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s the crisp winter air approaches, we can see the community begin to wrap up warm and pile on extra layers. Are we perhaps wrapped up too tight sometimes? Does it then become ever excruciatingly more complicated to peel away the layers after a long day? In this issue, we give advice on how to manage stress levels in the workplace and keep employees happy (p.

30), but we also ask whether bullying and discrimination is ingrained in Gibraltarian culture (p. 41). Keeping one’s mental health in check is important so we take a psychoanalytical perspective as our new columnist Elaine, a psychotherapist by trade, explores the complexities of how stress affects the human mind (p. 78). With National Anti-Bullying Week taking place this month, Mum on the Rock peers into the effects of technology creating new channels for bulling at school (p. 96). It’s not all doom and gloom though, as one Scottsman brings Positive Vibes to the Rock’s social media (p.10).

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It’s that time of year again when testosterone builds up around Gibraltar to spread awareness of men’s health through prickly, but creative moustaches for the Movember campaign (p.44). Featuring on our front cover, we have one of Gibraltar’s six ‘Rock Warriors’ who will lock themselves in a cage and fight brutal Mixed Martial Arts battles (p. 58). Spanish football expert and Sky Sport presenter Guillem Balagué returned for last month’s Gibraltar Literary Festival and we probe him on Team 54’s progression over the last few years.

Gibraltar was a hive of activity as a strategic British military base during World War II and at the heart of operations for the Allies’ African campaign, ‘Operation Torch’.

We speak to local hero John Sciacaluga, a veteran anti-aircraft gunner who defended the Rock during the war (p. 35). Marcus traces his ancestry and, interestingly enough, he might have some Cherokee in him (p. 46)! Speaking about old vintag-

es, Andrew uses his ‘wine time machine’ palate to take him back to the good old days (p. 82), but your taste buds will water when you check out our aduki balls and chocolate stout cake recipes (p. 84). Nicole sends us her first rendition of a ‘Sheltered Student’ from London (p. 48) where she reads, sleeps and does an awful lot of laundry... To round it all off, we ask our community why it is important to take part in Movember (p. 18)...

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contents 8 NEWS 16 Around town 18 Hello there: Movember

BUSINESS 21 25 28 30 32

Moving ahead - Limited Liability Partnerships Coca-Cola? Si, Pepsi! - ‘Taste the Feeling’ of price dispersion How to start a start-up - A guide through the process Stress at work - How to deal with pressure Full house! - Renting out Gibraltar property

LIFE 35 38 41 44 46 48

Left behind - World War II: Gibraltar’s finest hour Serving the Rock - Commander Edward Davies Am I all right, Jack? - Bullying ingrained in our culture Men united - Grow your Mo for a bro Who do I think I am - In search of my ancestry Sheltered student - Accepting my Londoner status

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50 Of monkeys and men - Hoo’s who of Gibraltar society 54 Jeremy Spoken - Gabriel Moreno launches his 9th book 56 Metro Motel - Music with the double M

LEISURE 58 62 67 71 78 82 84

Rock Warriors - MMA stars to defend our honour FIFA future - Guillem Balagué Future of faux fashion - Friendly alternatives Sophisticated tradition - Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima Discovering unconscious - A psychoanalytic perspective Older vintages - Going down the memory lane Recipes: Aduki balls & Chocolate stout cake

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ifteen female Barbary Macaques from the upper Rock have been sterilised by the Gibraltar Government in a bid to control the population without the use of extensive culling.

A government spokesman said that the control of the population, which is necessary in a small, densely populated area such as Gibraltar, is best carried out by other means.

“While contraceptive implants have been used for several years now, they are of limited duration and sometimes not 100% effective,” the spokesman said. “As of this autumn, the Macaque Management Team, run by the Department of the Environment and Climate Change which includes the GONHS and the Gibraltar Veterinary Clinic, has introduced surgical contraception by way of laparoscopy.”

Local veterinarian Mark Pizarro has so far treated fifteen female macaques from most of the groups found on the rock. The females are carefully selected by the team.

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“They are always females who have already had one or more young in past years, so that they are not denied the opportunity of becoming mothers, which is important in macaque society,” the spokesman said.

“The numbers of females sterilised in this way is also limited, so that there will always be some females within every group which will bear young.”

The spokesman said that this method will have the long term effect of stopping population growth, while allowing social structures to remain and not threaten the continuation of the Gibraltar macaque population.

As an additional management tool, this year has also seen the start of a programme to carry out genetic fingerprinting of the whole macaque population of Gibraltar.

“Correct management of our Barbary macaques is essential, and not just to reduce the nuisance they can cause in built-up areas,” the spokesman said.

The species was recently ‘up-listed’ to Appendix I of the Convention on the Illegal Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

This up-listing, which was supported by the International Primate Protection League, highlighted the importance of the species and Gibraltar as the primate’s refuge as numbers are dwindling in its North African habitat. Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Dr John Cortes was also consulted in his personal capacity as a macaque conservation biologist prior to making a decision.

“Having largely resolved the problem of macaques impacting on our built-up areas which, as I said at the time, required a few years of patient work,” he said. “We can now fine tune our management methods so that all of us can once again start to think of our monkeys, not as pests, but as an asset of which to be proud.”

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LEAPING FOR CHARITY

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embers of HMS DIAMOND’s Ship’s Company came up with a novel way of raising money for charity last month by ‘leap-frogging’ the whole Top of The Rock Run. Approximately 30 members of the Warrant Officers and Senior Rates Mess leapfrogged their way up the Rock to raise money for their Mess charity, The Hosanna House and Children’s Pilgrimage Trust (HCPT).

“HCPT is a charity offering pilgrimage holidays to Lourdes in the south of France, for disabled and disadvantaged people from around the UK and further afield,” a spokesman said. “The HCPT group the Mess supports are a friendly and enthusiastic group dedicated to helping disabled children with naval connections enjoy and benefit from a pilgrimage to Lourdes.”

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The group is fortunate to have, as regular travellers, a number of dedicated nurses, often fresh from the front line at sea or ashore in the world’s trouble spots and some very experienced carers. “The HCPT group always welcomes new helpers, of whatever age, who bring fresh ideas and fun to the pilgrimage,” the spokesman said.

ACT OF REMEMBRANCE AT THE GIBRALTAR MEMORIAL

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he first anniversary of the unveiling of the Gibraltar Memorial was held last month in an ‘Act of Remembrance’ at the National Memorial Arboretum in the UK.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of the People of Gibraltar, Royal British Region Gibraltar

and Welsh Branches, Friends of Gibraltar and the Armed Forces Jewish Community.

The war memorial was dedicated by the Government and People of Gibraltar to the memory of those Gibraltarians who served in the Armed Forces and died in armed conflict during both World Wars.

The ceremony was led by Joe Brugada, who had the original idea for the memorial together with Anselmo Torres, is responsible for the design and overseeing the project.

The event was attended by 30 Members of the Royal British Legion (RBL) from UK branches, with an additional 16 members from the Royal Welsh Branch of the RBL and a number of the Friends of Gibraltar Society led by Commodore Richard Lord CBE. Mrs Sarah Cohen, a great niece of one of those commemorated on it, also attended the ceremony.

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POSITIVE VIBES CHALLENGE LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA POWERHOUSE

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new Gibraltarian social media group has emerged to challenge local powerhouse Facebook groups ‘Speak Freely’, ‘Llanito Politics’ and ‘Gibraltar Politics’ as an alternative voice for the community.

The ‘Positive Vibes’ Facebook group will act as a counterbalance to the status quo in local social media that ‘focuses primarily on negative subjects’ around the Rock.

Over 2,000 members signed up to the popular group in the first three weeks and it is gaining a reputation as the new ‘feelgood’ place to socialise online.

“Basically, there was so much negativity going on in local Facebook groups despite the fact that we are extremely privileged

on the Rock,” said Jock Alan Stevenson, the creator of the group. “My missus was in Ghana and they have nothing over there, but however little they have, they will still share it with you. We always focus on what we don’t have rather than what we do, not just here, but all over the world to be honest.”

Jock said he was shocked at how quickly the local community jumped on the bandwagon to support the idea and spread the word.

The posts on the group’s wall range from memorable quotes, charity events and personal success stories to funny, lighthearted videos.

“People want to be happy and make others

happy. There are some really good people out there. It gives you faith in humanity when you see so many people posting fantastically uplifting stories or themes.

Negativity breeds negatively, so positivity can also breed positivity. It’s infectious in a good way and it really makes my day when I log in to Facebook and see such positive vibes.”

‘SWITCH ON’ TO CHRISTMAS

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elves, but kids will not need to wait too long for presents with numerous stalls selling handcrafted toys in the area.

close in on his temporary workshop set up in the square before he heads back to his real factory in the North Pole.

The event is always a big hit with the community with local school choirs and dance academies coming together to put on a festive show.

However, the main event is undoubtedly the switching on of the Christmas lights that mark the start of the holiday season, a moment that sparks the imagination of every child in the audience.

The event is organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services and is in conjunction with the Gibraltar Electricity Authority who take care of the logistical side.

Children will also enjoy a special appearance by Father Christmas and his

With beaming smiles, the excited bobbing heads of children eager to meet Santa

he Christmas season will hit full swing when hundreds of people attend this month’s Festival of Lights on 18 November from 6pm at John Mackintosh Square.

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Following the switching-on ceremony, the Christmas lights will turn on automatically every day until the 6 January next year.

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GLMS CHARITY ROCK ON THE ROCK CONCERT

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round a dozen local bands took part in a charity acoustic rock concert last month at the Rock on the Rock club to help raise funds for GBC Open Day. The event was organised by the Gibraltar Live Music Society, a group of music enthusiasts aiming to promote local bands, and saw an impressive turnout on the night.

David was delighted with the high standard of original music on show and praised the musical talent found around Gibraltar in what he describes as a ‘new cultural music boom’.

“I think that we will always produce interesting music here considering the different influences we have at our doorstep. I hope that this sort of event

encourages more locals to hit the band room and produce their own stuff. We certainly have the ability and I’m looking forward to what comes next,” he said.

The line-up on the night included: Crimson Clover; Sista Dee; Layla B; Chloe Enriles; Jason Belilo; Surianne; Gabriel Moreno; Gabriella Richardson; Terry Shaughnessy; Lois Soiza, William Westlake and Mark Galliano; Heritage; Omnibus

The bands showcased varying styles of music through renditions of popular covers and original tunes, creating positive vibes around the rock club.

“A huge variety of local talent took to the stage to perform some acoustic numbers,” said GLMS representative David Diaz who also celebrated the group’s one year anniversary on the night. “It was great to see a nice crowd supporting local acts for a good cause.”

The concert was also a good chance to see some up and coming bands that are working hard behind the scenes to produce original material.

GIBRALTAR BASED COMPANY WINS 24 HOUR MIFF CHALLENGE

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ibraltar based company Ruddock & Co Film Productions won a 24 hour film challenge organised by the Marbella International Film Festival last month against stiff competition from Spain and further afield.

Director Craig Ruddock was full of praise for his team’s efforts and said that they attended various seminars and workshops throughout the week which proved invaluable.

“All in all, with stiff competition both in Spain and globally (also including online entries), we managed to take home a win when awarded the winners of the 24 hour film challenge which should be a must on any aspiring film makers list as it’s much harder than it sounds,” he said.

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The team received instruction to produce a short film at set locations with their own cameras and editing on laptops with appropriate music in 24 hours. The film title was ‘His Fair Lady’ and was about a Marbella woman who wanted to be famous and her husband who didn’t agree.

As part of the company’s invitation, its personnel were invited to explore the vast array of film choices in a private cinema experience.

“Overall, the festival was a great insight for our company and help as we develop our next feature production based on the Rock, ‘The Counterfeiter’s Daughter’ planned for 2017.”

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JOINT VENTURE IN ‘CONNECTED HEALTH’ CAMPAIGN

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he Equality Rights Group and rehabilitation group ‘Stay Clean’ launched the first stages of their joint ‘Connected Health’ public campaign last month.

This followed a 24-page report putting forward proposals for managing the issues of substance abuse and sexual health in the community earlier in the year.

A spokesman for the campaign said that the Gibraltar Government needs to introduce an ongoing system of regulation of these substances that is based on scientific evidence.

“Drugs have been a curse and a gift. A curse to those affected, and a gift to organised crime who, without a system of regulation, have thrived and profited for too long,” said Felix Alvarez from the ERG. “We need a system that takes the control away from the Mafias and puts it into the hands of caring professionals.”

The spokesman said that the system must differentiate between stronger and more

harmful substances and those no greater than social drugs such as alcohol, tea or coffee.

“Tobacco smoking is down considerably in the last decade – and that was achieved without criminalisation or prison sentences. It is public awareness and a range of regulatory measures which makes the real difference, and which leads to success,” the spokesman said.

Joined by the team from the Mr. Gibraltar pageant, the campaigners collected funds for Stay Clean’s ‘Drop-In Centre’ and services. They also informed the public on why Gibraltar could do with a positive Clinic to assist people with both addiction and sexual health issues.

“Overcoming stigma and fear are the main objectives,” said Damian Broton, head of Stay Clean. “We want to make sure there is good coordination all around the system at a clinical level, and to make clear that sexual health and substance abuse can and sometimes do go together.”

LOTTOLAND JOINS EUROPE’S ELITE

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ibraltar company Lottoland took its place among Europe’s elite start-ups at Munich’s Bits & Pretzels Festival in September, with Gibraltarian Elicia Bravo taking centre stage.

Elicia, Chief Strategy Officer for the Ocean Village based company, was among the speakers at the prestigious event, which attracted the likes of Richard Branson and senior figures from leading start-ups such as Airbnb, Evernote and Kayak.

Oscar winning actor and tech-investor Kevin Spacey was also among the attendees at the event, which takes place during the world famous Oktoberfest festival.

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“As well as being one of the fastest growing companies on the Rock, we’re also among the fastest growing start-ups in Europe – which is why we were able to take the stage alongside the likes of Virgin and Airbnb at Bits & Pretzels,” Elicia said.

“Our presence at Bits & Pretzels is a huge accolade for our business, but we also have to acknowledge the role Gibraltar has played in our rapid development.

Since we began operations here in 2013, Gibraltar has provided the perfect setting for us to grow. It’s for these very reasons we’re committed to staying here and building on our position as one of Gib’s top employers.”

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BURNS WINS FAMOUS GROUSE TROPHY

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he Famous Grouse Trophy kicked off the second event of the Med Golf season last month at Estepona Golf where enthusiastic club members battled for the top prize.

Martin Burns ran out as overall winner with the best score of the day with 41 Stableford points, stepping up from winning the Cat three prize at the last event.

Played in bright sunshine and a gradually strengthening easterly breeze, the event produced the usual broad array of scores with one or two that stood out from the crowd. When scores are tied, the decision goes in favour of the lowest handicap.

Other prizes were won as follows: Best Pairing: Martin Burns and Stuart Ferguson, 80 points; Best Gross: John Hunter, 76 points; Longest Drive: Josh Hunter.

“A regular Med Golf player and senior member, Martin won the Famous Grouse Trophy and two free passes on the San Roque Club Old Course,” a Med Golf spokesman said. “He also significantly hoisted himself up the Jyske Bank Order of Merit. Naturally, Martin also won the best senior prize.”

Handicap category prizes were won as follows: Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 12): Roger Griffiths, 35 points; Category 2 (handicaps 13 to 22) Stuart Ferguson, 39 points;

The course is renowned for the quality of its greens and has a reputation for being a good but fair test of golf.

Top Ten Jyske Bank Order of Merit, as from 1 November, will qualify for next summer’s Masters: Matthew Gerard;

Category 3 (handicap 23 and above): Ian Wood, 32 points.

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‘STRESSED UNSTRESSED’ CURATIVE POETRY FOR LIT FEST

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free event on the management of stress and other mental health issues was conducted by one of the participating authors of the forthcoming Gibraltar Literary Festival last month.

Paula Byrne, head of the Relit charity dedicated to the treatment of stress, anxiety and mental health issues through the reading of poetry, held a ‘healing session’ at the John Mackintosh Hall.

She spoke about her successful biography on former President JF Kennedy’s sister Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy. Byrne said that the greater understanding and treatment of mental health problems is currently a

burning issue in modern day societies.

Minister for Tourism Samantha Sacramento welcomed the addition of another event dealing specifically with mental health issues.

“We are very pleased that an established author like Paula Byrne has offered to carry out a session to assist stress sufferers in the management of their condition, during the Literary Festival,” she said. “Stress and other related mental health conditions are a common affliction and it is positive that we are having an event giving people practical advice and guidance on how to deal with the problem.”

GOVERNOR VISITS CLUBHOUSE GIBRALTAR

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he Governor, Lieutenant-General Edward Davis, paid an official visit to Clubhouse Gibraltar last month in a bid to familiarise himself with the community of Gibraltar at grass roots level.

A Clubhouse spokesman said that it was not the first time that the Governor had shown his support for the charity.

“Amidst a tight schedule he took the time to support the Wear Yellow in Support of Mental Health Event at Casemates in May and helped draw the raffle prize winners,” the spokesman said. “The Clubhouse members were really impressed, not only with the interest he has shown but also to be able to get to know the person behind the role of Governor. They discovered how down to earth he is and how easy it was to hold a conversation with him. The Governor stayed an hour at the Clubhouse chatting to everybody and asking interesting questions.”

The spokesman said that everyone at Clubhouse Gibraltar would like to give a big ‘thank you’ to Governor Davis for all the support he has already shown and his commitment to continue supporting this worthwhile cause.

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YOUTH CLUB ATTEND ‘FUN PACKED’ WEEKEND

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young people from Plater and Laguna Youth Clubs took part in a ‘fun packed’ weekend with sporting and social activities at La Finca in Alcaidesa, Spain, last month.

For further information about the Gibraltar Youth Service please contact Mark Zammit,

Principal Youth Officer at gibyouth@ gibtelecom.net or call 20078637.

The trip was organised by the charity committee of the Royal Gibraltar Police who have worked diligently alongside the Gibraltar Youth Service over the last few years.

The youngsters took part in in a number of activities including canoeing, rock climbing, archery, horse riding, hiking and a number of team building exercises.

“This experience enabled young people to initiate, build and maintain relationships, face new challenges and further develop the productive working relationship with the RGP,” a spokesman said.

LOCAL GROUPS COLLABORATE FOR WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

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our local groups that deal with mental health collaborated last month to help raise funds and spread awareness of the affliction that affects numerous Gibraltarians.

Clubhouse Gibraltar, the GHA Health Promotion Unit, the Psychological Support Group and the Care Agency all joined hands to celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. This year’s theme was ‘Psychological First Aid’ and a stall was erected outside the ICC to provide information on the concept.

“There were free leaflets, anti-stress colouring pages, activities to improve mental health and the opportunity to discuss good mental health for all,” a Clubhouse spokesman said. “Further support and information were also provided at the ‘Chill and Chat’ afternoon which run for several hours serving free cakes that accompanied tea and coffee purchases. We also had a raffle.”

Clubhouse launched its ‘Standing Order

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Appeal’, encouraging members of the community to support their six day recovery programme for people who have a history of mental health problems.

info@clubhousegibraltar.com, call 200 68423, or visit www.clubhousegibraltar.com

“They say that from as little as £5 a month you would be able to help somebody recover fully to live a personally satisfying life. Mental illness affects one in four persons so this means 25% of our population,” the spokesman said. “There are also devastating effects on families and friends when things go wrong. Clubhouse provides a support structure that can reduce a lot of pain and heartache for all concerned.”

Health Promotion Officer Daya Dewfall ran the ‘Solent Half Marathon’ on 9 October where more than £500 was raised in aid of Clubhouse Gibraltar; anyone wishing to make further donations can do so directly to Clubhouse Gibraltar.

For any general information about the event or Mental Health Support Services please contact Clubhouse Gibraltar on 15

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Krissane Orciel, 29 Hassans Company Manager

Anita Trafford, 50 Bar Manager at Cyberworld

Movember means raising awareness for men’s health and I think this is really important. Things are moving forward with improved research into all types of cancers and excellent campaigns like this

Unfortunately, it also doubles up as an excuse for men not to shave. I don’t like it because it is prickly. I would rather they did something else to raise money. Grow hair on your head, not on your face.

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Carmen, 42 Store manager

Jenna Penfold, 29 Customer Service rep at Gibtelecom

I think it’s nice to see men grow their moustache for a good cause.

It is quite a sight to see all these men come to my shop with their interesting ‘tashes’. Every little helps and it is great to see this kind of unity in Gibraltar when raising money for charities.

I skydived in June to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer as well as Alzheimer’s and dementia. I have family history in both these things, so I felt it important to support the cause.

Many of my relatives were shocked that I had decided to jump out of a plane for this, but it was totally worth it.

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Pedro Manuel, 31 Tattoo Artist at Gib Ink Tattoos

Andrew Pons, 52 Musician

It is important for men not to let their health problems get too serious before they visit a doctor. I myself am a little like this in that I only get a check-up if I’m feeling very unwell. I guess there is a little bit of a stigma on men’s health, but there shouldn’t be.

I think it’s important to take part in Movember because it is a way of supporting a worthy cause that affects everybody. This year, I will make an effort and grow a moustache in memory of my late sister.

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Mark Rodriguez, 20 Receptionist at Gib Ink Tattoos

Krishna Sachanandani, 24 Animator at Wright Tech Media

I’m always wearing a moustache, so in some ways Movember is every day for me. But, all jokes aside, I think that is it crucial to have these campaigns and if you can show your support in any way possible, it is a good thing.

It’s obviously a great cause, but the best part is growing a funky moustache. I always do something creative when this time of year rolls around. It’s best to prepare a couple months in advance to do it well. Having said all this, it is a big relief at the end when you can finally shave it off.

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MOVING AHEAD Limited Liability Partnerships in Gibraltar

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industry from the impressive platform of ’ve been off on my travels again. The short. Some excellent speakers meant that firm that I work for has over twenty I came away much more enlightened as to the Gibraltar Finance stand. Here, we were offices worldwide and these include how the new changes to UK inheritance joined by a couple of industry colleagues some pretty glamorous tax and various business reliefs from another Gibraltar firm, one of whom pleaded with me not to mention “Brexit” locations – Mauritius, Hong will actually work in practice. It’s I saw some in my next piece because he was heartily Kong, Dubai, Cape Town, The devious foreign a lot more interesting than you Bahamas, The Algarve, Malta fed up with the whole issue (oops, I seem power towing our might think, honest. and Cyprus, to name but a inadvertently to have mentioned it again). lump of Jurassic few. Where was my latest Anyone who has been to such a limestone out destination? Manchester.

The Gibraltar stand proved to be a popular conference will know that one of into the Atlantic... the main benefits of attending is calling point for the delegates and all was It can claim to be the world’s the opportunity it gives going swimmingly until a man first modern city and the powerhouse of to meet up with other delegates interrupted whilst I was chatting We’re all to someone from (I’ll say it sotto the North, but it’s certainly not all muck in your industry. You run into old working voce) Guernsey. I’m sure you’ve and brass – or football, for that matter. As friends and chance upon new busi- very hard to met the type – his glass was most any Mancunian will tell you, there is much ness contacts. You get to compare ensure that definitely half empty; in fact, he to see in their great city and I liked it very notes on the topics under discusit’s business much. The Whitworth Art Gallery in parsion at the conference and share may just have smashed it altoas usual and gether by now. “What are you lot ticular was a pleasant surprise and there relevant experiences. to mitigate going to do?“ he snarled, “Now is much more to enjoy besides. Not that I any potential that the Rock is leaving Europe”. was there for the art.

And so it was in Manchester. I downsides. wasn’t the only emissary from the The reason for my visit was the annual Rock; my good friend Paul Astengo I allowed myself to drift for a moment. The image he had conjured of conference of the Society of Trust and from Gibraltar Finance was also in attenGibraltar departing Europe first annoyed, Estate Practitioners – known as STEP for dance, representing our financial services GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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business Regular readers may recall that I have written about this topic several times this year – both before and after the rd A partnership 23 June Referendum Day (crikey, it’s five months ago already) – so I is one of the won’t repeat myself. However, the oldest and Mancunian was still there so I startmost basic ed to tell him about our financial of business services industry and the Gibraltar structures. company regime in particular.

and then amused me. In my mind’s eye, I saw some devious foreign power towing our lump of Jurassic limestone out into the Atlantic or even further afield. What nonsense. My reverie ceased when I realised he was still expecting an answer.

