d like to do the same for sporting events. I believe people should be rewarded for what they’ve achieved, big or small. Next year I want to work together with schools to promote the empowering message behind the We Are One campaign, and give kids insight into the fact that you don’t need to be a certain type of person to achieve your dreams and ambitions. And lastly… are you ready? I think I am! I’m very excited to start. I’ve spent the last two years working with John Gonçalves on how to take on this responsibility in a respectful way, giving the role the gravitas it deserves whilst being authentic and staying true to myself. I want people to feel that I’m doing a good job on their behalf. 29
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THE CHILDREN OF MOROCCO Charles Trico’s Moroccan Children’s Charity Appeal
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any folk who live on the Rock will know Charles. In fact, he’s often to be seen on Main Street with his playful labrador, Reuben. These days he’s retired from his days on the dockyard and his other job of running Charles’ ‘Hole in the Wall’ on Calle Comedia, which at one time was the de rigueur destination for visiting Royal Navy ships crew. Of course, times change, the Navy’s seldom in town, and it’s now been transformed into a vegan restaurant, the Kasbar.
born out of wedlock because of the social stigma attached to this were left to fend for themselves.
Far from taking a back seat and taking things easy in retirement, Charles has turned his hand to helping those less fortunate than himself. One recent afternoon, I visited Charles in his wonderful ornately decorated flat to talk about the incredible work that he does for those less fortunate than himself.
Charles is helped by Hicham, a contact and friend of his in Tangier, who regularly goes shopping with the many kind donations that people give him who know about the project. He was originally aided in this venture by Joe of La Casa del Habana cigar shop on Main Street. At this time, the facilities the children had were very poor with them sleeping on the floor, but Joe and Charles went out and bought beds, furniture, a cooker and a fridge, and made the place a little bit more habitable for them.
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The home isn’t strictly an orphanage as such, but more of a place where children can get help with the basics of living, or the girls can learn to improve their domestic skills to earn some money to and help others in the home. Charles said that sometimes donors will pay for the children to have a special outing, for instance, they may go to McDonalds or have a party.
Unfortunately, Joe fell victim to Covid earlier in the year, so now Charles is helped by his sister-
in-law among others, who raise money for the venture by selling second hand toys and clothing online, whereas she previously sold these at the Morrison’s car boot sale. You may well have seen her items for sale if you are member of these Facebook selling groups locally, and you can rest assured, if you were previously unaware of Charles’ appeal, that any money raised on these sites is going to a really worthwhile cause. The home later moved from the original place that Charles and Joe helped improve, to a villa in Tangiers, which had more room and facilities including an area with a chicken run. Sadly, the owner put the rent up by a significant amount and the donors they relied on to pay the rent just couldn’t afford the increase; the home then had to move to yet another building some way outside of Tangiers. Happily, though, the children are still receiving the same loving care thanks to the many kind donations that they received previously. Though donations are harder to come by in the present climate, they are still being helped on a regular basis. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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More recently of course, the Covid pandemic has put the project under severe pressure. Charles is more reliant than ever on ad hoc donations given to him by people he meets or by those who drop by La Casa del Habano, who will still take donations now Joe is no longer there, and pass them straight on to Charles. In this case, as they say, every little really does help. “It’s a little bit here and a little bit there,” Charles explained “but gradually you get enough money together from these donations and from the proceeds of the sale of donated GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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Rest assured any money raised on these sites is going to a really worthwhile cause.
items to send money to Hicham in Tangier so he can then go shopping for food and essentials that are so desperately needed at the home.” Keep up to date by visiting the Facebook page ‘Ayuda a casa de acogida Tánger’. Donations are always welcome at La Casa del
Habano, or you can contact Charles via his Facebook: ‘Charles Trico’ or email him at charlestrico@hotmail. com for further details of how you can help out with this very worthy cause. Claire has donated her fee for this article to Charles Trico’s appeal to help disadvantaged children in Morocco. 31
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IMMORTALISING TALENT ON THE ROCK
From pin, name or button badges, antiques (including vintage automobiles), to what you might least think is a collectable...and it’s happening right here on this little Rock of ours. This one collects local, talented performers – amazing! BY RICHARD CARTWRIGHT
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hat’s why it often comes as a surprise when someone says, “Did you know so-and-so is a collector of...?” It may be all manner of old Coca Cola bottles – large or small, in all shapes and sizes – walking sticks, figurine fairies, picture postcards of yesteryear or any subject, Hollywood screen stars or even getting involved in the back-breaking task of collecting sea shells! Just recently it surprised me to witness how many enthusiasts are still into Lego. Judging by the incredible exhibition of large and intricate Lego creations at John Mackintosh Hall a while back, people have been collecting and hoarding thousands of Lego bricks in attics and cupboards. A leisure pursuit I had imagined was a fad long gone, not unlike the celebrated (at the time) Rubik’s Cube...remember that? 32
Well, Joe Victor is into local talent, collecting CDs, videos, and photographs of Gibraltarian artists; singers, instrumentalists, and groups of every genre. “Yes, I’ve been collecting this material for 16 or 17 years if I remember correctly, and even before that I’ve always been interested in our local singers and groups.”
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work. Photographs, songs, and live recordings (and videos also if those are available for him to work with) are run through his computer and other gadgets, and a CD is produced at the end of many hours work. “Correct, I’ll sometimes start in the afternoon and I’m still going at it until three or four in the morning, but there’s really no specific time when to get going. It can be at any time of the day, whenever I get the inspiration.”
I’m still going at it until three or four in the morning Joe loves Mexican music, and Gibraltar’s foremost promoter of Mexican songs was, and still is, Louis Caballero, who for many years now has been living in the UK. “Well, he rang me one GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
individually presented on a CD.
day to see if I could fix some performances for him here in GIB, especially around National Day,” Joe recalls, “And that inspired me to become more interested in our local talent, so I started digging. I came across some of his recordings, including ones when he was with the Latin combo Los Zafiros, who were quite big in the functions and conference circuits in England and on TV there too.” Clearly Joe became quite enthusiastic and as he researched further, he soon realised there was much to work on and that’s what set the ball rolling for him. Joe tells me how, as time went on, he discovered how many talented artists who many people, especially the younger generations, don’t remember or even don’t know about. He decided it would be great and more importantly, very useful to archive as much as he could discover, work on them, have them digitally restored and
Speaking of recordings, in the past all this music would’ve been recorded on tape, or reel to reel – way long before cassettes and CDs. He came across a ‘taped’ recording of a variety show recorded by Eduardo Hammond, who owned a small recording studio in Governor’s Parade next to the now-defunct Theatre Royal. Incidentally, in that studio, nephew Albert Hammond made his first recording of a song called “Estrellita” when he was about nine years old! “Yes, and it was Albert’s cousin Johnny Hammond, who handed me that variety show recording which had lots of artists on it who took us back to the 1950s. On it there was a great mixture of singing styles from classical singers like Mario Segui, popular singers like Nati Banda, Latin American type groups and others. There were also comedians and many other performers but mainly singers on that tape who I’m sure, people don’t remember... The tape was like discovering a gold mine.” “Fiesta en el Aire” is what that 1950s show full of live performances recorded for posterity was called, and thanks to collector Joe, it has been digitised and is now safe! Bringing the content a little more up to date, Joe regrets not having recordings of some of the very popular dance bands of the 60s and 70s like The Terriers, who he tells me there were no recordings of that he could find. The Modenaires is another band he doesn’t have - those were the two most sought-after dance bands of that era. Of the poppier groups that were 33
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around then, The Diamond Boys are featured in his collection as are Albert and Richard and some others but not The V Brothers, who were one of the first pop groups to appear on the scene also, but, Joe affirms, he’s still on the go searching to see what he can come up with. At the moment he’s very excited about working on some of classical guitarist, William Gomez’ recordings – this is when he spends long hours on his computer and another professional, old style, tape recorder he’s proud to own. Copyright issues have not been a problem so far, as most of what he works on has been recorded on equipment in the homes of local artists and what’s compiled and produced is entirely for local consumption. “And nothing of 34
That inspired me to become more interested in our local talent, so I started digging.
darts across the room from one piece of equipment to another... “Well, that’s true, but soon I hope to rearrange this room and have my studio equipment all together. I intend to create a space at one end of this room which, at long last, I can call my studio!”
what I work on and produce is for commercial revenue or for any financial profit of any kind coming towards me. I’m just interested in this as a hobby and at the same time I’m promoting our local artists not to be forgotten and producing some sort of an archive. And people tell me they like that very much.”
No, he’s not a hobbyist who’s into picture postcards of warships or holiday destinations. His interest lies in local talent: artists and performers who have graced the stage, wherever that may be, or recorded some great pieces of work. Are you one of those? Joe will be very interested to know more about you. He wants to see to it that your talent will hopefully be archived forever...where your artistic endeavours will never be forgotten!
