ISSUE NO. 1555 // 23 - 29 APRIL 2015
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By Jan Gamm MANY bank customers have until the end of the month to prove who they are or face having their accounts frozen. A law first passed in 2010 aimed at preventing money laundering and funding of criminal and terrorist organisations is finally coming into force from April 30. It requires banks to hold digital ID of their customers to pass on to the authorities. But despite having had five years to get their act together some banks have only recently started notifying their customers to provide identification. For many it has come via a message in Spanish when withdrawing money from cashpoints, something that may have left English-speaking expats in the dark. Those who have opened accounts since 2010 may not need to take action as the information
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should have been recorded when they signed up. Many more, however, who have held accounts longer may face having their accounts frozen without receiving any notice, leaving them unable to honour direct debits, pay bills or withdraw cash. That is because accounts opened years ago before digital information was filed are likely to
need clarification of identity. A valid NIE (or DNI for Spanish nationals) or a valid passport will be necessary. In addition you could be asked for a contract of employment, an income tax return, an IVA receipt, a utility bill, a recent payslip or a DAE, which is a statement of economic activity. One bank employee told Euro Weekly News: “You wouldn’t be-
lieve the chaos this has caused, both for the bank and for our clients. We face so much anger and criticism from our customers but the freezing of accounts is conducted by the Bank of Spain and our hands are tied. We cannot legally delay matters while clients collate their documents.” Anyone unsure of their position should check with their bank.
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Letters 58 Time Out 59 - 62 Pets 63 Health & Beauty 64 - 65 Food 67 - 69 Homes & Gardens 70-71 Services 75 - 80 Classifieds 81 - 83 Motoring 84 - 86 Sport 87 - 88
UNITED FOR XABIA: Members of the Democratic Coalition.
Getting together
THE Democratic Coalition of Xàbia/Jávea is finalising its new programme designed to promote a better understanding of the common views of the community. Members of the coalition are holding regular meetings with residential groups from various urbanisations and neighbourhood associations in the town to better understand the needs and
wishes of the local population. “We are confident that we are the best choice for these elections and know the real needs of our citizens,” said Party Deputy Juan Ortolá. Election candidate Oscar Anton said: “I am enormously proud to work towards unity within the coalition... who are not
promising impossible things, but standing by the side of residents, listening and encouraging involvement. We believe in this wonderful town and its potential.” The Coalition invites residents for coffee at its next meeting at L’Encant in the Plaza de la Constitución on Thursday, April 23, from 10am until noon.
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NEWS Noise reduction JAVEA’S ‘Disco Garden’ has installed sheets of soundproofing around its perimeter. This is aimed at reducing the music levels audible outside the club’s grounds. Graffiti scars A NUMBER of buildings in the historic old town of Javea were disfigured by graffiti this week at night. Cemetery cracks A SPOKESMAN for Denia Council has announced that €31,907 is to be spent repairing cracks that have appeared in the walls of the oldest niches in the town’s cemetery.
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Prime Minister in Benidorm SPANISH Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy paid a flying visit to Benidorm as part of his campaign trail for re-election. He was accompanied by President of the Generalitat Valenciana Alberto Fabra, José Ciscar of the Alicante Regional Government and Toni Perez, the PP candidate for mayor in Benidorm, in addition to an en-
tourage of assistants and representatives of the press. The weather stayed fine on Saturday for Rajoy’s visit, so the group walked through the streets of the Old Town, passing the time of day with the locals before continuing to the Mirador, escorted by the National Police. They were greeted by well-wishers and also by protes-
tors unhappy at the current policies of Rajoy’s PP government. Some bystanders were heard shouting: “Do you have an envelope!” in reference to the ongoing trials of alleged bribery concerning PP politicians. Before his departure Prime Minister Rajoy greeted the PP nominations for Benidorm.
Evening earthquake AN earthquake in the region between Xixona, Ibi and Alcoy registered 2.7 on the Richter scale on Friday evening at 10.58pm, particularly felt in Alcoy. The Emergency Coordination Centre received dozens of calls. Speed campaign LOCAL police in Alcoy stopped 619 drivers and fined 16 for speeding in a road safety campaign over one week that ended on Friday, April 17. La Boheme in Altea THE Alcoy Symphony Orchestra (OSA) and Alicante’s Vicemmus presented a performance of Puccini’s La Boheme at the Palau de Altea on Saturday.
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THE festival of the Virgen del Milagro that began on Saturday in Cocentaina was marked with 27 fogueras in honour of the tears of the Virgin. La Crema was followed by a spectacular procession.
Green fingers THE Creama-managed training workshop for disabled budding gardeners came to an end on Friday in Torrecremada, Denia. Councillor Vicente Chelet and Creama Manager Rosario Donderis presented certificates to seven happy participants.
Cardinal petition TWO thousand parishioners in Javea have signed a petition to the cardinal against the imminent transfer of the popular vicar of Church of Sant Bertomeu, Julian Puras. Cherry crisis THE cherry harvest in the Vall d’Acala near Alcoy is predicted to be 10 per cent down this year due to bad weather, estimated at a total crop of only 7 million kilos.
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INNER SANCTUARY: For an overwhelming scent of jasmine, geraniums and orange blossom.
Blooming wonderful festival in Cordoba
THE COURTYARDS, or simply ‘Patios’ festival of Cordoba 2015 will run from May 4, until May 17. ‘Los Patios de Cordoba’ is Cordoba’s most anticipated, and fragrant yearly event. The first two weeks of May see the most beautiful kept courtyards in the world fling open their doors to the public. Carpets of flowers, handmade Islamic mosaics, striking water features combine with an overwhelming scent of jasmine, geraniums, carnations and orange blossom. Since 1921, the town hall has organised a competition of Courtyards and Crosses in the first week of May, where the owners decorate their houses with great care to try and win the prestigious award offered by the authorities. Over 50 patios will be open free of charge to the public. The town hall has published nine sug-
Quote of the Week I’ve got to kill more people,” said a 13year-old secondary school student in Barcelona over and over again after killing a teacher and injuring another four people on Monday during what authorities are describing as a psychotic outbreak.
gested routes you can visit on your own accord, or you can join a paid tour party to take in these wonderful authentic inner sanctuaries that date back hundreds of years. Firstly the Romans, and later the Muslims adapted the typical design of the popular house to their needs, making the home centre on an inner courtyard (or patio), normally with a fountain in the middle and often a well to collect rainwater. The Muslims made further adjustments, giving the house an entrance from the street which passed through a porch, and filling the courtyard with plants to give the sensation of freshness. A visit is indeed worth the effort, but bear in mind, nearly all the patios close between 2pm and 6pm. For more details and routes, see the website at www.patiosyrutascordoba.com.
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non-Spanish people began paying into social security system in March said reports by the Employment and Social Security Ministry. March was the second month in a row to see increases in the number of foreigners finding legal work in Spain.
AN exhibition of paintings by Guadalupe Higón Estella is at the Casa de Cultura in Ondara until April 30. The exhibition features a retrospective of work created since 1998.
New playground A NEW fenced in playground has opened at Les Piteres in the Old Town of Altea - previously the location of recycling bins, which have been moved.
Some progress FOLLOWING payment of a €3.8 million fine, Villajoyosa Council has started talks with the constructor of the abandoned Atrium in La Cala to force completion or face demolition.
Hospital plots THREE plots next to Villajoyosa hospital totalling 24,831m2 are being signed over to the council for improvement and expansion.
And finally... A VIDEO of a choir from Jacaranda school in Sevilla singing La Musica No Se Toca, a song by Alejandro Sanz, has gone viral on the internet after the singer shared it on his Facebook page, stating that he had fallen in love with the entire school.
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Church supports the children of EMAUS THE Church of England congregation at the La Fustera Church, between Calpe and Moraira, recently collected more than €230 for children in the local EMAUS home.
The latest contribution comes from a popular fundraiser quiz run by Sue McNae. Father Marcus Ronchetti, Senior Chaplain of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy, presented the donation to
Carole Saunders, President of the Friends of the Children of EMAUS. Church of England parishes in Spain are entirely self-funding to maintain the Church’s ministry,
including funerals and pastoral care for the sick and bereaved, and the activities of the seven local churches support causes such as Caritas, EMAUS, World Vision and the Gandia Hospice.
The Chaplaincy holds Sunday service in seven different towns. For information on church activities, contact details and service times visit www.costa blanca-anglicanchaplaincy.org.
Families get together LA NUCIA celebrated Family Day, a free event organised by the Department of Social Services. The parking area at the front of the Camino Cano sports centre was turned into a giant leisure park, full of laughter and noise from 10am to 2pm last Sunday, April 19. More than 4,000 people turned out, in particular children, for whom the event was specifically planned. Forty-four free activities had been laid on which included 20 workshops, eight bouncy castles, four rides,
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Summer camp LA NUCIA Youth Department will once again run a residential summer camp at Finca Santa Barbara for Spanish students aged eight-14 years to learn English.
FAMILY DAY: Fun and laughter filled the air.
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10 giant games - including chess, ludo, snakes and ladders - and two playgrounds. Popular cartoon and film characters mingled with the children, having their photos taken together.
ALTEA Town Hall is offering a three-day training course to the unemployed on water treatment, pool cleaning and maintenance.
Parents and grandparents joined in the workshops, helping twist balloons into animals, making bracelets and colouring, achieving a hugely successful event aimed at family bonding.
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Immigrants: To help or not to help?
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OW desperate would you have to be? What could convince you to risk the lives of your children and spouse, not to mention your own? It must be one of the most difficult decisions anyone would have to make to uproot family and place them in the hands of human traffickers, in the hope of reaching a safer country. But that’s the decision thousands of families take every year, often with the tragic outcome witnessed this week when more than 700 people drowned off the coast of Libya. The problem that Europe is facing at the moment with the influx of migrants landing on our shores is not so much: “Should we help them?” But rather: “What is the best way to help them and us at the same time?” There seem
to be two main camps of thought. Those that say: “Keep them out.” And those that say: “Let them in and never mind the consequences.” Australia would be the perfect example of how zero tolerance works well. PM Tony Abbott said: “If you want to stop migrants crossing the Mediterranean, don’t let them set foot on land.” And although it sounds harsh, we cannot deny it has stopped the boats heading for Oz. But European refugee groups say: “Forget the future, save them now and sort it out later.” Which on the face of it is the most humane response. Hopefully common sense will prevail at the emergency EU meetings this week. Maybe a mix of both camps will be the answer. Save them all now! Then stop any more boats leaving port.
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Fashion show for Tanamera A PASSION for fashion has helped raise funds for Tanamera’s rescue dogs. Heaven Boutique’s fashion shows are always well attended and this one was no exception. Inn on the Green, home to Javea Bowls Club, was transformed with garlands, balloons and the best of the British High Street at a fraction of the price. There was an excited buzz as the models arrived to be dressed in this season’s fashions. Nicola Franklin, proprietor of Heaven Boutique said: “We love holding these events. We raise funds for deserving charities and our ladies can en-
Salvation Army’s service THE Salvation Army is holding regular Sunday Worship at 10.30am at Camp Saron, Torre Carrals 64 in Denia. For more information on the Sunday service and on the valuable work that the Salvation Army carries out within the community, call 965 782 152 or 698 609 658. Alternatively contact Dieter Simmerer via email on di etersimmerer@hotmai l.com.
RAISING FUNDS: Jacky of Tanamera SPAIN. joy the ‘catwalk experience.’ A cava reception and afternoon tea was well received by the 80 ladies in attendance. At 2pm the show commenced and six models strutted their stuff, introduced by Nicola who described the outfits worn: “We have customers of all shapes, ages and sizes, reflected in our choice of models.” The event was in aid of Tanamera SPAIN and Jacky Hazeleger said: “I am so grateful for the support. We rely solely on donations so we can continue to rescue and rehome abandoned dogs in this area.”
The post-show raffle saw many smiles. The lucky winner of the Tanqueray Gin gift-set remarked, “It’s always worth buying tickets for one of Jacky’s raffles. Her prizes are always fab!” Jacky said: “I get calls day and night from people informing me of dogs in danger. Yesterday I took in five puppies left at the bins. They will need medical attention before going on to their forever homes.” From ticket sales, the raffle and extra donations, €590.22 was raised. For more information on Tanamera SPAIN contact Jacky at www.tanamera javea.com.
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Jalon hosts the Trobada THE little town of Jalon was filled with thousands of people on Sunday. More than 25,000 visitors packed the streets for the ‘Trobada d’escoles en Valencià’ which features children’s workshops, music, dancing and marching bands. Activities hosted over the weekend gathered together nearly 7,000 Trobada
students accompanied by parents and teachers from all over the region for educational talks, activities and of course the festive atmosphere. The mayor of Jalon, Joan Miquel, recalled that the town hosted the Trobada of 2000, the 15th in the Marina Alta, now hosting its 30th edition.
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Wanted are arrested ONE of the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been captured. Paul Monk, aged 54 from Romford in Essex, was arrested at a four-bedroom villa in Javea following an operation involving the Guardia Civil and the National Crime Agency. When armed officers arrived Monk was directing workmen laying a marble patio around his swimming pool. An imitation firearm with silencer and €125,000 were recovered. One day later, fugitive Jayson McDonald was arrested in Amsterdam. Both were suspects in drugs offences, featured in the Operation Captura campaign.
FUGITIVES: Three people now arrested as part of Operation Captura. Anyone with information on remaining fugitives can call the spe-
cial free phone Spanish number 900 555 111.
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SCHOOL CHILDREN: Will get a new classroom.
AMANDA DEAN PYOTT with Charles and Jenny Sutton held a Rastro in Teulada on Sunday, generating a whopping €658. The money will go directly to the Hope Restoration School in one of the poorest
areas of Nairobi and will fund the building of a new classroom. More donations are welcome - for more information please email pyottamanda@yahoo. com
Spanish set jetting SPANISH Set Jetting: 101 Locations is a new kind of travel guide to be presented in Valencia on Thursday April 30. It is what it says on the tin - a guide to where 101 of the most important English
language films were made in Spain. The book is in English, covering film locations all over Spain, written in Valencia by Bob Yareham, a resident since 1981. The launch is at 5pm in Spanish and at 7pm in English at the Hotel Astoria, Valencia, itself the scene of two English language films - one being CALPE Council is changing the face of the residenpart of the Pink Panther setial area of la Manzanera with new paving, lighting, ries. road surfacing and some attractive landscaping. Hosting the launch is The changes will ease traffic, make the roads safer Rafael Maluenda, director for pedestrians and dramatically improve appearof the Valencia Film Festiance. val. The works have been covered by €600,000 Published by Ediciones through a grant to the provincial Council of AliCamelot, copies of the book cante of €390,000 and the municipality providing at €21 will be on sale, the remaining €210,000. already available via the internet at: www.ediciones camelot.com/?p=575 More than 700 English language films have been entirely or partly made in Spain, the non-native English country where most English language films have been made. Set-jetting (cinema tourism) is already popular in the USA, the UK and New Zealand (where Lord of the Rings was made).
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MINI-OLYMPICS: Athletes greeted the arrival of the torch at Xàbia Town Hall.
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THE Olympic torch for the 11th Edition of dels Minijocs de la Marina Alta (the ‘Mini-Olympics’) arrived last week at
Xàbia Town Hall. A large group of local athletes participated, greeted by Javea Mayor José Chulvi and Councillor for Sports, Juan Luis Cardona, who said: “The Xàbia delegation is one of the largest and the only one that has competitors in all THE next meeting of Xabia Book Circle is on modules: football, basketball, Tuesday, May 5, at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start swimming, tennis, rhythmic in the Centro Social (behind the Health Centre) gymnastics, sailing, volleyball in Xàbia Old Town. and paddle. Kevin Borman is guest speaker, talking The next Minijocs will be held about his new book ‘Flamingos in the Desert’. in Denia from May 15 to 17, inFor more information, contact Alma Dorndorf volving around 1,500 particion 636 898 162 or email alma@dorndorf.es. pants from towns and villages throughout the region.
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Education week begins in Ondara THE Department of Education in Ondara, under the direction of Educational councillor Lola Jordan, has organised the second
‘Ondara Education Week’ to take place from May 4 to 8. The programme will consist of several educational
Resurfacing for Gandia streets GANDIA is undergoing a makeover as a number of streets in 12 different districts of the city are being resurfaced. The beach road on Cap de Sant Antoni is to be completely resurfaced with sections of other roads renewed and potholes repaired. The improvements will be complete in time for the busiest tourist season at the height of the summer, presenting a better impression of the city for visitors. The Project Director General explained the works will likely continue until at least the middle of May, costing €200,000 within the general Road Plan. The streets were selected for repair according to popular requests from local residents who use the roads daily. More work is planned for 2016.
and training activities aimed at schools and also families with school-age children, with skills workshops, lectures on topics of interest and educational theatre. The intention is to provide students and their families with useful educational tools. Parents are invited to attend the workshops to understand the benefits of the programme. The week begins with a session on technical studies for 4th ESO students. They will be coached in improved home study techniques, and on Tuesday, May 5, primary students will enjoy an ‘Educating emotions’ class exploring natural therapies taught by Pilates expert Natalia Ancos, yoga teacher Jose Olivares and Social Education teacher Lola Moreno.
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Jailed teacher THE owner of a Valencian language school has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail after embezzling €317,283 from various university courses.
Illegal garage LOCAL POLICE discovered an illegal garage workshop while conducting a routine inspection last week on Calle Pedro Aleixandre, Valencia.
Safely home ENRIQUE GOMEZ, an 83-year-old with dementia, missing from his home since last Thursday in Valencia was found tired but in good health on Monday near Club Nautico by the Guardia Civil.
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Javea prepares for the Com Sona l’Eso JAVEA has been preparing to welcome 1,440 youngsters taking part in Com Sona l’Eso, an annual music event for students and teachers from 52 secondary schools in Valencia, the Balearic Islands and Cataluña. Relatives also accompany the musicians, leading the Tourist Office to prepare accommodation and a programme of events and guided tours for the visitors. The central event is a performance entitled ‘Yesterday,’ put on by 1,250 young singers, 130 musicians and a group of dancers at 10pm tomorrow night, Friday 24. A massive temporary stage has been erected in the Plaza de la Constitucion for the free concert.
MUSICAL CELEBRATION: A great cultural event. The visitors, who have been camping by the town’s sports facilities since yesterday, Wednesday 22, and will be staying until Saturday, will be treated to an assortment of activities including street parades and performance. There will also be a visit to Fundacion Cirne
to discover local history, a giant paella at Parque Montaner and a performance by Xirimitab’s at Plaza Marina Alta. Javea mayor Jose Chulvi said: “This is a great cultural opportunity for our town – and a great challenge as we welcome and accommodate so many people.”
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Tasting the wine! THE 14th Wine fair at Solpark Tenis Club in Moraira on April 16 and 17 attracted wine aficionados in the area to appreciate wines from some of the finest Denominaciones in Alicante, Valencia, Ribera del Duero, La Mancha, Rueda, Jumilla, La Rioja, Utiel Requena, Bulla, Valdeorras, La Manchuela, Terra Alta and Rias Baixas. Entrance was free on both days from 2pm until 8pm and a special Raffle was held with generous prizes. Michel of Solpark was delighted with the turnout: “We want everyone to discover excellent Spanish wines and this is a wonderful way to meet wine lovers.” Winners of a fantastic
PRIZE WINNERS: Received several bottles of wine. first prize of 50 bottles of selected wines were Suzanne and Georges Vincken from Belgium who now reside in Calpe. Twelve bottles of wine went to the second prize
ticket holder and third prize won six bottles. For more information on Solpark Tenis call 965 740 947 or visit: www.solparktennismoraira.com.
