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Contents / October 6

MAYOR’S AWARDS PRESENTATION 2020

42 WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN TOWN

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ULYSSE NARDIN FREAK LAB

44 THE BEST RECIPES OUR CUISINE

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RISE TO THE CHALLENGE: PHOENIX REAL ESTATE

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46 BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MISS TEEN GIBRALTAR PHOTO SHOOT

COMMEMORATING THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN

48 DAD’S KITCHEN: PASTICHO: VENEZUELAN LASAGNE

20 LOCALLLY MADE DESIGNER MASKS

50 CONTACT TRACING: WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE GIVING FALSE CONTACT DETAILS TO BARS AND RESTAURANTS

22 GIBTELECOM UNVEILS PLANS FOR 1GB FIBRE BROADBAND ACROSS GIBRALTAR

56 HOW TO CHOOSE A COSMETIC SURGEON

24 ESCAPE AND REJUVENATE: INSTAGRAM’S MOST RELAXING LOCATIONS

58 DISCOVER GIBRALTAR WITH WWW.GIBRALTAR.COM – HARDING’S BATTERY

28 SPECSAVERS OPTICAS UNVEILS NEW LEVI’S COLLECTION

60 No. 1 MODELS PAST WINNERS

33 MISS TEEN GIBRALTAR 2020 CONTESTANTS

62 INTERVIEW WITH KELVIN HEWITT

38 STREET GAMES OF TIMES PAST

64 THE MANSION TROPHY

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Mayor's Award Presentation 2020 THE MAYOR JOHN GONÇALVES conferred Mayor’s Awards ceremonies held at City Hall on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, and Thursday 17th September 2020. The Mayor receives advice from the Awards Committee on nominations received from members of the public and may also put forward his nominations. The Mayor’s Community Awards this year went to:

DAPHNE ALCANTARA

For her commitment to the Gibraltar Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society, who in turn provide assistance to both patients and their families by fundraising, providing support sessions and creating awareness through ‘Dementia Friends’

BRIAN ADAM HUGH CALLAGHAN OBE GMD Schools, which goes above and beyond his

For his commitment and dedication to the Gibraltar International Chess Festival

JANET HOWITT

For her unflinching commitment to For his hard work and dedication in organising environmental issues and dedication to the ‘The Med Steps Challenge 5’ for ‘Cancer Relief’ work of the ‘Environmental Safety Group’ MARK COOPER

CLIVE DOWNS

MARTA MORALES

For his prompt intervention whilst off duty in administering CPR to a patient until the arrival of the GHA Ambulance and so contributing to the patients positive outcome.

For her work at the GHA Dialysis Unit and for her devotion, over the years, to the care of the patients

FRANCES DREHER

For his hard work and dedication in organising ‘The Med Steps Challenge 5’ for ‘Cancer Relief’

JOHN KARIN PACHECO

STEVEN BELILO

For her prompt intervention, whilst off duty, in administering CPR to a patient until the arrival of the GHA Ambulance and so contributing to the patients positive outcome.

For his hard work and dedication in organising ‘The Med Steps Challenge 5’ for ‘Cancer Relief’

MANOLO GALLIANO

GEORGE BURNS

For his prompt intervention whilst off duty, in administering CPR to a patient until the arrival of the GHA Ambulance and so contributing to the patients positive outcome.

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professional duties.

For his lifelong work with Cultural events and Cultural Heritage

STEWART HARRISON

For his work in preparing successive ‘Cyber Centurion Teams’ from the Comprehensive

JULIO MALCOLM PONS BEM

For his tireless commitment to various causes and charities over the years ABRAHAM SERUYA

For his voluntary work at the Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue and at other local Synagogues and for his devotion over the years to the Elderly Care Agency’s John Mackintosh Home for the elderly.

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Ulysse Nardin Freak Lab Article by courtesy of Watch & Bullion

AS MUCH AS watchmaking has developed in the last century, the basic ingredients of a timepiece have not changed much. Whether you own a Patek, a Rolex or a Seiko, chances are they will have a dial showing the potential times, and the minute and hour hands indicating what time it is right now. Now imagine a watch without a dial, a minute, or an hour hand. What kind of freak of nature am I talking about?

The Ulysse Nardin FreakLab Tourbillon ref. 2100-138.

Ulysse Nardin has a colourful history to look back on, something you need in order to have the guts to disrupt the watch industry. The brand was founded in 1846 with the goal of creating marine chronometers, and would go on to supply fifty of the world’s leading navies. That technology losing its relevance in the advent of digital time, the company ended up reinventing itself as a luxury wristwatch producer with the arrival of Rolf Schnyder in 1983.

In the years that followed, Ulysse Nardin would release highly 8 GLOBE MAGAZINE

around the inner ring of the case, and is geared to an hour hand found beneath it. The movement is impressive beyond just how visually striking it is. It uses a UlyChoc Safety System which reduces the amount of parts used in a conventional shock absorber and replaces it into a single silicon component, reducing friction and allowing the balance to re-center itself after receiving a shock. The freak also has the legacy of being the world’s first production watch which used silicon, featuring the avant-garde material in their unique dual Ulysse escapement.

complex instruments paying testament to their technical prowess, but none left quite the impact as the release of the Freak did in 2001. To truly understand its gravitas, it has to be seen in perspective of the industry at the time. There simply was nothing like it in the shell shock state that the industry followed itself in the aftermath of the quartz crisis, and it would be the Freak which

would pave the way for brands like MB&F to experience their success today.

Without the conventional units of time, how does the Freak dial actually display the time?

It does so by using a baguette movement (think simply in terms of the form of a baguette cut) which additionally functions as a minute hand as it rotates

Despite being in its resourcefulness completely detached from its marine chronometer origins, Ulysse Nardin nevertheless made the effort to pay respect to their ancestry by virtue of many subtle cues in the design. The Bezel, which is also used to set the time and date by rotating it and locking with the badge at 6 o’clock once done, is engraved with waves around its edges for enhanced grip. This oceanic imagery is enhanced by visual depth achieved through the lack of a traditional dial. In the

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centre the gear train looks like an isolated ship on the open ocean.

The idea here is that the “lower deck” shows the hour hand which is shaped like an anchor while the “upper deck” carrying the gear train, balance wheel, spring, and escapement is meant to look like it has a sail at its top. Just don’t get too convinced by this marine design, as the watch is only waterresistant to 45 meters.

The FreakLab specifically sets

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itself apart by being the first model to include a complication into the Freak collection. Meant here is a date wheel which is integrated at 4 o’clock, and while the no other complication in the watch industry seems to divide the watch community like the calendar one does I still think it is worth it in this case by virtue of it only taking little away from the overall symmetry of the design.

So, while this timepiece is highly unconventional and a lot to

handle, the more you spend time with it you realize that it is both legible and logical. Dare I even say this watch may be practical?

Well, to call this watch practical is probably pushing it a lot, after all this limited-edition piece of 99 watches comes in an 18k white gold case with a diameter of 45mm. Nevertheless, Ulysse Nardin manages to do something with the FreakLab that only very few can achieve. They changed

everything about a timepiece, and yet the result is surprisingly simple in its execution. This is one of those watches that in hindsight makes so much sense that you have to ask yourself why it took so long for somebody to make it. That will be the legacy of the Ulysse Nardin Freak collection, it was the first watch daring enough to really shake up the dusted world of horology and took our hand to lead us into the crazy market we get to enjoy today.

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Rise to the challenge just like Phoenix Phoenix Real Estate Text by Richard Cartwright

LUISANDRO MORENO is the main man at Phoenix Real Estate and having interviewed him in the past, it comes as no surprise his business is growing. His attitude, he once said, is one of being upfront, transparent, honest and gaining the client’s trust and just, ‘telling it like it is...’

