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Community Insight

30 GFA SUMMER CAMP

8 HERITAGE AWARDS

32 GIBRALTAR RUGBY: LOOKING BEYOND COVID

9 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE GDP

34 GEORGINA CASSAR

31 GIBRALTAR NETBALL: BRYONY ROVEGNO

36 MRS GIBRALTAR CLASSIC

Business Insight 11 BUDGET NEWS

Forces Insight 22 RG UPS THE ANTE

39 RETURN TO THE OFFICE 47 FRANCIS HUART

Regular Features 3 STAY SOCIAL MEDIA SAFE 15 TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT: WINDOWS 11 19 HISTORY: OPERATION PEDESTAL

Football Insight

37 TAGORE GROUP COMPETITION 40 MOTORING INSIGHT: TAKE YOUR PICK (UP)

30 LYNX FC: MORE THAN JUST A SHIRT

Police Insight 46 LIFE IN THE CONTROL ROOM

42 ADOPT DON’T SHOP 43 A VET’S INSIGHT: HEARTWORM 44 GIANA SPITERI - TOUR TO KRAKOW 45 INSIGHT PHOTO VAULT 49 PACS

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50 HEALTH: GET FIT FOR SUMMER 57 JUST MARRIED ON THE ROCK

24 GIBRALTAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: TERENCE LOPEZ

58 HOROSCOPES

26 DREAMS OF NASHVILLE

62 LIGHT & POWER CROSSWORD

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COMMUNITY INSIGHT

HERITAGE AWARDS The Gibraltar Heritage Trust has invited nominations from the public for this year’s round of Heritage Awards.

The Heritage Awards have been presented annually by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust since 1993. The awards will be made for outstanding sensitivity or contribution to Gibraltar’s heritage. They may be made to an individual (including juniors under the age of 16), group, team, club, firm or company for a positive contribution, of any kind, that has enhanced Gibraltar’s heritage, or for exceptional, successful efforts in preserving a part of Gibraltar’s heritage. The object of the awards is to recognise heritage conservation projects and developments and encourage the involvement of the community in achieving high standards of restoration of buildings, structures and monuments in Gibraltar, thus promoting public recognition and awareness of Gibraltar’s heritage and history.

GHA Recognition

There are four categories of Award: JUNIOR HERITAGE AWARD: Awarded to projects carried out by a school, youth group or individual under the age of 16.

GROUP HERITAGE AWARD: Awarded to companies, groups or developers.

INDIVIDUAL HERITAGE AWARD: Awarded to projects undertaken by private individuals.

SPECIAL COMMENDATION: Awarded at the discretion of the Board of the Heritage Trust to individuals, groups or companies felt to have contributed to the positive promotion of heritage issues.

Further details about the awards and nomination forms can be obtained from the Trust’s office at the Main Guard, 13 John Mackintosh Square, Mondays to Fridays, during normal office hours, or can be requested from exec@gibraltarheritagetrsust.org.gi or downloaded from gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

The GHA’s Director of Nursing Services and the Ambulance Service Sandra Gracia MBE has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Nursing in recognition of her outstanding contribution to nursing.

Closing date for nominations is Tuesday 14th September 2021.

A Fellowship is the highest honour that the Royal College of Nursing Council can bestow on a member.

Minister for Health and Care, the Hon Samantha Sacramento said, "I am delighted that Sandie’s remarkable contribution to nursing and healthcare in Gibraltar has again been recognised this time by the Royal College of Nursing. This prestigious honour is testament to Sandie’s exceptional professionalism and inspirational leadership in guiding the GHA’s nursing services through the extraordinary challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Congratulations, Sandie, on this well- deserved distinction."

ERS PRECAUTIONARY VISITOR CLOSURE The Gibraltar Health Authority and Elderly Residential Services have, with regret, made the decision under Public Health advice to stop visits to residential homes. This is in order to safeguard residents against the current high incidence of positive cases in the community and the increase in COVID-19 related hospital admissions.

The reinstatement of visits will be evaluated on a daily basis and held under constant review against the incidence of the positive cases in the community.

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The GHA and ERS wanted to put it on record that they thanked all residents and their families for their understanding and cooperation in this matter.

The Minister for Health and Care, the Hon Samantha Sacramento said, "It is with a heavy heart that once again we have been advised to close our residential homes to visitors in order to protect the safety and wellbeing of our residents. This will be kept under constant review and visits will be resumed as soon as it is considered safe to do so."

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE GDP The Gibraltar Defence Police's work to keep the Rock safe is continuous. Ahead of the recent Queen's Birthday Parade, the GDP worked extensively with other agencies, as well as on their own, to ensure that the event could go ahead safely for everyone in Gibraltar to enjoy.

His Worship the Mayor, Mr Christian Santos GMD, has invited nominations for The Pride of Gibraltar Awards 2021.

These Awards, part of the We are One Campaign, and in collaboration with the Gibraltar International Bank, will celebrate the "unsung heroes" who have worked tirelessly and selflessly during the COVID Pandemic in Gibraltar.

The Awards will highlight people whose actions made others more comfortable without asking for any recompense or recognition, and who made the impact of those trying times a little less arduous.

The public has been asked to nominate individuals from all walks of life who have made a real difference in the community. These nominees may have sacrificed their time volunteering, helping friends, family or neighbours, or perhaps have gone above and beyond their duties at work.

The closing date for nominations is on Friday 23rd July 2021.

Nomination Forms are available at the City Hall Reception or can be requested from mayor@ gibraltar.gov.gi

More information is available from 200 47592 or mayor@gibraltar.gov.gi

covid cancels events HMGoG has taken the precautionary step of cancelling all large events from now until September on its premises in response to the rising number of COVID cases in Gibraltar.

The only events that will for the moment proceed with will be smaller, seated, ticketed events, and only with patrons being double vaccinated and having had a negative COVID test within the previous 24 hours.

The Ministry of Culture and the Office of Civil Contingencies will be reaching out to event organisers to explain further, and the Ministry will assist in hold-

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ing these events in the future when the situation once again improves.

The Government has also called on private bars, restaurants and nightclubs to be cautious in the events that they hold, to strictly control numbers, and to ensure that patrons are vaccinated and have a negative COVID-19 test result.

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BRITISH AIRWAYS TRAVEL HEAT MAP British Airways customers can now check the travel restrictions and entry requirements of any destination the airline flies to on a new interactive map on ba.com.

The new page is in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, who has developed an online tool that provides travellers with the latest travel rules for inbound and outbound destinations.

This tool brings together the latest information for over 100 countries, providing thousands of sources, and using millions of data points to stay up to date. The map, that the airline plans to further integrate into ba.com, will also help customers understand what is needed for their return the UK.

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Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar was at pains to praise UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP's rejection of the European Union's recently publicised position on Gibraltar.

It comes as the Foreign Secretary met his Spanish counterpart, Jose Manuel Albare, for the first time.

Both tweeted positively after the meeting, although some of Snr Albares language was slightly ambiguous.

They committed to the New Year’s Eve Agreement and recognised the potential treaty between the UK and the EU in relation to Gibraltar would be beneficial. HMGoG stressed this would be not just for the Campo de Gibraltar, but also for Gibraltar itself.

They went on to comment that the Government and people of Gibraltar would never accept a treaty that in any way resembled the mandate issued by the EU. The Chief Minister said, "The Government of Gibraltar and the United Kingdom are entirely at one on this issue. I am very grateful to the Foreign Secretary for having set out so clearly the position of the UK, which is wholly aligned with us.

“No one should believe that we would ever be prepared to accept the things set out in the EU’s draft negotiating mandate. We will not even be prepared to accept things that are close to that.

“Gibraltar remains fully committed to the New Year’s Eve Agreement.

The United Kingdom has already said they remain fully committed also.

“But the notion that Spanish law enforcement officers might be present on our land, at our port or airport, is one that the Government or the people of Gibraltar will not accept. That is not something that can be finessed or negotiated. That is a non-negotiable red line."

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Visitors to the page will be able to explore the globe to see what travel restrictions each country has in place before booking a trip, searching visually by traffic light colour or by typing in their choice of destination. There is also a tab which allows customers to indicate whether or not they are vaccinated, which will adjust the results.

Jack Smith, British Airways’ Head of Digital said, “We know that travel in this new Covid era can feel overwhelming for our customers, and our job is to make their lives as straightforward as possible. This new tool, which has been tried and is trusted by our joint business partner, American Airlines, will help people navigate the differing entry requirements, to allow for a smooth booking and travel experience.”

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The headline announcement in this year's budget for businesses was the news that the headline rate of corporation tax is to increase from 10% to 12.5%.

This matches the rate currently in use in the Republic of Ireland, and is also closer to the minimum of 15% agreed by the world's leading economies.

However, there were a number of capital allowances that were also introduced. The current limit of £30,000 for plant and machinery is to be raised to £60,000 or 50% of the expenditure incurred. Computer equipment also gets a bit of a leg up - up from the current limit of £50,000 to £100,000.

Also revealed was an increase in deductions for improvements to the EPC rating of a property and allowances for solar heating installations.

In addition, marketing has attracted an additional allowance for costs, where the Income Tax office has agreed validity of such costs. This amounts to 50%.

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FEATURE

STAY SOCIAL MEDIA SAFE THIS SUMMER Summer is here. Whether you are staying at home or heading abroad this year, it is sensible to take a moment to consider how your actions on holiday could make you vulnerable to cyber criminals or other issues.

Most people enjoy going on holiday. It is your opportunity to unplug, disconnect, kick back and relax. What contributes to the fun is sharing those wonderful memories with family, friends and loved ones via social media.

Social media is a great way to connect and share with people, but it is also important to realise that unless it is used sensibly and cautiously your friends and family may not be the only ones that are viewing your posts.

“The internet rarely forgets!”

You would hope that for whatever social media platform you choose to use that the privacy settings are turned on by default.

Unfortunately, they rarely are, and this can mean that anything you post, be it thought, photo, video or location could be seen by anybody with an account for the platform.

Cyber criminals actively use social media for opportunity and intelligence gathering. Whether this is to find individuals to target, or to bolster information to enable them to successfully socially-engineer an individual. If your privacy settings are not set, they could be able to see the information you are posting. Information by itself is just a piece of information, but information combined with other information becomes intelligence and can be used to develop a strategy to target someone. People post all kinds of information on social media: email addresses, mobile numbers, addresses and more, but it is not always about what is written, it is also the information that pictures, and videos can present - jewellery, expensive cars, or other luxury assets. The

fact that you are away from your home and that it could be unoccupied. More sinisterly, what information are you exposing about your children or other family members?

Cyber criminality and social engineering aside, another aspect to consider is that businesses are increasingly conducting online background checks on their staff to mitigate possible security and reputational risk. Recruitment is an expensive and highly competitive process and businesses want to make sure they are making shrewd investments in the people they hire and that they will represent the company in the manner expected. An il-considered comment on a post, or inappropriate picture or video available for all to see could sway an employment decision.

Private lives should be private, but they are only private if privacy settings are turned on and the information is available freely on the internet.

So, what should you do to protect your social media?

• Turn on privacy settings for all your social media accounts. The information on how to do it is available. Google: “How to turn on privacy settings for {insert social media platform}.”

• Think very carefully what you post? Who might see it? Would you be happy for it to be seen? How would you feel about your employer or a later potential employer seeing your posts? If in doubt, do not post.

• Conduct a social media audit. What have you previously posted and forgotten about? Are you happy for it to still be accessible? If you find posts that could be construed as inappropriate perhaps consider removing it. Alternatively, you may choose to delete an account and

start a new one from scratch to ensure you have control of your social profile.

• Set boundaries with friends and family over what they post regarding you. Be prepared to ask people to remove a post where required?

• Avoid tagging your location in real time.

If you have tagged yourself, then to someone who may be watching it means you are not at home and your home may be unoccupied, or you are in a particular place wearing that expensive jewellery or watch…

• Use strong passwords. This is sensible cyber resilience practices, but you would not want someone to gain unauthorised access to your account and change the privacy settings, or post inappropriately, or use the information in the account for social engineering purposes. Do NOT used the password across multiple accounts. If one site is breached and your credentials are exposed, that exposure risk amplifies exponentially if you use that password across multiple other accounts.