Silicon Valley closer BENIDORM is one step closer to having its very own Silicon Valley following an initial agreement between the Council and Ministry of Industry. Eighty thousand square metres of land have in principle been designated for the creation of a technology park next to Terra Mitica, a joint public-private venture. Julio Martinez, Director of Energy Sistem, a technology company specialising in the development and production of smartphones, tablets and other electri-
cal devices, has already expressed an interest in being a major participant. After more than a year of negotiations, the Valencian Regional Government has indicated it will support the proposed development, tipped to attract many technology firms to the area. Benidorm Mayor Agustin Navarro acknowledged “the willingness of the Regional Government” and hopes to see a draft “in the next six or seven months.”
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Meet Euro Weekly News’s Euro Women OVER the coming months Euro Weekly News (EWN) will be featuring interviews with extraordinary and inspirational women of all nationalities who have adopted Spain as their new home. All of them have achieved something outstanding in their lives, not necessarily always of great financial magnitude, but by inspiring charitable organisations, which are just as significant for the community within the voluntary sector. To build up a thriving business is a challenge, but to arrive in a foreign country, learn a new language and still succeed in your field is something to appreciate and to celebrate.
At the end of the year, all of EWN’s interviews with these fabulous ladies will be collated into a hardback glossy book with photographs. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to a designated and registered charity in Spain. Some of the names which have already agreed to take part in this exciting project are: Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges, wife of Simon Manley, the British Ambassador in Madrid; Pamela Dawson Tasker, who was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to charitable work to the British community in Spain in last year’s Birthdays Honours list; Christine
Climent, the owner of Benidorm Palace; Amanda Collins and Dawn Blyth, Directors of the Family Medical Centre; Lucy Grande of the Make A Smile charity which helps to feed and support the children of EMAUS; Eva Naranjo, Martial Arts triple world champion, and MABS President Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE, to give you a small taster of what is to come… All of these ladies are strong, successful achievers who have set the benchmark in their chosen careers and motivated others in a compelling and exceptional way. EWN feels privileged to meet them; we know you will be too.
Euro Woman Esther Dierkes By Irena Bodnarec A STRIKING lady in every sense of the word, Esther Dierkes is the owner of the hugely popular Ritz Albir Restaurant and Cocktail Bar on Albir beachfront. The venue, much like the owner, conveys an air of style, class and elegance many could only dream of. But this successful and thriving business has only become so due to her determination and hard work. Esther is originally from Holland, moving from Amsterdam to the Costa Blanca in 1999. But her ethos of hard work started at a young age, when at 15 years old she started selling clothes at the famous Albert Cuyp market in Amsterdam while at night training to become a nail technician. Upon leaving school she got a job in a chemist’s and studied for two years to get a qualification in dispensing non-prescription and homeopathic medication, something that she still keeps up-to-date with. She met her husband Marcel, who was in the perfume business distributing across Holland and the Benilux countries, and the opportunity arose to expand to Spain. Having holidayed in Benidorm as a child, Esther decided to choose an area she was familiar with and so came upon Albir. She found work in a
salon but soon set up her own nail salon after having the first of her two children. In 2001, together with her father, they took on small premises, serving drinks and high quality snacks, extending to the neighbouring unit in 2003. Initially, the interior was based on the stylish En Pluche restaurant in Amsterdam - all red and black - but is now a cool, classy and sophisticated white. The Ritz Albir is a leader in style and ideas, constantly innovating and upgrading to stay one step ahead. The menu was a culmination of her father’s world travels and experiences and now encompasses many exquisite dishes. Every year, on September 29, they hold a big party to mark their anniversary. In 2011, tragedy struck when Esther’s father suddenly died the month before the 10th
WORK ETHIC: Esther Dierkes is the owner of the hugely popular Ritz Albir Restaurant and Cocktail Bar on Albir beach-front.
year celebration, when a Grand Gold event that took a year to organise was planned. Overcome with emotion, Esther carried on and that strength and determination are what makes the Ritz what it is today. Esther works closely with the town hall and community, having organised charity events such as the New Year’s Day Swim, Dutch Sinterklaas Christmas
for children, televised sporting events and numerous themed nights throughout the year, plus many have used the beautiful setting of the Ritz for their beachside nuptials. Esther’s next big event is on May 17 to celebrate Norwegian Day but the Ritz Albir embraces the different cultures of many of the residents that live in the community, and therein lies the key to her success!
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No wreck yet BENIDORM is still waiting for a response from Isabel Bonig, the Regional Minister for Infrastructure, Planning
and Environment about the feasibility of sinking a ship close to Benidorm Island to increase diving tourism to the area. Diving schools in Altea originally made the request to the governing body of the Serra Helada Natural Park back in 2011, but after three years had not had any response. Following requests from businesses associated with sports tourism the mayor, Agustin THE long awaited roundabout on the Navarro, wrote directly to the N332 into Alfaz del Pi finally opened Minister in July 2014 and alyesterday, Wednesday April 22. most a year later is still waiting The project originated back in 2005 for a reply. intending to create improved access The letter was not asking for into Alfaz, which has a long history as funding but to clarify the legal a traffic blackspot in the area. position with environmentalists, What were originally meant to be as it is within a protected zone. temporary traffic lights at the tram The neighbouring towns of station entrance into the town have Gandia and Villajoyosa have now been removed and the flow of both created artificial reefs to traffic around the new road system is attract divers to the area. It is running smoothly. a growing sector and one that The project, which cost â‚Ź3 million, Benidorm, which already reprewas funded by the private construcsents half of the tourism martion conglomerate which own the four ket to the Valencian region, plots of land - and not the Council or would like to further develop. Regional Government.
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Remote control IF YOU thought remote controls cars were for children then think again! Last weekend La Nucia was packed with boy racers for the first round of races of the Off Road 1.8 All Terrain Radio Control Spanish Championships. Ninety seven cars took part in the three day event, held at the 350 metre Radio Control Circuit at the entrance to the Camino Cano Sports Centre. The Spanish Association of Radio Control Cars - AE-
LA NUCIA: Boy racers and their toys. CAR - organised the race in collaboration with the Radio Control Club of La Nucia and Department of
Sport. The next round takes place in Ripoll Girona on May 24, then in Valladolid on September 20.
Tribute to German artist THE German Ambassador and mayor of Altea inaugurated a bust to commemorate local German born artist Eberhard Schlotter at the Villa Gadea Gardens on Monday. The artist, who lived and developed his career in Altea over a 50 year period, had the gardens renamed after him - ‘Jardines Eberhard Schlotter,’ marking his death last September. During the 1980’s, the artist taught stu-
dents of the German University of Maine there and has a very close and meaningful link. The artist’s daughter Sybille Schlotter, the councillor for Culture and other representatives of Altea culture and heritage were also present at the ceremony. In a thank you speech, Ms Schlotter thanked the town for the recognition bestowed upon her father, who chose to come and live in Altea back in 1956.
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Benidorm World Heritage bid BENIDORM is to initiate the process to request that UNESCO declares the town a World Heritage Site. The move comes on the recommendation of sociol-
ogist Mario Gaviria, who says Benidorm already meets six of the 10 requirements to be eligible for nomination in the Mixed Culture and Nature
category. These are based on the town’s unique natural environmental features such as beaches, microclimate and water quality together with being
one of the most sustainable resorts in the Mediterranean, attracting millions of all socio-economic classes in the latter half of the 20th century. The first step is to gain the support of the Minister of Culture, Regional and Central Governments, after which it will take around a year to prepare the initial
formal proposal. The process will take between three to six years; currently there are about 400 on the list and each year a further 50 are proposed from around the world. Of the 1,007 declared heritage sites worldwide, only 31 are within the mixed category for which Benidorm is eligible.
Ups and downs for Moors and Christians ALCOY City Council has authorised 83 stalls to trade at the town’s famous and well-attended Moors and Christians Festival this week until Friday. The stalls are selling local produce, handcrafted items, leather and ceramic goods and an array of traditional and international foods to sample and buy. There had been some concern that local hostelries were not enjoying the high occupancy that typifies this popular yearly festival, which features parades, live street entertainment with music and dancing, and a spectacular fireworks’ display.
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Sporting youngsters SIX members of the Sporting Alfaz Cricket Academy made their way down to La Manga last week to play for the Spanish Under 18s National Team.
Puig run RUNNERS took part in the vertical kilometre run up the Puig Campana, which was won by Miguel Angel Sanchez in 40 minutes, 51 seconds.
Police award FINESTRAT’S Chief Inspector of Police received an award in Valencia in recognition of his work to promote public safety in the Marina Baixa.
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Helping youth ALFAZ Council has started the European ‘Youth Guarantee’ programme, assisting unemployed under 25s, enrolling them on training courses and offering support.
Nominations AGUSTIN Navarro, Mayor of Benidorm was the first to declare the 24 names before the Electoral Board ahead of the elections.
Pest control ALFAZ Council has embarked on a fumigation programme to treat all the sewers and river beds in the town to prevent cockroach and rodent infestation.
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Entertainers turn thriller writers TWO familiar faces on the Benidorm entertainment circuit, Paul ‘Chunkz’ Devlin and Simon Beighton, have ventured into the literary world by releasing a book, suspense thriller The Genesis Chamber. The pair’s paths crossed through the world of music. Simon is the resident DJ/compere and sound engineer at Sinatra’s nightclub whilst Paul, better known as Chunkz, was part of the Shoe Waddy Waddy line-up, a play on the original bright rockers’ name, currently performing with Roy West under Two Waddy Waddy. The pair wrote a script in 2013, but it was rejected. Not put off by this, comedienne Crissy Rock, herself a published author, steered them in the direction of Ken Scott, a ghost writer living on the Costa Blanca. He advised them to turn it into a book and so the pair set to work rewriting, completing 48 chapters. Their style has been likened to
CO-AUTHORS: Paul ‘Chunkz’ Devlin and Simon Beighton. that of John Grisham and Harlon Coben. They have gone down the self-publishing route, which gives them more control and flexibility. They will be having a book launch in Benidorm on Monday May 4, signing copies at the main entrance to the Indoor Market from
11am onwards. Everyone who buys a copy will be entered into a prize draw, with the opportunity of winning a brand new Kindle complete with a copy already loaded on. For more info visit the website: www.beightondevlin.com.
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Male Voice Choir sings for Angels THE popular Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir’s Summer Concert, sponsored by Telitec, is on Saturday, May 23, at the Salon de Actos, Teulada. The concert is in support of Guardian Angels, a local support group that helps single parents. Tickets are only €10, a bargain for a resounding and uplifting musical treat with more than 30 male voices raised in song. Call 965 744 577 for more information or to reserve tickets.
Dog Show THE Canine Society of Alicante has organised a dog show to take place at the Sports Centre in La Nucia on Sunday, April 26, from 9am until 2pm.
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Ask the optician: The sun’s effects AS we enter the spring and summer season we’re enjoying wonderful sunshine and warm temperatures. However, many people don’t realise the damage the sun can cause your eyes. Before the summer starts in earnest, here are some of Specsavers’ most commonly asked questions that will help: Q: Can the sun really damage my eyes? A: Yes. The same as our skin, our eyes can be damaged by UV rays leading to various problems. Children under 10 in particular should be protected, as their eyes can’t block as much UV as adults’ eyes can. Q: What are the effects of sun damage on eyes? A: Exposure to UV rays can cause a number of problems including: Cataracts, Macular degeneration, Eyelid skin cancer, Pinguecula (small, yellowish, slightly raised lesions that form on the surface of the white part
of the eye that can cause irritation and dry eyes) and Pterygium (scar tissue that can grow over the surface of the eye and impair vision). Q: What can I do to protect my eyes? A: The best protection is to wear sunglasses with total UV protection and a hat. When choosing sunglasses we recommend that you: Check sunglasses comply with UNE-EN 1836:2006 + A1:2008 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400. Consider polarized lenses to decrease the amount of glare and choose large or wraparound glasses All Specsavers’ sunglasses offer maximum UV protection. We are now offering 2 for 1 including sunglasses at the special price of €59 until the end of June. To make an appointment or find your nearest store visit www.specsavers.es. Lisa James: Store Director, Specsavers Opticas Guardamar
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Waxing lyrical in Ondara ONDARA’S Casa de Cultura hosted an outstanding poetry event, which included a fantastic musical poetry recital ‘The Flight of Silence’ by Manel Arcos. Local musicians accompanied the readings on Thursday, April 16. The recital commemorated Ondara Book Month and the evening was organised by Pilar Fornes and Vicente Vives from the town’s Department of Culture.
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Viva Benidorm! THE fifth Elvis Fest in Benidorm finished on a high at the Benidorm Palace on Sunday evening with a packed-out venue. The finale, Viva Las Vegas, had all the Elvis tribute artistes (ETAs) on the stage together; it was quite a sight! The ETAs were: Mike Nova, England; Tom Gibson, Ireland; Ben Thompson, England; Juan Lozano, Wales; Dean Mack, England; Mencis, England; Simon Patrick, Benidorm’s finest; Gordon
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Learning new skills FIFTEEN unemployed residents of La Nucia participated in a training course in engine maintenance jointly funded by the Ministry of Employment and the European Social Fund.
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ON STAGE: A host of Elvis Presleys at the Palace. Davis, Malta; Ciaran Houlihan, Ireland; Darren ‘Graceland’ Jones, Wales; Oliver Steinhoff, Germany and Pete Storm from England. Dedicated fans sang along, waving their arms and dancing in the aisles. Ladies made their way to the front of the stage, presenting garlands to the singers in exchange for a kiss. The three-day event started on Friday; every-
where you turned there was an Elvis lookalike! The weather was wonderful and many enjoyed the outside poolside location at the Hotel Melia, soaking up the sun, music and atmosphere as the hotel became ‘Graceland’ for the weekend. Derren Litten, writer of TV series Benidorm, was in the audience along with cast members Tony Maudsley and Tim Healy. The
date for next year’s Elvis Fiesta is April 15-17 with many fans already booking; all 600 tickets for this year’s weekend sold out long before it took place. Organiser Peter Phillips said he was “delighted with the continued success and ongoing support of the fans, also the management of the venues where the shows are held.”
THE CV-751 road, which links Alfaz to Altea and La Nucia, is in the last stages of completion before reopening.
Faring badly SEVERAL towns in Alicante Province including Calpe, Javea and Denia are among the 50 most damaged by the economic crisis across Spain, according to research.
Denia expo THE exhibition of entries in the town’s recent photography contest, now showing in the Casa de Cultura in Denia, ends on May 5. It is open from 11am to 2pm and from 5pm to 9pm.
Helping out ALTEA Red Cross and the Department of Welfare have collaborated to offer motivational and training workshops to the unemployed.
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A chance to scale the Puig Campana FINESTRAT Town Hall has organised a free guided walk to the top of Puig Campana on Sunday, May 10. The distinctive Puig Campana - the mountain with the big chunk missing out of it - is the second highest peak in Alicante Province, with an altitude of 1,406 metres. Classified as mediumhard, the walk will require suitable footwear, clothing and refreshments recommended for the estimated five-hour duration. It will depart at 8.30am from the
PUIG CAMPANA: Eye-catching mountain with the missing chunk. Fonts Moli and follow the PRCV 289 route, ascending the north face. Registration is required and must be done in
person at the town hall, third floor in Youth Department, by email at joventut@finestrat.org or by calling 606 936 432.
Auction for Make A Smile A CHARITY auction in aid of the Make A Smile charity will be held on Friday, April 24, at El Cid Restaurant, Benidoleig. Viewing will start from 12pm and the auction at 1pm.
Bag a bargain whilst supporting the charity that helps local children in the Emaus homes. El Cid is on the road to Benidoleig. For more information call 966 404 364.
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Finestrat pensioners FINESTRAT Social Services are organising a four-day trip to the Costa del Sol on May 28 for a special price of €155 including coach and full board.
Tapas lunch MABS will be holding their monthly quiz and tapas lunch on Wednesday April 29 at the support centre in Benidorm’s La Cala.
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Samaritans emotional support for teenagers READERS may have heard of the work of the Samaritans, but may not know that the Samaritans also operate a support network across the whole of Spain, helping youngsters at school, not just adults. The Samaritans receive many
enquiries from people of all ages, from younger teenagers to those well into their old age, with a range of different problems. Contrary to popular belief only 1 per cent of any callers are those with suicidal feelings.
Increasing numbers of younger people are emailing or phoning the helpline with a range of issues affecting them and are offered a confidential support service. The main aim of Samaritans is to listen to callers in a non-judgemental
A packed audience for Dolce Divas
Ladies Day THIRTY-THREE companies took part in the eighth Woman’s Forum Day last Sunday at Albir Playa Hotel, organised by the Association for the Development of Enterprising Women. DOLCE DIVAS: Songs from around the world.
POPULAR Moraira duo Dolce Divas packed the Espai La Senieta with spectacular ‘Songs from Around the World,’ on Saturday April 18 supporting the charity ‘One Step Malawi.’ Talented soprano Claire Harkness-Post switched effortlessly between at least eight different languages, accompanied by versatile pianist Kirsty Glen. Blues fusion guitarist and vocalist Markus K was also on stage - his laconic style and creative use of a ‘looper’ was warmly received. Also appearing were baritone Andy HeadfordLord and 10-year-old Rosanna Post. The concert generated the impressive sum of €1,044 for One Step Malawi.
and supportive way. Posters and leaflets have been sent to more than 50 schools that are members of the Association of British Schools in Spain, raising awareness among younger people. Samaritans in Spain can help them deal with all sorts of issues. If you are a teenage reader yourself or have youngsters in your circle of family and friends who may need a listening ear, you may wish to find out more by visiting the webpage www.samaritansinspain.com or follow Samaritans in Spain on Facebook. The Samaritans Helpline number is 902 88 35 35.
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MABS Family Day and Fun Run MORAIRA seafront was bustling on Sunday April 19 for the annual 5km MABS Family Day and Fun Run. Total FM set up their sound system and there were plenty of competitors, many in fancy dress, taking part. Motivate8 gym in Benitachell provided a colourful display of aerobics and Zumba. Green was their theme, from the leotards to the lime green wigs, whilst Sheena’s Slimmers were a vision in pink. MABS’ Pam Small explained: “You don’t have to run - many choose to jog or take a leisurely stroll.” The 272 entrants were called to the stage for a warm up by Lisa Childs at
MORAIRA SEAFRONT: There were plenty of competitors for the annual 5km run. Blanca Fit - then they were off! Many chose to walk, others set off at speed. The first competitor returned after 20 minutes and Elaine Horton and Jacque-
Javea weekly craft market JAVEA’S weekly craft market has started again. From now till the end of May, craftsmen and women will set up their stalls every Saturday morning (10am till 2pm) in the square in front of the Post Office near the old Town Centre (Plaza Marina Alta).