Well, nothing’s changed! “The building we’re in is Grand Central House in Engineer Lane.

There are 24 flats and all are rented; the building has been recommended for a Heritage 12 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Award and Phoenix Real Estate, as managing agents, is proud to have an association with the Developers of the building.” The rental market Luisandro tells me is very vibrant with Spaniards, ex-pats, construction companies and other entities, including the GHA, taking on these flats and others in town. Phoenix Real Estate is located on the ground floor of the building and is 90 seconds from Main Street.

The entrance hall and stairwell to the building are incredible – a sight to behold - and if that is anything to go by, you can just imagine the

flats! “A residence in the centre of town is what many potential clients look out for and we’re also busy working on two other town centre developments very similar specification-wise to Grand Central House; one is for sale and one is for rent, I encourage people to register their interest as Phoenix will be the exclusive agents of these two exciting projects. We’ve also done very well with sales at Catalan Bay. Little Genoa Mews situated at the End of the village near the seashore will soon be complete and sales there have gone down extremely well, we,

as exclusive agents, managed to sell all the ones that were released in 48 hours!.”

Despite the present climate with lockdowns and ‘Brexit’ uncertainties, sales have boomed and rentals and property management are very much in demand. What is clear with present trends afoot, is that there is a need for more square metres of land on which to build...the demand is there!

Luisandro has been in the Estate Agency

business for quite a few years now and has moved along the tough, entrepreneurial path to set up his own ‘venture’ opening up offices in the World Trade Centre and recently moving to his present location in Engineer Lane, which he feels is a great location, more in the frontline on a street used by many people and it’s a good, first step to get going in earnest... “It’s a big risk starting up on your own but I went ahead.

Luckily many of my former clients came on board without much effort on my part, which

was very welcome, of course, I am a firm believer in having the right attitude; a friend once said if you have the right attitude, you achieve what you aim to achieve. In my office there is a big picture of a lion; lions might not be the biggest, strongest, quickest animals in the jungle but there is one thing they have more than any other animal, the right attitude and the believe they dominate the jungle. I take that as my philosophy in life and everything I do, including my personal decisions, follow suit. I have this picture right GLOBE MAGAZINE 13

beside my desk in order to remind me daily to always have a smile on my face because if one door closes, two will always open!”

I’m not surprised...This trendy businessman, is forever smiling, helpful, genuine and ...simpatico!! ‘Genuine,’ he says, is his style, which comes across when working one-toone making clients feel comfortable...It’s good to walk down the street holding your head up high. “And word of mouth is also very important in Gibraltar.” Luisandro says.

Having an efficient team working for you is vital and all team members have to be, ‘singing from the same hymn sheet’ in other words: Rachna, who’s been with the ‘boss’ for some time, handles rentals and property management. Ashlene is busy looking after sales and Louise is the company’s Marketing

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Manager. A busy team of very smart and really pleasant ladies!

When it comes to advertising, I notice the very much over used word of ‘luxury’ to enhance sales of a given property in brochures.

Luisandro put that to rest and he assures the properties he sells or rents are correctly presented... “We tend to go for high calibre finishes in what we sell as in this building and will tell potential customers what they’re getting in an honest and genuine way. If it’s not luxury or top class, we won’t say so when dealing with customers.” And it’s not all selling, there’s a lot of investigating to do before offering properties, especially old ones, or developing plots of land. “You know sometimes, I even feel I’m acting as a Financial Advisor with some clients trying to help as best I can when they’re buying a property. So yes, it’s more than just selling.”

Very often, choosing a place to live or rent is not easy and a difficult situation to be in, giving you a lot of head scratching and awkward hesitations trying to decide where you want to live and whether the purse strings stretch far enough to afford and acquire that Des Res! Help is available in the shape of a professional Real Estate agency, which will make it easier for you to manage a worthwhile purchase or an affordable rent...

Phoenix Real Estate is located at 28 Engineer Lane just off the northern end of Main Street.

Easy to find and the place to go!

Tel +350 200 77000 Mobile +350 54484000 Email: luisandro@phoenixgib.com Rise to the challenge...Just like Phoenix!

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Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 2020 MARKS THE 80TH anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place between July and October 1940. The 15th September 1940 was officially named ‘Battle of Britain Day’ as it was the day when RAF Fighter Command claimed what proved to be a decisive victory over the German Luftwaffe.

The 80th anniversary was marked with a variety of tributes and commemorations across the UK on September 15th last.

Celebrations took place despite limitations caused by the current Coronaviris crisis, including special exhibitions and previously unseen historic Second World War rooms at the Imperial War Museum.

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September 15th, 2020, marked the 80th anniversary of the battle, which was considered one of the most pivotal moments in Britain's triumphant win over Nazi Germany This year's memorial service had significantly lower attendance and social distancing in place. Fewer than 100 guests attended the service, which usually attracts about 2,000 people.

They included Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who gave a reading at the service, Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Stirrup, representing the Prince of Wales.

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston, also gave a reading. Guests wore masks - but those giving readings were allowed to remove them before doing so. Each chair was placed two metres apart to allow social distancing, with protective plastic screens separating the north and south transepts of the abbey. The service, which remembered the 1,497 pilots and aircrew who died, was led by the Dean of Westminster Abbey, Dr David Hoyle.

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attempt to invade and conquer the island.

In the spring of 1940, Hitler’s armies smashed across the borders of the Netherlands and Belgium and streamed into the northern reaches of France. The German ‘Blitzkrieg’ moved swiftly to the west and the south, splitting the British and French defences, trapping the British Army at Dunkirk and forcing its evacuation from continental Europe. The Germans entered Paris on June 14th and forced France’s surrender on June 22nd. The British now stood alone, awaiting Hitler’s inevitable

Great Britain was in trouble. The soldiers rescued from Dunkirk were exhausted by their ordeal. Worse, most of their heavy armaments lay abandoned and rusting on the French beaches. After a short rest, the Germans began air attacks in early summer designed to seize mastery of the skies over England in preparation for ‘Operation Sea Lion’, Britain’s invasion. All that stood between the British and defeat was a small force of RAF pilots outnumbered in the air by four to one.

The first objective for the Germans was to establish air superiority as a precondition for invasion. The Luftwaffe estimated haughtily that it would be able to defeat the Royal Air Force’s Fighter Command in southern England in four days and destroy the rest of the RAF in four weeks.

Day after day, the Germans sent armadas of bombers and fighters over England hoping to lure the RAF into battle and annihilate the defenders. Day after day, the RAF scrambled their pilots into the sky to do battle, often three, four or five times a day!

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It was a battle fought without armies. No rifles, no tanks, no barbed wire. In the summer of 1940, the skies above Britain served as the battlefield for the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe. The Luftwaffe represented the first arm of the German military juggernaut to take a swing at the British Isles. Its mission was simple: repeat the performances in Poland and France and eliminate the enemy air force.

This would facilitate an invasion, which the Germans had no reason to believe would fail. The Luftwaffe’s crack pilots, many of them experienced since 1936 in the Spanish

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Civil War, included men like the dashing and headstrong Adolf Galland and deadly tactical genius Werner Mölders. The RAF stood grossly outnumbered, outgunned, and outmanned.

Therein lies the importance of the Battle of Britain. The RAF, subsequently nicknamed “The Few” by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, held the responsibility of not only defending Britain from the Luftwaffe but also defeating the German pilots and thwarting Hitler’s plan for invasion. Despite German numerical and tactical superiority, higher

echelons of leadership in the RAF proved more strategically flexible and adapted to the situations and parameters of the battle better than their Luftwaffe counterparts.

Britain’s air defence bent but did not break.

