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Taming the Lion

by Ian Le Breton

Last month I discussed the “BRIC” countries and what makes that group of the four leading emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China) so important to today’s world economy. I also touched on the admission of South Africa, despite its relatively small size, to the group in 2010 to create “BRICS”. Since completing that piece, I attended a dinner hosted by Barclays Wealth at which Henk Potts, the bank’s global investment strategy director and one its best-known personalities, was speaking. Confidently I prepared some deeply cerebral, meaningful questions on BRICS hoping that his responses would provide the basis for this month’s column. And so it did — but not in the way I anticipated.

Henk is known for his robust views but he surprised his audience when he asked us to name regions that were likely to be exciting from an investment point of view in the next few years. “Latin America” shouted one person. “The Middle East”, I spluttered. Someone even said “Singapore”. But no, Henk wasn’t having any of it. The area with most “upside potential”, he told us, was Africa — or the “lion economies”, as he terms them, as opposed to the “tiger economies” of Asia.

Currently these “lion economies” are responsible for only 2.5% of global output. This may not sound a lot, but the figures start from a very low base and should therefore go only one way — upwards. Henk’s thesis got me thinking and I decided to take a more serious look at the data. What I discovered simply astounded me. It turns out that several African economies are growing at the rate of 6% or more on an annual basis.

Regular readers will know that my favourite statistic is GDP — Gross Domestic Product.

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According to African Economic Outlook statistics, real GDP growth rates across the entire continent of Africa are all in positive territory.

Not just a few countries mind you, but every country in Africa is growing. Even Zimbabwe is reporting growth, albeit after many years of decline.

As so often with statistics, the numbers disguise some special situations. For example, Libya is set to grow again this year after a near 40% fall in output the year before. But then it did have a revolution on its hands in 2011. Just compare this situation to Europe where several EU states, not just those inside the eurozone, are suffering badly. The UK and Spain are both experiencing negative GDP growth — or to use a stronger word, recession.

Perhaps it is unfair of me to remind readers of the text message allegedly sent by the current Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy to his finance minister in June, as the latter was about to go in to a last round of EU bank bailout negotiations. “España no es Uganda” (Spain

is not Uganda), he is reported to have texted.

That earned a rapid and stern rebuke from the authorities in Kampala, Uganda’s capital, as well it might given that African country’s GDP growth record over the last ten years — around 5% year on year and in seven of the last 10 years significantly above this impressive level.

Okay, so time for a pretty obvious health warning here before I get carried away. There is a massive disconnect between developed European economies such as Spain and Africa’s emerging economies. Growth is important as I have set out in many previous articles. But it is not the only issue and should be considered in isolation. Other factors such as political stability, the incidence of corruption, inflation, unemployment, poverty levels and so on, all play their part in assessing the real economic prospects for a country.

Nonetheless, the surprising fact remains that every single country in Africa is forecast to grow this year. Amongst other reasons, the impact on several African economies of the exponential

business & finance growth of Chinese investment in the last decade cannot be overstated. The FT estimates that over US$10bn was invested by the Chinese in Africa last year alone, with the cumulative total now exceeding US$40bn. More than 2,000 Chinese companies from huge state-owned enterprises to small firms are now involved in Africa.

Granted, much of this investment is focused on the natural resources so desperately needed

by China for its development that it cannot source at home, Mining has continued to be massive business in many sub-Saharan countries and with such investment comes other spin off business.

As one example, echoing China’s own recent “mineral rush” in various parts of Africa, expansion of corporate aviation is expected to grow alongside other heavy infrastructure improvements. Surface travel can be difficult, making corporate aircraft often the only option. Sovereign’s aviation division reports that Hawker Beechcraft has focused on Africa as a huge potential market for corporate jet and turboprop aircraft. A senior company executive was recently quoted as saying that growth in demand for mineral resources from emerging countries has transformed Africa and that it is fast becoming a preferred investment destination as African nations increasingly open their doors to foreign investors.

None of this hides the awful truth that poverty in Africa remains a desperate problem and no amount of massaging GDP figures can disguise the facts. However as prosperity increases generally across the continent, more stable economic conditions should lead to improved government, and perhaps even this centuriesold scourge may begin to be expunged.

All very interesting but how do European businesses exploit the new opportunities that are clearly there for the taking? After all corruption and fraud remain a real risk in several African countries; anyone in the finance sector will be familiar with the so called 419 Advance Fee scams that emanate with depressing regularity from Nigeria (the number comes from the Nigerian Criminal Code article dealing with fraud).

International groups often separate responsi-

Gibraltar-Birmingham Route for Monarch Scheduled leisure airline, Monarch, is to launch flights from Gibraltar to Birmingham as part of the carrier’s expansion of routes to its UK Midlands base for summer 2013.

Offering three flights a week from Gibraltar to the West Midlands airport, the service will start on 23rd March 2013, with tickets now on sale. The flights will depart Gibraltar on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11.15am, arriving in Birmingham at 1.10pm.

The flight from Birmingham will mean an early morning start, departing at 6.35am,

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bility for managing different areas of Africa. In the case of the Sovereign Group, for instance, southern African states are dealt with by our South Africa hubs in Cape Town and Jo’burg, whilst north Africa business — broadly speaking the countries of the Maghreb and the Nile Valley — is generally managed from our offices in the Middle East.

But for us in Gibraltar, and indeed those local companies without an overseas office network, whilst it is clear there are vast swathes of Africa to consider, how on earth can we exploit these opportunities effectively and without incurring vastly inflated travel budgets?

Well of course the answer will depend on the type of business one is considering and its scope for African expansion. It may be that services can be offered directly to a new potential client base across the continent. Great care will be needed to insulate oneself as far as possible from the corruption risk or indeed the ever-present danger that one is simply going to be ripped off.

But this can happen to the inexperienced when attempting market entry into any new country.

Manufacturers or trading firms might be looking at Africa in quite a different light — perhaps by sourcing raw materials or partly-finished goods, or simply looking at new markets given the dire state of economy in Europe.

Those of us who live in Gibraltar look across, on all but the foggiest days, to the northern-most tip of Africa. Indeed, there are several businesses in Gibraltar that have made their fortune over generations by doing business in Morocco and

further afield — but there are many others that have yet to take the plunge.

Tangier itself isn’t a bad place to start in fact.

After all it boasts a brand new port facility at Tanger-Med Port, directly opposite Algeciras and is also served by an international airport with adjacent free zone area. If you haven’t visited the town recently, you should pop over to see the dramatic changes to the port area itself. New marina and leisure facilities are being built at breakneck speed to rival those found in southern Spain — much of this the result of foreign inward investment from the Middle East.

But that is of course only the beginning. It’s all too easy to look at Tangier and, perhaps by citing negative experiences or simply by considering its rather colourful reputation, to write off the entire country — or worse still, the African continent as a whole. Further down the Atlantic coast, the commercial city that is Casablanca greets you. It’s certainly not all Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman — indeed if you have no business to do in the city, there is very little to detain you. But from here you can fly to many cities around Africa, the US, Middle East and beyond. It’s a great place to consider from a commercial perspective. From there, the world — or at least the African continent — is your oyster. With all that is going on in Europe maybe those of us in business here in Gibraltar could do worse than spend a little time and effort looking south — just 12 miles across the Strait — where a continent awaits. n

Whilst it is clear there are vast swathes of Africa to consider, how on earth can we exploit these opportunities effectively and without incurring vastly inflated travel budgets?

Ian Le Breton

is Managing Director of Sovereign Trust (Gibraltar) Limited.

Tel: +350 200 76173 Email: ilebreton@ SovereignGroup.com

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Kevin George, Managing Director of Monarch Airlines said “We evaluated a number of possible airports in the Midlands for this service and selected Birmingham for commercial reasons and its excellent customer service.”

Commenting on the developments the Hon. Neil Costa, Minister for Tourism, Public Transport & the Port said “We are delighted that Monarch Airlines has decided to provide a service from the Midlands of the UK to Gibraltar and that their decision to operate from Birmingham will bring great commercial opportunities all round.” n Flights start at £44.99 including taxes and charges and can be booked online at www.monarch.co.uk

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Barclays Gibraltar’s Olympic Fundraiser Staff at Barclays bank in Gibraltar have been celebrating after their recent Olympic themed ‘500 in 5’ fundraising campaign raised £5,626 for charity, smashing the original target of £500!

As the Olympic Games drew to a close and Team GB celebrated its sporting successes, Barclays own Team Gibraltar was commemorating its achievements in the field of fund-raising.

The aim of the Barclays-wide initiative was to raise £50,000 for charity in five days in jurisdictions across Europe. Happy to take up

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Barclays staff took part in a football tournament at the fundraising finale

the challenge, Barclays staff in Gibraltar organised a range of events and were overwhelmed by support from the community, who gave time and money so generously.

The five charities to benefit from the initiative are: Childline, Breast Cancer Support Gibraltar, Gibraltar Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, St John Ambulance Service and Research Into Childhood Can-

cer (RICC).

With the bank’s support of the scheme, the overall fundraising total stands at over £11,000.

The first event of the week was the sponsored cycle which was a huge success, raising over £1,700.

The quiz and race night also proved popular.

The community turned out in force to support the final event; a

family fun evening at the Victoria Stadium. Guests enjoyed watching a football tournament while children took part in a treasure hunt and a mini Olympic Games.

Local Gymnast Nicola Bosio, who carried the Olympic torch as part of the Olympic celebrations attended the event where she allowed guests to pose for photos with the Olympic torch for a small donation to help

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achievements raise even more funds.

Counter Manager and event organiser Sarah Hopkins said: “The support we have received from the community has been unbelievable.

We really would not have been able to raise this phenomenal amount without their generosity and enthusiasm.”

Organisers Sarah and Christina Williams would like to thank the people, organisations and businesses for all their help and support. n

Awards for Sharron and Hector Sharron Celecia and Hector Romero have both received prestigious awards from European Athletics, recognising their dedication to the sport.

Sharron received the European Athletics Women Leadership award, and Hector, one of Gibraltar’s top athletics coaches, received the European Athletics Coaching award, with both receiving the EA Silver Pin. The European Athletics Coaching Awards recognise and celebrate the important contributions made by coaches to the sport of athletics.

Country Manager of Barclays in Gibraltar, Franco Cassar took part in the ‘500 in 5’ sponsored cycle event

An athlete in her own right, Sharron competed at international level for Gibraltar and achieved a number of national records. In 1995, she won the silver medal in the 400m final of the NatWest Island

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Games, held in Gibraltar.

After a break of 13 years she returned to competition as a Masters athlete in 2011 and won the Gibraltar Athletics 10km race.

demonstrates leadership will inspire other women in our country to volunteer to take up other roles, such as officiating and coaching.” n

Sharron is a proactive member of the GAAA youth development team and says she would now like to begin coaching female athletes, starting at youth level.

Frank Carreras, the GAAA President, said “We’re very pleased to hear this, as there are currently no female coaches in Gibraltar’s athletics organisation.”

“We hope that the way she

Minister Linares with Hector and Sharron

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business advice ties and threats which may impact upon your business, you will be better equipped to deal with them should they arise. Here are the key concepts I think you should include in your analysis: Sales: Are your sales rising or falling?

What’s profitable in your business and what’s not? Having a thorough understanding of your sales is vital.

By analysing your sales figures on a regular basis, you will be able to see the stock or particular service which is making a profit and that which is not. You will then be able to tailor your merchandise or service offering so it suitably reflects the image you want your business to project and in turn, increase your profits.

As a big percentage of the business we transact here in Gibraltar is cross border, we are always going to be affected by fluctuations in the exchange rates between currencies, so my question to you is how has strengthening of Sterling affected your margins?

Do keep an eye on this as I know many of you are without currency protection. So keep doing that sensitivity analysis to measure the potential impact on your business of an adverse movement in exchange rates and consider hedging at least part of your next six months’ cash flow.

I will come back to this maybe next month as this is something I am keen to expand on in view of the present market volatility.

Looking to the Future:

Making Sure Your Business Thrives Over the last few months, my team have been acting as ‘guest columnists,’ looking at the importance of the various sectors which makes up Gibraltar’s varied economy. But before we embarked on that series of articles, we were looking at business plans and I promised I would return to that subject later in the year and that is what I would like to do now.

I hope you put together a really strong business plan which you are proud of, which has helped you on your journey to owning your own business. Now you have your plan, and hopefully funding, in place, it is time to start developing long-term plans for the future to help you achieve your ambitions.

As I mentioned in earlier articles,

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by refining your business plan on a regular basis, by which I mean at least once a year, you will be able to monitor how your business is progressing and plan for any little surprises which life may have in store. I have seen far too many people discard their plans after they have set up their business instead of using it as a valuable live busi-

ness tool.

So does that big picture still make sense, what went right and wrong and did those markets materialise?

Let’s look at how you might refine your business plan now.

Carry out a SWOT analysis to gauge at which stage your business is at present. By looking at the strengths, weaknesses, opportuni-

Finance: A key question you need to ask yourself when conducting your SWOT analysis is this: are your books in order? A set of up-to-date books is essential if you are to have a thorough understanding of how your business is fairing and a clear idea of your in- and out-goings.

This in turn will help you understand the state of your cash flow.

Are there things you could change which would help you save money or get a better deal?

By asking these questions you will be able to assess if your business is making a profit and heading for success.

Customers: Never forget that without your customers, you would not have a business. Therefore you need to ask yourself: are you listening to your customers needs and providing them with the goods and services they require? Are you doing enough to accumulate customer feedback? For example, do you have a comments book where customers can list their experiences

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business advice and suggestions? If your products and services are meeting client expectations, could you sell them to other market(s) in order to increase your client base and profitability?

Suppliers: Once you have established your business and it is fully functioning, I would suggest taking a step back and giving yourself time to analyse all of the separate aspects which make the business work. This includes your suppliers. Are you satisfied with the products and services they are providing? If you are, then that is fantastic and you know you have founded a strong working relationship. If not, are there any alternatives open to you?

Marketing: Ensuring your business is well established and known in the local area and further afield is very important. It is no good running a business which nobody knows about! Firstly, it is important to ensure you are targeting the right people. Are your products and services suited to the target audience you initially had in mind when you put your business plan together? If not, are you able to re-evaluate your stock and/or services and adjust it so it does attract the type of client

you wish to do business with?

Another thing to consider is this; are you using the right channels to promote your business? Look at the methods you are using to attract business. Do you rely on magazine and newspaper advertising, for example? Or are you more dependent on websites, social networks or word of mouth to promote? Can you increase the channels you use to attract a broader range of customer or are you happy with your current clientele?

ness? Are they customer-friendly and keen to demonstrate excellent customer service? Or do they require further training to enhance their skills set? Of course, as an employer, it is essential you are up-to-date with employment law regulations, even if you are taking on part-time staff, and it is advisable to seek professional assistance with this area of business.

Finally on this point, how about sharing your business plan with them? This will help them buy into your vision and understand your ideas. I have found some of the best Staff: Let’s not forget first impressions ideas come from what I would call count for a lot, and you need to the shop floor. ensure your staff projects the right image for your business. So, do Looking to the future: you have the right people doing Now you have taken an in-depth the right jobs within your busi- look at your business, you should have a clearer idea of where your So keep doing that stand. You will be able to see which aspects of the business are suc-

sensitivity analysis to measure the potential impact on your business of an adverse movement in exchange rates and consider hedging at least part of your next six months’ cash flow

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cessful and which areas still need addressing or moderating in order to achieve your goals.

Don’t forget your local bank manager, accountant and lawyer can help you at this stage, when you are in the process of planning the future of your business. They should be able to give you advice on how to improve your business or take it forward.

For example, they can advise on ways to improve your cash flow, help with investment decisions and look at ways of managing your business and personal finances so you are prepared for a range of situations.

Good luck and don’t stop flexing that plan of yours. n Paul Wharton is writing in his own capacity and none of the above is intended to express the views or opinions of Barclays Bank PLC.

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update

Hyperion’s Double Summer Celebration Hyperion Group recently held a summer evening cocktail reception in the atmospheric setting of their private roof terrace above the company’s new offices at 92 Irish Town.