• Turn on Multi-Factor / 2 Factor Authentication to prevent cyber criminal. This will enable you to know whether someone is trying to access your account and take appropriate action.

Safe social media use is now a life skill and one that everyone should take some time to learn. As the old adage goes, prevention is always better than cure. Act now, rather than experiencing regret later.

Michael Wills is co-founder and chief data officer for CSS Platinum. For further information on the company and the services it provides to Gibraltar businesses and the international yachting industry, please visit https://cssplatinum.com and/ or email support@cssplatinum.com.

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TECHNOLOGY INSIGHT

WHETHER YOU'RE A BUSINESS OWNER, IT MANAGER OR HOME USER, THE DAYS OF BEING EXCITED ABOUT NEW OPERATING SYSTEM RELEASES SEEM TO HAVE FADED FROM VIEW. They're costly to implement, in terms of time, nerves and worries about backwards-compatibility. However, they're entirely necessary as cyber crime marches on into every nook and cranny of life as criminals find and exploit new ways of causing misery while enriching themselves.

It's against this backdrop that Microsoft has announced the latest iteration of Windows. Windows 11. There is a glaring mistake in the press release from Seattle, however. It proclaims "the web was born and grew up on Windows".

Except it wasn't. It was born on a NeXT computer and Internet Explorer was very, very late to the internet party only making up for lost time using practices that landed Microsoft in court. But we digress.

It is prettier than Windows 10. It seems to adopt a more simplistic, clean approach to rendering the windows and menus, called Acrylic. There is a redesigned Start menu and better font depiction. In a feature reminiscent of Apple's Handoff, you will be able to work on projects on an iOS or Android device and pick-up where you left off on a Windows 11 desktop. There is also a promised cloud version of the operating system. Yes, an OS in the cloud. So perhaps all those worries and niggles about upgrading can be parked for one second, and a try-before-you-install-for-

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real approach taken? What would be even cleverer would be to do that first and then restore from the cloud to a local disk installation. That would be an IT manager's dream for mass deployment, bandwidth permitting. Windows 365 will be available later this year (and will also offer Windows 10 as an option).

Wangui McKelvey, general manager of Microsoft 365, admitted that it was already in the works before COVID-19, but “what really put the firecracker behind it was the pandemic, it accelerated everything,” McKelvey said. She explained that customers were asking, “’How do we create an experience for people that makes them still feel connected to the company without the physical presence of being there?”

Gaming also gets a massive overhaul with cross-compatibility for Game Pass with its Xbox cousin. It doesn't end there. The Microsoft Store will also start to offer Android apps to run natively on your PC through a collaboration with Amazon and Intel. That really is pretty neat.

There isn't a definite release date yet, but you can join the Windows Insider programme to keep up-to-date. blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/

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This article is a tribute to all seamen that sailed the seas during the war to keep us supplied. Whenever Poppy Day is mentioned, people immediately think of the soldiers that died. Only afterwards do the Merchant Seamen and Navy get a mention. Without the heroic action of these men, neither the Army nor the Airforce would have been able to continue the battle and we civilians would have starved. It must be remembered that there were seamen of many nations both from the Commonwealth, the United States and occupied Europe fighting under the Red and White Ensigns and flags of many other nations. This is also a tribute to the people of Gibraltar who played no small part in keeping the ships repaired and supplied.

BRITAIN NEVER STOOD ALONE. To most of us, the title means nothing. It was, however, one of the most important events in the battle for the Mediterranean in World War II. Italy entered the conflict on June 10th 1940 declaring war on Great Britain.

Mussolini had a very strong naval capability in the Mediterranean which posed a problem for the Allies fighting in North Africa. Rommel depended on supplies from Italy to enable the Axis forces to continue the fight in North Africa. Unfortunately for him, Malta was in the middle of their supply route and was a thorn in his side.

The Allies likewise had the problem that Malta had to be kept supplied in order to maintain the attacks on Rommel’s supply route. With Sicily only about 200 miles from Malta, both German and Italian aircraft were able to attack Malta with impunity, less than two hours away.

The only way to supply Malta was by sea. The bottleneck of the Canale di Sicilia, called by the Navy “The Narrows” meant that the Italian Navy, based in Taranto could lay wait knowing that the British convoys had to pass between Sicily and the North African coast. To make matters worse, there was the Italian island of Pantelleria right in the middle of the strait.

In 1942 the situation in Malta was getting desperate, There was little food, ammunition or fuel to carry on the fight against continuous airborne attacks.

The Axis had advanced within 90 miles of Alexandria so supplies from the east were out of the question. It was decided that relief for Malta was imperative. On July 13th the decision was taken to send a convoy to Malta. Operation Pedestal was created. Given the designation WS21S and would consist of fourteen merchant ships, protected by two battleships, Rodney and Nelson, three carriers, Victorious, Indomitable and Eagle, seven cruisers, Nigeria, Manchester, Kenya, Cairo, Cha-

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rybdis, Phoebe and Sirius and twenty-seven destroyers. The carrier HMS Furious was to leave Gibraltar, with a destroyer escort, carrying 38 spitfires which were to fly off to Malta as soon as they were in range. The carrier HMS Argus joined the fleet but only took part in Operation Berzerk, which was a trial in the Atlantic for the convoy protection.

The Germans were aware that the British intended to resupply Malta. The Canale di Sicilia was mined from Cap Graniti in Sicily to Ra’s al Tib in Tunisia.

Some of the ships sailed from Scapa Flow in Scotland, which included the carrier HMS Furious, heading for the Atlantic off Gibraltar to carry out training for the coming battle called Operation Berserk, which was held between August 5th and 10th. Although the fleet had its own tankers, Dingledale and Brown Ranger, due to the bad weather, the warships returned to Gibraltar for fuel during the exercise.

TOP: HMS EAGLE. ABOVE: HMS EAGLE SINKING

THE FLEET WAS DIVIDED INTO TWO:Force X, consisting of the cruisers Nigeria, Manchester and Cairo with twelve destroyers.

Force Z with Battleship Nelson and Rodney, The carriers Victorious, Indomitable, Eagle and cruisers Charybdis, Sirius and Phoebe with twelve destroyers.

HMS Furious had an independent escort of eight destroyers.

The main convoy passed through the Strait of Gibraltar on the night of August 10th1942.

At the same time a diversionary convoy left

The convoy was soon under surveillance by German JU88s who were too high for the fighters from the carriers to attack. The German High Command thought at first, that the convoy was an invasion fleet for North Africa On the 11th, the carrier HMS Furious launched 38 aircraft which were flown to Malta some 550miles away, only one failed to arrive. She then returned to Gibraltar with a destroyer escort. One of the escort destroyers, HMS Wolverine on the 12th, rammed and sank the Italian submarine Dagabur that threatened the carrier but was severely damaged herself.

Unfortunately that same day, the carrier, HMS Eagle was hit by four torpedoes and sunk, with 12 hurricanes still aboard, by the German submarine U73, which reduced the air cover available to the convoy, her four Sea Hurricanes that were in the air at the time, landed on HMS Victorious. Survivors were rescued by HMS Lookout, Laforey and the tug Jaunty. The attacks continued the next day when the cruiser HMS Cairo was hit by a torpedo from the Italian submarine Axum, although the Italian submarine Dessie claimed to have fired the torpedoes as well, which blew off the stern of HMS Cairo, which had to be scuttled.

HMS Nigeria, that was guarding the Port column of the convoy, was also torpedoed just before eight that evening, by the Italian submarine Axum. She was hit on the port side just alongside the forward fun-

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two in the morning on the 15th under her own steam, escorted by the destroyers Ledbury, Bicester, Wilton and Derwent.

During the night, an Italian cruiser force with 17 destroyers left Cagliari to attack the convoy, however Enigma intercepts learned of the sailing and sent an unencrypted message to a non-existent bomber squadron of B24s to attack the fleet. Since the Italians were short of aircraft and fuel there was no air cover for the cruisers, and the Germans would not help, made them head back to their base. The fleet was intercepted by the submarine HMS Unbroken who hit two cruisers with torpedoes, both were badly damaged. The Bolzano was hit in the fuel tank and was beached, the Muzio Attendolo lost a large portion of her bow and was under repair in Naples when she was again attacked by US B24s based in Egypt. During the attack the Muzo Attendolo was again damaged by bombs, set on fire and sank at her moorings. Neither ship took any part in action again.

TOP: DAMAGE TO THE MUZO ATTENDOLO. ABOVE: HMS UNBROKEN TOP: HMS NIGERIA LISTING. ABOVE: ITALIAN SUBMARINE AXUM

from Port Said in Egypt and another from Haifa in, what was then Palestine, but were nel, flooding one of the boiler rooms which planned to turn back the next day. The caused her to list and for fifteen minutes cruisers and destroyers were topped up was out of control. The Flag was transferred with fuel next day from RFA tankers accomto the destroyer HMS Ashanti.

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Canine Companions

The Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) Dog Section recently hosted the MOD's Veterinary Services Training and Advisory Team (VSTAT) and achieved high standards in both veterinary care and infrastructure standards.

VSTAT forms part of the Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) and ensures all organisations within Defence meet the highest of standards for animal health, welfare and performance in accordance with legislation and policy. The GDP's Dog Section was commended for its hard work and effective police dog advocacy.

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The relaxation of COVID control measures has allowed the Royal Gibraltar Regiment to increase the tempo of its operations and visibility both home and abroad. Here is a selection of photos of activities recently undertaken by the RG.

CBF COMMENDATION Petty Officer Supply Chain (POSC) Ronda Crampton-Reid recently received a Commander British Forces (CBF) Commendation for her work assisting Headquarters British Forces on Op Stonewise over the past six months.

On presenting the award Commodore Steve Dainton, Commander British Forces Gibraltar said, “This has been an outstanding performance by POSC Crampton-Reid, from an individual who has gone beyond the role expected of her and for which she was deployed out here. Her efforts have resulted in a significant improvement in the warehouse and in the accounting of materiel.”

POSC Crampton-Reid will shortly return back to the UK to make final preparations for her wedding in the coming weeks. Congratulations from everyone at Insight on both counts.

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FEATURE There is no doubt that the unexpected and dramatic effects of Covid-19 hit the aviation industry severely but Terence Lopez says that for Gibraltar Airport the initial response was that ‘it was just another day in the office”.

Civil Contingencies group at national level and continue to be involved in all aspects related to being one of the entry points to Gibraltar.”

