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Issue 071 21st - 27th September

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Major rescue operation By Tara Rippin

TO TA L o f 1 7 3 migrants, and the body of a dead man, were salvaged by Maritime Rescue this week and taken to ports in Malaga and Almeria. The deceased male was pulled from the waters of the Alboran Sea, and it has been suggested he may have perished while trying to help fellow passengers after the boat they were travelling in began to sink. On receiving reports of a vessel in distress, Frontex aircraft was deployed and located the boat in the Moroccan zone. The maritime centre sent crews and a total of 56 people, together with the deceased, were taken to Malaga port by the Salvamar Hamal. A further 35 men of

RESCUE OPERATION: A number of crews were deployed in the rescue of of more than 170 migrants.

Maghrebi origin, were later moved to the city harbour onboard search boat Salvamar Alnitik. Meanwhile, a craft carrying another 22 men was located by Salvamar Spica and its occupants were transferred to Almeria. Within the same 24hour period, 16 Algerian

male adults onboard a dinghy four miles east of

the Mirador de los Genoveses, in the waters of

Cabo de Gata, were salvaged after co-ordinators received a report from the Guardia Civil. In the same area, officers detected a boat called Lady Anne, which was not experiencing d i ff i c u l t i e s a n d w o u l d have apparently reached mainland unaided. Police are said to be dealing with the occupants. And during the early hours of the morning, a detachment of the Alboran Navy assisted 44 people, including children, who had made the journey in an inflatable boat. They were moved to the port of Almeria.

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Vanishing shoreline OUTRAGED residents in Malaga City want to see a permanent solution to the problem of vanishing sands in the wake of heavy storms. Last weekend, fierce weather conditions washed away parts of Huelin shoreline, leaving the foundations of the beach bar exposed and the beach split in two. Nearby residents have been calling for action for years, and are furious that substantial preventative measures have not been put in place. They have taken to social media and the press to push for action. Earlier in the year they created a forum to collectively call upon councillor of Beaches, Teresa Porras, to summon a joint meeting with port and coastal authorities to find a definitive solution. Fransisco Moya, president of the Neighbourhood Association for Torrijos, Huelin, said that the Port Authority had deposited lorry-loads of sand to replenish the beach in San Andres before the summer period began. But he pointed out that the costly measures had not endured the season. He added that residents have been ‘demanding an arrangement’ for 20 years, and that thousands of euros are being invested in sand which has proved ‘non profitable.’

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Clearer waters MORE than 47,000 kilos of dead fish, jellyfish and algae have been removed from coastlines in Costa del Sol since the middle of June. The Commonwealth of the Municipalities of the Costa del Sol Axarquia has released figures of all the waste collected by Servima Axarquia from June 15 to September 15. In terms of inorganic matter, such as plastics, cans, branches and wood, 38,780 kilos were cleared from the waters in the same regions of Velez-Malaga, Algarrobo, Torrox and Nerja. Servimar has also treated 865.54 cubic metres of hydro-carbons, the creams and residues that are left in the sea by bathers.

Cost of a cab

REPLENISHED: Truck loads of sand were deposited in April.

TAXI fares in Malaga will rise next year by an average of 1.46 per cent after a four-year price freeze if proposals by the city council’s mobility department are given the go-ahead. The authority has prepared a report which suggests the increase would be in line with a hike in the cost of fuel, insurance, tyres, taxes and vehicle maintenance. It is also reported that fares in Malaga are among the lowest in the Spanish provincial capitals. The tariff modification must be approved by the Urbanism and Mobility Plenary Commission, then by the Plenary and finally by the Junta de Andalucia, before it can be implemented.

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Fire victim in critical state

Stepping out against cancer

Photo Credit: Andalucia Ambulance Instagram

BADLY BURNT: The critically wounded woman was transferred to a specialist hospital.

by Tara Rippin

WOMAN is in a serious condition with burns to 70 per cent of her body after her partner allegedly set fire to her Marbella home. It has been reported the man, thought to be her husband, may have mental health issues. He was arrested by National Police officers, and the motive was still unknown at

the time of going to press. Emergency services received a call at 2.30am Thursday morning, reporting a blaze, fire crews and a team from the Las Albarizas health centre in Torremolinos was despatched. The critically wounded woman was immediately transferred to the Regional Hospital of Malaga. There it was agreed by specialists that she should be airlifted to the Virgen del Rocio Hospital in

Sevilla, due to the severity of her injuries. On hearing of the incident, Maria Gamez, of the city’s governments’ subdelegation, expressed her sadness and concern on Twitter. She wrote: “I am concerned about the health of a Marbella woman with very severe burns caused by her partner in a possible new case of genderbased violence. Violence against women remains chilling.”

Failing to detect RADAR speed traps on A-45 between Malaga and Antequera were only working for 55 days in the whole of last year. It has been reported that the two cameras on Las Pedrizas are operative just one day a week, and the remainder of the time fail to detect a single driver for speeding. Socialist MP Miguel Angel Heredia questioned the value of the devices in Parliament last week, and the

shocking figures were revealed. In 2016, they monitored the stretches between 135 and 140, and 125 to 128, on 76 days of the year. But in 2015, the year they were installed, the speed traps were in action for 121 days. It is claimed that in the first six months of use, one of them issued 62,826 fines, more than any other in Spain. The other camera came out fourth in the country with 37,864.

THIS coming Sunday, the town of Alhaurin El Grande will hear the sound of 500 feet echoing around the La Plaza de la Legion as at least 250 dancers take part in the fourth Annual Meeting of Ballroom and Latin Dancers. This is now a regular event supported by the council to raise funds for local charity Un Sí Por La Vida (Yes for Life) which helps cancer sufferers and their families to face some of the difficulties that they will encounter as well as offering grief counselling in a worst scenario. Under the wing of dance group Los Bachateros de Alhaurin, this event sees people of all ages from the very young to the somewhat older give their time to raise funds and to enjoy the atmosphere. Professionals and amateurs at the highest level as well

DANCING: Announcing the event. as those who have little experience all happily participate as there are sadly very few people who have not been touched some way or other by this terrible disease. The first dancers will appear at midday and will carry on until it’s time to stop for paella and a drink before resuming at 4.30pm. Everyone is welcome. For more information about the charity or to make a donation visit www.unsiporlavida.es.

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Chosen city MALAGA has been selected as the place to test on a global scale a new rapid charging system for electric buses. President of Spain’s multinational bus company Alstom, Antonio Moreno, announced in Berlin this week, that the tests will be carried out in the first quarter of 2019. And the company is in talks with the City Council of Malaga and the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) to agree which routes will be used and how many buses. The new system, devised by Alstom, is called Quick Land Load Solution (SRS) and, allows the vehicle to be loaded at the bus terminal and stations in about five minutes through a platform on the ground. This allows the service to be operational throughout the day without disruptions.

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It’s a dog’s life in Mijas

WORK BEGINS: Councillor José Carlos Martín visited the site.

ELECTRIC BUSES: Tests will be carried out next year.

WORK on the new dog park in Las Lagunas has begun and costing €331,000 it is planned to be completed within two months subject to weather conditions. Covering some 3,000 square metres, the park will cater for humans and their pets, with comfortable benches, useful bins for rubbish and disposal bags as well as drinking fountains and different exercise areas for the dogs. The entire park will be bordered by a fence and within the perimeter there will be a special ‘pipican’ for the dogs’ toilet needs with a network of sanitation outlets, an area for small

dogs to have fun and general agility, training and exercise area. Included in the plans for canine furniture, there will be a seesaw, a jump fence, vertical obstacle course, a ramp, a ring jump and a rigid tunnel. Access will be through two metal gates with a double fenced entrance to prevent animals from escaping. Residents without dogs have not been forgotten and they will have their own park outside of the dog area and once this is up and running, Mijas will be the municipality that has more space dedicated to dog parks than anywhere else in Spain.

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A wonderful cause

MEMORABLE WORK: Staff at the centre want to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s.

THE Alzheimer’s Association of Benalmadena (AFAB) continues to seek funding to expand on its current facilities in the Avenida de Ciudad de Melilla. It hopes to build a centre near the Myramar retail park, on land ceded by the council back in 2010. The high demand for services has created a waiting list at the Association, prompting it to look for larger premises. Six months ago the council exempted the organisation from paying its

annual rent fee of €14,000, but donations from relatives and friends of the staff and volunteers are still not enough to pay for the new project. More than 60 people come to the current centre every day, and are seen by social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and volunteers. They are given exercises to help improve memory, physical fitness, and also participate in music therapy, laughter therapy, and assisted animal therapy.

From Shakespeare to the Music Hall THE first lecture in the new season for the Arts Society of Benahavis will take place in the Salon de Actors of the Town Hall next Tuesday. Doors open at 5.30pm for a prompt 6.30pm start and the topic will be Shakespeare, The Birth of Modern Show Business delivered by Giles Ramsay. Poet, playwright and theatre entrepreneur, William Shakespeare became one of the wealthiest celebrities of the Elizabethan age. He wrote some of the most brilliant plays the world has ever known. Starting with the Globe, Giles Ramsay examines how theatre started and then moved into the modern era right up to the birth of the music hall. Visitors are welcome and will be charged €12 and all attendees will be invited to congregate in the café/bar across the road to meet the speaker and members of the society.

SHAKESPEARE: The modern day Globe Theatre.

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The Great British Beardoff raises €720 by Anita Humphrey

FTER nurturing a full beard for 37 years, Jerry Long decided he would shave it off to raise money for the local community and he made €720. Friends and family soon rallied round, and before he could back out, the date was arranged. Angie and Mike offered their beautiful house for the event and a barbecue was organised. What a fabulous afternoon everyone had as they watched Olivia, colour technician and hairdresser from Glamour Hair and Beauty in Calahonda, wield her trusty shaver. Olivia did not let him down and soon his wonderful beard was lying on the floor. His partner Sandie soon picked it up to

BEARD GONE: Olivia in action with Jerry.

take home for the birds to use for their nests! Call 664 111 430 and give Olivia a try too, you will not be disappointed, her hairdressing skills are legendary as are her shaving skills now. Jerry was pleased with the result and Sandie said his chin was not as chubby as she remembered and gave it the thumbs up. The money will go to the La Cala de Mijas Lions who will be donating it to Cudeca. Sandy is the Club’s Social Secretary so no wonder everyone had such a fun time for such a good cause. Look out for their next event and don’t forget to call in at their shop in C/Torremolinos 12 La Cala de Mijas. Donations always welcome; open 10am to 2pm Monday to Saturday. Tel 677 059 061.

Enjoy a meal and two short plays THESPA, the society that combines dinner and theatre is resuming its monthly activities now that the summer is over and its next presentation will be on Wednesday at 7.30pm. All are welcome to come to the Masonic Hall, Edificio Bougainvilleas, Avenida de Los Boliches 108, Los Boliches, Fuengirola and enjoy a three-course meal and two One Act plays which are properly directed and costumed but the actors are allowed to refer to their scripts. The next productions are Just Us by Michael Law and Mother Came Too by John Waterhouse and there will be a break between the two performances for dinner which will consist of: Starter……. Fresh wedge of Melon and Orange Main………. Roast breast of chicken in bacon with a creamy brandy sauce Dessert…….. Fruit tart and ice-cream Main Option - Vegetarian chilli and rice Cost is €16 for members (annual membership just €10) or €18 for non-members and all are asked to email thespabooking@gmail.com to make a reservation by today (Friday).

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Credit: Ayuntamiento de Torremolinos

First wedding fair Worthy of its kind performance

EVENT LAUNCH: Expobodas One + One.

