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Business & Finance 8 Business & Finance Guide 9 Mrs Rock in the Smoke 12 Business shorts 14 The Small Business

Spice Up Your Christmas

Gibraltar in Geneva Changing Times for Justine The Small Business Advantage

Stuff About Us Crisp & Even Brightly Back to the ’80s

Cover: Paperwhite Narcissus (Narcissus papyraceus) Gibraltar’s traditional Christmas flower grows wild on the Upper Rock and flowers in December

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Business shorts

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Gibraltar in Geneva

Business shorts Recruitment: The Road to Inclusion

Property File 38 Tough New Mortgage

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Lending Rules

Surveying the Surveyors Spice up Your Christmas

Past Revisited 48 What Happened

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to the Komsomol?

Tangier Party ends in Gibraltar Court-Martial

Information 58 What’s On December 62 City Centre Map

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Health & Well-being 52 Health Directory 53 Here’s Health - Vitamin E 54 The 12 Days of Fitness

Photo Call 18 Betfred celebrates 5 years

on the Rock

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features 28 30

Changing Times for Justine Behind the Scenes: Stuff About Us Educating with Dance

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Photo Call: St Paul’s School

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Photo Call: Back to the ’80s

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invites in the Paparazzi

Appetite 77 Eggnoging 78 Chef’s Recipes:

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Festive Fare

Food & Drink Directory Wine Column: Crisp & Even Brightly

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Books: Bandalero Adventure Singer Songwriter Competition Have a Chique Christmas What’s On People & Pets (you’ll love it!)

Art: As Nature Intended Is Christmas for the Young?

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Mrs Rock in the Smoke

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Mrs Rock couldn’t believe her good fortune. She had never won anything, well apart from that school prize but it was so long ago now she couldn’t even remember what she had done to win it. But here was the proof in her hand. A gold embossed invitation addressed to Mrs. Dollars Rock, Gibraltar, OXON. It should have been “Dolores” of course, but “dollars” had a nice ring to it, and whilst she didn’t understand the OXON postcode, this didn’t concern her. After all, her bank was inviting her to an all-expenses-paid financial seminar at a swanky hotel in London in late November. A great opportunity for a pre-Christmas London trip, she thought.

Anyway it looked too good to miss. A whole day listening to world-class experts at an hotel near Hyde Park with lunch thrown in. “Wine extra,” it said, but as she left that mainly to the more bibulous Mr Rock, this didn’t put her off.

Another reason she was keen to visit the UK was that Dolores wanted to experience the “Olympic bounce” she had heard mentioned. She didn’t know exactly what that meant but she had seen that nice David Cameron talking about it some days before and it seemed to be a good thing.

Her eldest son had suggested it might in fact

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be some kind of trampoline, although he had more than just a twinkle in his eye when he said it. He suggested that she might enquire at Hamleys if she had the time but she knew he was being silly. He was always like that when the levanter blew.

Being interested in finance, she was also keen to find out more about this double dip recession thingy. What on earth was that then? Had it gone away now? She hoped the seminar would answer her questions. The only problem was that she had to get to London first. Time for some

negotiating, she surmised.

And so it was that after agreeing to have Mr Rock’s friends around more often, and once again being landed with Christmas dinner for 18 — which actually she rather enjoyed — Dolores Rock was booked on to a flight to London to visit “her financial advisers”, as she told her rather sceptical family.

Getting there nearly ruined her. She hadn’t been to London since 1983. Now she was going there alone. She was shocked when asked to pay for her coffee on the plane. “And at those

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prices,” she retorted, “you can keep your festive open sandwich on ciabatta — whatever one of those might be”.

After disembarking, the fun began as soon as she tried to walk up the “down” escalator.

“Follow the signs for the train station Mother,” No 2 son had helpfully remarked. “It’s simple.

You can’t go wrong.” He must know what he was doing, Dolores mused. After all, he’s always travelling with his best friend, Sheridan. What a polite young man — and always keen to help with the cooking. Her husband didn’t like Sheridan but then he wasn’t friendly to anyone.

Dolores thought it odd perhaps that Sheridan and her son went on all those holidays to that Greek island — how did they pronounce it now?

“Mike-o-nose”. And what about their trips to Sitges? Wasn’t that was just an artsy town near Barcelona? Ah well the youth of today.

It wasn’t long before she was cursing them both as she trudged through Gatwick’s north terminal. Then the passport queue. Someone had told her about “Iris” who apparently could somehow save people queuing but she couldn’t find anyone called Iris. Just a security officer with an unpronounceable name. She tried saying it out loud but instead amused herself that she might as well be back in Gibraltar where interesting first names are de rigeur.

After what seemed an eternity, as well as a ride on a train without a driver, she dragged herself to the ticket machine next to a hand written notice that shouted “Train’s for London”.

She looked at the word “train’s” and knew it looked odd but she ignored it. Single to Victoria she thought. Easier said than done but eventually she stepped on to the platform, precious ticket in hand.

Precious was the word. £18.90 just to get into town? Worse was to follow. At Victoria she needed desperately to find the facilities. But what was this — 30p? Thirty flippin’ pence to spend just one (she was amused at her cleverness but still annoyed at the price). “That’s six shillings,” she mused. She always thought in shillings when the price of something aggrieved her. It was the same in Spain when she went to Mercadona. She spoke in terms of duros, which she had to explain to her son was the old way to say five pesetas. She realised he thought her quite mad. But financial issues mattered a great deal to her. She was obsessed, readers from last year may recall, with the exchange rate as she fretted constantly about getting more euro for her pound. At least she had learned the plural

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of euro was also euro, not euros.

So it was a rather weary Dolores who finally got to the B&B close to the station for a wellearned kip. Her husband’s largesse did not extend to paying for her accommodation at the swanky hotel where the seminar was on the next day. Not at £285 per night plus VAT it didn’t anyway.

The next day dawned and the rather chatty taxi driver started talking. “Were you here for the Olympics, darlin’?“ he asked breezily. “No,” said Dolores, “but I did follow that lovely Georgina Cassar’s progress.” “Didn’t see her,” said the driver, “did she get a gold post box then?”

Dolores was mystified. A gold post box? Then it came back to her. Of course, she remembered the red white and blue version outside Gibraltar’s main Post Office in Main Street. Someone said it had been repainted because of the Olympicals.

Looked better than gold anyway. What a silly colour to paint something that should be pillar box red. She was quite keen on the price of gold as she knew it was “a store of value” which is very useful in the bad times, but a golden post box, well she thought that was too much, really...

The driver had piped down by now. The taxi screeched to a halt outside the swanky hotel.

“That’ll be 12 quid love”. “Twelve quid — err, pounds?” Crikey, Dolores thought. She knew London was “dear” but no one had prepared her for the fact that London was outrageously expensive. This seminar had better be good.

Well as it turned out just moments later, she would never know. Apparently it was only open to UK residents after all. The girl on the door didn’t seem to know where “gib-all-ta” as she pronounced it was — nor did she seem to care that much. “Don’t you live in OXON then?” she asked. “No,” replied Dolores testily, ”I don’t”.

After what seemed an eternity, as well as a ride on a train without a driver, she dragged herself to the ticket machine next to a hand written notice that shouted “Train’s for London”. She looked at the word “train’s” and knew it looked odd but she ignored it

It turns out that there was a small but perfectly formed Oxfordshire town that was named after our Mediterranean home, and clearly the invitation had been misrouted by the Post Office to end up in Dolores’ hands on the Rock. Perhaps it got lost in one of those golden post boxes, she thought.

And that’s how she ended up spending the day doing some Christmas shopping instead, before making the equally expensive trip home.

So what had she learned? Certainly nothing about finance. Mainly, it was that one must be wary when dealing with any special offer. The invitation had clearly said the seminar was open to UK residents only but she hadn’t read that bit. Similarly, some things such as QROPS are only available to non-UK residents or at least those with a demonstrable intention to become non-resident. Dolores realised these details were important and by now she was feeling rather silly.

And that wasn’t the end of it. When she got back home Mr Rock was none too pleased.

“Why don’t you just get financial advice locally,” he asked? “After all, Gibraltar boasts some world-class minds covering all aspects of personal finance from banking through to investments and beyond.”

He went on to show her the Christmas card the family had received from that odd bloke in specs who writes about financial matters in The Gibraltar Magazine every month. What did it say? He remembered the sentiment was very satisfying. Before carrying on with the Christmas celebrations, he put on his reading glasses, picked up the card and read the words again.

Ah yes, here it was.

“A very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous New Year to anyone reading this, from all the staff at Sovereign in Gibraltar. ” n

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Leeds Building Society’s Chief Executive, Peter Hill Society’s Chief Executive, Peter Hill

Leeds Building Society celebrates a decade on the Rock A decade on from Leeds Building Society opening a branch on Main Street, Gibraltar, the UK’s 5th largest building society has gone from

strength to strength. Membership and savings balances are at their highest ever levels and assets have doubled in size to around £10bn.

To mark this milestone, the Society’s Chief Executive, Peter Hill, visited Gibraltar to celebrate the success of the branch, which initially offered a range of mortgages to Gibraltarians and British expatriates.

Peter Hill said, “I am delighted to visit Gibraltar to recognise such an important milestone.

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shorts During the last 10 years, we have continued to improve our products and services and now offer both sterling and euro savings accounts as well as mortgages.

“As the 5th largest mutual building society in the UK, Leeds has maintained exceptional financial results and strong credit ratings, despite the unsettled economic climate. I am proud that Leeds Building Society has remained independent, and continued with a tradition of providing excellent value, through quality customer service, efficiency and competitive products.

“Whilst many institutions withdrew their lending facilities, the Society maintained our involvement in the Gibraltar housing market and was instrumental in helping to provide mortgages for homes purchased under the Government Right-to-Buy scheme or on a Shared Ownership basis.

“During our time here, we have felt very welcome and appreciated by the local community and the Business Centre, for which we are extremely grateful. My colleagues in the Gibraltar office have formed firm relationships with very many of our customers who became members of the Society...

“The Society is thriving and has great plans for growth in the future, whilst being careful to manage risks in a prudent manner. We look forward to many more years of being part of this vibrant and flourishing financial services market in Gibraltar. Aiming to be Britain’s most successful building society will require us to continue to focus on being best for members, best for business and best for colleagues.” n

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Clark Elder (GFIA - Head of Training) and Joanne Beiso (FSC - Head of Funds)

‘Intro to...’ Seminars Continue The Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association (GFIA) held a seminar in November at the Eliott Hotel entitled, “Introduction to Funds II – EIFs from the Regulator’s Perspective”. This was the second seminar in their “Intro to...” series to focus on Funds in Gibraltar. Joanne Beiso from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission conducted a two hour session on the finer points of Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs) with an emphasis on the point of view from the local regulator and what industry practitioners can expect in the near future with changes to regulation at EU level. The seminar was attended by nearly 100 attendees from the local financial industry.

GFIA will be holding its next seminar on 5th December which will discuss Corporate Actions.

For more information contact info@gfia.gi or visit its website: www.gfia.gi.

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Business Matters

The Small Business Advantage words | Paul Wharton I have gone out to meet with established businesses which are willing to share their story with me. My aim is to find out how these businesses function in Gibraltar in their specific sectors, to highlight their achievements and lend a helping hand with advice for any areas that require a bit of focus.

To kick start this, I met with Jimmy Coelho of Abegon Fitters and Abecasis Gonzalez, a company with more than 60 years’ experience.

For a family-run furniture and fittings company in Gibraltar, the larger and cheaper alternatives

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across the border are a big threat to its survival.

However he believes the trick to running a small business is the ability to change its course of action and meet clients’ needs quickly and efficiently.

It was when Jimmy took over the business nearly 30 years ago that the company started focusing on floor fittings and carpets, breaking away from wholesaling grocery and home goods and creating a niche in the market for itself.

He tells me: “Business in Gibraltar is just a question of survival

For the past year, I have been focusing my monthly column on how to set up a business and how to best implement business plans.

I also introduced you to members of my team and gave them the opportunity to explain their roles and how they help businesses in different sectors in Gibraltar. Now we’re changing direction and putting theory into practice.

and being able to diversify at a moment’s notice.

“Small companies are slowly being taken over by companies with large floor surfaces, with discount prices and other comforts they offer their clients like easily available parking.”

Jimmy’s business continues to evolve and strives towards meeting its clients’ needs, offering customers a one-to-one service and excellent after-sales care. In recent months, things have changed for the business once again with more

clients asking for general refurbishment which Jimmy and his team of 11 are focusing on.

As a result of busy schedules and the comforts of online shopping, more people are getting in touch with Jimmy via email asking for photos and information about the different products on offer; however this is something he is still working on.

Jimmy is facing the number one threat to the majority of small

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finance businesses at this time — trying to compete with the big companies.

While he is doing many of the right things, he does need to do more and shout louder. Word of mouth is an important element for his business, as well as conventional marketing.

Let me spend a couple of minutes on why small can be good. One of the distinct advantages of being a small business is that you are able to create, develop and make change very quickly as opposed to larger companies which have layers of bureaucracy that can slow the process down. This means, as a small firm if you see the market changing, there is a good chance that you can get ahead of the game.

Another major advantage for smaller companies is you can be a niche player as the big firms can’t possibly be all things to all people and so you have to be on the look out for those narrow markets and be a good example — what Jimmy

and his team are doing regarding the general refurbishment initiative.

Being small is also good for customer service where you can also respond to queries or complaints faster because there are fewer people who have to meet, discuss and approve how to reply to such client feedback.

For me, the most important point is that small business is personal and customers are hungry for something that allows them to connect to something beyond the product — so think of that as something extra. Jimmy is doing

that with the personal touch he and his team are giving, starting with the initial advice, then installation and finally the very important after care service.

Jimmy really does need to look at updating his website and whilst it is important to detail all your products and services, there are lots of people out there who can help you with this, although I suggest you keep it personal.

You can start by highlighting your own unique story about the business and include recent testimonials from clients, as well as profiling the key people in the

Jimmy is facing the number one threat to the majority of small businesses at this time — trying to compete with the big companies.

While he is doing many of the right things he does need to do more and shout louder

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business. People love to hear personal stories.

I think small businesses ignore social media sometimes at their own peril. It was just a couple of weeks ago I asked some of my colleagues in the office where I should sell an old scooter my partner hadn’t used for a couple of years and everyone said use Facebook.

With more and more people logging on to social networks, it is an indication that times are changing quickly so we really should make the effort to keep up. n Paul Wharton is writing in his own capacity and none of the above is intended to express the views or opinions of Barclays

Paul Wharton is Head of Corporate Banking at Barclays Wealth in Gibraltar having arrived on the Rock from the UK six years ago. Paul has over three decades’ experience gained in various roles within Barclays, predominantly in and around London and is passionate about supporting the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) market which he sees as the lifeblood of the Gibraltar economy.

Paul has won several awards for his work in Small Business Enterprise markets and has served on the London Board of the Prince’s Trust.

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Montagne Jeunesse Wins “Go Green” Award Global beauty product giant Montagne Jeunesse has scooped the “Go Green” Award at a ceremony celebrating the top 100 businesses in South Wales. The Award is testament to the Founder of our own Ocean Village, Gregory Butcher’s unwavering commitment to the environment.

Hosted by the South Wales Evening Post and Swansea Bay Business Life Magazine, the Top 100 Businesses Awards took place in November at the waterfront Marriott Hotel.

Between them, the Top 100 employ 24,000 people in South Wales and have a combined turnover of nearly £5 billion. Montagne Jeunesse was shortlisted in two of the seven categories. For ‘Corporate Responsibility” ’ the company was proud to have made the top three considering it was pitched against insurance heavyweight Admiral, although the outright win for “Go Green” was obviously the highlight of Montagne Jeunesse’s evening.

“As a business we consider everything we do to ensure environmental impact is minimal,” says Gregory. “Back in 1994 we were pioneers when we opened our first eco-friendly HQ, the Eco Factory in Swansea. It was the only facility in Europe with a grass roof, solar panels and its own wind generator.

“Prince Charles was quick to acknowledge our efforts at a time when most thought grass on a roof was downright barmy. But we didn’t stop there and have since moved into the Green Barn, a super energy efficient premises, and in 2009 we created a Green Team to put together a five year site management plan to encourage biodiversity. It’s a continuous team effort.”

The Green Barn is environmentally aware on the inside and out.

Within the office, desktop printers have been replaced with communal units saving immediately on electricity, ink and paper. Plastic and cardboard is baled and recycled and office paper is shredded to provide soft packaging for intransit fragile goods. Meanwhile, outside, what was once the site of a chemical plant is now a meadow teeming with wildlife. 70 different types of bird, moth and butterfly, including the endangered Small Blue, have made the meadow their

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home alongside a colony of rabbits and 40 types of wildflower such as the bee orchid.

With Gregory being a strict vegetarian, he is passionate that Montagne Jeunesse’s products make a minimum impact on all forms of life at every stage. Hair, body and foot products are tested on staff, in the office, and never on animals, and all products are approved by the Vegetarian Society and the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection. Ingredients are natural such as plant extracts, minerals and oils and the buying public have shown their appreciation. Montagne

Jeunesse is present in 85 markets around the world and in over 80 of the top 100 retailers and remarkably sells two beauty packs every second worldwide .

In Gibraltar, Gregory has brought his eco vision to Ocean Village, the mixed use marina development for which he acts as Chairman.

Once a brownfield site, a derelict, contaminated former marina, it has been completely transformed,

cleaned up and over a million plants, trees and shrubs have been imported from specialist nurseries in Spain. Underground reserve tanks make Ocean Village virtually self-sufficient in water and it is recycled and cleaned for use in the swimming pools, fountains and for irrigation. Waste is also separated and recycled. n For information on Montagne Jeunesse visit www.montagnejeunesse.com

is to ensure clients do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities. Having an accurate Information System empowers clients to deal with any presenting problem.

Bureau staff also went to the Human Rights Commission in London and met with Richard Emmett, Executive Director.

Under the Equal Opportunities Act 2006, Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau is the body in Gibraltar for the promotion of equal treatment of all people without discrimination on grounds of sex, race or ethnic origins.

Gibraltar CAB Train in UK Gibraltar Citizens Advice Bureau staff — Equality and Discrimination officer Ivan Cruz and the Senior Adviser Joanna McGrail — recently went to the UK to attended a course on the “Five Key Issues of Discrimination”.

The training included a day at the central office of the bureau in London where the advisers learned how to update and develop the Information

System used at the bureau to advise clients and give accurate up-to-date information.

The ethos of the Citizens Advice service

GCAB has provide independent assistance to victims of discrimination and have organised equality training and hosting conferences to raise awareness of equality issues.

The CAB feels Equality is of growing importance, focussing on people’s rights to equal treatment in law and in practice, challenging injustice and discrimination.

Further training in Equality issues is being organised by CAB for 2013. n GCAB can be contacted at 20040006, info@cab.gi or by visiting the website www.cab.gi

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Betfred Celebrates 5 Years on the Rock

The team at Betfred.com threw a lavish party in Gibraltar in November, celebrating its milestone 5th year in business on the Rock.

Staff and partners were invited to celebrate the company’s birthday in true style, with a

James Bond theme throughout the night.

Guests arrived to a champagne reception and the sound of Bond classics like ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ and ‘The Living Daylights’ and themed awards were given out during the sparkling

event. Betfred’s founder, Fred Done, was unable to attend in person but surprised the staff with a specially-recorded video message, which was broadcast on the night and raised the roof! n

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OnlineGambling News

European Commission’s Road Map for Regulation The European Commission published its communication Towards a comprehensive European Framework for online gambling last month. As announced by Commissioner Barnier earlier this year, the document proposes regulatory initiatives to address five priority areas. As a response, the Remote Gambling Association welcomed the call for EU regulators to work more closely and commended the commission for its commitment to ensuring all EU national regulatory frameworks are fully compliant with EU law.

The Communication follows the Green Paper consultation launched in 2011. During the Green Paper process the Commission stopped taking action against Member States whose gambling legislation or regulations breach EU law. The Commission has now resumed investigations against non-compliant Member States. To this end, the Staff Working Document accompanying the Communication provides ‘red lines’ which Member States should not cross when regulating or seeking to prohibit online gambling.

The Commission also proposes to extend the scope of the Anti-Money Laundering Directive to all forms of gambling and bring forward two recommendations in 2013 on minimum protection standards for consumers, and responsible gambling advertising.

The Commission is also tackling match-fixing through a recommendation to be adopted in 2013. Although the RGA supports this and is confident the betting industry will continue to play a role in the fight against corruption, it is essential this initiative is not used for sports to be given any control over the betting sector or the products it offers.

Clive Hawkswood, Chief Executive of the RGA, said: “We look forward to discussing the detail of these proposals, but in the main they appear to be worthy attempts to address the headline issues. In the longer term we hope they will lead to greater regulatory consistency across the EU...

“It is equally important that the licensed private sector online gambling industry is treated fairly and in accordance with EU law. At the moment there are over 30 complaints against Member State laws and regulations that are apparently in breach of EU law. There has been no action since 2008 on a single complaint or infringement proceeding. The Commission’s credibility as guardian of the Treaty can only be guaranteed if it now proceeds with the rapid and substantive action Commissioner Barnier has indicated will take place.” n

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Gibraltar becomes first full platform in accountability of maritime waste Nature Group Chief Operating Officer Darren Laguea has signed up to a ground-breaking worldwide IT platform which will provide enhanced management and traceability to facilitate and promote quality in ships’ Marpol waste handling.

Mr Laguea, who was recently appointed chairman of Euroshore International*, said he was “very proud” of the breakthrough at the Port of Gibraltar.

Nature Group, one of the world’s leading maritime and offshore waste collection and Treatment Company, has become the first organisation to join SWANET® a platform for ship waste management and optimisation.

The SWANET system is used to handle transactions between member parties and issue electronic documents required by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the EU regarding waste management. This includes a vessel-based solution Swaboard, an ashore website linking vessels, ship agents, port authorities and port reception facilities (PRF).

Darren Laguea, said the new internet-based tool is unique because, for the first time, all stakeholders will now have the opportunity to manage waste using the same standards and wording anywhere in the world. He urged other PRFs throughout the world to follow Nature’s example.

