The Gibraltar Magazine October 2018 by Rock Publishing Ltd

October 2018 Vol. 23 # 12

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OCTOBER ISSUE EDITOR’S NOTE It is with great reluctance that I accept summer has now come to an end. However, as the trees begin to shed their leaves, there is a sort of sense of renewal in the air, bringing with it the promise of a fresh start for a new season. And we get to wear our chunky jumpers again, which is always exciting.

WHY DID THE GHOST GO TO THE BAR? FOR THE BOOS!

As you may have heard through the grapevine, Gibraltar has got themselves a brand spankin’ new radio station, in the form of Rock Radio. Molly sits down with the brains behind the venture, Daniel Harrison, Neil James, and Evan Wahnon (p. 51). Our next entry for A Zookeeper’s Diary is all about otters. Find out more about the AWCP’s resident mischief makers, Lucy and Dixie (p. 48). Also in life is the second of our two-part series documenting one Gibraltarian’s journey to the Everest North Col (p. 37). It’s never easy to talk about the ‘C’ word, but it’s important and we must. Tizzy shares the painful journey she and her brave sisters have been on, in the hopes that it will raise awareness on the importance of getting tested (p. 43).

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We have a very month-appropriate travel piece as Chris takes us to Munich for Oktoberfest (p. 65), but if the golden nectar isn’t your thing, there’s still plenty to see and do in Bavaria’s beautiful capital. Pack your walking shoes! Preferably your best ‘grandad shoes’, as according to our fashion guru Julia, the ugly aesthetic has found its way back into our wardrobes (p. 73). Lastly, we’ve added a Halloween themed page with some riddles to hit your ulnar nerve, along with some fun facts about the spooky season (p. 99). Don’t forget to snap and send in your crossword answers by the 20th for a chance to win a meal for two. Until next month!

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90 content 8 Hello There: What’s your favourite song of 2018?

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10 What’s on? 12 News 21 Around Town

BUSINESS 25 Saving Tips from the GFSC 28 Investing with IFAI 30 Taxing Times for UK Property 32 Smart Borders

34 The Future of Retail

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LIFE

84 Recipes: Mama Lotties & Spooky Soup

37 The Ascent to Everest II 43 Cancer and the Genetic Link 46 A Boy from Red Sands

86 Guides and Information 89 #GibsGems

48 Zookeeper’s Diary

90 Olympus: Glass Ceiling on the Effuss Sea

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94 Schedules

51 The New Kid on the Rock 54 Meet Jacver 56 Tim Seed: Back In Play 58 Luis Emmitt-Stern: True Blue 61 The Hero and the Villain Within

96 Coffee Time

LEISURE 65 Prost to Oktoberfest 73 The Rise of the Ugly Aesthetic 78 Invasive Species 80 Katsuobushi and Corked Wine

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FAVOURITE SONG OF 2018? Veronica Del Valle, 32 Angy Barragan, 46 English & Spanish Teacher at Little English. Anything by David Guetta! I wish he had played at the MTV Festival…

Hendricks, 3 Amateur Philosopher, Fly Catcher, and Hair Ball Manufacturer. Childish Gambino’s “This Is America”, because of its bold metaphors that hold the 21st century accountable for hateful misperceptions, thus captivating the cultural zeitgeist.

Spanish Teacher at Little English. Pablo López – “El Patio”. There’s piano music, and it’s about how you should hold on to your dreams as a kid. I love the lyrics, they’re very poetic.

Alise Lapinska, 25 Travel Vlogger & Blogger at alikilife.com

Mircea Don, 29 Salesman at Sapphiro. I haven’t chosen one for 2018, but my favourite song is “Amazing Grace”. My favourite version is by Louis Armstrong, because I’m a trumpet player myself. 8

Justin Phillips, 33 Barrister & Acting Solicitor at Phillips Barristers & Solicitors John Mayer – “New Light”, because he’s a kickass guitarist, singer, and song writer.

Maluma – “Malinero”. This song was with me throughout this summer while making my travel blogs and vlogs. It is a chilled but deep song, perfect for relaxing summer evenings. Lately I’ve become a fan of Maluma music, he is a very talented artist, and his Spanish songs help me to learn Spanish even better.

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what’s on WHAT'S ON? OCTOBER 2018 WEDNESDAY 3RD AND THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER Autumn Zarzuela 2018 – La Parranda John Mackintosh Hall Theatre, 8:00pm Organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services. For further information please contact email: info@culture.gi or 20067236 EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY The Zone Youth Centre, Line Wall Road 2:30pm–4:30pm The Zone aims to offer an alternative safe place for young people aged 15 + For further information please contact Mark Zammit, Principal Youth Officer on mzammit@gibraltar.gov.gi or call +350 20078637. UNTIL FRIDAY 5TH OCTOBER National Celebrations Exhibition Fine Arts Galelry, Grand Casemates Square 10:00am–2:00pm, 3:00pm–6:00pm Entrance Free EVERY THURSDAY Jam Session Lord Nelson, Grand Casemates Square, 10:00pm EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Summer nights O’Reilly’s, Ocean Village 6:00pm–11:00pm For further information and table booking +350 20067888 10

THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER Celebrations of 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak independence he Convent Ballroom, T 8:00pm Vilem Veverka, Oboe & Martinu Quartet Tickets £20.00 Senior citizens/ student tickets £10.00 For further information +350 200 72134 or www.philharmonic.gi FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER Mediumship Show & Psychic Readings tar Bar, 12 Parliment Lane S 7:00pm Advance Tickets £25.00 and £30.00 on the door. For further information and reservations +350 20075924 Miss Glamour 2018 J ohn Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street 8:30pm For young ladies between 16 - 21 For further information +350 54000377 or +350 54016909 SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER Celebrations of 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak independence ommonwealth park, C 2:00pm–5:00pm Free entrance. For further information +350 200 72134 or www.philharmonic.gi

MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER UNTIL MONDAY 29TH OCTOBER Yanito Show J ohn Mackintosh Hall Yanito Show is organised by Santos Productions. Further information to be announced soon. THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER Autumn Dried Flower Arranging Workshop J ohn Mackintosh Hall, 308 Main Street 6:30pm–8:00pm Practical hands on workshop on the principles and practices of dried flower arranging. A small charge will be made to cover materials, with participants taking home arrangements on completion. Tickets - Through Facebook; The Gibraltar Horticultural Society or email at ghsmember@outlook.com SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER Garden Tours of the Botanic Gardens George Don Gates, at the south end of Grand Parade, 10:00am Price: adult £5.00, children free. Guided tour of the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens, The Alameda. For further information contact: +350 20041235 TUESDAY 30TH OCTOBER UNTIL SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Eurafrica Trail Strait of Gibraltar, 3:00pm For further information www.eurafricatrail.com GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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news COMMENCEMENT OF WOMEN’S MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME The Women’s Mentorship Programme, announced by the Minister for Equality on International Women’s Day in March, officially launched at an information evening last month at the Garrison Library.

Research by the Ministry for Equality indicates that, just as in the rest of the world, a gender pay gap exists in Gibraltar, albeit our overall gender earnings gap is lower than the European average. As such, the Ministry of Equality has devised various strategies to address this. Closing the gender pay gap and promoting the advancement of women in the workplace will achieve a stronger economy and a fairer society. The objective of this Women’s Mentorship Programme is to educate, inspire, and empower women with the core values, attitudes and skills that are the foundation of quality leadership. We aim to enable mentees to observe, interact with, and learn from established professionals with the aim to close the gap by better positioning women to

advance at work. The Ministry for Equality aims to establish a network of professionals at all levels, whose expertise spans the economic and social spectrum. The Ministry for Equality has prepared a very structured programme. The pilot programme which will commence in October will run for 3 months and mentors are expected to commit to a minimum of 10 hours to each mentee. The Ministry for Equality will provide an induction workshop to all mentors in early October who will also be provided with a toolkit. Mentors and mentees will each receive a guidance booklet. The programme will be evaluated at the end of the 3 months in preparation for the next cycle in the new year.

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news GIBRALTAR’S MINISTER FOR COMMERCE ALBERT ISOLA SPEAKS AT #SWITCH CONFERENCE IN LITHUANIA Minister for Commerce Albert Isola last month spoke at the #Switch Conference taking place in LitExpo, Vilnius, Lithuania. #Switch is the largest non-profit ICT and entrepreneurship event in the Baltic States, and topics on this year’s agenda included the practical application of Blockchain technology, the ever evolving ICO space, the future of FinTech, cybersecurity, and AI. Following an invitation from MEP Antanas Guoga to speak at the Conference, Minister Isola also took part in an extended panel session focusing on the maturing ICO market along with

CEO and Co-Founder of Lympo, Ada Jonušė; General Manager at Nextury Ventures, Mindaugas Glodas; and Co-Founder of the Debitum Network, Martins Liberts. The 2018 #Switch Conference also featured a range of entrepreneurs and leaders from highly successful digital business companies; representatives from world governments, public institutions, and the European Union; as well as Lithuanian experts, all of whom will discuss the opportunities and challenges currently confronting the European and global ICT space.

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news DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT RESUMES FULL SERVICE The Department of Employment is delighted to inform the public that it has now resumed all services and we are open for business as usual. Our opening hours are Monday – Friday from 08:30am to 3:00pm.

Businesses and the general public are reminded that the Department of Employment is here to serve their needs and should not hesitate to contact our offices at Unit 77 New Harbours, for any queries they may have.

NO-DEAL BREXIT -PASSPORTS The UK government has published a technical notice in relation to passports, informing British passport holders what they need to do should they wish to continue travelling to EU countries with a UK passport in the unlikely event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the changes to the entry requirements for British passport holders, including those with passports issued by the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey) and Gibraltar, travelling to Schengen area countries will be applicable with effect from 30 March 2019. British passport holders, including holders of passports issued by Gibraltar, will be considered third country nationals under the Schengen Border Code and will therefore need to comply with different rules to enter and travel around the Schengen area.

• have been issued within the last 10 years on the date of arrival in a Schengen country, and

country nationals can remain in the Schengen area for 90 days (approximately 3 months), the actual check carried out is that the passport has at least 6 months validity remaining on the date of arrival.

• have at least 3 months validity remaining on the date of intended departure from the last country visited in the Schengen area. Because third

For further information please contact the Passport Section, Civil Status & Registration Office on +350 20051727 or passports.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi.

According to the Schengen Border Code, third country passports must:

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CYCLE LANES We live in a time where cycling is increasingly being seen by many forward thinking environmental groups as a potential solution and perhaps the best and quickest solution to help reduce air pollution considerably within the urban environment. Paul Balban, Minister for Traffic, said that “no change worth making is ever going to happen without some resistance or challenge. I believe that it is important that we stay the course on this initiative, which is commonplace in other cities, and that we focus more resources on enforcement of the cycle lanes and cycling discipline. It is also my view that this is not just

a problem of enforcement or one we try to fix simply by throwing more resources at it. I believe that we all owe a duty to ourselves and this community to give this initiative a chance. In the same way as we are calling on cyclists to respect the operating hours and direction of travel of the lanes and to cycle sensibly at those times, so too must pedestrians give this a chance by respecting the lane when it is in operation.” Mr Balban added that “the number of utility cyclists in Gibraltar is already significant and on the rise. This will bring with it its own challenges, but they are challenges we will happily rise to tackle as I believe that an increase in cycling yields real and important benefits for us all in the immediate, medium and long term”.

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news MTV GIBRALTAR CALLING The MTV Gibraltar Calling Music Festival took place over the course of two days towards the end of last month. Despite there being a smaller turnout than concerts in previous years, it proved to be a fun, family-friendly event for all. The crowd was entertained by the likes of Suzi Quatro, Two Door Cinema Club, Rag’n’Bone Man, Rita Ora, Sister Sledge and Stormzy to name a few. It was also good to see support for our local bands, who did Gibraltar proud over the weekend.

GIBRALTAR V MACEDONIA The rock played host to Macedonia in an historic match on the 6th of September, as the senior squad lined up for its first ever competitive match on home soil, 5 years into Gibraltar’s UEFA membership. It was also the first match with new manager, Julio Ribas, at the helm and the ex-Lincoln boss reconnected with many of his former players as he led the squad out for its first match

of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. At 20/1 favourites, Macedonia expected no less than a win and two first half goals would put them in control; Gibraltar rallied after the break but couldn’t quite break down the Macedonian defence and the final score of 2-0 would be enough to give the visitors all 3 points. The squad would then travel to

Liechtenstein for the next fixture of their campaign 3 days later, and while a spirited performance saw them dominate for long periods of the 90 minutes, the scoreline was unfortunately the same come the final whistle. Another 2-0 loss but plenty of positives to take from the performance, which Ribas’s side will hope to build on during the next international break in mid-October

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ANOTHER SET OF PARTICIPANTS FOR THE LITERARY FESTIVAL This year’s Gibraltar Lecture to be delivered at the Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, Film and Music will be delivered by Professor David Reynolds. The Lecture will be repeated in Gibraltar for the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival. This year’s Governor’s Lecture at the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival will be delivered by Simon Weston CBE. Simon is a veteran of the British Army who is known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries suffered during the Falklands War Conflict in 1982. Professor John B. Hattendorf, FRHistS, FSNR, is the Ernest J. King Professor Emeritus of Maritime History at the U.S.

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Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, a chair he occupied from 1984 to 2016. Additionally, he served as chairman of the College’s Maritime History Department and director of the Naval War College Museum, 2003-16. Dr Lhoussain Simour is Assistant Professor of English and Cultural Studies at the Hassan II University in Casablanca, Morocco. Dr Simour will be discussing his book alongside a presentation of drawings and images entitled, Recollecting History beyond Borders and Nass el-Ghiwane and Post-colonial Music in Morocco. Partnering with the Festival for the first time this year is The Oldie Magazine. The idea for the Oldie was cooked up 25 years ago by its founding editor, Richard Ingrams,

and his much-lamented successor, the late Alexander Chancellor. Their aim was to create a free-thinking, funny magazine, a light-hearted alternative to a press obsessed with youth and celebrity. The Oldie is ageless and timeless, free of retirement advice, crammed with rejuvenating wit, intelligence and delight. Harry Mount will speak about Summer Madness: How Brexit Divided the Country. A first-hand account of how Brexit damaged every politician it touched, revealing the country’s leading backstabbers and political fixers. Tickets for the Festival are now on sale at www.gibraltarliteraryfestival. com or www.buytickets.gi. A box office is also open at The Gibraltar Garrison Library from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm Monday to Friday.

news ADOPT A RESCUE DOG My name is Max. I am a handsome and playful male waiting my turn for my very own family. I’ve been told that I am about two years old. I am energetic and love to play. I was moved into private kennels because the shelter was driving me crazy but I still would love to be out of a cage. Please help and adopt a dog today! If you can’t adopt but would still like to help, please visit www.ainf.gi/sponsor. Your kindness will change lives. ainf.gi/dogwalking A nimals in Need Foundation

PET THERAPY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS The Gibraltar Health Authority has introduced ‘Pet Therapy’ for patients at Ocean Views Mental Health Facility. The service, named ‘Pawsitive Pet Activities’, is currently offered to certain in-patients at the Sunshine Ward on a weekly basis, with a view of expanding it throughout other areas in Ocean Views in the future. ‘Pawsitive Pet Activities’ offers patients the chance to get involved in activities with Ant and Dec, two Chihuahuas. Pet therapy builds on the pre-existing human-animal bond. Interacting with a 18

friendly pet can help persons with many physical and mental issues. Studies have found it can release endorphins that produce a calming effect, helping alleviate pain, reduce stress, and improve your overall psychological state. The aim of pet therapy programs include increasing individual’s self-esteem, verbal communication and willingness to join in activities, as well as developing their social skills. The therapy may also be beneficial to residents in long-term care facilities.