As the pandemic ensued Terence says that several long nights were spent trying to get people home to Gibraltar or back from where “We have previous experience from dealing with other similar sitthey came. “Flights were being cancelled and countries were closing uations like SARS and Mad Cow disease so we didn't have to dig around us and the Port of Gibraltar was one of the only ones that down very deep or rewrite the books,” he explains. “The airport was open to shipping.” He goes on to state that a very strict protocol manages risk on a daily basis - whether that is security, safety or was put in place by the Gibraltar Port Authority and that the airport, reputational risks - and we follow the same model in assessing together with the Director of Public Health and the Gibraltar Borders these which involves adding on appropriate mitigation to try and and Coastguard Agency, spent an incredible amount of time and efreduce these so that they are as low as possible.” fort to ensure that seafarers were able to get back to their homes via Gibraltar. “On one occasion we had two charter aircraft sitting on the Terence states that at the beginning Covid-19 was just another tarmac chartered by a cruise liner company specifically for the repa‘risk’ but that the difference was that in this case the risk was not triation of over three hundred ships’ crew and this trend continued only an unseen element which no one and our charter traffic for 2020 increased new how to deal with, it was at the substantially.” An added point is that Gisame time serious enough to warrant braltar airport is actually a civilian air terINSIGHT TALKS TO AIR TERMINAL extra protective measures to keep the minal which sits on a military airfield so it Air Terminal functioning. This included DIRECTOR TERENCE LOPEZ TO was very important to have a symbiotic and initiating the Business Continuity relationship with the Ministry of Defence FIND OUT HOW GIBRALTAR Plans that were needed to be put in to keep the airport open. “We have very place because Gibraltar Airport was a good relationships with our colleagues in AIRPORT HAS FARED DURING vital link and had to stay open. the RAF and we try and assist them when THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND necessary, normally with the parking of Guidelines were put in place for opmilitary aircraft when required.” Terence WHAT IMPACT IT HAS HAD ON erational staff who had to come to says that being able to keep the airport work. “Part of their job involves interOPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND open was a lifeline to the outside world acting with and searching passengers and one of those golden opportunities and handling their items, so we had to PROCEDURES. when you realise why Gibraltar needs manage that and deal with these exthe airport. “Countries to the north and tra challenges which were thrown into south of Gibraltar closed, there was no the normal daily routine of catching a shipping and there was no road link due to the fact that the border flight,” Terence clarifies. “This involved providing staff with the was also closed for a period of time.” necessary PPE and understanding when it should be applied and when masks and gloves had to be worn whilst ensuring that we After a while the airport was handling as little as between two and remained compliant with all of the necessary regulations.” four flights a week because there were still students returning from university and specialised personnel that needed to fly in. However, “In the beginning it was a learning curve and we applied a phased commercial business was at a standstill. approach to the way we operated,” he states. “At the start of the pandemic, the GHA were sending all the swab samples to labora“We have now got to the stage of economic recovery and thankfultories that were in the UK so all the swabs that were taken locally ly, because we never closed and the Government of Gibraltar didn’t had to be flown out.” Because swabs travel as a biohazard they furlough anybody, it was a smooth transition to where we are now have to go in the hold of the aircraft and that needs to be booked and we have worked up to what has become around thirty flights 24 hours in advance. “It is not complex but it is time consuma week,” Terence clarifies. That, of course, meant that staff had to ing and all of this had to be factored in,” Terence be kept competent in their training and then getting people used to says. “The Air Terminal, together with all eight movements a day instead of one or two and ensuring that they the other Essential Services, were all working in a safe environment. formed part of the There are also new challenges to contend with. “There is so much documentation involved in travelling, so many extras that didn't manifest themselves before, such as the passenger locator forms and the fact that you have to have a test before you fly.”

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FEATURE Terence goes on to say that they have done everything they can to make the process of flying in or out of the terminal as smooth as possible. “But this is the airport facilitating the function - what we can't do is change the State requirements, so we are a bit stuck in that if you are flying to the UK the conditions are imposed by the UK, so you can't board the aircraft if you haven't complied with their conditions, and the passenger locator forms can be a bit complicated.” This unfortunately does result in some passengers becoming frustrated, especially when people turn up with not enough time before a flight thinking they will get on it when they haven’t complied with the requirements needed to fly. There has been some positive feedback on social media from passengers who have been assisted by checkin staff, but Terence wants to make it clear that what staff cannot do is to fill in the passenger locator form for anyone because it is a personal statement, and with forty-five flights a week scheduled for August they would need an army of people to help them out!

The delivery of thousands of COVID-19 vaccines to Gibraltar was another essential link in the chain for the airport. “That was handled by our colleagues in the Ministry of Defence, with the help of the RGP and the GHA,” Terence elucidates, “but we also had flights coming in here during the pandemic with PPE, so we were staying open late to provide gloves and masks for the hospital, and to transport specialised medical personnel.”

One of the good things that has come on the back of the pandemic for the Air Terminal is that its destination footprint has grown. Terence explains that before it used to be limited to Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester, Bristol, with Edinburgh due to start soon, as well as Eastern Airways expanding into Gibraltar from Birmingham and Southampton. “I am also very happy to see BA Cityflyer from London City which I think it is a great route and I hope that it establishes itself well and develops in the future.”

There were lots of challenges in making sure that all the new prevention measures were in place, and some of those were as simple as only letting people in to the terminal who were flying. “That cuts any extra contagion that could have been out there, but it has worked and I am happy to say that I think it was one of the little success stories that came out of what was a tragic situation.” The restrictions in the terminal are now gone and people can come in, meet and greet passengers or see them off on their journey. “That is a really big step for us because we were literally pushing people out of the door and that is not what we are like, we want everybody to come in.”

From his viewpoint looking down on the terminal entrance hall, or when he has a chance to walk around on the ground floor concourse, Terence says that the he is privileged to witness the human side of family reunions, from older generations reuniting with younger family members who have been separated, to the seafarers for whom Gibraltar was the first bit of dry land they had stepped on not knowing where they were going, and one of the first bits of dry land on their way back home.

“We are a community airport and as such we are an extension of Gibraltar and we do things here very much the same as we do in Gibraltar itself,” Terence states. “We are formal in the way we do business but we are welcoming and attempt to do our best in service delivery, but we also try to comply with everything that needs to be done, and on those occasions when we succeed it makes it all worth it.”

Throughout the whole pandemic, Gibraltar Airport was an essential gateway. “In the space of a year the terminal has gone from a panic situation where people needed to get home, to ticking over and now all of a sudden it is a gateway and we are getting all the economic development back in - it is a good place to be at the moment - and even if things turn sour again we will be ready to tackle anything that comes our way,” Terence concludes.

Terence credits the Minister for Business and Tourism, the Hon Vijay Daryanani MP, with working hard in an effort to constantly attract more business. “The Minister is very heavily involved in trying to attract more airlines and to develop new routes.” He goes on to say that service delivery is really important because you can’t offer new destinations and routes without being able to serve them properly. “Everybody pulls in the same direction and we work very hard to keep everybody working as a unit, so even though they are made up of different organisations we can address any issues that turn up across the board.” Terence gives an example of delivering quick service at the check-in desk but having a slower service at other stages of the departure process. “It is managing those so that we can deliver the best possible service to our passengers and of course keep it safe for our staff - our biggest asset.”

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FEATURE Some dreams come true as gifts unfolding naturally, others need to be followed and coaxed into reality with persistence and a focussed approach to make them happen. Layla Rose Bugeya now aged nineteen, was only ten when she dreamed about living in Nashville, Tennessee - the music capital of the US. She tried to persuade her parents to move over there but they were having none of that. She didn’t give up on her dream though and got into Country and Western music, eventually persuading her parents to go on holidays to Nashville with her to see what all the fuss was about.

They got hooked on her dream too and the last five years have seen Layla fronting her own Country band, writing and recording her songs and through hard work at school, recently getting accepted to study for a degree in media at a university in Nashville. In a few weeks time she will be living her long held dream and hopefully putting her music ‘out there’ as well as learning how to be a media person. She sits across the table from me poised and confident that she has done all she can to make her dream happen thus far and is determined to stay the course that she has charted for herself for the next four years of her life.

“From around the age of eleven I discovered out that I could live in Nashville if I went to study there, although at the time I wanted to make it over there as a singer I soon started looking into universities to see what I could study over there and follow my music dream too. The government funds my degree to the same

amount as a UK degree and we have to pay the difference.” I wasn’t about to ask how much that difference is but she told me that it is a big difference. We can imagine that most musically inclined students in America would want to study in Nashville so getting accepted on her grades and after an interview at the American Embassy in London was not going to be easy. Good fortune smiled on her and after spending three weeks in London, isolated at the height of the pandemic, she passed her interview (in ten minutes!) at the US Embassy and got her student visa.

“I had to take a gap year last year because in the American Universities they don’t take you on with predicated grades as in the UK, so I took a gamble knowing that If they didn’t take me on I would have to apply to a UK university. Because of Covid I couldn’t travel to see the university In Nashville, I couldn’t get a student visa before passing the interview so a lot of time was lost, but for me it came in handy as I concentrated on my music and wrote and recorded new songs.”

“I’m majoring in media studies and minoring in music studies, hopefully that means I will get a Bachelor’s degree in media and also a qualification in music. Nashville is a close knit town and the people you meet there will connect you to its music industry so I hope to start playing my music in ‘open mike’ evenings and try to get noticed that way. At first I will probably be playing in small town bars to five people watching and as I’m only nineteen I will have to be out of those bars by midnight. Ideally I want to get ahead as a solo artist mainly because I’m very touchy about how I want my music to be heard and Nashville is the song writing capital of the world.”

“Once I’m there I want to find a promoter within my university who

can represent me and get me known. I have already made some enquiries via Zoom calls but for playing I will take anything that’s offered in order to get my music out there.” Layla doesn’t write corny ‘moon in June’ rhyming songs, in fact ever since I first heard her songs five years ago I noted that they are adult and sometimes dark themes. She is very mature and experienced in concert situations and has a very supportive dad Jonathan in the band. The Layla Rose Band consists of Chris Cavilla on lead guitar, Jonathan Bugeya on guitar, banjo, and assorted instruments, Chris Calderon on keyboards, Victor Calderon on bass guitar and Tristan Tonna on drums. Layla is the main vocalist and strums the acoustic guitar on which she fashions her songs.

The Layla Rose Band made a seven song CD album called ‘Postcards’ which has been the backbone of their live repertoire. They have a current single called ‘Soul on Fire.’

Layla has more songs ‘in the can’ (recorded) and in her back pocket too and not many young aspiring singers have that. “I’ve already sent some of my songs via a Zoom platform in order to get professional feedback but really it will be better to do that once I’m there. Over here I have loved playing with my band because if I were to mess up I know they have my back. My confidence has been boosted by playing in this band where energy bounces off each other and ideas are pooled to develop songs further. When I first write a song, whether on my own or with my dad, we tidy it up and then take it to the band room and there each one adds their own input and that is a lot of fun.”

In early August Layla leaves to pursue her dream but there is already another Gibraltarian following his music dream and living in Nashville, Simon Dumas of ‘King Callaway’. “I’m in contact with him and we have agreed to meet up once I’m there. It feels so nice being able to count on a fellow Gibraltarian for moral support. Since I was eleven I’ve been saying that I wanted to live in Nashville and now I have this big chance. Right now I have eleven songs recorded and another fifteen which are nearly there. I have been in contact with some students from my university through Zoom calls so at least I’m not going over completely blind. One of them is studying music production so that may come in handy too.”

The next time we see Layla performing here may be next summer and by then she will have new stories to tell and hopefully she will have taken the first steps to get noticed in Nashville. I can see that she has the drive and confidence to give her dream the best shot. Her media studies will keep her away from our shores on and off for four years but for a young and talented songstress who knows what the future holds?

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The Gibraltar Football Associations summer camp comes back with a bang!

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FEATURE The Gibraltar Football Associations’ Summer Camp came back with a bang this year, with over 150 children between the ages of 5 and 12, taking part the two week-long programme of fun themed football activities.

As a result of COVID related restrictions, the 2020 edition of the annual Summer Camp had to be cancelled. However, with youth sport up and running once again, the Gibraltar FA set out an ambitious plan to make the 2021 edition the best summer camp yet!

As the children arrived at the Victoria Stadium for the start of the Summer Camp, on the 12th July, they were met by Gibraltar FA staff who signed them all in individually and directed them to their relevant areas, groups and sessions. Another main difference this year saw the move to split the children up into their school year groups as opposed to their traditional footballing age groups. This move proved to be extremely positive as it ensured that not only were the children attending grouped with other children of the same age, but most importantly with their friends, giving them a greater opportunity to enjoy themselves and have fun at the camp.

Furthermore, not only were the children enjoying their football with their friends and classmates, they were doing so on the new recently re-laid pitches at the Victoria Stadium! The brand-new surface on the Stadium’s main pitch is a state-of-the-art and FIFA certified.

Planning for the Summer Camp began well over three months before its scheduled start date of the 12th July. Key to everything was a planned and targeted recruitment drive to secure a team of motivated, enthusiastic and skilled coaches to deliver the sessions at the camp. In fact, all of the selected coaches not only had to prove they had their relevant coaching licenses, but they had to attend safeguarding and basic first aid courses as well as go through a Royal Gibraltar Police ‘vetting’ process to.

Once all of the Coaching staff were in place, a number of preparation seminars were arranged by the Gibraltar FA’s Technical Department, led by Desi Curry the Association’s Technical Director, along with Laura McGinn the Gibraltar FA’s Women’s Football Manager and Jansen Moreno who has recently become the new Football Development Officer. These seminars set out the clear plan for the two weeks of the camp, with each day mapped out, giving each of the coaches the preparation they needed to deliver an enjoyable footballing experience to every youngster at the camp.