Speaking during the International Workshop at the Ships’ Waste conference in Antwerp, Belgium, Mr Laguea explained the importance of the agreement: “It’s a real pleasure to announce that Nature Group has become the first port waste reception company to join SWANET. In doing so one of our ports, Gibraltar, becomes the first in providing the full platform to all SWANET users.

“With waste management it is essential to have transparency of reporting, this platform takes on this very important role allowing ship owners, port authorities and port reception facilities around the world to monitor and follow their obligations when it comes to waste disposal.”

Mr. Laguea also spoke about the honour he feels of being chair of Euroshore International, the association of Port Reception facilities in Europe, at the time of such an important breakthrough.

Sylvain Perrier the creator and Director of the Ship Waste Agency, a French based company, said: “Having companies such as Nature Group supporting the project is really important. Ever since this project was at its early stage I have always received the encouragement needed.

“This week Nature Group became the first company to sign up to SWANET. We encourage other PRFs to sign up.” n *Euroshore International is an association of port reception facilities in Europe and beyond, the international organisation was founded in 1998.

Interactive Training Workshops...

Benady Cohen Chartered Accountants has recently started to offer professional business training workshops.

The workshops use tools which are new to Gibraltar and provide a dynamic mixture of training activities, which are specifically designed to develop team building, communication, problem solving, staff attitude and leadership skills. All the workshops use equipment to provide experiential learning techniques.

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shorts European Lawyer Reference Series

1st Edition – Gaming Law – Gibraltar law contribution

by Hassans’ Partners Partners at Hassans International Law Firm, Peter Montegriffo and Nyreen Llamas have contributed the Gibraltar section of the 1st Edition of the European Lawyer Reference Series – Gaming Law, published by Thomson Reuters. The book compiles various contributions from lawyers in numerous jurisdictions in this fast evolving area of law. Gibraltar’s leading practitioners advising the gaming

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sector have summarised the legal framework for the provision of gaming services in Gibraltar.

Peter Montegriffo said “It was a pleasure for Hassans to have been approached to provide the Gibraltar contribution in this first edition of Gaming Law in recognition of our expertise in this sector and we are looking forward to contributing to the second edition which is already being planned”.

Nyreen Llamas said “This area of law is constantly evolving and our contribution will no doubt have to be revised in the forthcoming second edition to reflect these changes. We are nonetheless very pleased with this first edition of the book and our involvement and support for its publication.” n

A major aim of Euroshore is to promote to the shipping industry the use of port reception facilities that protect the environment through the efficient and sound disposal of ship’s waste.

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the road to inclusion words | Leah Carnegie, the HR Dept

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My 19-year-old daughter has a disability and would very much like to be able to get a job to earn money, build confidence and become more independent. Is there any support in Gibraltar for this?

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submitted to Government for their approval to introduce a work programme which would I met with Nicole Byrne, a committee support both the employer and the employee member of the Gibraltar Disability Society, to with the disability within the work force. discuss the options available for people with Nicole has thoroughly researched the includisabilities in Gibraltar. Nicole confirmed that although some young adults with moderate educational disabilities have managed to be engaged in employment through the Government’s Vocational Training Scheme, at this moment there is no structured support for young adults with severe educational disabilities and/or more complex and profound difficulties.

To help remedy this, in 2008, she formed part of a sub-committee established by Government to draft a report “To develop proposals to create meaningful and lasting employment opportunities for the disabled”. The paper has been (Employment Department UK)

The most effective way to promote job opportunities for people with disabilities is to get employers to recognise the abilities of disabled people and the business case for employing them

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sion of people with disabilities in the work place. She has a wealth of knowledge that would support businesses, enabling them to open their minds and doors because people with disabilities are an untapped potential for the development of economic growth.

A valuable asset in the workplace Gibraltar, like most places, needs every skilled worker to contribute towards the prosperity of the country. People with disabilities have an important role to play in making a positive contribution in the workplace. It is generally found that a person with a disability develops into a well-adjusted, productive worker in an atmosphere of acceptance, co-operation and goodwill. It is also often found that workers with disabilities are absent less from work and show great loyalty towards their

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recruitment Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone

(Martina Navratilova)

● Access to information and technology is very important.

● If the job requires action to be taken in re-

sponse to a signal and the relevant sense is impaired, for example vision, the signal may be converted for another sense (eg: a bell may be used instead). Likewise, in the case of a hearing impaired person, a bell can be replaced with a light flasher. These modifications are usually easily incorporated, or added to, existing machines.

company.

Far more people with disabilities should be given the opportunity to enter the workforce.

Disability is a human rights and development issue, meaning people with disabilities should ● Re-organising work-stations and possibly adenjoy equal rights. justing work schedules.

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The Gibraltar Disability Society A small charity run by a volunteer committee who have been working for many years towards improvement in services and lives of disabled people and their families.

The main functions of the society:

● To work towards the elimination of

discrimination against disabled people;

● To promote the equalisation of

opportunities for disabled people;

● To take such steps as it considers

appropriate with a view to encouraging good practice in the treatment of disabled people; ● Make proposals or give other advice to any Ministers as to any aspect of the law or a proposed change to the law.

Removing the barriers For further support contact Tel: 200 79624 Technological advances have removed Investors in people specialist: many obstacles for people with disabilities and Mandy J. Serra MA MCMI Tel: 54928000 helped them realise their aspirations to pursue the careers of their choice.

Many visually, hearing and physically impaired people excel in the field of computer technology. Blind and partially sighted lawyers are now a reality due to computer developments. Various blind physiotherapists have very successful practices. There are blind lecturers, music teachers and marketing consultants, to name but a few careers. Visually impaired people can also do many manual jobs.

As discussed with Investors in People specialist, Mandy J. Serra MA MCMI, deaf and hard of hearing people are often successful in noisy jobs, such as panel beating, which may have a negative effect on hearing people. “My father is deaf and worked for many years in a car body repair and paint spray department for Vauxhall. His disability as someone who could not hear kept distractions low and productivity high and he later became a foreman to lead a team and keep people focused on the task,” she says. Careers as diverse as forestry, graphic art, medical technology and banking are also successfully pursued by hearing impaired people.

People with physical disabilities are successful in many careers. Stephen Hawking is one of the greatest scientists the world has ever known, yet he is quadriplegic and can only speak with the aid of a computer. He freely admits he has reached the top in his field because words | SRG Europe recruitment Tel: 216 21111 of, not in spite of, his disability.

Many barriers, such as widespread ignoInterviews can be nerve racking for candidates, but what about for the rance and stereotypes, have caused people interviewer? It’s probably not as daunting for them, but interviewing with disabilities to be unfairly discriminated against in society and in employment. The purcandidates is not an easy job. Hiring managers have the responsibility of pose of the Equal Opportunity Act is to remove bringing on new employees that are going to be an asset to a company unfair discrimination and to promote equality and that is not an easy task. So what is the best way to achieve that? in the workplace.

All employers and workers should encourConsider the importance of the process. amongst interviewers. When you conduct so age equal opportunities and the fair treatment Asking yourself what you want to achieve many interviews it’s hard not to get into a patof people with disabilities. It will also help crein interviewing candidates can really help in tern and possibly even shut off and turn on ate awareness of the contributions people with understanding the importance of hiring the auto-pilot. Investing the most of your attendisabilities can make in the workplace. right person. Set out a list of job expectations tion and time to an interview will allow you Employers will find that sometimes only and measure interviewees against these ex- to pull out information specific to each indireasonable adjustments are needed within the pectations. If you are interviewing on behalf vidual that otherwise might have been missed. workplace to be able to meet the needs of peoof another department ask the manager what It’s this information that often allows hiring ple with disabilities. ‘Reasonable’ adjustments they need most from this employee. Know- managers to find the candidates who stand measures may include: ing what is really needed in the job can be so out. It’s important not to miss it. helpful in knowing what you are looking for.

Preparing before interviews can make for a ● Existing facilities can be adapted to make It sounds simple enough, but try and create great meeting. Preparation can be as simple them accessible e.g. building a ramp to allow a list of expected skills for a job and then de- as studying a candidates CV thoroughly bewheelchair access and making toilets accescide which five are the most important. fore an interview. This allows for the hiring sible. Lifts can be equipped with special numIt can be hard not to do this, but going manager to prepare specific questions for each bering and voice output for people with visual through the motions is a common problem candidate. Not everyone is going to have the

Preparing for interviews – the Employer

impairments.

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same experience, skills or character. Having a specific plan of approach for each individual candidate is a great way to find each candidates strong and weak points.

More and more hiring managers are going a step further and researching their candidates online. It’s not unusual for employers to look at LinkedIn profiles or google candidates be-

fore an interview and the reasons are understandable. Since 2008 the market has become much more competitive leaving many job seekers feeling that they need to embellish their experience. This is producing more hiring based on false information. It has driven many employers to conduct more thorough checks into their potential employees. Companies that didn’t check references before are now doing so to avoid repeating a mistake in hiring the wrong person.

Other companies are now making it policy to test their candidates on their experience and knowledge. A lot of hiring managers now include a section of the interview where the candidate is assessed on skills integral to the job. Techniques such as language tests for certain customer service roles are already quite common, but you can now see marketing candidates putting together mock projects and campaigns or accounting candidates creating

You can now see marketing candidates putting together mock projects and campaigns or accounting candidates creating spreadsheets before they sit down with hiring managers

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spreadsheets before they sit down with hiring managers. It can be a very effective tool in gauging necessary skills needed for a job.

Specific job skills aside character and cultural fit is also an important consideration in taking on new employees. Hiring managers have the difficult task of finding the person that is going to best fit into their current team and it’s not easy to learn this from an interview because let’s face; everyone is on their best behaviour at an interview.

The best approach for hiring managers is to stay focussed on candidate responses. Are their responses well thought out or are they just telling you what they think you want to hear. It’s always a good idea to have potential hires meet other members of the team before a decision is made. Introducing them to the team they would be working with and then asking those members what their thoughts are can help. Chances are everyone will have a different idea of the person, but if all members come back with the same negative feedback then it might be worth another meeting to see if something was missed. If everyone seems happy with the potential new addition then they might just be your next hire.

Following these tips can help in making the most of the hiring process for your next employee, however, many hiring managers are busy with other tasks and might need to consider employing the expertise of a good recruitment agency. They won’t be able to make the decision for you, but they can certainly get you started on the right track. n

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Photo: (not in order) Julian Lamb, Registrar (Companies Registry, Jersey Financial Services Commission); Penny Hardman, Deputy Registrar and Gillian Prestwich, Policy Advisor (Companies Registry, Department of Economic Development, Isle of Man); Alan Bougourd, Registrar (Guernsey Registry); Ann Lewis, Director of Operations and Customer Delivery, Paul Reynolds, Corporate Affairs & Europe, and Sara Ball, Head of Customer Insight (Companies House, UK); Dorothy Blair, Registrar of Companies (Companies House UK - Scotland), Helen Shilliday, Registrar of Companies (Companies House UK - Northern Ireland); Joseph Farrugia - Registry of Companies (Malta Financial Services Authority); John Murray and Declan Geaney, Directors (ERS, Ireland); Paul Farrell, Coordinator (EBR); David Faria, Consultant, Bruno P Goutaland Rosset de Greysier, Director, Jennifer Wiley and Chris Keightley-Pugh (Companies House, Gibraltar); and Ricco Dun, Manager (Kamer van Koophandel Nederland).

is an annual event held in different jurisdictions each year. The Common Law Registries Forum 2013 has not yet been confirmed, however in 2014 it will be in Jersey. This year’s event in Gibraltar proved a great success, Last month the well-attended Common Law Registries Forum 2012, a with some delegates enjoying their first visit to the Rock — Joseph Fartwo day conference organised by Companies House Gibraltar, was held rugia from the Malta Registry (represented for the first time) said he was at the Finance Centre, in Gibraltar’s Europort buildings. The conference happy to walk in streets with Maltese names! n

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Gibraltar in Geneva words | Carol Haw and Nick Bottino

Will the Swiss Fund Industry which thrives on Switzerland’s reputation for excellence, professionalism, reliability, precision and independence find that Gibraltar can fit the bill as an alternative Funds jurisdiction?

The international promotion of Gibraltar’s Funds industry has seen much activity recently; in October Gibraltar was represented by the Gibraltar Finance Centre and the Gibraltar Funds & Investment Association (GFIA) at the Invest ’12 Forum, an important two day event in Geneva which included a Gibraltar pavilion and a speech

by James Tipping, Finance Centre Director and head of the Finance Centre Department of the Ministry of Financial Services, entitled Gibraltar – A unique EU jurisdiction for Fund Managers.

Ten GFIA (Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association) members, representing a cross section of Gibraltar’s Fund service providers, were in attendance — Attias & Levy, Baker Tilly (Gibraltar) Limited, Credit Suisse (Gibraltar) Limited, Fiduciary Fund Administration Limited, Finsbury Trust & Corporate Services Limited, Hassans International Law Firm, Helvetic Fund Administration Limited, Isolas law firm, Lombard Odier & Cie (Gibraltar) Limited and Velay Financial Services Lim-

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Representatives of two other local independent firms, Tim Streatfeild-James, Managing Director of Riara Consultants Ltd, and Gerald Rodriguez of IIG Financial Services Limited, also attended as guests of Attias & Levy.

So many GFIA members supporting the Finance Centre by participating resulted in a very impressive representation of Gibraltar.

Gibraltar has much to offer Swiss asset managers who now face either regulation by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) for the first time or a more stringent regulatory regime, depending on whether or not they were originally FINMA regulated. Many of the smaller Swiss asset managers used to fall outside FINMA regulation. This

has caused them to consider options outside Switzerland, not because of any desire to escape regulation, but rather because the Swiss legislative changes have provoked the need to look carefully at the benefits other funds jurisdictions may have that Switzerland does not.

Gibraltar’s status as an EU funds jurisdiction is a very obvious reason for them to take a closer look at Gibraltar.

Basically, the backbone of Gibraltar’s funds legislation comprises the Financial Services (Collective Investment Scheme) Act 2011, the Financial Services (Collective Investment Scheme) Regulations 2011 and the Financial Services (Experienced Investor Fund) Regulations 2012.

This legislation is compliant with the Alternative Invest-

Swiss legislative changes have provoked the need to look carefully at the benefits other funds jurisdictions may have that Switzerland does not

ment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) which requires managers with assets under management of €100 million or more (in the case of hedge funds) to be licensed and comply with AIFMD and enables managers to passport marketing throughout the EU. Gibraltar’s legislation is also compliant with the Markets in Financial Services Directive (MiFID) which requires managers with assets under management of less than €100 million to be licensed and comply with MiFID and enables managers to passport services under a “Regulator-to-Regulator” notification procedure in each state.

For the numerous smaller Swiss independent asset managers who have assets under management of less than €100 million, Gibraltar’s legislative framework allows them to operate here under MiFID but leaves the door open for them to opt into AIFMD in the future and once AIFMD, which has been somewhat controversial, has been put into practice and tested.

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advantages including attractive low-rate corporate tax and special personal tax regimes for senior managers and executives who may relocate to Gibraltar.

However, the most important messages conveyed to asset managers in Geneva was that Gibraltar is a user-friendly jurisdiction, a short hop away from Geneva via direct flights to Malaga and offers a wide choice of professional, competent service providers and competitive costs.

Gibraltar’s legislation not only encompasses AIFMD and MiFID — recent changes to Experienced Investor Fund Regulations and the FSC’s expectations of fund service providers now reinforce high standards.

For example, conflicts of interest and potential conflicts must be documented and managed by the board of directors of an Experienced Investor Fund (EIF).

An EIF’s offering document is expected to identify potential conflict and any mitigation which the board has put in place. Any instances of common directorships

between the different service providers should also be specified in the offering document.

In relation to investment decisions and oversight, where an EIF makes its own investment decisions, the FSC expects the decisions, and how they are reached, are satisfactorily documented.

Where investment decisions are made by one board member or an investment manager, corporate or individual, the “authorised” directors — the Gibraltar directors who are authorised by the FSC to serve as directors of EIFs (each EIF requires at least two) — must ensure there is adequate oversight of that director or manager and that the EIF’s investment objectives are adhered to.

The FSC also expects all directors of EIFs to understand the nature and the perceived risks of an EIF’s underlying investments and how the board ensures compliance with the objectives of the EIF. High standards were also emphasised again more recently by the FSC at a seminar organized

by GFIA entitled Introduction to Funds II – EIFs from the Regulator’s perspective held at the Eliott Hotel on 7th November. The speaker, Joanne Beiso of the FSC, dealt with two main areas — protecting clients from loss and the reputation of Gibraltar.

In relation to Gibraltar’s reputation, emphasis was placed on keeping every aspect of EIFs as transparent as possible and the importance of identifying conflicts of interest as either acceptable or unacceptable, the requirement to deal with conflicts of interest in offering documents and to notify any material changes were issues highlighted. The FSC also raised the subject of good corporate governance as having acute importance and it was announced that corporate governance will be the subject of its own GFIA Seminar in the near future.

This reinforcement of standards highlights the need for high-quality independent fund service pro-

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viders.

It all boils down to management and control and corporate governance which is nothing new, but it is good for Gibraltar’s reputation that the issues are being addressed and highlighted within the legal/ regulatory framework. Whether submitting applications on behalf of asset managers or others seeking FSC licences, or advising on the setting up and structuring of a fund, the bottom line is that the documentation, structuring and operations need to be prepared and carried out knowledgably, professionally and by appropriate independent service providers.

An EIF’s offering document ought to have input from all parties providing independent services. A good working relationship with the FSC is also vitally important.

That Gibraltar’s various service providers meet these is the message conveyed in Geneva.

With so many GFIA members participating, those who visited the Gibraltar pavilion had an opportunity to discuss various matters with Gibraltar representatives from across the whole spectrum of fund service providers, and indeed with the Finance Centre Director himself.

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professionals and choice of people to chat to created a good, professional impression. It is the sort of impression clients will find when they come to Gibraltar, as we are a small jurisdiction geographically, service providers all know each other which helps in organising input from all concerned at an early stage and the resulting quality of structuring and documentation will therefore be high as the focus will be on getting things right at an early stage.

When we returned to our office in Gibraltar, we found emails from various Swiss entities who had visited the pavilion congratulating Gibraltar on its organisation. We firmly believe that whatever work may emanate from Gibraltar’s participation in Invest ’12, and whichever service providers may be instructed, will be good for the fund industry as a whole and we hope GFIA members will have been sufficiently encouraged by the success of participation in Invest ’12 to be able to show the same level of support of the Finance Centre at future events. n Carol Haw and Nick Bottino attended Invest ’12 as part of Attias & Levy’s commercial law department.

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a sounding board and initial point of consultation with the funds industry and for the FSC to discuss supervisory and regulatory issues relating to funds.

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words | Frankie Hatton Justine with husband Fabian Picardo at the 2011 general election when he was elected as Gibraltar’s Chief Minister

Changing Times for Justine

words | Frankie Hatton

Up until recently most of us would never have known of this month’s interviewee. Then in the space of 17 months, her world was turned upside down. One thing’s certain. if there was a top ten of political partners Justine Picardo would be right up there for brains as well as beauty.

Justine was born in Gibraltar and lived in her late grandmother ’s government house most of her early life with her mother who, when Justine was four years old, became a single mum.

She spent nine months in England at the age of four when her

grandmother was diagnosed with cancer and was treated at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Her mother, a nurse, was by her grandmother’s side in London during treatment and Justine stayed with her mother’s aunt in West Sussex to be as close as possible to her mother.

On her return to Gibraltar she went to St Joseph’s first and middle schools before moving on to Westside to complete her exams.

From an early age Justine understood the old adage ‘you reap what you sow’ and therefore concentrated on her studies to get the necessary grades to go to university and attain a professional career.

Although she accepts there were some days she felt more ‘studious’ than others she says with a smile, Left: Justine with ex-Miss World Kaiane Aldorino

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“Seeing how much my mother worked to provide for everything I needed throughout all the stages of my childhood gave me the motivation to work hard and aim for a professional career which would make her proud of me. I have always wanted her to know that all of my achievements are a direct result of her success as a mother.”

Justine says she matured at a very early age as her mother worked all hours of the day and she has to learn quickly about responsibility and independence. Some of her mother’s colleagues helped them greatly during this time, and her

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grandmother’s best friends were also there for them, as a support network.

I see a wistful look in her eye as she remembers. One particular nurse who literally took her Mum under her wing was Rose Bossano, she became like another grandmother to Justine. “She was really there for my Mum and has always been, offering advice and simply helping when we needed it. When we were talking about a career for me it was she that absolutely agreed Law was the one because of my inquisitive and argumentative nature.”

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Justine actually decided to try first as a teacher. “I obtained work experience when I was 14 at St Joseph’s and, though the experience was good, I realised very quickly that although teaching was a great career it wasn’t the career best suited for me. So that’s when I took to Law and at 15, just after completing my GCSEs I managed to get work experience at Hassans during the summer months.

“My first day there, expecting to do a bit of shredding and follow a lawyer around was a bit of an eye opener as I and three university students were given a Moot to prepare for the end of the week. A Moot is a simulated court situation where students will be given a hypothetical case to argue a point of law. It is done in front of three lawyers who sit as ‘judges’. In this instance, the senior presiding ‘judge’ was Fabian Picardo.

“At that age without any knowledge of the law whatsoever I was thrown into the deep end, but I absolutely loved it. Once we finished the exercise at the end of the week I was given extremely high praise for my efforts and was told how impressed they were with my ability to follow my arguments through at such a young age.”.

It seems it was settled and a lawyer she would become, continuing her work experience at Hassans every year during breaks and summer recesses right through her university days.

She so ‘loved’ the speaking that in 2003, at the age of 18 and before going to university, she applied to speak at the three day Gibraltar Symposium on Human Rights and was given the honour of delivering the closing speech in front of leading human rights lawyers from around the world, such as Desmond Da Silva QC and Micheal Beloff QC. The speech, on the rights of children, earned her a standing ovation of around 400 people.

Leaving school with nine GCSEs proved her acumen and three ‘A’ levels helped her get to Nottingham Trent University.

“Why Nottingham Trent?” I asked.

“Well…” she hesitated, “I decided on Nottingham Trent because that was where my friends were going instead of choosing the best university for me. I don’t regret it though,” she continues, “as I still got my degree and made such great friends, one of them being maid of honour at my wedding and godmother to Sebastian, my son.”