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news ANIMALS ACT

REDUCING OUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT In a bid to further reduce our plastic footprint, The Nautilus Project has moved away from using refuse bags for The Great Gibraltar Beach Cleans.

Clean took place last month at Western Beach with The Prince Alexander Cubs Pack and the buckets were put to good use for the first time.

The bags used in the past were made from recycled plastic but were single use none the less. These small changes have a massive positive impact and after 35 beach cleans it was time to make this important change. Eroski Gibraltar has kindly supported this transition.

The Nautilus Project continue to be fully committed to protecting Gibraltar’s Coastline.

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The Government has published a Bill to amend the Animals and Birds Act. As well as a general update of the Act which dates from 1948, including the removal of the word ‘Birds’ (which are of course animals) from the title, there are significant changes which will benefit animal welfare. These changes have been the subject of an extensive review by a number of stakeholders, with input from a number of non-governmental organisations. Since the Animals and Birds Act was originally enacted in 1948, animal welfare and rights issues have seen significant development. Awareness of the suffering of animals has risen, and the public outcry that ensues on instances where animals have suffered cruelty or distress exceeds the levels of redress the law currently provides. Only domestic, owned animals, are protected under the existing Act. The amendments to this respond to public requests that cruelty offences have a wider application, to animals for whom nobody is directly responsible. The offence of cruelty has been extended to apply to animals even if they do not have owners and includes cruelty to wild animals. The maximum penalty for cruelty to animals has been increased to 5 years imprisonment on indictment.

news SCOPE: CHARITY APPEAL I have always wanted to do something different for my birthday. I had crazy ideas such as skydiving or going to South Africa to swim with the sharks. Those were always my expectations on how to celebrate, but as always, something comes up and I can never tick these two things off my bucket list. This year, I wanted to raise money for a charity which does a lot to support equality when it comes to disabilities. They give them the same rights when it comes to finding jobs, accommodation and much more! I opened up a JustGiving page so that people can make their donations, and also make my birthday wish come true. I will turn 25 on October 17th - let’s do this! Visit justgiving.com/fundraising/ mani-ben2 to donate.

GHA AND GHITA CARRY OUT SURVEY ON HEARING LOSS The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) and the Gibraltar Hearing Impaired and Tinnitus Association (GHITA), are currently undertaking an initiative to register persons affected by hearing loss or impairment who wish to do so. Primary Care staff and GHITA volunteers will set up an information desk at the Primary Care Centre reception area and at St Bernard’s Hospital’s main entrance and will be distributing questionnaires to members of the public to collate data and information. The survey, which commenced on Monday 24th September, will run until the end of October. This will also help identify areas within the current services, which may be enhanced to better provide for persons living with hearing loss or hearing impairment in the community. Statistics in the United Kingdom indicate that 41% of over 50 year olds and 71% of those over 70, find it difficult to hear people speak, however, over a third of those are unaware of the fact,

or feel uncomfortable in seeking professional advice. The term ‘hearing loss’, includes conditions such as deafness, Tinnitus, Meniere’s disease, Hypercusis and persons that are hard of hearing.Symptoms of Hypercusis include sounds, frequencies or volumes which are painful to hear and can cause temporary hearing loss. Meniere’s disease causes dizzy spells, sickness and a sudden reduction in hearing. Research also shows that 1 in 10 people are living with Tinnitus, a condition that causes a ringing, buzzing or other intrusive sound. Clinical Nurse Specialist for Primary Care, Mrs Suzanne Romero commented: “I would like to thank Mr Triay, the GHITA volunteers and my collegues here at the Primary Care Centre for their efforts in helping organise and carry out this important survey, which will benefit those in our community affected by hearing loss.”

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A POUND A DAY KEEPS SAVINGS IN PLAY Maximise your interest in saving.

o you ever find yourself approaching the Christmas holidays and thinking to yourself ‘I wish I had saved up to buy presents’? Perhaps that holiday you have been dreaming of for a long time always seems out of reach because you never seem to have any money at the end of the month. Many ask themselves the question ‘what’s the point of saving when I only have X amount left in my account at the end of the month?’. There is a massive point to saving. Whether you are building a pot of money for a wedding, a getaway, a deposit for a house, a rainy day or a new car, putting a little aside each month (however much that may be) will help you reach your goal. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

Firstly, it’s important to save within your means. Many start out with grand ambitions when saving and put more money into their savings account at the beginning of the month than they can afford. They find themselves gradually throughout the month dipping into their savings to pay for ‘that meal out’ or ‘that unexpected bill’. Suddenly at the end of the month they find themselves with little to no money in their savings account.

We all like the idea of having huge amounts in our savings account at the end of the year, but sometimes this just ends up being unrealistic. By starting with a small amount there is a greater chance that you won’t end up dipping into the big pot of money you planned on saving at the beginning of the month, and although the growth of your savings pot will be slower, your savings morale will be higher. If you find at the end of the month you still have some money left over, then you can also put that into your savings account.

Although the growth of your savings pot will be slower, your savings morale will be higher.

The trick is to start out small. Have a think about how much you think you would like to save, and then quarter that amount.

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in particular; when planning on what to save for, try to consider if you are going to need access to that money on a regular basis. There are many savings accounts and different ones will give you varying amounts of interest. If you are never quite sure when you may need the money or are saving it for a ‘rainy day’ you may want to consider an instant access account. This typically means you will be able to withdraw your money without giving your bank or building society any notice. What you gain in access to your money you tend to lose in interest and instant access accounts typically will not give you a high yearly return.

larly or are saving up for a one off expense at a certain moment in time. These accounts will give you a higher rate of interest but limited access to your money so it is important to bear this in mind before opening these type of accounts if you will need quick access to the money at any point.

when saving are:

If you do find that you have a lump sum saved up and you are certain that you will not need access to the money in the immediate future, you could always look at putting the funds into a fixed interest account. These accounts typically will reward you with a much higher rate of interest than an instant access account but you will have access to little to none of the money until the term of the account expires. These accounts allow you to put your money away for a specific amount of time so it is very important before opening one of these accounts to consider whether you are going to need access to it any point.

Whether you are saving £10 a month or £500, no amount is too small to start and you will find once you have caught the savings bug and begun a regular routine of saving you will never look back.

Once you have caught the savings bug, you will never look back.

When planning on saving on a regular basis there are certain accounts out there that will give you a baseline interest rate but then reward you with a bonus for saving regularly and withdrawing (either not at all or a limited number of times). These accounts tend to be for those who do not intend to withdraw their money regu26

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Shopping around for the right account paying you the most amount of interest you can earn for your given circumstances.

DANIEL STRAIN-WEBBER Learning and Development Advisor at the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission

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CISI Investment Advice Diploma confirmed by Gibraltar Financial Services Commission The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to announce that the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has recently confirmed the CISI Level 4 Investment Advice Diploma as a compliant qualification for advisors to meet the ESMA knowledge & competence guidelines in Gibraltar. These ESMA guidelines aim to help ensure consumer protection by setting minimum competency requirements for staff in finance firms. The guidelines cover qualifications, continuing professional development (CPD) and business ethics standards. The CISI, a not-for-profit, global professional body has a network of 45,000 members in 104 countries and links with regulatory authorities in 47 countries. Helping finance firms ensure their people are qualified above and beyond the standard competence requirements is critical to ensure consumer confidence in the financial services market. For the last eight years, CISI has been working with the Gibraltarian financial services community and has a growing membership in Gibraltar. For practitioners to embark on their career, the CISI has a local computer-based test centre located at Bleak House Training Institute, Europa Point. On gaining initial competence, the CISI offers practitioners tools to allow them to increase their personal development and meet and exceed the ESMA CPD and business ethics competency requirements. GFSC have set a minimum number

of 15 hours for advisers in their jurisdiction. The CISI’s CPD programme is part of its annual membership, with no extra charges for CPD activities. CISI aims to make practitioners’ personal CPD journey easy and effective so that skills can be kept up to date in whichever way suits the practitioner best: online 24/7 via e-learning professional refresher modules, CISI CPD events, or The Review member magazine, available digitally and in print. The online platform CISI TV offers CPD qualifying programmes such as Trends in the European Fund Market, Investment Horizons and Balancing Income and Risk. Member CPD is automatically recorded on the CISI online platform and the e-learning professional refresher modules, accessible online, contain topics of relevance for practitioners working in the Gibraltarian local and global financial services market. Titles include Regulation & Ethics, Cryptocurrencies and Suitability of Client Investments. Clark Elder, Chartered MCSI said: “Financial education for practitioners is crucial to maintain and enhance Gibraltar’s competitive edge in global financial services.” CISI is ready to support Gibraltarian firms to help them accomplish their qualification and CPD goals to deadline, at no extra charge and as part of CISI annual membership. The CISI helps keep finance professionals head and shoulders above the rest and maintain their competitive edge locally and globally.

HAYLEY BROWN Chartered MCSI Hayley.Brown@cisi.org Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment The CISI’s mission is to help members attain, maintain and develop their knowledge and skills and to promote the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the securities and investment profession. Based in the City of London, with origins in the London Stock Exchange, the CISI is a global organisation with representative offices in financial centres such as Barcelona, Colombo, Dubai, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manila, Mumbai, Nairobi and Singapore. We work in close cooperation with regulators, firms and other professional bodies worldwide and over 40,000 examinations were sat in 80 countries in the last twelve months. With 45,000 members in 104 countries the CISI is the professional body which sets examinations and offers qualifications for those working in or looking to establish a career in the financial planning, wealth management and capital markets profession.

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INVESTING WITH IFAI Do you know what fees you are paying?

ince IFAI established itself within Gibraltar’s financial services market, we have met many clients who have decided to take our advice rather than their existing local advisers. Almost immediately, we started to recognise an alarming trend: hidden or excessive fees. The Financial Services industry in Gibraltar is well known to have a closed door policy on allowing new companies to operate within its jurisdiction, and the reasons for this soon became clear. A worrying number of the clients 28

that decided to take advice from IFAI (from a wide cross-section of firms in Gib) would appear to have been treated as ‘cash cows’ by their existing advisers, where the advisers were not only charging clients fees, but were also taking commissions. The total costs to clients were therefore far in excess of what should be considered reasonable for the services provided. Avoid Double Jeopardy USA law dictates that it isn’t legal for a person to be tried for the same crime twice. It is considered unfair for the state to have ‘two bites of the cherry’, so they

have the double jeopardy law. It is a shame, we think, that there isn’t such a rule when it comes to charging in financial services. At IFAI, we offer clients the choice between paying a fee for our advice or for a commission to be taken from any policy that we recommend. Many clients decide that they would prefer to pay for the cost of the advice over the term of the contract and select commission, whilst others are happy to pay a fee and pay lower charges on their contracts throughout the time that they invest. We think that this is fair, open GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

business and transparent, and of course the client’s choice. What we have seen is that some firms (not all, by any means) have been charging a fee and also taking a commission; essentially ‘double jeopardy’. How Might This Work? Investors might be charged a fee of 3% of their initial investment on the basis that they would receive a lower cost product (for example 0.5% per annum rather than 1% per annum charge). The investor in this situation would be better off after 4-6 years or so (depending on growth), but would have had to pay a lump sum as a fee at the start of the investment process. The investor might elect to not pay an initial fee, and be happy with an ongoing charge of 1% per annum. Again, many people are not keen to pay initial fees. Both of these options are fair and transparent and the investor is able to decide what they want to do at the start of the process. What we have seen though, is that firms are charging the initial fee and then not reducing the ongoing charge. So, a 3% fee is levied and the 1% per annum charge - effectively the worst of both worlds! We would really advise clients to avoid this like the plague. Handy Hints When speaking to your regulated financial planner, ask to see the charging structure of investments with and without commission payable and what the corresponding fee would be if you decided to go nil-commission. You can then make up your own mind on GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

which works best for you - it’s your money, you’ve worked for it - don’t let unscrupulous advisers take it! Lump Sum – The IFAI Approach At IFAI, we believe in transparency and openness re our fees. We also don’t believe in being paid twice for the same work; you wouldn’t pay twice for your groceries For lump sum investments such as pensions, the charges will usually be a fixed annual fee from the authorized pension provider and a percentage charge plus a fixed fee from a platform or investment bond (depending on what is most appropriate for our clients). All of this is explained and agreed in advance of any work going ahead. We have seen that some of our competitors are insistent upon having two, if not three, bites of the cherry when it comes to earning from lump sum investments. This could be an initial fee from the investor, a commission from the platform/investment bond, and a payment from the funds

recommended. All of these fees add up and have a detrimental impact on growth, this is why we ensure that we provide a fair deal and are transparent. We value long-term relationships, and because of this, will always pay your fees for you if we need to refer you to a UK adviser for Defined Benefit transfer advice. Andy Caddick MD IFAI comments: “Gibraltar has been very kind to IFAI, it’s time to repay that kindness. IFAI will overview any Gibraltar resident who has a financial product and is looking for a second opinion - for free! It’s time to change Gibraltar’s financial services mindset.”

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TAXING TIMES FOR UK PROPERTY UK property taxation for overseas investors; the pace is hotting up!

urther changes have been proposed which seek to extend the UK’s grip on the taxation of UK property owned by non-UK residents. Investors in all UK property, not just residential property, are targeted. This marks a fundamental change in how UK commercial property, owned by non-UK residents, is to be taxed in the UK. Any Gibraltar resident investors holding UK property should take note. Draft UK legislation was published in July 2018. Currently the proposals would have the following effect:  From April 2019, gains made on the disposal of all types of UK

immovable property, directly or indirectly held, will be chargeable to UK tax, regardless of the residency of the investor. The inclusion of indirect disposals means that, for example, gains made on the disposal of shares in a company holding UK property rather than the property itself, could fall within the tax charge. For Gibraltar resident investors, this means that, from April 2019, gains made on the disposal of all types of UK property will be within the scope of UK tax. For Gibraltar resident individuals or trusts UK capital gains tax will need to be considered, and for

Gibraltar resident companies it will be UK corporation tax that will be payable on any gains realised on the disposal of the property. This is a significant change for Gibraltar investors in UK commercial property (Gibraltar investors in UK residential property are already within the scope of non-resident capital gains tax or annual tax on enveloped dwellings capital gains tax). Most property not already within the scope of UK tax (i.e. non-residential property) will be rebased from April 2019 so that only gains arising after that date will be chargeable. Such disposals have to

Much of the UK’s property tax regime has been built on a piecemeal basis.

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business be reported to HMRC within the tight timeframe of 30 days. It is worth noting however that there is currently, and looks set to continue, a specific exemption from UK tax for gains made by certain overseas pension schemes.

for non-UK resident investors. They are often unaware of such developments and fitting into the UK’s Self-Assessment system can involve delays and difficulties. Add to this that so much of the UK’s property tax regime has been built on a piecemeal basis and the difficulties stack up!

The cost of ‘getting it wrong’ is set to increase.

 From April 2020, non-UK resident companies will be brought within the charge to UK corporation tax on their UK rental profits (such companies are currently liable to UK income tax on these profits). This is a rapid pace of legislative change. Keeping up to date can pose considerable challenges

Quite apart from these changes, the penalties associated with recovering lost tax where an offshore position exists are to be dramatically increased from 1 October 2018. From then, the cost of ‘getting it wrong’, however innocently, is set to increase. Add to this the increasing tax transparency and enforcement powers

internationally, the pressure on property investors to keep up to date can only intensify. Therefore, for any Gibraltar residents owning (directly or indirectly) UK property, now is the time to review their UK tax position, to address those changes that have already occurred and to prepare for those which lie ahead.