For sale are pottery and ceramics; lamps made of recycled wood or wire; paintings; wooden toys and more. The craftspeople accept special orders. Also see: www.amata.es/Javea semanal.
lyne Phillips, MBE were there to hand out medals (see box with winners). Lisa of Blanca Fit said: “It is great to be able to play a small part in helping MABS continue their great work.” Entertainment by Pauline McGough, Encore, and party-band MP7 finished the event with some rocking good tunes. “What a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon,” said one happy visitor, “A brisk walk, some great live music and the chance to help a charity close to my heart.” The money raised from entrants was around €3,000. MABS spokesperson Elaine Horton said: “Most people have been affected
The winners were: Mens Sebastian Helmsley Ladies Lisa Child (sponsored by Obsidian Retreat) Kids Noah Trivett (sponsored by The Gym Moraira) Children’s Fancy Dress Batman (sponsored by Kids Kitchen) Men’s Fancy Dress Winnie the Pooh Ladies’ Fancy Dress Minnie Mouse
by cancer and MABS is here to help. We are so grateful for the amazing response today, not only from individuals but from local businesses and sponsors.” www.mabs Contact MABS on: cancersupport.org.
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MABS do fantastic job in the community HUNDREDS of lives have been changed thanks to MABS, supporting all those affected by cancer, not only the sufferer but also their network of family and friends. Often cancer patients feel overwhelmed and isolated, particularly expats with no family nearby. Sue Reula, Director of the Benidorm branch,
found premises for MABS in July last year and with the help of a hard-working team of volunteers transformed it into the centre it is today, officially opened by the then British Consul, Paul Rodwell, last January. Volunteers run the shop, open five days a week, Monday to Friday, 10am 2pm. If you have a few
spare hours and would like to become part of the team, please contact Sue. Professional nursing and therapy staff run the adjoining care centre. Currently there is a nurse available every Wednesday but over time the goal is to have one every day. There are treatment rooms, an equipment store room
Time to party THE event of the year, the MABS Spring Ball, takes place this Saturday, April 25 at the Marina Hotel in Benidorm. If you haven’t already booked then please consider going to support this amazing charity - you never know if and when you may need their help. One in three of us will be affected by cancer - it is thanks to MABS that many get through this traumatic period. Not only will you be contributing toward the running costs of maintaining the support centre, you will have a superb evening! Guests will be toasted with a welcome cocktail followed by a four-course meal, including wine, for only €37.50. Entertainment is by Benidorm’s top cabaret groups - Il Divo and Timeless. A fantastic raffle will take place, with an amazing array of prizes generously donated by local businesses. You could win the top prize of a hot air balloon ride worth over €175, followed by many other great items, vouchers and experiences.
MABS: Help to support this amazing charity. Some special memorabilia will be auctioned including framed photographs signed, authenticated and certificated by some of Britain’s top sporting legends such as Sir Bobby Robson, Gordon Banks, Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer and Joe Calzaghe. See them on Facebook page ‘MABS Charity Auction, Benidorm.’ Bids are invited beforehand either online or by calling Sue Reula on 664 266 991. It’s not too late to join in the fun - tickets are still available for the Ball from either the MABS centre in La Cala or by calling Sue.
and a lounge area for a coffee and chat. ‘Lilley’s Treatment Room’ was entirely kitted out by a local lady, Deborah Lilley, who raised €2,000 from various fundraising events for the
purchase of equipment. Deborah tragically lost her husband William to stomach cancer nine weeks after diagnosis - from the moment she called MABS they provided everything so she wanted to give
something back. The group do a fantastic and worthy job in the community and should be acknowledged and commended - you never know, one day you may need their help.
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THE shady pines lining the top of Denia’s castle’s walled surrounds have been indiscriminately felled in order to ‘provide views towards the Montgo and surrounds.’ The Denia department of Culture has authorised the trees to be given the chop rather than contracting a qualified landscaper to sympathetically fell only those pines that genuinely block the view. “There is now a large area bereft of any shade at all,” said Jenny Jackson of Denia. “A strategic pine left behind might have made a big difference to the multitude of visitors panting in the heat of the coming summer - not to mention the stark, huge scar. “It seems illogical and irresponsible to not give consideration to the opinions of viewers of the castle itself! The mass removal of pines in one area has damaged the view for those looking at the castle, now faced with a monotone of brown stonework and metal railings.”
Memorial for Germanwings crash victims to be held A SOLEMN service in remembrance of the victims of the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps will be held in Barcelona on April 27. The news was announced by vice-president of the Catalan regional government, Joana Ortega, who visited Cologne Cathedral, Germany, to attend the service held for the plane crash victims. Also in attendance were German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Spanish Minister for Internal Affairs, Jorge Fernandez Diaz, amongst other government representatives. “It will be a tribute and a display of grief and support for the families,” said Ms Ortega. Vice-president of the Spanish central government, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, explained in a press conference that the
COLOGNE CATHEDRAL: People attended a memorial service for the plane crash victims. time, place and other details of the commemoration are yet to be decided and added that all suggestions from the victim’s families would be taken into consideration
so that they could be involved in the plans for the ceremony. According to official sources, the Sagrada Familia Church is amongst the most discussed op-
tions in terms of place. In addition, it is expected that the King and Queen of Spain as well as the President, Mariano Rajoy, will attend the event.
Queen’s new look at the awards © JACK ABUIN/ZUMA WIRE/CORDON PRESS
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QUEEN LETIZIA: Is now sporting a ‘long bob.’
QUEEN LETIZIA of Spain surprised everyone on Monday (April 20) by appearing with a new look for an awards ceremony in Madrid. The queen has jumped on the ‘long bob’ bandwagon, a style other well-known women including Victoria Beckham have recently started to favour.
Her Majesty Letizia presided over the first edition of the Woman Awards at Madrid Casino, which were organised by Woman magazine. Actress Salma Hayek, doctor Maria Neira and orchestra director Inma Shara were among those chosen to receive an award.
The queen noted that many things needed to change and improve in the ‘world of women,’ including unemployment levels, violence, unequal salaries and the difference in the amount of time women dedicate to housework and childcare compared to men.
IS blamed for Spanish embassy bombing A BOMB exploded outside the Spanish embassy in Tripoli, Libya. Nobody was injured as the building has remained empty since Spain, like most Western countries, pulled diplomats out of the country months ago after heavy fighting broke out between rival armed groups. The bomb, which was thrown from a vehicle, went off just before 1am local time on Monday, April 20, and caused damage to the building’s outer walls, witnesses reported. IS militants have been claiming a string of killings of foreigners along with attacks on embassies and oilfields in Libya over recent months, creating chaos in the North African country where two separate gov-
BOMBING: Tripoli in Libya. ernments fight for control four years after Colonel Gaddafi was ousted. Last Sunday, the group claimed to have killed around 30 Ethiopian Christians, just two months after 21 Egyptian Copts were beheaded on a beach.
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Property specialists Hamiltons open new office in Els Poblets HAMILTONS of London are well known on the Costa Blanca for their specialist service. Buying, selling, renting or leasing, over 16 years’ experience in the Spanish property market makes Hamiltons a top choice for thousands needing expert advice for their Spanish dream. Following their first-class service in Javea and Moraira, Hamiltons are celebrating opening a third office in Els Poblets covering Denia and the surrounding areas. Colin Scriven and his multi-lingual team of specialist advisers have extensive local knowledge, making property transfers stress-free and seamless. The new office is spacious and elegant. Colin said: “We look forward to offering the same excellent Hamiltons’ service to old and new customers.
EXPERT ADVICE: The team has over 16 years’ experience in the Spanish market.
We pride ourselves on offering advice whenever it is needed. And now the property market is more buoyant, people are eager to capitalise on that.” Hamiltons offer far more than the average estate agency. Property finding, longterm rentals, letting and management services, and mort-
gage services are all part of the Hamiltons’ experience, with over 1,000 sales properties and more than 150 long-term rentals to choose from. Hamiltons’ proven track record, proactive approach and marketing skills have resulted in one of the biggest portfolios in the region. They work close-
ly with Currencies Direct, providing comprehensive financial advice and support, and lawyers Anton & Lorente ensure all the legalities are in place. There will be further expansion in the future. Colin explained: “We feel that to offer a truly complete service we
need to be based where the demand is. People need expert advice in their locality; we aim to provide this.” Hamiltons are dedicated to getting you moving. Hamiltons of London (Els Poblets) can be found at: Avenida Mestre Vicent 42, 03779 Els Poblets (by traffic lights): Tel: 966 260 901.
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There is no rush like Gold Rush ASK anyone in Javea and its surrounding areas where the best place to go for precious metals, prestige watches and unsurpassed service is, and the unanimous response is ‘Gold Rush’, firmly established over four years of trading, providing a unique experience. Whether trading in unwanted items, treating yourself or a loved one to a touch of luxury or purchasing a ring for someone special, Gold Rush is the name on everyone’s lips. Gold Rush firmly Money s, believes in ‘old transfer gold for new gold’ money - unloved, unge wanted items in a JAVEA/BENIDORM: Get the Gold Rush feeling. exchan drawer can be turned into dazzling in Javea but also opening a branch in Benidorm new delights - or cash - infurther afield. offering watch servicing and restantly. Owner Tarick said: “We pairs. They make bespoke Gold Rush carries an exten- often have clients from Alicante items to clients’ specifications sive, constantly changing selec- to Valencia coming to see us, and source specific items from tion of highly desirable, high they cannot get the prices and around the world. value items; their reputation service we provide anywhere Tarick and his partner Ray alfor buying gold at the highest else.” so offer currency exchange prices is well known, not only The business has expanded, that consistently beats the
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A CLASS ACT: Their reputation is flawless. banks’ rates. The Gold Rush experience is truly 360 degrees; a personal and discreet home visit service is available. Their ‘no obligation, no charge’ service includes visiting and appraising
items in your own home. If you’re ‘going for gold’ or platinum, Rolex, Cartier or Omega, diamonds, rubies… visit Gold Rush Javea/ Benidorm. Tarick said: “Ask anyone, anywhere, our reputation is flawless.” To experience the Gold Rush feeling, visit them at the locations listed above.
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Fundraiser in aid of HELP International HELP INTERNATIONAL Benidorm is a registered charitable organisation that currently has 148 members. The volunteers are on hand to help not only residents but also holidaymakers with hospital and home visits, translation assistance and friendship to those with no family or support network here. The organisation has no political or religious links, working to serve the community in which they live with the aim of providing hope, compassion and humanity to those that are in need. In order to continue their good work
they are holding a fundraising evening on Friday May 1 at the Cumberland Bar in Benidorm, located next to the joke shop. If coming from Calle Gerona go down the alleyway opposite the Ambassador Hotel or from Avenida Mediterraneo, go down the passage running alongside the Carrefour Express supermarket. John and Sylvia will host the evening from 8pm onwards and everyone is certain to have a fun night, with Play Your Cards Right, dancing and a raffle to keep everyone entertained. HELP meetings are held every Thursday morning at 11am in the Social Centre José Llorca Llinares in the Old Town. If you would like more information about HELP International either contact the president Bill Steel on 607 387 040 or visit the website at www.helpbenidorm.com.
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Rita Barberá with Boat Show President Jorge de Haro.
Sport fishing and sea turtles at boat show
THE third edition of the Valencian Boat Show was opened last Thursday, April 16, by Valencia Mayor Rita Barberá, accompanied by Valencia Boat Show President Jorge de Haro, amongst other officials. The show is now in its third year and was opened to the public and to enthusiastic boat lovers for four days. A number of local children toured the nautical stands and met Mayor Barberá. Various events took place including a presentation on sport fishing by METROmar on Friday and an organised talk on the conservation of sea turtles in Greece by NGO Xaloc on Saturday April 18.
AS another summer approaches it is time for an update on the shop’s recent charitable donations. Business has been brisk since the beginning of the year, thanks to loyal customers and volunteers. So far, during 2015, approximately €200 a month has been donated to The Harvest Food Store to help local people in need. And a substantial amount of money - €9,000 - has been given to the Red Cross towards a much-needed state-of-the-art ‘People Carrier’ capable of seating several, along with wheelchairs if needed, for hospital appointments and emergencies. Thanks again to all those who continue to work so hard to achieve all of this. If you can spare one morning per week of your time to help in the shop please ask any member of staff for details: open from 10am until 1.30pm, Monday to Saturday.
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Open sailing GUARDAMAR’S sailing school is hosting an open day on May 1 at the port where more than 40 sailing schools will be present and offering demonstrations.
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THE Beekeepers Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA) removed a swarm of 6,000 bees from a building in Calle García Morato, Alicante. The bees will be examined and not destroyed, to promote biodiversity.
WORK in the Campillo de Vidrio car park in Nerja has been completed, including its repaving as well as road sign painting. Parking spaces have been extended from 50 to 80.
THOUSANDS of jellyfish were washed up along the coast of La Manga del Mar Menor following strong winds.
Caritas is 50 CARITAS Orihuela-Alicante is marking its 50th birthday with exhibitions and documentaries. The exhibition ‘50 years with you’ is on at las Cigarreras, Alicante until May 3.
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Local oil EXTRA virgin olive oil produced in Tabernas won two gold medals at the agricultural trade fair, AVPA in Paris. The winning varieties are named ‘Picual del Desierto’ and ‘Esencia.’
Weight issue TWENTY-THREE per cent of children and adolescents aged between two and 16 in Almeria Province are overweight. Lifestyle changes have ‘drastically’ affected local eating habits, the regional government said.
Giveaway smell A DRIVER and his passenger were arrested at a Cuevas traffic control after a kilo of marihuana was found in their car. They were alerted by the strong smell, Guardia Civil officers said afterwards.
Ageist list THE PSOE mayor of Cobdar will run for the PP after he was sidelined in favour of younger candidates for the May elections.
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A MAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after his car collided with a calf on the A-7 motorway just north of Lorca, Murcia. It appears the animal had escaped from a nearby farm.
cial advertising spot for the Tour of Spain bicycle race. The filming was carried out on El Cañuelo beach, at the Maro Cliffs Natural Park.
STREET improvement works of Calle Cadiz in Almuñecar have already begun. With a total cost of €24,000, plans are to renovate the sewage and water systems, as well as paving.
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Sports facilities BOUGAINVILLEA PRUNING: Even the gardener looks real.
Estepona unveils its latest mural THE Bougainvillea Pruning, a mural by Jose Fernandez Rios, has been unveiled at Victor de la Serna school in Estepona. The mural covers an entire 300square-metre wall, and aims to confuse the observer, who can be forgiven for thinking the gardener is a real The news was like a “cold shower,” he said afterwards.
Days off AN Almeria couple received a nine-month prison term and a €1,350 fine for their children’s repeated truancy. Aged 10 and 12, they missed 82 and 97 days respectively during the school year.
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Come south! ANDALUCIA was present at the B-Travel tourism fair in Cataluña last week to encourage more visitors from the area to come south on holiday. Andalucian hotels registered visits from 519,446 people from the region last year.
Language conference EAQUALS (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Language Services) international conference was held in Malaga last week, bringing 250 people from 30 countries to the city for the event.
person, the artist explained. The painting is the 24th addition to Estepona’s mural route, and joins another two by the same artist: A Day’s Fishing, which at almost 1,000 square metres was declared the tallest mural in Spain, and Girl Watering.
Better parking MANILVA Council has contracted a local company to renovate and improve parking in Playa Paraiso due to popular demand. With a budget of €44,671, the work is expected to be ready before the summer.
Open air art WORKS by 22 emerging artists are on show at Malaga’s La Concepcion Botanical Gardens until May 17. The show, Caprichos, includes more than 50 pieces by local and expatriate artists.
New flights AENA airport authorities have announced two new routes for this summer linking the Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Amberes, Belgium, and Amsterdam, Holland.
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Eurovision star EDURNE, Spain’s 2015 Eurovision representative, visited Nerja to record the offi-
WORK to replace the pavement at the sport courts of Maro and the Nerja sports Centre has already begun. The total cost of the project will be €90,000.
Bullying arrests TWO minors from Motril and Madrid have been arrested by National Police for allegedly threatening and harassing another young boy through social media. The victim alleged that the suspects had asked for sexually explicit photographs of him.
MALLORCA
Deadly fall A 65-YEAR-OLD woman died on Sunday (April 19) after falling from the sixth floor of a building in Palma. The incident occurred at around 5pm.
Good cause catwalk THE charity children’s fashion runway event held by the Association for People with Disabilities of Calvia (Asdica) last week, raised almost €3,000, which will be donated to the association’s projects for disabled youths.
Injured rider A MOTORBIKE rider suffered injuries after falling in the Cami de Passatemps (Son Sardina). Local Police believe that the fall was accidental although they are carrying out an investigation in case he was hit by another vehicle.
Sustainable transport THE Balearic Islands Regional Government has allocated €300,000 in funding to convert public transport vehicles to use compressed natural gas. This fuel is more environmentally friendly and 40 per cent cheaper than traditional ones.
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Spanish terror alert messages are false THE Spanish Home Office released a statement denying terrorism alert changes rumours of which had been spreading over social media and chat groups. The official statement stressed messages that have been appearing on the internet since attacks were carried out in Paris last January are completely false and the alert level in Spain has not been changed and remains at lower level three. Any change to this status would be announced through official channels and national press, the Home Office explained. “Other unofficial communication channels do not have any credibility regarding anti-terrorist alert infor-
TERROR ALERT: Messages should not be trusted. mation, and often simply aim to scare the population or cause trouble,” the statement continued. Over recent weeks the Home Office, which carries out regular checks of online sources, has detected an increase in fake mes-
sages regarding an increased terrorism alert level and recommending people avoid shopping centres. Although they say they have come from the police, these messages are completely false and should not be trusted.
Pressing concern: a button mix up AS THE Spanish opposition leader rushed to apologise profusely for accidentally voting in parliament for an abortion proposal his party was against, social media
filled with jokes on the gaffe. PSOE socialist party leader Pedro Sanchez hit the wrong button when the time came to vote on taking to debate a law requiring parental permission for 16 and 17year-olds to seek an abortion. Spanish national newspaper ABC remarked that Sanchez was not the first politician to fail A 13-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after a teacher to notice the difference was reportedly shot dead with a crossbow and sevbetween red and green eral pupils were injured in a Barcelona secondary buttons in congress, school. while on social media A police spokesman said a youth had been desites he was jokingly tained on suspicion of murder, and there are unconcompared to Homer firmed reports a crossbow was used. Simpson trying to decide The youngster is said to have forced his way into which button to press to the Joan Fuster secondary school in Barcelona caravoid nuclear disaster. rying a crossbow and knife before launching the at“I deeply regret my ertack. ror,” Sanchez said after his Local media reports say that the boy targeted a whoopsie with the butfemale teacher and her daughter, and they both tons. suffered minor injuries, although the teacher was He later tweeted: “I am said to have been wounded near her eyes. firm in my commitment to A male teacher who then entered the classroom the freedom of women was fatally stabbed in the chest, according to local under 18. I have always newspaper El Diario. publicly defended it. I apologise for the error.”
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VERY few foreigners convicted of crimes in Norway go home to serve their sentences. This year only eight returned to their country of origin to finish their jail terms.