“We’re doing what everyone else is doing,” I said. “We’re all working very hard to ensure that it’s business as usual and to mitigate any potential downsides.

And, of course, we’re looking to exploit any new opportunities”. He didn’t seem convinced. “So, where’s home for you?” I ventured. “Right here in Manchester, of course,” came back the reply. I resisted the temptation to remind him that Manchester was also heading for Brexit. Neither did I remind him that with 96% of Gibraltar’s voters ticking the box to “remain”, it certainly “wasn’t us what did it”, to misquote a famous headline.

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I pointed out the benefits – discussed many times previously in this column – of setting up a Gibraltar entity, whether it be for international trade or as a holding company. “But are you doing anything new?” he asked. I needed a proverbial rabbit to pull out of the proverbial hat. “Well, yes,” I said. “We have a very proactive government that is always looking to improve our toolkit for international business. In fact, we have just introduced LLPs.”

So, what are the benefits of an LLP and how does it work in practice? Well, the initials stand for Limited Liability Partnership and it combines the benefits of corporate status – the partnership has its own legal identity – and limited liability protection for members with the ability to operate and to be taxed as a traditional partnership.

In other words, LLPs are “tax transparent”, which means that each member, rather than the partnership itself, is assessed to tax on their share of the LLP’s income or gains.

A partnership is one of the oldest and most basic of business structures. It is simply an arrangement in which two or more individuals share the profits and liabilities of a business venture. In a general partnership, all parties share the legal and financial liability of the partnership equally.

In other words, the individuals are personally responsible for the debts and liabilities the partnership takes on. Profits are also The individuals shared equally, in principle, unless otherwise agreed in a partnership agreement. are personally

This seemed to take him by surprise and, for the first time in our conversation, his face registered responsible for an expression of genuine the debts and interest. I pressed home liabilities the my unexpected advanpartnership tage and when he left takes on. the stand five minutes later, he did so clutching a swatch of Gibraltar marketing materials.

It may not lead to anything, of course, but it did show that new flavours could still excite even the most jaded of palates.

Most professional firms used to be set up this way, as, indeed, did many local businesses, but there is a real disadvantage – the potential for unlimited liability.

If something goes horribly wrong in the business, the partners’ homes and any other assets could all be at risk. A structure that offers the benefits of a partnership, whilst removing this liability is therefore highly attractive. Step forward the LLP.

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Limited liability is possible because, unlike a general partnership, an LLP is established as a “body corporate”. It shares a number of characteristics with a regular company and is, in fact, legally separate from its members. An LLP can do anything a “natural” person can do such as holding property, entering into contracts and so on. It is fully liable for its debts and obligations but – and this is the key – the members’ liability is limited to the amount of capital that they have contributed.

A further advantage is that, as is the case with a company, an LLP continues to exist in the event of changes to its membership due to retirement or death. This is known as perpetual succession. Unlike a company, an LLP does not issue shares; member-

ship combines the benefits of ownership accounts for both, the business concerned and the right to manage the business. This and its partners must be submitted. There flexibility can be advantageous for is no minimum capital contribufamily-owned businesses or indeed It remains to tion required. private companies where owners be seen how are unwilling to dilute their shareFinally, the LLP must maintain successful holdings but recognise the need to a registered office locally where this new incentivise long serving staff. its register of partners, accounts financial and other papers must be kept. tool will be... A resident agent must also be The LLP legislation came into force in Gibraltar on 24 March 2016 locally based. under the terms of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2009. There must It remains to be seen how successful this The members’ be a minimum of two partners, new financial tool will be – much will deliability is who may be either individuals pend on how we in the industry go about promoting it. But I welcome its introduclimited to the or companies. The LLP must be registered with Companies House, tion if for no other reason than being able amount of the Employment Service and the to answer my “new friend” in Manchescapital that Income Tax Office but the partter. It shows that Gibraltar is still moving they have nership agreement is not filed nor ahead, regardless of any referendum result, contributed. open for public inspection. Annual and that we are continuing to develop and broaden as a venue for international finance. And that is a very powerful message.

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COCA-COLA? SI, PEPSI! ‘Taste the Feeling’ of price dispersion in Gibraltar

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Price dispersion occurs when different sellers offer different prices for the same good in a given market. It differs from price discrimination under which a single seller offers different prices to different groups of buyers.” - Ed Hopkins, November, 2006.

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It is important for consumers to identify and purchase from the lowest priced seller.

Taste the Feeling - Siente El Sabor On 8 May 1886, Dr John Pemberton, a pharmacist in Georgia, took extracts of kola nuts and coca leaves and mixed them with sugar and carbonated water, inventing what his accountant tasted and called “Coca-Cola”. Interesting trivia is that Coca-Cola no longer uses either kola or coca in its original recipe. “High fructose corn syrup or sucrose are overwhelmingly the major added ingredients. The primary taste of Coca-Cola comes from vanilla and cinnamon with trace amounts of orange, lime and lemon and spices such as nutmeg.”

other variants - from various vendors in Gibraltar. We had no interest in Pepsi, and merely noted those establishments or sellers (vendors) that offered it for sale. In rare instances, we found some vendors selling Coca-Cola in 330ml bottles - these we also took into account.

So, hence it made me think about an economic project that I could undertake in Gibraltar, using a product that you no doubt have had a taste of, at least once before.

Why Coca-Cola, you might ask? Quite simply, there is a single distributor in Gibraltar, and has been since 1949. As a consequence, Coca-Cola is widely offered for sale, at various types of vendors - restaurants, bars, cafés, kiosks, I have yet to takeaways, filling stations and supermarkets. Also, Coca-Cola is not subject be given a to seasonal demand, nor is it subject to Coca-Cola’s price in Gibraltar Coca-Cola price discrimination between tourwhen asking ists and residents. Yes, Gibraltarians From 23 August 2016 to for a Pepsi. and residents of Gibraltar, purchase 30 September 2016 I, along Coco-Cola at exactly the same price as with two friends, undertook tourists do. Surely, this should not be the a project to observe the selling price of practice? Well, with this not expected to Coca-Cola in Gibraltar. We exclusively purchased 330ml cans of Coca-Cola change anytime soon, it is important for consumers to identify and purchase from specifically Coca-Cola Classic, not the

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Why does price dispersion occur in a free market, such as Gibraltar? It is simply due to imperfect information on the part of consumers. As a consequence, consumers do not all buy from the lowest priced seller, which is due, in part, to the fact that some consumers do not even know who the lowest priced seller is.

business the lowest priced seller. That, under the to the list those which was uncovered It could be attributable to my accent, assumption that consumers are rational through walking the streets. This resulted though I would argue I do not have one, and that they want to maximise their in a list of 169 vendors. but what I also discovered when asking for marginal utility. In laymen’s the bill in Gibraltar for one’s purchase, was terms, a consumer wants to that it should be pronounced “b-hill”, and Although the intention was to only It declines to make their money go further, the extent even then a bill is not always forthcoming. purchase Coca-Cola, this turned and get as much value as In some instances, this resulted in a scurry out not to be a simple task as you that you they can from their purchase. of find any form of paper, even cardboard might assume it to have been. Let me simply cannot explain. When arriving at a vendor, I in one instance, to produce a bill. In some phantom the instances, the poor cash register produced always asked for Coca-Cola by name, The methodology consumption a printed piece of paper with an alien date. simply asking, “Could I please have a of another.

It was possibly the first time, for quite Coca-Cola?”, to which the response The intention of the projsome time that it was task to do more than generally was, with few exception, “Si”, ect was not to provide free simply holding the change. but then, in quite a few instances, a “Pepsi” publicity to any vendor, nor to point out would arrive. In short – “Coca-Cola? Si, those that were offering Coca-Cola at the Pepsi!”. I have to confess, I have yet to be For the project, I attempted focus on highest prices. I do, however, offer obgiven a Coca-Cola when asking for a Pepsi. visiting those vendors that tourists, on a servations on a first-hand account, which Why is that? one day visit to Gibraltar would stop at, though two friends participated, I do not and thus did not visit all of the multi-star offer their observations - only my own. vendors.

Though I would like to think that these Then, a further challenge was to consume observations are objective, you might the Coca-Cola, as we collected the bills consider them subjective from my own – had to have documentary proof of the The expectations objectivity. purchase. There is only so many 330ml cans that one can consume in a day, not As my mother taught me, never ask a even mentioning in the course of a mornTo start any project, you need to identify question to which you do not know the ing. Talk about a sugar-induced high. As my answer. So, what were my expectations? the vendors, which you could do by simply time tended to be limited to mornings, it walking the streets of Gibraltar, which is added significantly to the challenge. In this not a difficult task, and it also offers health • The most expensive Coca-Cola would instance, I proved the Rule of Diminishing benefits, granted, the consumption of a be procured in Casemates Square.

Marginal Utility first hand. I will spare you high-sugar-content drink might well erode the proof, but simply tell you that the Rule such benefits. Alternatively, you could • The next most expensive would be states that the benefit that is derived from obtain a list of the vendors. I did both. on the Upper Rock and then possibly the consumption of additionEuropa Point.

I prepared an initial list from the list of ven- al units of Coca-Cola (in this The intention instance) declines, and in my dors “Restaurants, Bars & Cafés” that I ac• That the least expensive Cowas to only instance significantly so. It cessed on 23 August 2016 by going to the ca-Colas would be acquired from purchase declines to the extent that you website www.visitgibraltar.gi/Restaurants, supermarkets.

Coca-Cola, simply cannot phantom the which I subsequently revised, eliminating this turned consumption of another. vendors no longer in business, and adding • That a “b-hill” would be forthcomout not to be a ing - without request, and would simple task... contain at least the date of the transaction and the name of the vendor.

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That all acquired Coca-Colas would be served ice cold, or cold at least.

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The number of vendors that were visited. Any guesses? 104 or 61.54%.

Quite a sizable number you would agree.

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and those crossing the airport runway into Gibraltar, a large proportion in Ocean Village, nearly all in Waterport, all in Casemates Square, nearly all in Main Street, and then on the Rock and at Europa Point.

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The whole sale price for Coca-Cola is £7.88 for 24 cans or £0.33 per 330ml can.

The findings and observations The most surprising fact was that the most expensive Coca-Cola, of £2.00, was not offered for sale in Casemates Square, and for that matter not even the second most expensive of £1.95. I should just add that none of these were procured as star denominated establishments.

The average profit margin on the wholesale price was 280.95%. Quite a healthy margin. Should you be interested, the highest profit margin was, 509.14%.

Unsurprisingly, the least expensive Coca-Cola was offered by the supermarkets.

However, of the four visited (accounting for the chains and not their various premises), two offered it cold and two stocked it on the In an instance shelf - unrefrigerated.

where a bill was requested, it was scribbled on paper...

Whilst on the topic of refrigeration, generally paying between £1.50 to £1.85 at a restaurant or a bar, does not guarantee you an ice cold Coca-Cola. Interesting how a handful of ice is supposed to remedy the heat. Nor does this price guarantee you a slice of lemon, or even a clean glass. In one instance, I had to return the glass twice, before a clean one arrived, with little being offered as a means of apology.

Another interesting observation offered by the data was what can only be called the “shameful exchange”, which is more evident in the instance of restaurants and bars when they bring your bill. The practice also finds favour with other vendors, but then, unlike restaurants and bars, they do not offer a Pounds/Euro split bill. So to establish the exchange you need to procure Coca-Cola in Pounds and then in Euros. It is quite evident that the margin is not only made on the retail price differential but also on the exchange differential. Following Pound’s Interesting depreciation (also read slide) how a against the Euro, this has handful of course lead to increased of ice is margin. The average exchange supposed rate differential is 24.60%, the to remedy highest being 133.22%.

the heat.

Generally, takeaways, kiosks and some supermarkets did not offer a bill, and then even when asked at takeaways and kiosks, it was also not always forthcoming. This brings to question just how they record their turnover, and prepare their accounts?

Just on the aside, in my experience, the waiters/waitresses at restaurants and bars seem not to have been non-Gibraltarian.

Recommendations As a positive spin-off of this project, there are a few recommendations that one can offer. Just in case you are wondering, I will not deal with the profit margins on the vendors’ sales. This is something that you, the consumer, should do. If anything, this project gave you more information, so you can no longer claim to have imperfect

information. So, next time you indulge in a Coca-Cola, you should be aware of the cost that you are paying, the premium for being seated in the sun or inside a nicely decorated establishment. Nothing in life is free, everything comes at a price - remember that.

Then, the shameful exchange should be addressed. This is a market failure, which implies rectification through government intervention. This can of course take various forms, but at the very least, tourists could be warned of this practice as they enter Gibraltar. It is quite interesting the reaction of people if you mention this to them. Some, astoundingly say, “Well, Gibraltar is a tourist destination, and this also happens in other tourist destinations”.

Really? So, this is acceptable for others do it? No, no, this cannot be an argument or even a justification.

With not all vendors recording the sale of Coca-Cola, and in an instance where a bill was requested, it was scribbled on paper, or even the bills offered had incorrect dates printed on them. Should consideration not be given to introduce Value-added Tax (VAT) at a zero rate, so as to at least ensure that turnover is recorded?

A final recommendation is for attention to be paid at the cleanliness of menus, the replacement of menus in forms of disrepair and for the ground/paying around the restaurants and bars to be cleaned.

Disclaimer: The intention of this article is not to offend, but to challenge you to look at things differently. I am reminded of the immortal words of Thomas Paine “He who dares not offend cannot be honest.”

As a general comment on hygiene, a large proportion of menus that were offered were highly retentive, for once you took hold of it, it stuck to one’s hand, whilst quite a few were in some form of disrepair.

Not sure what the health requirements are with respect to offering clean menus, how often it should be cleaned or, for that matter, even be replaced? And in open air restaurants, the litter on the ground seem to form part of the décor, particularly when visiting the establishment after midday.

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HOW TO START A START-UP Guiding you through the process

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Don’t keep your idea to yourself veryone has at least one idea for by writing down what you Your startthe next big thing. What makes It’s tempting once you have your idea to up needs to think the problem is that your start-up founders different is their keep it to yourself. Other people might be the best- business idea would be solvwillingness to take action to make ing. Physically write it down steal it, but if you’re not confident in in-class, not and keep it in front of you. one of those ideas a reality. The great your idea or that you can assemble the necessarily thing about the Internet Age is that even Figure out how many people best team to execute it, then maybe the first to a small start-up from tiny Gibraltar can that idea isn’t right. I don’t expect you are having this problem that reach potential customers from all over the to tweet it but if you’re making freeyou’re solving and go talk to market. world, so given the right ingredients, the them. Consider writing up lancers or advisors sign non-disclosure sky is the limit. If you’ve been bitten by the agreements (NDAs) before you tell them a survey for these potential entrepreneurial bug, and want to start a your idea, you’re not confident in it. Even if “customers” to take and see what they start-up, that’s great! That’s also you do get everyone to sign NDAs, have to say. After you get your results, just the beginning... Here are check out the competition and figure out if What makes once you launch your idea what a few steps and an actionable you are different enough (in a good way) to is to stop someone seeing it and start-up guide on how to start: making a better version? Google do battle with them. founders was not the first search engine and different Facebook was not the first social Dream big, start small Have a business plan is their network. Your start-up needs to be willingness to the best-in-class, not necessarily Starting a fast-growing tech A critical component for setting your startthe first to market. business is incredibly challenging, take action... up off on the right path is to have a good and requires a variety of skills. business plan. You can write it yourself, Yet what separates start-up entrepreneurs but using specialist advisors may actually Research your potential market from other business people is their vibe more beneficial as they can provide sionary character, their ability to think big, insights on strategic directions, point out Conducting market research is the first creativity and being highly motivated. As possible business models, prepare financial step to determine if you really do have an they say “only those who dare, succeed”. idea worth pursuing. Begin your research forecast and act as a professional sounding

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business board to your ideas. They can often connect you to potential investors and other reputable professional service providers (lawyers, accountants etc).

Find co-founders You can do things as a solo founder but it’s harder. Lots of investors don’t like investing in just one person for various reasons but there are examples of doing it alone. If you are considering it, make sure you get decent support on the areas you’re weaker.

For example, if you’re a businessperson, find design and tech advisors.

Design a prototype Most of your thoughts, even the best ones, will never see the light of day, sadly. The only exceptions are those thoughts you prototype. Make them physical, if they can be – program them, design Lots of them, do anything that makes them more than just thoughts. investors Most people will stop right here. don’t like So, if you do this, you are already investing ahead of the imaginary curve. core value propositions of your business. in just one Capital raising Once you have your prototype, Advertising, promotion, thought leadership person...

For many start-ups, taking it to the test it in the “real world” or and other direct and indirect marketing next level requires a financial investget a critical mass of people to activities play a pivotal role in converting critique it. Although a few people will get it ment in the company. Founders give equity people into customers. These customers in their company to angel investors or venright on the first try, the odds are, you will will fuel further growth and as long as you ture capital investors in return for money not. So prepare to redo everything from can retain existing customers and attract and, sometimes, advice. The resources scratch. new ones, your path to success is secure. can be an enormous help, but don’t be tempted to accept any investment. Ensure Apply for an accelerator program to obtain a professional valuation What’s next? of your start-up, so you don’t end If you need some additional resources and Most of your The launch is just the start. Keep up giving to much equity in return expertise, consider applying for an accelthoughts, going. Keep iterating. Try out for the investment amount. erator program. A start-up accelerator proeven the best features. Change the design. Talk gram, like the one offered by Benefit Busito your customers. Enjoy the ones, will ness Solutions in Gibraltar, helps speed journey. Any founder will tell you, Build your brand and grow never see the the growth of the company by providing a start-ups aren’t meant to be fun. light of day.

Branding goes far beyond selecting mentor network along with sector-specific It’s hard, stressful work and you’ll your start-up’s name, logo, symbol, links to enable your product/service to be hit a lot of obstacles along the design and any other communiformally introduced into the market. These way. One day you might want to pack it all programs can also give their companies the cation (e.g. product packaging) that your in, the next you’ll totally love it. You might company has with the market. Branding for exposure and funding contacts they very become rich and famous or you might much need in order to grow and expand to start-ups becomes even more important crawl out of the rubble of a failed start-up. as your company grows as it reflects the new markets.

Don’t be scared off by failure. It’s better to try and fail than never try at all.

Archie - the first Internet search engine

Eran Shay is Managing Director & Ayelet Mamo Shay is Business Development Director of Benefit Business Solutions Ltd. Tel: (+350) 20073669 Email: general@benefitgibraltar.com GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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STRESS AT WORK How to deal with pressure in the workplace

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trainer confidently walked becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be around the room while explainable to carry on.” ing stress management to an “As with the glass of water, you have to put audience with a raised glass of it down for a while and rest before holding water. Everyone knew she was going to it again. When we’re refreshed, we can ask the usual question, ‘half empty or half carry on with the burden - holding stress full?’... She fooled them all... longer and better each time practiced.

“How heavy is this glass of So, as early in the evening as you can, “As the burden water?” she inquired with put all your burdens down. Don’t carry becomes a smile. Answers called out them through the evening and into the increasingly ranged from 200g to 500g. night, pick them up tomorrow. heavy, we She replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It de- won’t be able Work-related stress is Stress is pends on how long I hold it. to carry on.” the adverse reaction one of the to excessive pressures biggest If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a proband other demands at causes of lem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache work. Stress can become an long term in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll illness if it is excessive and sickness have to call an ambulance. prolonged and a mental or absence... physical illness can develop. Bear in mind that some In each case it’s the same weight, but the work-related pressure is normal. Pressure longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.” can keep people motivated but too much She continued, “and that’s the way it is pressure can result with stress. The tipping with stress. If we carry our burdens all point will differ from person to person. the time, sooner or later, as the burden 30

Stress is one of the biggest causes of long term sickness absence which is very expensive for employers. The impact of stress on the business can be seen in the following ways: •

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Even if the job is not the direct cause of stress, it is likely to affect performance at work.

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If you notice the signs and suspect one of your team is suffering from stress, take swift action and meet with them in private You can mitigate the risk of stress in your taking HR along with you. Keep the meetteam by doing some or all of the following: ing informal, be sympathetic and attempt to discover why the person is • Have regular team meetings suffering from stress. You may Sometimes • Know your team the pressure consider if you need to investigate further the reason. Rememis not going • Be open and honest ber bullying and harassment may to go away require a full investigation and • Speak to individuals regularly and we have result in disciplinary action.

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Once you are aware of the circumstances, you will be able The UK charity Mind suggests that when to offer support which may be in the form dealing with pressure, you identify what of flexible working hours, advice from triggers your stress and reflect on why an occupational health provider or from this is. Organise your time by identifying HR. Whatever support is offered, ensure your best time of the day and dealing with you discuss this with the person and put difficult things at that time. Make a list and together an agreed action plan. organise priorities and don’t try to do Remember to follow up and too much - remember to take regular Accept the breaks. Consider practical ways of take further action if required. things you dealing with problems and ask help from cannot others, do some research.

Sometimes the pressure is not change. going to go away and we have to learn to deal with it. Help Most importantly, accept the things you people to come up with coping strategies cannot change. This is easier said than so that when the pressure builds, stress is done, however, once mastered, it will help not the only outcome. you focus your time and energy better.

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FULL HOUSE! Renting out Gibraltar property: tax incentives and obligations

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Under Gibraltar tax law, rental profhe demand for Gibraltar rental Added to this, in July 2016, the Governproperty continues to increase ment announced a new budget measure its derived from property in Gibraltar, and the UK’s decision to leave the incentivising new Gibraltar property whether owned by a Gibraltar resident or EU in June 2016 and subsequent investment and rental. This measure non-resident are chargeable to Income Tax. uncertainty does not, currently, appear to applies to any property constructed in the Therefore, there are Gibraltar tax reporting be affecting this. This high demand and thirty months from 1 July 2016 and rented obligations which owners should be aware limited supply leads to attracfor residential purposes. It provides of. tive rental yields, which may “The lettings owners with a tax credit equal to the be one of the many reasons tax payable on the rental profits earned Typically, where an owner holds property market in why owners decide to rent for the first twenty four months, if that as an investment, for the medium to long Gibraltar out Gibraltar property. Louis period occurs in the first five years after term, whilst the rental profits are liable remains Montegriffo, Managing Directhe completion of construction of the to Gibraltar Income Tax, there should be buoyant tor of BMI Group confirms: property. The tax credit can be offset no Gibraltar tax due on any gain made on with supply against the tax payable to extinguish eventual sale, in the absence of Gibraltar at its lowest any liability to tax. An encouraging eco- Capital Gains Tax. “The lettings market in Gipoint ever...” nomic measure in uncertain times. braltar remains buoyant with supply at its lowest point ever However, if the owner is resident and an ever increasing demand from varoutside of Gibraltar, the tax position The tax credit Chargeability to tax ious sectors; not least Gaming, Insurance on the rental profits and any gain can be offset and private clients relocating to the Rock.

What is the tax position on on sale should also be considered in against the High value properties which previously rental profits earned on a their country of residency. Often, tax payable to were harder to let, are now very much in property not qualifying for the the rental profits and gain will be taxextinguish any able there with, potentially, a foreign demand and we believe that this is testaabove and on above property liability to tax. tax credit available to claim for any ment to the success of our economy and once its “tax-free” two year its continued growth despite Brexit.” period has ended?

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property Registration as a landlord

Income losses and profits

Corporate owners

All individual owners receiving Gibraltar rental income must register at the Income Tax Office (ITO) by submitting a completed Rental Income Registration Form known as an S4. The ITO also requires a copy of a valid ID or passport and proof of ownership of the rented property. If the property is owned jointly, both owners need to register and report their share of the rental profits on their annual Tax Return.

After deducting allowable expenses, if a rental profit arises, this is generally taxed (after any available personal allowances/ deductions) at the owner’s marginal Income Tax rate (i.e. up to 28% under Gross Income Based System or up to 39% under Allowance Based System – 2016/17 rates).

If the property is owned by a company, the rental profits will be taxable at the company tax rate of 10%.

If the allowable expenses are more than the rental income, a rental loss arises and this can be carried forward to set against any future rental profits, saving tax in future years.

Tax return filing for companies is nine months from financial year end (with any remaining tax due).

How are rental profits calculated?

Rental profits are calculated as the rents received less expenses that can be set against those rents for tax purposes. Where more than one property is rented, all rental income and expenditure is added together to treat them as one when working out the profit or loss.