N October 6 and 7, the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones, Torremolinos will host the inaugural Expobodas One + One, the first truly egalitarian wedding fair to be held in Spain. Known for its warm and friendly welcome to all members of the LGTBI family, Torremolinos is a town that embraces diversity and was therefore an ideal location for this wedding fair where all kinds of couples are welcome and where there will be no separate area for LGTBI couples but all relevant

exhibitors will be integrated totally within the different stands and activities. Those attending Expobodas One + One will find the most outstanding representation of the world of fashion, catering, tourism, beauty, decoration, image, music, motor and event management. All the different professions and guilds that revolve around the organisation and celebration of a marriage are expected to attend and it will be a great opportunity for companies to display their services to those planning to marry, regardless of their sexual orientation.

FRIENDS of the Theatre Association are once again lending their support to Cudeca Hospice. FOTA were the first to make a donation, of around €500, three decades ago to founder Joan Hunt, helping her realise a dream of building a facility for terminally ill cancer patients. Joan’s husband had spent his last days suffering with the disease in a charitable facility in Malaga and Joan was determined to build a dedicated unit in which cancer patients could spend their remaining time. So, 30 years ago, president of FOTA, Val

Williams, staged a cake sale during a production of Gypsy organised by Jackie Travis, and they presented the proceeds to Joan. Marking the anniversary, Val is organising a cake-and-bake morning next week at Salon Varietes, Fuengirola, to help with hospice running costs. Visitors are invited to bake their own cake and take it along, buy a slice or even a whole cake and order a drink from the theatre bar from 11.30am to 2pm on September 29. There will also be a raffle, a sale of sec-

ond-hand books, a card stall and the opportunity to buy surplus theatre costumes. Val Williams, presid e n t o f F O TA , w h i c h has more than 400 members and always welcomes new faces, said: “While people are at the theatre, we will be delighted to introduce ourselves and answer any questions. Please come along and support a good cause. “We are really happy to help Joan. Three years ago we donated €1,000 which we raised during a concert with raffle. The hospice does an incredible job.”

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Drink driver banned A MOPED driver was caught drink driving twice in 10 days by police in Malaga. On the first occasion, officers pulled the Antequera motorist in Plutarco Avenue after he was spotted zig-zagging across the road. A police source said he then slumped over his handlebars and had trouble keeping his balance. Tests showed he was five times over the limit. A court date was set, but before he could appear, the driver, 55, was stopped a second time less than two weeks later in the early hours of the morning. Again, he was seen veering across the road in Carlos Haya Avenue, and found to be under the influence of alcohol. The motorist appeared before a judge and his licence was withdrawn for six months.

Music can help make lives better A

LWAYS popular on the Costa del Sol music scene, Michael Harding (Mr Maph) and wife Simone Lisa have created a special community initiative Marbella with Love (MWL). With a large and happy family, all of whom are involved in music in one way or another and with roots in Gospel music as well as Soul, the couple want to show that they and residents around Marbella care about other people. Their concept of MWL is that music can help to mend bridges and heal the wounds of poverty and war. Starting in October, they hope to be able to present a show in a different venue each month to raise funds for the Spanish registered not for profit NGO Collective Calling for its work in helping children in Morocco and Tanzania as well as supporting 125 underprivileged chil-

TIRELESS: Michael Harding and Simone Lisa.

dren here in Spain. They are looking for support from venues which will offer them the chance to put on a concert, for sponsorship from local business and for audiences to turn up for

their events and help to raise funds for Collective Calling. Find out more at www.facebook.com/marbella withlove and details of the first performance will be announced shortly.

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Copies confiscated P

OLICE seized 10,000 counterfeit items from Fuengirola market and arrested 29 traders. The mostly textile and leather goods, copies of well-known brands, were confiscated from several stalls at the Tuesday event in the fairground and car park. A joint investigation was launched last month by Local and National Police when officers became suspicious dodgy products were being sold. A source said the illegal practice causes ‘great economic damage to firms of recognised prestige and violates their industrial property rights.’ Sixteen stalls were inspected and rugs, shoes, handbags, purses and other accessories were taken. Checks were also run on seven vehicles which were registered to the vendors accused of being involved in ‘crimes against industrial property.’ The arrested were released while further investigations are carried out, and officers are working with experts from the recognised labels to identify and verify the ‘counterfeit pieces.’

COPIES: Officers confiscated large haul of counterfeit goods.

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Smash and grab THIEVES wearing balaclavas smashed a large window to gain entry to a Vodafone shop in Ronda before making off with a number of phones and accessories. On viewing CCTV cameras at the store on the corner of Calle Naranja, officers confirmed the three suspects used a mallet to break the glass during the early hours. It is believed the same trio tried and failed to break into a Phone House store shortly after the initial burglary.

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Two decades celebrated by Tara Rippin

CREDIT: Euro News Weekly

WENTY years of serving the community was marked in style by La Cala de Mijas Lions Club at the weekend. The branch, which has raised a staggering €800,000 in two decades, held its annual dinner and dance at the Treetops Restaurant this year, alongside the Diabetic Support Group, which was launched under its umbrella in 2003. The glittering event, which raised €1,700, also provided a perfect opportunity to introduce incoming Lions president Margeret Bobowicz. Officially greeting the 120 guests, Margaret, who took over from past p r e s i d e n t J u l i e B a r r y, said: “I want to thank

ANNIVERSARY: 120 people supported the club’s 20th year annual dinner and dance.

everybody for coming tonight, your support is absolutely invaluable.” She also thanked local insurance firm Ibex who sponsored the entertainment and provided

handheld fans. Former American Drifters’ singer, Randy Corwood, provided entertainment, and during an interlude, social secretary Sandy Taverndale

SUPPORT: The annual dinner and dance raised €1,700.

h e l d a r a ff l e , w h i c h raised €865 in itself. Lions’ vice-president Anita Humphreys, told Euro Weekly News: “It’s wonderful to see so many people here, helping to raise money and awareness. Every penny raised by the group goes to good causes within the local community or to international disaster funds.” The Fuengirola-based Diabetics Support Group, co-founded and run by member Anne Bowes, offers a forum for diabetics and their

YEAR AHEAD: Vice president Anne Humphreys with club president Margaret Bobowicz.

families, as well as providing a helpline, and making regular dona-

tions to people, charities and organisations in need.

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Represented overseas

15 hours of non-stop rock for free HE 16th San Pedro Rock festival will take place on Saturday September 29 at the Parque Tres Jardines with free admission and headliners Triana and Hora Zulú. As this is the largest council funded festival held so far in San Pedro Alcantara, hours will be extended with doors opening at 11am, music starting at noon and the event will run until 3am the following morning. There will be eight bands from San Pedro and Marbella as well as local DJs and the event will be family friendly with a children’s area, food trucks, stalls and several bars in the park which has been proven to be a great venue for previous musical events. Normally, the festival takes place in April but had to be changed due to the new Public Sector Contracting Law so September was chosen as being the month with weather most like April. Local bands due to play, in order of appearance are Before Midnight, Big Márquez, Full Color Panda, 29seis70, Surfing Beards, Chaos before Gea, Natu-

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A DELEGATION from Malaga took part in Seatrade Med this week, the most important international conference on cruises in the Mediterranean. Representatives from the Port Authority, Tourism Department of the City Council of the capital, Tourism and Planning Costa del Sol, Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Junta de Andalucia and Cruceros Malaga, travelled to Lisbon to represent the city. This way, Malaga had a presence on the Andalucia and Ports del Estado Cruise stands. Meetings were held with shipping companies and agents of the sector to discuss port infrastructure and destinations. In order to continue driving Malaga as a base cruise port, the main issues which were focused on this week were air connections, at both national and international level, and local tourist events which are an important tool in attracting visiting passengers. More than 2,600 professionals from the sector attended the conference, which saw over 160 companies and 30 shipping firms represented from 60 countries.

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HORA ZULU: Headline San Pedro Rock. ra and Devils in the Sky (the teenage rock band with a 10-year-old drummer). Triana, the Andalucian rock band which attracted controversy when it reformed in 2007 without any of the original members will be the penultimate act before being followed by Hora Zulú a group from Granada with a long career who

have recently reformed to play again. The whole evening will come to an end with plenty of music from local DJS known as We are not DJs. For safety, visitors will be checked for glass bottles and cans but food contained in refrigerated bags for picnics will be allowed in.

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Age Care Association donation THE Age Care Association has links with several charities which help the elderly along the Costa del Sol because there are many of their clients who need specialised c a r e t h a t t h e y, a s a n organisation do not have the expertise or the facilities to provide. But they can provide information of whom and where a client or relative can call upon f o r h e l p a n d A FA i n Fuengirola, is a selffunding charity that caters and supports elderly patient and their families with A l z h e i m e r ’s d i s e a s e a n d d i ff e r e n t t y p e s o f dementia. They provide psychological and social support. It was founded in 2003 but only in the last few years, through a donation of land from the government of Fuengirola and Mijas and raising money through a

Syd Weldon presented the cheque to the Director Rocio Segoria Lebron and social worker Africa.

variety of ways do they now have a purpose built centre to operate from. AFA supports patients in psycho-stimulation groups providing activities to help with memor y, l a n g u a g e , o r i e n t a tion, attention, calculation and perception as well as providing needed respite care for the families. They also provide transport where needed, home help and have a day centre. They support all three stages of A l z h e i m e r ’s d i s e a s e

and dementia with a s t a ff o f 2 7 a n d v o l u n teers. S y d We l d o n , p r e s i dent of the Age Care Association, Tom Tarr, vice-president, Lesley Berridge, We l f a r e Leader at Calahonda with David Donaldson from Medicare who organised the visit went to look at the facilities and work they do, as currently, they are supporting two of the Age Care clients and the charity is helping with the costs involved. Age Care took the opportunity of the visit to make a donation of €1,050 to AFA as a gesture of their ongoing support. The Age Care Association is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. The charity shop is in El Zoco, Calahonda and the book shop is very short of books at the moment and would welcome all donations.

150 years of friendship with Japan CREDIT: Ayuntamiento de Marbella

JAPANESE ART: One of the stunning engravings on display.

AS part of the celebrations dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Spain and Japan, the Museum of Engraving in Marbella is hosting an exhibition ‘Japanese print: images of the floating world.’ The exhibition, curated by María José Montañés, is part of a general review of Japanese art that revolves around the Ukiyo-e period which refers to a feeling of something fleeting, typical of a world that lives for the ephemeral moment of pleasure. The word is based on three

ideograms: uki, which means ephemeral, something that vanishes; I, which means world, and -e, which means image or representation, hence the subtitle of the exhibition: ‘Images of the Floating World.’ The exhibition is made up of original prints of the period, one of the most flourishing of Japanese culture, and gathers a large number of first editions, occupying the three central halls of the Museum. The displays can be viewed at the Museum from now until November 10 Tuesday to Friday (except holidays) from 9am to 8pm.

Living with diabetes THE next La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group meeting will be held at 11am on Friday September 28 at Hogar, Calle Blanca Paloma 1, Fuengirola in the room at the end of the cafeteria. As usual they will have a very interesting speaker and although things normally close for the summer, the organisers have been delighted at the number of people who at-

tended the July and August meetings. Clearly as the disease does not take a break neither should those diagnosed with it and the group would like to remind everyone that whilst it remains humid, sufferers should make sure that they take some salt to replace that lost in perspiration. Good salt is best Himalayan or similar but lack of salt makes

you feel weak and tired and can be mistaken for feeling as though you want something sugary! The meetings are always the last Friday of the month and friends as well as those with diabetes are always most welcome. For more information about how you or a family member can be helped visit the website lacaladiabeticsup portgroup.com.