Ebola aid NORWAY’S health minister, Bent Hoie, has confirmed that the country has provided more than NOK500 million to fight Ebola in West Africa.
In Memorium JOHAN MARTIN FERNER, the 87-year-old husband of Norway’s Princess Astrid, has passed away quietly at the Oslo University Hospital.
Legalise drug HANNA WAGENIUS, chairperson of Sweden’s Centre Party Youth Wing, has called for the legalisation of cannabis, following the example of the Netherlands and some US states.
Global best SWEDEN’S Pensions and Social Care systems have been applauded as the best in the world according to the Global Agewatch Index. HAPPY DAYS: Sweden’s pension system is the best in the world.
BERLIN is cracking down on casual holiday rentals in the city following a law passed last year banning unregistered rentals.
A UK pensioner discharged after a stay in hospital found her house cleared of all her belongings - including her dog - by Age UK, authorised by her son. He thought she “wasn’t going to survive.”
Steward theft A RYANAIR steward allegedly addicted to drugs is accused of stealing a passenger’s £500 Nikon camera and trying to sell it on eBay.
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No priority UK schools will no longer give entrance priority to younger siblings due to the pressures of a steadily increasing population on available places.
Top Honda THE UK motor trade has placed Honda at the top of its Reliability Index for the ninth consecutive year. Running last are Bentley and Porsche.
Costliest pint LONDON is the fifth most expensive place in
Ukraine investigation UKRAINE President Petro Porochenko has ordered an investigation into the murders of a pro-Russian journalist and a former politician close to Viktor Yanukovitch.
OPEC talks THERE are signs indicating renewed discussions between Russia and OPEC coun-
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the world to buy a pint of beer, the most expensive city being Paris at €5.87 per pint and the cheapest South Africa at €1.86 per pint.
BERLIN schoolteacher Annegret Raunigk is proudly pregnant with quadruplets, bringing her brood of children to 17. Her 12 eldest are aged 44 to 22: her youngest, aged nine, “asked for a sibling.”
Sunken treasure
Donor found
GOLDEN NECTAR: London has the world’s fifth dearest pint.
A BRITISH-LED team of divers has recovered £34 million in silver coins from the SS City of Cairo, torpedoed in 1942.
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THE Norwegian government is looking for private investors in the Norwegian market to improve the national railway service.
GERMAN PRESS Renting in Berlin
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A STEM cell donor has been found for 24-year-old Leukemia sufferer Eva Fidler, who recently gave birth to a healthy baby despite her illness.
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tries. Deputy PM Arkady Dvorkovitch has said: “Unprecedentedly active consultations are taking place with OPEC and Latin American producers.”
Open Russia raid RUSSIAN security forces raided the Moscow offices of ‘Open Russia’, a foundation backed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky concerning allegations of ‘extremism.’
Putin accusations PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin speaking during a televised live phone-in has accused the Ukraine government of “cutting off” rebel-held areas of Eastern Ukraine by means of an economic blockade.
Training troops CANADA is to despatch 200 military instructors to Ukraine to train soldiers fighting pro-Russian forces. A statement confirmed: “The trainers will help Ukraine to maintain sovereignty.”
Roof protest BUILDING workers at a spaceport in eastern Russia who have not been paid for four months have painted an appeal to Putin on their hut roofs.
GERMAN police have indicated they would be happy to wear body cameras despite reservations from the union.
School song BERLIN police are questioning a high school teacher following allegations that she had her 17-year-old students march up and down a classroom to a Nazi song.
Dentist loser A GERMAN dentist who removed all of the teeth of a mentally ill patient has lost his appeal against a €20,000 compensation order.
Raising roof A HERD of dairy cows nearly lifted the roof off of their barn in central Germany when methane released by the animals caused an explosion.
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Press conference protester A PRESS meeting at the European Central Bank was interrupted last week when a woman rushed across the room shouting and climbing onto the table in front of ECB President Mario Draghi. She scattered papers and threw confetti all over the Italian banker while screaming: “An
end to the dictatorship of the ECB!” Draghi has since stressed this was not a protest by FEMEN, the feminist group known for its members stripping off and protesting topless against what they perceive as male economic domination, but actually a former member. Spontaneous lone protester
Spain’s recovery not successful OLIVIER BLANCHARD, Harvard and MIT professor and the IMF’s chief economist since 2008, has both criticised and praised Spain’s performance as it emerges from financial crisis, but on the whole says its recovery “is not a success story.” Speaking from his office in Amiens, France, Blanchard remarked that Spain’s high levels of unemployment have still not been addressed effectively. When asked whether he thought that, despite Spain’s high unemployment levels, it had nonetheless come out of recession, he responded: “Can you say that a country has successfully emerged from recession when it still has 23 per
cent unemployment? Competitiveness and exports have certainly improved and are getting stronger, behaving reasonably well. They are very good news compared to a year ago and can continue.” He went on: “How do you define crisis? The country has been left in growth, but unemployment is too high. Therefore Spain is not cured. Unemployment can only go down through reform. “For me, the key is the duality of the labour market and the need to remove large differences between temporary and permanent workers. Spain should not be living with 10 per cent or 15 per cent - or 23 per cent unemployment.”
Josephine Witt had gained entry to the conference by posing as a reporter. She was dressed in a black tshirt bearing the slogan: ‘End ECB Dick-tatorship’. The meeting was suspended for a few minutes while the table was cleaned up.
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Cross-border cooperation IN an article for EU’s, The Parliament magazine, Iskra Mihaylova regional development committee Chair said, “Spain and Gibraltar should work together and coordinate activities as partners in order to boost the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises.
Cuban change THE Spanish secretary of state for trade said Spain wants to be at the forefront of the economic changes that Cuba will experience in the coming years, especially with its relationship with the US.
Coca-Cola feeling flat THE Supreme Court has found that Iberia Partners, managers of CocaCola at Fuenlabrada’s (Madrid) bottling plant, infringed its workers’ right to strike when it used other bottling plants within the group to continue business as usual. The court ruled that by doing so
the company had compromised its employees’ right to a reasonable period for negotiation. The vote was taken at eight votes to five against Coca-Cola. A spokesman for the workers, who had congregated outside the court, said: “Today is for celebrating, not thinking.”
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STAT OF WEEK IT is anticipated that more than 60 Spanish wine producers and bodegas will participate in The World Bulk Wine Exhibition, the largest in the world, scheduled for November 2015.
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Banking on moral investments Loose change A look at finance for females
Jane Plunkett jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
THE simple mention of banks, bankers or ex-bankers these days sends a chill up the spines of many. Corruption and dodgy practices, along with the aiding and exercise of tax evasion are just some of the nasty things that some banks and people like former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato have been knee-deep in over the years. Historically banks have been viewed solely as financial institutions and morality has not entered the equation. Traditional banks thrive on a thirst for profit, and as we have seen from various news reports over the years this is often at the expense of
SOLAR POWER: Ethical banks invest in ‘quality of life’ projects. morals, the environment and customers. You may also be surprised to find out that the money you put into your typical bank is often used and invested in projects that many might find offensive. Would you consciously support a massive weapon-producing establishment? Or donate to an energy project that plans on actively destroying the environment? Probably not! But indirectly
through your banking choice, you could be doing just that. Current profit-focused behaviour means that the typical big banks finance everything from weapons’ manufacture to the most polluting fossil fuel projects on the planet, as well as causing asset bubbles and financial crises. However, not all banks have profit as their overriding objective and there are other approaches
that are becoming successful. Several banks make it their mission to create social and environmental benefits, by carefully choosing which companies and projects they provide finance to. These are called ‘ethical banks’. Ethical banks still prioritise capital and seek to maximise returns, but in doing so they promise to align their money with their values, by using their capital to help finance ‘real economy’ businesses selling products and services, not speculative ventures. They adopt transparency principles to give public insight to how their money is being used. They consider the long-term impact of their lending decisions, in projects that support quality of life for all. Traditional banks have long embraced a profit-over-people mentality, so maybe it’s high time we looked at where our money spends the night and if we’re not happy, take our money elsewhere.
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Fraud arrest FORMER IMF chief and ex-Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Rodrigo Rato was arrested for alleged tax fraud, concealment of assets, and money laundering after his home and office were searched.
Party funds THE Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development welcomed the legislative package on democratic regeneration recently approved by the Spanish Parliament in order to fight corruption and promote integrity and transparency.
Slow progress THE Eurozone crisis was an economic nightmare for many, not least the property sector. While there are signs of growth across the bloc, prices in many countries remain low, according to Eurostat.
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Can Hacienda claim back taxes? Q. I read your article on Spanish tax returns. I am 72 and have been a resident here for 12 years. When I became an OAP in 2008, I was informed that (as you pointed out) as a pensioner, I did not pay tax. This year I received a letter from Hacienda. According to the letter, and my accountant, it would appear that on November 27, 2014, a law was passed and my accountant now informs me that I will have to send in my complete bank records of pensions received for the last five years. This is two
You and the Law in Spain By David Searl
A. It seems that you are being audited by the Tax Agency. In Spanish this is called ‘inspección’. And the picture does not look good. Let us clear up two points. First, I never said that Old Age Pensions are
OAP pensions from England and Scandinavia, plus a small private pension, which total about €12,000 per year. My accountant now tells me that according to the new Spanish tax laws, OAP residents are liable to taxation. I am now confused and worried, as I may be facing a back tax payment of several thousand euros. Where do I stand? F W T (Costa del Sol)
not taxed in Spain. It is only Civil Service or other government service pensions that are taxed in their country of origin. Old Age Pensions are treated as normal income. Second, there is no new Spanish tax law which affects you. Yes, the tax reform package for 2015 was issued in November 2014, but there is no change regarding Old Age Pensions. They are liable for tax in Spain, as I
have written various times. If your accountant advised that you were not liable for Spanish tax, he was in error. And you are not liable for fines and penalties because the law has changed, but because you were misinformed. You must now present your records to the Tax Agency. At your level of income, you probably owe little tax, so the charges and interest should not come to much.
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Not everyone was born equal LEAPY LEE SAYS IT OTHERS THINK IT
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HE idea that all man/womankind are born equal is complete and utter claptrap. We are not all equal. Even as far as limbs and bodies are concerned, many of us are of course different. The levels of human intelligence and intellectualism are also tremendously varied. Some of us couldn’t hammer a nail in; others are capable of building machines which can bring together proton beams at rates approaching the speed of light. The majority of our human race are followers; leaders are in the minority. Without the leaders, we would all wander off into some New Age state of oblivion. It is therefore my opinion
LEADERS: From corner-shop owners to big business entrepreneurs. that those who are capable and willing to utilise their superior intellect to create companies and occupations for the followers, should reap just rewards for their efforts, not find themselves penalised. From the corner-shop owner
who employs one sales assistant to the entrepreneur who creates jobs for thousands, all should be reimbursed accordingly. So what if the man or woman who employs large numbers has a big yacht or a mansion?
Without their expertise and incentives, many of those they employ probably wouldn’t be able to afford a mortgage, or to clothe or even feed their children. So what if the corner-shop owner can afford to purchase a nice car? Because of his efforts, his sales assistant can no doubt live in a comfortable bedsit and enjoy a relatively stressfree existence. The truth of the matter is that we need these leaders. Outside of themselves, the Labour party do not agree. The Lefties, with their politics of envy, would like to see the back of them all. The powermad, dysfunctional leaders of the Left want the whole country reliant solely on them and their party. They want to kill free enterprise, nationalise just about everything, buy future voters by handing out benefits to all and sundry, and discourage and alienate anyone with
the initiative to think or act otherwise. Have no doubt, if, heaven forbid, Miliband and his awful cronies are elected in a couple of weeks’ time, the brains, entrepreneurs and investors will haemorrhage from the country like blood from an opened jugular vein. This left-wing approach has of course all been tried before and always failed. It’s called Communism, folks. Pure and simple. Do we really want to see the wonderful country of our birth commit suicide by adopting the doctrine of Lenin? Vote for Cameron. You know it makes sense! Lovely mistake in the TV auto descriptions this week when a somewhat average singer told us of the thousands of songs she had ‘sunk’ over the years. Yep! Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com Web: leapylee.co.uk
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Channel Patrol 12:45pm Cowboys and Angels 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:40pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors
BBC TWO 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Channel Patrol 8:45am Cowboys and Angels 9:15am Great British Garden Revival 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm BBC World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm World Championship Snooker
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ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather
CH4 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:25am Four in a Bed 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A Place in the Sun
CH5 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pajamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm The Hotel Inspector 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Secrets of Great British Castles 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours
THURSDAY TV
SKY 1 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am The Fanatics 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles
3pm 3:00pm The Daily Politics 4:00pm World Championship Snooker
3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm The Fanatics 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama
3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point
3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Come Dine with Me
3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Deadly Hope
7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Antiques Roadshow 8:00pm The Mekong River with Sue Perkins
6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Tonight
6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Party Election Broadcast
6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 7:55pm Party Election Broadcast on Behalf 8:00pm The Classic Car Show
6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons
9:00pm Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 10:00pm W1A 11:00pm Inside No 9 11:30pm Newsnight
9:00pm Emmerdale 9:30pm Double Decker Driving School 10:00pm Ice Rink on the Estate 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Agenda
9:00pm Supervets 10:00pm The Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm The Last Leg
9:00pm The Last Days of... 10:00pm The Hotel Inspector 11:00pm The Mentalist 11:55pm Born to Kill?
9:00pm Arrow 10:00pm Forever 11:00pm Wild Things
12:20am World Championship Snooker Highlights 1:10am World Championship Snooker - Extra 3:10am Panorama 3:40am The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop 4:40am This is BBC Two 4:55am Arena
12:25am Newzoids 12:50am River Monsters 1:20am Jackpot247 4:00am Tonight 4:25am ITV Nightscreen Textbased information service.
12:05am First Dates 1:05am Raised by Wolves 1:35am Plus Sized Wars 2:30am The Secret Millionaire 3:25am Unreported World 3:50am Food Unwrapped
12:50am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Police Interceptors 5:00am Wildlife SOS 5:25am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor
12:00am The Simpsons 12:30am The Simpsons 1:00am Hawaii Five-0 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Hawaii Five-0 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am NCIS: Los Angeles
BBC THREE
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8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Teen Killers: Life Without Parole 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Tatau 2:15am Teen Killers: Life Without Parole 3:10am Reggie Yates' Extreme Russia 4:10am Russell Howard's Good News 4:40am Rude Boys 5:00am This is BBC Three
8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Top of the Pops 9:00pm Luxury in Ancient Greece 10:00pm Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World 11:00pm Wild China 12:00am The Plantagenets
1:00am Top of the Pops 1:35am Time Shift 2:35am Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World 3:35am Luxury in Ancient Greece 4:35am This is BBC Four
1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Scorpion 11:00pm Celebrity Juice 11:50pm Release the Hounds 12:45am Two and a Half Men
11:50am Judge Judy 12:15pm Judge Judy 12:40pm Judge Judy 1:05pm Murder, She Wrote 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:10pm Where the Heart is 4:15pm The Royal 5:20pm Never the Twain 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 8:00pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Foyle's War 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Blue Murder
2:20pm Pawn Stars 3:40pm Pawn Stars 4:05pm Car Chasers 4:35pm Car Chasers 5:00pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm The Professionals 7:00pm Pawn Stars7:30pm Pawn Stars 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm UEFA Europa League Live 11:30pm Quadrophenia 2:00am Benidorm 2:30am Benidorm 3:00am Minder 3:55am ITV4 Nightscreen 4:00am Teleshopping
5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Rules of Engagement 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Goldbergs 9:00pm 2 Broke Girls 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 10:30pm Marry Me 11:00pm The Inbetweeners 11:35pm The Inbetweeners 12:10am The Big Bang Theory
Comedy
Crime
Family
3:15pm 32 Brinkburn Street 4:00pm Decimate 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Flog It!
Crime thriller.
6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders
9pm 9:00pm MasterChef 10:00pm Crimewatch 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:30pm BBC London News 11:45pm Question Time
Documentary series investigating whether nature or nurture turns people into killers.
12am 12:45am This Week Andrew Neil presents a political review of the week. 1:30am Holiday Weatherview Detailed weather forecast. 1:35am BBC News
Professor Robert Bartlett continues the remarkable story of the Plantagenets.
SKY MOVIES Action 7:10am The Lone Ranger Unmasked 7:40am The Last Samurai 10:25am Transformers: Age of Extinction 1:15pm Rocky IV 3:00pm Die Hard with a Vengeance 5:20pm The Last Samurai 8:00pm Transformers: Age of Extinction Single dad Mark Wahlberg gets caught up with the Autobots as they battle a shady government plot.
11:00pm Rocky IV After robotic Russian Ivan Drago kills his friend Apollo Creed, Rocky demands a contest.
12:40am Die Hard with a Vengeance 3:00am The Fast and the Furious
7:25am American Pie 2 9:20am Love Actually 11:45am The Grand Budapest Hotel 1:40pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear 3:20pm The Top Ten Show 2015 3:40pm The Knights of Badassdom 5:20pm Alien Autopsy 7:10pm Bruce Almighty 9:00pm The Grand Budapest Hotel 10:45pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear 12:25am The Knights of Badassdom 2:00am Bruce Almighty 3:50am Planes, Trains and Automobiles 5:30am Brewster's Millions
8:10am Ashes 10:05am All Things to All Men 11:45am Dangerous Mind of a Hooligan 1:20pm RocknRolla 3:25pm Ashes 5:10pm Plastic 7:05pm The Italian Job 9:00pm RocknRolla 11:00pm The Firm 12:35am Green Street 2:35am Outlaw Paratrooper Bryant returns from Iraq to find a London ruled by thugs and gangsters.
4:25am Plastic
8:50am Monster House 10:30am Primates of the Caribbean 12:00pm Cinderella Special 12:30pm Turbo 2:15pm Maleficent 4:00pm Monster House 5:40pm Primates of the Caribbean 7:10pm Turbo 9:00pm Maleficent 10:45pm Save the Last Dance 12:45am Ella Enchanted Ella is put under a spell as a child: she must do everything she is told.
2:35am Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger 4:35am Save the Last Dance
Premiere
TCM
7:00am Seve the Movie 9:05am Felony 10:55am Rob the Mob 12:55pm Belle 2:45pm Seve the Movie 5:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 7:00pm Belle 9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:00pm Rob the Mob
7:35am Gunsmoke 8:35am Gunsmoke 9:35am King of the Wild Stallions 11:00am Westbound 12:15pm The Desperado 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm The Gunfight at Dodge City 5:35pm Never So Few 8:05pm Elvis: That's the Way it is 10:00pm The Devil's Own 12:10am Dangerous Ground
Two down-and-out lovers get in over their heads when they stumble upon a Mob secret.
1:00am Top Dog A football hooligan gets in over his head when he mixes it up in London's criminal underworld.
2:45am Felony
Ice Cube plays a South African exiled for his connection to the anti-apartheid rebels.