At present much of what Joe does involves quite a bit of to-ing and fro-ing with his pen drive as he
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s ’ t e L lk... Ta The Abortion Referendum
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he most taboo issue to hit Gibraltar in recent times has been that of legalising abortion. Let’s Talk Real (IG @letstalkrealgib) chatted with some of the girls from the No More Shame charity, who are leading the Gibraltar for YES campaign; Daniel Sisarello from the Secular Humanist Society, a pro-choice organisation; and with Rachael Jackson, who oversees the In Her Shoes Gibraltar group (part of a wider European one), an anonymous social media platform where those who have had abortions can share their stories. After the cancellation of the abortion referendum last March, due to the Covid lockdown, a new date of 24 June is now set, to enact, or not, the amendment to the Crimes Act, enabling abortions in Gibraltar up to 12 weeks’ pregnancy. The Bill is already written and passed in Parliament, 36
all it requires is a majority vote from our community to set the process in motion. And where did it all start? The legalisation of abortion in Ireland inspired choice and women’s groups in Gibraltar to draw parallels with the plight of their women travelling abroad in shame to seek abortions… and so the debate in Gibraltar started on social media and then moved into the wider community. This in turn empowered women who’d had abortions to speak out and share their experiences. The charity No More Shame (NMS) formed off the back of this and led the campaign for YES in the run-up to the abortion referendum, untill just shy of a week when it was cancelled. NMS stands broadly for the advancement of sexual health education and reproductive rights, the legalisation of abortion being
No More Shame stands for the advancement of sexual health education and reproductive rights. one of the issues the charity has been fighting for. To this end, NMS campaigns for abortion locally and safely within the GHA, as part of the reproductive healthcare service. This also involves working on an informed, evidence-based abortion service, support for the GHA’s Health Promotion team and Well Person Unit through promoting safe sex and use of contraception, which NMS believes should be free (check out IG Let’s Talk Real’s chat with Rachael Jackson on sexual health). Keeping GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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This is a situation that is no longer sustainable. the conversation real, honest and open is important when educating our young adults on consent, sexual identity, respectful relationships and responsible sexual activity. With the campaigning starting again in earnest, Gibraltar for YES feels it imperative the debate is led by the overwhelming evidence and support from international humanitarian organisations and professional bodies in the fields of medicine and science that endorse a woman’s right to bodily autonomy and her reproductive right to determine when and if she has children. Gibraltar at this point remains one of the last territories in Europe where this is not the case, along with Malta and Poland. For several decades Gibraltar women have been accessing terminations in Spain, the UK and in Morocco. Women travelling for such terminations have had no access to pre or post counselling, with the added stress of being in GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
unfamiliar surroundings, paying for a costly procedure whilst having to lie to family, friends and work colleagues/ employers. Some of these women and girls have been victims of domestic abuse, some victims of rape, some experiencing extremely difficult periods in their lives and some will have felt it was just not the right time. All of them would have felt very alone, isolated and needing support. Additionally, most of them felt guilt and shame as a result of the stigma that has surrounded abortion in Gibraltar. This is a situation that is no longer sustainable. Gibraltar for YES are confident in the knowledge that in the same way we were able to recognise the inequality and unjust situation which surrounded same sex marriage and the age of consent for the LGBTQ community, that we will also come through for women who have been marginalised because of their choices. Burying our heads in the sand and pretending this has not
been happening, and will stop happening, is no longer a choice for us as a community. The proposed reform we will vote for on 24 June is important to us as a community and its success or failure will be a result by which we will be measured and judged as a mature and compassionate community. Abortion decisions are never taken lightly and rather than condemnation and the risk of prosecution, what our women in these very difficult situations need is support and understanding. Follow @letstalkrealgib on Instagram for more. #letstalkreal #gibstories #smashingtaboos #civilsociety #nothingisunspeakable 37
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BREAKING THE STIGMA, LEADING THE WAY
Gib Mag speaks to Janice Benning; course developer, coach and trainer, and founder of NeuroVitality Ltd. BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER HI JANICE, TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF! I was born and raised in the UK, but I have lived and worked in numerous places around the world. Before COVID-19 struck, my partner and I were loving living in Gibraltar, but we chose to lock down in a little place in the South of England so we could be near to family in case we were needed. Now things are opening up again we can’t wait to get back! WHAT SPARKED YOUR PASSION FOR ADVOCATING POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH? Mental health, like physical health, is something we all have, but it is still surrounded by misunderstanding and stigma, and unlike physical health it is often something we feel uncomfortable talking about. It doesn’t need to
be this way and I want to get the conversation going. My passion for advocating positive mental health stems from personal experience. At the age of 26, I thought I was invincible, but discovered I wasn’t. I developed ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Within a matter of months my health deteriorated to the point that I was bed bound, and unable to talk, or feed myself. The next 14 years were a roller coaster. I would recover a little and then relapse. Eventually chronic physical ill health took a toll on my mental health and by the time I was hospitalised for ME, I was also struggling with depression and anxiety. When I recovered, I decided to train in everything that had helped me get well and then I started working with individuals to
help them to regain their health. I also started lecturing, running courses and doing pro bono work to spread the word.
I thought I was invincible, but discovered I wasn’t. When it comes to supporting your own mental health and that of others, there is so much you can do. There needs to be more information out there and greater understanding. There is already some brilliant work being done in Gibraltar by GibSams, Childline, Clubhouse Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Mental Welfare Society, the Community Mental Health Team and so on, but wouldn’t it be fantastic if every company in 39
life Gibraltar had a Mental Health First Aider and every individual felt they could talk openly about their mental health? Why shouldn’t Gibraltar lead the way in promoting positive mental health? YOU'RE RUNNING A MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING COURSE IN JUNE; WHO IS IT OPEN TO, AND WHAT WILL IT INVOLVE? I am really looking forward to this! It is open to anyone who wants to understand more about mental health. It is designed to explore the facts, debunk the myths and provide information to help people stay fit and healthy. The session is 90-minutes long and will explore things such as the difference between normal ‘stress’ and mental ill health and examine the signs and symptoms of some common mental illnesses. It will also cover what do if you, or someone you know, needs support. YOU ALSO HELD TWO OTHERS THIS YEAR. WHAT WAS THE RESPONSE LIKE? In March we ran a Mental Health First Aid Course, and in April we ran a Mental Health Awareness session. I love my job, so I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions, and the feedback was great. This is a serious subject, but I think you can have fun learning about it. WHY DO YOU THINK TRAINING OF THIS KIND IS SO IMPORTANT? This kind of training isn’t just important, it’s crucial. As I mentioned earlier, mental health, like physical health, is something we all have and sometimes it will be better than others. Some 40
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Why shouldn’t Gibraltar lead the way in promoting positive mental health? days our physical health will be amazing, and we will leap out of bed feeling fabulous, and on top of our game. Other days we will ache and creak, feel tired and under the weather. The same with mental health. Some days we will be sharp, clear thinking and able to cope with anything life throws at us. Other days we will feel overwhelmed, everything will feel too much, and we would prefer to hide under the duvet than face the world. Despite this there is still so much stigma and misunderstanding around the subject, and the only way that is going to change is through knowledge and education. If we understand ourselves and have the ability to recognise when our mental health (or the mental health of those around us) isn’t as good as we would like it to be, we can take positive steps to get back on track. WHAT IS YOUR PARTING ADVICE FROM ANYONE SUFFERING FROM ILL MENTAL HEALTH RIGHT NOW? My message is one of hope. There is so much that can help, and there is support available. It might feel difficult to reach out at first, but please don’t suffer in silence. You are not alone. Talk to someone. Talk with your doctor or consult a qualified therapist. If your workplace has a trained
Mental Health First Aider, talk with them, or talk with a trusted friend or colleague. When it comes to recovery there is so much that can help, ranging from talking therapies, to medication and from exercise to mindfulness. It is about finding the right solution for you, but there are lots of solutions out there. Make the first step and ask for help. Janice’s next session, named ‘Mental Health Awareness’, will run for around 90 minutes at midday on 16th June. For those of you unable to make it, another will be held on the 30th June. Get in touch today to reserve your space: dawn@ neurovitalityclinic.com. Visit www.neurovitalityclinic.com for more information. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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INTO THE UNKNOWN Going on a journey we never asked to embark on.
