The Gibraltar Magazine October 2020

GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE October 2020 | Vol.25 #12

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SPOOKY STORY

HIDE AND SEEK

WOMEN IN TECH

BOOK CLUB HALLOWEEN READS

JACK’S JOURNEY

INSPIRING SPEAKERS GO VIRTUAL

WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

TRAVEL BUCKET LIST

INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT

EXPLORING THE COSTA DE LA LUZ

EXPERIENCING THE THE E-BIKE

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OCTOBER ISSUE EDITORS' NOTE Dear readers, note the position of the apostrophe in the header; this month I am delighted to bring you a note not just from myself, but from the fantastic editors that preceded me.

EDITING WAS A LABOUR OF LOVE.

EVERY DAY WAS A NEW ADVENTURE.

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Andrea Forde, Founder of The Gibraltar Magazine and Editor from 1995-2015 The Gibraltar Magazine began in 1995 and thrived and developed alongside Gibraltar over two decades. By the time my parents’ illnesses prompted the decision to hand over to a new team with fresh ideas, after just short of 20 years of editing and producing it, it had really matured as a publication and I was incredibly proud of it. It had developed from 24 pages in the first edition to 120 pages at times, and despite some early predictions that we would run out of interesting stories to cover in such a small place, it was instead a monthly battle to try to fit everything in. The children and grandchildren of people we interviewed in the early years created their own stories to tell and it is a tribute to Gibraltar’s rich diversity that we never once struggled to find a good subject to interview. (Interestingly, one of the children of our early interviewees is now the magazine's editor!)

Editing was never a ‘job’ for me, it was a labour of love - hard work and long hours, but always fun (special mention to Jolene here) and the characters and regular contributors, some sadly no longer with us, made the magazine what it was and is. 25 years is quite a milestone, it certainly makes me feel quite old, but the magazine is in great hands and I hope to be around to celebrate its evolution over the next 25 years by raising a glass of bubbly then too.

Anna Kolesnik, Editor of The Gibraltar Magazine from 2015-2017 The Gibraltar Magazine very quickly became my baby. I was thrown in at the deep end but after the first month of learning the ropes, I was completely engulfed by it and it became my GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

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whole life. It gave me so many opportunities to meet some fantastic faces of Gibraltar and to be right at the centre of whatever was happening. I was feeding it letters and pictures and every month and it made me proud. It changed and developed under my direction, it caused a few laughs and didn't lack controversies, every day was a new adventure. I can honestly say it shaped and defined that chapter of my life and I loved that 100-page baby of mine. Even though it grew up and moved on, I still flick throught it from whatever corner of the world im in. I miss it. If I wasnt infected by the irresistible wanderlust, I would never have left. But... that would mean I'd never have all the wonderful adventures that followed and Sophie would never get to improve it even more. Happy Birthday, baby!

Sophie Clifton-Tucker, Editor of The Gibraltar Magazine from 2017-Present I was plodding around my then-home of Tokyo, when I got an email from The Gibraltar Magazine requesting an interview for a travel feature as a ‘llanita abroad’. My parents proudly nabbed a hundred copies of the printed issue for all my ‘aunties’, naturally. Following this fun piece, editor at the time, Anna, asked if I wanted to contribute on a more regular basis about my time gallivanting around the globe. I accepted, of course. To write for a local magazine? How exciting! A while after I moved back home, my travel-partner (and life-partner) Chris took over the scribing of our adventures, which he credits entirely for Anna’s decision to leave Gib Mag and go travelling herself. I was extremely flattered and especially nervous when I was asked to take over the magazine, but it turned out to be one of my better decisions. Taking over where two brilliant editors left off was no small feat, but I hope in the past 3 years (!) I have managed to make my stamp on the magazine. No two days are the same; I feel incredibly privileged to be able to interview such interesting people in Gibraltar, to interact with our diverse community, and to work with an incredible team of writers. My parents no longer nab a hundred copies of each magazine due to archiving space issues in a modest apartment, but they assure me they’re just as proud.

I FEEL INCREDIBLY PRIVILEGED.

And if you’re wondering where they are now… Andrea is just completing a Masters in International Relations at Nottingham Trent University and aims to pursue a Security Studies PhD in 2021.

After COVID hit Chile, Anna waited it out in Argentina before buying a car in Germany and heading to see family in Gdańsk... and as for me, I’ll be here, continuing to bring you a feature-packed issue each month, and still attempting to fill the big shoes before me.

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content 08 Hello There: What’s Your Favourite Spooky Movie?

53 Herotica: Starker than Fiction

12 News

57 Art Club: Draw a Haunted Castle in 5 Steps

BUSINESS

60 Short Story: Hide and Seek

20 Time to Sell My Business?

22 The Personal Finance Gap

62 Bookish: Our Monthly Book Club 64 At the Kingdom’s Fold

24 CIPD: A Better Working Life

LEISURE

26 Women in Tech Stories: Inspiring Speakers Go Virtual

70 The Scoreboard

LIFE 28 Doing It From Home 30 There’s Always Work in Gibraltar 32 Should I Defer University?

34 Jack’s CHD Journey 38 A Need for Understanding

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50 Music: The Views

10 Around Town

18 Give Us A Sign: The Absence of Local Signposting

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SCENE

40 Strung, Stamped, Delivered: It’s Yours

66 Dos Finos, Por Favor 72 Confessions of a Beauty Addict: Halloween Glam 77 Exploring the Costa de la Luz 82 Sweater Weather: Your Autumn Wardrobe

REGULARS 86 Recipes: Bloody Hummus and Creamy Pumpkin Soup 88 Information

44 Intelligent Transport: Experiencing the E-Bike

93 #GibsGems

47 Wonderful Things at Catalan Bay

95 Coffee Time

94 Kids Korner

on't forget to find the D Hungry Monkey!

COVER PHOTO & PAGE 4 Photographer: Alastair Sanchez (@alastair_sanchez_photo_video) Photographer's Assistant: Mark Clancy @mark_clancy_photography Model: Tom Richardson Jones @tomrichardsonjones

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HELLO THERE WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SPOOKY MOVIE? Roe Torreon, 24 Audit Associate at Ernst & Young Limited

Oliver Cox, 17 Student at Bayside Comprehensive School "One of the spookiest movies I have ever seen was the IT series of movies.

Without fail they still give me goosebumps whenever I watch them again with friends. I don’t normally watch scary movies, but when I do, I sure know about it!"

"My favourite spooky movie of all time is Freddy vs. Jason! It's a clash between Freddy Krueger (of a Nightmare on Elm Street) and Jason Voorhees (of Friday the 13th) - two ultimate horror movie characters in this standoff. It's been 17 years... but the song is still fresh in my mind: "One, two, Freddy's coming for you Three, four, better lock your door Five, six, grab a crucifix Seven, eight, ya better stay awake Nine, ten, he's back again" ...and yes I'll never sleep again!"

Fernanda Teuma, 16 Student at Westside Comprehensive School "I haven’t really watched many scary movies growing up. One which really scared me as a kid though was definitely Coraline, I mean even now I can’t watch it because it brings back memories to when I was little and I couldn’t sleep those nights because all I could think about was the creepy mother. Another spooky movie which I last watched was IT 2 and to be honest it was more funny than scary.

I really enjoyed the comedy behind it. 10/10 would definitely recommend.”

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Patrizia Imossi, 29 Artist & Teacher at Bayside Comprehensive School "Coraline! I adore anything written

by Neil Gaiman and although the film adaptation is far from perfect, it is still delightfully dark and eerie. Coraline is a heroine of her own story. I love her strength and her innate sense of adventure. She is an intelligent, resourceful and brave little girl who revolts against societal norms and authority with so much courage! She is hands down my favourite female literary character I’ve ever had the pleasure to know and I want to be her best friend."

Gintare Zazeckyte, 27 Reformer Pilates Teacher at Atlantic Suites Health Club "Hocus Pocus is a type of movie that I would watch over and over again! The film follows a villainous comedic trio of witches who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy on Halloween night.

Sarah is my favourite witch and I especially love one part of the movie where she calls all the kids of the village with the song 'Come Little Children'."

Phoebe Kelly, 26 Executive PA at the Gibraltar University " From ‘buttons for eyes’ to the dreaded ‘Other Mother’, and all the strange adventures in between, the twisty turn-about world of Coraline offers the perfect balance of fantasy and SPOOK for me.”

Want to see yourself or your team featured here?

Get in touch at editor@thegibraltarmagazine. com and we'll send you our monthly question!

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around town

National Day Celebrations

A selection of photos from our lovely readers, enjoying a different kind of National Day this year.

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news ADOPT A KITTY Introducing Poppy. She’s a loving, playful, circa 7-month-old who’s looking out for her forever home... with her one eye! This poor girl was abandoned on the street with a bad eye which resulted in her losing it. She's so unhappy in the sanctuary and would love to find her very special human who will accept her the way she is.

If you think Poppy could be your girl, please do make contact on Facebook: Gibraltar Cat Welfare Society.

B_TWEEN BENCH UNVEILED IN CENTRE OF TOWN A B_tween Bench, which is a wheelchair inclusive bench, was unveiled by the Minister for Equality, the Hon Samantha Sacramento MP. The B-tween Bench, located opposite the Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned, was designed by local company Gamma Architects and the design took third place at the Street Seats international design challenge in 2018.

On the 5th March another bench was jointly unveiled by one of the sponsors of the project and the Minister for Equality and is located outside the International Commercial Centre (I.C.C).

The Minister for Equality has arranged for Government to purchase further benches, which are being installed throughout Gibraltar.

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news CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S EVENTS 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in keeping with Public Health guidelines in relation to large gatherings, the Christmas Festival of Lights, the Christmas Attractions at John Mackintosh Square and the New Year’s Celebrations at Casemates will not be held this year in their usual format.

Gibraltar Cultural Services is already working on behalf of the Ministry on an online offering for both the Christmas Festival of Lights and the New Year’s Celebrations. Further details will

be announced in due course.

Discussions are being held shortly with the Cavalcade Committee to decide whether the 2021 Three Kings’ Cavalcade will be able to proceed.

Minister for Culture, John Cortes commented: “It is indeed sad that we have had to take these decisions. But it is important that our celebrations this Festive Season don’t become a cause for regret later. We will find other ways to enjoy ourselves, responsibly, as we did on National Day, as we await better times.”

For further information please contact the Gibraltar Cultural Services Events Department on 200 67236 or e-mail info@ culture.gi

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news BORDER CONSEQUENCES FOR GIBRALTARIANS IN THE EVENT OF NO DEAL The Government last month published its first updated Technical Notice which aims to guide citizens and businesses in the event that it is not possible to conclude an agreement which covers the future relationship of Gibraltar with the European Union.

The first Technical Notice on readiness advice covers one of the most important issues under discussion which is the movement of persons across the border once the transition period comes to an end on 31 December 2020.

The paper sets out that the legal regime which will continue to apply at the border is the Schengen Border Code. The main difference will be that UK citizens,

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including Gibraltarians, will become Third Country Nationals for the EU and therefore subject to a different regime of controls.

The Government have expressed they will continue to work towards an agreement using its best efforts and all the political good will in the world. However, if an agreement is not possible then there will be consequences to the mobility of persons across the border.

Those potential consequences for Gibraltarians as Third Country Nationals for the EU, subject to agreements to mitigate them, include: (a) the wet stamping of passports when entering or exiting the Schengen Area;

(b) the scanning of documents against the Schengen Information System (SIS); (c) a limit to stays in the Schengen Area of 90 days in any 180-day period; (d) Third Country nationals can be questioned as to the reason for entering Schengen; (e) enquiries can be made of Third Country Nationals as to the conditions of their intended stay in Schengen; (f) checks can be made to ensure that Third Country Nationals have means of subsistence while in Schengen; (g) the application as from 2022 of the ETIAS travel preauthorisation system (similar to US ESTA).

View the full Technical Notice at: https://bit.ly/35V7BJT

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news THE MAIN STREET BID PROJECT Plans for a Main Street Business Improvement District (BID) have been announced by the BID Task Group in conjunction with UK-based international place management consultancy The Mosaic Partnership, and backed by HM Government of Gibraltar. The BID will be led by local businesses and the BID Task Group, comprised of over 20 Gibraltar business representatives from both large and small organisations.

The BID will help businesses

take control of and improve their trading environment. Projects and services include: Marketing of Main Street & surrounds to increase visitors; improved visitor signage; improving maintenance, cleaning and waste management; providing business networking & training programmes and collective buying to reduce costs, to name a few.

The BID looks to raise approximately £400k per year from all businesses within the area. This will be collected as a BID levy, with each business contributing £0.50 per square foot of floorspace per year (a minimum levy of £100 and a maximum levy of £5000 per year will be in place). HMGoG Ministry for Business has generously

CLUBHOUSE GIBRALTAR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Positive Pathways aims to provide employment and education for people affected by mental health problems, as part of

Clubhouse Gibraltar Transitional Employment Program. In partnership with Clubhouse Gibraltar, Positive Pathways

committed to a pound-forpound match in funding, bringing the BID’s annual budget to approximately £800k per year, or £4m in the 5-year project lifespan.

The BID will look to develop a ‘uniquely Gibraltarian experience’, ensuring a clean, green and welcoming area is provided for tourists and locals alike.

works towards decrease stigma and discrimination faced by people who have dealt with mental health difficulties.

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news DISABILITY, EQUALITY AND CUSTOMER CARE TRAINING FOR RGP The Royal Gibraltar Police has included Disability Equality and Customer Care Training in its current training programme for all RGP officers. This training highlights the many barriers faced by people with physical and learning disabilities.

Training is being arranged in such a way that it is delivered in contained groups of one shift at a time. This not only ensures understanding across the board, but it also minimises the risk of spreading Covid-19. Two shifts have already completed their training, with the rest due to take place across the coming months.

This training already forms part of the training prospectus introduced by the Ministry of Equality throughout the Civil Service four years ago. There are currently three civil servants trained and validated by the UK charity ‘Attitude is Everything’, in order to deliver this course locally.

may need us the most, as part of our continuous learning and

development programme.”

The Commissioner of Police, Richard Ullger, said, “The RGP are fully committed to providing the best levels of service to our community. The Disability, Equality and Customer Care training we are currently undertaking, will enhance the skills of our Officers as first responders, especially when interacting with people who have any form of disability. We are pleased to be working alongside the Ministry of Equality in order to better understand some of the challenges faced by people who 16

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GIVE US A SIGN

While Gibraltar has many great facilities, places of interest and institutions, one of the things which we often find very puzzling is the absence of proper signposting to many of these great places.

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good example is King’s Bastion Leisure Centre: a huge government investment has gone into making this place a fantastic asset for Gibraltar with facilities such as cinemas, bowling, ice skating, restaurants and bars. Yet there isn’t a single sign or road post informing the millions of visitors who pass along Main Street every year that such facilities are available a mere 1-minute walk away! Such signs could have enticed visitors to enter the Leisure Centre, spend some money there and enrich their overall experience of Gibraltar especially for those visiting with kids.

And what about the lovely Commonwealth Park we have?

How can visitors see this impressive green lung if there are hardly any signs informing about its existence? Even to Ocean Village there are very few signposts and unless one stands right at its entrance, knowledge of its existence to passers-by may be limited only to locals. And there are plenty more examples: 18

the Alameda Zoo, Queensway Marina, Civil Registration office (for weddings etc.), the Gibraltar Museum and many more.

Especially these days with COVID-19, when tourism is down, every pound spent in Gibraltar helps local businesses and the economy as a whole.