2:00am Conan
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Channel Patrol 12:45pm Cowboys and Angels 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News at One 2:40pm BBC London News 2:45pm Doctors
BBC TWO 7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Channel Patrol 8:45am Cowboys and Angels 9:15am Gardeners' World 9:45am Helicopter Heroes Down Under 10:15am Talking Pictures 11:00am World Championship Snooker 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm World Championship Snooker
FRIDAY TV
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ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather
CH4 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:25am Four in a Bed 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Channel 4 Racing
CH5 9:00am Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom 9:15am Peppa Pig 9:25am Peppa Pig 9:30am Milkshake Monkey 9:35am Toby's Travelling Circus 9:45am Bananas in Pajamas 10:00am Tickety Toc 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm The Hotel Inspector 1:10pm 5 News Lunchtime 1:15pm Can't Stop, Won't Stop 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours
SKY 1 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Dog the Bounty Hunter 9:00am The Fanatics 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles
3pm 3:15pm 32 Brinkburn Street 4:00pm Decimate 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Flog It!
3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point
4:15pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Come Dine with Me
3:15pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:15pm The Obsession
3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm The Fanatics 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama
7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Antiques Roadshow 8:00pm World Championship Snooker
6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:00pm ITV News London 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street
6:00pm Four in a Bed 6:30pm Coach Trip 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:30pm Unreported World 8:55pm Party Election Broadcast
6:00pm 5 News at 5 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News Tonight 8:00pm The Gadget Show
6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons
9:00pm An Island Parish 9:30pm Gardeners' World 10:00pm Sex and the Church 11:00pm The Clare Balding Show 11:30pm Newsnight
9:00pm Weekend Escapes with Warwick Davis 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Slow Train Through Africa 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Rambo III
9:00pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 10:00pm Gogglebox 11:00pm Alan Carr: Chatty Man
9:00pm Secrets of Great British Castles 10:00pm NCIS: New Orleans 11:00pm NCIS 11:55pm Law and Order: Special Victims Unit
9:00pm Relatively Clever 10:00pm Trollied 10:30pm Trollied 11:00pm The Simpsons 11:30pm The Simpsons
12:00am Election Late Show 12:35am Later... with Jools Holland 1:40am World Championship Snooker Highlights 2:30am World Championship Snooker - Extra 4:30am Question Time
1:30am Jackpot247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 4:40am ITV Nightscreen Text-based information service.
12:05am Virtually Famous 12:55am Brooklyn Nine-Nine 1:20am Withnail and I 3:10am Fargo 4:05am Shameless USA 5:00am Sarah Beeny's Selling Houses 5:55am The Common Denominator
12:50am True Crimes: The First 72 Hours 1:15am Super Casino 4:10am Gotham 5:00am Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 5:45am House Doctor
12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am Hawaii Five-0 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 5:00am Hawaii Five-0
BBC THREE
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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:15pm Atlantis 9:00pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:00pm Bad Education 10:30pm Bad Education 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:25am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Bad Education 2:00am Bad Education 2:30am Russell Howard's Good News 3:00am Killer Magic
8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Sounds of the Eighties 9:00pm BBC Young Dancer 2015 10:00pm Tales from the Tourbus 11:00pm Totally British 12:00am Totally British 1:00am The Old Grey Whistle Test 2:30am Tales from the Tourbus 3:30am BBC Young Dancer 2015 4:30am This is BBC Four
11:25am Psych 12:20pm Royal Pains 1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Emmerdale 2:15pm You've Been Framed! 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm The Bourne Supremacy 12:10am Take Me Out
11:40am Judge Judy 12:05pm Judge Judy 12:35pm Judge Judy 1:00pm Murder, She Wrote 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Where the Heart is 4:10pm The Royal 5:15pm Never the Twain 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:20pm On the Buses 6:55pm Heartbeat 7:55pm Murder, She Wrote 9:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Blue Murder
1:15pm The Professionals 2:15pm Pawn Stars 2:40pm Pawn Stars 3:05pm Pawn Stars 3:35pm Car Chasers 4:05pm The Car Chasers 5:00pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm The Professionals 7:00pm UEFA Europa League Highlights 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm Counting Cars 9:30pm Counting Cars 10:00pm Two Mules for Sister Sara 12:20am Shootout
3:30pm The Big Bang Theory 4:00pm The Goldbergs 4:30pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Melissa and Joey 5:30pm Rules of Engagement 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Goldbergs 9:00pm The Big Bang Theory 9:30pm The Big Bang Theory 10:00pm Sleepy Hollow 12:10am The Big Bang Theory
Crime
Family
3:00pm World Championship Snooker Hazel Irvine introduces second-round action from Sheffield, where a total prize fund of over ÂŁ1.3 million is up for grabs.
6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News at Six 7:30pm BBC London News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm A Question of Sport
9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm MasterChef 10:30pm Have I Got News for You 11:00pm BBC News at Ten 11:25pm BBC London News 11:35pm The Graham Norton Show
12am 12:25am Would I Lie to You? 12:55am EastEnders Omnibus 2:50am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather forecast. 2:55am BBC News
BBC Four is the BBC channel for people who want more.
SKY MOVIES Action 10:50am Zulu 1:10pm Edge of Tomorrow 3:10pm Rocky V 5:00pm Air Force One 7:05pm Elysium 9:00pm Edge of Tomorrow 11:00pm Rocky V 12:50am Air Force One 3:00am Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 4:50am Zulu Based on an actual historic event, this is the story of a small group of British soldiers stationed at Rorke's Drift in Africa who are forced to defend their tiny outpost against an attack by powerful Zulu warriors.
Comedy 7:20am Our Idiot Brother 9:05am Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 11:05am Last Vegas 1:05pm The Wedding Singer 2:55pm Employee of the Month 4:55pm Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Deloris Van Cartier is back in front of the big band, but not for long.
6:50pm Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 9:00pm Last Vegas 10:50pm The Wedding Singer 12:30am American Pie 2:10am Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 4:15am About a Boy
10:10am Closed Circuit 11:50am American Hustle 2:10pm White House Down 4:25pm Breakdown 6:00pm Dead Calm 7:40pm American Hustle 10:00pm White House Down 12:15am Pulp Fiction 2:50am Breakdown 4:25am Midnight Express The true story of Billy Hayes, an American caught with hash in Istanbul Airport and sentenced to life in a harsh Turkish prison. In jail, he meets several other Westerners who helped him acclimatise to his new life.
6:30am Turbo: Sky Movies Special 7:00am Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold 8:45am Ever After 10:50am The Croods 12:40pm Khumba 2:10pm The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box 4:00pm Return to Nim's Island 5:35pm The Croods 7:25pm Khumba 9:00pm The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box 10:45pm The Last Keepers 12:20am Return to Nim's Island
Premiere
TCM
7:00am Belle 9:00am You're Not You 11:00am Rob the Mob
9:45am Never So Few 12:05pm Elvis: That's the Way it is 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Drum Beat 6:00pm The Green Helmet 7:45pm Robin and the Seven Hoods 10:00pm Derailed 11:45pm Planet Terror 1:40am Derailed 3:10am Planet Terror 4:50am Conan 5:35am Container Wars
Two down-and-out lovers get in over their heads when they stumble upon a Mob secret.
1:00pm The Anomaly 2:45pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 3:15pm Belle 5:15pm The Inbetweeners 2 7:00pm You're Not You 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Anomaly 12:30am By the Gun 2:30am Top Dog
Each container is a mystery!
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:00am Saturday Kitchen Live 11:10am World War One Remembered: Gallipoli 1:05pm BBC News 1:10pm Weather 1:15pm Football Focus 2:00pm Paula Radcliffe: The Marathon and Me 2:40pm Snooker
BBC TWO 7:10am The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos 8:20am Sword of Sherwood Forest 9:40am Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments 10:10am Nature of Britain 11:00am Snooker 1:00pm Talking Pictures 1:35pm The Long and the Short and the Tall
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ITV 7:00am CITV 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:20pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:25pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:35pm Doc Martin
CH4 8:30am Mobil 1 The Grid 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:30am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 11:30am Frasier 12:00pm Frasier 12:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:00pm The Big Bang Theory 1:30pm Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2:25pm Channel 4 Racing
CH5 6:10am House Doctor 6:35am House Doctor 7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Access 11:45am Ice Road Truckers 12:40pm Ice Road Truckers 1:35pm Ice Road Truckers 2:35pm Ice Road Truckers
SATURDAY TV
SKY 1 7:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 8:00am Glee 9:00am The Fantasy Football Club 10:00am Game Changers 11:00am Soccer A.M. 1:00pm The F1 Show 2:00pm Driving School of Mum and Dad 2:30pm Fast and Furious 7 Special
3pm 2:25pm Channel 4 Racing 5:15pm Come Dine with Me
3:00pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 3:30pm RSPCA Animal Rescue 4:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family
3:15pm Flog It! 4:00pm Final Score 5:30pm Snooker
3:35pm Housesitter 5:35pm Tipping Point
6:30pm World War One Remembered: Gallipoli Highlights 7:30pm Gardeners World 8:00pm Snooker
6:35pm Local News and Weather 6:45pm ITV News and Weather 7:00pm You've Been Framed! Yearbook for Ybf 8:00pm Ninja Warrior UK
6:10pm The Simpsons 6:45pm The Simpsons 7:10pm The Simpsons 7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm For the Love of Cars
6:30pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 7:25pm Britain's Horror Homes 8:15pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away!
6:00pm Wild Things 7:00pm Modern Family 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm Modern Family 8:30pm Modern Family
9:00pm Dad's Army 9:30pm Gallipoli 10:30pm QI XL
9:00pm Britain's Got Talent 10:15pm Play to the Whistle 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm Inside Man
9:00pm The World's Most Extreme Roads
9:15pm 5 News 9:20pm NCIS 10:10pm NCIS 11:10pm CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
9:00pm Hawaii Five-0 10:00pm Poseidon 11:55pm Hawaii Five-0
1:00am Snooker 1:50am Snooker 3:50am Antiques Roadshow 4:50am The Truth About Fat 5:50am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.
1:35am Jackpot 247 4:00am The Jeremy Kyle Show USA Jeremy Kyle presents the American version of his popular talk show. 4:40am Nightscreen
12:05am Role Models 2:05am The Last Leg 3:00am Alan Carr: Chatty Man 3:55am Hollyoaks Omnibus
12:05am Law and Order: Special Victims Unit 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am The Devil's Disciple 5:00am Family Secrets and Lies Documentary looking at what happens when things go wrong between family members.
12:55am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:55am Road Wars 2:55am John Wick: Sky Movies Special 3:05am Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men 4:00am Hawaii Five-0 5:00am UK Border Force
BBC THREE
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8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:25pm Top Gear 9:25pm Don't Tell the Bride 10:25pm Tatau 11:10pm Happy Valley 12:10am Family Guy 12:32am Family Guy 12:54am Family Guy 1:16am Family Guy 1:40am Russell Howard's Good News 2:10am Tatau 2:50am Killer Magic 3:20am Some Girls 3:50am Some Girls 4:20am Some Girls
8:00pm Ice Age Giants 9:00pm Wild China 10:00pm Inspector Montalbano
1:20pm Britain's Got More Talent 2:25pm Darcy Oake: Edge of Reality 3:25pm Catchphrase 4:05pm People Do the Funniest Things 5:05pm Mr. Bean 5:45pm Mr. Bean 6:15pm The Vow 7:15pm FYI Daily 7:20pm The Vow 8:25pm Stormbreaker 9:25pm FYI Daily 9:30pm Stormbreaker 10:15pm Britain's Got More Talent 11:20pm Celebrity Juice 12:05am Britain's Got Talent
7:00am Judge Judy 7:20am Where the Heart is 8:15am Where the Heart is 9:15am Agatha Christie's Marple 11:15am The Darling Buds of May 12:25pm Wycliffe 1:40pm The Queen 2:40pm FYI Daily 2:45pm The Queen 3:40pm Inspector Morse 5:55pm Agatha Christie's Marple 8:00pm Doc Martin 9:00pm Foyle's War 11:00pm Inspector Morse 1:20am A Touch of Frost
2:20pm British Superbike Championship Highlights 3:25pm British Touring Car Championship Highlights 4:55pm Smokey and the Bandit II 5:55pm FYI Daily 6:00pm Smokey and the Bandit II 7:00pm Storage Wars Texas 7:30pm Storage Wars Texas 8:00pm Shed and Buried 9:00pm Dr. No 10:00pm FYI Daily 10:05pm Dr. No 11:15pm The Kingdom 12:15am FYI Daily
11:00am Melissa and Joey 11:30am Melissa and Joey 12:00pm Melissa and Joey 12:30pm Baby Daddy 1:00pm Baby Daddy 1:30pm How I Met Your Mother 2:00pm How I Met Your Mother 2:30pm Brooklyn Nine-Nine 2:55pm Star Trek: Insurrection 5:00pm Made in Chelsea 6:00pm Jane the Virgin 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 10:30pm The Big Bang Theory 11:00pm Scary Movie 12:45am Rude Tube
Crime
Family
5:30pm Final Score Coverage of the latest results, reports and reaction from the Premiership, Football League, Non-League and Scottish League's.
In Taunton, Somerset, three countryside-loving hosts take on an Essex boy.
3:30pm Police Interceptors 4:30pm Columbo: An Exercise in Fatality A health club owner murders one of his franchisees. Lt. Colombo is on the case.
6pm 6:10pm The Princess and the Frog 7:40pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:53pm Weather 7:55pm Pointless 8:45pm Atlantis
9pm 9:30pm The National Lottery: In It to Win It 10:20pm Casualty 11:10pm BBC News 11:28pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day
Panel-based quiz where it is more important to be interesting than right.
The World's Most Extreme takes viewers to the most jaw-dropping places in the world.
10:00pm Paul
An elite team of police forensic evidence investigation experts work their cases in Las Vegas.
11:15pm Up in the Air
12am 1:00am The Football League Show 2:20am A Bronx Tale 4:15am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 4:20am BBC News
Drama based on the books featuring the idiosyncratic Sicilian detective.
11:55pm The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill 12:55am Kate Bush at the BBC 1:55am Top of the Pops 2:30am Sounds of the Eighties 3:00am Let's Have a Party! The Piano Genius of Mrs Mills 4:00am Wild China 5:00am This is BBC Four
SKY MOVIES Action 9:05am Twister 11:10am Top Gun 1:15pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 3:15pm Pacific Rim 5:30pm Twister 7:30pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 8:00pm Top Gun At the US Navy's elite training centre, pilots compete to become the best.
10:00pm Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 11:50pm Pacific Rim 2:05am Con Air 4:05am Shaft 5:50am The Poseidon Adventure)
Comedy 8:05am Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 10:05am The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult 11:40am A Million Ways to Die in the West 1:40pm We're the Millers 3:40pm Three Amigos! 5:35pm Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 7:30pm The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult Slapstick sequel with clueless cop Frank Drebin saving the Oscars from a mad bomber.
9:00pm A Million Ways to Die in the West 11:00pm We're the Millers 12:55am American Pie 2
8:10am Fast and Furious 6 Special 8:40am Collateral 10:50am The Fast and the Furious 12:40pm 2 Fast 2 Furious Former LA cop Brian now makes his living driving in illegal street races in Miami.
2:40pm The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift 4:35pm Solo 6:10pm Collateral 8:15pm The Art of the Steal 10:00pm Oldboy 11:50pm The Green Mile 2:55am Lucky Number Slevin Two New York crime lords think luckless Slevin owes them money.
7:20am Walking with Dinosaurs 8:50am Epic 10:35am Ice Age: The Meltdown 12:10pm Stardust 2:20pm Bean 4:00pm Walking with Dinosaurs 5:35pm Epic 7:20pm Ice Age: The Meltdown 9:00pm Stardust 11:15pm Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 1:45am Bean 3:20am Son of the Mask 5:00am Free Willy
Premiere
TCM
6:15am Shaun the Sheep Special 6:30am Cinderella Special 7:00am Belle 9:00am You're Not You 11:00am The Anomaly 12:45pm Rob the Mob 2:45pm Belle 4:45pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 5:15pm The Inbetweeners 2 7:00pm You're Not You 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Anomaly 12:30am By the Gun
8:00am Gunsmoke 9:05am Gunsmoke 10:15am Drum Beat 12:15pm The Green Helmet 2:00pm High Society 4:00pm The Toughest Gun in Tombstone 5:25pm Wild Wild West 7:25pm The Gunfight at Dodge City 9:00pm Longmire 10:00pm Longmire 11:00pm On Deadly Ground 12:55am The Long Kiss Goodnight 3:05am On Deadly Ground 4:50am Container Wars 5:25am Container Wars
A young man gets more than he bargained for when he becomes a member of the mob.
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Puppets should all be strung up Colin Bird Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-the-wall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.
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AM not so sure that modern technology and advanced filming techniques have necessarily made television programmes more enjoyable. I am thinking here of the new Thunderbirds series currently showing on television. Technically it is light years ahead of the early puppet shows on TV that themselves were hailed as milestones in animation technology. This new applied science was called ‘Supermarionation’ and we had the likes of Four Feather Falls, Supercar; Fireball XL5 and Stingray hitting our screens. Then their creator Gerry Anderson upped the game again with the amazingly popular Thunderbirds - you could barely see the strings on those suckers - and my own favourite, Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons. With the latter, here at last were puppets that looked close to being human and did not have oversized heads
CAPTAIN SCARLET: Puppets who looked close to human. perched on their arthritic looking bodies. The reason for those disproportionate craniums, I later found out, was that they carried solenoids in order to be able to lip-sync the voices. With the advance in electronics and miniaturisation, this problem was overcome with the Captain Scarlet series. So good was the modelling in fact, that the young spotty girl living next door to us
thought that the puppet character Captain Black was an absolute doll. I felt the need to point out to her, that’s exactly what the git was. It was easy to see why these new groundbreaking children’s programmes were so popular because they superseded such puppet series as The Adventures of Twizzle; a double jointed little oik who could extend his arms and
legs and open a door in Bristol while standing in Swindon. Also Torchy the Battery Boy who sported a lamp in his head that shone a magic beam. Poor old Torchy’s batteries gave out after 52 episodes but then, this was in the days before Duracell Plus. The sad part is that I can actually remember all this stuff. Sadder still, is the fact that I can scroll back even further to the days of Muffin the Mule and The Flowerpot Men, but in my defence hastily add that this was enforced viewing as a mere toddler when my Mum would take me next door to watch their OXO cube sized television. Muffin was a very lucky mule; if a real horse looked that knackered he would have long since been sent to the glue makers. And interestingly his presenter, Annette Mills, was auntie to Hayley. Bill and Ben progressed into politics of course and formed a coalition government with Weedy Ed still squeaking away between them. So yes, the new Thunderbirds series will undoubtedly be popular with the young generation, but for us old hands you can’t beat the original.
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 8:25am Match of the Day Highlights and reaction to all of the latest football action. 10:00am The Andrew Marr Show Andrew Marr talks to key figures from politics, current affairs and the arts. 11:00am London Marathon Coverage of London's marathon which is held each year and raises large amounts of money for charity.
