charity events
Youth Centre fundraising event A group of 23 young people who are regular participants of the Youth Centre held a fundraising event in February at the ICC. They all brought cakes they had made to sell and also raffled a hamper to collect funds for the ongoing programme of events at the Youth Centre.
Gaggero Foundation Sponsor Girlguiding Gibraltar In conjunction with the bi-centenary celebrations of the Bland Group of Companies and the centenary celebrations of the Girlguiding Gibraltar Association, Rosanne Gaggero Brodermann, on behalf of the Gaggero Foundation, announced their sponsorship of the recently published Girlguiding Cookery Book and meeting the cost (£20,000) of the association history book which will be published later this year.
the local guiding in Gibraltar and to a hardship fund which will enable girls from all backgrounds to benefits from a safe girl-only space and towards a much needed refurbishment project at the out of doors activity centre up the Rock. Without the Gaggero Foundation’s sponsorship this venture would not have become a reality. Thanks also go to Moira Dalmedo, and to Claire Montado — without her knowledge and design expertise, this project would not have been possible. Also, to all those Girlguiding member who gave their favourite recipes to make this venture a success. n
The cake stall is part of the young peoples’ efforts to raise funds to meet the costs of taking part in the Sierra Nevada residential/ trip. It also provides those taking part in this project the opportunity of working together as a team and commitment to the same. Other projects will be taking place later in the year. Young people are encouraged and supported at all times to consider opportunities brought to their notice and to contribute with their own ideas and proposals. The winning raffle ticket went to Mrs Karen Downey. The Youth Centre would like to thank Mr Joseph Cassaglia from Mini Market who kindly donated the hamper. n
The Gaggero family have connections with the Girlguidng Gibraltar because Lady Mabel Gaggero (Rosanne’s grandmother) was the Commissioner from 1950 to 1952 and now Rosanne’s daughter Isabella is a brownie in UK. As part of the 100 years Girlguiding celebrations and thanks to the generosity of the Gaggero Foundation, the long-awaited update to Gibraltar Favourite Recipes (first published by the Gibraltar Girl Guide Association in 1956) will be published, as well as later on in the year the History of Girlguiding in Gibraltar. The proceeds from these books, will go into
Sharing the Love Jay Love the UK psychic held various group shows in Gibraltar during January, through which he raised a grand total of £1,050.00 for charity. We would like to thank Jay for visiting Gibraltar and kindly donating the money he raised to the Gibraltar Community Association (charity no. 163). A further thanks to all those individuals who organised the events, as well as those who attanded, and to St. Theresa’s Club. Well done everyone! n
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GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • MARCH 2010