By September, the Germans lost enthusiasm for the assault. Hitler postponed and then cancelled the invasion plans, turning his attention to the defeat of Russia. In appreciation of the RAF pilots’ heroic effort, Winston Churchill declared: “Never before in human history was so much owed by so many to so few”

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Locally made designer face masks Text and Photography by Joe Adambery

AS I WRITE THIS IN early October, there is still a slow rise in Covid cases locally and worldwide, prompting me to make the assumption that face masks are going to be the order of the day for the near future and beyond. When our first lockdown was imposed last March, a young lady, who is into fabric design, set about starting to produce designer masks as fashionable accessories and she now has a new collection ready to show.

Poonam Rupani, a young mother in her early thirties, sits across from me at Ocean Village wearing a yellow cotton

mask clipped onto a decorative chain. I take a picture. For good luck, she has the ‘evil eye logo’ embroidered on it in black and as a fashion accessory, it looks great. I take some pictures of the new collection and then we get chatting about it over a coffee.

During lockdown, she used her time in a positive way always with a charity in mind. Suicide prevention seemed to be the topic foremost in her mind so she settled for ‘GibSams’ and she has a pledge. “Every month I will be giving a donation to ‘GibSams’ depending on the sales of my masks. My masks retail at around £8 depending on the

chain accessory and my pledge is that I will donate a pound for every mask sold.” She says that as masks have now become such a necessary part of our lives why not turn that into a positive thing so that one of our main charities can benefit from it. A noble thought indeed.

At the time she told me that she had a reasonable stock of each colour in different sizes and a variety of fashionable chains, which clip onto the masks. “I always thought that it’s much healthier to wear them as fashion accessories instead of having them in handbags or pockets. It’s always better not to lose them or misplace them so the interchangeable chain is quite useful. The range of pastel fabric colours I have chosen is very wearable and I’m really excited to find out what people will think.”

The new collection is comprehensive and caters for men women and children. She even has a Christmas present idea, which is packaged as a family gift of three masks and a fabric sanitizer. “All my masks Rupani can be are made of pure cotton, they are Poonam washable and I always sanitize contacted via Instagram at the fabric before packaging them.” Blingageclothing

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Gibtelecom unveils plans for 1Gb Fibre Broadband across Gibraltar ON THE 30TH September, Gibtelecom unveiled the next generation in fibre technology and launched its Gigabit Gibraltar plan, bringing ‘hyperfast’ connectivity to everyone, Gibraltar-wide, by the end of 2022.

“The latest in Fibre-To-ThePremises (FTTP) technology is being rolled out across the entire country. Our network, which has been meticulously engineered using Point 2 Point direct fibre, will not only be faster, but will also deliver more robust, superior and future-ready solutions. With this technology, Gibtelecom will have the capability to roll out multi-gigabit connections and further improvements over the next decade.” said Jansen Reyes, Director of Technology.

Gibtelecom’s new 1Gb fibre broadband is already available to over 2,000 homes across 13 large residential estates following infrastructure works conducted over the last few years.

At the moment, the company will offer two packages: 1Gb for £65 per month and 500Mb for £50 per month but bundles combining mobile and TV packages are set to be announced in the near future.

Gibtelecom’s Chief Executive, Noel Burrows said: “This is a giant digital leap forward for Gibraltar. For the first time ever, all of Gibraltar will be able to experience ‘hyperfast’ and reliable gigabit internet connections thanks to the latest technology and the power of our network.”

“This upgrade plan will see gigabit speeds rolled out at an unrivalled pace right across Gibraltar, bringing our customers the 22 GLOBE MAGAZINE

future-proof connections of tomorrow” he added.

Thanks to Gigabit Gibraltar, customers will be able to take advantage of emerging consumer technologies such as cloud gaming, virtual reality entertainment and 8K video streaming across the home.

The service promises to enable seamless streaming across various home devices, faster and interruption-free gaming, and the ability to share large files “in a flash.”

Adrian Ochello, Director of Consumer and Marketing, said “This is a huge technological stride for Gibraltar and we’re proudly leading the way, making it faster and accessible to everyone. With our ‘hyper-fast’ 1Gb broadband, ultra-high definition content can be streamed without buffering and very large files can be downloaded and uploaded in a flash, even across multiple devices sharing the connection simultaneously. Our service bundles are extremely popular and offer great savings, and there’s plenty more to come… so watch this space.”

Customers can check 1Gb availability and pricing, as well as, register online at www.gibtele.com/gigagib

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Escape and Rejuvenate: Instagram's most relaxing locations Text by courtesy of PsychicWorld.com

AFTER A LONG stressful six months of a global pandemic, it’s fair to say we’ve all earned a recharging break! Somewhere to sit back, un-wind, relax, and rejuvenate. That’s why the experts at PsychicWorld.com looked into where the most Instagramable tranquil locations are around the world.

we couldn’t think of anywhere greater to unwind.

The Maldives

4TH: UBUD, BALI

Known as one of the most tranquil and calming places on earth, Ubud in Bali, Indonesia came in with a staggering 4.8 million hashtags. It’s the perfect location for yogi lovers and sun worshippers.

Most Instagrammable Relaxing Countries: 1ST: PHUKET, THAILAND

With guaranteed weather and picturesque beaches, it’s no wonder why Phuket in Thailand is the world’s most instagram relaxing location. With a massive 9.7 million people using the hashtag ‘Phuket’ worldwide, who doesn’t want to hear the swishing of the waves, the smell of sun cream and the sound of meditation music after a restricted six months at home?

5TH: MYKONOS, GREECE

hashtags used, this is one of the most Instagrammable locations in the world to unwind!

3RD: TULUM, MEXICO

Attracting history and water

lovers alike, it’s no surprise why Tulum in Mexico has more than 5.9 million hashtags.

From lounging on the beach to swimming in secluded cenotes in Tulum’s underwater caves,

RANKED

Most Relaxing Locations

How Many Times Hashtagged

1

Phuket, Thailand

9.7 M

2

The Maldives

8.3 M

3

Tulum, Mexico

5.9 M

4

Ubud, Bali

4.8 M

2ND: THE MALDIVES

5

Mykonos, Greece

4.3 M

Wallets at the ready - as this one may set you back a far few pay cheques! The Maldives in South East Asia is one of the most private and peaceful getaways you could ask for. With 8.3 million

6

Siem Reap, Cambodia

2.2 M

7

Langkawi, Malaysia

2M

8

Sedona, Arizona

1.7 M

9

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

1.6 M

10

Nha Trang, Vietnam

1.4 M

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The Greek tradition of smashing plates may be loud but one of the many Greek islands Mykonos is far from that. Offering beautiful beaches and camera-capturing sunsets, we’re not surprised it has 4.3 million hashtags.

10TH: NHA TRANG, VIETNAM

Coming in at number 10 with 1.4 million instgram hashtags is Nha Trang in Vietnam with its hidden charms, and captivating destinations such as Hi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Grab your beach bag and fly on over to this unexpected relaxation destination.

Least Instagrammable: Mount

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Ubud, Bali

Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Over 421 thousand times less instagrammed that Phuket in Thailand, Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park in California comes in last. Suppose nature hikes aren’t everyone’s idea of a form of stress relief!

11.3 million hashtags across the most relaxing locations: Tulum, Mexico (5.9 million); Sedona, Arizona (1.7 million); Banff National Park Alberta, Canada (960,000); Lake Louise, Canada (918,000); and Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado (574,000).

THIRD: EUROPE 5.4 M

Most Instagrammable Relaxing Continents: FIRST: ASIA 32.6 M

At the top of the leader board is the blue sea guarantee and sun promising continent Asia. With a colossal 32.6 million hashtags used across: Phuket, Thailand (9.7 million); The Maldives, South East Asia (8.3 million); Ubud, Bali (4.8 million); Siem Reap Cambodia (2.2 million) and Langkawi in Malaysia (2 million).