LYNETTE CHAUDHARY International Tax & Research Director, STM Fiscalis Ltd. www.stmgroupplc.com

STM FISCALIS MANAGING TAX COMPLIANCE FOR PROPERTY INVESTORS AT HOME OR ABROAD

Owners of investment property are legally required to ensure compliance with their tax obligations. This can be more challenging when the property is located in a different country to the owner’s country of residence. STM Fiscalis, qualified and experienced in Gibraltar and UK tax, can guide and assist by providing the following services: GIBRALTAR PROPERTY

• If rented out, registration with the Gibraltar Income Tax Office and preparation and filing of annual Gibraltar Tax Returns reporting the rental profits. This may include a calculation of any available capital allowances and consideration of any available tax credit for new property rentals. UK PROPERTY

• If rented out, registration with HMRC and preparation and online filing of annual UK Income Tax Returns. • For any property disposals, advising on the UK Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax position and filing of Returns, within the 30 day deadline. • For any UK residential property owned by a company, the filing of UK Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings Returns, where applicable. • Advising on the UK Inheritance Tax position.

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SMART BORDERS Brexit-proof border technologies.

ith the likelihood of a hard Brexit rising, we all know that the key challenge for Gibraltar will be ensuring that border fluidity for both people and goods is maintained. While the Spanish government has already hinted several times that they are not planning on imposing new restrictions on cross-border traffic, nothing is certain yet. While the Gibraltar-Spain frontier already has stringent border and customs compliance procedures, these will also need to be compatible with broader future customs arrangements between the UK and the EU.

cooperation as well as international standards to create secure and low-friction borders. Smart borders recognise that people and goods carry different risks and so separate these flows so they can be managed differently. The concept of smart borders was first used in December 2001 in an agreement between the governments of the United States and Canada and identified areas for development including biometric identifiers for passengers and harmonized clearance, joint facilities and customs data sharing for goods. The EU announced its own smart borders program in 2013 focusing on the use of technology and biometric data to facilitate the movement of persons across the external Schengen borders, and included elements such as a registered traveller program. The European Parliament

Smart borders recognise that people and goods carry different risks and so separate these flows.

The Solution: Smart Borders Smart borders involve utilising modern technology, risk management, domestic and international 32

adopted a legislative resolution on the Commission proposal for a regulation on 25 October 2017. At Benefit Business Solution Ltd we have been working with both logistics-related Blockchain companies and with providers of Smart City solutions that offer a wide range of technology solutions that support modern smart borders. These can facilitate secure and fast movement across borders by supporting better risk management and reducing the amount of paperwork required. In order to free up the border, a number of measures can be taken to ensure that as much government agency activity as possible is moved away from the border. These measures can form part of, for example, trusted trader programs, or be applied to most imports and exports. A key step is allowing the release of goods prior to clearance by customs and other agencies. Based on pre-arrival information (or a pre-declaration with the minimum GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

business information required) goods can be released and a full declaration made within a defined time period after release. Based on an account system, duties can be paid on a periodic basis and controlled based on audits. This system of deferred duty payments eliminates the need to determine the correct amount of duties at the border. A system of monetary guarantees or security underpins deferred duty payments. If inspections or controls are required, these can be conducted away from the border. This can be done either at a specified location (e.g. a customs warehouse away from the border) or at the importers place of business. For exports, any controls can be undertaken at the exporter’s place of business. Additional technologies include: A fully electronic environment: requiring the electronic submission and receipt of documents and payments. This creates a more secure environment by reducing the amount of paper as well as the faster processing of goods and passengers at a border. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR): ANPR allows the reading of number plates and the use of this information to link to customs pre-arrival information or a declaration for a truck arriving at a border, which can allow faster or even no processing at a border. It can also facilitate the movement of passenger vehicles through risk assessment if it is possible to access data on vehicles in other government databases. Smartphone apps: Information for goods and passengers can be exchanged through smartphone apps. This can include the proviGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

sion of minimum information from the driver approaching a border and the receipt of information (e.g. a barcode) by drivers to facilitate passing the border. RFID technologies: The use of RFID associated with goods and/ or licenses or other forms of enhanced driver identification, means that scanning can take place within a limited area, reducing the need for people to leave vehicles. Blockchain at the Border

simultaneous transfer of payment in exchange for ownership. With the additional Internet of Things, traders and customs officials can track the entire supply chain journey to monitor appropriate and safe handling (e.g. correct temperature in truck, no unapproved access). The technology is certainly there to produce a smart border, and in fact there are many of them in existence already, such as between the US and Canada, Switzerland and Germany, Israel and Palestine. This sort of technology works best on borders where neighbouring countries have a history of collaboration and an economic need to cooperate. Sweden and Norway, for example, have a border agreement that predates the EU – since 1959 – and a long history of cooperation. Whether Gibraltar will be facing a soft or a hard Brexit, a Smart Border is definitely required.

The blockchain helps process legitimate trade whilst identifying suspicious traders, illegitimate trade and fraudulent practices.

Being a leading Blockchain hub, Gibraltar is not short of Blockchain technology companies that can make our border smarter. Infusing trust and traceability into the trade and traveller ecosystem, blockchain offers more efficient, secure and cost-effective ways to manage the complexity of processes, procedures and information in multi-stakeholder environments. In preparation for goods arriving at the border, customs officials can digitally verify details such as origin, physical characteristics, licensing, authenticity, destination and journey. The blockchain helps quickly and securely process legitimate trade whilst identifying suspicious traders, illegitimate trade and fraudulent practices. Sensitive or specialist goods can be quickly flagged to ensure correct handling and appropriate transport. No more paperwork holding up arrivals. Traders can digitally verify origin, status and the financing of a delivery before releasing final payment. They can also easily and securely process

ERAN SHAY, Managing Director & AYELET MAMO SHAY, Business Development Director of Benefit Business Solutions Ltd. (+350) 200 73669 general@benefitgibraltar.com

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THE FUTURE OF RETAIL

It is quite interesting to see how things have changed in the past ten years regarding shops and retail market trends. How are things changing, and where is the market heading?

etailers and landlords must adapt to new trends, but no need to panic - at least not yet, as nothing can match an afternoon browsing through Main Street, or indeed any high street of your choosing. On a recent trip to Winchester in southern England, I went to visit a fishing tackle shop landmark: The Rod Box. I was lucky to find them still there as they were just about to move a few miles away to a more convenient and cost-effective location. They still had a fair amount of stock but they explained to me that a lot of their business was online which made a tremendous difference when it came to stocks of merchandise. I agreed but I had to make it to Portsmouth Ferry in my newly acquired English classic car without my much desired chest fishing waders as I intended to do a little fishing in Asturias. Online ordering 34

was sadly in this case out of the question.

the feelings are both good and entirely different at the same time.

I was sad to hear that the Gibraltar Bookshop â&#x20AC;&#x201C;one of the few places to purchase books - is closing down for good. I have always been an avid reader. I thoroughly enjoyed walking into the Gibraltar Bookshop and looking at new novels as well as classics, and in the case of not finding what I was looking for, just ordering my book from this lovely little store. A few days later I would receive a telephone call from the shop to let me know that my book had arrived. I walked over happy and excited to collect my newly arrived little treasure. How can you match this feeling to just ordering online? There is simply no comparison as

I know that e-books are replacing a lot of the normal paper books, but according to some research I have done there is still room for both. Taking this second example into account one can see perhaps a clear case of how the market is moving onto something more modern. The fact remains that I will have to either buy my books online or get them somewhere along the coast where bookshops are still operating quite successfully. That small store on Main Street, once empty, will surely be snapped up by a new tenant who will sell other products or services.

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into account one can surely feel the dramatic changes taking place in the retail market and both landlords and tenants should give the future a little consideration. After some research there are some important facts to consider on how the new retail market is changing.

clientele. Bear in mind that the future is more about considerably less inventory and more about providing intermediary and indispensable location-based services that result in sales, which also build relationships with customers and capture new data. Small has often been beautiful, hence a little efficient store would work wonders - particularly in Gibraltar where retail space is limited and therefore expensive.

The store of the future, no matter its size, will have to offer these three things.

Retail shops will continue to exist and in some cases thrive but it is a true fact that the only way forward is to be special. A successful retailer shop must bear in mind that their customers are looking for convenience, experience, and personalisation. The store of the future, no matter its size, will have to offer these three things. Another important factor to keep in mind is that personal shopping equals high-end shopping, and if a store offers both in-store stocks plus online delivery or custom orders, a next-day delivery should be feasible to consolidate a good GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

It is interesting to know that most of the shopping still happens in real bricks and mortar stores. Amazon is no doubt the largest online leader at the moment, but it does not make it to the top five when you look at the whole retail pie. The future is difficult to predict, but so far real shops where one can actually touch, try and feel the product in your hands are here to stay (with a good

degree of adaptation, naturally). The general public still heads to large stores such as Ikea to spend a morning or afternoon en famille, inspecting the products that will furnish and decorate their new home. It is a relevant fact that over 25 million US dollars were spent in Ikea alone during 2017, most of it in store. Another interesting fact is that in major UK cities, for each store closed in 2017, three new shops opened up. So the future of the traditional store seems to be quite stable for years to come.

JORGE V.REIN PARLADE MBA Business Consultant +350 54045282 ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com

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THE ASCENT TO EVEREST II Everest North Col Expedition 2018: The second in a two-part series on Joe Celecia’s expedition to Everest via the North Col route. He is the first local to reach such a height on any mountain, and is next setting his sights on the summit.

BY JOE CELECIA

he route to ABC goes along the so called ‘Magic Highway’; a strip of moraine up the East Rongbuk Glacier (fig. 14). This is a remarkable and spectacular natural highway that provides a solid trail straight to ABC, avoiding the ice of the glacier, which would make it very difficult to navigate. Even the yaks can move easily along this trail, to deliver the crucial equipment loads to ABC. All around the trail is lined with spectacular ice pinnacles known as ‘sharks fins’ (fig. 15), and dotted with ice lakes. This turned out to be a hard day due to the marked increase in altitude as we went above 6000m for the majority of GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

the day, reaching ABC in about seven hours, again within the average time. ABC is a much like BC but on a reduced scale (fig. 16). It is set in a beautiful location, with even better views of Everest’s north side, including the first views of the imposing ice wall that is the North Col - my target on this trip.

matise to the altitude. I easily succumb to what is known as tent lassitude (i.e the desire to be in your sleeping bag, in your tent, all day). Everything takes so much effort up there due to the lack of oxygen and just leaving your tent to visit the toilet, or to shuffle over to the mess tent for feeding, leaves you out of breath. The lower temperatures add to the desire to remain cocooned in your tent especially after sunset. Eating is also a chore as your appetite is suppressed whilst the body is trying to prioritise other

Everything takes so much effort up there due to the lack of oxygen.

Again I had an ample tent accommodation and I settle in for a couple of days, whilst I accli-

life FIG. 14 - THE ‘MAGIC HIGHWAY’ TRAIL TO ABC WITH EVEREST IN BACKGROUND

FIG. 16 - ABC AT 6400M WITH THE COOKING TENT AT LEFT, DINING TENT CENTER AND MY TENT IN THE FOREGROUND

FIG. 15 - THE ICE PINACCLES ON THE TRAIL TO ABC

tasks and you have to force yourself to eat. After a couple of nights at ABC, and after we have recovered some of our will to live, we take a short walk onto the East Rongbuk Glacier, where we practice some ice climbing techniques (fig. 17) in preparation for the North Col climb. Most of the climb is on fixed ropes, so we practice the techniques of ‘jumaring’ (moving up the rope) and ‘abseiling’ 38

(moving down the ropes). We also partake in some un-roped ice climbing, moving up and down the ice using crampons (a set of metal spikes on the sole of the boot to provide grip for

the feet on the ice) and ice axes (a metal pointed, axe shaped tool for use as points of contact for the arms, for ascending the ice and as a braking/ safety tool for descending), in order to test our confidence and competence before letting us

loose on the climb. And so the next day, after having spent three nights at ABC, the long-awaited moment arrives. With a very early wakeup call and after breakfast, we set off to attempt the North Col. The first part of the climb took us to what is known as ‘Crampon Point’ (fig. 18) This is the point where the icefield starts and it is here that climbers don crampons on their boots to secure their footing on the ice. I move alone and settle into a steady pace conserving energy, as I know that it will take about seven hours of hard effort to reach my goal.

We practice the techniques of ‘jumaring’ (moving up the rope) and ‘abseiling’ (moving down the ropes).

From ‘Crampon Point’ you then continue towards the North Col ice wall and onto the start of the fixed ropes at 6600m (fig. 19). These ropes are pre-fixed

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by a group of climbers employed by the Chinese Mountaineering Association. These ropes essentially guide you along the safest route to the top, and provide safety, as long as you are properly attached to them, as you move up. The ropes are anchored at lengths of around 100m. At these anchor points, you have to unclip from one rope to clip onto the next one. This is a simple task, which is sometimes not done correctly due to fatigue, and can lead to fatal accidents if you slip and fall. The rule is to move up them slowly but steadily, slowly being easier than steadily!

FIG. 19 - APPROACHING THE START OF THE FIXED ROPES, BOTTOM CENTER OF THE ICE WALL.

having to overtake slower ones. It is very awkward to manoeuvre on the single fixed rope when having to clip in and out of the ropes They are employed as porters, over and or cooks and climbing guides and around another are essential to a successful climber or group expedition. of climbers. The Sherpas are the Eventually and after the umpexception. They teenth steep section, I reached move around a ‘gentler traverse’ on a plateau you quickly and where groups of climbers were efficiently and move up and down the mountain so quickly FIG. 18 - APPROACHING CRAMPON POINT that they WITH THE NORTH COL ICE WALL seem to be IN BACKGROUND running - all this is whilst being burdened down with several kilos worth of gear and provisions. The Sherpas are mainly from Nepal and some from Tibet.

Just seeing that figure on the watch was really emotional, and I felt a renewed energy creeping up inside.

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life FIG. 21 - LOOKING DOWN THE FIXED ROPES

onto the North Col. (fig. 22).

FIG. 20 - ASCENDING THE FIXED ROPES

resting. I caught up with other climbers that had left before me and this was encouraging. My altimeter read 6900m and I got a sense of success creeping in. But I knew that at my current rate of ascent, it would take me another hour and a half or so to reach the North Col, as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gentle plateauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is followed by, what seemed to be, the steepest and final section 40

An hour or so into the last section brought up the magic figure of 7000m on my altimeter (fig. 23). My altitude goal achieved. I was still 50m or half an hour or so from the top, but just seeing that figure on the watch was really emotional, and I felt a renewed energy creeping up inside. Just as well, because just before that, I had to really convince myself that the true goal was reaching the North Col, as everything in my body was screaming at me to stop and turn back. I thought of all the training I had done in preparation, the multiple Med Steps and Charles V wall steps sessions with ankle weights and weighted rucksack and knew I had the physical stamina to do it. My mental stamina needed some convincing though, which I achieved after a short rest. With

the goal now in sight, I set off on the final few hundred, near vertical steps and onto the North Col of Everest. The first thing I did, after recovering my breath, was to unfurl the small Gibraltar flag I had carried up (fig. 24) and took a few snaps of the proud moment (being the first Gibraltarian above 7000m on a mountain) together with our Sherpa Phurba, who had been looking after us on the climb.

Everything in my body was screaming at me to stop and turn back.

I still had to get back down though and by now the weather had closed in a bit. The summit was hidden by cloud, the temperature had dropped, the wind had picked up and it had started to snow lightly. I was back at ABC, two and a half hours later, which is actually a fast time, driven by my desire to not miss the evening meal. I was starving!

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FIG. 22 - THE TRAVERSE ONTO THE FINAL SECTION

So what next then? Well in keeping with the passion thing, I guess I am going to have to pursue my impossible dream! Having made it to the North Col makes me think that it may not be so impossible. I plan to retire next year from the Royal Gibraltar Police and hope to see my daughter graduate in the summer of 2020. After this, I hope to make an attempt on Everest in the spring of 2021. By then I should have already enjoyed a year’s worth of retirement and should then have time to focus on the project, to train appropriately and to spend two months away on the expedition. I’ll be 58 years old then, but if my current fitness and health levels are to go by, a few more years should not put too much of a dent in my capabilities. Fingers crossed! This leads me onto the most important variable, which will be the financing of the expedition. As I mentioned previously, the costs for me to undertake such a venture, with a sensibly priced, ably led, comGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

mercial expedition, would be around £30,000. It would be the first time that a Gibraltarian attempts and possibly, climbs Everest. Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to invite any potential future sponsors who would be interested in supporting me in this venture, to contact me on either my mobile +350 54006190 or by email at seljoshgibtelecom.net.