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A letter from the British Ambassador AS many of you are no doubt aware, this autumn will be an important period in the ongoing Brexit negotiations, leading up to the European Council meeting on Thursday October 18. Ahead of that, you might have seen that the Government has published a series of technical notices on a range of areas, to help businesses and citizens prepare in the unlikely event of a no-deal Brexit. Firstly, let me reassure you though that the Government does not want, nor does it expect, a no deal outcome in the negotiations. As a result of the significant progress made in negotiations, I remain confident that the UK will agree a positive and ambitious deal with the EU - an outcome that is in the interests of both the UK and the EU, and in the interest of both British and EU citizens. And of course, we continue to discuss the implementation of the deal agreed last December on the rights of UK citizens currently living in the EU and EU citizens living in the UK, with the Spanish authorities. But as a responsible government, we must prepare

AMBASSADOR: Simon Manley. for all eventualities, however unlikely. Hence these technical notices on driving licences,

and travelling between the UK and the EU, amongst other subjects.

I appreciate that this is a period of uncertainty and many of you have questions and want more advice for UK nationals living in Spain. We want to help you prepare for all scenarios and further relevant information will continue to be made available on gov.uk over the coming weeks. And both the Embassy and Consulates will continue with the outreach events that we have planned throughout Spain, with some 20 such events planned between now and the end of the year, and ensure that your questions and concerns are shared with the relevant UK government departments. In the meantime, please ensure you are correctly registered here in Spain, and stay up to date with the latest news, by signing up for email alerts and visiting the Living in Spain guide on gov.uk, and continue to follow our â€˜Brits in Spainâ€™ social media channels, including on Facebook. Both I and our UK in Spain consular teams will continue to share with you what we know, when we know it, to provide you with as much clarity as possible.

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Make Europe great again

by Michael Walsh

keyboardcosmetics@gmail.com THE year now coming to an end may prove to be as life changing as its 1918 counterpart. Field Marshal Lord Allenby described the Great War (1914 - 1918) as ‘a lengthy period of general insanity.’ The term may equally describe 2014 - 2018 as a similar period of general insanity. The rational mind struggles to comprehend the absurdity of applying trade sanctions to a nation which for 1,000 years has shown itself to be superbly self-sufficient whereas Europe is trade dependent. Italy’s interior minister, Matteo Salvini, says European sanctions against Russia ‘make no economic, political, social or cultural sense.’ The balanced mind finds difficulty in grasping the purpose of opening the gates of the world’s smallest continent to the peoples of the over-populated largest continents. The better informed are

OUTSPOKEN: Matteo Salvini says sanctions against Russia make no sense. under no illusions. Angela Merkel, ersatz chancellor of a defeated Germany, which is still technically at war, invited non-Europeans to flood into her vulnerable country from which the invaders fanned out all over Eu-

rope; critics were dismissed as ‘heartless racists’. Such weapon words would be shrugged off by Marcus Tullius Cicero: “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from

within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. “But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of

government itself. For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their arguments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. “He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear.” Can one better describe the arrogant political elite of the European Union? However, the lead provided by the Visegrád Group of nations, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic, has become a standard bearer of sanity. Drawn to the standard are Austria and Italy whilst others take stock. On Sunday September 9 the outcome of the Swedish general election was conceded to be a ‘massive defeat for globalism’. The liberal-left, who’s Nirvana, is a multi-racial sub-culture of mindless factory trolls serving the world’s giant corporations, saw their sinister goals thwarted. In May 2019, the European Parliament elections take place. The majority of freeloading parliamentary parasites are likely to be shown the door. Then and only then can we begin to make Europe great again.

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Ningún, ninguno,ninguna ninguna Basic Spanish for everyday needs

by Jane Cronin

DESPITE the joys of living in sunny Spain we are still learning about being negative in Spanish. Last week we looked at ‘never’, ‘no one’ and ‘nothing’, with a quick look at ‘neither … nor’ at the end. I’ve saved the fiddliest negative word for an article all on its own. The word is ‘ninguno’ which means ‘none’, ‘no’, ‘not any’ and sometimes ‘neither’ or ‘no one’ depending on the sentence it appears in. ‘Ninguno’ is often used as an adjective and so behaves in an adjectival way, by which I mean that it changes its ending to agree with masculine and feminine (ninguno, ninguna). Like a few other adjectives, it is used in front of the noun it describes, and also in common with some others the word ‘ninguno’ is truncated to ‘ningún’ when placed in front of a masculine word. ‘Ningún libro’, ‘ninguna mujer’ - no book, no woman). This process of trunca-

tion is called ‘apócope’ you may be intrigued to know. Other words that do the same thing are ‘grande - gran’, ‘bueno buen’, malo - mal’, ‘primero - primer’, ‘tercero - tercer’ and ‘uno - un’. When we put the word ‘ninguno’ or ‘ninguna’ into standard sentences without any particular emphasis, we need the initial ‘no’ before the verb - ‘No tengo ningún libro’ - (I haven’t got any book). ‘No había ninguna ‘mujer en el grupo’. (There wasn’t any woman in the group’). We might also phrase this: ‘There wasn’t a single woman in the group’, although that is slightly ambiguous in English! ‘Ninguno’ is different from other adjectives in that it doesn’t have a plural form. This can be understood quite easily if we realise that you can’t have more than one ‘nothing’! However, it is possible (I have discovered) to come across rare and somewhat dubious examples of ‘ningunos’, ‘ningunas’ so they might exist in theory, but in normal practical Spanish they will not be used.

The words ‘ninguno’ and ‘ninguna’ can also be used on their own. In this case they are pronouns rather than adjectives, although you don’t need to know that. ‘No tengo ninguno’ (I haven’t got any, or I haven’t got a single one - of something masculine). ‘No me gusta ninguna’ (I don’t like any one - of something feminine). We can also use the word to mean ‘none’ or ‘neither’ in the following way: ‘Ninguno de ellos es muy interesante’ (None of them is very interesting). ‘Ninguna de las dos es mi amiga’ (Neither of the two is my friend). As you can see ‘ninguno’ and ‘ninguna’ are words to be laid down and avoided if we are ‘word-for-word translation’ freaks. They just translate as too many different words in English, all of which are very similar in meaning.

There is a verb based on the word ‘ningún’ which is rather interesting. The verb is ‘ningunear’ which means to ‘ignore’, ‘to treat someone as though they didn’t exist’ and also ‘to look down on someone’ or as one dictionary puts it ‘to treat someone like dirt’. That’s not a nice thing to do but it is a very expressive verb I think. Having visited my friend ‘Google’ for some examples of sentences which include the word ‘ningunear’, they all seem to relate to either politicians or Real Madrid football trainers por algo será. To finish off this week, here are some more common uses of ‘ninguno’ in set expressions which I think are useful in themselves. ‘No es ninguna broma’, (It’s no joke). ‘No lo doy ninguna importancia’, (I don’t give it any importance. I don’t think it is at all important). ‘Bajo ningún concepto’. (Under no circumstances). ‘¡De ninguna manera!’ (No way. Certainly not!) ‘No vas a ninguna parte’ . (You’re not going anywhere). ‘No lo veo en ninguna parte’. (I can’t see it anywhere). ‘Sin dar ninguna explicación’ (Without giving any explanation). Well all I can say is that I am definitely not guilty of that final accusation. See you next week!

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money

Unemployment benefit scheme renewed Photo credit: European Parliament

IT costs the Spanish government around €50 million, but it has been agreed to renew the €430 per month payments to the unemployed in the cases where their ‘official’ dole money has run out. Around 42,000 jobseekers currently receive the payment from a scheme which has been in place since 2009 and is reviewed every six months. Of the 343 members of Parliament who had the vote, 337 agreed to a draft ‘employment integration plan’ proposed by the Socialist government which would help those defined as being ‘in a situation of special need’ in their active search for work. The plan is aimed at those with family commitments, such as children or elderly or disabled relatives, who are not in a position to be available for traditional working hours, and also other unemployed persons who face major difficulties in entering the job market - per-

UNANIMOUS: Spanish MPs vote to renew unemployment laws.

haps due to illness, disability or other factors. The original plan came to an end in April and was not renewed, but the government has proposed that anyone who was tem-

porarily off the programme at that time because of having found temporary work, either for an employer or via self-employment, or who briefly no longer met the requirements of

the plan due to no longer having family commitments or sufficiently-low income, could join it again. Those signed up to this plan automatically receive the €430 a month.

Plan for pension pots THERE are a significant number of people living in the UK that have totally underestimated the amount they need to save (or have in a pension pot) for their retirements. According to a survey by Sanlam UK, around 43 per cent of the under 45’s told them that they believed £100,000 would be sufficient to retire on; but that would leave them with an annual income of only £5,400. However, the estimate is that people would need £26,000 per year for a comfortable retirement, and would require a savings pot of £480,000. In addition, around a third are pinning hopes on an inheritance of at least £50,000 to get them through their latter years. Carl Drummond, senior wealth planner at Sanlam UK, said: "Our research confirms what we have long-feared; that people of all ages are simply not engaged enough with their pension and their financial security in retirement.” People who retire at 65 can easily live for another 20 years - that’s 240 monthly payslips they need to have saved to be able to enjoy the same standard of living. While that might sound like a lot, building a substantial pension pot that delivers peace of mind as well as funds in retirement is entirely doable, but it requires forethought and a detailed plan.

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Advertising Feature AS technology expands, so people expect to see more detailed information when looking at properties, hotels, golf courses and in fact anything open to the public. One company on the Costa del Sol, 360 Imagery, has recognised that it isnâ€™t simple to try to negotiate Google Maps but it is simple if you know what you are doing to provide all of the information in visual form that is as good (or possibly more accurate) as being there in person. Jamie Watkins runs a company which offers a range of photographic, virtual reality and aerial photography services across the Costa del Sol which are second to none. Virtual Tours first came to the market as a way of promoting and viewing properties but were initially shot badly, presented poorly and the prospect of expensive modifications to a company website made the implementation unappealing. 360 Imagery has transformed

Modern times demand modern techniques in photography

Examples of the superb aerial drone and static photography. 360 degree photography with a fully hosted 360 Virtual Tour system which will now allow customers to easily explore your products freely in 3D using any

device including mobile, tablet, PC and VR headset. There is nothing better when viewing any property or event remotely than getting the feeling

that you are actually there in person and this is the quality of the 360 degree photography offered by Jamie, who already has a number of very happy and impressed customers. Another facet of the business is Aerial Drone Photography which uses the latest remote technology, to allow for stunning footage to be obtained from locations which were previously almost impossible to access. This option lends itself per-

fectly to the needs of building developers, estate agents, hotels, apartment complexes tourist attractions and awkward to reach areas that need to be checked for damage and safety purposes. Also on offer is a static property (internal and external) photographic service as there is nothing worse than trying to sell a property with badly focused or unattractive images. It wasnâ€™t so long ago that planes flying overhead would take aerial photographs and then try to sell them to local residents at high prices, now you can have your property or urbanisation photographed easily and at prices that are truly inexpensive.

To get an idea of the type of services on offer visit www.360imagery.es call Jamie on 637 160 738 or go to Facebook 360imagery.es to see for yourself the quality of the virtual tours.