Indeed, signs serve as a type of silent salesperson for businesses.

Exterior signs draw attention to the place of a business and help differentiate it from others on the street. Research has shown that customers are more likely to purchase from a business they have already heard of, so signs can help plant the seed for future sales.

The lack of signposting goes well beyond the realms of tourism into places which we may need to encounter in our everyday life.

Indeed, it was only after several years of living in Gibraltar that we discovered that there is a public library in the John Mackintosh Hall! No street signs reveal this secret. And how many of you know where the Citizen Advice Bureau

Signs can help plant the seed for future sales. or Ombudsman Office are located?

Things get even worse when it comes to sporting facilities: you may have passed thousands of times next to the Petanque Ground, Sandpits tennis courts, the Gibraltar Clay Target Shooting centre, the rifle shooting range or the scuba-diving club without even realising they actually exist.

No wonder, as there are no signs announcing their presence! Just think about the extra business these facilities could have got (from locals and visitors alike) if they were properly signposted. It shouldn't be taken for granted that residents know where these places are.

Proper signposting is one of the basic ingredients for attracting visitors' traffic into shops and businesses. More than often, it is only when people come across signs that inform them about GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

business different places or activities that they would actually go to those places.

While physical signposting is important to showcase presence, there is equal if not greater importance these days to digital online presence, especially given the COVID-19 crisis. Using marketing budget wisely to spend on online and offline marketing is even more important now than just a few months ago. Businesses need to increasingly analyse that everything spent is going to bring Return on Investment – preferably short-term.

Things get even worse when it comes to sporting facilities.

This does not however mean to avoid planning for the long-term but rather adapting to the post coronavirus situation. This is a unique time for advertisers as on one side marketing budgets may be shrinking and on the other side more and more people are willing to consume online services and products. In fact, the opportunity to maximise marketing investment is greater than ever before. Prices for social media advertising and premium ad inventory have fallen to record lows. Across all digital channels, prices are falling – even though there is an increase in online activity. Facebook’s CPM rates for example, fell between 15% to 20% in recent months as advertisers are stopping planned campaigns.

Adapting your business online and offline marketing strategy to the GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

corona crisis is a must. Doing so with rigorous testing of content and target audiences will lead to a cost-efficient campaign with higher impact. Finding ways for efficient marketing is one of the best ways to adapt to the current situation when ad rates are, in most cases, lower than ever.

Indeed, over the past couple of months we, at Benefit Business Solutions, have been assisting our clients in devising a more cost-effective marketing and advertising strategy, assessing the feasibility of each marketing channel and defining the best product mix, whilst taking benefit of the recent downward trend in online advertising rates.

ERAN SHAY, Managing Director & AYELET MAMO SHAY, Business Development Director of Benefit Business Solutions Ltd. (+350) 200 73669 general@benefitgibraltar.com

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TIME TO SELL MY BUSINESS?

There is a time when a successful entrepreneur wishes to sell his successful venture. Is there a specific time for this to happen?

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his question leads to a number of further questions which could lead on to some interesting answers: How should all this be structured?

Why should a successful entrepreneur sell his company?

At what price should his company be sold?

Is selling a successful business the best way forward for a seasoned entrepreneur?

First and foremost, we should bear in mind that there are several reasons for selling a company and some very important factors that make a future sale feasible. The first factor may very well be that the company owners wish to cash their chips and move on to a new project. This normally happens when the age of the company owners and timing is right. There is no specific age frame, but it is wise to move forward if you are well below retirement age in order to have a good amount of time to start another company, or even easier to buy an existing company and improve it.

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Green fields can be very successful but there is an element of risk to be accounted and very hard work as well. Whereas an existing company could be a much better option because of a number of reasons; owners wanting to retire who are perhaps not as energetic with a lot of room for future expansion without all the drawbacks of a start-up venture.

In business, nothing has to be forever.

An example that comes to my mind was the job that Pizza Express did in Spain in the early part of this century. They bought a small chain of restaurants of just under half a dozen units.

They paid important money for them but not a huge amount. The owner wanted out. He was getting on and had important loans with several banks and could not see an interesting future ahead. In addition, his children were not keen to continue building the company.

Before the sale took place, they had a franchise project in mind and several other good ideas.

The British Pizza Express group took it over, paid the owner the right money and started rebuilding the company. In less than 3 years the chain went from 5 units to over 25 and kept growing. Their annual turnover soared and their profits went up considerably. The owner of the small hospitality group cleared his banking debt and had sufficient capital to build a solid property portfolio which at present yields a good rate of return via rentals of both residential and commercial property.

On the other hand, the chain of restaurants continued to grow until it was sold to an offshore Japanese hedge fund. In business, nothing has to be forever. This applies to ownership. Not even in the oldest and most prestigious of companies stay always in the same hands. Indeed, the companies can remain active for generations but more often than not ownership does change hands.

Another very strong reason to sell is the age factor. When an entrepreneur reaches his retirement age, he probably wants GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

business company and its shareholders and not by the existing market. A goal difficult to achieve unless your product is so unique that there are investors out there willing to pay that much desired premium.

European brands like Gucci, Harrods, Loewe, Emilio Pucci and considerably more well-known brands all sold at a premium because they had an excellent market niche.

to move forward by selling on to new entrepreneurs who have the necessary age, knowledge and stamina to continue. There are so many cases like this that they would be impossible to mention in a short article. We shall mention as an example a case I know personally.

Sebago shoes in the USA were the creators of the penny loafer shoe so popular during the late part of last century. Daniel Wellehan created this famous Maine-based company in 1946 with two close friends. They manufactured some great penny loafer shoes which were widely sold in America and the rest of the world for decades.

In the 1970s they invented the Dockside sailing or boating shoe which became and still is a great success. Some years later after a long career, Daniel and his partners sold the company in 2004 to Wolverine World Wide who owned Sperry shoes as well.

And recently in 2017 it was sold again to Basic Net from Italy for just over $14,000,000 US. This happens all the time.

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One of the last great examples is glamorous Annabel’s members-only club in Berkley Square in very exclusive Mayfair of London. This truly iconic club was founded by the late Mark Birley in 1963, located underneath the Clermont Gambling Club. It was sold shortly before 2007 for over 90 million pounds to a clothing and hospitality tycoon. That was without a doubt an important premium paid for the acquisition of arguably the most exclusive nightclub in the world.

The common denominator: the need to cash your chips and move on.

Another example of an old American icon family brand being sold is the Brooks Brothers clothing store.

Founded by the Brooks family in 1818 they kept it for just over one hundred years, and then they sold it on. The company went from success to success for decades and was even purchased by Marks and Spencer from the UK until it was purchased from them by Italian Luxottica billionaire who also did well with it. Due to the enormous changes in the retail systems and the pandemic, the company reluctantly filed for chapter 11 in the US - which is basically filing for bankruptcy procedures. It has now been purchased by a joint venture formed by Simon Properties and Authentic Brand Group. We could virtually write a large book with cases like these both large and small. But there is always a common denominator, which is the need to cash your chips and move on.

Ideally the price tag of the company should be placed by the

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THE PERSONAL FINANCE GAP

BY KLEINWORT HAMBROS BANK

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ecently, there has been greater focus on the ‘gender pay gap,’ accompanied by the (if somewhat gradual) realisation that this is not fair, productive for business or acceptable.

However, within the world of wealth management, there still remains a ‘personal finance gap’ between some couples. If one party’s career has generated a larger share of a couple’s combined wealth, this person sometimes takes greater responsibility for making financial decisions, thus taking greater ownership of collective finances.

The extent of any personal finance gap varies across generations and jurisdictions. Historic exclusion from the financial sector has an enormous impact, taking the UK as an example – after all it was not until the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act that discrimination against women seeking to obtain goods, facilities or services, including loans or credit, was finally made unlawful.

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enormous impact on women’s personal finances. Until April 1977 in the UK, married women could choose to pay a reduced rate of National Insurance contributions, known as the ‘married women’s stamp’ (see: gov.uk/reducednational-insurance-marriedwomen). What may initially seem like an advantage in fact did quite the opposite, affecting married women’s entitlement to state benefits based on National Insurance contributions. Notably, these reduced-rate National Insurance contributions did not count towards qualification for the state pension.

Any wealth management guidance should reflect position and priorities.

Furthermore, the full independent taxation of married women was only introduced in the UK in 1990. Prior to this, the underlying

principle was that a married woman’s income was simply part of her husband’s income. It may seem inconceivable to a modern reader, but the Income Tax Act 1918 actually categorised married women as incapacitated persons, alongside “infants, lunatics, idiots or the insane.” This categorisation was not removed until 1950.

Other factors which affect the personal finance gap include belonging to a generation for whom women’s career opportunities could be limited or less well-paid. Equal pay has only been an aspect of UK sex discrimination law since 1970.

Statutory maternity leave for all women was not introduced until the Employment Relations Act of 1999.

Thankfully, over recent decades there have been marked improvements in the contractual working conditions and opportunities for women - but does personal financial awareness reflect this change or address any lingering imbalances? Is it possible that female wealth planning needs are being compartmentalised into GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

business the boxes created for their male counterparts?

A wealth planner’s role is to understand each client’s very personal circumstances and discuss what is most important for them to achieve their goals. The female workforce population continues to grow in sectors that were traditionally male dominated.

With more women pursuing higher education and potentially increasing their future earnings power, younger generations of women are more likely to accumulate their own assets, including property.

However, it is difficult to simply segment their needs. Having accumulated assets, this younger generation of women may ask to have them protected in case of divorce. Managing pregnancy and any changes or hiatus in career path that this could generate is also key. It is still more common for women to take on caring duties for relatives – including children, elderly parents or both! For such women the practical burden that they (not necessarily unwillingly) bear is likely to impact their future financial status. Any wealth management guidance should reflect their position and priorities.

For example in the UK, holding all of your financial assets in a pension could be restrictive if access to funds is necessary before attaining age 55, or age 57 from 2028.

Finally, statistically women outlive men, an important consideration for retirement planning.

When giving wealth management advice to women of all ages, it is important that both similarities and differences between genders are championed.

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A Better Working Life said no one ever.

As if there weren’t enough external factors influencing the world of work. Then along comes Brexit and just to top it all off – Covid-19. These events and many more have a direct impact on business; the Future of Work; our people, their all important happiness and well-being in the workplace, their engagement, performance, growth and productivity. So how can we improve practices in people and organisational development for the benefit of individuals, the economy and society?

Evidence from research suggests that happy employees are more productive, efficient, innovative and loyal; with research showing an increase in customer satisfaction and profit.

(Engage for Success) The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) supports, empowers and connects more than 150,000 members worldwide. Through expertise and research organisations are provided with a valuable viewpoint on the rapidly changing world of work, the standards for the Human Resources and Learning and Development profession and the know-how to achieve organisational success.

How can we help?

The Gibraltar CIPD Branch provide a network of support to the people responsible for your People and Human Resources; to build skills and capability, share expertise, remain compliant with local (and UK) employment legislation and recognise trends and best practice.

The Committee (all volunteers) help to provide our members with networking, learning & development (L&D) and continued professional development (CPD) opportunities on a regular basis; at which professional speakers, HR Practitioners and members of the branch share knowledge and experience, celebrate success and discuss challenges faced on any number of subjects relating to and impacting companies and the well-being of their people. “ The Chair of five years, Lesley Louise has stepped down this year and handed over to Kathleen Wilkes. Lesley worked hard to improve our links and relationship with the CIPD and persuaded Peter Cheese; Chief Executive CIPD; to be one of the keynote speakers at the 5th annual conference in 2021.

Lesley Louise MCIPD Our new Chair, Kathleen Wilkes stated: “As the new Chair of the branch, firstly I would like to again thank Lesley Louise for her wonderful leadership over the last 5 years. Lesley has set the bar high!

I am delighted to be given the opportunity to take on the role of Chair of the Gibraltar CIPD Branch and will strive to do my best for the branch and our local community.

Our aim is to raise the profile of the Human Resource Profession in Gibraltar, to encourage business leaders to recognise HR as a strategic business partner and to promote human resource management and development.”

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Committee Members for 2020-2021

Kathleen Wilkes Chair

Kelly Mole Vice Chair

Darrien Ramos

Laura Felipes

Liz Flynn Treasurer

Sue Beresford Secretary

Stephanie Smith

Andrew Gonzalez

Our committee members come from a diverse range of business sectors such as Insurance, Gaming, Law, Public Sector, Retail , Finance Sector, Construction and Engineering .

Previous events this year were Returning to Work with Kerstin Andlaw (Auxilium CTC) and Empowering True Strength with Ian Pettigrew (Kingfisher Coaching).

The planned events for the branch year which may change slightly. These will be on-line events until 2021.

Membership Year 2020-21 Events

WORLD MENOPAUSE MONTH 2020 Coinciding with World Menopause Month 2020, our October online event will feature Stephanie Davis from Laughology with “Hot Damn: The Menopause is Happening”. Stephanie has been a keynote speaker at our last two conferences delighting her audience with a humorous view on Positive Communication and Engagement and the Future at Work.

Date

Topic

Speaker

15 October

Hot Damn, The Menopause is Happening.

Stephanie Davies (Laughology)

26 November

Personal Resilience

Paul Shepherd (Gritstone)

January

Corporate Governance (Brexit)

Panel from Government Departments

February

AI but HR based

Paula Melbourne (Due South Consulting)

March

Mental Health.

Practical advice for HR / Managers

Public Health Department and Dr Hallin (Hallin Mental Care)

Conference (1 Day) - Unlocking Human Potential at Work

Peter Cheese Anne Pickering, Katrina Collier, Fiona Young and Sylvia Kenna

May

Diversity and Inclusion

Andrew Gonzalez

June

Canapes and Chat.

Various speakers

April

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Menopause is a normal, natural part of the aging process, and the number of menopausal women in the workplace is increasing. Now's the time to make your organisation menopause friendly, so why not join us for our October webinar.

Membership Membership fee: £25 (July to June) Benefits are:  Events are free except for the Conference  Advance notice of events and access to tickets.  Opportunities to network with like-minded people.  Membership to the group LinkedIn page (only available to branch members)

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2020 WOMEN IN TECH STORIES: Girls in Tech Gibraltar At Girls in Tech Gibraltar, we’re excited to invite you to Women in Tech Stories for 2020.

Get comfy, cosy and ready to be inspired by an impressive selection of talented women in technology, sharing their

THE SPEAKERS: We’re blown away by this year’s stellar line-up of speakers:

personal journeys (the laughs, tears and learnings), in a TEDstyle 'lightning talk' format. It’s free, online and open to anyone.

Register and join us from 6pm CET, Thursday 15th October 2020. For more info visit facebook.com/girlsintechgibraltar

Kirsten Coventry | UK Marketing Manager @Facebook Kirsten has worked and lived across 3 continents! A culturebuilder, she’s on a journey to create brilliant work and authentic two-way relationships with audiences. Kirsten graduated from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia (Bachelor in Mass Communications) and has worked in agency, non-profit and tech. Kirsten is currently UK Marketing Manager for Facebook for Business, in London.

and space tech, Assiye decided to change her career plans and found her own business in wireless power transmission, with the goal of working towards the space industry. Today, she’s developing her own startup together with her co-founder, and one day hopes to own one of the most successful companies in space technology, in Sweden and Scandinavia!