She then completed her Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law in London

and headed back to Gibraltar just before she was 22. Of course, given the loyalty and drive she had delivered for the past seven years, it was inevitable she would get a position as an associate at Hassans although she admits the competition now is much greater for applicants, there being so many.

Justine looked at concentrating on Tax Law at first but decided Commercial Law was her professional home and there she remained until she went on maternity leave.

“Tell me how those eventful 17 months came about, because it really is a whirlwind wasn’t it?”

I asked.

“Fabian and I met at Hassans and were great friends throughout the years. It wasn’t until about a year after I began working at Hassans in 2008 that our friendship evolved into a relationship. We had a lot in common including our interest in the law and politics so it was a very natural step.”

“Do you mind if I ask about the engagement? How did he propose?”

She smiled remembering, looking a little sheepish.

“He proposed at the top of the Rock on one of our Saturday morning walks. I was already out of breath so when I saw him down on one knee with a ring in his hand I felt a bit light-headed, I’m not sure I actually said the word ‘yes’,” she laughs.

“That’s where it all started... first we got engaged in January, moved home in February, Fabian became Leader of the GSLP and

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therefore Opposition in April, we were married in July, found out I was pregnant in August, won the elections in December and Sebastian was born in April 2012.” She finally takes a breath.

“This year we have represented Gibraltar at the Olympics, the Diamond Jubilee, the Royal Visit and of course this year’s brilliant National Day and we have met countless people from all walks of life.”

Certainly a fast track way to start an engagement and married life!

“Of all the people you’ve met so far do you have any highlights?”

“Al Gore stands out as someone who really impressed me. We sat next to each other for dinner and managed to have a real discussion on both the environment and politics. Being a commercial lawyer I didn’t let the fact that he was on the board of two of the biggest companies in the world, Google and Apple, slip past me. Also Fabian and I were lucky to have five minutes with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in London during the Jubilee celebrations and that was an experience I will never forget. We are truly honoured and privileged to represent Gibraltar both at home and internationally and meet such distinguished people.”

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“How are you finding being a Mum?” “I love it! Sebastian is amazing and I’m lucky he has managed to get into a routine. I read this brilliant book and it totally transformed my life. It is called Secrets of a Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg.

It gave me great tips from day one and I have a routine for him of ‘eat, play, sleep’ which gives me time for him, time for myself and of course time for us as he sleeps during night. I’d recommend the book to all mothers.”

And what about Justine? Are you settled now staying at home or do you still want to work?

“I think it is important that I take maternity leave and spend time with Sebastian. I still meet my friends and work colleagues and try to take him everywhere with me but I don’t think I am going to be a stay at home mum as I intend at some point, the right point, to get back to work.

“There are already one or two projects I will be getting involved in and you may get from our discussion that even before I was a mother, children have been close to my heart. I still have many ambitions and I hope to achieve those at some point in the future.” n

We got engaged in January, moved home in February, Fabian became Leader of the GSLP and therefore Opposition in April, we were married in July, found out I was pregnant in August, won the elections in December and Sebastian was born in April 2012

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Photo © DM Parody (http://dotcom.gi/photos)

Photo © DM Parody (http://dotcom.gi/photos)

movers & shakers

The Governor of Gibraltar Sir Adrian Johns, Justine Picardo, and the Countess of Wessex

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business profile

technology movers & shakers

finance

Ben and Melanie on the sofa, with guests

Behind the Scenes: Stuff About Us

words & images | Claudia Schiel

GBC TV has recently launched two new television programmes, and this month we take a peek behind the scenes of one of these programmes, Stuff About Us.

Stuff About Us, is a brand new ‘magazine show’ which airs on Fridays at 9.30pm (with repeats on Saturdays at 9pm and Sundays at 8.30pm).

The show follows a very different format to

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previous GBC TV programmes, and covers a variety of subjects of local interest.

It’s a fun and diverse programme with a relaxed ambience in the studio, and between the presenters and guests, which comes across

well on the small screen — not an easy task as a television audience is very different to a live studio audience because the presenters cannot measure or feed off the reaction of the audience.

Presenters Ben Lynch and Melanie Chipolina Guilliano however seem to manage the challenge with ease.

I headed over to the studios at GBC to see exactly how the show comes alive. In no time the studio was lit up and presenters, guests, performers were in position to bring Gibraltar’s viewers some very high quality entertainment.

The show focuses on capturing the interest of a wide spectrum of ages to maximise its audience.

There really is something for everyone.

Each week the show invites interesting individuals from Gibraltar society to appear as guests in the studio. So far guests have included people involved charity fund-raisers, dancers, and other artists.

Melanie and Ben keep the atmosphere relaxed and the conversation flows easily on the bright and colourful set, which features a sofa for a homely feel. They slot in funny snippets and the programme’s various inserts, such as Cristina and Michael’s cinema review.

To one side of the set there is a musician’s

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behind the scenes broadcast corner, giving the audience some great acoustic interludes and some of Gibraltar’s finest music talents will be giving live performances here.

On the other side of the set, there is Louie, the programme’s cocktail expert, who imparts delicious recipes for great cocktails. So anyone planning a party can tune in and look out for Louie’s tips.

Such a relatively large set and big cast, makes the director ’s job even more challenging. Paula Latin, by now well-known in Gibraltar for her directing skills, handles this side of the programme skillfully.

Organising camera positions, cueing presenters and guests, making sure the final image broadcast to the public is perfect — she stays calm and achieves results under immense pressure.

Making it all come together in the way Paula does, is an art in itself.

I highly recommend this programme, and am sure it will keep the viewer enthralled from beginning to end. It’s just good local talent coming together to bring great entertainment. n

Maroc 4x4 Challenge

MarocAtlas Gibraltar 4x4 Club is competing together with participants from other European countries, in the winter edition of the Maroc Challenge, a ‘solidarity rally’ taking place between 1st and 9th December.

The MarocAtlas Gibraltar 4x4 Club competed in a similar event last March, where they experienced the magic of the desert and the spectacular views while carrying out ‘solidarity work’ in the area and helping people on the way.

Local participants load their 4x4s with toys, clothes, school equipment, and all kinds of supplies — kindly donated by the people of Gibraltar.

The trips take the group to the remotest and harshest parts of Morocco, travelling over 5,000km. Gibraltar, Great Britain, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Germany are all participating in this unique rally which involves crossing Morocco, from the east to the west coast, encountering different terrains along the way.

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Every day, the teams are issued with a set of ‘waypoints’ which they have to pass and carry out solidarity work. A prize is given to the best solidarity team.

The rally is a team work exercise, where all members of the teams have to finish together to win. The teams have to endure the winter

Every day the teams are issued with a set of ‘waypoints’ which they have to pass and carry out solidarity work

weather conditions, so they need each others support to progress in the rally (the temperature drop to -2º at night).

The terrain includes all conditions, with the first day taking them up the Rif mountains, to the town of Guercit, where they are given a briefing of the next stage, and the waypoints for the solidarity works.

Good luck to the Gibraltar team. n The participants are Alfred Balban, Kevin Fernandez, Jaret Key, Stewart Mason, Louis Balban, Albert Martinez, Dorian Garcia, James Olivera, Edgar Colton, Steven Acris, Mohamed Bidoui, Francis Gonzalez, Julian Gonzalez, Farid Bouyrour, and Francis Frendo. For more information, visit http://marocatlasgib4x4.ning.com or http://marocchallenge.eu.

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Have a Christmas...

This year’s must have accessories all have a ‘C’ on them! If you think exclusive jewellery brand Chopard only do watches and exquisite jewellery for zillions of pounds, have a look again. Chopard also do some fabulous high quality accessories which make the elusive curly ‘C’ a possibility for that very special person in your life. (And the silk scarves are to die for!)

Ladies’ Collection Top: All Day Bag, Imperiale, black leather.

Left: Roma Bag, black cloth and black leather.

Right: A selection from the stunning Chopard silk scarf range on display on Main Street.

Men’s Collection Below: Wallet No.1, black alligator skin Left: Classic Racing Fountain Pen, black rubber barrel, rose gold plated trim, rubber cap.

more for men Above: Racing Fountain Pen, black rubber body, palladium cap, palladium colour trims.

Left: Mille Miglia Desk Clock.

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book

launch

18th Century detective returns in bandolero adventure words | Elena Scialtiel

It’s that time of the year again: lock the rain outside, turn up the heat and curl up on the sofa. It’s high time you got down and cosy with The Prince’s Lady.

she is the mistress of Prince Edward, son of King George III, who happens to be serving in Gibraltar as a young colonel.

One fine morning, Lady Julie goes for a ride and never returns, sparking rumours she must have flown into the arms of a new lover, or perhaps got back together with her former one, or even her ex-husband. Or has she suffered a freak accident? Or has she been kidnapped by bandoliers about to spark an international incident?

The plot features old and new characters, For those unfamiliar with Bresciano’s who- besides Giovanni’s colourful family and his Engdunit trilogy, I shall elaborate: where have you lish companion Doctor Lempriere. Particular been the past three years? Well, after a long care is taken in sketching Aunt Maria’s Spanish summer in the shade, 50 shades actually, you’re suitor Anselmo. The most notable is of course forgiven... the Prince, who comes across as ‘nice but stuffy’ Tipped to be one of the hottest gifts on according to the portrait given by many contemSanta’s list, local authors Sam Benady and porary historical sources, as well as Dorothy Mary Chiappe’s latest brainchild is not grey at Ellicott’s Gibraltar’s Royal Governor. all, and actually features an old-fashioned very Characters are dramatised as much as hiscolourful gentleman! torical accuracy allows it without distorting The book is the sequel to Fall of a Sparrow and the facts. And even fictional characters must be The Pearls of Tangier and prequel to Giovanni’s seen within contest and their dialogue adapted debut adventure The Murder of Whirligig Lane, to their times and social status. So we meet the first one published by the dynamic duo. servants, lackeys, highwaymen, a goatherd Life is getting back to normal — or so it seems and even a mulish mule — the latter with no — when young and wealthy ship chandler speaking-in-tongue ambitions of course! — and Giovanni Bresciano is safely back in Gibraltar af- we watch them interact with sometimes funny ter rescuing his sister and aging spinster auntie outcomes. from hanging with the wrong crowd in Tangier, As usual, Sam took care mostly of the historic as well as landing himself a sweetheart in the research, yet the writing is pretty much a joint person of pretty Giulietta whom he prevented venture: mano a mano, they describe it using a from being sold into slavery or being beheaded for renegading her imposed Muslim faith.

But quiet times are short-lived: since his Their styles mesh and amateur detective skills are by now renowned on two continents, he is soon asked to help with fuse impeccably thanks to the search of a missing French noblewoman in continuous reviewing of each the Campo de Gibraltar.

In these post-Revolution times (the plot is set other’s individual contribution in 1791), French aristocracy fleeing La Terreur to the plots unravelling is abundant in the area, yet this refined baroness isn’t just any Ancien Régime relict: in fact

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Spanish expression. Their styles mesh and fuse impeccably thanks to continuous reviewing of each other’s individual contribution to the plots unravelling.

Mary and Sam are a sound team whose friendship goes back several decades, probably more than they care to remember. Now retired, Sam has set aside his paediatrician duties and Mary her pedagogue ones, they dedicate almost all their waking hours to writing, either in pair or flying solo.

In fact, Mary recently published a novel of a different tenor titled Mosaic of Unquiet Times and is planning to put to paper the family memories as keepsake for her grandchildren.

When asked where they get their inspiration, Sam jokingly answered: “From our incredibly rich and fertile minds!”

And when asked whether he’s getting tired of Giovanni ruling his life, he replied: “Was Conan Doyle ever tired of Sherlock Holmes? Well, actually he was, but for me it is different...” Indeed, since Sam also wrote two short novels about Sherlock solving a Gibraltarian mystery!

And if it isn’t easy for any author ridding themselves of the bossy protagonist of their serialised success, the good news here is that Giovanni’s murder mysteries are set across his life span, so we can follow his private life, professional development and graceful ageing process on the backdrop of very diverse times with an eye to pivotal events in Gibraltar’s history, that often take centre stage to give the reader an educated insight into the lifestyle of the late Eighteenth and early Nineteenth Centuries.

Mary and Sam’s literary honeymoon seems to enjoy plain sailing with the fifth episode brewing at the horizon under the working title The Devil’s Tongue, set two years later during the bubonic plague quarantine and featuring plenty of wedding bells, a surprise addition to the family, as much as Giovanni investigating a murder for dear life.

The end, for now, dear readers. Until we meet again, same time, same place, next year. n Published by Two Pillars Press, with cover illustration by Uruguayan painter Nestor Plada, The Prince’s Lady (£9.99) was launched in November and is available in bookshops throughout Gibraltar.

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Get involved

Each month The Gibraltar Magazine will feature your photos on our “Images of the Month” page.

This month we selected this fabulous shot of the Gibraltar flag flying alongside all the Overseas Territory flags in Parliament Square, London, last month. This happened to mark a state visit from Indonesia, and was the first time OT flags were flown (alongside those of the Crown Dependencies and the Commonwealth nations) to mark a state occasion.

It’s a Dog’s Buffet...

If you have a fabulous photo taken in Gibraltar or relating to Gibraltar and you’d like to see it in print, email it to The Gibraltar Magazine - gibmag@gibraltar. gi. We’ll feature our favourite photo each month and you’ll see your name in lights (well ink anyway!).

Ibex Insurance and Dusk presents Spanish Stray Dogs Christmas Gala Evening, which will no doubt be a thoroughly entertaining evening for all — even if it is strictly humans!

All proceeds collected from the night will be for Spanish Stray Dogs, a two year old animal charity, which operates entirely on a voluntary basis, and on people’s donations and help. Animals from Spanish Stray Dogs are rehomed all over the world including Gibraltar, Spain, UK, Finland and USA. The Gala Evening will be held on Thursday 6th December at Dusk in Ocean Village.

Starting at 8pm with a cava reception, there will be live entertainment by the fabulous

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Lola Boys, as well as canapés, a buffet and a raffle, with a DJ playing on until the early hours.

Tickets are £30, and available from Bean & Gone Café at 20 Engineers Lane, Mar y Sol Saturday Market in Guadiaro, Sotogrande, and Ibex Insurance in Sotomarket, Sotogrande.

Go along — it will be a great night and the doggies will be very waggy tailed. n For further information, please email andy@spanishstraydogs.com.

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talent

events

2011 winner Hollie Bugahiar

The Rock’s Talent Finders...

words | Jemma Rocca

The Rock on the Rock Club is known for being Gibraltar’s music haven. Respected and loved by all local musicians, it is the only place on the Rock renowned for encouraging original music and giving a stage for up-and-coming bands to showcase their talent. Following the success of previous years, the Rock on the Rock Club will again host the Singer Song Writer Competition this December.

The aim of the club has always been to get bands and groups together to play, produce and rehearse, so it only seems natural for it to hold a competition like the Singer Song Writer Competition.

The Singer Song Writer Competition has been running since December 2010 when it was born from an idea conceived by Rock on the Rock’s Steven Belilo. He says that, after organising Battle of the Bands and recognising massive interest shown by musicians and the immense talent in Gibraltar, he felt there were more hidden gems to be found — many singers and song writers who may not have a band but had written songs. ”I came up with the idea of doing something for singers and songwriters,” Steven explains.

“Almost every musician has songs they’ve written at home, so I thought it would be nice to create a humble competition so songwriters can promote original material to a large audience.”

The rules of the competition are simple — one mic, one singer, one instrument, no distractions,

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allowing a maximum of two musicians on stage at a time.

Steven believes the competition’s success is due to the simplicity of the entry requirements.

“All you need is a song,” he says.

And successful it is — due to the record number of entries this year songwriters have been limited to one song. Steven assures us this is a much better system than the musicians playing the usual two songs as in the past. With over 16 entries competing, keeping the audience and judges captivated is a priority and one song per

Steven believes the competition’s success is due to the simplicity of the entry requirements.

“All you need is a song,” he says

artist will do just that.

Judges, who have comprised for the past two competitions, an experienced singer / songwriter, a young local talented performer and a journalist will be scoring the acts on lyrics, music and performance (won both times by females).

In 2010 the Rock’s Reggae Queen Sista Dee took home first prize, and in 2011 the judges were blown away by the wonderful Hollie Bugahiar who also won the Chronicle Cup for best lyrics for her beautifully written Carousel.

16 entries mean one more judge will be added to the judging table making a total of four judges this year.

Prizes on the night are based on what the Rock Club calls “door money” — 60% of money made at the door goes as 1st prize, 2nd is 30% and 3rd takes 10%. The Chronicle Cup goes to the songwriter with the best lyrics.

Head down to the Rock on the Rock club on 29th December for a night of pure local talent.

Entrance is just £3, so show your support and help get that prize money as high and deserving as possible. n

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first home Property finance

tough new mortgage lending rules words | Colleene Wink, Partner, Hassans

Many of you will have heard of the tough new mortgage lending rules to be introduced in April 2014 but will they affect those of us applying for mortgages in Gibraltar?

These rules recently announced by the Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) in the UK aim to make sure that borrowers are only given deals they can afford to repay and follows a three year review into the mortgage market to prevent a return to the risky lending practices which prevailed prior to 2008.

Lenders will have to check not only the borrower’s expendable income but also that they have a viable repayment plan in play if they want to apply for an interest only mortgage, which in the UK

means the end for self-certification mortgage, a method of applying for mortgages primarily designed for self-employed borrowers who did not have a complete set of accounts — but abused by those who wanted to maximise how much they could borrow as lending was based on a stated income which went unchecked by lenders.

Some of these changes have to some extent already been introduced by some lenders, given the FSA first announced initial proposals back in December 2011,

Those seeking to buy their first home will find it harder to get a mortgage and existing borrowers will also have to meet the new criteria when re-mortgaging

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first home and lenders in Gibraltar tightened the criteria for mortgages immediately following the problems encountered in 2008 at the start of the economic downturn.

However, one big factor in relation to the effect these changes will have in Gibraltar is the fact that mortgages lending is not regulated in Gibraltar and therefore the FSA rules are not technically binding on mortgage lenders in Gibraltar. As such, it will be up to the individual lender to decide what changes, if any, are implemented locally. .

If implemented, both future and existing mortgage borrowers will be affected by the changes. Those seeking to buy their first home will find it harder to get a mortgage and existing borrowers will also have to meet the new criteria when remortgaging. The latter especially may find themselves trapped with their current mortgage providers as a result of the new rules if they

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stretched their finances to get on the property ladder during the boom years and new borrowers could find they no longer qualify for a mortgage, or qualify for a greatly reduced sum, if they have high out-goings.

The elderly too could be affected by the changes in that they will need to prove they can afford repayments after they retire and although these changes have not imposed or recommended an age limit on lending the more detailed questions to be asked of those nearing the normal retirement age may mean delays in the application process.

However for the time being we will have to wait and see what decision is made by local lenders. n Colleene Wink is a Partner at Hassans international law firm, 57/63 Line Wall Road, Gibraltar. Tel: 200 79000

Foot on the Ladder...

The good news is that mortgage rates continue to hover near historic lows, property selling prices have remained static and sellers are being realistic about what they can get for their properties, which is ideal for first-time buyers ready to embark on what might very well be the most momentous transactions of their lives in 2013.

for more money are history so make sure you choose wisely when you make your purchase.

You are likely to live there for quite some time as real estate is not as liquid an investment as it was 10 years ago.

On the down side, the days when houses could quickly be flipped

And good luck with climbing onto the property ladder! n

Before you go property hunting make sure you have the cash on hand for a down payment and a mortgage lender who is willing to provide you with a loan at an affordable (to you) rate — talk to several about your circumstances, and carefully work out your budget.

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Building Surveyors:

How do Gibraltar’s Properties Benefit? words | John McKillop Smith FRICS, Managing Director, Chesterton Property Management (CPM)

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) lists 17 types of Chartered Surveyor, with Building Surveyors, one of the more varied in scope. Most people expect surveyors to deal with land or property, but RICS members can advise on arts, antiques, forestry, minerals, marine and geodetic issues; a diverse profession, indeed.

There are 100,000 qualified members of our profession and over 50,000 students and trainees in some 140 countries. RICS Europe lists some 50 Chartered Surveyors practising in Gibraltar.

In RICS’s own words “RICS is the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property and construction. As people, governments, banks and commercial organisations continue to demand more assurance of certified standards and ethics, attaining RICS status is the recognised mark of property professionalism”.

When constructing a major building project the appointment

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of an architect, quantity surveyor, engineers and project manager, to oversee its design and construction, is prudent. Chartered Building Surveyors consolidate these roles into a single property professional, specifically trained to satisfy all of the client’s needs for smaller building projects (typically, below £1m in contract value).

We survey a property, design schemes (preparing the necessary existing and proposed plans), obtain statutory approvals (planning and building control), we advise clients of the most appropriate building contract for the project, review health & safety issues and prepare a detailed specification (which fully schedules all of the

The Building Surveyor project manages the entire process through to completion, certifying regular payments, agreeing the final account and issuing a Practical Completion Certificate, when all of the work is completed to their satisfaction

building works required).

This tried and tested approach enables competitive tenders to be obtained and fully analysed, ensuring the lowest cost achievable to complete the project for a reasonable and pre-agreed price.

The Building Surveyor then project manages the entire process through to completion, certifying regular payments, agreeing the final account and issuing a Practical Completion Certificate, when all of the work is completed to their satisfaction.

To safeguard the client’s interests, we withhold a percentage of the contract sum for 6/12 months,

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the survey Building Surveyors provide professional advice on all aspects of commercial and residential property including: • Property condition, acquisition or relocation • Benchmarking/optimising property running costs & service charges • Boundary and rights of light disputes and party wall procedures • Building defect analysis/ solutions & maintenance advice • Building surveys & architectural services, with value-added design solutions • Design, adaptation, alteration – commercial & residential properties • Expert witness; property related issues • Insurance assessment and claims assistance • Landlord & Tenant advice, including dilapidations & schedules of condition • Management of building repairs, external redecoration & refurbishments • Office fit-outs, including full turn-key services • Planned maintenance plans (PMPs) • Property management of residential & commercial blocks • Refurbishment & project management

to ensure encountered defects are corrected at the contractor’s expense, prior to the Surveyor’s Final Certificate.