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ive years ago, I gave birth to my beautiful son Lawrence. Never in a million years would I have thought that parenthood would be the single most important role any human would ever play in the life of another. But let’s be honest, no one ever prepares you for parenthood. No one ever tells you the real struggles of being a mum. The overwhelming feeling of suddenly having a human being under your care. The helpless fear of not knowing what to do when your baby has been crying for three hours straight. But now let’s be really honest, no one ever prepares you for raising a child on the spectrum. I wish I had known five years ago that autism means different, not less. I wish I’d known that no label would change our little Lawrence, and I wish I’d known that everything was going to be OKAY, that although there will be really hard days, it’s not always going to be like that. Those good days will come, and when they do, they will be the most magical. Lawrence was diagnosed with 42
Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was two years old because we pushed for his diagnosis. In fact, his diagnosis then was ‘suspected autism’ because he was too young to be officially diagnosed. At the time, many people asked me why it was so important to me to have him diagnosed when it was ‘just a label?’ For me it was never a label, it was a diagnosis. It meant finding every possible means of help to start Lawrence on early intervention. It meant jumping on board a journey we never asked to embark on.
Four years on and Lawrence still self-harms. Why? Lawrence might not speak, might not tell me he loves me, might not hug and kiss me as much as I would like him too, but he feels. He perhaps feels more than any neurotypical person does, which is the reason he struggles to keep these emotions balanced.
But let’s be honest, no one ever prepares you for parenthood.
Our major struggle with Lawrence has been coping with his anxiety. Lawrence started to self-harm at the age of one. I do not think there is anything worse than watching your baby suffer and not being able to do anything about it. When we asked for advice, we were told it was a phase that will soon pass because many children head banged, and we held on to that hope until he was diagnosed.
Therapy and routine is what helps him manage his anxiety. It is what helps him strive and live a happy life, just like everyone else. I like to think of it like the human body. Routine is like your heart; you need it to breathe, you need it to feel, you need it to survive. Therapy is like your brain; you need it to help you breathe, help you feel and help you survive on your own. You might be able to live without therapy, although you will not excel, but you definitely cannot live without routine. When both these things are taken away from you, the world comes crushing down. Not just any GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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our ‘safe haven’, became our worst enemy.
world, but the world you have no control over, the world that was made without you in mind and that you have no choice but to survive in. This was lockdown. Our home, which we all consider as our ‘safe haven’, became our worst enemy. When you have been through a traumatising experience inside a place you consider safe, it is very hard to bring it back to its original state. Every corner reminds you of a heart-breaking episode. Our escape was the outdoors so that we could transform our home back to its original safe environment. But the outdoors was the outside world Lawrence so feared. He was stuck in the middle of an endless tunnel, that he could see nothing but pure darkness. So how does he cope? He does not. Autism is not something that goes away but instead GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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an ongoing learning process on an endless roller coaster to a destination called ‘the unknown’.
Lawrence is really good at masking his anxiety (known as social masking) and can appear to be fine. I often get told by his school that he has had a good day, but what that means to me is that it will be a nightmare as soon as we get home. This part right here is what can make autism so lonely. That people do not see the real struggle and it is a war fought mostly behind closed doors. This is the reason we raise awareness and acceptance but above all, this is our mission, to help Lawrence be in control in a world he has no control over. Pick up next month’s copy for part two of Karla’s contribution. 43
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"Music is the universal language of mankind." – Henry Longfellow BY CARMEN ANDERSON
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his year, World Music Day falls on June 21st. This day is usually celebrated across the globe; however, with Covid measures, it is unlikely that as many public events as usual will be taking place. Regardless, I have put together five songs from completely different genres for you to add to your playlists this summer and perhaps listen to on World Music Day; the perfect day to introduce new music into your life.
It is impossible not to sing along to the ‘ooh-la-las’. tribute to the Gershwin classic “Summertime”, the pair of chords in the brass section are taken from the Miles Davis piece “So What”, and the blue notes, as on
the very first saxophone note, testify to a blues influence in this, and almost any jazz piece. This song is perfect for summer; it’s utterly uplifting, the smooth vocals are soothing, and the rap sections are upbeat. If you’ve never heard this song, treat yourself to a listen. Next comes the musical; a genre
The first genre to explore is jazz; a constantly evolving and changing music style, with its varying degrees of improvisation. To attempt to explain or give an all-encompassing definition of jazz would be futile, however, I’m sure you have all enjoyed listening to Louis Armstrong or Frank Sinatra, perhaps without even realising it! It was difficult to whittle down to one jazz number, but I went with “Inner State (Of Mind)” by Courtney Pine. This song demonstrates an eclectic mix of influences; the vocal solo pays 44
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scene you either love or hate. It took time for me to be won over by the variety of song, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance sequences, but the heart-warming feel of a musical reeled me in. There are a huge number of musical songs that would be perfect for summer; I mean, if
If you want to feel as if you’re in Bridgerton, this one is for you. “Born to Hand Jive” from Grease won’t get you up and dancing I don’t know what will, but I have chosen a song from a musical romantic-comedy: La La Land. This musical’s entire soundtrack is beautiful, but I went with the opening song “Another Day of Sun”; an ensemble number belted out by motorists on a clogged freeway in LA, it immediately pulls you into the world of La La Land
and the musical. “Another Day of Sun” was composed by Justin Hurwitz with lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The song exudes the feel of bright sunshine: it’s fast paced, written in a major key and you can’t help but hum along to the catchy melody. Perfect for a summer day. Moving on, we have a song for rock lovers. Rock is a massive music genre, highly inclusive with multiple sub-categories which makes it hard to define. Besides understanding that rock is a form of music with a strong beat, it is difficult to be much more explicit. I must admit, finding a summery rock song wasn’t easy, but I chose “Make Me Smile (Come up and See Me)” by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel. My parents used to play this all the time during summer road trips, and perhaps that’s why I picked it. More than 120 cover versions have been recorded, most notably by Duran Duran and Erasure. The
song swings, and bops, and it is impossible not to sing along to the ‘ooh-la-las’. Then we have classical; music that was composed roughly between 1730 and 1820. However, I have slightly cheated – the piece I am going to suggest falls within the Baroque era and represents a popular musical genre of the era called the concerto grosso. Regardless, if you love classical music, you will love J.S. Bach’s “Concerto No. 5 in D Major” of the Brandenburg Concertos. This is fast and lively, with Bach creating a gigue-like feel. It’s the sort of song which makes you feel as if you’re in a fancy ball. If “Born to Hand Jive” wasn’t quite the thing to get you up and dancing, perhaps this is. Finally, we have cinematic music. There are thousands of big, sweeping film scores which encapsulate the atmosphere of a motion picture, as well as gentler, more subtle pieces which may even jerk a tear. I chose “The Duchess” by Rachel Portman, a stunning piece of music that won’t fail to raise a smile. The score was composed for the film The Duchess based on the eventful and controversial life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. Portman uses a limited orchestral palate here, using instruments that might have made up the orchestra at the time in which the film was set – the classical period. If you want to feel as if you’re in Bridgerton, this one is for you. It is gentle yet empowering and uplifting; a perfect way to round off a summer playlist.
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THE SOUND OF SUMMER Summer music at the Cabana Beach Bar in Camp Bay. BY CLAIRE SPENCER
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On that memorable evening I was treated to a spellbinding musical treat courtesy of the well-respected band Levanter Breeze, who played some wonderful Arab Andaluz infused rhythms as the sun slowly sank
behind the hills beyond Algeciras. What made the experience even more pleasurable was the wide selection of food and drink that was on offer, served up by the very hardworking staff. I was told that the opening night was a ‘soft Surianne
ince the lockdown restrictions were eased, live music on the Rock has mushroomed at local venues and the Cabana Beach Bar is no exception, with a selection of well-known bands appearing there. Camp Bay, as many readers will know, is a fabulous location, not least when there is live music on as well. The Cabana is a traditional chiringuito beach bar, a very popular destination for many Gibraltarians. If live music rocks your boat, then the Cabana is sure to spoil you this summer with their full schedule of popular local musicians billed to appear. I visited the bar on its opening night on April 30th, which was a delightful experience for the eyes as well as the ears, with a stunning view of a sunset that might possibly have been created by an unseen celestial artist. 46
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opening,’ to let the staff bed in gradually, so that by the time it gets busy in the summer the staff will be up to speed. Levanter Breeze have teamed up with the very talented singer songwriter Surianne, who sang with the band on the opening night. The band have big plans for 2021, as they are releasing two new albums, one of which features the band’s own material, whilst the other will be the collaborative debut album of Surianne and Levanter Breeze, which will feature Surianne’s original material along with some covers ‘with a twist.’ Surianne has a regular Friday night residency throughout the summer at the Cabana, with Levanter Breeze supporting her on the last Friday of every month. At other times she’ll have, as she puts it, her ‘partners in crime’ Louis Chipolina GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
along with his brother, Dani, aka ‘Perro Percussionist’ from Levanter Breeze backing her. At the time of writing the band were actively seeking a venue to accommodate their recording gear, possibly from someone who might be interested in sponsoring them, in return for credit and promotion in the production of the album. If you think you might know of somewhere, then they can be contacted via their Facebook page. Tim Turner, who manages the Cabana, told me about the different bands that will be playing there throughout the Summer; as well as Surianne and Levanter Breeze, another well-known local band, O.L.L.I. will also be playing the sultry sunny evenings away with a regular Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime spot, whilst Steve James will be playing on
Thursday evenings. Steve, who, as some may recall, played at the Cabana last year as one half of ‘The Night Watchmen.’ The other half of that conceptual duo, Scottish Steve, real name Steve Haddow, from West Lothian, can still be seen busking around town most days. Steve writes a lot of his own material, and if you happen upon him playing, ask him to play the wonderful ‘Ballad of Gibraltar.’ Tim also manages other venues in town with live music featured throughout the summer; he told me that Bob and the Boys will be making a regular appearance throughout the Summer at Gauchos, whilst Nigel Palmer will be at Tapas by Gauchos at the ever-popular location of Chatham Counterguard every other Saturday, with Surianne playing the Saturdays when Nigel isn’t on. 47
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How to draw a jellyfish in 5 simple steps. BY THOMAS MAXWELL
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ibraltar enjoys not only unique wildlife on land, but also due to its location has a wide range of exotic maritime wildlife. In an ever-changing world it is important today as much as throughout history that we support and protect our local maritime wildlife and seas. To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th, we will be drawing a jellyfish, which can be drawn by everyone of all levels! Did you know that jellyfish are reportedly the oldest known multicellular animal on the planet? Some fossils have been found to be over 500 million years old!