The long overdue upgrade on Pitch 2, which has seen the same surface installed as on the main pitch, is just the start of the Association’s long-term goal of developing all footballing infrastructure on the Rock.

One of the key aspects to the children’s enjoyment of the summer camp was the Friday ‘Jumping Castle Day’. Bouncing castles were brought in to give the children something else to enjoy during their time at the camp and this added feature proved to be a huge hit amongst all of the children present.

Another innovation in this year’s edition of the camp was the installation of a giant football recycling bin, following the theme of the dolphin recycling bins that can be seen at Gibraltar’s beaches. With the need for all the youngsters to remain hydrated at all times, the Gibraltar FA has always been acutely conscious of the fact that it is not always easy for children to ensure they bring a reusable water bottle on a daily basis, or indeed every time they play football at one of the facilities at the Victoria Stadium. Therefore, the new recycling bin, which had been produced in conjunction with Selina Ltd, already provides an excellent collection point for any single use plastic that needs to be disposed of at the Stadium.

All coaches at the summer camp were actively encouraging any of the youngsters in attendance to make use of the bin should they need to, as well as stressing the importance of recycling any single use plastic.

Speaking at the conclusion of the camp, the Gibraltar FA’s Technical Director Desi Curry was extremely delighted with the 2021 edition and already looking forward to exciting new initiatives on the horizon for youth football on the Rock:

Another first for the 2021 edition of the summer camp, was the move to online registration, allowing parents to register their children digitally, free of charge and from the comfort of their own home. Registrations were opened up on the 1st of June and within 48 hours the camp was oversubscribed!

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“I am extremely grateful to all the staff who meticulously planned the event for well over three months to ensure we were totally prepared. Each and every one of our 25 strong coaching team and all of our extra on-site support staff who we have had have been amazing. We have been very pleased to be able to welcome over 150 children, on a daily basis, for the two weeks of the camp in a fun safe and inclusive environment for them to enjoy playing and learning about football with no pressure on them at all. As a result, we have now set the standard in terms of the quality of the sessions and Coaching camps that the Gibraltar FA can put on and this Summer camp is just the beginning of a whole new programme for youth football that will develop over the next few years in Gibraltar.”

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more than just a shirt THE FOOTBALL SHIRT REVEAL.... THE TIME WHEN A CLUB LOOKS FORWARD TO SHOWING OFF THEIR NEW SHIRT DESIGN FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON. THEIR NEW WORK OF ART. THE SHIRT THAT THE PLAYERS WILL WEAR WITH PRIDE, AND THAT FANS WILL LONG TO BUY. NEXT TO THE BADGE, ITS THE BIGGEST PART OF A CLUBS IDENTITY USED TO SHOW OFF THEIR COLOURS. AFTER A COUPLE OF SEASONS OF HAVING A SHIRT WHICH WASN’T PREDOMINANTLY YELLOW, IT WAS TIME TO GO BACK TO WHO WE ARE. THE YELLOWS. We often see fan made concept kits appearing on social media around the time of new kits being unveiled, and supporters going wild for them. So not wanting to use an ‘off the shelf’ kit, the idea was born to run a competition to give the fans the opportunity to design a kit for Lynx FC, with one being chosen by the committee members to be worn for the 2021/22 season, the designer of which, receiving the shirt as a prize. The standard was incredibly high, with more submissions than we imagined we would get. Many shirts having some subtle details, but each really bringing something to the design.

The committee certainly had their work cut out in trying to pick our own favourites, and then finally agreeing on a winner.

Lynx FC president Jack Noble had this to say about the new shirt: “We are really excited to reveal our new kit for next season. Blocked largely in yellow, this well and truly takes us back to our Lynx family roots. The black shoulders ghosted with the coat markings of a Lynx, embodies our true fighting spirit. To us, the shirt offers a sense of family, resilience, and strong fighting spirit. We look forward to welcoming you back to the stands with us for the new season. We Live Forever” The winning design by @theinkredible.munk on Instagram, features a striking pattern on the torso of the shirt, and on the shoulders and sleeves, a representation of the fur of the Lynx cat. For us it was also a must to feature the flag of Gibraltar, and our motto, ‘We Live Forever’, and we feel they absolutely nailed the placement on the shirt.

He said “It’s truly an amazing feeling to have my design used in such a big way, this is a big motivator to keep designing. I love the fact that I was able to contribute something to the sport I love. I may not be good on the pitch, but I can still say I left my mark on it. As for the design of the shirts, I used the Iberian Lynx as inspiration, which is native to some parts of Europe. I recently found out it is an endangered species, so this can really spread some awareness as well” We have to say thanks to all those who submitted designs, and as I said before, the quality was extremely high. You never know, we could revisit some of these designs for future seasons.

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FEATURE Bryony Rovegno started playing netball at the age of eight in middle school before going on to become Gibraltar Netball’s National Team Captain and now at the age of 36 she has been chosen as one of a select group of international athletes for the ‘Voice of the Athlete’ Working Group by World Netball. Bryony credits Sarah Payas, currently Senior Squad coach, as being the person who got her involved in playing netball. “Sarah has been very instrumental in coaching and bringing on girls in netball.”

Whilst at university in the UK, Bryony didn’t play netball but took it up again when she returned home to Gibraltar and became Captain of the National Team. It is not surprising that with a height of 5ft 8 inches Bryony not only plays netball but she also plays basketball. Both sports involve high speed, twisting and pivoting and because of this knee injuries are relatively common, and unfortunately Bryony has had five knee surgeries. “It is not easy working and trying to make a comeback from an injury,” she explains. With a heavy training schedule, there is little time for family and friends, or for celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries. “Our training sessions are usually quite late so once you get home, especially after a hard day at work, it is difficult to switch off and focus.”

Bryony has competed in many international competitions, mainly in Netball Europe, and was fortunate enough to be part of the squad when Gibraltar was ranked in the World Rankings. When she’s not training, Bryony works for the Bassadone Automotive group in the Sales Department, exporting Toyota vehicles to humanitarian organisations such as the UN, mainly to Africa.

So how was she selected as a ‘Voice of the Athlete’? “To be honest, I put my name forward and never thought I would be selected so I wasn't expecting it,” she laughs. “The worst part was when I saw who had also been selected, world class athletes that I had only ever seen on television before and all of a sudden I was chosen to be one of them, it is a great honour for me and for Gibraltar as well.”

- they are our future - so I will do anything that I can to help them and they are the ones that are going to benefit from this all.”

Netball remains the most popular team sport for girls and according to Bryony for the last three years Gibraltar Netball has focused on bringing younger girls in at a grassroots level. “Sarah Payas has worked extremely hard in trying to put Gibraltar netball on the map.” The sport has become so popular that training sessions at the Tercentenary Sports Hall are often packed full of youngsters eager to play. “Even if they don’t make it onto a team we are there to inspire them and there are other things they could go on to do such as a coaching course or a scoring certificate,” she explains.

Having been a part of other organisations, Bryony praises the structure in place at the Gibraltar Netball Association. “They are very determined to progress and the Association is always striving to find new tournaments for us to participate in, but it is not easy at times because although we are funded by the Gibraltar Government it is not for every single tournament, so we have to fund raise and that’s not easy when you are working and training as well, but we get through it and the exposure we have got over the last few years has helped us tremendously,” she states.

Taking part in international tournaments helps Gibraltar Netball to develop and grow and heightens the profile of netball in the community. “We often get positive comments from people who have come to watch us play over the years who have seen how we have progressed and it makes you feel like you have done something worthwhile.”

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Bryony explains that they had their first meeting via Zoom recently. “It was really just to get to know each other but it was quite overwhelming to be in a call with professional athletes such as the New Zealand captain Katrina Rore and Liz Watson, the Australian captain.” The other members of the group are: Francinah Eyman - Botswana, Stacey Francis-Bayman – England, Malysha Kelly - Jamaica, Auteletoa Tanimo - Samoa, Emily Nicholl - Scotland, Aqilah Andin - Singapore and Samantha Wallace - Trinidad & Tobago These ten members of the Voice of the Athlete Working Group, who each have at least three years of international experience, will work together throughout 2021 to determine a suitable framework for a future Athletes Commission, which will be established following recommendations by the Working Group to the World Netball Board.

With a recent heightened awareness of mental health issues amongst athletes, Bryony is pleased to be able to act as a voice for others. “There are a lot of things that happen in any association - and the athlete is the last person to be heard - so we have to come up with a plan and put contingencies in place as to why we should be heard.”

Proud to be part of Gibraltar Netball which has given her so much over the years, Bryony is passionate about helping the younger generation in any way possible. “What I want to do is inspire them

Currently Bryony is training as part of the national squad, the Campions, for the Netball Europe Open Challenge taking place in Gibraltar on the 7th - 10th October. “Because of my injuries I am not one hundred percent fit so I think it is probably the last tournament I will play in.”

Looking forward, Gibraltar will host the 2022 Netball Europe U17 tournament, scheduled for the first week of March, with countries such as UAE, Malta, Switzerland and the Isle of Man participating. This will be a major boost for young players coming up through the ranks and currently performing alongside the Performance Academies whilst also getting crucial experience within the senior domestic league.

Another major international event scheduled for February 2023 will also see the U17s in action with a total of nine countries participating in both the U17 Challenge tournament and the U17 Championship tournaments. This is an added boost for Gibraltar that will hopefully help in its bid to host the Netball World Youth Cup in 2025.

Asked what the future holds in regard to netball and whether she will go into coaching, Bryony comments that she is not sure.

“Coaching is not something that I am a natural at, but when I am training I do tend to give advice and feedback because I have got a lot of experience.”

Insight congratulates Bryony on her inclusion in the “Voice of the Athlete” working group which is testament to the increased reputation gained by Gibraltar in recent years within the international netball community.

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FEATURE The Gibraltar Rugby Football Union consist of four Clubs – the DHL Europa Stormers, the Sovereign Rock Scorpions, the InLine Framing Straits Sharks and the IBEX Bay Buccaneers – a Women’s section, a Minis and Youth section and Vets, players over the age of 35 who want to continue playing rugby.

In October, under the protocols, the Clubs were able to play a touch version of the 10s game, and with a relaxation of the restrictions, after three rounds, we managed to introduce three rounds of contact. The Stormers were the winners of the non-contact competition, and the Scorpions took the honours in contact.

It was April, however, before we got the green light to play again and with the vaccinations and testing in place, and the agreement of Public Health, we could revert to our 15 a-side u-mee Gibraltar Rugby Championship (GRC) which saw some of the most competitive games in the GRC to date. We crammed in six rounds, over consecutive weeks, and the Buccaneers were crowned Champions for the second season in a row. The Cup competition was won by the Stormers, and the Sharks took the Plate.

Whilst the senior men’s game is probably the most established, it is in our Mini and Youth and Women’s sections where we have seen the greatest growth.

future tournaments. The Cup was won by the Viator Barbarians, from Northern Spain and the Plate by the Wenglish Wanderers consisting of a few local Buccaneers!

There was also a Corporate Touch Tournament over six evenings during May and June which was great fun and saw a range of businesses from across Gibraltar competing for the Challenge Cup. In2Adventures were the narrow winners, edging Advantage Insurance and Peninsula.

With the 2020/21 season concluded, our focus is now firmly on 2021/22 and we have started to establish our plans for the coming season. Some dates are already in the diary: • 4 – 6 August – the 11th Annual Summer Camp for boys and girls aged 8-18 years, with the Bristol Bears Academy - Registration is still open.

• Early (TBC) September – Minis & Youths registration day and start of the Age Grade Rugby Season • 17 – 19 September – Coaching Conference, with senior coaches from the Welsh and Scottish Rugby Unions • 24 – 25 September – the Annual Royal Marines fixture against a Gibraltar Select and the Marines Vets against a Gibraltar Vets Select

Despite Covid, we’ve seen our Mini & Youth numbers grow and towards the end of the season we were regularly having 200 plus kids training and playing rugby on Saturday mornings. They start • 2 October – Start of the Gibraltar Rugby Championship with our Rugby Tots which Next season will also see the is for the 2–5-year age group development of our domesand then school years 1-7, and tic competition with a Youth an U14s and U16s. And one of Rugby Championship every the benefits of the restrictions month providing the opporon travel meant that we were tunity to play in locally based able to arrange a few ‘home’ competitions with structured games for our U16s at the Eufixtures. Designed for girls and ropa Sports Park, the Home boys from Year 3 – Year 13, it of Gibraltar Rugby, and they provides appropriate physical thrilled the spectators in thorONE WOULD HAVE TO SAY THAT 2020/21 HAS BEEN AN and technical skill developoughly entertaining matches.