All too often clients obtain incomparable quotes from contractors (with no detailed specification), instruct the cheapest and end up with a whole host of unexpected extras and anguish — just watch the TV programmes!

Building surveyors control the project from inception to completion, they have spent their career overseeing contractors and projects of this nature. They obtain a tendered, fixed price (before the job commences) and ensure a well

completed project for that price — this saves all the heartache and usually costs dramatically less!

Building Surveyors rarely design major new buildings/engineering projects, instead specialising in the design, adaptation, refurbishment, conservation and repair of existing buildings. Building surveyors also advise owners/developers on a wide variety of property and maintenance issues.

Our training focuses on building pathology and the economic repair, adaptation and conservation of buildings of all types/ages. We are the property professionals that specialise in buildings of architectural or historic significance, as we have the expertise to specify appropriate repairs and conservation techniques to sympathetically maintain the building fabric — while maintaining its historic integrity.

Chartered Building Surveyors are committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), updating their knowledge and skills throughout their careers, to remain up-to-date with modern building materials and technologies. The majority of building defects occur due to the lack of correct maintenance, however, many building defects occur at new properties, where modern/untried materials have been incorporated and/or defective construction requires rectification.

Chartered Building Surveyors add value to the development equation through their unique blend of construction knowledge, design flair and property expertise. Building Surveyors advocate the “Golden Triangle” of construction – Time, Cost and Quality.

There is little sense in increasing

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the cost of a project, to expedite completion, if the quality of work suffers. Each side of the triangle needs to be carefully & professionally managed to optimise its influence on the other two sides, not at their expense.

Consult a Building Surveyor, if you have a property defect that requires remedy or wish to discuss adapting, extending or the management of your property – as due to our professional training, knowledge & experience we are often described as “the physicians of bricks and mortar”.

Property is often the most expensive asset we acquire, the advice of a chartered professional is not only prudent but also valueenhancing. n For more information on Chartered Building Surveyors, visit the RICS website www.rics.org/buildingsur-

John McKillop Smith is a Building Surveyor & Director of Chesterton Property Management (CPM) – Chartered Building Surveyors based at 2B the Cornwall’s Centre (Tel: 200 61394). CPM offers a complete Building Surveying service from the inception of a building project right through to its completion; whether it is a simple consultation to discuss options for a building’s adaptation or a complete turn-key service for the refurbishment of a large commercial property.

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Spice up your Christmas...

Christmas is upon us and it may be time to change the colour scheme of your Christmas tree especially if the ornaments looking a bit shabby? Look no further, as we give you a few tips on how to add some spice to your Christmas tree dĂŠcor.

Once again when we bring out or buy the boxes of baubles and ornaments, and gather the family for the momentous occasion of putting up the Christmas tree.

Firstly, decide on an overall colour scheme. It could be all green, red and silver, pink and white, or any other colour combination you like.

The colour scheme you select for your Christmas tree should idealy compliment the room the tree is in. Consider using some non

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traditional ornament colours, such as bronze, plum, and navy, to give your Christmas tree a trendy look.

Christmas decorating is about the ambiance, instead of adding tinsel or an abundance of lights, try hanging jewels and strings of crystal beads, or even unuaul items like chillies for an alternative and abstract tree.

Consider using natural elements to decorate such as pine cones, or twigs. If you would like something a bit different, you can make some

Christmas decorating is about the ambiance

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interiors balls using Chinese star anise, with some thin wire, and just add a ribbon to hang on your tree.

Match your Christmas tree to the height of the ceilings and width of the room, so that it is bold and eyecatching, but not overwhelming.

Put the Christmas lights on first — using either clear or white lights for a professional designer look.

A tree topper finishes off the Christmas tree decoration. The tree

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topper could be a traditional star, Santa, a fancy designer bow, an angel, fairy or anything else that takes your fancy.

For extra professional designer flair, colour coordinate your Christmas gift wrap to your Christmas tree’s colour scheme, and make sure you make the base of your tree blend in, so that it still looks good after the presents are opened on Christmas day. n

Star Anise balls

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Iain Payne:

Educating with Dance

words | Jolene Gomez

Now based in the Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales, Gibraltar’s Iain Payne works as a Dance Development Practitioner, where his role is to develop dance in communities and deprived areas. “Although this job at Powys Dance is quite low key performance wise, it’s huge with regards to education and teaching. I go around schools and community centres, and organise workshops with them.

It is extremely rewarding to work with children and inspire them to dance.”

Performing in ID-Me with Ludus Dance in 2008 (Photo by Merlin Hendy)

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Before taking on his Dance Development role, Iain worked with one of the first dance education companies in Britain, Ludus Dance based in Lancaster, where he toured for 18 months, and held workshops around the UK. Iain took his first dance steps with Paulette Finlayson when he was five years old, later joining an exciting dance group called Public Demand, led by Nathan Conroy in the ’90s.

“Together with my best friend Liam Kenny, dance back then was more of a social thing. We loved performing together, and we had some great times. I then decided to take dance more seriously, and Nathan pointed me in the right direction, by telling me about the Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD), where he was training at the time. I took extra ballet classes with Paulette before going to NSCD, so I sort of started and finished my dancing in Gibraltar with Paulette. I eventually took a Foundation year, and later a three year Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance at NSCD,” he explains.

The Northern School of Contemporary Dance is a vocational college, where dance training is focused on making professional, employable dancers, who will eventually audition for companies. “It was a tough time in Leeds, although I was lucky to have my good friends Nathan and Adrian Lopez there with me. The college had a strict discipline and work ethic, which enabled me to become a better dancer, and develop my physicality. The teachers there are great, and push you to be the best you can, whether it be as a dancer or choreographer,” he says.

“When I was at NSCD, I didn’t really know which style I would enjoy the most. I then lived as a dancer in London, taking classes in the mornings, auditioning, and working hard at TGI Fridays in the evenings to try to make ends meet. I got my first job in Wales with Carlson Dance Company, which specialised in contemporary dance, physical theatre and dance theatre, and I realised this was my thing.”

Iain also worked with Ballet Lorent in Newcastle at the same time, as a lot of work in the world of contemporary dance is project based. “As soon as people get to

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PenGwyn by Joanna Young Photo by Iain Payne

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The college had a strict discipline and work ethic, which enabled me to become a better dancer, and develop my physicality

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know you, they ask you to work on different projects and it takes off from there. I lived in Wales, and was getting more and more work there. I was happy at the opportunities offered, working with some exciting and inspirational choreographers, and now feel settled here.”

Last May, Iain was part of a project called Dance Roads, which allowed him perform in five different theatres around the world. Bordeaux, Turin, Arnhem, Montreal and Cardiff ­— each venue had its own company, presenting work in its city with guest companies from the four other counties. As part of the project, he was with a company called Dibini Industries (now Taikabox) which is based in Cardiff and specialises in combining dance with ground-breaking technology.

Iain also embarked on an MA in Photography, after the head of department saw he had an eye for it.

“He wanted to develop performance photography within the MA, and thought that seeing it through a dancer’s eyes, it would inspire others to take it on board. I combine photography with live performance too, and over the last six years I have taken photos for Joanna Young’s choreography, which has been a successful collaboration.”

His collaboration with Joanna Young includes a youth dance company in Wales called Powys Youth Dance Company (PYDC), which was recently involved in U.Dance London 2012. Their piece was chosen to be performed at the Royal Festival Hall at the South Bank Centre.

“These teenagers had just performed to their parents back in Wales before, and a week later they were performing to a packed hall of 2000 people. Massive dance companies were taking part and big names were watching the event, and workshops were organised for them during the day with renowned dance artists.

It’s one of those experiences where you learn a lot as a teacher, and really appreciate the impact dance can have on young peoples lives,” he explains.

Part of Iain’s job as a Dance Development Practitioner is to get the children motivated and out of trouble through the use of dance, by building their confidence, getting them to work together with others and be involved in creative tasks.

At one hour workshops, those shy, introverted children at the beginning of the class create the most amazing work — this he finds greatly rewarding.

“The dance world I work in is far removed from

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the glittery, competitive dance movement that is now popular on TV. The dance I teach is all about allowing participants to express themselves, bringing out the best in them and making sure they enjoy it at the same time, by working hard and creating something that everyone can be proud to be a part of. I want them to experience what I did during my time in Public Demand — it was like a club. We wanted to have fun with our friends, perform and express ourselves — and that is what I want to do through my job as a Dance Development Practitioner.”

Although Iain has tried to organise workshops with schools in Gibraltar before, his attempts

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were unsuccessful. He has not given up on the idea though, and hopes to be able to bring his knowledge and experience and share this with local dancers and non-dancers alike.

“Dance is huge in Gibraltar, even with boys which are more difficult to get dancing in the UK. I think Gibraltarians, even if they don’t admit it, deep down love to be on stage,” he smiles.

Iain would like to thank his family, Nathan Conroy, Paulette Finlayson and many other people, who have helped him on his journey.

Although he misses living in Gibraltar, Iain plans to continue living in Wales, and perhaps return to carry out workshops here in the near future. n

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Need to wear wellies to work but can’t wear them all day in the office? Chique Boutique has the answer with these great Redfoot foldable wellies. They are designed to fold up neatly to fit in their matching carry bag when not in use.

But that’s not all debra at Chique boutique can suggest as a great gift. As well as Barry M Makeup, Disaster Designs bags and accessories, Paul Frank merchandise and retro T-shirts, she will be bringing some more LYDC Cupcake bags

and purses, Miss Patina and Retro Circle dresses, stationary and work from local artists.

“Cath Kidston bags have become increasingly popular this year, and we will be stocking a great range of toiletries from this exciting range,” says Debra.

“Our highlight this year are gift boxes which include a pair of shoes which have two snap on decorations, which you can swap and change. You can then purchase

different ones to match your mood or colour co-ordinate with your outfit — a great stocking filler,” says Debra. We agree. n Pop in to see Debra at Chique Boutiqu, 6 Ocean Village Promenade, and have a Chique Christmas!

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What Happened to the Komsomol words | Reg Reynolds

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In December 1936 the Russian merchant ship Komsomol disappeared en route to Gibraltar and the Soviets were furious claiming the Nationalists had illegally sunk it.

Some years back I wrote an article about the visit of the writer Stephen Spender to Gibraltar during the Spanish Civil War. He had been sent by the Daily Worker newspaper to try to discover the fate of the Komsomol and her crew.

Spender’s mission was foiled as Franco’s border guards refused him entry into Spain. At the time I searched through many sources but was unable to discover what happened to the missing freighter. Now thanks to the internet I have the answer.

The 4500-ton Komsomol (named after the Communist youth organisation) sailed from the Black Sea port of Poti on 5th December 1936 and passed through the Dardanelles into the Mediterranean on 8th December. She was reported to be carrying a load of iron ore destined for Ghent in Belgium and was due to arrive at Gibraltar by December 15th.

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With the Komsomol and her crew missing the Soviet Union demanded that Britain investigate. A Soviet statement said that it believed that the ship had been sunk by a Nationalist warship and threatened to deploy the Russian Navy to protect Russian ships. It also stated that if this was true then all Nationalist ships should be determined to be pirates and sunk on sight.

Fearing that the Spanish War could escalate into an international conflict the British hushed

up the event even though the truth was known.

The captain of a British freighter stopping at Gibraltar on 18th December reported he had seen Komsomol on fire near Cartagena and a Nationalist warship standing by.

It is now known that the Nationalist ship was the heavy cruiser Canarias. There are photos taken from her deck showing the Komsomol on fire (see photo).

Why would the Nationalists sink an ostensibly harmless merchant ship going about its normal business? But was the Komsomol on a routine voyage and was her cargo really iron ore? While Germany and Italy were openly supporting Franco’s Nationalists the Russians were not so openly aiding the Republicans. In October 1936 the Komsomol was seen by officers of the destroyer HMS Grafton at the Spanish port of Cartagena offloading ammunition, tanks and fighter planes.

There are two versions of what happened to the Komsomol. The first is that the Canarias ordered the crew to abandon ship and then sunk the freighter with gun fire. The second is that the Komsomol received orders from Russian leaders to scuttle the vessel in order to keep the Canarias from discovering her true cargo.

The latter seems the more likely as the Soviets would not have wanted the world to learn that they were supplying the Republicans with arms and ammunition nor for this material to fall into Nationalist hands. However, a website for the Canarias states: “The Soviet motorship Komsomol had made several voyages with war material. Canarias, tipped off by an ltalian warship, caught her alone on the open sea southeast of Cartagena.

The Russian captain claimed only to be carrying ore to Belgium, but with darkness coming on there was not time to examine the cargo and a great risk of a night-time escape. Moreno (Captain), remembering the ship’s past behaviour, decided to sink the Komsomol, international law notwithstanding. Canarias took the crew of 36 on board, leaving behind three kittens to romp on deck and a cargo which has yet to be verified. Russian sailors watched as shells slammed into their ship, setting the fuel tanks afire. She burned for a long time before sliding beneath the flat sea, the Soviet flag still flying.”

This seems an unlikely scenario as in the photo of the Komsomol on fire it doesn’t appear very dark. And as for escaping, the Komsomol’s top speed was 10 knots compared to the Canarias’ 33. In any event the Komsomol was sunk; the crew was imprisoned at Ceuta and later exchanged for high-ranking Nationalist prisoners of war. From that time forward all munitions delivered to the Republican forces from the Soviet Union were carried in Spanish ships.

It would be interesting if a salvage crew could locate the wreck of the Komsomol, and find out if her cargo was iron ore as the Soviets claimed or military equipment as the Nationalists believed.

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Why would the Nationalists sink an ostensibly harmless merchant ship going about its normal business? But was the Komsomol on a routine voyage and was her cargo really iron ore?

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Have you ever been caught asleep on the job? Well just remind your boss of the latest research which says that quick naps not only improve your alertness, but they also help in decision making, creativity and sensory perception. What boss wouldn’t want that, right?

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The more jump inducing moments a film has, the more calories you’ll burn.

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Vitamin E protects your skin from ultraviolet light, prevents cell damage from free radicals, allows your cells to communicate effectively, and may even help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

That’s quite a portfolio of benefits for this humble vitamin which comes in oil, capsule and tablet form as a supplement, and is a fat-soluble vitamin found in many nuts, fruits and vegetables such as spinach, chard, and turnip greens, avocados, cayenne pepper, almonds, wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds and oil, asparagus, and bell peppers.

Vitamin E is one of the most powerful antioxidants, but your body can’t produce it, which means you have to make sure you’re getting enough of this valuable nutrient in your diet. Eating foods high in vitamin E and taking vitamin E supplements if you can’t get enough through your food intake can can help prevent premature ageing of your skin. Studies show that taking vitamin E long term can even reduce sunburns from exposure to UVB radiation. In fact, vitamin E has many therapeutic properties and can be used topically and ingested.

This doesn’t mean that taking vitamins or applying topical vitamin E will allow you to safely bake in the sun, but you can help your skin stay healthier and more supple by ensuring you get enough of this antioxidant vitamin. It also boosts collagen in the skin (collagen is what gives the skin its elasticity) which helps reduce wrinkles and gives the skin a more youthful appearance.

Vitamin E supplements are considered safe when taken in amounts of 400 IU daily, even for prolonged periods of time. n

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The Society now welcomes people with MS or other neurological conditions to join them.

The society’s immediate aim is to provide a support network for any diagnosed patients and especially to provide information and advice for the newly diagnosed.

The society will also be putting together a record of patients with these conditions, and will work with the local healthcare system

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12 Days of Fitness It may be the season to be jolly, but that doesn’t mean you should slump on the sofa and forget your fitness regime — in fact, we’ve found some festive ways to keep fit without even noticing you are doing it.

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Go Christmas shopping – rushing around the shops at the last minute can feel like a workout in itself, and it is! Evenly distribute those heavy bags and it can help to burn at least 150 calories an hour.

Don’t be too posh to push.

The more you put into your supermarket trolley, the harder it is to push and the more calories you burn. Not an excuse to go on a spree, but if the opportunity arises, you’d be silly to waste it.

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Stick your training goals on the fridge. It may just keep you away from the leftover turkey, cheese and mince pies. (Or at least make you chomp through less).

Do the queue clench – while you’re queuing up at M&S or Morrisons for your Christmas puddings squeeze your buttocks together, hold for five seconds, and then release. Repeat 10 times for a perfectly tight and toned derriere.

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Party, party, party – dancing is a great way to get your heart rate pumping and burn off all those extra Christmas calories so create your favourite playlist and have fun (even if you do it at home).

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Ask for some cool new gym gear for Christmas. Looking good always makes you more motivated to get out there and show off.

Go sofa surfing – squat on the floor, back against the sofa.

Grip the sofa’s edge. Raise your body to straighten your arms, keeping your back straight, and repeat 10 times.

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200 48137). There is no point in waiting until the New Year, and there will be less people vying for the machines in December.

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Drink a glass of water before eating or drinking alcohol. This will help to keep you from overindulging in those extra calories.

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Walk then play later.

One large glass of red wine is 250 calories. You burn 200 calories during 30 minutes’ brisk walking. If you are having three glasses you’d better get up early!

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Don’t skip meals just because you’ll be gorging later. If you skip a meal your body thinks it is in a time of hardship and goes into ‘survival mode’ burning less calories until it next receives food.

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The average Brit consumes around 6,000 calories on Christmas Day!

Sign up for the Polar Bear swim, Catalan Bay, on Boxing Day. Okay, we won’t be doing it, but we’re sure you’re more hardy than us magazine types. Brrrrrrrr.

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Danza Scoops Medals in Serbia

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Gibraltar dance school, Danza Academy will remember the International Dance Federation European Dance Championships held in Serbia in November as the academy scooped nine gold, two silver, and two bronze places.

to the championships (17 of which danced in the finals) competing in in fantasy dance and show dance categories under the IDF Dance sport sector. Danza won gold in all the adult fantasy dance categories entered.

Gibraltar ’s team particularly enjoyed watching free show (an acrobatic form of dancing) and disco (highly energetic and synchronised form of dancing) — styles to be considered for future competitions.

The team travelled 18 hours to get Nine countries competed in the competition — Hungary, Serbia, to Kanjiza and 27 hours to return.

Italy, Russia, Croatia, San Marino, The props didn’t arrived on time Rumania, Lithuania and Gibraltar however new props were made by — and 650 dancers participated mothers accompanying the trip, in in these first ever Europeans in a Serbian homes with officials from variety of styles ranging from hip Kanjiza. Some props were even borrowed from the restaurant attended hop to belly dance.

Seven dancers made up the by the team!

Nicola Dewer danced seven times Danza team which took 20 works in one afternoon and it was similar for all dancers. Mental strength, fitness and years of experience competing successfully at international level definitely formed part of the succes.

“It is the first time our Academy has competed at an IDF event and our experience of this organisation has been extremely positive.

“The town was extremely poor with supermarkets lacking fruit and imported materials. People had by far less than us nevertheless their gestures of giving throughout our Pirates

Hindu Goddess Gibraltar, via Danza, strongly dominated the two categories entered: Show Dance - Gold won by Steven Pardo (Life ZG & AMG); Nicola Dewar & Kayleigh Halmshaw (Fly AMG); Ileana Martinez, Steven Pardo, Nicola Dewar, Kayleigh Halmshaw & Jade Pau (Impact of Terrorism AMG & ZG). Silver won by Nicola Dewar & Steven Pardo (Rainbow choreography themselves); Ileana Martinez (Broken ZG). Bronze won by Jade Pau (Jar Of Hearts choreography herself). Fantasy Dance - Gold won by Elisha Lang & Robyn Celecia (Come Fly AMG); Steven Pardo (As Brothers We Stand ZG); Nicola Dewer (Hindu Goddess AMG); Jade Pau & Kayleigh Halmshaw (The Bats AMG); Steven Pardo & Nicola Dewer (Species AMG); Steven Pardo, Nicola Dewer, Jade Pau, Kayliegh Halmshaw (Pirates ZG). Bronze won by Elisha Lang (Bubblegum ZG). (ZG - Zulieka Green, AMG - Ann Marie Gomez - choreographers)

stay will remain within us forever.

“My young students were totally baffled by us sleeping in a top class hotel with spa and the lack of wealth in the town. I guess the beauty of dance is that we are all equal on the stage,” said Ann Marie Gomez dance director.

Danza academy will be taking a team of 45 dancers to Hungary in May 2013 to compete in all age categories in fantasy dance and show dance. The academy will also take a fantasy dance junior formation and be competing in the hip-hop and free-show styles. n

It’s all very well putting give your free time and pounds in the slot in sup- spend long hours helpport of any given charity ing those in need. Rafael Celecia is always ready to give a then walking away, feeling helping hand where it is required, you’ve done your bit as a especially to help the disabled. “I don’t know... I’ve always been willcaring and upstanding ing to help others in need whenever in whatever way, without my citizen. But it’s even more and own interest of any kind.” commendable when you Rafael’s own son, Alfred, has

who noticed there was something wrong with Alfred when he was about six months old. After much concern, visits to the doctor and the customary labelling of ‘he’s not normal’ and ‘mentally retarded’ it was eventually established he suffered from Down’s Syndrome.

“And you know what, it never occurred to me to say, why me?

He’s been raised within a loving family and that’s what’s important.

Down’s Syndrome and is now 41 He is happy. He loves swimming years old. It was Rafael’s mum and staying under water because he

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Filming in December for Operation Tracer After a meticulous research period which lasted for well over two years, producer Martin Nuza from Gold Productions Studios is now in the final stages of production for his new documentary Operation Tracer, a sequel to Operation Felix, which is due to be released by March 2013.

Due to the lack of documentation on this mysterious wartime operation, Martin teamed up with Jim Crone (discovergibraltar.com) to fly the last remaining survivor of the operation, Dr. Bruce Cooper (now deceased), to Gibraltar so he could be interviewed by Gold Productions Studios on camera. During the interview Dr. Cooper revealed, for the first and only time in his life, the missing details needed to assist with the research.

If Gibraltar had been captured by the Germans and Operation Felix activated, the British would consequently also activate Operation Tracer, locally known as Stay Behind Cave.