Assiye Süer | Co-Founder, VikingsVolts (Gothenburg, Sweden)

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Assiye Süer is the co-founder, COO, and concept engineer at the startup VikingsVolts. With a background in space engineering and huge interest in astronomy

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business the Gibraltar Sustainability Awards: Technology, and this event aims to positively impact the accessibility, presence and support for women in STEM fields. Be sure to join us for this unmissable event!

Irina Cornides Irina Cornides | Chief Commercial Officer @Gamesys Group Irina holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from the University College London and a Master of Science (MSc) in Management from the London School of Economics. Irina has over a decade of experience, previously the Managing Director for Mandalay Media, she now leads the Gamesys Group Strategy for the organisation across Asia and the rest of the world. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Gamesys Group is one of the world’s leading operators of online casino and bingo-led brands, with millions of players and over 1300 employees.

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Maria Aquilina Maria E. Aquilina | Head of Platform Department @Betagy A passionate leader, Maria believes there is nothing you can’t build or achieve with the time, resources and focus. With over 15 years of experience working in tech, Maria graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Her career has spanned multiple roles, including teaching, business analysis, software engineering, QA and project management.

Maria is currently Head of Platform at Betagy, a mediumsized B2B technology company, servicing iGaming.

Girls in Tech Gibraltar have recently been nominated for

The Hon. Samantha Jane Sacramento, Minister for Equality, commented: “The Ministry of Equality has formed a very positive relationship with Girls In Tech Gibraltar since its launch in 2017. I have personally been very keen to support this organisation given its commitment to engage with and support women in technology. Girls in Tech aims to increase diversity and inclusion in the world of tech and this is an endeavour which I fully endorse given the existing under-representation of women in this sector. Events like Women in Tech Stories present positive role models for our community, especially for our young women, and remind them that the sky is truly the limit when it comes to professional opportunities even in currently male-dominated fields. I would like to congratulate Girls in Tech for their continued efforts to effect positive change and they know that they can count on my continued support”.

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DOING IT FROM HOME …AS IN THE PAST

‘Online’ is the buzzword, especially for shopping, but now government departments are gearing up to attend to your bills and other business on the net whilst you sit at home.

In the past, shopping from home was the ‘in thing’; there were no laptops then, so your rent and utility bills? Paid at the office counter... often waiting in a queue!

BY RICHARD CARTWRIGHT ‘You do it all online now,’ you’ll hear voices claim. It’s the way of the world nowadays and those not au fait with the latest will either have to brush up on their keyboard skills or, if you’re not a very conversant, technicallyorientated senior, grab one of your grandchildren by the collar and get them to apply their wondrous, wizard-like skills to work it all out for you.

So whether it’s an MOT test, a car parking fee, paying rent or utility bills, they can all be taken care of on the net, including standing orders, direct debits and more.

And when you get the hang of it you won’t have to bother standing around in that dreaded queue for long periods, giving you more time to go for a walk, meet your friends, visit family or do what pleases you with your extra 28

spare time... just like shopping online, transactions galore taken care of by the magical, global computer network, all from the comforting comfort of your most comfortable, comfy chair, at home. Truly amazing, and that can’t be a bad thing. All in the name of progress, I suppose!

It’s shopping in particular from home that’s brought to mind – in a way, it’s nothing new and perhaps even better, because items were even delivered to your door!

The difference in the 50s and 60s though, it was all cash: no cheques, credit or debit cards and certainly no mobile apps.

For one street trader, who sold clothes stuffed in two big baskets, it was cash on delivery or ‘on tick’ at the rate of five or ten shillings a week – that would be 25 or 50

"It’s the way forward for efficiency and speed." pence today. During those times all sorts of vendors would come to your door to offer their wares and your weekly shopping too would be delivered - just like some food and drink retailers do nowadays.

You just handed in your food shopping list for the week and wait for the ‘delivery knock’ on the door the next day!

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Then you had Salvador selling pari (a triangular type of wafer buttered with a choice of different spreads) and he’d shout “PARI!” for all to hear, and there were more hawkers plying their trade making it unnecessary for you to leave your front door to shop for your daily needs - not unlike shopping online today. You could even have your tired, blunt utensils knives, scissors and other items - sharpened by El Afilao or the ‘Sharpener’, who’d blow his pan pipe letting you know he was around ready to give your tools a new lease of life.

But yes, rent and utility bills had to be paid for by visiting the corresponding government offices often having to queue up for a while, not unlike those that build up even today, outside lottery agents when collecting your fijos or fixed numbers.

But how things have changed: today, the internet offers a never-ending list of purchases and services not on offer all those years ago. But then for many, or even most, there was no need for the variety of items found on the net and internet banking because there was no money in the bank - simple, you wouldn’t have a bank account! No hire purchase payments towards a car needed to be accommodated because you didn’t own a fourwheeled vehicle. Then, keeping up with payments towards a mortgage? What was that? Who would be tied up to one of those?

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speed, they tell us. Like most things, it will take a little time for the system to become well-oiled and running seamlessly... we hope!

Seniors in our city, like elsewhere I suppose, claim all the new technology is for present and future generations, but not past age groups! There’s one senior gentleman who helps many Moroccans with all their bills and paperwork and questions how he or they, will be able to cope with so much computer stuff now required?

Direct debits, downloads and more, one finger symphony tapping on your laptop keyboard, is what we’re told we have to look forward to. For many seniors, I don’t really think my playing Peter Frampton’s popular hit “Show me the Way” on my oldies programme would be of any assistance. The elderly feel they’re past it and wouldn’t be able to grasp the ins and outs of working online on their children’s computer or laptop. I do hear however, there are a few that are really informed and clued-up on the handy keyboard.

Shopping online has been around for some time now and is by all

accounts very popular with keen shoppers. Now, settling utility bills and payments for other services - namely a service offered via e-government and other institutions - is the way to go and the new system will be inevitably knocking at the door for us all.

Thus, that’s the parallel to be drawn with practices of the past... sitting at home comfortably and having it all sorted from your residence whether they’re goods purchased from the street vendors in the 50s and 60s or present day online practices, purchasing clothes or other items, making appointments or paying your bills almost without moving a muscle, by becoming accustomed to using modern technology, just by tapping away on a keyboard...

However, seniors I guess, would prefer settling their household affairs by popping into offices down town, and returning in time to greet the friendly ‘cake man’ knocking at the door, looking forward to enjoying his or her favourite kekis, so very welcome as they complement their much appreciated, customary afternoon tea... just like bygone days!

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THERE IS ALWAYS WORK IN GIB Pete looks back fondly on his time in Gibraltar, from 1984 to 1988.

BY PETE WOLSTENCROFT I left my home in Blackpool in 1984. I had a backpack in which to carry my meagre belongings, an open mind and no real plan.

I was 25 years old. As with so many young men before me, I was seeking to escape a job of stultifying boredom. I had reached the heady heights of branch manager in a national chain of sport shops. I hated it.

I meandered through the south of France, crossed the border into Spain and ended up on the Costa del Sol. With rapidly dwindling reserves of cash, I heard a constant mantra: “There is always work in Gib.” Naturally, I made my way to La Línea, where I was surprised to find that British citizens were not allowed to cross the land border to Gibraltar. This meant I had to book passage on the old Mons Calpe in order to spend the night in Tangier, before stepping ashore on the Rock.

I trudged the alleyways and avenues in a vain attempt to find work. Footsore and thirsty, I went for a drink in the Angry Friar.

Here I fell into conversation with a bloke who was working on the refurbishment of the number one 30

dry dock. He assured me that if I turned up bright and early on Monday morning and asked for a job, my eagerness would be rewarded.

"There was just one problem. I was terrified of heights."

And so it was. I am a big bloke – six feet two inches tall and heavily built, but here I was the runt of the litter. Where did they get these people? It was like some sort of land of the giants.

I had never seen anything like it in my life. I was taken on as a scaffolder’s labourer. I was delighted to get a job, or as my new colleagues called it: a bend.

There was just one problem. I was terrified of heights.

But given the choice between vertigo and starvation, I chose the former and somehow developed a head for heights. Such was the strenuous nature of the work that I had little time to really appreciate my surroundings. My first three months were spent desperately

trying to achieve the stamina and fortitude my new role required.

I found accommodation on Eastern Beach – a tiny, onebedroom, studio apartment, in which there was barely room to swing a cat. And talk about noisy neighbours. On my first night I was woken up by an apocalyptic roar, that could only have been the end of the world or a colossal earthquake. It turned out to be the routine takeoff of a military jet. Such was my state of exhaustion that I soon fell back into a deep sleep and within a few days, my subconscious had filed these comings and goings away in some safe corner of my mind.

It was a surprise to me that Spanish was spoken everywhere.

But it was more of a surprise to some of my colleagues to find out that I spoke the language, although I took a little while to reveal that fact!

Though my flat was small, it was only one minute from the beach.

A swim after work revitalised me and gave me the energy to socialise. And there was no shortage of places to have a refreshing drink with my newfound friends. The Three Roses, GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

life whose landlord was a giant of a man and where I (briefly) made it onto the pool team, the Star Bar, which was popular with those involved in a trade that was, well, let’s just leave it as informal. And last, but by no means least, The Angry Friar, the de facto after work social club for those in the construction business.

"I was woken up by an apocalyptic roar, that could only have been the end of the world" I was struck by a certain ambivalence towards Spain: the language was almost universally spoken, bars and restaurants offered tapas and food that was unmistakably Spanish, but if the topic of Spain ever came up, the mood often took a turn for the worse.

Hundreds of Spanish workers crossed the border every day to ply their various trades, but most of them did not stay to socialise after work. Similar numbers of

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Moroccans featured among the work force, but the overwhelming majority of these lodged in government-run hostels. Their Muslim faith prevented them from sharing a beer with us. Although I know for a fact that those who were less than enthusiastic adherents to some of the tenets of that religion were a frequent sight in the bars of La Línea.

And there was history around every corner.

Reading some of the headstones in the Trafalgar Cemetery had me in tears when I saw the ages at which some of these young powder monkeys had met their demise. The three dry docks, which eventually became so familiar to me, were marvels of engineering. Six months into my four-year sojourn, I had changed jobs and worked as a rigger on the commercial ship repair yard.

My working life was now full of capstans,

caissons and bollards: things that I thought might have ended in the days of Charles Dickens.

In my last six months in Gibraltar a further adventure awaited me. I got a job working deep inside the bowels of the rock itself, this time as a pipe fitter’s mate with Taylor Woodrow. I don’t know if it is true that there are as many miles of road within the rock as there are on its outside, but I can testify that what was once Gib Al Tariq is a fascinating honeycomb full of old hospitals and munitions dumps.

I had never planned to end up in Gibraltar and I stayed much longer than I intended. The Rock changed me in many ways. I grew physically stronger and more confident. Without those four years I would not have a fund of stories on which to rely when the conversation flags and I would not have had the inspiration to find my eventual trade as a freelance writer.

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SHOULD I DEFER UNIVERSITY? Will the university experience remain the same despite Coronavirus?

BY GIANNA STANLEY No parties, no alcohol, and no rush to get to the 9am lectures; the university experience is changing drastically. Many students are not happy with these changes, and the UK is seeing 1 in 5 students choosing to defer to a 2021 entry.

A lack of routine and socialisation could send many into a depressive state. It could seem almost like a perpetual cycle consisting of waking up, discussing with your friendly monitor screen, cooking meals, and then heading back to bed. Arguably, this is a very carpe diem situation and your experience will depend on what and how you make of it.

Importantly, some students are in different positions. For example, those studying medicine will undoubtedly have face-to-face and practical classes. On the other hand, students studying less practical subjects like the humanities will have the majority of lessons online. Therefore, the experience will differ massively for each student.

This year, instead of waking up to the buzz of students scattering around campus to make their way to classes, students will be adjusting their eyes to a brightly lit computer screen. It is fair to say that their main source of 32

socialisation and communication will indeed be through online calls, as many universities are doing welcome week and inductions online. On the other hand, for many students, this experience could still be a new source of independence. It seems as though attending university is a new rite of passage for many young people. First-year Evelyn Heis has decided to make the most of her opportunity, explaining that ‘if not now, when?’. However, she prefers working at home and feels ‘the most productive there’. Thus, it is clear that many students will flourish in a homely environment and online learning, but it is not for everybody. For example, Carmen Anderson has decided to defer until 2021 because her ‘course leans more on the practical side and it was not really an option to do online learning’ as she would not have received the same standard of learning.

Therefore, whilst many might be leaning towards a gap year, what might hinder their decision is: will the gap year be worth it?

Many students across the world are scrutinising the idea, with the pros outweighing the cons for many. A typical gap year consists of travelling, volunteering, or working, however, these options are very tough to achieve this

year. Due to the economical situation, jobs are very limited, especially in a small city like Gibraltar. The idea of travelling is very ambiguous, as the conditions that countries will be in throughout the next couple of months are too unknown to plan ahead. It is important to note that students can still travel this year, but many might be hesitant due to the new restrictions and the risk of spreading the virus further. Perhaps the safest option is staying at home, and whilst volunteering seems like a viable option, this experience is also limited in tiny Gibraltar. However, as mentioned before, what students do this year will be what and how they make of it. Students can seize every opportunity they get which will allow them to develop as a person before taking the leap and attending university.

For students in Gibraltar who have decided to defer this year, there are many things you can do. For instance, you could volunteer at charity organisations like Cancer Relief or GibSams.

Send your CVs to workplaces that you would love to work at.

Consider opportunities abroad like Camp America, or live overseas with a host family in Paris and experience a new culture. The opportunities are endless!

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JACK’S CHD JOURNEY

One mother recounts the long and painful journey after being told her son has 2 holes in his heart.

BY JOANNE SALTER

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ack’s heart journey began when he was just 3 weeks old. I knew there was something not quite right after already having a son previously - Jack’s big brother, Jamie. Although Jack was born a month early by emergency C-section there weren’t any signs of anything wrong - he was just a bit small. Once we had settled at home after spending a week in hospital, Jack was not feeding as he should. I’d notice he was becoming breathless with most feeds. I informed the Health Visitor who advised me to attend at our local doctors’ surgery, which I did.

Unfortunately, on that first visit, the doctor had said that it was probably just a viral infection and said to keep an eye on Jack.

The Health Visitor called me to ask how we got on, and after I explained she then said she would return the next day and make another appointment with another doctor. We went back the next 34

day and saw our family doctor who immediately listened to Jack’s chest and said he would need us to go straight to the Children’s Ward at our local hospital. At this point I knew nothing whatsoever about Congenital Heart Disease.

what felt like an eternity, Jack was stabilised and was flown over to the UK in an air ambulance.

Upon arrival onto the heart ward, Jack was placed in the Intensive Care section of the ward with aroundthe-clock monitoring.

After a few days passed, Jack responded well to the heart medication and being permanently fed high-calorie feeds through an NG Tube, as it was too tiring on him to feed him orally.

"I’d notice he was becoming breathless with most feeds."

After several tests on the ward I remember very clearly the room full with doctors, and that’s when our lives changed forever. “Your child has 2 holes in his heart (an ASD and VSD) and is in heart failure!” Jack was hooked up to numerous monitors, cannulas and a feeding tube inserted. The plan was to fly Jack over to a UK Children’s Hospital asap for further treatment/possible open-heart surgery. The next coming days were challenging as Jack had deteriorated significantly and became too sick to travel. After

We spent approximately 3 weeks in the UK before being flown back home. From then on Jack spent most of his early years in hospital. Our new normal. As the years went on Jack suffered with repeated chest infections which was initially put down to him having heart conditions and were GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

life quite common in cardiac babies.

