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Thursday, July 3, 2008

King’s Bastion Leisure Centre launch own website

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King’s Bastion Leisure Centre opened in March 2008The recently opened Kings Bastion Leisure Centre have today announced the launch of their own website.

The King’s Bastion Leisure Centre, which was opened on the 1st March this year, is set within the walls of a Bastion which forms an important part of the historic defences of the Fortress of Gibraltar and defended the Town against invading forces during the Sieges in the 18th century.

More recently during the 1960’s & 1970’s the King’s Bastion was used as Gibraltar’s main electricity generating station and provided power to most of Gibraltar.

Today the bastion has been transformed into the newest leisure and activities attraction in Gibraltar, the prestigious Kings Bastion Leisure Centre.

The new website, launched today, can be found at www.kingsbastion.gov.gi and offers information about the facilities available at the Centre.


King’s Bastion Saluting Battery in the mid-20th Century (Picture courtesy of the Gibraltar Museum)It includes, the history of King’s Bastion, with images of paintings and photographs spanning the 18th to the 21st centuries.

It also offers an events programme section with up-to-date ‘What’s On’ information, and much more.

Membership of the Leisure Centre is free of charge although there are charges for the use of the various facilities and activities which include Bowling, Ice Skating, Amusement Arcade, Games Room, Internet Lounge, Restaurant, Bars, Youth Bar/Lounge, Disco and opening very soon, Cinemas and a Fitness Gym.

The King’s Bastion Leisure Centre offers something suitable for all ages, abilities and interests. It is located in the town centre and is within easy access from Queensway or Line Wall Road.

The Leisure Centre is open 7 days a week, including public holidays (closed Good Friday) from 10am to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays until 2am. During the summer months, the Centre operates extended opening hours on Fridays and Saturdays, when it remains open until 2am.

Source: King’s Bastion Leisure Centre - Press Release - 03 July 2008

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

There’s a Treasure Hunt… helping to raise funds for Childline Gibraltar

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Childline Gibraltar is a Free and Confidential helpline service for Children, young people and adults. Its mission is to end cruelty to children in GibraltarNow this sounds like good fun… and a great cause too… raising funds for Childline Gibraltar

It’s a Treasure Hunt and BBQ… Starting and finishing at the Celebrity Restaurant, Ocean village Promenade. It’s happening on Friday, June 20, 2008 and you need to be there for 7:00pm… if you don’t want to be disappointed!

Nothing too complicated… and it’s all happening in the general town area… all on foot, so get your team together and make sure you dont miss it! (maximum of four people per team)


Treasure Hunt and BBQ in aid of Childline Gibraltar

It sounds like great value at £20 per person, including the BBQ… and as I said, all in a very good cause in aid of Childline Gibraltar.

To enter your Team or for further info phone: (00 350) 20043503 or email: treasure@bis.gi

Good hunting!

Childline Gibraltar

Childline Gibraltar is a charity registered with the Gibraltar Board of Charity Commissioners. Its registration number is 170. It provides a free and confidential helpline service for Children, young people and adults. Its mission is to end cruelty to children in Gibraltar.

Childline Gibraltar’s vision is a society in which all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. In other words, a society that will not tolerate child abuse - whether sexual, physical or emotional,

Calls to the Helpline 8008 are dealt with by Helpline Volunteers who are all trained to a high standard. They don’t just deal with calls about child abuse. They can help with a range of problems experienced by children and young people, such as bullying, relationship problems, drugs etc. As well as providing advice, they also provide a listening ear to help you think through your issue.

A call to the Helpline can help stop a difficult situation getting out of control. All calls are free, whether you call from a landline or mobile, including mobile phones using reload cards.

Childline Gibraltar can be contacted by dialling the Helpline: 8008 - this is a freefone number. More information can be obtained via their website.

If you feel a child is in immediate danger - Call the Police - Just Dial: 199

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

John Mackintosh Hall Cafeteria Re-Opening next week

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The John Mackintosh Hall is one of Gibraltar’s main cultural centres.

Built in 1964, it includes a 420 seater theatre, three exhibition galleries, a lending and reference library, cafeteria, information office and six conference and meeting rooms within its complex.