All individual owners receiving Gibraltar rental income must register at the Income Tax Office...

Deductions for expenses are only allowed if they are wholly and exclusively expended for the purpose of the property rental and are revenue rather than capital expenses. Capital expenditure generally relates to buying, improving or selling the property and is not normally allowable, although expenditure incurred on painting, decorating, repairing or enhancing the appearance of property can be an allowable expense, if certified by the Town Planner.

Common types of revenue expenses paid by the owner that can generally be deducted are: •

rates and service charges

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general maintenance and repairs to the property

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insurance - owners’ policies for buildings and contents

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interest on a mortgage to buy the property

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letting agent and management fees.

Tax Return and payment The responsibility is on taxpayers to submit annual Tax Returns of their assessable income.

For owners, they are required to include details of their rental profit/ loss on their annual Tax Return and provide an Income and Expenditure Account.

Payments on account may still apply but with different payment dates (28 February and 30 September).

The tax position on extraction of profits from the company (e.g. dividend) should also be considered.

Tax amnesties If any profits have been undeclared and held overseas, a Gibraltar tax amnesty is currently in force until 4 January 2017.

This provides the opportunity to declare the income and pay 7.5% of the total amount remitted to Gibraltar. After the amnesty, a penalty charge of 100% will be imposed.

Apart from in the first year of rental of the property, a payment on account system For UK residents, who may also be liable operates for owners, whereby 50% of the to UK Income Tax on any Gibraltar rental tax is due by 31 January and the profits, HMRC, through its Let other 50% by 30 June, based on Equipment, Property Campaign, are also offering the rental profits reported for owners who owe tax on worldwide fittings and the previous tax year. residential property rental the opporfurniture tunity to get up to date with their tax used inside affairs in a straightforward way on The Gibraltar tax year runs from a residential the best possible UK terms available.

1 July to 30 June. For income in property the year to 30 June 2016, the do qualify Tax Return is due to be filed, Lynette Chaudhary, International Tax for capital with any remaining tax due by & Research Director, STM Fiscalis Ltd, 30 November 2016. allowances... www.stmgroupplc.com.

Capital allowances Equipment, fittings and furniture used inside a residential property do qualify for capital allowances in Gibraltar. This can provide a significant deduction against income. The assets which may be eligible for capital allowances include all the furniture used in the property as well as rugs and white goods. Generally, this means that 100% of the cost of such purchases can be deducted in the year of purchase, up to £30,000 per year, and for any excess a 20% annual writing down allowance.

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LEFT BEHIND World War II: Gibraltar’s finest hour

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would skyrocket from a garrison of 16,000 We shall go on to the end. We shall As from the early 1940s, practically the to around 100,000 troops. Over 400 fight in France, we shall fight on the entire civilian population was evacuated, aircraft were deployed, ranging from small seas and oceans, we shall fight with leaving essential staff and military men fighters to transports. In November 1942, growing confidence and growing behind who were to be joined by tens General Eisenhower arrived in Gibraltar strength in the air, we shall defend our of thousands of soldiers from across the and was the only non-British commander island, whatever the cost may be.

British Empire and beyond over of the Rock. Three days later Allied troops We shall fight on the beaches, the course of the war. Ready to Within the landed in Morocco and Algeria to counter we shall fight on the landing dig in and use the Rock as a giant tunnels, a the advance made by the Nazis through grounds, we shall fight in the fortress, the British established a small military permanent airfield and began an the highly decorated military tactician, fields and in the streets, we shall village was General Erwin Rommel. fight in the hills; we shall never ambitious feat of engineering to surrender.” These were the words created... extend Gibraltar’s seven miles of of Winston Churchill at the Great Siege tunnels to John Sciacaluga is 101-years-old outbreak of World War II when the Allies eighteen miles. Within the tunbut still has a mind as sharp as “We saw declared war on the Nazis on 4 June 1940. nels, a small military village was a steel trap. A hero by anyone’s them created, complete with barracks, standards, John is a local legend for ammunition storage, food storhaving served on the Rock during During the war, Gibraltar was a hive of coming, but age and even a fully equipped World War II. Nowadays, he often activity and a pillar of strength from where we also had modern hospital. to focus operations on the Allied Western surveillance heads down to the local Senior Citizens Club, sits in his favourite spot Front. Its strategic position at the mouth on the top of beside the entrance where there is Needless to say, the Rock would of the Mediterranean served as a bottlethe Rock...” prevail and, as the war devela slight breeze and nurses a brandy neck controlled by the Allies where they oped, it became the Headquaras old friends gather to listen to effectively blocked any German naval ters and staging area for Operation Torch, his war stories. He was an anti-aircraft reinforcements to the Med and prevented the Allied landings of Vichy French North gunner at the former coastal fortificaany attempts by the Italian navy to reach Africa. The military personnel in Gibraltar tions of Napier of Magdala Battery on the the Atlantic.

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history myself, that the planes were seen with French colours, not German. They sent around 100 planes to attack the Rock, but no bombs landed anywhere of significance because of the configuration of Gibraltar and the trajectory from which they came from Morocco. It was very difficult to hit the Rock coming from that side. Had they come the other way, it is likely that some could have landed on us, but as it turned out, they were unable to achieve anything from this attack.” John described the scene with sirens blaring calling the gunners to their stations and he could hear the sputtering of the aeroplane engines as they approached. The gunners were ready for them and were excellently well drilled in their station, comfortable in the knowledge that there were anti-aircraft guns littered around the Rock supporting them, “We remained very calm as we were expecting a raid and were very well prepared. We had guns on the upper Rock and Napier Princess Anne’s Battery

south-western cliffs of the Rock where the 100-ton gun now lies, “The first thing that I thought when war was declared was how long would it last and how much would it extend around the world.

What was the purpose of “We fired the war? Why did Germany constant invade Poland? What was barrages of the point of this?” he said ammunition before wetting his lips with his freshly poured golden to take them brown brandy. “Because I down but was in Gibraltar, it did not they were affect me as much (the Rock saw little action during too high up.” the war, but was not devoid of it), but I thought a lot about those (evacuated Gibraltarians) in London and those who needed to take shelter from the bombs. Luckily, England had a major Air Force that was able to counteract the Germans. It was very unjust of Germany to invade the whole of Europe in order to extend their territory.”

John and his fellow comrades were always fearful of a Nazi attack on the Rock, which never came, but plans were made at the highest level when Hitler personally commissioned ‘Operation Felix’ to overwhelm the defensive fortress. The German war machine suffered severe losses in ‘Operation Barbarosa’ in Russia, which, fortunately for those in Gibraltar, led to the abandonment of the plans.

The Vichy French Air Force conducted several raids on the Rock with the first coming as a retaliation to the British fleet bombarding the Algerian port of Mersel-Kebir, sinking one battleship and damaging several others. On July 14th 1940, the French Air Force attempted to bomb the ships in the port but most of them fell short and no damage was recorded, “We saw them coming, but we also had surveillance on the top of the Rock, so they were spotted early. They passed on the word to the anti-aircraft crews, including Nissen hut in World War II tunnels inside the Rock

Battery had four anti-aircraft guns waiting for them. All the guns we had were to attack low flying planes. We fired constant barrages of ammunition to take them down but they were too high up. In order to hit our battery, they would have needed to descend to our range. They decided not to, probably because it was too dangerous for them. We were ready for them.”

John described the relationship between Gibraltarians and the British military personnel as one where they ‘had to get along no matter what’. After all, this was for the defence of the Rock, a British colony at the time and an icon of importance.

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history have had on the Allies, not to mention the opening of the gateway to the Mediterranean falling into Axis hands, “Naturally, we had to get along well together for the defence of the Rock. There was never any animosity, only friendship all throughout the war. We had to talk about something and each day we tried to keep it fresh. We talked about ourselves, education, the war, our condition, how long it would last and our families of course. We had no choice but to get along and work together. There were numerous false alarms where we still rushed to our posts and were ready for anything. These were terrifying times and a possible invasion from Spain by the Germans was always a risk. We were well aware of this and it was a very bad time.”

John and his fellow gunners were kept up to speed on operations taking place around the world through radio and television on a day to day basis. When

Returning Evacuees

was finished with. Everything must come to the end and so did the war.”

war. Although he doesn’t consider himself a hero, far from it actually, John has earned the respect of his peers and the whole community for the sacrifice he and others made to defend their homeland.

It wasn’t too long before the evacuated population returned and, in John’s case, his mother and sister returned from sheltering in San Roque with other “I am very family members, “I was elated to proud of the see my family. My mother and medal and I sister were in San Roque because wear it still we had family there, so they went on special there during the war, but when occasions.” it was over, they returned home.

Everything is in the past now.”

John was awarded with a veteran’s medal for serving in Gibraltar during the war which he holds in the highest regard and acts as a stark reminder of the atrocities of

“I am very proud of the medal and I wear it still on special occasions.

Now, I spend a lot of time on my balcony. I have a glass of wine and a cigar as I look out over the bay of Gibraltar (no longer packed to the brim with military war ships apart from the odd one or two visiting for repairs or training operations) and it is very quiet and relaxing ‘eso es lo que hay’ (that’s how it is). Everything has passed now, thank God, and we are now at peace.”

These old war eyes would never surrender, John Sciacaluga

Searchlights on the Rock of Gibraltar, 1942

the tide began to turn for the Allies and it was clear that the Nazis were on the run, the sense of optimism around the Rock became buoyant. “You cannot imagine the elation we felt. We knew that the war would be over soon and we were struck with immense confidence in ourselves and our allies. Best of all, we knew that soon all our families would return home from all corners of the British Empire. When the Japanese surrendered following the atom bomb strikes on Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the wheels were in motion for peace, “We saw these reports live on television. It was quite a scene with all of us crowded around this little box and there were big cries of celebration as we embraced one another. It was the greatest of relief. It was natural to have a drink because the threat GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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life words | Mike Brufal

SERVING THE ROCK Commander E.L. Davies R.N. (Retd.)

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was appointed Captain of Boats for the ddie Davies, 73, was born in PemDefence Staff and Christopher Lewis who brokeshire in South West Wales was later appointed Dean of Christ Church College. Subsequently, as a young officer, whenever he was in Gibraltar, he would and educated in MonCollege, Oxford. The first year of row for either the Calpe or the Mediterramouth School, followed training was based at BRNC DartDuring the two mouth but included one term at nean depending on which club needed a

by Nottingham High School, a proficient oarsman. day school where he took O sea in HMS WIZARD, cruising the years he was and A levels. At an early age he Baltic and the North Atlantic. The responsible The final year of training was initially based had decided that he would join second year was spent at sea as a for the on HMS EXCELLENT, the Gunnery School the Royal Navy and at fifteen, Midshipman and in August 1962, training and at Portsmouth, attending a variety of successfully undertook the Nahe joined HMS CAVENDISH, an development professional courses ranging from comval Scholarship Scheme, which Emergency Class destroyer, then of many young undergoing maintenance in the meant that the Royal Navy paid munications to navigation to fire-fighting, before moving finally to HMS the rest of his school fees. Eddie Supply Branch Gibraltar Naval Base. LitPEMBROKE at Chatham for six came to his decision without tle did he realise that the sailors. months professional training as a any pressure from either his parRock was to play such an Eddie was fortunate in Supply Officer. ents or headmaster; in fact, both important role in his life. remaining advised him not to join the Royal Navy. He In the course of the next twelve decided to study languages at A-level. months, the ship returned to the onboard HMS His first appointment after training UK before deploying to the Far LOWESTOFT was to HMS ARK ROYAL as Assistant Supply Officer (Stores), which In September 1961 Eddie joined the East station via Malta. throughout took him back to the Far East and Exmouth Division at Britannia Royal Naval the refit in also to the coast of East Africa for College, Dartmouth, as a Cadet of the Sup- The third year of training at Gibraltar. the Beira Patrol, preventing Ian ply and Secretariat specialisation on the Dartmouth was mainly academic, Smith in Rhodesia from importing General List for training which would take but included plenty of time for oil through the port of Beira. HMS ARK four years. This entry included Michael sailing and many other sports, including Boyce, the future Admiral and Chief of rugby, basketball and rowing in which he ROYAL was joined by HMS EAGLE with

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life the two carriers being the largest ships in the Royal Navy. The deployment was extended to cover the British withdrawal from Aden.

After returning to England in 1966, he was sent to Singapore as a Sub-Lieutenant based in the naval base, HMS TERROR, where he was the Assistant Secretary to the Captain responsible for all Royal Naval facilities in Singapore and Malaysia. He was there at the time of the confrontation with Indonesia and boats would be sent out on regular patrols to stop the gun runners. When not occupied with the running of the secretariat, he acted as Business Manager for the Officers’ Club, managing a Chinese staff, and also acted as the ceremonial Guard Officer for the Commander in Chief.

ried four years later in 1977.

Early in 1975, he was sent to the NATO Headquarters in Northwood and he worked as the NATO Assistant Secretary to Admiral Sir Terence Lewin and Admiral Sir John Treacher, both of whom went on to become First Sea Lord. It was in Northwood that he first met Jamie Miller, now an active member of the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society as he was Sir John Treacher’s Flag Lieutenant.

In 1982, Eddie was posted to Naples for two years. This was at the NATO Headquarters for Southern Europe where he was secretary to the senior British Naval officer, Vice Admiral Sir John Caddell.

During this period, life in Naples was far from pleasant because of the frequency of earthquakes which forced the authorities to evacuate over 48,000 people into tented camps to the North of the city.

1985 saw him posted to Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton as Secretary to From Northwood Eddie moved Life in Naples the Flag Officer Naval Command, to central London to work in Rear Admiral Lyn Middleton, who was far from the Admiralty Arch at the top was responsible for Fleet Air Arm pleasant of the Mall. This appointment training and for the running of because of the the five UK naval air stations. This was to the Second Sea Lord’s frequency of department working on the period covered the introduction of earthquakes... the Harrier jump jet to Yeovilton “sailors’ desk” in the Directorate of Naval Service Condiand the concentration of all the On his return to Portsmouth, he attendtions. It was his first exposure Navy’s troop-carrying Sea King helicopters, ed a three month course in the Royal to life “in the Ministry” and provided making the air station one of the busiest Naval College, Greenwich followed by an invaluable experience and contacts for his airfields in Europe. Normally, a Flag Officer appointment to HMS PEMBROKE (Naval later service. would have the use of an Admiral’s barge Supply School) as a Divisional Officer. for moving between ships, but as this was He was responsible for the professional His next appointment was to HMS BLAKE a Fleet Air Arm command, the Admiral had training and personal development of up as Deputy Supply Officer. She was an his own aircraft instead! to 180 Writers (clerks) and Stores Accounold-fashioned gun cruiser of 12,000 tons tants. Courses started every two weeks which had been converted into a helicopHis next job in 1987 was in Australia on an with each one lasting between six and ter carrier with the addition of a rather exchange with the Royal Australian Navy eight weeks. During the two years he was ugly hangar and flight deck which allowed based in HMAS NIRIMBA in the Westresponsible for the training and develthe operation of two Sea King helicopters. ern suburbs of Sydney. NIRIMBA (which opment of many young Supply Branch When she sailed into Gibraltar for a long means Pelican in Aborigine) was the techsailors. This appointment also provided maintenance period, the Captain decided nical school for the whole Australian Navy, an opportunity to extend his sporting to resurrect the Royal Naval tradition of providing specialist training for all different interests, including canoeing (taught by the throwing a party to get to know the locals. technical trades from medical and dental Royal Marines at the Special Boat Service Friends onshore were asked to provide to mechanical and electrical engineering. base in Poole) and mountain walking in suitable names and supplied so many Eddie was the Support Manager and was Snowdonia. that some would have had to be deleted. responsible for all hotel services (including However, to avoid embarrassment, it was five separate kitchens), all material support In 1971, he attended the Supply Charge decided to invite them all. The party was course which lasted six months and sharpa huge success and relations between the Sub Lieutenant Davies in 1964 ened up his professional “pussering” skills.

Royal Navy and the town were rekindled Its objective was to train junior officers to in a big way. The Captain at the time take Supply Charge of frigates or destroywas Captain John Mackenzie who later ers, covering all the Supply Branch discireturned to Gibraltar as Flag Officer Gibralplines such as hotel services tar. After only a few months deployThis chance (accommodation and catering), ment in the Mediterranean HMS pay and cash, naval and air BLAKE was ordered back to Rosyth meeting led stores and ship administration. eventually to in Scotland to be placed into reserve The course also provided trainand Eddie took over as Supply Offithe couple ing in Naval Law, including both cer to wind the ship down and place getting summary investigation and her in mothballs. married four punishment and courts martial. years later...

In 1980, he was again working in In 1972, he was appointed as London, this time for Rear Admiral Supply Officer (and Flight Deck Officer) Derek Reffell who was then Assistant to HMS LOWESTOFT which sailed into Chief of Naval Staff (Policy), responsible for Gibraltar on several occasions, including briefing the Admiralty Board on the naval a “garage refit” which lasted for three plans and warfare. The team was also remonths. It was decided that most of the sponsible for capital expenditure, including ship’s company would transfer to another the upgrading of the Polaris missile system ship, but Eddie was fortunate in remaining before the switch to Trident. Eddie was on board HMS LOWESTOFT throughpromoted Commander in December 1981, out the refit in Gibraltar. Only three days but remained in this appointment until before his ship was due to sail, he met August 1982, including the Falklands War, Christine Andlaw whilst having dinner at when everything focussed on the South La Bayuca restaurant. This chance meeting Atlantic. Admiral Sir Derek Reffell was later led eventually to the couple getting marto return to Gibraltar as the Governor.

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life for the various training schools and the pay and administration for all personnel, including the trainees from Papua New Guinea. He found the job absolutely fascinating and very rewarding and he and Christine found Australia to be a fantastic country. It was a great privilege to serve there, especially during the Bi-Centenary Celebrations of 1988.

Eddie and Christine were still in Australia when, very unusually, he was offered another overseas appointment, but this time on the staff of the newly formed Commander British Forces Gibraltar. Eddie was to be the Deputy Chief of Staff (Personnel and Logistics) and the senior management planner responsible to Admiral Geoffrey Biggs through the Army Commander, Brigadier David Lewis. Eddie and Christine arrived in Gibraltar early in 1990 for a rewarding and fulfilling job which was to prove to be his last in the Royal Navy as he retired from the Service in March 1993.

Since the couple wanted to remain in Cdr Davies explaining problems with snakes in the storerooms at HMAS NIRIMBA training base, Sydney 1988 Gibraltar, Eddie then set about looking for a new job locally. Initially, there seemed to be very little available, so the search was every emergency worldwide, from the widened to include the UK. Incredibly, such as Oxfam and the British RedCross. It earthquakes in Haiti, Japan and Nepal to a Eddie was then offered two was ironic that, as the business devery different jobs on the same He was called veloped, the vehicles would be sent typhoon in the Philippines, raising money day. The first was that of Bursar by George to Gibraltar from Japan stripped and to be sent to the disaster area through the international Red Cross organisation. of Sidney Sussex College, converted and then sometimes sent Bassadone Money is still being sent to Nepal in conCambridge. The incumbent had all the way back to countries like and offered junction with the British Red Cross and the been there for 27 years and Vietnam, Afghanistan or any of the Nepal Red Cross for a re-building project. had created a team to look after a job in other “Stans”.

Gibraltar as The Gibraltar Red Cross has sufficient all the different aspects of this flexibility to respond to any emergency important job which involved His first role was Logistics Manthe Logistics almost immediately. Locally, the Red Cross the smooth running of this well- Manager... ager which included receiving and provides mobility equipment for the elderknown Cambridge College. storing all the vehicles as well as ly, and has over 400 wheelchairs on free running the workshops. Eventually, loan around the Rock. They also conduct a Having been offered the Bursar’s job after he moved over to look after the after sales hospital visiting service and are sometimes the final selection weekend in Cambridge, side of the company, by then called Toyota involved in family tracing requests. The Eddie returned to his son’s flat in WandGibraltar Stockholdings. This position Branch is run by a committee of twelve sworth. No sooner had he arrived at the included liaison with customers worldwide people, headed by the wife of HE the Govflat when he was called by George Bassaand responsibility for matters such as inernor, who is the Branch President. done and offered a job in Gibraltar as the surance and any transit problems Logistics Manager for Bassadone Project during the long and complicated Aged 68, he Eddie thinks that Gibraltar has Vehicles. Christine was consulted and the delivery process to some of the retired and changed considerably over the past decision taken to accept the Gibraltar job, most remote and dangerous destisince then two and a half decades, almost all despite the prestige of the Cambridge nations in the world. In effect, he his main for the better. It is cleaner, greener position. became the company’s trouble occupation and he enjoys seeing the growing shooter. When he started, four Bassadone Project Vehicles imported mechanics were employed; by the has been to number of planted open areas such as the Trafalgar roundabout. He Toyota 4x4 vehicles by sea from Japan and time he left, there were 45. assist the thoroughly approves of Commonconverted them for use by various United Gibraltar wealth Park and the play park area Nations agencies and the emergency aid Five years ago, aged 68, he Red Cross. between Morrisons and the harbour and charity sector. The conversions varied retired and since then his main as well as that at Europa Point. in complexity, but included an off-road am- occupation has been to assist There are incredible numbers of societbulance based on the Landcruiser Hardtop the Gibraltar Red Cross. He was recruited ies and community activities available which was later accepted as standard for by his wife Christine in 2005 and initially here which all contribute to the pleasant use by the United Nations Office for Projacted as Hon Secretary. In 2010, he was ambience and quality of life on the Rock. ect Services (UNOPS). Other vehicles were elected Chairman. The charity has gone He also enjoys the many special occasions prepared to the specifications laid down from strength to strength and its biggest such as the Literary and Music Festivals. by each customer before being shipped fund raising was for the Boxing Day TsunaAbove all, he believes that the Gibraloff to all corners of the world, but particumi which caught the tarians are incredibly open-hearted and larly Africa. Customers included many UN imagination of everyone on the Rock and generous, making Gibraltar an unbeatable agencies including the UN High commisraised over half a million pounds. The Gision for Refugees (UNHCR), and NGOs braltar Red Cross has been active in almost city in which to live.

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AM I ALL RIGHT, JACK? Bullying ingrained in Gibraltarian culture

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ground and racism. All these things require bullying attitude or culture can because there is always someone there to different responses. Another aspect of imprint itself on a person in their take care of you. bullying is when we have gender violence. formative years, It is usually categorised differently but it is potentially leading Felix Alvarez has led the Equali“Bullying comes still a situation where someone is victimto a lifetime of abuse in every ty Rights Group, in one form or at you on ised and can accept the role of victim.” walk of life. In school, you another, for over a decade and a different levels have the typical ‘toy scenario’ half in a struggle to support those where an eighteen month baby and in multiple who have suffered the most at the The ERG aims to provide support and snatches a toy from the hands directions.” advice to people who have fallen into a hands of bullying and inequality. of another child. This cannot depressive hole where they keep their Initially forming the Gibraltar Gay be construed as direct bullying, feelings penned up. Part of this process Rights group in 2000, it soon but without any attempt to curb this beis to protest, change laws, challenge the became clear that intolerance touched haviour, if allowed to spiral out of control, politicians’ views and not accept inequality many sectors on the Rock who felt abanthe child may develop characteristics of passively, “We have not had a serious case doned by the lack of legislation backing self-entitlement, egoism and other negafor a number of years now which is a their rights. Other groups soon tive traits. This could also be mirrored in good sign. In the past, we had several joined the cause and the ERG “Bullying later life at the workplace, with a partner, cases. There was a young man who was born to tackle these probarises from with children and in many other scenarios. lems together as a collective work, social was celebrating New Year’s Eve in one of the bars at Casemates and was very and unfaltering force, “Bullying or religious severely beaten up, purely for being It can, indeed, become the most serious comes at you on different levof cases when an individual, who through els and in multiple directions. It background openly gay. He was with his partner persistent abuse throughout their life and is enshrined in legislation in the and racism.” and they shared a little kiss, which was enough for them to be attacked subjection to traumatic events, may decide way that institutions behave when they left the bar. He was chased that the easiest option is to end their own towards people. We normally think about and then beaten up to the point that he life. Gibraltar, some argue, is not a utopia person to person bullying, but bullying was confined to a wheelchair for a period, where these things ‘just don’t happen’ arises from work, social or religious backGIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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Felix with Governor Sir Adrian Johns

Felix receiving OBE

In another case, there was a single mother with two kids and a mortgage to pay off and due to a breech between a friendship and professional relationship, things “Sometimes began to turn sour. The managers Hitting rock bottom in a manpsychological started leaning on this individual ner that makes you consider to work harder and fulfil unrealistic whether life is worth living is violence can deadlines. It came a time that it was the worst case scenario. Could be harder unsustainable, so when she protestyou imagine just how this perto get over ed at being overworked, it all went son perceived work that they considered taking their own life than physical pear shaped, “The bosses decided violence.” to give threats that unfinished work as an easier option? It is likely would be unacceptable, she then that there are other contributcontacted us and we saw that the only ing factors in a situation like this, but in a option available for her was to quit. Some place where you spend a large portion of your time, it can have a heavy influence on battles are not worth fighting for and she decided that it was a better option to leave how you see your everyday life as a whole, than to put herself through the turmoil of “It happened in Gibraltar right under our going to court. It really makes you question noses. It made me feel horrible and guilty the HR process because with some key that I had failed someone to the point that adjustments, it could have been resolved they took their life. I questioned myself on quite easily. When someone has it for what I could have done differently to help you, it is difficult for the individual to see a this person and I ended up seeking way forward. That’s when we come in and psychological help to deal with these “A young offer a mediating approach to defuse the emotions.