SECOND: NORTH AMERICA 11.3 M

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With 5.4 million hashtags, Europe comes in at number three. The most relaxing locations across the continent include: Mykonos, Phuket, Thailand

Greece (4.3 million); Lake Bled, Slovenia (290,000); Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom (149,000); Provence, France (145,000) and Seljalandsfoss in Iceland (137,000).

FOURTH: OCEANIA 1.9 M Incudes: Bora Bora, French Polynesia (1.6 million); Whitehaven Beach, Australia (191,000); Bay of Islands, New Zealand (156,000 hashtags); Wategos Beach, Byron Bay, Australia (25,700 hashtags); and

Glenorchy in New Zealand (8,800 hashtags).

FIFTH: AFRICA 1.4 M Following in fifth place is Africa with 1.4 million hashtags used across some of the most picturesque relaxing locations such as: The Seychelles (1.4 million hashtags); Kosi Bay, South Africa (5,600 hashtags) and Saruni Samburu Safari Camp, Kenya (910 hashtags).

SIXTH: SOUTH AMERICA 146,000

Heading out of the millions is South America, specifically Mendoza in Argentina (the only relaxing location included) with 146,000 hashtags - 22 times lower than the leading continent Asia.

LAST: ANTARCTICA With its frightfully cold weather, it is no wonder that Antarctica wasn’t a contender for the world’s most relaxing continents despite it being on our bucket lists.

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Specsavers Ópticas Unveils New Levi’s® Collection ICONIC DENIM BRAND Levi’s® is launching a stylish new eyewear collection with Specsavers Ópticas this autumn, evoking the appeal of the freespirited California lifestyle integral to the brand’s DNA. The 12-strong collection, in stores from Monday 21 September, draws inspiration from Levi’s® unrivaled brand heritage, taking colour cues from its classic denim collections – deep black and a myriad of blues.

Retro-inspired shapes recall the ‘blue jeans’ craze of the 1960s and 1970s and are modernised by their innovative use of materials.

Bianca Sarre, Specsavers’ style

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expert, says: ‘Levi’s® is a brand that needs no introduction.

From its early beginnings creating hard-wearing workwear to establishing itself as an international wardrobe staple, it is world-famous for its denim and casualwear, which is why we’re delighted to be adding Levi’s® to our ever-expanding designer ranges.’

The collection includes one exclusive frame (LEVI’S 4) available only at Specsavers Ópticas. The Levi’s® collection is priced at 129€ for two pairs.

For more information and to find your nearest store visit www. specsavers.es

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CONTESTANT Nº. 1

CONTESTANT Nº. 2

CONTESTANT Nº. 3

Niah Guiling

Chloe McCarthy

Julia Davis

GYPT Photographer: Charlene Busuttil Hair Stylist: Classic Cuts MUA: Rafa Anaya Age- 16 Sponsor: La Patisserie Ltd. Insta handle: iahguiling

Hair Stylist: Classic Cuts MUA: Silva Moreno Age: 15 Sponsor: Mayfair On Main Insta handle: _chloee3_

Hair Stylist: Classic Cuts MUA: Juliana Martinez Age: 15 Sponsor: Nunos at the Express Instahandle: Julia1026__

Who is your role model and why?

Halima Aden. As she wore her hijab to a beauty contest to teach girls that they can be themselves and they don't need to abandon their heritage to 'fit in' into the so-called beauty standards.

GYPT Photographer: Diexter Thomas

Who is your role model and why?

Audrey Hepburn. She is revered for both her acting skills and her philanthropic efforts as a UNICEF ambassador following her unofficial retirement from acting, making her one of the most notable female role models. With a life devoted to kindness and compassion, Audrey devoted herself to being a mother, a wife, and a humanitarian, something admirable and inspirational.

GYPT Photographer: Diexter Thomas

Who is your role model and why?

My role model is my mum. She inspires me to do my best every day as she is very selfless and independent. I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me.

GYPT Photographer: Charlene Busuttil

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Katherine Hahn

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Who is your role model and why?

Gigi Hadid. She’s a very successful model I look up to her a lot because one day I’d like to do what she does, she’s always been compared to Bella Hadid her sister, but they’ve never compared themselves to each other and they’ve always supported one and other.

GYPT Photographer: Jodie Ferrar

Who is your role model and why?

My Role model is my mum because she’s made me who I am now and she’s always supported me.

GYPT Photographer: Jodie Ferrar

Who is your role model and why?

My role model is Jojo Siwa not only is she fun and sparkly she also sings, plays piano and dances. I love the fact that her personality is completely different to girls our age now a days I love how she is living her age.

GYPT Photographer: Jodie Ferrar

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Zyanne Garcia

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Who is your role model and why?

Malala Yousafzai; She demanded that girls would be allowed to receive an education. She was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in 2012 but she kept fighting. She became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Who is your role model and why?

Role models are like a torch of light that inspires and guides in the darkness. That torch is my mother. My mother is kind, strong and hardworking. But what makes her truly worthy of looking up to is that she taught me and my sister these qualities through her actions.

Who is your role model and why?

Beyoncé, as doesn't shy away from difficult and heartbreaking subjects and she's always seeking to raise awareness for what is really important. There's nothing like attending a concert from a favorite artist, and Beyoncé did something that would make it even easier for her fans to go to her shows... as long as they were caring and compassionate.

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Anjali Alwani GYPT Photographer: Bradley Durante Hair Stylist: Classic Cuts MUA: Julianna Martinez Age: 17 Sponsor: Carlos Electronics Insta handle: Anjali03_x Who is your role model and why?

My mum, the reason behind this is she is a person who I have contact with on a day to day basis so I know her personally, I know and I’ve experienced everything she’s been through in life, all the battles she’s had to face, and how she’s come through it all amazes me every day, I inspire to be her.

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Street Games of times past!

NOW THAT SUMMER’S over and no more beach, entertaining ourselves with another leisure time activity comes to mind...Oh yes, playing in the street was the definite ‘in thing’ in the 50s and early 60s for me - which are the years I recall as a boy and teenager. Consequently with all the stuff the kids have today to choose from to keep entertained, without having to venture outside by just staying put indoors, they are missing out on exercise, fresh air and social interaction with friends and others. But we’ve moved on: hence I very much doubt 38 GLOBE MAGAZINE

Have to go home to have my tea but I’ll be back right away...!”I clearly remember saying that many a time whilst enjoying some fun with my friends playing outside...those were the days!"

Text by Richard Cartwright

those wonderful times playing outside, will ever return. It’s not difficult to be reminded of those good times when meeting contemporaries in the street or sitting at a cafe who, over a coffee or pint of beer, go off on

a nostalgic trip and reminisce about living in ‘La Calle Comedia’ or ‘La Calle Castillo’ for instance – just to mention two areas or neighbourhoods on the Rock, which happen to be the ones I would play in!

The good thing is, there’s a booklet enumerating many of the games and pastimes enjoyed during those years and going back even further, cataloguing some pastimes I certainly don’t remember – before my time – but many other individuals will recall even playing them and because they’re mentioned in the Manolo Ruiz booklet, they’re recorded for posterity!

No doubt many will remember the many games played and activities enjoyed during that time... ‘La Positiva’ has just came to mind: That’s where you set up

a little corner on your doorstep - annoying your neighbour, who wants to get in or out of their home with all of your ‘bits’ spread across the step or steps often unavoidably being stepped on! You’d sell discarded toys, like plastic pistols, toy cars, model soldiers, your sister’s dolls and toy kitchen sets, old comics and allsorts...All individuals items sold for a penny or even half penny in yesteryear’s currency...

It was great fun! Oh, and you’d also have fun collecting and exchanging picture stamps of every subject – animals, warships, passenger liners and famous sportsmen and celebrities.