The Cafeteria has recently been refurbished and will once again be opening to the public as from Monday 14th April from 09:30 during weekdays.

For further information contact:

Director
John Mackintosh Hall
308 Main Street
Tel: 20075669 - Fax: 20040843
Email: gfjmh@gibnet.gi

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Cancer Research celebrate a very successful ‘Walk for Life’

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Cancer Research UK - For Gibraltar Branch contact Telephone Myra Zayas - 79408The annual ‘Walk for Life’ organised by the Gibraltar Branch of Cancer Research UK resulted in ‘the best turnout ever’ this past weekend.

Thousands register for the annual Gibraltar Cancer Research 'Walk for Life' at Casemates - Saturday 13th October 2007 (Photo © DM Parody http://dotcom.gi/photos) The Gibraltar Branch of Cancer Research UK reported that the event, which took place last Saturday 13th October 2007, resulted in a total of 1905 people participating in the ‘Walk’. The organisers categorised this year’s ‘Walk’, the tenth since its inception, as the ‘best ever’, exceeding the previous record, set last year, by just over 300.

People from all walks of life, including families and pets, participated in this increasingly popular event and cause in aid of cancer research and awareness. Government Ministers’ wives were present even though the event clashed with their husbands other duties as it coincided with the official ‘Swearing In’ of Members of the Gibraltar Parliament, elected only a day following the General Election result on Friday.

This year, although a total of 1,905 people officially registered with the organisers, Gibraltar Cancer Research estimate there may have in fact been well over 2,500 people participating. Although many did not officially register, nevertheless, many were sponsored and raised much valued funds for Cancer Research.

The ‘Walk for Life’ is not a competitive event. It is simply a four mile walk and people can either participate officially, by paying a £5.00 registration fee and be sponsored on their walk to raise funds for Cancer Research, or just join in for the fun of it. Many people used the event to commemorate loved ones who have passed away because of this dreadfull disease as their way of highlighting the very dibilitating effects cancer has on the community.

Participants made their way from all over the town to pack Casemates during the morning, whilst they registered and gathered for the four mile walk. The great turnout was met with praise from Officials from Cancer Research UK, who were in Gibraltar to oversee the event.

Thousands register for the annual Gibraltar Cancer Research 'Walk for Life' at Casemates - Saturday 13th October 2007 (Photo © DM Parody http://dotcom.gi/photos)Accompanied and supervised cheerfully by the Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP), the St John Ambulance and the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, walkers set off from Casemates at 11am as scheduled. The first Walkers completed their four mile course within 16 minutes, with many cheerily enjoying their walk at a more leisurely pace, enjoying the day and the bright weather conditions.

The Gibraltar Branch of Cancer Research UK have thanked everyone who took part for making the event such a successful one.

Souce: Gibraltar Branch of Cancer Research UK - Press Release

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Fun and activities day in Casemates Square… without your car

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European Mobility Week - Let’s Get Walking!


European Mobility Week - Let's Get Walking! In Town Without My Car Steering Committee have declared the week of 16th – 22nd September 2007 The In Town Without My Car (ITWC) Campaign will be running an information and activities day in Casemates Square this coming Saturday.


ITWC launch European Mobility week at the Piazza - September 2007This will be the culmination of a three month long In Town Without My Car Campaign.

Today, the ITWC Steering Committee is once again calling on everyone in Gibraltar to give up their car for this one day.

A spokesperson for the Steering Committee commented:


“The In Town Without My Car campaign is a positive campaign that aims to encourage the use of alternative forms of urban transport – the bicycle, the bus and walking – rather than relying on the car or motorbike.


Cyclists commute to work across Airport runway road during In Town Without My Car Campaign which run between June - September 2007 Cars and motorbikes are an essential part of our lives and the campaign recognises this. But on many occasions in Gibraltar there are times when we get in the car or on the motorbike by default for journeys where we could easily use another form of transport. In fact many times walking, cycling and using the bus can be faster than waiting in traffic jams or endlessly circulating to find a parking space.”

The ITWC steering committee say this is the only day that this campaign “calls on everyone in Gibraltar to give up their car for one day”.