It took me a while to get man in one situation.” back on my feet. I am not insinuating of the bars at that this person’s death was directly Casemates was linked to bullying, but bullying and The Gibraltar Women’s Association celvery severely suicide are related.” ebrates its 50th anniversary this year and

luckily, it was not permanent.” The young man suffered such severe psychological trauma that he felt that he had no other option than to try and throw himself from the rooftops. Although Felix heard of this case sometime after the incident, it was reported to the police and the youngster was able to move on, “There are times when a person is afraid to report an incident such as this because they are ashamed. This is a very common reaction from people who suffer physical and psychological trauma.

After approaching us and reporting the case, he was able to move on, but it should not have reached that level in the first place. There is nothing wrong in showing who you are, but when it comes to sexual minorities those standards don’t seem to be applied. People consider it ‘flaunting’ or ‘strident’ to say that a member of the same sex is your partner and sometimes psychological violence can be harder to get over than physical violence.”

we see individuals in a different light. At times, we are not as friendly and welcoming as we think we are.”

Francis Buttigieg is another stalwart fighter against intolerance and bullying in Gibraltar, having suffered himself indignity at the workplace for many years. He beaten up fronts the Dignity at Work purely for being Now pressure group that openly gay.” highlighted the extent of bullying at the workplace on the Rock and pushed the Gibraltar Government into passing the ‘Right to dignity at work’ act in 2012. At the time, Francis said that over 5,000 people on the Rock were being subjected to bullying, sending shockwaves through the community on the hidden truths of discrimination and persecution at the workplace, “There is a bit of a myth in Gibraltar that everyone helps one another out. It is easy to pull a fiver out of your pocket and place it in a tin, but what we really need is the human touch such as when you look at someone in the eyes and show tenderness. There is a bit of a contradiction on how we see ourselves in this community. In the main, we are generous in Gibraltar. There are a lot of good people, but in this line of work, we are dealing with the negatives of people’s behaviours and 42

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life because of visa restrictions and cannot return to Morocco because of the cultural stigma against divorce. They have nothing else, “We have a mentality of ‘I’m alright Jack’ where if it doesn’t happen to me or my family, then why should I care? Bullying as a whole makes you insecure, think less of yourself and can generate suicidal thoughts. It is a great struggle and it could lead to the most serious of consequences.

These things happen in Gibraltar and turning a blind eye to it is at our own peril.”

A woman heavily involved in tackling the anti-bullying side of the GWA, who wished to remain anonymous, was shocked when Committee member Anne-Marie Struggles she heard that a 45-year-old man had beaten a 19-year-old British girl of Morocbullied throughout my school-life, but I can descent in plain sight after an argufought back and even took karate lessons ment with another girl her age. “Nothing to teach the bullies a lesson. But I know of has been done about this. It was reported others who would shrink when to the police but the case was confronted with such aggression “What we closed because they claimed that through no fault of their own there was not enough evidence. really need and this trauma can affect them The video cameras in Casemates is the human gravely in future life.” would have recorded this, so touch such as that would have been sufficient when you look The aforementioned groups and evidence, but it was not taken many others have endless cycles at someone further. The man turned out to of cases to deal with as they in the eyes Francis Buttigieg be the uncle of the other girl and attempt to spread awareness of instead of separating them when and show taboo issues that are often ‘swept they were arguing, he beat her. has come a long way since its formation tenderness.” under the carpet’. As a small He had no right to touch that as the ‘Gibraltar Housewives Association’ community, it is hard to believe girl, and on top of that, this man in 1966. In a battle to maintain women’s that so many people fall through Gibraltar’s works in social services and is still there.” rights in Gibraltar, the association has ‘loop holes’ and find themselves within a been at the forefront of gender inequalspiral of self-destruction. Every year, there A 24-year-old woman, who also feared ity issues and has challenged the status are new campaigns to spread awareness putting her name forward, was born in quo on numerous occasions. Committee and tackle the problem at an early age by Gibraltar to a British mother and member Anne-Marie Struggles holding talks and seminars in local schools, believes that there are still some “I fought back Moroccan father and has suffered as well as numerous flag days on Main non-British citizens of Moroccan and even took from racist behaviour as from a Street. With these measures in place, descent living in Gibraltar who karate lessons very young age, “When it suits there is hope that Gibraltar’s community people, I am of Moroccan descent are not protected from domestic will show more empathy and can truly say to teach and when it suits others, I am violence. These people are stuck that it is a culturally diverse ‘utopia’ where the bullies a considered British. I was born in with their partner and are untolerance and bullying is not even considGibraltar, so I am ‘llanita’. I’ve been able to cross the border to Spain lesson.” ered an issue.

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MEN UNITED Grow your Mo for a bro

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factor and ensure the best quality of life as acing the diagnosis of prostate canprostate cancer for the last twelve years cer can change the way you think and offers support to those who face the possible. This is what the PCSG wants to put forward to men through their awareabout life. For some it can cause a daunting battle to beat the disease, “It is ness campaigns that give advice on how whirlwind of emotions stirring up very depressing, but you need to keep to trace the changes to their body and inside that can lead to feelings of fear, fighting every day. Sometimes you feel deal with the problem as soon as possible, anxiety, stress, helplessness or down, but as you go along, there even anger. Everyone reacts are a whole lot of things that can “People should be aware of the sympIt is a disease toms that come with prostate disease. If differently, but the reality is that that you have make things better. In 2004, when it is dealt with quickly, you have a good few can escape the shock to to fight against I was diagnosed, it appeared to chance of survival, so that is why we are the system that this ‘bit of bad me that the world had stopped. news’ can have on an individual. and not let it My prostate-specific antigen (PSA) so persistent on spreading awareness. take over. was at 95, which is very high (the Movember is our flagship where we have a whole month of support and the dannorm is between zero and four), It also is commonly thought that gers of prostate cancer are put under the so it was quite aggressive. Fortunately, women are more proactive when diagafter radiotherapy treatment, my PSA came spotlight for the community to learn from.” nosed with cancer and tend to seek help The Movember Foundation is a worldwide at the early stages of illness. Unfortunately, down to zero. I kept it up for ten years or campaign that addresses some of so, but it has started to return, so studies show that the same cannot be said I am receiving treatment to keep it about men with ‘Machismo’ culture casting “If it is dealt the biggest health issues faced by a blanket over one’s ‘insurmountable’ prob- low. I have to thank God that I have with quickly, men, including prostate cancer, survived for twelve years now.” testicular cancer as well as mental lems. The fact that many men ignore the you have a health and suicide prevention. symptoms and keep silent about their pain good chance The foundation is independent really puts into question society’s stigma It is difficult to come to terms with of survival...” of government funding and has on the matter. the reality of the situation when contributed to more than 1,200 it first hits you, but it is a disease men’s health projects around the world that you have to fight against and not Chairman of the Prostate Cancer Supin thirteen years. The aim is to reduce let it take over. Men must fight the fear port Group John Diaz has suffered from 44

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life the number of men dying prematurely by 25% by 2030. Using ‘Macho’ themes to show men that it is not embarrassing to see a doctor for these sorts of afflictions, Movember attracts celebrities worldwide to get involved. The stigma is slowly fading away, but more need to be done, “It is men themselves who place this stigma on men’s health and seeing the doctor. They feel a little less manly because it’s prostate cancer, but it affects the whole body. The ‘Machismo’ culture in Gibraltar could lead to them feeling embarrassed to visit their doctor in this scenario. We started with the motto ‘How’s your Walnut’, but we are trying to follow the example of the UK that uses words like ‘Men United’ to express that this is a team effort with men from all around the world taking part.”

Some of the thoughts that circle around the mind of a man The Movember prior to diagnosis are ‘if I have prostate cancer, I will die’, which Foundation is to me’ they would say and start a worldwide inevitably puts them off visiting a doctor. But there are many campaign that walking off. We need to be more open about this and, although it is things that can be done to fight addresses hard to break down these barriers, the disease and, once again, some of the we must continue to offer our the earlier it is done, the better. biggest health support.”

The emotional side can be one issues faced by of the hardest to deal with. A men...

The PCSG’s efforts in fundraising sense of loss can take hold and have contributed to the installation a change of identity can occur of improved equipment at the Urology at home as well as constantly worrying department at St Bernard’s hospital, a about side effects from medication. A perhuge milestone for the group. It has been son can feel very alone when undergoing functioning for over a year now and the treatment and, whether we like to admit it group is now at a stage where it wants to or not, there are cases in Gibraltar where revamp the prostate clinic by collaborating men are facing this struggle without family with the urologist to ascertain what he support. Shock, fear or anger could be the needs so that patients can receive treatinitial feeling, followed by denial, but no ment in-house. The group is also realistic one can predict how any one person can about the size and requirements of a small react to the news of prostate cancer, “I place like Gibraltar which is unable to have had friends who have stopped me secure facilities at the level of the top UK in my tracks when I try to talk about this and Spanish hospitals. However, private subject. ‘Don’t mention this kind of thing

hospitals in Spain that have links with St Bernard’s Hospital, such as Xanit, provide some respite for those who regularly receive treatment abroad in the UK. There are also circumstances in older generations where they feel more comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish and it makes a significant difference when you are feeling vulnerable. It also provides easier access for family members to visit a loved one when receiving treatment in Spain, “It is important to have family members around you during this period. Just very recently the new chemotherapy suite has been opened at St. Bernard’s Hospital. It will be operated by professional oncologists and specialist staff from Xanit. We have a Consultant Urologist from Xanit at the hospital on a part-time basis; whereas our preference would be for a full-time appointment.

We need to go outside Gibraltar for further assessment (after diagnosis in Gibraltar) as this requires extensive investment in expensive equipment and specialists teams to operate and carry out surgery, so Xanit is a good alternative option to the UK.”

The PCSG is coming up with new and innovative ways to spread awareness and have launched an app providing information and advice on men’s health, including contacts and a platform from which to donate to the cause. The group is calling out to all men to show The group is their support and grow a mouscalling out tache for Movember in order to raise funds for the charity. to all men to For those who are interested in show their making a donation, they can do support so on the group’s Just Giving and grow a page or, alternatively, contact moustache for them directly on 580 091 61 Movember... or email: pcsg@pcsg.gi. Get ready for a hairy month and grow your Mo to support a bro.

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life words | Marcus Killick

WHO DO I THINK I AM In search of my ancestry

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people not only handing over the deepest t could be my age. I can think of no of years, tracking back, particularly her secrets of what makes them them, but other acceptable reason. I have not Jewish ancestry. I suppose having a blend joined a religion which promotes it, of Jewish and Irish Catholic roots made it actually paying for the privilege. nor developed a passion for that much more interesting for her. social history. It must be my age.

In the certainty that my family was I decided to give it a go. To be exact, I It started A couple of months ago I joined entirely made up of people from persuaded my parents to do so, on the innocently Ancestry.Com. premise it would make my subsequent enough; my Cornwall, other areas of the South of England, and a touch of Channel research easier. Unless my mother has ex had been Islands thrown in, a similar hunt did been lying all these years, my DNA had to This website, which has a crack doing it off not provide the same come from them, so my also doing the cocaine-like capacity for addicand on for a excitement for me. test was unnecessary. The tests were tion, is a vast database of births, The number of marriages, deaths, censuses, Metropolitan done, the saliva posted, and a couple of electoral registers, ship passenger years...

Then Ancestry.Com Police would months later the results came back. manifests etc. It is set up to enintroduced DNA kill for that able you to track your ancestors (the clue testing as a way to fast track My mother’s came first. Apparently, I am sort of data. is in its name) back into the mists of time. your journey to the past. In not as much of a Brit as I had thought.

You, together with hundreds of thousands what could prove to be the According to the results, the strongest of others, can make your family tree public largest, longest and probably most boring links were Irish with some British and and trace connections. This links your Jeremy Kyle show in history, countless Western European thrown in. The Irish bit I time line with those of people you would people bought the kits, swabbed the inside could understand. Given the predominance probably never otherwise have met, and of their mouths and sent their tests off for of my Cornish roots, a heavy Celtic domiprobably for good reason. analysis. The Metropolitan Police would nance was to be expected. What was not kill for that sort of data. Civil rights groups expected was a trace element. Apparently, have fought for generations to keep such a part of my mum, albeit a small one, It started innocently enough; my ex had information private. Yet, there it was, is Native American. Somewhere in my been doing it off and on for a number 46

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life ancestry is a member of the Cherokee. OK, their eighties. I tracked their migration but on the winning team, which is, in truth the test is not that accurate and she could from the countryside to the towns and the a bit of a disappointment. I very much be part Mexican, but as I don’t want a wall previous generational lack of movement doubt all this, as my ancestors seriously built around me by a deranged US presias sons followed fathers down the mines. had to have “married up” for them to be dent anytime soon, I am saying it I have read about what life was like right. Social mobility was never very freis Cherokee. Prove me wrong. quent back then.

Apparently, for them then. I have tracked one from his conviction and sentence of I am not as transportation, to his time on a hulk To say my research turned from The fact is there are no perfect short cuts. much of a in Portsmouth Harbour. I even know that of mild interest to obsessive Names change over time. There was a Brit as I had the crime for which he was conwould be an understatement. I habit of giving sons, nephews etc the same thought. victed (stealing a coat). I have seen spent countless hours reviewing name. Often the origins of a surname courts orders of paternumerous documents online, are geographical rather than ancesnity against one to pay for his I have also checking other families trees, googling tral. Tregembo, one of my Cornish “bastard child”. A number of and emailing others I had found a trail to. roots and my paternal grandmother’s learned that them were last recorded in Nothing, zip, zero. Apparently, Pocahontas maiden name, translates as a “farm by a number of censuses as living in various was not my great great grandmother. I a house where two streams meet”. Yes, family trees towns poorhouses. did, however, find my forefathers seemed Cornish Gaelic had a word for that! I online should am amazed that this language did not to have been part of the backbone of the be treated prosper. agrarian economy in the Middle Ages.

I have also learned that a Some did immigrate to the USA either number of family trees online with huge skepticism. as Quakers or later, in the 19th Century, should be treated with huge Many family trees are aspirational as part of the Cornish diaspora (about skepticism. I briefly believed rather than actual. The Americans 250,000 Cornish folk left, when the tin I was related to Robert the Bruce, until a seem most keen to prove links to royalty industry collapsed, to find their fame or more detailed enquiry showed his alleged or Ireland in their past and some are willing at least survival as miners in father was born after him, accordto make wild ancestry assumptions. The the USA, Canada and Australia). ing to the family tree I was looking Australians like to prove their journey to Pocahontas However, I could find no trace of was not my at the time. Unless there was the that far away land was not at Her Majesty’s any tribal members coming the proverbial “accident with a contrapleasure but because they were soldiers or great great other way and taking a shine to ceptive in a time machine”, Robert parsons. Everyone has their own chip. grandmother. and I do not share the same blood. one of my female ancestors.

So why do it? I found it to be the most Then, my father’s results arrived. Irish I have spent countless hours tracing absorbing way to learn history, not about again (tick, Cornish Celts), British and some branches to which later discoveries have leaders and kings (if you happen to be one Scandinavian. With the latter, the height shown there were no links. According your “tracing” will take about a minute) but and flowing blond hair have not made it to one, I have a direct link to the from the point of view of the majority, the down the DNA line. The blue eyes did Plantagenets, regretfully via that most men and women in the field or down the though, so I have to be grateful to the popular of monarchs, John. Another line mine. It’s where you would have been if Vikings for something. Then, I looked at indicated it is possible I can reclaim Wales, you had been alive two hundred years ago. the trace elements. He is a part Indian, or if the branch which winds its way to It also makes you appreciate this modern at least Indian subcontinent. Now, he has Llewelyn The Great is to be believed, and world and realise that in truth, for most been my dad for over 53 years and he has to be mine. Yet another may be the same of us, like those who pay to join ancestral definitely not given any signs of that piece person as a knight recorded as having websites and for their DNA to be tested, of him. Well, not unless you count the fought in the Battle of Hastings, we have never had it so good. fact he likes Indian tonic water with I briefly his gin.

believed I was related to Robert the Bruce...

I would like to dismiss the testing as a con, or at least widely inaccurate. The trouble is that I have used the DNA comparisons to link up with far flung relatives with whom a definite ancestry link has been established. Anyway, I don’t really care, telling my parents of their roots made the exercise worthwhile. At least it showed there were no Scottish strands. A relief as it was a prejudice my father has held since the Royal Bank of Scotland took over the bank where he worked. He disliked Fred Goodwyn long before the rest of us.

So what else do I now know? I am far more aware of 18th and 19th century poverty in the UK. My ancestors, coming from the bottom rung, had large families and high infant mortality, although life expectancy for the survivors was higher than I expected for that time, with a number living into GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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life words | Nicole Macedo

SHELTERED STUDENT Accepting my Londoner status

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Nicole had no qualms with the cost of t’s been three weeks since I embarked to me or not, I have a few qualms. I have things, but I seem to have developed a hyon my visionary quest of studious also made a mental note of the positives. academic proportions and I feel like The view from my room faces North West persensitivity to the cost of certain things, a true Londoner. I’ve sat next to a of London, with the towering spires of the from dishware, to alcohol, olive oil, and books for my course. Other things I am still Teenage Mutant Ninja Turcity visibly illuminated at night, getting used to weaning myself off of, like tle on the night bus, and I’ve including the now Coca Cola red I seem to have expensive sushi dinners, designer make-up mingled amongst arty hipsters London Eye. Occasionally, I look found myself in at the opening of an obscure out wistfully to remind myself why and using the underground as my prethe midst of an I’m here and where I want to be exhibition in Kensington. At the ferred mode of transport. Food shopping is identity crises, once the clutches of higher educa- proving a taxing task, as I meander around same time, I still feel distinctly since moving aisles spending way too long pondering foreign; I’ve tried to pay for tion unhand me. to London. over whether I really need a certain item a bus ride with paper money, and whether it is acceptable to spend I’ve recoiled in horror and pure My haunt is small and there is a distaste after having sampled the local take constant state of siren blaring north of £3 on the smallest quantity of prawns for homemade ‘gamon ‘Chargrilled prawns’, and I’ve wandered outside. The Goldsmith’s campus Much of off without having properly locked my overflows onto the ever-busy university life bas pil pil’. The answer to the latter is always no, leaving me pottering room door, only to come back and find it New Cross Road, which has is made up of off to the Sainsbury’s own meat had been invaded by my utterly banterous significantly impressive transsleeping and flatmates. I’m aware that this has somefree burgers, feeling deflated. I have port links to Central London. reading... what come off as a diary entry thus far, found myself having quite vocal disMy halls of residence sit directly putes with myself, directed at the and I promise I will not give Adrian Mole a opposite the Overground station higher echelons of the Sainsbury’s brand, run for his money and use this as my perand the biggest Sainsbury’s I have ever about the price of olive oil and roasted red sonal whinging space, but understand that seen. Adapting to the student lifestyle is peppers and other items that had been as a sheltered individual in a country that the biggest challenge I’ve faced over the I can’t quite decide whether it is foreign engrained as necessary in my weekly food past month. Former full time employment 48

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The Loring Hall laudry facility, best place to make friends and spend all your money

Much of university life is made up of sleeping and reading, usually in the opposite order. As I’m on a Literature course, the majority of my workload is reading based, particularly the relevant texts to the course, similar texts, analytics texts discussing the other texts you’ve already read, and even more texts on the influences of the era. This early on I have already learned that distractions are aplenty, and it is not a wise idea to try and get your course reading done in any environment that is not a locked cell void of internet connection and warmth. My lectures run in the evenings, causing any appropriate sleeping pattern to have been quashed in the very beginning. The activity in my flat occurs between the hours of 10pm and 4am, when wandering the corridor and inviting yourself into your flatmates’ rooms for a chat or chucking a tray of hash browns into the oven is a regular occurrence. Communal laundry sessions are the best kind of flat bonding, always inducing the same conversation about how expensive it is to wash and dry clothes on a student budget. You have to be tactical with your washing; it’s an elaborate game of mixing colours and waiting a few weeks until every item of clothing, bar your onesie, is festering in the laundry basket.

consumption, having grown up between my route travels through Peckham, yet the Gibraltar and Spain. On the subject of air of unease dissipates by the third stop, eating habits, analysing my when you finally realise that every flatmates’ has become a truly I have already individual on the bus is either dead fascinating social study. Bearinside, or absolutely oblivious. I’ve learned that ing in mind that the individuals become a daily underground hopper, distractions the mystery accommodation now familiar with the majority of the are aplenty... algorithm chose for me to live lines. It really is a magnificent system with are almost all of the same that I would highly recommend age as I, culinary staples include jam on avoiding when you are deathly hungover, toast, different variations of packet ramen dying between Charing noodles and egg, and the standard take Cross and Piccadilly is I’ve survived the first month managing Communal away fried chicken and chips. My go to quite probably the worst to avoid the infamous Fresher’s Flu and laundry evening meal shifts between the Veggie way to see out your life. any extreme bouts of homesickness. My sessions are Patty meal deal from Subway, and homeWhen the novelty runs the best kind of knowledge of Shakespearean English made couscous, although it is difficult to out, and my financial is developing beautifully and I am now flat bonding... find anything appropriate to eat after my situation becomes more an expert price comparer of laundry evening lectures, which finish at 9pm. pressing I will make the washing tablets. In time, I’m fully conswitch to travelling by bus, which actually, fident that I can drop the prefix from my may I add, is an even worse experience to I seem to have found myself in the midst self-awarded title. endure when hungover. of an identity crises, since moving to London. ‘Where are you from?’ is the most frequently asked question and often prompts a blank face when asked by another student. ‘Well…’ I used to tell people I was from Kent, because I wanted to associate more with the English, but now being English is no longer a novelty, and I find myself professing my true Gibraltarian-ness to confused and intrigued peers, painting the Rock as any other worldly utopia. I do miss it. I miss how it doesn’t take more than thirty minutes to travel anywhere, I miss tapas, and I miss the warmth, but otherwise I have embraced London. I would even consider myself a true Londoner now, having been harassed by a homeless man for a cigarette, and scolded for not allowing him to have a few puffs of the one I was currently smoking. I think I dealt with the situation rather well; ‘Sorry, mate,’ ‘No mate,’ ‘I’m a student, mate’. Despite what my mum consistently warned me, London really isn’t as scary as it is made out to be.

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scene words | Elena Scialtiel

OF MONKEYS AND MEN The Hoo’s who of Gibraltar society in a comic

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peppered with humour. Kathleen accepted first for Gibraltar, a comic folio But that is beside the point: the real point that can be spread into ‘apeis that every living creature is connected the challenge of bringing to life Jon’s oster’ (read: a poster) with to the next and diversity is just a facet stories because of her love for monkeys jokes and facts about Barbary of unity, and all need to pave common that has accompanied her since childhood, when she read a book about an ape who macaques is just the beginning ground instead of digging trenches. took a little girl on an enchanted journey of an ambitious project Every living that businessman Kamlesh around the Upper Rock.