Then we had the street games like ‘Jumpy Mula’ or ‘Salta La

Mula’ – that was jumping over a bent over body – ‘Catch’, ‘Cowboys and Indians’, ‘Hide and Seek’ (hiding in unlikely places), ‘Marbles’, ‘Spinning Tops’, ‘Flying Kites’, we’d play football and cricket of course,

and collecting ‘Grillos’ – crickets in a box, which I was pretty reluctant to handle but owned a few, kept in a disused, OXO

tin, feeding them lettuce and tomato (which probably killed them anyway because mine never lasted long... or was it my collection of silkworms that didn’t live long?) .

There were little shops that sold things like those kites, marbles, whistles, and a type of firecracker: ‘Triki-trakes’ and ‘Bombitas’ were popular, mainly bought around Christmastime.

I also remember we’d venture into other neighbourhoods like, Castle Road proper, Moorish Castle and Tankerville, ‘La Calera’ (Road to the Lines), on rare occasions The Jungle area of the North Defences and Flat

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Bastion Road...I also recall going into Edinburgh House (MOD then) - or attempting to - and being shouted at from a balcony to get out pronto – locals being personas non grata in MOD estates in those days...nice!

Dads, uncles or older brothers, who happened to be DIY enthusiasts would build wooden scooters for us kids made from leftover bits of wooden planks and ball bearing wheels – built to a great road worthy standard and even preferred to the real, bought-shop thing.

They would also build ‘carritos.’

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wooden planks, the hard wearing ball bearing wheels plus bits of rope or string. The rest was up to your driving skills as you steered

your vehicle sitting in your box by guiding the front wheels with your feet and bits of string or rope. We had lots of fun!

Those were great days enjoyed by the majority of kids during those years without the need to own expensive toys and gadgets – not that anyone could afford them then anyway! They were happy times indeed, playing and hanging around outdoors in our neighboured streets...

Yes, you’d certainly need a good wash when you got home and cleaned up to be ready for supper (and school the next day.) Then it was off to bed, slowly drifting into slumber land, sweet dreams of a very happy and fulfilling play day, and looking forward to the weekend for more fun, real fun...OUTDOORS!

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What’s Happening Down Town?

1.Enlightening presentation by Daphne Alcantara about Dementia and the hard work of the Dementia Friends Gibraltar and Gads. 2.

Open Your Eyes demonstration at Casemates. 3. Stephen Neish Interviews Former Chief Minister Sir Peter Caruana In GBC’s ‘Between Us’.

4. Lincoln Red Imps Team that faced the mighty Glasgow Rangers in The Europa League last month. 5. Francis and Michael celebrating Francis's 18th Birthday last August. 6. Clean Up the World Campaign gets underway on the Rock. 7. Ross House, Alameda Estate on National Day. 1

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The Best Recipes of our Cuisine Roast Venison Loin with Pumpkin & Sichuan salt

Barbecued Spanish Mackerel Cutlets with Smoked Paprika

A great Autumn dish; try this Roast Venison & Pumpkin as an alternative Sunday Roast. The Sichuan Salt seasoning really packs a flavour punch

Serves: 4 • Preparation: About 15 minutes • Cooking: 10 minutes

Serves: 4 • Preparation: About 15 minutes • Cooking: 1 hour 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

the cutlets with a little olive oil and

4 X 150gr Spanish mackerel cutlets -

grill on each side for about 4 minutes

INGREDIENTS

the venison and sear as quickly as you

1 tsp smoked paprika or to taste - 1

or until nicely browned and the flesh

1 small pumpkin or squash, peeled

can. Remove from the heat and set

tsp sweet paprika or to taste - ½ tsp

has changed colour right through. A

and seeds removed, then sliced into

aside. Once the vegetables are soft,

ground cumin - 1 cup flat-leaf (Italian)

good way to check if the cutlets are

wedges - 8 sage leaves - 60ml ma-

lay the loin on top and return the tin

parsley leaves - 1 tbsp freshly squee-

cooked is to use your tongs to grab

ple syrup - 5 banana shallots, peeled

to the oven to cook for another 15-20

zed lemon juice

the backbone and give it a wiggle. If

and sliced lengthways - 50gr butter

minutes. 3. While the venison is roas-

- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - 150gr

the fish is cooked through, the bone

- 600gr venison loin, fat and sinew

ting, put the Sichuan peppercorns,

cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

will be very loose. If the fish is still a bit

removed. FOR THE SICHUAN SALT:

salt and rosemary into a pestle and

if bigger - Olive oil, for cooking

firm and stuck to the bone, then con-

10 Sichuan peppercorns - 1 tbsp flaky

mortar and grind to a coarse seaso-

salt - 1 tsp chopped rosemary

ning. When the venison is cooked,

HOW TO MAKE IT

the salad and potatoes or even some couscous or quinoa

tinue cooking. 5. Serve the fish with

remove from the oven and rest for 10

1. Check the mackerel for errant sca-

HOW TO MAKE IT

minutes. While it’s resting, brush with

les. Mix both the paprikas together

1. Heat oven to 190C and put the

the glaze from the pan and sprinkle

with the cumin and ½ tsp salt and

pumpkin, sage, maple syrup and

over a generous pinch of the seaso-

sprinkle this spice mix evenly over the

shallots in a roasting tin and give it

ning. Serve the carved venison with

flesh parts of the cutlets. 2. Allow the

a good mix with your hands, making

the pumpkin and shallots.

fish to sit out at room temperature

sure you coat everything in the syrup.

while you make the salad. 3. Toss the

Add half the butter and sprinkle with

parsley, lemon juice and extra virgin

salt, then roast for 45 minutes or until

olive oil with some salt and pepper in

the pumpkin is tender. 2. While the

a bowl until the leaves are well coa-

vegetables are roasting, heat a frying

ted. Add the tomatoes and toss a few

pan, add a splash of oil and the re-

times more. 4. To cook the fish, heat

maining butter. When foaming, add

a barbecue hotplate to high. Drizzle

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Dad's Kitchen Pasticho: Venezuelan Lasagne Text by Mark Montovio

Mark Montovio shares some of his much loved local, and world recipes, opening up possibilities for making each dish to suit a variety of families, different tastes and particular dietary needs. Combining his love of different cultures and world cuisine, he is also committed to preparing meals, which are nutritious, tasty and good to look at, with minimum waste and using seasonal produce

THERE IS NOTHING MORE comfor- from the vulgar Latin word pastīcium derived ting than a warm and creamy lasagne on a from pasta, and means "pie", and it has developed the figurative meanings of "a mess", "a dull chilly day! tough situation", or a pastiche.

There are many versions of this dish. Pastitsio takes its name from the Italian pasticcio, a A pastiche is a work of visual art, literature, large family of baked savoury pies which can theatre, or music that imitates the style or chabe made using meat, fish, or pasta. Many Ita- racter of the work of one or more other artists. lian versions include a pastry crust and some Unlike parody, pastiche celebrates, rather than include béchamel. The word pasticcio comes mocks, the work it imitates.

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In Cyprus and Turkey, this dish is called "oven macaroni", and of course the dish we enjoy in Gibraltar in Italy is referred to as lasagne al forno.

The typical Greek and Turkish versions has a bottom layer that is bucatini or other tubular pasta, with cheese and/or egg as a binder; a middle layer of minced beef, or a mix of minced beef, and pork, with tomato sauce,

Pasticho (Pasticho Venezolano) is the Venezuelan version of lasagne or the Greek Pastitsio. I have to admit that once I tried the subtle differences I was hooked on it.

There are two main ingredients that enhance the flavours intensely. The meat is seasoned with soy sauce, there is a considerable Chinese influence in the country, and with what they call, salsa inglesa, basically Worcestershire sauce.