Jack spent a lot of his times on the ward on C-Pap Machines to help with his breathing; his lung had also partially collapsed on several occasions.

After numerous flights to and from the UK for further tests/ treatments, Jack was then diagnosed with Bronchiolitis Obliterans, a lung condition which was caused by repeated chest infections/pneumonias. Jack was put onto very high and regular doses of steroids together with permanent antibiotics alongside his then regular heart medications. He also had to have numerous little operations including: lung biopsies, bowel interventions/biopsies as he was also suffering from celiac disease, removal of tonsils, and had a permanent feeding tube inserted into his stomach. Jack also went through numerous and gruelling lumbar punctures, numerous longlines inserted to be able to administer medication more quickly and efficiently and countless CT/ MRI/Cardiac MRI’s.

It wasn’t until we moved to Gibraltar when Jack was 6 years old that the hospital admissions stopped, we think due to the climate etc. This significantly improved Jack’s general health and he was simply monitored by a visiting cardiologist to the GHA on a regular basis. We would also then travel to the Evelina for further scans/general check-ups.

Jack is a very keen footballer and loves it more than anything. This was fantastic to watch on a weekly basis, seeing him thrive and giving it his all, but around December 2017 Jack started to become lethargic with less and less energy - this was not nice to see as Jack is normally so active and generally GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

loves/lives life to the fullest. Upon Jack having his regular heart scan in Gibraltar, the cardiologist noted Jack had a leak in his heart, so we were sent to the Evelina for further tests and possible surgery.

This was then confirmed and Jack would need to have open heart surgery to fix the leak and also close his hole in the heart (VSD); the other hole in the heart (ASD) had since closed naturally.

Unfortunately, Jack could not have the surgery straight away as after numerous lung tests we were told his lungs were not strong enough.

Jack at this point was becoming breathless after walking for a few hundred metres and got to a point of not being able to leave the house. He was then put on very high doses of steroids over the course of 2 months to strengthen and prepare his lungs for open 35

life heart surgery. This in particular was very challenging both mentally and physically for Jack as the steroid doses were so high, and at the age of 15 affected him immensely.

"That’s when our lives changed forever."

Jack had his surgery in July of 2018 to close the hole in the heart and repair the leak. All went very well but he still has a very mild leak in his heart which may require further surgery in the future. After surgery Jack was advised the recovery time after surgery was at least 2 months. 5.5 weeks into his recovery he was already at the football pitch participating in light training with his teammates. He had missed it so much and was also keen to go out and watch his beloved Manchester City play (who had sent Jack prior to his surgery a signed shirt from his hero) play.

Since Jack’s operation he has been thriving - he was even picked to train with the senior team at his club, St. Josephs! His daily routine currently consists of football, the gym and then the beach. We feel very honoured to be a part of this fundraising campaign for the Evelina Cardiology Team and the Echo because they have saved Jack’s life. The support we received from entering the ward that day for Jack’s surgery to the minute we left and to also have the followup care we have received is truly exceptional. We can’t thank them enough for giving Jack his life back.

He has always taken everything in his stride from day one, but without the care given to him he would not be where he is today.

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Jack is not the only child from Gibraltar to have had surgery/be treated at the Evelina Cardiology Department. Dr Bell who frequently travels to Gibraltar for regular clinics which saves the children/parents having to travel to London so much for their scans etc. is a massive ease. This is not by any means a sympathy story but more of an achievement story as like Jack’s story and despite life’s struggles these heart heroes simply get on and deal with it, they are all true warriors.

Singer/songwriter Byron Gold together with the Stratford East Singers has produced the single “I

Am Home” especially for these two great causes and all 77 families participating in this fundraiser, with all monies raised going to the Evelina Cardiology Department.

This will help in the vital research/ equipment needed into Congenital Heart Disease, which they are constantly working hard at, and ECHO which helps support families/teenagers with CHD through these difficult times and beyond.

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A NEED FOR UNDERSTANDING

Paris Tavares paves the way for better understanding of those with special educational needs and disabilities.

BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER

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aris Tavares began working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/D) back in 2012 on a school work experience placement at St Martin’s School. After falling in love with teaching, specifically to children with additional needs, she went on to work in various roles involving children with SEN/D and with many professionals such as occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and physiotherapists.

In 2017 Paris began a degree in Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies at the University of Suffolk. She transferred to The Open University and recently completed her degree in SEN/D mixed with Childhood Studies.

Paris has also recently started her PGCE in Primary Teaching with specialism in SEN. An inspiring young lady raising awareness and fighting for inclusivity for those with SEN/D, Paris speaks to The Gibraltar Magazine.

What made you decide to further your career in SEN/D specifically? (Are there any 38

particular experiences that have stood out for you?)

From a young age I knew I wanted to work with children, specifically children with additional needs.

After a work experience placement at St Martin’s School in 2012 I fell in love with teaching.

Since then I’ve worked on gaining knowledge and experience to help me push children who need more support to their full potential. I have had many experiences that have influenced me, but to cut them down I’ll talk about three:

"Harsh comments in these situations stem from a lack of understanding" - First, I did a one-month school holiday work placement with the Occupational Therapists (OTs) at St Bernard’s Hospital - this has to be the experience that taught me the most. I assisted the Paediatric OTs during group therapy sessions, and amongst

other things learnt about using Lego Therapy as a way to promote social communication.

I also assisted other OTs with home visits, and group therapy sessions for older patients who had suffered a stroke, plus many more opportunities. This gave me the chance to understand the different therapies and methods being used with children, and how therapies can be used to promote independence outside of the therapy room.

- Second, I was a leader in the Guardian Angel Foundation After School Programme and as a part of a group of five leaders, we planned after school activities for children who attended St Martin’s School. This programme was the first time I was able to take a lead in planning activities and adapting and differentiating them to the specific needs of individual children. This included activities from sports games to messy sensory play.

- Third, this past year whilst finishing my degree, I have worked as a full-time child-minder for a four-year-old who has Autism.

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life has given me a huge insight into the family dynamics of a child with SEN/D, and working one-on-one I was able to work more intensely on increasing forms of communication with Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS) and Makaton Signing.

You said the public can be naïve about some aspects of SEN/D can you elaborate?

The public can be naive because we are not generally taught anything about disabilities and their impact either in school or in general life. During lockdown I found some parents of children with SEN/D were getting unwelcome and unnecessary comments about why they were taking their children out. This may have been a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who needed time outside the home to burn off excess energy, or a child with autism who needed to maintain the same routine to avoid excess anxiety. Harsh comments in these situations stem from a lack of understanding of what life is like for people and children with SEN/D.

"Don't assume they need help; ask the question."

Have you found this to be the case in Gibraltar too? What could/should we do more of here? What tools do we need?

There are many things people in Gibraltar can do, but I think education is at the heart of this. Not everyone is going to choose to study SEN/D, but I do think everyone should have GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

access to information and a basic understanding of SEN/D, and information such as the correct language and terms to use and how we can all make small changes to make help make our society a more accessible place to live can make a huge difference to people’s lives.

Websites such as scope.org. uk offer great information, and I will also be updating my Instagram and Facebook pages frequently with facts, figures and important information about how to treat people with SEN/D. What led to the creation of your Instagram account, and what has the response been like?

I started the Instagram (@send.awareness) and Facebook (facebook.com/send.awareness) accounts in May 2020. They were born out of a certain amount of frustration with how people with SEN/D are misunderstood and often treated inappropriately, and how small changes in our attitudes and approach towards them can make such a huge difference to their quality of life. Social media channels can be incredible educational tools, so I thought I’d use this to help inform and educate people about SEN/D. Since I was approaching the end of my degree, it felt like the right time for me to begin something new. I aim to create posts that contain bite-sized pieces of information to help people learn bit by bit. I’ve received an amazing response from the public so far, with over 900 followers on Instagram and more than 650 on Facebook. I hope my page will give the public a go-to place to learn about SEN/D, as well as a safe place to ask questions and be pointed in the right direction.

How should we talk to people with SEN/D? • Approach the person as you would anyone else, and speak directly to them, rather than to the person they are with.

• Use clear, simple communication, and if they are unable to respond to you themselves the person they’re with will assist them in communicating, but the conversation should always be directed to the individual.

• Treat adults as adults using age appropriate language, there is no need to use ‘baby talk’. If appropriate, just use simpler language.

• Never make decisions for the person or assume you know what their preferences are.

• Don't assume they need help; ask the question.

• If you’re unsure about something ask appropriate questions.

What's next for you?

Once I complete my PGCE I hope to return to teach in Gibraltar, I’m training in Primary Teaching with SEN/D specialism and hope to gain a place working specifically with children and young adults with SEN/D. I plan to continue my campaign to broadcast educational information to help others understand SEN/D, mainly through social media.

Follow Paris on Instagram: @send.awareness or on Facebook: facebook.com/send.awareness.

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STRUNG, STAMPED, DELIVERED It’s yours.

BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

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t all started with browsing the world wide web for ideas to revamp her teenage daughter’s bedroom décor; since Amy stumbled upon string art that she describes as a popular fad in America, she has established herself locally as a high-strung artist.

Amy Mctoldridge

“I wanted to make the room look more grown-up adding a personal touch, so I crafted a unique picture for her,” Amy Mctoldridge says. “I’ve always been very crafty, so I was after something homemade rather than off the shelf. Later, I made a Batman logo for a friend, and that success encouraged me to join the Arts & Crafts Shop last February.”

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life like hearts, portraits, silhouettes of animals and landscapes, still nature and lettering.

Precision and patience are required.

Her outline of the Rock was part of the Rainbow exhibition at the A&C ‘nook’ during lockdown, a time for introspection which didn’t stop Amy from working on new ideas for the summer and National Day, even if supplies were slower in delivery: “I sourced them online, and when eventually packages were delivered, I had to leave them alone for 72 hours to decontaminate, then opened them, washed my hands, unpacked, sanitised the wrappings and stored them. Finally, I had slabs of wood to work with, and aluminium plaques to stamp.”

Indeed, because Amy doubles up as a fashion jewellery maker, personalising dog tags, bangles, bookmarks, key-rings and other gadgets with witty and thoughtprovoking mottos.

“I occasionally work with copper, bronze, and even silver, but my favourite metal is aluminium because it is malleable and of course affordable,” she says. “I have a wide selection of letter stamps in different sizes, and shapes like heart, cactus, star… so I can combine them to match my customers’ commissions.”

Dog tags, one of her must-haves, take around half an hour to craft and are usually double sided, with essential information featured on one face of the bone-shaped pendant, and on the other a quote, such as ‘I have a wiggly GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

bottom’, which she made for an enthusiastic tail-wagging fourlegged friend.

Stamping is therapeutic, she admits because she gets to hammer down a piece of metal with all her might – or almost.

Precision and patience are required, and there is no room for error, although most letters can be printed over, if they don’t make the right impression the first time. Stamps are placed and hammered individually in the right position, within a small surface that requires a keen eye for detail and a steady hand.

“Some mistakes are inevitable, and I save aside the spoiled plaques for experimenting purposes, should I need to test new ideas,” she says, “but it quite frustrating when the irreparable mistake happens on the very last letter, and I have to start all over on a fresh piece!”

Amy’s stamped metal collection features a range of gift ideas for all budgets and… all cabin baggage, their small and nonfragile nature making them ideal souvenirs for light-travelling tourists. She creates original souvenirs, of course, but her trademarks are wine bottle tags, bookmarks, bangles and her bestselling shoelace tags featuring wise words to excite you to exercise.

“During lockdown, when people were allowed out only for short spells, I realised that they might need some motivation to go out and jog.” She concluded that the best personal trainer lies in ‘talking’ trainers. These are tiny metal cut-outs that you slip through your aglets and can read every time you sneak into your sneakers.

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life Ideas for all budgets and… all cabin baggage.

The process requires accuracy, because string must be worked in at the right tension so that it doesn’t sag in the middle nor yank the nails out of place if too tight; it can be fiddly when the nails are close to each other and Amy’s knuckles end up grazing against their heads. The end product is worth the challenge, and different effects are achieved when more than one colour comes into play.

with your favourite quote or allergy or medical condition warnings: ‘insulin dependent’, ‘lactose intolerant’, ‘allergic to penicillin’ are the most immediate to spring to mind, but I suppose she would also custom-engrave ‘allergic to rudeness’ if you ask her nicely…

Bangles and bookmarks are made out of similar rectangles of metal; l she curves the former around the ‘template wrist’ that is just one of her tools of the trade alongside special scissors to create new alluring cut-outs. And with Christmas fast approaching, she is already working on gift tags and tree ornaments, as well as stocking fillers and New Year wishes. In the pipeline are brooches and ‘medals’ for best mum, dad, friend or teacher, perhaps decorated with ribbons or beads.

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for her pendants and she’s planning to expand her jewellery range to men’s bracelets, combining plaited leather cords and straps with charms and little plaques, engraved with wording or symbols of your choice.

So, what is string art? If you’re still wondering: A technique perched between painting and sculpting, which uses twine instead of paint. Nails are secured at regular distances on a decorative wood slab, to outline a picture, and then string is woven and looped around them to fill the area marked by those nails.

“Spending more time at home in lockdown, I believe people went for redecorating and the demand for ornaments arose, including wall-mounted stuff, and this is where my artwork fits in, especially because I can pick base wood and string colours to match their furniture and colour schemes,” Amy says. “I prefer cotton yarn to wool, because the latter tends to go fluffy, and the former is sturdier in humidity and sunlight, so string art is durable and fits in a variety of interior decorating styles.”

Contact Amy on WhatsApp: 58009741, or stampingbyamy@ gmail.com to turn your ideas into gifting reality.

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‘INTELLIGENT’ TRANSPORT What this means for the Gibraltarian community.

BY OLIVER COX

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was introduced to the term ‘Intelligent Transport’ during a fascinating conversation with Stuart from E-Bike Gibraltar.

I had initially envisaged this term to mean the rise of robotics in the world of transport and the unavoidable demise of humanity, but how wrong could I have been?

Impressively, it seems.

Investing in a cleaner means of transport not only benefits our carbon-cluttered atmosphere, but we in Gibraltar would see more noticeable local benefits such as less traffic, less noise pollution, and simply less hassle in daily life!

The term in fact means a cleaner, alternative means of transport that does not emit any form of pollution and is thus a more ‘intelligent’ form of transport for the planet.

I got the exciting chance to actually trial this E-Bike that I was going to write about. The E-Bike I rode was a Ruisse and Muller ‘Nevo Touring’. It was a sturdy machine that was comfortable to sit on and felt very secure throughout the whole ride at whatever speed I was going.

This is significant in relation to the endemic car-culture in Gibraltar where it is not uncommon for a family to have several cars per family. In fact, Gibraltar has one of the highest amount of cars per capita in the world; this is a sobering reality.

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MY EXPERIENCE OF THE E-BIKE

The riding experince was brilliant.

I was riding at the speed of the average moving car which worked perfectly in the traffic around town, as I would just break away

from the traffic and gracefully weave my way through. With its peddling assist I would be boosted. There are four options on the Power Assist, Eco, Tour, E-Mountain Bike and, my favourite, Turbo. I kept it on the Turbo setting, giving me a head start on the traffic. Each speed setting will give you more power the further you go up in settings, but the higher your power the less mileage you get.

A cleaner, alternative means of transport that does not emit pollution.