BBC TWO 7:10am The Football League Show 8:30am Gardeners World 9:00am The Beechgrove Garden 9:30am London Marathon 11:00am Snooker 1:15pm MOTD2 Extra 2:00pm Triathlon World Series
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ITV 7:00am CITV 9:25am ITV News 9:30am Weekend 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:30pm ITV News and Weather 1:35pm Tipping Point 2:35pm All Star Family Fortunes
CH4 7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am Everybody Loves Raymond 8:05am Volkswagen Racing Cup 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Frasier 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Sunday Brunch 1:00pm George Clarke's Amazing Spaces 2:00pm The Big Bang Theory 2:25pm The Big Bang Theory 2:50pm The Simpsons
CH5 7:00am Milkshake! 11:00am Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 11:35am Chinese Food in Minutes 11:50am The Hotel Inspector 12:50pm The Hotel Inspector 1:50pm The Hotel Inspector 2:50pm James and the Giant Peach
SUNDAY TV
SKY 1 7:00am The Hour of Power 8:00am Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 9:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 10:00am Obese: A Year to Save My Life USA 11:00am Glee 12:00pm WWE Raw 1:00pm The Flash 2:00pm Ashley Banjo's Secret Street Crew
3pm 3:30pm Sunday Politics 4:45pm Points of View 5:00pm The Truth About Your Medicine Cabinet
3:00pm Snooker
3:40pm Britain's Got Talent 4:55pm Doc Martin
3:20pm The Simpsons 3:50pm Location, Location, Location 4:50pm A Place in the Sun 5:50pm Paranorman
4:20pm Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
6:55pm Ninja Warrior UK 7:50pm Local News and Weather 8:00pm ITV News and Weather 8:15pm Celebrity Squares
7:35pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm Three in a Bed
6:10pm 5 News 6:15pm Labyrinth 8:15pm Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
6:00pm About a Boy 6:30pm About a Boy 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons
9:10pm Coast Australia 10:00pm Hunters of the South Seas 11:00pm The Inside Story 11:30pm W1A
9:00pm Vera 11:00pm ITV News and Weather 11:15pm Perspectives
9:00pm For the Love of Cars 10:00pm The Impossible
10:00pm The Last Stand
9:00pm The Simpsons 9:30pm The Simpsons 10:00pm Hawaii Five-0 11:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles
12:30am Snooker 1:20am Snooker 3:20am Countryfile 4:15am Holby City 5:15am The Ladykillers: Pest Detectives
12:15am Aviva Premiership Rugby Highlights 1:15am The Store 3:30am Motorsport UK 4:30am British Superbike Highlights 5:20am Nightscreen
12:15am Whiteout 2:05am Kali Salwaar 4:05am Kirstie's Vintage Gems 4:15am Come Dine with Me 4:40am Come Dine with Me 5:10am Come Dine with Me 5:35am Come Dine with Me
12:30am Navy Seals 2:45am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am The Gadget Show 5:00am House Doctor
12:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 1:00am Hawaii Five-0 2:00am Hawaii Five-0 3:00am Road Wars 4:00am Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men 5:00am Airline USA 5:30am Airline USA
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
8:00pm Top Gear 9:00pm Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
5:00am This is BBC Four 8:00pm 10 Things You Didn't Know About Avalanches 9:00pm Juliette Binoche: Antigone at the Barbican 10:30pm Renoir 12:15am Tales from the Tourbus 1:15am The Old Grey Whistle Test 70's Gold. 2:45am BBC Young Dancer 2015 3:45am 10 Things You Didn't Know About Avalanches 4:45am This is BBC Four
3:15pm Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 4:15pm FYI Daily 4:20pm Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey 4:55pm Scooby-Doo 5:55pm FYI Daily 6:00pm Scooby-Doo 6:45pm Britain's Got Talent 8:00pm Britain's Got More Talent 9:00pm You've Been Framed! 10:00pm Rush Hour 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm Rush Hour 12:00am The Bourne Supremacy
10:05am Heartbeat 11:10am Heartbeat 12:10pm A Touch of Frost 2:25pm Agatha Christie's Marple 4:30pm The Secret of My Succe$s 5:30pm FYI Daily 5:35pm The Secret of My Succe$s 6:40pm Inspector Morse 9:00pm When Kate Met William 10:00pm Heir We Go Again 11:00pm Elizabeth: The Golden Age 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am Elizabeth: The Golden Age 1:20am The Elephant Man 2:20am FYI Daily
12:55pm Counting Cars 1:25pm Pawn Stars 3:10pm Pawn Stars 3:40pm Smokey and the Bandit II 4:40pm FYI Daily 4:45pm Smokey and the Bandit II 5:45pm Tobruk 6:45pm FYI Daily 6:50pm Tobruk 8:00pm Paula Radcliffe: Sports Life Stories 9:00pm Rugby Highlights 10:00pm The Interpreter 11:00pm FYI Daily 11:05pm The Interpreter 12:35am The Killer Inside Me
10:00am Baby Daddy 10:30am Hollyoaks Omnibus 1:00pm Made in Chelsea 2:00pm Revenge 3:00pm Jane the Virgin 4:00pm How I Met Your Mother 4:30pm How I Met Your Mother 5:00pm The Goldbergs 5:30pm The Goldbergs 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory 9:00pm Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief 11:20pm Virtually Famous 12:05am The Change-Up
Comedy
Crime
Family
Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.
Comedy drama series about a top London surgeon who developed a phobia of blood.
Sitcom about a teenage girl with magical powers.
3:00pm Harrow: A Very British School 4:00pm Modern Family 4:30pm Modern Family 5:00pm Modern Family 5:30pm Modern Family
6pm 6:00pm Songs of Praise 6:45pm Pointless 7:35pm BBC News 7:50pm Regional News 7:55pm Weather 8:00pm Countryfile
7:00pm London Marathon Highlights Highlights from this year's London Marathon.
8:00pm Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.
9pm 9:00pm Antiques Roadshow 10:00pm Poldark 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2
Action movie.
12am 12:35am Snake Eyes 2:10am It's a Boy Girl Thing 3:35am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 3:40am BBC News
Archaeologist Indy finds out that his dad is missing.
11:00pm Tatau 11:45pm Family Guy 12:30am American Dad! Animated adventures of a hapless CIA agent and his family.
12:55am Family Guy 1:15am Tatau 1:55am Killer Magic 2:25am Stacey Dooley Investigates 3:25am Vodka Diaries
SKY MOVIES Action 7:50am Gravity 9:35am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 10:05am Godzilla 12:15pm Rocky 2:25pm Rocky II 4:30pm Rocky III 6:20pm Rocky IV 8:00pm Rocky V 10:00pm Godzilla Legendary monster Godzilla is reawakened, striking fear into the hearts of humankind.
12:10am Gravity When their craft is destroyed, two astronauts are left fighting for survival in space.
1:45am Brick Mansions
7:50am Night at the Museum 9:50am Liar Liar 11:30am The Hangover Part III 1:25pm The Heat 3:25pm Napoleon Dynamite 5:15pm Night at the Museum 7:15pm The Golden Child 9:00pm The Hangover Part III 10:45pm The Heat 12:45am American Pie: The Wedding 2:25am You, Me and Dupree 4:20am National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
8:05am Bad Boys 10:05am Bad Boys II 12:35pm The Call 2:15pm Catch.44 Three stripper friends take on a job for a drug lord that spirals out of control. Crime.
3:50pm Bad Boys 5:50pm Bad Boys II 8:20pm The Call 10:00pm The Departed 12:35am Kill the Irishman Biopic of Danny Greene, the Irish-American dockworker who engineers a corrupt rise to power.
2:35am City of God
7:00am The Reef 2: High Tide 8:30am Garfield 2: A Tail of Two Kitties 10:00am How to Train Your Dragon 2 11:45am Mr. Peabody and Sherman 1:20pm National Treasure Ben finds the map to a secret treasure hidden by America's founding fathers.
3:35pm National Treasure: Book of Secrets 5:40pm Garfield 2: A Tail of Two Kitties 7:10pm How to Train Your Dragon 2 9:00pm Mr. Peabody and Sherman 10:35pm National Treasure Ben finds the map to a secret treasure hidden by America's founding fathers.
12:50am National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Premiere
TCM
7:00am Belle 9:00am You're Not You 11:00am Rob the Mob 1:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 1:30pm Belle 3:30pm The Anomaly 5:15pm The Inbetweeners 2 7:00pm You're Not You 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Anomaly 12:30am By the Gun
7:00am Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura 8:10am High Society 10:10am The Toughest Gun in Tombstone 11:35am Wild Wild West 1:30pm Dive Bomber 4:00pm Rage at Dawn 5:45pm All the Young Men 7:20pm Atlantis, the Lost Continent 9:00pm Longmire
A young man gets more than he bargained for when he becomes a member of the mob.
2:30am Top Dog 4:15am Rob the Mob
Counting Coup.
10:00pm Longmire Ashes to Ashes.
11:05pm A Few Good Men 1:40am Strength and Honour
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BBC ONE 7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Channel Patrol 12:45pm Cowboys and Angels 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors
BBC TWO 8:00am Channel Patrol 8:45am Cowboys and Angels 9:15am Wanted in Paradise 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm Triathlon World Series 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm Snooker
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ITV 7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 11:55am ITV News 12:00pm This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather
CH4 8:10am Will and Grace 8:35am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:25am Four in a Bed 11:30am Come Dine with Me 12:00pm Come Dine with Me 12:30pm Come Dine with Me 1:00pm Channel 4 News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 1:35pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm A Place in the Sun
CH5 7:00am Milkshake! 10:15am The Wright Stuff 12:10pm Cowboy Builders and Bodge Jobs 1:10pm 5 News 1:15pm Britain's Horror Homes 2:15pm Home and Away 2:45pm Neighbours
MONDAY TV
SKY 1 7:00am The Real A&E 7:30am The Real A&E 8:00am Sun, Sea and A&E 9:00am Modern Family 9:30am Modern Family 10:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 11:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 12:00pm Hawaii Five-0 1:00pm Hawaii Five-0 2:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles
3pm 3:15pm Land Girls 4:00pm Decimate 4:45pm Escape to the Country 5:30pm Flog It!
3:00pm The Daily Politics 4:00pm Snooker Coverage and reaction from the latest Snooker event taking place.
3:00pm Judge Rinder 4:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 5:00pm Tipping Point
3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Deal or No Deal 5:00pm Three in a Bed
3:15pm NCIS 4:15pm Blind Trust
6:00pm Couples Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 8:55pm Party Election Broadcast
6:00pm 5 News 6:30pm Neighbours 7:00pm Home and Away 7:30pm 5 News 7:55pm Party Election Broadcast 8:00pm The Gadget Show
6:00pm The Simpsons 6:30pm Futurama 7:00pm Futurama 7:30pm The Simpsons 8:00pm The Simpsons 8:30pm The Simpsons
9:00pm The Secrets of Sports Direct 10:00pm Skint 11:00pm Gogglebox
9:00pm Police Interceptors 10:00pm Gotham 11:00pm Person of Interest
9:00pm Modern Family 9:30pm Driving School of Mum and Dad 10:00pm An Idiot Abroad 11:00pm Hawaii Five-0
Thriller.
3:00pm NCIS: Los Angeles 4:00pm The Fanatics 5:00pm Futurama 5:30pm Futurama
6pm 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm The Leader Interviews
6:55pm Party Election Broadcast by the Conservative Party 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Snooker
6:00pm The Paul O'Grady Show 7:00pm Regional News and Weather 7:25pm Party Election Broadcast 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street
A party election broadcast.
9pm 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:30pm Regional News 11:45pm Weather 11:50pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You
9:00pm Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial 10:00pm Inside Harley Street 11:00pm Jack Dee's Election Helpdesk 11:30pm Newsnight Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories.
9:00pm Wild Ireland 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Safe House 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm The Agenda
12am 12:30am The Graham Norton Show 1:20am Weather for the Week Ahead Detailed weather report. 1:25am BBC News The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.
12:15am Weather 12:20am Snooker 1:10am The Women's Football Show 1:40am Snooker 3:40am Back in Time for Dinner 4:40am This is BBC Two
12:20am Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys-Jones 1:15am Jackpot247 4:00am UEFA Champions League Weekly 4:25am ITV Nightscreen
12:00am The Island with Bear Grylls 1:00am The Secret Millionaire 2:00am Embarrassing Bodies 2:55am Supersize v Superskinny 3:50am You Can't Get the Staff
12:00am Unforgiven 2:30am Super Casino 4:10am Can't Stop, Won't Stop 5:00am Michaela's Wild Challenge 5:25am Divine Designs 5:45am House Doctor
12:00am Hawaii Five-0 1:00am Hawaii Five-0 2:00am NCIS: Los Angeles 3:00am Arrow 4:00am Critical 5:00am Stargate Atlantis
BBC THREE
BBC FOUR
ITV2
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ITV4
E4
8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:05pm Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 10:00pm Reggie Yates' Extreme Russia 11:00pm Russell Howard's Good News 11:30pm EastEnders 12:00am Family Guy 12:22am Family Guy 12:45am American Dad! 1:10am Family Guy 1:30am Reggie Yates' Extreme Russia Teen Model Factory. 2:30am Russell Howard's Good News 3:00am Killer Magic 3:30am Parents' Evening
8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm The Flying Archaeologist Hadrian's Wall. 9:00pm Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death 10:00pm Storyville 11:30pm The Secret Life of the Motorway 12:30am Ray Mears Goes Walkabout 1:30am Delphi: The Bellybutton of the Ancient World 2:30am Storyville 4:00am Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage, Death 5:00am This is BBC Four
1:10pm Emmerdale 1:45pm Coronation Street 2:15pm Coronation Street 2:45pm Dinner Date 3:40pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 4:50pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 5:55pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 7:00pm Judge Rinder 8:00pm You've Been Framed! 8:30pm You've Been Framed! 9:00pm Two and a Half Men 9:30pm Two and a Half Men 10:00pm Mom 10:30pm Mom 11:00pm Celebrity Juice
10:30am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:50am Inspector Morse 2:00pm Heartbeat 3:05pm Where the Heart is 4:10pm The Royal 5:15pm Never the Twain 5:50pm Rising Damp 6:15pm On the Buses 6:50pm Heartbeat 7:50pm Murder, She Wrote 8:55pm Wycliffe 10:00pm Long Lost Family 11:00pm Law and Order: UK 12:00am Wire in the Blood
11:25am Ax Men 12:20pm Minder 1:20pm The Professionals 2:15pm Car Chasers 2:45pm Car Chasers 3:10pm Magnum, P.I. 4:10pm Pawn Stars 4:40pm Pawn Stars 5:05pm Minder 6:00pm The Professionals 7:00pm Gunsmoke 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm FA Youth Cup Final Live 11:00pm Bundesliga
4:00pm The Goldbergs 4:30pm Melissa and Joey 5:00pm Rules of Engagement 5:30pm Rules of Engagement 6:00pm How I Met Your Mother 6:30pm How I Met Your Mother 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory 8:00pm Hollyoaks 8:30pm The Goldbergs 9:00pm Revenge 10:00pm Made in Chelsea 11:00pm Virtually Famous 11:55pm The Big Bang Theory 12:25am The Big Bang Theory
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SKY MOVIES Action 7:05am The Top Ten Show 2015 7:20am The Fast and the Furious 9:20am Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 9:50am Captain America: The Winter Soldier 12:20pm Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen An alien race of robots crashlands on Earth searching for the all-powerful 'Cube'.
2:55pm Executive Decision 5:15pm Noah 7:40pm Captain America: The Winter Soldier 10:00pm Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 12:30am Road House
9:25am Ride Along 11:20am Me, Myself and Irene 1:20pm Good Luck Chuck 3:15pm Idiocracy 4:55pm About a Boy 6:50pm Me, Myself and Irene 9:00pm Ride Along 10:45pm Good Luck Chuck 12:30am Idiocracy 2:00am American Pie 2 3:50am Someone Marry Barry 5:20am Brewster's Millions Brewster has to spend $30m in 30 days or he stands to lose his $300m inheritance.
7:00am Blood Work 9:05am Swordfish 11:00am Whole Lotta Sole 12:45pm Veronica Mars 2:45pm Drop Zone 4:35pm Murder at 1600 6:25pm After the Sunset 8:10pm Veronica Mars 10:00pm Misery 11:50pm Kill Bill: Vol. 1 1:50am Kill Bill: Vol. 2 4:15am American Gigolo
7:00am Balto 8:25am Eragon 10:15am Cinderella Special 10:45am Return to Nim's Island 12:30pm Contest 2:05pm Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 3:45pm Ella Enchanted 5:35pm Eragon 7:25pm Contest 9:00pm Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 10:40pm Bad News Bears 12:35am Ella Enchanted Ella is put under a spell as a child: she must do everything she is told.
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7:00am You're Not You 9:00am Belle 11:00am Rob the Mob
7:00am Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura 7:50am Atlantis, the Lost Continent 9:30am I Killed Wild Bill Hickok 10:50am Westbound 12:10pm Rage at Dawn 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Murder She Said 5:50pm The Story of Will Rogers 8:00pm Dial M for Murder 10:00pm Rush Hour 2 11:45pm National Lampoon's European Vacation 1:35am Conan
Two down-and-out lovers get in over their heads when they stumble upon a Mob secret.
1:00pm The Anomaly 2:45pm Cinderella Special 3:15pm Belle 5:15pm The Inbetweeners 2 7:00pm You're Not You 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Anomaly 12:30am By the Gun 2:30am Top Dog
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Sacré bleu! Names to drive you nuts... and you could end up being in a jam! Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/ columnists/nora-johnson
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FRENCH court recently banned parents from naming their baby girl ‘Nutella’ after the hazelnut spread, ruling that it would make her the object of ridicule. The judge ordered the child be called Ella instead. French parents can choose whatever name they want, but local prosecutors can report what they consider to be daft names to a family court. Like the couple who wanted to call their daughter ‘Fraise’ (Strawberry). The baby was renamed ‘Fraisine’ (err, Little Strawberry).
In another instance, a father took legal action to try to stop French car makers Renault from using the same name as his daughter, Zoe Renault. Cedric Renault argued that if Renault named a car model ‘Zoe,’ it would make his daughter’s life a ‘nightmare.’ lain and Sophia Renaud in 1999 saw off legal action to prevent them from naming their daughter ‘Megane,’ even though prosecutors said it sounded too much like the car. Choosing first names can be a headache in the UK too. So, where can you go for inspiration? Well, there are beautiful names from nature at least for girls - like Holly, Hazel, Cherry. But then you have to be so careful with surnames, don’t you? Holly Tree, Hazel Wood, Cherry Pye, anyone? There are enough unfortunate first/ surname combinations around
CHOOSING NAMES: So where do you go for inspiration? like Sidney Harber, Joe King, Chris P Duck, Chris P Bacon and Wendy House. Plus a policewoman in Tasmania, Lauren Order. (Incidentally, there was a girl a couple of years ahead of my mother at school called Primrose Lane. Luckily she married a man with a boring, run-of-the-mill
surname - and that was the end of Primrose Lane.) As for Hollywood and its celebrities, they’re sophisticated and savvy enough not to choose something really naff, surely? How about: Moon Unit (Frank Zappa, also father to Dweezil and Diva Muffin); Kal-El (Superman’s original birth name
courtesy of father, Nicholas Cage); Destry (Steven Spielberg); Aurelius Cy (Elle Macpherson); North West (Kim Kardashian/Kanye West); Apple and Moses (Gwyneth Paltrow). Just imagine how one of those names would go down in your average British school playground. When the next celebrity pregnancy’s announced in Hollywood, may I suggest a national primary school competition to choose the name? After all, the winning entry couldn’t be half as daft as the ones given to the previous lot. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89;£0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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Documentary about the deadliest day in mountaineering history.