The reception served a dual purpose, to formally introduce Hyperion Group’s new structure to the local business community and to welcome on board Yan Delgado as Managing Partner. Yan joins Vincente Mancheno, Chief Investment Director and Raymond Kirsche the

Founding Partner at Hyperion.

Raymond, ex-Credit Suisse banker in Gibraltar, set up Hyperion Family Office two years ago.

Conversation on the evening centred on the recent Gibraltar World Music Festival (GWMF) concert Sephardic Divas, supported

and sponsored by Margaux Philanthropy part of the Hyperion Group.

The first event of the GWMF was a huge success and was described by Yan Delgado as “a taste of what is to yet come”.

Yan Delgado said of the project “We have been overwhelmed with the support in creating the Gibraltar World Music Festival, from institutions like the Government of Gibraltar, Hassans, Hyperion, Margaux Philanthropy, Manatel, S G Hambros to name but a few. It seems only few months ago we de-

cided to create the label ‘Sephardic Stories’ and with the success of the first artist, the plan is to produce even more Ladino music, to cut and distribute a DVD from the Sephardic Divas concert tour and then release these at the Womex (the International World Music Fair) in October.”

Speaking with anticipation for next festival, he added “Next year we plan to theme the Gibraltar World Music Festival with music that has its roots in and around Asia.” Watch this space. n

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Funds: The Board of Directors

by James Lasry, Anthony Jimenez & Harriet Rhoda, Hassans International Law Firm

In our second instalment for Gibraltar Magazine’s series on Gibraltar’s fund industry we focus on the role of the Board of Directors of Gibraltar Experienced Investor Funds (EIFs).

The role of the Board of an EIF The Board of Directors of an EIF are responsible for the management of the fund. Although the Board may engage third-party service providers to provide specific services to the fund, such as contracting a fund administrator to calculate net asset valuations (NAVs), it is the ultimate responsibility of the Directors to review and approve any service provider’s recommendations at board level. It is therefore essential that Directors of EIFs, or any person considering becoming a Director of an EIF, have a full understanding of their duties, obligations and responsibilities towards the fund and are able to exercise their powers with due skill, care and diligence.

The laws governing an EIF Director’s powers, duties and responsibilities are derived from, assuming the fund is structured as a company, the Gibraltar Companies Act, the fund’s articles of association, the Financial Services (Experienced Investor Fund) Regulations 2012 (EIF Regs 2012), and common law. The Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association (GFIA) is also drafting a code of corporate governance for Directors of EIFs due to be released later

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this year.

The legal and fiduciary duties of Directors of EIFs do not differ in principle from those of Directors of other corporate vehicles. However, the fundamental nature of a regulated collective investment scheme, such as an EIF, merits that particular attention is paid by the Board to various issues which may not commonly arise in a standard private company. Although the fiduciary duty standard would not, in theory, be considered higher for Directors of EIFs than for Directors of private limited companies, the

The Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association (GFIA) is drafting a code of corporate governance for Directors of EIFs due to be released later this year

nature by which a fund is involved in raising capital from investors and investing that money, based on the representations made in the fund’s private placement memorandum (PPM) and the contractual terms of the subscription agreement, raises specific matters which Directors of a fund need to consider.

Authorised Directors With the above in mind, the EIF regime, under section 7(1) of the EIF Regs 2012, has always maintained that an EIF, established as a company formed or re-domiciled under the Gibraltar Companies Act, or established as a Gibraltar protected cell company (PCC), shall have at least two resident Directors qualified to act as the Directors of an EIF. The rationale behind this is an EIF will always have two members on the Board who have been approved as fit and proper persons to handle matters effectively.

The FSC places a certain amount of reliance and expectation on authorised Directors to effectively oversee the management of the fund and its operations, for example, ensuring that EIF returns and audited accounts are filed with the FSC on time. The FSC have recently intro-

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funds file duced an EIF Director Return to be completed and filed by all individuals who are currently authorised as EIF Directors by 1st October 2012.

The aim of the return is for the FSC to review the current position of authorised Directors, to evaluate any general trends, and to determine whether sufficient oversight is being undertaken by each authorised Director.

To apply to become an authorised EIF Director an application must be made to the FSC by filing an “individual questionnaire” which can be downloaded from the FSC website (www.fsc. gi). The questionnaire requires the applicant to support their application with details of their relevant experience, knowledge and relevant professional or business qualifications. The FSC will base their decision to award a licence on a variety of factors with the most weighted being the amount of fund related experience of the applicant and whether the applicant demonstrates they are “fit and proper” to be a Director of an EIF. The FSC may grant a full licence which permits the authorised Director to accept directorships of EIFs in general, or a restricted licence which limits the authorised Director to offering directorship services to a specific fund and must notify the FSC if he/she wishes to take up a directorship of another EIF.

Directors of the fund signed documents placed before them by the investment manager and that they could “not discharge their duty by signing whatever documents were put in front of them without reading them, or if they had read them, without applying their minds to their content”.

On the other hand, the Board may resolve for the fund to be “self-managed” which means the Board will be involved in the investment decisions and execution. It would be acceptable for the Board to resolve that the investment activities are carried out by a member of the Board with the relative experience given some Directors on the Board may not have the capacity to be involved in the day-to-day investment decisions.

However, it is not sufficient, nor acceptable, in law for a Director to simply delegate the decision making process to other members of the Board and have no further participation.

It should be noted, there is no legal distinction between executive and non-executive Directors.

All Directors, whether authorised or non-authorised, executive or non-executive, have the same legal duties. The Board of “self-managed” funds should therefore discuss and review the investment strategy and execution at board level on a regular basis.

Management of an EIF A Director must exercise a reasonable degree of care, skill and diligence with regards the performance of his duties. The standard is one which could reasonably be expected from a person of his knowledge and experience.

The Board of an EIF may decide to engage a third-party investment manager to carry out the investment business of the fund. However, it would be expected that the Board oversees that the investment manager is keeping within the investment parameters of the fund, and regularly reviews progress and performance. A Director who takes no active role in the business of an EIF cannot escape liability to third parties or investors of the fund.

Whilst the primary duty of a Director is to the fund, actions can be brought against a Director if they have failed to meet the standard of care reasonably expected of him under common law.

In the case of Weavering Macro Fixed Income Fund vs Peterson and Ekstrom (August 2011), the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands held two Directors of a failed hedge fund guilty of “willful neglect or default” and fined them USD 111 million for losses. The Court held that the

Specific issues Following the terms of the PPM. The Directors are responsible for the representations and statements made to investors in the fund’s PPM. For example, failure to observe the investment restrictions specified in the PPM could potentially expose the fund to claims by investors for misrepresentation. Directors should always

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All Directors, whether authorised or non-authorised, executive or non-executive, have the same legal duties.

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refer to the PPM when unsure about how the fund should resolve a certain issue or act in a certain circumstance.

Systems and Procedures. Directors must ensure adequate systems and procedures are in place to avoid the misuse of assets and fraud.

One measure which is often taken is that the signatories on the fund’s bank account can be structured to allow for maximum protection.

Investment risks. Under common law, the Directors have an obligation to conduct themselves in a way that they reasonably consider appropriate in order to promote the success of the fund for the benefit of its investors. The Board of an EIF cannot guarantee that the fund will be successful from an investment point of view. Investments are mostly speculative and a certain amount of entrepreneurial spirit and commercial risk taking is acceptable. However, prudent Directors will take every reasonable step to prevent liability arising in the first place.

How this is achieved is determined on a case-bycase basis, although good corporate governance would dictate holding regular board meetings, management meetings, and ensuring that the risk factors described in the PPM fairly represent and relate to the investments being pursued.

Conflicts. It is the duty of a Director who is in any way, whether directly or indirectly, interested in a contract or proposed contract with the fund to declare the nature of his interest at a meeting of the Directors. For an EIF, it would be particularly important for a Director to make sure that any conflicts he may have are declared and stated in the fund’s PPM and are actively managed by that Director (e.g. not voting in certain circumstances etc).

Net Asset Valuations. Under section 6 (1) of the EIF Regs 2012, an EIF must appoint a fund administration firm. Although the fund administrator is contractually obliged to carry out the calculation of the NAVs of the fund, it is the Directors who must approve the NAVs before they may be published. Furthermore, under section 16 (3) (c) of the EIF Regs 2012, if there is a material error in the NAVs post publication, the Directors must follow the policy stated in the PPM as to how the error will be dealt with and notified to investors.

Transparency. Directors should always act honestly and in good faith. Full transparency and disclosure to investors is paramount. When changes are made to the fund which are considered material, the investors should be made aware of these changes via the appropriate procedures and methods. n

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new appointments

Dayle Rowbottom joins Credit Suisse, Gibraltar Credit Suisse has recently announced the appointment of Dayle Rowbottom as a Senior Relationship Manager, recruited to specialise in new business development within the insurance sector and intermediaries space.

Times of change at Triay & Triay Alan Buchanan recently became a partner at Triay & Triay law firm.

Alan joined Triay & Triay in September 2008 and was admitted to the Gibraltar bar after being called to the bar in Northern Ireland and practising there for five years at a top tier law firm C&H Jefferson. Alan is part of the corporate & commercial team at Triay & Triay and has wide ranging experience in corporate & commercial matters as well as employment law. n

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Dayle, who is from Gibraltar, attended the University of York where he graduated with BSc (Hons) in Economics, Econometrics & Finance.

On leaving university he joined RBS investment banking division, Global Banking & Markets, in Jersey. His fresh approach and understanding of the finance industry lead to fast career progression and a leading role in Treasury and Investor Solutions.

Having been awarded further banking accreditations, a CISI certificate in Securities, a CISI certificate in Derivatives and receiving his ACI dealing certificate, Dayle took the opportunity to relocate almost three years ago to reprise a similar role for the bank in Gibraltar.

When the opportunity to join Credit Suisse arose Dayle was quick to see the potential. He said “I

was really excited at the chance of joining such a globally recognised industry leader in private banking, additionally the role I am taking on is both interesting and ever expansive, so this will give me the kind of challenges that I thrive on.”

Kerry Blight, CEO said “We are really happy to have Dayle join us here at Credit Suisse, Gibraltar. Global finance is a demanding industry, it calls for enormous professionalism, creativity, determination and drive and for the right individual Credit Suisse offers an excellent platform to develop and grow within. Dayle’s recruitment is the latest in a series of local talented recruits which underpin our commitment to Gibraltar.” n

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employment file

Becoming an Employer of Choice

by Leah Carnegie of the HR Dept (www.thehrdept.gi)

Q:

We have an issue with recruiting the right calibre of employee and retaining them within our organisation. How could we make our organisation become an employer of choice within Gibraltar?

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the late ’90s while a Training and Sales Manager for a financial institution in Gibraltar which had a parent company in the UK. Thrown in at the deep end, my role was to project manage all the elements needed to achieve accreditation and in doing so it quickly became apparent how inclusive the practises needed to be.

Every employee effected success and, through this, behavioural as well as hard results were realised for individuals, teams and the organisation as a whole. This experience cemented my belief that Investors in People works.

When I changed career I took the opportunity to see how I could continue to work with Investors in People. This led to teaming up with Bill Snaith and Jane Walker of Dynamic Decision Making Ltd who I had first met through studying with Durham University.

Together we devised a pilot programme, aimed at supporting local participating organisations in achieving the Investors in People Standard, whilst proving Gibraltar had what it Mandy, you’re a Registered Specialist took to become a licensed country for Investors in Gibraltar. How did that come about? in People. And prove it we did.

I was first introduced to Investors in People in Today any local organisation* can engage

Companies become preferred employers to attract, optimise, and keep good employees. The results of this is a reduction in absenteeism, less people leaving the organisation, higher calibre of candidates and continuously improving employee and employer capability, employees talk positively about the organisation and recommend their employer to their own networks.

One of the ways to achieve this is to begin working with Investors in People.

Investors in People Gibraltar is licensed through the Government of Gibraltar and project managed by Dr Bill Snaith of Dynamic Decision Making Ltd. We caught up with Mandy Serra, Gibraltar’s only registered Investor in People Specialist to find out more about Investors in People and how organisations can become an employer of choice.

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and work towards accreditation. Dynamic Decision Making Ltd continues to support Investors in People in Gibraltar. n

Q:

We hear a lot about the Investors in People framework, what is it?

Underpinned by the business principles of ‘Plan, Do and Review’, the framework provides outcome focused evidence requirements that an organisation aims to achieve.

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employment file issues, and places a people focus on them. This includes achieving the organisation’s key performance objectives; increasing employee engagement; improving sales; embedding a continuous improvement culture; and enhancing leadership and management capability. n

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So if an organisation wants to become an employer of choice how can you help?

I can help identify the areas from the framework to aim for, ensuring that, as well as understanding the business issues, we also identify and link the people issues arising within the employee lifecycle; whether deemed positive or challenging, readying an organisation for action. I then continue to support the implementation stages of what needs to be done.

Recruitment

Termination

Disciplinary & Grievance

Contracts & Induction

Performance managment

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The employee lifecycle as depicted here can provide a good way of thinking about how we engage with the public (our external network

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of future and prospective employees) as well acknowledge their people are their greatest as with our existing employees during their asset. A prospective employee may be thinktime with us. n ing “Would I rather work for an organisation where employees are saying is a great place to So do you tell an organisation what work or try my luck elsewhere?”

Gibraltar’s Bassadone Automotive Group they have to do?

Every organisation is unique and will have achieved Investors in People Gold accreditation and are Champions. When interviewed its own way of working to achieve success.

It is not a prescriptive approach which ena- at assessment, 100% of their staff confirmed it bles organisations to choose how they fulfil is a great place to work. You can view their their improvement needs. So there is no one- case study by visiting www.investorsinpeople. size-fits-all response. This helps ensure an com/tools-and-success-stories/case-studies. n organisation continues to do what it does well How can an organisation get started? and where it needs to, implements practises that work for it.

Any organisation can get started for free I can provide feedback that informs about an and find out how well they are currently doing organisation’s strengths and future challenges. against the ‘standard’ by answering 20 multiI can also support with identifying solutions; ple-choice questions at www.investorsinpeomake suggestions and recommendations about ple.com/tools-and-success-stories/iip-interacwhat can be done and have access to resources tive. n which can help. n Outside her specialist role Mandy J. Serra MA How can this help an organisation MCMI is a freelance become an employer of choice?

Key, I believe, is the fact an assessment for learning and developInvestors in People accreditation relies on the ment consultant and testimony of the people who work in an or- has worked with hunganisation. By people, I mean people from all dreds of people in more levels of responsibility — that is, managerial than 20 different local and non-managerial employees. Assessment organisations as well includes outcomes about how people are led, as in association with other professionals in Gibralmanaged and developed; fundamental com- tar. Look her up on Linked-In or contact mobile: ponents which influence how we perceive the 54928000, email: mandy.serra@gibtelecom.net work place and how we feel at work.

So what you are saying is that knowing *Assessment requires an organisation is made up an organisation is making plans to engage of a minimum of two people, one of who needs to with Investors in People is a commitment to perform the role of Manager.

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business logistics

New DHL Road Freight Service Launched DHL Gibraltar has launched a convenient new pan-European road freight service. The service, called Day Definite, is the ideal solution when you need reliable and cost-effective European delivery, within a certain number of days (delivery time of between 2-5 days, depending on the final destination).

The service includes ‘DHL Economy Select’ which is ideal for shipments from Gibraltar to European destinations, providing a reliable door-to-door service for shipments from a single parcel to pallets up to 1,000kg.

This service is available across 33 European countries and territories.

‘DHL Import Economy Select’ allows you to ship goods between European countries and/ or import goods into Gibraltar. All billing is in sterling and there is a single local point of con-

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tact in Gibraltar, irrespective of the origin and destination of your shipments.

Online tracking of shipments comes as standard, with delivery confirmation as an added option.

Speaking at the launch of the new service, Martin Forde, Managing Director of DHL Gibraltar said “We are thrilled to be able to offer this new service to clients looking for a cost–effective door-to-door road freight service both to and from Gibraltar. With daily departures

from major European locations and 24/7 online tracking, ‘Day Definite’ is a great addition to the DHL product range.” n To find out more about the new Day Definite road freight services contact Martix Logistics Solutions Ltd (sole DHL Gibraltar Representative) at Unit 36 Harbours Deck, New Harbours, Gibraltar. Tel: 200 72210 Fax: 200 78874 email: gibsn@dhl.com. Office open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6pm.

