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You shouldn’t wait until your 65th birthday to consider your pensions options — in fact you are never too young to start planning for your golden years

QROPS what’s all the fuss about?

by Ian Le Breton

Anyone reading the financial pages of the English-speaking newspapers in Spain in recent weeks will have come across innumerable advertisements promoting a pension product called QROPS. Very often the wording will also infer some very special feature that means you should call “so-and-so” to get your QROPS without delay. But it’s not only in Spain that one comes across this acronym. Here in Gibraltar too, it has been virtually impossible to avoid similar items on QROPS in the local press.

It occurs to me that there just might be readers out there who are not aware of QROPS, or what they are, still less why they might be important — and to whom? I thought for this month’s column I would take a closer look at QROPS and where better to start than right back at the beginning. What does the acronym stand for?

When explaining the meaning of QROPS to clients, I normally suggest they split the five letters and that they start at the end. The “PS” is easy: Pension Scheme. “O” stands for Overseas including countries such as Gibraltar. “R” indicates that a scheme has been recognised locally — so in our case this would be by the local Income Tax office. And finally the all-important “Q” stands for Qualifying. This indicates that, in the judgment of HMRC, the relevant scheme qualifies as a QROPS. Incidentally, when spoken

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out loud the acronym should be pronounced “q-rops” — two syllables — rather than “crops” (although hopefully both should grow if correctly propogated).

Reading all the recent publicity, one might be

Thanks to the new rules, Gibraltarians who have spent part of their working life in the UK and who have secured a pension as a result should certainly consider their options

forgiven for thinking that QROPS are a brand new concept, but in fact they were introduced

by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs, the UK revenue authority, on 6th April 2006 — known as “‘A’ Day” in the pensions’ industry — to enable UK pensions to be transferred to an overseas jurisdiction provided that the receiving pension scheme in that country has QROPS’ registered status.

Perhaps ironically given British attitudes to Europe, we have the European Union to thank for QROPS because the single market facilitates freedom of movement for individuals, goods and services — including pensions. It has always seemed to be a contradiction that whilst the UK has a reputation for being somewhat halfhearted about its EU membership, any new EU legislation is generally complied with swiftly, to

business & finance the letter, and frequently at considerable cost.

Often this is portrayed in the UK media as unnecessary meddling in national affairs but, in the case of QROPS, the ability to transfer a UK pension to an overseas arrangement can offer a number of substantial advantages.

With a QROPS there is no need to buy an annuity, so you can retain control of your pension savings capital, and you can hold assets in a wider range of more flexible investments than are usually allowed in UK pension funds; you can take income and capital from your QROPS in the currency of your choice; and, most importantly perhaps, any residue left upon the death of QROPS holder is not lost but can be passed to their heirs and, depending on the tax laws of the country where they chose to become resident, there may be a lower rate of inheritance tax — or even none at all.

QROPS are only available to individuals living abroad who retain a pension back in the UK. The largest group in this position is of course the expatriate community who have left Britain to reside overseas. The rules apply equally to people born abroad who have worked in the UK for at least part of their working lives before returning to their home country or indeed somewhere else. Naturally there are many Gibraltarians who fit this profile too.

Private or company pensions of almost any kind can be considered although it is not possible to transfer a British state pension. Professional advice should be taken at the earliest opportunity because — for most of us — a pension represents a vital part of our future financial security. In particular, individuals fortunate enough to hold one of the now almost impossible to obtain “final salary” schemes — where a pension is based on a percentage of a holder’s pay at the end of their employment — should consider the matter most carefully. The important issue is not just the benefits to which one is entitled, but also the financial security attached to the pension scheme itself.

The success of QROPS and the number of former UK pensions that have been transferred is impressive — and indeed came as somewhat of a surprise to HMRC. So what has happened in 2012 to justify all these column inches, including the piece you are currently perusing? Read on.

Originally pre-announced in December last year, HMRC introduced new rules that came into force in the spring of 2012. Amongst other areas, the revised rules tightened up the way

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QROPS were reported and also went some way to controlling “pensions busting” — where pension funds were being unlawfully “cashed in” at the outset. Most significantly, the changes strengthened the conditions that allow a recognised pension scheme — or ROPS — to attain the coveted “Q” that permits prospective members to transfer their UK pensions.

The issue that caused most of the trouble was the emphasis placed by HMRC on the fact that a QROPS established in an overseas country should not be more attractive for non-residents than for residents of that jurisdiction — in other words, there should be no element of discrimination. Several jurisdictions including Guernsey fell foul of the new rules despite laudable efforts by local governments to comply with the new arrangements.

Here in Gibraltar, the government moved quickly to amend the local income tax rules so that QROPS may now be established in Gibraltar where a tax rate of 2.5% will be applied on regular withdrawals from any such scheme both to residents and non-residents of the territory. Malta is another popular jurisdiction for QROPS transfers and is, of course, a full EU member state.

Thanks to the new rules, Gibraltarians who have spent part of their working life in the UK and who have secured a pension as a result should certainly consider their options. It’s not always an easy area to understand because there are rules relating to whether “drawdown” — the taking of a monthly pension or perhaps an initial lump sum — has taken place. As always, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) — and seek advice.

As readers might imagine, other benefits will

accrue to Gibraltar from the ability we now have to establish QROPS locally. This is a fast growing industry and it is to be hoped that the jurisdiction will benefit from a significant proportion of the potential business out there. This will result in more work for the local firms involved and that means more jobs. It is of such importance that in 2009 a separate trade association was established — the Gibraltar Association of Pension Fund Administrators (GAPFA for short) under the able chairmanship of experienced industry professional Steven Knight.

As so often in life and particularly when financial matters are involved, there is a darker side to all this. In Spain and elsewhere, cases of mis-selling have been identified in the first few years and HMRC is clamping down where necessary. Choose well-established advisers with a good reputation if you are considering this path. Any QROPS that has been approved will appear on a list to be found on the HMRC’s website. Don’t rely on the listing alone but if it doesn’t appear, you are fully entitled to ask questions.

This can be a complex area but the principles are straightforward enough. There are several million people who are either British expatriates or who have worked in Britain for long enough to acquire a pension, so QROPS is here to stay.

If you are affected, don’t bury your head in the sand but seek professional advice, even if it is to make sure that you have done the right thing so far. Like marriage, the transfer of a pension is not something to be entered into lightly or frivolously as the saying goes. But it could be just right for you so take a look to ensure that in these straightened times, your pension will achieve its maximum potential for you — and ultimately for your loved ones too. n

The issue that caused most of the trouble was the emphasis placed by HMRC on the fact that a QROPS established in an overseas country should not be more attractive for nonresidents than for residents of that jurisdiction

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Kusuma Trust’s Excellence Scholarships awarded Kusuma Trust Gibraltar has announced that six undergraduates and one postgraduate student will receive this year’s Kusuma Trust Excellence Scholarship. The Excellence Scholarship Scheme is aimed at promoting the study of medicine, technology, engineering or business related studies at an elite university or institution.

Gibraltar’s flag flies on the Foreign Office building in London, UK on 10th September 2012 to celebrate Gibraltar’s National Day

Flying the Flag Foreign Office Ministers David Lidington and Mark Simmonds (Ministers for Europe and the Overseas Territories), welcomed the raising of Gibraltar’s flag over the FCO in Whitehall on Monday 10th September, to mark Gibraltar’s National Day. While Gibraltar’s flag was the first to be flown in this way, from now on, the flags of each UK

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Overseas Territory will be flown over the FCO one day every year, to mark a significant day in each of their respective histories.

Mr Lidington said: “It is a day to celebrate the people of Gibraltar, their community and identity. It is fitting that Gibraltar’s flag should be flown annually in London to mark this occasion.”

The flags of all Territories were flown as part of the Diamond Jubilee pageant, and will be featured in future ceremonies of State. n

This year in addition to the Excellence Scholarships, a Fine/Performing Arts Excellence Scholarship was granted to young aspiring ballerina Janice Felices who will be studying at the Royal Ballet, and the first Humanities award has gone to Jamie Trinidad studying a PhD in International Law at Cambridge University.

Kusuma Trust Gibraltar will again this year sponsor visits from universities to Gibraltar schools to provide advice and encouragement to students. n For more details on the scholarships and Kusuma’s other projects visit www.kusumatrust.gi

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Robus becomes first Chartered insurance firm in Gibraltar Robus, the insurance management company, has become the first Chartered insurance firm in Gibraltar.

Chartered status is awarded by the insurance industry’s governing body, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) to recognise firms with the highest levels of expertise and professionalism.

Robus was established in 2011 and has become one of the fastest growing insurance management companies in Gibraltar. The company provides company management services to insurers, reinsurers and brokers throughout Europe.

Minister for the Finance Centre, the Hon. Gilbert Licudi, QC, greeting Chairman of the Gibraltar Insurance Association, Chris Johnson at the Caleta Hotel prior to the Gala Dinner

In its assessment of Robus, the CII found that the company excelled in a number of areas, including qualifications of senior staff, professional development and corporate ethics.

GIA Celebrates 15th Anniversary in Style

Chris Le Conte, Managing Director of Robus, said, “This is a fantastic achievement for us. We’ve worked hard over the past year to establish Robus as one of the leading insurance management companies in Europe.

To be recognised by the CII for our hard work and professionalism is wonderful”. n

The Gibraltar Insurance Association celebrated its 15th anniversary in style last month with a glittering Gala Dinner at the Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay. Over 140 guests connected with Gibraltar’s thriving insurance industry attended the event. After the dinner and well-received speeches by Minister for the Finance Centre, Gilbert Licudi QC, and Chairman of the Gibraltar Insurance Association, Chris Johnson, guests were able to relax to the sounds of the Empire State Band and enjoy a thoroughly entertaining evening. n

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All That Glitters is Not Gold:

How Investors are Holding ‘Treasure Assets’ for Emotional, Not Financial Gain

For those who think that collecting treasure is a pastime resigned to the history books, think again. In the 21st century, investors and collectors are buying ‘treasure assets;’ namely precious jewellery, fine art, wine, antiques, classic automobiles and precious metals and are keeping them in the family; a trend that shows little sign of abating. But what motivates individuals to invest in and hold onto these ‘treasure assets’ and what might trigger them to sell? A new report by Barclays explores the motivations behind ‘treasure trends.‘ Anyone who ever read Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story, Treasure Island will have spent time dreaming about adventures on the high seas and finding buried treasure.

Indeed, there have been occasions in more recent history when such discoveries have been made.

In 2011, for example, the vessel SS Gairsoppa was discovered 300 miles west of the Irish coast, three miles under the sea. She had lain there since 1941 when she was torpedoed on her voyage from India to Liverpool. Her cargo, 24 tons of silver,

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was valued at £155 million.

Today, ‘treasure assets’ refers to more than gold pieces. The term can refer to items of jewellery, art or even wine. But until recently, there was a view that ‘treasure assets’ were held as investments, in the hope that one day, they could be

sold for a good return, thus providing a degree of financial security.

However, a report published by Barclays entitled Profit or Pleasure?

Exploring the Motivations Behind Treasure Trends, shows that despite increased public and media interest in collectibles, and the fact that

At a time when traditional financial markets are highly volatile, and many might believe selling assets could potentially earn a handsome return, why are investors passing up the opportunity?

record prices have been set at auctions, investors are far more likely to buy treasure assets for emotional, rather than financial reasons and that there is a clear tendency to hold onto treasure assets. But at a time when traditional financial markets are highly volatile, and many might believe selling assets could potentially earn a handsome return, why are investors passing up the opportunity?

The reason could be simple: because people derive more pleasure and comfort from owning a valuable item than they would get

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business & finance from selling it.

Franco Cassar, County Manger for Barclays in Gibraltar said: “A desire for tangibility and familiarity could be one factor encouraging the increased focus on treasure assets, with a quarter of the UK’s wealthy individuals surveyed in this report holding more treasure types now than they did five years ago.

“There will always be both an emotional and a financial component to the decision making process regarding investing in ‘treasure assets’, but, given some of the difficulties associated with maintaining, securing and liquidating these assets, this study suggests that it is the former that will always pay the greater return. Treasure may, if you’re lucky or very knowledgeable, give you a financial return, but buy something you enjoy and it will always give you an emotional return.”

Respondents in the UK hold on average around 7% of their total net worth in treasure assets. This is slightly lower than the global average of 10%, a figure which rises to nearly a fifth (18%) in the UAE. n For the report, Barclays surveyed more than 2,000 wealthy individuals across the globe and asked a panel of experts for their views.

all subscribe to the mailing list and will then receive emails automatically produced from a new RSS web feed, which means they will never miss a post. Members will be able to access memberonly content once logged in.

Eligible Gibraltar companies wishing to apply for membership and their representatives can now sign up under a new streamlined application process, which will ensure they are immediately added to the GIA mailing list so as not to miss any news items.

When a member company joins, the nominated contact person has their e-mail address automatically added to the mailing list.

GIA is now on Twitter, and tweets appear on the website, along with a link to follow @ ChairmanGIA. News items and articles will appear on the home-page of the site in a new blog format, with the added facility of logged-in members being able to post comments on each article.

Following the success of its first website unveilled in 2010, the All of the original content Gibraltar Insurance Association has launched a new look website appears on the new site, so it continues to inform the world with many more features to enhance communication with its about insurance in Gibraltar and members and those interested in Gibraltar’s insurance market. enhances even further communiThe new site went live in mid- www.gia.gi. cation with members in a smart September and can be found at Members and non-members can new 21st century format. n

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Experienced Investor Funds:

Launch, Promotion and Marketing

by Anthony Jimenez and Peter Young Hassans International Law Firm

Gibraltar’s Experienced Investor Fund (EIF) regime provides a framework for the establishment and management of a fund for investment by “experienced investors”. Our third editorial for Gibraltar Magazine’s series on Gibraltar’s fund industry takes a look at the legal aspects of the “launch” of an EIF and the subsequent rules on offering, distributing and marketing EIFs to potential investors. We also touch on the future of national private placement regimes in light of the Alternative Investment Fund Management Directive and the potential impact this will have on EIFs. Our third editorial for Gibraltar Magazine’s series on Gibraltar’s fund industry reviews the launch of an Experienced Investor Fund (EIF) and the subsequent rules on offering, distributing and marketing EIFs to potential investors.

fund is deemed to be authorised in accordance with these regulations”.

Therefore, before the shares/units of an EIF can be offered to potential investors for investment, the EIF must be established and deemed authorised under the Financial Services (Experienced Investor Fund) When can an EIF be offered to Regulations 2012 (EIF Regs 2012). investors?

The EIF Regs 2012 provide that The Launch Meeting “no person shall be accepted as a The “launch meeting” (the term participant of the fund, unless the commonly used to describe a fund’s

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official establishment) is the initial meeting where it is determined that the fund meets all the relevant provisions of the EIF Regs 2012 and it is resolved to establish the fund as an EIF. The fund is “deemed authorised” from this point forward and can commence its investment activities (which includes promotion and raising capital from potential investors). This is on condition that the Administrator registers the fund with the FSC within 10 business days.

The absence of regulatory downtime prior to raising capital and commencing with investment activity is a unique feature of Gibraltar’s EIF regime compared with other EU fund domiciles which promotes efficient, smooth set-up and a faster time to market.

Pre-Launch Authorisation A fund can opt for a pre-launch authorisation which means the fund is deemed authorised at the launch meeting. This option was not available under the Financial Services (Experienced Investor Fund) Regulations 2005.

The benefit of a pre-launch authorisation is that the promoters of the fund can proceed with the knowledge that there will be no further requests or suggestion from the regulator prior to accepting subscriptions and any issues can be resolved before launch.

For a pre-launch authorisation, the Administrator files specified documents relating to the fund with the FSC no later than 10 days before the launch meeting. If after

10 days of receipt of the documents, the FSC does not issue any notice to the applicant, the fund shall be deemed to be authorised.

Promotion of an EIF EIFs must be promoted in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where it is being offered. EU and non-EU jurisdictions have strict laws on the promotion of funds and financial products in order to protect their retail market.

Therefore marketing by way of magazine/newspaper advertising, cold-calling and retail database distribution is normally not permitted for products which do not register with the local regulator and comply with the relevant rules.

A promoter of an EIF should always take legal advice on local marketing and distribution laws in the jurisdiction where it is intending to raise capital, both in relation to the procedures for marketing a collective investment scheme, and to the need for the promoter or its agent to be an authorised person in that jurisdiction.

The EIF Regs 2012 state that a person promotes an EIF if he communicates, or causes to be communicated, an invitation or inducement to any other person, or advises or procures any other person, to participate in, or to offer to participate in, an EIF. However, information provided to potential participants to negotiate the terms of investment shall not be deemed promotion, so long as the status of the EIF at that time is made clear to each potential participant

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and, if changes are subsequently made to the information provided, the potential participants are informed that such changes have been made.

Pre-launch negotiation between investors and the promoter is common in large private equity funds, and this clarification in the EIF Regs 2012 is a welcome update.

Private Placement Regimes The majority of EIFs are offered in jurisdictions on a private basis under national private placement regimes.

In general, a private placement (non-public offering) is a private offering of securities to a number of chosen investors without having to register the product with the national regulatory authority and undergo strict disclosure requirements which normally apply when a financial product is intended to be offered to a wider retail market.

It should be noted that each jurisdiction has its own private placement laws and these can differ greatly; currently there is no EUwide private placement regime.

