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- October 29 2014
ON the Rock October 18, 7.30pm Pink party and Abba tribute night at Bianca’s restaurant, in aid of Cancer Support Gibraltar. Tickets £22, including three-course meal and raffle. Call 580 08944.
October 23-25 International Jazz Festival 2014 at Queens Cinema Theatre. Visit www.gibraltarjazz.gi, or call 200 66819.
October 26, 8pm Musical and visual extravaganza by the Scottish Royal Marines, at St Michael’s Cave. Tickets £20 inc. return transfers, on sale at John Mackintosh Hall reception or www. rmctf.org.uk
PAPER BOYS: Dan Coll and Dan Carey lend the OP a hand
Middle-aged paper boys A BRITISH acting duo are set to deliver this issue of the Olive Press to Gibraltar for the final leg of a new documentary. For the final episode of The Middle Aged Road Trip, Dan Coll and Dan Carey distributed 4,500 copies of the Olive Press around the Rock. The duo started their journey in Yorkshire with just £10 in their pockets. And after an eventful fortnight they are ‘delighted’ to have teamed up with the Olive Press for the big finale. Coll said: “It’s really exciting to team up with Olive Press, it
will make great TV and it will be a great way for us to end our trip.” “It has been a heck of a ride and I am just glad we made it this far.” On their trip, the Dans met up with a host of celebrity friends including Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy, model Charlotte Dawson and X-Factor star Frankie Cocozza. The duo even hooked up with Paddy Doherty - one of Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men - before heading to the Olive Press HQ. To watch the actors’ adventures visit www.themiddleagedroadtrip.com
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Rock and run Is it a bird, is it a plane… No! It’s Superman, and he’s heading for Gibraltar
SUPERMAN: Cavill takes on the Rock
SUPERMAN’S super-speed might put him at a distinct advantage as he competes in the Rock Run this month. British actor Henry Cavill, who starred as Superman in the 2013 film Man of Steel, will run alongside his Royal Marine brother for the military group’s 350th anniversary celebrations. Cavill, who is currently working on two Superman spin-off films, is also ambassador for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund. He has said he is ‘honoured’ to be a part of the weekend’s celebrations, with the run taking place on October 25. “I will remember this day fondly and probably with a little bit of physical discomfort, which only seems fitting considering what this day represents,” he added. Lieutenant Colonel Nik Cavill, the actor’s brother, will also take part in the 5km uphill climb, accompanied by 40 other competitors.
Event organiser Alan Hardy said he is ‘delighted’ that Cavill is joining in the celebrations and hopes the British actor enjoys ‘what Gibraltar has to offer’. “Gibraltar will always hold a special place in Royal Marines history,” he said. “We have organised a fantastic weekend of fun and celebrations for participants and the locals of Gibraltar.” Other planned celebrations over the weekend include a gala cocktail reception hosted by Lieutenant General James Dutton and a Royal Marines band concert in St Michael’s Cave. Lieutenant General Dutton said: “I am delighted to be able to endorse this event, which in raising funds for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund underpins the status, history, and importance of Gibraltar’s unique relationship with the Royal Marines.
Probe ship sparks Rock row DANGEROUS: The latest Spanish vessel to intrude into British waters
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A SPANISH incursion in Gibraltar’s territorial waters has sparked accusations of ‘bullying and harassment’ from the Chief Minister. The survey vessel ‘Angeles Alvarino’ carried out probes and disobeyed Royal Navy orders to leave the area. The actions were denounced as ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’, and criticised as an unnecessary challenge to UK sovereignty. Gibraltar’s government is now planning to take more robust action to prevent further incursions in the future. The Spanish vessel sent out probes to ‘take samples’ of the reef at Europa Point, one of which hit a Royal Navy in-
flatable boat that had gone to investigate the defiant vessel. “Gibraltar continues to be at the receiving end of Spanish bullying and harassment,” said Chief Minister Fabian Picardo. “Nothing is achieved except needlessly risking mariners' lives and wasting precious euros on diesel.” Europe minister, David Lidington, expressed ‘grave concerns’ to Spain’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and pointed out the unlawfulness of the event. He said: “Under no circumstances should Spanish vessels be provoking a situation that could result in serious injury or a fatality.”
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GIBRALTAR has hosted a meeting of the international Ice Age Europe Project for the first time. The project - with 18 partners in Europe - is a network of archaeological heritage sites.
Future uni PLANS for the University of Gibraltar have officially been launched. The centre of the university - to open on September 1 2015 - will be based at Europa point.