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Gibraltar has one of the highest amount of cars per capita in the world. challenging hills I could in the hour I was designated. My route took me from Ocean Village to Europa Point via Rosia, which I completely breezed through considering the soaring temperatures of the early afternoon. Whilst at Europa Point, I felt I had to picture the E-Bike in its full glory with the picturesque backdrop of the Atlas Mountains.

Satisfied at my amateur David Bailey tribute, I rode on Europa Advace Road which features a short, but grueling hill before Dudley Ward Tunnel, famed between local cyclists during GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

lockdown as the cornerstone of the Top Of The Rock TT Series, which took cyclists up this dreaded hill. I couldn't help but feel purely amazed at the ease at which I ascended it. One of the E-Bike's most notable features was its assists on climbs, as I found several times on Gibraltar's hilly roads.

Satisfied with an easy day out riding I took the E-Bike back to the shop, having had a valuable experience of the next generation of personal travel.Â

advantage of the average bicycle and more. You will not tire because of the proficient peddle assist as it guides you along the busy local roads, making your commute a breeze.

As an avid cyclist the main difference I noticed was the pure effortlessnes of riding the bike.

The bike does the work, you just input the initial power.

The bike does the work, you just input the initial power.

MY THOUGHTS The E-Bike is very much a commuters bike, giving every

Just know that by riding an E-Bike, you are moving Gibraltar one step closer to a more sustainable future. Moving Gibraltar away from the carbonbased means of travel we have all grown used to, to a quieter, less emitting, pioneering place.

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WONDERFUL THINGS AT CATALAN BAY

Singer and cabaret star Frankie Vaughan only made seven movies in his career and one of them, titled Wonderful Things, had locations in Gibraltar and London and featured much action at Catalan Bay village and the waters around the Rock.

BY REG REYNOLDS

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onderful Things was produced by the popular British actress Anna Neagle and directed by her husband Herbert Wilcox. The film was released in 1958 and proved a big box office success and the theme song, also Wonderful Things sung by Vaughan, reached the top of the charts. I watched it on DVD recently and found it to be much better than I had expected. The movie opens with the viewer approaching Gibraltar as if they are a passenger on an airplane. An early credit sets the stage: “CATALAN BAY on the Rock of Gibraltar takes its water from the sky, its food from the sea, its spirit of independence and adventure from those Genoese ancestors who were shipwrecked in the bay.

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can be independent of the whole world.”

Vaughan and co-star Jeremy Spenser play brothers, Carmello and Mario. They are fishermen but not very successful and so turn to running ‘bum’ boats and conning tourists to make a living. Carmello has an attractive girlfriend, Pepita, played by the lovely and lively Jackie Lane (later Jocelyn Lane). Vaughan was hugely popular at the time having been voted Britain’s entertainer of the year for 1957. Spenser, a very successful child actor, was appearing in a more mature role for the first time. The pretty, sexy Lane was twenty-one at the time of filming and would go on to achieve the nickname of “The British Bardo” after Brigitte Bardot, and would achieve success in America, co-starring with Elvis Presley in Tickle Me

and appearing in highly rated television series such as The Man From Uncle and Wild Wild West.

Although Neagle was one of the most popular British actresses at the time she doesn’t appear in the film. In the 1950s she added producing to her CV and used Vaughan in three of her films, Dangerous Youth, Wonderful Things and The Lady is a Square. She did appear in the Lady is a Square and Vaughan sang the theme song which also was a hit.

Using their bum boats, Pepita Carmello and Mario bilk a couple of wealthy tourists, played by Wilfred Hyde White, and Jean Dawnay. Later Hyde-White confronts Carmello who is humiliated and determines to make an honest living. He travels to London with optimism and the hope of earning enough money to send for Pepita so they can get 47

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The gentleman at the back is actor Harold Kasket who played Poppa the father of Pepita.

"Dozens of Gibraltarian children appear as extras in the film." married. He gets a job at an upmarket restaurant where it turns out Hyde-White and his daughter are regular customers. The head waiter is played by Ronnie Barker, of Two Ronnies and Porridge fame, in his first film role. Carmello loses his job for being too familiar with the clientele, falls on hard times and ends up performing as a wrestler at a carnival. Here Liz Frazer, who went on to great success in many British comedies including Carry On films, makes an uncredited appearance as a hot dog vendor.

The reviews for the film were very good at the time and continue to be from viewers who have watched it on DVD more recently: “An overlooked gem of a film with beautiful music and superb performances.”

“Shot in black and white, with the innocence and charm of the 1950s. It is a real pity films like these are not shown on TV more regularly. The language is dated, a la Brief Encounter, but this adds to the charm. No violence, no sex, no swearing just some catchy songs,

a happy ending, and a beautiful cast. ‘Hurry little fishes, hurry if you can - You will find a welcome, in my frying pan!’"

Dozens of Gibraltarian children

appear as extras in the film and undoubtedly many are alive today and would be interested in seeing their young selves on film. Network put the film out in DVD format in 2013 as part of The British Film series and it is still available. I managed to purchase a copy and watched it on my computer. It is well worth watching.

The film ends with the same scene as the opening, only with the viewer as a passenger on an airplane flying away from the Rock.

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THE VIEWS

Local rock band promote their new EP, Rebirth.

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he Views are a four piece rock band, formed by local musicians around 5 years ago. The band is fronted

by IT Officer Shawn Cabezutto, no stranger to the scene of local music. Shawn began his music career in rap, and his wide interest in music led to him fronting the popular local band Hamburger Thieves.

Nigel Canepa, also an ex member of Hamburger Thieves, plays the guitar for The Views. He is an English teacher at Bayside school, widely inspired by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and other funk guitarists.

The Views was formed while Nigel was at University, and he would often return to Gibraltar to play gigs.

Gerry Martinez keeps time in the band. He is a Police Sergeant who has played in a number of local bands, including the legendary All The Answers. Gerry was trained by the Royal Army School of Music as a percussionist.

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band. An 18-year-old bassist, Zac will soon be departing to the UK to study Physics.

The band formed from the ashes of Hamburger Thieves, a popular punk band from around 2009. The Views is an amalgamation of old friends coming together to play music they enjoy, from a variety of styles within the rock genre.

"They were the first band on the main stage at Gibraltar Calling 2019."

In the early days of The Views, the band played predominantly pop punk covers, covering bands such as Blink 182, Bowling for Soup and New Found Glory. Having formed his own projects in London, Nigel brought his own genre influences into the band, and the four lads saw themselves playing more

technical covers from bands such as Kula Shaker. Recently, the band released an EP of original music which has been well received and cemented the band within the rock genre.

The band has played countless charity events around the Rock, and was the first band on the main stage at Gibraltar Calling 2019. The band frequently visits radio stations in Spain and play their original music on air.

Their latest EP, Rebirth, is not set in any particular genre, but explores a range of genres. “Mugshot” is a hard rock track with heavy riffs and raw vocals. “Mugshot” is often considered a southern rock track for its ‘cowboy’ feel. “By My Side” is a rock ballad where the sole focus is on the voice. “Dark December”, possibly the best received song from the EP, is a heavy rock track with an interesting rhythm and lyrics that tell a story.

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does not conform to the typical restraints of song writing. The EP also features a remix of “Mugshot” by local DJ Ian Russo. The EP was recorded at GibAudio studios, within the Rock on the Rock establishment. It was produced

by Martin Winterstein-Smith and features a local legend on bass, Julio Valerga.

The band are currently promoting Rebirth and can’t wait to host a launch party when COVID restrictions lift. Shawn and Nigel continue to write songs for the band with the aim of entering the studio for a second EP soon!

Follow the band on Facebook (‘The Views’) and Instagram (@ theviewsgib), and listen to the EP ‘Rebirth’ on all streaming platforms, including YouTube.

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HEROTICA

Heroes and victims of an underworld reality that is starker than fiction.

BY ELENA SCIALTIEL

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aring, innovative, crude and clinical, Medusa Stone’s novels are inspired by the crime news we are most in denial about, showing the ugliest aberrations of human nature. Medusa Stone is the nom-de-plume of a local healthcare professional who spent a sizeable chunk of her life in the United States and now writes fiction inspired by the true stories she witnessed there.

“I write both in Spanish in English, but because most plots are based on the abuse survivors’ true accounts I recorded in America, they are reported in the same language those were originally told to me,” Kathleen, the authoress, says. “I am involved with a charity for sexual abuse victims and I interview many of them. They tell me their stories, and how they feel about it. These GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

intimate confessions allow me to walk a mile in their shoes and to write my characters from their point of view.”

Daring, innovative, crude and clinical Her novels aren’t pigeonholed simply as erotica, because their content spans various genres, such as romance, thriller, noir, and fantasy: “In my novels, I don’t just detail a string of sexual encounters. There is a proper plot, with its twists and turns, surprises, conflict and resolution, complications and sometimes redemption.”

Of course, sex is explicitly featured as a natural part of life

- and she abundantly warns the potential reader in her elevator pitches - but it is integral to the story and pivotal to the progress of the action. Without sex, the other human pulsions and compulsions she analyses wouldn’t come into play in her world, and wouldn’t smudge playful amorality into criminal immorality: “I explore the fine line between consensual sex and rape, particularly in BDSM. I always make a clear distinction and make sure that the reader is aware of it.”

Kathleen wants to convey the victims’ voices for them not to be forgotten, and for what happened to them not to happen again to anyone else in the future. She picked her pseudonym after the Greek myth of Medusa, a beautiful princess whom virgin goddess Athena cursed with serpent hair and petrifying stare 53

scene for having fallen in lust. Likewise, sexual abuse victims may feel petrified for eternity and unable to move forward from their monster encounter.

“Nevertheless, Medusa was a chthonic protector from greater evil. I want to do that too: openly discussing it, I am warning parents and children that this indeed happens, and it happens everywhere, perhaps even next door, and we must be aware of it in order to protect the most vulnerable, too young or too naïve to give informed consent.”

Medusa’s first non-fiction project The Shadow Within secured a publishing contract in the US as a memoir, told by one of the victims.

It is Kathleen’s golden occasion to take the leap from fiction

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to journalism with an exposé about underage sex slavery in Washington. For Kathleen, it is personal, since it strikes close to home and people she loves: “When I moved to Montana a few years ago, I befriended a local family. One of their children

involved, but two months later he just reappeared, clueless and confused. From his recollection of his horrific experience, and other teenagers who were victimised like him, I got the idea that someone should speak up about this ‘industry’, and I documented their stories. Some of the survivors were relocated and given new identities thanks to the victim protection programme.”

A fictional spin-off of this investigation, inspired by the true story of one of the survivors, The Accord was born as a trilogy but has now reached its sixth instalment. This is the story of an orphaned ‘white, all-American boy’ abused by his stepfather as a child, and later arrested in the big city for a crime he didn’t commit, when drugs were planted in his car. He is offered a tailored deal by corrupt police officers: to avoid a ten-year prison sentence, he will be at their complete service Author, 'Medusa Stone' for two months. The young man, Liam, seals the pact, without fully realising had a serious what he is signing up for, which accident and is in fact male sex-trafficking and was hospitalised slavery prostitution. Throw in a in Washington. pinch of Stockholm syndrome While their parents and a generous serving of moral were busy at reckoning, and you’ll have the the bedside, the recipe for street drama like no younger brother, other. then barely sixteen, wandered off and The Shadow Within was a joined a street demanding and intense project gang. Eventually to develop. It took its toll on he went missing Kathleen’s creativity and called with other kids for some respite, so she ran after a rave party. some parallel divertissements The FBI got to detox from the evil within GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

scene and The Underground is one of them. This started as a ‘happy’ series, describing homosexual and heterosexual consensual encounters, with likeable characters, often getting into sexual pickle for true love, but it evolved darker and darker under the influence of the true stories she was documenting.

And finally, Medusa’s latest project, soon to be published on Amazon, is her first ever dabble in adult fantasy. The Flower Slave is a full-length novel of about 80,000 words, set on a parallel earth where slavery still exists but isn’t as brutal as we picture it, and human slaves are genetically

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engineered to be the faultless companion for the task they are made for.

a pre-loved one ends up in the personal possession of none else than the King, who should dispose of him immediately, but

We must be aware of it in order to protect the most vulnerable.

he develops a relationship with him that makes them break the unwritten rules of their world.”

Happy ending in sight?

Meanwhile, Medusa is toying with the idea of ‘traditional’ spicy romance that even her mom’s

“Each one is unique and perfect in every way. There aren’t two the same and they only have one owner. You cannot buy a secondhand flower slave. But by chance,

book club girls would read out loud.

Visit MedusaStoneBooks.com for updates and to reserve your copies,

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How to draw a haunted castle in 4 easy steps.

BY BEA GARCIA

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his month’s drawing is inspired by Bran Castle, a real-life haunted castle and the inspiration behind Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic novel Dracula. This castle is located in modern day Romania and dates back to the 14th century.

Happy drawing!

STEP 1: To draw the main body of your haunted house draw a rectangle 4cm wide by 9cm high. To draw the two towers connected to your house, draw another rectangle to the left of the one you have drawn, which is 2cm wide by 8.3cm high. Draw an identical rectangle to this one on the right hand side of the first rectangle you drew.

STEP 2: Let’s draw in the roofs of our haunted house. For the central house, measure 0.3cm on either side of the top line of your rectangle and draw a horizontal line 4.6cm long. On this line mark GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

out the halfway point (2.3cm along) and from that point draw a dashed vertical line, 4cm tall. This is the central vertical line of your roof and will ensure that the roof slopes evenly on either side of this line. Taking the left hand side, draw a curved line from the top of the vertical line you have just drawn to the bottom left hand corner of the 4.6cm line you have drawn.

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art Repeat on the other side. You should now have your first roof drawn in.

For the roofs of your towers, again measure 1cm in from the top line of your rectangle and from that point draw a dashed vertical line, 2cm in height. Then from the top of that dashed line, draw 2 lines from that point down to either end of the roof to create a triangle shape. Repeat for the other tower.

STEP 3: Let’s start drawing in the outlines of the door and windows. For the central house, draw a horizontal line, 1.5cm below the top line of your rectangle. Draw in another horizontal line 4cm below that.

For your towers, draw in a single horizontal line 2.5cm above the base line of the rectangle you drew for the tower. Now we have separated the different sections of the house it’s time to draw in the windows and the arched doorways. For the central house, draw a 0.5cm wide square window in the centre of the topmost section of the house. In the central section of this house, measure 0.5cm in from the furthest left hand side of your rectangle and draw in one rectangle, 1.5cm tall by 0.5cm wide. Leave a 0.5cm gap and then draw in a 0.5cm square window below it. Repeat to draw in the windows on the right hand side of this central section. For the bottom section draw in the arched doorway. Draw in two 3cm vertical lines and join them up with a curved line.

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STEP 4: Now to draw in the moon. Draw in a circle behind your house. For an easy way to draw a circular shape why not draw round a teacup saucer or round the base of a large candle?

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your moon so that your moon also emits that ghoulish glow.

We would love to see your finished entries! Tag @ thegibraltarmagazine and @b_garcia_art on Instagram for a chance to be featured. We look forward to seeing your artwork!

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hear the pitter-patter of small footsteps in the house below me as I kneel in my hiding spot in the dank attic. Around me are relics of a time passed.

An old crib, rusted bicycles and a barely used art canvas. The muffled sounds of screams force me to contemplate the events that led to my current predicament.

Had I known a mere week ago what I was getting myself into, I would have never had taken this position. My mind wanders back as salty beads of sweat kiss my brow, and my pulse bangs out its own heavy metal beat in my ears.