FIG. 23 - AT 7000M WITH JUST THE FINAL STRETCH LEFT. THE NORTH COL IS TOP CENTRE.

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CANCER AND THE GENETIC LINK Facing the risk of cancer, empowered.

BY SUSAN CLIFTON-TUCKER

magine being diagnosed with cancer quite unexpectedly. Then imagine telling your siblings, only to discover, following their being tested, that two of them were also unknowingly suffering from the disease. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what happened to 64 year old Gibraltarian Tizzy Hoare and her elder sisters Rosie, 67, and Jenny, 70. To add to the heartbreak, Rosieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 year old daughter Louise, the vibrant and energetic mother of two young boys, was also diagnosed with cancer. Eldest sister Paddy tested BRCA positive but is cancer free, and brother Chris has not been affected by the genetic curse. It is indeed faulty GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

genes which are at the root of their problems, and mutated genes can be passed on to both daughters and sons. The family lost their mother when Tizzy, the youngest in the family, was just 6 years old. Her mother Mercy Hoare, succumbed to breast cancer in 1960 at the age of 48. Her aunt died of ovarian cancer. Their mother was a carrier of the BRCA hereditary gene mutation, with a 50/50 chance of it being passed on. The gene mutations greatly raise the risk of ovarian and breast cancer, with a marginally increased risk for prostate cancer. Tizzy has the much

rarer fallopian tube cancer, whilst her sisters have been treated for ovarian cancer and her niece Louise for breast cancer. They have all undergone gruelling operations, chemotherapy and suffered resulting hair loss. Over the past three years the family has laughed and cried together. They are all strong and bright women with an indefatigable sense of humour and are determined that some good should come out of their predicament. They strongly believe that genetic testing is the way forward for both men and women with a pronounced family history of cancer. 43

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followed by the removal of her fallopian tubes and ovaries. The likelihood of her now developing cancer has been greatly reduced, although she stressed in the diary she made public at the time that “the most important factor is knowing what your options are, in order to make a decision that is right for you”.

Actress Angelina Jolie has done much to create public awareness surrounding the inherited BRCA1 mutation gene. She lost her mother, grandmother and aunt to cancer and elected to have preventative surgery; a mastectomy 44

is thanks to Tizzy’s diagnosis that her sisters and niece were tested, and discovered that not only had they inherited the gene mutation, but that it had already caused them to develop cancer. Luckily her sisters’ and niece’s cancer was discovered early. Yet in spite of everything, she remains positive and proactive. As a keen supporter and fund raiser for Cancer Relief, Tizzy is determined to create awareness about the importance of being tested for the BRCA gene mutation. She is also very grateful and relieved that the Gibraltar Government estab-

They are all strong and bright women with an indefatigable sense of humour.

Tizzy totally agrees and is keen to stress that it is vital to know if you carry the gene mutation. Fallopian tube and ovarian cancer often present very generalised symptoms, so a diagnosis is frequently made when the cancer is advanced. It

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life lished a Chemotherapy Suite at St Bernard’s Hospital, obviating the need to travel abroad for treatment. So what is the position in Gibraltar? Christina Macano, Consultant Surgeon for the Gibraltar Health Authority, has introduced genetic testing for breast cancer patients here. Eligibility for testing is strictly based on GHA guidelines, which in turn is based on guidance from The Royal Marsden in London. Eligible patients include: •

Patients who have developed breast cancer under the age of 45.

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Patients who have had two breast cancers under the age of 60.

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Or patients who have a letter confirming the BRCA gene mutation in the family and who have been advised to be tested.

Christina emphasises that requesting genetic testing is a major decision which firstly requires a counselling and consent session. If eligible patients decide to proceed, then she would make arrangements for a blood test to be carried out locally, which would then be sent to the U.K. for analysis. In the event of a positive result, the Consultant Surgeon would arrange for the patient to be put in touch with a geneticist. The GHA is currently

in talks with The Royal Marsden with the aim of running genetic clinics locally with a visiting Consultant Geneticist.

“The most important factor is knowing what your options are, in order to make a decision that is right for you.”

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Christina says that although she is not a gynaecologist, she has had a few referred ovarian cancer patients whom she has counselled and had tested for the BRCA gene mutation.

In January, the GHA will be launching breast cancer family history clinics for family members of cancer patients, to determine

if they need genetic testing. GPs will be able to refer to the Surgical Outpatient Department (SOPD) as from January 2019. At present, this work is being wonderfully carried out under the care of the Consultant Radiologist. As Tizzy Hoare says, had she herself been tested before, her cancer would have been diagnosed at an earlier stage. That is why she and the family are promoting awareness of the genetic link, and the importance of being tested for it. For more information or to donate, visit cancerrelief.gi. Susan has asked that her fee for this article be donated to Cancer Relief Gibraltar. 45

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A BOY FROM RED SANDS

“Dedicated to all those young ones who have ever felt different and try so hard to fit in, when they were born to stand out!” - (from A Boy from Red Sands by Henry Valerga)

BY JACKIE ANDERSON

enry Valerga is a natural story-teller: calm, affable, courteous and with that sort of twinkle in his eye that tells you that this next anecdote will be the best yet, and a way with words that leaves you thirsting for yet another tale. We meet for the first time in one of Gibraltar’s many cafés. Ostensibly, Henry was to tell me some background about his newly-published book and details of the forthcoming book launch. Yet within minutes, I was drawn into a wonderful world of stories: stories from Henry’s fascinating life, of his travels as an entertainer with his young band The Odds and later with his brother, Denis, as The Valerga Brothers. This hardback is full of episodes and encounters of Gibraltar during the 50s and 60s. “I’m the archivist of the Valerga family,” Henry explained as I reverently browsed what is a beautiful volume packed with photographs that are full of character and individuality, and with specially

commissioned illustrations and watercolours by two prominent local artists. Crisp, clear font, engaging text and the glorious smell of freshly printed pages that renders booklovers like me dizzy with joy, I loved it already.

me; places I had been to, people I’d spent my time with, things we did. And it dawned on me I needed to write these down, that these stories weren’t just about me, because they build up a picture of a snippet of life and society at the time.”

As someone who gathered old photos and scribbled notes that eventually became poems and song lyrics, Henry had a ready access to a wealth of material that triggered so many of those memories that he has documented and is now sharing with us. “About six years ago, while hunting out some old song lyrics Denis had asked for, I found my first ever passport,” he explains when I ask him what prompted him to write the book, “every stamping in the passport tells its own story, and all those memories suddenly came at

The starting point of the book is the explosion of the RFA Bedenham, when Henry was just 50 days old and in his crib. The power of the blast smashed all the windows of the block of flats where he lived en Los Humphreys. Although surrounded by shards of glass, the infant Henry (Enriquito) was unhurt and grew to enjoy what Henry describes as a “wonderful early life”. He recounts life at Los Humphrey’s and what it meant to be part of that sociable bunch of boys, who wallowed in the lap of glorious luxury and con-

He talks about the people they met, the scrapes they got up to, the ‘teenyboppers’, screaming fans and the red lipstick.

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HENRY VALERGA

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tentment, all the way up the Red Sands Road.

meated with musicality, with personal explorations of his involvement in the vibrant music scene of the 60s in Gibraltar. Henry tells of his time as a teenager performing with The Odds around Gibraltar, Spain, Tangiers and ‘Swinging London’ among many other venues. He talks about the people they met, the scrapes they got up to, the ‘teenyboppers’, screaming fans and the red lipstick…you’ll need to read the book to find out more! Colourful stories reflecting a colourful life at a time when the world, including Gibraltar, seemed to be imbued with a sense of possibilities and positive energy. It is this positive energy that emerges from A Boy from Red Sands, Henry’s lifetime experiences, personality and wise reflections on life shining from his words.

The book launch will take place at 8.00pm on Tuesday, 23rd October at Grand Battery House, and Henry has a planned “twisty” special up his sleeve to surprise those who attend. He refuses to be drawn into details but judging by his remarkable skills as a poet, storyteller and musician, it is going to be an entertaining evening. Henry will go on to give a talk at the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival on Sunday 18th November, a talk that will be well worth the attendance and will include readings from the book. “And I might even sing one of my songs,” Henry adds, with a smile, “I’m a musician and I love writing lyrics and poetry.” Henry’s book is interwoven with snippets of his song lyrics and some of his poems and quotes: “…music is fantasy, and possesses the power to penetrate the senses” (The One Dream). These are sensitive pieces that transport you to ponder on the universal. Henry’s stories, like his life, are perGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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but because in the collection of Henry Valerga’s memories, lie some of the many stories that go to make up the real story of Gibraltar. Henry is now working on a second volume, adding the stories of his later life. In the meantime, A Boy from Red Sands is the latest valuable contribution to the growing body of Gibraltarian literature, telling Gibraltar’s story through the stories told by its people.

The worth of a people is the sum of all their stories.

The worth of a people is the sum of all their stories – a line that I read recently that stayed with me and that neatly points to the immense value of A Boy from Red Sands. Not because it is written by a prominent musician and local personality,

“To all my invited guests, please join me, if you can, in celebrating the release of my book!” says Henry. The book launch will take place on Tuesday 23rd October at Grand Battery House, Smith Dorrien Avenue at 8.00pm. 47

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A ZOOKEEPERS DIARY Our monthly spotlight on the superstars at the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park… and their keepers!

Dixie

BY AIMEE GABAY

s you approach the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park along the winding paths and mighty dragon trees amidst birds singing and insects buzzing, the sounds begin to disappear, making it difficult to ignore the sound of resident Asian Short-Clawed Otters, Trixie and Dixie, shouting at AWCP’s Animal Keeper Lucy for their breakfast. “If you forget, they’ll remind you like they’re doing right now,” she calls out above the noise of the hungry twin sisters. Lucy Chivers arrived at the park in April after completing a degree in Animal Science and later a masters in Global Wildlife Health and Conservation. Her preliminary study on the foraging behaviours of eighteen Ring-Tailed Lemurs in Wild Place Project has been used in a boot camp endorsed by Richard 48

Branson with an aim to establish whether Lemur populations in captivity are able to pass on the necessary behaviours that will allow their reintroduction into the wild. “There are now more Ring-Tailed Lemurs in captivity than anywhere else in the world. Their numbers recently dropped and they are now listed as endangered,” she says.

comes across as a lot sweeter and is normally the victim in the fights that happen between them. However, if you’re in her enclosure and she doesn’t want you to be there… I’ve had a fair amount of nibbles to the back of my boots.”

hear screaming. You know that she’s alive when you come in first thing in the morning. Dixie is more of a dark horse. She

hunger so that everyone in the gardens can hear her. Their first feed usually consists of raw fish or meat, usually injected

They somehow managed to escape from their home in Newquay Zoo twenty-seven times, probably because they were being pushed away At the AWCP, two of the many by their group. Then they arrived at animals Lucy cares for are Trixie and AWCP they escaped another four Dixie, who were donated to the times. This is where Trixie got park in 2012 after they were her name from. rejected by their family 12 11 1 group at their former 10 2 9:00 AM - At the home at Newquay Zoo, 9 3 start of a working day UK. “Trixie is the louder 8 4 at AWCP, Trixie will of the two for sure. She’s 7 6 5 begin by announcing her the one you can always

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life with cod liver oil for their joints taught them to enter and exit and some potassium sulfate for their crates which is a useful tool kidney stones - something otters when it comes to check-ups at are highly susceptible to. Lucy will the vets. then clean their enclosures which is fairly easy as they 4:15 PM - Most of the 11 12 1 are water-based, which food they are given is 10 2 means a big hose, some thrown into the water, 9 3 disinfectant and a good which is important to 8 4 scrubbing brush. She keep them busy later 7 6 5 also checks the filters on in the day. They also to ensure they’re running have a habit of keeping smoothly. However, this is a designated pebble for the not always a smooth job. majority of their lives. They use it as a tool to open crustaceans and “If we have to fix the filter shellfish, and you can often find Dixie will come in and join them lying or floating on their you, and it’s terrifying because backs playing with them. you know she has the capability to bite you. It’s like a shark In May, Lucy helped run a World - she’ll go under and you’ll see Otter Day workshop: “We made these little bubbles following otter dens with the children and and coming around closer to demonstrated feeding techyou. You stamp your feet and niques, training and enrichment she’ll do a little run around, with the otters.” One of the and you’ll see her pop up on other jobs Lucy is preoccupied the side and then jump back with at the moment is ZIMS, a in. She’s a nightmare, she’s like worldwide zoo data system used a cute, furry little Jaws.” to track animal histories, medical needs and current information on 12:00 PM - At how they are doing at that point 11 12 1 this time they in time. All the information on 10 2 will usually get every animal at AWCP has been 9 3 their second uploaded and Lucy has recently 8 4 feed of the been updating this information. 7 6 5 day, normally One of the reasons for this is for some prawns. working with European breeding “Trixie takes all her programmes, transfer of animals shell off and Dixie will eat them to other collections and also whole, she really likes the heads. to assist keepers with record When they are given their food keeping, tracking animal weights they always wash and training programmes and also it which is quite helps new staff to catch up on 11 12 1 sweet,” says how to deal with certain animals. 10 2 Lucy. 9 3 Author Aimee is a student of 8 4 2:00 PM - For Journalism in London and hopes to 7 6 5 their third focus her writing on environmental feed of the day and conservation in the future. She they will be given has been working at the AWCP over another portion of raw fish or meat. the summer on the Government Normally, in between feeds they’ll Summer Student Scheme. be given some training. Lucy has GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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THE NEW KID ON THE ROCK

Rock Radio, Gibraltar’s newest radio station, is here to shake up the airwaves.

BY MOLLY McELWEE

ew would expect a chance meeting on holiday to change the course of their career - but that’s what happened to Daniel Harrison and Neil James, who hail from Manchester and Liverpool respectively. A trip to the Rock three years ago led the television and radio veterans to strike up and conversation with local Evan Wahnon at a bar one evening, and spark an idea which would become Rock Radio, a new local radio station which launched earlier this month.

how there’s not a lot of choice, there definitely sounded like there was a gap in the market to create something.”

will not be direct competition to the longstanding local broadcaster, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year.

They saw the Rock as an opportunity hiding in plain sight, and a couple of months later, Harrison dropped everything and moved to Gibraltar to begin the start-up radio station alongside Wahnon, with the two becoming co-founders of the station. Fastforward three years (after a couple of transmitter location delays), and Rock Radio is now based on Governor’s Street in the heart of town and ready to shake up local media for good.

“There’s no point at all in us just trying to copy what’s already here - we’ve got to offer something different. We’re not trying to compete, we’re trying to compliment what’s already available,” Wahnon said.

Rock Radio is ready to shake up local media for good.