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When the seaside was exciting

by Colin Bird The opinions published in Colin’s weekly column are not necessarily representative of those of the publishers, advertisers or newspaper sponsors. LAST week we saw a Danube river cruise advertised that included a stay in Prague that caught our eye, and on impulse we booked to celebrate our birthdays next year. ‘Are you excited,’ the Princess asked me and I had to reply honestly, ‘No.’ This is par for the course and even a few days before the off, my reply will still be the same. I have never been able to relax and drum up any enthusiasm for the holiday ahead until we have checked in at the airport and cleared security. But as soon as we have, if there are things that I have forgotten to do, or simply not had the time to finish, then tough. But how different it was when, as a young boy, I felt intense excitement weeks ahead of the annual fortnight in Devon with my parents. We had no car, so having lugged our cases to the trolley bus stop a quarter of a mile away, we travelled into town to catch our Royal Blue coach at the bus station. A great adventure and one that gave

MAGICAL TIME: Steam engines were the perfect start to the holiday.

me the urge to one day live in the splendid English countryside as I marvelled at the changing scenery on the long journey. There were occasions when money was not quite so scarce and Dad elect-

ed to travel by train - a steam train journey no less - and in addition a taxi to take us to the station. Yes a flippin’ taxi! And when we arrived, the smell of scorched grease and oil and everything associated with steam travel. This was-

n’t just thrilling, it was all I could do to keep my pants dry, such was the excitement and anticipation when that great lumbering metal beast rumbled and hissed into Reading station. Both the bus and train stations were relatively close to where my Aunt and Uncle lived in Exmouth - a small ground floor flat in a large Georgian property where they were caretakers. The local Conservative party offices were on the ground floor, and my Aunt and Uncle’s bedrooms were at the very top on the fifth floor with empty space on all the levels between. They had full access to the top storey, and there was space for four bedrooms and more besides. It was a magical time: days at the b e a c h ; Ti z e r a n d c a k e s a t F o r t e ’s Cafe; at least one coach excursion into the Devonshire countryside that Dad always booked, and the feeling of affluence with my - two pounds, 10 shillings - accumulated pocket money to spend. Now over 60 years on, and having seen and lived in foreign parts, I still regard those times as incomparable and feel fortunate indeed to have grown up in that selfless and uncomplicated post war era.

If there is a ‘clean gene’ - the Spanish have it by Barry Duke

WHAT has always impressed me about places I have visited in Spain is the cleanliness. In Madrid, Barcelona, Sitges, Alicante - and even in many small villages with unpronounceable names - public areas are kept so spotless that I’ve come to believe that the Spanish are born with a ‘clean gene’. As proof I offer two examples. Around eight years ago I was in one of Benidorm’s ubiquitous ‘Chino’ shops when I heard the mum of a toddler telling him to run along and browse the toy section. He disappeared for about five minutes, then came back squealing with delight. The ‘toy’ he had found was a bucket and mop from the hardware sec-

tion! The second example came in the form of a video posted last year on the Facebook page of Thai Expat Life and News. In it, a young Spanish tourist - Albaro Perreiro - tells a Thai interviewer how appalled he is by garbage-strewn beaches. He suggests that more police ought to be patrolling them and handing out massive fines to litter louts. He closes his message by speaking directly to the Thai people: “Take care of your country! I am disappointed and angry at all the things I have seen over the last days. Thank you and bye-bye.” The issue of litter came to mind last week when, in the centre of Benidorm, I saw a little old Spanish woman charge like a bull at a tourist who had dropped a cigarette butt in the street. Despite the man being t h e s i z e o f G i b r a l t a r, s h e dragged him to the spot where the fag-end lay, and made him pick it up. I n t h e e a r l y 1 9 8 0 ’s I d i d something similar - and got slung out of the famous Café

Royal in London as a result. I was sent by a local rag to cover a fundraiser for the Conservative Party, and blew my top when I saw a suited-andbooted toff drop the remains of a massive cigar onto a luxurious carpet. He then ground it into the pile with the heel of one exquisite

shoe. I dashed to pick it up, pressed it into his right hand, and politely asked, “where did you learn your manners?” I won’t repeat the names he called me, but five minutes late r a To r y b i g - w i g told me that I’d insulted one of

SPOTLESS: Spaniards have no problem with cleaning.

T h a t c h e r ’s m o s t g e n e r o u s donors, and that I was to ‘get the hell out of here now!’ I saw red again about two years ago when I was visiting my old home town of Brighton. I was getting some dosh out of a cashpoint when a brown paper bag, containing the remains of a kebab supper, hit me on the back of the head. It was thrown from a passing car. I nonchalantly picked it up and ambled over to the vehicle that had become snarled in traffic. To the driver I said, ‘I think this belongs to you’ - then ground the contents of the bag into his face. I guess the screams I heard as I legged it may have been caused by a mixture of fury and chilli sauce.

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An interview with Genevieve Yusuf Interview by Ali Meehan GENEVIEVE YUSUF is founder of JaJaJa Books, created when she noticed that children learn best when they don’t realise they are learning. That is why a fun story is a good way to introduce another language. JaJaJa Books are winners of the #WOW award from the original Dragons Den judge, Theo Paphitis. Genevieve how did you start your business journey? I had lived in Spain on and off from the age of 17 and each time I returned to the UK, I noticed that many spoke of the bad experiences they had while learning languages and also how lots of children weren’t learning a new language. I wanted to create fun stories that incorporated a foreign language element, so that children could learn without realising in a context driven way. I raised £1,000 (€1,200) and decided to find an illustrator and got writing! My best friend is a graphic designer and took me through the process of book design. We eventually created our first book Lucy and Lucy Play Hide and Seek! Fast forward to 2018 - six books later and with lots of reviews and awards under our belt, we are now producing lots of books through Createspace (my new self-publishing help guide that will launch this year, will explain why we have gone down this route). I have a good friend and a new illustrator and have published books

From left to right Genevieve, Theo Paphitis and Karen Clarke designer.

with Spanish, French and even BSL. My new book Ranvir Cannot Hear donates money from sales to the Rangammal School in India for children with a hearing impairment and Vivi the Spanish Superdog donates money to ADANA the dog rescue centre in Estepona. It’s about my own rescue dog Vivi who came from there 12 years ago! I am also creating bespoke books for charities and schools, to be used as a marketing tool. Some of our new publications this year will be Sam and the Spider and The Resident Pheasant. You have merged

your two passions Linguistics and Spanish tell us more! Yes, I studied Linguistics with Spanish at Sussex University and as part of that course, we covered bilingualism in children and child language acquisition, which fascinated me. We were also taught, in a foreign language exam, if you are struggling to understand a word, look at the words around it and try and guess that word in its context. When I therefore had the idea of writing bilingual books, I decided to apply this theory and add Spanish or French into

context so that children can guess the word. This makes learning a fun game and which is why I called my company JaJaJa, - ha ha ha - in English! I just love languages, and really enjoy being able to communicate when I am somewhere new. I aim to learn Italian and Japanese when I turn 40 this year! JaJaJa - recently won an award - . What major thing do you think contributed to the win? People talk about USPs, as if it’s just part of marketing spiel, but I really do have a unique sell-

ing point. I seem to have cornered a part of the market and I think it’s appreciated that I now want to give something back through the means of a donation. Some people get tired of asking to donate but for me, if someone is paying for a book and at the same time helping a charity, it’s a win-win situation! There are so many apps now for people to translate text, what would your advice be for people needing translations for their businesses? Personally, I don’t use any but I do think many like Babel are great, how-

ever there’s a lot to be said about using professional companies. These people have worked tirelessly to be good at what they do and some apps or programs can be very unreliable in their translation, you can end up with some very inappropriate statements or vocabulary without realising!! One thing you will achieve for 2018? Release my new book Sam and the Spider with the Multi-School’s Council which aims to break down perceptions of children with special education needs. This is part of our bespoke book service to help charities and businesses. I am waving my Make it Happen - wand giving you one wish for your business, what are you daydreaming about? Our book Ranvir Cannot Hear is a beautiful story of inclusion and it’s about not concentrating on what you cannot do, but focussing on what you can. It has the BSL alphabet in the back for all children to learn and I believe EVERY child should have this book on their book shelf. I would love this to happen! How do we find out more about JaJaJa? Facebook, twitter and Instagram if you look up JaJaJa Books! Also our website www.jajaja books.com or send an email to hello@jajaja books.com if you would like be added to our mail out list. The interview was with Ali Meehan founder of costawomen.com, a free community for women living in Spain, or planning on heading this way.

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7:00am The World's Most Photographed 7:30am Bargain Hunt 8:15am Garden Rescue 9:00am Back in Time for the Factory 10:00am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC Newsroom Live 1:00pm Politics Live 2:00pm World Equestrian Games 3:00pm A Taste of Britain 3:45pm Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Life in the Air 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Monkman and 9:30pm University Challenge 10:00pm Black Earth Rising 11:00pm QI

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This Morning Loose Women ITV Lunchtime News Regional News and Weather Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather ITV Evening News Emmerdale Coronation Street Griff's Great Britain Coronation Street Strangers ITV News at Ten and Weather Regional News and Weather Caught on Camera To Catch a Serial Killer - With Trevor Mcdonald Jackpot247

10:05am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie Cooks Italy 9:30pm Travel Man 10:00pm The Undateables 11:00pm The Circle 12:00am Gogglebox 1:05am The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice

9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV Lunchtime News 2:55pm Regional News and Weather 3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Tenable 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Best Walks with a View with Julia Bradbury 9:00pm Info Not Available 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:30pm Regional News and Weather

10:05am Frasier 10:35am Frasier 11:05am Undercover Boss USA 12:05pm Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA 1:00pm Channel 4 News 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Great British Bake Off 10:15pm First Dates Hotel 11:15pm The Circle 12:20am 24 Hours in A&E

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The Great Artists Milkshake! Jeremy Vine Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5 News NCIS Access Home and Away Neighbours Woman on the Edge Friends Friends 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Gallagher 9:00pm Traffic Cops Paddington Station 24/7 Big Brother Big Brother's Bit on the Side Ex on the Beach Super Casino

Black Panther: Special Modern Life is Rubbish Half Magic Daddy's Home 2 Pyewacket Modern Life is Rubbish Hostiles Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love. Daddy's Home 2 Pyewacket An isolated, angstridden teen puts a death curse on her mother, and then seriously wishes she hadn't. Hostiles Affairs of State

1:00pm Football's Greatest 1:30pm Football Countdowns 2:00pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 2:30pm EFL Goals: Championship 3:30pm Play Off Final Highlights 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm Soccer Am Best Bits 7:30pm EFL Goals: League One and League Two 8:00pm EFL Greatest Games 8:15pm EFL Greatest Games 8:30pm Live Best FIFA Football Awards 10:00pm Soccer Am Best Bits 10:30pm One2eleven 10:45pm One2eleven 11:00pm SPFL Round Up Show 11:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 11:30pm MLS Round Up Show

4:40am Devil's Gate 6:30am Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Special 7:00am Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love. 9:00am Modern Life is Rubbish 10:50am Daddy's Home 2 12:45pm Hostiles 3:10pm Joyride 5:10pm Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love. 7:10pm Daddy's Home 2 9:00pm Hostiles 11:15pm Joyride

2:00pm SPFL Round Up Show 2:15pm SPFL Greatest Games 2:30pm MLS Round Up Show 3:00pm EFL 4:00pm Football's Greatest 4:30pm Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:15pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 5:45pm One2eleven 6:00pm Football Years 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:15pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm SPFL Round Up Show 7:45pm SPFL Greatest Games 8:00pm MLS Round Up Show 8:30pm Live Carabao Cup 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am EFL