The béchamel sauce again holds no mystery. I use a whisk to mix and the trick is to use equal amounts of butter and flour , making this into a paste, and then slowly adding milk as required to make half a litre or so of sauce. Usually two spoonfuls of butter and flour do the trick. You should add salt and pepper to both sauces and then start the layering process. Again there are different ways of doing this but I like to start with a layer of béchamel followed by lasagne sheets, covered with béchamel again, some cheese and then topped with the meat sauce. I usually repeat this process three times and add much more béchamel sauce on the final layer with a good sprinkling of cheese.

So other than using those two ingredients to spice it up the Venezuelan way, the process is simple.

Cooking time will vary and you must check the package because each make is different and it is best to follow that.

Fry onion and garlic and some peppers if you wish, adding some herbs; oregano and parsley are great. Then fry the mince and add either chopped tomatoes, with a spoonful of tomato puree, or good shop bought tomato passata.

Pasticho is definitely a dish you will continue to make because of its enhanced flavours making it a rather more exotic version of the traditional lasagne we are used to.

cinnamon and cloves. Other spices like nutmeg or allspice are used in the top layer that is a béchamel or mornay sauce.

Grated goat’s cheese is often sprinkled on top and pastitsio which is a common dish, is often served as a main course, with a salad.

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Behind the Scenes at the Miss Teen Gibraltar · Photo Shoot Photographs by The Gibraltar Youth Production Team (GYPT)

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Contact tracing: Why some people are giving false contact details to Bars and Restaurants Text by Dr Donia Waseem (Lecturer In Marketing, University Of Bradford) & Dr Joseph Chen (Lecturer In Marketing, Macquarie University)

www.theconversation.com

FOR RESTAURANTS, hotels, coffee shops, pubs and nightclubs, the pandemic has hit hard.

For many of these businesses, reopening again after the initial stages of lockdown has come with its own challenges. Not least has been that governments in many countries have instructed bars, cafes and restaurants to record people’s contact details in case they need to assist with test-andtrace efforts.

Contact

tracing

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will

allow

governments to track outbreaks and the spread of the virus if needed. But not everyone is

pleased about the prospect of revealing their personal information to strangers.

There have been reports that some restaurant staff have harassed female customers after getting their information from contact tracing. A number of restaurant goers have complained that their contact details can be seen by other customers. There have also been cases of people receiving scam track-and-trace text messages – all of which makes it unsurprising that some people are giving out false contact details.

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PRIVACY PROBLEMS Part of the problem is that highly publicised privacy violations – such as the Facebook Cambridge Analytica data scandal – have severely damaged public trust.

Many people believe that using people’s personal information without their permission is a widespread problem across many industries. In the US, for example, more than half of people surveyed didn’t think they could

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avoid their personal information being collected in their daily life.

While many bars, pubs and restaurants didn’t have to worry too much about data scandals before, reports of staff using people’s personal details to try and hook up with customers is potentially highly damaging – not just for those businesses, but for the whole hospitality sector.

Trust is obviously a big part of

the problem here. For contact tracing to work effectively – for what might be many years to come – customers need to trust that establishments will look after their data correctly.

Research shows there are two basic types of trust: cognitive trust and affective trust. Cognitive trust is based on the confidence you feel in another person’s accomplishments, skills and

reliability. This type of trust is said to be from the head or based more on reasoning and knowledge.

Affective trust, on the other hand, arises from feelings of emotional closeness, empathy or friendship.

This type of trust is said to come from the heart – or have a more emotional link.

LISTEN TO YOUR BRAIN

With this in mind, our latest

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research project looks at whether cognitive or affective trust is more effective in terms of gaining consent for contact tracing.

Our preliminary findings reveal that cognitive trust is the key to gaining people’s trust and getting them to recognise the value of contact tracing. So if

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places have transparent policies around how their data will be used, professional datacollection procedures, and clear communication then customers are more willing to share information.

Our findings also indicate that many customers are initially

reluctant to share their personal information. And if they are pressured to provide information, then they are more likely to give fake information. So our next research project will look more deeply into some of the reasons why customers are doing this.

Understandably, many people

are worried about a second wave of the virus and another lockdown. This would mean rising unemployment, loss of income and disruption at an already difficult time. This is why it’s so important we get contact tracing right – and that people feel comfortable, and safe, sharing their personal information.

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How to choose a cosmetic surgeon Having a cosmetic surgery procedure is an important decision, and one that is best made when fully informed. Here are ten top tips for choosing a surgeon for your cosmetic procedure

1. QUALIFICATIONS

7. PRICE

Is the surgeon on a recognised register? Surgeons should be registered with their relevant medical councils – so for example surgeons may be registered with the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register for Plastic Surgeons or its equivalent in Spain.

This is one of the most important considerations for many people when considering a cosmetic procedure and surgeon. Yet price should not be the deciding factor. The increased popularity of cosmetic surgery has brought down the cost of surgery over the years, but it is still a case of ‘you get what you pay for’. Remember that your fee must cover many elements including the time and expertise of the surgeon; the anaesthetist; the medical team; the operating theatre costs; the implants if you are having breast augmentation; a potential overnight stay with doctor and nurses on call; and much more.

Follow up care is especially important and Aria provide regular follow up appointments at 1, 2 and 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months and 1 year, but you will be seen every day if necessary; there is no limit on follow up appointments.

2. SPECIALISTS

Cosmetic Surgeons should be qualified and registered in Plastic Surgery – not just general surgery. Dr. Marco Vricella of Aria Medical Group is a registered specialist plastic surgeon.

3. MEDICAL TEAM

Ask about the team that will assist the surgeon. For example, the anaesthetist should be registered, and you should ask about their experience. Aria’s theatre team are world-class.

4. HOSPITAL

A private hospital registered with the local health authority, such as HC Marbella Hospital is the ideal location. Ask about your accommodation if you need an overnight recovery stay.

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or family member can stay overnight with you and 24/7 medical support.

5. FREE CONSULTATION

Aria Medical Group offers free consultations in Gibraltar with Dr. Marco Vricella, specialist cosmetic surgeon.

A professional surgeon will

always be honest about what results you can expect from a procedure and the potential risks, however small. Make sure you have realistic expectations for the procedure. A cosmetic surgery procedure can achieve much, but results vary from person to person, considering their age; quality of skin; lifestyle; and more. Ask to see ‘before and after’ photos.

6. AFTERCARE

Aria Medical Group offers free, comprehensive aftercare.

This includes post-operative check-ups in Gibraltar, 24 hour telephone support if you have any queries and revision surgery should it be necessary. Aria Medical Group includes this in their price and is free in the first year.

Aria Medical Group offers competitive, realistic prices guaranteeing the best service – with no hidden extras.

Client Testimonials

Think about talking to

other people, who have had the operation you are considering.

Aria Medical Group has client case studies available to read or view online with ‘before and after’ photography – contact Aria for more information.

8. THE COMPANY

Cosmetic surgery is available from several medical groups that service Gibraltar. However, with Aria Medical Group, you are assured of the personal care of an independent firm.

That’s why Aria Medical Group has such a good reputation in Gibraltar.

9. LOCATION

The location of your consultation, surgery and aftercare is important. Having a cosmetic surgery procedure

close to home has a number of benefits such as convenience; reduced travel before and after; and possibly lower costs as you can recover at home.

Aria Medical Group offers free consultations at College Clinic in Gibraltar and all follow up appointments are also held there. If you travel elsewhere in Europe or the world for surgery, what will happen if you need aftercare or revision surgery?

FIND OUT MORE - FREE, private, consultation If you’re interested to find out more, then a consultation with a qualified surgeon is the best way to become informed. That’s why Dr. Marco Vricella always meets every person, who is considering a procedure with Aria Medical Group.