“We were quizzing Evan on local media, because myself and Neil have worked in media - I’ve been doing it 15 years, he’s been doing it for 25,” station director and co-founder Daniel Harrison told Gibraltar Magazine when we caught up with the Rock Radio team ahead of their launch. “Evan explained what it’s like in Gibraltar, GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

The first radio station to launch on the Rock for more than half a century, it is a break away from GBC’s dominant run in Gibraltar’s limited broadcasting offering. Wahnon and Harrison are adamant however that their station

“Two years ago there was a poll on Facebook where [Gibraltarian] people were asked what they actually did listen to - GBC, BFBS - and a lot of the respondents said they either listen to BFBS or they listen to KISS FM in Spain, or listen to online stations like Capital. “It’s not about trying to get people to switch, we’re targeting people who don’t listen to what’s currently on offer.” This development in local media marks a move away from publicly funded broadcasting - as the Rock Radio team is a self-start 51

music up - brimming with new ideas and approaches. Whether competing with GBC or BFBS or not, their arrival seems to have already had an impact. GBC’s revamp of current stations and shows in September - an idea they had been working on since February - shows that an active marketplace is a sure fire way to reawaken the largely unchanged local media landscape. Rock Radio’s target audience are on the younger end of the spectrum. “At the moment there’s one station trying to cater to everyone. It does it very well but you’re always going to alienate people at some times,” Harrison explains. “We’re set on going for 15-45 [year-olds].” They compare their sound to stations in the UK like Capital FM, with a mix of top 40 tunes and club soundtracks they hope will stop younger listeners reaching for the AUX cable to plug their phones into the car. They’ve also launched an app with the station for people to listen online, as they want young Gibraltarians to not only listen in their cars, but also while away at university, or during pre-drinks before a night out wherever they may be.

EVAN WAHNON (CO-FOUNDER & STATION DIRECTOR), HAYLEY VALLEJO (PRESENTER), NEIL NEWTON (STATION EDITOR) & DANIEL HARRISON (CO-FOUNDER & STATION DIRECTOR)

“We’ll also bring in guest DJs from Gib, we’ll have a bit of reggae, electronic, drum and bass, house. It will be a bit of a mix with real, local DJs on the air.” James is also a part of the line-up, and will be heading the morning show Good Morning Gibraltar.

When people are at home having pre-drinks before they go out, they’ll be able to listen in to a live show.

The team hope that recruiting local DJs like Cheryl “BassCake” Jeffries will achieve that. “She’s going to be doing her show on Friday nights, so the idea is when people are at home having a bit of pre-drinks before they go out, they’ll be able to listen in to a live show, Cheryl playing her own music,” Wahnon explained. 52

Wahnon, who had no prior experience in media before joining up with Harrison and James, said giving young, enthusiastic locals the opportunity to go on air was of paramount importance to them - not only because of their target audience’s age, but also because Rock Radio recognises that identifying with the presenters is a big part of what will get Gibraltarian listeners on board.

“One of the big things for us is knowing that Gibraltarians like listening to people they know on the radio,” he said. “I understand that when you’ve got something new coming along the first thing Gibraltarians do is quiz it; what’s it about? Is it really about Gibraltar? “We understand that we’re a very big culture about being ourselves. It’s very important to give young people a station that’s dedicated to them so gives them the music they want, but also doesn’t take away from the fact that it’s Gibraltarian, keeping it about them and trying to emulate that.” The response they had prior to launch from their social media followers was that Gibraltar had been waiting for this for a long time. Rock Radio will hope to prove that they were worth the wait. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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MEET JACVER

A young band with an old soul for rock and roll.

lacing close second to Spanish band Full Colour Panda at the Rock on the Rock’s Battle of the Bands 2018, Brit pop-rock quartet Jacver’s invigorating captivation of the stage reflects their tenure as a band - but it’s only been two years since they formed it. Jacver is made up of four talented musicians: Harry Dennis (vocals), Ollie Doyle (drums), Daniel Ghio (bass) and Augusto Martinez (lead guitar). Their repertoire expands to over thirty songs, focusing on different angles of teenage (and young adult) love and loss - but never forgetting wider contemporary issues as in “Taken by the Gun”, a tribute to the victims of the Orlando school shooting. The way the band was formed is spoken of fondly - imagine the forming of Oasis but without the bloodline. Harry begins: “Ollie and I live on the same street, and were in school and college together,

where we formed several cover bands and called ourselves awkward names like ‘Urban Ground’, ‘With No Reason’, or ‘Catastrophe Owls’. We went on a classic hiatus and reformed as Jacver, a name I plucked from a French saying about music and poetry.

Radio,” says Daniel, who rose to fame a decade ago with power trio Orange Peel and their cinematic video for “Little Creature”, before moving on to Karma 13. “Jacver actually opened for Dead City Radio at a Lord Nelson’s gig. I didn’t realise how different the two bands’ styles were until we went to a record studio in Seville and I was told to fine-tune my hard rock style to the pop-rock arrangements. I am glad to play for both, so I can musically express my ‘two faces’,” shares Daniel.

We reformed as Jacver, a name I plucked from a French saying about music and poetry.

I liked the ring to it, and we liked the idea of having a oneword named band even more. Soon we realised that only having drums and a guitar wasn’t enough for our music, so we auditioned for two more musicians.” Another elementary school friend who had previously played with Harry at a college concert, Augusto Martinez, was inducted as lead guitarist, and Daniel Ghio, the bassist of Dead City Radio. “Of course I still play with Dead City

Jacver describe themselves as a Brit pop-rock band with a unique edge, “…though it may sound pretentious,” Harry notes. They are significantly influenced by Nineties and Noughties music, referencing the famous Gallagher brothers (including post-split), GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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MUSE, Kaiser Chiefs, Nothing But Thieves, The 1975 and Catfish and the Bottlemen. This variety is most evident in one of their best works, “Rogue” where the multi-faceted rock-star edge to Harry’s voice is given free rein. Their flagship song for the Battle of the Bands was new release “Far From The Lights”, which tells the story of a washedout rock star who looks at where his life went wrong, and begins the journey of acceptance. Perhaps a psychic moment for the singer, beckoning his hope that “the audience will still pay attention to the lyrics.” Their second entry was Oh We’ll Be Ok, a unique ballad with a piano intro. “This is unusual for us, since our songs are pretty much guitar-based,” Harry admits. Each musician is loyal to their instrument, but isn’t afraid of exploration. Ollie started his drummer career when he was given a drum kit in his early teenage years, and knew that to come out of his shell GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

he could form a band with Harry as a cheeky way to meet new people and, of course, girls. “We sang for ourselves at first, but we soon realised how nice it would be to actually perform in front of audience,” he says. This is where the confidence and daring nature of the band began: “The band feeds from the audience and vice versa,” Harry elaborates. “We are egged on by their participation, because as soon as we display the initial enthusiasm, showing the audience we’re having fun, they can too.”

surroundings of the Sierra Nevada (“Something Like That”) or in the wilderness of the Alcornocales National Park (“Begin Again”), or against a graffitied backdrop (“Rogue”), the natural environments often make the listener pensive and entranced, enhancing audience experience.

“Far From The Lights” tells the story of a washedout rock star who looks at where his life went wrong.

But their fun doesn’t stop on stage. Visuals are an incredibly important part to Jacver’s creativity, exploring the delivery of records and the emotional journey through music videos. Set in the snowy

Jacver’s newest sets feature songs like “Vixen” (“about a mature woman I found attractive,” reveals Harry), “Well I’m Glad You’re Doing Fine Without Me”, “Seems Like Yesterday” and “Book Full of Tales”. It seems like there will only be many more tales to come. Jacver is on Amazon Music, Spotify, Facebook and YouTube. and YouTube, where you can watch their videos, but you will soon catch the boys playing the winter pub circuit. 55

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BACK IN PLAY

Drama Festival twice ‘Best Actor’ Tim Seed in TTG fall production.

BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

eigning Best Actor Tim Seed is back treading the boards to play Con in the modern take on Chekhov’s The Seagull that director Daniel Strain-Webber is staging this month under a title flourishing with swearing words - featured on the promotional posters as a cluster of asterisks, of course. “It’s a small production and it is being performed in the Ince’s Hall Studio. For a limited audience, but hopefully performing to a full house,” Tim quips. “I love working with Daniel as he has this uncanny ability to find fascinating scripts and an attention to detail.” And he adds: “When I first read a script, I usually choose a character I would like to play, because it is challenging, or fun, or both, and 56

I go on auditioning for that, but I am always willing to accept the directors’ point of view if they reckon I am best suited to another character.” Coming from a family of dedicated amateur actors and having debuted at the age of four when he and his sisters toddled on stage to sing Ring A Ring O’Roses, Tim is a ‘military brat’ who has moved around a lot before settling in Gibraltar and becoming one of the pillars of the Trafalgar Theatre Group, together with his sisters and mother Margaret, who had him starring in several pantomimes.

“My first panto was Little Miss Muffet, where I was the understudy and stepped in when the actor playing villain Jasper Grasper forfeited. Playing the baddie is fun, especially for the loud boos and audience interaction.” But it is in serious, even dramatic, roles that Tim excels and they made him scoop the coveted award twice in a row, with co-protagonist Erica McGrail Barabich. In fact he relishes the serrated dialogue that needs perfect timing and on-stage chemistry that makes the two bounce off each other impeccably; a type of acting that shines the

“Playing the baddie is fun, especially for the loud boos and audience interaction.”

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scene light on each other’s talent instead of out-staging it, and makes them perform as one. In How My Light Is Spent, the young pair mimicked multiple roles in a complex multilayered conversation set in the Welsh city of Newport, where they had to don multiple accents and inflections without slipping into caricature. “We listened to several Welsh comedians and actors to get comfortable with the nuances of accent and adapt it to age and social status of the characters played. Thanks to Welsh-born fellow amateur actress Eleri Surrey’s advice we fine-tuned our speech,” Tim explains, adding he got so into the part that he went on speaking in twang at home with his six-year old daughter, who of course enjoyed it as a quirky novelty.

him that it’s fine as it is. He is also scrupulous about effectively learning lines as early as possible, to avert the dread he may go blank on stage.

He got so into the part that he went on speaking in twang at home.

Tim and Erica were first cast together by Julian Felice in Hashtag, and last year auditioned together for Lemons Lemons Lemons, which took the Drama Festival 2017 by storm and had Daniel re-cast the duo for this year’s entry, as the two productions were somewhat similar in their minimalistic set, virtually nonexistent props, cast multitasking on a hefty number of lines. Tim says he learns his lines fairly easily, spending about one hour a few nights a week at his kitchen table studying his part from the day he is selected for it, so that he becomes confident to act without the script in his hands about three weeks before opening night. He describes himself as a perfectionist and believes there are extra ways to refine his performance, no matter how many times the director reassures

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It is not just about the lines, though: accuracy in non-verbal performance is a parameter that any adjudicator will work with, so he makes his the mannerisms and idiosyncrasies of his characters, rather than just reciting the lines like a beautiful poem. This is the trickiest part that allows him to truly become someone else. “In fact, the audience as much as the adjudicator, is quick at spotting incongruence between speech, posture and action.”

notes, especially in the run-up to the Drama Festival, where actors get to perform only once, twice if they are lucky enough to be selected for the gala night. He admits there is just about room in his head for one part at the time, so he tends to brush aside one role as soon as he is cast for the next, but he is glad to see some productions, Drama Festival entries or otherwise, being re-presented to the public at more intimate venues in the summer. The thrill of being on stage is what makes Tim always set time off his busy work and family life to star in at least one, if not two, productions a year, but he would indeed consider taking the leap in front of the camera, if he was ever offered a cinema role.

He is also scrupulous about learning lines to avert the dread he may go blank on stage.

There is a lot of hard work involved in amateur theatre, Tim

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TRUE BLUE

Teen playwright premieres adult black comedy.

BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

udiences were treated to a sparkling gem of original theatre on the last weekend of summer holidays with All the Blue Areas, written, directed and produced by Guildford School of Acting freshman Louis Emmitt-Stern. For the first time in over a decade, a production relied entirely on students – no adults allowed, except for the audience. The topics ranged from the credit crunch, sexism, sexual exploitation in the workplace, divorced parenthood, and abusive relationships. Six young actors of the newly formed Gibraltar Student Theatre Society treaded the cosy boards of the Ince’s Hall Lower Studio to bring to life a black comedy of sharp psychological insight, plotted in a literarily mature style with accurate clinical analysis free from moral judgment or guidance. Surely the edgy, raw, fast-paced dialogue, dotted with expletives that were relevant to the story and hence never vulgar, must have raised some eyebrows, yet Louis makes clear that his work doesn’t aim at being controversial for the sake of it. Instead, it aims at presenting a diorama of one 58

social reality, amorally rather than immorally, highlighting values and flaws in each character so that they can stand out as truly human. “We’re not selling any sob-story about the right thing to do, with the inevitable happy ending, but ‘a’ story as it unravels behind closed doors, showing the good and bad in everyone, and how issues aren’t actually solved but spill beyond the ending into a cycle. It’s good to hear the audience laughing, because it means they are warming up, identifying with the characters but at the same time keeping their distance. I am happy the audience grasped the layers we tried to input in our characters.”

McGibney), back on a break from Barcelona where he’s become a superstar, and she offers him to crash at her pad, much to the annoyance of anankastic power-suited businesswoman Paige (Christina Linares), overstressed not just by clipped phone calls. Meanwhile, narcissistic Andy (Louis Emmitt-Stern) is unable to share his insecure boyfriend Jan’s (Stefan Garcia) excitement at the news from his ex-wife Clare (Melanie Trinidad) eventually allowing him to spend an afternoon unsupervised with the four-year old son they’d conceived right before their painful divorce.

The 90-minute-long black comedy follows the lives of young people sharing a rundown council flat.

The 90-minute-long black comedy, set in stormy icy February, follows the lives of four - later five - young(ish) people sharing a rundown council flat and trying to make ends meet by running a clandestine porn site from home – casting, filming and all. Dreamer Gaby (Rachel Almeida), returning home from a clumsy date, bumps into former roommate Fin (Conor

When Andy carelessly recounts their day out to the park to feed the ducks on the frozen lake, and Jan’s unsuccessful attempt to save the kid from drowning in ‘the blue areas beneath the ice […] submerging into a pool of freezing cold sewage water’, through his emotionally detached, bored even, point of view of an inconvenient afternoon, he definitely tops Paige and Gaby’s shock at learning how Fin’s seemGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

theatre human condition. “As an actor, one must see reality from one’s character point of view, so one must love the character as much as oneself, even if the character is as despicable as mine, if one wants to make the performance convincing,” Louis says. “The actor must be comfortable in the characters’ shoes, without judging them.”

ingly rocketing career and welfare are irremediably marred by bullying and substance addiction. And just when the right thing is about to be done, with Jan being incapable to clean up his mess and shoot his ex-wife, kneeling tied and gagged in their living room, the deus ex machina is provided by Fin erratically fiddling with the gun in his drunken stupor. With the suggestion that perhaps Paige never approves of any of Gaby’s boyfriends because of her own unrequited love for her, and Andy’s theatrical storming off suitcase in hand, Jan is left alone to wallow in his toxic relationships failures, noting even suicide requires a measure of courage that he hasn’t got.

cially because the theme of the end of a homosexual relationship is still little touched in literature, as far as I know,” Louis says. He started by creating the characters, in which he grinds a bit of himself as well as people he observes around him, in person or on TV, and from novels or plays he read, later weaving them into the story, that he wanted to be funny and in-your-face, and yet aimed at making the audience question how much of those characters lies within themselves or the people they interact with in real life.

“One must love the character as much as oneself, even if the character is as despicable as mine.”

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This isn’t Louis’s first work, though: shortlisted in a worldwide competition for an attachment to be developed into a full play, his ‘Monologues for a New World’ touches upon the issues of abortion, human trafficking and prostitution, again with objective scientific observation and empathy for the

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Having already proven to be a talented actor in other productions, directed by Alex Menez and Daniel Strain-Webber, Louis considers himself first and foremost a writer, whether a playwright, a poet or a storyteller. And as he is off to Uni to study – you guessed it – Theatre, he is planning to sneak a cheeky poem in the adult category of the Autumn Poetry Competition just before he goes, after winning the sixth-form category last year with ‘Portrait’, a syncopated stream-of-conscience nostalgic rant about adult responsibilities against the backdrop of romanticised childhood.

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THE HERO AND THE VILLAIN WITHIN

Life’s full of choices: the easiest choice is to simply ‘get on with it’. We call it social conditioning – a bit like ‘follow the leader’ – where you live your life coming off the conveyor belt as your upbringing dictates. But there is another route. Kenneth Castiel made important lifestyle changes and has continued down that chosen path... to the present!