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business events

Sunday 21st October

“Thinking Green” Trade Fair This October the Government of Gibraltar will be hosting the Thinking Green seminar and trade fair — the first environmental forum of its kind to be held in Gibraltar.

if they offer environmentally friendly goods or services, or if they have adopted environmental and sustainable practices.

The trade fair will be held on Sunday 21st October at the Tercentenary Hall.

Companies interested in participating should contact the Department of the Environment on 20045769 or via e-mail on info. environment@gibraltar.gov.gi for further details. n

The aim of the seminar is to promote the concept of a Green Economy which promotes a triple bottom line: sustaining and advancing economic, environmental and social well-being.

Keynote speakers at the event will be exVice President of the United States and Nobel Peace Laureate Al Gore, and Juan Verde, International Co-Director of President Barak Obama’s re-election campaign One of the key features of the event will be a trade fair where companies and sponsors can showcase and promote their products and services. The high profile of the event makes it an ideal opportunity for companies to introduce and promote their brands

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business & finance

Jyske Bank Gibraltar

Celebrating 25 years on the Rock 9th October marks 25 years of Jyske Bank in Gibraltar.

Since 1987, the bank has been honoured to continue the heritage of the oldest bank on the Rock.

The last 25 years have seen the remarkable emergence of Gibraltar as an internationally recognised financial centre. Jyske Bank has been an important part of this progress, which has seen it almost quadruple its number of employees to almost 90.

The bank can trace its roots all the way back to 1855, when the Galliano family founded the original bank that was later bought by Jyske Bank.

Over the centuries, the bank has shared its history with Gibraltar. It has taken part in both the dramatic events and the impressive developments that have shaped the Rock and forged a strong and unique community. It is a historical relationship that Jyske Bank has been keen to continue.

“Jyske Bank has managed to retain the special patina of the old bank, yet at the same time also to improve the bank beyond recognition,” says Jimmy Galliano, former partner and director of Galliano’s Bank.

“This helps explain why Jyske Bank has gone down so well in Gibraltar. They have become part and parcel of local culture.”

Today, Jyske Bank is firmly embedded in the local community, and strongly committed to many more successful years on the Rock.

“We are very optimistic about the future of Jyske Bank in Gibraltar, both here and in surrounding markets,” says CEO Christian Bjørløw.

“We have weathered the recent financial turmoil exceptionally well. I think it is emblematic of both the bank’s and Gibraltar’s history that we not only weather every storm — be it world wars, sieges, or disruptions to the local economy — but always come out of every crisis stronger than ever.” n

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Jyske Bank has managed to retain the special patina of the old bank, yet at the same time also to improve the bank beyond recognition

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Thank you Gibraltar!

October 9th 2012 marks the 25th ­anniversary of Jyske Bank in Gibraltar.

For 25 years, we have proudly car­ ried the heritage of Galliano’s Bank through the remarkable development

of Gibraltar. From the very beginning, we have felt very welcome and appre­ ciated by the local community and business centre, for which we offer our since gratitude.

Jyske Bank (Gibraltar) Ltd.

76, Main Street • P.O. Box 143 • Gibraltar Tel. +350 200 72782 • Fax +350 200 76782 info@jyskebank.gi • www.jyskebank.gi Jyske Bank (Gibraltar) Ltd. is licensed by the Financial Services Commission, Licence No. FSC 001 00B. Services and products are not available to everybody, for instance not to residents of the US.

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Gibraltar at Major Literary Conference At end of August and early September this year, the University of Bergen in Norway will be holding a major international conference on the topic of transculturation (or cross-cultural interaction) in literature, at Norway’s Grand Terminus Hotel.

M. G. Sanchez

A British academic based in Finland, will be delivering a lecture on the work of Gibraltarian author, M. G. Sanchez

Common CV Mistakes September is here, the kids are back at school and for many this means it is also time to get back to work. If you are considering a career change at the moment, this is a great time to start looking as it gets busy. The most important asset a job seeker has is their CV, but there are some common mistakes you need to avoid.

The biggest mistakes on a CV are spelling and grammar mistakes. With tools like spellcheck you would think it is impossible to send anything out with spelling mistakes, but it does happen.

For this reason alone it is very important to go through your CV thoroughly and be sure everything is in order. A CV with spelling and grammar mistakes can look sloppy to a hiring manager. It can send the message that you are careless and even lazy in taking care of the details which is a very undesirable attribute to those looking to hire new staff. Take advantage of bullet points which are great for organising information in a clear format and check you use the past or present tense consistently throughout your CV. Consistency is key.

Another common mistake is poor layout. Your CV lends 50% of its impact to layout alone. Hiring managers will see hundreds of CVs a day during the hiring process which can get quite tedious.

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The conference will be entitled Transculturation and Aesthetics, and around 50 academics from all over the world will be taking part, including academics from major UK and USA universities.

On 1st September Dr. John A. Stotesbury FEA, PhD/FD, a British academic based in Finland, will be delivering a lecture on the work of Gibraltarian author, M. G. Sanchez.

Dr. Stotesbury is the author of various scholarly books, including Aging, Performance, and Stardom: Doing Age on the Stage of Consumerist Culture and London in Literature: Visionary Mappings of the Metropolis.

His talk will be entitled Constructions of Transcolonial Identity in M. G. Sanchez’s Rock Black: Ten Gibraltarian Stories.

Further details about the talk can be found either on the University of Bergen’s website http://www. uib.no/filearchive/conferenceabstracts-by-workshops.pdf or the personal site of the author www. mgsanchez.net.

To coincide with Dr Stotesbury’s lecture, new and revised Kindle versions of M. G. Sanchez’s two books, Rock Black: Ten Gibraltarian Stories and Diary of a Victorian Colonial and other Tales, have just been released. n

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passed over. Focus on streamlining your CV so it is easy to follow and highlights the skills and experience important for the job for which you are applying. Experience should be in chronological order with most recent experience at the top.

Keep the use of different font types and sizes to a minimum as this can distract from the information.

The generic CV is another mistake for job seekers to avoid. It is a common misconception that sending a generic CV everywhere is the best approach. This can do more damage than good. It is not possible to include all your skills and experience on a standard length two to three page CV which means your chances of showing relevant experience to all hiring managers on a generic CV is next to impossible. The better approach is tailoring your CV to specific jobs and companies. This way you can be confident the experience you have on there will be considered appropriately. If you have a job description then even better as you will be able to pull out the skills and experience you have from what they are looking for and make sure it is visible.

The final mistake a lot of job seekers make in putting together their CV is having too much fluffy material. This can include sections such as “Objectives”, “Personal Summary”, “Hobbies” etc. While these sections play a very necessary part on the CV and should still be there, they need to be short and concise. Summaries play a key role in a CV as it is your first introduction to your potential hirer, but keep them ideally to three sentences as most interviewers will

ask candidates in the interview process what their strengths are. They don’t need a full synopsis on your CV. They would rather see your experience. The section on objectives and personal characteristics also needs to be short and concise. Accomplishments are excellent to have on your CV as well, but be sure to keep it to a reasonable length and relevant to the job.

Making an effort to avoid these mistakes can mean the difference between months of job searching and getting that call for an interview.

Never underestimate the power of your CV content in today’s competitive market. A good recruitment consultant can assist you in fine tuning your CV. It may take a bit more effort, but it is worth it if it is going to get you the job that is right for you. n

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Shadow of the Rock The latest thriller by Thomas Mogford, Shadow of the Rock, is based in Gibraltar and Morocco.

The novel, which has received some rave reviews in the Times, Publisher’s Weekly and Library Journal, tells the story of lawyer, Spike Sanguinetti, helping his friend Solomon Hassan who is on the run, which draws Spike into a dangerous game of secrets, corruption and murderous lies.

Author Thomas Mogford has worked as a journalist for Time Out, and as a translator for the European Parliament and the UEFA Champions League. Although based in London, he has visited Gibraltar many times as a tourist, and a number of times to research the novel.

“I came to write Shadow of the Rock after studying law in London, and wondering what it might be like to practice in Gibraltar. I travelled to Gibraltar and sat in on some cases at the Magistrate’s and Supreme Courts, but rather than ending up practising, I decided to write a series of crime books about a Gibraltarian lawyer,” says Thomas.

He plans to return to Gibraltar later in the

Thomas plans to return to Gibraltar later in the year, to research the 3rd book in the Spike Sanguinetti series

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year, to research the third book in the Spike Sanguinetti series. His second novel, Sign of the Cross, which sets the story in Malta, is completed and should be out in August next year.

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing, Shadow of the Rock is available at the Gibraltar Bookshop, and at www.amazon.co.uk. n For more information, visit Thomas Mogford’s website www.thomasmogford.com.

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young talent

Louie in Gibraltar with mum Justine and dad Bernard

Louie Lands Role in Sky Sitcom If you turn on Sky Living on a Tuesday evening you may well spot a familiar face in Sky’s new feelgood sitcom Gates — that of Louie Sacarello, son of Gibraltarian Bernard and Justine Sacarello, who is familiar to many on the Rock from his summer visits to see family here.

11-year-old Louie, who lives in London, had never considered acting as a career and just went along to the Pineapple Arts Agency, a performing arts school in London’s Covent Garden, on weekends for the sheer fun of it.

He had a small taste of stardom when he appeared in a short film in 2011 called Infant Men, and has performed in many Pineapple Performing Arts School shows.

Louie was spotted when he auditioned for the part of Sam in Gates through the Pineapple Arts Agency. “They were looking for someone who could dance and do popping,” explains Louie

who also plays guitar, drums and ukelele and enjoys swimming and sailing. In fact after they saw Louie they rewrote the role of ‘Sam’ especially for him.

Gates is the first ever UK comedy commission for Sky Living.

A sitcom about parental rivalries on the school run and the chaos of the school gates, Gates is headed by a well-known and loved British cast from award winning television series — Sue Johnston (The Royle Family), Tom Ellis (Miranda) and Joanna Page (Gavin & Stacey).

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Great Results All Round

Pictured are the happy smiling faces of students receiving their A Level results last month — and no wonder they are smiling, as the overall pass rate in Gibraltar was 96%! (1% up on last year’s results).

In the A* to B category, Bayside (boys school) has seen an increase of 6% and Westside (girls school) of 3% — in fact, the number of students at Bayside obtaining an A* has increased by over 300%. The overall pass rate at the College of Further Education has increased by 2%. This year, there were 18 Gibraltar Scholars (students who obtained three passes or more with A* or A grades) compared to last year’s 12.

Many of our school leavers will now be off to university in the UK and we wish them well on their chosen courses. Also best of luck to those school-leavers and graduates who will now be embarking on their first employment. Welcome to the working world! n

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Jessie J will perform on the Rock headlining the Gibraltar Music Festival — Gibraltar’s first Mega concert — on 8th September.

The Gibraltar Music Festival will be staged at the Victoria Stadium with an international line-up to appeal to a wide cross-section of Gibraltar society.

With massive hits like Price Tag and Laserlight, Jessie J is the first British female artist to have six top 10 singles on one album, and has also served as coach and mentor on television show, The Voice UK. She recently performed at the London Olympics 2012 closing ceremony.

Featured act Ali Campbell (lead singer and front man of UB40) has toured the globe for 30 years, selling over 70 million records worldwide including iconic songs like Red Red Wine.

Three local bands will also thrill the audience — Noiz, Jetstream and Atomica 4.

The Gibraltar Music Festival 2012 is organised by a management board collaborating with the Ministry of Culture, which will provide assistance to ensure the smooth running of the festival, and is expected to become an annual event.

Tickets (£50 and £30) are available at Vijay and Music Corner on Main Street, and through Ticketmaster online.

Children aged 12 and under are allowed free entry if accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Children’s tickets must be collected from John Mackintosh Hall ticket office, 308 Main Street, weekdays 10am-2pm. In the case of £50 tickets there may be a limit imposed on the number of free child tickets issued. n

Friday 31st August to 7th September Gibraltar Fair at Commonwealth Parade (USOC).

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– Lethalness, Dubsective + Others.

For over 16 year olds Sunday 2nd September 11pm-3am Battle of the Bands Final, Rock On The Rock. For over 16 year olds Monday 3rd September Resident DJs + Youth Service DJs. 8–10pm

foam party for under 14 year olds.

11pm-3am foam party for under 18 year olds.

Tuesday 4th September 7pm onwards AIM / Nathan Conroy - Hip Hop Competition for all ages.

Wednesday 5th September 11pm-

2am. Live music night The Noiz & This Side Up. For over 16 year olds.

Thursday 6th September Resident DJs + Youth Service DJs. 8-10pm foam party for under 14 year olds.

11pm-3am foam party for under 18 year olds.

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what’s on Friday 7th September 11pm – 3am Alternative Electronic Night international guest + local acts. For over 16 year olds.

Family Pavilion Saturday 1st September 10pm ThisSide Up. Sunday 2nd September 8.30pm bingo night (in aid of GBC Open Day & local charities). Organised by GDP. Monday 3rd September 10pm Tres Divos featuring the music of Il Divo, Three Tenors, pop + musical theatre Tuesday 4th September 9pm Gib Showtime - an evening when local talent takes centre-stage Wednesday 5th September 9pm CCC Sequence Dance Club Thursday 6th September 10pm Manu Tenorio live in concert with support act Chloe Martinez Friday 7th September 10pm Hector is Magic spectacular magic & illusion show to close Fair 2012.

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd September Gibraltar 2012 Strongman Champion’s Leaque. Saturday 1st at Casemates Square at 11am competitors engage the first Trial of Strength, the truck pull.

Sunday 2nd September at Tercentenary Sports Arena, Victoria Stadium.

For info email:sclgib@gmail.com www. sclgibraltar.com Monday 3rd to 7th September Santos Productions presents: “Greasey” at John Mackintosh Hall Theatre at 8pm. Tickets £12 available from the Nature Shop, Casemates Square.

Wednesday 5th September Ceremony of the Keys (final rehearsal) at Casemates Square 7pm.

Thursday 6th September Ceremony of the Keys at Casemates Square 7pm. For info Tel: 200 55083 Email: seedd851@gib.mod.uk Saturday 8th September Mega Concert featuring Jessie J and Ali Campbell’s UB40 Sunday 9th September Battle of Britain Remembrance Service at King’s Chapel 10.30am. For info Tel: 20055083 Email: seedd851@ gib.mod.uk Monday 10th September GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY 9.30am-12.30pm Live music and Performance Casemates Square 10.30am Children’s Fancy Dress, Lobby of Parliament 12.35pm Political Rally and Casemates Square Release of Balloons 1.30-4pm Live music and performance in Casemates Square 2-7pm Fun for Kids, Coach Park

2pm onwards: Live popular music, Rock Bastion Restaurant, Kings’ Bastion Leisure Centre. Family fun activities: King’s Bastion Leisure Centre. Bowling, ice skating and more. Live music and DJs, strictly over 18s, Boyd’s King’s Bastion Leisure Centre. Live DJs for 12 to 17 year olds, Youth Lounge, King’s Bastion Leisure Centre.

2-8pm Live music at Rock on the Rock Club 2.30-7pm Jazz Friends, Governor’s Parade 7pm Mass of Thanksgiving, Shrine of Our Lady of Europe 9pm-1am Rock Concert, Casemates Square 9.30pm till late Break Beat Disco, Rock on the Rock Club 10.30pm Fireworks display, Detached Mole Saturday 15th September Ocean Village/William Tilley RAOB Charity Cardboard Boat Race meets at Casemates Square 10.30am. Race at Leisure Island, Ocean Village at noon under 14-year-olds, 12.30pm seniors For info: Andy Kearns email: akearns@ gibraltar.net, Wayne Warwick email: sandipuc@gibtelecom.net, Ros Astengo email: ros.astengo@worldtradecente.gi.