To book a free and private consultation in Gibraltar at College Clinic, contact Aria Medical Group: Tel: (+34) 951 276 748 or (+34) 671 639 353 info@ariamedicalgroup.com ARIA MEDICAL GROUP

The Aria Medical Group team offers a wide range of cosmetic surgery procedures for both women and men, using the most up-to-date techniques.

These include: • Breast Augmentation • Breast Uplift • Breast Reduction • Tummy Tuck • Liposuction • Face Lifts • Eyebag Removal • Rhinoplasty www.ariamedicalgroup.com GLOBE MAGAZINE 57

Discover Gibraltar with gibraltar.com Text and Photography courtesy of www.gibraltar.com

Harding's Battery HARDING’S BATTERY is a restored artillery battery that is also known as Harding’s Fort. It received its name after Sir George Harding, the Chief Engineer of Gibraltar at the time in 1844. The Battery is located at Europa Point at the southern end of Gibraltar and holds the Europa Sunken Magazine that today is utilised as an information centre for visitors.

shells and cartridges was in the chamber directly underneath the gun, with a passageway running behind the magazine chamber allowing a means to the lamps that were used for lighting. Two derricks were used to heave up the shells and cartridges via floor openings which were then placed on a trolley and wheeled on rails to the gun muzzle.

Being one of the southernmost batteries in Gibraltar, Harding’s Battery was originally built on the site of the 7th Europa Battery.

Its original design housed two 24 pounder cannons, which were later upgraded in 1863 to two 32 pounder cannons.

By the year 1904 breech-loading guns were slowly being introduced, replacing the older RML guns, a fate that left Harding’s 12.5 inch RML barrel at the bottom of the sea directly below the battery. Then again later, amid World War II, a 40 mm Bofor anti-aircraft gun was mounted on the battery.

Five years later, a review was made on the fortifications of Gibraltar by Colonel William Jervois, who at the time had inspected various other British Ports around the world, making a number of changes and recommendations to new coastal defences and batteries.

In accordance with his changes, Harding’s Battery was modified and rebuilt to accommodate a heavy Rifle Muzzle Loading (RML) gun. The initial plan was to install a 9 inch RML on a Moncrieff disappearing mounting, however this never transpired.

Instead, in 1877 a 12.5 inch RML on a barbette mounting was constructed and installed, which was completed in 1878.

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INTERESTING FACT The 38 ton (in reality 50 tons) 12.5 inch RML gun that we see at Harding’s Battery today was actually originally used at Alexandra’s Battery back in the 1870’s. It was found half buried at the southern entrance to the Gibraltar Dockyard. In 2013, it was transported and installed on a replica carriage at Harding’s Battery where it remains on display to this day.

OPENING HOURS: Mon-Fri 09:00 - 20:45 ADMISSION PRICE: Free

After many years of being neglected and buried under sand, Harding’s Battery was finally unearthed and restored; a work that started in March of 2010 to renovate and improve the whole of Europa Point.

The Europa Sunken Magazine below the gun has been transformed into a visitor centre providing valuable and interesting information to all that visit.

While visiting Europa Point, there is no question you should take a few moments to enjoy exploring this long standing battery and taking in its amazing history. Once arriving at Europa Point, it certainly won’t be out of your way to take a look. You won’t be left disappointed.

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No. 1 Models Past Winners 1. DEMI FRANCESCA

reasons, there are many positive

that the experience itself was enough to make it all worthwhile.

PERERA

and fun events during the lead

GYPT Photographer: Diexter

up to the big day! This is a very

Thomas • Hair Stylist: Classic

exciting moment.. a tad nerve

Favorite

Cuts • MUA: Amy Gavito • Age:

wracking (I can relate ) but you

live by? Happiness comes from

24 • Year you won: 2011

won’t regret entering, take the within and is found in the present

advice

would

you

moment.

plunge!

What

quote/mantra

you

give a young person who

What did you gain from the 4. JESSICA ACRIS

is thinking of entering the

experience?

competition? Honestly, entering

that this experience was one of Thomas • Hair Stylist: Classic

this competition is all about

the most memorable ones for

Cuts • MUA: Silva Moreno •

challenging

me, I made so many wonderful

Age: 22 • Year you won: 2014

yourself,

always

yourself

to

GYPT Photographer: Diexter

memories.

remember who you are, don’t compare

I can truly say

What advice would you give a

anyone

young person who is thinking

and compete by being the best

This was the first ever pageant

version you could possibly be for

I entered, I was terrified of of entering the competition?

YOURSELF! Make sure you know

joining because the thought of During the journey, it’s a great

your worth on the inside & you’ll shine on the outside!

1

2

3

4

What did you gain from the experience? I gained courage to pursue anything I set my mind to & confidence to believe that anything is possible.. & of course a friendship with the director of the show that will last a lifetime!

Love you always Kelvin Favorite quote/mantra you live by? Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.

2. EMMA BUTTIGIEG GYPT

Photographer:

Jodie

Ferrar • Hair Stylist: Classic Cuts

What did you gain from the beauty is found within.

walking on stage with people

experience? I loved every minute

watching was a big fear of mine and learning how to love yourself

of it. I made great friends and 3. STAR FARRUGIA

at the time. However, entering

way of learning about yourself too. It’s not all about winning

• MUA: Amy Gavito • Age: 24 • gained a lot of self-confidence. If I GYPT Photographer: Diexter

helped me with my self-esteem, it’s also having fun and learning

Year you won: 2012

I made new friends, rehearsals

could go back in time, I would do

Thomas • Hair Stylist: Classic

it all over again.

Cuts • MUA: Rafa Anaya • Age: was so much fun and by the end

What advice would you give a

of it we were all one big family

What did you gain from the

Favorite quote/mantra you live

and I think that anyone should

experience? I’ve learnt to improve

entering the competition? To not by? "Beauty is found within." We What advice would you give a

experience something so lovely

all my modelling techniques,

hesitate and go for it; Miss Teen now live in a society where we all young person who is thinking

and rewarding. Winning was

helped me improve my confidence

young person who is thinking of

24 • Year you won: 2013

along the way.

Gibraltar is a one in a lifetime feel we need to be socially accepted

of entering the competition? I

of course the icing on the cake and just to really feel comfortable

by our physical appearance, social

would advise anyone thinking

but I vividly remember feeling in my own skin.

experience

and

the

perfect

opportunity to step out of your status and Instagram likes. Always about entering to ensure that extremely content just before the comfort zone.

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remember that the purest form of you’re entering for the right

crowning, by that point I knew Favorite quote/mantra you live

by? In life everything comes,

Year you won: 2016

What advice would you give a

16 • Year you won: 2018

contestants to be your true self,

young person who is thinking

everything passes and everything

What advice would you give a of entering the competition? The

embrace the experience and let What advice would you give a

go of any fears that hold you

young person who is thinking advice I would give to a young young person who is thinking

back. I believe this is the way

5. DUNIA FALZUN

of entering the competition? person who is thinking of entering

of entering the competition? My

you gain strength, courage and

GYPT Photographer: Charlene

Miss Teen Gibraltar will help Miss Teen Gibraltar is to go for it,

advice for those who wish to enter

confidence.

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you to grow personally as well

it is an amazing experience which

is to always believe in yourself

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as mentally and prepare you for

will be cherished for a lifetime no

because anything is possible and What did you gain from the

• Age: 20 • Year you won: 2015

many life experiences which you matter the outcome.

changes

experience?

be confident.