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art Draw another arch parallel to the top at roughly 4cm down into this rectangle. Connect the two arches at the corners to give the 3D effect of the body of the Jellyfish. Every 0.5cm draw some lines that curve to the left, middle and right across the body. This will create a skin like effect on the jellyfish and will help with the darkening. Draw some tentacles down around 12cm in length, with the longer ones in the middle. Be free when drawing the tentacles and don’t focus too much, just let the pencil fall on the page!
curved lines, to create a denser shadow for later. Layer the body as seen in the photo.
Step 4 Finish the jellyfish by continuing to darken the shadow areas with the 6B pencil, be careful when doing this as this is the darkest pencil and is very hard to remove once on the paper! Use the rubber to clear up some light places to better define the jellyfish. Try not to darken all the tentacle so that you can see some lighter areas. Keep lightly brushing the darker areas to create a smoother area. TIP don’t press too hard as now we have darker pencils, it can smudge and ruin the piece! Keep building up slowly and rub the lighter areas and you have finished! Follow Thomas on Instagram: @thomasomaxwell or visit www.thomasomaxwell.com.
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Step 2 Start shading the darker areas of the image with a HB pencil. You don’t want to start with the darker pencils as you won’t be able to go back and by building up your shadow, it will create a smoother texture and a better 3D effect. The key to preparing the jellyfish’s body is by creating small, shaded triangles in a Christmas tree like formation down to about two thirds of the way down. Around the bottom of the body shade darker as well as the bottom of the 50
The key to creating a defined drawing is by using the rubber to remove some small parts of the jellyfish’s body. You can shape the rubber to represent a pencil end or use a shaping rubber that can be picked up at the various art shops in Gibraltar. Space out the rubber marks on the body to create a lighting effect on the body. Also, around the curved lines, leave some light areas so that the body doesn’t look too dark and the image looks more realistic with light and dark tones. Lightly brush the dark areas and fill some areas with the HB pencil to create a smoother texture. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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BY JOEL FRANCIS
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elcome to the June edition of Bookish. I've had the chance to read some fantastic books over the last month. I've compiled my three favourites for you, and I'm sure you'll enjoy them if you give them a chance. This month is special because I've got the privilege to read and review local author Rebecca Calderon's new book - spoiler alert, it's excellent; be sure to get yourself a copy!
If you like my suggestions, consider joining my book club on Facebook. Just search for The Bookmarkers Bookclub group!
TEN THOUSAND WORDS Rebecca Calderon Genre: Creative Fiction/Flash Fiction For Fans Of: Jeffrey Archer What’s in the pages? Ten Thousand Words is a series of short stories by local author Rebecca Calderon. What makes this collection interesting is that each story contains one thousand words exactly. The ten stories within this book range from Warsaw museums, immigrant widows and their plight and a fantastic chocolate shop with witches inside! Why should you read it? In this book, Rebecca Calderon manages to perfect the art of writing Flash Fiction. In just one thousand words, she manages to capture a complete character arc while also leaving the reader wanting more of each of the stories. My favourite stories in this book were “The Immigrant Widow”, “Purple Flowers in April” and “Jalil's Quest”. These narratives stood out due to their characters; they all felt fully developed, realistic and beautifully thought out. Ten Thousand Words by Rebecca Calderon shows us an author who has mastered flash fiction over the years and has honed her craft. It is a delightful collection of true stories told extremely artfully and is available now on Kindle or by contacting Rebecca directly!
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MIDNIGHT AT THE BRIGHT IDEAS BOOKSTORE Matthew J. Sullivan Genre: Murder Mystery / Books About Books For Fans Of: Louise Penny What’s in the pages? Lydia Smith lives her life hiding in plain sight among her books at the Bright Ideas Bookstore. She spends her time around novels, eccentric colleagues and the lost and lonely regulars who call themselves the BookFrogs. But when Joey Molina, Lydia's favourite BookFrog, kills himself one night in the bookstore, her whole life unravels before her eyes. Joey had left Lydia all of his possessions: Trinkets, disturbingly defaced books and even more concerning - a photo of herself when she was very young. As Lydia untangles the mysterious web of Joey's suicide, she unearths a buried memory from her childhood and the truth about the Hammerman, a murderer who came into Lydia's life and may not have ever left. Why should you read it? Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore is Sullivan's debut, and it is one of the best debuts I've read in a really long time; it's funny, intelligent and terrifying all at the same time. From the second chapter until the end, I literally could not stop thinking about this book even when I wasn't reading about it; I found myself discussing it with other people in my book club because it was just that intriguing. Sullivan's characterisation of this cast is second to none, and his mysteries are genius almost to a fault. I don't think this book could be any better if it tried, and I never feel that way. I can't wait to read more of Sullivan's work.
CROSSING TO SAFETY Wallace Stenger Genre: Classic Fiction For Fans Of: Maggie O'Farrell What’s in the pages? Crossing To Safety is a book that traces the lives, loves and aspirations of two couples: Sid and Charity Lang and Larry and Sally Morgan, who meet during the 1930s in Great Depression-era America. Told through a retrospective by Larry Morgan, this is a story about the magic of friendships and marriages and the ups and downs that come with it. Why should you read it? What Stenger lacks in action within his novels, he regains in the elegance of his writing. If you are looking for a book where a lot happens, this is not the book. Still, suppose you are looking for a character-driven book about the evolution of people throughout their lives. In that case, you are going to love it. I don't think I've read a story that had me as invested in the mundane aspects of people's lives as much as Crossing to Safety did. Afterwards, I had to sit with it and bask in the lives of these four strangers for a little while longer.
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Rebecca Calderon is a woman who has worn many hats in Gibraltar. Politician, playwright, poet and of course, author. Having previously published her novel Renault Five in 2016 and a historical play The Civil Garrison. Her new book, a collection of short stories called Ten Thousand Words, was released recently (go see what I thought of it in this month's Bookish segment). To celebrate its release, we sat down for a quick interview with Rebecca about everything to do with her writing process.
BY JOEL FRANCIS The Makings of An Author
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ebecca has been interested in reading and writing from a very young age. Her father was a comic book collector, and her mother used to take her to the local library. She first realised that words had power when she was taught religious hymns as a child, which Rebecca describes as "poetry for young people." She would also read Dr Seuss books during those trips with her mother. These experiences used to leave her "with poetry and rhymes in her head all the time." Another critical experience that Rebecca remembers from her childhood is when her headmaster at school read older war poems in the assembly hall before starting lessons at school. These literary experiences left a lasting 54
impression on Rebecca and led her on her journey with books and writing. Rebecca has been entering local competitions for poetry and fiction for quite a while, particularly the Government's Annual Short Story competition, limiting entries to one thousand words, leading her to dabble in the art of short story writing. When asked about her writing process, Rebecca gave a fascinating answer, as she leads such a busy life, working full time and having a family. She finds it very hard to write every day, and it plays on her mind like a burden because it's something that she always wants to do but just doesn't have the time for. Her
These literary experiences led her on her journey with books and writing. solution? Once a year, for a week, she escapes to Tarifa and locks herself away in a self-imposed writers retreat exile with no communication with the outside world. Writing Ten Thousand Words Ten Thousand Words is a collection of ten short stories, all based on real events. Rebecca says that inspiration for these stories come GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
scene with the witches", which she often reminisces about with her family that travelled there with her. While talking about this book, Rebecca's face lit up when talking about Charles Durante, who wrote the introduction. She describes with jest how she had to drop off the extensive manuscript in his post box, and then a few weeks later, she collected it from the same post box. She is very grateful to him for writing the introduction, which she believes adds an extra layer of context and class to the novel. What advice do you have for young authors? "Just write your stories and finish them. Also, never throw anything away because you're going to wish you had kept them to look back on and get inspiration from." Do you have any unpublished or half-finished books and will we get to see them?