Saturday 15th September Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society — Bat Night at the Open Air Theatre, Alameda Gardens at 8.30pm. For info Albert Yome Tel: 200 78333 or email: bats@gonhs.org Saturday 22nd September Gibraltar Botanic Gardens Tour meet George Don Gates (at the south end of Grand Parade) 10.30am. No fee but donations welcome. For info Tel: 200 72639 Email: alameda@wildlife. gib.gi Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September Gibraltar Kennel Club International Dog Show. For info Tel: 200 41791 email: info:gkc.gi visit: www.gkc.gi Saturday 29th September AKIN Sierra Leone - Charity 14 hour treadmill marathon at Morrison’s supermarket from 8am-10pm. AKIN is looking for runners/walkers to do either ½ hour or hour slots, each participant will be asked to contribute £10 per ½ hour slot, in return they will get a £5 raffle ticket for the AKIN grand car raffle and will be entered into a prize draw.

The aim of the marathon is to raise awareness and funds for a water well at the Kabala Amputee Camp Primary School which will cost about £3,000.

Contact Jimmy Bruzon Tel: 57631000 email: jimbruzon@hotmail.com or visit Facebook page “Akin SierraLeone JimmyBruzon”. n

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Decorating a Home Office If you work from your home office, you may spend most of your day there, so you should take extra time to make sure it is a pleasure to work from.

Decorating a home office area can be tricky. Firstly, you have to choose the way the office will feel.

Select a colour scheme for your home office that will allow you to concentrate and be the most productive. If you work best in an all white room, make your home office all white. If you work best in a very colourful room, make your home office very colourful. This may well be trial and error as a strong colour scheme that seems appealing when choosing may quickly become tedious.

If you do not want to use strong colour, you can use all neutrals, such as black, brown, and white with one pop of colour for interest, such as yellow.

The best way to furnish your home office is to make it neat, tidy, and organised. Keep most of your desktop completely empty. Feel

free to add a few decorative items that make you happy but don’t overpower the space.

If you go for a homey environment, chances are you will not be able to concentrated on your work, as many things are likely to draw your attention.

If your home office is a portion of another room of your home instead of a separate room with a door, make sure the office portion of the room coordinates with the rest of the room instead of sticking out, and that there are plenty of storage areas where work can be put away at the end of the day.

The office portion can then also be used for other activities, such as as an extension of the living room or dining room when not being used as a work environment, so make sure it is inviting and comfortable. n

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The Future’s Green Planning for Eco Homes The Government presented two proposed new ‘green’ housing schemes at the meeting of the Development and Planning Commission at the end of August.

Both projects are defined as low-rise “Eco Housing” and the concept designs show a number of energy efficient features which include solar roof panels, rainwater harvesting facilities and roof gardens.

Gibraltar has been slow to embrace environmentally friendly building technologies, such as solar panels and grey water recycling, and the flat roofs of many developments are unused concrete wastelands. We all want lower bills and comfortable homes so what is stopping developers from building green, energy efficient homes?

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but a mixture of cultural drivers and financial misconceptions.

While an Eco Home may cost more up-front it pays off in costing less to run throughout its lifetime — but it must offer what people demand from a house, at a price they are willing to pay. And that price must satisfy the developer’s desire to turn a profit too.

The fact is that in Gibraltar we are not used to considering environmental matters when purchasing a home. In many countries, including those in the EU, this leap has only been made through legislation which insists on energy efficient buildings — both new constructions and retro-fitting of

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Since the introduction of the EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Gibraltar has enacted legislation that requires the production of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) on construction, sale or rental of any property that uses energy to condition the internal environment (fixed heating or cooling systems).

The EPC provides the purchaser with an energy rating on a scale from A to G which helps them to gauge the long-term running costs of a building. The better the energy rating the lower the running costs. In this way potential buyers have a way of comparing the long-term costs of two or three properties.

Ultimately green technology is dependent on it making economic sense to buyers and developers.

The Government’s intention with its two new eco schemes, the first of their kind in Gibraltar, is that they will go out to tender for developers on a ‘purchase guarantee’ by Government. If they go ahead, their potential popularity with home owners may well persuade future developers that ‘thinking green’ can give them a marketing edge, which may see more innovation and use of existing know-how in future construction projects.

The first of the Government’s projects is for about 100 residential units in North Gorge and the second is for approximately 35 units in the area of Europa Point. The units at both locations will be sold for home ownership.

The Government has submitted the projects to the DPC for guidance and advice at this stage, as is its policy. The projects will progress to the next stage once they have been considered by the Development and Planning Commission. n

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home decor

Denville’s New Home Store Denville Designs is proud to announce the launch of their new website and town centre store, Denville’s.

Stocking beautiful quality yet affordable home furnishings and furniture that you can be confident will set you apart in the style stakes, the new online store makes browsing through the many exciting ranges they carry so simple, but a trip to the shop is a delight to the senses — a genuine Aladdin’s cave of one of a kind treasures.

Speaking about this new venture Meme Fairbank of Denville Designs says “We noticed that there was a gap in the market in Gibraltar for affordable but stylish and unique home furnishings and that many of the exclusive name brands we used for our interior design services had ranges of cushions, fabrics, wall papers and furniture that would

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suit everyone’s pocket.”

Meme continued “With all the new developments and so many first time and new home owners wanting to decorate their home to reflect their personalities, we thought it was a great time to make people aware of how they could put together a designer look on the same budget they would spend in a high street shop that only offers mass produced goods.”

Denville Designs was established in 1990 and is known locally as being the benchmark of good interior design, delivering not only aesthetically beautiful homes but also practical and comfortable living spaces.

The team’s experience in putting

together the perfect pieces for whole projects has transferred brilliantly into choosing retail ranges for DIY home designers.

Jane Hart, who founded the original interior design firm, commented “It has been wonderful experience to see Denville Designs

grow over the years and now to see this next evolution come to fruition.

With a fresh brand look and the new shop and online store Denville’s is fantastic. I am excited that we can now offer everyone the quality products and service that we are known for.” n

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for art’s sake

New Season’s Art for GibDFAS Art lovers will be thrilled to hear the Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society has announced its new season of lectures.

The October lecture celebrates the life of Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510), whilst trying to understand the meaning of his enigmatic paintings and his sad decline under the fiery influence of the hell-raising Monk Savonarola, who was burnt at the stake on the very same spot where he destroyed Florence’s treasures in the Bonfire of the Vanities.

The Speaker, Hilary Guise, has lectured in the main museums in London and for American Universities. She has toured widely in the USA and lectured for the

Botticelli

Smithsonian Institution. She has also worked for the Art Fund, taught courses for Cambridge University and been a guest speaker on cruises. Hilary trained as a painter at Central St. Martin’s and exhibits abroad, most recently in Berlin and France. n For further information, visit the website www.nadfas.org/gibraltar.

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GibDFAS Calendar Oct. 17th Nov. 21st Dec. 12th Jan. 16th Feb. 20th

Mar. 13th Apr. 17th May 15th

Botticelli: 500 years by Hilary Guise Jewellery is an Art: from 1960 to 2012 by Joanna Hardy Abstract Expressionism: from the sublime to the political by Linda Smith The Mysterious World of Salvador Dali by Valerie Woodgate The Five Centuries of Blue and White: an international history by Anton Gabszewica Glass By Charles Hajhamach The Drama Behind The Taj Mahal by Oliver Everett Picasso, Man Ray And Max Ernst: Through The Eyes Of Lee Miller And Roland Penrose by Antony Penrose

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update

Vikram Budhrani in Radhika with the Chopard items

Radhika becomes Chopard official retailer Radhika, 60 Main Street has become the official retailer in Gibraltar of Swiss luxury watches and jewellery manufacturer Chopard.

Established since 1860 Chopard offers a full selection of beautifully made watches, jewellery and accessories from just £60. Accessories include pens, wallets, belts, key chains, scarves

and sunglasses, which all make gorgeous gift ideas for the special people in your life. And for yourself or the ultra special people in your life there is the fabulous rose gold jewellery,

and elegant watches manufactured to exacting Swiss standards. n Chopard items are exclusively available at Radhika, 60 Main Street, Gibraltar.

Kayleigh Sanchez, Georgia Byrne, Rowan Byrne, Sian Dean, Alexandra Casciaro, Julianna and Lucia Ferrary.

This is the first time a national ladies team has represented Gibraltar at any level in hockey and the Gibraltar hockey’s council is very proud of

the girl’s achievement. They would like to thank coach Robert Grech, assistant coach Donna Streeter and team manager Lianne Parral.

Thanks also went to Eric Abudarham for rentless dedication to hockey and all (especially sponsors) who helped this trip come together. n

Silver for Girls’ Hockey Team The Gibraltar Hockey Association participated in the Eurohockey U-16 Girls Challenge III Championships for the first time last month. The event was held in Wattignies, France, and the girls came back with a silver medal!

The Gibraltar team went into the final game against France, knowing the strength of the French side, and defended well coming away with the silver medal.

Our young players were Ashley Garcia, Maxine Cano, Aroa Nunes, Louise Flower, Emma Flower, Aryanne Mauro, Kamyl Hammond,

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Wedding Feature

Water Baby celebrates 100 Years With more and more of us reaching the 100 years mark (the UK’s Office for National Statistics predicts 35% of this year’s babies could still be alive in 2112) Gibraltar centenarian Elizabeth Pizarro-Malin (or ‘Baby’ as she’s referred to by friends and family) is inspirational in her continued joie de vivre and quest for adventure.

It had been a long held dream of Baby’s to swim with dolphins at 100 years old, but as her birthday was in chilly December, she saved the pleasure until last month when she travelled to Portugal’s Zoo Marine with friends Tessa Imossi and Claire Pizzarello to help celebrate her daughter Ubi’s birthday.

Baby was already familiar with dolphins Ulysses and Jara, and their trainer Hugo Andrade at Zoo Marine, as it was her sixth visit

to the marine park, but this visit was extra special as the pool was opened exclusively for Baby and her friends. Other trainers, who were not on duty, came to join the event, Baby was interviewed for the main TV broadcaster in Portugal, RTP, and featured in the Portuguese press.

A birthday cake was presented to Baby in the pool and when she finally got out there were flowers and glasses of champagne await-

ing her.

Baby’s picture now takes pride of place on Zoo Marine’s Wall of Fame alongside the likes of Phil Collins and Portuguese international footballer Luís Figo.

Baby is a star indeed and acts as inspiration to all those who plan to live fully until the grand old age of 100. n Zoo Marine is located near Albufeira on Portugal’s Algarve coast. www. zoomarine.pt

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Findings in Gibraltar’s Health and Lifestyle Survey, published a few months ago, included the fact that 60% of the Rock’s population is overweight or obese. We thought it was an ideal opportunity to chat to Gibfit husband and wife team, Janine and Steven Pereira, on how we can all achieve a healthier lifestyle.

“It really comes down to practising good health habits and giving up harmful ones,” says Janine. “With a healthy lifestyle you can only get positive reinforcements out of it, such as feeling good, and having more energy — you will have a better outlook on life.”

“All this adds up to one keyword which we like to use, ‘equilibrium’ — in three key areas: physical, psychological and social,” explains Steven. “A balanced weekly workout and balanced diet, will result in physical improvement, which in turn has psychological benefits. By attending fitness classes you are able to workout, switch off from every day stresses and socialise with other people, in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The benefits are guaranteed.”

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By attending fitness classes you are able to workout, switch off from everyday stresses and socialise with other people, in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. The benefits are guaranteed

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Starting off as pupils attending local fitness classes, Janine and Steven realised fitness was their passion, and there was a need to raise awareness on health and fitness in Gibraltar.

So after obtaining the necessary qualifications as fitness instructors, and attending courses for certifications in all kinds of fitness disciplines, they formed Gibfit.

“Our first fitness classes were carried out at a local betting office, since it was difficult to find venues at the time, and a relative did us the huge favour of allowing us to use the premises.

Although it was not the most suitable, it was a starting point and with a handful of relatives and friends attending at the beginning it was just perfect. We have carried out fitness classes in every place imaginable (of course ensuring the health and safety of our students!). As more people started attending classes, we gave our group a name, Gibfit — little did we know the whole thing would develop to what it is today, as we have a total of 150 pupils,” Janine says smiling.

As a youngster Steven was involved in local sports, and has taught Physical Education and English at Bayside School for the past 15 years.

Janine was inspired to teach after attending her first aerobics class, and took the plunge to develop her skills.

The different disciplines taught by the couple are Functional Training, Step Cardio Chal-

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by Jolene Gomez lenge plus Abs Blast, Zumba Fitness, Kangoo Jumps Fitness, and Piloxing — there is something for everyone’s fitness needs.

“Functional Training involves performing work against resistance, in such a manner that the improvements in strength directly enhance the performance of movements, so an individual’s activities of daily living are easier to perform. Step Cardio Challenge plus Abs Blast includes the traditional step aerobics, but adding an additional cardio element so extra energy is expended when stepping on and off the riser, then finishing with an additional 10 minutes abdominal workout,” explains Steven.

“The ever popular Zumba workout is a dance party that burns away the calories whilst having great fun — it is exercise in disguise!” enthuses Janine. “Most people don’t want to exercise because exercise is associated with working hard work — that’s why zumba is such a big hit with the community. More and more people are joining the zumba party to shed of the pounds!

“Kangoo is an intense cardiovascular workout that combines dance moves, running and jumping around the studio using Kangoo Jump Boots — unusual footwear that look like ski boots connected to egg-shaped springs providing ‘rebound exercise’, which doesn’t put as much strain on your back and joints as running.”

New to this year’s programme is Piloxing — a combination of Pilates, boxing and dancing.

“Piloxing is the first programme that blends the muscle sculpting of standing Pilates, the strengthening and cardio of boxing and the fun of dance into a high energy interval workout.

It has already proved popular at the taster sessions during the summer, and we can’t wait to start the classes,” says Janine.

Every year, Janine and Steven organise the Gibfit convention, which started in 2006. “We decided to organise a local fitness awareness day in partnership with GSLA and Ministry for Sports and Culture, and the event has gone from strength to strength. We’ve had professional fitness presenters such as Jose & Jessica Exposito (creators of Batuka), Aaron Cobos (professional dancer/actor/fitness instructor), Raquel Carturla Garcia (Kangoo Jumps Master Trainer), and Mia B Smith (Piloxing Master Trainer),” Janine explains.

At the events, local groups and entities related to sports and fitness set up information stalls to raise awareness on fitness, which has proved to be popular, together with performances by local dance groups and martial arts groups which always support the event, such as Urban Dance, Mediterranean Dance Group, Stylos Dance Academy, Transitions Dance Academy, Gibraltar Taekwondo Association and Gibraltar Jujitsu Academy.

“Jose and Jessica Exposito have always been an inspiration to us, and we have been fortunate enough to establish a good relationships with them. We attend one or two conventions a year, to keep updated and bring the latest fitness trends to Gibraltar, and next October will be travelling to Barcelona with some of our pupils to attend the annual International Reebok Openfit Fitness Convention, hosted by the Exposito Brothers. We have been very much involved in helping them organising this event, with my brother, Alan, taking on board the creation of the official Openfit website,”

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We decided to organise a local fitness awareness day in partnership with GSLA and Ministry for Sports and Culture, and the event has gone from strength to strength

says Steven.

Janine and Steven also organise charity fund raising classes — all money raised is donated to charities two to three times a year — and collaborate with local schools to carry out fitness workouts with pupils, followed by a talk on health and fitness with tips to help them lead a healthier lifestyle.

For the future, Gibfit will be bringing a local dietician on board as part of the team, offering nutritional advice to their pupils. They will also introduce Fitness for Kids and Mums’ classes, and organise an International Fitness Convention in Gibraltar, as well as a Fitness Fiesta in December for GBC Open Day. Janine and Steven would like to thank their family for supporting them, their pupils for their loyalty through the years, the GSLA and Ministry for Sports & Culture, Alan Pereira for his help with IT, and the Exposito Brothers. n

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For more information on Gibfit classes, email gibfit@hotmail.com Tel: 54012385, or via Facebook pages Zumba Gibraltar, Piloxing Gibraltar, Kangoo Club Gibraltar, and Gibfit.

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(BPH) — the most common prostate disorder. Symptoms due to BPH are thought to affect one third of men aged over 50 in the UK. The incidence of BPH increases with age: half of men aged over 60 are affected by symptoms of BPH. Prostatitis — ‘inflammation of the prostate’. In the UK, prostatitis accounts for almost a quarter of all consultations with a urologist.

