Jul 08 - Dance Extravaganza Set for August

Written on 08 July 2013.

The Gibraltar National Dance Team has organised ‘A Dance Extravaganza’ to be held at the Ince’s Hall Theatre on Friday 30^th August 2013 at 8pm. Produced and directed by GNDO President, Seamus Byrne, the extravaganza will feature performers from both Gibraltar and Spain.

The event will act as a fundraising event in order for the National Team to be able to compete at the forthcoming World Show Dance Championships in November, and the World Ballet, Modern and Jazz Championships in December 2013.

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Jul 08 - Gibraltar Wins Gold at Dance World Cup

Written on 08 July 2013.

Last week Gibraltar won the Gold Medal at the Dance World Cup staged at the spectacular Brighton Dome in England. The Gold medal was won by Nicole Victor in the Junior Show Dance and Jazz solo sections with a piece ‘My Immortal’ and choreographed by herself.

The 10 strong team competed against thousands of dancers from 26 countries and 5 continents and Gibraltar was represented in the Mini Kids, Children, Junior and Adult divisions.

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Gibraltar Crime Report for weekend ending 8th July

Written on 08 July 2013.

Media – Police Reports

From 0700hrs the 06/07/2013 to 0700hrs the 08/07/2013

CRIME REPORTS

2 Reports of Criminal damage

1 Report of Theft

1 Report of Burglary

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Jul 05 - Treaty of Utrecht Anniversary Events

Written on 05 July 2013.

The Treaty of Utrecht - actually a series of documents - was signed in the Dutch city of Utrecht over a period during 1713. The Treaty helped to end the War of the Spanish Succession, which involved various competing nations including Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Savoy and the Dutch Republic.

Article X of the Treaty of Utrecht, which is of such high importance for Gibraltar and its inhabitants, was signed on the 13th July 1713. This article contains the oft-quoted text:

“The Catholic King does hereby, for himself, his heirs and successors, yield to the Crown of Great Britain the full and entire propriety of the town and castle of Gibraltar, together with the port, fortifications, and forts thereunto belonging; and he gives up the said propriety to be held and enjoyed absolutely with all manner of right for ever, without any exception or impediment whatsoever.”

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