from her own experiences or from listening to other people's stories and asking people about their lives with some artistic license to turn them into stories. She believes that listening to these stories was integral to writing her poems, stories and the latest novel. The inspiration for Rebecca's latest book came during the 2020 lockdown, where she already had six of the ten stories, and she decided to spend the time at home building the last four to finish the collection. Although she GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
had a full house, Rebecca found that lockdown was the best time to write because everyone would go to bed late and wake up late, leaving her the mornings to write the short stories in peace. When pressed about her favourite story from Ten Thousand Words, Rebecca allows herself a second to think, since this is like being asked which of her children is her favourite - but then finally decides that it is "La Charlotte De L'Isle" because of her vivid memories of "going to the chocolate shop
"Yes, I have a few unpublished books that I'm yet to release. In particular, I have a novel about Portsmouth set in the eighties which I've been working on for three years, and I hope to finish soon." What under-appreciated novel do you think everyone should read? "I don't have a novel in particular that I think everyone should read, but I think everyone should read some Truman Capote and Arundhati Roy because they are great!" 55
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PLEASURE OR PAIN? OLD WINE VINTAGES
The French say Brits drink their wines too old. Brits say the French drink theirs too young. Who is right and who is wrong? This month we take a brief look at the world of older vintages. BY ANDREW LICUDI DIPWSET
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recall when I was studying for my WSET Diploma. After two years of study the finals were looming, and I was conscious that my practical knowledge of New World Wines was sadly lacking. It was almost a certainty that some of the wines to be tasted and assessed blind in the London finals would be New World. Having limited access to these wines in Gibraltar, I had no option but to order 6 cases of assorted Australian, Chilean, South African and Californian wines from a merchant in London. Once in Gib, I recall decanting each wine into 100ml bottles and over the ensuing couple of weeks tasted and retasted these hoping that when the time came, I would be able to tell if a particular wine had any New World characteristics. As it turned out the only New World wine in that year’s exam was a 56
sweet muscat from Australia which was easy to identify. The rest of the wines, tasted over several days, turned out to be firmly Old World! Years later I came across an unopened bottle of the wines I had ordered. It was a £5 entry level Aussie Shiraz from Barossa Valley which according to the wine merchant’s notes should have been drunk year before. The wine should have been ready to be poured down the sink yet somehow, over the ensuing years, the wine had transformed itself into something rather special. It confirmed what many believe that even humble wines will benefit from some bottle age and stored correctly, most wines will improve and keep much longer than generally accepted. So, what’s the difference between younger and older wines? In general, older wines will have their
The inherent risk of buying an over-the-hill dud remains. fruitiness muted and, in its place, secondary tertiary notes like wood, tobacco or even leather may take its place. Some wines, like a top Bordeaux, may require twenty years or more before aggressive tannins become approachable. Others are drinkable the year of release, especially whites. Recently I attended a small, informal wine tasting, knowing that most of the wines would inevitable be older vintages. As it happened many of the wines turned out to be considerably older that I had anticipated, the oldest being a 1952 Barbaresco. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
gone through the roof, propelling prices into the £100+ mark; sadly, they’re no longer such a bargain, particularly as the inherent risk of buying an over-the-hill dud remains. We were very lucky with our tasting having no corked wines or duds. The old and delicious 1990 Andre Beaufort Champagnes proving how long-lived Champagnes can be. The 1952 Capellano Barbaresco and the 1968 Marchesi Barolo still showed some fruit and unlike the tasters not showing their age at all!
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through the online auction house Catawiki. These sorts of wines were very affordable no more than £20 or £30. Because of Covid and lockdowns, bidding has
Most surprising of all was a white 1967 Batard Montrachet from Saccone and Speed. It was simply delicious. Who would have thought a white wine would still be so enjoyable after all these years! 57
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SUMMER DATE IDEAS It’s time to finally enjoy 2021 with these summer date ideas!
BY GIANNA STANLEY Mediterranean Steps
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ith the warm weather and long hours of daylight approaching, summer is the perfect season for going on dates. Whether you want to cuddle up for a cosy night in, or spend the day on a romantic walk, I’ve got the perfect solution! I’ve included girls/boys night out ideas too, because seeing your friends is just as important.
BEST SPOTS AND IDEAS FOR AN OUTDOOR DATE If you want to experience the summer buzz and feel the warm rays of sun linger on your skin, these outdoor dates are for you.
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leisure being able to see both Africa and Spain at the same time, the Upper Rock is a great place to bond. Take your time and get to know each other a little better with some questions, but remember to stop for those historical sites too. And don’t forget to take plenty of sun cream! You could even walk through the captivating Alameda Gardens and support the Alameda Wildlife Park with a visit - walking up close with lemurs is a definite way to impress a date.
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sandwiches, or pick up some food on your way. Make your picnic even more special by creating a playlist with your date and your favourite songs. If you pack a blanket, you could also stay after dark for some stargazing.
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Camp Bay
Make your way out of a murder mystery at Rock Escape rooms. Rock Escape currently offer four different rooms, each with a different level
of difficulty. You could brave ‘The Box’, enter ‘The Experiment’, take part in a ‘Casino Heist’, or solve a murder mystery in ‘Room 83’. Escape rooms are the best for big friend groups who want to try something different. You can also learn more about each other’s characters through what role you each play.
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Some of the options above could be made so much better if you brought along some games. For larger groups, you can all download the app ‘Heads Up’ and have a good laugh watching your friends try and act out a scene from ‘Titanic’. Other apps include ‘Evil Apples’ or ‘Psych’. You can also take it old school and play with a deck of cards, the classic truth or dare, or get to know each other with 20 questions!
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like me, picking a movie seems almost impossible, so I’m going to give you some options to make it easier for you. If you’re up for a scare, try Guillermo Del Torro’s new horror Antlers - guaranteed to make you want to watch again. Support Oscar-winning female director Kathryn Bigelow by watching the action-packed Zero Dark Thirty and learn about the history behind Bin Laden’s capture. For a more chilled comedy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the one for you - I can assure you you will be laughing well after the ending.
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everyone a free trip to Madrid. For a delicious vegetarian option, why not try lasagna by replacing the meat with carrots, peppers, zucchini, and spinach. These meals are so quick and easy, even Ramsey would be impressed.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL! Happy 50th to our wonderful team member and friend, Paul Cox. Thank you for all you do! Paul's son, Oliver (right).
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Birthday boy, Paul, (far right), and his beautiful wife Nic (far left).
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THE SCOREBOARD
The end of lockdown has ushered in the return of sports on the rock, and with that, the return of those all important fans. For those that never quite got used to silent stadiums – or those fake crowd noises that they would pipe through on the television – Gibraltar is finally welcoming full crowds to sporting events and reminding us all just how much we missed them. With a few leagues wrapping up their business at the end of what has been a hugely difficult season for all sports, all eyes turn now to the summer schedule, which we hope will benefit by the Rock's return to something like normality.
FOOTBALL Starting with men's football, the bitter rivalry between Lincoln Red Imps and Europa saw the league go right down to the wire, with Lincoln needing all three points on the final day of the season to edge ahead of their opponents. Lincoln's recently acquired star, Tjay De Barr, put them ahead early on in their final day contest against Lions, and the Red Imps didn't look back on their way to a 3-0 victory, landing them on 48 points for the season. Europa also beat Mons Calpe 3-0 on the final day but it would only get them to a 47 point total; agonisingly close, but no cigar. St Joseph's further cemented their position in what has now become a 'big three' in Gibraltar football. Sitting on 45 points, they were GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
just a couple of points behind Europa and comfortably ahead of the rest of the field – Mons Calpe the next closest contender in fourth place with 32 points. And huge controversy over in the Rock Cup, where, on the field, Lincoln beat Glacis United by two goals to nil, completing yet another domestic double for the Red Imps' collection. However, here had been fireworks off the field in the build up to the game after Europa (who defeated Lincoln on penalties in a heated semi-final fixture) were removed from the competition after the GFA judged them to have breached substitution rules. When their internal appeal was dismissed by the GFA, Europa appealed to the Supreme Court, which judged that the appeal had
merit – but the final could not be postponed to allow for a hearing. As such, Gibraltar's domestic football season draws to a close with Glacis missing out on what they hoped would be their first taste of European competition. As Lincoln have already qualified for the Champions League qualifiers through their league finish, Mons Calpe now get that coveted final place in the Europa League for their 4th place finish. WOMEN'S FUTSAL We head indoors next to the preliminary qualifiers for the women's futsal Euros (read more on page 67) where the national side made its European debut against Belgium. Kazakhstan unfortunately had to pull out of the competition at the 63
sports eleventh hour, but Gibraltar had opportunity enough to show what they were made of against the Belgians, with a dogged display that saw them narrowly miss out on penalties after extra time ended 3-3.