Patients with prostatitis often suffer pain and discomfort in the area around and between the anus and scrotum (the perineum) and just above the pubic bone.

Prostate cancer — the most common cancer in men in the UK. 40,000 cases are diagnosed each year. Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men, with 10,000 deaths every year in the UK. More symptoms related to the diseases are: Common • A weak urine flow.

• Need to urinate more often, especially at night.

• Need to rush to the toilet.

Less common • Pain passing urine.

• Pain ejaculating.

• Pain in the testicles.

1 Year Raising Awareness of Prostate Diseases The Prostate Cancer Support Group Gibraltar is now over a year old. The group was formed to address the lack of public information in Gibraltar which left men affected by prostate disease unaware of the symptoms they were experiencing.

This coupled with the ‘macho’ attitude of being reluctant to visit a doctor left some local men in a far worse situation than if they had been better informed, says the group organisers. The organisers add that this attitude is not exclusive to Gibraltar and happens everywhere — men seem to be generally shy in tackling these issues.

“Nevertheless, it is important and indeed imperative to break down these taboos for the benefit a better health and to increase the chances

of survival if we are diagnosed with cancer,” a spokesman for the group says. “Wives can have a very important role in achieving this. Their influence over their husbands can be invaluable in initiating a survival situation or not.”

So what has been achieved in the group’s first 12 months?

Most importantly, on ‘awareness days’ they have distributed leaflets informing the public of the different types of prostate diseases and their symptoms, namely: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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The group urges that if you have any of these symptoms you should visit your GP to find out what is causing the problems, stressing early diagnosis can be a life saver.

Many men with prostate cancer may have no symptoms at all. (Regular PSA tests are recommended).

Some men may be surprised by their cancer diagnosis because they do not feel unwell. However some men may have some of the symptoms described above.

Other symptoms include: New pain in the lower back, hips or pelvis.

Problems getting or keeping an erection.

Blood in the urine or semen (this is rare).

So far Gibraltar, as a community, has responded extraordinarily generously, from personal donations to fund-raising events held by associations, schools and even private groups. This has given the charity the healthy start it needed but there is still some way to go to reach the level that the Charity can actively begin to provide for the needs of men with prostate disease.

The organisation says it aims to continue building on this momentum, and ultimately reach a level of service the community deserves.

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Mummy & Me: Breast-feeding in Casemates

photos: Earon Balloqui, NaiChar Photography

Thousands of breastfeeding women from 23 countries including Gibraltar came together for this year’s Big Latch On event in August.

Tamsin Suarez proves breast-feeding is appropriate anywhere, including a Harley Davidson Rally

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All of the women latched on to their children at exactly 10.30am in support of breast-feeding. This coincided with the World Breastfeeding Week.

Mummy and Me, Gibraltar ’s Breastfeeding support group headed by Tamsin Suarez, hosted one of the only gatherings in the Iberian Peninsula. Joining the event for the first time 23 woman breast-fed their infants at Café Solo, Casemates Square, chosen as it is both nonsmoking and child friendly. Cafe Solo provided refreshments for the mums during this event which aims to promote social awareness of the benefits of breast-feeding.

Organisers of the Big Latch On 2012 said breast-feeding is the best gift you can give your baby. Most doctors recommend breast-feeding during the entire first year of a baby’s life and the World Health Organisation recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby’s life, continuing to breast-feed up to the age of two years and beyond as long as is mutually desired by a woman and her child.

Organisers explained breastfeeding is normal, healthy and in need of community support. Breastfeeding contributes to the normal

growth and development of babies and children, it also speeds mum’s recovery from birth and postnatal weight lose in conjunction with a healthy die as it can burn up to an extra 500 calories a day!

Local organiser Tamsin commented “Breast-feeding requires patience and support for the mum and social acceptance to become the norm. Benefits to mum and baby are enormous and extent throughout the child’s entire life. The more it is promoted the greater the numbers of mums that attempt to breast-feed. It is especially important in Gibraltar which has a high childhood obesity rate.”

She adds “I cannot wait to start organising next year’s event where we can break the local record for simultaneously breast-feeding mums!”

A baby can be breastfed anywhere, at any time and this was proven as the event coincided with the annual Harley Davidson Rally. Babies were being nourished while the bikers were in Casemates Square showcasing their bikes, causing amusement to onlookers. n Mummy and Me has a Facebook page where you can get involved.

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A Tiny Finger in Gibraltar

by Reg Reynolds

Russian composer Edison Denisov said it was one of his favourite works, a quirky composition based on a Spanish poem of a little girl’s finger that ends up in Gibraltar.

The song about a Tiny Finger was the final part of Denisov’s chamber ensemble Sun of the Incas which debuted at Leningrad in 1964 and gave him international recognition.

A reviewer of the work wrote: “It contains three vocal chamber works which marked his real birth as a composer having his own original voice. Though Denisov created a lot of works before ‘Sun of the Incas’ he considers this chamber cantata as his opus 1. ‘Italian Songs’ were written the same year and together with ‘Sun of the Incas’ they represent two different kinds of expression which are typical of Denisov the first one is more bright and effective, while the second one is more personal and strict.”

Denisov’s biographer Peter J Schmetz wrote: “...it is the final movement of the work, ‘Song about a Tiny Finger’ that he prized the most calling it the ‘centre of the work’ and the ‘most important movement’.”

The original poem was written

by Chilean poet, educator and diplomat Gabriella Mistral *[see note] in 1924 while she was on a tour of Europe.

An Oyster bit off my finger,

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Then and there it [the oyster] was cut down by fatigue, And it fell to the sand.

And was picked up by a wave.

Ahh... A whaler caught it in the sea, And brought it to Gibraltar And the fishermen sing in Gibraltar: “Whoever lost [it], search in the bazaar”.

Give me a ship, I need my finger.

On the ship must be a captain; And the captain must have dinner and supper, Many sailors and a drum.

The drummer will go to the city of Marseille: Squares, towers and ships.

An organ grinder there sings a song about a finger: On the distant sea, far from land They found the girl’s tiny finger.

The poem is quite odd and as Schmertz wrote, “...there is no resolution to this absurd yet pitiful quest. After all, the finger is taken to Gibraltar and in the course of

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the song never returns to the girl, its rightful owner, preventing the drama, such as it is, from coming to a satisfactory conclusion”.

Edison Denisov was born at Tomsk, Siberia on 6th April, 1929.

His father was a radio physicist and named his son Edison in honour of the great American inventor Thomas Edison. Denisov studied mathematics before deciding to become a composer. He graduated from the Moscow Conservatory and later taught orchestration and composition there. Among his students were the composers Ivan Sokolov and Yuri Kasparov and the renowned painter Sergie Pavlenko, Denisov has been described as “...a strikingly innovative Russian composer of Siberian extraction, a leading figure of his generation and a hugely influential teacher”. But to the disfavour of Soviet leaders he gravitated toward European styles of composition and his modernist

...it is the final movement of the work, ‘Song about a Tiny Finger’ that he prized the most calling it the ‘centre of the work’ and the ‘most important movement’.

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leanings provoked severe official disapproval. He was considered to be anti-collectivist and non-conformist and in 1979 was blacklisted by the Sixth Congress of the Union of Soviet Composers for his unapproved participation in some festivals of Soviet music in the West.

Of his own music Denisov said: “Beauty is a principal factor in my work. This means not only beautiful sound, which, naturally, has nothing to do with outward prettiness, but beauty here means beautiful ideas as understood by mathematicians, or by Bach and Webern. The most important element of my music is its lyricism.”

With the collapse of the Soviet Union Denisov became the leader of the Association for Contemporary Music, which was re-established in Moscow in 1990. He later moved to France and after a long illness died in a Paris hospital on 24th November, 1996. n Note: Gabriella Mistral (1889-1957) was the pseudonym for Lucila Godoy Alcayaga. She is the only Latin American woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1945). She served as Consul for Chile in Naples, Madrid, Lisbon, Nice and New York. Her portrait is on the Chilean 5000 peseta bank note.

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Tessa Pitto:

�oprano � Wedding Singer

by Elena Scialtiel

There’s a new nightingale in town, a petite soprano with a powerful, yet smooth voice.

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Tessa Pitto has been back in Gibraltar for merely two years, but has already delighted her audiences with a number of concerts.

The highlight was the duet with tenor Christian Fa, another young promising talent of the local operatic scene, organised last year to fund-raise for Pathway Through Pain.

This charity is particularly close to the heart of Gibraltar‘s internationally renowned tenor Nathan Payas, Tessa’s mentor, who firstly introduced her to Gibraltar’s melomania community at a Rock Hotel dinner concert.

“That was a different experience,” Tessa says, “because I sang while walking around the dining hall, whereas I was used to standing still on my podium with all eyes on me!

It was a more intimate venue and I kind of liked it.”

The best part of any concert comes right at the end, she says, when she is overwhelmed by the applause and the standing ovation, and even after that, when people she hardly knows recognise and congratulate her in the street.

On the other hand, her most nerve-wrecking moment falls right at curtains-up, when she can read the expectation all over the faces in the first rows, followed by the relief and joy that the expectation is matched when the first notes are sung.

Tessa’s passion for music blossomed early, when she started singing in a choir. Her teachers in Guilford, Sussex, scouted her natural talent and encouraged her to cultivate and channel it into a rewarding career.

She went for what she loved the most, in order to eventually and hopefully turn her passion into a profession. She successfully sat her ABRSM exams, competed in county music

festivals year in year out — and ranked top year in year out! — and eventually she took Music in university.

She chose the comprehensive approach, majoring in lyrical, but also learning how to play the clarinet and piano, without forgoing a dip into composition and even musical reviewing.

She isn’t in the least worried about whether music will put food on her table, because she is confident that hard work and perseverance will eventually get her a breakthrough in showbiz. Plus, she’d rather pursue her dream than lulling and coasting in brain-drain dead-end jobs!

And if she is definitely in love with opera, particularly Mozart, she acknowledges the necessity to diversify in today’s market, and get a solid repertoire in musical theatre as well.

“People are too pressed with time to sit through a full-length opera nowadays, but still enjoy highlights from the most popular ones. Although their performance can be quite demanding, they undoubtedly are very gratifying for any lyric singer, and the emotional reaction they stir in the audience is its own reward. However, I am always keen to lighten up my programme with some excerpts from musicals, the guaranteed crowd pleaser at a variety concert.”

And what about floor fillers? With a cringing smile Tessa confesses she usually shuns pop music, as she believes her voice and pop music are simply not made for each other.

And it doesn’t suit her character. “Don’t get me wrong! I love pop and I regularly listen to it, but it just isn’t me when it comes to singing it, besides singing along in the shower!”

And what about this trite cliché? Does she sing in the shower?

“I sing everywhere around the house! My neighbours worry when I am quiet for too long!” she jokes, and continues: “I actually advise my students to practise in the bathroom or the kitchen, since tiles best bounce their voice to give them the feeling of how it would

resound in an auditorium.”

After graduating, Tessa explored the avenue of teaching, which is something she always wanted to do, and found herself comfortable in one-to-one lessons. So far, she’s built up an entourage of eager students from the age of seven to adults, dipping into all genres without straining their voices.

Last October, they performed at the King’s Chapel in a delightful soirée she is revving to encore soon. Her dream would be to create a junior choir from her students, once she gathers enough youngsters to cover the entire voice range.

Tessa also sings at many weddings, the ideal setting for her angelic voice.

Unfortunately she hasn’t yet auditioned for operatic roles in a professional production, as she sees starring in one somehow daunting, because one needs stamina and endurance galore to see through all that shrilling and striding the boards in period costumes, under the heat of the limelight.

Tessa’s role model is Pennsylvanian soprano Renée Fleming whom she hopes to emulate soon, family commitments permitting. In fact she’s planning her own wedding at the moment — and the biggest decision so far seems to be picking the singer! n Anyone interested in Tessa’s voice coaching can contact her on email tessa.pitto@gmail.com.

The best part of any concert comes right at the end, she says, when she is overwhelmed by the applause and the standing ovation

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gibraltar in art

by Reg Reynolds

Alexander Calder with Gibraltar

Alexander’s Rock Alexander Calder is best known as the originator of the ‘mobile’ and ‘stabile’ art forms and one of his better known works is a sculpture called Gibraltar.

Mobiles and stabiles are constructed from many different materials. Metal is traditional, but wood, paper, and plastic are some of the other materials employed.

Ironically, or possibly Calder was intentionally being ironic, the centrepiece of his sculpture of the world’s most famous Rock is made of wood.

Gibraltar (1936) is currently on display at the Museum of Modern Art of New York and the gallery catalogue describes the work and its materials: “Although Gibraltar is abstract, the connection is easily made between its base — a weighty lump of Lignum vitae (a tropical hardwood) — and the Mediterranean Rock that gives the work its name. This mass of wood is rough and solid, and seemingly unshaped. More delicate, and more clearly marked by human artifice, are the work’s sloping plane of walnut, its painted wood ball, and its two steel rods balancing a crescent and a sphere, respectively. Gibraltar recalls the biomorphic forms in Surrealist art, particularly that of Joan Miró, a strong influence on Calder. But there is also a poetic whimsy that is Calder’s alone.

“The sculpture is contradictory in its qualities.

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The rods are thin and linear, and express an upward, airborne drive and eccentric balance; the Lignum vitae is heavy, earth-hugging, solid.

The surfaces, too, show various materials being variously treated, implying methods from machine-making to hand-polishing to leaving well enough alone. These disjunctions have a good-humored wit, which does not disguise the work’s grace. Calder once said ‘the underlying sense of form’ in his work was ‘the system of the Universe,’ and Gibraltar, with its sun, moon, and heavy earth, is a solar system in miniature — a system revealed as a fine-tuned balance of opposites.”

Alexander ‘Sandy’ Calder was born during the summer of 1898 *[see note] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to an artistic family; his father being a sculptor and his mother a painter. In his youth he was more interested in mechanics than art and he studied engineering at the

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Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey.

After a short stint in the Navy at the end of World War I he gained employment as an engineer. He later worked as a draftsman, a lumberjack, an accountant and insurance investigator but found all of these occupations unsatisfactory.

In 1922, on the advice of his father, he took a course in drawing and found art work gave him great pleasure. He decided to become a painter and took a course at the Art Students’ League of New York and earned an income by drawing sketches for the satirical National Police Gazette.

Calder’s first work with wire came about when he replaced a broken clock by fashioning a sundial in the shape of rooster.

He visited Gibraltar for the first time in June 1926 when he worked aboard the freighter Galileo on a 17-day voyage from New York to Hull, England. He then travelled to Paris where he lived in small flat and sculpted small articulated animals out of wood and wire. On his return to America he found a job making toys for the Gould Manufacturing Company of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. During this time he created one of his more famous sculptures, an all-wire study of the beautiful dancer and comedienne Josephine Baker.

Calder had his first exhibition of wire sculptures in 1928 in New York. The exhibit, titled Circus drew positive reviews and with the $1,000 he earned Calder treated himself to a luxury cruise across the Atlantic and an apartment in Paris. He exhibited in both Paris and Berlin before returning to New York.

Calder visited Gibraltar again in 1930 on a voyage to Barcelona. It is around this time he began experimenting with the concept that art should move. In 1933 Calder met the French Dadaist and Surrealist, Marchel Duchamp, who suggested the new sculptures, which were movable by hand or little electric motors, should be called ‘mobiles’. Later the Alsatian sculptor Jean Arp would name the non-movable sculptures ‘stabiles’.

After working on hundreds of small mobiles, Calder became interested in making large substantial works as well. Using similar colourful abstract forms, he made giant metal structures whose shapes and colours stood out bravely in both rural and urban settings. In the 1940s and 1950s he was commissioned to create pieces for the plazas of major cities, including Amsterdam, Berne, and Rio de Janeiro.

At the height of his career in the 1970s, Calder worked regularly creating everything from jewelry to children’s toys to major monuments for the Lincoln Center in New York and UNESCO in Paris.

Calder died in New York in 1976. Today his larger sculptures can be seen in major cities all around the world while his other works can be found in the most prestigious museums and art galleries. n *Note: Calder’s mother told him he was born 22nd August, 1898 but when he applied for a birth certificate from Philadelphia City Hall, his birth date was listed as 22nd July.