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TUESDAY 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm A1: Britain's Longest Road 12:45pm Close Calls: On Camera 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Chase the Case 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm Wanderlust 11:00pm BBC News

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The Farmers' Country Showdown Victoria Derbyshire BBC Newsroom Live Politics Live The Super League Show Coast Who Do You Think You Are? Life in the Air Eggheads Flog It! Letterbox Strictly it Takes Two Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out Great British Menu Saving Lives at Sea The Flu That Killed 50 Million Later Live... with Jools Holland Newsnight

7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am Jeremy Vine 12:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm NCIS 2:05pm Access 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours 3:15pm Cradle of Lies 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Moto GP Highlights 9:00pm The Yorkshire Vet 10:15pm Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild 11:15pm Big Brother 12:15am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:15am Ex on the Beach

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WEDNESDAY 3:15pm 4:00pm

Chase the Case Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Ill Gotten Gains 9:00pm The Sheriffs are Coming 10:00pm DIY SOS the Big Build 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News

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Italy Unpacked Who Do You Think You Are? 4:45pm Life in the Air 5:45pm Eggheads 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Letterbox 7:30pm Strictly it Takes Two 8:00pm Sam and Shauna's Big Cook Out 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm Trust Me, I'm a Doctor 9:30pm Upstart Crow 10:00pm Trust 11:00pm Motherland 11:30pm Newsnight

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Judge Rinder Tenable Tipping Point The Chase Regional News and Weather 7:25pm Party Political Broadcast 7:30pm ITV Evening News 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Bad Move 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather

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Come Dine with Me A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm The Supervet 10:00pm Grand Designs 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am Alex: Walter Presents

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Murder by Text: Garage Sale Mystery 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 8:00pm Traffic Cops 9:00pm Gps Behind Closed Doors 10:00pm Casualty 24/7 11:00pm Big Brother 12:05am Big Brother's Bit on the Side 1:05am Ex on the Beach 2:00am Super Casino

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Monster Family: Special 7:00am Half Magic Charming comedy about three new friends desperate for more from life and love. 9:00am Joyride 10:50am Hostiles 1:05pm Daddy's Home 2 2:55pm A Fantastic Woman 4:50pm Joyride 6:45pm Hostiles 9:00pm Daddy's Home 2 10:45pm A Fantastic Woman 12:45am Pyewacket

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4:30am Modern Life is Rubbish 6:30am Moana: Special 7:00am Pyewacket 8:45am Joyride 10:45am Hostiles 1:00pm Daddy's Home 2 2:50pm Night Owls 4:30pm Top Ten Show, the 2018 4:50pm Half Magic 6:45pm Hostiles 9:00pm Daddy's Home 2 10:50pm Night Owls 12:30am A Fantastic Woman 2:25am Pyewacket

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Football's Greatest Football Countdowns 5:00pm One2eleven 5:30pm One2eleven 6:00pm Carabao Cup Highlights 6:30pm Football Countdowns 7:00pm EFL Greatest Games 7:30pm Football Countdowns 8:00pm Carabao Cup Highlights 8:30pm Live Carabao Cup 11:00pm The Debate - Live 12:00am EFL

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Escape to the Country 4:45pm Garden Rescue 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Celebrity MasterChef 10:00pm Press 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London

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Flog It! Letterbox Strictly: It Takes Two Gareth Malone's All Star Music Quiz Great British Menu Back in Time for the Factory The Mighty Redcar Wonderdate Match of the Day Newsnight Flatpack Empire Celebrity MasterChef

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The Chase ITV News London ITV Evening News Emmerdale Britain's Property Crisis: Tonight Emmerdale Emmerdale 1918 Manson: The Lost Tapes ITV News at Ten and Weather ITV News London The Jonathan Ross Show Vanity Fair

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A New Life in the Sun 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Find it, Fix it, Flog it 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Extreme Cake Makers 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Location, Location, Location 10:00pm No Offence 11:00pm The Circle 12:05am The Undateables

Neighbours The Midwife's Deception 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm Police Interceptors 9:00pm Sunk: The Mary Rose - Secrets From the Deep 10:00pm Michael Palin in North Korea 11:00pm Big Brother

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HICH is the healthiest food? Sushi? Steamed vegetables with a drip of olive oil? Whatever the answer, it is unlikely that one single meal could cover all nutritional needs. The human body needs a balanced diet in order to work correctly; eating a wide variety of food also helps the body to avoid coronary problems and fight diabetes and osteoporosis. Foods

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Eat healthy food

that help us do this can be divided into five groups. Fruits and vegetables: these give us vitamins, fibres and minerals - it is generally understood that the body needs five of these every day. Carbohydrates: these give us slow

HEALTH FOODS: Which should we be eating?

release energy and should constitute a third of our daily food intake. Meat, fish and eggs: these make up the protein part of our daily food intake and the b o d y

needs between two and three portions per day. Milk and

lactose products: these give us proteins and calcium - two or three portions per day are recommended. Fats and sugars: these give us energy and the body only needs one portion of this per day.

Flavours that link foods AMERICAN scientists have investigated the chemical links between popular food combinations. They discovered ingredients with the same flavour compounds and chemicals that give food its taste are often combined, such as strawberries and cream. Some food groups, such as mushrooms, fish and nuts, have few flavour links, so are unlikely to be the source of new exotic combinations. But chocolate, for example, shares many flavour compounds with other foods, and that could explain why it is increasingly being used in savoury dishes as well as a sweet treat.

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FOOD Focus

Trip of the tongue

Five reasons you shouldn’t skip breakfast ACCORDING to nutritionists, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here are five reasons we should all be eating it every day. 1. Heart attacks - a recent study from the University of Harvard has found that there is a 27 per cent increased risk of having a heart attack in people who skip breakfast. 2. Fatty foods - people who don’t eat breakfast have been found to crave fatty foods 20 per cent more than those who do eat it. 3. Diabetes - eating breakfast helps the body keep up essential levels of sugars therefore decreasing the risk of diabetes. 4. Tiredness - your body needs food to feel awake; people who eat breakfast don’t get so tired during the day. 5. Gastritis - without breakfast your stomach releases too much gastric juice which inflames the stomach lining.

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MILLIONS of Britons struggle to pronounce the names of exotic foods and delicacies now gracing our plates on a regular basis. Researchers found common mistakes include the mispronunciation of the Greek dip Tzatziki and the Italian ham prosciutto. Other difficulties include pronouncing the silent G in the dish Gnocchi and struggling to say nicoise correctly with many saying ‘nick-oi-see’ rather than a ‘nee-swaz.’ The poll by Glorious! Foods also revealed that one in five people will avoid ordering food they want in a restaurant simply because they don’t know how to pronounce it.

GOOD START: Eat a good breakfast.

FOOD: Will you order it?

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THIS week Celebrity Chef from Ready Steady Cook & Master Chef Steven Saunders, proprietor of The Little Geranium in La Cala prepares a special 30th birthday dinner for his daughter

Serena’s 30th birthday! Steven Saunders FMCGB The Little Geranium La Cala de Mijas & Marbella

www.thelittlegeranium.com IT was my daughter Serena’s 30th birthday last weekend. Thirty is a special number, so I wanted to throw a party for her with many fond memories of her growing up over the last 30 years and blossoming into a beautiful young lady. We decided that it would be great to have a party over here in Spain at The Little Geranium - the weather is usually good and I would do a special tasting menu with about 10 courses! Now most families are complex, but mine is another story.

A couple of years ago we were all on the Channel 4 documentary called The Wedding Day, it covered the story of Serena’s marriage and some of the family complications. Clients often mention that I was a bit negative about the wedding on the show, in truth, I was uncertain it would work. Two months later they separated and now they are happily divorced with Jordan (Serena’s ex-husband) having just had a baby with his new partner! Worthy of a sequel? So Serena is single at the moment and she invited her best friends and f a m i l y m e m b e r s t o a l l g e t t o g e t h e r, which was the first time since Serena’s wedding. On the guest list was my ex-wife Sally and her husband Oli, my ex-girlfriend Rosie (one of Serena’s best friends), the sister of Serena’s ex-boyfriend and my brother Stuart, with his latest girlfriend - a stripper from London - and of course my new wife, the lovely Michele.

A perfect mix I would say! The menu was to be a gastronomic tour de force starting with truffled humus as an amuse and ending with handmade cheeses I had sourced from various parts of Spain. Wine and Cava flowed and some of the guests (including me) gave speeches, but by 11pm I had fallen over the cliff (as they say) because of the stress of the sheer volume of dishes and of course the wine! I don’t remember much except for arm wrestling my ex-wife’s husband Oli and the police turning up! It sounds just like an episode from Towie! A neighbour had complained about the noise five minutes after midnight. We had stopped the music at 12, but the police put an end to the party so sadly we never got to the cheese course. The neighbours (Spanish) often have family parties themselves but I have never complained.

Smoked Scallop Cerviche

then slowly remove the cloche.

Method for scallops cerviche

Ingredients for 4 • For cooking the scallops 4 fresh large hand dived scallops out of their shell and cleaned Approx 100g of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon of mixed spice or all spice I whole lemon cut in half for squeezing Maldon salt • For dressing Juice of 2 whole lemons Juice of 2 whole limes 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of honey Pinch of Maldon salt Pinch of white pepper • For garnish 3 radishes sliced thinly and then salted (sprinkle with salt) to soften them Some edible flowers and micro cresses 1 tablespoon of edible algae (in some supermarkets in sushi area) 4 teaspoons of caviar (or Lumpfish caviar) • For smoking Ideally you should get a smoking gun available from either sophisticated cookery

They are quick to complain, they could have just asked us politely to keep the noise down, it was only chat. Calling the police was unnecessary, but adds drama and they love to create a b i t o f d r a m a u n l e s s i t ’s p o i n t e d at them and it may well be at their next fiesta! However, each course was very well received and one of the tastiest dishes was a fish course which was my smoked cerviche of scallops marinated in a dressing I make with limes, honey and olive oil and then they are smoked at the table using the dried vines from Rioja. I t ’s e a s y t o p r e p a r e ( a l t h o u g h i t sounds complicated) and adds great theatre to any dinner party, so I thought I would share it with you. Maybe the neighbours thought that my restaurant was on fire when they saw the smoke and called the police, so if you do this dish watch out for the police turning up!

TOP TIP: Use a cloche if you don’t have a smoke gun. shops or online. If you don’t have one you should source some dried wood (which either way you’ll need) and then just simply ignite the twigs/wood in a flame, blow the flame out and you will see the twigs smoking. If you can buy the wood/twigs from wine making vines you get a great flavour.

Some BBQ shops sell cherry wood shavings and you’ll get the same effect by holding a large spoon of smoking shavings under the cloche covering the dish and then simply remove the spoon. Leave the smoke under the cloche for a few minutes, present it to your guest and

1. Heat a pan without oil or butter until very hot and seal the scallop, then add a little oil and a small knob of butter. Season the scallop with salt and sprinkle over the mixed spices. 2. Don’t turn until the scallop has colour underneath, you will see it starting to brown around the edges. 3. Now flip the scallop over and squeeze the lemon juice over and remove from the heat. 4. Rest the scallops on a clean board and with a sharp knife cut each into three thin slices so you have 3 neat perfect rounds. 5. Mix the lime/lemon dressing well and then pour over the scallops, but reserve at least one tablespoon for later. 6. Arrange the scallops and radish slices alternately (we sous-vide the radish to soften but salt does a similar thing). 7. Put the algae and caviar in the centre. 8. Pour the remaining dressing over and around. 9. Garnish with micro cresses and edible flowers. 10. Smoke under glass cloches and serve. Note In some Chinese shops you can find mini cheese boards with glass cloches on top. It’s the type of small glass cloche we need for this dish.

