New Honorary Colonel, Convent Gardens, DNA Competition, Cheese & Wine Night, Pickle Ball Open Day

The new Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment says the RG needs to be brought up to full strength in the context of the current geopolitical issues. General Patrick Sanders, the head of the British army up until his retirement last summer, has a long history of association with the Rock, having served here with the Royal Green Jackets. We spoke to the outgoing Honorary Colonel of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Francis Brancato.With the lovely weather we’ve had lately, what better way to enjoy the sunshine than taking a walk in the Convent Gardens. The Governor, Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst and Lady Bathurst have opened their doors to the public today to raise funds for the EV Foundation and Men In Need. Robin Sheppard-Capurro was at the Convent taking in the atmosphere and trying some of their signature spinach and feta sausage rolls.This Thursday, Gibraltar Athletics will host a brand-new event at Lathbury: the inaugural Dynamic New Athletics, or DNA, competition. It’s a concept created by European Athletics consisting of a team-based, interschool competition between Bayside, Westside and Prior Park. Frank Carreras, alongside Avelino Baldachino of Gibraltar Athletics, called it a welcome re-introduction of field events locally.The Rotary Club is known for its charity fundraising initiatives, and the organisation have worked closely with youth groups over the last few years. And they plan to celebrate their relationship with local youth charities by hosting a cheese and wine night! MJ Feeke and Sara Anderson of the Rotary Club told us more. And, you may have heard of Pickleball - it is the fastest growing sport in the United States. And the ripple effects are being felt across the world, with more and more countries picking it up. Gibraltar is no exception. There are over 40 members playing up to twice a week. Later this week, the GSLA is hosting an Open Day for the older folk! Development and Training Officer Michelle Turner told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.