BY RICHARD CARTWRIGHT

e calls it, ‘living life through the power of purpose’ and in his first publication, The Hero and the Villain Within, Kenneth Castiel describes how there is a way to create a successful life financially, physically and psychologically. “Our social conditioning is well-meaning, taught to us by parents, school teachers and others, where we’re forced to participate in a collective fiction GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

which often leads to a sense of limitation and fear, and this is passed down from generation to generation.” Through this conditioning of inherited values, Kenneth assures, we make agreements with ourselves about who we are and what we are capable of achieving whether or not we are worthy. The Hero and the Villain Within takes you on a profound and

meaningful mind-check, on a journey which prompts you to take a real, honest look at your life and the lifestyle we are ‘meant’ to follow because it’s just the way it is. My siblings and my friends Tom, Peter, Joanne and Giselle and my Uncle Jose and all of those around me live through these conventional terms, so it’s the norm, and that’s how it goes! But freedom is what the author suggests to head for and 61

literature win the game of life. Heading for a purposeful life by becoming financially sound, physically fit and leading a psychologically fulfilled lifestyle is what we

should strive to embrace. Learn to love and discover yourself first and foremost which will lead to loving others. Motivation is what author Kenneth sought KENNETH CASTIEL

for himself through an internal journey which culminated in a successful business and enjoying family life. There are many suggestions in the book regarding healthy eating, exercising and keeping fit, consuming only the odd tipple from time to time, discarding the tobacco thing and breaking through embedded beliefs about what your capable or not capable of achieving along your lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trajectory, as you build on your self-esteem and confidence. Saying no to well worn habits through strength of mind, courage and perhaps most important

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literature of all, resilience and staying power. For most of us it won’t be easy but Kenneth encourages us in his book to tackle the here and now whilst at the same time looking towards one’s vision of the future by ‘defeating the Villain and embracing the Hero’!

up in a very well paid corporate job with great prospects but, he wanted to return home and set up on the Rock to live his own dream and not someone else’s. He didn’t want to use up his savings set aside for his future plans, so he went from door to door selling books to bring in a few pennies to keep going and, although finding it very heart-wrenching, persevered knocking on doors for a couple of years or so. Well, the hard slog had just begun as he went on to slowly build and develop his intended business and create the leading home-grown, financial services corporation on the Rock – Castiel Winser. He sold up after 13 years and became financially secure when he was just 43 years old, quite an achievement in what certainly is a highly competitive industry. Today he is a life member of the Million Dollar Round Table, entrepreneur and angel investor, an inspiring speaker, success counsellor and high performance business coach, travelling all over offering motivating talks. As a mature student he gained a master’s degree in Creative Leadership through the school of psychotherapy and psychology at Regent’s University London and seems to enjoy dropping out of planes from a mere 30,000 feet!

We make agreements with ourselves about who we are and what we are capable of achieving

Politicians, top business individuals and many authors pay tribute to Kenneth Castiel for his work, celebrating his business acumen, describing him as a, ‘mentor par excellence’ and someone who ‘will transform your life.’ Deepak Chopra - author and Oprah Winfrey’s business partner says, “Kenneth Castiel eloquently shares the benefits of making lifestyle changes for a healthy body and extraordinary and happy life.” Kenneth’s book repeats his hero versus villain message in myriad examples, making an important point over and over. As he states: “Repetition is the mother of skill”. Too true!

Kenneth Castiel was bullied at school, separated from his mum as a child and was latterly impacted by his father who was quite poorly for a number of years. Kenneth says his dad could have had a better life had he followed a healthier lifestyle. That pretty much was what inspired him to write the book, searching for his own well being. But it was not all plain sailing before then... Kenneth set off to London to seek fame and fortune as many of us do, and after taking on a number of jobs in the UK he saved hard, put himself through university and ended GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

cool, calm and collected demeanour whilst keeping as busy as he is, demonstrating he is living proof of his beliefs and winning the game of life, the determined author has, for the past two years put pen to paper (or should it be ‘fingers to keyboard’ these days?) and come up with the very thought provoking un-putdown-able read, The Hero and the Villain Within. The book is divided into three parts with twice as many chapters. Part 1: “Where Are You Now” recommends you wake up, smell the coffee and advises you on how to stay awake and keep on your toes, while Part 2 asks, “Where Do You Want To Go”. Part 3 is entitled, “How Will You Get There” which points you towards fulfilment and happiness. In a nut shell, the author is endeavouring to give of his very best. “Yes, I hope in a humble way I’ve been able to contribute to your wonderful and magnificent life by suggesting the benefits to be had by pursuing a healthy lifestyle in body and mind which are fundamental to making good decisions, staying grounded and having a happy life!” The book is out now but the ‘hero within’ continues his work and vocation teaching what he calls, his Legacy Formula™ through his High Performance Leadership Courses.

He wanted to return home and set up on the Rock to live his own dream, and not someone else’s.

However, despite his casual,

The Hero and the Villain Within can be purchased online at Amazon.co.uk, from selected outlets locally and from kennethcastiel.com. 63

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PROST TO OKTOBERFEST There’s usually only one thing on people’s minds when they head to Munich in October. Knocking back litre after litre of quality German lager is great, but as you lie in bed wondering whether the experience was worth the hangover, remember that you’re in a city that has over eight hundred years of history, so you might find a little more to do in Munich beyond the beer tents.

BY CHRISTOPHER HEDLEY

irst things first. It would be rude not to dip your toe in the Oktoberfest pool while you’re in Munich at this time of year. The celebrations date back a couple of hundred years to a royal wedding. The fields in which they celebrated were renamed after the bride, Terese, to the imaginative name Theresienwiese (meaning Terese’s field), often shortened to Wiesn, which remains the local word for the festival. Nowadays the festival actually begins in September, partly because the festival was

so good they just had to extend it. Moving the start dates forward slightly also allows for longer nights and better weather, which in turn creates better spirits among the people.

Munich only to have reserved a seat next to Paris Hilton. Well, in 2007 Paris Hilton was banned from attending the festival forever because of her appearance promoting her new brand of canned wine, which organisers said ‘cheapened’ the event. So that should alleviate at least one of your worries.

You might find a little more to do in Munich beyond the beer tents.

Perhaps you have your reservations about going. Maybe you won’t like the Bavarian beer, maybe it will be too cold for you, or you might be worried that you pay all this money to travel to

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of the tents in advance as you will struggle to find a seat otherwise, although you can usually find something outside (especially if it’s raining!). The tents are vast, and the people happy. Seas of smiling faces topped with Tyrolean hats and bottomed with lederhosens dance on benches to Bavarian brass music while struggling to handle the massive steins full of beer. Last year festival-goers managed to put away over seven million litres of the golden stuff. The atmosphere should be sampled by all at some point. Even if beer isn’t really your thing, it’s a great day out; there are even a few rollercoasters, though this probably isn’t advisable post-beer tent. In any case, the festival only encompasses the first week or so in October (given that it actually starts in September), so what are you going to do if you arrive too late to join the party?

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The residents of Munich, understandably, don’t want their city to be known solely for the Wiesn. Historically, the Prussian kings were occupied with growing their armies in Berlin (not, as the joke goes, up their sleevies), while the royal family in Bavaria were interested in creating an artistic and scientific community. Indeed, many composers such as Mozart, Wagner, and Strauss (among many others) all lived in Munich at some point, and a group of esteemed artists named Blauer Reiter (Blue Rider) was established in 1911. Today we can see the fruits of this movement in Munich’s museum quarter, The Kunstareal, home to Lenbach Haus which showcases some of the works of Da Blauer Reiter, although they are often loaned out for other cities GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

travel to enjoy. Also in the area you’ll find The Pinakotheken, a collection of three art museums with works spanning from the 15th century to the present day. The Glyptothek houses classic Greek sculptures in its equally impressive building. Elsewhere in the city you’ll find many more museums to keep you busy for weeks. One notable mention is the City Museum of Munich, which serves to quench your thirst for local history Needless to say, the city’s reputation as a centre for arts and culture isn’t disputable. It’s also Germany’s centre for aerospace and software, earning its stature as a high-tech city and economic powerhouse. This status is highlighted when visiting the Deutsches Museum, the world’s largest museum of science and technology. Petrol heads can receive a tour of the BMW plant and museum to further acquaint yourself with the inner workings and history of this global brand.

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An informative yet chilling three-hour tour exists in which you can explore the darker side of Munich’s streets.

Speaking of history, Munich was the hotspot for extreme politics after WW1, eventually giving rise to the Nazi party. Because of its importance in this movement, Munich was often referred to as the Hauptstadt der Bewegung (Capital of the Movement). An informative yet chilling three-hour tour exists in which you can explore the darker side of Munich’s streets. You can also take a trip to Dachau, Germany’s first forced labour camp, to take a haunting tour of the cells and gas chambers of WW2. If this hasn’t sated GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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your appetite for war history, Nuremberg is a couple of hours away by car where this beautiful city that became a centre for Nazi party rallies can be visited as a day trip. Back in the city centre and to something a little more relaxing: a visit to a baroque-style, sixteenth century hall in the city centre that goes by the name of Hofbräuhaus. There’s only one thing to do here (besides admire its high ceiling decorated with renaissance art). Drink beer. Apparently, in the 16th century, the Duke of Munich hated the local beer so much he ordered a brewery to be built, and the Hofbräuhaus beer hall is where it was, and still is, drunk by locals and tourists alike. If you’ve missed the Oktoberfest, you can still grab yourself a nice traditional stein of Bavarian beer. The Marienplatz is a historic square in the city where tournaments and markets were held. Today, it still hosts some of the famous German Christmas markets, and is largely commanded by the New and Old Town Halls. The Old Town Hall, originally documented in 1310, is largely reconstructed after being bombed in WW2, but retains some of its Gothic architecture. The most famous feature of the (not so) New Town Hall, which started construction in the late 1800’s, is the RathausGlockenspiel. Every day at 11am and 5pm the Glockenspiel chimes and two elaborate shows of life sized figures in enacted. One is a jousting tournament in honour of Duke Wilhelm’s marriage (the same duke who founded the Hofbräuhaus), the other depicts a dance, said to be danced through the streets of Munich to symbolGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

travel ise perseverance through hard times. The Schäfflertanz dance is now performed every seven years by tradition, with the next one being in 2019.

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To get the highest view of the city head to Frauenkirche, where you can climb the (almost) 100 metre tower for a view over Munich and distant Alps. The city prohibits the construction of buildings over 99 metres, so you can be sure to have the best view from up the Munich Cathedral. These laws seem to constantly be under debate, so get there before Munich becomes Manhattan. Another building worthy of note is The National Theatre. It, like many other buildings, was destroyed in the war and later rebuilt, but that wasn’t the first time it’s been reduced to rubble. In the cold temperatures of January 1823, which froze the water pipes of a city, a fire broke out in the theatre. The rumour is that the firefighters turned to another plentiful liquid in the city beer. Unfortunately, beer is quite tasty, so the efforts were slowed somewhat by rescuers trying to extinguish their sorrows as well as the flames. Consequently, much of the building was destroyed.

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Explore the sprawling Viktualienmarkt for all imaginable foods and flavours, with independent market stalls offering the best street food Germany has to offer, including an ice cream stall with some questionable flavours. Viktualienmarkt is a great place to soak up the atmosphere of the city centre, while grabbing a quick bite to eat. Elisabethmarkt is another charming little market, but smaller and with less tourists. The typical Bavarian food you’ll GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

travel find will be a veal based sausage or some sort of pork based sandwich, but non meat eaters of the world never fear. The vegan movement is growing, and traditionally meat-heavy cities such as Munich are catering to the change. You’ll find an array of decent vegan restaurants to spare you ordering the salad and the establishments dominated by meat dishes.

ingly stumble into grand castles every few yards, and indeed the most Disney-esque of these is within a two hour drive of Munich. Neuschwanstein Castle was, in fact, the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty castle, and it’s easy to see why. This fairytale fortress with soaring towers overlooks the sweeping countryside and Alpsee lake, providing a view not to be missed. King Ludwig II was apparently intent on building a castle in this location since childhood and built the Neuschwanstein Castle from his personal funds. His obsession with the works of Robert Wagner explain the artwork depicting the heroes from Wagner’s operas. A guided tour of the castle is available where you’ll learn more about ‘The Mad King’ and his mysterious death.

Neuschwanstein Castle was the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty castle, and it’s easy to see why.

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Nymphenburg is a baroque palace which served as the main summer residence of the former rulers of Bavaria. It is surrounded by a beautiful near 500 acre park and hosts a few museums which are open to the public, along with the palace itself. The park is split down the middle by a canal with lakes on either side, which makes for a pleasant afternoon stroll.

The English Garden is a larger, arguably more famous area to take your ice cream for a walk. The park comes complete with a Japanese tea house (which performs regular Japanese tea ceremonies), and a Chinese tower located next to, you guessed it, a beer garden. What would your afternoon amble in a Munich park be without a tipple? Wandering along the park’s canals, you may come across a sight you’d not expect in a city, hundreds of miles from the sea. Surfing. One of the streams creates a standing wave, which surfers line up to ride. No you haven’t had too much to drink. Probably. You can walk around the countryside of Bavaria and seem-

And finally, of course it’s also worth mentioning the little football club, Bayern Munich, who currently dominate the German league each year and occasionally win themselves a European cup/ champions league. If you don’t manage to catch a game, you can still visit the stadium and have a tour of the country’s top side. Take a week or so in Munich, Oktoberfest or not, to explore its beer, museums, history, beer, surrounding beauty, local charm, and its beer. A city to keep the museum enthusiasts enthusiastic, the beer drinkers drinking, and the history buffs... buffing, in the midst of Bavarian bliss.

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THE RISE OF THE UGLY AESTHETIC Forget sandals, brogues and boots; there’s no denying that 2018 has been the year of the trainer. Not just any old trainers, but in stark contrast to last year’s elegant and minimalistic Adidas Stan Smith/Superstar trends, this year it’s all about the ugly, clunky and unsightly, and quite appropriately coined ‘dad’ or ‘grandad’ shoes. BY JULIA COELHO

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ronically, for many years trainers stood firmly at the bottom of the footwear hierarchy, deemed cheap, functional and never ‘high-fashion’, and thus, most well-known fashion houses steered well clear. Keds and Converse were two major brands that successfully nestled themselves within the psyches of the masses shortly after the turn of the 20th century, closely followed by giants Adidas and Nike only a few decades later, who both became pioneers in casual sportswear, pushing both performance and comfort. The popularity of basketball as a sport, particularly in the 80s and even today, of course, was one of the major catalysts in catapulting trainers from a simply functional shoe into the worlds of popular culture and streetwear. Fastforward 20 years, and trainers are arguably some of the most important and profitable aspects of the fashion industry. Running shoes and the act of running as their sole conceivable purpose have now been decoupled, and the lines have been blurred so that people who would never usually intend to set foot in a gym are wearing trainers day-to-day merely on the basis of fashion. Naturally, this concept has been mirrored by manufacturers, and long gone are the days when trainers were the bread and butter of sporting specialists alone. Even trend-led high-street stores such as Zara and Topshop have jumped on the bandwagon to meet the demands of their athleisure-obsessed clientele. As demonstrated by iconic fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga, the only

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fashion rule these days seems to be ‘the uglier the better’. It’s all about stepping outside your comfort zone and making a statement. But why not just sleek, conventionally aesthetically pleasing trainers? How and why did the ‘ugly’ trend emerge? My guess is that it became a rebellious reaction to increasingly bland and repetitive trends; no doubt a result of the Insta-age monotony churned out to consumers on the daily. Since trainers are now so ubiquitous and far-reaching, those who yearned to stand out from the crowd began opting for more outlandish and atypical designs, and designers themselves did the same in order to separate themselves from their contemporaries.