The status of the promoter must not be overlooked; some jurisdic-

tions do not require a promoter to be authorised where it is promoting in its capacity as director for example. Frequently it is necessary for the promoter to form a strategic tie up with a person who is authorised by the local regulator to advise on and arrange deals in investments.

AIFMD and EU passporting EIFs do not automatically benefit from a marketing passport by virtue of being a fund domiciled within the EU; as mention above the marketing of an EIF is at the mercy of the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is being promoted.

However, an EIF could potentially obtain a pan-EU marketing passport if it complies with AIFMD (for more information on AIFMD, see July 2012 edition of the Gibraltar Magazine – “Gibraltar’s Global Position as a Fund’s Domicile”).

The passport would in fact be bestowed on the Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) to passport the Alternative investment Funds (AIFs) they manage to promoted to professional investors throughout EU member states.

However, a “self-managed” AIF would be considered the AIFM for

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all intended purposes and would thus receive the passport in its own right. An EIF (which is regulated, or the manager of which is regulated, under AIFMD) will be able to apply to become authorised to obtain the marketing passport from 22 July 2013 (and must be so regulated by 22 July 2014).

The Future of Private Placements Regimes?

The passport provisions of AIFMD could have a fundamental impact on the way funds are promoted within the EU; the rationale behind the passport is that if AIFMs and/or AIFs meet harmonised transparency and disclosure requirements under AIFMD, they should be free to be promoted within the EU without having to undergo further obligations to comply with national rules on marketing. The future of national private placement regimes there-

Peter Young

fore remains unknown.

It is thought that the AIFMD passport and national private placement regimes will operate together during the initial years of AIFMD (2015-2019) after which the latter may be phased out or may continue for managers and/or funds which do not meet the capital threshold to comply with AIFMD. The recent move by Germany has indeed caused industry players to take note; in its draft act transposing AIFMD into German national law, the Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch (“KAGB-E” or “Company Investment Act”) bans private placements all together along with open-ended property funds and has introduced stricter regulations concerning fund custodians and depositories. For promoters wishing to raise capital in Germany, they will need to be registered with BaFin or obtain a passport under AIFMD to sell their product in Germany. n

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Photo: © Annette Reyes

funds file

Members of the funds panel, back row from left to right: John Bensadon, Adrian Hogg, Lindsay Adamson, James Lasry, Joey Garcia Susan, Harland. Front row, from left to right: Joanne Beiso, Nicola Smith, Philip Canessa, Raymond Joubaud. (Jonathan Tricker, Mark Benady and Anthony Jimenez were unavailable for the photo).

Gibraltar’s Funds Panel

by Joanne Beiso and Susan Harland

The first meeting of the FSC Funds Panel was held at the beginning of September and proved to be a success, with many relevant technical areas being discussed with the members of the Panel.

The July issue of the Gibraltar Magazine provided details on the Financial Services Commission’s (FSC) creation of a Funds Panel, which was established with the aim of acting as 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.

Whilst the panel does not replace general industry consultation, nor its current relationship with the Gibraltar Fund and Investment Association, it does allows the FSC to gain, from a practical perspective, a further understanding of the implications and perceived difficulties faced by the funds industry locally in relation to certain regulatory matters.

With the current market environment and increased level of regulation, an open and communicative relationship between the industry and the FSC is of utmost importance, particu-

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larly considering the stage of development of acts as another vehicle towards achieving this this particular financial services sector locally goal. and the opportunities and challenges facing it The FSC will continue to work closely with in the coming years. The Funds Panel therefore the Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association (GFIA) as it has in the past and it continues to welcome GFIA’s recommendations.

The FSC received considerable interest from the industry in respect of the Panel and is grateful for the high level of participation from members of the funds sector. The Panel members were elected by members of the relevant sectors and consists of:

The panel allows the FSC to gain, from a practical perspective, a further understanding of the implications and perceived difficulties faced by the funds industry locally in relation to certain regulatory matters

Auditors: Mark Benady (Benady Cohen & Company Limited) and Jonathan Tricker (Deloitte Limited) Depositary: John Bensadon [Lombard Odier & Cie (Gibraltar) Limited] EIF Directors: Lindsay Adamson and Philip

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funds file make the process more effective.

Various developments affecting the industry Fund Administrators: Adrian Hogg (Grant were also discussed, such as changes at EU Thornton Fund Administration Limited) and level with the preference towards issuing EU Nicola Smith (Helvetic Fund Administration Regulations over EU Directives, which have Limited) binding legal force. The industry should thereInvestment Manager: Raymond Joubaud fore be aware of industry consultations issued (Armor Portfolio Management Limited) at EU level and that details of EU consultations Legal Advisers: Joey Garcia (Isolas) and are being tweeted by the FSC [@gibfsc].

Anthony Jimenez (Hassans) Changes being considered by regulators, for example those of the UK and USA, which could Chairman of the GFIA, James Lasry, is also provide challenges and opportunities for the a member. funds industry locally, were also discussed.

The FSC is represented by its Head of Funds & Among the agenda items which generated Pensions, Joanne Beiso, as Chairman and the most interest amongst the representatives were Manager of Funds & Pensions, Susan Harland, the strategies employed by Experienced Invesas Secretary. tor Funds (EIFs), where an initial discussion on the types of investment strategies and asset The first meeting was held at the beginning classes applied by funds ensued. The Funds of September and proved to be a success, with many relevant technical areas being discussed with the members of the Panel. Members Future meetings are expected made many contributions to the discussions, highlighting sector and practical perspectives to discuss technical aspects of as well providing a very constructive challenge.

An overview of the main areas discussed is set the Alternative Investment Funds out below: Managers Directive (AIFMD), One of the areas discussed was the process for external fund administrators to be apwhich is due to be implemented pointed to local professional funds, a new in July 2013. The AIFMD will element introduced by the Financial Services (Experienced Investor Funds) Regulations 2012 provide an opportunity for (EIF Regulations 2012), which came into effect Gibraltar’s EIFs to be marketed earlier this year. The panel was eager to explore the opportunities this provided and how the throughout Europe industry and regulator could work together to Canessa

Panel was unanimous in its view that funds are geared towards experienced investors and disclosures, which have been enhanced since the introduction of the EIF Regulations 2012.

The Panel concurred that investors must have the necessary information available to enable them to make relevant investment decisions.

Given this jurisdiction’s size, it was felt that Gibraltar should encourage opportunities for growth which may not occur should asset class and investment strategy restrictions be placed on EIFs. The panel also discussed various ideas such as the possibility of the FSC requesting the inclusion of additional EIF directors on the boards of certain funds.

The discussions proved very helpful to the FSC and assisted towards the consideration of further enhancements to its fund-related processes and policies. It is hoped that all of the funds industry gets involved via their respective representatives on the panel.

The next meeting of the panel is being scheduled for November/December 2012. Future meetings are expected to discuss technical aspects of the Alternative Investment Funds Managers Directive (AIFMD), which is due to be implemented in July 2013. The AIFMD will provide an opportunity for Gibraltar’s EIFs to be marketed throughout Europe. The industry is also encouraged to raise further items for the Funds Panel to discuss.

The Funds Panel has been an extremely useful and valuable aid to the Commission in its supervisory work and in ensuring that we listen and work with the industry. The FSC looks forward to working with it in future. n

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eGaming

Social Gaming:

The RGA believes it is self-evidently right that social gaming which is deemed to be social ‘gambling’ must be regulated and licensed just as other forms of online gambling are.

are protections needed for children and vulnerable people?

by Sue Rossiter, Director of Projects and Policy, Remote Gambling Association

Today’s online gambling industry is a well regulated, socially responsible sector. It has been an uphill task to demonstrate to politicians, the media and the public that it is a reputable industry. We want to ensure that developments in the field of social media do not undermine those efforts. There is no reason that should happen if we acknowledge the concerns that are expressed and respond by either showing they are not well founded or by offering practical and proportionate ways they can be addressed.

When considering whether to take interest in a product, the fundamental question that regulators will have to consider is “is it gambling?” Case law in most countries is relatively well defined, however, if there is any doubt then it would ultimately be for the courts to de-

termine.

As a general rule regulators tend to argue that something constitutes gambling if it involves games of chance and/or games of chance and skill where stakes and prizes are comprised of money or ‘money’s worth’. Irrespective of how a

gambling product is accessed, via a website, mobile phone app or social network, children and vulnerable people must have the full protection of the operator’s gambling licence. In contrast, social gaming in principle does not involve prizes of monetary worth.

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Concerns about social gaming Many of the concerns around social gaming are similar to those held for online gambling. Commentators have raised, among others, the following issues: Does casino or bingo style social gaming give youngsters a potentially damaging taste for real-money gambling later on?

Various interest groups have concerns about social gaming as a negative activity in its own right (cost, time, habit, isolation etc.), or as a precursor, if not a catalyst, for real gambling, and for a small proportion problem gambling.

If age is not verified and affiliates are used to recruit new players then inappropriate marketing may be received by children.

The cost of tokens is unrealistic in respect of real gambling e.g. for £1.50 cash $150,000 social gaming chips. Therefore are people becoming used to spending hugely inflated sums when social gaming on casino style games?

There is an increasing number of websites that allow for the exchange of tokens or vouchers for real money enabling players to “cash out”. Should these be treated differently from those that do not have a “cash-out” option which distances the product from real-money gambling?

If free-to-play social games are available elsewhere in identical or very similar ways do they operate in the same way and provide the same chances of winning? The concern here of regulators could be that players who migrate to ‘real money’ gambling do so with an unrealistic expectation of the chances of success.

Unlike gambling products there is no requirement to allow customers to limit the amount of money deposited by players.

At present, there is no evidence to support these concerns, which must be set against other stimuli to engage in real gambling. Children and young people are subject to environmental exposure to gambling such as TV programmes promoting generic and specific gaming activities, gambling advertisements and the widespread legal availability of legal gambling on lottery products (for 16 and 17 year olds) and lowstake gaming machines for children and young people.

In short it is a hugely complex issue. The paucity of research in this area means that regulators and

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eGaming their advisers are likely to commis- What can the social gaming sion further research into the im- operators learn from the online gambling industry? pact of social gaming.

Social gaming operators can expect to come under greater pressure Regulation of gambling to demonstrate social responsibilproducts accessed via a social ity. Members of the RGA originally network Operators and customers are fa- did this through a code of practice miliar with the licence conditions and subsequently worked with and regulations that operators have regulators to ensure that social reto abide by to protect young and sponsibility licence conditions are vulnerable people. As new prod- practical and effective.

In comparable areas, gambling ucts and portals have been developed, progressive regulators have operators offering free to play sought to apply licence conditions games require log-in to enter the so that equal safeguards can be put regulated sectors of their websites.

Where data is harvested for marin place for all digital platforms.

For example where gambling is keting purposes, operators should made available via a social network age verify customers to ensure young people are not sent marketsome regulators are requiring: Separate sign up — the gambling ing materials. app’s signup must be kept separate from the sign up on the social net- In Conclusion These issues and perhaps othwork and new users must be required to enter email and physical ers like them raise the prospect address details rather than logging of some form of regulation being in straight from their social media introduced for social gaming even accounts. This will allow for full where it does not involve gambling. age and identity verification.

No plans for such action appear Where there are links between social gaming sites and gambling to have been made to date, and sites the landing page should make there is a strong argument that it clear this is a regulated gambling there is no objective justification site and state the minimum age for for it, however, it is a risk both soparticipation for gambling is the cial gaming and online gambling operators need to be mindful of. n age in the licensing jurisdiction.

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Sue Rossiter, Director of Projects and Policy, Remote Gambling Association

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political profile December’s election results threw up more than just a game of musical chairs between Gibraltar’s two main political parties, the GSLP and GSD. It also heralded a second referendum on the PDP (Progressive Democratic Party) proffered by their showing in the polls. As their leader at the time hinted, their performance would give an indication as to the need for a third party in Gibraltar. The subsequent failure to gain public confidence was no doubt a bitter disappointment and Keith Azopardi resigned as leader soon afterwards, citing tiredness amongst other things. Thus the PDP have been void of a figurehead although not of a potential leader as our subject this month, acting leader Nick Cruz has stepped up.

�ick �ruz’s

Political Pursuasion interviewed by Frankie Hatton

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Born a year before the clang of the border gate closing, Nick visited the usual schools — the Loreto Convent, Christian Brothers (up until they closed) and St Joseph’s Middle School. At the age of 10 he was sent to Worth Abbey boarding school in West Sussex and remained there until he completed his ‘A’ levels. Passing Economics, Politics and History he accepted a position to study Law at Kingston University.

“What was it that made you study Law?” I asked.

“Initially had things been different I probably would have gone into the family business but circumstances changed all that. Once when I was looking for a choice of career I was talking to my mum and asked her what she thought.”

She said ‘You argue a lot why not become a lawyer!?’ So I did.”

His family roots in Gibraltar can be traced back to 1826 with Italian, Austrian, English and Spanish blood. His mother looked after the home while his father owned a series of businesses — probably the best known being a bakery called Allied Bakeries in Gibraltar.

With three older siblings (two brothers and a sister) Nick pretty much had his life mapped out. Things changed when at the age of 12 he heard that his parents were involved in a serious car crash in Spain. As they drove through a junction, a bus, which didn’t see the ‘give way’ sign due to foliage, ploughed into their car. Tragically the accident killed his father, plus two friends who were also in the car, and left his mother and her cousin with a long recovery as the only survivors.

Some people speculate that this defining moment gave Nick his slightly sombre demeanor, particularly in public, but friends often testify to his real fun nature. I asked him if that was the case?

“It must have affected me, especially being so young. Our whole lives changed because my brothers who were 16 and 18 tried to take over the businesses but didn’t have the experience nor the advice. My mother was not well for some time and the help we thought might

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political profile be there from some quarters simply wasn´t.

Slowly the businesses eroded and we were left with virtually nothing and other people, people we thought we could trust, picking over the bones.

“I was already a typical kid but I had a smart mouth too, always with a quick retort and a bit of cheek. The circumstances as the family struggled made my remarks more angry and I became a more aggressive person. This, perhaps made people think I was affected but really it was a reaction to the circumstances we were in and the frustration I felt as we slowly left our home, lost the businesses and hit bottom, including having to move out soon after Christmas, a time when most families are happy.”

As Nick grew some of his aggression was rightly channelled into his favourite sport Rugby and he’s been involved with Gibraltar RFC since 1985, including some coaching and continuing to play even now as a veteran. He also plays some tennis and loves sailing in his spare time.

Completing his studies back in Gibraltar he met his now wife Leigh-Anne, the daughter of a Navy man posted to Gibraltar, and they wed in Dunfermline Abbey, Scotland, Leigh-Anne’s home town. He met her after being fortunate to get work with Isolas.

“I recall my interview for the job. I’d asked for a job and was casually asked along to talk about it. Me being me I hadn’t realised it was a job interview and I was sitting there in flip flops, shorts and a tee shirt.” Thankfully it wasn’t a show stopper and Nick worked there until around 1996.

During this period his already fired interest in politics took a turn as he became an active member of the GSD. These political years for Gibraltar marked a sea change as after the riots of 1995 Nick took part in the protest march which claimed Gibraltar back from the brink and into the hands of law abiding citizens.

He eventually got onto the executive of the GSD and, it seemed, moving towards a political career. Personal ambition resulted in him moving from Isolas in 1996 and starting his own law firm Cruz & Co (which now employs more than 20 people) where we sit today talking about these past events.

Down but not out of politics, Nick took the UK’s invitation for comment and wrote to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee in 1999 which covered amongst other matters the ’99 fishing dispute. His letter quite candidly places the Gibraltar position at a time the Labour Party, Tony Blair, Jack Straw and others were reiterating Gibraltarian rights but allowing Spanish misinformation to dilute the thinking of those whose actions could effect our position on sovereignty. Similar to Spanish press releases today.

Furthermore in 2001 he addressed the House of Assembly Select Committee expressing his vision and opinions on the way forward for constitutional reform many of which can be seen in the 2006 Constitution. The committee sat and listened to his trials as a 14 year old trying to gain access to Western Beach with his friends and being prevented by soldiers who erroneously believed the beach to be for MoD only.

Much like Robert the Bruce’s spider he tried and tried until eventually he succeeded.

This gave Nick what he believed to be a

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unique perspective on Gibraltar’s relationship with UK and from this vantage point he called for what became a more ‘modern relationship’ under the 2006 Constitution.

As Nick says, “Whatever the merits and facts I like to think that those of us not actually in Government can influence our elected leaders and should do so when we feel strongly enough.

That’s why in both ’99 and 2001 I exercised that prerogative. I still believe Gibraltar must travel further and aspire for a dignified status that recognises our sovereign rights but maintains Gibraltar as British by choice.” That view can be seen in the PDP promotion of the concept of free association.

As the GSD embarked on its long path to the 2011 electoral defeat, a merger with the Labour Party was a deal breaker and Nick parted company with them along with Keith Azopardi, citing philosophical political differences and the style of governance being adopted by the GSD leader Peter Caruana, which Nick felt was too autocratic.

In 2006 after a meeting of like-minded people the Progressive Democratic Party was formed

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It must have affected me, especially being so young.

Our whole lives changed because my brothers who were 16 and 18 tried to take over the businesses but didn’t have the experience nor the advice

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in an attempt to force a third way in Gibraltar politics, breaking away from the two party ‘us and them’ style of political roundabouts.