I had applied to be an au pair for a young family in the outskirts of Cambridge after their previous one had to leave to look after a sick family member. A majestic medieval manor house with ten acres of grounds surrounding it, perfect for a leisurely stroll with the children in the afternoon. It was the kind of house I could only dream of affording, coming from a humble estate in Manchester. I worked hard to get where I was, but this was a whole other level of success. It seemed like the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the life I was living at the time. I loved my job as a lecturer

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BY JOEL FRANCIS in London, but it was a long workday and the almost three hour, sweat-soaked commute had taken its toll on me. At the end of the day, I would return home exhausted, with barely have any energy left to pursue my hobbies and socialise. Not that it mattered, considering I couldn't see my friends anyway due to demands of living and working in such a place.

After four excruciating years, I had decided once and for all that if I got the job, I would move away and commute into London on my days off. This would give me time to see my friends and colleagues and pursue my favourite hobbies, reading, writing and painting.

After all, life isn't all about work.

nice, soft-spoken, proper man of thirty-eight. Adam aged eleven, an athletic young boy with a wicked sense of humour and Jayden, a girl of four with a love for reading and sweet as could be.

Our routine was sorted within the first two days, I would fill the children's schedule with teaching and games on the vast grounds.

Both of my charges enjoyed their time with me. At the same time, their parents worked long days as lawyers in the city, and I had become quite fond of Miller, Adam’s pet terrier who was always by his side.

Being great with children and having prior experience in similar positions, I expected to be in with a good chance of getting the job.

However, I was still ecstatic when I found out I had got it. Within the month, I had left lecturing and packed up the meagre belongings of my one-bedroom apartment and moved to the magnificent British countryside.

All seemed reasonable at. First, the children enjoyed working and made for fun company. That was until nightfall when strange sounds would fill the house. From my basement room, I would hear the noise of struggle, screaming and furniture being broken. I had been out in search of the destination of the noise to no avail and come morning, all would look just like the day before, and the adults would assure me that I might have been dreaming.

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Suddenly the door swings open, slamming against the wall and there stands Jayden. Her Auburn hair is dishevelled, and her white nightie is stained crimson. In her left hand, she holds a bloody kitchen knife, the same one I had used to chop the garlic for dinner earlier that night and a teddy bear to her chest.

"I found you!" she giggles in a sing-song voice. She lifts her right hand and gestures to each finger in turn with the knife, showing off the makeshift rings created with strands of hair.

shocked at the scene in front of me.

Jayden giggles loudly and then whispers sweetly "First, I found mummy and made a ring with her hair, then daddy. Next, I went up to Adam's room very quietly so he wouldn't hear me and caught him and doggie.

It was so funny when they screamed. Now it's your turn, THIS GAME IS SUPER DUPER FUN!” She lifts the teddy bear to her ear as a devilish smile spreads across her face. “Yes Mr Bear, I think he should run away too.

Clever bear! Good Job! Her demeanour turns sinister as she crouches down and lunges towards me, knife raised above her head and dropping her bear in the process. This is insane, I was so sure she would never hurt a fly. I stumble backwards and fall against the dusty, sun-worn rocking horse. A growl emanates from the foreboding creature that I once thought of as the sweetest girl I had ever met.

"HIDE AND GO SEEK! I FOUND YOU... YOU LOSE!”

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Join us for our monthly book club!

BY JOEL FRANCIS

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t's October, which is my favourite month of the year! The weather is getting cooler, the colours on the trees are aesthetically pleasing and, of course, it's Halloween. Here are 3 spooky books that I recommend you read this month!

NOS4A2 Joe Hill Genre: Horror/Thriller For Fans Of: Stephen King What’s in the pages? Victoria McQueen has a secret gift for finding things, all she has to do is go on her bike across a rickety covered bridge, and she will find whatever you are missing. Charles Manx is excellent with children; he takes them for long rides in his RollsRoyce Wraith with a NOS4A2 vanity plate. He takes them to the mysterious Christmasland.

When Vic goes looking for trouble one day, she finds Manx and becomes the only kid ever to escape his grasp. But now Manx is out for revenge and is after Victoria's own son.

Why should you read it? This book is such a ride, but an enjoyable one, not like being in the back of Manx's Rolls-Royce. As a horror author, Hill has a lot to live up to considering he is Stephen King's son. However, he is a fantastic horror writer in his own right.

This book feels like Stephen King at his best, without the disappointing endings or massive plot holes that King's writing has been known for. The story is fun, perfectly paced and impressively creative.

Joe Hill must adapt his books so that they have claws because this book had me hooked and dragged into the story from the very first page. NOS4A2 is filled with charismatic characters in a world similar to our own but at the same time very, very different.

The most impressive part about this book is that you live alongside Victoria McQueen from the first page until the very last, even when you aren't reading it. Her adventure is always on your mind, and that is the mark of a fantastic book!

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THE GIRL IN RED Christina Henry Genre: Horror/Fantasy/ Retelling For Fans Of: Stephen Chbosky & Rory Power What’s in the pages? Red is alone in the woods; she is heading to her grandmother's house. But it's not safe in the woods, some predators come out at night. However, Red doesn't have a choice, she's just a woman trying to survive in a world gone mad, a world that was perfectly normal until three months ago.

It's not only animals that stalk their prey in the woods at night; there are also men. Men with dark desires who take advantage of who they find and take what they want. There are also men in uniform who are just taking orders from their commanders, no matter how bad those orders may seem.

Red is not a killer, but she will do what she needs to do to survive.

Why should you read it?

When it comes to retellings of classic stories, especially fairy tales, they can be very hit and miss. This horror retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is incredible, it's one of the few books that has been able to keep me up at night (the last one I read was in January).

Although it was written in June 2019, the subject matter is very timely (no spoilers), it feeds on genuine fears felt around the world right now and shook me directly to my very core.

Unlike in the original Red Riding Hood story, Red isn't a little girl but a young woman having to navigate the world by herself, through the trials and terrors of the aftermath of The Crisis. She is travelling through the woods to get to her grandmother's house, all the while trying to avoid wolves and the other dangers around her. I usually really dislike apocalypse novels because the survivors tend to make stupid decisions all the time. Not Red, she has read all of the right books and seen all of the right documentaries to be ready for The Crisis.

When it comes, she is prepared, and she will survive.

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HORRORSTÖR Grady Hendrix Genre: Horror/Humour For Fans Of: Paul Tremblay What’s in the pages?

Orsk is a beige wanna-be Ikea store, filled with workers who don't want to be there, going through the motions, getting through the day so they can get their pay checks.

Until one day, their whole lives change.

The Orsk store they work at is haunted.

Strange things start happening. Furniture in the wrong place, shattered water goblets and broken wardrobes. Amy and her co-workers are tasked with sorting it out during one night shift before head management come to survey more damage in the morning.

Why should you read it?

Horrorstör asks the question: What is scarier, ghosts or working in retail?

I loved this book, it's a fantastic idea with an amusing and engaging execution. While it's not one of the most well-written books in the world, it is very relatable, especially if you have worked in any type of retail.

What makes this book great is the dedication and care taken in researching Ikea's branding, and applying it to Horrorstör. Each chapter starts with catalogue items that are fullcolour advertisements for fake products (such as Kjerring bookshelves).

I highly recommend picking up the physical version of this book from Amazon or Bookdepository (which has free and speedy delivery to Gibraltar) to get the full experience. Because reading it on a Kindle just won't do justice to the softcover binding and beautiful French flaps this book is designed with!

Happy Halloween!

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AT THE KINGDOMS’ FOLD Therese Caruana is well-known for her gripping fantasy novels, but this time she’s taken a slightly different approach, as she recruits her mother as co-author!

BY SOPHIE CLIFTON-TUCKER What prompted the writing of your new novel – At the Kingdoms’ Fold?

One early morning, my mother called me on Skype and she was very excited. Having always been my biggest supporter, but not interested in writing fantasy books herself, she was eager to tell me about the entire book she had dreamt up during the night. She told me the story and I thought it was compelling and said that we should make it into a book. It has been a wonderful collaboration and a lovely mother and daughter bonding project that I will remember for the rest of my life.

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seeking his lost bride; the Queen of the magical Vrasur People who is in hiding since they day they were to be married. The king keeps slaughtering anyone who isn’t her, swearing he will find her.

The main protagonists are Liam and Kate who are trying to fight for the people of their Duchy.

Liam’s father, Lord Gauff, also has some help from the ghost-like people who are said to live in the Cave of Mercy at the Kingdoms’ Fold and who take the liberty of punishing criminals by taking the law into their own hands. The King’s army is getting stronger and is coming closer to their doorstep and everyone prays that the prophecy of the seventh daughter’s seventh daughter will be realized and save them all.

In the pivotal time and in the

greatest hour to behold, the seventh daughter’s seventh daughter will unfold.

Although, hope is frail as the High Priestess’ family whose lineage would give birth to the seventh daughter’s seventh daughter has since long been murdered.

Where did the idea for the plot stem from?

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scene My personal favourite part is where Eppie and her family are attacked, and she must flee through the forest to save herself.

It is a gripping scene which almost made me cry when I had to selfedit it over and over again. I also like Douglas who is Liam’s horse but who has switched his loyalty to Kate when she comes into the picture.

Do you and your mother have plans to co-write another book together?

Therese Caruana theme. I think she is also aware of my writing style and the fantasy stories I like so we sprinkled the dystopian story with love, magic, and a bit of humour.

Can you tell us a little bit about the writing process?

The process was very sleek actually. She started writing the main body of the work in Swedish and then I translated it into English and filled in some more detailed information to make the story come to life. We sat in front of the computer screen talking on Skype for hours many nights to discuss how all the characters might look and act. We also did a lot of research on horses and the battle techniques used during medieval times.

I can’t say we had any least favourite parts. I suppose we had more complicated discussions when it came to decide which character should be issued with more hardship than others. My mother wanted everyone to be happy, but from experience I knew that it wouldn’t necessarily make for an intriguing plot. Someone, or a few, would have to die. But who? The conversation went a lot like;

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Can you give us your top tips for people wishing to write their own book?

“Okay, so… can I kill…”

The self-publishing industry is very tough to break through. The books must have an appealing cover for the target audience and the plot and characters must be gripping from start to finish. It requires a lot of patience, dedication and longterm planning. You gain a lot of knowledge from watching other authors and what they do as well as reading a lot yourself. Most importantly, you must love what you do!

And so it went on, but eventually she agreed I could dispose of whomever I liked as the pain needed to be real.

Purchase At the Kingdoms’ Fold at: amazon.com/dp/B08D7QRY9P and find our more on Therese’s website: www.tmcaruana.com.

“Mother, can I kill Liam at the end?”

“Noooo, not Liam, he is my favorite. You can kill off anyone else but not him.”

“So, I can kill Kate?”

“No. You can’t kill Kate.”

What were your most and least favourite parts about co-writing a book?

The book is written as a standalone so that we could see how the readers will receive it and what the feedback will say. If there is potential then I believe my mother is already thinking about a second book, but it is not set in stone. There is scope for some good twists though so I would hope the story carries on.

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DOS FINOS, POR FAVOR We don’t cross runways in Los Angeles.

BY STEWART LICUDI

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s we touched down on the runway, I could see the Union Jack fluttering on Moorish Castle. For me that was always the start of the holiday. Today however was a new experience, I was here to work and not to enjoy the sun, atmosphere and time with family and friends.

I was quite proud of myself as I guided my boss, Chuck, through the airport and out into a delightfully fresh, clear day in Gibraltar. He seemed impressed that I knew my way around and by the warm welcome from one of the customs officers in arrivals (we used to play squash against each other at Victoria Stadium).

As an American from Los Angeles, Chuck found the notion of walking across the runway astonishing and stopped to take countless photos as we crossed the tarmac and made our way towards Main Street.

We were seeing one of the large financial institutions with a presence in Gibraltar and our meeting was in their impressive, if rather old-fashioned, offices.

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faces of Nelson, Collingwood, and Sergeant-Major Ince looked down impassively from their gilded frames. Whilst our presentation was well-received, we were none the less surprised when Sir Ian, who was leading the discussion from their side, asked us to delay returning to the UK on the afternoon flight, stay in Gib overnight and join him and the team for dinner. He had us booked at The Rock Hotel and was clearly not going to take no for an answer.

Chuck found the notion of walking across the runway astonishing.

An hour later I was gazing out across the bay and marvelling at the number of oil tankers anchored there, waiting for orders to go and collect oil from who knows where. With Africa within touching distance it was easy to imagine sailing the high seas stopping at one exotic port after another. A sharp knock on the door brought me back to reality:

“Where can we get a cold beer?” asked Chuck. I grabbed my jacket and we headed out.

It was 4pm and we had hours before dinner. Making sure Chuck had his passport, we made our way into town, stopping to admire historic Trafalgar Cemetery on the way. Along Main Street and through Casemates and soon we were heading back across the runway into Spain. Chuck couldn’t believe that we had just walked into another country and was now sending his wife selfies with the Spanish flag in the background.

We headed into La Linea and, after a few twists and turns on streets I had run around on when I was a boy, we arrived at my favourite bar in Spain - Pepe’s.

I had taken friends there before and most of them had thought I was mad when we walked in, and loved it by the time we walked out. Chuck, who was a well-seasoned traveller and knew me quite well, sensed as soon as we crossed the threshold that this would be an experience.

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slate, three tables occupied by old men watching football on the TV and 6 large sherry barrels, in a pyramid, against the wall behind the bar. “Dos finos, por favor.”

The barman, without taking his eyes from the TV, poured two generous measures in front of us and then wrote, on the slate, what we owed. Chuck looked at it doubtfully. “I was really hoping for a beer first, this heat has made me thirsty.” I asked the barman who opened a small fridge, pulled out a gigantic, half-empty bottle of Cruzcampo, and poured a generous measure, without care, into a large glass. Chuck downed it in one and then turned his attention to the Fino.

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one. I explained that sherry is a misunderstood drink. Most people equating it only with their grandmother’s Christmas tipple, never considering it a sophisticated wine with many different styles. I described Fino, the style we were about to enjoy, as delightfully refreshing, crisp, dry, with a hint of almonds and olives. Chuck looked at me politely nodding non- committedly. Soon we were speaking excitedly about the prospect of dinner and how it boded for our chances of securing the deal. Chuck seemed to be enjoying the sherry. In passable Spanish he ordered another two.

I pointed out that these should be our last as on this occasion it would not do to be fooled by sherry and its effects. That would

We arrived by taxi at Queensway Quay well in time. Claus On the Rock had just newly opened, a worthy addition to Gib’s fine dining scene at the time now sadly gone. We were seated at a large table overlooking the marina - a welcome breeze blowing in from the sea. When the others arrived there were handshakes all round and soon we turned our attention to the menu. The food looked fantastic and soon we had ordered and Sir Ian chosen something to accompany our first course. He told us that he was a huge fan of Spanish wine and that, if we did not know it, then we were in for a real treat.

My parents had indoctrinated me in Spanish wine from a relatively young age and, as a result, I was quite knowledgable but felt it polite not to mention it. I remember it was a delightful barrel-fermented Nekeas Chardonnay from Somontano which complemented the locallycaught sea bass perfectly.

Delightfully refreshing, crisp, dry, with a hint of almonds and olives.

As the plates from the first course were cleared, Chuck asked Sir Ian if he would allow us to choose and pay for some red wine that we could enjoy with our next course. Sir Ian agreed, happy to afford his guest this courtesy.