These brave men from the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve would have provisions to last them for well over a year and they knew, if discovered by the enemy, they would be shot as spies. If on the other hand, any of them died while inside the Rock, the others would have to bury the body in the walls using specially prepared bricks and cement.

Filming has already been conducted inside the Stay Behind Cave, in conjunction with the Gibraltar Museum. The narration by Peter Canessa has been recorded and Heritage and Culture Minister, Steven Linares, has given his full support to this project.

Further interviews with local historians have also been recorded — including Tito Vallejo, Jim Crone and Pete Jackson. An amazing original 3D animated computer model, of how the Stay Behind Cave was back in 1941, has been produced exclusively for this documentary by local designer Gus Linares, to accurately recreate this secret operations base in full detail. n Further filming is taking place during December to complete the production phase of this documentary. Filming will include re-enacting key scenes in and around Gibraltar.

The plan comprised entombing six men inside a secret operations room in the heart of the Rock of Gibraltar for an indefinite period of time, with just one simple goal, to spy on the Germans and radio their findings to London every night without getting caught.

During the interview Dr. Cooper revealed, for the first and only time in his life, the missing details needed to assist with the research

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leisure - an international CD Manipulator and reigning International Champion of Magic.

Magic Sergio - is also here, after touring the world, and brings his amazing bird magic to Gibraltar. Ivo Stankov - is a circus performer with breath-taking stunts. And finally Faster than Magic - our own local illusionists promising more fast and fresh illusions.

This is a show for all the family and promises to be a fun and exciting night.

Remember “Seeing is Believing”.

Masters of Illusion will be staged at Ince’s Hall theatre on 13th, 14th and 15th December with a special matinee on the 15th at 3.30pm. Profits from this show will be donated to the GBC Open Day. n Tickets £10 are on sale at Chique Boutique in Ocean Village Promenade (Monday - Friday 11am-7pm Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm).

Masters of Illusion This Christmas the annual gathering in Gibraltar of international magicians and illusionists, Masters of Illusion, is bigger and even more spectacular than before. Organisers, Faster than Magic, are working with some of the best acts around to bring them to our stage in December.

The 2012 Masters of Illusions line up is: Magic Taps - a quick change comedy duo who will have you in stitches. Nuel Galan

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What’s On...

December

Saturday 1st December Gibraltar Unite the Union five-a-side football tournament at Tercentenary Hall, Victoria Stadium. Teams: Unite the Union, Parliament, GBC, Special Olympics. 2pm Urban Dance group opening ceremony. In aid of GBC Open Day. Sunday 2nd December Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association meet at Ocean Village 11am to 2pm. For info contact Howard Danino Tel: 200 74657 email: howard@ gibraltar.gi www.gibraltarclassiccar.com Monday 3rd December His Worship the Mayor will lead the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Casemates Square, St Anne’s Middle School Choir will sing Christmas carols.

Father Christmas will join them with sweets and goodies for all children at 7pm.

St Andrew’s Craft & Collectors Fair

St Andrew’s Church, Governor’s Parade Saturday 8th December 10am - 2pm If you are looking for inspiration for original Christmas gifts, then go along to St Andrew’s Craft & Collectors Fair, where you will find a variety of stalls offering everything from beautifully handcrafted items to quirky collectables, antique and modern.

Gift ideas include silver, jewellery, glass, clay models, paintings and pictures, lead soldiers, Gibraltar memorabilia, books, toys and puzzles. And of course seasonal refreshments will be available in the lounge.

All proceeds to the Church Restoration Fund. Tables available at £10, cloth provided. Please call 540 23 166.

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december events Wednesday 12th - Saturday 22nd December Santa is coming to Santa’s Grotto! Santa Claus will again be visiting the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre, Wednesdays to Fridays from 4-6pm & Saturdays from 10.30am-12.30pm. Tickets: £5 may be purchased in advance from the Leisure Centre Reception (all children will receive a gift and have their photo taken). Tel: 20044777 Thursday 13th & Friday 14th December Tiny Tots Nursery – Christmas Show “A Musical Wonderland” at John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 6pm. Ticket: £5 available from Tiny Tots Nursery – Grand Parade. For info Tel: 20045895

Wednesday 5th - Thursday 6th December Christmas Flower Arrangements organised by Gibraltar Horticultural Society, Lower Exhibitions Room, John Mackintosh Hall. Entrance free. Tel: 54006466 or suzannegi@live.com

Thursday 13th December The Gibraltar National Choir “Carols by Candlelight” at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Cathedral Square 8.30pm. Tickets £10 from the side entrance of the Cathedral every Tuesday & Thursday or from choir members. Tel: 20061165

Wednesday 19th December Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Open Day (in aid of local charities), Radio Road Show at the Piazza. For information contact GBC Tel: 20079760 or email: openday@gbc.gi Wednesday 26th December Traditional Boxing Day Polar Bear Swim at Catalan Bay. For info contact Caleta Hotel Tel: 20076501 or email: sales@caletahotel.gi Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) Polar Bear Swim meet at GASA swimming pool, 10 Europort Avenue. For information contact Tel: 20072869.

Monday 31st December New Year’s Eve Celebrations. Live entertainment and fireworks display to welcome the New Year at Casemates Square. For info Tel: 20048063 or email: minculture@gibtelecom.net.

Friday 7th - Saturday 8th December Disney in Concert organised by the Music Theatre Company at the Ince’s Hall Theatre 8pm.

Tel: Chris Music on 54011460 Friday 7th December Craft & Collectors Fair at St Andrew’s Church 10am to 2pm. Standing fee £10 to include table and cloth. Proceeds to the Church Restoration Fund. For further info Tel: 54023166 email: viviend13@hotmail.com Choreography Festival organised by Show Dance Company at John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 7.30pm. For info contact Gerald Rodriguez on 56533000 Saturday 8th December Gibraltar Botanic Gardens tour meet George Don Gates (south end of Grand Parade) at 10.30am.

No fee but donations welcome. For info Tel: 20072639 email: alameda@wildlife.gib.gi Sunday 9th December Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association meets Ocean Village 11am to 2pm. For info contact Howard Danino Tel: 20074657 or email howard@ gibraltar.gi www Gibraltarclassicar.com Monday 10th December Diamond Jubilee Thanksgiving at Queen’s Cinema 7.30pm. Tel: 20048063 or email: culture. info@culture.gov.gi

Design fit for the Governor’s Garden Are you a pupil in years 12 or 13? Do you see yourself as a designer or horticulturist? Do you fancy entering a competition for a great prize? Then get your colours out and design a fabulous garden for ‘Gibraltar 2013’.

The garden at the Governor’s residence, the Convent, incorporated last year’s winning design in the form of a display garden to celebrate the London Olympics 2012.

This year, the Governor’s Design Competition challenges pupils from years 12 and 13 to come up with an equally eye-catching design expressing the theme ‘Gibraltar 2013’.

You have plenty of time to put the design onto paper and make something beautiful to

last all year, as submissions should be handed in to your school not later than Friday 11th January. But get cracking now to make sure your design is a winner.

Newton Systems has kindly donated the first place prize — and what a prize it is! — an iPad Wi-Fi 16GB, or the latest iPad mini, if received in time for the presentation.

We look forward to seeing the winning design in leaves and blossom. n

New Year’s Eve at The Rock Hotel Why not end 2012 and begin 2013 with us!

We host a good old-fashioned New Year’s Eve at the Rock – just excellent food, wine and ambience. What more could you want!

Our one night residential package includes overnight accommodation in a twin or double room, full afternoon tea on arrival, a cocktail and canapé reception, a five-course gala dinner with dancing and a full English breakfast on New Year’s Day.

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Check in on New Year’s Eve and enjoy a glass of sherry or port whilst doing so.

provide the hats, poppers, crackers and streamers if you’ll provide the razzamatazz.

Once settled in (maybe with another glass of port) you’re invited to our lounge, with its exceptional views over the bay, for a traditional afternoon tea.

We’ll have two doses of Auld Lang Syne – as we’ll celebrate midnight both locally and in the UK!

Later, to start the evening as we mean to go on, there will be a cocktail reception in our Wisteria Room.

Then, a superb five-course dinner with dancing until late. We’ll

Stay on the night of the 30th December or the night of the 1st January for £65.00 per person bed and breakfast.

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Tangier Party Ends in Court-Martial at Gibraltar words | Reg Reynolds

Captain Edward Qualtrough didn’t want to go to the party but he followed orders and ended up the subject of a court-martial.

The reception and dinner party at the US Consulate in Tangier was part of the celebrations around the culmination of the greatest world-wide goodwill tour in the history of the United States Navy. The Great White Fleet had been touring the world since December 1907 and now in February, 1909 it was anchored at Gibraltar, the last port of call before the return home.

The Great White Fleet consisted of 16 battleships with white-painted hulls (thus the nickname) and numerous support vessels. The circumnavigation of the world had been ordered

by President Teddy Roosevelt to demonstrate to the world that America had become a major

naval power. The fleet departed Hampton Roads, Virginia on 16th December, 1907 and didn’t return home (to New York) until 22nd February, 1909. The world tour took the battleships down to Trinidad and Brazil, through the Straits of Magellan to Chile, Mexico and up the West Coast of the United States; then over to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan,

Ceylon and the Philippines through the Suez Canal to Egypt and finally Gibraltar.

Needless to say the officers and crew were feted wherever they made port and by the time they reached Gibraltar some of them may have had their fill of receptions and dinners and other formal functions. Captain Qualtrough, commander of the battleship Georgia was undoubtedly one of them, for when it was requested that he attend a reception and dinner party on the evening of 1st February at Tangier he told his commanding officer, Rear Admiral Wainwright, that he preferred not to go. Unfortunately for Qualtrough, Wainwright then made it an order.

Qualtrough was back aboard the Georgia and in his cabin when at midnight an orderly arrived to inform him that he had been suspended

by Admiral Wainwright. The next day he was formally charged with ‘being intoxicated on duty and behaviour prejudicial to the good of the navy’.

On 3rd February a court-martial was convened on the battleship Louisiana.

In his defence Qualtrough explained he had only drunk one glass of sherry but had smoked a strong cigar. He also explained he had been on duty the previous day until midnight and then had been up again at 4 o’clock in the morning.

He had then worked all day with only coffee to sustain him, performing many duties on behalf of Admiral Wainwright, and in the evening was not feeling well.

“My only feeling was one of illness,” he pleaded.

The ship’s surgeon testified that he had treated Qualtrough for gastric catarrh and said that the Captain’s general physical condition was low. In addition, the Officer of the Deck, a lieutenant, told the court he had not noticed anything unusual when Qualtrough returned on board adding he thought the Captain was fit to go on the bridge.

There was no direct testimony that Qualtrough had drunk to excess or had demeaned himself in any way. Wainright did testify he spotted the Captain smoking at the entrance

The officers and crew were feted wherever they made port and by the time they reached Gibraltar some of them may have had their fill of receptions and dinners and other formal functions

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scandal history to the ballroom and suggested he should go to the adjoining smoking room; he described Qualtrough’s condition as “Very rocky”.

On 4th February the New York Times wrongly reported that Qualtrough had been acquitted. The court-martial had previously stated it would not bring a verdict until it had been cleared by Commander in Chief Admiral Charles Sperry who had yet to be briefed.

To the surprise of his fellow officers, most of whom were sympathetic, on 6th February Captain Qualtrough was suspended from duty for six months and reduced an astonishing 10 ranks. The suspension was approved by Admiral Sperry and Secretary of the Navy, Truman Newberry; this despite Qualtrough having had 38 years of unblemished service and having received two letters of commendation during the world cruise.

Considering the testimony that was released to the press (no media was allowed to attend the actual court-martial) one has to wonder if Qualtrough was railroaded or if, in the name of discretion, the details of some nefarious deed were held back. One also has to wonder if Admiral Wainwright held a grudge. It also occurred to

on 6th February Captain Qualtrough was suspended from duty for six months and reduced an astonishing 10 ranks me that, as the party was in Tangier, maybe the “strong cigar” was actually hashish.

Qualtrough, who authored several books on sailing and boating, served out his suspension and then retired in July 1909. He died on 18th

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Wainwright retired from active duty on 7th December, 1911 and died on 6th March, 1926 at Washington, DC aged 77. n

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For Art’s Sake Wednesday 5th - Thursday 6th December Christmas Flower Arrangements organised

by Gibraltar Horticultural Society, Lower Exhibitions Room, John Mackintosh Hall. Entrance free. Tel: 54006466 or suzannegi@live.com Friday 7th - Saturday 8th December Disney in Concert organised by the Music Theatre Company at the Ince’s Hall Theatre 8pm. For further information please contact Chris Music on 54011460 Friday 7th December Choreography Festival organised by Show Dance Company at the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 7.30pm. For further information please contact Gerald Rodriguez on 56533000 Saturday 8th - Tuesday 11th December Little Constellation Workshops, Gibraltar Garrison Library. Full details will be released in due course email: culture.info@ culture.gov.gi Left: Jackson Pollock 1912-1956 Above: Number 8, 1949 (detail); Oil, enamel, and aluminum paint on canvas; Neuberger Museum, State University of New York

Gibraltar Decorative & Fine Arts Society « December lecture

Abstract Expressionism:

From the Sublime to the Political The Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society’s December lecture is titled Abstract Expressionism: From the Sublime to the Political and is by Linda Smith.

Gibraltar welcomes back Linda Smith after the success of her last presentation for the society From Egg to Bacon. Linda holds two first-class degrees in Art History and is an experienced

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guide and lecturer at Tate Britain, Tate Modern and the Dulwich Picture Gallery. She also lectures to secondary schools and independent arts societies.

The lecture: World War II caused huge upheavals in all parts of the world and in all parts of society, including art. Many avantgarde artists had been forced to flee Europe and some very significant pioneers of modern ideas found themselves in the US and the global centre for modern art soon shifted to New York.

The lecture looks at the emergence of American

Tuesday 11th - Friday 21st December Painting Exhibition by Annabelle Rios Badillo, Lower Exhibition Room, John Mackintosh Hall 9.30am to 10.30pm.

Entrance Free.

Tuesday 11th December The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society Song Recital Ho-Yoon Chung, tenor at the Convent Ballroom. Tel: 20072134 or email tgpsociety@gibtelecom.net

Abstract Expressionism as the dominant style of the period, the role it came to play in the Cold War and will tell us how Jackson Pollock became the most celebrated artist of this form. n For details of membership of Gibraltar Decorative & Fine Arts Association contact: Claus Olesen Tel: 200 02024 email: claus.olesen@sghambros.com or Ian Le Breton Tel: 200 76173 email: ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com Abstract Expressionism: From the Sublime to the Political takes place on 12th December at the Eliott O’Callaghan Hotel, from 7.30pm with a welcome drink at 6.30pm. Visitors are welcome and pay £10 at the door.

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The Cat of Gibraltar

While looking for something light and humorous for the festive season I came across this poem about a cat that steals his owners’ heat on a cold winters’ night.

The poem was one of many written by New Jersey writer J.D. Evans which appeared in the Press of Atlantic City in the 1980s. The poems were subsequently turned into a book — Occasionally: Collected Poems of J.D. Evans (1982-1987) — edited by Jason Murk. A review of the book describes the poetry: “...often accompanied by illustrations, these poems were at times whimsical, wistful, and wise. Covering such topics as gypsy moths, Pac-Man, Halley’s comet, Reagonomics, fatherhood, cold nights, children, mortality, Mother’s Day, the Mob, Miss America, Monopoly, and taxes.”

I laughed when I read the poem featured here. I believe it can safely be described as whimsical.

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words | Reg Reynolds

Peo p le&Pets Each month we interview people and their pets for your reading pleasure...

Christian & Lola Christian: Human bahahaha Lola: I’m a Cross Breed. As I’m a rescue dog no one really knows what I am for sure, they think I’m a Jack Russell / Chihuahua mix, but who knows.

Age Christian: 35 Lolo: 7 (they think)

The cat’s on the heat vent.

That means winter’s here.

(He doesn’t go near it the rest of the year) He heads for the heat vent as temperatures fall.

The furnace kicks on and he answers its call.

He plops himself down just as smug as can be and hogs the hot air that was meant to warm me!

He’ll sit there all night.

If I shout, he’ll just stare.

My bedroom’s an icebox?

The cat doesn’t care.

The Cat of Gibraltar.

He sits like a rock While my teeth ch-chatter and my knees kn-knock.

All night he’ll stay warm and I’ll hear the beast purr as I shiver and wonder: “How come HE has fur?!”

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Likes Christian: Singing, reading, writing, eating, travelling and hanging out with my friends Lola: Eating and following Dad around are my biggest hobbies, also laying on his chest while watching TV Hates Christian: I hate a lot of things I can be quite grouchy, but my biggest hate is when I am looking for parking and I cannot find any, yet tourists always seem to find one, not being xenophobic at all, but then I go on a tirade of how I pay tax etc etc — I, like many Gibraltarians, feel that a parking is automatically owed to us.

Lola: People knocking on the door makes me go bonkers! Do I hate it, or am I just letting him know there is someone at the door? Who knows!

Sociability Christian: I consider myself quite sociable Lola: I’m quite a shy girl and it takes me a while to give anyone attention, but when I do, I’ll be your friend forever Favourite food Christian: Pizza, but to be honest my favourite food is ALL FOOD, the only things I don’t like are cucumber, prunes and watermelon.

Lola: My favourite food is turkey ham, but I can only eat dried specialist food as my sugar levels are very high :( Best Trick Christian: Now that would be telling.

Lola: I only have one trick — when Dad says “Kissy,” I lick his face.

Interesting Facts Christian: I have nine tattoos and no-one ever seems to expect me to have any for some reason.

Lola: Even though I have a full wardrobe, the second I have any clothes on, I automatically flop like a sack of potatoes, and can’t even walk.

Usefulness Christian: For Lola, I am the most useful person ever as I take her out every day. She has been to all events in Gibraltar, even the cavalcade in a special harness so she is not stampeded on.

Lola: I am not only useful to let Dad know when there is a knock on the door, but I am great to have around, and always there ready to greet him when he walks in. Most importantly, I love him unconditionally — no wonder they say a dog is man’s best friend.

Greatest Achievement Christian: I feel every day I achieve something new, which is the greatest thing for that moment.

It’s always the little things.

Lola: Learning to not pee inside the house — it’s a small thing.

If you weren’t a dog/human you’d be?

Christian: A piano so I could make music all day long Lola: I’d be a magnet, because I literally stick to Dad all the time.

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Closing date: 20th December 2012 Last month’s winner: David Russell, Sir William Jackson Grove LAST MONTH’S ANSWERS: Across: Leopard, Ennoble, Conical, Anemone, Therm, Miserable, Foundling, Asset, Estates, Toiling, Cowpoke, Panther Down: Licit, Ounce, Accommodation, Aero, Fleece, Uptown, Delays, Instep, Interrogation, Absord, Smith, Revere, Tiger, Like

Across 1. Inert gas (7) 8. US state; Mr. Jones in some films (7) 9. Bothers; large nocturnal animals (7) 10. Overseer of catering on a ship,

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Adopt Don’t Buy The GSPCA has many lovely dogs looking for homes.

Before you buy a dog please visit us and give a dog a home.

Give a Dog a Home If you are interested in adopting call the GSPCA on 540 19968 or 540 29927 Note: dogs that have been kennelled for a while may need patience with house training when first in their new home (as do puppies from pet shops!)

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Miss Gibraltar Calendar 2012:

December

Photo by Jayden Fa

This stunning shot shows Miss Gibraltar 2011, Michelle Gillingwater Pedersen. The photo was taken by Jayden Fa, make-up by Deepak Ramchandani, hair by Karina Walker from Fringe Benefits, outfit by Dorcas Hammond, and art direction by Guy Baglietto.

“We really wanted to portray Michelle as an icy queen in her majestic castle. As St Michael’s Cave is such a monumental setting for past pageants, it was the ideal location for the final shot in the calendar,” says Jayden.

The shoot itself was difficult, as it was hard to find power sources to light the area they wanted to use, not to mention the hundreds of tourists interrupting the shoot whilst visiting the cave!

The outfit was created by Dorcas Hammond, using thousands of Swarovski crystals, which were stuck individually to complete this stunning design.

“I approached Dorcas with this idea I had in mind, and she immediately said ‘yes’. She created the outfit and gave us exactly what we were looking for — we were extremely happy with the finished product,” says Jayden.

“Michelle had just come back from competing in Miss World when the photoshoot took place, and she did extremely well on the day. We want to thank her for all the time and effort she put into

Photo by Gabriella Martinez

The month of December of the Official Limited Edition Miss Gibraltar Calendar 2012 Celebrating 50 years of Beauty features this spectacular shot from this latest project by Jayden Fa and Deepak Ramchandani,

this shoot, as well as supporting and promoting the calendar itself,” he says.

“For the make-up, I went for a very icy look which would compliment the outfit. Michelle has an

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amazing face to work with — her features are stunning — so it’s not hard to make her look beautiful! I used blues, creams and purple colours for the eyes and Swarovski crystals to act as an extension of

As St Michael’s Cave is such a monumental setting for past pageants, it was the ideal location for the final shot in the calendar

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the outfit. This was one of my favorite looks as it was totally my style,” explains Deepak.

The team would like to give special thanks to Suyenne Catania and her team from the Gibraltar Tourist Board for all their help when organising this shoot at the cave, as well as Karina Walker and Dorcas Hammond, their sponsor of the month, Aphrodite Beauty, and of course, Gabriella Martinez for the great behind the scenes shots. n

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Historical Fun at St Paul’s The pupils and teachers of St Paul’s First School were involved in History Day last month, when they all dressed up in costumes of the periods they were learning about, such as hippies, Victorians and Romans.

They also tried to emulate activities of the past, including a typically strict Victorian classroom (see photo), and a Roman banquet — a great day of fun for everyone involved and some very smiley faces (except for the Victorians!). n

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brushstrokes

Vibrant African sunsets or monochrome snow leopards, expressionist motherly love or sensual portraiture, tribal dancing or abstract nudes: young Kimberly Turnbull is a versatile and accomplished artist whose originals not only grace private collections in Gibraltar and overseas, but are also reproduced on everyday objects worldwide.