‘INTERESTING’ SEASON FOR GIBRALTAR RUGBY! LIKE SO ment as well as introducing MANY SPORTS ON THE ROCK, WE WERE IMPACTED BY THE Our Women’s Section can the tactical concepts of RugCORONAVIRUS AND THE VARIOUS RESTRICTIONS THAT HAD probably be best described by. It emphasises the desirable TO BE PUT IN PLACE BUT, WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVas still in its infancy, but the qualities of sportsmanship, fair ERNMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE GSLA AND THE INTROenthusiasm and commitment play and safety.

DUCTION OF NECESSARY PROTOCOLS, WE WERE ABLE TO of the players is exemplary.

As part of the plans to improve ENJOY A TRUNCATED SEASON AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO During the season they have domestic competition we plan PLAY SOME VARIATIONS ON THE TRADITIONAL FORMAT. migrated from playing touch to introduce select games in rugby to full contact and only the form of Red v Black, where a few weeks ago played their the Red team is made up from players from the Stormers and the first competitive game against a visiting select side made up from Buccaneers with the Black team consisting of players from the three Spanish Clubs. Not only was it their first game but they also Scorpions and the Sharks. This Red and Black set up will be mirwon and have, therefore, set themselves a high bar for achieverored throughout the sections as we move, over time, to integrate ment! our Minis and Youth and Women’s section into the Club structure.

In addition to our domestic season, we also played some Vets Our Minis & Youth will also split into Red and Black as part of their fixtures over the past few months, and it was a Vets game that monthly competitions. opened the inaugural 7s weekend in June. This was the first time There is certainly a lot to keep us occupied over the coming seathat Gibraltar Rugby had hosted a 7s tournament, with a weekend son and if you’re interested in playing or getting involved as a of rugby, and local teams competing with visitors from Spain and volunteer, why not check out our Facebook on @GibraltarRugby. the UK. It was a great competition that has put a marker down for

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FEATURE There is no doubt that Georgina Cassar is an inspirational Gibraltarian who made history when she became the first, and only, Gibraltarian to compete at an Olympics.

Talking to her in July just three days before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games is due to take place (postponed from 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic), it seems the perfect time to revisit her journey and to talk about her experience as a member of the Team GB Rhythmic Gymnastics squad in 2012.

Turning 28 years of age in September, Georgina was 18 when she took part in the London Olympic Games. She now lives in London and works in marketing. “I came to Gibraltar at the age of two, and like many Gibraltarians I have a mixed heritage, my dad is Maltese and my mum is English, but I definitely think of myself as Gibraltarian,” she says.

Georgina’s route into rhythmic gymnastics came through ballet.

“My older sister was involved in after school ballet classes and so to make it easier for my mum she enrolled me as well and I enjoyed it, but as soon as I found out about gymnastics it was 'goodbye ballet’,” she laughs. Starting at the age of 13, late compared to other international gymnasts, Georgina credits Sally Holmes, the Head Coach of the Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association, as being instrumental in helping her to qualify for Team GB.

Rhythmic gymnastics has been dominated by Eastern European countries, where gymnasts are born and bred to compete, and knowing this Georgina says that they didn’t expect to win medals. “We had the host nation spot and we knew that we deserved it and were capable and that all we needed to do was to make sure that we didn't look out of place and we put up a good fight.”

With mental health issues at the forefront for athletes at the moment, Georgina say that governing bodies should be more supportive. “We never had therapists available to us in the run up to the Olympics or even afterwards and I think it is super important that after something like an Olympic Games all athletes should be offered some sort of therapy or life coaching,” she states.

“I left school to train specifically and then went on to compete and suddenly you are left on your own, it is a bit like ‘good luck with your life’ and then you have to try and figure out the real world and some people can’t hack it.” Luckily Georgina has had, and continues to have, a very good support system with her parents, her family and friends. “Gibraltar has always been very supportive,” she adds.

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Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport performed on a floor accompanied by music that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation, including ribbon, hoop, ball, clubs and rope. Georgina explains that every Olympic four years there is a different rotation and one piece of apparatus is omitted but all the skills have to be kept up to the same high standard. “In 2012 Team GB did two routines with five balls, three ribbons and two hoops and my favourite piece of apparatus was hoop, but I really enjoyed ribbon as well,” she says.

In 2010 Georgina proudly represented Gibraltar at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi where she came 16th in the overall competition. However, she had already started squad testing before then because the UK had a wild card as the host nation and to top that it was the first time a UK Rhythmic Gymnastics team had been able to compete in the Olympics. When the time came for the GB squad to participate in the three day test event things went a little bit pear shaped.

“It was quite a story and it made the headlines at the time,” Georgina explains, saying that the day after the test event the team were all over the newspapers and also appeared on BBC Breakfast on the morning news. “We had a contract with British Gymnastics that stated we needed to obtain certain scores to qualify, and we got those scores on the first day, on the second day we missed one of the scores by a very small fraction, but on the third day we got both the scores again.”

The team missed the required benchmark score of 45.223 by only 0.273 marks in the group all-around competition and British Gymnastics stated that they would not submit a nomination to the British Olympic Association for a host nation place. The GB rhythmic gymnastics team appealed and the case went to court. “We had a very good lawyer who looked at the contract, laughed and said of course you are going to the Olympics, you have qualified and achieved exactly what British Gymnastics set out for you to do.”

Georgina’s time as an Olympic gymnast had plenty of high points, one of which was coming away with six best friends that are able to share their unique experiences and memories from their training days. “Training at such a high level really taught me about discipline and the meaning of hard work, and about what I have to do if I want to get somewhere.”

Looking to the future, Georgina would like to move from marketing into events management. “I know I have to put the hard work in and it is the same mindset as with sport,” she comments. “I always said that unless I am on the Olympic carpet I am not going to believe that I am at the Olympics because at any point something can happen - you could sprain your ankle walking to the gym and you would be out – so you just have to put your head down, keep focused and keep working hard.”

Saying that it may sound a bit clichéd, Georgina believes that ‘everything happens for a reason’. “It is weird how our life and our journey coincides, for instance if my parents hadn’t relocated to Gibraltar when I was two then maybe I wouldn't have found my calling in rhythmic gymnastics and I would never have been part of the Olympic team, so a decision like that could have affected my entire life.”

Every time she comes back to Gibraltar, Georgina takes time out to go and visit the Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association and Sally Holmes. “I spend days there watching the girls and seeing how far they have come, but I am not actively involved in the sport any more.”

“Although I loved gymnastics and it was definitely a part of my world for a very long time, and it will forever be a part of me, there are other things that I want to do with my life.” In her spare time Georgina loves to do yoga. “This was something I found years after the games but it has helped me tremendously both physically and mentally. I try hard to keep my flexibility up as much as possible (although it'll never be what it once was!) and when opportunities for gymnastics/yoga/movement filming or photoshoots arise, it means I am able to accept them.”

There is no doubt that with the steely determination of an athlete, Georgina will succeed at whatever she chooses to do in the future.

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Georgina says that it was tough but that the squad bounced back. “I think it helped on the day because we knew that it had almost been taken away from us, so we were almost relaxed because we knew that we had put in the training and we knew what a fight we had put up to get there and on the day of the actual competition it was just about enjoying it and going out and making sure that we did a good performance, and I think that we achieved that.”

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lockdown has affected us all in different ways, and it is only normal to feel uncertain about what the future holds

Many people feel confused, worried and apprehensive about the changes going on around them – whether this means more people coming into work, going back to the workplace, or working alongside colleagues and customers again. Many organisations are exploring new hybrid working arrangements, while others will be considering a range of adjustments to the way work is done, to comply with government recommendations. These adjustments will depend on your job, and your individual circumstances.

For many, working from home has offered a lot of benefits. In fact, globally, eight out of ten countries rank not having to commute first on their list of benefits. People also value the ability to focus and be productive with less distractions of the office. They also like the range of settings where they can get their work done at home. Apparently, the opportunity to work from the kitchen, the living room or the home office offers a (surprising) amount of fulfillment. Globally, workers value greater work-life balance, more time for family, increased flexibility and greater autonomy.

There are also things people miss about the office. Isolation was the greatest concern from people working at home. We need our people, we miss our colleagues and work is a fundamental way this desire for belonging and community is fulfilled. Of course we can connect virtually, but it’s just not the same.

If the social isolation weren’t problematic enough, people also felt they were becoming gradually less productive, and they were experiencing reduced engagement and slower decision making.

As you approach your changed workplace, there are some general principles that will give you the best chance of staying mentally healthy over the coming months.

connect

It is important to keep in touch with colleagues and your line manager. You don’t need to talk about work, but a quick checkin will help you feel connected. We have all been impacted by the coronavirus in different ways. You may have been bereaved, felt overwhelmed or isolated, or been unwell. If you share this with others they will be better able to help you in the months ahead.

Prepare and Plan

do your job well? If you haven’t been told what to expect, ask what provisions have been made to create a safe work environment. It can be helpful to think through what will happen on the first day back after lockdown: • How will you get to work?

•W ill anything be different as you enter the building?

• Who will be there?

•W ill you need to do things differently to get your job done?

There is an opportunity for you to identify your work priorities and raise any concerns or questions that you have. Things don’t always come out right first time, so if you have something important you want to talk about, try practicing the conversation with a friend, colleague or family member. This will give you the best chance of getting your thoughts across.

It is important to have regular check-ins with yourself (How am I coping? Could I do more to help stay mentally healthy?) and check-ins with your team and manager (How are we working? Is there anything we could do differently to work better together?). This way you can address issues as they come up and start to plan and prepare for the journey through COVID-19 together.

Everyone is finding their own path and things might not always go to plan. It is important to be kind to yourself and to be kind to others as we all find our way.

Victoria McLean is the Founder & CEO of City CV. She states ‘The last 18 months have seen one of the biggest cultural shifts in the way we work in recent history. The ‘new normal’ of working from home has caused a huge divide, with some employees favouring their new-found flexibility, and others left feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and fatigued by the Zoom-boom burnout.

So, as we begin the much-anticipated return to the office, what can be done to create a sense of community in an anxious environment, as well as ensure the promotion of happy, healthy practices?

These key areas are the most likely to cause stress or anxiety in returning to the office, but we have some suggestions on how to approach and overcome them.

Firstly, is the anxiety of contracting Covid.

While the ongoing vaccination scheme seeks to reduce this risk, it’s understandable that some people will be concerned about the lack of social distancing, and therefore the increased risk of catching Covid.

It’s essential that businesses recognise and respect this, ensuring employees feel comfortable by providing access to appropriate PPE, facilitating social distancing, and being aware that some employees may feel too self-conscious to admit their concerns.

Secondly, in the relocation of thousands of employees, businesses were able to overcome and adapt to the logistical challenges of home working. This has enabled people to spend more time doing what they love, avoid commuting congestion, take longer lunches, and reduce costs such as childcare and eating out. It has also meant that many once-necessary procedures have been on hiatus and employees have had more autonomy. In the return to the office, these advantages hang in the balance, and may cause a lack of motivation and frustration if they are reversed.

While not all of these issues can be overcome, businesses may want to consider how they can facilitate flexible working and eliminate processes that haven’t been needed during the pandemic. After all, why bring them back if you’ve found a better way to work?

Thirdly, 48% of people believe they have gained weight and thousands have suffered from poor mental health during lockdown.

A subsidised gym membership or organised exercise activity might be welcomed.

As well as helping to improve mental health, exercise is also vital for optimum productivity. Other easy-to-implement actions, such as regular check-ins and access to mental health support, could also help.’

We must now take a different view of what the office is used for, but also should be excited about what it can be used for. With reduced footfall comes free floor space which could be used to make the office more of a hub where people come to learn new skills and make well-presented video conference calls, leaving the more focused style of work for the home.