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Spain’s jewel in the crown! There is nothing better. A magnificent wine.” Claus now smiling and changing to a more jovial tone winked at Chuck “Somebody knows his wine here!” he followed.

Sir Ian may have been a Knight of the Realm but that did not stop his jaw dropping like a schoolboy when he saw the legendary wine.

When Claus had finished, Chuck simply said that he thought a fan of Spanish wine would appreciate this gem.

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At the end of dinner, Sir Ian placed his napkin on the table and gently cleared his throat. He then told us that our proposal had been extremely compelling, he felt there was a strong cultural fit between our organisations and that he looked forward to working with us on the deal. To this day I don't think that ordering the Vega Sicilia won us the deal, but it certainly didn’t do us any harm.

As the plane thundered along the runway and took off into the Mediterranean sky I turned to Chuck and asked him how on earth he had figured out to order the Vega Sicilia. He looked me in the eye and said “I didn’t.

I just asked him to bring me the most expensive bottle they had”.

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THE SCOREBOARD Great victory in Torilla’s debut for Gibraltar, and first place in the group stage.

BY GEORGIOS TONTOS

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ibraltar starts the UEFA Nations League campaign with a winning result, after beating San Marino 1-0 at home. It was a very competitive game for the second group of League D, in the debut of the talented young Graeme Torilla with the national team, affording three points in the battle for the first position of the group against Liechtenstein and San Marino.

the Nation League, in the return of Scott Viseman to the team after four years of absence. With coach Rimbas, the team built the foundations for victories in the group's next games, creating a competitive team with experienced players such as Liam Walker, Scott Wiseman and Lee Casciaro, and talented young players such as Olivero and Torilla helping the team significantly.

In an empty stadium with just a few officials, substitutes and press due to the global conditions and the new UEFA regulations, it was an unusual scene for a football match. Something that definitely affected both teams and certainly Gibraltar much more as a host. This was evident as the first significant chance came in the 35th minute of the match, while the San Marino team did not create any opportunity in the first half, giving Gibraltar goalkeeper Dayle Coleing a quiet first half.

Ribas has made five changes to the starting line-up since last November's 6-1 defeat to Switzerland, with Jack Sergeant, Erin Barnett, Joseph Chipolina, Mohamed Badr and Tjay De Barr being replaced by Scott Wiseman, Louie Annesley, Anthony Hernandez, Jayce Olivero and Graeme Torrilla, who scored in his debut, turning his goal into a late birthday present two days after his birthday.

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Gibraltar started the game better with experienced defender Wiseman making many runs from the right, and with his side attacks creating serious problems in the defense of San Marino. In the 35th minute, the first proper

chance for Gibraltar was created; a great passage of play saw Wiseman’s cross headed wide

by Ethan Britto. Eight minutes later, Gibraltar managed to score and unlock San Marino’s closed defense. Liam Walker’s free-kick found the head of Torrilla, who guided the ball past Benedettini, and sent Gibraltar to the locker room with the victory score.

At the beginning of the second half, San Marino created the opportunity of the match with Fillipo Berrardi being in an advantageous position for a goal, but shot outside Coleing's right post. Gibraltar woke up after that miss and regained control of the game, looking for a second goal that would give them a comfortable win.

Torilla's debut with the national team was just his second appearance in 16 months after his serious injury in April 2019. Many runs in the center field and many offensive actions were made by the young player.

The next match for Gibraltar is in Liechtenstein on the 10th of October.

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sports PLAYTECH SPONSORS THE GOLD CUP Despite the upheaval caused by the coronavirus, the 49th International Mansion Polo Championships went ahead in August at the Santa Maria Polo Club in Sotogrande.

The French team Sainte Mesme snatched up the title of the Playtech Gold Cup, after beating the Pakistani team BN Polo Team 11 to 10 in the grand final on Sunday 30thAugust.

The Gold Cup is said to be the most important in the Championships, being one of the four most prestigious trophies in theworld of polo.

All in all, polo enthusiasts were treated to 30 days+ of intense competition, with 10 of the best teamsfrom the United States, Argentina, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Sweden, Ireland and Pakistan.

During the awards ceremony, Georgina Morello, COO Project Specialist & Welfare Officer at Playtech Gibraltar, handed over the Playtech Gold Cup 14-goal handicap to Sainte Mesme. She was accompanied on the podium by the Vice-President of the Andalusian Governmentand Minister for Tourism, Juan Marín, and the Mayor of San Roque, Juan Carlos Ruiz Boix.

THE MANSION TROPHY The winner of the Mansion Trophy was David Murphy with a great score of 39 Stableford points off a handicap of 14. David won the Caterford Trophy at the 2nd Event and the Cat 2 prize at Event 3. He also won the team prize with Matthew Robinson.

The best gross score was Steve Munns’ round of 82. Steve was also the Category 1 winner with a score of 37 points and took the prize for nearest to the pin on a par 3.

The best senior was Paul Miles with 36 points and the best gross score on all the par holes was Kristian Svensson with a score of 1 over par.

The handicap category prizes were won as follows: Category 1 (handicaps 0 to 13): The winner was Steve Munns with a score of 37 points. Steve has already qualified for the Med Golf

Masters.

Category 2 (handicaps 14 to 21): Matthew Robinson was the winner with 38 Stableford points which qualifies him for the Med Golf Masters and won him the coveted Masters Shirt.

Category 3 (handicap 22 to 30): The winner was Dusan Matys with 37 stableford points. A deserved win as Dusan scored enough points to take this prize at a previous event, but was barred as a first time member. This Time Dusan gets the prize, the Masters Shirt and a qualification to the Med Golf Masters.

The Gourmet Catering Med Golf Rankings Only the top ten players will qualify for the Med Golf Masters at San Roque: David Murphy, Ross Harkins, John Hunter, Matthew Robinson, Louis Calvente, Ian McNee, Martyn J Brown, Nicky Sanchez, Steve Munns, Chris Warren

Playtech looks forward to partaking in next year’s International Championships earmarked for August 2021, which also marks The Santa María Polo Club’s 50th anniversary.

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CONFESSIONS OF A BEAUTY ADDICT Halloween glam.

BY ALEX ORFILA

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hether or not you are a fan of Halloween, one must admit that there isn’t ever a better time to dress up and get those creative juices flowing. Even if you’re not the most gifted in the makeup department (as I most certainly am not) fret not, there are endless YouTube tutorials at hand to help you fake it.

Halloween looks tend to fall into two distinct categories – these being scary or cute, although aiming to fall somewhere in the middle of these two is usually a safe bet. There are those whose one aim is to look as terrifying as possible whilst for others it’s just an excuse to experiment with more daring makeup looks.

All things Tiger King are set to dominate Halloween Costume trends this year. You know, because 2020 hasn’t been terrifying enough already?

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"It’s easier to recreate than you’d think."

Mariam. Instagram: @rahmanbeauty

making yourself look like a comic character, which is easier to recreate than you’d think. A bold statement lip in a postbox red is a must and when it comes to matte lipsticks few can rival Mac. Why not add a bright blue tear drop for extra drama?

SPIDER HALLOWEEN MAKEUP

Mac Powder Kiss Lipstick, shade: Werk, Werk, Werk, £19

What you’ll need: A pot of liquid gel liner, a brush and a steady hand.

NYX Professional Makeup White Liquid Eyeliner, £8

The beauty of this look is that you can just go with any full-face makeup look you love and inject a dose of the macabre by adding spider legs around one of your eyes. If you really want to up the ante then indulge in some 3D shading.

POP ART

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner, shade: Black Ink, £20

Want to look like you’ve stepped out of a vintage comic strip? This

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What you’ll need: A face paint palette, statement lipstick, gel liners in black and white.

What you’ll need: A dark lip pencil and a pale white base.

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Pennywise has been a go-to look ever since the remake of IT was released in 2017.

Recreate that long elongated clown smile which finishes above the eyes with the help of a dark red lip liner. If you really want to commit to the look, opt for some coloured contact lenses too. Add a white foundation mixer into your foundation to recreate Pennywise’s ghostly complexion.

The full clown outfit is optional of course!

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Remember what I said about aiming somewhere between scary and cute? This look is the perfect compromise. With the eye palette recreate a glam smokey eye and then use the face contour palette to sculpt out that sunken looking skull look on your cheeks. With a gel liner draw on other skull details on the nose and mouth.

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EXPLORING THE COSTA DE LA LUZ

The spectacular 'Coast of Light' is often overlooked by visitors to southern Spain in favour of the Costa del Sol, with its popular locations like Málaga, Marbella and Benalmádena. The Costa de la Luz is a perfect escape from many of the international tourists, since this coast is a beloved vacation spot for Spaniards but still remains relatively unknown to other nationalities.

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he Atlantic facing coastline extends all the way from Tarifa, home of the southernmost point in continental Europe, up to the Guadiana River, which marks the border between Portugal and Spain. There are so many spots along this coast for a getaway and you could easily spend weeks exploring many of the smaller towns as well as larger cities.

For now, however, we will focus only on the area up to Cádiz, since this is an ideal distance for a small getaway from Gibraltar.

Whether you do a day trip and combine a few locations or if you spend a relaxed weekend or longer and make the most of one of the beachfront hotels on this coast, the Costa de la Luz is truly a beautiful destination.

ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES The village of Zahara de los Atunes is well known by Gaditanos for its long beaches, meaning that there will always be a spot without too many people crowding you! The most popular beach is the Playa de Zahara (also called the Playa del Carmen); a 6.3km long sandy beach dotted with chiringuitos.

Only the largest adult tuna are caught and lifted from the nets When visiting Zahara de los Atunes, you can't miss trying the village's namesake. Atlantic bluefin tuna, or atun rojo, has

been caught along this coast for centuries. The traditional technique (called 'almadraba') of catching the tuna is still used, and you can enjoy the delicious result at many restaurants and chiringuitos, including the popular Chiringuito La Luna.

Atún de almadraba: The technique involves a labyrinth of nets which are positioned in a particular section of the sea where the tuna pass on their migration to warmer waters.

Invented by the Phoenicians 3,000 years ago, this technique catches the tuna when they are at their most succulent. The tuna swim through different parts of the net until they reach a circular central area which is surrounded by a ring of boats. Fishermen then select the best tuna - only the 77

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It became a haven for hippies, nudists and nature lovers. largest adult tuna are caught and lifted from the nets - and then set free the smaller and younger tuna, making this traditional method a very sustainable form of fishing.

Places to visit in Zahara de los Atunes: · Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (where fishermen would butcher the freshly caught tuna) · Playa de Zahara · Playa de Atlanterra 78

· Castillo de Zahara de los Atunes and Palacio de Jadraza · Playa de Cabo de Plata (a peaceful, sheltered beach that is also known as the Playa del Búnker due to the location of a 1940s bunker, part of a network of fortifications that stretched along the coastline from Málaga and Portugal in order to protect Spain from an amphibious invasion

by Allied forces) · Playa Arroyo del Cañuelo (a cove with no facilities - definitely for the more adventurous beachgoers!)

If you plan to stay in Zahara de los Atunes, the Hotel Doña Lola and Gran Hotel Sol are popular choices in the area.

LOS CAÑOS DE MECA Not far from Zahara de los Atunes is the small community of Los Caños de Meca. Los Caños de Meca became a haven for hippies, nudists and nature lovers in the 1960s, and many remained in the area and moulded this community into the place it is today, with a wonderful bohemian flair.

The history of Los Caños de Meca goes back much further, though, and the location should be well known to anyone versed in Gibraltar's history. At the edge of Los Caños de Meca is the Cabo Trafalgar (ring a bell yet?), location of one of the most famous marine battles of all time.

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The story is very similar to that of the word Gibraltar: originally an Arabic word or phrase (presumably also in this case used by the Moors), the name was corrupted when used by the Spanish. The word Trafalgar originates from the Arabic 'ṭaraf al-ḡarb', meaning 'western cape'.

British fleet fought and won against a combined fleet of the allied French and Spanish navies.

Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle and his body preserved in a cask of brandy.

HMS Victory was then towed to Gibraltar and was repaired in Rosia Bay. Men who died from injuries sustained during the battle were buried in Trafalgar Cemetery (named after the battle) and St Jago's Cemetery.

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Origin of the name 'Trafalgar': I had mistakenly made the assumption that 'Trafalgar' was a name linked to the battle or to a historical figure, rather than the battle simply being named directly after the location (Cape Trafalgar).

After all, Trafalgar doesn't sound like the most Spanish place name.

A spot of light research later and it turns out that the battle is entirely named after the location, and the name is actually of Arabic origins.

"His body was preserved in a cask of brandy."

This then became Trafalgar in Spanish, just like how Jabal Tārıq became Gibraltar.

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travel · Playa del Faro · Playa Zahora · Playa Los Caños de Meca · Singular Coffee (an excellent café for coffee and cake) · Bar Club Social (a popular spot for drinks that is also a great spot to capture images of the cape and lighthouse from a distance) Popular places to stay in Los Caños de Meca include Hotel Madreselva, Mandala Bungalows, and Hotel Restaurante La Breña.

CÁDIZ Perhaps you fancy stepping away from the small towns and villages of the Costa de la Luz and heading towards the big city? Cádiz is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe and is situated on a narrow slice of land surrounded by the sea.

It is home to many historical landmarks and lots of beautiful architecture, while also not being overwhelming in size.

Cádiz isn't the most populous city in the Cádiz Province (that title is taken by Jerez de la Frontera) and, since the city is built upon a sandspit, it is extremely costly to sink foundations deep enough to support any high-rise buildings.

This has meant that the city's skyline is extremely similar to how it would have looked in the Middle Ages! The 17th-century Tavira Tower still offers panoramic views over the city and the bay, despite it only being a modest 45m tall.

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A visit to this charming port city is a must, particularly since it still seems to be a relatively underrated gem compared to many of Andalucía's cities!

Sights not to miss in Cádiz: · Cathedral of Cádiz · Torre Tavira · Castillo Santa Catalina · Playa de la Caleta · Plaza de San Juan de Dios · Roman Theatre · Castillo de San Sebastian · Alameda Apodaca Park If you decide to stay in Cádiz,

Parador de Cádiz is known to be the city's best hotel with a spectacular outdoor pool overlooking the bay. An alternative option is the Hotel Convento Cádiz, located in a 17th-century convent and only a stone's throw from the city's train station and a five-minute walk from Cádiz Cathedral.

The Costa de la Luz is truly packed with gems and I've only had time to talk about three of them! We haven't even begun to discuss Chiclana de la Frontera, Bolonia, San Fernando, Rota, Chipiona, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Huelva and Jerez de la Frontera... as well as those further up into the hills such as Arcos de la Frontera and Medina-Sidonia!

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SWEATER WEATHER

One of my absolute favourite times of the entire year is approaching fast yet again. After a long and sticky summer, October is the much-needed gift that keeps on giving; a few gorgeous beach days here and there, stunning sunsets, and all-around chillier weather, which means we can start switching up our outfits and finally dip into our autumn wardrobes.

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he Autumn/Winter runway shows appeared on the fashion scene just before lockdown restrictions were implemented throughout Europe. Since that time, the fashion industry as a whole has experienced a real upheaval; one that was already brewing slowly but has only been further accelerated by the inevitable situation birthed from this historical and unique time we are living in. The word ‘trend’ is fast becoming a rude word in sartorial circles. Thanks to a heightened focus on sustainability, the desire to reduce waste, and an increased emphasis on pieces that truly stand the test of time, seasons are gradually becoming obsolete.