The party’s radical policy named “living democracy”, of which Nick was the architect, was substantial conceived by Nick and Azopardi’s view on the need for democratic change.

“Our first attempt in the 2007 election saw us poll 3.8% which was encouraging. The election in December 2011 saw that increase to 4.65% again a move forward, although disappointing.”

After this election Keith Azopardi stepped down as leader leaving the seat open for Nick as acting leader to occupy. He has taken the reins and along with his colleagues still maintains a public presence for the PDP. I asked him if there was a future for him and the PDP in the face of a polarised or even tribal electorate?

He accepted it would be hard but confirmed his desire to change the face of Gibraltar politics is still strong. He explained that after the last election result many in the PDP executive apart from Keith Azopardi felt disillusioned and wanted to take a break and so the executive took the view that they should use the summer to consider their future and make a decision in the Autumn, a decision that I understand is still to be taken.

“It is no secret I feel I have a useful contribution to make to the political landscape, and I think I have the necessary attributes and desire at some stage in the future to be a Minister and even Chief Minister, but that decision, in the first instance, is in the hands of our party which must commit itself to continue and, beyond the party, the voting public.”

Nick I’m sure will do his best. n

Nick with his family relaxing in the Atlas mountains

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charity events

From left to right: James Perera, Jessie Trinidad, Kivan Robba (Jnr), Jamie Robba, Terence Lane, Maxine Teuma, Melanie Balban, Benjamin Hassan, Channy Barzely, Moshi Hassan, Kieron Finlayson, Johnny Olivares, Pawel Skrzyniarz, Joseph Alecio, Natalie Martinez, Lizanka Cano, Luna Saugar Gil, Giovanni Origo, Chayanne Peliza, Kivan Robba (Snr), Lee Cano, Susie Alman and Ashley Martins (Romina Perera not in photo)

The Sky’s No Limit for 24!

by Melanie Balban

On a sunny September afternoon, an intrepid group of 24 locals took the plunge of their lives, falling from the heavens at terminal velocity no less — all in aid of unquestionably worthy causes.

Melanie Balban (left) Susie Alman (right)

Maxine Teuma

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This skydiving event raised in excess of £6000, with money still rolling in for the SIS (Service in Satchidananda) charity. These funds are destined to help build a school and nursery for a number of orphans in Gambia, working under the project Save the Gambian Orphans.

Proceeds will also be drawn on to provide essential materials for a recently constructed special needs school in Romania. Incidentally, members of the SIS Charity will personally take the money to Gambia.

The Save the Gambian Orphans association has been tirelessly working towards fostering the socio-economic development of the area of Baddibu, with a special focus to help supply vital resources for the area’s orphans. Their aim in this project is simple: to build a sound educational centre that affords the younger generation an opportunity to learn and grow. The

Their aim in this project is simple: to build a sound educational centre that affords the younger generation an opportunity to learn and grow

proposed centre will offer courses in agricultural formation, mechanics and solar energy systems, to name but a few.

Education is one of the pillars that sustains the cultural integrity of a society, and, in Gambia, there is a widespread lack of institutions for learning. It has been reported that a vast number of children spend their days sitting in fields while grown-ups work the land. Consequently, the introduction of an educational centre will serve as an ideal platform from where purpose, direction and culture can thrive.

The skydive group decided after some deliberation to assist the SIS charity. This charity was founded by Nalanie H Chellaram. It is supported by a team of volunteers and affiliated organisations. These include AKIN (the Association for Kids In Need), Vida Util (a Spanishbased NGO providing education, sponsorship and medical resources to people in Nepal) and CASA (a Portuguese charity supporting underprivileged families, the elderly and the homeless throughout Portugal). They, like many others, make every effort to aid the needy across the globe and, to this day, their combined efforts have helped many from Gibraltar to Sri-Lanka and the USA. Unsurprisingly, the very generous, caring and close-knit community of Gibraltar has done its part to support and sponsor this project. The charity thanked all those companies and individuals who not only donated but also placed their trust in these causes.

The SIS Charity is now organising its second skydiving challenge event to take place on Saturday 1st and 2nd December 2012 to raise more much-needed funds for the Gambian Orphans and for the running of the Hospice at Home Cancer Relief Gibraltar. n

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enhancing success

The Importance of Human Maintenance How often do you put fuel in your car? How often do you service your car? Would you expect it to run forever when you put in the wrong type of fuel and neglected its upkeep?

When you think about the material things you have in your life have you noticed how ritualistically you maintain them? Washing your clothes once a week, cleaning your teeth twice a day, filling up with fuel once a week…

And yet consider as a person at work, how much attention you pay to your own physical and psychological maintenance. What rituals have you built in to ensure you sustain your energy levels throughout the day, the week and the month?

Many people I work with only begin to pay attention to their health after things have gone wrong, however for some after the stroke or the heart attack, it can be too late!

I’d like to share with you some rituals and habit that successful, healthy individuals follow. How would it be if you had more energy, more fun?

How would you feel to be more creative, seeing the lighter side of life and not feeling the weight of the world, company or team on your shoulders?

Each morning, after you’ve brushed your teeth, stand with your weight evenly distributed and breathe deeply into your belly; notice your centre of gravity settle down just below your belly button.

As you breathe into that centre, focus solely on your breathing. Hear the sounds around you, and

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let your thoughts drift in and drift away as you breathe in and out. Just do this for five minutes every morning and notice how it charges your battery for an effective day.

Gabrielle Gaché runs Power of Words, which specialises in one-to-one and group coaching as well as leadership and management experiential training, including public speaking, conferences and team communications. Visit www.powerofwords.eu for info and to read about their forthcoming course, Business NLP Practitioner.

At the end of each day spend five more minutes reflecting on what worked today, what you are proud of, what successes have you had. You’ll be amazed how, as you begin to look for the answers to questions, you will begin to find the answers.

Just like your car, put in the right fuel. By that I mean eat well… plenty of fresh fruit and unprocessed foods. I personally love my coffee!

So if you, like me, love it then make it a ritual.

Have ONE gorgeous coffee a day, and savour it. Drink eight glasses of water every day to cleanse your system and revitalize your mind.

Exercise can be easy to fit in too; take the stairs to that meeting on the third floor, or go for a relaxing swim once or twice a week and enjoy the weightlessness.

So many people are half-asleep most of the time, eating, drinking and more scarily driving without realising what or how they are doing it. Each day just take some time out to:breathe… on purpose; eat... on purpose; drink… on purpose; do… on purpose, and notice the subtle and profound enhanced performance in all that you do. n

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human resources

Your HR Questions Answered

The Right Staff Q

by Sylvia Kenna, HR Dept

I have a company in Gibraltar and I really struggle when I’m recruiting and even after interviewing I find it difficult to choose the right person. What can I do to improve my interviewing skills and choose the right people for my business?

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It can be really difficult to decide who will work best in your organisation. It is not just about having someone with the technical skills or the right knowledge and experience; it is also about how people behave. And that is where a lot of employers struggle when they try to define what they are looking for. Which in turn makes devising methods for measuring and predicting those behaviours almost impossible.

Here are some things to consider before you start to recruit: • • • •

Try to consider employees as your customers and you are the supplier.

The product you are offering is a role or career within your company.

Suitable candidates are your new market; and You have to sell the idea of working for your company to your new market.

Thinking of recruitment in this way may help you to identify what you would change about the way you recruit new people to work in your company.

So now your perception of recruitment has possibly changed, what else can you do to improve the way you recruit?

Start with a realistic job description and person specification Ask the last person in the role what they did and ask their colleagues the same question about the role. Ask colleagues what they expect from someone in that role and, depending on the role, ask clients what they expect from someone in that role. This will start to build a picture of the responsibilities and tasks of the role and will also start to build a picture of the type of person who would work well in that role. Descriptions such as ‘has a good eye for detail’, or ‘always responds quickly to requests’ are behaviours and they belong in the person specification.

Next, look at your ‘wish list’ for the ideal candidate and divide the skills, knowledge and experience into essential or desirable. For templates of these forms go to www.thehrdept. gi and see Free Resources.

Make sure you are familiar with the Equal Opportunities Act with regard to employment and be careful that you are not discriminating.

Now you know what you are looking for, do

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you know what to ask your candidates?

Start your questions with ‘Tell me about...’ or ‘How did you...?’ or ‘What did you..?’. Try not to ask ‘Why did you...?’ as it may make people feel defensive.

An example of a question to discover if a person uses their initiative is; “Tell me about a time when you saw a problem and you took steps to solve it.” Add “Take your time to think of a situation and then tell me what the situation was, your part in it, what action you took and what was the outcome.”

You are looking for an answer that shows that this person is observant enough to notice a problem and to take into account all factors before they decide to take appropriate action.

You are also checking their opinion of how it

Qualifications vs Experience a fine balance

by SRGEurope, Tel: 216 21111

Like so many things, jobs are constantly changing whether you are in the market for a new one or currently employed. Many employers ask for up-to-date qualifications that you may not have or even know about. There is also the question of what is going to help in getting the most out of your current or future job — qualifications or experience? The truth is there is a fine balance between the two and even if you are currently in stable employment you need to consider the benefits of ongoing professional development.

turned out in the end.

So having a realistic job description and person specification to begin with helps you to formulate questions that will provide you with evidence that the person can or cannot carry out the role you have.

Remember past behaviour is a good indicator of future behaviour.

Another way in which you can assess candidate’s ability to carry out the role is a skills test.

These can be uncomplicated pen and paper exercises, IT exercises using a PC, presentations

A lot of companies encourage their employees to continue with their professional development throughout their employment, but it is often the responsibility of the employee to seek out the best options and take responsibility for it. So what can you do to achieve this fine balance?

Speak to your employer. It’s a good idea to speak to your boss or your company’s HR Manager. Chances are employees before you have gone through the process of upgrading their qualifications and your boss or HR department will know the best route. A lot of companies also offer financial support to do so.

They probably have a good idea of the qualification that best suits your job. It is imperative that employers keep their staff knowledgeable with the most current skills and qualifications.

A lot of companies have a good idea of how to best do this and will often set aside a budget to assist their employees to obtain these relevant qualifications.

If you are not employed at the moment, but want to upgrade your skills then speak to your local recruitment consultant. They will have regular contact with clients and a pretty good idea of what the general demand in terms of qualifications is in their area of recruitment.

Your local recruitment consultant should ideally be able to give you a push in the right direction to local educators who offer courses in your relevant field.

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human resources information.

Using the two methods above you will be able to build a picture of the candidate, and using a scoring system based on each essential or desirable from the job description and person specification, you will be able to make an informed decision. Ideally there would be two people assessing and you would compare and discuss scores to help eliminate any prejudice or bias from the assessors.

So to recap: • • • • • • • Takes correct message or realistic scenarios.

• Possibly advises on next action An ideal skills test for a receptionist role • Able to pass on the correct message when would be to leave the candidate with a telyou return ephone and make a call to them from another office. Brief the candidate that they will shortly This skills test enables you to gather evireceive a call and they should take a message dence of how candidates communicate and use taking note of all of the pertinent details.

You would have a list of your expectations: • • •

Create a realistic Job Description and Person Specification.

Make sure you are not discriminating with regard to the Equal Opportunities Act. Decide what essential and what desirable qualities the role requires.

Formulate questions that will provide you with evidence the person has these qualities.

Devise a skills test to help you gather evidence of candidate’s capability.

Base decisions on the evidence.

Happy hunting! n One of the business support services offered by the HR Dept is advice on selection methods including interview questions and techniques and developing skills tests and competencies. Further information can be found by visiting www.thehrdept.gi

Answers within 3 rings, Uses appropriate greeting Asks for pertinent details

right knowledge throughout your career. If you have an idea of what you want to get out of your career then creating a timeline in how to best achieve it can be key.

Make sure you pick the right programme for you. Thanks to technology there are so many options in how to get the right qualifications so even if a programme is not offered in Gibraltar there is a good possibility you can take the course remotely or through distance learning. Just be aware of the best option for you. You need to have a good idea of how you learn as a person. Do you learn better in a classroom or do you work best on your own at your own pace?

Be aware of all the tools at your disposal.

If you have no choice but to distance learn and you have concerns that you may not do so well studying by yourself, see if there is additional help such as online forums, chat sessions with tutors or even find a study buddy locally who is doing the same course. This can be quite motivating.

Make the time to study. Studying when you are working full-time is a different challenge to studying in your university years. You have to make the time to get it done and sometimes it can feel like you almost need to create time out

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of thin air. The thing you have to remember is that an employer expects results from you both in your work and your professional development, especially if they are paying for it. Make sure that you take your professional development as seriously as they do and get the results you need. Set aside certain times for studying outside of work hours and use that allotted time effectively. Setting goals and deadlines to get projects done is a great way to stay on task especially if you are doing distance learning.

Be sure to create a study space that will allow

for full concentration and no distractions.

It’s great having a job you enjoy, but it is also important to be working towards keeping your skills current and moving forward in your career. Requirements for most jobs change with time and having that adaptability to move with your job and grow can be extremely satisfying. n For more information on Professional Development courses in Gibraltar you can contact Gibraltar College at 200 71048.

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Gibraltar abroad

Andrew Rosindell in Parliament

Rosindell on Gibraltar

interview by Mike Brufal

Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Romford Constituency in Greater London, has always been a passionate, active and vocal supporter of the inalienable right of the Gibraltarians for selfdetermination and, over the decades, has done an enormous amount of work in the Gibraltar lobby in the House of Commons. He is the only Parliamentarian who has been bitten by one of the Rock’s monkeys, which resulted in a visit to the Gibraltar hospital where, he says, the medical treatment was first class.

Today Andrew is a key member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee where he speaks up for the rights of the Gibraltarians to determine their own political future.

“Citizens of the Overseas Territories should

be treated in exactly the same way as any British citizen resident in the United Kingdom,” he asserts. “Gibraltarians have been treated in a very different way by all recent British governments and their basic rights have not been respected

as they have been in other Overseas Territories.

This democratic deficit must be highlighted by Members of both Houses of Parliament and condemned as utterly wrong.

“Each and every Gibraltarian is as British as anyone born in Romford, Redditch or Roxburghshire. The Gibraltarians are a wonderful people and Gibraltar a beautiful city. The inhabitants have a proud history, heritage and a long standing close connection with Great Britain which I hope will continue forever. Gibraltarians should be given the right to vote in UK general elections. There is also a strong case for Gibraltar to have representation in the House of Lords,” he adds.

“There is no such thing as a ‘Gibraltar Problem’, but there is however a ‘Spanish Problem’.

There is nothing to negotiate with the Spanish Government; it is as simple as that. It is clear that Gibraltar is a British sovereign territory and must remain British until such time as the majority of Gibraltarians decide otherwise.”

Talking of the former Labour Prime Minister, Tony Blair’s decisions regarding Gibraltar, he states “Tony Blair made two fatal errors when he tried to impose joint sovereignty. He and the Labour Party do not have the same appreciation for British history as does the Conservative Party. Labour, therefore, has a natural antagonism towards any actions that smack of Empire. The Conservatives, on the other hand, have a great respect for the achievements of the former British Empire and those territories that remain. This explains the fundamental difference of attitude of the two parties towards the Overseas Territories. It was Tony Blair who tried to impose a new way of governing Gibraltar and the Gibraltarians without either their consent or allowing them a referendum. This showed Blair acting like an imperial master rather than the Prime Minister of a modern democratic country.”

He adds that “Blair’s second flaw was his obsession with Europe and his need for political support. Consequently he considered giving away half of the British sovereignty of Gibraltar to the Spanish Government to be the price worth paying for the Spanish Prime Minister’s support... To this day I do not think Tony Blair was bothered about the effect joint sovereignty would have on Gibraltar or the wishes of the Gibraltarians.”

Talking about Gibraltar’s National Day on 10th September, he states: “I am delighted that

Andrew Rosindell’s Political Story Andrew Rosindell, 46, was born in Romford, England. He spent time as a freelance journalist and public relations consultant before entering politics and was soon appointed Secretary of the International Young Conservatives (1991-’98) and then Chairman of the Young Democratic Union (’98-2002). He was also Director of the European Foundation (1997- 2001).

Andrew Rosindell with Lady Thatcher

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He became Conservative councillor on the Havering Council and unsuccessfully attempted to be elected as MP for Glasgow Provan (1992) and Thurrock (1997). This was followed by success in the 2001 elections

when he was elected as MP for Romford.

In the 2010 elections he received 26,031 votes (55.8% share of the vote) in one of the highest Conservative share of the vote anywhere in the country, demonstrating the popularity of his brand of right wing Thatcherite policy in an archetypal working class ‘Essex Man’ constituency. His admiration for Margaret Thatcher and her policies is total and may be measured in his constituency office being located in Margaret Thatcher House in Romford.

Andrew’s politics are those of the traditional

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Gibraltar abroad the Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, has reinstituted the political rally into the programme for National Day,” adding, “This year provided an opportunity for 17 other Parliamentarians from both the Commons and the Lords, and representing all parties, to visit the Rock and find out the latest attempts by the Spanish Government to force the Gibraltarians into subjugation. Attempts that will never succeed.

“In my view this political rally should continue until the Spanish Government unequivocally states that its claim to sovereignty over Gibraltar is not longer valid. Until then the Gibraltarians must maintain their fight for self-determination.” He went on to assure the Gibraltarians that no British Members of Parliament “are prepared to give the Spanish Government one inch of Gibraltar territory any more than they would surrender an inch from their own constituencies.”