“We are encouraging people to stay in Gibraltar and rediscover our town on foot or on the bicycle.

Eat out locally, visit or revisit local tourist sites, take a ride on the cable car or a self made rock tour on the buses which will be running free of charge all day long. Take a trip up the newly refurbished Med Steps, take a walk with friends, go for a picnic, or go for a cycle. There is plenty to do in Gibraltar for family and friends that does not involve the car or the motorbike.”

This Saturday 22nd September 2007, the ITWC steering committee will be running an information and activities day in Casemates Square. Stalls and stands with information on walking, cycling and the buses will all be available. There will be children’s activities, street theatre, and information films. Members of the committee will be on hand to talk to members of the public to discuss the campaign and ideas about transportation in Gibraltar.


ITWC launch cycling petition calling on Government to allow out of hours cycling in Main Street - September 2007 (Image courtesy of ITWC)In the ITWC statement today, the Steering Committee noted that the information and activities day has had to be move to Casemates because apparently the Government has “not formally responded to a request for the south end of Main Street to be closed to traffic”.

Nevertheless, the ITWC Steering Committee invites everyone to join them ‘In Town Without My Car‘ this Saturday 22nd September 2007 at Casemates.

Saturday also happens to be World Car Free Day.

Source: In Town Without My Car Campaign Gibraltar - Press Release - 20 September 2007

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Thursday, September 13, 2007

GONHS Autumn Season of Talks next on ‘Trees for Birds’

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Gibraltar Ornithological and Natural History Society (GONHS)The first of the autumn season of talks organised by the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS) will be on the subject of ‘Trees for Birds’.


The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society’s (GONHS) has declared 2007 as the 'Year of the Tree'.The talk will be by Dr Keith Bensusan, who has recently completed a three year study on bird ecology in the Strait of Gibraltar and the subject will be ‘Trees for Birds’.

This is continuing on the theme of the Year of the Tree, a theme which will be followed in the talks for the rest of the season.

The Talk will take place this coming Tuesday 18th September at 8.30pm at the John Mackintosh Hall.

All are welcome.

Source: GONHS (The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society) Press Release - 13 September 2007

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Monday, September 10, 2007

Gibraltar celebrates its National Day 2007

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Gibraltar National Day 2007


Gibraltar celebrates National Day 2007 - Image by kind permission of DM Parody © http://dotcom.gi/photosGibraltar is celebrating its annual National Day today the 10th September 2007.

At the traditional National Day Political Rally at Casemates, a spirited and well behaved crowd enjoyed the official celebrations including a number of speeches made by visiting UK politicians and Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Peter Caruana, who repeated some of the themes outlined in his National Day Message.

As is now traditional 30,000 red and white balloons were released at the start of festivities.


Gibraltar's Chief Minister Peter Caruana addressing the traditional Political Rally during the National Day 2007 celebrations at Casemates - Image by kind permission of DM Parody © http://dotcom.gi/photosThe crowd at casemates went on to enjoy music from local musicians whilst other events included live music at Governor’s parade and a family fun day at Commonwealth Parade.

Events continue into the night with a Verbena at Commonwealth Parade with music from Jazz friends and Sabor latino and a rock concert with music by local bands at Waterport Coach Park. As is now customary, the Gibraltar National Day celebrations will culminate with a fireworks display off the Detached Mole.

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Sunday, September 2, 2007

Jazzing it up at the O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel Gibraltar

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Thursday Night Jazz nights at the O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel Gibraltar

Last Thursday saw the welcome return of Juan Galiardo on piano joining the George Posso Jazz Trio with George on double bass and Charlie Rovegno on drums.

Thursday Night Jazz evenings at the O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel have become very popular and last Thursday was once again well attended with the Veranda Bar packed and all seats taken up by the mid session with only standing room available.

Almost a 'big band' of musicians and complete brass section with Chuck McClelland, John Levy and Nicky Gonzalez on tenor saxes, Rik Lanyi on trombone, Mitch Jansen on trumpet Jazzing it up at the Thursday Night Jazz night at the O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel Gibraltar - 28 August 2007 - Picture courtesy of Gibraltar Jazz SocietyThe crowd were treated to a fabulous session by an almost big band of musicians with a complete brass section with Chuck McClelland, John Levy and Nicky Gonzalez on tenor saxes, Rik Lanyi on trombone, Mitch Jansen on trumpet accompanied by Steve Izzard on guitar. The tenor saxes, trombone and trumpet aided an abetted the superb quartet of Juan, Steve, George and Charlie.