Gibraltar, with its sun, moon, and heavy earth, is a solar system in miniature — a system revealed as a finetuned balance of opposites

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�ndrew �livero:

Eyes on the Shot Andrew lines up his shot

Watching his dad play billiards at the St Bernard’s Club as a kid, Andrew Olivero says he began learning from the best, and slowly got more and more involved in this sport. Today he represents Gibraltar at an international level at snooker, has various European Championships under his belt, and has been invited to next year’s prestigious Paul Hunter professional tournament.

A life-long involvement in billiards, sparked by his dad saw Andrew going head-to-head with him at a local tournament. “I didn’t play my dad until the final, and it did prove to be a bit of a challenge. We both went for the kill, but in the end I took the trophy,” he says smiling. “My dad has a different game to me — he is defensive and a snooker kind of player.

I am more an attacker, as I feel confident in my ability to do well. If it wasn’t for my dad, however, I would never be where I am today, and for that I am extremely grateful.”

“I started learning billiards and later moved on to snooker, although I also enjoy a game or two of pool once in a while,” he explains.

Andrew joined the local snooker league back in 2002, and made his way up the ranking, slowly but surely. Andrew’s game is consistent, and he never backs down no matter who the opponent. With over 10 years’ experience at tournament level, he is currently ranked Gibraltar’s number one snooker player.

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There are eight snooker clubs in the local league, and each club is responsible for organising and promoting their games in the local league. This is for players who want the game to be more of a social thing, and a gettogether to play a few games.

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I am more an attacker, as I feel confident in my ability to do well. If it wasn’t for my dad, however, I would never be where I am today, and for that I am extremely grateful

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braltar Amateur Billiards and Snooker Association (GABSA), and offers prize money and trophies. There are a total of 64 players in Gibraltar, and about 30 play in the tournament.

The local ranking keeps everyone motivated to move up the ranks, and the turnout is generally good every year,” says Andrew.

The top three players get a 50% grant towards the European Championships, or other international competitions, as GABSA are affiliated to European and World Associations.

Andrew has represented Gibraltar at European level, and achieved a maximum break of 78, his highest in all competitions.

Known as El Llanito, and walking out to the sound of We Will Rock You by Queen, Andrew recently managed to secure a place in the final, and became runner-up in the Spanish Snooker Championship two years in a row at the LASE tournament in Alicante.

“When you play at the centre stage table, there can be up to 1,000 people watching, and cameras all around recording the event.

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by Jolene Gomez Bigger crowds create more pressure, but generally, I have a better game when I’m under pressure. When I’m relaxed, I can make careless mistakes. Snooker is a serious game, all about focus, concentration and strategy — a little bit like chess,” he explains.

“It is all a bit surreal as you feel like a celebrity at these competitions — everybody asking for autographs and photos. There is huge support for the game internationally, and I’m hoping to raise more awareness of the sport locally too. The Government is already liaising to bring international players and organise an international tournament in the near future, so watch this space!”

Aspirations for the future include qualifying for the LASE and European Championships once again, as well as promoting the sport locally.

“It is difficult to get the youngsters involved, as most clubs require membership,

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When you play at the centre stage table, there can be up to 1,000 people watching, and cameras all around recording the event.

Bigger crowds create more pressure, but generally, I have a better game when I’m under pressure

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and this is for over 18s. However, we have premises at Jumpers Bastion where we would like to offer coaching and lessons for younger, up-and-coming snooker players. There is also a possibility that the Island and Commonwealth Games will include snooker, and Gibraltar would stand a good chance at doing well — more so if we can get new blood competing with the younger members,” says Andrew.

For Andrew the biggest moment of his career was playing Jimmy White during the Whirlwind’s visit to Gibraltar a few years ago.

“To me, he is the best player in the world, and to play against him was an honour. I had just started playing at tournament level, and had not peaked as a player, however, it was an unforgettable experience. Nowadays, I would battle him out for a few frames,” he says with a grin.

Andrew would like to thank his dad for being his inspiration, the Government of Gibraltar for its support, Charlie Bear for his help with the press releases, Mahesh Basantani and Harry Murphy, as well as Jimmy White’s ex-coach for the valuable advice given during his time in Gibraltar. n

Andrew at the European Final

Right: With his Dad at a billiards final Below: At the last LASE final in Alicante

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Of �litter

by Richard Cartwright

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What she does, she has done extremely well for a decade and a half, so why hasn’t Gibraltarian singer-songwriter Kirsty Almeida ‘made it big’ many music lovers would quite rightly and innocently wonder? Among other reasons, talent is not the only thing required to achieve success, have hit records, go on world tours and possess a bulging bank account! In fact, you can suceed with little or no talent at all...

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In the music business and other occupations, being in the right place at the right time, possessing other attributes such as image, credibility, persistence plus a lot of luck, go towards getting a chance to grasp the elusive shining star generally termed ‘commercial success.’ Simply owning a good voice, writing excellent songs or being an incredible actor are invariably not enough.

Kirsty Almeida is one such performer waiting very patiently for some deserved star-shine to come streaming onto her lap.

Difficult to pigeon hole, Kirsty is one musical character today, mixing music with paper the next and organising secret balls in remote locations the following week! And it’s all to do with her creative and very eclectic being.

“You see, success is a very personal thing; success is being as individual as you can be and each of us have other things that make us successful,” Kirsty explains. “As far as being commercially successful is concerned, well, that’s something else, you just never know when or if it will come, the important thing to know is that if it’s music, acting or whatever it is you genuinely want to do, then there’s no limit to how long you should keep at it, you just have to keep on going.”

Doggedly unrelenting is a fair description of Kirsty’s career path. As a child her mum used to say she could sing before she learned to speak. She took up guitar lessons with the late William Gomez, dabbled in piano and violin tuition for a few years but never thought she was any good.

“I never thought of myself as a singer and it was through listening to the Beatles, Country, and what my dad used to have in his collection that I became interested in singing. Alanis Morissette’s songs lyrically impacted on me but look, I went on to study art in the UK and once exhibited here with Christian Hook. I just wanted to be creative but didn’t know which way to go. Christian was very honest with me and one day said, ‘Kirsty, you’re better at music than art,’ and here I am today!”

Kirsty ‘La Llanita’ Almeida says she appreciates any music that’s good. Her catholic choice of genres when she records and performs on stage supports this.

“Yes, I like anything from folk to jazz to pop.

I was a backing singer for girl group Atomic Kitten for a while and the first album I wrote and recorded has a Latin feel about it. I recorded that

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with a Latin group called La Gran Descarga.”

She’s done the rounds — open air festivals, including Glastonbury, performed in Songs of Nick Drake at the Barbican in London, released an album of Winter Songs and written music for the film Patagonia. She is sometimes described as a folk singer and won the Take Five jazz award!

So it’s clear she’s really difficult to brand.

She was a student at the Bretton Hall School of Performance, and has given talks at universities on creative incentives, as well as travelling far and wide.

Not one for hanging around waiting for the phone to ring (although calls for fee paying gigs are never turned down of course) Kirsty keeps her creative engine going; “I’ve thought of this idea called 6 degrees 2 Jools Holland which could work with today’s very active social media. Six people each send a video box of my work onto another six people and so on and eventually one should hopefully reach someone who knows someone, who knows someone who knows Jools Holland!” she smiles. Very innovative… he’s a busy man, but that might do it!

Another idea is a gig at a Manchester art gallery making music out of paper, writing more music for film and TV, poems for a kids’ musical and a big one is her idea for Secret Balls! “About 50 people get invited,” she says enthusiastically.

“They’re taken to a secret venue and the rest is divulged when they arrive at the undisclosed location… Those have already been very successful and an events company offered me a full-time job organising these events all over the UK but I declined.”

The ‘business’ is a tough slog whichever way you look at it. Attempting to make ends meet day in day out for many artists is not all bright lights and loud applause. Kirsty concurs, “I’ve had times when funds have been very low. Once I had £8 in the bank... tra, la, la, la, I said… But, I

don’t know if it’s Karma or someone is watching over me, but next day I got a call for a gig for £2,000 and was able to pay the rent! And that’s the way it goes.

“Yes there have been times, three in fact, when I’ve seriously thought of giving up. I thought of taking up marine biology which I love but there’s always something that pulls me back, and I must carry on.”

Kirsty believes in pushing herself and keeping creative. She’s held her eight man band together for 14 years. They all go off and do their own thing when ‘Kirsty’ gigs are scarce but always come together again to perform with her.

“Maybe it’s intuition or whatever but I know you just have to go on channelling your creativity. I know my worth, but I would never be a diva and it is okay to feel weak at times and I know there’s no set time limit for ‘making it,’ if ‘it’ ever comes at all!”

Through her performances, writing and determination, Kirsty Almeida has built a good reputation and following for herself over the past 14 or 15 years and although well-known in certain music circles in the UK, especially in the north, she says the UK is the hardest ‘music scene nut’ to crack. She claims record companies employ the wrong people at the top and so she has resorted to recording her own music and offering it on the internet. She has even designed and produced her own record sleeves — totally handmade.

Back in Manchester now, after performing at Gibraltar’s first jazz festival and visiting family in July, Kirsty is recording a new album, going on a short tour and, surely cooking up some other creation in her mind, to be presented to her expectant followers and others beyond.

We look forward to the next Kirsty inspired concept! n

I know my worth, but I would never be a diva and it is okay to feel weak at times and I know there’s no set time limit for ‘making it’

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past revisited

From left to right: The “Rock Design”, prepared by the printer Waterlow & Sons of London, first appeared on banknotes dates 1927 and continued in use until 1975. There were 3 denominations of banknotes with this design, 10/- (50p), £1 and £5.

The only design for a Gibraltar £1 note to bear a portrait of the Queen.

The first Gibraltar £100 banknote depicts the King’s bastion, and is dated 1st January 2011.

Gibraltar’s Sterling Past

A Fistful of Banknotes Gibraltar’s first banknotes were issued considerably later than the first banknotes of many countries and territories, and there has been little written about them. There are obvious questions that spring to mind: why did Gibraltar first issue banknotes in 1914 and not before? What did the first banknotes look like? Where were they printed? Were they popular? Richard Garcia’s new book Gibraltar’s Currency and Banknotes, 1898-2011 sets out to answer these questions, and to examine the development of banknotes in Gibraltar.

Richard’s book was originally going to be limited to a full description of all the issues of banknotes from 1914 to the present day, the series issued in 2010 and 2011, and setting the various banknote issues in their context. In carrying out research for the book, however, one even more basic question cropped up: why did Gibraltar adopt sterling currency as the only legal tender from 1st October 1898?

It has always been assumed that, because of the depreciation of the Spanish peseta as a result of the war of 1898 between Spain and the USA,

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the people in Gibraltar chose the pound sterling in preference, but was this in fact the case?

This then became the starting point of the book, exploring the problems of 1898 which brought about the change in currency in Gibraltar.

It was surprising to find the popular assumptions were all wrong: it was a decision of the Spanish Government that forced Gibraltar to turn its back on the peseta — at least officially — and adopt the pound sterling. Spanish currency had been the only legal

It was a decision of the Spanish Government that forced Gibraltar to turn its back on the peseta — at least officially — and adopt the pound sterling

tender in Gibraltar from 1872, when Gibraltar’s currency was reformed.

The peseta had then been embraced by the people of Gibraltar, and it was liked and understood. The people wanted to retain the peseta as Gibraltar’s currency, so it is bizarre that the Spanish Government decided this was not to be.

It is even more strange when considering that the currency used, which bears the portrait of the rulers of a country, is one manifestation of the sovereignty and control of a country. One would be forgiven for thinking, in the light of the long-

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past revisited standing Spanish claim over Gibraltar, that the Spanish Government of the day would have fought tooth and nail to ensure Gibraltar did not adopt the sterling currency of Great Britain in preference to Spanish currency and the coinage used in Gibraltar should bear the portrait of the Spanish king. Instead, it was the portrait of Queen Victoria which took over from King Alfonso on the coins in use in Gibraltar. The Spanish politicians of 1898 deserve a heartfelt vote of thanks from Gibraltarians for their decisions.

Initially, then, it was the gold, silver and copper coins of the United Kingdom that were used in Gibraltar. The outbreak of the First World War brought about the next radical change, because many people were afraid the civilian population of Gibraltar would be evacuated because of the war.

Despite these strong fears in 1914, the war did not impact on Gibraltar in this way. The feared evacuation did not take place until 1940, during the Second World War. The popular fear of 1914 brought about a breakdown of the whole system of credit that had existed in commercial circles up to that point: everyone wanted to be paid in cash.

People did not want to have their money in the bank, they wanted to have it in their hands — just in case! It was amid all this turmoil that the decision to issue Gibraltar banknotes took place.

The book then examines in detail the preparations for the issue of the first Gibraltar banknotes, which was a temporary issue, and the permanent issue that replaced it.

It then looks at all further issues of banknotes, and sets them in their context. There are many interesting facets of life in Gibraltar in years gone by: Spanish workers having to exchange their wage packets at

The first Gibraltar banknote was worth Two Shillings (10p), and the value was additionally written in Spanish on the face of the note, “Dos Chelines”

unfavourable rates of exchange at the frontier so the Franco Government could obtain foreign currency; the impact on currency notes of the battle for parity of wages with the UK for employees of the Government and MoD; the connection between the value of notes in circulation and Gibraltar’s wealth; and many more aspects.

Of particular interest is the fact only one Gibraltar pound note bore a portrait of the Queen, that

first issued with the date of 20th November 1975. (There were five different issues of this note, with either different serial letters or signed by different Financial and Development Secretaries, but essentially they were all variations on the same note.)

One Gibraltar banknote issue had to be withdrawn, when it was discovered they bore the wrong date! These were £1 and £5 notes, dated 1st May 1965, and signed by

People did not want to have their money in the bank, they wanted to have it in their hands — just in case! It was amid all this turmoil that the decision to issue Gibraltar banknotes took place

Financial and Development Secretary Mackay. They were replaced by notes correctly dated 20th November 1971.

The end point for the book is the issue of the current series of banknotes, which are dated 2010 and 2011 and include the first Gibraltar £100 note. What is significant is that it was in 2011 the law in Gibraltar changed, at about the same time these banknotes were issued, and the Government took over full control and responsibility for the issue of Gibraltar’s banknotes instead of the British Government. n The book was published with the assistance of the Ministry for Culture and is on sale at the Gibraltar Bookshop, the Midtown Bookshop and at the Gibraltar Museum.

Big Welcome Back for Georgina!

Olympian Georgina Cassar recently visited Gibraltar, after her debut at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Georgina held a press conference at the stadium, where she confirmed she would be returning to Bath to complete her AS Levels, after taking a year’s sabbatical due to the Games.

She thanked everyone in Gibraltar for the support she received and described performing at the Olympics as an amazing experience.

She will continue training in Bath, where she hopes to prepare for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014, where she will be representing Gibraltar.

After the press conference, Georgina visited the Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association, where she was greeted by young gymnasts, all eager for a photo and autograph from Georgina, who is no doubt an inspiration to all these young sports enthusiasts. n

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arts file

Miss Gibraltar Calendar 2012: September

The team wanted to avoid typical, commercial looking pageant shots, instead wanting to focus on creating a shot which represented the highlight of the Miss Gibraltar pageant — the evening wear parade.

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Special thanks went to Ismael Lopez for contributing his amazing talent and dedication to the calendar, as well as sponsor of the month Trends, and of course, Gabriella Martinez for the great behind the scenes shots. n

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Photo by Gabriella Martinez

This striking shot shows Miss Gibraltar 1984, Karina Hollands, looking absolutely spectacular.

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

by Ismael Lopez.

“We wanted this to be a high fashion haute couture shot. We really wanted to make the most of Karina’s long limbs and show her off her incredible physique,” says Jayden, adding “Karina is extremely experienced in modelling haute couture dresses. During her modelling years, she worked with iconic designers such as Eduardo Viotto and Johnny Pierce, so I knew she would exude the experience, confidence and attitude the photograph needed.”

“We wanted to go for a very high fashion look for the shot, therefore I concentrated on giving her a look which complemented the design of the dress — very golden and natural so the design stood out even more,” says Deepak.