If this is the profound message creature is Khubchand, writer Jon Santos that older kids may draw from the connected to and artist Kathleen Victory Kathleen, a portraitist well known for being the next and storyline, the actual drawings are hatched over four years ago and targeted to the younger audience a stickler for detail, took up the task of diversity is was eventually made a reality reading Jon’s mind and visualising his script with its slightly retro visual impact last National Day, with a second just a facet and film-like dynamics, with the in film stills of paper and acrylics. They of unity... episode due in early 2017. purpose of introducing them to local work well together as she adds enough wildlife and its environment in a fun pictorial detail to make the narrative streamlined to action captions, whereas The maiden issue of ‘The Hoolies’, now but educational way, thanks to descriptions are condensed in pictures available from varied local shops and the geographically and biologically The idea Museum, introduces children of all ages accurate illustrations. originated worth a thousand words. to Gibraltar’s iconic wildlife, seen from the from their unconventional angle of the macaques Together, they created the characters Kamlesh and Jon say that the passion for of a pack of eight apes led by Momma, being an integral part of the local social idea originated from their ‘Asterix’ fabric. Therefore, they are depicted each with their own personality and passion for ‘Asterix’ comics comics... interacting with the other ‘communities’ and their admiration for the distinctive facial features. “Although their the Rock is famed for being a peaceful care with which the action is proportions are anatomically accurate, home to - which by the way all happen to laid out in pictures there, and the attention their faces are inspired to people I know,” be human.

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literature ‘monkey business’ that Jon graduated in.

The first story, whose grand finale is touted for next spring followed by a recap booklet in summer 2017, Further adventures involve a date tells about the perky family’s with... a date gone missing on The Hoolies’ encounter with kind-hearted the first Ramadan night banquet, adventures are Charlie, a grocery store with the Hoolies being the usual centred on their shopkeeper whom Hinduism suspects, and - if Kathleen can interaction with keep up with her frantic lifestyle restrains from harming their human any living creatures. The of drawing her nights away while cousins... doubloon-solid moral shows juggling day job and young family - a how generosity is better than brush with the Christian calendar is retaliation in the retail business, while still also in the pipeline. After all, the macaques teaching children that stealing cannot be don’t discriminate on religious grounds condoned and thieves are always required when fresh delish food is left unattended! to make amends. Hinduism’s central concept of karma is introduced here in its One may interpret the family name positive acception: Charlie does good and ‘Hoolies’ as a term of endearment for he is rewarded, and nobody is punished ‘little hooligans’ of the rascal kind, but the in this story, as the authors want to name was definitely inspired by ethology promote affinity and understanding considerations about the most common word in apes’ language. The guttural ‘hoo’ “Although their between communities. is in fact a primeval sound that most proportions are For the second story, they are primates, humans included, share to anatomically already looking ahead to the express a variety of sentiments, hostile accurate, Jewish Festival of the Tabernacles or not: this is the explanation given in their faces are next autumn. The storyline is the trivia featured in the central poster inspired to still sketchy, but the general idea that also carries facts about the Barbary necessarily know I have turned people I know.” is describing the theft of fresh macaques, practical advice about your them into cheeky monkeys!” fruit from the festive sukkah healthy five-a-day rule of thumb, puzzles, of an eminent local personality who is and some aping around with puns such as Expressions and fashion accessories kindly lending his likeness to be turned ‘What kind of key do you need to open a (stolen during foraging raids) are aimed into cartoon for the sake of ethnobanana? A mon-key.” to make each character an individual anthropology, the mouthful of scientific easily recognisable by the readership, but their posture and gesticulation are based on scientific research that the illustrator Kamlesh Khubchand, Kathleen Victory and Jon Santos carried out in the Nature Reserve under the attentive tutoring of Eric Shaw and Tessa Feeney. This allowed her to sketch the protagonists as realistically as possible, as if they were photographed, especially in the close-up of their hands where nonopposable thumbs are well visible to teach children an extra thumb-up lesson.

Attention to detail being second nature to Kathleen, the reader will soon realise that much more than mischievous action and adventure are described on the page, but plenty of extra information is added to tickle children’s curiosity. For instance, the very logo of the publication is made of capital letters sculpted in limestone and creeping with vines, embellished with candytuft in full bloom, to state that ‘The Hoolies’, and the mammals they are modelled after, are a truly local product and one national (and natural) treasure.

The Hoolies’ adventures are, however, centred on their interaction with their human cousins and the ethical – and ethnical - differences between animal and human behaviour, and within the latter, the core system of values that affects or adjusts the individual response to the ‘threat’ posed by wildlife when boundaries of civilisation and privacy are crossed.

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JEREMY SPOKEN Gabriel Moreno launches his ninth book

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resh from his appearance at the The epistolary is intertwined with theatrical Jeremy was born in a derelict housing Gibunco Literary Festival, local dialogue: “I use the voices of soldiers who estate in Hull with depressing life poet and singer songwriter Gabriel died during the Afghan war to talk about expectations. After his best friend Moreno is applying the topics such as death, war, poetry commits suicide, Jeremy joins the army finishing touches to ‘Jeremy and love in the form of a play, whose and is deployed to Afghanistan. During “The book Spoken’, his ninth book expected characters also talk about Jeremy.” his training he reads Wilfred Owen, a includes to be published in early 2017.

The third form is the epic narrative First World War poet, and starts writing three forms poem: “I use ancient forms of poetry poetry himself to comfort his fellow of creative to narrate the action, what actually fusiliers, whose suffering he witnesses in Two years in the making, this writing”. happens to Jeremy throughout the Afghanistan. “Jeremy becomes a beacon account of war and hope can be plot.” of hope in the battalion, but not everyone inscribed in the ‘mixed-media agrees with him or his poetry.” genre’ that blends poetry, narrative and playwriting, and it is inspired by Gabriel’s The reader gets to know the acquaintance with two veterans of the protagonist through the poems Gabriel’s previous endeavours in “I use the ‘Afghan disaster’. he is commissioned to write. literature sum up so far to three voices of “His whole spirit is quite elusive books in English (‘The Hollow soldiers who Tortoise’, 2012, ‘Nights in Mesogeois’, and undefined but, in a way, we “The book includes three forms of creative suspect that he, perhaps, is the 2014, ‘The Moon and the Sparrow’, writing” Gabriel explains. “The first one is died during 2015), and five in Spanish, published the epistolary poem transcribing the letters filter for all the minds around the Afghan between 2006 and 2010 in commissioned by the soldiers to be written him,” so Gabriel describes his war...” hero – or anti-hero - adding Barcelona by Omicron (‘Londres y for their loved ones left behind in England. that the book’s message is that el Susurro de las Amapolas’, ‘Voices The main character is Jeremy, who writes darkness is sometimes the best place to from the Blue’, ‘Cartas a Miranda’, ‘La Barca these letters out of need and benevolence connect to your inner core and be the Enterrada’, ‘Identidad y Deseo’). to his brothers.” person you always wanted to be.

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scene one must be the open lens of a camera at all times and ‘film’ all that one sees, feels, smells and hears. I try to use reality as my pool of thoughts and inspirational ideas.” His poetry, music and spoken word are influenced by singer songwriters like Genoese Fabrizio De André, Sicilian Franco Battiato, Frenchman George Brassens, Belgian Jacques Brel and Cuban Silvio Rodriguez. His favourite poets are Federico Garcia Lorca, Wallace Stevens, Constantine Cavafy and William Butler Yeats. He has been writing poetry and composing lyrics and songs for more than twenty-five years.

He composes the music for his songs and arranges it, although his first album Love and Decadence (Amber Records 2016) couldn’t happen without the collaboration of Denis Valerga, Norbert Toth and Pablo Yupton to the arrangements of melodies and chord structure.

When he was about fourteen, Gabriel and his friend Paul Isola borrowed a guitar from his neighbour’s Darkness is house and started writing songs sometimes In his Literary Festival lecture, the best place together. Two years later, Gabriel was in the band The Arrival with Gabriel spoke about his literary to connect Peter Montegriffo and Adrian bilingualism, focusing on his work to your inner Pisarello. “We had lots of headline ‘The Moon and the Sparrow’. He core and be gigs around the Rock, but in told how the interaction of both the person 1995, I left for university in the languages has influenced his 2014. In June 2016, I was invited for a you always UK and did not perform again in life and creativity, and how “the music and poetry night in Sacarello’s with wanted to be. Gibraltar until 2011, when tension between the two led to poet and playwright Rebecca I launched my poetry most of the rhythmic, metric and “One must be Faller. That was a total success conceptual content of the book”, described book, ‘Identidad y Deseo’ at the Fine the open lens and led to my set at the Music Art Gallery in Casemates Square. in the website www.gabrielmoreno.co.uk as Festival last September and of a camera That was a memorable night, as all the ‘tale of a journey into an untamable my participation in the Literary at all times the art and culture personalities Mediterranean psyche where passion and Festival.” and ‘film’ all of Gibraltar were there, as well as the rational mind are battling it out.’ that one sees, Gabriel is currently based in my family and friends. After that, I feels, smells performed poetry for the Calentita His inspiration comes from people, London where he performs street food festival in 2013 and and hears.” nature, music and life in general: “I feel music and poetry. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the project band Quivering Poets (Pablo Yupton Quivering Poets on electric guitar, Adam Beattie on double bass, Pablo Campos on percussion, Barbara Bartz on violin). “We play my songs all over the alternative folk scene, based on the music of big singer songwriters and troubadours such as Leonard Cohen or Nick Cave, in legendary venues such as the Jamboree, the Green Note, the Betsey Trotwood, or the Troubadour. I also run two music nights, the Lantern Society and the Jonestown Sessions.”

Born in Gibraltar in 1977, Gabriel feels Gibraltarian above any other nationality: “Even though all the terms employed to define identities and communities are a figment of the imagination and fall short in describing the nuances of the group, Gibraltarian is the term which best defines me - and my dream of me.”

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METRO MOTEL Music with the double M

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eleased this month, ‘Un día más’ is subsidise our vocation, but our life purpose unreadable behind the shades and body Metro Motel’s new musical video is composing and performing.” language falling into pace with the energy about everyday life struggles, titled of the artistic delivery, alternate with clips after the slogan for brothers-infrom the female protagonist’s glamour With the induction of guitarist Olly shots and her dramatic night-time lapse music Corey Alman and Mark Heywood, and the new lead singer at the club, ending in a flurry of her Brooks’s twenty-year long José Correro’s deeper, darker “We treat resilience on the Iberian rock professional photography goddess poses Metro Motel and soulful vocals, Metro Motel and pop scene, which they have strobing with perfect strangers’ merciless is eventually shedding the sugaras if it was a weathered as core members of coated sound and the boy-next-door mobile phone clicks of her lying passed out brand name on a bar’s floor like a carnival freak. iconic bands like Glow, Milbajac, image of their previous rom-pop hit and we were ‘Sin Ti’, in favour of a rockier sound No Man’s Land, before forming its managing that soars in the steely skies their present band in 2009.

Because the easy-listening melody directors.” of awareness campaigns isn’t meant to overwhelm the “A true message contained in the passionately Members may come and go, with their harrowing video musician delivered lyrics, this song demands with different musicians joining and sharing ‘El Sonido de la Vida’, and its eyemust be your full attention when blasted part of their journey, but Corey and Mark opener storyline about the plight prepared out on Radio Gibraltar’s speakers are the band’s Pillars of Hercules: “We of a successful fashion model to make treat Metro Motel as if it was a brand hooked on cocaine. when it enjoys playtime on television sacrifices right before Newswatch, with most name and we were its managing directors. to the call Gibraltarians expectantly tuned in.

There may be staff turnover for various This video isn’t about ‘pretty boys of music.” “The TV version is slightly different reasons, but our quality product is here strumming guitars at the top of from the official video, to make it to stay.” And music is their priority: “A the Rock with the sunset in the suitable to dinner-time audiences,” the true musician must be prepared to make background’, the band explains. It is about sacrifices to the call of music. We have band says, “but it still hints at the issue hard-hitting reality: images of the blacka day job to make our ends meet and and aims to raise it sensitively with young clad band in the sun, facial expressions 56

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music audiences of their peers and mustering the experience to compose and record their own tracks, performing proper gigs at least once or twice in their lives. Unfortunately, too many young bands can’t help but lull when individual members leave for university or pursue professional careers.

people as well as less young. In Gibraltar, we tend to be in denial about substance abuse, but unfortunately, it happens nearer than you may imagine, and head-in-thesand complacency won’t help anyone face the problem maturely and satisfactorily.”

If in Gibraltar it’s easy for every band to get known, the real test comes when they try to make it abroad: “There, reality hits you hard,” says Mark, the man who’s been there, done that and got the T-shirt.

He also observes how local crowds can be biased in Expected to be housed in a glitzy judging and dismissing you by hotel, they ended capricious criteria that have and Spanish, but many other nothing to do with talent, languages. And so the name stuck, up crashing at and how the Music Festival’s the more realistic attendees were raving with the alliteration as a bonus, accommodation and a four-star logo to go with. about international acts last of an attic...

September, but didn’t show Veterans in the business, Corey enough support to the local and Mark have witnessed many changes musicians filling the sweltering afternoon in the local music scene. They appreciate with their fresh performances. how social media and technological advances afford more and more teenagers Yet, covers-only sets remain a big no-no at the opportunity to get a band together any of Metro Motel’s concerts: “We don’t and go fine-tuning their talent around the copy the music of others, we make our pub circuit, playing covers for ecstatic own,” they proudly profess.

Metro Motel’s popularity is steadily growing, and they can boast to be the first band to grace the National Day concert with a complete set of originals only, no covers. “We do like playing covers, don’t get us wrong, but our own songs are what we are, and we want the audience to hear them, Metro Motel recognise them and sing along.” is eventually

shedding the

With the best part of their sugar-coated repertoire in Spanish, their turf sound and is across the border, having the boy-nextrocked Seville, Malaga and door image...

Madrid. They also work closely with cutting-edge Spanish production teams for their videos and arrangements, and being an independent band, they are always in control of the concept for their videos, which they design and realise with professional consultancy.

Metro Motel signature language is Spanish, because their current lyricist happens to be a poet from Los Barrios, but they have dabbled again in English lyrics with the recent ‘Darker Days’.

The band name sprouts from their experience in Florida as Milbajac: born from the ashes of Glow, this band enjoyed its fair fifteen minutes of fame in the States thirteen years ago, when it became the ‘something else’ of the early Noughties with its album ‘Shades of Grey’.

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ROCK WARRIORS MMA stars to defend Gibraltar’s honour

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unable to bring any of these top athletes t takes a unique kind of personality competitors square up to one another. It over to Gibraltar due to visa restrictions to live as a mixed martial arts (MMA) offers something brand new for younger and high costs. fighter and do whatever necessary to generations, combining explosive power; beat your opponent inside the confines strength; technique; flexibility and of an inescapable cage. versatility. It’s a little like East meets Sensei Joaquin has established a family With nerves of steel, West in martial arts.

Discipline is the atmosphere at the club, a rundown section There is nowhere these fighters block out key and self-improvement cannot be of the old defensive walls at Jumpers, to run and you all distractions to face unlocked without it. converted into a frenzy of martial arts must face your their challenger and activity with Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and Kick defeat them mercilessly. fears head on...

Boxing at the fore. With a burgeoning Introduced in 2013 and now in its third youth academy moulding the next edition, this year’s ‘Cage Fight’ will be generation of fighters under the auspices Let’s be honest, you need to be made of staged at the Tercentenary Sports Hall. It of the ‘Master of Masters’, it is clear that strong stuff if you’re going toe to toe in a will be bigger and better, featuring strong cage with someone, especially if you know competitors from across the border with MMA is here to stay. that they are trained in multiple fighting higher skill sets than Gibraltar styles. There is nowhere to run and you has experienced in the past. Six Sensei Joaquin has summoned You feel the must face your fears head on if you are to members from the MMA academy some of the Rock’s deadliest succeed in this extremely technical sport. will fly the flag for the Rock and will energy and can martial artists to face whoever cut the tension dares cross the border on 25 look to make their country proud. with a knife...

November and step into the MMA is brutal and takes no prisoners cage ‘of no return’. Let’s take with bystanders severely punished for Sensei Anthony Joaquin has a look at those who will defend the Rock’s not putting their all into a fight. As a spent nearly four decades in martial arts, honour as ‘fight night’ approaches and spectator, you feel the energy and can focusing on Ju-Jitsu, and has over 300 double training sessions take precedence. cut the tension with a knife when both students in Morocco. However, he was GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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sport Francis’ Record: Denmark 2015 United Nations of Bushido Ju-Jitsu - Gold/ Silver/ Bronze, MMA two fights one win one defeat, Campeonato de Andalucía 2016 Brazilian Ju-Jitsu - Bronze, Kick Boxing one fight one defeat

Age: 29 years old Height: 1.86 m Weight: 95 kg

Ivan’s Record: Debut fight Originally from Bulgaria, Hristov arrived in Gibraltar two-and-a-half years ago with the desire to experience something different.

He saw the Rock’s cultural diversity as a utopia and soon his family joined him.

battle. That is how it originated. Brazilian MA aims to subdue the opponent but not harm the body in terms of breaking bones, for example. There are different techniques to lock down an opponent.”

Watching MMA on the sidelines it is difficult to really know what is Sensei The bullish Bulgarian practiced happening when two fighters are kickboxing and boxing for a Joaquin has grappling on the floor. But, in reality, year-and-a-half prior to arriving summoned there is a lot of action going on and in Gibraltar, but had never done some of that’s why they call this groundwork any floor-work. However, he style ‘human chess’ as each fighter is the Rock’s soon fell in love with Brazilian trying to predict what the other will deadliest Ju-Jitsu where the martial art do. “If you flex one way to get a hold, becomes more sport orientated martial the opponent will try and counter it. artists... and traditional customs It can be very slight, but one false convert into a more subtle move and the fight could be over. It form, “It is not straight edged like in Japan, is a very intelligent martial art and it is all the mentality in Brazil is different and about attack, defence and counter. I fell in more about passion and fire. Traditional love with it around six months ago when I Japanese martial arts focus on ending started and combining it with other martial the fight, usually by killing an opponent in arts gives me more in my locker.”

Francis Cabrera Age: 42 Height: 1.65 m Weight: 65.6 kg

Known locally as ‘El Warrior’, Cabrera admits that this nickname defines his character in every walk of life. As the most experienced martial artist on the local side, Cabrera will hybrid his numerous styles into a deadly combination on ‘fight night’. Through a fusion of Muay Thai kick boxing and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, the finely aged warrior places no limits on himself and will fight on until his body can take him no further, “I have to be realistic here. Let’s say you are 60-years-old, it’s going to be impossible to fight a 20-yearold lad, especially if he has a martial arts background. But if the other fighter is 58, then why not. We must get out of our comfort zone and learn more of ourselves.”

Leeroy Ruiz Age: 18 Height: 1.73 m Weight: 65 kg

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Cabrera chose to get involved in MMA merely three years ago, inspired by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies. “I started Bushido Ju-Jitsu with the master of masters, Anthony Joaquin, and a few months later, I joined his MMA classes with Kickboxing instructors Joe Williams and Lee Tierny who have done a great job in introducing me to one of the top sports of the world.”

Leeroy’s Record: Debut fight The youngest of all the fighters on show, Ruiz will make his debut appearance on the MMA stage this month. The enthusiastic fighter has the world at his feet and great potential to succeed locally and abroad in the near future. He will hope to impress

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Jyl Pozo

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home fans but is keeping level-headed and balancing his training regime in the lead-up to the encounter. Ruiz is an allround fighter with good technique and a maturity beyond his years, “I can’t wait for ‘fight night’. Training has been excellent and I have to thank everyone at the club for giving me this opportunity, especially Sensei Joaquin.”

Jyl’s Record: Seven fights, five wins, one no contest, one defeat Pozo is an all-round fighter who is equally capable on the ground as he is on two feet. He enters the cage with intense aggression and relishes the challenge of a strong opponent.

Modelling himself on professional MMA star Nick Diaz, the former boxer considers himself ‘a born fighter’ who can get stuck in and take a punch.

Pozo has trained in MMA for the last eight years, spending most of his evenings preparing for upcoming battles. The support he receives from family members and the club are his driving force, pushing him to levels he was unaware he could attain, “When I train, I make sure to give it my all. When I fight, I wanna show everyone what I see every day, a strong and determined fighter. I have always been a fighter, when I step in that cage, there is only one thing on my mind...winning!”

Pozo has scouted his rival and plans to take him down to the ground as fast as possible where he is confident he will gain the upper hand, “From what I have seen, I have come to the conclusion that he only knows the basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, which I could use to my advantage on the ground.”

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Shane’s Record: MMA four fights, three wins and one draw A brawler by nature, Moreno is ready to exchange blows in a calculated and channelled rage to overpower his opponent. He likes “Traditional to finish off his rival competitor quickly Japanese through his power and martial arts determination. This focus on fighter gives no quarter ending the when you step into the fight, usually cage with him. Moreno by killing an cultured himself in the art opponent in of boxing for a number of battle.” years before making the step into MMA and he feels that the addition of other styles to his arsenal has formed him into a deadly fighter, “I’m not afraid of anyone and whatever happens on the night I know that I would have given it my all. I am fully focused on this and I look forward to facing my opponent later this month.”

Steven’s Record: One fight, one win Pardo started MMA around nine years ago, specialising in kickboxing, groundwork and wrestling at two clubs across the border. His height and reach are a disadvantage when facing taller fighters, but he counters this by taking his rival to the ground immediately.

This is where he’s at his best, “My speed is a great advantage as it helps me get under the fighters very quickly for close quarter shots or a quick sweep to the ground.” Following an injury setback last year, Pardo impressively managed to perfect his diet and training regime to lose ten kilos in seven months.

His opponent on the night specialises in kickboxing and the miniature maestro fighting machine already knows how he will win, “I have to take the fight to the ground as soon as possible as at this weight, I should be stronger and dominate the ground with some Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. All in all, I feel quicker and stronger than ever and I’m looking forward to fighting in front of our home crowd.”

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FIFA FUTURE Guillem Balagué: Football transcends borders

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he interest in football on the Rock reflects its diverse culture. The combination of Latin flair and stalwart British determination is a direct catalyst to locals following most European leagues in one way or another.

But the English and Spanish leagues are the ones that dominate our soccer psyche with partisans on both sides furiously arguing Spanish football as to which league is expert Guillem the pinnacle of the Balagué has greatest sport in the unwittingly word.

The assertive pundit was surprised at the level of football knowledge expressed in Gibraltar and received a barrage of intellectual questions on two of the autobiographies he had on show; Pep Guardiola’s ‘Another Way of Winning’ and ‘Cristiano Ronaldo: The Biography’.

oldest newspaper in Europe, Diari de Barcelona, and the magazines Lecturas and Cambio 16. In 1996, he was named English football correspondent of the soccer magazine Don Balón. And in 1997, he was contracted by Sky Sports to become the regular insider for Revista de la Liga. He went on to write several books, not least about Pep Guardiola, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, winning accolades galore for his work.

A key fixture in Sky Sports’ coverage of Spanish football, Balagué appears regularly both on live match coverage and on the weekly round-up show, Revista de La Liga, of which he is now Ahead of his trip to Gibraltar, Balagué spoke about Team 54’s acceptance presenter. He is also the UK added extra spice Correspondent for Madridinto FIFA, the progress made and “You are what he could do to help as the With his name bandied to ‘footy talk’... based Spanish sports different Director of Football of Spartan South around intense newspaper AS with his work from other Midlands League Premier Division high-level football conversations locally, featuring regularly in Yahoo. small Spanish football expert Guillem Balagué com and The Telegraph. side Biggleswade United. The Spanish nations.” football expert gives us an insight into has unwittingly added extra spice to ‘footy the exclusive new material in ‘Another talk’ through his strong opinions. He visited He completed his journalism Way of Winning’ with over 30,000 words Gibraltar last year for the first time as a course at the Universitat Autònoma de featuring the coach’s time at Bayern speaker for the Gibraltar Literary Festival Bellaterra (Barcelona) in the summer of and was quick to accept the invitation to Munich as well as his opinion on the man’s 1991. He then moved to Liverpool where return to the Rock for this year’s edition. success stories in the world of football. he worked as a correspondent on the 62

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sport Fairy-tale Story What do you think of the decision to accept Gibraltar into FIFA and its implications in terms of more investment in local football?

I am convinced that football is a force of good and can help communities improve, not just in football. As a patron of the charity ‘Football Beyond Borders’ that uses the power of football as an educational tool to inspire young people to achieve their goals and make their voices heard, I am a supporter of people using football towards a positive outcome. The politics of the whole story are complicated and I wouldn’t want to get into it, but the fact remains that a group of peopled worked together to be recognised as a football community, which is something I have nothing against.