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The netball season also drew to a close, with another closely fought battle for first place in the top division seeing GJBS/Europa Elite pip Marble Arc to the post in the final fixture. Montagu Phoenixes were convincing winners in Division 2, while MEDCOMP/ Restano topped Division 3 and the Bavaria Dragonites were winners of Division 4.
The men's hockey league was decided by mid-May, with the Eagles following up their title win by completing a clean sweep of 4 wins from 4 over their only competitors: Grammarians. The Grammarians will be wondering how best to address the current imbalance, with Eagles having dominated over the course of this season's encounters, which included a 4-0 scoreline.
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LAURA MCGINN: BREAKING NEW GROUND
It is perhaps unsurprising, given our recent history as a Crown colony, that football should be Gibraltar's sport of choice. The British were enthusiastically evangelical in their approach to spreading the word of the beautiful game, and the rock boasts one of the longest-standing associations in the world, dating back to 1895 – just the third established in Europe outside of the British Isles.
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oining UEFA in 2014 was a milestone that has elevated standards and ushered in a new age of professionalism and opportunity. Last month, against the backdrop of a crowded Tercentenary Hall, the rock enjoyed another watershed moment as Gibraltarian women joined their male counterparts, playing in UEFA competition for the first time. The National Women's Futsal Team hosted Belgium at the start of May in a qualifier for next year's tournament, in a hard fought encounter that went right down to the wire. It can't be said that things went perfectly – Gibraltar would eventually lose 5-4 on penalties – but the entire occasion was testament to the dedication and ability of all those involved. One of those on
the forefront of this progress is Women's Football Development Manager, Laura McGinn. Locally, the first female involvement in competitive football happened many years before Laura's arrival on the rock – the occasional girl would play football in the boys' junior leagues for a few seasons before leaving the sport for lack of options. In subsequent years, the landscape began to shift as women's teams formed and standards were raised. Since the GFA recruited Laura in 2018, it's been her mission to continue the work started by those pioneering girls and women, volunteers and officials who lay the foundations for the scenes we saw last month: dedicated players going toe to toe with
It's been her mission to continue the work started by those pioneering girls and women. representatives from a renowned footballing nation, cheered on by a full house of fans, urged onwards by young girls who dream of the day they'll get to pull on the national shirt and do the same themselves. Laura recalls the UEFA Women's Championship of 2005, played across the North West of England, and the personal impact this tournament had. She had always been a football fan, but seeing 67
sports "My heart was pounding throughout the entire thing." the Lionesses play that Summer awoke a sense of realisation in her: “ I remember thinking this was something I could be a part of.” Years later, upon arrival in Gibraltar, Laura's approach to developing the women's game reflects this understanding of the importance that role models can play in shaping aspiration in a young mind. Girls (and their parents) needed to see football as a viable option. Not only that, getting to young girls and introducing them to football on an even footing with the boys was a priority for other
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sports reasons too. Laura recalls the findings of a UEFA study in which it was observed that girls lagged behind boys in their fundamental movement skills (running, balance, kicking and so on) from a young age.
crucial, formative years. But while the process will continue over the coming generations, a huge amount has already been achieved here and now by those on and off the field, as showcased in the futsal match against Belgium.
She puts this down to social and behavioural factors – fixable issues. Get girls the right footwear, get them playing the right games in the playground, give them every opportunity the boys have to develop their skills and interest in football, and the discrepancy resolves itself.
Five aside women's football has been a feature on the rock for years – the Juan Chipol cup has been played annually with just a couple of exceptions since 2004 – but, as with the men's game prior to UEFA involvement, there was significant room for improvement in every regard, and a national futsal side was conspicuously nonexistent. Laura was part of the Gibraltar delegation that took a trip to a UEFA conference in Northern Ireland where the seed of an idea was sewn in late 2018. By January 2019, the National
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Women's Futsal Team had been born. Fast forward to their first UEFA sanctioned match and while Laura, Tournament Director, tried to maintain a professional veneer she couldn't help but cheer as the team fought back to 2-2 in regular time, and then again came from behind in extra time to draw level and take the game to penalties. “My heart was pounding throughout the entire thing”, she laughs. The shootout would prove a bridge too far in the end, with the visitors eventually taking all three points in sudden death, but a flame has been lit, and there will be much more to come from a young team that has only just set out on their journey.
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Lift and separate! – Part III. BY JAMES ALLAN AND PAUL HUGHES (Consultant Urologists)
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ift and separate has brought much joy to many of us over the years and I am pleased to let many men know that this is going to continue. We left you last month on some drugs to see if we could improve your waterworks and make that little bit of your life better, and we agreed to meet again today. Well, if you are happy, then great! But if you haven’t had that much improvement, or have experienced side-effects, or simply don’t want to take drugs every day for the
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rest of your life then let’s start talking modern minimally invasive surgery. Old-fashioned prostate operations, a TURP, is a good operation and makes you pass water much better. It is the gold standard when talking about removing the prostatic
obstruction and decreasing your symptoms. But it comes at a cost with significant potential side effects and complications. As a major surgery it should not be taken lightly as it may be too high a hurdle for some of our frailer gentleman. Potential sexual side effects and complications may upset patients and may disturb
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your personal relationships and performance. Over the years, minimally invasive techniques have evolved, which hopefully give you as much reward as possible without exposing you to the risk, so that the risk/reward balance we discussed last week was as favourable as possible. The best technique to emerge and establish itself with over five years of hard evidence is the ‘UroLift’, coming soon to all good hospitals near you! So what is it and how does it work? A UroLift is typically a one-time solution that provides rapid relief and recovery of prostate symptoms. It can break the cycle of medications and how they make a person feel, all without the risks of more invasive surgery. The goal of the UroLift treatment is to relieve symptoms so you can get back to your life and resume your GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
Let’s start talking modern minimally invasive surgery. daily activities. It is proven to give a significant improvement in quality of life for patients compared to medications and is the only prostate procedure shown not to cause new and lasting erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction, while being a safe and effective treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms. It’s a revolutionary approach to treating BPH that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue so it no longer blocks the urethra. It is the only BPH treatment performed by a urologist that does not require heating, cutting, or removal of the prostate tissue. The procedure is typically performed in day surgery, you are only there for a few hours and
probably fully recovered in a few days. So, risk/reward of the UroLift? Well, it does not cause new onset, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction, it is minimally invasive with almost no downtime. The results are durable - at least 5 years - with rapid recovery over a few days, and symptom relief is almost immediate. Most importantly it gives you a significant improvement in quality of life, better than tablets, without the risks of surgery. If you think you or loved one would benefit from a ‘Lift and Separate’, search ‘UroLift® System Procedure Animation’ on YouTube to watch an informative video. So far, we have been talking about benign prostates; next month we are going to lift the lid of Pandora’s Box and start discussing prostate cancer. 71
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THE NATURE OF TASTE
Alexa and I were having a relaxing soak in the tub the other day and, as the mellifluous tones of a Phil Collins track faded away, the news came on. Most of it was gloomy stuff related to pandemics, global warming and economic forecasts designed to make even the most optimistic among us sigh with despair. Then, as is so often the case with the radio news, a final, cheerier section came on, in which some alleged expert was talking about trends in the housing market. Apparently, having an avocado bathroom suite could reduce the value of a property by as much as £10,000. I looked around at the sea of green in which I was partially immersed and my heart sank.
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had always imagined my ablutions took place in a room that I simply thought of as being green. A quick look at a colour chart confirmed the diagnosis. This particular shade of green could indeed be prefaced by the dreaded avocado. Thankfully, I regard my house primarily as a place to live, rather than an investment. All of which got me thinking about the peculiar concept of taste. The whole idea of good taste versus bad taste presupposes the idea that the speaker or writer has the former and is thus able to hold forth on what constitutes the latter. And as for: “No taste”? How does that work? Surely we all have taste. Back in the days when such horrors as night clubs featured in my life, I had a friend who would
deliberately go against all fashion trends in a vigorous, and it has to be said, very noticeable manner. He would wear a duffle coat and bow tie combination even in the trendiest night spots. The lads all laughed at him, but let’s just say – I hope in a tasteful manner – that he did not lack for female company.
navigation. At the other end of the tidal scale, it looked like the tailor had simply run out of cloth. Given the ephemeral nature of these trends, I sussed out that, lapels of a medium width, whilst never being on trend, never made me look like an idiot: a result with which I was more than happy.