Mostly self-taught, Kimberly was inspired to taking up palette and brushes by the talent of her late mother Annabelle, who was a

Kimberly Turnbull

As Nature i Intended

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brushstrokes painter too. Attending her mum’s exhibitions since an early age was the decisive factor that made Kimberly consider following her path.

And because art ran in the family anyways, after having studied art and creative writing, she decided to fix on canvas the doodles she used to draw after photos of exotic animals frolicking at exotic waterholes that had captured her imagination as a teenager.

She would like to visit Morocco to be bedazzled by the colours of kaftans and spices in the souq, yet she admits: “I’ve never been to Africa, not even Tangiers, let alone the savannah, and still many people congratulate me on the realism of my animals’ portraits, as they actually believe I painted them in the open air.”

Sure: any committed portraitist can set up the easel in the middle of the pride and go on with a life drawing session of lions on the prowl!

Of course she isn’t that brave or that mindless, but her wild animals’ portraits surely show a wealth of expertise and attention to detail, especially in the passion for the sometimes realistic sometimes stylised reproduction of zebra stripes and elephant creases.

In fact, the stripes are often captured in a close-up that transform the portrait into an abstract where one gets the gist of the animal without actually seeing the animal, except for its eye at the centre of the composition — and a mere impression of the coat around it.

To the point it becomes a decorative feature, almost a contemporary textile print, with wavy lines and congenial colours to match the

mood of most interior decorating: that’s why Kimberly’s art is so popular with designers wishing to add a touch of wilderness to bright ambiences and pull the hakuna matata look together.

Kimberly shipped several paintings to the United States, where her African scenes enjoy a wide consensus. They get exposure in her website where they can be purchased from in all safety because she takes personally care of postage and packaging. And she can boast a wealth of satisfied customers, the feedback seems to suggest.

The monochrome painting of two zebras has fast become her trademark, and she’s been asked to reproduce it a few times, and she’s happy to obliged, with small differences so each picture can remain original and unique.

This and others are also featured on a series of key rings, mugs and other customised objects for sale on a specialised website (www. etsy.com/shop/KimberlyTurnbullArt).

Kimberly is a painter of sharp contrast: she is at ease with buoyant colour as much as black and white, layering acrylics or exploring oil pastels, whether on canvas or paper, with linear, almost childish wildlife scenes or very geometric nudes played solely on four shades

of brown.

After her successful debut solo exhibition in late 2011 — when the local artistic community was spellbound with the intense gaze of tigers and leopards painted by this panther-eyed young lady, and which seemed to roar out of the limits of the canvas to continue in an imaginary space where spots and stripes could indeed fuse and become a state of mind — Kimberly set her zoological curiosity aside to dedicate her efforts to study the human body, a classic and inevitable subject matter to master for any painter.

The results are amazingly different from her first excursions in art: curvy lines and block colours for an intrepid chiaroscuro that suggest rather than describe plastic poses and dramatic lighting.

The deep dimensionality, the neutral yet saturated hues and the shadowing make this collection look like a series of photographs of clay sculptures — and the effect is bold and contemporary while vaguely reminiscent of cavemen’s graffiti for its essential symbolic style and the use of primeval earthy tones.

Kimberly doesn’t have enough nudes yet for her second solo exhibition, but she’s slowly but surely working on it. In the meantime,

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more photos can be found on her Facebook page: www.facebook. com/kimberlyturnbullart.

“I’m not a patient painter, so I much prefer working with fast drying acrylics than oils. I like my paint thick and often I spread it on canvas with a palette knife. My canvases are usually unframed, though varnished, but my nudes on paper are.

For these, I went for linear modern frames to match their style.”

Due to her reasonable prices, the profit left for the artist is just something so precious that money can’t buy: the satisfaction and pride of having her work enjoyed by private collections across the Pond, and of course the sense of fulfilment derived from investing her time in blissful aesthetic creation that is an investment for others.

With great expectations for Kimberly’s hopefully forthcoming exhibition of nudes to definitely consecrate her to the local pantheon of new roaring artists, there is nothing left to say but: you go tiger! Surely you’ve earned your stripes! n

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Christmas for the Young words | Richard Cartwright

Here we go with that very well worn cliché “doesn’t time fly!”

Yes, it’s Christmas time again. I, like many of our readers, have had lots of Christmases but how do our younger generations feel about the big celebration?

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Readers of past Gibraltar Magazines may remember I think Christmas is not the same anymore — the anticipation, excitement, ambience and the whole vibe seems lacking.

I’m told that’s just because I’m not a kid anymore. I don’t agree, I just don’t see today’s children have the same exhilaration as they open their gifts, for instance. I also feel the Christmas thrill is missing as the day comes closer — but I may be wrong. So, I managed to obtain (extort, in some cases) the opinions of young Christmas revellers!

Every Wednesday my wife and I play host to three of our grandchildren and some of their friends for lunch during school terms. It’s a busy 35 minutes and the boys chat away and joke with each other as they get through lunch. Just before they leave, nana and auntie invariably ply them with chocolates and money on their birthdays (and other times), so it’s already a bit like Christmas.

They inform me they do look forward to Christmas, but it’s almost like Christmas for much of the year with holidays abroad, birthday presents and generous amounts of pocket money frequently coming their way.

Julian (15) says, “I enjoy spending time with the family and look forward to what I’ll get, although many times I have already suggested to my parents what I want so it’s less of a surprise!” He also misses the Advent calendar which he’d refer to in the run up to Christmas.

Much seems to depend on their age group and the younger ones really look forward to the great event. Not surprisingly, Tiana, who’s five, simply says, “I like the presents!” Seven year old Lucy gets excited about 10 days before Christmas Day. “I get, like, butterflies in my tummy and can’t sleep on Christmas Eve. My mum puts out a massive stocking and when Father Christmas comes during the night I don’t want him to come too close to my bed because I get a bit scared! I do believe there is a real one that comes on Christmas Eve, but I know many others are just dads dressing up!” By 7am Lucy’s up and gets excited opening presents and visiting family and friends and says, Christmastime is ‘the best’. “I really enjoy seeing the crib at the Piazza and want to get close to it and touch the little figures.”

The gifts children receive now are very different to what we got.

They’re mainly digital and much more expensive, although some say they get clothes and other sensible items also.

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festive Boxing Day “because all the fuss has died down a bit and we can enjoy our presents with all our family around us.”

Nicholas is 14. He’s a thinker and ponders over Christmases past: “I think it’s lost some of its importance because for many people it’s less religious so it’s lost its meaning. In school it was a bit upsetting when older kids would say I was stupid for believing in Father Christmas. Then we found out our parents took a nibble out of the cookie and sip out of the drink put out for Santa on Christmas Eve!” But Nicholas also has memories of seeing the great man, and of sitting in front of the fire as mum and dad watched him opening his presents with a big grin on his face. “Those are great memories that make me really wish I was a kid again.”

All the boys and girls said they do enjoy the celebrations and have a great time but some of the teenagers blame school for spoiling some of their enjoyment during the holidays. “School pressures are there. You break up knowing there are exams when you go back so you have to do some studying.”

They also complain about advertising on TV and everywhere else starting too soon, right after summer, saying you can get bored before time.

Another Wednesday lunch guest jokingly asked, “And where’s the snow? Let’s have some snow!”

On a more serious note, Timothy, who’ll be 16 soon, appreciates what it’s like for the little ones

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while, at the same time, reminiscing about past Christmases. “As one grows older Christmas becomes less exciting in some ways and yet, still very special in others. Having family all around you is special and watching the little ones waiting to open their presents is also very heart warming especially because you’re reminded of when you were younger. Those are great moments and great memories come to mind. Even the most miserable teenagers must enjoy Christmas morning!”

There’s no doubt there are great times to be had at any age during yuletide. I’m not going to get as excited as I was when, at my childhood home, I saw a wellington boot dangling from the chimney with my brother making ho, ho, ho sounds from up above somewhere (it was a bit scary!). Nor will I again experience that pleasurable thrill as I awoke on Christmas morning, but I will concede the Christmas buzz is tangible, and young and old will indulge in the festivities in some way or other.

For some, attending a Christmas Day church service will be most fulfilling, for many others a time for merriment and jollity is in store and there will be those who, through unfortunate circumstances, will be sad.

As for the lunchtime youngsters, their friends and even younger ones, for all their moaning and groaning, they will have a great time with their families at home and later out with their pals.

Yes, it’s Christmas time again… ho ho ho! n

I really enjoy seeing the crib at the Piazza and want to get close to it and touch the little figures - Lucy aged 7

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Back to the ’80s Some of us live in a permanent ’80s timewarp (I’ll admit to still having a few items of clothing from that era myself), however recently it really was a trip back in time with the ’80s revival party held at The Landport (next to Landport Tunnel).

The event, as well as being a great fun night for everyone, was held to raise much needed funds for the GSPCA (Gibraltar Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and AKIN (Association for Kids in Need) Sierra Leone. These two very worthy causes benefited from a grand total in excess of £1,000.

Well done to all involve.

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Chocolate Delights for Christmas!

The Santas are back! And they are bringing Advent Calendars with them... Last year, AKIN managed to raise enough funds to build a new school for the Regent School Project in Sierra Leone, by selling these quality chocolate goodies to delight young and old.

The chocolate Santas and calendars are priced at an amazing £2, and the more that are sold, the more children will benefit from improved education in Sierra Leone.

AKIN Sierra Leone works throughout the year to raise funds for this worthy cause, and has also

organised an impressive car raffle for December (they are still busy selling tickets for £5, so make sure you have yours!). The top prizes include a Renault Clio, and a Honda motorcycle, plus cash vouchers — in fact there are 18 fantastic prizes. n

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More information on the project can be found on AKIN’s website (www. akincharity.org).

If you would like to buy chocolates or raffle tickets or get involved in the fundraising, contact Jimmy Bruzon on Tel: 57631000 or e-mail: jimbruzon@ hotmail.com.

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The 3 Kings are Coming to Town Do you want to get involved?

The Three Kings Cavalcade is the first event on Gibraltar’s social calendar after the New Year’s festivities, and it is enjoyed by the young and not so young alike.

The organisation for this spectacular event is naturally carried out months in advance and the committee is has been in the process of organising the next cavalcade, which will take place on Saturday 5th January 2013, for months.

The committee would like to increase the numbers of floats for this year’s procession, and although a few organisations have already ex-

pressed their intent to participate, however greater participation is encouraged. It would be fantastic to see some new organisations getting involved and joining the “Old Faithfull” to make the event big and better than ever.

Sports and social clubs, dance clubs, associations and organisations, housing estates, schools, companies or even groups of friends are urged to participate, to make this the most memorable cavalcade, for those thousands who line Main Street, as well as for the participants.

The committee is extremely thankful to their main sponsors, GBC, for their annual generous financial support from their traditional open day. n If you would like to be involved, or even participate with a float, contact Eric Abudarham on 57586000, or email eabudarham@gibtelecom.net.

Birthday Beagle Michelle Stafford of the Lounge in Queensway Quay celebrated her birthday in style last month with this fabulous cake made by Sweet Thing by Fi as homage to Michelle’s beagle Millie.

What a fabulous cake, but how difficult to decide which bit to eat.

Leg anyone?

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Eggnog

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Nothing like a spot of indulgence on a festive Gibraltar evening, so enjoy this delicious eggnog recipe with friends (or on your own if you are not good at sharing...)

Ingredients: 4 egg yolks 100g sugar 475ml milk 2 whole cloves Pinch of cinnamon 250ml cream 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbs each whisky and rum/brandy, or to taste (omit for kids version!) *4 egg whites (optional) In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they lighten in colour.

Slowly add the sugar, whisking after each addition, until fluffy.

Combine the milk, cloves, and cinnamon in a thick-bottomed saucepan. Slowly heat until the milk mixture is steamy hot, but not boiling.

Slowly add half of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens slightly, and coats the back of the spoon. Do not allow the mixture to boil, or it will curdle. Remove from heat and stir in the cream. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the cloves.

Let cool for one hour.

Mix in vanilla extract, nutmeg, and whisky/rum and brandy. Enjoy with guests or on your own. Mmmmmm delicious! n

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This month Chef Scott Casey shares some secrets from the delicious festive fare on the Fifty-Five Christmas menus.

Perfect Rosemary & Goose Fat Roast Potatoes

Serves 6

1kg Maris Piper potatoes 1 small jar of goose fat 100g semolina Sea salt and fresh black pepper 4 sprigs rosemary

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Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius. Peel the potatoes and cut into 4cm chunks. Par boil in well salted water for 5 minutes (starting from cold water and timing for 5mins as they begin to boil).

Drain well and pop into a bowl. Add the goose fat, finely chopped rosemary, semolina, sea salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and place into a non stick baking dish. Roast turning occasionally until golden and crunchy. n

Sage & Onion Stuffing Serves 6 4 10

125g 1 50g

large onions, finely chopped large fresh sage leaves, finely shredded fresh breadcrumbs egg salted butter, melted

Peel the onions and pop into a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes, then add the sage leaves for 2-3 seconds and remove straight into a bowl of ice cold water.

Then roughly chop the onion and place into a food processer. Then add the rest of the ingredients and process until a smooth stuffing consistency is reached. Season very well as the flavour will go through the whole turkey. n

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recipes appetite The Perfect Butter Roasted Turkey Serves 6

6 sprigs of fresh thyme,

(leaves, no stalks) Zest of lemon 3 fresh bay leaves 200g salted butter, softened

to room temperature Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 turkey breasts, skin on,

each weighing approx 250g 400ml chicken stock Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. In a large bowl mix together the thyme leaves, lemon zest and softened butter. Check seasoning and set aside.

Next gently lift the skin from the turkey breast being careful not to take it off completely, as to make a kind of pocket. Divide the butter mixture into 4 portions. Spoon 2 of the quarters of the butter mix under the skin off the turkey breasts and then push down the flatten out.

Season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the bay leaves into a baking tray and then top with the turkey breasts skin side up. Add 400ml of chicken stock and then roast for 45-50 minutes. Every 10 minutes basting the breasts with more of the herb butter.

Remove from the oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Keep the pan juices for the cranberry gravy. n

Cranberry Gravy Serves 6 2 tbs 1 tbs

honey mixed with orange juice

500ml 300ml

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red wine chicken stock (and use the leftover pan juices from the turkey) small jar of cranberry jelly

So simple. Place all the liquids into a saucepan and reduce by half. Then strain through a fine sieve. Add the cranberry jelly and cook whisking until it has melted. Serve. n

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Savannah Lounge

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Café Solo

Modern Italian eatery set in lively Casemates square.

Everything from chicory and crispy pancetta salad

Cafe Rojo Sleek modern comfort in this relaxing little restaurant. Brunch (10am12pm) includes ciabatta, granary, foccacia sandwiches with fillings such as pear and blue cheese, smoked bacon and brie, cheese and honey roast ham, delicious desserts.

Lunch 12-3pm, dinner 7-10pm; dishes such as Marinated Tuna Steak & Sesame Crust; Roasted Lamb Shoulder; pastas or risottos such as Roast Pumpkin, Mushroom, & Spinach Curry, Langoustine, Lime & Coconut; Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese; and Creamy Mixed Seafood; and salads such as Warm Goats’ Cheese, Fresh Spinach & Chargrilled Aubergine; and Roast Duck, Chorizo & Pancetta Salad.

Open: 10am. Closed Sundays and Saturday lunchtime.

Cafe Rojo 54 Irish Town. Tel: 200 51738

restaurants

Casa Pepe

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

Café Solo Grand Casemates Square. Tel: 200 44449

Fifty-Five Premier Private Member’s Club where members enjoy fine dining and impeccable service in luxurious surroundings. Open lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday also offering a daily Business Lunch menu.

Once a month 55 opens for traditional Sunday lunch and holds a variety of culinary themed evenings i.e. Thai Fusion. The main bar offers full snack menu — the perfect place after a long day at work. Thursday and Fridays you can relax to a mix of Soul & ’80s music by resident DJ, take advantage of Happy Hour and enjoy sushi menu from 6pm. Special occasions or business clients can be entertained in the Private Dining Room (10 people). Afternoon tea Thurs to Sat 6pm. For info or to reserve contact Louise.

Fifty-Five Private Member’s Club 267 Main Street Tel: 200 79655 Visit: www.fifty-five.gi

Nunos Italian

Aimed at Gibraltar’s dining and night-life scene, Savannah has been created with fun and style in mind. Offering contemporary European cuisine a wide selection of drinks, cool decor and good music.

The venue hosts regular live events with invited DJs and shows from abroad.

Open: Sunday-Thurs midday-midnight, Friday and Saturday midday-5am.

Savannah Lounge 27 Heart Island, Ocean Village Tel: 200 66666 Visit: www.savannah.gi

Solo Bar & Grill

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

Open: 12-8pm.

Solo Bar & Grill Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828

The Waterfront

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

Open: Tues-Sat lunch & evening, Sunday lunch only, closed Mondays.

Overlooking the Mediterranean from Catalan Bay, Nunos’ Spanish chef with Three Star Michellin experience offers a variety of Italian cuisine. The restaurant can be found at the reception level of the hotel, where a quick peak at the menu reveals the chef’s celebrated Salmorejo is on the menu, as are his baby squid burgers (Insalata di Calamari). From the main dishes you can choose from a variety of fresh fish and meat dishes. Or you could go for the house speciality of fresh, home-made pasta where you can choose from a wide range of options.

Open: Mon-Sat 7.30pm-10.30pm (lunchtimes for group bookings).

Right on the quayside at Queensway Quay Marina, this restaurant offers everything from coffee through to 3-course meals with champagne! A bar snack menu is available all day from 10.15am; the a la carte menu from midday to 10.30pm, featuring daily specials. The barbecue grill from 7pm offers sumptuous steaks aged in-house, and fab fish including dorada and sea bass. A delicious array of desserts/ice creams. Extensive terraces provide ideal location for summer dining and drinks with stunning sunsets. Caters for large parties - weddings, holy communions, birthdays etc. Est. over 16 years.

Open: 7 days a week 9am-late

Casa Pepe, 18 Queensway Quay Marina, Tel/Fax: 200 46967 Email: casa.pepe@gmail.com.

Visit: www.gibtour.com/casapepe.

Nunos Italian Restaurant and Terrace Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay Tel: 200 76501 Email: reservations@caletahotel.gi

The Waterfront Queensway Quay Marina. Tel: 200 45666 Visit: www.gibwaterfront.com

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Do you own a restaurant, café, or bar in Gibraltar?

Get your business listed here

CALL 200 77748 for details Amin’s Office

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directory Just Desserts

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Picadilly Gardens

Sit down, informal and friendly bar with informal eating. Amin is well known in Gibraltar for his Moroccan, Spanish and international cuisine. Open early for breakfast at 7am right through the day. Try the Moroccan soups, couscous, lamb tagines and kebabs. Terrace, just off Main Street (turn left at Trafalgar Pharmacy coming from Casemates).

Open: 7am to midnight.

B r i g h t a n d a i r y, recently redecorated cafe on the first floor of the ICC. All homemade food including daily specials, vegetarian options, desserts and small cakes. Eat in or takeaway. Try their daily roast with everything on, or their all-day breakfast. Pensioner’s lunch - 2 course meal for £5.25. Friendly, cheerful and fully licensed.

Open: from 7.30am Monday to Friday

Relaxed bar restaurant located near to the Queen's Hotel and Cable Car it has a cosy garden terrace which is great for drinks, tapas and food al fresco. English breakfast, churros, tapas, hamburgers, fresh fish, prawns, squid, clams and a variety of meat dishes. Eat in or take away. Menu of the day only £6. Open: early to late.

Amin's The Office 30 Parliament Lane. Tel: 200 40932

Just Desserts 1st Floor ICC. Tel: 200 48014

Picadilly Gardens Rosia Road. Tel: 200 75758

Bean & Gone

Friendly little café with an extensive menu from oven-baked jackets and baguettes, to home-made pasta and burgers. Great selection of low-carb / Weight Watchers choices, plus a tempting cakes and snacks. Relaxed, cosy atmosphere. Ingredients local and organic where possible, desserts made with soya (diary-free). Lots veggie options.

Deliveries (minimum order £20).

Open: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm Bean & Gone Café 20 Engineers Lane Tel: 200 65334 Visit: www.BeanandGoneCafe.com

Buddies Pasta Casa Italian specials in pleasant ambience. Large selection of starters from garlic bread to calamari. Main courses include spinach caneloni, spaghetti alla carbonara, fusilli al salmone, and peppered steak to name a few. Tasty desserts and variety of wines.

Outside seating too.

Open: Monday - Thursday 11am - 5pm, Friday 11am-3pm and 7pm-11pm, Sat 11am-4.30pm Buddies Pasta Casa 15 Cannon Lane. Tel: 200 40627

Get Stuffed Very popular takeaway, sandwich bar and hot food.

Serving all fresh and homemade sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta, pies, cup cakes, plus hot/cold drinks and smoothies and a different special every day. Outside catering for corporate parties.

Open: 8am - 4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat. Get Stuffed Marina Bay. Tel: 200 42006 GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2012

Mumbai Curry House Indian cuisine, eat-in/take-away, from snacks (samosas, bhajias, pakoras) to lamb, chicken and fish dishes such as korma, tikka masala, do piaza. Large vegetarian selection. Halal food. Outside catering for parties/meetings. Sunday Mumbai favourites such as Dosa & Choley Bhature.

Open: 7 days a week 11am - 3pm, 6pm -late.

Mumbai Curry House Unit 1.0.02 Ground Floor, Block 1 Eurotowers Tel: 200 73711 Home delivery: 200 50022/33

Oasis Eatery

Located in Governor’s Parade, just across from the Elliot Hotel, and offers hot/cold drinks plus a delicious homemade selection of baked items such as cakes and quiches, also sandwiches and wraps, bagels and cupcakes. Vegan/vegetarian items. Oasis is on Facebook and Twitter and you can pre-order online which is handy for a quick lunch.

Special orders taken for a range of bakery goods.

Fully licensed for beers and wine. Terrace seating.