The stunning dress was designed and created by Ismael Lopez. No stranger to the local fashion scene, Ismael’s designs have wowed the public here, and this dress is no exception. Designed and created in under 24 hours, he worked his magic and didn’t sleep until the dress was finished, with spectacular results.

Photo by Jayden Fa

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

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Jorge Gil:

the drawers’ drawer

by Elena Scialtiel

His nude Mujeres raised some eyebrow last year at the John Mackintosh Hall, yet La Linea’s painter Jorge Gil returns there in late September with a fresh collection, titled Cajones, drawers.

The idea of making this quotidian utility the object of his pictorial study came from the observation that humble drawers are and have been for centuries an integral part of most cultures, and yet they are too often taken for granted, and their symbolism in our everyday life is underestimated.

The fact of the matter is that in them we store our entire existence: there our descendants will find things we had tossed at the bottom to never take out again, as much as our most precious keepsakes and heirlooms.

Drawers can be physical — a wooden or plastic container — or virtual — computer files in gigantic official archives where gigabytes of sensitive and confidential information are stockpiled.

The concept is the same: whatever their format, drawers have been invented to catalogue, safeguard and, if kept tidy, provide prompt access to any material required.

They can also be a place in our mind where we keep memories and emotions. Sometimes we put those under lock and key, but more often their automatic opening is triggered by random events.

This is exactly what Jorge wants to do: pull his most intimate drawers wide open right before the art appreciators’ eyes for them to take stock of any contents.

He admits that his art is not necessarily aesthetically pleasing, as his aim isn’t creating decorative pictures at all. Whether commercially viable or not, his poetics honestly focus on ex-

pressing his emotions and life vision in a style which is somehow reminiscent of last century’s metaphysical currents, but always centred on the stark contrast with the realism enjoyed by his human figure depiction.

However, he wants to stir a reaction, any reaction, no matter whether awe or scepticism, in the onlooker, because “nothing is more frustrating for me as an artist than watching people walk away from my exhibition with indifference written all over their face,” he says.

If the presence of at least one drawer is the common denominator that gels this series, it doesn’t mean they are the sole protagonist.

They actually morph into accessory or background, but they are always an integral part of the message.

The human figure is the absolute superstar, since Jorge is a self-professed addict of life drawing. “The human figure boasts it all — colour, texture, lines, chiaroscuro… everything is there

This is exactly what Jorge wants to do: pull his most intimate drawers wide open right before the art appreciators’ eyes for them to take stock of any contents

for the wannabe painter to draw inspiration from and better one’s technique.”

Self-taught, Jorge firmly believes all artists must discipline themselves in mastering their drawing before leaping into abstract and conceptual art. “Before deconstructing a hand into a roundish shape with four fingers, for example,” he says, “you must know how to properly draw a hand, otherwise that distortion wouldn’t be purposely applied and the message would be lost.”

Jorge is indeed a big fan of the Spanish Masters, who he has thoroughly studied and tries to emulate in many aspects of his newly found calling for fine arts, from the way he sketches every smallest detail on canvas before filling it in with colour, to his more or less veiled references to Velazquez, Dali, Picasso and others, when he reinterprets classics like El Aguador de Sevilla or Retrato de Inocencio X (by many critics considered the finest example of portraiture ever) to convey his personal 21st Century message.

A tribute to symbolist Gustav Klimt’s The Three Ages of Woman is the flagship in Gil’s exhibition. With a twist, of course: the original painting features a young, a mature and an elderly woman, while Jorge’s shows three different takes on his eight-year old son perched on skyscraper-like file cabinets, one for negative and the other for positive life experiences. Only the drawer containing his son is not labelled, because “I cannot describe my son in just a single word,” he explains, “as much as I believe we live our whole life within one mental age bracket.”

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Jorge doesn’t expect his collection to have a huge commercial success, but wishes for it to have creative repercussions on local art on either side of the border, since he is a member of Mar Del Sur, the association that promotes cultural exchanges between Gibraltar and El Campo.

For a newcomer who has recently left behind a lifetime of commissions to express what pours from his heart, he’s doing quite well for him-

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self: he landed a prime spot at the hall of the Diputación de Cadiz in Algeciras this August, where his Mujeres and some of his Cajones were on display in a high-profile event that may travel to Cadiz town in the near future.

Before that, his artwork provided some refined backdrop to socialising when it adorned the walls of La Linea’s nightclub Vogg: “I quite like this idea of taking art out of the aseptic

atmosphere of the art gallery and expose it to a wider audience in a recreational venue, yet I’d like one day to enter my work in itinerant exhibitions.”

Hopefully, this kind of dream won’t lie forgotten at the bottom of the bottom drawer… n Jorge Gil’s exhibition opens at the John Mackintosh Hall at the end of September.

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Mad Scientist Wanted to Nuke Gibraltar Strait

by Reg Reynolds

One of my all-time favourite movies is Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Peter Sellers plays three characters in the dark comedy and should have won an Oscar for his portrayal of the crazy wheelchair bound Doctor of the title.

For those readers who haven’t attempts of various politicians sane American general orders a amazing versatility and linguistic seen the film classic, directed by and military leaders to prevent first-strike nuclear attack on the skills by playing the American Stanley Kubrick, it is about the nuclear apocalypse after an in- Soviet Union. Sellers displayed his president, an English RAF officer

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history file and the unrepentant German Nazi Dr. Strangelove. Other stars appearing were George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden and Slim Pickens.

The film was released in 1964 and regularly pops up on television but it was only last month that I learned that the character of the Doctor was based on a real ‘mad’ scientist who wanted to blow up the Strait of Gibraltar using a Hydrogen Bomb.

Edward Teller, dubbed ‘Father of the H-Bomb’ was a co- inventor and avid promoter of the frightening thermonuclear device which was far more powerful than the atomic bombs that were exploded with such devastating effect over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, albeit bringing an end to World War II. Those A-bombs were estimated to have the explosive power equivalent to 20,000 tons of TNT while the first H-bomb explosion, at Alaska in 1952, released the equivalent of 10,000,000 tons of TNT. It was in the late 1950s when Teller proposed using an H-bomb explosion to dam the Mediterranean. The Bulletin for Atomic Scientists of December 1989 explained Teller’s intentions: “Giant nuclear projects are an Edward Teller trademark. In 1958 he promoted the idea of closing the Strait of Gibraltar with a nuclear detonation. As the Mediterranean Sea gradually rose and freshened, it would be used to irrigate the Sahara. But of course there would be a price to pay. Venice and other sea-level cities would be lost to flooding.”

What about Gibraltar? The Rock doesn’t get a mention in any reports I have found but you have to wonder how they could drop something as powerful as an H-bomb on the Strait without blowing both Gibraltar and Ceuta to smithereens.

Another of Teller’s ‘far-fetched’ plans included firing a missile at the moon. The same issue of the Bulletin quoted Teller: “One will probably not long resist the temptation to shoot at the moon. The device might be set off close to the moon and one would then look for the fluorescence coming off the lunar surface, or one might actually shoot right at the moon, try to observe what kind of disturbance it would cause, and

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ascertain what one can judge about the consistency of the lunar surface, perhaps down to some depth.”

Edward Teller was born Teller Ede to a well-to-do Jewish family at Budapest, Hungary on 15th January, 1908. He left Hungary for Germany in 1926. While living in Munich he lost a foot when run-over by a streetcar and was forced to wear a prosthetic foot and limped for the rest of his life.

He graduated in chemical engineering at the University of Karlsruhe and received his PhD in physics under Werner Heisenberg at the University of Leipzig. Teller’s PhD dissertation dealt with one of the first accurate quantum mechanical treatments of the hydrogen molecular ion.

During this period of upheaval in the prelude to World War II he developed a hatred for both Fascism and Communism.

In 1935, Teller was invited to the United States to become a Professor of Physics at the George Washington University at Washington DC and in 1942 he was included in the Manhattan Project to help develop the first atomic bomb.

Throughout the remainder of his life (although ostracised by many fellow scientists because of what they considered his extreme views) Teller continued to advocate the development of nuclear weapons. He worked on President Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars). Until the end he bristled at the comparison to Dr. Strangelove.

While being interviewed for a Scientific American Magazine article in 1999 he shouted, “My name is not Strangelove. I don’t know about Strangelove. I’m not interested in Strangelove. What else can I say?

Look. Say it three times more and I throw you out of this office.”

Edward Teller may or may not have been the model for Dr. Strangelove but his plan to blow up the Strait of Gibraltar certainly was a ‘strange’ one.

Teller died at Stanford, California on 9th September, 2003, at the age of 95.

In 2004 the Harvard University Press published a book by Peter Goodchild titled Edward Teller: The Real Dr. Strangelove. n

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Apostolic Nuncio to Visit the Rock

by Mike Brufal

The Nuncio is the representative of Catholic Pope Benedict XVI, within the Nunciature which is the embassy of the Holy See (the universal government of the Catholic Church which operates from the Vatican City State).

The Nuncio’s prime task is to strengthen relations between the Catholic Church in Gibraltar, Great Britain and the Holy See. His primary diplomatic role is to listen and inform the Vatican of issues which have a bearing on the life and work of the Church and at times make representations to the Governments of Gibraltar and the UK. He must also strive to further the bringing together of the ecumenical work of all Christian faiths and to establish a close working relationship with all faiths.

A significant part of the Nuncio’s role concerns the appointment of Archbishops and Bishops within his jurisdiction. When a Diocesan Bishop retires he is asked to complete a report on the state of the Diocese, outlining its needs and indicating possible candidates to succeed him. The Nuncio is then responsible for preparing a report for the appointment of a new Archbishop or Bishop.

It includes a terna — the names of three

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potential candidates which is sent to the Congregation for Bishops in Rome. If the names are rejected the Nuncio has to start another search.

The Congregation prepares a final report to enable the Pope to make the final decision.

At the moment there are many dioceses waiting for new Bishops although there have been some significant appointments during the last quarter.

Another task is to encourage bishops to continue supporting the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham (established in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI to allow Anglicans to enter into the full communion of the Catholic Church whilst retaining much of their heritage and traditions). The bishops have already given considerable funds to the ordinariate.

Antonio Mennini was born on 2nd September 1947 in Rome to a family which has numerous connections to the Holy See. His father, who died in 1997, was managing director of the Holy See’s Institute for Religious Works (the Vatican Bank). Antonio Mennini has 13 siblings among them Alessandro, who worked for the Banco Ambrosiano, and Pietro who is the Procuratore della repubblica di Chieti. Antonio Mennini was ordained to the priesthood on 14th December 1974 , awarded a Doctorate in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University and worked as an assistant priest in the Diocese of Rome before entering the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1981.

He speaks Italian, French, English, German, Bulgarian, Spanish and Russian. In the diplomatic service he served in Uganda, Turkey and subsequently in Rome at the Council of Public Affairs of the Secretariat of State.

Pope John Paul II nominated him as Titular Archbishop of Feretium in 2000. At the same time was appointed Nuncio to Bulgaria. He received Episcopal Ordination in Rome in September 2000. On arrival in Bulgaria he began to prepare for Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic visit which aroused considerable controversy, but was subsequently hailed a great success, largely because the Nuncio established excellent working relations with Orthodox leaders who originally opposed it.

In 2001 Rome was criticised by the Russian Orthodox Church for establishing dioceses without adequate consultation and in 2002 he was transferred to the Russian Federation as Representative of the Holy See and, from 2008, as Apostolic Nuncio to Uzbekistan.

As a result of his untiring diplomatic fence-mending the situation gradually began to change and

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in December 2009 full diplomatic relations were established between the Holy See and the Russian Federation, and Monsignor Mennini became the first Apostolic Nuncio to the Russian Federation where he was successful in bringing about a new quest for Catholic and Russian Orthodox unity. In 2011 President Medvedev awarded him the ‘Order of Friendship’ for his contribution to Russian-Vatican relations.

Archbishop Mennini was formally welcomed by the Catholic Church in England and Wales at a special Mass in Westminster Cathedral where he spoke of the recent Papal visit and the important relationship between the Holy See and the UK, as well as between the Anglican Communion and the Catholic Church.

In an interview with the Catholic Herald he said; “We can recognise that British Society is very liberal, very open to new requests, to the new desires or the tolls of modern society and sometimes we cannot deny that there are some modern streams that collide with the Christian tradition.

“I think we have to help by recognising the right of every person to express his mind, his religious mind or not, his religious faith, but also to make them understand that faith is not something going against reason. For example, sometimes I have the impression that we make the mistake when people who feel themselves marginalised think

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that they are being discriminated against. We have to understand it is not a matter of discrimination but a matter of important distinctions.

“While we have to respect the others, we think that Christianity has already a role to play in British Society in dialogue with all sides, all the parties, with the believers and non-believers. For this I will try to reach out to British society, visiting for example cultural institutions like university groups and so on in order to establish a friendly dialogue about many of the issues which represent crucial questions and problems for many people, including some believers, and address their concerns.

“I think one of the concerns of a bishop is to help these people on the one side to better understand the approach of the Catholic religion on these problems and on the other side to better understand them.

What do they really do? What do they really want?

“There are many people who are looking, in search of something, possibly they do not know what they are searching for. They are looking for a truth, not a lie. Why not listen to them, to help them, to verify whether we are able to help them, to work together in order to achieve more advances, more spiritual goals which mean also better lives for everybody.”

In his first address to the Bishops of England and Wales he called for close co-operation with other faiths

I think we have to help by recognising the right of every person to express his mind, his religious mind or not, his religious faith, but also to make them understand that faith is not something going against reason

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as well as Christian denominations to apply pressure on the British Government over its plans to allow same sex couples to marry. He went on to echo the recent comments of Pope Benedict who said the Church faced “powerful political and cultural currents” in favour of redefining marriage. The Bishops were warned that they faced a “lengthy and probably difficult campaign. I wonder if we should not ask for and look for more support among other Christian confessions and indeed, persons of other faiths. It seems to me that, concerning the institution of marriage, and indeed the sanctity of human life, we have much in common with the position of the Jewish community, the Chief Rabbi and many of the more significant representatives of Islam.”

He went on to defend the right of Catholic schools to promote the Church’s position on marriage following accusations of “political indoctrination” from secular and humanist campaigners.

His speech was concluded with these remarks about the controversy over the introduction of the new missal: “It is also a time for sensitivity towards those persons who are perhaps less enthusiastic about this, because we, as well as the faithful, do not always find change easy”.

Archbishop Mennini was nominated as Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain on 18th December 2010 and began his mission in London in 2011. He was invested into the Constantinian Order at a ceremony held in the Apostolic Nunciature in London earlier this year.

Archbishop Antonio Mennini is very much looking forward to his Pastoral visit to the Gibraltar diocese and hopes to meet a wide cross section of members of all parishes. n

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Olympians...

His Worship the Mayor, Anthony Lima MBE RD, hosted a coffee morning last month to celebrate our Olympians.

Team GB Rhythmic Gymnast Georgina Cassar and Hockey Umpire Nathan Stagno were there as well as volunteers associated with the Games.

His Worship the Mayor has also invited people who he believes are Olympians in their own right, such as the team who climbed Kilimanjaro for charity, Miss Gibraltar Jessica Baldachino who recently participated in Miss World, Moira Dalmedo who was awarded a prestigious Girl Guiding award, amongst others. n More pictures on page 86

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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Orangutango releases original tracks Up-and-coming Gibraltarian rock band Orangutango is releasing a four song EP of original tracks this month and will be performing live at the Battle of the Bands on 2nd September.

Orangutango was formed in Gibraltar in 2010 as a result of many jam sessions the band members played together at the Tunnel, Casemates, on Sunday nights.

Orangutango’s musical style has always primed itself by performing a healthy and consistent mix of original songs and covers of various classic and modern rock songs, including everything from Hendrix and the Eagles to Nirvana and Muse.

The band has more recently ventured into song writing which spawned the urge to release a four song EP this month, recorded during the summer.

The band’s original songs have been primarily influenced by Andrew Orfila’s spontaneous songwriting as well as the inter-locked relationship between the rhythmic section of the band — Philip Vasquez’s tight drumming and Anand Aidasani’s high-end bass playing.