“The Spanish Foreign Minister made his policy crystal clear when he declared that the Trilateral Forum was dead and buried and in future all talks would be bilaterally between the British and Spanish Governments. This was immediately ruled out by the Foreign Office.

Nevertheless it requires total vigilance by each and every Gibraltarian.”

Of his brief visit to the Rock for National Day he says “Albeit only spending a short time on the Rock I was proud of how Gibraltar has progressed economically and the indications were that all sectors are doing well. I must congratulate Peter Caruana and Fabian Picardo for their leadership.”

His views on the on-going illegal fishing incursions is that the British Government must harden its response. “There should be less pussy footing around and the Gibraltarians should be given full support, in the form of more action by the Royal Navy on instructions by the British Government. The Royal Navy should ensure that all Spanish vessels, be they Guardia Civil or fishing boats, who enter British sovereign waters illegally should be apprehended and removed.

My own experience is that one should never give in to a bully and fight back instead...

“Gibraltar Parliamentary lobby is always in need of strengthening,” he states. “One of the

Andrew Rosindell with London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson

pluses of the political rally is that Gibraltarian political lobbies and individual Gibraltarians will have made contact with the Parliamentarians and will be able to lobby them direct. By this way introductions will be made with other politicians who in turn will opt to join the Gibraltar Parliamentary Group. I must give credit to Albert Poggio for the immense amount of work undertaken to keep politicians at Westminster briefed about Gibraltar.”

Andrew’s “immediate solution” is for Gibraltar to have an elected representative at Westminster, either in the Commons or the Lords. “Such a political action would immediately end the United Nations insistence that Gibraltar remains a colony and would mean the end of the Spanish Government claim in any international forum. I prefer a Member of Parliament to the creation of a Life Peer. I appreciate that this means a degree of devolved integration but it would have no effect on the decisions taken by the Chief Minister or Parliament.”

Finally Andrew says “I send my best wishes to

Andrew’s “immediate solution” is for Gibraltar to have an elected representative at Westminster, either in the Commons or the Lords right wing of the Conservative Party and he is a staunch Eurosceptic. He is a member of the Conservative Christian Fellowship, and in 2002 he started the Conservative Friends of Gibraltar of which he has always been Chair.

In 2004, Michael Howard appointed him a Vice-Chairman of the Conservative Party. He is also Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the British Overseas Territories. In January this year Andrew called for the Isle of Man, other Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories to be represented at Westminster.

He drew attention to the democratic deficit that none of these territories had representation at Westminster, stating “We have a democratic hole, with hundreds of thousands of people for whom we make laws,

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all readers of the Gibraltar Magazine. I can assure them that the Conservative Party is rock solid behind Gibraltar and the Gibraltarians. I remain Chair of the much active Conservative Friends of Gibraltar and can assure you that I will fight for Gibraltar until my last breath.” n

Andrew Rosindell showing off his wound from a Barbary Macaque

whom we ultimately govern and on whose behalf we can declare war, make foreign policy, sign international treaties and also have substantial control over their domestic affairs. It is therefore wrong for them to have no voice at all at Westminster.”

His Parliamentary career includes being an Opposition Whip 2005-07 and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs (Animal Welfare) 2007-10. After the Conservative Party went into coalition with the Liberal Democrats following the UK’s 2010 election his elevation to junior minister came to naught in view of ministerial positions being given to Liberal Democrats.

Andrew is currently a key member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and MP for Romford in northeast London. n

Andrew Rosindell with Gibraltar’s late Bishop Caruana

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legislation

Stub it Out Gibraltar is Smoke-free in Public Places from 1st October!

From 1st October 2012, the Smoke Free Environment Act 2012 will ban smoking in enclosed public places in Gibraltar.

The ban will affect enclosed public places such as the leisure centre, sports halls, the John Mackintosh Hall, cinemas, theatres, bars, restaurants, the air terminal, cruise liner terminal, enclosed common areas of housing estates etc. The ban will extend to “substantially enclosed premises open to the public,” such as yards or frontages which are covered by awnings on most sides. Smoking will also be prohibited in public service vehicles (coaches, buses, taxis, etc).

The occupier or manager of any enclosed public place or of a public service vehicle must now provide and prominently display suitable “No smoking” signs at each entrance to the premises/ vehicle or within the place/ compartment.

The signs (not less than 20cm x 15cm) must contain a symbol which consists solely of a graphic representation of a single burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it; and bear the words “No Smoking” and “It is against the law to smoke in these premises/vehicle”. The characters must be easily read by persons using the entrance.

After 1st October 2012 it will be an offence for anyone to smoke within enclosed public places or public service vehicles. It will also be an offence for the occupier or manager of such enclosed public places or public service vehicles to allow smoking to take place. n For further information contact the Environmental Agency Tel: 200 70620 or email admin@ environmental-agency.gi.

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From 1st October you will be able to breathe fresh air in all public enclosed spaces in Gibraltar

The Smoke-Free Environment Act is a law introduced to ensure the public has access to breathing clean air throughout Gibraltar by prohibiting smoking in enclosed places that are open to the public or used as a place of work.

What are “enclosed places”?

Places that are closed in most directions, such as rooms, buildings, cabins, tents, etc. But the law also includes places that are substantially enclosed — for example, having open doors and windows does not exempt a space from the law. A terrace or balcony is also substantially enclosed.

Which “enclosed places” are covered?

There are two types of enclosed places covered: Places that are open to the public, such as shops, counters, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, casinos, etc., are smoke-free. If any member of the public can access an enclosed place, whether or not by invitation or payment, it still counts as

smoke-free.

Places used as places of work by more than one person, such as offices, shops, garages, etc., are smoke-free.

Is my restaurant kitchen or back office included? The public are not allowed here.

Back offices or restaurant kitchens are all smoke-free, even if the public have no access, because people work in them.

What about private residences?

The law does not prohibit smoking in a private residence. However, if part of the residence is used as a place of work used by others then that part is smoke-free.

Places used as places of work by more than one person, such as offices, shops, garages, etc., are smoke-free

If a professional carer provides home services to me, does that make my home a place of work?

The law provides an exception where someone provides personal care for a person living in the residence. That does not make it a “place of work” and smoking is permitted in that residence.

However, smoking is not permitted during the period the carer is attending in person.

Similarly, the law allows for a residence not to become a “place of work” solely because services are being provided by other people, such as domestic staff, builders, maintenance workers, etc. It is smoke-free, however, during the period the worker is physically present in the residence.

How does the law apply to Residential Homes?

Residential homes, care homes, hospices, prisons and mental hospitals are allowed two exemptions: They can have a designated smoking room * . They can have designated smoking bedrooms*,

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legislation which can only be occupied by one and separately ventilated. This part adult per room. of the shop needs to be officially approved.

Any other exemptions the MinCan hotels provide Smoking ister may make through a due Bedrooms?

Yes. The law allows a hotel, guest process of law. house, inn or hostel to set apart bedrooms exclusively for smoking, but What happens if someone these must be pre-designated*. smokes where prohibited?

The person can be charged, convicted and fined £300.

Can hotels provide a Smoking Lounge or Smoking Area?

No. Smoking is not permitted What are Manager’s in hotels anywhere other than in responsibilities? designated smoking bedrooms.

Any person who manages a premises or vehicle is now responsible for erecting appropriate Can leisure facilities, such No Smoking signs. The manager as restaurants, bars, casinos, of premises, a place or a vehicle cinemas, arcades, clubs, etc., set where smoking is prohibited can aside a smoking room or area?

No. A smoking room or area is be prosecuted for failing to put up not permitted inside any enclosed No Smoking signs as required by public place. This includes balco- law; and for failing to stop people smoking there. n nies or patios.

What about private members’ clubs?

A place of leisure for one person may be a place of work for another and therefore any enclosed places where staff have to serve, such as private clubs or private dinners, are smoke-free.

Are taxis or buses smoke-free?

The law prohibits smoking in taxis, chauffeur-driven cars, buses and other licensed public transport — including smoking with windows open.

What about private cars?

The law does not affect private vehicles. (The GHA advises people not to smoke in cars, especially those carrying children, as one cigarette generates more toxic particles inside a car than produced by a car’s exhaust.)

Are there any other exceptions to the smoke-free rule?

Apart from those above, the law permits smoking in enclosed places under the following situations: Smoking on stage is permitted if absolutely necessary that the actor is seen to smoke.

Specialist tobacconists are allowed to offer samples to customers to smoke within the shop provided the smoking is carried out in a designated, separate, clearly labelled part of the shop, properly enclosed

*The room(s) must be prominently labelled, completely enclosed by solid walls (except for doors/ windows), not open into a smokefree area and have an independent ventilation system.

The Stop Smoking Service

Do you need help to stop smoking?

The GHA’s Stop Smoking Service runs on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

The format of the service is that the smoking adviser (a Nurse Practitioner) will ask you about your smoking habits. Together you will decide on the best way for you to stop. Programmes include prescription medicines proven to help smokers stop.

You will be supported while you try to stop smoking, and you will be able to discuss worries and ask questions about quitting. The sessions will spread over 12-14 weeks. You’ll be given information and encouragement to help you through this period. n Visit the Primary Care Centre (Green Area) to book an appointment.

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New Look for Calpe House Calpe House is currently undergoing a £300,000 refurbishment programme.

The works which are now well advanced, are expected to continue for the rest of the year. This long overdue refurbishment will give new life to the building as the last major refurbishment was done some 20 years ago.

Gibraltar’s home-from-home in London, is vital to people from Gibraltar, particularly to those unfortunate enough to visit London

for medical reasons.

There are many individuals and associations in Gibraltar which have contributed towards this refurbishment. However, because part of the works sponsored by the Kusuma Trust is now complete, the Calpe House Trustees’ expressed their appreciation at this stage for Kusuma’s contribution to the external and internal decoration. n

Kusuma Trust cheque presentation

Calpe House

Government Plans for More Housing Schemes The Government presented two further proposed housing projects to the Development and Planning Commission (DPC) in mid-September.

The first is a plan to construct 450 flats on a site in Devil’s Tower Road known as the Aerial Farm. The final room composition of the flats will determine the exact number.

The Government’s proposal for the Devil’s Tower Road site

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The second is a proposal for 70 flats for the elderly in Europort Avenue with the parking facilities re-provided inside the building. n

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interior spaces

Interior Architecture & Refurbishments What is Interior Architecture and how can Gibraltar’s properties enhance and benefit from it?

We spoke to David Richardson MRICS of Richardsons Estate Agents to find out more.

What is interior architecture and how does it differ from interior design?

Strictly speaking interior architecture is the design of particular features of a building’s interior. In the context of this interview interior architecture is a substantially revised design of an internal space for the adaptive re-use of the building shell. It differs from interior design in that interior architecture contemplates structural alterations to maximise the potential of the entire space to be redesigned.

There are many different degrees of alteration ranging from minor alterations to enable

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the building to conform to new building regu- retention of only the building facade where lations and then major alterations such as the everything else is newly built. All possibilities within and between the two extremes are the domain of interior architecture.

Adapting the interior of a building for improvement or for a change of use is, under normal circumstance, a lot cheaper than new build construction

Do Gibraltar properties have the potential to profit from interior architecture?

Certainly yes. Interior architecture is in one sense a sustainable approach for recycling a structure. Adapting the interior of a building for improvement or for a change of use is under normal circumstance a lot cheaper than new build construction. Newly refurbished build-

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interior spaces

Redesigning the function of areas in an existing building can create modern and efficient spaces

ings can sometimes attract similar rental and sale values when compared to new build.

The factors that will affect the success of the project are driven by market values, construction time, construction cost and building quality. Depending on client requirements and to some extent the project particulars, a project often requires a carefully considered balance of cost vs. quality if it is to achieve a financial gain.

What type of properties in Gibraltar can benefit the most?

There are lots of factors to consider, some of which are not necessarily financial. For example a projects success can also be measured where a derelict space is adapted and modernised to suite society’s changing needs as our cities evolve. In my view the main types of properties that benefit from interior architecture are colonial houses, old town properties, commercial spaces and industrial spaces.

19th and 20th Century colonial houses can be transformed to suit modern layouts for modern living by making the most out of the

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building’s existing features i.e. tall ceilings, large windows and generous loft spaces in the roof. At the same time it is very important to understand and respect traditional building methods to find a balance between old and new without detriment to the building’s heritage.

Refurbishments of old town properties are particularly worthwhile simply because town centre commercial and residential space is in high demand which in turn brings the potential for generating higher yields on the initial investment.

It is said that thoughtfully designed spaces help us learn, reflect and create which is why I believe industrial and commercial property probably benefit the most from remodelling because altering the internal space can improve the efficiency of a building’s operation

as well as enhancing the internal environment to create a more pleasant space that customers and employees can enjoy.

Once I have identified a space for renewal, what is the next step?

In order to turn your concept into reality, start by employing a chartered surveyor to inspect the premises and carry out a feasibility study.

The study will investigate and identify potential risks and technical problems that may be prohibitive. For example it may not be feasible to change the use of a building if it involves high cost infrastructure works. Feasibility studies will include market valuations and a budget estimate of construction costs which is essential for borrowing capital from a bank

It is said that thoughtfully designed spaces help us learn, reflect and create which is why I believe industrial and commercial property probably benefit the most from remodelling

to finance the project. Should the investor wish to go into further detail a chartered surveyor can also provide them with cash flow modelling to forecast their total returns on the investment over the investment period.

From here you then develop the design, attain the relevant statutory approvals, decide on the best procurement route and ultimately employ a building contractor to see the project through. n

David Richardson MRICS, Richardsons Estate Agents

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Above: Gibraltar’s American War Memorial on Line Wall Road and (left) a model of the front of the Reading Crusader train

Paul Cret & Gibraltar’s American War Memorial

by Chris Kennigley

What does the American War Memorial on Line Wall Road have in common with the following: the University of Texas, Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Philadelphia), and the ‘Reading Crusader’ Train (USA East Coast)?

Answer: They all benefitted from the design input of one of America’s foremost architects and industrial designers, Paul Philippe Cret (1876-1945).

Paul Cret was born and educated in France and trained as an archi-

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tect at the ‘Ecole des Beaux Arts’ in his home town of Lyon.

He moved to the USA to take the position of Professor of Design at the University of Pensylvania before starting his own professional practice in 1907.

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Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Philadelphia)

Cret’s office concentrated mainly on museums, civic buildings and industrial design. Adapting the then fashionable neoclassical style into modern concepts with the embodiment of the emerging Art Deco, Cret designed many war memorials for the American Battle Monuments Commission. His designs were the height of the USA’s Beaux-Arts* movement, and were characterised by symmetrical, axially disposed plans with elevations articulated with detailing from the Renaissance and antiquity.

The Gibraltar monument was built to commemorate the achievements and comradeship of the American and British Navies during the First World War, and is a fine example of Cret’s classicism with deco influences.

What is genius about Cret’s prodigious work is his ability to embrace the styles of neoclassicism and art deco. Much of his work was streamlined and progressive, especially his work for the railway

companies. His monumental Cincinatti Union Station is a fine example of Art Deco in the USA. Cret’s contribution to the railroad industry is the most intriguing, as he effortlessly moves from war graves and memorials to streamlined locomotives of the ‘swing era’ in incongruous leaps. But why not — he was a true Renaissance man and merits further reading. Who knows, perhaps he also played jazz trombone — after all, he did design the ‘Duke Ellington’ bridge over Rock Creek in Washington DC. Cret died in 1945, but his company, which changed its name to Harbeson, Hough, Livingston and Larson, continued his work. Today the company is called H2L2 Architects/Planners. n * Beaux-Arts architecture is an academic neoclassical architectural style taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris until 1968. The Beaux-Arts style heavily influenced US architecture from 1880 to 1920.

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Time to encourage property investment

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Gibraltar residents do not pay tax on investment income. This means that if I have a million pounds (I haven’t!) in the bank earning 2% per annum, then I get to keep my £20,000 interest in full. This is a compelling reason for many wealthy individuals to take up Gibraltar residency, and Gibraltar does its best to attract such individuals.

But what good does that do for Gibraltar if that million pounds sits on a bank’s balance sheet shoring up the bank’s capital ratio and not finding its way back into the Gibraltar economy?

Alternatively, these funds could be invested in a variety of assets, from property to gold, for example. Gold doesn’t pay any interest, and any gain would be a capital gain, which is not taxed in Gibraltar. So an investment in gold, or other capital growth focussed asset does not benefit Gibraltar either.

So the tax system, which is

fantastic at attracting wealth to Gibraltar, appears to inadvertently reward passive investment, which would not appear to have too much of an upside to “Gibraltar PLC”.

Income from owning property, is however, taxed. Rental income, less mortgage interest, less direct costs of renting the property (agency fees, maintenance and the like) results in a rental profit which is taxed at a rate dependent upon who owns the property. Individual owners will pay tax on these profits at their marginal rate of tax, up to 40%. Rental profits fall

outside the Category 2 tax protection as well, which means that tax is payable whoever you are.

Companies owning property will pay the company rate of 10% on the rental profits. That is attractive. However, moving the profits from the company back to the individual that owns the company will result in additional tax payable on the distribution of profits. This can be minimised via clever use of trusts and pensions if one is minded to, and can afford the professional advice and additional annual running costs of the structure.