It seems as though our insatiable need for newness, and with it, immediacy, is finally waning. We just need to take a look at the boom in second-hand and resale markets to really get a glimpse of the shift we are undergoing as a society. For any fellow fashion 82

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RIGHT: AMBER LACE UP LEATHER BOOTS IN BLACK, WHISTLES, £185.00

boots to streamlined tailoring, there's a great deal to love on the high street this season; and most of it can surely be found already in your wardrobes, or in second-hand shops. Versatility is the buzzword on all of our lips, and with our lives inevitably becoming increasingly centred around comfort and practicality, I think we can safely say that we are very much on board.

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short shelf life and instead focus on longevity, wearability and utility; concepts that transcend season and fads.

With all of that said, this year is no less exciting than those gone by. From cosy knits and edgy

Ah, music to my ears! If there's one thing I obsess over the most during the autumn months, it would have to be my beloved combat boots. It’s an evergrowing collection, for sure, but these days I find that I prefer buying one really good quality pair, and wearing them to death with pretty much everything, until they're literally falling apart at the soles. Chunky iterations GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

LEFT: PALLASHOCK CHUNKY FLAT ANKLE BOOTS IN OFF WHITE, PALLADIUM, £85.00

Never underestimate the transformative power of a statement knit. such as lace-up Doc Martens are my personal go-to, but pared-back Chelsea and sock boots, as well as square toes and over-the-knee styles, are all the rage this year too.

CARDIGANS Never underestimate the transformative power of a statement knit. It's a principle that is sure to become increasingly relevant as we enter our first autumn within the context of social distancing, and jumpers GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020

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take the place of crop tops as our main source of inspiration and creativity. I’ve already touched upon the newfound popularity of second-hand shopping, not only due to its positive impact on the environment, but also for its ability to create unique looks that no other person can replicate. You can find pretty much anything in secondhand shops, but knit cardigans are definitely a category that you’ll find in great abundance. This 83

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one is really about finding whatever puts a smile on your face, be it a crazy pop of colour, or a retro feature like a statement collar (which also happens to be very in this year).

KNITTED VESTS Still on the topic of knitwear, knitted vests are about as close as we’re getting to a ‘microtrend’ this year, but this one is arguable one of my favourites, not to mention my new layering hero. Layered over a white shirt or ribbed polo neck, there’s something effortlessly cool and nostalgic about these. While in previous years, coats were the hero items of the colder months,

it feels as though the limitations on travel and general prolonged outdoor activity may very well mean that what lies beneath will become the star of the show this year.

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fashion TAILORED COATS Chic floor-sweeping coats (often with the addition of a waistbelt) are definitely going to be a vibe in the next couple of months. Flattering, timeless, and versatile, this year’s picks range from the classic camel coat to sleek duster jackets and trench coats; all perfectly tailored and exuding elegance, and most importantly featuring unique colourways.

ANYTHING BUT SKINNY JEANS This year, a huge number of designers have reintroduced flared jeans into their collections as the next must-have denim choice. Classic, yet modern and effortlessly

Flattering, timeless, and versatile.

cool, they are definitely out of my comfort zone, but undoubtedly super easy to style and give any outfit that extra edge. Elevate a simple pair with a chunky cardigan and classic white ankle boots or even a long duster coat and ribbed turtleneck.

LEATHER SEPARATES Faux-leather separates make for the perfect autumn and winter additions. From midi skirts and vests, to the classic moto jacket and longline belted coats, there are endless options to choose from. Try adding one statement piece to your winter wardrobe to give your look that extra level of chic, or if you're feeling brave, go for leather on leather.

TOP: LEATHER LOOK SUIT IN BLUSH, ASOS DESIGN, £75.00 LEFT: FLARED JEANS, MANGO, £35.99 RIGHT: LEATHER LOOK BUTTON THROUGH MINI SHIRT DRESS WITH BELT IN STONE, ASOS DESIGN, £35.00

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BLOODY HUMMUS

Recipe by The Gibraltar Vegan, follow http://www.instagram.com/ thegibraltarvegan for updates

Halloween the ghoulish time of year where everyone likes to tuck into food that is rather ghastly and scary looking and this bloody hummus gives you just that but it much nicer than an eye of newt and toe of frog, I promise.

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250g drained chickpeas

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150g fresh raspberries

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4 cloves of garlic

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1/2 the juice from an orange

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3 tbsp water

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¼ tsp Himalayan pink salt

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1 carrot

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1 pack of Ryvita Rosemary or wholegrain thins crackers (or whatever crackers you prefer)

2. Blend until somewhat creamy.

3. Scoop out into a bowl and serve with batons of carrots

METHOD 1. Put the water, chickpeas, raspberries, garlic, orange juice

and crackers, top with a few raspberries for aesthetic purposes.

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CREAMY PUMPKIN SOUP

INGREDIENTS: •

1/4 Pumpkin

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400g Frozen Spinach

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1 Turnip

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4 Carrots

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2 Celery Sticks

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1 Leek

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Garlic Salt

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200g Cream Cheese

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Smoked Paprika

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Olive Oil

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Recipe featured on MamaLotties.com

all the ingredients into a pan and cover with hot water..

1. Start by cutting and dicing your vegetables, laying these out on a baking tray, evenly spread out, and cover with a sprinkling of garlic salt, smoked paprika and a crushed stock cube.

3. Continue boiling the vegetables until they soften completely and enough that you can blend them together. When ready bit by bit blend the soup contents and season with plenty of smoked paprika as you go.

2. Place the tray in the oven at 180C for 25 minutes. Check the vegetables are soft after this time by prodding with a knife. Place

4. Once blended, add in the cream cheese and let it dissolve into the soup. leave for a few minutes and serve.

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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.

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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 Services Police Emergency Nos: (5) 5026 / (5) 3598 Gibraltar Public Holidays 2020 New Year’s Day Commonwealth Day Good Friday Easter Monday

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Gibraltar National Day Tuesday 10th Sept Christmas Day Boxing Day

Friday 25th Dec Thursday 28th Dec

SUPPORT GROUPS ADHD Gibraltar adhdgibraltar@gmail.com facebook.com/ADHDGibraltar/ Alcoholics Anonymous meet 7pm Tues & Thurs at Nazareth House 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 9:30am-4:00pm, Fri 9:30am- 3:30pm. Tel: 200 40006 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.

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Shop at 7.30pm first Thur 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 Thurs at 9pm at Family and Community Centre, Mid Harbours Estate, Bishop Caruana Road. 54007676 or 54014484.

Gamblers Anonymous Telephone: 54001520 Gibraltar Cardiac Rehabilitation and Support Group meets on the first Tues 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: dyslexia.gi Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association Voicemail: (+350) 200 66755, Text Message (SMS): (+350) 54066055, Correspondence Charity P.O. Box 90220, Gibraltar. Email: info@ ghita.gi, Facebook: Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association (GHITA & BSL Club), Our support group meets the first Monday of every month at Suite 3, Kings Bastion Leisure Centre as from 5pm.

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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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 Arts Society Gibraltar: Monthly illustrated talks open to the public.

Registration from 6:30pm every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Guest fee £12.

We meet at The Garrison Library. Contact gibraltar@theartssociety.org or Claus Olesen on 54036666. Website with all informaiton is gibraltar.theartssociety.org 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: Hip-hop/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 the 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 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, monthly, 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’Reilley’s 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 Leeds United Gibraltar Supporters Club.

Meet at The Trafalgar Sports Bar 1 Rosia Road when live matches are on. All Leeds United supporters and their families are welcome. Join Leeds United Gibraltar Supporters club at: facebook.com/luscgib 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

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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.

Cheerleading 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’ cricket- league & 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 Ice Skating: Gibraltar Rock Stars Figure Skating Club lessons every Tuesday evening & Saturday morning, all levels including adults. Contact grsfsc@gmail.com or 58700000 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 the 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 throughout 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 caters for all ages from 4 years old to veterans (over 35’s). It organises competitions and sessions for Juniors; 4 x Senior Clubs; Veterans team; Touch Rugby and a Referees Society. Email admin@gibraltarrfu. com or visit www.gibraltarrfu.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, 12:30-5pm. 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. MonThur 6.30-8pm at Kings Bastion Leisure Centre and Sat 9am-1pm at the Yoga Centre, 33 Town Range. Tel: Dilip 200 78714.

Tennis and Paddle Tennis: Sandpits Club.

Junior and adult training available. info : www. sandpits.club. Tel (Louis) 20077035 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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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.

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.

In the fashionable Casemates square stands Gibraltar’s last historical themed pub, named for the 18th-century practice of locking gates to the city at night when the guard called ‘All’s Well’. Their food menu caters to all cravings; whether it’s fish and chips, a homemade pie, or maybe even a delicious sharing platter, they have it all. All’s Well have an amazing range of bottled beers as well as being the only pub in Gibraltar to offer craft beer on tap. Happy hour is daily from 7-9pm. Large terrace. Karaoke Mondays & Wednesdays until late.

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

Open: 12-8pm. Solo Bar & Grill, Eurotowers Tel: 200 62828

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All’s Well, Casemates Square. Tel: 200 72987

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Calpe ICC

Unit G8, ICC 200 77977

Waterport Pharmacy

Unit 14, Crown Daisy House 200 68323

Ocean Pharmacy

Unit 2, Ocean Village Avenue 200 76822

Wesley Pharmacy

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CHESS PUZZLE ANSWER: Correct is 27... Rxd4 first with a decisive win of material since 28 Rxd4 Kxg7 29 Rd7+ fails to 29...Nxd7 when the black queen is defended.

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COPING WITH COVID

BY GRANDMASTER RAY KEENE OBE The Covid-19 global crisis has had an extraordinary effect on chess. Far from diminishing activity, chess has moved online and found a massive new audience. Games between elite players, conducted at very fast time limits are now becoming commonplace, as this month’s puzzle demonstrates. This position was taken from an online tournament with a million US Dollar prize fund, justified by attracting a paying online audience of no fewer than seventy million viewers. As can be seen, world records are tumbling left right and centre.

Meanwhile, FIDE, the World Chess Federation, is also catering for the Di Minores by organising the 2020 Olympiad online, where national teams from all chess playing countries have been invited to participate, not just the elite Matadors of the Mind. A massive undertaking indeed, but indicative of just how well chess is suited to online interaction. In this sense, Covid-19 has helped to propel chess into what would, in any case, have been its technology orientated future.

This month's game is a public health warning concerning the importance of avoiding inferior

opening moves. After 1 g4 White's position is already in its last throes strategically. Since pawns famously cannot move backwards, irreparable weaknesses are already created by White's poor decision on move one.

In his book The Killer Grob, Basman recommends instead accepting the gambit with 7 Qb3 O-O 8 Bg5 f6 9 cxd5 cxd5 10 Nxd5 Be6 11 Nxe7+ Qxe7 12 d5, but then 12...Bf7 13 Be3 Na6 or 13...Nd7 leaves White virtually lost, since he will automatically lose the pawn on d5 and he

White: Michael Basman Black: Raymond Keene OBE Manchester, 1981 The Grob / Basmaniac Opening

7... Be6 W________W 8. h4 Nf5 árhb1kDW4] 9.Bh3 …

1.g4…

I have never been quite sure whether this is the worst opening move or whether that dubious title belongs to 1 f3. At least after 1 f3 d5 White can play 2 f4, or after 1 f3 e5 2 e4 Bc5 3 f4!?, but 1 g4 gives no such opportunity. One of the best ways to manhandle this miserable move is to play a sharp gambit against it.

cannot meanwhile develop his kingside.

à0pDWhp0p] ßWDpgWDWD] ÞDWDpDWDW] 9... O-O ÝWDP)pDPD] 10.cxd5 cxd5 ÜDWHWDWDP] 11.Nxd5 …

Or 11 Bxf5 Bxf5 12 Nxd5 Qa5+ 13 Nc3 ÛP)WDP)BD] Nc6 with a decisive lead in development. Ú$WGQIWHR] WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Not 9 e3 Nxh4 10 Rxh4 Qxg5 winning.

11... Ng3

W________W árhW1W4kD] à0pDWDp0p] 1... d5 ßWDWgbDWD] 2.h3 e5 ÞDWDNDn)W] 3.Bg2 c6 ÝWDW)pDW)] 4.d4 e4 ÜDWDWDWDB] 5.c4 Bd6 ÛP)WDP)WD] 6.Nc3 Ne7! Ú$WGQIWHR] W________W WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW árhb1kDW4] completely overlooked this. If 12 à0pDWhp0p] Basman W________W fxg3 Bxg3+ and 13...Bxd5, or 12 Bxe6 ßWDpgWDWD] Nxh1 árDWDW4kD] 13 Bh3 Bh2! stabbing White’s ÞDWDpDWDW] knights à0pDWDpDp] in the back. The rest is a slaughter. ÝWDP)pDPD] ßWDWDb0WD] ÜDWHWDWDP] 12.Nf6+ ÞDWDWDW)W] gxf6 ÛP)WDP)BD] 13. fxg3 Bxg3+ ÝWDW)W1W)] Kf1 Nc6 Ú$WGQIWHR] 14. ÜDWDWhpDB] 15.

Be3 Nb4 WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW ÛP)W!PIWD] 16. Kg2 Nd5 Ú$WDWDWDR] 17. Kxg3 Nxe3 AW________W powerful gambit, which casts doubt on WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Qd2 Qd6+ White’s whole opening. árhW1W4kD] 18.

19. Kf2 Qf4+ à0pDWDp0p] 20.

W________W Nf3 exf3 7. g5 … ßWDWgbDWD] áWDW4WDWi] ÞDWDNDn)W] àDW0WDWHp] GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2020 ÝWDW)pDW)] ßWhWDW0WD]

ÞDWDNDn)W] ßWDpgWDWD] ÝWDW)pDW)] ÞDWDpDWDW] ÜDWDWDWDB] ÝWDP)pDPD] ÛP)WDP)WD] coffee time ÜDWHWDWDP] Ú$WGQIWHR] ÛP)WDP)BD] WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Ú$WGQIWHR] WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW W________W árDWDW4kD] W________W à0pDWDpDp] árhW1W4kD] ßWDWDb0WD] à0pDWDp0p] ÞDWDWDW)W] ßWDWgbDWD] ÝWDW)W1W)] ÞDWDNDn)W] ÜDWDWhpDB] ÝWDW)pDW)] ÛP)W!PIWD] ÜDWDWDWDB] Ú$WDWDWDR] ÛP)WDP)WD] WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Ú$WGQIWHR] 21WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Qxe3 Qxh4+ is hopeless for White.

W________W áWDW4WDWi] 0-1 W________W àDW0WDWHp] árDWDW4kD] ßWhWDW0WD] à0pDWDpDp] ÞDp1WDWDW] PUZZLE: ßWDWDb0WD] ÝWDWHPDWD] ÞDWDWDW)W] White: Hikaru Nakamura ÜDbDWDWDP] ÝWDW)W1W)] Black: Magnus Carlsen ÛWDWDW!PD] ÜDWDWhpDB] ÚDWDRDWIW] ÛP)W!PIWD] Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Ú$WDWDWDR] (2020) (rapid), chess24.com INT, WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW August 2020 W________W áWDW4WDWi] àDW0WDWHp] ßWhWDW0WD] ÞDp1WDWDW] ÝWDWHPDWD] ÜDbDWDWDP] ÛWDWDW!PD] ÚDWDRDWIW] WÁÂÃÄÅÆÇÈW Black to move.

White has just captured on g7 hoping for 27... Kxg7 ? 28 Nf5+ winning Black's Queen. How should Black react?

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