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At first they were disregarded as just another momentary fad, destined to become a one-season obsession that were bound to die on the shelves like most other trends. While trainers in general had already established themselves as firm favourites for a good couple of years, the styles that began to emerge, primarily Raf Simons and Adidas’ Ozweego model, didn’t exactly scream ‘trendy’. But then came the release of Balenciaga’s now-renowned Triple S trainers last year, and so began the meteoric rise of the ugly trainers trend. They’re the kind of trainers your dad might wear to the supermarket paired with some jeans (think Steve Carell pre-Ryan Gosling makeover in Crazy, Stupid, Love), but at £595 a pop, they’re definitely not your everyday pair. Without a doubt, a key aspect to the formula for success is scarcity. Typically, with demand comes supply, but I suppose

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fashion with a lack of supply, comes an even more intense desire for a product that is able to make you appear unique in a world that is otherwise so accessible and easy to copy. Balenciaga, for instance, makes very small numbers of the Triple S shoe, as do other brands and designers like Supreme, Off-White and Yeezy, all of which have become some of the most coveted shoes in the fashion industry. Even with their commonly hefty price tags often reaching well into the thousands, there is absolutely no question that any new release by said designers will sell out within minutes. Puma’s Thunder Desert trainers, which only launched last month and boast a similar aesthetic, are definitely a little more budget-friendly though.

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They’re the kind of trainers your dad might wear to the supermarket paired with some jeans.

With athleisure in general having become one of the key trends to saturate the market this year, I’m convinced that a major contributor was the explosion of fashion house Gucci. Everywhere I looked, from music (Gucci gang, anyone?) to clothing (the white tee and trainers, which anyone with over 500 followers suddenly had), Gucci quickly became all the rage among millennials. This, combined with the undeniable and relentless influence of the likes of the Kardashians and their social-media-present pals, who all began sporting cycling shorts and crop tops, 90’s style sports jackets and trainers (mostly Yeezys), not to mention the jogging-trousers-and-heels combo I thought would never see the light of day, the athleisure trend blew up and hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down yet. 76

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fashion Yes, 2018 has been all about the ‘ugly’, but we have to wonder whether the trend can really hold out much longer? It proved to be more persistent than initially predicted and definitely offered a new, eye-catching change to the arguably more boring and minimalist styles that came before. But ugly trainers are quickly losing their ability to shock us, and slinky futuristic styles from the likes of Balenciaga and Givenchy have begun making an appearance over the last year. In any case, whatever may come next, one thing’s for sure: we’ll be discussing an entirely new aesthetic next year. It’s what makes the fashion industry exhilarating and so unpredictable.

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INVASIVE SPECIES The silver-cheeked toadfish.

BY LEWIS STAGNETTO, THE NAUTILUS PROJECT

hipping lanes have always formed artificial routes for certain species to take advantage of and invade new habitats. Traditionally, ship hulls were wooden and the rock, iron or lead ballast was laid along the inside of the keel. This meant that the marine life that could take advantage of these routes were limited to fauna and algae, which were able to encrust on or bore into the external parts of the hull. The quantity and frequency of ships along these lanes was fairly sparse and this helped to reduce the influx of invasive species. The addition of ballast water into large tankers allowed these ships the flexibility to choose exactly how much extra weight they needed depending on the cargo that they were carrying. This resulted in docking times being vastly reduced, but it brought with it an unintended conse-

quence. Many marine species are pelagic spawners; the fertilised eggs simply develop freely in the water column until they have grown enough to settle in an area. The lack of food availability in the open ocean usually takes care of plankton trying to traverse oceans as starvation makes it practically impossible to cross. The introduction of ballast water however, created a ready-made taxi service for these organisms who would be picked up in one part of the world and dumped at a container port somewhere else.

are typically better adapted to local conditions, this event is pretty rare. A species which becomes invasive typically has some type of advantage in that foreign ecosystem (e.g. no natural predators due to venom, toxicity etc.) and this gives it a competitive advantage over the local species. Fast forward further and we see the opening of direct shipping channels between major oceans and seas; the Suez Canal in 1869 and the Panama Canal in 1914. These amazing feats of human engineering cut costs and travel times massively, not only for merchant shipping but in the case of the latter for the wildlife too. For the first time in human history, marine animals could potentially

The introduction of ballast water, created a readymade taxi service for these organisms.

By proxy, this increased the chances of a species establishing itself in a foreign environment, and hence, becoming invasive. For the sake of clarity, as local species

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environment swim through the channel or, at the very least, pass through in a pelagic stage and develop on the other side. And that is exactly what they have done. One such invasive species to the Mediterranean is Lagocephalus sceleratus or the silver-cheeked toadfish. Its name is derived from the Greek, lagos meaning hare and kephale meaning head. It forms part of the ray finned fish and is a member of the pufferfish family Tetraodontidae.

This has allowed the fertilised eggs to be distributed by current flows within the sea. Although the species is established it is fair to say that it is not as destructive to ecosystems as other invasives. Part of the reason for this is that it feeds on benthic invertebrates which are in plentiful supply. Considering its distribution, is there any point even trying to control its numbers? With this particular species one would suggest that it is no longer possible. It is fortunate that the biggest problem we face with respect to the invasion is that the fish cannot be eaten. However, there is a considerable amount of scientific study attempting to understand how populations are doing. In order to determine the continued pressure exerted on the Mediterranean it is important to understand if populations are growing, and indeed how quickly? The evidence being released suggests that populations are growing in the Western Mediterranean whilst they appear to be stable in the east; a lucky escape indeed.

In fact, its flesh contains a powerful trodotoxin strong enough to kill humans

A species common to the IndoPacific, the first recorded sighting of the fish within the Mediterranean was in 2002 when it was caught off the Turkish coast at a depth of 15 metres by a trammel net. Some previous reports placed the species within the Mediterranean as early as 1977 but these sightings are unconfirmed or disputed as being a different species altogether. Unlike the Lionfish, the silver-cheeked toadfish does not make good eating. In fact, its flesh contains a powerful trodotoxin strong enough to kill humans through muscular paralysis and circulatory failure. The famous explorer Captain James Cooke apparently had a near death experience when he consumed it whilst in Australia in 1774. The invasion of the Mediterranean basin by this species is now complete, although the lowest population densities are found in the western region close to Gibraltar. Its spread through the basin has been helped by the fact that the Toadfish is a pelagic spawner.

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Whilst the removal of this species is highly unlikely to take place, its presence should serve as a warning that there are other species which could follow through similar routes. The detrimental impacts by these potential invasive species could be much more severe and dramatic and this highlights the importance of controls on shipping and the regulations governing them; otherwise the next ‘hare head’ of this type could leave us with a bit of a ‘hair-less’ head.

PHYLUM: Chordata

CLASS: Tetradontidae

HABITAT: Open water and rocky bottoms

DIET: Marine benthic invertebrates

INTERESTING FACT: The toxin is not produced by the toadfish, rather is produced by bacteria which it consumes.

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KATSUOBUSHI AND CORKED WINES A month in the life of a wine enthusiast.

BY ANDREW LICUDI DipWSET

ednesday 1st It seems that Katsuobushi is illegal in the EU. Unknowingly, I ordered two pieces from a traditional producer in Kyoto, Japan. Parcel Force tracking tells me they have arrived and are awaiting custom clearance. Will the pieces be destroyed I wonder? What about after Brexit; will we be able to buy Katsuobushi freely? Thursday 2nd

Friday 3rd

amber colour. Also good was a 2010 Beauregard Pouilly Fuisse and a 1995 Gevrey Chambertin Cherebaudes by Lucien Boillot.

This morning I woke up feeling energetic and glad that I kept my tasting samples small last night, helped by having to spend time in the kitchen. Spanish chicken with rice was served for the main - a dish I have heard described as ‘simple’, but with a high degree of difficulty when it comes to cooking. Last night’s effort was particularly acceptable thanks to an obscure YouTube video claiming to have the real secret to this dish. Seems to work.

On the pavement this morning was a distinctive red stain and small shards of glass. My suspicion that this was a bottle taken back by its owner was confirmed later in the day.

Of lasts night’s wines, a 1990 Spätlese German Riesling by Georg Muller was particularly good. Its original watery lemon colour had turned into a deep

Thursday 9th

Katsuobushi is said to be the key foundation to Japanese cooking.

I have invited three of my stalwart wine friends for supper. Usual rules apply, each bringing several bottles placed in a line up, and a collective decision taken as to which wines will be tasted. Unopened bottles to be taken back by their owners. This ensures that quality of the wines tasted remains high, as no one wants 80

their wines to be passed over too often. Simple but effective.

Wednesday 8th I received an email from my wine merchant confirming they are replacing two bottles of faulty wines. I had bought a three-bottle case of Louis Jadot’s 2000 Les Baudes. Two of the bottles were corked or leaking. I am glad to say the wine merchant in question took my complaint at face value.

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Friends come round, coincidentally bringing a bottle of Louis Jadot’s entry-level white Bourgogne from their local supermarket, and which turned out to be delicious. I have a great admiration for Louis Jadot as they provide wine for all pockets, from inexpensive supermarket wines to seriously expensive rare Burgundies. They make no distinction with their labels which are almost identical and must have some consumers wondering why similar looking wines can have such massive disparities in their price.

1990 RIESLING GEORG MULLER

Friday 10th

I get there the fish is covered in slime. A sure sign of ultra-freshness. Arguments abound if halibut is better after a week than ultra-fresh. I am now thinking about the last Monday of the month, which is my allocated date for my wine group dinner.

The first two wines elicited much discussion, but didn’t fool the group.

Monday 20th Parcel Force emails me and tells me my parcel is ready for collection. My Katsuobushi is safe! Tuesday 21st Bob, my friendly fishmonger, phones me to tell me he has a super fresh halibut for me. When GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

Wednesday 22nd We go out for dinner with friends just round the corner. Food is very good. Chicken on the bone stuffed with haggis, and seriously good mashed potatoes with excellent jus. British cooking keeps getting better year on year. I really believe we have left Spain behind. Who would have thought just a few years ago? I strongly feel restaurants are not the place to indulge in ‘fine winery’. Lists are usually disappointing, wines too young and hugely marked up. If I have to have wine for social reasons and then I will order the cheapest, probably looking like a skinflint as a result. 81

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Thursday 23rd Having never used Katsuobushi before today I spend the morning trying some recipes out. The Guinness Book of Records lists Katsuobushi as the hardest food known to man. Many compare it to a block of wood, but it feels more like a hard piece of stone to me. If you go online you will find it’s available in the EU as very thin, pink shavings, but don’t be fooled - it’s not the real thing. It’s a fraudulent copy made in Vigo. Katsuobushi is said to be the key foundation to Japanese cooking, and as Japan appears to have more Michelin restaurants than any other place on the planet, I was intrigued by this mysterious ingredient, but baffled why I couldn’t buy whole pieces online. Eventually I found Tenpaku, a traditional producer in Japan. Katsuobushi is whole bonito fillets which have been processed by boiling, drying, smoking, fermenting and after many months given a coating of grey-looking mould. The rock-like pieces are then shaved and used as the basis for Dashi or stock. The Dashi has an elusive, smoky, umami flavour. After some experimentation and 82

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research online I end up with the following recipe which I hope to serve at my annual group dinner:

It’s simplicity itself. Heat some water with Kombu seaweed and shaved Katsuobushi. Sieve and discard the solids. The Dashi is now ready. Add soy sauce to taste. Place a piece of white fish in a hot oven for 9 minutes. Place the fish in a soup bowl and pour the Dashi over the fish. Sprinkle with ultra-finely-chopped spring onions. Give yourself a Michelin star.

Tuesday 28th Last night was my annual dinner. As usual, all the wines were served blind. The ultra-simple Dashi/halibut dish went down well. This was served with two vintage champagnes. The Alfred

Gratien 2007 shone above the other. What a wonderful wine. What a pity it’s not available here, as with our duty advantage it would sell for around the £25 mark. On these occasions much discussion is expended in trying to figure out what the wines are. From the host’s point of view it’s particularly interesting and shows how difficult blind wine tasting can be. The first two wines elicited much discussion, but didn’t fool the group. These were two Jura wines which my wife and I have taken a real liking to. Mostly made from the Savagnin grape. They are quite sherry-like but with an ultra-savouriness that’s unique. I suspect these wines may be too esoteric for some palates. Other wines of interest were three Barbarescos all from Produttore del Barbaresco from the 2011 vintage, but different vineyards. Asili, Montefico and Montestefano. I was impressed with the Asili which I heard a wine commentator describe as the ‘hidden treasure of Barbaresco’. Well, perhaps. Now that my annual dinner is over I can now look forward to nine wine dinners, where all I have to do is get myself there with my six favourite glasses. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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recipes Recipe by Mama Lotties www.mamalotties.com

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Inspired by mama herself, this vegetable lasagne will fill your home with the sweet aroma of roast winter vegetables and warm you up from the inside out.

2. For the tomato sauce, dice and fry a spring onion and garlic until soft and tender, then pour in the tomate titurado and a crunched stock cube. Stir together and simmer. Season with oregano. 3. For the bechamel sauce, melt butter in a pan, add the flour and fry, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring until the flour dissolves and mixture thickens. INGREDIENTS 2 x 375g lasagne verdi sheets 1 brocolli 1 spring onion 3 peppers 5 carrots 1 large courgette 250g cherry tomatoes 1/4 buttersquash 9 mushrooms Spinach Salt & pepper Oil SAUCE 1 spring onion 2 garlic cloves 84

800g Tomate Titurado (Pasata) 1 stock cube Oregano Splash of white wine BECHAMEL 470ml (almond/oat) milk 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 tbsp flour 20g (v) butter METHOD 1. Chop all vegetables, lay sparingly on a baking tray. Cover with olive oil and roast at 200 C for 45 min ~ hour until tender.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and take the vegetables out from the oven. Prepare your lasagne by layering the different ingredients as follows: Splash of oil Lasagne sheets Vegetables Tomato sauce Bechamel sauce Cheese Repeat until dish is full. 5. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 20 min at 175Â°C. Finish off by removing the foil and leaving in the oven for a further 10 min until golden. GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

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SPOOKY SOUP Roasted pumpkin soup

Brew this warm hearty Halloween inspired soup in your caldron to set the kids up before the stuff their faces with sweets from Trick or Treat. If for some reason you cannot find pumpkins in October we may have a terrifyingly scary situation on our ghostly hands, but butternut squash works equally as well. INGREDIENTS 1 pumpkin or butternut squash 1 large white onion 5floz of coconut milk 1 tbsp of agave 1 tsp salt 1 vegan stock cube METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius 2. On a tray with greaseproof paper place the whole pumpkin/ butternut squash and the onion which has been cut in half (you can leave the peel on) 3. Roast until the pumpkin/butternut squash is tender, this will probably take an hour to an hour and a half. Remove it from the oven and let it cool down enough that you can handle it 4. Cut the pumpkin/butternut GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

squash in half and using a spoon scoop out the seeds and stringy parts 5. Place the pumpkin/butternut squash in a blender. Remove the peel of the onion and add to the blender with the coconut milk, agave, salt and stock. You will need to make up the stock separately before adding it to the blender. 6. Blend until it is nice and smooth 7. Reheat in a pan if the soup has cooled too much 85

restaurants, bars & pubs CASA PEPE

NUNOS ITALIAN

CAFÉ SOLO

A delightful terrace, bar, restaurant on the prestigious Queensway Quay Marina. Wonderful location for business meetings, weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions. Specialising in fresh fish caught locally with daily specials including seabass, dorada, sole, and bream, plus a very comprehensive a la carte menu. Also available are tapas and raciones (double size tapas) to share (or not!) prior to a main course. Mixed paellas also available, as well as fish cooked in rock salt, whole suckling pig and baby lamb to order.