The point is, no one can escape paying tax on rental profits, so possibly inadvertently; Gibraltar’s tax system encourages passive investment when compared to property investment.

The benefits of property investment to Gibraltar PLC are many.

That same million pounds which is sitting in a bank earning the deposit holder £20,000 but doing not much for Gibraltar could be spent

on some buy to let apartments or commercial property in Gibraltar.

On purchase, the government collects £33,250 in stamp duty, which goes straight into government coffers for use that would benefit Gibraltar PLC. Immediate gain.

Once the property is owned, the buyer may seek to refurbish or decorate it (or the tenants might) prior to furnishing it (which again the tenants might). This will lead to further expenditure locally, creating or maintaining employment which means the payment of income tax and social insurance by those employed to provide that service.

Then of course agents might manage the property, which means more expenditure on local firms employing people.

On the flip side, property investors being encouraged to invest in property helps to maintain property values, keep liquidity in the property market, and keep a stock of very tenantable apartments and commercial property for would

There are many Gibraltar properties that would welcome some investment to return them to their further grandeur and in fact tax relief is available

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No one can escape paying tax on rental profits, so possibly inadvertently; Gibraltar’s tax system encourages passive investment when compared to property investment be tenants. Indeed, there are many Gibraltar properties that would welcome some investment to return them to their further grandeur and in fact tax relief is available for approved expenditure incurred on improvements to the façade. Trouble is, much of the money to do this is possibly

sitting in a local deposit account or in gold bars! No tax on those investments.

I have to declare a conflict of interest and an absolute bias.

Property investment is the main focus of my business. However, I do think there is a solid argument for easing the tax burden on prop-

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erty rental profits in order to help much to help Gibraltar PLC, into entice probably millions of pounds local property investment, which away from accounts doing not has many benefits to us all. n

Mike Nicholls is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a member of the Gibraltar Society of Accountants, a member of the Gibraltar Funds and Investment Association and a board member of the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce.

Mike operates the Chesterton estate agency in Gibraltar and has his own real estate investment solutions consultancy.

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home decor

Autumn has arrived

It is that time of year when we leave the outdoor summer life, and take refuge inside our homes.

This means transitioning your home decor from a bright, airy and summery tone to a more neutral and warming autumnal feeling.

Decor inspired by nature, forests, and the great outdoors dominates again this autumn. Pumpkins, apples, and even pine cones will be making appearances on tables and mantles to bring the feel of the Autumn season.

Stone, wood and leather are the

materials, which will dominate in interior dĂŠcor, as they give a warm and cosy feeling.

Autumn decoration is also about using a mixture of textures, including knitted accessories, imagery of nature, chevron, corduroy and felts, soft to the touch along with bold prints, such as equestrian lifestyle prints.

There will also be a lot of genuine hand-made crafts featuring from all

Deep pinks, golds, reds and dark lilac combined with tangerine, are just a few colours that will liven up your home

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home decor encouraged to liven up your home, making it feel warm and loved.

If you’re not sure about changing the entire look of your home with statement wallpapers or paint options, you can inject touches of colour using accessories.

A simple change of accessories such as a new lampshade or some coloured candles, throws and cushions will give a great effect.

Using accent colours mixed with neutrals, will change your interior in a more dramatic way than you can imagine. n

photo: Designers Guild

photo: Designers Guild

A simple change of accessories such as a new lampshade or some coloured candles will give a great effect

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photo: Designers Guild

over the world, such as cushions with folk patterns and fabrics with ethnic influences.

Installing steel lighting fixtures is an easy way to transition into the cooler look, and feel of the autumn season.

The new season in interiors is set to bring some fantastic, rich colours to adorn our homes. Inky blues, scorched musty shades, deep teal, moss green, different shades of beige, deep pinks, golds, reds and dark lilac combined with tangerine, are just a few colours that will be

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history file

Sassoon’s Son’s Weird Solution to the Gibraltar Question

by Reg Reynolds

It is one of the more bizarre solutions to the Gibraltar/Spain question I have come across and it was penned by the son of the famed war hero and poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Hester had married Siegfried Sassoon in December 1933 and the pair honeymooned at Algeciras.

One of Siegfried’s biographers, Jean Moorcroft Wilson, wrote: “Hester and Siegfried’s honeymoon in Spain completed what was, according to someone who knew them both well, ‘a dream thing’ — the meeting at a pageant in exotic clothes, the whirlwind courtship, the romantic marriage in a beautiful priory, the ancient manor house they were negotiating to buy. Driving out in a little carriage with jingling bells into the mountainous country behind Algeciras, populated only by goats, a few golden-brown pigs and peasants trudging behind their over-

burdened donkeys, they explored the magical cork woods with rocky streams running through them. In the other direction, looking towards Gibraltar and the low, humpy mountains of the African coast, they discovered sandy bays full of exquisite shells.”

It was a ‘vegetable life’, Siegfried told a friend, and Hester made the ‘perfect companion’.

Another Sassoon biographer, Max Egremont, wrote: “On 26 January, E.M. Forster, who two years later pronounced himself ‘half in love’ with Hester, saw them off from Tilbury on a honeymoon that took them first to Algeciras in Spain — which Hester had loved since her childhood in

George went on to attain distinction as a scientist, electronic engineer, linguist, translator of scientific papers, player of the piano accordion and investigator into extra-terrestrial phenomena

© National Portrait Gallery, London

George Sassoon proposed that in exchange for Britain having Gibraltar as an outpost in Spain there should be an equivalent patch of Britain granted to the Spanish.

In its obituary of George Sassoon the Telegraph noted: “He was also a keen student of international affairs, advocating a solution to the problem of Gibraltar that involved offering Spain a reciprocal enclave in southern England — perhaps Dover or Folkestone — which would become a centre for bullfighting and other facets of Spanish life.”

It may have been tongue in cheek, but Sassoon had good reason to have an interest in Gibraltar as his maternal grandfather, Sir Stephen Gatty, had been Chief Justice of Gibraltar from 1895 to 1905 (knighted 1904). George never met his esteemed grandfather, who died in 1922, but his interest in Gibraltar and environs was further bolstered by his mother, Hester, whose favourite place on earth was the countryside around the Rock.

Poet Siegfried Sassoon’s wife Hester Sassoon, daughter of Sir Stephen Gatty (Chief Justice of Gibraltar from 1895 to 1905), with baby George Sassoon who came up with some unusual suggestions later in life...

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Gibraltar.”

Prior to the marriage Siegfried had been primarily homosexual but he and Hester seemed to have an idyllic marriage, in the early years at least.

George Thornycroft (Siegfried’s mother’s family name) Sassoon was born on 30th October, 1936 in London and his parents were ecstatic. Siegfried dedicated a poem, To My Son, to the healthy newborn.

George grew up in Wiltshire and it was soon apparent he had inherited intelligence and talents from both sides of the family. Hester’s mother Margaret Scott Gatty *[see note] was an author of children’s books and magazine editor.

The Telegraph obituary was filled with praise: “It quickly became clear that George Sassoon was a boy of extraordinary intelligence and scientific aptitude. His genetic inheritance was perhaps partly responsible for this: the Sassoons were originally Sephardic Jews from Baghdad, but one of Hester Gatty’s brothers was a science tutor at Balliol; and Siegfried Sassoon’s mother’s family, the Thornycrofts, in addition to being notable artists, were engineers.

“From an early age George was assembling wireless systems and conducting experiments over naked flames.”

Unfortunately, both Hester and Siegfried were so enamoured of their only child that the competition for his affection drove them apart. They separated in 1945.

George went on to attain distinction as a scientist, electronic engineer, linguist, translator of scientific papers, player of the piano accordion and investigator into extra-terrestrial phenomena.

He wrote books, including The Manna-Machine (1978), and its companion volume The Kabbalah Decoded which investigated the origins of the manna that sustained the Israelites in the desert. To this he added other achievements: he was fluent in French, German and Serbo-Croat and flew a Tiger Moth.

His love life was tumultuous, however, and he married four times. George died on 8th March, 2006 aged 69.

Siegfried had died in 1967 aged 80 and Hester passed on in 1973 aged 67. n *Note: Margaret Scott Gatty’s father, Rev. Alexander John Scott was a Royal Navy chaplain, who served under, and was the trusted friend of, Lord Nelson. He was by Nelson’s side as the Admiral lay dying on board HMS Victory during the Battle of Trafalgar.

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Jonathan Linares: Wedding Feature

Gibraltarian Swims English Channel

by Jolene Gomez Shot from land

Taught to swim by his parents, Jonathan Linares developed his technique at the Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association pool, and became a keen Water Polo player, so it is no surprise that it is Jonathan who has now become the first Gibraltarian to swim the English Channel.

Jonathan read Civil Engineering at the University of Nottingham, and later joined the Army in 2008, meaning he was permanently based away from Gibraltar. “I spent a year at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and then got posted to Germany. This last year, I have been working at the Army Training Regiment, Bassingbourn, training recruits during their basic training. I have just been posted to 35 Engineer Regiment back in Germany, although I will be in Kenya until December,” he explains.

Although he had competed in swimming and water polo in the Army, and used to swim from Eastern Beach to Catalan Bay a few times during the summer, Jonathan is pretty new to

The crew after the successful swim

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open water swimming. However, swimming the English Channel iss something that always appealed to him, even though it is one of the toughest swims in the world.

“A job in the Army isn’t very conducive to a channel swim, due to the time required for training, and I needed to be certain that I would be able to commit to the swim during the summer. I was posted to my current job last year whilst I was in Afghanistan, and I realised this would be the best chance I would ever have to complete the Channel Swim,” he explains.

Full training for the challenge started in August 2011, initially at the pool working on a more efficient technique, then slowly increasing his weekly distance by two kilometres a week, until he was averaging about 24 kilometres per week.

“As from April I started swimming in cold water at Dover Harbour. My first swim was

Swimming the English Channel is something that always appealed to him, even though it is one of the toughest swims in the world

for 20 minutes at nine degrees, which was quite painful. Then, I increased the cold water exposure and distance until I could swim six hours on a Saturday and another six hours on

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sporting heroes a Sunday, covering a total of 36 kilometres on a weekend,” he says.

Originally, Jonathan was due to swim on the 10th July but due to the bad weather, the event was delayed for two weeks, and he finally swam on 24th July.

He says he was anxious and excited to get started, and nervous while on the boat during the 30 minute journey out to the start point at Samphire Hoe. Starting at 2.35am, he finished at Cap Gris-Nez in France at 4.10pm — the swim took him 13 hours, 35 minutes and 56 seconds.

“Once I got in the water, I was able to just concentrate on the swim and enjoy it. I started in the dark, which was also a good distraction.

The swim in general went well, however it was the final three hours which were the hardest.

Fatigue was starting to set in, the conditions were getting quite wavy, and I was fighting to beat the tide which was threatening to end my attempt,” he says.

“The realisation of what I had achieved took a few days to settle in. I am extremely happy to have completed the swim as a personal challenge, after the time and effort that I have committed to it,” he adds smiling. In fact, Jonathan is the first Gibraltarian to ever complete the swim. He had no idea about this when he started planning the challenge, but when asking around, he began to realise he would be the first.

Jonathan has raised nearly £3,000.00 for two charities — the Soldiers Charity (www.soldierscharity.org), supporting serving soldiers and their families, including those wounded on operations, and the Afghan Appeal Fund (www. afghanappealfund.org.uk), a charity run by Army families, which raises money to run

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Just keep swimming...

The realisation of what I had achieved took a few days to settle in. I am extremely happy to have completed the swim as a personal challenge, after the time and effort I have committed to it

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projects in Afghanistan, primarily to establish schools for children. His website, www.justgiving.com/teams/jonathanchannelswim will be active for a few more weeks, if you would like to donate to these charities.

Jonathan is grateful to his crew — Elana Hartle-Fishman, Douglas Ross-Triepland

and Michael Chevasco who counted strokes, watched out for ships and seaweed, fed him, recorded the swim and relayed all those lovely messages from everyone else.

“I would also like to thank Eddie Spelling, my pilot, and his crew who navigated, observed and guided me to France. Every training partner who I have had the honour of swimming with, including the Dover beach crew of aspiring channel swimmers. My family for going along with and supporting me, when I had the idea all those months ago and once again my girlfriend Elana for putting up with me and a crazy and intensive training schedule, that pretty much removes all weekends and early mornings. Finally, I would like to thank all those generous people, in particular from Gibraltar, who have supported my charities,” he says with a grin.

With regards to plans for the future, “The only thing I have planned at the moment is to race around Jersey Island, as part of a relay with an Army team, against the Royal Navy and RAF. I would like to swim the Strait of Gibraltar one day, but I don’t have a date set for that, so watch this space!” n

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performing arts At Dance Extravaganza

The Unity Through Dance project A collective of dance graduates and teachers choreographing and performing together, Unity Through Dance is a first project of this sort in Gibraltar.

A few months ago, various teachers from different dance groups decided to get together to choreograph a piece especially for the recent Dance Extravaganza held at the Ince’s Hall. They are all dance graduates, and despite their extremely busy schedules, they thought it was time to perform together.

They call themselves Unity Through Dance (UTD), and they are Jolene Gomez from Urban Dance,

Good Luck to GNDO in Frankfurt!

Jarlene Jurado Celecia of Showdance Company, Tamara Palao from Stylos Dance Studios, Amy Parody of Transitions Dance School and Chantelle Azzopardi.

Although Chantelle and Amy were unable to perform on the night, the choreography was a collaboration of all five dancers.

The aim of the piece to send a message of hope and support to those whose lives have been touched by cancer. As the closing

number after an evening of top talent, the piece received great praise from the audience, not only for offering an emotional performance, but also giving an example of how members of different dance groups can work together in harmony, and create something beautiful.

This growing collective now looks forward to getting together once a year to choreograph a piece to be performed at charity events and other shows, together with other dance teachers and graduates who have expressed an interest in taking part.

The group would like to thank Urban Dance and the GGCA for lending them studio space. n For more information, email unitythroughdance@gmail.com, find them on Facebook or Youtube on Unity Through Dance Gibraltar, or follow them on Twitter @UTDance.

Unity Through Dance’s first performance

Adult Team and choreographers with President Seamus Byrne

The Gibraltar National Dance Organisation has selected the 2012 Gibraltar National Dance Team for the World Jazz and Modern Dance Championships.

The event will be staged at the Fraport Arena, Frankfurt, Germany and will see over 1,500 dancers from 20 countries taking part, from the 3rd to 7th October 2012.

Gibraltar will be represented in the Adult division, in the solo, duet

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and group sections.

Forming the adult team are Genyka Celecia, Jaylynn Cruz, Duclie Edwards, Duncan Grech Francesca Morillo, Cora Ramirez and Tyron Walker. The GNDO has also selected choreographers for the

two adult group pieces. Paulette Finlayson will be responsible for the Modern Group and Gerald Rodriguez and Sabrina Abudarham for the Jazz Group.

Other choreographers involved in this project are Gillaine Alman,

Jade Federico, Nathan Conroy and Nicole Montovio.

The GNDO recently organised a presentation for choreographers, family and friends of the GNDO to view the pieces at the Central Hall. n

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health & medical directory

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ChiropraCtors

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Tel: 200 44226 Gillian Schirmer MA, DC, MMCA McTimoney Chiropractor, Clinic (Claudia’s), 1st Flr, 58 Main St Tel: 200 41733 After hours: 200 40026

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Dan, Jeff and Robin at No. 27

New Location Opens for the Health Store Established for 40 years, the Health Store has now expanded to offer the very best in vitamins, minerals, organic food and sports nutrition, at two different stores on City Mill Lane.

Raffaella and Murial are ready to greet you with a smile at the traditional Health Store at the bottom of City Mill Lane, offering a wide selection of vitamins and minerals.

A celiac herself, Raffaella is an expert in gluten free dietary requirements, all available in store, as well

as an extensive range of organic and ‘free from’ food.

The brand new Health Store is located just a little further up the hill, at 27 City Mill Lane, where Robin, Dan and Jeff will give you the very best in sports nutritional information and products.

Over the years, there has been an

increasing interest in body building products and sports supplement.

With the sports nutrition tubs taking up too much space in the old store, this new location has allowed them to add a wider range and different makes, such as Maximuscle, Best Body Nutrition and Mammut Nutrition — used by professionals and available exclusively at the Health Store.

New additions to the range are sports nutrition meals, which are microwaveable, 100% natural, and high in protein, as well as the Health Store’s own brand of vitamins and minerals. n For more information, pop into either Health Store, at 5 City Mill Lane or 27 City Mill Lane.

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Desmond Burrell:

The PR Lifestyle

by Jolene Gomez

From Victoria and David Beckham to Cristiano Ronaldo, and from Isabel Pantoja to David Bustamante, Desmond Burrell has had the privilege of meeting and greeting them all during his time in Public Relations in Madrid.

Although his lifestyle is much more relaxed nowadays, we caught up with Desmond to talk about celebrities and his work in PR. At 18, Desmond Burrell decided to leave Gibraltar and head to Madrid to make a change in his life. “15 years ago, it was very difficult to be openly gay in Gibraltar. So I packed my bags for the Spanish capital, and my beginnings in the world of Public Relations,” he explains.

Desmond started working as a waiter at the Hard Rock Café, and later moved on to Planet Hollywood. “I got into PR work for Planet

Desmond with Isabel Pantoja

Desmond visiting Gibraltar

Hollywood, and after six months, I was promoted to working to the field of VIP customers. My boss told me I had a lot of potential, and I though I’d give it a try,” says Desmond.