You can email Steven for bookings or questions at: steven@thelittlegeranium.com Steven Saunders FMCGB - The Little Geranium. La Cala de Mijas (Behind the town hall) www.thelittlegeranium.com

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Women have superior taste buds A STUDY on 8,900 schoolchildren in Denmark has found that girls have a better sense of taste than boys. The findings showed that girls recognised taste much better than their male counterpart, and boys need 10 per cent more sourness and 20 per cent more sweetness to be able to recognise the taste of something.

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What a waste

Also, boys have a sweeter tooth than girls. Carried out by the Danish Science Communication and the Faculty of Life Sciences, each child was supplied with a kit of taster samples. The tests were designed to recognise the ability of the children to discover sweet and sour tastes and to find out what they prefer when each sensation varied in intensity.

The magic fruit APPLES have more uses than for simply consumption. Store cakes with half of an apple and it will retain its moisture. The same with chicken, when cooking one whole, stuff it with an apple to keep it moist. If brown sugar goes hard in the larder, place an apple wedge in the bag, tightly sealed, and a day or so later, the sugar will be soft once more. They also have the ability to ripen bad tomatoes and soak up excess salt in a stew, simply add apple wedges for 10 minutes.

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TASTE SENSATION: Girls can recognise taste better than boys.

NEARLY half of all the food we buy gets binned, even though a lot of it is still edible. Experts say that our throwaway consumer culture and confusion over sell-by dates on food is to blame, as well as special offers that encourage people to buy more than they need. Food waste expert Emma Marsh said: “Our research has shown that 7.2 million tons of food and drink waste is generated by households in t h e U K e a c h y e a r. O f this, 4.4 million tons is avoidable food waste. This waste has a value of £12 billion (€15 billion) per year.” G l o b a l l y, a r o u n d half of all food produced, two billion tons worth, goes to waste, she claimed.

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What’s On FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Age Concern meet every Friday from 11am to 1pm at El Gusto in the centre of La Cala de Mijas, (with free parking). Card bingo, raffle and friendship. Full social calendar. Just follow the sound of laughter. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615. First Fuengirola Scout Group: every week from7pm to 9pm at St Anthony’s College in Fuengirola. The group is for all young people between six and 18 years old. Contact Robert Troost on 610 755 995 or email robert. troost@britishscoutingover seas.org.uk. Christian Basilica of San Pedro de Alcantara: free guided tour of one of the oldest Christian churches on the Iberian Peninsula from 11am to 1pm, Calle Vega del Mar, San Pedro de Alcantara. Royal British Legion’s Benejarafe Branch: every Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Restaurante Puerta Niza, Carretera Nacional N340, KM 263. RBL offer emotional and financial help to those who have served in the Armed Forces. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm. Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. University of the Third Age Costa del Sol. Play Mah Jong: every week from 10am to 1pm at the PYR Hotel in Fuengirola. For more information contact 633 552 238 or visit www.u3afuengirola costadelsol.com. Cancer Support Group (English-speaking): last Friday of every month at 5pm in the Hospital Costa del Sol café, Marbella.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 Flamenco show: free every week from noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Organic market: every week from 10am to 1pm at Guadalhorce, Las Chapas. Puerto Banus street market: every week from 9am to 2pm near the bull ring in Nueva Andalucia. Triple A: every week volunteer dog walkers required between 10am and 3pm at Calle Carril de la Mina 33 in Marbel-

DO NOT MISS Torremolinos Fair TORREMOLINOS Fair takes place in honour of its patron saint, the Arcángel San Miguel whose holy day is September 29. During these festive days people flock to the streets for one of the most famous festivals in the province. The day-time fair occupies various locations in the centre of the town, with the Plaza de la Nogalera as its epicentre. Locals and visitors gather to enjoy music, drink and food, and then move on to the night fair taking place on the

la. For more information contact 952 771 586. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open Mon to Sat from 1pm to 4pm at Calle San Roque 65 (3 blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or visit www.aces tepona.org.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Benahavis second-hand market: every week from 9am to 2pm, located 1km before the village on the right hand side of the road. University of the Third Age: coffee morning every week from 11.30am to 1pm at the Primavera Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches. For more information contact: 679 516 654 or visit www.u3afuen girolacostadelsol.com. Sunday market: every week over 200 stalls at La Trocha in Coin. All welcome. For more info call 618 826 852.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning at Tangee’s Bar, Avda Bonanza, Benalmadena (near the church) from 11am to 12.30pm. Drop in for a coffee and a chat. For more information contact 635 407 255. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open from Mon to Sat, 1pm to 4pm at Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.acestepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 7.30pm at the El Retamar pitch by the Butterfly Park in Benalmadena. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play foot-

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ball without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walk ingfootballspain.com for details. ‘Are you affected by someone's drinking?’ Alanon Family Groups hold a meeting at 8.30pm in the Divina Pastora church rooms (Calle Juan Breva 2), Marbella. Details at www.alanon spain.org. The RAF Association: first Monday of each month at Ollie’s Bar, Avenida Bonanza, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmadena at 1pm for a social with a quiz and raffle. The association also meets every third Monday of each month at Hotel Molino, Saydo Park, Mollina at 12pm for a social with a quiz and raffle.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 25 Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 1pm at the International Baptist Church in Calahonda. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. Arroyo Social and Welfare Club: every Tuesday at Agata Apartments, Arroyo de la Miel from 11.30am for noon start. There is a raffle, quiz and a game such as Play Your Cards Right, plus extras! For more information call Anthia on 634 157 042. Costa Women Business Group: every second Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am for business networking in La Cala. For more information contact Ali 677 251 058. Fuengirola Ukulele (known as Fuengulele) social, jamming and sing-along sessions: every Tuesday from 7pm until 9.30pm-ish at the Water’s Edge Bar, Fuengirola port - visitors and beginners

Real fairground, set up on the San Miguel Esplanade. On Sunday September 23, before the fair, Torremolinos celebrates its traditional procession known as the Romeria de San Miguel. A Spanish romeria refers to a Catholic pilgrimage in which the participants travel on foot, on horseback or by float to a particular religious hermitage. Between participants and spectators, it is estimated that around 200,000 people will take part in the event which makes it the region’s second most important romeria after the well-known El Rocio that is celebrated in Huelva.

welcome. For more information contact Ray on 605 791 150. Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Mijas village. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. The Good Companions Club: every Tuesday in Manila Bar, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches noon to 1.30pm. For more information contact Tony White on 952 494 730. American Club of Estepona (ACE): open from Mon-Sat, 1-4pm at Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (Club Times) or www.aces tepona.org. Walking Football: every week from 8pm on the five-aside pitches at the Estadio de San Pedro in San Pedro de Alcantara. Walking Football is for men and women over 50 to play football without running or tackling and is a great way to meet new friends. Visit www.walkingfootballspain.co m for details. The Good Vibrations Singing Sessions: every Tuesday night at 7.30pm at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona. €10 prepaid concession, €15 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details. TAPAS Choir rehearsals: every Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at El Porton de Piedra, Alhaurin El Grande. For everyone who likes to sing. No need to be able to read music. Contact info@tapasso ciety.com.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 The Royal British Legion-

Torremolinos Branch: every Wednesday at 12.30pm at Vanilla Bar in Plaza la Nogalera, Torremolinos (opposite the railway station). Age Care Association: weekly coffee morning from 11am to 12.30pm at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola. Drop in for a chat and to share experiences. For more information contact 635 407 255. Flamenco show: free every Wednesday from noon to 1pm in Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo. Language exchange workshop: free every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in La Cala. For more information contact 952 890 010 or frd@mijas.es. Malaga Picasso Museum: guided tours in English every Wednesday at 11.30am. Entry €8, children under 18 go free. Parent and baby coffee mornings: every week from 11am to 1pm at Mundo Mania, Cancelada. Entry €5 and includes coffee and two hours of play in the baby and toddler play frame. TIMS (The International Music Society) Choir: rehearsals every week from 7pm to 9.30pm in St Andrews Church, Los Boliches. A very friendly group of different nationalities. For more information contact 654 891 790. American Club of Estepona (ACE): Open Mon to Sat, 1pm to 4pm at Calle San Roque 65 (three blocks west of old bus station). All nationalities welcome. For more information contact 952 793 059 (club times) or www.aces tepona.org. Sing Sing Sing!: every Wednesday from 11.30am at Huber Plataforme De Arte, Calle San Antonio, Estepona.

€8 prepaid concession, €12 casually. Go to ‘Find Your Voice Vocal Studio’ on Facebook for details.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27 La Cala Live: every Thursday from May to September at 9pm. Live bands and dance groups playing rock’n’ roll, blues, jazz, flamenco and pop from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s in the plaza in front of the Municipal Office in La Cala de Mijas. Age Concern meet every Thursday from 11am to 1pm at the Pensionista building in Los Boliches, above the indoor market and just around the corner from Los Boliches station. In Mijas Pueblo our NEW meeting place is bar Julios Bartolo opposite the doctor’s surgery. We meet every Thursday from 11am until 1pm. Easy to find with parking right outside, you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Nice terrace with large indoor facilities for those cooler days. Age Concern offers advice, support, help and friendship, and they look forward to seeing you. Lifeline: 652 537 615. The Age Concern Charity shop can be found in C/Francisco Cano in Los Boliches and is open every weekday from 10.30am to 2pm. If you’d like to join a fun loving Volunteer Team for a few hours a week in our shop or maybe help taking our clients to their hospital or doctor’s appointment then please pop into our shop for more details or call Steve on 686 289 904 weekdays from 10am - 5pm Language exchange workshop: free, every week from 9.30am to 11.30am in the Pensioners Centre in Las Lagunas. For more information contact 952 890 010 or send an email to frd@mijas.es. Los Jueves al Casco: every week from 8am to noon, enjoy special discounts, live music, free tastings and more in Marbella Old Town. Rotary Club: every Thursday at 2pm for lunch at Cortijo de Ramiro, Calle 11, Urb Guadalmina Baja, San Pedro de Alcantara. Please contact lizzie@mar riageweddingservices.com to book a place. San Pedro street market: every week from 9am to 2pm, Calle Jorge Guillen.

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Suffering from a dependent personality

info@psicologainmarodriguez.com Hello Inmaculada, I have always had problems when it comes to having a stable relationship and I keep going from one man to another with not good results. I fear to be by myself and have always needed to be with someone. I wonder if it might have a connection with not being successful in finding love. Dear reader, your question is right because your need to have a relationship can affect the way you choose your partners. When somebody suffers the need to be in a relationship, it might be showing some kind of dependency. This dependency is characterised by a desperate need to be taken care of that makes the person behave in a submissive way, as they fear separation from a beloved one. The person who feels dependent, is a person that has never been able to develop a strong sense of self and finds purpose (and safety) living in the shadow of

DIFFICULT: Ask yourself tough questions

another, in this case a partner. These types of problems appear in early adulthood and show symptoms such as anxiety, fear of separation, insecure behaviour, lack of social skills, impulsivity and so forth which prevent the person from having healthy relationships and a fulfilling life. How to recognise if you suffer from a dependent personality?

Ask yourself these questions and check if you show at least five or more of the following characteristics; Do you usually have an excessive need for other’s advice when making decisions? Are you able to make decisions on your own? Do you enjoy making decisions? Or prefer to have someone you trust guide you?