11:20pm The Secret Life of the Motorway 12:20am India's Hospital Train 1:20am Rude Britannia 2:20am The Secret History of Our Streets 3:20am Storyville Documentary about the deadliest day in mountaineering history.
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Two down-and-out lovers get in over their heads when they stumble upon a Mob secret.
1:00pm The Anomaly 2:45pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 3:15pm Belle 5:15pm The Inbetweeners 2 7:00pm You're Not You 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Anomaly 12:30am By the Gun A young man gets more than he bargained for when he becomes a member of the mob.
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Electricity: Time to shop around? HOUSEHOLDERS are paying 12.7 per cent more for their electricity this year in comparison to 2014. This has led to consumers’ association FACUA asking for government intervention so that users are not victims of restricted choice. Do you shop around for better suppliers? Samantha Warren of Fiesta Crafts in Javea (Alicante) said: “Actually we have been quite pleased with the price levels so no, we have not felt the need to shop around for alternative suppliers. We are invoiced by Iberdrola; there are efficient systems in place for paying bills promptly and we have always had a prompt service.” Luz Trango of SGB Beers in Mijas Costa (Malaga) thought some clarity should be brought to bills. “A lot of people do not understand the breakdown of the electricity bills. They are so confusing to many, even the native Spanish. We have changed suppliers for the business in the past, but in the long run you don’t save Luz Trango of SGB Beers, Mijas Costa.
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money with all the additional costs that you have to pay, and you may be cut off during the transition. I know many individuals who did the same and now stick with their original supplier to save the headache. I think there is not much difference in the choice,” she remarked. Anne Hernandez from The Presidents Club, Marbella (Malaga), commented: “Having been President of a large community for many years this is a subject that has cropped up. I have heard of the difficulties my members have ex-
perienced through changing their power supplier and it has not been good. Bearing that in mind, it would seem it is of no advantage to change as many have gone back to their original supplier.” Pascale Michiels from Costa Blanca Sales has recently bought a new house and has had no electricity for several weeks as she waits for paperwork and a meter to be sorted out. “At the moment to have any electricity would be nice whatever the price!” she joked, “But when Iberdrola have sorted it I will definitely be shopping around and looking for another provider. You just cannot justify these price increases. I will also get a night meter. They cost around €11 and when I installed one at my last property I was saving around €60 on bills.” Anne Hernandez from The Presidents Club.
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9:00pm The Restoration Man 10:00pm The Island with Bear Grylls 11:00pm First Dates
9:00pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 10:00pm Autopsy 11:00pm Till Death Do Us Part: CSI Special 11:55pm Till Death Do Us Part: CSI Special
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5:15am Angel Flight Down A two-year-old girl with a small object trapped in her throat is flown to Denver hospital.
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7:00am Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura 7:50am Gunsmoke 8:50am Gunsmoke 9:50am Blood Alley 12:05pm Murder Ahoy 1:50pm Gunsmoke 2:55pm Gunsmoke 4:00pm Murder at the Gallop 5:35pm The Great Race 8:25pm The Young Guns 10:00pm Out for a Kill 11:45pm Longmire 12:45am Longmire 1:45am Ultraviolet
Two down-and-out lovers get in over their heads when they stumble upon a Mob secret.
1:00pm Avengers: Age of Ultron Special 1:30pm Belle 3:30pm The Anomaly 5:15pm The Inbetweeners 2 7:00pm You're Not You 9:00pm The Inbetweeners 2 10:45pm The Anomaly 12:30am By the Gun A young man gets more than he bargained for when he becomes a member of the mob.
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Spot on about health tourism and illegal immigration I TOTALLY agree with Nora Johnson’s spot on recent articles about health tourism, scams and, especially, illegal immigration. It’s all too clear the UK can’t continue being the world’s destination of choice. I don’t have a problem with immigrants moving to the UK if they ’re decent, honest, hardworking people. However, I think the way in which successive governments have abandoned all control of immigration is downright irresponsible. No one really knows how many immigrants have entered Britain, where they’re from, who they are, or what they’re doing there. Britain’s a tiny island in the grand scheme of things, and none of its infrastructure is suited to deal with this massive influx. Housing, transport, education and health services are all buckling under the strain. Surely it needs to shut the doors and get its own house in order before anyone else can settle there? Andrea Turner (Alicante)
Shady deal AFTER reading in the Euro We e k l y N e w s a b o u t s h a d e b e i n g p r ov i d e d fo r h o r s e s ( Costa del Sol issue 1553 ), I wa s s o p l e a s e d . I c a n o n l y hope this will be done soon before the long awaited summer arrives. We all look forward to a good summer but the horses that pull the tourist carriages really do deserve some shade in between their trips around Fuengirola. Mavis Lloyd, Fuengirola (Malaga)
Don’t panic! THERE is absolutely no need for HV Petty to pay a double taxation bill on his (her?) UK sourced pension(s).
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ILLEGAL immigrants or drug smugglers? Police in Marbella had to remove this inflatable boat which had been slashed and hidden in a stream bed. JB Mijas (Malaga)
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Just send an email (or a letter) to the relevant Tax Office in the UK stating you no longer want to pay any UK Tax and they will, in a very short time, send back a confirming note together with any Tax Rebate due (I received £18.64p - not much, but every little helps). HMRC will also at the same time issue a new Tax Code for you which exempts you from any further tax obligations to the UK. Brian Maddox, Beniarbeig (Alicante)
Knee-jerk HAVING read the opinions of those interviewed in the Street Talk last week, could one of them please explain to me how extra security checks and delays to passengers will ensure that some suicidal pilot will not fly me into the side of a mountain. This must be one of the best knee jerk solutions ever. Perhaps they hope that if the flight is delayed the pilot might think his p a s s e n g e r s h ave s u ffe r e d enough for one day. John Maclennan Benamocarra (Malaga)
What rights? I MUST reply to Bill’s letter re t h e M u s l i m s : h av i n g g o n e back to the UK and spent 15 months of hell there. I can tell him that the problem is not the Muslims but the government’s attitude to them.
Racial prejudice has backfired into prejudice against British people returning to their land of birth. G ove r n m e n t p o l i c y i s t o bow and scrape to the Muslims or they shout racial prejudice. The first person I spoke to s a i d t o m e ‘ h o w l o n g h ave yo u b e e n a way ? ’ T h e n h e said ‘You must be appalled by your country.’ I did not unders t a n d w h a t h e wa s t a l k i n g about. At Christmas the councils used to have a nativity scene outside - I found it was true that they no longer did - it would upset the Muslims I was told. ‘Harry’ told me they loved Christmas as it came just after their most holy time in November, they got their kids a small present and had a special meal. It was another holiday for them. We s t aye d i n a h o m e l e s s place which had a large
I KNOW I am a bit late, but may be you are still interested. T h e n a m e o f t h e ye l l o w flower featured on your letters page is Oxalis pes-caprae L. It was imported from South Africa in the 18th century and i s a ve r y i nva d i n g w e e d . D o n ’ t l e t i t i n yo u r g a r d e n (even if it looks lovely) it is almost impossible to get rid of. Angelika Danielsen (By email)
Once bitten C E N T R A L F M ’ S A n d y L i tt l e played a brilliant joke. On his morning show he told listeners that due to the celebration of the 1025 Anniversary of the naming of the Mediterranean Sea, 2,500 boats and ships would be leaving Malaga port at 9am. Sailing along the coast, reaching Benalmadena by about 10.30am and continuing along the coast. He asked people who managed to see this amazing spectacle to post their pictures on Central’s Facebook page! Even one of the other DJ’s fell for it! He did the same thing last ye a r, o n l y t h e n i t wa s t h e S p a c e S h u tt l e b e i n g t ra n s ported on an aircraft carrier along the coast. As a result I was wise to the situation, but not last year. Patty (By email)
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Women’s wit The trouble with some women is they get all excited about nothing and then they marry him.’ Cher
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Based on the true story of Walter Keane (Christoph Waltz) who was one of the most successful painters of the 1950s and early 60s. He earned notoriety with his popular paintings of waifs with big eyes, however, the truth was they were all created by his wife and not by him. The film centres on her awakening as an artist and her tumultuous relationship with her husband. Directed by Tim Burton and starring Amy Adams, Christoph Walz and Terence Stamp. Run time: 1 hr 46 mins. Rated: PG-13 TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) You have been learning about certain people very fast. Do you feel as though you are in the middle of a soap opera? In the spring sunshine, it is possible that passions will fire up. Everything seems to revolve round one person and it is upsetting everything else. Try to spend more time with people who have a warmth and generosity about them. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) This is your week to sparkle and show how clever you are. Why be modest? Let others know what you are capable of; your talents will come out sooner or later. Don't be embarrassed when paid a compliment, for it is richly deserved. You have put on a jolly good show of late and it is now time to listen to the applause. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Something that you had set your heart on, although still coming, is terribly slow. This is not a time to be a pessimist. Please don't, however, allow your tendency to put all your eggs in one basket trip you up. It is not necessary to go about things the way that you normally do. Remember that variety is the spice of life. LEO (July 24 - August 23) You are moving on in an important area but do not burn bridges before you have others to cross. You will know why I mention this later in the week. You are able to influence others far more than you realise, but with your wish to keep things on an even keel you may be giving away too much. You need to keep a balance. VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Is there a chance that you are burying your head in the sand? It is likely that something happening right in front of you is being overlooked or ignored. You are able to deal with this more easily than you think. Just take one step at a time and stick to your plan. LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This is not a time to take anyone for granted. At this time of the year people tend to look at their situation and ask if they are getting enough out of it.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Closer, 2 Afresh, 3 Ghosts, 4 Wagons, 5 Shoots, 6 Beings, 7 Sought, 8 Logged, 9 Course, 10 Solemn, 11 Recent, 12 Throne, 13 Chased, 14 Rushed, 15 Harems, 16 Others, 17 Metres, 18 Hatter, 19 Nearby
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23 April, Brendan Cole, Dancer, 39 Ballroom dancer who starred in the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing as one of the professionals. He also appears in the New Zealand version of the show as one of the judges.
28 April, Bradley Wiggins, Cyclist, 35 Professional cyclist who was the first British winner of the Tour de France in 2012. He first began racing when he was 12. He won his first Olympic gold medal in 2004 and two more in 2008.
25 April, Al Pacino, Movie Actor, 75 Actor and director who won an Academy Award for Best Actor in Scent of a Woman. He originally dreamed of being a professional baseball player but developed a love for acting. He has also appeared in The Godfather trilogy.
29 April, Willie Nelson, Country Singer, 82 As well as a country singer, he is a known activist, poet, songwriter, actor and author. He wrote his first song when just seven years old. He is one of the most recognised country music singers appearing in over 30 films.
Neglecting someone now could store up a lot of problems for the future. Avoid doing anything that could lead to you being blamed later. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Now is your chance to go straight for what you want. The shock of having this opportunity could cause you to hesitate. Do bear in mind, though, that he who hesitates is often lost. The temptation to keep something for yourself is not selfish but sensible. You may not have the chance again in the near future. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) A big change means big chances, so don't let small things get you down. In the past six months you have come a long way. You are not back where you started. You are being
How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.
27 April, Tess Daly, TV Show Host, 46 Most recently known for hosting the Strictly Come Dancing TV show along with Bruce Forsyth. She originally worked as a model before being discovered. She is married to Vernon Kay and they have two children.
24 April, Kelly Clarkson, Pop Singer, 33 Kelly won the first American Idol competition back in 2002 and subsequently released the hit song, ‘A Moment Like This.’ She has also won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for ‘Since U Been Gone.’
given the chance to start again, but this time you have far more experience.. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Challenges that do not please you are inevitable. That does not mean that your attitude towards them could not change. Indeed, unless you want to continue to be upset, it must. Luckily, you have mostly had your own way recently. Try to be a good loser when you have to accept second best. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You have a chance to give someone great delight, so why not go ahead? Your insecure side tells you that it is too good to be true and there must be a catch. Why should there be? This is a situation that you may relax into as only you know how.
FACE BOOK FRIENDS All the questions contain the word ‘face’ or ‘book’ 1. By what name is singer/songwriter Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, whose Poker Face topped the UK singles chart in 2008, better known? 2. In which decade was the Guinness Book of Records first published? 3. In which team sport is play started with a ‘face off’ 4. On which mountain in the Black Hills of Dakota did the Danish-American sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln famously carve the faces of four US presidents? 5. The Jungle Book, first published in 1894, is is a collection of stories by which English author? 6. What was the name of the Roman god of doorways and passages who is normally depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head? 7. Which American singer had a 1972 UK Top 20 hit single with the Ewan MacColl song The First Time I Saw Your Face? 8. Which British-born comedian starred as dentist Painless Potter in the 1948 Western comedy film The Paleface? 9. Which Chinese leader was famous for his collection of selected statements from speeches known as the Little Red Book? 10. Which is the fourth book of the Old Testament of the Bible, relating the experiences of the Israelites in the wilderness after Moses led them out of Egypt?
TARGET: Average: 14 Good: 18 Very good: 26 28 April, Penelope Cruz, Movie Actress. The Spanish actress starred in Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise and has won a Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. She studied ballet before becoming an actress. She is married to Javier Bardem and they have two children.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) Don't look for spooks in the closet when there are none. Not only does it look silly but it also wastes good time. Basing your actions on past disappointments can only lead to more of the same. Show confidence in others and they will show it in you. Sometimes, your patience wears thin but it is in your best interests to remain calm. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Is someone that you are closely involved with trying to drive a hard bargain? Are you surprised at the amount of time and energy that they are throwing at it? It could be that they are more passionate about it than you realised.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION bane, bang, bare, barn, bean, bear, beau, been, beer, bene, berg, bier, bing, brae, brag, bran, brig, bung, burg, burn, garb, gibe, grab, grub, rube, bairn, barge, began, begin, begun, beige, being, binge, brain, brine, bring, bruin, burin, giber, grebe, unbar, urban, banger, bargee, baring, beanie, bungee, burgee, graben, urbane, auberge, bearing, beguine, AUBERGINE
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Unscramble the name of a famous novel by Charles Dickens (three words): BEDS ON MONDAY Unscramble the name of a famous Italian composer: VIP’S PEER GUIDE
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XX 3 Country, say (5) 4 Begin to jump when surprised? (5) 5 Abraham Lincoln’s first murder victim in good book (4) 6 The best part of Chinese literature (5) 10 Libellous remarks deleted in, remains troubled (5) 11 Tales about ‘Shade of Grey’ (5)
12 Cylinder jammed? (5,4) 13 A legal document, suspect deleted it (5,4) 17 Go after, as in revolutionary (5) 19 Proficient in a small department (5) 20 Requests tea before the chores (5) 21 Noblewoman made change (4)
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Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 17 represents G and 19 represents Z, so fill in G every time the figure 17 appears and Z every time the figure 19 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.
Across 1 Give in exchange (4) 4 Morally reprehensible (4) 9 Talk idly or rapidly (7) 10 18th letter of the Greek alphabet (5) 11 Enraged (5) 12 Walk by dragging one's feet (7) 13 Priest's domain (6) 15 Constraint, force (6) 19 Grow worse (7) 21 Conclude by reasoning (5) 23 Lift up (5) 24 Beat thoroughly (7) 25/26 Exclamation expressive of applause (4,4)
Down 2 Testifier (7) 3 Examine closely (6) 4 Distant view of a wide area (5) 5 Clear enough to deciphered (7) 6 Subsist on a meagre allowance (6) 7 Long story of heroic achievement (4) 8 Visage (4) 14 Get something (7) 16 Mythical horse-like creature (7) 17 Sequential events (6) 18 Made warm or hot (6) 19 Act of defiance (4) 20 Perfection standard (5) 22 Not coarse or heavy (4)
English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
FREDACE Answers: Double cross, Red in the face
Down 1 Untidy USA, a trial country (9) 2 Raise cast members in access way (9)
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FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: DOMBEY AND SON, GIUSEPPE VERDI
Across 1 Valuable things Tessa’s sorted out (6) 4 Fish have them and musicians play them (6) 7 Former Iranian leader cooking hash (4) 8 Well-read, two accounts about Ms Moore? (8) 9 Begrudges missing the first gifts (7) 12 Fixed place (3) 14 The Parisian read out editorial (6) 15 To begin with Richard acted cautiously in silencing troubled bigot (6) 16 Card expert (3) 18 Beams in September after summer fun (7) 22 Bosses will come from a rebuilt East Germany, but not yet (8) 23 Gave birth to dull person (4) 24 Run away from pudding, say (6) 25 Maybe it’s old and impassive (6)
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 3 Cleanse, 7 Odour, 8 Bagel, 9 Mastered, 10 Belle, 13 Ass, 15 Caters, 16 Oceans, 17 Pan, 19 Carts, 23 Generate, 24 Eager, 25 Stove, 26 Leisure. Down: 1 Boise, 2 Korea, 3 Creels, 4 Awakened, 5 Stealing, 6 Army, 11 Carapace, 12 Settlers, 13 Asp, 14 Son, 18 Averse, 20 Lemon, 21 Eaves, 22 Beam. QUICK Across: 1 Thanks, 4 Before, 7 Lack, 8 Interval, 9 Suggest, 12 Shy, 14 Aboard, 15 Cactus, 16 Has, 18 Spiders, 22 Moderate, 23 Find, 24 Beasts, 25 Sunday.
Across 1 Escocés (5) 3 Sábana (de cama) (5) 5 Uso (utilización) (3) 7 To bore (7) 9 Huevos (4) 10 Macho (4) 13 Respuestas (a preguntas, en examen, test) (7) 14 Hormiga (3) 15 Barcos (de grandes tamaños) (5)
16 Goodbye (5) Down 1 Cacerolas (9) 2 Jabón (4) 3 Alma (espíritu) (4) 4 Storms (9) 6 Bordes (de asientos, andenes, pañuelos) (5) 8 Flash flood (5) 11 Llaves (de puertas) (4) 12 Island (4)
Down: 1 Telegraph, 2 Ancestors, 3 Sting, 4 Bites, 5 Farm, 6 Reach, 10 Girls, 11 Tease, 12 Satisfied, 13 Yesterday, 17 Alone, 19 Plays, 20 Dress, 21 Gets. ENGLISH-SPANISH Across: 1 Altura, 3 Arma, 7 Día, 9 Llegada, 10 Earn, 11 Bone, 14 Seagull, 15 Sea, 16 Sash, 17 Cabeza. Down: 1 Addresses, 2 Roll, 4 Reasons, 5 Ama de casa, 6 Bed, 8 Arrears, 12 But, 13 Alma.
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1. Houska Castle, Czech Republic Most castles are built to repel invaders, but this one, deep in a forest, was supposed to keep something in - it’s claimed it’s built over a bottomless pit from which demons escape hell. The Nazis took up residence of the castle in the 30s to conduct occult experiments. Ghost sightings, naturally, are many.
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4. Dragsholm Castle, Denmark Apparently haunted by 100 ghosts, in part because of its role in the 16th and 17th centuries as a prison for criminals from the nobility and the church, one of which was Mary Queen of Scots’ husband, the fourth Earl of Bothwell.