“Coming from little Gibraltar, and to find myself meeting and working with the likes of the Beckhams, really impacted on me, although most of the time I worked with wellknown presenters of Tele5 and Antena3, such as Kiko Hernandez, Belen Estaban and Ana

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Coming from little Gibraltar, and to find myself meeting and working with the likes of the Beckhams, really impacted on me

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Rosa Quintana.

“To be honest, the person who really created an impression on me was Isabel Pantoja, as I have always been a great fan of hers. It was a pleasure to have met her, and she also invited me to her concert, which was amazing,” he says smiling.

To become a successful PR professional, Des-

Desmond with Cristiano Ronaldo

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personality profile

Desmond has worked with over 250 celebrities during his eight years in Madrid and Valencia

Desmond with the Beckhams — Victoria and (inset) David

mond says you must have the right personality, great presence and be a little bit cheeky!

“Everything about yourself affects how you carry out your PR work — from your appearance to the way you carry yourself. It is important to be pleasant, polite and always conscious of your client’s needs, as well as having a strong character and being firm with them if they are being unreasonable,” he says.

Desmond has worked with over 250 celebrities during his eight years in Madrid, and says big cities create the best opportunities for PR experience.

“The best experience comes from working in a capital or large city — working for big companies allows you to get a real insight into PR work.”

Apart from working in Madrid for eight years, Desmond worked in Valencia for six years at a five-star hotel as a guest relations coordinator, but as celebrities came there to relax, there wasn’t a lot of PR work involved.

“Although I missed the PR work I did in Ma-

drid, there were other opportunities for me in Valencia. During this time, I had the pleasure of participating in Monica Naranjo’s videoclip for Amor y Lugo. I used to work some weekends at her restaurant called Turangalila, where people were treated to a drag show after dinner. I also worked in drag, receiving customers as host and even did some playbacks during the show, which I really enjoyed,” says Desmond.

“After this, I decided to come and live near Gibraltar, and at the moment I’m working at a top quality camping site, La Bellavista, on the Costa del Sol as a waiter and events organiser.

With some high market clientele, I’m able to put my PR skills to good use, and love organising events for our customers every Saturday.”

After the hectic lifestyle of the big cities, Desmond returned to be closer to his family on the Rock, and looks forward to a future on the Costa del Sol, popping into Gibraltar every week to meet up with family and catch up with old friends. n

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

Well Done to Everyone In September, 65 young people were presented with their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards at a ceremony at the Convent.

His Excellency The Governor, Sir Adrian Johns, as Patron of the Award in Gibraltar, presented the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards at a ceremony attended by families, Award leaders, sponsors and many others.

The young people (aged 14-24) have, over the last 36 months, been involved in a wide variety of activities geared towards completing the four sections of the Award programme — Service, Adventurous Journey, Skills and Physical Recreation. The Gold Award has an additional Residential Project.

If you wish to become involved — as a participant, leader, supervisor contact the Director, Michael Pizzarello, on 20059818 or email mjpizza@gibtelecom.net

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Glen Saunders and Tony Hernandez of My Wines wine boutique were thrilled with the feedback on their official launch night in September

My Wines Launch

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My Wines, Chatham Counterguard, officially opened in September - pop in or visit www.mywinesgibraltar.com to discover a whole world of wine!

Glen chats to Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo

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updates

Book Launch

The Last Gift The Last Gift is a fiction novel based on historical events and is written by local writer Carla Acheson.

In 2010 the novel received high acclaim in reviews on Harper Collins website Authonomy. The book will be published in October and available locally and at international outlets.

For more information follow Facebook TheLast-Gift or visit www.carla-acheson.com.

Cool Classic Autumn The cooler Autumn opens another chapter for the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association.

After an active summer meeting up with other groups around the Spanish Costas the association will be offering some hospitality and showing off here in Gibraltar. On Saturday 20th October the GCVA will hold a full day of activities from 10am at Casemates and end there after a motorcade around the Rock and a climb to Rock Gun. Visitors to Casemates will be able to see all

the regular old faithful vehicles plus many machines from Andalucian classic car clubs. The cars will be on static display at Casemates from 10am to 1pm and 2.30pm to 5pm on the day. Gibraltar’s Mayor, Tony Lima, will be welcoming members and visitors at the Mayor’s Parlour for a pre-lunch reception.

Then the cars will wend their way around and to the top of the Rock.

New full members with classic cars or associate members who want to join a congenial and friendly social club are welcome to sign up on the day. n

La Roca a winner in Russia La Roca — a story of love and hate about the relationship between Gibraltar and Spain has won the Audience Special Award at Saratov’s International Documentary Film Festival.

The hosts of the gala remarked on the emotional character of the film and they expressed their gratitude for allowing them to discover an unknown and fascinating territory.

Director Raúl Santos received the award and thanked the festival for the opportunity to spread this story of love and hate. The next stop for You can now watch La Roca on the film is the Cinespagne Film YouTube http://www.youtube.com/ Festival in Toulouse, France. n watch?v=5gvtKHWNkaE

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Photo from the poster of the play

Cancer survivors getting ready to pose for the calendar photo shoot

Here Come the Calendar Girls

by Sonia Golt

A play of fabulous concealment will take to the stage this month in aid of Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust. We spoke to Producer Howard Danino to find out more about this stage adaptation of Tim Firth’s smash-hit film Calendar Girls and to see how rehearsals were going.

The play, Produced by Howard Danino, and be a worthy cause. The Bosom Buddies Cancer Directed by the two Trevors — Norton and Trust has done a lot of good work for over seven Guilliano — is being staged in mid-October by years now and we want to contribute towards popular local amateur dramatics group GADA (Gibraltar Amateur Dramatics Association) at Ince’s Hall in aid of Bosom Buddies.

Howard explained why GADA chose to raise funds for the Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust this time around.

“I have, for many years, contributed to a charitable cause in UK that builds and funds many hospitals in Nepal and that area. GADA has also been collecting and contributing to charitable causes of their choosing for quite a few years.

This one came about from a conversation we had a couple of years ago and decided this would

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Calendar Girls is a bit of everything. It makes you laugh and it will make you cry.

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their cause with the play Calendar Girls.”

Calendar Girls, which is based on a true story, has a connection with the Bosom Buddies themselves as they were the first organisation locally to embrace the innovative idea of producing a calendar of this nature here in Gibraltar, and set about photographing survivors of cancer and raising funds with the calendar sales.

The first Bosom Buddies calendar came out back in October 2006 and, amazingly, was sold out within three days of launch. The Bosom Buddies have decided to create another calendar for 2013 which will be launched a week or two before the play is staged to coincide with GADA’s production.

The play is familiar to many as it is based on

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on the stage

Rehearsals underway

the hit film of the same name, and toured UK in 2009 and 2010/11 (the largest tour ever for a play); featured in London’s West End 2009/10; and has been staged worldwide.

“Calendar Girls is a bit of everything. It makes you laugh and it will make you cry,” explains Howard. “It is the mingling of both that makes this play work.”

When we spoke to Howard in September, rehearsals were going well. “After getting through the first few months it is now coming together,” says Howard. “The actors are bonding well and the theme of the play comes across well.”

He explains the plot thus “When Annie’s husband John dies of leukaemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members, Cora, Celia, Ruth and Jessie, to pose nude with them for an ‘alternative’ calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence.

“The news of the women’s charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie’s friendship is put to the test under the strain of their new-found fame.”

So, was it difficult to get actresses to disrobe on stage locally, we wondered?

“It has not been as difficult as I thought it would be but we must remember the following: In the words of the author, ‘As in the best traditions of vaudevillian fun dances, the art of the play’s nudity lies in what is withheld. The

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Calendar Girls with Minister John Cortes

choreography of this sequence is best described as ‘fabulous concealment’.

“We must mention at this stage that other GADA member groups are also taking part in this production so we have a host of talent throughout,” he adds.

The success of a production of this nature is not only down to the actors we see on stage but also to the production, and the direction — this time a joint venture with two talented actors and indeed directors, Trevor Guilliano and Trevor Norton — plus set designers, wardrobe, make up, backstage hands, lighting, and sound.

Howard explains “We can normally put a play together in four months but this one has taken a bit longer. The reason is that there is a larger amount of actors involved than our usual plays and there are 14 scenes in two acts. The commitment from all the actors has been great considering we have rehearsed throughout the summer holidays.”

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A large production of this nature can be very costly. How is it funded?

Howard explains “We secured sponsors — a few local companies who were very happy to contribute to culture and charity (Isolas, Gibtelecom, Price WaterhouseCoopers and Abacus, Saccone & Speed, Capurro Insurance Group) and the Ministry of Culture.”

The production opens at 8.30pm on Monday 15th October at Ince’s Hall Theatre and runs for four days. Tickets will be on sale during October from the Ince’s Hall Ticket Office (Monday to Friday) from 5.30-7.30pm and on production days from 7pm. The tickets are priced at £12 for the front stalls and £10 for rear seats. A number of tickets will be available at £8 for senior citizens and schools. The telephone number for the ticket office is 20065410.

And that’s not all! Gibraltar’s bosom buddies cancer survivors “under fabulous concealment” have a surprise in store for you too.

The Bosom Buddies 2013 Calendar will be on sale at the Ince’s Hall ticket office from 1st October, on the nights of the play and in a variety of shops in town or through the Bosom Buddies themselves, priced £6.00 — a small price to pay to support these brave women of all ages, survivors of cancer, who have given their all for a cause so close to their hearts.

The funds raised will be used by the Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust (charity 215) towards helping cancer patients directly and locally.

Those wishing to enrol with the Bosom Buddies (no fee is required) will be able to enjoy certain pampering moments and special treats during their illness. The Trust also contributes to other local cancer charities. n

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collectors’ corner

�erry �artinez

Clocking a Collection

by Richard Cartwright

Apart from stamps and coins, many individuals collect all manner of things from rare objects and artefacts to other bits and pieces. Gerry Martinez maybe falls between the two, for his passion is of the tick-tock variety — clocks.

Gerry Martinez, now retired, worked at the Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) for close to half a century. He may not recognise it but broadcasting being the animal it is, I’m sure we can all agree, has something to do with time keeping and therefore clocks — yes, albeit of the silent tick-tock variety! Sticking to strict timings and clock watching comes with the job and so becomes second nature… “Well, maybe somewhere in my mind that was a factor although I never realised at the time. I was about 25 years old when I became interested in collecting clocks and watches and that was close to the time I started working in television and radio at Wellington Front,” Gerry muses.

Walking into Gerry’s storeroom — at the top of the hour — where more than 50 clocks are neatly displayed along the four walls is a joy to see and… hear. You are greeted to a pleasant, jingly jangly din and an eyeful of attractive, striking and unusual timekeepers in all shapes, sizes and colours.

There is a wonderfland of wall clocks — smart ones, clocks that date back to the ’50s and ’60s and contemporary pieces, advertising ones for Schweppes, Camel cigarettes, a number of whiskies and beers, for the king of advertising Coca-Cola, the Titanic and even a homemade one with a pair of clock hands on the Queen’s face! All are keeping time and strike almost simultaneously.

“Over here I have two that produce animal and bird sounds depending on what hour it is,” Gerry proudly points out. That’s 12 different bird tweets and animal noises on each one.

As you would expect, no respectable collector of clocks would deserve to be called so, without a number of cuckoo clocks in their collection and in the limited space, a few grandfather and grandmother clocks stand proud. All of his time-tellers are different and are treated with a lot of TLC. “Some work on batteries, others are wind-ups and then we have the pendulum clocks which require more attention,” Gerry explains. “I can do a little work on them myself — like replacing weights, doing some internal work and cleaning them. I have a friend in the UK who comes out every now and then with spares and he helps a little. There is also Manuel at the ICC — he too, fixes things for me,” Gerry says, showing he is prepared for any minor contingency.

The very rare patch of wall space here and

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there is taken up with a neat spread of tools and spares — hundreds of screws, nails, springs and dozens of batteries of all sizes, and a variety of other tiny parts and bits and pieces and handy items like Singer sewing machine oil.

Gerry spends countless hours nurturing his collection especially at night when sleep sidesteps him. “Oh yes, I can spend many hours down here at night and I enjoy it. It’s quiet and I can do some work or cleaning, it’s great. But you know I won’t attempt to clean up those clock faces that are faded because they show their age and are worth more in that condition!”

It all started for Gerry many years ago when he began to collect watches, something he still does. He has more than 300 of them but they’re nowhere to be seen in this storeroom. “That’s because there is no room for them here so I have them all at home and I still collect them from wherever I can find them. I might buy some and then people have ones that don’t work and give them to me. I get them working and add them to my collection.”

There’s no doubt collecting clocks and watches, is a full-time commitment if you are going to look after them properly, keeping them clean and in working order like our clock man endeavours to do. “Well you know one of the most tiring jobs I have to do is when we have a time change and they all have to be put forward or backwards one hour,” Gerry explains, adding that putting them back an hour is the more tedious of the two because they have to be stopped first. One person managing to tackle 50 clocks requiring a time change twice a year and still maintaining unanimity when striking next time round... genius!

I would have thought leaving them alone and

just having them all running one hour late for six months would have been sensible enough and certainly less taxing, but meticulous Gerry is fastidious enough and has the time for the painstaking chore!

Clearly Gerry is very happy with his heartfelt hobby. But that’s not all. Sitting proudly in a corner of the timepiece haven are a few trumpet or horn gramophones (of His Master’s Voice vintage) and slightly more modern gramophone players — a clear sign that the broadcaster in him has not waned! “They are wonderful pieces aren’t they?” Gerry asks, and went on to play an old 78rpm breakable paste disc on them. “The volume in these is controlled by the thickness of the steel needles.

You can have thin, soft, medium, large and extra large and I have about 8,000 of them!”

Gerry is undoubtedly a true collector of things… Clocks, watches, antique gramophones and needles! His gramophone collection is one, that for now, will have to stay small — at least until Gerry finds more space to store his unique pieces. n

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�ome� Trafalgar Day

by Reg Reynolds

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William Clarkson Stanfield’s epic painting The Battle of Trafalgar shows the chaos of battle that ‘Traflagar Maid’ Jane Townsend would have endured

207 years ago this month, 47,000 men fought in the Battle of Trafalgar, of that number nearly 5,000 lost their lives. There were also many women in the thick of the action and some lived to tell their tales.

It was on 21st October, 1805 that the 27-ship British fleet, under the command of Admiral Nelson, defeated the 33-ship combined FrenchSpanish fleet under the command of Admiral Villeneuve. Nelson lost his life but lived long enough to learn that his victory was overwhelming. Of the original Allied fleet, one, the Achille, blew up; eight French and nine Spanish ships were captured; 11 limped into Cadiz and four escaped to the south. The Allies had lost 4,500 dead, 2,400 wounded and 7,000 prisoners. In contrast, the British lost no ships, 449 dead and 1,200 wounded.

The presence of women on the Allied side was discovered when a French woman was pulled naked from the sea by the crew of a British rescue boat. Her name was Janette and she had dressed in men’s clothes and stowed away in order to be with her husband. When fire broke out on Achille she tried in vain to find her husband and, when her clothes caught fire, she tore them off and jumped overboard. The woman was taken to the schooner HMS Pickle where she was given some new clothes. A few days later she was reunited with her husband who had survived the fire.

The story of the British women at Trafalgar didn’t become known to the general public until 1847 when one of them, Jane Townshend, applied for a newly cast medal. That year the Admiralty had established the Naval General Service Medal which was intended for those who could prove they had been present at specific naval actions between 1793 and 1840. Jane Townshend, a powder monkey aboard HMS

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Defiance at Trafalgar *[see note], put in a request for the medal. Initially the committee that vetted claims approved. In his excellent book Seafaring Women, David Cordingly reprised the opinion of committee member Admiral Sir Thomas Byam Martin: “The Queen in the Gazette of the first of June [1847] directs all who were present in this action should have medals, without any reservation as to sex, as this woman produces from the captain of the Defiance strong and highly satisfactory certificates of her useful services during the action she is fully entitled to the medal.”

But it is believed that in reality Queen Victoria did not approve of women receiving the medal and put pressure on the committee. Subsequently Admiral Martin changed his tune: “Upon further consideration this cannot be allowed. There were many women in the fleet equally useful, and it will leave the Army exposed to innumerable applications of the same nature.”

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ted to follow their men on army campaigns than the handful permitted on battleships. Most of the women allowed on the ships were the wives of Standing Officers (Non-Commissioned) and in battle acted as nurses. But Townshend, and two other women, Ann Hopping and Mary Ann Riley, who were also refused the medal, actually took part in the fighting. As powder monkeys they were responsible for carrying bags of gunpowder from the powder magazine in the ship’s hold to the gun crews. Powder monkeys were usually young boys and were selected for their quickness and lack of height which made them unlikely targets for sharpshooters.

The fact that women were excluded from being awarded the medal is even more galling considering a baby boy, Daniel McKenzie, who was born aboard HMS Tremendous in the midst of the Battle of the Glorious First of June, was awarded the medal and appears on the medal roll as “Baby”. His mother’s name does not appear on the ship’s muster.