Have you watched any of Gibraltar’s matches? Do you believe the national side has improved since their debut Euro Qualifying campaign?

“I am convinced that football is a force of good and can help communities improve...”

I watched the Sky Sports documentary created by one of my colleagues there, David Garrido that was very well done and extremely interesting. It allowed me to understand which level you are at, the importance of defeat and victory and how Gibraltar has grown as a footballing nation. I followed the Celtic result closely and, by gaining more experience and improving the level of coaching, you can only improve. I am not sure what the expectations are from people locally, but for Gibraltar to give any team a game is a success in my eyes.

Licoln beats Celtic 1-0 at the Victoria Stadium

This will bring more attention on the Rock and its players, but there is always a limit as to what you can do in terms of size, facilities and money.

considering that some local clubs already have professional coaches and offer competitive wages?

In terms of money, it depends on how Gibraltar was recently awarded another competitive the league is. You are different spot in European competition after from other small nations. There is such outperforming Andorra and San Marino love for the game over here and a push in the UEFA Club Coefficient rankings. to make an impact, for political reasons With the Spanish lower as much as for football reasons. The leagues littered with clubs quality of football conversation on “Gibraltar in financial struggle, up to the Rock is very high and that is what need to show what level do you think is making you reach further I think, that they are the Gibraltar Premier plus the fact that there is money and not a gimmick investment in Gibraltar which can League could attract and are here professional players from be put to good use. It is a very good to stay.” these leagues and others, combination to be able to improve and I will be following this with interest.

Coombes and Schweinsteiger Your leagues will be better than those in other developing football nations as some of them don’t even have any leagues.

There is no doubt that there are many attractions for players in lower leagues around Europe and further afield. Gibraltar offers a shortcut for them into European competition, to win titles and to become a star in the local league.

Gibraltar was hosted last month by the recently crowned European Champions, Portugal, in a friendly ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers. Do you think the Rock is making larger waves behind the scenes than its size suggests by securing a match of this stature?

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sport done in explaining what they are doing, but in the football world, there is so much going on that it is difficult to put that point across. However, it is just a matter of keeping at it and spreading the story as far as you can. But when you look at what you have done on the pitch since you joined, it should be well beyond anyone’s dreams.

You have to think that way, especially when you compare to other small nations.

You look like a much more serious team than many of those at a similar level have looked like for decades. I don’t think there is enough coverage of Gibraltar in the UK. The Sky Sports documentary put together by my colleague was “When you look excellent, but there needs to be at what you have more done to make an impact.

People love to root for the underdog. Do you think that Gibraltar could become everyone’s second team?

done on the pitch since you joined, it should be well beyond anyone’s dreams.”

That is a little bit too much to ask I think, personally, I do not think this is the case and I am not sure if this feeling would be held in Spain. It is a good story, but in this day and age, for a story to last more than 15 minutes, it needs to be consistent. Gibraltar need to show that they are not a gimmick and are here to stay.

Do you enjoy returning to the Rock?

What do you like the most about it?

It was a shock for me and I came over without any expectations. I just knew that it was a small place and there was a rock.

But I was soon embraced by the local people and was recognised as I walked down Main Street. I did not know that Gibraltarians watched both English and

Perez was put to the test regularly during the UEFA campaign

Spanish football. The reception was great and the chat in the Garrison Library for the literary festival was fantastic. I went up the Rock to see the monkeys and the views which were beautiful. Another thing I was shocked about was the fact that you can visit the interior of the Rock and I am very excited to see this. The mix of old and new and the reclamation of land, it is like survival at high-speed, which is quite astonishing, so I didn’t think twice when approached to return.

Adidas has been renewed and we are the only grassroots team that they back.

Top Eleven, our main sponsors, have also renewed their contract. We are still trying to fight and raise money for a 3G pitch in the area, where there are none. This is unbelievable, in my opinion, and we are forced to train in unsuitable conditions.

I would like to find someone who could explain to me how I could install a 3G pitch to help generate funds for the community and gets the kids to play football.

What’s the latest on your club Biggleswade United?

Do you plan to meet with officials from the Gibraltar FA to explore any potential partnerships?

We are really happy how things have gone since we started two years ago.

The sponsorship with

“The door is open to anyone who wants to learn more about us.”

National pride

I will meet with the head of the Gibraltar Football Association while I am there. I am looking for players, so I hope to explore options with the national association to see if my club could act as a gateway into English football for Gibraltarian players.

We are open to assist them in finding accommodation and a steady job in the area. These players would find themselves in a very professional environment with coaching of the highest calibre. We already have players who have gone on to bigger clubs in the MLS (through my contracts) as well as jumping several divisions in the UK. Sergio Urbano is a former Barcelona B player who played under Pep Guardiola, so we are attracting big players to our small club that is growing year on year. The door is open to anyone who wants to learn more about us.

I could also bring my team over to Gibraltar to play an end of season friendly. We have a Pro Licensed coach who is doing fantastically well for us and I may convince the federation to bring them over.

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sport I think that he is distancing himself from the media now. He has good relations with some Catalan journalists, but at the moment, he thinks that any judgments made on him will be solely on results. He is disappointed that some people in Germany believe he failed at Bayern because he did not win the Champions League even though he won the title with a record points tally. The reality is that he was never asked to win the Champions League.

Walker battles with Khedira in EURO qualification

Another Way of Winning What impresses you the most about Pep Guardiola’s footballing philosophy?

“Everyone knows that he is obsessive and works tremendously hard in his style and vision...”

I have been privileged to have been able to follow him closely and what the passages in my updated edition show is that he is changing, or adapting his way. Everyone knows that he is obsessive and works tremendously hard in his style and vision, but what he found out in Bayern Munich is that sometimes the reality of football can crash on top of you. If he would have stayed at Barcelona, he would have no doubt evolved the idea, but in Bayern, he had to adapt himself towards the players. It is almost academic and is interesting how he explored different options to keep it going. For example, he asked Ribery to become his new Messi, a false number 9, and after a month, the Frenchman pleaded to return to the wing. These are instances of stumbling blocks he has faced. Having said that, he made Bayern one of the most interesting teams in the world and, according to the fans, he made them play the most attractive football they have ever seen. Sometimes players prevent you from achieving your goals and this could have been the situation here.

had too many forwards and let’s just say that it was not his ideal squad from the very beginning.

At the moment, the media in the UK are still in awe of him and conversations in press conferences are about football, which is good.

Could Pep win everything with this City side, considering the resources available to the club?

I get the impression that people would like him to lose so that he does not get asked these questions anymore. It is almost impossible to win everything, so I think that it is very unfair to ask that of him.

He has improved the side physically and mentally because he is a workhorse and a perfectionist in this area. Things have gone well. De Bruyne, Sterling and Nolito have upped their level this season. I am confident that he will have a spell of dominance domestically, but I do not think that City has the forwards that Barcelona, Madrid, or Bayern have. that people It is not going to be easy to make an would like impact in Europe.

Guardiola had all the big clubs knocking on his door like Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG. He could have gone to any of them that he fancied, but he chose Manchester City because he knew that they would adopt his philosophy. That was the most important thing for him. He will still focus mainly on coaching, but it will be different than when he was at Bayern. To be honest, I don’t think he will be at City for longer than “I get the three years. impression How do you think Guardiola is handling the British press?

him to lose...”

Pep Guardiola, Man City Head Coach

He is intent on conquering Europe’s top leagues, with the pressure at this level, is it important to impress from the off?

After six months at Bayern, I think he realised that the club did not know what he was really about. When it became clear that Toni Kroos would transfer to Real Madrid, the board offered Guardiola Sami Kadeira instead and, needless to say, he was not happy about that. Pep subsequently decided to work as a coach and not get involved in transfers. He had to make the best of what he had. The team lacked his preferred type of midfielders, he GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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fashion words | Julia Coelho

FUTURE OF FAUX FASHION Ethical and environmentally friendly alternatives

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having never used real fur in her collecTis the season of all things wool, leather, is really only scratching the surface, but tions, as well as being an avid supporter of fur, you name it! But what do all of if it’s a subject that intrigues you, I would these have in common, aside from being highly recommend watching the documen- vegan leather alternatives. While most of some of our autumn favourites and tary ‘Cowspiracy’ – it’s a real eye-opener. us do not consider brands like Stella within the realms of what we deem even rewardrobe staples? It’s easy to forTruthfully, this documentary, as get, but the hides of animals are Over 60 billion well as a couple of others explor- motely affordable, most high-street shops, including those offered to us in Gibraltar, still among the most commonly ing the ethical concerns related land animals used materials to make everyto factory farming, are the main offer materials like pleather and faux fur. are reared and thing from shoes and jackets, to reasons why I myself mostly lean slaughtered handbags. Every year, over 60 towards a fully plant-based diet, Unfortunately, most of the options affordbillion land animals are reared and for meat and and am now slowly trying to eded to the environmentally conscious on leather. slaughtered, (mostly in dire and ucate myself in making that same the high-street – fast fashion in general, cruel conditions) to meet the intransition in the world of fashion. won’t exactly benefit the cause. Currentcreasing demands of us, six billion humans, ly, most leather alternatives are for meat and leather. Putting all ethical Fur is probably the fashion indus- Fur is probably made from plastic materials like concerns aside for a moment, the environPVC or Polyurethane (PU), the try’s most divisive subject. Howthe fashion mental impacts of this alone, are staggerlatter not quite as harmful as the ever, as we become increasingly industry’s ing. To put things into perspective, the UN former, but both of which still creaware of the negative impacts most divisive Food and Agriculture Organisation claims that the fashion industry has, ate an excess of toxic chemicals in that animal agriculture is responsible for their production, (which particuboth morally and environmentally subject.

18% of ALL greenhouse gases (that’s more larly affect factory workers) and speaking – a market is not only than all cars, planes etc. combined), and can take hundreds of years to break down emerging, but now flourishing, demanding requires more than 30% of the planet’s ice- synthetic fur and leather. In her campaigns in the environment. Faux fur, too, is made free land, as well as accounting for more of non-biodegradable, chemical-based and approach, Stella McCartney is one of than 8% of global human water use. This the designers leading the way on this front, synthetics like nylon and polyester.

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fashion Pineapple Leather So, what is the solution? Considering that, yes, vegan leather is kinder to animals, Piñatex was developed by Spanish designbut can still be incredibly harmful to the er, Carmen Hijosa; founder and CEO of environment, and of course to humans, socially-conscious textile company Ananas as a result? Well, not all is lost, because Anam. It has the typical “leather” texture fortunately, there is light at the we all know and love, but is also end of the tunnel. With growing Fur is probably created purely from the fruit’s demands for ethical fashion, the fashion waste plant fibres, which means and increased awareness, that it is not only more cost-efindustry’s there are now a whole host of fective than animal leather, but it most divisive incredible innovative companies is also environmentally friendly, subject. and bright minds dedicated to durable and biodegradable. the discovery and creation of Piñatex products non-animal and non-toxic alternatives, Waxed Cotton which we can all expect to see in the notLab-made Leather too-distant future. Scientific developments Waxed cotton has been on the scene for Author and former fashion research fellow, in biotechnology, as well as plant-based a good while now, and is currently being Suzanne Lee, coined the term, ‘Biocoubiodegradable solutions, means that future used by many designers as a leather alterture’; the creation of plant-based fibres, generations may experience a totally native. Aesthetically-speaking, it’s remarkproduced by millions of tiny bacteria. different reality than ours with regards to ably similar to patent leather, but unlike Lee is currently the creative director of fashion and its damaging consequences. real leather, it requires minimal care, and is New York-based Modern Meadow Inc., a simple to wash. pioneering team of scientists, engineers, and artists, working to create sustainable materials, and develop cultured animal Muskin products. Lab-made leather Last but certainly not least, muskin essentially involves sourcIt’s not an easy is a 100% biodegradable vegan ing cells from animals, turnfeat to make “leather” alternative, extracted from ing them into sheets, and a clean shift mushroom caps, believe it or not. then fusing those sheets from our usual Because the tanning process is natutogether to create leather. shopping habits... ral, and non-toxic unlike the process involved in producing animal leather, it is much safer to use to make products that will have direct contact with the skin, such as shoe insoles and watch straps. Not only is this material more sustainable, ethical, and safer to use, but it is also softer (much like suede), breathable, and more water repellent than animal leather!

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It’s not an easy feat to make a clean shift from our usual shopping habits, to suddenly buying fully vegan, ethically sourced fashion, with zero impacts on the environment – the thought of that task alone seems too overwhelming to undertake.

But a simple step in the right direction is at least being aware of the brands that are making strides in bettering themselves, and exploring the ethical collections offered to us by retail giants like ASOS; brands like Matt & Nat, for instance - an eco-friendly company that experiments with recycled materials like rubber and cork across many of their products. The fact is, that with all of the fashion-related technological advancements we’re starting to see, there will come a time when, not only will we never need to use animal skins or fur in the fashion industry, but we will also be able to avoid all environmental repercussions that inevitably come with making the alternatives to these. It’s absolutely crucial that we continue to strive towards making fashion an ethical, sustainable and accountable industry.

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travel words & photos | Aidan Hernandez

SOPHISTICATED TRADITION Japan: Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima

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Few places stir the imagination as much as Japan - or ‘Nippon’ as referred to locally. It is a land that feels a world apart and somewhat isolated from outside influences, its customs, culture and traditions seem to tick to a different beat to the rest of the world.

With a unique approach Japanese to modernism whilst people are retaining a strong sense some of of tradition, the Japanese the most people are some of the welcoming most welcoming yet yet reserved reserved people I have people I ever come across. The have ever meticulous approach to come across. everything they do is reflected in their cuisine, technology and arts, from the almost obsessive and ceremonial approach, to drinking tea (“Chanoyu”) to the amazing (yet somewhat crazy!) automatic selfcleaning toilets and everything in between.

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The Japanese aesthetic and cultural norms are underpinned by a set of ancient ideals that include “wabi” (transient and stark beauty), “sabi” (beauty of natural ageing and patina) and “yūgen” (grace and subtlety). In western society, this would be seen as a philosophy, whereas in Japan, this is seen as an integral part of daily life.

For any avid traveller, Japan will provide a wealth of new experiences, insights in a culture to get lost in and an adventure that will make them feel that they are REALLY far away from home - take my word for it!

representation of the varied geography and regional quirks of a place.

The variety of cities of the Kansai and Chūgoku regions provided me with the most striking contrasts. This included the traditional setting of Kyoto with the youthful and modernist Osaka while also witnessing the evidence of the stark reminders of Japan’s recent history in Hiroshima. These cities provide any visitor with more than enough points of interest and varied insights into Japanese culture as a whole.

One can spend a lifetime to Japan will History get to know the capital Tokyo, provide a a megalopolis with thirty-seven wealth of new Formally the Imperial capital for million inhabitants, and no trip more than a thousand years (from experiences, to Japan would be complete 794AD), Kyoto was established in insights in a without some time spent there, a period of Japanese history when culture to get Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese however, I found that in order lost in... to get a better appreciation for Influences were at their height. the country as a whole, it’s best Known as the Heian Period, this era to explore other regions to get a proper (largely peaceful times) is considered to be 71

travel the peak of the Japanese Imperial court and it’s noted for its art and appreciation of beauty. This is definitively shown in the beautifully preserved wooden townhouses (“Machiya”) and the countless traditional temples, palaces and gardens around a city that seems to have held on to its “old ways”. At the end of the Edo period (1869) the Emperor Meji moved from Kyoto to Tokyo thus re-establishing the capital city there.

Osaka was long considered Japan’s primary economic centre, this large important port (also a former capital during the seventh century) consisted mostly of the ‘Merchant Class’ and, over the course of the Edo period (1603 - 1867), grew into one of the largest cities in Japan, serving as the epicentre of the rice trade.

Historically known as the “nation’s kitchen”, a reputation that lives on to this day with the urbanised city motto: “kuidaore” - or eat until you drop!

Osaka - Bullet Trains

Japanese public transportation is characterised by its punctuality, comfort and great service.

A more recent historical event will forever echo on Hiroshima’s streets, and worldwide, when on the 6th August 1945, the city became the target of the world’s first atomic bomb attack. An event that changed the Japanese people’s psyche profoundly and leading to what is now a largely pacifist society, Hiroshima grew from the ashes of the terrible atrocity against humanity into a vibrant modern city. One that commemorates its stark history yet is testimony to the power of life over destruction.

People Japanese people are fascinating and must be one of the most hospitable and polite societies (the constant traditional bows in every given exchange is an example of this). They are very respectful of personal space, so much so that at times they seem very distant. Hardworking to the point of obsession (illustrated by the fact they use a local term -“karoshi” which literally means “death by overwork”!) their rigorous approach to all their walks of life is reflected in everything they do and something that is (at times) admirable.

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However, I get the impression that they are shy and aloof (and, dare I say, somewhat xenophobic); this may be as a result of years of national isolation. (“Sakuko”) where they were a closed society, secluded from the outside world thus influencing their nature to the core (think of an extreme version of our very own frontier closure and its subsequent effects on the relationship with our neighbours), or it could be the fact they consider their foreign language skills GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

travel Top tip: be sure to purchase ‘Japan Rail Pass’ before arriving in Japan, however, as these cost- effective passes allow unlimited travel using most of their train services for set amounts of time Japanese people are (one, two or three weeks) and, although fascinating expensive, they will save you money in the long run if you intend to explore and must the country in depth.

lacking to a certain degree. Whatever the case is, their introverted disposition makes you feel that you are on a different planet to all of them!

As a society, they seem to share a collective value of pride and dignity as core ideals, with this, a remarkable sense of national pride and kinship - something I found worthy of admiration on a personal level.

Points of Interest

be one of the most hospitable and polite societies...

“Sometimes it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey” - it’s a saying that came to mind when boarding the “Shinkansen”, or bullet train, to my next location; Japanese public transportation is characterised by its punctuality, comfort and great service. Trips between cities are an experience within themselves and no trip would be complete without hopping aboard the 320 kph carriages and zooming past some of the most memorable and unique rural landscapes whilst comfortably sipping on some green tea.

Temples & Shrines

Kyoto - Kaiseki Dinner

Set in a valley between lush green A word of warning though - do not expect mountains, Kyoto is considered to to feel very ‘Zen’ in Kyoto. Unfortunately, be the cultural and historical heart of the country, one to experience countless there are normally mobs of tourists at most of these places making them hard to fully World Heritage treasures including appreciate and take in their sereneness the most ornate Bhuddist Temples and amongst the frenzy of selfie sticks. It is traditional palaces set amongst the most best to see these sights early in sublime of gardens. One of the sites Osaka the morning during weekdays, or not to miss is “Kinkaku-ji” known as was long the Golden Pavilion; a temple which alternatively, visit one of the lesser seems to float on a body of tranquil considered known (but still charming sites) like “Daitoku-ji” whose complex covers water reflecting its gold leaf covered Japan’s over 23 hectares or the magical splendour, or head over to the Zen primary bamboo groves of Arashiyama “karesansui” (dry landscape) gardens economic giving you enough space to of “Ryōan-ji” said to facilitate centre... ‘contemplate’ in peace! contemplation and meditation.

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Osaka - Dotonburi

“Fushimi Inari-Taisha” is another essential; a shrine complex consisting of thousands of red ‘“torii” gates set as an arcade along a pathway winding up a mountain side.

Hundreds of stone foxes (“inari”) amongst the shrines with views over the city will be sure to make this one of the most memorable and photogenic sites in Japan, be prepared for a bit of a hike though - the experience will be well worth it!

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There are countless opportunities across the country to view full blooms at There is a clear appreciation for the varying times, however, Kyoto provides changing seasons here and none is more some top spots, and one of the most striking or emblematic than cherry blossom memorable places is a walk known as the (‘Hanami”) season. The tradition of flower “philosophers path” which is a stone path viewing dates back to the aforementioned that follows a canal lined with hundreds Heian period, it is a good example of how of cherry trees in an old district of the the Japanese celebrate the beauty of city. The path culminates (if you walk nature. Spectacular blooms northwards) with the Ginkaku-ji of blossoms (“Sakura”) sweep One of the most (Silver Pavillion) Temple with its across the country during beautiful moss gardens guaranteed memorable March/April and are so to leave you feeling introspective places is a walk ubiquitous, that they are used for the rest of the day! known as the as an official measure of the changing of seasons over here! “philosophers path”...

Museums & Memorials Groups of people congregate Speaking about ‘introspective’; on mats under the most picturesque walking by the remains left in the epicentre clumps of cherry blossom trees with of an atomic bomb detonation is sure to picnics and have a good old party - sake be a humbling experience. The “A-Bomb included! It is probably the only time you Dome”, also known as the Hiroshima Peace will see locals being loud and outgoing for Memorial, is what remains of a former that matter - similar to a ‘Llanito” on the Exhibition Hall. It was one of the only th 10 of September - it’s time to let loose remnants of what was a city flattened by and paint the town red (or pink in this the effects of the nuclear blast; a shell of case?!). Celebrations tend to be short lived a building left standing to this day as a though as within a few days one watches symbol of peace. the petals fall and drift away in the spring breeze - a melancholic reminder that all This landmark is surrounded by a large life must come to an end and thus Sakura park with many memorials to honour blossoms often symbolise a life well lived: almost 220,000 lost lives with the most short, fleeting, and beautiful.

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beautiful (particularly in Sakura season).

Culinary Adventure Canals lined with traditional wooden Japanese Gastronomy is synonymous houses and exclusive teahouses (“ochaya”) with eating raw fish, however, there is and restaurants play host to entertainment much more to explore beyond the Sushi. from highly trained Geiko (apprenticeships Perhaps more than any other country I tend to last over seven years!) who engage have visited before, Japan was a revelation in light conversation with their guests, in terms of variety, quality serving drinks and performing and presentation of food with traditional music and dance (not as Walking by enough to challenge our own their stereotype suggest). the remains local Mediterranean inspired left in the diet. The Japanese leg of my These services are expensive and epicentre of an trip was a bit of a culinary exclusive, traditionally requiring atomic bomb adventure where some of an introduction from an existing detonation the places I went to were customer, so the best way to specifically renowned for their experience it is through the cultural is sure to be regional food… I guess that show held every day at Gion a humbling says it all!

Corner theatre aimed at foreign experience. tourists; the show is a concentrated introduction to several traditional Okonomiyaki (Osaka & Hiroshima) Japanese arts and include short performances of a tea ceremony and some Conveyor belt sushi restaurants have their hypnotic “shamisen” playing. origins in Osaka, however, there are other

touching example being the Children’s Peace Monument where thousands of origami paper cranes are offered around the monument in memory of a young girl who died from radiation-induced leukaemia after folding just under a thousand cranes, wishing for world peace the crane being a symbol of peace itself.

The sombre Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is also located in the park and is dedicated to document the events of the 6th August 1945 and its consequences.

The exhibits are very graphic and thought provoking and embody much of the grief felt by people affected by the bombing and its after affects, but serve as a strong reminder to all to never take peace for granted.

Also near Hiroshima, as a worthy side trip; hop onto a ferry across over to Miyajima Island for what is one of the most iconic sights in Japan: “Itsukushima-jinja” or the floating vermilion torii (shrine gate) that seems to float on the surface of Hiroshima Bay - well worth it for that latest profile pic! There are also nice temples and hikes through some woodland complete with free roaming and overly friendly deer running around to complete a day out.

Culture Walk back in time and stroll around the streets of the Gion district in Kyoto, and keep your eyes peeled for an elusive Geisha (or “Geiko” as known locally) walking to their next appointment! The streets in this entertainment district light up in the evening with Shimbashi streets being one of the most atmospheric and GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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more distinctive local dishes to be had in these parts. “Takoyaki” are essentially little dumplings balls made of an egg batter and filled with octopus pieces. Locals go mad for them, buying them in their dozens and are readily available in street stalls making them the perfect finger food for ‘on the go’.

Another regional favourite is “okonomiyaki” which is derived from the word “okonomi” which translates to “what you like” and “yaki” which means “grilled”; these savoury pancakes consist of a number of ingredients ranging from fish, meat and a variety of vegetables which tend to be cooked right in front of you. Topped with distinctive dried bonito flakes, the flavour combinations to be had are almost endless and sure to fill up the most ‘sumo-like’ stomachs!