The first set opened with just the trio of Juan, George and Charlie who played ‘I’ll Be Seeing You‘ and ‘I’ve Never Been in Love Before‘. The rest of the musicians soon joined in with a great rendition of ‘Autumn Leaves‘ when Mitch Jansen gave his trumpet a rest to add some lyrics to the tune.

Chuck McClelland was in good form and threw in a number of fantastic sax solos, much to the delight of the appreciative audience, inspiring the rest of the crew with Mitch hitting those high notes on his horn and John and Rik adding some classy phrasings. Juan had to hit hard on the ivories to keep up with the brass section’s volume level and did so with much style with his usual colourful manner of playing.

Chuck featured on a magnificent version of a Charlie Parker tune entitled ‘Confirmation‘ followed by ‘Nostalgia In Times Square‘ with Juan once again hitting hard on the ivories and Mitch adding his magic touch on trumpet all to a warm applause.

Old crooner Dennis Mander was soon on the scene celebrating his birthday and expressing his joy as he sang a bluesy Georgia‘ to wild applause.

As always, the session ended on a high note with ‘St Thomas‘ with the crowd shouting for more.

Maria Cavaes and Chuck McClelland at Latinos Diner


Maria Cavaes and Chuck McClelland at Latinos Diner - 28 August 2007 - Picture courtesy of Gibraltar Jazz SocietyThe recent Latino’s Diner jazz night featured Maria Cavaes on vocals with special guest Chuck McClelland on tenor sax. Atsuko Shimada was on piano for the evening with Juan Sainz on drums and George Posso on double bass.

Chuck certainly added spice to the evening with his smooth phrasings and Maria giving a superb performance as always, with the added bonus of the splendid trio backing them.

The evening was brought to an end with a song made famous by Roberta Flack entitled ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love‘.

This Friday there will be no live music at Latino’s Diner but there will be another live session on Friday 14th September featuring Tito Chipolina and Brian Torres.

Thursday Jazz Night at the O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel

The next Thursday Jazz Night is this coming Thursday 6th September 2007 when the appreciative regulars of this great live music venue in Gibraltar will welcome back Albert Chiappe on piano, Charlie Parker on drums and Louis Chipolina on electric bass along with other guest musicians and singers.

Performance from 9.30pm to 11.30pm

Friday Jazz Night at Latino’s Diner

Live music continues at Latino’s Diner on Friday 14th September with Tito Chipolina and Brian Torres.

Check chronicle for details on line up of musicians.

Performance from 8.30pm to 11.30pm

‘Jazz Friends’ - Saturday Jazz Night at Café Solo

The ‘Jazz Friends’ Saturday Jazz Nights at Café Solo continue to be a big hit each Saturday with their special brand of extremely entertaining latin-based jazz.

Gibraltar Jazz Society

Further information on Jazz, venues and events in Gibraltar can be obtained from the Gibraltar Jazz Society - email: gibjazzsoc@yahoo.co.uk - Tel: 350 57115000

Source: Gibraltar Jazz Society - Gibraltar’s Online Daily Newspaper

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Saturday, September 1, 2007

New Book features the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens at Alameda

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A new book on Botanic Gardens, called Botanic Gardens - A Living History has been produced by UK publishers Black Dog Publishing.


New Book features the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens at Alameda Written by Brian Johnson and Scot Medbury, the book covers the history and role of botanic gardens throughgout the world. It features all the major botanic gardens worldwide, including the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens at the Alameda. The section on the Alameda includes a summary of the plants of the gardens, some of its history and the main features within along with photographs.

About 80 botanic gardens around the world are featured. Described by the publishers as being “among the world’s most important institutions”. Apart from the Alameda, these include the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Edinburgh, Sydney, Kirstenbosch National Botanic Garden in Cape Town, South Africa and the United States Botanic Garden in Washington DC, USA.