Fortunately, however, Jane Townshend is remembered through the Trafalgar Maid pub which is located in Chatham, Kent a naval town where she lived for many years. The pub, which previously had the names the New Inn and World’s End Inn, has a sign with a depiction of Townshend placing a blazing match to the touch-hole of a ship’s cannon. n *Note: Some articles, including the Trafalgar Maid’s own, have Jane Townshend aboard HMS Euryalus but the official Trafalgar Roll has her on Defiance.

Hopping and Riley are not listed.

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What’s On October 2012

Saturday 6th October Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society Monthly Outing – Birdlife Eurobirdwatch Europa Point at 3pm, Alameda Gardens Cottage at 8pm. For info Tel: Albert Yome 200 78333 Email: ebw@gohns.org Saturday 13th October Gibraltar Botanic Gardens Tour. Meet George Don Gates (south end of Grand Parade) 10.30am. No fee, donations welcome. For info Tel: 200 72639 Email: alameda@wildlife.gib.gi Monday 15th to 18th October Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association play Calendar Girls at Ince’s Hall Theatre. Tickets: £12 & £10 from Ince’s Hall ticket office 5.30-7.30pm Monday to Friday. All proceeds go to Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust. email: gibdrama@yahoo.co.uk Thursday 18th October Danza Academy Choreography Competition at John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 7.30pm. Tickets £8 from the Academy premises or Soho Designs Ltd, Trafalgar Road. Tel: 54027111 Saturday 20th October Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association event at Casemates Square 10am-6pm. For info Tel: Howard Danino 2007 4657 email howard@gibraltar.gi www Gibraltarclassicar.com St Andrew’s Craft & Collectors Fair at St Andrew’s Church, Governor’s Parade 10am- 2pm. Usual antique and bric-a-brac, plus hand-made goods, cards and paintings.

Traditional collectables, books and jewellery.

Homemade refreshments. Stalls available at £10 to book call Vivien 54023166.

Sunday 21st October Battle of Trafalgar Remembrance Service at Trafalgar Cemetery 12 noon. Tel: 200 55083 email: seedd851@gib. mod.uk Tuesday 23rd October Health & Safety Seminar at John Mackintosh Theatre Tel: 56437000 email: safety@gibtelecom.net Thursday 25th October Danza Academy show with dancers representing at the IDF European Dance Championship at John Mackintosh Hall Theatre 7.30pm Tickets £8 from the Academy premises or Soho Designs Ltd, Trafalgar Road.

Monday 29th to Friday 2nd November Art workshops for children organised by Giorann Henshaw at Boat House , Bayside Sport Centre 10-11.30am. Contact Giorann 54027902 Monday 29th October Gibraltar Photographic Society International Exchange of Digitally Projected Images A photographic exchange between Gibraltar, Scotland, England, South African and New Zealand, at the Society’s premises in Wellington Front 8pm. Entrance free.

Monday 29th October to Friday 9th November Painting exhibition by John Culatto at John Mackintosh Hall – Lower Exhibition Room.

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Pickle for the Rock Soon the glamorous superyachts at Gibraltar’s Ocean Village will have some competition on their hands in the shape of HMS Pickle. The 73ft twin-masted tall ship, a full-size replica of the 1799built original, will become a permanent fixture and tourist attraction for the marina.

Brian Stevendale, Commercial Director for Ocean Village, is thrilled his months-long search for a suitable ship has such a happy ending, “HMS Pickle is a real coup for us as she is famed for her role at the Battle of Trafalgar where she raced home to give the King in London the bittersweet news of Lord Nelson’s death and British victory over the combined Spanish and French fleet.

“Once at Ocean Village, HMS Pickle will be moored right next to our champagne and cocktail nightspot, Dusk, and be available for public viewing, organised parties and the occasional set-sail for corporate events and red letter days. We will be giving her the warm welcome she deserves — expect fireworks and celebration.”

HMS Pickle’s operator, Robin James, is Captaining the schooner on the voyage to her new home in Gibraltar, a route that she would have made often. Due to arrive here in mid-September, the schooner was forced into a Spanish harbour to undertake sail repairs after gale battering in Irish Sea and Bay of Biscay, and engine repairs (ingesting a fishing net into water intake caused overheating). None of the re-

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pairs are to the fabric of the ship, but they will take some time to complete before she can be on her way to Gibraltar once more and, rather fittingly, she is now expected in time for Trafalgar Day on 21st October.

Robin says, “I am sure that her arrival will be a real boost to tourism and complement the other attractions the Rock has to offer. We have received fantastic support from the Government of Gibraltar and Ocean Village and can’t wait to get there now.”

No stranger to the sea, Robin’s father was a chief engineer and harbourmaster on the Isle of Anglesey, his grandfather a captain and his great grandfather owned a famous schooner — the Earl Lathom. He grew up spending summers on the ship with his family being regaled with sea stories. In 2004 Robin set off around Europe and America in search of a tall ship of his own. Ironically he found HMS Pickle on his doorstep in Gloucester where she had recently arrived from Russia. n To keep up to date with HMS Pickle’s arrival visit www.schoonerpickle.com.

Pickle Fact

Every 6th November on Royal Naval ships and shore establishments around the world, Warrant Officers and Chief Petty Officers Messes celebrate the victory at Trafalgar with a Pickle Night dinner, named after HMS Pickle, the schooner that carried the news of the victory home to Britain. n

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leg joint (4) 22. Share accommodation with employer

(4,2) 23. Japanese martial art based on stress and

locks on joints (6) Down 1. Cover a roof with straw etc. (6) 2. Human “fur” (4) 3. Rabbit in Bambi (7) 4. Scottish word for a child (5) 5. One of the United Arab Emirates (3,5) 6. Idiot (6) 12. Appreciated; sold (8) 14. One of the United Arab Emirates (7) 16. Thomas More’s perfect world (7) 18. Put into cipher (6) 19. Form of oxygen associated with sea air

but toxic when concentrated (5) 21. Edible white fish (4)

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Miss Gibraltar Calendar 2012: October

amazing eyes by creating a strong smoky eye effect. The make-up had to be thought out carefully, as the pink wig was totally overpow-

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Special thanks to sponsor of ering, and we wanted the look to be just right, which we achieved in the month, Hearts, and of course, the end. I’m very happy with the Gabriella Martinez for the great behind the scenes shots. n final product,” says Deepak.

Our original plans of doing it outdoors were scrapped due to horrible weather that day, but we are really happy with the outcome

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Photo by Gabriella Martinez

This lovely shot shows Miss Gibraltar 2003, Kim Falzun, with an almost futuristic theme.

The photo was taken by Jayden Fa, make-up by Deepak Ramchandani, and art direction by Guy Baglietto.

“We really wanted to portray Kim like she has never been seen before, and make her go out of her comfort zone, as she is more experienced with natural looking shots.

By making her wear the shocking pink wig, it gives her a futuristic edge,” explains Jayden.

The shoot was harder than others, as it had to be executed in Jayden’s living room without a proper background, as the weather was really bad, and they were unable to create an outdoors shot.

“Our original plans of doing it outdoors were scrapped due to horrible weather that day, but we are really happy with the outcome.

We spent the day experimenting with different looks and drinking plenty of warm cups of tea,” he says smiling.

The beauty shot was a must for the calendar, as not only does Kim look stunning, but it also shows off Deepak’s top make-up skills.

“This shot really shows my work in detail, and my main focus was on making her skin look flawless, as the shot would be up close. I wanted to highlight Kim’s

Photo by Jayden Fa

The month of October in the Official Limited Edition Miss Gibraltar Calendar 2012 Celebrating 50 years of Beauty features this great shot as part of this great project by Jayden Fa and Deepak Ramchandani.

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National Day 2012 10th September

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J Gusto: Burn the Ego

by Elena Scialtiel

“Reputation is the cornerstone of power”, his forearm tattoo says. This quote from Robert Greene and Joost Elffers’s 48 Laws of Power was adopted by rising-star rapper James Ablitt, a.k.a. J-Gusto, as his own life philosophy after spotting it on DJ Premier’s arm, one of his favoured producers.

Or one of his many mottos... besides Bob Marley’s light up the darkness on his Facebook page (Jgustomusic).

And if precious reputation takes a lifetime to build for some, for spoken-word modern-day minstrel J-Gusto it has been an ascending parabola since his debut at the tender age of 14, followed by his joining the band Southlink, and his fluke encounter with Eminem’s Marshall Mathers LP, after moving away from his musical background of UK Garage and R&B. Recently, he broke out of his comfort zone and accepted the dubstep challenge, starting an artistic collaboration with Aphex, resident DJ at iconic club Amnesia in Ibiza, where J-Gusto hopes to have his break next summer. Meanwhile, they are releasing a track together, Duck Down, concurrent with their participation in the Bass Pressure 2012 event in Cordoba on 6th October.

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fied in the past year, which saw him firing up the crowds thanks to his eclectic stage presence and his intelligent, out-of-the-box lyrics he composes and ‘spits’ with innate humour, without sliding into mannerism and cheap R-rated rhymes.

And so, London-born adoptive Gibraltarian J-Gusto has packed in gig after gig, dipped in diverse genres, composing and performing for fellow Gibraltarian artists, headlining resort venues, participating in iconic music festival “Boom”, and returning to National Day after an eight-year absence.

The people of the night still have their minds etched with him stealing the show when Artful Dodger

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played Savannah, or him bringing the house down at the pulsating heart of Gib’s live music, the Rock on the Rock Club, where James feels at home despite the fact “rock has never really been my thing” as he explains.

J-Gusto is all over YouTube, the protagonist of several videos, guest-starring in tracks he wrote in collaboration with artists of the calibre of Mr Darcy, Dennis Valerga and Guy Valarino — just to reiterate the point that he’s in his natural element whatever the genre.

James and pop-rock singer Nolan Frendo bounce well off each other in the Spanglish vaudeville Pirate, whose rapped lyrics James wrote

It’s like any school project: each works on his own segment then we merge them. In the right artistic space, the cogs just mesh

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after a friend’s broken heart experience — and premiered sporting his vaguely Jack Sparrow signature look. The song is tipped to make the score of Mr Darcy’s second studio album, alongside another contribution to Christian Hook’s ventures, under the working title Paper Clouds.

If pirate and poet of the heart J-Gusto confesses rhyming, freestyling and rapping to complement other artists’ work comes second nature to him. The new year will see him and Guy Valarino shooting a video in Gibraltar for their song Coming Home (without disclosing too much, it was inspired by James’s father).

Although he doesn’t free-style as much as he would like to, J Gusto polishes his lyrics with surgical precision to ensure his rhymes have both rhythm and meaning.

His inspiration comes from “life”, an umbrella term that encompasses all experiences necessary to growth and character forging.

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sound scene He is a keen yogi since 2009, after taking yoga up on a dare, and pursuing a six-week internship in Richmond, Virginia, where he was “voluntarily submerged into meditation and learned not only yogic philosophies and principles, but from all traditions and religions. Yoga means union, and for me it really embodies that,” James explains.

“Yoga allowed me to get to know myself within a little better than I did before... Learning your own psychology helps you understand others. It doesn’t have to be about being psychic, or levitating, it’s about being comfortable with who you really are, whatever that may be. My lyrics are often the result of deepening my perception and expressing what lives both inside and outside my world.”

How do he and his partners manage to put seamless lyrics together?

“It’s like any school project: each works on his own segment then we merge them. In the right artistic space, the cogs just mesh.”

Lyrics are already “there” floating in the ether, according to J-Gusto, and they just need visualising, grasping and fixing on paper. They are not about fantasy, however, but spark from the platonic anamnesis

process with little room for imagination and plenty for topsy-turvy déjà-vu.

“When writing a song, my experience feels as though what I am about to write has already been written — I just have to remember it and piece it all together,” he says.

His charisma lies in the intricacy of the spoken-word and the grown-up message that transpires from his confident enunciation of verses shot towards the audience in machine-gun fashion.

Fast-and-furious speech, free from tongue-twisting hazard, and committing to memory so many lines are a feat per se, but prancing around, mic in hand, on much coveted stages definitely makes it worthwhile.

All this will soon be set in stone (well... digital support) with the launch of his first album, Burn The Ego, a joint venture with guitarist Paul Santos and drummer Charlie Moore.

Paul composed all the music behind the lyrics, while the Charlie is lending his musical and technical expertise in production and postproduction.

“Paul and I met last April: it was it is the right time to bring out our Santa for... n instant chemistry and we started material.”

The ‘right time’ will be Christmas To keep up with J-Gusto busy diary, log creating,” James says. “We feel strongly about it and we believe time. So you know what to ask on to http://gustofficial.com.

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A packed house for dinner and the show

Fifty-Five Live Nights

Gerry celebrates his 60th birthday at the Rat Pack event

Guests enjoying the show in the bar after dinner

Mega Concert The Gibraltar Music Festival, held in September, was a huge success with a packed house at Victoria Stadium thrilled by the acts who included Jesse J and UB40 as well as excellent local talent, and a real festival atmosphere. We look forward to seeing the Festival grow each year.

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Jesse J wows the crowds at the Gibraltar Music Festival

photo: Leo Hayes

Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jnr with Louise at Fifty-Five

It was a full house to Fifty-Five’s Rat Pack dinner and show in September and guests had such a great time, the members’ club is throwing its doors open again on Friday 26th October for The Masquerade Duo. Those who have been to La Sala or the Beach House in Marbella this Summer and have seen the Duo perform will know they are in for a really great evening — expect there to be a waiting list for tables at this event too. Email louise@fifty-five.gi to reserve your table. n

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Masquerade are the most well known, respected and versatile duo on the Costa Del Sol. With over twenty years of experience working together all over Europe, Scandinavia & the Middle East the superb vocal talent of Linda Newman combined with the vocals and guitar playing of her husband Danny are guaranteed to provide excellent entertainment at any event. Their music includes jazz standards through to pop classics and modern chart hits.

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Local band, Metro Motel, will release an exciting new single in aid of GBC Open Day fundraising this month. Available from 1st October, on the same day the single video clip will be aired on GBC TV. All proceeds from the Metro Motel’s single release will be going towards the Gibraltar Broadcasting Company’s annual charity Open Day fund-raising event. Metro Motel’s project has been sponsored by the PC Clinic computer/networking specialists, 17 Convent Place.

The single, Sin Ti, will initially be released in Gi-

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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braltar and available at all music stores and Morrisons supermarket from 1st October. The single and video clip will later be released through iTunes by the band’s record label.

Sin Ti has been composed by all four members of Metro Motel. It is the first of three singles which will be included on the band’s second album — eagerly anticipated for Spring 2013.

“We will be supporting our second album with live concerts across Spain in the summer of 2013,” says guitarist Corey Alman. “We are looking forward to performing here in Gibraltar too, and arrangements are been made as we speak.

We have already confirmed our performance at an acoustic night at the Alameda Open Air Theatre on 29th June 2013.”

Metro Motel was formed in the summer of 2009, and comprises Corey Alman bass guitar/backing vocals; Mark Brooks - drums/backing vocals; Aaron Ignacio - guitars; and Danny Rios - vocals. The band is young and energetic, putting heart and soul on stage and delivers a vibrant live show not to be forgotten.

Corey describes the band’s music as “a mix between Brit pop, hard rock and southern Mediterranean influences and

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The band is young and energetic, putting heart and soul on stage and delivers a vibrant live show not to be forgotten lyrics delivered with Andalucían passion, making it an explosive combination.”

Metro Motel’s first album featured 12 tracks, all recorded at Power Station Studios and produced by the legendary Tony Bongiovi. One of the tracks is a cover of Gibraltarian singer/song writer Albert Hammond’s song Si Me Amaras.

The new single was recorded at a studio in Tarifa, Estudio De Grabacion Central, then sent to the band’s producer Tony Bongiovi in Miami, were he produced, mixed and mastered the song.

Tony Bongiovi is a big name in music having produced and worked with artist like Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix and many more. n

Photos: The band members in the studio recording the single Sin Ti (single cover opposite - look out for it in the shops)

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Celebrations at Cafe Rojo It seems Cafe Rojo was the place to celebrate a party during September as host Annette has sent in loads of pics this month! From top left: Francesca’s birthday bash; Victoria’s pre-wedding dinner; Emma and Dion’s pre-wedding dinner; Karen and Scott visiting Gibraltar from Australia; and (below) Chantelle’s birthday. To book a table for your event at Cafe Rojo call Annette on 200 51738. n

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Cheers to Lord Nelson

by Reg Reynolds

This is the month when British Subjects commemorate Nelson’s great victory at Trafalgar and many will be doing so in pubs named after the great Admiral, the battle itself, the ships that fought and their captains.

Nelson’s Column in London’s Trafalgar Square

Quite rightly Gibraltar has suitably named pubs (Lord Nelson and the Trafalgar) where one can raise a toast to what is one of the greatest triumphs in the history of war at sea.

I will be visiting London in October and so will commemorate the victory in one of my favourite London pubs — the Trafalgar Tavern in Greenwich.

This classic Regency building is located near the Maritime Museum and is a part of the Greenwich Maritime Heritage Site. It is a great place to dine on fish and chips and enjoy a pint of the best while looking out the window and watching the boat traffic chugging up and down the Thames. The Tavern is decorated in maritime style and inside has the feel of a captain’s cabin. The walls are adorned with maps, pictures, and newspaper clippings commemorating the battle. A magnificent statue of Nelson stands outside the entrance.

The Tavern was built in 1837 and amongst its more famous cus-

tomers were Charles Dickens and Prime Minister Gladstone. Dickens’ favourite dish was whitebait which is still on the menu. If you are going to London you should try to pay a visit. My preferred, and recommended, way to get there is by tour boat to nearby Greenwich Pier.