There are two different types of the dish; the Kansai or Osaka style, in which the

Kyoto - Nights in Gion

Most do not offer any windows or the like, so you will have to make do sleeping in a sci-fi inspired cocoon!

ingredients are all mixed into a batter and then grilled and also the Hiroshima style, in which a small crepe-like pancake is grilled and then other ingredients are layered on top. The Hiroshima style uses much more cabbage and tends to have noodles and is normally topped with some seaweed flakes.

Yakitori This is Japan’s answer to our very own Moroccan inspired ‘Pinchitos’. Much like we do over the hot coals, yakitori involves cooking various types of meat and vegetables on skewers usually served by street vendors in small carts called “yatai”.

The Dotombori area in Osaka is a good place to try some; this is the mecca for all things street food. Some of the most creative neon-lit billboards (including a giant mechanical crab!) and buzzing crowds make this an “only in Japan” experience.

Head into any of the “Izakaya” (gastropub) dotted around the streets to enjoy an ambience more similar to our ‘tapas’ bars than you may think!

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For the most refined of tastes, “Kaiseki Ryori” or Japanese Haute cuisine is sure to satisfy. With origins from the simple meals served in the tea ceremony, this elaborate dining style became popular with aristocratic circles. With more courses than a Heston Blumenthal affair, this meal will be sure to make a dent on your wallet (up to £200 a head!) but the subtle blending of seasonal ingredients with the most artistic of presentations will be a once in a GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

Kyoto - Ryokan

in a capsule is definitely up there as an experience in my books!

I had always been fascinated with Japan long before I ever touched down in the country. It was one of the only places that on first arrival I knew I would have to visit again! There is something enigmatic about the place and its people, so foreign, so unashamedly quirky that makes it one of the most refreshing destinations to explore.

Sushi for me will never be the same again and my expectations for hospitality and friendliness have now reached a new level.

It’s a withdrawal inducing destination that will offer every person unique experiences and discoveries around every corner.

The most common question I tend to get asked about my travels is “What was your favourite place?” - care to take a guess?

lifetime experience guaranteed. Keep your eyes Neighbourhoods in Kyoto like peeled for an Gion or Pontocho are good elusive Geisha locations to satisfy the most walking to demanding of palates. A slightly their next more accessible alternative appointment! would be to enjoy a kaiseki dinner served by hosts at a traditional homestay called a Ryokan.

Kyoto - Shamisen Playing Geiko

Where to Stay What could be more insightful as to how the other half live than staying in a traditional home in a foreign country?

Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns that originated in the Edo Period, which tend to feature classic tatami matted rooms, paper screen sliding room dividers and traditional wooden baths - a welcome change to the monotony of your typical B&B! Imagine sipping on some green tea, with views over the most exquisite manicured gardens dressed in your very own “yukata” (or “Kimono”) as your hosts serve you some delightful courses of food! It’s definitely an experience to splurge on; if only once!

On the other end of the spectrum, are the “sleeping capsules” of Osaka. This type of budget accommodation was aimed at businessmen (who were too drunk midweek to face their wives, I’m guessing!) and consist of stacked self-contained units that tend to feature beds, ventilation, internet access and even TVs! Not for the claustrophobic though, although they are surprisingly comfortable, most do not offer any windows or the like, so you will have to make do sleeping in a sci-fi inspired cocoon! The eccentricity in some things Japanese is unbelievable and sleeping GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

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health words | Elaine Caetano

DISCOVERING UNCONSCIOUS A psychoanalytic perspective

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Stress has had Stress can bad press of be measured late. The word along a is negatively loaded. spectrum Like everything, stress can be measured along and both too a spectrum and both much, just as too much, just as too too little, isn’t little, isn’t good for us. good for us.

The prolongation of one of these extremes is unhealthy and will likely have damaging consequences. Generally, we believe that stress is bad and we, Gibraltarians can’t think of anything better than a stress-free scenario like a white sandy beach along a warm Caribbean coast, with no sign of our annoying boss/assistant/mother-in-law and a refreshing and relaxing fruity and alcoholic trendy cocktail to hand. So, let me remind you of the benefits of stress – it helps us get things done. It helps us push ourselves to increase our capacities and thus grow in different ways. The very definition of stress is a strained stretch; one that doesn’t quite tear!

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Essentially, stress emerges from anxiety to avoid failure, to do well or to get things right and in excess, becomes counterproductive. This is easy to see, although we can go deeper than that.

Existentialist psychotherapists may put all our anxieties down to ‘death anxiety’ or a question of survival. If we overlook the obvious fears of attack, pain, illness, loss, betrayal and, of course, death, we can reduce the source of our anxieties into a nutshell by looking at how we relate to others in a group context and in a one to one setting. Being Evolving a relational psychotherapist means I tend to focus on how capacity to form and we relate to ourselves, others and the world around us. maintain

stretched and at a point of losing control and ‘breaking’, is when many decide to take up therapy. When individuals or couples seek help with a current, de-stabilizing challenge, counselling can be useful as a cognitive-behavioural approach is in some cases quite effective. For example, just having a space to express socially unacceptable thoughts and feelings, and taking away some simple techniques for grounding and calming oneself down can be really useful.

I also offer executive coaching which aims to bring about change at superficial levels. However, my passion lies with psychotherapy and most of my work involves a long-term approach of self-discovery and re-invention. My groups psychotherapeutic approach is one provided us Psychotherapy which integrates an array of theories with safety and techniques to apply as appropriate.

I work as a psychotherapist; and power... My tool box is therefore rather rich, as I am a transactional analyst is the insight we gain in the process in training. People generally of the therapeutic relationship. We attend to therapy when they want help to can look at surface level dynamics like grow and change into healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles and attitudes. Feeling too behaviours and social encounters. At GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

health the same time, these will be inextricably intertwined with our emotional selves, which are also connected to our conscious thoughts and memories. And then, there is the all magical and mystical unconscious!

In Gibraltar, we are familiar with basic counselling skills, but you will find that this community shies away from exploring the marvellous depth of the unconscious. It’s a shame that as a community we are not more interested in the unknown parts of ourselves, in what essentially drives and controls us for most of the time. Most of what we do is taken care of by our unconscious, like our bodily processes.

Then, there are the things we do that could be said to be done subconsciously, like walking and even driving; an activity that is complex and Out in the is mostly attended to without wilderness much conscious effort.

you were less likely to survive on your own.

We can consider the human psyche from the complex perspective of different levels of mental awareness including unconscious processes. When writing about stress, I am wondering what can be identified as the underlying cause of stress for people in our community.

Social Anxiety

In a social context, we are mostly unconsciously affected, as well as driven and motivated, by social anxiety and status anxiety. Social anxiety gathers all our insecurities about feeling safe in a group.

Essentially, a group is attractive for all the opportunities it can offer us, although this real and actual need is also relevant to how our biological systems have evolved.

Prehistorically, evolving capacity to form and maintain groups provided us with safety and power; the ability to stay in a group is archaically important as out in the wilderness you were less likely to survive on your own. Historians now believe that it was through the development of our brain capacity for socialisation that we out-survived species of other primates that could have competed with us, such as Neanderthals, which stayed in small family groups as opposed to the larger tribal communities of modern humans.

Most of us are plagued by messages advertising. The underlying messages from our childhood. Everyone has we are given often communicate that insecurities whether we’re something is wrong with us and, happy to recognise them or not.

Everyone has of course, we need to purchase Unfortunately, the media has something to make ourselves look insecurities developed powerful ways of or feel right. Not surprisingly, what whether exploiting this. There is money we may be led to believe we need we’re happy to be made from people who do is aside from unnecessary, often not feel OK. We are continuously to recognise unachievable like a cellulite-free surrounded and targeted by body or porcelain-smooth skin. them or not.

Nowadays, social networks are still important to us for business as well as leisure and self-fulfilment but it is no longer a question of life or death.

Unfortunately, our biological systems sometimes still act as if it were. We find ourselves at parties, worrying about whether our hair is in place, if our clothes are cool enough or if we will be able to make ourselves interesting enough to warrant the attention of others. It is healthy to take care in one’s presentation and make efforts to ensure we belong to groups, but often excessive energy is expended in overcoming our insecurities.

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health Modern life is by nature stressful and many of us continuously push ourselves to the limit without fully understanding why we do this or considering whether we really need to, until a major event makes us take a re-think. We make ourselves busy achieving, acquiring and doing as much as we can, filling up our lives and keeping ourselves in a There is cycle of busyness. Again, money to it’s anxiety that keeps be made us on this treadmill that from people modern life can offer.

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who do not feel OK.

Status anxiety is a common underlying contributor to the daily stresses of a modern existence, particularly relevant to Gibraltar. Our culture seems to endorse showing off, unlike in England by comparison. Out and about in town, my fine-tuned ear hears in exchanges amongst people “I am doing so well”, “I have done marvellously”, “My life is truly great”. Yet, when people open up in the safety of my clinic, they will admit that despite the happy and glamorous photos posted on social media, they are deeply unhappy and generally unsatisfied with their lives. Social order and, therefore, hierarchy is important in primates. But we would do well do avoid kidding ourselves of the value of material gain, especially when it is at the expense of our emotional wellbeing.

A further problem with assessing our worth via a measure of socio-economic achievement is the fact that social mobility and meritocracy are ideals that hardly bear resemblance to the reality of socioeconomic dynamics. We often judge individuals by what they have ‘made of themselves’, as if it was mostly down to our own efforts, where we ‘get to’ in life.

We are told in school that we can become anything, that the world is now full of opportunity. Yet the word on the street is that “it’s not what you know but who you know”. And your family and surrounding environment will not only affect your attitude but most likely determine the opportunities for engaging your talents.

Hence feeling bad about yourself because of where you live or how much you can spend on your next holiday is a waste of We make time. Most of us do ourselves busy the best we can with what we are given achieving, and delusions around acquiring and what is realistically doing as much achievable often lead to as we can... unnecessary stress.

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health Achieving Balance How do we avoid unhealthy stress in life? It doesn’t happen overnight. In Gibraltar, there are plenty of opportunities for staying active, engaged with the community and connected with nature; all of which are important to maintaining a healthy balance and avoiding stress. Music is great for the mind and soul; throw in some dancing and you get a work out too!

A healthy diet, as we all know, is important, as is having a fitness regime. Although it is easy to overdo a fad or working out, so remember – everything in moderation, even moderation itself!

Knowing what our

We are complex beings and even the most average people have a complexity of needs.

Love is at the core of our needs; being loving relational needs are and what to ourselves, kind to others and being able particular deficits to engage in loving we have is central relationships is the to feeling at ease... most useful thing to focus on if we want to live at peace and free from stress. How to get and maintain these relationships does take work but it can be done.

intimate relationships for causes of dayto-day and ongoing stress. Again, the wiring of our brains and nervous systems make contact essential to our wellbeing.

Genuinely loving relationships and intimacy in general are healthy and maintaining these is good to help counteract or manage stress.

But relationships are very difficult in a world where we have so many options and expectations, and lack emotional intelligence and communication skills.

When we get close to people, our fears around abandonment and loss creep in.

Intimacy involves a risk; giving the other power to harm us or allowing parts of ourselves that we feel shameful about to be seen. We are complex beings and even the most average people have a complexity of needs. In my studies, I often refer to a string of relational needs, common to us all. Developing awareness of these will do more for you than an expensive vehicle, a gadget or a second home ever will.

Also, when we enter intimate relationships, we bring in to them unresolved conflicts, usually from our childhood. This is something we all do, it affects most of us quite significantly, yet people are unaware of unless they have engaged in psychotherapy and gained insight into the unconscious processes in the dynamics of their relationships. This practice isn’t something we are familiar with yet in Gibraltar. Often, the repetitive nature in the patterns of our relationships leads us to conclude that this is how it is for us, but with attention and effort, we can bring about meaningful change. As individuals change, it affects people around them, having a wider impact than what we would imagine.

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wine words | Andrew Licudi AIWS

OLDER VINTAGES Going down the memory lane

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have always considered that one of the them and their children for years and other low wine geeks will be very willing to part with their ready cash for the privilege of pleasures of drinking older vintages is marriages had never been mentioned but to use the wine as a time machine or then again, why should they have. Both, tasting these historical wines and knowing aide memoir to recall events at the time it transpired, had been shortly married all the money raised will go to a worthwhile cause. We have organised these the wine was made. The fact to other people when they were dinners before and would recommend this that even old wine is considered One of the very young and we all had a laugh format for anyone wanting to raise money to be alive and evolving adds when they embarked to list minor pleasures of to the illusion of time travel faults their previous partners had. for charity. drinking older and can provide a great topic Smelly feet, noisily slurping tea or vintages is to of conversation during a meal, obsessions with bikes and cricket all Here are some of the wines and a look use the wine and if guests are present, all the seemed childishly amusing after a back at what was happening at the time as a time better, as they will inevitably few glasses of wine. the wines were made. machine... participate with enthusiasm.

I was therefore delighted Some bottles Vina Albina Reserva 1942 Recalling long forgotten holidays, old to find out that a friend and I will almost friends, work projects or trying to recall if had been successful when bidAll Riojas until the 1990s were uncle Dave, who told great jokes, was still ding on an obscure site for some certainly “traditional� with long barrel ageing alive at the time can provide great therapy extraordinarily old Riojas, bought form part and limited skin contact making relaof a charity and put all our current woes into some at no more than one would tively medium bodied but long lived dinner... sort of perspective. I recall on one occapay for the current vintage - an wines. Nowadays, however, modern sion when our friends sheepishly admitted opportunity that I am sure will Riojas like Roda, Ramirez de Ganuza that, at the time the wine we were drinking never repeat itself. What we will etc. have been made to be extremely was made, they had been married to other do with so many old Riojas remains to be powerful and very fruit driven - indistinpeople and had been living abroad. We seen but some bottles will almost certainly guishable from Ribera del Duero. So, what were surprised at this as we had known form part of a charity dinner where our fel- was happening in 1942?

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Mine workers in Asturias go on strike in direct challenge to Franco. Franco responds with repression and brutal beatings of men and women

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Cliff Richard, true to his word since, releases “Batchelor Boy”.

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“The Naval Armament vessel, formerly RFA Bedenham, was a naval armament carrier that exploded while docked in Gibraltar on 27 April 1951, killing 13 people and causing a great deal of damage to the town.”

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La Rioja Alta Reserva 1962 • Cuban missile crisis takes the world to the brink of nuclear war • Gibraltar participates at the Empire and Commonwealth Games in Australia but wins no medals

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The Beatles, considered social terrorists by the Spanish establishment, land in Madrid. They are driven to Hotel Fénix where an advertising plot has been hatched by sherry producers in Jerez in an effort to get one over “British Sherry”.

Sherry barrels and girls in flamenco dresses meet the four lads and, as anticipated, the brief event provides a great photo opportunity. They are asked to sign, in chalk, four barrels which are subsequently taken back to Bodegas Williams in Jerez and forgotten. In 1983, a group of Beatle fans known as “Club Crocodilo” are allowed to look for the barrels. After much searching, they locate two badly damaged barrel ends with Paul McCartney’s and Ringo Star’s autographs just discernible. There is no sign of the others. Years later, Pepe Arcas, an original member of the fan club who searched for the missing barrels, finds, to his amazement, that miraculously, four pristine barrels, with all four Beatles autographs, are being displayed at the bodega. Arcas couldn’t give his blessing to the barrels. Someone had imitated the autographs - badly, according to Arcas.

Wines to be tried at least once in your life Kendermanns Riesling Spatlese 2015 Morrisons – Around £6.00 I recall many years ago, other than dessert wines, I preferred my wines to be bone dry and I turned my nose up at wines with any degree of sweetness. I am glad I got over this silly phase of my wine career quickly as otherwise, I would have missed many world class wines which, due to their production’s geographical location, require varying amounts of residual sugar to balance high natural acidity. German and Austrian Rieslings come into this category and both countries can produce stunning and age-worthy white wines which countries like Spain can only dream about.

My wine recommendation today is a Riesling from the Mosel and is an inexpensive version of this incredible grape. Its sweetness is well balanced with its high acidity, tasting of peaches, grapefruit and grapes and is low in alcohol at 9%. Whilst I am not one to go overboard with food matching, I do feel these wines complement curries and other spicy foods and can be delicious with salty cheeses. I always feel the sweetness and hotness of a curry can destroy a red wine or even a bone dry white.

Also, sweet wines have usually something really good going for them - their low alcohol content, which in this wine is only 9%.

Compare that with a red Ribera coming in at over 15%...

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recipes Recipe by Hemsley + Hemsley, BBC FOOD

INGREDIENTS For the vegetables 18-20 Brussels sprouts, trimmed 4 large carrots, peeled, trimmed, chopped 2 red onions, chopped 4 large parsnips, peeled, trimmed, chopped 3-4 heaped tbsp coconut oil a handful of chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper For the aduki balls

ADUKI BALLS

With roasted vegetables and white wine miso gravy

1 tbsp coconut oil, plus extra for basting 2 tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp ground turmeric 1½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 400g tin aduki beans, drained 50g chestnut flour 60g dried, roughly chopped apricots a handful of chopped fresh flatleaf parsley ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or 1 tsp chopped fresh chilli) 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper For the miso gravy 2 small white onions, quartered 250ml white wine 1 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp unpasteurised miso paste, to taste a small handful of chopped fresh mixed herbs (optional)

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/ Gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

Turn off the heat, then gently fold in the remaining aduki ball ingredients until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Mix the vegetables together with the coconut oil in an ovenproof dish. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle over the herbs. Roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes

Roll 1½ tablespoonful portions of the mixture into balls and place the balls on the prepared baking tray. Melt coconut oil and baste the aduki balls all over with it.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until crisp on the outside and heated through. Remove from the oven and keep warm.

Meanwhile, for the aduki balls, heat the coconut oil in a frying pan over a medium heat until melted. Add the cumin, turmeric and cinnamon and fry for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Add the onion and fry for 4-5 minutes, or until softened but not coloured, stirring well to coat it in the spices. Stir in the garlic and aduki beans and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes, squashing the beans with the back of a wooden spoon so that any excess moisture is released and evaporates.

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Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and stir. Continue to roast for a further 25-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender.

Stir in the tamari, miso and all of the herbs.

Blend until smooth using a hand-held blender. Add a dash more water if necessary to loosen the gravy. Season with salt and pepper, adding a little more miso or tamari if desired.

Meanwhile, for the miso gravy, put the onions in a small saucepan. Add the wine and 250ml of water and bring to the boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the onion has softened.

To serve, divide the aduki balls equally among 4 serving plates. Spoon some of the roasted vegetables alongside. Serve the miso gravy in a jug to pass around the table.

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CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE Not a fan of beer or stout? You will love this cake!

INGREDIENTS 200g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 200g brown sugar 200ml stout 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder 75-100g dark, good quality chocolate, broken in pieces 2 tbsp margarine, melted 2 tbsp apple sauce 3 tbsp ground flaxseed + 75ml warm water powdered sugar, to dust GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2016

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 190ºC. Line a 20cm tin with baking parchment. Mix the flaxseed with warm water in a little bowl and set aside Melt the margarine and chocolate in a bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir around with a wooden spoon or spatula until silky and smooth. Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature.

Next, beat together the flaxseed, apple sauce and sugar until well combined.

Add the stout to the melted chocolate.

Don’t worry if it separates, it will come together with the other ingredients.

In a large bowl, place first of all the sugar and flaxseed mixture. Next add half the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder, then half the stout chocolate liquid, and gently fold in the ingredients. Repeat with the remaining flour and chocolate until combined.

Pour into the mold and bake for 45 minutes. If the top darkens too quickly, cover with aluminium foil and continue baking at the same temperature.

Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 10-20 minutes before taking out of the tin, then let it cool entirely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

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Casa Pepe

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

Mixed paellas also available, as well as fish cooked in rock salt, whole suckling pig and baby lamb to order.

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

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

Visit: www.casapepegib.com

The Lounge Stylish Lounge Gastro Bar on Queensway Quay Marina serving best quality food prepared by passionate, qualified chefs. Popular quiz on Sundays from 7pm and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. A separate Lounge Bar Area serving a wide range of hot drinks, wines, beers, spirits and cocktails at reasonable prices, with large TV’s for sports and events coverage.

Open: 10am-late Mon - Sun Be sure to arrive early to ensure a seat!

The Lounge 17 Ragged Staff Wharf, Queensway Quay Marina Tel: 200 61118 info@thelounge.gi

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Nunos Italian

Nunos Italian Restaurant, overlooking the Mediterranean, is popular with hotel guests, tourists and local residents. This 2 rosette rated, AA restaurant is renowned for its eclectic interior, intimate atmosphere and fine cuisine. Savour a wide selection of freshly prepared Italian delicacies, including bread, pasta, meat and fish, followed by delicious desserts. In the summer months, the hotel offers alfresco dining for private parties in the Garden Grill. Sitting nestled in the colonial garden you can enjoy a mouth-watering menu of charcoal-grilled meats and freshly prepared salads in candlelit surroundings.

Open: Mon-Sun 1-3pm lunch, 7–11pm dinner Nunos Italian Restaurant and Terrace Caleta Hotel, Catalan Bay Tel: 200 76501 Email: reservations@caletahotel.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

Café Solo Modern Itali a n e at e r y s e t in lively Casem a t e s s q u a re .

Everything from chicory and crispy pancetta salad 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

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

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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

Bridge Bar & Grill Located on the w a t e r ’s e d g e , Ocean Village, just across the bridge from O’Reilly’s. This bar & grill is a fusion of an American themed menu with Tarifa chill out style. Open for breakfast from 9am serving healthy options, freshly squeezed orange juice and Italian Lavazza coffee. Try the spicy Caribbean rum ribs, southern fried chicken bucket, the popular Texas burger or a selection of tasty salads and homemade desserts. London Pride, San Miguel & Carling beer on draught, live sports.

Bridge Bar & Grill Ocean Village Tel: 200 66446

Gibraltar Arms 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.

Gibraltar Arms 184 Main Street. Tel: 200 72133 Visit: www.gibraltararms.com

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O’Reilly’s

Tr a d i t i o n a l Irish bar with full HD sports coverage and Irish breakfast from 8am (Sunday f ro m 9 a m) .

Guinness on draught.

Food includes salads, jackets, beef & Guinness pie, Kildare chicken, chicken brochette, gourmet burgers, wraps, children menu, homemade desserts, daily specials and more. And just like in Ireland there’s no smoking inside, so a great atmosphere for all.

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Lord Nelson

Situated in the corner of Casemates Square, the bar is a celebration of the life of Lord Nelson. See the collection of nautical art & memorabilia, including a brass pin from HMS Victory itself.

HMS crews’ breakfast served from 10am, full menu including steak & ale pie, traditional fish & chips & much more served all day until 10pm.

Jam session Thursday, live top local band on Friday & Karaoke Saturday nights.

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

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

Star Bar

Picadilly Gardens

Gibraltar’s oldest bar, just off Main St. Small cosy and famous for its full English breakfast from 8am (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

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, tapas, hamburgers, fresh fish, paella by pre-order, prawns, squid, clams and a variety of meat dishes.

Eat in or takeaway. Open: 6:30am till late.

Piccadilly Gardens Rosia Road, Tel: 20075758

Solo Express

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 4:30pm daily. Second Floor the ‘Nest’ — pool table, poker machine, card table, bar — open from 7pm daily and also at weekends. If you are looking for a sociable game of pool or darts this is the place to be.

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.

The Three Owls Irish Town. Tel: 200 77446 FB: The Three Owls

Solo Express Grnd Flr, ICC, Casemates & Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828

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clubs & activities Arts & Crafts Cross Stitch Club: John Mackintosh Hall, 1st Floor, Mon 6-8pm, fee £1.

Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Association: Children: Mon&Fri 12.30-2pm, Mon-Fri 3.45-5.15pm Adults: Wed 5.45-7.15, Sat 10.30 to 12.30, Tel: 20073865 email: gibartsandcrafts@hotmail.com Knit and Natter Group: Tues 11am-3pm, Thurs 5.30-7.30pm, at Arts & Crafts Shop, Casemates balcony. Free to join and refreshments provided. Tel: 20073865.

The Arts Centre: Prince Edward’s Road, Art classes for children and adults. For more info call Tel: 200 79788.

The Fine Arts Association Gallery: At Casemates. Open 10am-2pm, 3-6pm Mon-Fri, Sat 11am-1pm.