Many of my tastes are governed by my constant state of penury. If I buy a pair of shoes, I care nothing for them being on trend. They must be comfortable and they must be good; not for one season, but for at least ten years. Back in those aforementioned night club days, I noticed that, with regard to the lapels on jackets and the width of trouser bottoms, only two movements were possible. Just like the tides, they either went in or out. With the tide fully out, lapels looked like some sort of misguided attempt at wind powered
All of which brings me to the thorny question of sophistication and, in particular, the way in which this phenomenon manifests itself with regard to food. Full disclosure: I am a massive foodie. I love to cook, eat and read about food. Yet I have never been tempted to go anywhere near one of those socalled fine dining restaurants. Artful swirls of jus casually arcing across a plate and pointless, insubstantial foams only serve to raise the hackles on the back of my neck. Fifteen or so years ago, when the 73
leisure Lapels looked like some sort of misguided attempt at wind powered navigation. storied El Bulli held sway as the world’s number one restaurant – doubtless elevated to this culinary Valhalla by those with better taste
than me – I saw a documentary on this temple of molecular gastronomy. The thing that struck me most was, that when the staff wanted a get together, they went to a little Mom and Pop place down the road, where the menu may just as well have read: “You get what you are given.” Fresh fish was the mainstay and most of it was simply grilled and accompanied by a few chips and some basic salads. Sophisticated food demands equally sophisticated wine about which to pontificate. Now forgive me if I am wrong, but I thought that wine was fermented grape juice that was meant to taste nice and to
the fact that Chablis is made entirely from the much-maligned Chardonnay grape. Some of the best wine I have ever tasted came in unlabelled bottles, was barely identifiable beyond some basic description of its colour and had been made from grapes trodden in stone troughs by bare human feet. What I wouldn’t give to go back to that place and time and to open another bottle of this nectar of the gods. All taste is personal. If I want to eat seafood accompanied by stout or rough cider, that is my business. My comfortable shoes might not be the season’s choice as dictated by some fashionista in a garret in Hoxton, but I can guarantee they won’t have fallen apart by the time the next season rolls around. I once heard an off the cuff remark which suggested that, for a certain class of people, fridge magnets were regarded as a social faux pas up there with pairing your lobster thermidor with draft Guinness. Since that day, I have devoted myself to collecting fridge magnets, so much so, that our fridge no longer belongs in the category of white goods. They are brightly coloured, often amusing and remind me of our travels. As inanimate objects, they can’t be hurt by cruel remarks about their naffness. And as for me, I am far too busy trying to pay my bills and enjoy my time on this earth for me to worry about what somebody else thinks about my taste – or lack thereof.
Since that day, I have devoted myself to collecting fridge magnets. bring about a certain pleasing change in the nature of your consciousness. All sophisticates know that Chardonnay is to be avoided at all costs – leading to the abbreviation ABC: anything but Chardonnay. But if offered a nice crisp class of chilled Chablis our sophisticated friends would accept with relish; this despite 74
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CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY ADDICT The summer beauty checklist. BY ALEX ORFILA
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s we emerge from a season of hibernation that has felt longer than all the winters of recent years combined, the thought of suddenly being thrust into a summer of freedom, possibilities and plans (remember them?!) can feel more intimidating than usual. It also doesn’t help that in this part of the world there is no gradual transition from one season to the next, which means that the time frame within which to become ‘summer ready’ seems to very abruptly come to an end. One day you are wearing your wellies in the torrential Spring rain and the next you could be sporting your Havaianas at the beach.
still own. No doubt these will have spent months shoved at the very bottom of your beauty stash lonely, discarded, possibly half empty and most probably out of date. Much like that forgotten onion one always seems to find when doing a fridge clear out – but I digress. My point is, the changing of the season presents us with an exciting excuse to invest in new products. Although focussing on the basics is the best way to start. I always do a mental head to toe body scan checklist to help me decide what areas to tackle. I consider my feet, body, makeup and of course my hair.
In the midst of that clumsy scramble to change over to your Summer wardrobe you may find that you’ve forgotten what summer beauty products you
Usually I consider my feet first, as a long season of hibernation means that they will be needing some TLC before braving the array of toe bearing footwear
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Foot Peeling Masks
I have in store for them. Foot peeling masks are the easiest way to give yourself a pedicure at home. They are super effective at peeling away dead skin cells which makes them a great option when it comes to getting your feet summer ready. However, I think they should come with a warning message stamped across them which reads ‘You will shed like a rattle snake’. They come with a pair of plastic socks which you pour the mask mixture into. You leave these socks on for a while (usually about an hour, you can use this time to carefully document the whole experience on your Insta stories!) and then rinse it off as you would do with a normal mask. You won’t see any results to begin with but do not be fooled, these masks are packed with potent active ingredients such as glycolic acid and over the coming days the hard skin on 77
beauty your heels and feet will start to peel off. This is really not for the faint hearted but I was willing to undergo this slight trauma all in the name of super smooth feet and it really worked.
will feel smoother for days. Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Lotion 300ml, £5.13
Patchology PoshPeel PediCure, £18
Body Moisturiser
Tan Drops
Body moisturising is something we can do all year long, but it is definitely a ritual most of us become lax about during those seasons which we spend hiding under various layers of clothes. For some reason, summer and silky-smooth skin seem to go hand in hand.
Tan drops are fast becoming the go-to fake tan alternative when it comes to facial tan products. These are great because they are so easy to use and can be mixed in with your daily moisturiser to build up a natural and sundamage-free tan. Tan-Luxe is currently the leading brand in this space describing their approach to tanning as ‘masterful fakery’.
I have tried many a fancy and hyped-up body moisturiser but I am here to tell you that a budget brand I picked up at the supermarket has actually been the most effective body moisturiser I haver ever used. Enter, Aveeno. Their products are packed with oatmeal that is super nourishing and kind to skin. This product delivers serious hydration and skin 78
They should come with a warning ‘You will shed like a rattle snake’.
Tan-Luxe The Face, £35
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beauty throughout the day. But how do you reapply SPF over makeup? I hear you ask. Pixi Sun mist is a great way to top up your sunscreen on busy days without ruining your makeup look.
to your beach bag this year. Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil, £22.50
Pixi Sun Mist, £18
Hair Mist makeup, the goal is almost always bronze, shimmery, goddess. The Chanel Les Beiges Range is my top choice for that natural sun-kissed summer glow. Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream, £42
Body Oil The bronze, shimmery goddess goal can be epitomised by replicating this over your entire body. There is an array of gorgeous body oils out there that will not only hydrate and nourish your skin but will also give you the most enviable of sparkles. French pharmacy brand Nuxe are renowned for their body oils which are multifunctional and can be used both on skin or hair. Their Golder Shimmer version is quite special.
Although haircare is something I indulge in all year round, the sun and sea can be quite drying and unforgiving, especially on coloured hair. This means that investing in sun protection for your hair is essential to keeping your locks healthy through the summer months. Aveda’s Sun Care spray is easy to use. It can be sprayed on dry or damp hair, even in between dips making it the perfect addition
Huile Prodigieuse Multipurpose Golden Shimmer Oil 50ml, £18.50
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OUT OF THE KNITS INTO THE CHIC
There's no denying the fact that COVID has completely turned the wedding industry (and many others) on its head. So many nuptials were unfortunately cancelled, rescheduled or adapted to become as low-key as possible over the last year due to the restrictions we all became too familiar with. Thankfully, 2021 is looking much more promising, with plenty of weddings going ahead this summer as planned. BY JULIA COELHO
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never thought I’d see the day where I’d be writing or even thinking about weddings and wedding attire ever again!
The outfit-search anxiety can sometimes set in when a dressy event comes a-knocking, but it's really just a case of being fully prepared and learning from past mistakes. Only a year and a half ago, no one could have guessed that our fashion priorities would soon become face masks and leggings, so I think it’s safe to say that predictions for this year’s wedding guest outfit trends have been a little up in the air. What we do know is that we all have to tread a fine line when it comes to deciding what to wear; you want to look striking, let your personality shine through, but still appropriate all at the same time. At this point, I’d honestly be happy wearing anything that doesn't come with a matching knitted top. Even with regards to actual bridalwear, we’ve also seen a huge
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There's plenty of room to play with accessories. shift in the past couple of years. Budget-friendly yet fashionforward dresses have always been few and far between, but the fact is that for many bridesto-be, the idea of putting aside a mini fortune for a dress that will only be worn once and probably destroyed on the dance-floor, is becoming less and less appealing. I reckon that we are going to see an influx of smaller, more intimate weddings than we’re used to this summer (and maybe going forward too), and this is clearly reflected on the high street and even among high-end retailers, with a huge surge in ready-to-buy bridalwear now available from most clothing websites. With this meteoric rise in the sheer scope GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
of well-priced bridal gowns and even jumpsuits, there's zero shame attached to spending less; you’ll actually find that many affordable pieces can be incredibly chic and high-quality too.