Open: 8am to 3pm

Oasis Eatery Govenor’s Parade Tel: 200 65544 www.oasiseatery.com

Pick a Bite Morning coffee and daily lunch specials, one of largest selections of traditional home made food, to eat in or takeaway. All the old favourites — spinach pie, croquettes, quiche, spanish omelette, shepherd’s pie and more. Delicious sandwiches, baguettes, ciabatta melts and wraps, with a variety of fillings. Salads, snacks and soups. Cakes and muffins for those with a sweet tooth. Friendly, cheerful and very reasonal prices. Terrace seating.

Open: Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm.

Pick A Bite 10 Chatham Counterguard Tel: 200 64211

Sacarello Coffee Co Converted coffee warehouse, great coffee, homemade cakes/ afternoon tea, plus menu and excellent salad bar with quiche selection, specials of the day and dishes such as lasagne, steak and mushroom Guinness pie, hot chicken salad, toasties, club sandwich and baked potatoes. Art exhibitions. Available for parties and functions in the evenings.

Open: 9am-7.30pm Mon-Fri. 9am-3pm Sat Sacarello Coffee Co. 57 Irish Town. Tel: 200 70625

Sain’t Café Bar

Bright and attractive café bar serving hot/cold drinks, breakfasts, lunches, homemade desserts and tapas with wine.

Well presented food includes tuna ciabatta, steak & onion baguette, club sandwich, smoked salmon bagel and vegetarian choices (served with parsnip crisps). Delicious salads such as Niçoise, Caesar, caprese and couscous. No smoking inside. Patio.

Open: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7.30pm. Afternoon tea 4-6, happy hours 4-6.

Sain’t Café Bar Grand Ocean Plaza, Ocean Village Tel: 20065758

Smith’s Fish & Chips Traditional well-established British fish and chip shop, located on Main Street opposite the Convent, with tables/seating available or take-away wrapped in newspaper. The menu includes old favourites cod, haddock or plaice in batter, Cornish pasties, mushy peas etc. Also curries, omlettes, burgers.

Open: 8am-6pm Mon-Fri. Breakfast served from 8am.

Smith’s Fish & Chips 295 Main Street. Tel: 200 74254

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Solo Express

The Tasty Bite

Do you own a restaurant, café, or bar in Gibraltar?

Get your business listed here

CALL 200 77748 for details Verdi Verdi

Located next to Pizza Hut in Casemates and in Eurotowers, serves a variety of salads/baguettes (white, brown, ciabatta) filled with a deli selection such as roast chicken; smoked salmon & mascapone; ham, cheese and coleslaw; or humous, avocado & roast red pepper. Salads fresh and tasty (Greek, Waldorf, cous cous, tuna pasta etc), great value. Jackets, quiches, coffee plus cakes (flapjacks, muffins) available all day. Eat-in area. Soups in winter.

Tasty Bite has one of the biggest take-away menus around with home cooked meats, filled baguettes, burgers, chicken, kebabs and everything else you can think of! Try the quiches, tortillas and jackets spuds with all kinds of fillings. This little place gets busy with those popping out from the offices for lunch so get there early.

Open: Monday - Saturday.

All day coffee plus all homemade and delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, fresh baked bread and desserts.

A selection of bagels (try the smoked salmon and cream cheese) and baguettes to eat in or take away. Try the light homemade pizzas, or the falafels and humous. Daily special soups are fabulous and filling. Ask for Idan's hot homemade chilli relish — sweet and scrummy.

Open: Mon/Thurs: 7.30-6, Fri 7.30-5, Sun 10-3.

Solo Express Grnd Flr, ICC, Casemates & Eurotowers

The Tasty Bite 59a Irish Town. Tel: 200 78220 Fax: 200 74321

Verdi Verdi ICC, Casemates Tel: 200 60733

All’s Well

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

Karaoke Mondays and Wednesdays until late. Free tapas on a Friday 7pm.

All’s Well Casemates Square. Tel: 200 72987

Cannon Bar

Jane is still there and still packed out with tourists and regulars! Word has it that she nearly managed to escape, but wasn’t allowed to. The famous fish and chips, the odd French speciality, there’s always something happening in the Cannon! Located between Marks & Spencer and the Cathedral just off Main Street. Quiz night on Tuesdays, get there early as it is definitely the place to be on a normally quiet Gibraltar Tuesday.

Cannon Bar 27 Cannon Lane. Tel: 200 77288

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Jury’s Café-Wine Bar

Next to the Law Courts, with a terrace seating area, Jury’s has a selection of Ciabattas, paninis, baguettes and wraps, plus popular sharing dishes, such as Your Honour’s platter. Jacket potatoes, main courses, pasta and some innocent salads too.

For those with a sweet tooth, there are tantalising homemade desserts, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, as well as Lavazza coffees and frappes.

Open: 7am-midnight Mon-Sat, 9am-midnight Sun. Jury’s Café & Wine Bar 275 Main Street. Tel: 200 67898

Lord Nelson

Bar/brasserie in Casemates.

Done out like Nelson’s ship.

Starters & snacks include fresh mussels, blue cheese and rocket bruschetta, potato skins, spicy chicken wings and calamares. Main courses from chilli con carne and chicken & mushroom pie, to crispy duck burrito and fish & chips.

Jackets, burgers and kid’s menu. Live music on stage nightly. Spacious terrace.

Open: 10am till very late.

Lord Nelson Bar Brasserie 10 Casemates Tel: 200 50009 Visit: www.lordnelson.gi

The Lounge

On Main Street opposite the cathedral, enjoy a meal, coffee or a cool beer on the terrace and watch the world go by!

Bar decorated with rare military plaques from regiments and navy ships visiting Gibraltar. Full breakfast menu served from 7am, draught beers on tap include Old Speckled Hen bitter, Murphys Irish stout, Heineken lager and Strongbow cider.

Stylish lounge bar on the quayside at Queensway Quay with very reasonable prices and light bites from 10am until late.

Popular quiz on Sundays (from 7.30pm) and a relaxed friendly atmosphere... always plenty of people / yachties to chat to. Events (matches etc) covered on large screen TV. Great place to chill out.

Open: 10am Mon - Sat until late and from 12pm on Sun (get there early for a seat for the quiz).

Gibraltar Arms 184 Main Street. Tel: 200 72133

The Lounge Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 61118

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O’Reilly’s Traditional Irish bar with full HD sports coverage and Irish breakfast from 7am (Sunday from 9am). Guinness on draught. Food includes salads, jackets, beef & Guinness pie, Molly’s mussels, drunken swine, Boxty dishes (potato pancake wrapped around delicioius fillings), sandwiches, rolls, Kildare chicken and much much more. And just like in Ireland there’s no smoking inside, so a great atmosphere for all.

O’Reilly’s Ocean Village. Tel: 200 67888

Star Bar

Gibraltar’s oldest bar, just off Main St. Small cosy and famous for its full English breakfast from 7am (9am on Sunday). A full menu including fish & chips, until 10pm. The home of Star Coffee, draught beers include Heineken, Old Speckled Hen, Murphys and Strongbow cider. Managed by Hunter Twins from Stafford, England, also home to Med Golf & Tottenham Hotspur supporters club.

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

The Three Owls The Three Owls is a traditional bar serving best of English beers.

Three separate bars/floors: ground floor — big screen TV, pool table, poker machines, bar — open from 10.30am daily. First floor ‘Hoots’ bar, two match pool tables, poker machines, dartboard, bar, open from 5pm daily. Second Floor the ‘Nest’ — American pool table, poker machine, card table, bar — open from 7pm daily and also at weekends for the Rugby Union matches. If you are looking for a sociable game of pool or darts this is the place to be.

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Traditional Pub Serving Traditional Pub Fare, Bass Beers, Wines & Spirits

Visit us and step back in history

Casemates Square Tel: 200 72987

Full menu served inside or on our terrace including British Fish & Chips, Jackets, Salads, Burritos, Homemade Pizzas, our special Fresh Local Mussels and much more.

Visit us and buy yourself a souvenir, T-shirts, beer glasses, lighters etc Live music every evening, join our Jam Sessions on Wednesday or Sunday.

GLMS Music Venue of the Year.

Official Home to Gibraltar Rugby Club Free WiFi

10 Casemates www.lordnelson.gi Tel: 200 50009

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Marina Bay Tel: 200 42006 Take-Away, Sandwiches & Hot Food Different Special Every Day salads, soups, pastas, pies, cupcakes, all home made Open 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat

Indian Cuisine to Eat In or Take Away Unit 1.0.02 Grnd Flr, Block 1 Eurotowers Tel: 200 73711

Casa Pepe Open: Mon-Sat 11am-late 18 Queensway Quay Marina Tel/Fax: 200 46967

BUDDIES pasta casa

Come and enjoy real Italian meals in Gibraltar’s leading pasta house 15 Cannon Lane Tel: 200 40627 for reservations

Award winning breakfasts from 7.30am Great meals & snacks all day Evening Steak House menu Med Golf Clubhouse Tottenham Hotspur HQ Parliament Lane Tel: 200 75924 GIBRALTARMAGAZINE MAGAZINE••DECEMBER DECEMBER2012 2012 GIBRALTAR

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Crisp and even brightly words | Peter Rodney

Match’d with an aged wife, I mete and dole unequal laws unto a savage race. The opening lines of Tennyson’s Ulysses are an old joke amongst lawyers. Only one of the adjectives does not apply to me (my wife does not take kindly to references to her passing years). But using the quote once got me into trouble with another lawyer who was unaware of its provenance. I should be more careful of making the assumption that others will recognise what I think of as the obvious.

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Look again at the title of this column. Recognise it? Probably not immediately because the ‘even’ seems to qualify ‘brightly’ whereas in the original it is an adjective in its own right — qualifying ‘snow’; that snow is also deep; and it is under a brightly shining moon. Have you got there yet? Have you remembered a Good King with a page?

Seeing old friends or acquain-

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wine tances in a new way always comes as a surprise. I do not wish to comment on Jimmy Savile save to say that it never occurred to me that he was quite so frightful; I always turned the television/radio off whenever he appeared and so I had no knowledge of him. On the other hand, celebrity brings its own reward — of whatever sort that reward might be. My only regret is that, while everyone else seems to have been having a marvellous time in the ’60s and ’70s, I was either gathering grapes, studying or going backwards while pulling on an oar.

Others — Denis MacShane (the former Minister for Europe) comes to mind — reveal themselves to be far from the high-minded, even if misguided, champions of the people that I respected. I may have disagreed with what they said at the time but I would defend to the death their right to say it. Now, because of their duplicity, they are shown to have feet of clay. Does that make their earlier pronouncements invalid? Is my recommendation of a good wine worthless because you discover that I have always loved Jenny Agutter, despite being married to another (equally lovely — best to put that in, for fear of recriminations) lady?

These interesting questions aside, there remains the point that wine can sometimes come at you in strange and unrecognised ways. At Christmas it is vital to enjoy peace and goodwill to all men (and even, although the Bible does not mention this, women). One of the lubricants of the sentiments of pacifism and benevolence is a decent bottle.

The choice is wide. Suddenly a rosé may seem like a good idea.

The Chileans have been improving all their wines in the last few years (from a very low base). The Torres family have set themselves up there and actually produced, from nowhere, a rosé which is acceptable (£6.50 from Anglo Hispano). As a starter for the Christmas lunch (or dinner), lightly chilled but not too cold, it is recommended and will even go well with the first course of a few prawns or a light salad (or both).

Old friends in Bordeauxland are also disappearing and reincarnating in new forms. Morrison’s own label claret has improved slightly, but also increased in price to £4.99 which is a bit too much. Marks and Spencer now has the best of the own label (£4.00) but it is still not as good as Morrison’s used to be. But with the Christmas meal one should perhaps go a little further.

I have always suggested that a roast turkey is a very bad idea for Christmas; a fillet of beef is much better. I have always suggested a proper claret to go with it. But I am too traditional in some ways. Red meat does not always require red wine, any more than white meat and fish require white wine. If you must have a turkey, then consider a deep Cotes du Rhone such as a cat on an egg (Chateauneuf — geddit?).

It will at least add some taste to the meal. And a strong Chablis goes a treat with beef. See how old friends can turn up in different ways.

The disadvantage of these innovations is that we never know where we are. Most people prefer to stand by rules learned in childhood (or, in the case of wine, in the early teens) and stick by them. We dislike it when those rules are disregarded. Our world has seems to have turned upside down. But the wine world has, whether we like it or not, turned upside down. Chile now produces decent stuff. Claret is not the standard. We must learn to live with the world as it is, not as we remember it.

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So this Christmas: a) leave a glass of sherry, not brandy, for Santa at the bottom of the chimney (or on the windowsill) — and a parsnip rather than a carrot for Rudolph; b) try a new combination of tastes: cold ham and Sauternes (£12.50 from Anglo Hispano) c) turn off the television and enjoy, in all its glory, a glass of Remy Martin cognac while listening to the Queen’s Christmas message on the wireless (some old friends never change). n

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Is my recommendation of a good wine worthless because you discover that I have always loved Jenny Agutter, despite being married to another (equally lovely — best to put that in, for fear of recriminations) lady?

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The photographs above are of the Diwali (Festival of Lights) celebrations at the Mayor’s Parlour in November, and what a lovely evening is was with Hindu members of our community gathering with others to celebrate at the invite of Mayor Tony Lima.

Now it is time for more festivities as we dive headlong into Christmas and the party season. Here we are in the last month of 2012 and before you fill yourselves up with festive treats fill up with our feast of features in this month’s issue. There is, as always, so much going on in December from magic shows to polar bear swims, and concerts to carols all culminating in the spectacular fireworks on the last day of the year.

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Before that His Worship the Mayor will once again lead the proceedings as he hosts the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Casemates Square on 3rd. Always a popular event to light up the crisp dark evenings we have in December. St Anne’s Middle School will proved the carols, and we hear that Father Christmas will make an early appearance bringing some sweets and goodies for children at 7pm.

Father Christmas will be back in Gibraltar from 12th - 22nd leaving the elves to pack the Christmas presents back in Lapland. And those kind folk at the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre have built him a special grotto so he can see as many children as possible before he climbs down the chimney on Christmas night (don’t worry if you don’t have a chimney, my dad says he has a magic key to all the houses in the GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2012

world). Father Christmas will be in the grotto Wednesdays to Fridays 4-6pm and Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm. What do you want from Santa this year?

Need a little music to get you in the Christmas spirit? Pop along to the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned on 12th December at 7.30pm to listen to Harmonics Choir performing their first Christmas concert, with a varied programme including old Christmas favourites and some very new surprises. Tickets from Sacarello’s Newsagents, Main Street or Tel: 54010544.

There will also be a fantastic Christmas Carol event at the Holy Trinity Cathedral on 13th, when the National Choir will sing by candlelight from 8.30pm. Tickets £10 on the door and all welcome for a musical build up to the big day.

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Birthdays this month include Alistair Locke of Cafe Solo and Christina Williams of Barclays on 12th and youth worker Rebecca Figueras on 17th. Elizabeth Pizarro Malin, fondly known as Baby, will be celebrating her 101 birthday, on 20th December! Make-up artist Deepak Ramchandani of Seruyas celebrates on 21st, Bianca Yeo of GibSelect on 23rd, Ludovic Leroy of Newton Systems on 27th, GBC’s Jonathan Scott on 30th and, last but not least, photographer Jayden Fa on 31st. In fact, congratulations to everyone celebrating a special event in this month of special events!

Don’t forget to get involved with that great annual charity fund-raiser, the GBC Open Day on 19th December, when loads and loads of cash is put into the coffers of local charities. Events will be happening around town, plus there

will be a Radio Road Show in the Piazza, so get involved, get on air and get collecting.

After the festivities, when we are all feeling a bit full and over indulged, the Polar Bear swims from the GASA pool and Catalan Bay are a great way to wash away the cobwebs (and a few of those excess calories) — but then there is often not much to do between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Well this year you can see great local band, Metro Motel, live at the Rock on the Rock Club on Friday, 28th December — dance the night away as you have plenty of time to get into gear for Monday’s midnight celebrations.

What a party, what an atmosphere!

Say goodbye to 2012 and a BIG hello to 2013 when all at The Gibraltar Magazine wish you a prosperous, happy and healthy year. Cheers to you all! n

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clubs&activities

Don’t be bored... do something fun!

Arts & Crafts The Arts Centre, Prince Edward’s Rd. Art classes for children (5-6pm Mon, 5-6.30pm Tues, 5-7pm Thurs), adults (Mon - Tues 6.30pm-8pm, Wed 6.30pm-8.30pm, life painting Wed 7pm9pm). Tel: 200 79788.

The Fine Arts Association Gallery 1st Floor above Gibraltar Crystal, Casemates. Open 11am-2pm, 4-6pm Mon - Fri, Sat 11am - 2pm.

Arts & Crafts Gallery (next door) opens Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm (summer) -6pm (winter), Sat 9.30am - 3pm.

Exhibition Vin’s Gallery at the Rock, The Rock Hotel. Original paintings, prints, and souvenirs

by Vin Mifsud and her pupils. Monday - Saturday 9.30-11am and 8-10pm.

The Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society Affiliated to the UK NADFAS organisation meets third Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm at Eliott Hotel - lecturers & experts from the UK to talk on Art etc. Contact: ChairmanClaus Olesen: 200 02024 claus.olesen@sghambros. com. Membership Ian leBreton: 200 76173 ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com Knit and Natter Group: Tuesdays from 11am3pm, at Arts & Crafts Shop, Casemates balconyFree to join and refreshments provided. Tel: 20073865 for more information.

Morrison’s car park from 10am. New members welcome. Tel: 200 44643.

Board Games Chess Club meets in Studio 1, John Mackintosh Hall 8-10.30pm Tues.

The Gibraltar Scrabble Club meet at the Rock Hotel on Mondays at 3pm. For further information please ring Vin at 20073660 or Roy at 20075995. All welcome.

The Subbuteo Club meets Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall 7.30 - 11pm.

Social Clubs Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (Gibraltar Province) meets RAOB Club, Jumpers Bastion on these days: Provincial Grand Lodge, 1st Monday/month, 8pm. Executive Meeting, last Mon/month 7pm. Knights Chapter, 2nd Mon/month 7.30pm. Examining Council, 3rd Mon/month 7pm. William Tilley 2371, Thurs 8pm. Buena Vista 9975, Weds (fortnightly) 7pm.

Por Favor 9444, Weds (fortnightly) 7pm. Farewell 10001, Tues 8.30pm. Goldacre 10475 (social) last Fri/month 8pm.

Dance Adult Dance Classes Wednesday evenings at the Youth Disco Room, Kings Bastion Leisure Centre from 7-8.30pm. Cha-Cha, Salsa and Merengue. Lessons £5 and all proceeds to GibMissionAfrica Charity. Contact Dilip on 200 78714 or dance@trainingtm.net Bellydance classes. Beginners level on Tuesday from 7-8pm at Danza Academy or 8-9pm at Ocean Village fitness centre. Tel 54005593.

Salsa Gibraltar Salsa classes held Tuesdays at Laguna Social Club, Laguna Estate. Beginners 7-8.30pm, £5 per lesson. Intermediates 8.30-10pm, £6 per lesson (all profits going to the charity Help Us To Help Them). Contact: Mike 54472000 Email: info@salsagibraltar.com website: www.salsagibraltar.com Modern & Latin American Sequence Dancing Mondays Catholic Community Centre 8.30pm (beginners 7.30). Over 15s welcome.

Old & Modern Sequence Dancing sessions at the Catholic Community Centre at 8pm, beginners at 7.30pm, Wednesday.

The DSA Old & Modern Sequence Dancing sessions at Central Hall Fridays 8pm, beginners 7.30pm. Tel: 200 78282 or e-mail manvio@ gibraltar.gi Everybody welcome.

Classical Ballet classes for children 4+, Spanish dance and hip-hop at Liza School of Dance, 3rd floor, Methodist Church, 297/299 Main St. Classes Weds & Fri from 6pm at Chiltern Court (4Cs). Tel: 58111000.

Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Flexibility, Hip Hop & Dance Theatre classes held weekly at Urban Dance Studio for Performing Arts, 2 Jumpers Bastion. Tel: Yalta (54012212) or Jolene (54015125).

Ballet, Modern Theatre, Jazz, Contemporary & Hip Hop classes held weekly at Danza Academy, 68/2 Prince Edward’s Road. Training from 2.5 years to Adult Advanced. Royal Academy of Dancing and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing examinations taken. Ample competing opportunities aboard IDF European & World Championships. Contact Anne-Marie 54027111 or Zulieka 54003973.

Aerobics, Step, Dancercise & Zumba classes for women of all ages held weekly at Danza Academy, 68/2 Prince Edward]s Road. Contact Anne-Marie 54027111.

History & Heritage The Gibraltar Heritage Trust Main Guard, 13 John Mackintosh Sq. Tel: 200 42844.

The Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association Dedicated to preservation of Rock’s transport/motoring heritage. Assists members in restoration / maintenance of classic vehicles.

Members/vehicles meet 1st Sunday of month,

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Music The Gibraltar National Choir and Gibraltar Junior National Choir rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday 7.30 - 9pm at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

New singers always welcome. Tel: 54831000.

St Andrew’s Music Academy Musical Monsters Club, workshops. Group musical activities for kids 3-7 years. Singing, rhythmic games etc. Tel: 200 42690 email: samagib@hotmail.com Outdoor Activities The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an exciting self-development Programme available to all young people worldwide equipping them with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and the world. To date over 5 million young people from over 100 countries have been motivated to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities. Contact Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road. Tel: 200 59818 Quizzes The Lounge friendly quiz on Sundays from 8pm right on the quayside at Queensway Quay.

Special Interest Clubs & Societies Gibraltar Horticultural Society meets 1st Thurs of month 6pm, John Mac Hall. Spring Flower Show, slide shows, flower arrangement demos, outings to garden centres, annual Alameda Gardens tour. All welcome.

Gibraltar Philosophical Society devoted to intellectually stimulating debate. Frequent lectures and seminars on a range of topics. Contact 54008426 (after 6pm) or email gibphilosophy@ live.co.uk for further information.

Gibraltar Photographic Society meets on Mon at 7.30pm, Wellington Front. Basic courses, competitions etc.

Harley Davidson Owners’ Club www.hdcgib. com UN Association of Gibraltar PO Box 599, 22a Main Street. Tel: 200 52108.

Creative Writers Group meet every Tuesday at the Eliott Hotel bar at 8pm. The workshop is run

by Carla, Tel: 54006696 and is aimed at learning to write fiction and non-fiction, for pleasure or publication. Each session is £5.00.