Do you seek advice for everyday decisions? Do you usually need help to begin a project? Do you allow other people to make decisions for yourself in areas that directly affect your life? Do you offer your help to do unpleasant things for others so you make sure they will take care of you when you need it? Are you uncomfortable when you are on your own? Do you fear not being able to take care of yourself? Do you often suffer anxiety at the thought that those you love leave you? Do you go from one relationship to another in search of support and care? For example, meaning you must find someone new to date urgently after a recent break up? Do you get into toxic relationships in order to not be alone? Do you feel unable to look after yourself, whether financially, emotionally, or even physically? Do you avoid expressing your opinions as you fear disapproval? If you believe you might be suffering any of these feelings or going through these kind of situations, you might have a dependent personality. I would strongly recommend you to spot these symptoms and to seek professional help. These difficulties can be worked on in therapy so that the person can choose future relationships in a healthy way.

If you have any questions about family therapy or any psychological issues, please do not hesitate to email your comments to info@psicologainmarodriguez.com, Tel: 722 254 848 • www.psicologainmarodriguez.com EVERYONE loves that healthy summer glow but for a truly healthy look you need to fake it! Forget lazing in the sun for hours on end and all the associated health risks involved. There are literally hundreds of fake tan and self-tanning creams, lotions and sprays available to give the natural bronzed look you are looking for. However, whether it’s a deep tan or lighter colour you want, there are some top tips to follow to ensure an even look: Exfoliate. Ideally up to seven hours before you want to apply self-tan. This will help remove dead skin cells and help prevent uneven, blotchy patches with the product. When doing your legs, shave or wax at least 24 hours before. Apply the product after showering. Ensure the skin is completely dry and moisturise beforehand, particularly on dry spots such as knees and elbows to help with an overall even result. Wear gloves. Protect your hands from the product. Nothing gives the game away that you are faking it like brown stained palms.

Top tips for an even glow Wait to get dressed. To prevent the self tan staining your clothes or smudging, wait at least 15 minutes after applying before getting dressed. Get help. Enlist the help of someone to apply tan to the back and to those hard to reach areas for an even glow. Stay protected. Despite the healthy glow, you must still protect your skin from the sun and wear adequate UVA and UVB protection.

FAKE TAN: For a truly healthy look.

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Be a graduate for a healthier heart WANT a healthy heart? Then get educated. A study which has spanned some 30 years has concluded that those who went to university had a lower risk of heart disease. Scientists tracked nearly 14,000 white and African-American patients in the USA from 1987 and found there was a clear correlation between education levels and heart disease with university graduates having lower incidence of heart disease. The study reported that female graduates had a 28 per cent lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to almost 51 per cent who did not go on to further education. In men, the difference was not quite as dramatic with the CVD risk at 42 per cent for those who went to uni and 59 per cent for those who didn’t. Medical experts also say they believe that better educated people are more likely to choose healthier lifestyles and have better socioeconomic factors.

ALLERGY SUFFERERS: Over half experience a stuffy or runny nose.

Hay fever affects younger population ALMOST half of Brits (48 per cent) aged between 16-24 have experienced a seasonal allergy, such as hay fever or an allergy pollen, in the past year. That’s according to a r e p o r t f r o m M i n t e l , t h e w o r l d ’s leading market intelligence agency. Their research found that whilst 48 per cent of the 16-24 age group had suffered an allergy, just 25 per cent of those aged 55 and over had experienced an allergy. But it isn’t just age which shows a significant impact, region also plays a role. Whilst you may expect the rolling hills and wildflower meadows of the countryside to be a nightmare for sufferers, it seems that the pavements of London are a common place to encounter a hay fever sufferer as some 46 per cent of Londoners have experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year, compared to a national average of 39 per cent. The north east, north west, sSouth east or East Anglia were found to have lower numbers of sufferers with 35 per cent of residents in each of

these regions having experienced a seasonal allergy in the past year. Over half of allergy sufferers experienced a stuffy or runny nose, 57 per cent suffered with sneezing and 47 per cent were plagued with itchy or watery eyes. However, while a third (32 per cent) of consumers choose to treat seasonal allergies, a long-suffering quarter (26 per cent) of Brits suffer in silence. Almost half (47 per cent) of hay fever sufferers keep track of pollen levels during the pollen season and residents in Spain can do the same with pollen counts able to be viewed at www.meteovista.com. Andalucia and central areas are known to have high olive pollen counts and grass counts are often high but they usually go down by mid July. Grass counts also lessen in mid July in northern Spain and the Costa Brava. Low to moderate pollen counts are found in the Costa del Sol, Costa Almeria and Costa Dorada. U s u a l l y, c o a s t a l a r e a s h a v e l o w e r pollen counts.

GET EDUCATED: For a lower risk of heart disease.

A mother’s love FIGHT or flight? When it comes to a mother’s love, it’s almost certainly fight. Scientists have conducted a series of experiments that shows a mother’s defensive behaviour to protect their child and this is caused by the release of oxytocin, or the ‘love hormone.’ On a study of rats they found when in the face of danger, rather than fleeing, there was a release of oxytocin as the defensive mechanism to protect her pups came into force. When researchers blocked the oxytocin they found mothers froze when they detected threat. It is believed this action would be similar in humans causing a mother to fight to protect her child, a true mother’s love.

MOTHERS: Will protect their children.

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Who really cares for the Mijas Donkeys? Photo credit: PACMA

OUTSPOKEN: PACMA campaigns for the donkeys around the world.

PLAYFUL: Pet sitters will care for your affectionate pet.

Caring for playful pups OWNERS of playful pups find comfort in suitable pet-sitters. I am repeatedly told by owners of playful pups how worried they are about the puppy missing their affection when they go away. Fear not, I tell them. Your playful pup will be very hard to resist. Pet-sitters choose to travel by pet-sitting largely because they adore animals and find it a great way to spend their time. So if you have a friendly and affection pet who needs regular cuddles and tickles sign up to find your sitter online today! How we work HouseSitMatch is a house-sitting network where new members register online. We ID check everyone to ensure we know who you are, and in addition sitters are Police

checked. We charge for membership to ensure that there is a commitment from both parties and that we can afford to manage our network online professionally. Our latest review on Trustpilot “HouseSitMatch was extremely easy to deal with and Lamia kept in touch with me regularly to let me know what was happening... she and my dog were good friends by the time I returned and it was obvious she had enjoyed Lamia’s company. The house was left exactly how I had left it, I can’t thank Lamia enough for the service she provided with the minimum of fuss. I would certainly use them again in the future.” Review by Jim Clifford, New Forest, England How you benefit as a

home and pet owner Our membership offers access to a secure network helping you find suitable sitters. We hide your contact details and address. You post an advert ahead of your travel dates, we publish the advert then housesitters apply. You can view their profiles and chat with them before you accept an applicant. If you join as a Premium member we can also help you at each stage of the process to get you started and manage your account. How you do join? Please register online via our website www.Housesit match.com. • Choose a membership plan • Standard (DIY option) = £49 pa • Premium (with support at each step) = £79 pa

Do you need a house, or pet-sitter? Get in touch. House-sitting can be a winwin for both parties, free house and pet-sitting, plus the experienced and checked sitters get free accommodation! Register as either house-sitter or homeowner with a 20 per cent discount using coupon code P2020 – an exclusive offer for readers. To find a house- or pet-sitter go to www.HouseSitMatch.com call Lamia on 00 44 (0) 777 214 2742 or email admin@housesitmatch.com.

WHILST there seem to be regular complaints from individuals about the plight of the Mijas Donkeys used as taxis and kept in questionable condition, there seems to be very little news from the local council and NGOs. There have been reports over the years of threats made to local residents who have tried to campaign against them and although nothing has been proven, at the end of the day, the donkeys

do generate income for various families in the pueblo and the council doesn’t appear to be inclined to do much to support the animals. Perhaps more surprisingly, El Refugio del Burrito a donkey charity established in Spain in 2003 as a subsidiary of the Donkey Sanctuary, UK has nothing on their website about the plight of these donkeys. They are outspoken about the treatment of

the animals around the world and even complain about donkey taxis in Greece, but there is nothing prominent on their website about Mijas and even on Facebook they have simply posted a note from the Spanish charity PACMA about the Mijas taxis. No doubt they do a fantastic job by looking after abandoned donkeys but in this case, they don’t appear to be campaigning against the Mijas taxis.

Triple A www.tripleamarbella.org Desperately waiting

RAISING FUNDS: Will you help to save animals like these? THERE are always cats and dogs desperate to be rehomed and they can be viewed on the Triple A website www.tripleamarbella. org but even if you can’t take an animal home, there is virtual adoption as well as a need for volunteers to take the dogs for a walk. The charity is always trying to raise funds in order to feed and house all

of the strays that it looks after and the next special event is a dance spectacular at the Marbella Theatre in Plaza Ramon Martinez tonight (Friday) so visit the Triple A site to find out more. Then on Wednesday at 7.30pm there will be a special fundraiser at the popular Live Lounge at La Sala Banus with tickets costing

just €20 which will cover a glass of cava and canapes plus an evening of live music from Michael Bublé tribute Peet Rothwel. There will be a raffle and a special auction and all who attend will receive a complimentary €20 voucher which can be used at the Oak Bar & Grill just across the road from La Sala.

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Word Ladder Can you by changing 1 letter at a time, get from the first word to the last word in the given number of moves?

Puzzles Page

SWAP 1 2 3 4

Cryptic

Down 1 Delicate bust remodelled on the French (6) 2 Disturbed by the unexpected result (5) 3 Cook some borsch effortlessly (4) 5 About being put into twosomes, that’s fixed (8) 6 Difficulty is fixed by rugby player (7) 7 Inclined to work in a sleigh (6) 8 She's caught in the beam (5) 13 State challenge to accept European rule (8) 15 Forgery of art stun absentees (7) 17 Hold up picnic container? (6) 18 Put off in high-altitude terrain (5) 19 Remove delegate and Latin sweetheart (6) 22 More uncommon rubles are registered (5) 23 Spot partial job lot (4)

GERM Weekly Stars

Across 1 Clues I arranged for Watergate (6) 4 Has faith in repaired struts (6) 9 Plead for British cheese, for a change (7) 10 The Irishman I love for the terrace (5) 11 Parking on a great many building sites (4) 12 I acted in poor show (8) 14 Take the road to the river, going back by horse (5) 16 It’s reported the dogs have reached the tops of the mountains (5) 20 Is a huge fan of dual seat contraption (8) 21 Encourage some of our generation (4) 24 President and African leader's animal (5) 25 Increase Green movement around Louisiana (7) 26 A duty list or back rest, maybe (6) 27 Withhold food from pop star vegetarian's diet (6)

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the back for handling things so well. As you make plans to move on know that this cannot be confused with running away! There is some unfinished business you have to deal with right now. When all is said and done then least said, soonest mended.

Libra. Minor irritating things are blocking your true way forward right now causing you to take alternative steps. Actions will speak louder than words, but it may not be appropriate to do anything until the time is right and you get the signal. After the approaching Mercury conjunction witb Ceres all is clearer.

Taurus. Expect a lot of motivational energy to come your way in the next few days. Your own talents are sought right now to bring something to a new level. You have asked for astrological guidance, and recent actions of Mercury in trine with a warring Mars point you positively in the right direction.

Scorpio. Do not lose your temper right now, until you find out why someone is acting the way that they are. Though you are aware that something isn’t right you need to be better informed before you start calling the shots. This week sees the actions of inspiring Ceres working to help you get the truth.

Gemini. Mercury enters into balancing Libra midweek. You have chosen to see someone’s actions just lately as a smokescreen to take you away from the main event, but until you face up to hard facts then you need the impetus. Take things in your stride as nothing is exactly what it seems just now!