The Gibraltar Decorative and Fine Arts Society: Affiliated to UK NADFAS meets third Wed of month at 6.30pm at Eliott Hotel - lecturers & experts from the UK talk on Art etc. Contact: Chairman Claus Olesen 200 02024 claus.olesen@sghambros.com.

Membership Ian Le Breton 200 76173 ilebreton@SovereignGroup.com Board Games Calpe Chess Club & Junior Club: meets in Studio 1, John Mackintosh Hall Thursday, Juniors: 5p.m. - 7 p.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 7p.m. - 10:30 The Gibraltar Scrabble Club: Meets on Tuesdays at 3pm. Tel: Vin 20073660 or Roy 20075995. All welcome.

The Subbuteo Club: Meets in Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall.

Dance Adult Dance Classes: Wed evenings at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre from 7-8.30pm. Contact Dilip on 200 78714.

Art in Movement Centre: Hiphop/Break Dance,Contemporary Dance, Pilates, Capoeira, Acrobatics, Street Kids & Tods, Modern Dance. Performance and Film opportunities. Judo & Jujitsu Classes: Tue/ Thur with Sensei Conroy. All ages. Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front. www. artinmovement.net FB: Art In Movement A.I.M, tel 54025041 or 54007457 Ballet, Modern Theatre, Contemporary & Hip Hop: weekly at Danza Academy.

Training from 3 years to Adult Advanced.

68/2 Prince Edward’s Rd Tel: 54027111.

Bellydance Classes, all levels, Tue 8-9pm at the Ocean Village Gym (non–members welcome). Contact 54005593.

DSA Old & Modern Sequence Dancing: Sessions at Central Hall Fri 8.30pm, beginners 8pm. Tel: 200 78901 or tony@gibraltar.gi Everybody welcome.

Modern & Latin American Sequence Dancing: Mon at Catholic Community Centre 8pm. Tel. Andrew 200 78901.

Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Flexibility, Hip Hop & Dance Theatre: Classes weekly at Urban Dance Studio, 2 Jumpers Bastion.

Tel: Yalta 54012212 or Jolene 54015125.

Rockkickers Linedance Club: Governor’s Meadow 1st School. www.rockkickers.com Salsa Gibraltar Salsa: Tues at Laguna Social Club, Laguna Estate. Beginners 7-8.30pm.

Intermediates 8.30-10pm. Tel: Mike 54472000 or info@salsagibraltar.com Zumba Classes at Urban Dance: Jumpers Bastion, with certified instructor Tyron Walker. Tel: 20063959 or 54012212 or Twitter: @UrbanDanceGib 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. New members welcome. Tel: 200 44643.

Garrison Library Tours: at 11am on Fri, duration 1h 50mins. Tel: 20077418.

History Alive: Historical re-enactment parade. Main Street up to Casemates Square every Sat at 12 noon.

Music Gibraltar National Choir and Gibraltar Junior National Choir: Rehearses at the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Tel: 54831000.

The Calpe Band: Mon & Wed. For musicians of brass/woodwind instruments

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of all standards/ages/abilities 7-9pm. Tel: 54017070 or thecalpeband@gmail.com Jazz Nights: Thurs at 9pm at O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel. Tel: 200 70500.

Outdoor Activities The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Gibraltar: Exciting self-development programme for young people worldwide equipping them with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and the world. Contact: Award House, North Mole Road, PO Box: 1260. mjpizza@ gibtelecom.net, www.thedukes.gi.

Social Clubs The Rotary Club of Gibraltar meets the Rock Hotel, 7pm Tuesday evenings. Guests welcome. For contact or info www.rotaryclubgibraltar.com Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes: (Gibraltar Province) meets RAOB Club, 72/9 Prince Edward’s Road ­- Provincial Grand Lodge, Thu/month, 7.30pm. William Tilley 2371, Thurs 8.30pm. Buena Vista 9975, monthtly, Social Lodge. www.akearn1.wix. com/raob-gibraltar, william.tilley.lodge@ hotmail.co.uk, Clive, tel: 58008074 Special Interest Clubs & Societies Creative Writers Group: meets up on Tuesday mornings at 10.30 in O’Reillys Irish Bar and it is free to attend. Tel: Carla 54006696.

Gibraltar Book Club: For info Tel: Parissa 54022808.

Gibraltar Horticultural Society: meets 1st Thurs of month 6pm, J.M. 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.

Tel: 54008426 or Facebook: facebook.com/gibphilosophy Gibraltar Photographic Society: Meets on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Wellington Front.

Induction courses, talks, discussions, competitions etc. For details contact the secretary on, leslinares@gibtelecom.net Harley Davidson Owners’ Club: www.hdcgib.com Lions Club of Gibraltar: Meets 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at 50 Line Wall Road. www.lionsclubofgibraltar.com St John’s Ambulance: Adult Volunteers Training Sessions from 8-10pm on Tues. Tel: 200 77390 or training@stjohn.gi The Royal British Legion: For info or membership contact the Branch Secretary 20074604 or write to PO Box 332.

UN Association of Gibraltar: PO Box 599, 22a Main Street. Tel: 200 52108.

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

Gibraltar Arsenal Supporters Club: Meets match days upstairs at Time Out Café, Eurotowers. Gooners of all ages welcome.

For info/news visit www.GibGooners.com Tel: 54010681 (Bill) or 54164000 (John).

Gibraltar Hammers: Meets 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 gibraltarhammers@hotmail.com Sports & Fitness Artistic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Artistic Gymnastics Association. Tel: Angela 200 70611 or Sally 200 74661.

Athletics: Gibraltar Amateur Athletics Association holds competitions through 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 BWF& BE) junior club/tournaments, senior leagues/ recreational. www.badmintongibraltar.com Ballet Barre Fitness: Adults on Wed 10am & Fri 6pm at The Arts Centre. Tel: 54033465 or pilatesgibraltar@hotmail.com

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.

Boxing: Gibraltar Amateur Boxing Association (member IABA) gym on Rosia Rd. Over 13s welcome. Tuition with ex-pro boxer Ernest Victory. Tel: 56382000 or 20042788.

Cheerleading: Gibraltar Cheerleading Association, girls and boys of all ages.

Chearleading and street cheer/hip hop at Victoria Stadium. Recreational / competitive levels. Tel: 58008338.

Canoeing: Gibraltar Canoeing Association.

Tel: Nigel 200 52917 or Arturo 54025033.

Cricket: Gibraltar Cricket, National Governing Body & Associate Member of ICC. Governs International & Domestic Men’s, Women’s, Boys’ & Girls’ cricketleague & cup competitions and in-school coaching. www.gibraltarcricket.com, info@ gibcricket.com, Twitter: @Gibraltar_Crick Cycling: Gibraltar Cycling Association various cycling tours.

Darts: Gibraltar Darts Association (full member of WDF & affiliate of BDO). We cater for men, ladies & youth who take part in leagues, competitions and a youth academy for the correct development of the sport. Tel: Darren 54027171 Secretary, Alex 54021672 Youth Rep, Justin 54022622 President. Email: info@ gibraltardarts.com Football: Gibraltar Football Association leagues/competitions for all ages OctoberMay. Futsal in summer, Victoria Stadium. Tel: 20042941 www.gibraltarfa.com Gaelic Football Club (Irish sport): Males any age welcome. Get fit, play sport, meet new friends, travel around Spain/Europe and play an exciting and competitive sport. Training every Wed on the MOD pitch on Devil’s Tower Road at 7pm. Andalucia League with Seville and Marbella to play matches home and away monthly. Visit www.gibraltargaels. com or secretary.gibraltar.europe@gaa.ie Hockey: Gibraltar Hockey Association (members FIH & EHF) high standard competitions/training for adults/juniors.

Tel: Eric 200 74156 or Peter 200 72730 for info.

Iaido: teaches the Japanese sword (Katana), classes every week. www.iaidogibraltar.com Iwa Dojo, Kendo & Jujitsu: Classes every week, for kids/adults. Tel: 54529000 www. iwadojo.com or dbocarisa@iwadojo.com Judo and Ju-jitsu: Gibraltar Budokai Judo Association UKMAF recognised instructors for all ages and levels at Budokai Martial Arts Centre, Wellington Front. Tel: Charlie 20043319.

Ju-jitsu: Gibraltar Ju-jitsu Academy training and grading for juniors/seniors held during evening at 4 North Jumpers Bastion. Tel: 54011007.

Karate-do Shotokai: Gibraltar Karate-do Shotokai Association - Karate training for junior & seniors at Clubhouse, Shotokai karate centre, 41H Town Range. Monday: 9:30 p.m. & Wednesday 9:45 p.m.

Karate: Shotokan karate midday Mon beginners, other students 8.30pm. Thurs 8.30pm. In town at temporary dojo or privately by arrangement. Contact Frankie 54038127 or info@fhmedia.co.uk.

Motorboat Racing: Gibraltar Motorboat Racing Association Tel: Wayne 200 75211.

Muay Thai and Muay Boran Club: Tues & Thur at Boyd’s Kings Bastion Leisure Centre at 6:30pm, Tel: John – 54024707 FB: Gibraltar Muay Thai Netball: Gibraltar Netball Association (affiliated FENA & IFNA) competitions through year, senior/junior leagues. Tel: 20041874.

Petanque: Gibraltar Petanque Association.

New members welcome. Tel: 54002652.

Pilates: Intermediate Pilates: Tues & Fri 9.30am, beginners Pilates: Fri 10.50am at the Shotokai Centre, 41H Town Range. Tel: 54033465 or pilatesgibraltar@hotmail.com Gibraltar Pool Association: (Member of the EBA) home and away league played on Thurs through out the season, various tournaments played on a yearly basis both nationally and internationally, Tel: 56925000 gibpool@gibtelecom.net, www.gib8ball.com Rhythmic Gymnastics: Gibraltar Rhythmic

Gymnastics Association runs sessions from 4 years of age, weekday evenings. Tel: 56000772 or Sally 200 74661.

Rugby: Gibraltar Rugby Football Union training for Colts (w+), seniors and veterans.

Play in Andalusia 1st Division. Contact: secretary@gibraltarfu.com Sailing: Gibraltar Yachting Association junior/senior competitive programme (April - Oct) Tel: Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club at 200 78897.

Shooting: Gibraltar Shooting Federation.

Rifle, Europa Point Range (Stephanie 54020760); Clay pigeon, East Side (Harry 200 74354); Pistol, near Royal Naval Hospital (Louis 54095000).

Snooker: Members of European Billiards & Snooker Association - facilities at Jumpers Bastion with 3 tables. Professional coaching for juniors/seniors. Organised leagues/tournaments and participation in international competitions. Tel: 56262000 / 54000068, or info@gibraltarsnooker.com Squash: Gibraltar Squash Association, Squash Centre, South Pavilion Road (members WSF & ESF). Adult and junior tournaments and coaching. Tel: 200 44922.

Sub-Aqua: Gibraltar Sub-Aqua Association taster dives for over 14s, tuition from local clubs. Voluntary sports clubs: Noah’s Dive Club and 888s Dive Club. Tel: 54991000.

Commercial sports diving schools available.

Time - Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m..

Telephone, Jenssen Ellul - 54027122 Swimming: Gibraltar Amateur Swimming Association (member FINA & LEN) opens its pool for leisure swimming. Junior lessons, squad for committed swimmers, water polo. Pool open Mon&Thurs: 7-10am, 12.30-4pm. Tue, Wed, Fri: 7-10am, 12:305pm. Sat: 3-5pm. Sun: closed. Mon to Fri from 5-6pm groups training. 6-7.30 squad training. Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30-8.30 swimming joggers, Tues & Thurs 7:30-8:30 junior Water polo. Mon, Tues & Thurs 8:30-10pm Adult water polo. Tel: 200 72869.

Table Tennis: Gibraltar Table Tennis Association training and playing sessions, Victoria Stadium, Tues 6-10pm and Thurs 8-11pm with coaching and league competition. Tel: 56070000 or 20060720.

Taekwondo: Gibraltar Taekwondo Association classes/gradings Tel: Mari 20044142 or www.gibraltartaekwondo.org Tai Chi: Tai Chi for children and adults.

Mon-Thur 6.30-8pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre and Sat 9am-1pm at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range. Tel: Dilip 200 78714.

Tennis: Gibraltar Tennis Association, Sandpits Tennis Club. Junior development programme. Courses for adults, leagues and competitions. Tel: Louis 200 77035.

Ten-Pin Bowling: At King’s Bowl in the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre every day.

Gibraltar Ten Pin Bowling (members FIQ & WTBA) leagues, training for juniors and squad. Tel: 200 52442.

Triathlon: Hercules Triathlon Club organises swimming, running and cycling training sessions and competes regularly in Andalucia and Internationally. Contact chris.walker@york.gi or Facebook “Hercules Triathlon Club” Volleyball: Gibraltar Volleyball Association training, indoor leagues, beach volleyball competition, 3 v 3 competition, juniors and seniors.

Tel: 54001973 or 54885000.

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: Meet at Ince’s Hall Theatre Complex, 310 Main Street.

Tel: 20042237.

Trafalgar Theatre Group: Meets 2nd Wed of month, Garrison Library 8pm. All welcome.

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information

Useful Numbers Airport (general info.).Tel: 200 12345 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 10am-6pm (Sat 10am-2pm). Admission: Adults £2/ Children under 12 - £1.

Exhibitions also at Casemates gallery.

Gibraltar Garrison Library Tel: 200 77418 2 Library Ramp Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Free Library tour offered every Friday at 11am. chris.tavares@gibraltargarrisonlibrary.gi Registry Office Tel: 200 72289 It’s possible to get married within 48 hours. A fact taken advantage of by stars such as Sean Connery & 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 Point etc.

John Mackintosh Hall Tel: 200 75669 Includes cafeteria, theatre, exhibition rooms and library. 308 Main Street 9.30am 11pm Mon-Fri. Gibraltar Public Holidays 2016 New Year’s Day Friday 1st Jan Commonwealth Day Monday 14th Mar Good Friday Friday 25th March Easter Monday Monday 28th March Workers Memorial Day Thursday 28th Apr May Day* Sunday 1st May Spring Bank Holiday Monday 30th May Queen’s Birthday Monday 13th Jun Late Summer BH Monday 29th Aug Gibraltar National Day*Saturday 10th Sep Christmas Day* Sunday 25th Dec Boxing Day Monday 26th Dec In lieu: Mon 2nd May, Mon 5th Sept & Tue 27th Dec

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COMPETITION TIME! Embrace the Christmas spirit by taking part in our literary competition and set your name in lights!

The theme is ‘Magic of Christmas in Gibraltar’ and entries should contain between 300-800 words.

The winner of the competition will have their piece published in the December issue of the Gibraltar Magazine and prizes will be announced on our social media platforms in due course. The deadline to submit entries is the 15th November.

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Support Groups ADHD & Learning Difficulties (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Meetings at Fellowship Bookshop Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Road. Coffee, chat, books and resources on display. Tel: 54027551 or 54014476.

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 & Me Breastfeeding Support Group those who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have breastfed to get together for coffee / support.

Partners and older children welcome. Meets 1st Wed / 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 5pm - 9pm Citizens’ Advice Bureau Open Mon-Thur 9:30am4:00pm, Fri 9:30am- 3:30pm. (Summer Hours 8:30am – 2pm) Tel: 20040006 Email: info@cab.gi or visit at 10 Governor’s Lane. Free & confidential, impartial & independent advice and info.

COPE Support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia or Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Formed to ease challenges of individuals, families and care partner. Meetings at Catholic Community Centre Book Shop at 7.30pm first Thursday of each month. 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.

Families Anonymous Support group for relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioural problems. Meet weekly on Thursdays at 9pm at Gladys Perez Centre, 304A Main Street, Tel: 54007676 or 54014484.

Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 8.30pm at John Mac Hall, except for Jul & Aug. Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group 72 Prince Edwards Rd 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.

Mummy & Me Breastfeeding Support: Meets every Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous Tel: 200 70720 Parental Support Group, helping parents and grandparents with restrictive access to their children and grandchildren. Tel: 200 46536, 200 76618, or 54019602.

Psychological Support Group, PO Box 161, Nazareth House. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm, Fridays 8pm. Tel: Yolanda 54015553 With Dignity Gibraltar support for separated, divorced/widowed or single people. Meet Weds 9pm, Catholic Community Centre, Line Wall Rd. Outings/activities.

Women in Need. Voluntary organisation for all victims of domestic violence. Refuge available. Tel: 200 42581 (24 hrs).

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children, it is not uncommon to hear of inhe experience of growing up has son beyond repair. In her letter, she mendramatically changed from genera- tions that bullies often try to dismiss their appropriate photos circulating like wildfire tion to generation. Cultural norms unkindness “as banter” but she urged for around a school, often causing immense have shifted along with children to be “kind always and distress to the subject or subjects. new family dynamics, technology Bullying via never leave bullying unreported.” and trends. Are these changes Of course, it doesn’t help that there are social media for the better or for the worse?

Felix’s mother also appealed to phone apps like “Snapchat” which indirecently parents, “We don’t like to think rectly encourages this sort of behaviour. made the UK Supposedly temporarily available images Some things remain the same. our children could be responsible headlines... for being cruel, but I have been are easy to download, making all behaviour There is a type of behaviour among children that has shocked by the ‘nice’ kids who were accountable. However, many don’t think morphed into new forms, but which can responsible in part for Felix’s anguish.” of this or the recipient when they share consistently be categorised as one thing a quick snap. What seems like harmless fun to the perpetrators can have - bullying. Whether it is peer pressure, disWhile this is an extreme case, “We don’t putes in the playground or trolling online being tormented or “trolled” like to think incredibly damaging, or even fatal con- this damaging behaviour is rampant, and online is incredibly common. our children sequences for vulnerable victims. technology has only further facilitated it.

The manner in which others could be It’s particularly alarming as a parent to are bullied has evolved too, know that our children could be bullied Bullying via social media recently made the even the law has had to follow responsible right under our very noses, and we UK headlines at the news of a 17 year old suit in response to an increase for being cruel...” could be oblivious to it. What’s more, boy’s suicide. Felix Alexander lay in front of in incidents. Sharing intimate the myriad of popular apps, games and a train in April this year. His mother wrote photos or videos (also referred websites going in and out of fashion makes an open letter describing how a “cruel and to as “revenge porn”) is now a criminal monitoring your child’s wellbeing and safeoverwhelming” social media campaign by offence in the UK. While this may be ty an incredibly arduous, and sometimes people he had never met had damaged her more common among adults than school

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parenting seemingly impossible task.

This year, the theme for National Anti-bullying Week (14th - 18th November) is “Power for Good”. The aim of this theme is to remind not only children of the power that they have individually and collectively against bullying, but also for parents and teachers to work together to prevent bullying and create safe environments where children can thrive.

What is available to parents if you think your child is a victim to bullies? The first step would be to speak to the school, but where you feel you would like extra support, Childline Gibraltar is a fantastic voluntary organisation who are always ready to help. If you are Sharing intimate concerned that your child is photos or videos being bullied, or a bully themis now a criminal selves, Childline Gibraltar’s offence in the UK. helpline is there to help both this can help promote better “It doesn’t matter what colour hair you children and parents. There is Mental Health within the community. have; what trainers you are wearing; how also some useful information available on you speak; how you walk; how you talk - it their website for kids, whether they find is not your fault if you get bullied. We are all They are looking for a young person’s perthemselves being bullied or believe that spective of mental health. Entries can be in different in some way and that’s what makes they are being a bully themselves. us amazing. Whether you are a male or a written format e.g. a poem, a short story, a female, old or young, big or small - bullying drawn picture or a photograph. This comWhen I spoke to Childline Gibraltar about makes you feel hopeless and it’s okay to be petition is open to all young people aged, “Anti-bullying awareness month” they upset about it. The important thing is that aged 11-16, with a presentation evening said it “is a great opportunity to reinforce you tell someone about it. If you feel you due to be held on Wednesday 8th Febthe messages about how our community can, talk to a teacher you trust or a family ruary, to coincide with Children’s Mental approaches bullying; including ensuring member. If you don’t want to do that, you Health Week 2017. children know what to do if they are being can always call 8008 or visit www.childline. bullied and how we should deal with gi for more information.” anyone who bullies. Also, that everyone Also, over the month, the Education Team should take bullying seriously because will be delivering awareness sessions, Where the Internet has opened of the long-term impact it can have on alongside young people, in schools, up the potential for bullies to friendships, self-esteem as well as health youth clubs and young people’s " We are all harass and stalk victims, it has and wellbeing.” associations, such as the Ministry different in also given victims facilities such of Defence Youth Groups and the some way as Childline live chat and other local college.

Childline Gibraltar will be holding a book and that’s online support and resources. competition, with the aim to increase what makes The Internet is not the enemy, awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing Childline Gibraltar want to deliver us amazing." but it needs to be used wisely. If amongst young people and in doing so, their message to our young people: you suspect your child is being bullied, it is vital that they are given access Felix with his mum, Lucy to support through whichever means they feel comfortable. In the words of bullying victim Felix’s mother, Lucy Alexander “Please be kind always, for you never know what is in someone’s heart or mind.”

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ZB446 Monarch Birmingham 17.55 ZB447 ZB064 Monarch Luton 19.00 ZB065

ZB574 Monarch Manchester 19.10 ZB575

ZB7240 Monarch Gatwick 19.50 ZB7241 Sat EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick 11.50 EZY8902

BA492 British Airways Heathrow 14.20 BA493

BA490 British Airways Heathrow 16.30 BA491 Sun EZY6299 easyJet Bristol 11.00 EZY6300

EZY8901 easyJet Gatwick 11.05 EZY8902

EZY1963 easyJet Manchester 11.05 EZY1964

BA492 British Airways Heathrow 14.20 BA493

BA490 British Airways Heathrow 16.30 BA491

ZB7244 Monarch Gatwick 17.45 ZB7245

AT990 Royal Air MarocTangier 17.45 AT991 th ZB446 Monarch Birmingham 18.55 ZB447 till 20 only ZB4064 Monarch Luton 19.00 ZB065

ZB574 Monarch Manchester 20.35 ZB575

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Departs

To

11.25 Gatwick 11.25 Gatwick 17.20 Heathrow 19.55 Luton 20.05 Manchester 11.25 Gatwick 17.20 Heathrow 19.55 Luton 19.55 Manchester 20.00 Bristol 11.25 Gatwick 17.20 Heathrow 17.35 Manchester 19.45 Luton 19.55 Manchester 11.25 Gatwick 11.40 Gatwick 17.20 Heathrow 18.35 Tangier 20.55 Bristol 11.25 Gatwick 17.20 Heathrow 18.45 Birmingham 19.45 Luton 19.55 Manchester 20.40 Gatwick 12.25 Gatwick 15.05 Heathrow 17.20 Heathrow 11.30 Bristol 11.35 Gatwick 11.35 Manchester 15.05 Heathrow 17.20 Heathrow 18.30 Gatwick 18.35 Tangier 19.45 Birmingham 19.50 Luton 21.20 Manchester

Arrival

Vessel

ETD Pass

Fri 04, 08:00 QUEEN ELIZABETH 13:00 Sat 05, 08:00 MEIN SCHIFF 5 18:00 Sun 06, 08:00 ARCADIA 13:00 Mon 07, 08:00 STAR BREEZE 13:00 Tue 08, 07:30 CLIO 17:30 Tue 08, 08:00 VENTURA 13:00 Wed 09, 07:00 SILVER SPIRIT 16:00 Sat 12, 08:00 QUEEN VICTORIA 13:00 Sat 12, 08:00 MEIN SCHIFF 2 18:00 Mon 14, 07:00 COSTA MAGICA 12:00 Wed 16, 09:00 ARCADIA 14:00 Fri 18, 08:00 STAR LEGEND 13:00 Sat 19, 07:00 SILVER WIND 16:00 Sat 19, 09:00 MARINA 17:00 Sat 19, 09:30 HAMBURG 21:00 Tue 22, 08:00 OCEANA 13:00 Sat 26, 13:00 ROTTERDAM 23:00 Tue 29, 08:00 VENTURA 13:00

Operator

Capacity

British Cunard Line 2068 German TUI Cruises 2534 British P & O 2016 International Windstar Cruises 212 American Granc Circle Cruise Line 89 British P & O 3096 American Silversea 540 British Cunard Line 1990 German TUI Cruises 1912 Italian Costa 2702 British P & O 2016 International Windstar Cruises 212 American Silversea Cruises Ltd 296 American Oceania Cruises 1269 German Hapag Lloyd 420 British P & O 2000 - - British P & O 3096

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