Victoria McLean, founder & CEO of City CV, the UK's leading career consultancy and outplacement services firm

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In the UK, the choice of Pick-Ups is diminishing rapidly.

MANY MANUFACTURERS HAVE PRODUCED THEM, WITH SOME BUILT IN COOPERATION WITH OTHERS, THE SAME PICK-UP, BUT WITH DIFFERENT BADGES, SO NOW THERE ARE REALLY ONLY THREE TO CHOSE FROM, TWO OF WHICH I HAVE RECENTLY TESTED.

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I had a Toyota HiLux Invincible for a week on test, and as we know these trucks are virtually indestructible. The Toyota can be seen worldwide doing a variety of jobs, and always able to cope in any situation. It is powered by a 2.8-litre 4-cylinder Diesel engine that produces 201bhp, it had a very smooth 6-speed Auto gearbox But despite it being a workhorse, the interior on the Invincible is very luxurious and comfortable, yes it’s a truck so not exactly a large premium saloon, but the ride is very acceptable. I didn’t get chance to take the Toyota offRoad, the nearest was Morrison’s car park, and to visit our local farmer, but I have driven one previously on an offroad course, and it was very competent.

A couple of weeks later I was invited to drive the all-new Isuzu D-MAX on a press event in a quarry near Buxton. Isuzu was founded in 1916, but wasn’t until 1987 that the first vehicle was brought to the UK. We were each given the keys to a truck, and were alone, due to COVID restrictions and followed the lead-car around the old quarry: up steep hills, down slippery slopes, through deep water, it now has a

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Some of the terrain was just very loose gravel, so the fourwheel-Drive button needed to be pressed on some difficult and slippery areas. But the D-MAX did everything it was asked to do.

Then it was out onto the open road to see if it was as good on tarmac as it was on gravel and in water, and as expected, it was. The interior, like the Toyota is now very ‘car-like’ and probably even more luxurious than many cars, it just had the look and feel of something very special.

The Isuzu is powered by a much smaller engine than t h e Toyota, it has a 1.9-litre Diesel engine that produces 164ps, on paper it just doesn’t look right, but in reality it is perfect.

Both the Toyota & Isuzu are packed full of goodies, not a basic pick-up anymore, the list of standard specification on both is endless.

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Yaco arrived at Los Barrios pound in May 2021 and was about 10 months old.

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arrived at the pound in February 2021 and was about 15 months old.

Hachi is 8 years old and was abandoned by his owner in a local shelter. He is an intelligent and loving dog who responds well to instruction. He is calm and gets on well with other dogs, he’s also good with children. He would do well in any home experienced with bigger dogs where he can be part of a family again.

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Blanquita is just over 2 years old and enjoys playing with other dogs, she is good with children and also with cats, she is learning to walk well on a lead and would do well with a family who have experience with timid dogs and who have another dog that Blanquita can play with. More info: www.ainf.gi

He is a smart and very curious boy although he still doesn’t trust all people but with a few treats you will gain his attention. He isSpanish great with other dogs.

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HEARTWORM IS THIS A PROBLEM YOU SHOULD BE WORRYING ABOUT? Cases of heartworm are few and far between , therefore it is not a disease that is endemic in our local pet population but there are sporadic cases. The cases that I see tend to be cases in animals that have travelled and have spent time in regions in Spain where the disease is prevalent.

eral blood vessel and then examining the sample microscopically.

This method unfortunately can lead to a lot of false negatives for many reasons so we do not rely on this method now. Blood samples are now tested directly for parasite antigen and/or antibody and these tests are extremely reliable.

Heartworm, Dirofilariaimmitis, is a parasite where the Heartworm can be a fatal disease with dogs presenting adults live in the right ventricle and pulmonary arterwith clinical signs of congestive heart failure. Howies of the heart. The female worm once fertilised ever the symptoms might be varied, weight loss, releases its offspring, tiny juvenile worms, microanaemia, weakness, anorexia, ascites(fluid in the filariae into the blood stream. These microfilariabdomen).

Heartworm ae circulate around the body where they reach In cats symptoms might be more subtle, asthis a disease of dogs peripheral capillaries under the skin. They can ma type symptoms, weight loss , but often circulate in the blood for up to 2 years. and cats, it rarely causes the only symptom is sudden death/ collapse. illness in cats but Mosquitoes that may happen to feed on the With advances in medicine there are various animal will take on this parasite along with can be a significant safe alternatives now to treat this illness with the blood that it imbibes. Once in the mosa complete resolution of the disease. As long problem in canines. quito the parasite goes through a developas the illness is diagnosed early enough.

Is it endemic in ment phase before migrating to the mosquito’s salivary glands. This development can only There are various alternatives to prevent the Gibraltar? occur when the ambient temperature is over 14 illness too. My preferred method is to prevent degrees centigrade. Once the mosquito is carrythe mosquito from infecting your pet in the first ing the microfilariae it will infect any further dog or place; there are some really effective parasitic treatcat that it feeds on. When an animal is infected the miments to do this. Personally I do not like the vaccicrofilariae migrate to the muscles where they go through nation against heartworm , it has been reported to cause another phase of their development before finally entering the severe anaphylaxis and death in some cases. There are a number circulatory system to reach their final destination, the pulmonary of effective preventative treatments , most of them combine to artery and right ventricles. The final development stage into an treat other parasites too. adult occurs here with females measuring up to 30 cm in length.

In summary, in the summer keep your animals protected with one The whole process of infection to fertile adults in the heart, the of the many parasite treatments that are available and if by any pre-patent period, is between six and seven months. chance you feel that your animal may have been exposed then Diagnosis of this disease is a fairly simple affair; historically it get your pet tested. However as Sergeant Wilson used to say , could only be diagnosed by taking a blood sample from a periph‘Don’t Panic’!

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Giana Spiteri is a local writer, specialising in lifestyle, beauty and - especially - travel. In this debut article, she takes a look at Krakow in Poland and passes on some recommendations.

For the last year and a half, travelling has had to be put on hold for most of us because of the pandemic. Now that the situation seems to be more under control and vaccine passports are being rolled out, booking a holiday seems more realistic and less of a distant fantasy. Many european countries are granting tourists access so long as they can provide a negative PCR test, proof of vaccination or have recently recovered from covid. One of the countries currently offering entry to tourists is Poland.

Poland was never high on my bucket list, but we were travelling to Prague over Easter and thought we’d add another stop on the way before flying home. Krakow ended up being a cheap place to travel to and to this day, it’s probably one of my favourite cities in Europe . When you walk through the city centre, it feels like you’ve stepped into a medieval-esque fairytale. Whether you’re looking for history, cheap delicious eats or a fun night out with friends, Krakow has it all. Here are my recommendations if you’re thinking of spending a few days in Krakow, Poland.

WHAT TO DO The main reason most people travel to Poland, is to visit the Auschwitz - Birkenau concentration camp that’s located an hour drive from Krakow. As you can expect, it is quite an emotional visit but one that is well worth the trip. For me, it all felt a bit surreal until I left and then could reflect on what we had seen. The guide took us through the different bunkers and showed us the conditions the prisoners slept in, the gas chambers and even a display of all the shoes and luggage that had to be confiscated from the prisoners. It’s crazy to think what happened here occurred less than 100 years ago, and how over 1 million people lost their lives. If you

would like to visit the camp then I suggest booking through GetYourGuide or Escape2Poland.

Next on your trip I’d plan a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, which takes you 140 metres below ground where you will see sculptures, chapels and various items made out of salt.

What I found interesting is that people actually host wedding receptions here, which can’t be easy for guests in high heels considering the 500 steps to get down there!

For the last bit of history on your trip, you can pay a visit to Oskar Schindler’s Factory. Here you can learn the story about the man who was a member of the Nazi Party and yet saved the lives of over 1000 people during the Holocaust. If you’d like to hear more about the story, check out the film Schindler’s List starring Liam Neeson.

Once you’ve ticked these things off your list, the best way to get to know a new city is with a free walking tour. If you search ‘‘free walking tour Krakow’ on Google you’ll find that a few companies run them both in English and Spanish. Some areas you’ll want to explore are the Jewish Quarter, the Old Town and the Wawel Castle complex. If you’d like something a bit more exciting, I’d recommend doing a ‘7 Deadly Sins of Krakow’ night tour where you’ll learn about Krakow’s dark history and myths.

One of my favourite things to do when travelling is meeting new people, and what better way to do that than on a pub crawl? If you’re in your 20s or 30s then I’d suggest trying the Krawl Through Krakow pub crawl.

Your guide will take your group (10-20 tourists normally) around some of the best bars in the city and usually includes free drinks at every location. If you would rather do your own thing, then Singer and Alchemia are fun quirky bars to visit. Fun fact, Singer is actually where the original sewing factory was!

WHERE (AND WHAT) TO EAT One of the things that attracted me most to Poland was how much you could eat for so little. If you're a foodie like myself, absolutely don’t miss the Taste of Poland tour. For 30 euros you will get to try some typical Polish dishes such as pierogi (stuffed dumplings), golabki (cabbage rolls) and my favourite, zurek soup (which came in a bread bowl!).

Drinks are also included so it’s a good way to socialise and make an afternoon out of it.

If you have a sweet tooth, then load up on Pączkis, a rose jam filled doughnut topped with orange zest. These cakes have been around since the 1700s, and they even have their own celebration day!

You’ll find the best foodie spots in Rynek Glowny square or in the Jewish Quarter.

Some of my favourite restaurants we ate at included Szara Resto & Bar, Restaurancja Wierzynek, AWIW and Cafe Ariel. Interestingly, some parts of the film Schindler’s List were actually filmed in Cafe Ariel.

SOME USEFUL TIPS Currently, entry into Poland is permitted as long as you can provide proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or have recovered from Covid-19 in the last 180 days.

•T he official currency of Poland is polish Zloty. I’d recommend exchanging your British Pounds to Zloty before travelling as paying in GBP won’t give you the best rates.

• M ost of Krakow is accessible by foot, so you won’t need to hire a car to get around.

• T he best time to visit Krakow is in the Spring and Autumn months, where the weather is warm but not unbearable.

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LIFE IN THE CONTROL ROOM Have you ever wondered who is on the other end of a 199 emergency call? Meet Police Constable Tom Risso, one of the RGP's most experienced Control Room officers and get an insight into his role on the invisible frontline and why he loves the job.

It’s one of the most high-pressured jobs in the Royal Gibraltar Police force.

PC Tom Risso is one of over a dozen specially trained CAD officers, who man the Control Room 24 hours a day.

He joined the RGP 20 years ago at the age of 28, and has spent the last seven years as a dedicated Command and Dispatch officer.

Tom, who has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, said: “We get all sorts of emergency calls.

But what might not be an emergency to me, as I’ve been here for 20 years, can be an emergency for the caller.

On an average day, Command and Dispatch (CAD) officers will receive several hundred calls in the Control Room between them – many of them 199 emergencies.

These calls can be about anything from a domestic argument or a serious road traffic accident, to concerns for someone’s mental health or a fight involving weapons.

Working in CAD, they have to dispatch the appropriate officer(s), often making quick decisions, to the callers who are most in need of help. This is while they assess all other incidents waiting for police attendance and make sure the risks involved are not increasing.

“I’ve had everything from someone’s leaking washing machine, where they don’t know how to switch it off and it’s flooding the house, to a serious fire, to someone who wants to commit suicide.

“The regular calls we get are of fights or disturbances, or alcohol related incidents with people getting aggressive.”

Another type of call that is becoming increasingly common in recent months, are those from illegal immigrants crossing the Strait of Gibraltar.

Tom said, “They tend to talk in broken Spanish, but you can’t always understand them or where they are. When this happens we contact our Marine Section to go looking for them and Windmill Hill Station, to see if they can spot anything on the cameras. Most of those who call up think they are calling Spain.

What happens is everyone calls 112, which is the international emergency number. But if you are out at sea and you get caught by the Gibtelecom signal, it comes to us, rather than the Spanish police."

INTERPOL NATIONAL CENTRAL BUREAU CONFERENCE RGP Inspector Paul Barker recently attended INTERPOL's National Central Bureau Conference, albeit digitally.