Sagitarius. Lucky changes punctuate a week in which your guard is down and you can greatly benefit by clearing the air. Though you have taken recent developments with a pinch of salt there is now a need to ensure that what you propose is just exactly what is wanted and needed right now.

Cancer. Not a time to retreat into that shell, whilst there is hard work to be done and you are in the frame for it. A minor conflict nears closure and there is now nothing left to stop you moving onwards and upwards, and not even glancing back. The Sun conjuncts with Mercury in Libran territory, to boot!

Capricorn. Taking a break is possibly the very best thing that you could do right now. Stresses and strains have played a part in your recent actions, and you need to view things in general from a different angle and with the pressure taken off. A breath of fresh air is surely what is needed.

Leo. Love enters into the brave heart of the romantic Leo, as you become the star of the show. How you deal with all this is vital to your happiness and future success, since it will be weighed against the actions of your confident and open inner energies. You are more than you think that you are.

Aquarius. Uranus takes on Mercury as a muted Saturn trumps progress somewhat. All this is giving you the chance to move on to pastures new, without counting the cost of your actions. You have itchy feet, and the time to move on is right now. Be unafraid, you cope so well with change for good reasons.

Virgo. Mercury’s actions are connecting with a scheming Uranus and a dynamic duo of both Saturn and Mars. You are under pressure to come up with the right plan, since this is what will take you further along the path of expectation and promise. Use this positive energy to get whatever you need.

Pisces. Balance is essential as there are many people needing your helping hands of comfort this week. You are patient, focussed and ready to take on that which you must right now. Your energy is fuelled by a transition of your planetary leader, Neptune and supported by an ebullient Mercury!

Aries. Give yourself a very big pat on

Code Breaker

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 8 represents W and 23 represents H, so fill in W every time the figure 8 appears and H every time the figure 23 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

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Across 1 Journalist (8) 8 Escape or avoid by cunning (5) 9 Giver (5) 10 Speed (4) 11 Report or maintain (6) 13 Salted roe of the sturgeon (6) 15 Silvery-white metal (4) 18 Defendant's plea of being elsewhere at the relevant time (5) 19 Shoulder firearm with long barrel (5) 20 Natural opening in something (8) Down 2 Precise (5) 3 Kitchen appliance (4) 4 Slightly intoxicated (6) 5 Scope (5) 6 Implausible (10) 7 Mischievous elf in Irish folklore (10) 12 Arrived at without due care or effort (6) 14 There you are (5) 16 Establish by deduction (5) 17 Worry unnecessarily or excessively (4)

Across 1 Levantarse (3,2) 4 Alterado (5) 8 To hold on to (7) 9 Codo (5) 10 Cuchara (para comer) (5) 11 To achieve (7) 12 Tailor (6) 14 Dove (6) 18 To know (someone) (7) 20 Code (cipher) (5) 22 Cocineros (5) 23 Elected (7) 24 Roncar (cuando se duerme) (5) 25 Forma (figura) (5)

Down 1 Vasos (para beber) (7) 2 Cloth (for cleaning) (5) 3 Pareja (compañero) (7) 4 Magpie (6) 5 Vapor (5) 6 Ankle (7) 7 Menos (5) 13 Cantantes (7) 15 Arqueros (7) 16 Impresionante (7) 17 Brisa (6) 18 To cook (5) 19 Basket (5) 21 Friend (f) (5)

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

Kenny’s Postbag Kenny, Why do you talk of Light and Love when there is so much suffering in the World? Ingrid Y.

Well, Ingrid, think what would happen if people were not working against the darkness; as the energy of spiritual people, collectively, is constantly gaining strength Worldwide. Such power is called Light, and combined with Love it sends out a positive message. It is a proud message that every truly Spiritual person is enabled to send out, and that makes it good enough for me and all my readers!

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Kakuro

For Birthday Celebrants Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

All across the Cosmos an energy is calibrated by your acceptance and governed by your inspiration and faith. If ever there was a time to put things in order, it is now, and the astrological year ahead can reveal more of your innermost soul if you allow it!

Sudoku

Funagram Unscramble the name of a popular dessert (two words): DUPED BRIGAND Unscramble the name of a breed of dog (two words): TEA GARDEN

Fill the grid so every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1-9

ANSWERS: - BREAD PUDDING - GREAT DANE

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Nissan Navara N-Guard gets a makeover THE NISSAN Navara N-Guard is a tough and stylish new special version of the brand’s awardwinning pickup, and it’s on sale now. The Navara is the versatile ‘goanywhere’ pickup that’s perfect for a tough week at work followed by an adventurous weekend in the wilderness. The N-Guard special version makes it even more desirable, thanks to a contemporary design upgrade, plus extra standard equipment. Based on the flagship Tekna grade, the front grille, fog lamp surrounds, mirror covers, door handles and rear bumper are all finished in black. Matching side steps and roof rails have been added, along with unique black 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior of the headlamps has been darkened, and a powered sunroof with tinted glass is standard. Customers can order the Navara N-Guard in one of three exterior colours - Dark Grey, Metallic Black and Storm White. The makeover is completed with unique decals at the base of the

doors, extending on to the load bed behind the rear wheel. Inside, the themes of refinement and sophistication continue with restyled leather seats. The base and back inserts have been upgraded with a smart new dark grey and yellow design, complemented by

yellow double stitching. This feature is replicated on the door trim and on the new signature floor mats, which feature a geometric design to match the exterior decals. Front and rear parking sen-

NEW FEATURES: Offers a greater off-road performance.

sors and headlamp washers are fitted as standard equipment. Previously they were only available as optional extras. The one item still on the options list is a front differential locker which, when fitted, works in tandem with the Navara’s standard rear differential locker to provide enhanced traction on every type of surface. For even greater

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off-road performance, customers can order the Navara N-Guard with the OFF-ROADER AT32 pack. Launched in June this year, the pack includes bespoke performance suspension that increases ride height by 20mm, full protection of key underbody components and larger 32-inch tyres. A snorkel to improve wading depth can also be integrated, creating the most capable Navara ever offered to customers. The N-Guard’s new features complement the Navara’s existing suite of advanced technologies. Standard equipment includes Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent Emergency Braking and Intelligent Around View Monitor. As with every Nissan LCV, the Navara NGuard comes with an industry-leading fiveyear / 160,000 km warranty. Navara N-Guard will make its public debut at the Hannover Motor Show 2018 later this month.

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DS 3 Crossback: icon of high tech style P

ushing back the limits, DS 3 Crossback is a vehicle of distinctive styling and exceptional proportions, available in 100 per cent electric version, featuring exclusive technologies and unique refinement. Built on an all-new Platform, it opens new horizons in both technology and styling. DS 3 Crossback is both a city car and a long-distance road car. Pushing conventions aside, it opts for spectacular technologies including DS Matrix LED Vision headlights, flush door handles that deploy automatically and a fully digital driving display. These avant-garde features go hand in hand with a sense of refined comfort, a rich array of safety equipment and driver assistance functions (like autonomous driving, level 2) and unrivalled acoustic excellence. Elegant and attractive, DS 3 Crossback is for all those looking for a car with instant appeal that is stylish and dynamic. It meets all the criteria for attracting

CHALLENGING: Perfect for those looking for a stylish and dynamic car.

New C5 Aircross SUV

AT the Paris Motor Show, being held from October 4 to 14 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Citroën will emphasise the consistency of its new look guided by its brand signature “Inspired by You”. They are being driven by a new, strong and consistent range, with six models released in less than two years, each sharing a distinctive design as well as outstanding comfort via the Citroën Advanced Comfort programme. It’s a brand for the core market presenting the first stage in its offensive to achieve 100 per cent of the range having an electric option in the future. Citroen is no doubt an iconic vehicle manufacturer that will not only be celebrating its centenary in 2019, it’s also the 70th birthday of the 2CV. As part of its large 1,600m2 stand, Citroën is unveiling an entirely renewed range, modern and consistent. This will include an ‘SUV’ area with

the world premiere of New Citroën C5 Aircross SUV. A product offensive which becomes a success. In the first half of 2018, the brand achieved a growth of 9 per cent across the world, wheras in Europe, the brand recorded its highest level of sales for seven years and won m a r k e t

ON DISPLAY: Citroen’s C5 Aircross will be at the Paris Motor Show.

share in both passenger and commercial vehicles. A performance driven by the success of recent launches: C3, new C4 Cactus, C3 Aircross SUV in Europe and C5 Aircross SUV in China.

and retaining a demanding clientele that is not prepared to trade features for size and compactness. Lovers of beautiful objects will be charmed by its sculptural design, the creativity of its interiors and the care taken with even the smallest details. Avant-garde technologies give customers a driving experience characterised by comfort, well-being, peace of mind and pleasure, over all types of journey and for all types of use, whether they choose a standard internal-combustion engine or a completely electric model. DS 3 Crossback is the essence of the DS: sophistication and technology, in a more compact frame. Both a city car and a long-distance road car, 100 per cent style and 100 per cent high-tech, with no compromise, the most technological on the market, DS 3 Crossback is pursuing an ambitious objective: to be Nº1 in its sector.

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CHALLENGING: Hoping to exceed customers’ expectations.

Hyundai Veloster N AS car buyers eagerly await the upcoming launch of the 2019 Veloster N, Hyundai is fueling the anticipation by grassroots racing the Veloster N and IONIQ electric in the annual OPTIMA Batteries ‘2018 Search for the Ultimate Street Car.’ The IONIQ electric returns to defend its 2017 National Championship in the new and exciting GTE class. Entering its first full year of competition, the Veloster N is challenging the top GTC class competitors. “The OPTIMA Search for the Ultimate Street Car competition is the perfect venue to allow Hyundai to showcase its expanding performance envelope and introduce the N-brand vehicles to performance enthusiasts,” said Joshua Vedder, senior group manager, Customer Connect, Hyundai Motor America. “The vehicles are modified in a way that mirrors a typical enthusiast - gripper tyres and suspension, increased power, etc - and then tested in this severe environment. This is one way we ensure our vehicle will exceed our customers’ expectations.” Both the 275-horsepower Veloster N and the 201horsepower IONIQ electric were upgraded for the series and will compete in the second to last event of the season. The teams are hoping to qualify for the OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational.

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IN TRAINING: International players are back at Malaga.

UNICAJA basketball team is finally able to choose from a full squad as their international players return. Lessort, Salin, Milosavljevic and Shermadini were the first back from the qualifying phase for the World Cup in China 2019. Diaz, Fernandez and Waczynski were the next to return meaning the club’s seven star players are all back on duty. Reserves have had to be used as cover in the meantime. Mathias Lessort was victorious with France against the Finland of teammate Sasu Salin by 83 to 67. The French centre, one of the

signings that has generated the most expectation this summer, showed with France his enormous potential.

The Martinique finished the match against the Finnish team with 13 points and six rebounds, making him the match’s

most outstanding player. On the opposite side was Salin, who could only score five points against the French compared to

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the 27 he scored in the previous match. The victory placed France at the top of Group K, while Finland remains in fourth position. Another victory with a Malaga flavour was the one that saw Serbia beat Estonia by 91 to 65. The forward Dragan Milosavljevic had a good game. He was on court for 20 minutes scoring nine points. In the same group, Gio Shermadini’s Georgia fell by a tight 85 to 86 against Greece, in an important match for the classification. Serbia is in third position in Group L, while Georgia is in fourth position two victories away from the first three places that give a ticket to the World Cup.