Nunos Italian Restaurant, overlooking the Mediterranean, is popular with hotel guests, tourists and local residents. This 2 rosette rated, AA restaurant is renowned for its eclectic interior, intimate atmosphere and fine cuisine. Savour a wide selection of freshly prepared Italian delicacies, including bread, pasta, meat and fish, followed by delicious desserts. In the summer months, the hotel offers alfresco dining for private parties in the Garden Grill. Sitting nestled in the colonial garden you can enjoy a mouth-watering menu of charcoal-grilled meats and freshly prepared salads in candlelit surroundings.

Modern Italian eatery set in lively Casemates square. Everything from chicory and crispy pancetta salad with walnuts, pears and blue cheese dressing, or king prawn, mozzarella and mango salad to pastas (eg: linguine with serrano ham, king prawns and rocket; smoked salmon and crayfish ravioli with saffron and spinach cream) to salads (eg: Vesuvio spicy beef, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and red onions; and Romana chorizo, black pudding, egg and pancetta) and pizzas (eg: Quatto Stagioni topped with mozzarella, ham, chicken, pepperoni and mushroom) and specialities such as salmon fishcakes, beef medallions and duck. Daily specials on blackboard. No smoking.

Open: Tues-Sat lunch & evening, Sunday lunch only, closed Mondays. Casa Pepe, 18 Queensway Quay Marina, Tel/Fax: 200 46967 casa.pepe.gib@gmail.com. www.casapepegib.com

Open: Mon-Sun 1-3pm lunch, 7–11pm dinner Nunos Italian Restaurant and Terrace Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay Tel: 200 76501

Café Solo

Email: reservations@caletahotel.gi

Grand Casemates Square. Tel: 200 44449

THE LOUNGE

SOLO BAR & GRILL

JURY’S CAFÉ-WINE BAR

Stylish Lounge Gastro Bar on Queensway Quay Marina serving best quality food prepared by passionate, qualified chefs. Popular quiz on Sundays from 7pm and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. A separate Lounge Bar Area serving a wide range of hot drinks, wines, beers, spirits and cocktails at reasonable prices, with large TV’s for sports and events coverage.

Solo Bar and Grill is a stylish and modern eatery — perfect for business functions or lunches — and part of the popular Cafe Solo stable. Serving everything from Goats’ Cheese Salad, Mediterranean Pâté and Cajun Langoustines to Beer Battered John Dory, or Harissa Chicken, and Chargrilled Sirloin Steak. This is a delightful venue in Europort with a cosy mezzanine level and terrace seating. Well worth a visit, or two! Available for private functions and corporate events — call 200 62828 to book your function or event.

Next to the Law Courts, with a terrace seating area, Jury’s has a selection of Ciabattas, paninis, baguettes and wraps, plus popular sharing dishes, such as Your Honour’s platter. Jacket potatoes, main courses, pasta and some innocent salads too. For those with a sweet tooth, there are tantalising homemade desserts, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, as well as Lavazza coffees and frappes.

Open: 12-8pm. Solo Bar & Grill, Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828

275 Main Street. Tel: 200 67898 www.jurysgibraltar.com

Open: 10am-late Mon - Sun Be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat! The Lounge, 17 Ragged Staff Wharf, Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 61118 info@thelounge.gi

Open: 7am-midnight Mon-Sat, 9am-midnight Sun.

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restaurants, bars & pubs BRIDGE BAR & GRILL

O’REILLY’S

LORD NELSON

Located on the water’s edge, Ocean Village, just across the bridge from O’Reilly’s. This bar & grill is a fusion of an American themed menu with Tarifa chill out style. Open for breakfast from 9am serving healthy options, freshly squeezed orange juice and Italian Lavazza coffee. Try the spicy Caribbean rum ribs, southern fried chicken bucket, the popular Texas burger or a selection of tasty salads and homemade desser t s. London Pride, San Miguel & Carling beer on draught, live sports.

Traditional Irish bar with full HD spor t s coverage and Irish breakfast from 8am (Sunday from 9am). Guinness on draught. Food includes salads, jackets, beef & Guinness pie, Kildare chicken, chicken brochette, gourmet burgers, wraps, children menu, homemade desser t s, daily specials and more. And just like in Ireland there’s no smoking inside, so a great atmosphere for all.

Situated in the corner of Casemates Square, the bar is a celebration of the life of Lord Nelson. See the collection of nautical art & memorabilia, including a brass pin from HMS Victory itself. HMS crews’ breakfast served from 10am, full menu including steak & ale pie, traditional fish & chips & much more served all day until 10pm.

Bridge Bar & Grill Ocean Village Tel: 200 66446 www.bridgebargibraltar.com

O’Reilly’s Ocean Village. Tel: 200 67888 www.oreillysgibraltar.com

Jam session Thursday, live top local band on Friday & Karaoke Saturday nights. Lord Nelson Bar Brasserie

10 Casemates Tel: 200 50009 Visit: www.lordnelson.gi

ALL’S WELL

STAR BAR

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Traditional pub in fashionable Casemates area. Named for the 18th century practise of locking gates to the city at night when the guard called ‘All’s Well’. All’s Well serves Bass beers, wine and spirits plus pub fare. English breakfast all day, hot meals such as pork in mushroom sauce, sausage & mash, cod & chips and steak & ale pie plus a range of salads and jacket potatoes. Large terrace. Karaoke Mondays and Wednesdays until late. Free tapas on a Friday 7pm.

Gibraltar’s oldest bar, just off Main St. Small cosy and famous for its full English breakfast from 8am (9am on Sunday). A full menu including fish & chips, until 10pm. The home of Star Coffee, draught beers include Heineken, Old Speckled Hen, Murphys and Strongbow cider. Managed by Hunter Twins from Stafford, England, also home to Med Golf & Tottenham Hotspur supporters club.

On Main Street opposite the cathedral, enjoy a meal, coffee or a cool beer on the terrace and watch the world go by! Bar decorated with rare military plaques from regiments and navy ships visiting Gibraltar. Full breakfast menu served from 7am, draught beers on tap include Old Speckled Hen bitter, Murphys Irish stout, Heineken lager and Strongbow cider.

All’s Well Casemates Square. Tel: 200 72987

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Star Bar Parliament Lane. Tel: 200 75924 Visit: www.starbargibraltar.com

Gibraltar Arms 184 Main Street. Tel: 200 72133 Visit: www.gibraltararms.com

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Business Information Financial Serv. Commission Tel: 200 40283/4 Chamber of Commerce Tel: 200 78376 Federation Small Business Tel: 200 47722 Company Registry.Tel: 200 78193 Useful Numbers Airport (general info.) . Tel: 200 12345 Hospital, St Bernards. . Tel: 200 79700 Weather information. . Tel: 5-3416 Frontier Queue Update Tel: 200 42777 Gibraltar Museum Tel: 200 74289 18/20 Bomb House Lane 10am-6pm (Sat 10am-2pm). Admission: Adults £2/Children under 12 - £1. Exhibitions also at Casemates gallery.

Police 200 72500

Gibraltar Garrison Library Tel: 200 77418 2 Library Ramp Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Free Library tour offered every Friday at 11am. chris.tavares@gibraltargarrisonlibrary.gi Registry Office Tel: 200 72289 It’s possible to get married within 48 hours. A fact taken advantage of by stars such as Sean Connery & John Lennon.

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Gibraltar Public Holidays 2018 New Year’s Day Commonwealth Day

Monday 1st Jan Monday 12th Mar

Good Friday

Friday 30 th Mar

Easter Monday

Monday 2nd Apr

Workers Memorial Day Monday 30th Apr May Day

Tuesday 1st May

Rock Tours by Taxi Tel: 200 70052 As well as offering normal fares, taxis provide Rock Tours taking in the Upper Rock, Europa Point etc.

Spring Bank Holiday

Monday 28 th May

Queen’s Birthday

Monday 11th June

John Mackintosh Hall Tel: 200 75669 Includes cafeteria, theatre, exhibition rooms and library. 308 Main Street 9.30am - 11pm Mon-Fri.

Late Summer Bank Holiday

Monday 27th Aug

Gibraltar National Day Monday 10 th Sept Christmas Day Boxing Day

Tuesday 25th Dec Wednesday 26 th Dec

SUPPORT GROUPS ADHD Gibraltar adhdgibraltar@gmail.com facebook.com/ADHDGibraltar/ Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues & Thurs at Nazareth House Tel: 200 73774.

COPE Support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Meetings at Catholic Community Centre Book Shop at 7.30pm first Thur of each month. Tel: 200 51469 Email: copeadsupport@hotmail.com

A Step Forward support for single, separated, divorced/widowed people, meet 8pm Mon at St Andrew’s Church.

Dignity At Work Now Confidential support and advice for those who are being bullied at work. Tel: 57799000.

Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have breastfed to get together for coffee / support. Partners and older children welcome. Meets 1st Wed / month at Chilton Court Community Hall at 1.30pm. Enquiries and support 54014517.

Families Anonymous Support group for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems. Meet weekly on Thurs at 9pm at Gladys Perez Centre, 304A Main Street, Tel: 54007676 or 54014484.

Childline Gibraltar confidential phone line for children in need. Freephone 8008 - 7 days a week 5pm - 9pm Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Thur 9:30am-4:00pm, Fri 9:30am- 3:30pm. Tel: 200 40006 Email: info@cab.gi or visit at 10 Governor’s Lane. Free & confidential, impartial & independent advice and info.

Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group meets on the first Tues of every month at 8.30pm at John Mac Hall, except for Jul & Aug. Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group 72 Prince Edwards Rd Tel: 200 78509 Mobile: 54007924 website: www.gdsg.co.uk 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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GLASS CEILING ON THE EFFUSS FSC SEA Zeus bemoans the state of a language under attack by acronyms.

BY PETER SCHIRMER ‘

hy would anyone want a glass ceiling?’ Hermes tossed the question as lightly as a birthday balloon into an unlikely moment of silence. Usually, breakfast – the only meal which, at Hera’s insistence, the Olympian gods all still shared – was a clamour of several voices vying to be heard against a background of inane announcements on GBC or a Skye TV re-run of one of the chat shows to which Aphrodite ad become addicted. ‘To look at the stars of the nightly heavens,’ suggested Artemis. ‘Or to watch cloud shadows scud across a sunlit sky,’ added Apollo. ‘No, this is at a local employer’s. One of the women in the Post Office parcels section said there was a glass ceiling.’ 90

‘That’s got nothing to do with ceilings, Dumbo,’ snorted Artemis. ‘It’s a gender gap thing. It means that no matter how talented a female employee is, she will never rise above a certain level of pay or responsibility. Which organisation is it... that’s something the Sisterhood should look into...’ Since giving up hunting and exchanging her bow and golden arrows for a cell-phone and iPad, Artemis had embraced feminism with as great an ardour as she ever had devoted to the chase. She had adopted the term ‘Sisterhood’ to embrace her own little coterie of like-minded women who on most mornings gathered for coffee at Sacarello’s to put the world to rights, condemn the latest reports of gender inequality, and gossip about any of their members who weren’t present.

Hermes couldn’t remember which it was. Apollo thought it probably applied to several of the Rock’s employers. After all, along with Spain and Turkey, Gibraltar was said to be southern Europe’s last outpost of male chauvinism. ‘Well, it certainly isn’t the Commission. That’s got more women in top jobs than you would find in a nunnery – it’s called “positive discrimination”,’ said Hebe. ‘What’s the Commission?’ wondered Hephaestus who had just come in after another night shift with the Gibraltar Fire Service. ‘The financial services regulator everyone knows it as the GFSC,’ his sister replied. ‘Which sea is the Effuss?’ asked Zeus, using a corner of the GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

satire tablecloth to wipe a last smudge of Roses lime marmalade from his beard. Was he being deliberately obtuse or had he really not understood that the letters FSC had nothing to do with the sea or anything maritime, Hera wondered. Millennia of family arguments had taught her that the Father of the Gods was adept at deliberately misunderstanding the simplest of facts merely to be irksomely provocative.

a shock. Even though, post-Brexit, French, German, and Spanish wines might no longer be available for UK investment, there remained a vast selection of ‘New World’ wines, she had told her CEO. But to no avail... and now she was job hunting. ‘What’s that about the sea?’ Poseidon had caught the tail-end of his father’s remarks and looked up from the online version of the Chronicle on his water-resistant smart phone.

‘Responsible silver plate? That’s got nothing to do with shorthand!’

‘It’s got nothing to do with the sea – any sea,’ said Hebe. ‘FSC is an acronym. Capital letters which stand for Financial Services Commission. They’re looking for people with financial skills...’ ‘But they won’t want anything to do with wine investments,’ Dionysus interrupted. ‘They’re there precisely to stop those sort of dodgy deals. The only wines they’re likely to be interested in are a good rioja with their fillet steaks or a Pouilly Fuisse with the strawberries and cream.’ Hebe bridled. From the moment she had been employed by SG Hambros to advise the bank’s wealthy clients on vinous investments, her bibulous brother, (who’s only interest in the contents of a bottle – any bottle – was its alcohol count) had mocked her skills as a sommelier. It was envy. She knew it. For in the 13 months since the Olympian gods had settled on the Rock, Dionysus had been fired from every bar and restaurant in Gibraltar... for drunkenness. Her own redundancy had come as GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2018

‘Nothing,’ said Hebe. ‘It’s about an acronym.’ ‘Can’t stand the blasted things. A pathway to confusion. They should be banned,’ grumbled Zeus. ‘Only a Roman, some idiot worshipper of Jupiter could have invented the damn things. SPQR – that was the first one. Why not just say “Senātus Populusque Rōmānus” or just plain Roman Senate and People? I ask you... No Athenian, Theban, or even the most slovenly of Spartans would belittle the Greek language by condensing it to an alpha or an omicron. Acronyms. Ugh...’

day. Acronyms are a very useful shorthand. Why do you think the English write “RSVP” at the end of an invitation?’ ‘Responsible silver plate? That’s got nothing to do with shorthand,’ Zeus retorted. ‘That’s because the average Briton can’t speak French, let alone spell it.’ ‘Repondez s’il vous plait,’ Athena corrected. ‘I knew that,’ Zeus fibbed, ‘but half the problem is that one acronym can mean several different things. Take “PR” for instance, It can mean “public relations” – a euphemism for work for drop-out journalists; or it can mean “proportional representation” a so-called democratic system for elections that doesn’t work. It can even stand for Puerto Rico. ‘And then there’s “M.I.L.F.”...’ Zeus’ argument could have continued in this vein, but no-one was listening. Hebe had left the table in a huff, and for the fifth time was attempting to come to grips with the convolutions of the re-jigged FSC website in preparation for her job interview that afternoon. Aphrodite was glued to the 50-inch plasma TV screen. Dionysus was searching for his silver hip-flask which should still contain enough calvados for a pick-me-up. Poseidon was sharpening the tips of his trident. And Hera had begun to clear the breakfast mess.

Dionysus had been fired from every bar and restaurant in Gibraltar... for drunkenness.

‘You had better get used to them, Pop,’ said Athena, pleased at the mottled red that suffused her father’s face at her use of the American patronymic. ‘There are tens of thousands of them already in use across the Western world and more are added every

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Ocean Pharmacy

Unit 2 Ocean Village Avenue 200 76822

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93 Main Street 200 77230

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Morrison’s Pharmacy

Morrison’s Store Westside Road 200 75765

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299b Main Street 200 67567

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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 Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society: Affiliated to UK NADFAS meets third Wed of the month at 6.30pm at Eliott Hotel - lecturers & experts from the UK talk on Art etc. Contact: Chairman Claus Olesen 200 02024 claus.olesen@sghambros.com. Membership Ian Le Breton 200 76173 ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com 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 Philosophical Society: devoted to intellectually stimulating debate. Frequent lectures and seminars on a range of topics. Tel: 54008426 or Facebook: facebook.com/gibphilosophy 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 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: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sandpits Tennis Club. Junior development programme. Courses for adults, leagues and competitions. Tel: Louis 200 77035. 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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