Of course there are hundreds of other pubs in the UK that commemorate Trafalgar, including the Trafalgar Maid in Chatham which I mention in my article on page 64.

Also in London are the Trafalgar in Chelsea and South Wimbledon and the Trafalgar Free House in Merton.

If you so desired, you could probably tour the entire country eating and drinking exclusively in pubs with names relating to the battle.

If I find the time and money I might give it a go. I’ll call it the Battle of Trafalgar Pub Crawl. It will be the ultimate tribute to Nelson and the brave men of the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines.

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umpkin Pleasures

Gibraltar’s Morrisons supermarket is always awash with beautiful bright orange pumpkins at the end of October in readiness for Hallowe’en, but this delicious vegetable is more than a novelty and can be turned into everything from soup to dessert. Try our recipes and enjoy the spookiest night of the year!

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Pumpkin Soup Serves 4-6 2 tbs 2 1kg 750ml 145ml

Olive Oil Onions (finely chopped) Pumpkin (peeled, deseeded, chopped) Vegetable stock (from cube) Double cream

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and gently cook until soft and transparent (about 5 mins). Add pumpkin and cook for a further 10 mins until it starts to soften and brighten. Add vegetable stock. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins (the pumpkin should be very soft). Add the double cream, reheat, then purée with a stick blender.

Decorate with roasted pumpkin seeds, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with hot crusty bread toasted with olive oil. n

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Pumpkin Gnocchi Serves 4 300g 1 300g 1/2 tsp 1/4 tsp

Pumpkin (cooked and pureed) Egg 00 or AP flour Salt Nutmeg, grated

Allow the pumpkin puree to drain in a strainer for at least two hours (longer if possible), in the refrigerator. Place in a heavy pan and reduce down over a medium heat until thick and dry. Let cool.

Once cool add the egg, nutmeg and salt and mix until combined. Slowly add flour until the mixture forms a soft (but not sticky) dough.

Knead until smooth and form into a ball. Cut the ball into quarters and roll each quarter into into an even roll, 2 cm diameter, and cut the rolls into 2cm pieces. Roll the chunks in flour and squash with the flat of a fork.

To cook, add the gnocchi to salted boiling water in batches (when they float they are ready - approx 2.5 mins). Lift and drain.

Toss the cooked gnocchi in a pan with olive oil, garlic and spinach and serve with grated Grana or Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. n

Pumpkin Pie For the pastry use ready made shortcrust pastry and bake blind (as per packet instructions) in a 24cm pie dish.

For the filling 450g Pumpkin (peeled, deseeded, and

chopped into 2.5 cm pieces) 2 Eggs plus an extra yolk.

75g Dark brown sugar 1 tsp Cinnamon (ground) ½ tsp Cloves (ground) ½ tsp Nutmeg (grated) ½ tsp Ginger (ground) ½ tsp Allspice (ground) 3 tbs Rum (optional) 275ml Double cream

sieve for at least 2 hours.

Pre-heat oven to 180ºC. Gently whisk the eggs and yolk in a bowl.

Bring the sugar, spices and the cream to simmer in a pan, mixing while you heat. Once mixed add to the eggs and whisk to combine.

Pureé the pumpkin with a fork or potato Steam the pumpkin until soft then drain in a

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masher then mix everything together thoroughly.

Spoon the filling into the pastry case and bake for 35-40 minutes (until the filling is set, but still slightly wobbly in the centre).

Refrigerate and serve cool with whipped cream or vanilla ice-cream. n

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directory 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

Savannah Lounge

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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 in the prestigious Queensway Quay Marina. Wonderful location for business meetings, weddings, anniversaries etc.

Specialising in a broad range of raciones (plates to share) with a very comprehensive a la carte menu.

Daily specials may include fresh fish caught locally and a selection of Argentinean beef. With a menu including dishes such as Caracoles a la Llauna Snails, Rabo de Toro Oxtail, Carrillada de Cerro Iberico Iberico pork cheeks, large rib steaks from Avila and special to order whole suckling pig.

Open: Mon-Fri: lunch & evening, Sat: evenings only, Sun: lunch only.

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.gib@gmail.com

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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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.

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.

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

Get Stuffed Marina Bay. Tel: 200 42006

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 7.30am - 3pm, Sat 9am - 2pm.

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

Fusion Deli

Noodles in New York noodle boxes — just like in the movies! Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese style noodles with beef, pork, chicken, king prawn or vegetarian, with sauces from old favourites like sweet & sour, to fiery spicy. Plus Malaysian chicken curry, Laksa and Char Siew barbecue pork, daily specials like Malaysian Kung pou, Mongolian sauce, egg fried/plain rice. Extras include giant prawn crackers, and spring rolls. Delivery service.

Open: Mon-Fri 11.45-3pm. Thurs/Fri/Sat evening.

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Sacarello Coffee Co

Full licensed cafe on first floor of the ICC, serves English breakfast, a vast range of toasties, rolls and snacks. Meals include Bob’s famous chicken curry and chilli con carne, and a great new range of pies (from chicken & leek to steak & kidney, and even venison) plus all the old favourites; jacket spuds, burgers, hot dogs, fish and chips, and daily specials. Ideal meeting place.

Open: Mon - Sat from 9am.

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

Just A Nibble 1st Floor ICC, Casemates Tel: 200 78052

Sacarello Coffee Co. 57 Irish Town. Tel: 200 70625

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

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

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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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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DAILY SPECIALS Grand Casemates Sq Tel: 20044449

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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

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••OCTOBER OCTOBER2012 2012 GIBRALTAR

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

Just A Nibble Licensed Cafeteria Let the ‘A’ Team serve you up a snack or a meal.

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wine column

the economic theories of wine

by Peter Rodney

With the recession and the continuing problems in Europe, we have all become experts on quantitative easing, double-dips, the eurozone crisis, deficit reduction, sovereign debt and the credit squeeze. What it all amounts to is an explanation of what went wrong and various explanations of how to put it right. It is clear enough what went wrong: we forgot credit ultimately has to be repaid. The difficulty is that it got out of hand. It is the old story: when I owe the bank £1000, I have a problem; when I owe the bank £1,000,000, the bank has a problem.

But now that we are all amateur theories to wine. economists — and probably just as good at guesswork as the profesThe Milton Keynes system sionals, but just not as good at lookJohn Maynard Friedman believes ing and sounding serious about the that there should be no impedisubject — it is time to apply our ments to early growth.

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“Seeking to prune too early”, he opines, “is like putting up traffic lights all over a city. It stops the flow. Roundabouts are the answer.

The grapes can get their nourishment from a variety of sources

and be encouraged, with plenty of fertiliser, to develop their full potential. We have even added plastic cows to the vineyard to make the vines feel that they really are part of the countryside and to produce

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wine column of their best”.

Some feel that this system leads to an over-inflated wine which may be drinkable now but will not mature over the years. Any South American Cabernet/Merlot is usually produced using Milton Keynes. Some Australian whites — especially the over-oaked Chardonnays — are also examples. In terms of producing a good result in a short time, Milton Keynes has much to recommend it. But it may not be sustainable.

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The Stability Mechanism This is a German-inspired method of production. In Germany it produces rather sweet Hocks and other uninspiring, but solid, results.

It can also produce Blue Nuns, of which the less said the better. But the Southern Europeans have used this method imaginatively and with surprising results.

Wines from the Alentejo region of Portugal were unknown outside their own area until the stability mechanism allowed the Portuguese to claim that they were following European rules by developing the region and its viticulture.

Italy marketed Sicilian wines — some of which are quite acceptable — and made sure they were enjoyed. If you didn’t enjoy them, their version of the stability mechanism, sometimes known as ‘persuasion’ would be used.

Spain built airports on previously productive vineyards; Greece continued to produce Retsina on the basis that it had always done so and this would ensure continued stability. Wines produced by this method are not recommended.

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The Austerity Programme Another system inspired by the Germans, this method has much to recommend it provided you do not actually have to drink the resulting wine. A minimum of grapes is picked; the fermentation time is shortened and table wine is produced. This wine is considered good enough for those who produce it but the rest of us do not want to have anything to do with it. Strangely enough, even those

who produce the wine don’t like it much either.

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Deficit reduction This procedure is recommended by all, although once again there is no agreement on the best way to apply it. France has led the way by selling the Gevrey-Chambertin domaine to the Chinese. This was a shock. Will we now get miniaturised bottles? The UK plods on behind with some reasonable white wines but it is in a fearful mess when it comes to the reds.

All these theories have much to recommend them on paper. The economists, when applying their methods to wine-making, can apparently see the best way forward — just as management consultants can provide a paper method of running a business efficiently. But the real test is the result. Any winemaker — or businessman — knows that good wine (or profit) is only produced with decent growing conditions, properly cared-for vines, and time and effort. Improvements can always be made in the production process by virtue of advances in knowledge and experience. The improvements, like the ageing of the wine in the bottle, are an evolution, not a revolution. They come about gradually.

Economic theory rules, or tries to rule, many aspects of our lives.

But it doesn’t work with wine. The economist will tell you that it is ludicrous to spend £100 (or more) on a single bottle of claret. Why drink champagne when cava is available?

Fermented grape juice is no more than that, so buy the table wine at the bottom of the supermarket shelf and try to enjoy it. The economist’s recommended way of life takes no account of the pleasure of drinking a decent bottle.

It may cost slightly more than you can afford but it is worth every penny. And every now and then there is a bottle which is affordable and offers (nearly) the same. Try Chateau St Georges 2000 (Anglo Hispano - £55) or Calvet Reserve 2008 (Morrison’s, £6.50). And, as you enjoy one or the other, think of the economist as he sips his table wine. n

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Economic theory rules, or tries to rule, many aspects of our lives. But it doesn’t work with wine

Mingle Singles There will be a wine tasting for singles of all

ages on Thursday 11th October from 8pm at My Wines wine boutique in Chatham Counterguard, Fish Market Lane. Join in and spread the word. The more the merrier.

There is an entrance fee of £10, to cover the wine tasting and cheese. 10% discount will also be given to anyone placing an order or purchasing bottles on the night.

Visit the Facebook events page called Wine and Cheese, drink, eat and mingle singles night.

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It’s October and Autumn is now in full swing — the mornings are crisp and dark, and the nights are drawing in. Christmas is just a couple of months away, and with so much to do this month, October will just fly by so try to savour it!

Play on!

This month, we have a play presented by the Gibraltar Amateur Drama Association — Calendar Girls. This promises to be one of their best shows to date and well worth peeling yourself away from the TV for the evening. It will be staged from 15th – 18th, at the Ince’s Hall Theatre. Tickets priced £12 and £10 , with all proceeds going to Bosom Buddies Cancer Trust. For further information see pages 58 - 59.

Six Years On....

Used to hosting other people’s birthday parties, Tuesday 18th October is a very special day for the team at Cafe Rojo as it marks their 6th anniversary. Hasn’t the time just whizzed by? Congratulations to all involved in this lovely little restaurant on Irish Town, may you enjoy many more successful years of making sure Gibraltar’s finest are well fed.

Absolute Classics Saturday 20th will have our classic vehicle enthusiasts showing off their masterpieces on wheels at Casemates Square, as the Gibraltar Classic Vehicle Association organise their festival, starting at 10am.

For further information see page 56.

Many Happy Returns Birthdays this month include Chris of the Lounge and Andrew Kimberley of the Waterfront Restaurant on 2nd, Kevin Peach celebrates on 8th, Gigi Sene gets another year older on 19th followed by My Wines wine boutique’s Tony Hernandez on 20th, GibDFAS’s Chairman Claus Olesen also celebrates on 20th (don’t forget their Botticelli lecture on 17th October at the Eliott Hotel), with Mike Brufal celebrating the next day on 21st (we hope to see him back in Gibraltar very soon), James This photo and above: National Day fun for all

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This photo and right: Man verses Food sponsored

by Rica Catering at the Gibraltar Music Festival - winner Greg in a time of 36 minutes and 40 seconds (5 burgers, fries and a pint of lager!)

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Neish will toast another year on 22nd, while Sport On’s Isabella Jimenez won’t look one bit older when she celebrates on 23rd, Momy Levy celebrates his special day on the 26th, while Pelu Triay is sure to have a good one on 27th as will Tito Vallejo, while Chris Johnson and Rosie Darby round up the month with celebration on 29th. Many happy returns to you all.

National Day Charity Winners The Lounge down at Queensway Quay not only put on a fantastic party on National Day, they also managed to raise over £500 pounds for Childline and Help for Heroes on the day. Entertainment was provided by singer Barry Briercliffe and Games Host Gordon Vickers and the party continued until after the last firework had died away. Well done to the girls, Sonia and Michelle for turning a fun event into a fund raiser for worthwhile causes. By the way the Lounge will be showing all of the main Premiership and Champions League football matches live and XFactor too! And don’t forget their popular quiz night on Sundays.

Bridging the Gap A new bar and grill has opened at Ocean Village just opposite O’Reillys. Accessed via a new walkway the bar and grill is naturally called Bridge! Bridge serves a full breakfast menu from 7am (Sunday from 9am) and you can view the full menu at www.bridgebargibraltar.com. Let’s wish it every success.

This photo and above: fundraising at the Lounge, Queensway Quay on National Day

Metro Motel Rush out and buy Metro Motel’s new single on 1st October — not only will you get a great sounding track from this vibrant local band, but you will also be adding to the coffers of several local charities through the GBC Open Day fundraiser.

Win-win!

Hallowe’en Things will turn decidedly spooky on October 31st for Hallowe’en, but what do you do with that glut of pumpkins around at this time of year? Check out our great recipes on pages 78-79 — you may just wish it was October all the year! And if you STILL have some left over, don’t forget that cooked pumpkin is a fabulous source of fiber and vitamins for our furry friends too. Add some to your dog and cat’s diet for lots of benefits!

Our Olympian Georgina Cassar waves the flag in the finale parade through the streets of London (photo Lindsay Adamson)

That’s it for October — see you on Main Street!

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clubs&activities 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.

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.

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

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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 Cannon Bar quizzes are held on Tuesdays starting with a warm up, then two other quizzes, including a theme quiz. Starts at 8.30pm, all welcome and prizes are given. Free entrance but a donation to charity is requested. Tapas served after the quiz.

The Lounge friendly quizzes take place on Sundays from 8pm right on the quayside at Queensway Quay.

Social Clubs Scots on the Rock: Any Scots visiting the Rock can contact Charles Polson (Tel: 200 78142) for assistance or information.

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.

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.

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 and juniors. Tel: Eric 200 74156 or 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 or 60624275.

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 calendar of events with four clubs participating. Tel: Mario

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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 meet 2nd Wed of month, Garrison Library 8pm.

All welcome.

Theatrix: Contact Trevor and Iris on Tel: 54006176 or email theatrixgib@yahoo.co.uk

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events file 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. E-mail olivero@sapphirenet.gi 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

Med Golf Update September witnessed the Med Golf season finale, with the Events.gi Med Golf Masters on the San Roque old course.

A shotgun start saw 30 begin battle for two trophies, the Events.gi Med Golf Masters Trophy for the top ten in their Order of Merit and the Events.gi Med Golf Corporate Trophy for VIP corporate guests.

Following the game the players were joined by some guests for lunch who enjoyed a relaxing drink before lunch which was served in the members’ lounge. Joining them for the golf and lunch was San Roque Club Captain Ray Joy. The Order of Merit winner for the 2011/12 season, was Steve McEwan with an average score of 35 Stableford points, and Senior Player of the Year, Tim Mitchell, received his trophy.

The Events.gi Med Golf Corporate Trophy was won by Steve Quinn (34 pts).

The Events.gi Med Golf Masters Trophy winner (35 pts) was Douglas Casciaro. His caddie

For more details on Med Golf’s full schedule visit www. medgolfgroup.com.

Participants of Tango’s Bar & Grill Trophy

GibDFAS October Lecture The Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society will be celebrating the life of Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510) on 17th October with a lecture by Hilary Guise at the Eliott Hotel at 7.30pm.

Hilary has lectured at museums in London and US universities, and for the Smithsonian Institution. She has also worked for the Art Fund and taught at Cambridge University. An artist in her own right she has exhibited most recently in Germany and France. www.nadfas.org/gibraltar

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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Louis Calvente would also like to take some of the credit for a great round of golf!

Med Golf members also met in September at the San Roque Club, for Tangos Bar and Grill Trophy (Tangos is at the San Roque Suites Hotel). The event was won by Matthew Hunter (38pts), who also won a nearest the pin prize and best team with his playing partner Chris Warren. Matthew won the Trophy and two green fees on the San Roque Old Course, as he is studying in the UK he has offered his green fees up for auction with proceeds going to the Gibraltar Society for Cancer Relief. These green fees are worth 320€ and must be used by the end of October. Please email paul@medgolfsecure. com for more information. n

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 2012 Gibraltar & United Kingdom New Year’s Day Monday 2nd January Commonwealth Day Monday 12th March* Good Friday Friday 6th April Easter Monday Monday 9th April Workers Memorial Day Monday 30th April* May Day Tuesday 1st May Spring Bank Holiday Monday 4th June Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Tuesday 5th June Queen’s Birthday Monday 18th June Late Summer BH Monday 27th August Gib National Day Monday 10th September* Christmas Day Tuesday 25th December Boxing Day Wednesday 26th 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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