Sports Supporters Clubs Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Club meet at the Star Bar, Parliament Lane, when Spurs games are televised - call prior to matches to check the game is televised. Great food for a lunch if the KO is early or an early supper if the game is later. For info call Mario on 56280000.

Gibraltar Arsenal Supporters Club meet on match days at the Casino Calpe (Ground Floor).

Gooners of all ages welcome. Tel: Bill 54010681 or Dion 56619000. Website: www.clubwebsite. co.uk/ArsenalGibraltarSC/.

Gibraltar Hammers meet on match days at the Victoria Stadium Bar, Bayside Road. All league games are shown live. All West Ham supporters and their families are welcome. For details visit www.gibraltarhammers.com or e-mail gibraltarhammers@hotmail.com Sports & Fitness Artistic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Artistic Gymnastics Association. Tel: 200 Angela 200 70611 or Sally 200 74661.

Athletics: Gibraltar Amateur Athletics Association holds competitions throughout year for juniors, adults and veterans. Two main clubs (Calpeans 200 71807, Lourdians 200 75180) training sessions at Victoria Stadium.

Badminton: Recreational badminton weekdays at Victoria Stadium (Tel: 200 78409 for allocations). Gibraltar Badminton Association (affiliated to IBA & EBA) has leagues and training for

adults and secondary school. Tel: Ivan 200 44045 or Linda 200 74753.

Basketball: Gibraltar Amateur Basketball Association (affiliated FIBA) leagues/ training for minis, passarelle, cadets, seniors and adults at a variety of levels. Tel: John 200 77253, Randy 200 40727 or Kirsty (minis) 200 49441.

Billiards & Snooker: Gibraltar Billiards and Snooker Association (member IBSA) round leagues and competitions at various venues.

New members welcome. Tel: Eddie 200 72142 or Peter 200 77307.

Boxing: Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association (member IABA) gym on Rosia Rd. Over 13s welcome to join. Tuition with ex-pro boxer Ernest Victory (200 75513 w, 200 42788 h).

Cheerleading: Gibraltar Cheerleading Association, girls/boys of all ages. Chearleading and street cheer/hip hop classes at Victoria Stadium.

Recreational and competitive levels. Contact Gina: 58008338.

Canoeing: Gibraltar Canoeing Association. Tel: Nigel 200 52917 or Eugene 58014000.

Cricket: Gibraltar Cricket Association (member ICC) runs leagues/competitions at Europa Point/Victoria Stadium. Junior/senior training.

Tel: Mark 56000460.

Cycling: Gibraltar Cycling Association various cycling tours. Tel: Uriel 200 79359.

Darts: Gibraltar Darts Association (member WDF) mens/ladies/youth leagues/competitions.

Tel: Darren 54027171 “Secretary”, Dyson “Youth Rep” 54024149, Justin “President” 54022622 Email: info@gibraltardarts.com Football: Gibraltar Football Association leagues/competitions for all ages October-May. Futsal in summer, Victoria Stadium. Tel: 200 42941 www.gfa.gi. Senior Tel: Albert 200 41515, Junior Tel: Richard 58654000, Women’s Tel: Brian 200 52299. Recreational football for over 35s Tel: Richard 200 70320.

Gaelic Football Club (Irish sport): males of any age welcome. Get fit, play sport, meet new friends, travel around Spain/Europe and play an exciting and competitve sport. Training every Wednesday in La Linea 7-a-side pitches at 8.30pm. Andalucia League with Seville and Marbella to play matches home and away monthly.

Email team@gibraltargaels.com or visit www. gibraltargaels.com.

Golf: Med Golf tournaments held monthly. Tel: 200 79575 for tournament venues/dates. Gibraltar Golf Union has competitions through year, EGU handicaps. Tel: Bernie 200 78844.

Hockey: Gibraltar Hockey Association (members FIH & EHF) high standard competitions/training for adults/juniors. Tel: Eric 200 74156 Peter 200 72730.

Judo: Gibraltar Judo Association UKMAF recognised instructors for all ages and levels at Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front.

Tel: Charlie 200 73116 or Peter 200 73225.

Ju-jitsu: Gibraltar Ju-jitsu Academy training and grading for juniors/seniors held during evening at 4 North Jumpers Bastion (Rosia Rd). Tel: Tony 200 79855 or club 200 47259.

Karate-do Shotokai: Gibraltar Karate-do Shotokai Association sessions for junior/seniors, gradings and demos at Karate Clubhouse, 41H Town Range Tel: Andrew 200 48908.

Motorboat Racing: Gibraltar Motorboat Racing Association Tel: Wayne 200 75211.

Netball: Gibraltar Netball Association (affiliated FENA & IFNA) competitions through year, senior / junior leagues. Tel: 200 41795 or 200 41874.

Petanque: Gibraltar Petanque Association plays at Giralda Gardens, Smith Dorrien Ave. New members welcome. Tel: 200 70929.

Pilates: Monday & Wednesday 11-12am for beginners, and intermediate classes Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:45am, at Shotokai Karate Centre. Contact Chantal: 60618882.

Pool: Gibraltar Pool Association (member EUKPF) home and away league played on Thurs through season. Tel: Linda 200 74753.

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association runs sessions for 4 years of age and upwards, weekday evenings. For more information contact Sally Tel: 200 74661.

Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby Football Union training sessions for Colts (14+), seniors and veterans.

Play in Andalusia 1st Division Oct - April. Tel: James 200 72185 Sailing: Gibraltar Yachting Association junior/ senior competitive programme (April - Oct) Tel: RGYC 200 48847.

Sea Angling: Gibraltar Federation of Sea Anglers (members FIPS-M & CIPS) Superb

what a page turner! www.thegibraltarmagazine.com

calendar of events with four clubs participating.

Tel: Mario 200 72622 or Charlie 200 74337.

Shooting: Gibraltar Shooting Federation (over 14s). Rifle, Europa Point range (Joe 200 74973); clay pigeon, East Side (Harry 200 74354); Pistol, near Royal Naval Hospital (Fidel 200 71990).

Skating: Gibraltar Skating and Xtreme Sports Association. State of art ramps for Xtreme/aggressive roller blading /skate boarding. Leisure skating facilities provided within excellent rink (when not used for roller hockey training). Tel: Eric 200 70710 (after 5).

Snorkelling & Spear Fishing: Over 14s for snorkelling, over 16s for spear fishing. Tel: Joseph 200 75020.

Squash: Gibraltar Squash Association, Squash Centre, South Pavilion Road (members WSF & ESF). Adult/junior tournaments/coaching. Tel: 200 44922 or 200 73260.

Sub-Aqua: Gibraltar Sub-Aqua Association taster dives for over 14s, tuition from local clubs.

Voluntary sports clubs: Tel: Phil 200 44606, Noah’s Dive Club Tel: Leslie 200 79601, 888s Dive Club Tel: Martin 200 70944. Commercial sports diving schools also available.

Swimming: Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association (member FINA & LEN) opens its pool for leisure swimming Mon - Fri 7-8.45am, 12- 4pm, 8- 9pm. Junior lessons, squad for committed swimmers, water polo (Rebecca 200 72869).

Table Tennis: Gibraltar Table Tennis Association (members ITTA) training / playing sessions, Victoria Stadium, Tues 6-10pm and Thurs 8-11pm with coaching and league competition. Lizanne 200 45071/54020477 or Eugene 58014000.

Taekwondo: Gibraltar Taekwondo Association classes/gradings Tel: 200 Mari 44142.

Tai Chi: Children’s fun Tai Chi at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range, Saturdays 11-12am. Beginners Tuesdays & Thursdays at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre. 6.30-8pm. Adults £5, Children £2, all proceeds to GibMissionAfrica Charity. Contact Dilip on 200 78714 or rocktaichi@traningtm.net Tennis: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sandpits Tennis Club, excellent junior development programme. Courses for adults, leagues / competitions. Tel: Frank 200 77035.

Ten-Pin Bowling: Ten-Pin Bowling takes place at King’s Bowl in the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre every day. To have a go call 200 77338 to reserve your lane. Gibraltar Ten Pin Bowling (members FIQ & WTBA) leagues, training for juniors and squad. Contact Charly on 56014000 or Paul on 54029749.

Triathlon: Gibraltar Triathlon Union (members ITU) Chris 200 75857 or Harvey 200 55847.

Volleyball: Gibraltar Volleyball Association (members W & EVF) training, leagues, competitions for juniors/seniors. Tony 200 40478 or Elizabeth 58306000.

Yoga: Integral Yoga Centre runs a full programme of classes from Mon-Fri at 33 Town Range. Tel: 200 41389. All welcome.

Theatrical Groups Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association Ince’s Hall Theatre Complex, 310 Main Street E-mail: gibdrama@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 200 42237 www. geocities.com/gibdrama Trafalgar Theatre Group m e e t s 2 n d We d o f month, Garrison Library 8pm. All welcome.

Theatrix: Contact Trevor and Iris on Tel: 54006176 or email theatrixgib@ yahoo.co.uk

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Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues & Thurs at Nazareth Hse Tel: 200 73774.

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

Mummy and Me Breastfeeding Support Group for mums who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have breastfed to get together for coffee, chat and support.

Partners and older children welcome. Meets first Wednesday of every month at Chilton Court Community Hall at 1.30pm. Enquiries and support 54014517.

Childline Gibraltar confidential phone line for children in need. Freephone 8008 - 7 days a week 6pm - 10pm.

Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Fri 9.30-4pm. Tel: 200 40006 Email: info@cab.gi or visit 10 Governor’s Lane. No appointment necessary, no charge. Gibraltar CAB outreach clinics at St Bernard’s Hospital every Tuesday. Advisors available at 1st floor reception, Zone 4, 9am-3pm. Info and advice is free, confidential and impartial.

COPE Support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis. Formed to ease day-to-day challenges of individuals, families and care partner. Meetings at Catholic Community Centre Book Shop at 7.30pm first Thursday of each month. Contact Sue Reyes Tel: 200 51469 Email: copeadsupport@ hotmail.com Dignity At Work Now. Confidential support and advice for those who are being bullied at work. Tel: 57799000 Mon - Thur 8pm-9pm Families Anonymous Support group for relatives and friends who are concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems. Meet alternate Thursdays at 9pm at Nazareth House. For info Tel: 200 70047 or 200 73465.

Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 8.30pm at the John Mac Hall, except for July and August.

Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group 3/8 Serfaty’s Passage Tel: 200 78509 Mobile: 54007924 website: www. gdsg.co.uk Gibraltar Marriage Care. Free relationship counselling, including pre-marriage education (under auspices of Catholic Church, but open to all). Tel: 200 71717.

Gibraltar Society for the Visually Impaired. Tel: 200 50111 (24hr answering service).

Hope. miscarriage support Tel: 200 41817.

Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 200 70720 Overeaters Anonymous support group for compulsive overeating problems. Tel: helpline for meetings info 200 42581.

Parental Support Group, helping parents and grandparents with restrictive access to their children and granchildren. Tel: Richard 200 46536, Jason 200 76618, Dominic 54019602.

Psychological Support Group, PO Box 161, Nazareth House. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm, Fridays 8pm. Tel: 200 51623.

SSAFA Forces Help Gibraltar, is a national charity, to assist serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. Tel: (5)5481. Email: Susan GIB-CST-JSWPA@ mod.uk With Dignity Gibraltar support for separated, divorced/ widowed or single people. Meet Weds 9pm, Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings/activities.

Tel: 54007181 or 200 79957.

Women in Need. Voluntary organisation for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel: 200 42581 (24 hrs).

Religious Services Baha’i Faith Tel: 200 73287 www.gibnet. com/bahai email:bahai@gibraltar.gi Bethel Christian Fellowship Tel: 200 52002. Queensway. Sunday service 11am.

Church of England Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Tel: 200 78377. Sung Eucharist, Sunday 10.30am. Sunday School.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day

Barclays Annual Golf Day Success Barclays Gibraltar recently hosted its annual golf day for clients and members of staff. The event was held at San Roque Golf Club, and was attended by some 90 local business men and women.

As well as a golf competition, the annual event involves a presentation from Barclays which this year focused on the application of Behavioural Finance to Wealth Management. Emily Haisley from the Behavioural Finance Division at Barclays was invited to speak on the day. Having featured recently in Vanity Fair magazine, Emily highlighted

The format for the day was a Texas Scramble competition in teams of four, as well as a golf clinic for beginners, organised and run by Med Golf.

The winning team, made up of Louis Posso, Shaun Hart, Mike Harvey and Oliver Medina, scored an impressive 59.8 on the day.

The winning teams were presented with a trophy

by Head of Business Development at Barclays, Carlos Garcia, after lunch in the clubhouse.

Speaking after the event, Mr Garcia said: “I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported our annual golf day. Barclays in Gibraltar was pleased to welcome Emily to share her fascinating insights into behavioural finance.

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Skydive in Aid of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gibraltar Stuart Cerisola, a 35 year old wheelchair-bound Gibraltarian, will skydive from 15,000 feet on Wednesdays 12th December, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gibraltar.

Brave Stuart has chosen the Tandem Skydive, meaning he jumps from that staggering height and free-falls for a whole minute at 125 mph!

Stuart’s wife, Muriel, has set up a Facebook

Saints Suite 21a Don House, 30-38 Main Street. Tel: 200 50433. Sundays 10am.

Church of Scotland St Andrew’s, Governor’s Pde. Tel: 200 77040. Worship & Sunday School 10.30am. Bible Study Tues 7.30pm.

Evangelical Bretheren Assembly, Queensway Quay. Sun 11am, Tues Bible Study 6pm, Thurs Prayer Meeting 6pm.

Hindu Engineer’s Lane Tel: 200 42515.

Jehovah’s Witness 6 Europort Avenue

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that a thorough understanding of a client’s financial personality and attitude to risk and reward is key to successful investment.

auction in aid of the CFFG skydive.

CFFG has added stationary donation pots for the CFFG Skydive around Gibraltar which can be found at, Roca Graphics, 21 Tuckey’s Lane and Call Shop, 293A Main Street, with more to be added soon.

The CFFG is also seeking sponsorship for Stuart - email: cffgib@hotmail.com or for more information or visit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Gibraltar facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ CFFoundationGibraltar/

Tel: 200 50186.

Jewish 10 Bomb House Lane Tel: 200 72606.

Methodist 297 Main St Tel/Fax 200 40870 email minister@methodist.org.gi Minister: Revd Fidel Patron. Sunday 11am Morning Worship, 8pm Evening Service. Prayer meetings Monday+ Wednesday to Friday 7pm and Tuesdays 8pm. Communion celebrated on 2nd and 4th Sunday mornings of the month, and other special occasions.

Alpha Course: held Thursdays 8pm.

House Groups meet for Christian fellowship, prayer and study on a regular basis Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Sunday School meets Sunday mornings alongside morning worship.

Roman Catholic Cathedral St Mary the Crowned, 215 Main St Tel: 200 76688.

The Cityline Church 13 Castle St Tel: 200 75755 email: citylinegib@yahoo. com. Meet: Tues 8pm, Sundays 11am.

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he flora and fauna on the Upper Rock are considered of great conservational value. It’s the perfect place for birdwatchers, as migratory species use Gibraltar as the shortest crossing between Europe and Africa. Botanists will also be interested to see over 600 species of flowering plants, including some unique to Gibraltar. Watch out for colourful lizards, non-venemous Horseshoe Whipsnakes, butterflies and pipistrelle bats. Info on flora and fauna at the Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society’s information centre at Jews Gate.

St. Michael’s Cave: The cave comprises an upper hall with five connecting passages and drops of 40-150ft to a smaller hall. A further succession of chambers, some at 250ft below the entrance, is reached through narrow holes. The Cathedral Cave is open to visitors and is used as an auditorium for concerts and theatre. The cave was prepared as a hospital in WWII, but never used.

A further series of chambers ending in a mini lake is called Lower St. Michael’s Cave and can be visited with a guide.

The Monkeys’ Den: There are around 160 monkeys in the Park and around 30 can be seen at the Monkey’s Den. Often called apes, they are tail-less Barbary macaques and Europe’s only free living monkeys. £500 fine for feeding the monkeys - don’t do it!

The Great Siege Tunnels: Tunnelling in the Rock began during the Great Siege (1779-1783) when France and Spain made an attempt to recapture the Rock while Britain was busy with the American War of Independence. Governor General Elliot offered a reward to anyone who could tell him how to mount a gun on the north face of the Rock. Sgt. Major Ince suggested tunnelling and there are over 30 miles of tunnels inside the Rock with various exhibitions inside.

The Military Heritage Centre: Housed in one of the Rock’s many historic batteries, the Military Heritage Centre displays information on the development of Gibraltar’s military defences through the ages.

A City Under Siege Exhibition: Exhibits depicting the lives of civilian population during the many sieges, are housed in one of the earliest British building on the Rock. Original graffiti, drawn by duty soldiers to stop themselves falling asleep, is still visible, the earliest dating back to 1726.

The Moorish Castle: actually just part of a Moorish town and castle which was built up during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, spearheaded from Gibraltar in 711AD by Tarik-ibnZeyad (“Gibraltar” is a corruption of the Arabic words “Jebel Tarik” - Tarik’s mountain). The part we see today, The Tower of Homage, dates back to 1333AD, when Abu’l Hassan recaptured the Rock from Spain.

Natural History & Heritage Park Walks: Med Steps is a stunning walk with the steep climb at the end rewarded with spectacular views of the Rock and Spain. Another recommended walk is St Michael’s Cave through to Charles V Wall but walkers should be relatively fit for both. It

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is also pleasant walking along the upper rock roads. Brochures available free from all Tourist Board offices.

Botanical Gardens: Opened in 1816, the Alameda Botanical Gardens fell into disrepair but are being restored to their former glory. Visitors can enjoy a stroll beneath pines, dragon trees and palms, and see many of Gibraltar’s native plants as well as exotic species. The shop sells environmentally friendly gifts, plants and seeds. Tel: 200 72639/200 74022. Parking.

Nelson’s Anchorage: Rosia Road 9.30am - 5.15pm Monday to Saturday (last entry at 5pm). Closed on Sunday. Admission: £1.00 (free with Nature Reserve ticket. Tickets for the nature reserve can also be bought at this attraction).

Parson’s Lodge: Rosia Road. Narrow limestone outcrop with a labyrinth of tunnels surmounted by an impressive battery, which has witnessed the development of coast artillery over 300 years.

Housed three 18 ton 10-inch rifled muzzle loaders positioned behind a unique sandwich of armour plate/teak, known as ‘Gibraltar Shields’.

Flat Bastion Magazine Flat Bastion Road, Geological Research Station and Lithology of Gibraltar. To visit contact: F. Gomez Tel. 200 44460, P. Hodkinson Tel. 200 43910.

Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (Museum within premises) Europa Road. 10am-7pm Monday to Friday, 11am-7pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Closed 1pm - 2pm.

Trafalgar Cemetery: Trafalgar Rd, 9am - 7pm daily (free).

Business Information Financial Serv. Commission Tel: 200 40283/4 Chamber of Commerce Tel: 200 78376 Federation Small Business Tel: 200 47722 Company Registry . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 200 78193 Useful Numbers Airport (general info.). . . . . . . . . Tel: 200 73026 Hospital, St Bernards. . . . . . . . . Tel: 200 79700 Weather information. . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: 5-3416 Frontier Queue Update Tel: 200 42777 Gibraltar Museum Tel: 200 74289 18/20 Bomb House Lane open 10am-6pm (Sat. 10am-2pm).

Closed on Sunday. Admission: Adults £2/Children under 12 years £1. Exhibitions also at Casemates gallery.

Registry Office Tel: 200 72289 It is possible to get married on the Rock within 48 hours. A fact taken advantage of by stars such as Sean Connery and John Lennon.

Rock Tours by Taxi Tel: 200 70052 As well as

History Alive Every Saturday morning the

Rock’s past is brought alive by a troop of soldiers in 18th century period uniform. The soldiers march from Bomb House Lane at 12 noon to Casemates. At Casemates they carry out a “Ceremony of the Keys” and then march back up Main Street to the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned.

offering normal fares, taxis provide Rock Tours taking in the Upper Rock, Europa Point and other sites of interest. It is the best way to see the Rock’s major features in a short time.

John Mackintosh Hall Tel: 200 75669 Includes cafeteria, theatre, exhibition rooms and library.

308 Main Street 9.30am - 11pm Monday to Friday. Closed weekends.

Bicycle Racks Bicycle parking is provided at the following locations: Europort Road, Casemates Tunnel, Land Port Ditch, Fish Market Road, Commonwealth Car Park, Reclamation Road (by English Steps) + Line Wall Road.

Gibibikes is a scheme for public use of bikes taken from stations around the Rock. Visit www.gibibikes.gi for info.

Public Holidays 2013 Gibraltar & United Kingdom New Year’s Day Tuesday 1 January Commonwealth Day Monday 11 March* Good Friday Friday 29 March Easter Monday Monday 1 April Worker’s Memorial Day Friday 26 April* May Day Wednesday 1 May Spring Bank Holiday Monday 27 May Queen’s Birthday Monday 17 June Late Summer Bank Holiday Monday 26 August Gibraltar National Day Tuesday 10 September* Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December Boxing Day Thursday 26 December *Gibraltar only

Emergency Services

Emergency calls only: Fire/Ambulance................................... Tel: 190 Police............................................ Tel: 199/112 Emergency Number Tel: 112 Non-urgent calls: Ambulance Station Tel: 200 75728 Police........................................ Tel: 200 72500 Emergency Nos: .............Tel: (5) 5026 / (5) 3598

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atural History & Heritage Park admission 9.30am to 7pm by tickets (includes entrance to sites - St. Michael’s Cave, Monkey’s Den, Great Siege Tunnels, Military Heritage Centre, ‘A City Under Siege’ Exhibition and Moorish Castle). Facilities closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Adults £10, children 5-12 years: £5, children age under 4 free, vehicles £2.

Private vehicles may be restricted at certain times, tours available by taxi/mini bus. Also reached by cable car (leaves Grand Parade 9.30am-5.15pm Mon-Sun. Last cable down: 5.45pm). 50p per person to walk with no entrance tickets.

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