Entering

Miss

may face in the future all while

Teen Model played a big part in

What advice would you give a

you have the best time meeting

What did you gain from the What did you gain from the facing some of my fears and a

young person who is thinking

new people. Take the plunge experience? It has been a

experience? I got the chance to

of entering the competition? The

and join for the experience of a once in a lifetime experience

represent Gibraltar in India, I my box. I gained confidence, great

Miss Teen Gibraltar experience

lifetime.

is incredible, you meet fantastic

challenge that pushed me out of

and one that I will hold close

learned a lot about many different

friendships and empowered me to

to my heart. I got taught

cultures

push my limits!

and

made

amazing

people who share the same

What did you gain from the very

skills

friends, I also gained confidence,

passion. It helps you raise your

experience? Having had the throughout. The experience of

self-love, self-development and

One true example of this was

self-esteem and feel good about

pleasure of winning Miss Teen winning Miss Teen Gibraltar

positivity.

when

yourself.

Gibraltar and bringing home the

What

did

you

gain

important

life

2017 turned me from a shy,

upon

Favorite quote/mantra you live

opportunity in representing

from

grow my confidence and accept young lady. I have taken part

by? "If you can’t love yourself, how Gibraltar

that success isn’t permanent and in many fashion shows and

are going to love somebody else."

participated I met wonderful

failure isn’t fatal. Thanks to this

charity work and still continue

people, the director helped me to

experience I feel empowered to

to do so. I had the chance

believe in myself and what I am

make a change as it taught me to to represent Gibraltar In a

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Miss

Teen Model I was granted the

international crown, I was able insecure girl into a confident the experience? The year I

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winning

internationally

at

the Miss Teen Model Universe 2019 in Valencia Spain. After

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singing live for the first time

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in my life which was one of

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capable of. I joined as a very shy

use beauty in a positive way to

pageant in Manchester which

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my

person and left the competition

help the society and not just for

gave me a bigger platform

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expectations, not only did

being

personal gain.

to spread the word about

Age: 16 • Year you Won: 2019

confident.

It

was

an

incredible experience that i will

•

awareness for mental health.

by? What you get by achieving

biggest

fears,

without

I manage to win the Talent round but I managed to take

my chosen charity and raise Favorite quote/Mantra you live

never forget.

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What advice would you give a

home the title of Miss Petite

young person who is thinking

Model Universe! One of the

Favorite quote/mantra you live

your goals is not as important as

Favorite quote/mantra you live

of entering the competition? I

proudest moments in my life;

by? If you believe in yourself,

what you become in the process.

by? "Strength is what we gain from

would encourage any young girl

I can honestly say Miss Teen

the madness we survive"

looking for new opportunities

Model was both an inspiring

anything is possible.

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to open their minds and take and empowering experience.

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the plunge in enjoying a one of

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a kind experience that they will

Favorite quote/mantra you live

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cherish forever.

by? Don't be afraid to fail...be

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21 • Year you won: 2017

Photographer:

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afraid not to try!

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Interview with Kelvin Hewitt Director of No. 1 Models Photographs by The Gibraltar Youth Production Team (GYPT)

TELL US ABOUT THE HISTORY OF miss Teen No.1 Models was created in 2010

by Director/ Producer Mr. Kelvin Hewitt with an aim to set a different standard for Gibraltar.

No1 Models main goal is to help others and we do this through our beauty with a purpose programme. We incorporate this in all our events. No1 Models encourages girls to use their beauty in a positive way. They recognise that using this platform positively helps society and raises awareness wherever needed, and not solely for personal gain. In 10 years No1 Models has produced 23 shows with extremely exceptional positive feedback. Since it was established, Miss Teens focus has been for this program to provide a fair environment in which young women have the opportunity to better themselves. The pageant encourages the contestants to gain selfawareness, self-confidence, individual pride, act age appropriate and greater social awareness.

Each contestant improves their ability to communicate effectively, to speak in public and to stand up for what they believe in. Each young lady who has previously entered this program have prioritised different goals, our staff strives hard to assist each person in their personal quest for excellence.

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Each young woman walks away from our program a little more ready to deal with the world around her, and more importantly, the world ahead of her.

What would you say have been the biggest achievement of the past 10 years?

We have achieved many things in the past 10 years, representing Gibraltar internationally has been one of the proudest moments within our pageant. We have resulted in many title wins but the best achievement was winning the international title of Miss Petite Model universe last year.

I am pleased to say that each year, a large number of contestants who have never been in a pageant before, face any individual fear and empower themselves to the point of finding this pageant to be a rewarding and worthwhile experience. Many contestants, with no previous experience nor expectations have won the Title first time round! many others return other consecutive years because of the positive experience they had in our program.

How do you see the future of No. 1 models and Miss teen in the coming years?

I would like to see No1 Models participating in major events for Gibraltar like for example the Miss Gibraltar pageant. I will continue to do what I love and help support young Girls in our community boost up their confidence and self-esteem. I would like to take the stigma of beauty and say that I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself !

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The Mansion Trophy HAVING BEEN interrupted by the Covid-19 lockdown since the last event in February, the 2019-20 Med Golf season recommenced with the Mansion Trophy at the El Paraiso Golf Club on Sunday 30th August.

The competition format was individual Stableford and the Spanish Federation Covid 19 protocols for golf were in place. Designed by the South African golfing legend Gary Player, the ‘El Paraiso’ fairways meander between a variety of palms and trees and the occasional stream or lake under the watchful eye of the iconic “La Concha” mountain to provide the perfect setting for the 5th event of the Season.

The Golf Club Staff were very welcoming and the round was played in a Westerly breeze that made the 30 degree temperatures seem bearable.

Even the observance of Covid protocols for golf failed to dampen the enjoyment or adversely affect the scores for that matter – read on!

The champion of the day, winner of the Mansion Trophy and a £150 voucher, redeemable at ‘Cohen and Massias’ Jewellers and agents for Tag Heuer, was David Murphy with a great score of 39 Stableford points off 64 GLOBE MAGAZINE

a handicap of 14. No stranger to the podium, David won the Caterford Trophy at the 2nd Event and the Cat 2 prize at Event 3. He also won the team prize, as he has done before, this time with Matthew Robinson - it’s all about picking your partners! David’s rich vein of form will inevitably attract an equally significant handicap reduction to converge with his demonstrated level of skill!

The best gross score was Steve Munns’ round of 82. Steve was also the Category 1 winner with a score of 37 points and took the prize for nearest to the pin on a par 3.

The best senior was Paul Miles with 36 points and the best gross score on all the par holes was Kristian Svensson with a score of 1 over par.

OUR HANDICAP CATEGORY PRIZES WERE WON AS FOLLOWS:

Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 13): The winner was Steve Munns with a score of 37 points. Steve has already qualified for the Med Golf Masters.

Category 2 (handicaps 14 to 21): Matthew Robinson was

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the winner with 38 Stableford points which qualifies him for the Med Golf Masters and won him the coveted Masters Shirt.

Category 3 (handicap 22 to 30): The winner was Dusan Matys with 37 stableford points. A deserved win as Dusan scored enough points to take this prize at a previous event, but was barred as a first time member. This Time Dusan gets the prize, the Masters Shirt and a qualification to the

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Med Golf Masters.

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The Gourmet Catering Med Golf Rankings: (Only the top ten players will qualify for the The prizes were presented by Med Golf Masters at San Roque) Ross Harkins on behalf of the Tournament Sponsor Mansion. It was good to see so many familiar David Murphy faces after such a long break and Ross Harkins to welcome the new members. All John Hunter were thanked for taking part and Matthew Robinson keeping the golfing circuit alive.

Louis Calvente Ian McNee Guests are made very welcome at Martyn J Brown

all events and are encouraged to join us and enjoy a great day out.

While they are not eligible to win the trophy or category prizes, they can win the many minicompetition prizes and even a best guest prize if warranted by numbers.

INVITATION The next Med Golf Event is the Capurro Insurance Trophy tournament at Estepona on Sunday 27th September 2020.

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