The Minister for Culture, Steven Linares, today presented cheques on behalf of the Self Determination for Gibraltar Group to the value of £10,400.

These funds were collected during the Gibraltar Fair and National Day events and then shared amongst those charities that took part in our annual festivities.

Minister Linares addressed representatives of the relevant charities and said: ‘Her Majesty’s Government is indebted to those charities, as indeed we are to those non-charitable organisations and volunteer groups, because it is thanks to their efforts and their support that Gibraltar is able to enjoy a varied programme of entertainment during our annual festivities.

‘The staff at the Gibraltar Cultural Services worked very hard to co-ordinate the many events that took place, but the charities, organisations and individuals who contributed to the outstanding success of this year’s Gibraltar Fair, National Celebrations, National Day and its ancillary events need to be thanked and acknowledged.’

Cheques were presented to: -

• Action for Schools 

• Gibraltar Girl Guides 

• Lions Club of Gibraltar 

• Psychological Support Group 

• Shrine of Our Lady of Europe 

• St John Ambulance 

• Women’s Health Group 


Awards were also presented for the Shop Window and Patio competitions. The top prizes were awarded as follows: 


Shop Window Competition:


• 1st Prize Khubchands

• 2nd Prize 
 The Cellar
• 3rd Prize 
 Bassadone Motors
• Highly Commended 
 Itek Design

Block and Patio Competition 


• 1st Prize 
 Mr & Mrs Brian Perez at Ross House, Alameda Estate
• Highly Commended: Ross House, Alameda Estate
• 
Picton House, Alameda Estate

• Victoria House, Alameda Estate

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