The book is available on sale at the Nature Shops in Casemates and at the Alameda Gardens at £40 each. It is also available in our Gibraltar News Online Amazon Book Store priced at £35.99 plus delivery (FREE delivery in the UK).

Source: GONHS (The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society) Press Release - 01 September 2007

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Monday, August 6, 2007

Help Gibraltar’s environment with the ESG’s “Clean up the World” Weekend 2007

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• “Clean up the World” Weekend • 15th and 16th September 2007

The Environmental Safety Group are once again organising Gibraltar's Do you care about the way we treat our environment? If you do… then you will be pleased to hear that Gibraltar’s Environmental Safety Group (ESG) are once again organising Gibraltar’s “Clean up the World” Weekend… and they need your help!

For the past two years over three hundred Gibraltar residents have taken up the challenge of cleaning up difficult to reach green areas and underwater sites as part of a mammoth global Clean up the World campaign.


Up to 50 tonnes of rubbish was cleared up by 350 highly energetic volunteers during this year's "Clean up the World" weekend organised by the ESG - 16th and 17th September 2006Both years the volunteers have collected close to 50 tonnes of rubbish!! Last year the Gibraltar Government also dedicated resources towards Gibraltar’s CUTW campaign, collecting 150 tonnes of rubbish from long established illegal dumping grounds.

The “Clean up the World” Campaign started in 1989 when an Australian solo-yachtsman and builder, Ian Kiernan, disgusted with the amount of rubbish he came across while sailing, organised a clean up of Sydney Harbour. Today the dedicated weekend sees 35 million people from over 120 countries taking action over the weekend.

The Environmental Safety Group registered Gibraltar in 2005 to take part in this inspiring cause and is once again organising 2007’s clean up… which promises to be even bigger and better than its predecessors!

This years’ event falls on the 15th and 16th September. Gibraltar will see a busy cleaning up weekend launched with a parade and environmental exhibition in the heart of town. As in previous years, there will be a special theme. Clean Up the World 2007 centres around “Our climate, our actions, our future”, which describes how local actions can spread globally.

Many people may think that removing rubbish alone will not solve anything, say the ESG. They believe that these high profile clean-ups are important for a number of reasons. Green areas and our marine environment will obviously benefit from the removal of ugly and potentially dangerous junk. The need to change negative behaviour and attitudes has to be addressed by spreading awareness and showing that the community cares; better facilities for rubbish disposal need to be provided, and then, of course, their use enforced. Clearer guidelines to the public for specific rubbish disposal will also help reduce much of the illegal dumping which takes place throughout Gibraltar.

These issues continue to be raised by the ESG and by an ever-growing number of concerned citizens. Recycling, for example, has to be set up in Gibraltar. This not only rescues materials which can be reprocessed into valuable commodities but also instils a sense of value in the objects we buy and throw away daily, often with little regard. The link between these actions or inaction and climate change is clear. The more waste we produce the more we need to get rid of either through landfill, reprocessing or via the incinerator. All this involves lots of energy, which in turn produces more greenhouse gases, resulting in global warming.

Other projects in keeping with CUTW objectives of cleaning up, fixing up and greening up the environment are also being developed with “Green Watch” running for its second year. This project was started by Westside Comprehensive School students, who carried out studies on Gibraltar’s changing landscape during the Clean Up weekend. A conservation project with Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS ) is also planned with removal of invasive weeds on the eastern slopes.

Preparations for these and other projects are now well underway. Coastal and land surveys have already been carried out, identifying litter hotspots in a number of locations.

Volunteers

Generally, the ESG has been overwhelmed by the response from the community so far. Clean up the World is the time to put all our differences to one side and work together as a community to help create a healthier and safer environment. Will you be there??

The ESG need your help!! If you are able to help in any way please call the ESG on 43156, 74467 or 71020 or email esg.gib@gmail.com.

The first group planning session is on 17th August at 8.00pm at Plater Youth Club top floor. Please call or email the ESG beforehand to inform them of your intention to attend – thanks.

Source: Environmental Safety Group (ESG) - Press Release - 06 August 2007

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