It featured 300 delegates from 167 countries - and every spoken contribution was translated simultaneously into English, French, Spanish and Arabic. Quite a technical feat.

Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger met with recently elected Association of Retired Police Officers Chairman, Mr Henry Sacramento and Vice Chairman Mr James Ignacio, who will fill these position for the next three years. The Association has always liaised and continues to work closely with the Royal Gibraltar Police.

Inspector Barker heads the local INTERPOL office here in Gibraltar, and the purpose of the three day event was to bring the leadership of NCBs together to focus on cooperation among police forces from around the world.

This cooperation may be between NCBs themselves or with INTERPOL’s General Secretariat on operational issues, exchange of best practices - and may provide updates about INTERPOL policing capabilities.

The conference was opened by Interpol’s President Kim Jong Yang of Korea and its Secretary General, Jürgen Stock from Germany.

"Having direct access to Interpol is of immense value to the RGP", said Inspector Barker. "We deal with them every working day."

NEWLY QUALIFIED FIREARMS OFFICERS After 11 weeks of intensive training, seven RGP officers have passed their Initial Firearms Course and joined the existing team of Armed Response Officers. They are now fully qualified to use a variety of weapons, including the Taser.

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G I B RA LTA R F R A NC IS H UART IT COULD BE SAID THAT FRANCIS HUART IS AN UNSUNG HERO FOR HIS DEDICATION TO DELIVERING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, EVEN THOUGH HIS SELFLESS WORK HAS BEEN GRATEFULLY RECEIVED BY HUNDREDS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE, TO THOSE IN NEED AND TO FAMILIES IN ISOLATION, BUT NOT SO! His efforts were recognised in the Chief Minister’s Statement to Parliament on the 15th January this year when Fabian Picardo said: “Today I saw a report of Francis Huart, a good friend, who is trying to be a friend to everyone he can by delivering what he can as necessary. What an example he is. His is one case of so many volunteers seeking to help as much as they can.”

Francis is a married 43 year old father to three children, two boys and a girl, who has worked at the Housing Works Agency for the past twenty-five years. On the 8th March 2020 Francis posted a Facebook message offering to assist anyone who needed help as the situation deteriorated during the pandemic. The post drew a response from Daniel Massías, Director of the Eroski supermarket, who explained that drivers were needed to help deliver goods to people over 70 years of age who lived alone and were not allowed to leave home. This also led Francis to volunteering for the Housing Works Agency, delivering items to the Nightingale Hospital at Europa, as well as delivering newspapers to readers who could not leave their homes.

In mid-April he received a call from the Government of Gibraltar (GoG) at No. 6. “Tito Danino and Ivor López told me that more help was needed, not only for the elderly, but for families who were isolated at home.” With assistance from Elaine Hayes at the Contact Tracing Bureau who provided the addresses of the elderly and isolating families, Francis became an official Covid-19 Volunteer for the GoG and the help he offered knew no bounds as he added delivering prescriptions and paying bills to his good deeds, and it didn’t stop there. As he went around and about, Francis noticed many of those he visited were lonely and depressed and he took on extra roles such as driving them to the health centre or to the park for Golden Hour, which enabled those over 70 to exercise in a sheltered environment. As if that wasn’t enough, Francis carried out maintenance work on homes, even purchasing a number of boilers for some and he also assisted in helping residents whose homes had flooded.

In September, Francis began assisting families with young children and those with special needs, bringing them homemade food prepared by another volunteer, Rosemarie Mañasco, and restaurant

food provided by Jesse Britto, owner of The Bastion Bar. “At Christmas, Daniel Massias provided me with gifts, toys, and Christmas food coupons for children in need,” Francis says.

Going out of his way to make sure everyone that needed help got it, Francis would often finish work and then volunteer for up to eight hours a day, but one thing that kept him going throughout all this has been his strong Christian faith, going to church daily to pray for the strength, energy and power to continue.

“I have been lucky to have the understanding and support of my wife, Victoria, as well as my sister Leana Rodrigues who made warm food for the elderly and my brother Jonathan who helped out with some of the heavy deliveries.”

“I would also like to thank Ruben the director from the Housing Works Agency, Steven Linares Housing Works Minister and my work colleagues, especially Alan Barcio, Raymond González and Graham Southwell. I am grateful to Tito Dannio and Ivor Lopez from No. 6 for all their help, but special thanks go to Daniel Massias from Eroski.” There are also many others who Francis would like to thank and despite the fact that the situation today is very different from that of last year, donations are still coming in.

Recently the local Lincoln Red Imps football team and its owners, Dylan Viagas and Christian Laguea, donated breakfasts and snacks to school children which Francis helped to deliver.

Over the past few months Francis has cut down his volunteering but you may still see him on Sunday with the charity trolley at Eroski. “My family, especially my three kids, are really proud of what I have been doing, but it has been hard not being with them for the past fourteen months or so,” he says.

There is no doubt that Francis deserves a rest from his charitable work, but there is also no doubt that he would be one of the first to volunteer to assist the local community if the need arises again in the future.

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Breastfeeding Week is an annual event organised by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), a global network that works alongside the World Health Organization and UNICEF to protect, promote and support breastfeeding around the world. The event raises awareness of the health and wellbeing outcomes of breastfeeding and the importance of supporting mothers to breastfeed for as long as they wish.

Your diet whilst breastfeeding

Understanding first feeds

You do not need a special diet while you are breastfeeding; just try to include a well-balanced, healthy variety of fruits, vegetables, starchy foods, dairy products and protein. For tips and advice, visit: https://healthygibraltar.org/healthy-eating/

Your baby’s tummy is the size of a cherry on the first day; during the first 24 hours after the birth, babies usually wake and feed often to get your milk supply started.

This may seem like a lot of feeding but is normal and will settle down.

Whilst support at the individual level is crucial, WABA emphasizes that breastfeeding is a public health issue that requires investment at all levels. The opportunity to create a warm chain of support for breastfeeding that includes health systems, workplaces and communities at all levels of society is vital.

The World Health Organisation recommends that babies should have only breast milk for around the first 6 months of their lives and then continue to be breastfed for 2 years and beyond.

Breast milk is tailor-made for your baby, has all of the easily digested nutrients in the right proportions, and contains antibodies and properties that prevent and protect against infections. Whilst any amount of breastfeeding is beneficial, exclusively breastfeeding your baby for 6 months offers a lot more protection.

Breast milk has many benefits for both baby and mum.

Baby: • provides protection from infection – breast milk provides natural antibodies that help your baby fight infections like tummy bugs, diarrhoea, colds; and chest and ear infections • is rich in vitamins and nutrition – your breast milk provides the perfect combination of vitamins and nutrition, it is also much easier to digest than first infant formula • protects long-term health – breastfed babies are less likely to develop diabetes, or become overweight when they are older • reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and childhood leukaemia

How long should I breastfeed?

It is particularly important to give your baby only breast milk in the early days as this can affect your milk production. If you find it difficult to only breastfeed or you do not want to, try to give as much expressed breast milk as you can; your partner can help with feeding too.

When to feed your baby If your baby is hungry or thirsty, they will show signs of hunger by: • moving • putting their hand to their mouth • rooting • becoming agitated or upset (try calming them by cuddling, giving skin-toskin contact, talking and stroking) Keeping your baby close will help you recognise these signals. Responding to their needs will not spoil them, but will help them feel safe and secure.

Your baby's tummy will grow from the size of a cherry on the first day to the size of an egg by the end of the first month. They will need to feed frequently (8 to 12 times in a 24-hour period) as small amounts of milk at each feed will fill them up.

As baby’s tummy grows, they will start to take a bit more at each feed. Feeding them as often as they want will help your body prepare a good supply of milk for the days, weeks and months ahead.

As your baby feeds more and grows, the gaps between some of the feeds will get longer. Responding to your baby’s feeding cues will ensure they feed frequently.

Note: It is not possible to overfeed a breastfed baby.

Dads and partners Emotional support and encouragement from dads and partners are as important as practical help. Dads and partners play a key role and can help mum by: • taking an interest and finding out about breastfeeding, so you can give help and suggestions if your partner is struggling • understanding it takes time and practice for mum and baby to get the technique right while feeding • looking after mum while she’s breastfeeding and making sure she is comfortable

Getting support to breastfeed Your midwife, health visitor or family nurse can provide information and help, and show you: • how to hold your baby • how to help them take your nipple and breast in the right It is also helpful to chat to a friend who successfully breastfed her baby or contact the local breastfeeding association:

Mum: • helps your uterus get back down to size • promotes bonding with baby • protects your health by lowering your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, osteoporosis (weak bones), diabetes and cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels).

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AND THE “NEW NORMAL.” One of the things that Lockdown has shown, in our opinion, is the importance of Playgroups.

Playgroups not only provide vital social interaction for babies and toddlers but they also provide much needed social time for their parents / carers. New babies who were born at the start or during lockdown have missed out on meeting other babies, toddlers have spent months not being able to run around with their friends.

Activities that we provide at PACS such as sensory play, story time, cooking, arts and crafts and of course song time give children learning opportunities and support their social development which in turn can ease the transition to school. And of

course a cup of tea and a chat for their parent / carer can provide knowledge sharing and learning opportunities and create life long friends.

As September approaches, faster than we think, what will the new normal look like at PACS? On top of what we normally do, we will ensure that all of our toys, play mats and all other items that are used throughout the session will be disinfected at the end of each session.

All Government guidelines will of course be adhered too. However, in amongst the hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes, we will of course provide a happy and safe environment for you and your children.

We can’t wait to get back!

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GET FIT FOR

SUMMER t’s not too late to get fit for summer and you don’t even have to go to a gym to become fitter, healthier and happier. There are many benefits to exercising no matter what your age or ability, so the secret is to get moving a little bit more and find something that you really enjoy doing. Physical activity can also boost your self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy.

If you are new to exercise it is a good idea to start cautiously and progress slowly.

Build activity into your daily routine; take the stairs instead of the lift, walk to work or get off the bus a few stops earlier than usual. You could even watch your favourite evening television programme while on a cardio machine at home.

Starting slow can also help you to create healthy habits that you continue with for a lifetime, but remember to listen to your body and be sure to take a break if you feel like you’ve pushed yourself too hard.

Adults should aim to do some form of physical activity every day and reduce the amount of time they’re sitting still or not moving for long periods of time. Your plan should include 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity. Creating and writing down a varied plan can also help you keep on track to achieving your goals.

Brisk walking (take the dog along for the ride too), dancing, a bike ride, water aerobics, tennis and hikes all count towards the 150 minutes. If you want to opt for vigorous activity, try running and jogging, swimming, team sports like football or netball and martial arts.

It’s also advised to include short sessions of muscle strengthening exercises like Pilates, yoga, lifting weights and bodyweight exercises like push ups. Digging in the garden and carrying heavy shopping bags also count!

Exercise doesn’t always have to be done inside a gym, there are plenty of other fun activities you can try. Running along the beach engages more muscles than just pounding on solid ground – as the grains of sand shift, you engage extra muscles in the hips, legs and core to compensate.

Wet and tightly packed sand is the best to run on as you’ll sink less and therefore be less likely to overuse your muscles while trying to stabilise. It’s quite hard work, so start with around 20 to 30 minutes to make sure you don’t overdo it.

Swimming in the sea is one of the most effective forms of full-body exercise.

It builds endurance, cardio fitness and strength, and it’s one of the most effective calorie-burning workouts because swimming through waves is much harder than in a pool, requiring your muscles to work more. It’s also a type of beach workout that’s completely non-load-bearing, taking all the stress out of your joints, and the perfect way to cool off after your run!

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Book Writing seminars

Are you interested in Content Marketing or maybe you want to know how to write, publish, market and sell your first book? John W. Hayes is returning to Gibraltar to run two of his popular seminars once again.

John has worked with some of the world’s largest technology brands helping them to market and sell complex solutions with easy-to-read and understand content marketing campaigns. He is also the author of five books, including the best-selling Becoming THE Expert: Enhancing Your Business Reputation through Thought Leadership Marketing.

John has been visiting Gibraltar with his content marketing and book writing courses for many years now and has had the pleasure of working with marketers from a wide range of iGaming, Finance, and Hospitality businesses on the Rock.