SUITS & SEPARATES Suiting is the perfect alternative to dresses if you prefer a funky yet put-together vibe. Whether it be pale pastel hues or eye-catching brights (wisely steering clear of white), you really can’t go wrong with a tailored two-piece! There’s also plenty of room to play with accessories, as well as the chosen top to complete the full look. LEFT PAGE: WRAP BODICE MAXI DRESS WITH TIE WAIST AND PLEAT SKIRT IN FLORAL PRINT, ASOS DESIGN, £55.00 TOP: BOXY SINGLE BREASTED BLAZER, & OTHER STORIES, £165.00 BOTTOM: TAPERED WOOL BLEND TROUSERS, & OTHER STORIES, £95.00 MIDDLE: CREPE FLOWY SUIT JACKET, MANGO, £59.99 RIGHT: BRIDESMAID LINEAR EMBELLISHED BLOUSON MAXI DRESS WITH SHORT SLEEVE, ASOS DESIGN, £85.00
DRESSES If you're struggling to compile the perfect trousers-top-jacket combo, then simply reach for one of your trusty statement dresses. While there are really no rules on the dress front per se (aside from the very obvious colour no-no), the only thing I’d bear in mind is that you often end up sitting down for long periods of time at weddings, and sometimes mini dresses 81
aren't the ideal choice for that reason. A midi or maxi will not only look elegant, but also end up being more practical on the whole. There's no denying that our love of nostalgia continues to permeate our style choices, and so vintage style floral prints in particular are becoming increasingly popular among the wedding guest attire sections this year. Some things never change!
JUMPSUITS Jumpsuits are truly my best friends, and make for a perfect in between if both suiting and dresses aren’t your preferred options. Flattering, comfortable and dance floor ready, there are so many gorgeous styles to choose from at great price points. I can’t say I’ve ever regretted wearing a jumpsuit.
ACCESSORIES Accessories, although underrated, can often be the star of the show, and weddings offer us the perfect chance to let loose a little on this front while keeping the general ensemble more occasionappropriate. They present us with an opportunity to add a burst of a colour if you usually prefer to stick to
TOP LEFT: MILLA SQUARE NECK DRESS, WHISTLES, £179.00 BOTTOM LEFT: CURVE WRAP WAIST BATWING SLEEVE MAXI, ASOS DESIGN, £50.00 RIGHT: RHEA PRINT SILK JUMPSUIT, WHISTLES, £299.00
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TOP: PHASE EIGHT BLUE VICTORIANA SPOT JUMPSUIT, £130 TOP MIDDLE: WRAP NECKLINE SATIN JUMPSUIT, MANGO, £59.99 RIGHT: HANDHELD MINI BAG WITH RUCHED HANDLE IN WHITE, EGO X MOLLY MAE, £22.49 CIRCLE: HEELED MULES WITH POINTED TOE, ZARA, £29.99 BOTTOM RIGHT: HEEL LEATHER SANDALS, MANGO, £49.99
neutrals as I do, from chunky gold jewellery, to bejewelled sandals and bright bags. I know this isn’t a very sartorially-accepted admission, but I’m not the biggest fan of heels, particularly in recent times. I so rarely find a pair that’s truly comfortable; they're either too restricting, too high, or too painful. There’s really nothing better than finding a stylish, affordable and comfortable pair GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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fashion BRIDAL Regardless of how wedding ceremonies continue to evolve over the next few years, I’m certain that the shift we’ve already seen will lead to greater flexibility with regards to what we even class as ‘bridal’. Thanks to ceremonies becoming more intimate, brides are hunting down versatile styles that won’t be relegated to the wardrobe as a piece of memorabilia, as well as simpler and more wearable silhouettes.
LEFT: GIGI CROP TOP LACE MINI WEDDING DRESS, ASOS, £95.00 TO MIDDLE: MARY CUTOUT WASHEDSATIN GOWN, VANESSA COCCHIARO, £385.00 RIGHT: MIA LACE WEDDING DRESS, WHISTLES, £549.00 BOTTOM MIDDLE: PLUS BRIDAL FLORAL BEADED AND EMBROIDERED MAXI DRESS WITH KEYHOLE BACK IN IVORY, HOPE & IVY, £150.00
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LEMON THYME BLACK BEAN DIP Recipe by The Gibraltar Vegan, follow instagram.com/thegibraltarvegan for updates
My palate recently discovered a new herb, lemon thyme, and I instantly thought this would taste great with pasta or as a dip. Less than three hours later I had made my first lemon thyme black bean dip and a love affair with the herb commenced. Lemon thyme is apparently very easy to grow and I am going to put that to the test very soon.
other outings as it does not need
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AJOBLANCO ALMOND SOUP Ajoblanco is one of Spain's wonderfully light and smooth cold soups, to be enjoyed on a perfect hot summer's day.
in a large bowl with the water and oil and leave it in the fridge for a few hours to completely chill. This will allow the almonds to soak up the liquid and soften.
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2. After a couple of hours, transfer everything to a blender and blend until completely smooth. If you find yourself blending for a long time, add some crushed ice to keep the soup nice and cold.
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Season with salt and pepper and serve with some almond flakes and a drizzle of olive oil. 3. If you want a truly traditional experience then serve this with some grapes or berries.
Recipe featured in the new Mama Lotties Vegan Cookbook - www.mamalotties.com
Mushroom Stroganoff, sent in by Chris Hedley. One of our readers has had a go at a past Gib Mag recipe - what do you think? Send in your snaps to editor@thegibraltarmagazine.com for a chance to be featured!
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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: www.hdcgib.com Lions Club of Gibraltar: Meets 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at 50 Line Wall Road. www.lionsclubofgibraltar.com St John’s Ambulance: Adult Volunteers Training Sessions from 8-10pm on Tues. Tel: 200 77390 or training@stjohn.gi The Royal British Legion: For info or membership contact the Branch Secretary 20074604 or write to PO Box 332. 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.
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This month, two demonstrations by Tal of his particular form of bravura energy, against Grandmaster Emeritus Harry Golombek and two times World Championship Candidate, Argentine Grandmaster, Miguel Najdorf. Mikhail Tal: The Street Fighting Years, by Alexander Koblenz, is available from Amazon.
Qxb2 9.Ne2 b4 10. Qa4 b3 11.Nc1! it is quite hard to repel the threat 12.Bd3 with the subsequent Rb1. 5.Nc3 dxc4 6.Bxc4 Ne7 7.Nge2 Nd7 8.O-O Nb6 9.Bb3 Qd7 9…Ned5 with the subsequent ...Be7, completing development, was worth considering. 10.a4 a5 11.Ng3 … Tal has emerged from the opening with dynamic chances, but not everyone would conceive of his ingenious follow up
White: Mikhail Tal Black: Harry Golombek 13th Olympiad Final, Round 8, Munich 1958 Caro-Kann Defence 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.c4
4. … e6 Black is right to decline this pawn sacrifice. After 4…Bxb1 5.Rxb1 Qa5+ 6.Bd2 Qxa2 7.c5! b5 8.Ra1
11. … Bg6 12.Bc2! … A subtle positional manoeuvre. After the bishop trade, the black king loses an important defender; in addition, the white knight can reach the important e4 square. 12. … Bxc2 13.Qxc2 Ned5 The central pawn should not be captured. After 13…Qxd4 14.Be3 Qd8 15.Nce4 Ned5 16.Bc5!, White’s attack is unstoppable.
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coffee time 14.Nce4 Nb4 15.Qe2 N6d5 16.f4 g6 17.Ra3 Be7 18.Bd2 Nc2 19.Rd3 Ndb4 20.Bxb4 Nxb4 21.Rdd1 Rd8 22.Kh1 h5 23.Nf6+ Bxf6 24.exf6 Kf8 24…0-0 did not work due to 25.Nxh5! 25.Ne4 h4 It was better to involve the knight in defence with 25…Nd5.
32.Qg7+ Ke8 33.Qg8+ Kd7 34.Qxf7+ Kd6 35.Qe7+ Black resigns 1-0
Puzzle:
White to play and win. White: Mikhail Tal Black: Miguel Najdorf Leipzig, 1960 This is the position before White’s 21st move. How does white continue his attack?
26.Nc5 Qc8
Answer on page 91
Now Tal crashes through Black’s barricades with a typical piece of wizardry, but modern computer investigation proves that things might not have been so easy for White if Golombek had found the courage to play 27...exf5. 27.f5 gxf5 28.Qe3 b6 29.Qg5 Rh7 30.Rf4 bxc5 31.Rxh4 Rxh4 GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE JUNE 2021
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