One of the band’s most notable fortes can be witnessed in Mark Alexander’s lead guitar playing which undoubtedly showcases the best of Gibraltar’s young guitar

talent and general musical talent with his backing vocals.

The band comprises founding members Mark Alexander (lead guitar/vocals), Andrew Orfila (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Philip Vasquez (percussion). The most recent addition to the band following the departure of Chris Gaduzo has been the bassist Anand Aidasani who previously performed with the Hamburger Thieves as well as with Philip Vasquez on a number of occasions.

The band first performed with the current line-up at one of its many acoustic sets at O’Reilly’s earlier this summer.

With most of the band’s members studying in the UK, Orangutango has seen prime time gigs since their formation in 2010 during the summer, Christmas and Easter periods.

This summer the band has played a host of gigs at various locations including the Lord Nelson and Rock on the Rock Club and the band members are looking forward to playing their original tunes at this year’s Battle of the Bands on 2nd September. n

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A Taste of India in Casemates As part of the Summer Nights, Indian Independence Day was celebrated in full swing at Casemates Square. Organised by Deepak Ranchamdani, the evening was a huge success, starting off with a spectacular fashion show of traditional Indian attire. Priya Gulraj helped Deepak with organising the evening, especially the fashion show rehearsals. The evening ended with some great Bhangra dancing, with a dance group flown in from Madrid specifically for the event, which brought this colourful evening to close. n

Gibraltar Festivals in British Federation Book The British International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech has recently released a book entitled A Festival Year. The book was presented to Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of Her Diamond Jubilee.

Out of the 265 member festivals, two local organised festivals are featured in the book. These are the Gibraltar Stage Dance Festival organised by MO Productions for the past ten years, and, the Festival

for Young Musicians organised

by Allegro Music Productions for seven years.

The book chronicles A Festival Year, and contributions range from festivals in the UK to overseas including Sri Lanka and Australia, with each festival able to show a representation of their work.

Chairman of MO Productions, Seamus Byrne says, “Both organisations are delighted to be part of such a special book presented to Her Majesty the Queen... We have worked very hard for many years now, voluntarily, for Gibraltar’s youth and community. We hope that through this book, we will show the entire British Federation family, and those who have an opportunity to see the publication, the wonderful work produced locally and the exceptional talent we have in Gibraltar.” n

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Gibraltarian Spinach Pie

For National Week, we have a traditional selection of recipes for you to enjoy.

Gibraltarian cuisine has many influences, and here a our choice of recipes for you to try, just like Mama used to make them ­— Spinach Pie, Panissa and Rosto.

Panissa Serves 4 With its roots in Italy, where nowadays this is more akin to the Gibraltarian Calentita, Panissa is very popular as a snack or even a light second course.

500g chickpea flour 2 litres water Olive oil for frying Salt Lemon juice Minced parsley (optional)

Stir the chick pea flour into 2 litres of lightly salted water over a moderate flame, and stir the mixture steadily in the same direction with a wooden spoon until you obtain a soft, lump-free paste. When the paste begins to pull

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away from the sides of the pan, turn it out into oiled wooden moulds, or spread it out about ¼ inch (½ cm) high on your work surface (dust the surface with parsley before you spread if you’re including it). Alternatively pour into saucers and cut into wedges when set. Once the paste has cooled, cut it into 1 by 3-inch (3x7 cm) rectangles and fry them in hot oil. n

Panissa

Spinach Pie (or Torta de Acelga) Serves 4 It is believed to be based on a spinach pie eaten in parts of Italy, and is also similar to the Greek spanakopita. It is said that Genoese sailors brought their recipes to Gibraltar.

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Remove the stems of the spinach, and wash the leaves very well to make sure all grit or soil is removed. Boil the leaves, drain really well and chop them. This can also be done the night before to save time. Fry them for a few minutes in hot olive oil then set aside. Then roll out the pastry, and lay on an oven proof pie dish leaving sufficient pastry to close the pie later. Beat the eggs and add all the ingredients to make a nice filling. Add to the leaves to the filling and mix all together. Fill the pie dish with this filling and close the pie with the pastry. Cook in the oven (150°C / 300°F) for about 30 minutes or until the pie is nice and golden.n

Rosto Serves 4 A dish of Italian origin, Rosto is a favourite dish in Gibraltarian homes, and is cooked in one pan without the need for an oven. Originally, the pasta was served first with the tomato sauce over it. This was followed by the sliced meat, usually a small piece of pork or beef or chicken thighs, served with the potatoes, carrots and mushrooms.

1 kg pork loin 2 carrots 4 potatoes cut in quarters 1 onion, chopped ½ kg penne or macaroni (pasta) ¼ kg mushrooms ½ kg fresh tomatoes 1 tin tomato paste, or 3 peeled, de-seeded a

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Rosto olive oil (to fry) White wine Sugar to taste Grated cheese (Edam or Parmesan)

First of all, fry crushed garlic clove and chopped onions till soft. Then add tomatoes; fry for five minutes, before add the pork loin and brown till sealed. Next add the tomato paste, and a dash of white wine.

After this, add potatoes and carrots, and cook until the meat, potatoes and carrots are done.

Then add the mushrooms about ten minutes before the end.

To finish, add salt, pepper and sugar to taste.

Boil the pasta until ‘al dente’. Remove the meat from the stew and slice.

Serve meat, potatoes and pasta on same plate pouring sauce over pasta and topping with grated cheese. 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

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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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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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The Tasty Bite

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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

• Pizza • Pasta • Salads • Fresh Juices • Cappuccino • Ice Creams

DAILY SPECIALS Grand Casemates Sq Tel: 20044449

SMITH’S

U4 FISH & CHIPS HADDOCK W4 PLAICE • COD FRESH FRIED IN CRISPY BATTER

184 Main Street Tel: 200 72133 open: from 8am (10am on Sun)

restaurant bar guide &

295 MAIN ST Tel: 200 74254

Get Stuffed!

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••SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER2012 2012 GIBRALTAR

BUDDIES pasta casa

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.

Daily Specials • Varied Menu

Open from 9am First Floor ICC, Main Street THE PLACE TO MEET

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Grace

by Peter Rodney

Meeting with triumph and/or disaster is a difficult business, whether or not you treat those two impostors just the same. In sporting achievements (or losses), of which we have been somewhat overburdened this summer, the inner character of the winner or loser, and the public perception of that character, is at its clearest.

A straw poll indicates that my own sentiments regarding these people are reflected generally.

Jessica Ennis, poster girl of the recent Olympics, is a darling in every way. Andy Murray, the grumpy Scot, redeemed himself to some extent by bursting into tears after losing at Wimbledon.

Bradley Wiggins, winner of the Tour de France, turns out to be a genuine chap who says what

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he thinks — we had previously thought he was another Murray.

Victoria Pendleton is a prima donna who was clearly crying, when she lost, at the prospect of all those modelling contracts slipping from her grasp. Kevin Pietersen, a very gifted cricketer, is rather too fond of the fact that he is a very gifted cricketer. Professional footballers are... er... professional footballers, with all the trappings that description now implies.

All these people, and others, are unknown to most of us personally.

They are at the very top of their chosen sport and far better at it than any of us could ever hope to be. In order to get to the top they have pushed themselves, and others, ruthlessly and single-mindedly.

What makes us think of some of them as darlings and others as prats?

It seems to be a natural instinct of humans to recognise what I can only call ‘grace’ in others. Watching the pleasure in a child’s face as it receives a present — and then immediately turns, with an enormous smile, to thank the giver — will melt any heart and makes the giving entirely worthwhile.

It is a sad fact of life that the child will turn into a teenager and then merely grunt on receipt of some largesse; and some children never grow beyond the teenager stage.

Others, when they become adult, learn how to behave gracefully: a certain way of behaving and treating others. The quality is immediately visible, whether in sportsmen or as you walk down the street.

David Beckham and John McEnroe, having been petulant teenagers until recently, have learnt the lesson after their sporting careers finished.

Walking down the narrow pavements of Gibraltar, there are quite a few people who lack the grace to make room for someone coming in the other direction — and quite a few who have that courtesy.

A long introduction, which is important nevertheless, to the subject of grace in wine. How is it immediately recognisable? Is it the surroundings in which you are drinking it, the price, the conversation? All these things add value, but it is the only the wine itself that counts. Some have what it takes and others don’t. Like grace

in human beings, it can only be an undefined quality.

The house wine in a restaurant is usually okay but graceless — with the exceptions found in small French towns where the proprietor knows that his clientele will not return unless he offers them something decent. Even these are getting fewer in recessionary times as both the proprietor and his clientele shrug their shoulders and say: ‘Bof’ to each other in the way that only the French can. Elsewhere on the wine list you may find a treat; usually in proportion to the price paid.

The bewildering choice of wine available to buy in shops and bodegas gives no clue as to grace, except that the more gaudy the label the less likely the content. It is only when you open the bottle that you know. Recent goodies have included a Ribero del Duero (Zarzuela, £5.95 from Anglo Hispano). This is on offer and looks ordinary enough but then explodes magnificently on first taste. It is heavy stuff but full of flavour and brings on a smile.

Laroche Chablis (everywhere, about £10.00) is always a winner. It is one of the few ‘own label’ wines consistently to show grace.

Even though we approach the end of summer, there is still time to enjoy the Pinot Gris/Grigio — always a pleasant, light sip.

Montano (from Chile, about £5.00 from Morrison’s) has all the right attributes and somehow includes grace. This is not to say others are no good or do not offer a refreshing sip, merely that this one puts a smile on the face — which is, I have now discovered, the only satisfactory definition of grace. It is not a smile of amusement after a joke, merely a reaction to a feeling of pleasure.

So we wind down after a summer of amazing grace (most of the time), especially on the various sporting fields, and look forward to the footballers putting that same smile on our faces. I am an eternal optimist, although the prospect of that smile seems unlikely. I shall have to make do with hoping that, as I make way for someone on the pavement, there might be a little movement on the other side as well.

A small pleasure, but it does bring a smile of thanks. n

Contemporary Mediterranean Dining

Grand Casemates Square Tel: 200

44449 for reservations

Saturday Chill Out with DJ Eric from 7pm

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This photo and below: Happy 50th birthday to Ian of sovereign Trust

September is here and it is packed with events for the whole family to enjoy. Summer is drawing to a close, all our students are getting ready to return to their universities or, for some, the excitement of moving to the UK for the first time to starting their student years away. But before all that, they get to celebrate the Gibraltar Fair and National Day (10th September) with family and friends on the Rock.

The ever popular fair (on until 7th September) has plenty going on at the Family and Youth Pavilions from bingo, competitions and magic to live bands, DJs and foam parties there is something for all ages to enjoy, as well as the rides and rollercoasters. Fair week leads up to one of the most anticipated days of the year — National Day when everyone dons red and white and takes to the streets for a great big street party.

This year has been pretty festive already with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and it is time to get out our colours again, and join in the festive spirit. National Day this year is as action packed as ever and starts at 9.30am with live performances at Casemates Square, children’s fancy dress, fun for kids, and culminates in the spectacular Rock Concert at Casemates, and the amazing fireworks display off the Detached Mole at 10.30pm. Have a look at pages 32-33 for full schedule of events on September 10th. You’ll also see details of the Mega Concert featureing Jesse J and Ali Campbell’s UB40 — have you got your tickets yet?

Before National Day, we have the yearly Llanito Musical by Santos Productions, who this year present Greasey from Saturday 1st to Friday 7th September at the John Mackintosh Hall. We also have our first ever Strongman Champions League, attracting competitors and enthusiasts from around the world, on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd. For more information, visit the website www.sclgibraltar.com.

This photo and above: Mayor’s Olympics reception

Birthdays this month include Andrew Dark on 6th, Verdi Verdi’s Idan celebrates on the 7th, Olympian Georgina Cassar gets a year older on the 9th, Michelle Tavares on 21st, Urban Dance’s Jolene Gomez hits a milestone on the 22nd (we are too polite to say which one), Denville Designs’ Jane Hart and Naomi of Phoenix Face Painting have a joint celebration on 23rd, Isobel Ellul-Hammond celebrates on 25th, AKIN’s Jimmy Bruzon on the 28th, Corey Alman and Giles Ramirez round up the month with their special

This photo and left (opposite page): Summer Party at the Alameda Open Air Theatre to launch the Gibraltar Fringe 2013

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day on the 30th. Congratulations to them all and to everyone who celebrates this month.

There is plenty of opportunity for the more daring among you to get a team and boat together to compete in the annual Cardboard Boat Race organised by the Buffs William Tilley Lodge. This year’s contest, on Saturday 15th September, will once again see Ocean Village flooded with dozens of brave mariners, each hoping to avoid a soggy sinking feeling along the way.

On Saturday 22nd September it’s the annual Clean Up The World event, when teams get to work cleaning up some of Gib’s ‘hotspots’. Not only is this a tremendous community event, mirrored around the world, but it is also great fun, so give 200 48996 a call or email esg@gibtelecom. net and register — teams and individuals very welcome indeed.

For all of us dog lovers, the International dog show takes place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd. For more information, email info@gkc. gi or visit their website www.gkc.gi. You will be seeing quite a few pristine pups wandering around town with their owners on that weekend. From Chihuahuas to Great Danes all preened to perfection for this special doggie beauty contest.

Well that’s it for September.... and as always we at the Gibraltar Magazine office wonder where the year has gone! See you all next month for another great issue of the Gibraltar Magazine.

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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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sport news 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

Sunday 30th September

Golf Day for Save the Children’s Gibraltar Project The fourth annual Morrison’s supermarket Gibraltar’s Charity Golf Day is scheduled for Sunday 30th September at La Cañada Golf Club in Sotogrande. For the second year running the event is raising funds for Save the Children, supported by members of the local branch.

Over the last three years the Gibraltar store has raised in excess of £70,000 for charities with £39,000 coming directly from the golf days. This year alone they have raised over £36,000 as a store and they are proud to announce that plans are in place for this money to be spent in Gibraltar funding a Save the Children programme called Families and Schools Together (FAST).

The FAST initiative is UN approved and brings together children, parents and educational bodies, reaching out to those most disadvantaged and supporting parents to improve their children’s learning and development at home, so they can reach their full potential at school The money raised would not have been possible without the generosity of local companies and individuals. Last year 44 companies contributed and over 80 golfers enjoyed a memorable day out.

The team is attempting to beat last year’s total

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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of £16,000 raised over the golf weekend, as this money would ensure funding the programme to completion and help train local people to continue the programmes without direct involvement from Save the Children, a great legacy for the people of Gibraltar.

If any companies feel they would like to contribute to the fundraising, holes are available for sponsorship at £200 per hole.

Golfers of all abilities are welcome to play at the event on 30th September when they can enjoy the golf, a buggy, refreshments, a three course meal with wine and beer and some great prizes for the lucky winner. There is also a ‘hole in one’ prize of a brand new car kindly supplied

by Louis at Gedime Motors. All this costs just £55 per player. n Enquiries should be directed to Dave Pinniger at Morrisons supermarket Tel: 20041114 or e-mail davepinniger@btinternet.com

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-ibn-Zeyad (“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.

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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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 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).

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 *Gibraltar only 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

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.

Bus Routes & Timetables

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.

The Gibraltar Magazine is published and produced by Guide Line Promotions Ltd, 1st Floor 113 Main Street, Gibraltar.

Tel/Fax: (+350) 200 77748

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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 MonSun. Last cable down: 5.45pm). 50p per person to walk with no entrance tickets.

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 offering normal fares, taxis provide Rock Tours taking in the Upper Rock, Europa

GibiBikes Locations

• Frontier • Victoria Stadium • Waterport Road (Watergardens) • Waterport Road (Waterport Terraces) • Eurotowers • Reclamation Road (Leisure Centre) • Commonwealth Parade Car Park • Rosia Road (Jumpers building) • Rosia Road (Bayview Terraces) • Grand Parade Car Park (Cable Car) • Southport Gates (Ince’s Hall) • Line Wall Road (City Hall) • Line Wall Road (Orange Bastion) • Market Place • Eastern Beach Road (coming soon) • Catalan Bay (viewing platform) • St Joseph’s School • Europa Point • Rosia Parade www.gibibikes.gi

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