He has also had the pleasure of meeting many aspiring writers and authors in the community and was delighted to help local author Lowri Madoc publish her first book Hetty Backstage which has sold well both on the rock and internationally.

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Selling Your First Book course. This will be the third time John has brought this course to Gibraltar.

“Obviously, the pandemic has prevented me from running these seminars for nearly two years now, so I’m particularly excited to be heading back to Gibraltar where I have always enjoyed meeting and working with the local community with my first “post-pandemic” events,” John says.

FULL DETAILS OF THE EVENTS: Both events will take place on Monday 13th September.

In the morning, John will be running a new half-day event called: How To Write Expert-Led Marketing Content When You Are Not An Expert.

In the afternoon, he will be running his popular Writing, Publishing, Marketing, and

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HEALTH & WELLBEING WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT PRAISES HARD WORK AND PRODUCTIVITY, SO BEING BUSY ALL THE TIME CAN MAKE YOU FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE WINNING IN LIFE AND CAN ELEVATE YOUR SENSE OF SOCIAL STATUS. Trying to be at our best all the time creates a feeling of importance and can become addictive. When busyness is glorified and encouraged, you may end up overextending yourself with varied obligations, appointments, commitments, and responsibilities. Busyness may lead to feeling: • Anxious • Stressed

for ourselves, and whether we are busy or not, using it as a status update is an ingrained response that so many of us use.

The reality is, while we might feel the need to trot out this well-versed line for fear of people thinking we are lazy or slacking, being busy, or appearing so, isn’t always good for us, and can actually be detrimental to our mental and physical wellbeing.

There is no doubt that lives are busy and pressures are real, but if you are constantly on the go, always saying yes - even if you are at capacity, and on a mission to prove your worth by how many plates you are spinning, they may all come crashing down.

• Overwhelmed • Inadequate • Sad • Frustrated • Angry • Lonely • Hopeless • Guilty If you are unable to complete tasks or uphold the many obligations you have dedicated yourself to, you may end up feeling guilty, or as if you've let yourself of others down.

If you derive self-worth through being productive and completing tasks, feeling as if you're falling short can impact your perception of yourself.

You might not do this skillfully at first. You have conditioned yourself and – possibly everyone in your life – to expect you to be a super person. There's going to be pushback and you are going to be uncomfortable, so don't look for it to necessarily feel good.

Being busy

Natalie Trice, Career Coach and PR Mentor asks ‘How often has someone asked you how you are, and regardless of what is really going on in your life, you cheerily answer, ‘busy, busy’, which can brush over a multitude of issues that we just don’t want to own up, or even admit to ourselves.

Being busy is one thing, but being productive and efficient, healthy and rested are far more balancing and, in the long term, will serve you much better. When we keep doing the same things over and over, we can forget that there is more to life than how many jobs we have on the go and how many people are counting on us to help them.

In modern life, being ‘busy’ is almost a badge of honour that gives us status amongst others, and a sense of validation

You can’ change things overnight, but there are some simple ways you can change your busy default settings, and these include:

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Being honest might feel hard, but rather than saying busy, maybe it’s that you are feeling rushed, overwhelmed, or maybe even bored, can break the cycle. It isn’t a sin not to be jam-packed with work, or to admit things are feeling a bit too much, and it could well be that leads to a new project to fill your time, or someone offering to help you out so you can breathe again.

Taking breaks won’t make you more or less busy, but it can give you perspective. When you have your head down and don’t come up for air, you can become increasingly stressed, taking on even more tasks, and adding to an already overflowing to-do list. Going outside, meeting friends for a coffee, or even putting your 'out of office' on one afternoon a week can help ease that busy burden and give you time to look at what is most important, what you can delegate and changes you can make the will allow you to live a life you live, rather than one that keeps your peddling until you reach burnout.’

• Incompetent

How easy is it for you to say no to others demands on your time? Really think about where you can cut back. Ask yourself some questions: What are the things that make you feel so heavy and exhausted even just thinking about doing them? What are the "shoulds" on your list that you're doing because you think they make you a good person/family member/employee?

Another thing to consider is that the most recent obligation added to your pile can often be the first to go.

Going technology-free can be a great way to turn down those busy vibes, as not only will it free up your time, but it can also help you to stop telling the world just how busy you are. As we scroll through social media we often see family and friends listing their endless activities and achievements and all too often those posts are liked and commented on, further perpetuating the need for more busy updates.

People addicted to being busy are often bad at relaxing as they may feel anxious and guilty at being unproductive.

If you can relate to these signs of being overbusy, and you are using a packed schedule to avoid issues or emotions, then self-care is important.

When you notice you aren't busy and feel worried, know that filling your schedule up will only put off the inevitable. Pause, take a breath and let the emotion be.

While being busy may positively impact your self-esteem, if you are so busy that you are unable to practice self-care, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy your free time, being overbooked can actually have a harmful effect on your overall well-being.

Even though it may feel challenging to shift your priorities, disconnecting from work or unnecessary obligations and deliberately resting and taking time for yourself can significantly boost your quality of life. It is a positive step for your own physical and mental health.

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HOROSCOPES

YOUR FUTURE IN THE STARS

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ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr 20)

LEO (Jul 23 - Aug 23)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 - Dec 21)

You are being reminded that your path on earth is one of service, Aries, and this month your pure energy is very much required. Many souls are struggling at this time, they are confused and unsure and you can bring them calm.

While appraising your journey of life, Leo, you can no longer shy away from the fire energy within your soul or recognize that your qualities of leadership are more important now than ever.

Bite the bullet and follow your inner guidance.

Try to spend some time in nature this month, Sagittarius. This will soothe you, calm and balance you and so you will be able to see the world through a more loving lens. It will also help you to heal and regenerate..

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21)

VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sep 23)

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 20)

You may find yourself drawn to the sea this month, Taurus, relishing the sensation of the cold water on your feet and feeling an urge to submerge your whole body. This signifies that you are in alignment with the flow of life.

Be aware of the importance of family life, Virgo, and of the importance of giving and receiving love. If you are physically or emotionally separated from loved ones then take the time to consciously connect with them. Keep your heart open and hopeful.

You are being encouraged to have hope, Capricorn… hope and a firm belief that good is coming to you no. It could be a new friendship, love or an unexpected opportunity which you have long wished for. Have an attitude of gratitude and give thanks for all the blessings in your life already.

GEMINI (May 22 - Jun 22)

LIBRA (Sep 24 - Oct 23)

AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19)

eelings of inner frustration guide you this month, Gemini. You feel that you are not connecting with people on the level that you want to. So, step back from situations and people and spend some time balancing your energy and allow it to settle on a higher frequency.

Use your wisdom carefully this month, Libra. In a situation or in a relationship you can lead the way and help others to express themselves with love and from the heart. Finances may need some attention... remember that the currency is always love.

You are clearly ready for greater spiritual understanding, Aquarius. You are feeling pulled to seek a deeper meaning to your life. Go forward following your heart and you will experience a profound sense of joy and fulfillment.

CANCER (Jun 23 - Jul 22)

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 22)

PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 20)

You are being guided to move your powers of manifestation to a higher level, Cancer, and to work with them for t he commo n hi g he r g o o d . D o not underestimate the power of your energy in your teaching and know, with humility, that there are many patiently waiting to learn from you.

If you have been doubting yourself recently, Scorpio, then no is the time to practice some unconditional love.

See yourself through the eyes of your guardian angel (or your dog if you have one)... Look for the good in yourself and in others and feel your heart centre expand.

As the planet makes the great transition, Pisces, you find yourself effortlessly accessing new levels of wisdom and understanding. Your spiritual foundation is strengthening and you are being guided to work consciously with your chakras, thus connecting with all universal beings. .

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Coincidence

Is there such a thing?

COINCIDENCES ARE COMMON PLACE, AS WE KNOW, AND EVERYONE, BUT EVERYONE CAN QUOTE AN EXAMPLE OF, “WHAT A COINCIDENCE!” BUT THE QUESTION IS, “IS THERE SUCH A THING AS COINCIDENCE?” AND WHAT EXACTLY IS HAPPENING WHEN A COINCIDENCE DOES OCCUR? Is a coincidence a random event or does someone ‘up there’ have a sense of humour or, if we go back to The Celestine Prophecy, that wonderful golden oldie by James Redfield, not co incidence at all but synchronicity?

What is synchronicity? Synchronicity is the word which means things happening or coming together at the same time. Perhaps there is no such thing as coincidence – perhaps we are all much more interconnected than we are consciously aware of and that, being spiritual beings having a material experience, we are all, in fact, aspects of one universal energy and therefore much more in tune with one anothers’ energies than we can imagine.

We can create happenings in our lives much more easily and quickly than we think we can and indeed much more easily than most people want to believe because when you take on this belief you also accept responsibility for your own life and that can be scary for many.

I recently read this lovely and simple story by the French poet Emile Deschamps. He tells us that, as a child, ...he happened to share a table with a stranger, a Mnsr Fortgibu, who suggested that he try a plum pudding. The child tried the plum pudding and enjoyed it very much but thought no more about it. Until ten years later when he was passing a restaurant and noticed that there was plum pudding on the menu. On the spur of the moment, he decided to try it again only to be told that it was reserved for someone else. He approached the other customer to ask if they might share the pudding only to discover that it was Mnsr Fortgibu!! Many years later he was served plum pudding at a dinner party and laughingly suggested that that now he was eating the dish again, the older gentleman would probably reappear. Soon after

there was a knock at the door. The host opened the door to an old gentleman who was looking for another apartment in the same building – and sure enough, it was Mnsr Fortgibu!

Co-incidence? Scientists don’t seem to think so but then they haven’t come up with a scientific reason either.

So, if it is meaningful synchronicity, what might this story be about? Very often, when we meet somebody repeatedly in similar ways, they turn out to have specific information for us that we didn’t even know we needed. Or the meeting will draw our attention to something which can have life changing consequences. Almost everyone can think of a ‘co-incidence’ of this type which has happened in their life. Is this because our unconscious mind knows that this person has certain information that we need or is it our guardian angels drawing us together and engineering the connection? Who really knows?

And does it really matter?

Should we even bother? Should we pay attention? Can we make co-incidences happen or are our angels doing the job and so we don’t have to? I would suggest that if it helps to remove some of the stress from daily life, then it is rather silly to not bother. If it helps to make others’ lives easier then surely it is selfish not to bother. And, just as in everyday conscious reality, if we let other people do all the hard work for us, they are likely to get fed up and go find someone more appreciative. Angels are exactly the same. Which takes us back to taking responsibility for our own lives. No more victim or ‘poor me’ mentality!

What is a victim mentality? ‘Poor Me’ the victim! We all know people, and if we are honest, we know that we all play the role from time to time, who are victims. Poor me, life is hard. Poor me, I don’t have enough money. Poor me, I can’t

get a job. Poor me, my partner left etc etc. Always someone else’s fault.

If you happen to mention that you’ve just been to the dentist and had a tooth out, they will have had at least two, probably infected, taken out and how the dentist never had to pull out such a big tooth is all his career etc etc.

For these people, things will never change until they decide to change themselves. And, as we know, all change starts at home, inside, with ourselves.

So, can paying attention to co-incidences help this? Well, co-incidences are happening all around us all the time and, like anything else in life the more you practise the better you get.

One of the first people to study co-incidence was a Dr Paul Kammerer, who kept a co-incidence journal. The actual co-incidences were often of little importance in themselves, but he was amazed at the sheer volume of them.

At points he actually stopped recording them because there were so many it became overwhelming. And so he reasoned that the very act of keeping the journal was increasing the number of coincidences that he was experiencing. Interesting.

We might also ask if our spirit friends have a role to play in co-incidence/synchronicity. I feel that it is most likely and that the more we train ourselves in stillness and listening within then the easier it is for them to connect with us and help us make sense of this weird and wonderful world that we live in.

Kate Mchardy MA(Hons) PGCE MSPH Spiritual coach, teacher and healer. katemch@gmail. com / Tel: +44 7712889534. Facebook: The University of Light Group / Readings at The University of Light (@tarotangelspiritreadings).

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