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prisoned as they were thought to be werewolves. 8. Bodelwyddan Castle, Wales During renovations in 1829, the owner noted that human bones were uncovered, but decided to keep building. Result? Phantom soldiers, obviously.
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2. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland Imposing over a city with a grizzly history, 900-year-old Edinburgh castle has so many ghosts, a team of more than 200 volunteers spent 10 days investigating in 2001. A headless drummer, Lady Glamis who was burned as a witch, a spook in a leather apron, and even a ghost-dog have all regularly made their presence felt. 3. Bran Castle, Romania Dracula’s lair is the stuff of stories, but this 14th century castle is thought to have been the home of Vlad the Impaler, or at least that’s what the marketing claims. The ghosts of Vlad’s countless torture victims still stalk the halls.
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9. Chillingham Castle, England More haunted by ITV2 programme makers than ghosts, previous spectresightings include ‘the blue boy,’ who stopped appearing after the remains of a man and young boy were found inside the walls. willing to sacrifice in order to save those she loves most.
10. Parador Jaen, Spain Boasts two ghosts - a woman who died of heartbreak, who screams and bangs the door of what’s now a guest room, and the Terrible Lizard, a prisoner who died of hunger.
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5. Dunluce Castle, Northern Ireland The ruins of the Norman Castle on the Antrim coast are haunted by servants who went to a watery grave when the kitchen collapsed into the sea in 1639. 6. Berry Pomeroy, England This castle’s ‘White Lady’ is said to be Lady Margaret Pomeroy, who was locked up and starved for 20 years by her jealous sister, Lady Eleanor.
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Just Joking Knock Knock. Who's there? Alaska! Alaska who? Alaska my friend the question then! Knock Knock. Who's there? Chile! Chile who? It's getting Chile out here, please let me in. Knock Knock.Who's there ! Europe ! Europe who ? Europe'ning the door too slow, come on! Knock Knock. Who's there? Iran! Iran who? Iran over here to tell you this!
EDINBURGH CASTLE: Has regular ghostly presences. 7. Moosham Castle, Austria When the witch craze gripped Austria, hundreds of women were beheaded here. The castle also saw residents im-
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION sore, sores, storm, store, steer, steers, stein, score, other, ocher, ores, sere, seer, mere, meres, there, thee, then, thin, thine, thins, this, torch, tore, tores, terse, term, tees, tend, teas, tease, cost, cots, core, crease, cheer, cheese, chin, china, chins, cerise, cease, rose, rots, rote, retch, rend, rein, reins, rise, erect, erects, hector, hero, hers, here, herein, hens, hind, etch, eerie, ease, niece, aerie, airs, sect, sector, secret, seem, seen, sirs, sire, sires, siren, sirens, sneer, sand, sane, saner, bier, bind, bins, bias, base, baser, jabs
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ONE of the most popular games to play with any young dog is tug-of-war. In fact, there are tug-toys available in pet shops designed to give both the human and the dog their own end to hold. These games are invariably won by the dog. We usually allow them to win because we admire the tenacity and dedication to win that they put into the game, despite what we see as our superior strength. Similarly, rough and tumble games are great fun to play, until the youngster starts to get a bit aggressive and then we give up before it gets out of hand. Being a predator and part of a hunting unit, the instinct not to get in-
EATING RITUALS: The Alpha dog always dines first. jured is very much to the fore. It is for this reason that all dominance/submissive levels are decided through play. To teach a young dog to growl, pull and persevere brings the reward of winning, or to engage in a rough and tumble and then to give up, are not lessons that we should be teaching him. They are certainly not the games that we allow him to win. Similarly the dog is a predator; therefore, food is
of prime importance, not just for survival but as a means of maintaining the social order. A client told me that her husband worked odd hours. Sometimes, because of this, they ate their evening meal at 5pm, sometimes at 7pm. The dog was always fed at 6pm. What she couldn’t understand was why, when they ate early, the dog never begged from the table. When they ate later he always begged,
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Horse carriage petition A PETITION to ban carriages pulled by horses in Palma de Mallorca has already been signed by more than 87,800 people. It was launched on Change.org by Luis Moreira, a Palma resident, after the death of a horse in front of Palma Cathedral. “For the past few years, numerous incidents have occurred regarding these carriages, for instance, drivers hitting [the horses] due to impatience, the death of animals after suffering heat stroke or excessively long working hours,” reads the petition. The petition has sparked
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despite the fact he was never given food. Think dog; the Alpha dog eats first and the pack have what is left unless he or she decides to have some more. When the family ate second, he was promoted and his instincts told him that he was entitled to the leftovers, which the family were now sharing. It was because the rituals of eating were performed within an hour of each other that these instincts were enhanced.
ELISABETH has been an academic for 10 years, having secured her PhD in record time and turned out a couple of books within her first two years as a lecturer. Finding herself stuck on her next project, a friend suggested she get away to somewhere completely different. A junior academic’s salary is modest so she had to be creative about how she was going to change her working environment to somewhere removed from all the usual distractions. While planning how to care for her own cats in her absence she hit upon the idea of cat-sitting for someone else. That’s how she met Greg and Mandy who lived in Malaga, a British couple who had retired to the sun and liked to return to the UK to see their children
and grandchildren for six weeks each summer. They had registered with HouseSitMatch to find sitters for Wilbur and Max, their tabbies. When Elisabeth heard that the only responsibilities were to care for the cats, water the garden and keep the pool clean she decided she could indeed help them. It was a perfect match, she could focus on her work, away from the distractions at home. By the end of the summer she had a workable draft worthy of her ideas. The cats had more company than ever before, because Elisabeth was at home for much of the day working. Whether you are a homeowner or house-sitter register now for your Free 60-Day Trial and secure your Free Easy Guide to Housesitting. To find a pet-sitter go to www.Housesit Match.com or call Lamia on +44 (0)1865 521508.
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16th April LESS than a week to go now before my last chemo session! Hard to believe, but it seems that the magical date is in sight and approaching fast.
I have been extremely positive throughout my treatment and have, for the most part, been spared the majority of the serious side effects associated with chemotherapy. I have to say that the cumulative effect is starting to take its toll though. The most irritating thing is a constant watering eye and very dry skin. No hair, eyebrows or eyelashes make you look odd but it’s not the end of the world! In the week immediately after my treatment I notice that I have a very dry mouth and a white tongue (but no ulcers)
which effects how food tastes. This all passes and apart from a tremendous thirst and a slightly achy body life carries on! So once I have my last treatment I move into a different phase. I imagine that I will be given a CAT scan to see how I have responded to chemotherapy. Before starting treatment I had three shadows on my lungs in addition to the removed tumours. The doctors wanted to keep an eye on these as the lungs would be a typical place for breast cancer to extend to.
It is the hope that the chemo has eradicated these shadows and that should be that. I will then have to wait for the call to start my radiotherapy. I have been marked out in preparation with tiny tattoos and have to prepare the area to be radiated with some intensive hydration! Being pale my skin is likely to be more sensitive to the effects of radiotherapy. I am not sure how many sessions I will be given but I imagine around 20 or so. We shall see! In the meantime life ticks along. The children seem to be
more grown up by the day. I am convinced that they are visibly taller each day. We seem to be experiencing a little calm after the storm, although it is meant to be the other way round normally, in our case we’ve dealt with a mini tsunami so calmer waters are most welcome. Less tears and a slow acceptance of the situation and even some laughter is a great relief. Let’s see what next week has in store for us all! One thing is for sure… life never fails to surprise!
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AN AIDS vaccine has been produced in Spain. The University of Barcelona (UB) is the first centre in Spain accredited by the Spanish Medicines Agency to produce advanced therapy drugs for the HIV and AIDS virus which will begin trials on 36 patients at the Clinical Hospital of Barcelona in September. The drugs have been produced at the Unit for Research and Development at the university’s Faculty of Medicine. Doctors Josep Maria Canals, who heads the Research Unit, and Felipe Garcia, who coordinates the clinical trial to be held from September, said the accreditation allows UB to perform all the production processes at all stages of cell vaccine for the treatment of AIDS. Canals said the accreditation to produce the drug “is necessary to make a qualitative leap from basic research to
AIDS VACCINE: Trials will begin on patients in September. clinical trials. It opens the door to other researchers and companies to undertake the whole process of manufacture of another drug of any of today’s advanced therapies, including gene therapy and regenerative medicine here.” The University says Spain, with about 50 drugs in clinical development, is at the head in the field of advanced therapies.
Garcia explained that advanced therapies and, in particular, gene therapy or therapeutic vaccines such as those used in this study, are the focus of new experimental technologies that aim to get the cure of the HIV infection and to eliminate the risk of contagion. The trials will last a year and will involve taking a blood sample from each patient working to
Woman’s stress of divorce DIVORCE often causes heart ache and pain to both parties, but scientists now believe that women are more susceptible to the biological and psychological effects of the separation from a partner. Researchers found that divorced women are more likely to suffer a heart attack than those who are happily married. Those who go through two or more divorces in their lifetime are almost twice as likely to have a heart attack. Nearly 16,000 people aged 45 to 80, who had been married at least once took part in the study and were inter-
viewed every two years from 1992 to 2010 about their marital status and health. Around one-third of those taking part had been divorced at least once during the 18-year study and although men are generally at higher
risk of suffering a heart attack, the findings of the study revealed women fared worse in the wake of divorce. The study revealed that men who had been divorced had a similar risk of heart attack, as those who stayed married.
isolate and purify the virus. Scientists are hoping to achieve 99.9 per cent efficiency of the new cell vaccine and what doctors call a ‘functional cure’ in patients.
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Is Sanchez on to a good thing? A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
FELIPE GONZALEZ , former president of the Spanish government for nearly 13-and-ahalf years, called on the PSOE to support Pedro Sanchez. Gonzalez admitted he did not vote for Sanchez during the primaries to select the party’s secretary general. He voted for Eduardo Madina, he said, because he knew him but not Sanchez. And there’s the rub: the party grandees did not know Sanchez either and it rankled that he pipped Susana Diaz, their first choice, at the post. They and Diaz herself rejected Gonzalez’s advice to cluster round him, preferring to wait until after the elections. They would be wiser to take Felipe’s astute advice now because if Sanchez does
Young kings will punish DOLORES DE COSPEDAL, the Partido Popular’s secretary general and president of the Castilla-La Mancha region, recently weighed in against Ciudadanos and Podemos. De Cospedal, with territory to defend, would hardly spare kind words for the two new political parties poaching PP votes. But by quoting “The gods send young kings when they want to punish humans,” she tacitly agreed that the PP’s frontman Mariano Rajoy is vulnerable to competition from younger rivals. Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias is no oil painting but he’s young and the ponytail scores points in some quarters. Ciuwell in May he will be unlikely to forget their lack of enthusiasm in April.
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UPyD, founded by Rosa Diez after she broke from the PSOE in 2007, is crumbling into oblivion. It failed to secure a seat in the Andalucian parliament last month and is leaching candidates. One of them, Juan Antonio Horrach, prospective head of the party’s Baleares list for May’s local and regional elections resigned because staying “amounted to suicide.” He was undoubtedly on the way to defeat, but revealed himself as a politician for whom politics are not a way of life, but a matter of life and death.
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Javea welcomes The Kathmandu ASK anyone on the Costa Blanca where the best restaurant for Nepalese/Indian cuisine is and there is only one word on their lips - Kathmandu, where they have been providing the best in Nepalese fusion cuisine for more than 10 years. Their restaurants in Moraira and Denia, under management of Muku and DK respectively, have an unsurpassed reputation for exquisite food using high quality ingredients. They are also renowned for their attention to detail and unparalleled service. For those in the Javea area who have had to travel to enjoy the Kathmandu cuisine there is good news: Kathmandu has opened its third restaurant - on Javea’s popular L’Arenal. Owner/manager Durga said:
GOOD NEWS: The Kathmandu experience is now in Javea. “We have enjoyed wonderful support from our friends in Javea and we decided they deserved to enjoy the Kathmandu experience on their doorstep.” Expert chef Rudra, who worked all over Europe before settling in Spain added: “My passion is to deliver an authentic Nepalese
flavour to the dishes I prepare. Each dish is produced with utmost care and attention.” The spacious, Nepalesethemed restaurant can cater for 80 inside and 60 on its terrace, with delightful views over Javea bay. The terrace has a retractable awning, to provide a comfortable
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‘Kathmandu House Specials,’ crafted by Rudra for those who want to try something unique. The Lunch Menu is a pocketfriendly €9.95, the Special Menu only €13.50 and the Kids’ Menu just €5.50, all excellent value. As Durga prepared for the night’s eager diners he said: “We look forward to welcoming old and new customers alike to our new home in Javea.” There is a prompt takeaway service available with a 10 per cent discount and the Kathmandu hopes to offer a delivery service in the future. As a special gift they are offering a 15 per cent opening discount so now is a great time to join the Kathmandu family. Open noon to 4pm and 6pm until late, seven days a week. Tel: 966 471 684 or 633 308 497.
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Monroes carves out a name for quality IF you enjoy homecooked food made with fresh ingredients and served in a warm and friendly atmosphere then Monroes ticks all the boxes. Heidi Jungreuthmayer, owner and manageress of Monroes Pedreguer, said: “We pride ourselves on our extensive range of classic British dishes and our salad bar. The name Monroes is a nod to Marilyn Monroe, the restaurant a homage to the goddess of the silver screen with many of her pictures on the walls. Heidi started serving quality food at reasonable prices in Monroes Moraira 27 years ago. She said: “Customers came from far and wide and we decided to offer the Monroes’ welcome in Pedreguer, and opened 12 years ago.” Monroes has carved its reputation from its famous Carvery succulent cuts of meat with as many vegetables as you want. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 10am till late, offering the delicious selection of
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START THEM YOUNG I was lucky to have had a small personal garden and junior school garden to work in from the tender age of five and had the enthusiasm and patience of interested parents and grandparents to instil the challenge and sense of achievement of gardening in my blood.
School gardens Unfortunately not all schools have school gardens and gardening clubs but worldwide they are becoming very popular with major national programmes in many countries including the UK, the USA and Australia. Search the internet for the international Slow Food and UK Think Organic School programmes to get a feel for what is going on. Some schools in Spain do have gardening clubs but mostly they lack impact as the clubs are often not given a suitable plot of land or
raised bed, their efforts are not promoted as a show piece for the school such as the entry garden, they are not developed as a vegetable garden providing vegetables for lunchtime sandwiches or meals and the understanding of why things grow is not integrated into the educational curriculum. Personal gardens Luckily some parents and grandparents encourage children to have their own small garden for growing colourful and edible flowers, tasty vegetables and
delicious strawberries riper and juicier than many in the shops. The success factors include providing a fertile square metre or two of soil or three or four large containers for use as small raised beds, guidance of what plants are easiest and quickest to grow, a good set of small tools, a light weight watering can, some ecological safe snail pellets and a system of paying for any produce grown and used for family meals. The following are extracted from our books ‘Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain’ and ‘Growing Healthy Fruit in Spain’. Smelling things such as ripe tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries, fennel, rosemary and thyme. Sowing seeds such as mustard, cress, cut and come again salad leaves. Seeing how quickly their own tray of sprouting seeds can germinate, grow and be ready to eat. Sowing and nurturing one or two sunflower seeds to two or three metre giants and drying the seeds to eat or as bird food. Growing, drying and painting colourful vegetables such as Turk’s turban squash and decorative gourds. Preparing their own salad with their self grown mustard and cress, lettuce leaves, tomato, radishes, chives and why not sprouting seeds. Making a refreshing infusion of mint, lemon verbena or a slice of lemon; or ice lollies from pureed raspberries and strawberries. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com April 2015.
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APARTMENT LIVING: Important the building is well maintained. that are badly maintained or managed even in prime locations, and I feel sorry for you if you own one of these apartments because your apartment is actually being devalued. A key point is that your building should not only be kept in excellent condi-
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in balconies and terraces. Adding living space to your apartment to increase the value of your apartment is a good idea, such as closing open balconies or terraces with glass, an extension will
give you extra living space and should further increase the value. Privacy and security increases the value of your apartment therefore having a porter, a modern security entrance system, security cameras or gated community is important. Additional factors include a good location, views, quality kitchen and bathroom, layout, good neutral style of decoration and parking space. John Graham FGIS 020 32 900 983 / +34 657 337 477 gk.ipad@me.com
RENTAL PRICES: Barcelona is the most expensive capital to rent a property.
The price of rental properties continues to decrease in Spain THE average rental price of homes in Spain has fallen by 1.21 per cent during the first three months of 2015. The decreasing trend has been noted in a report carried out by property site pisos.com, comparing the data with that registered at the end of 2014. If compared with figures from March 2014, the decrease reaches a total of 4.62 per cent. This report would confirm a slow recovery of the sector, according to its authors.
“The beginning of change in property trends is reflected in monthly rental prices,” said Miguel Angel Alemany, head of the site. During the first three months, Barcelona was announced as the most expensive provincial capital to rent a property, with an average of €1,291 per month. On the other hand, the title of cheapest capitals to rent in went to Lugo and Ourense, with average prices of €380 and €406 respectively.
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ars are such gross failings of humanity the only way to cover the shame is to dress them up as noble. People don’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want their illusions destroyed. One of the great myths is that our system owes much to the Red Army that sacrificed 20 million dead. This figure deserves scrutiny. Let Soviet tyrant Josef Stalin explain. “It takes a brave Russian soldier to attack the Nazis, a braver one to retreat.” Get my drift? The Red Army glorious? When in 1939 Bolshevik Russia invaded Finland the Red Army was routed by this small nation of farmers. In 1940 this hapless army brutally occupied the tiny Baltic States and Poland. Mass murder and deportation on an industrial scale commenced. How did Westminster applaud Soviet repression? It rushed to defend Bolshevism when Germany, to escape a similar fate, preemptively attacked Bolshevik Russia in June 1941. Again, the Red Army was ignominiously licked; the much smaller armies of the Reich reached the Russian capital in just 10 weeks.
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Should the pathetic Red Army be credited with turning things round? Without British assistance Bolshevism would have been destroyed 45 years earlier. Britain’s Murmansk 78 convoys totalled 1,400 ships. Its Merchant Navy lost 85 British ships, the Royal Navy 16 warships. Three thousand sailors died. The aid carried in these convoys replaced Red Army equipment abandoned to the advancing Germans as the Red Army fled. Britain supplied the 6.8 million strong Red Army with over 15 million pairs of Army boots. Whilst Britain’s largely undefended Far East was overrun by the Japanese, Westminster supplied Bolshevik Russia with 7,056 tanks, 14,795 aircraft, 1,550 RAF trained pilots and
WAR MEMORIAL: In memory of the sailors who died. ground crew. Philip Wilkinson, Chairman of the RAF Russia Association: “There is no doubt we were under pressure. We could have done with 40 Hurricanes going anywhere else but across the seas to Russia.”
Britain, at great cost to itself and Empire, went into overdrive to rescue the Red Army and Bolshevik Russia. The Murmansk convoys delivered 470,000 vehicles, 8,218 artillery pieces, 131,633 machine-guns. 345,735 tonnes of explosives.
Tragically, many of the free of charge 1,981 locomotives, 11,155 freight cars and trucks were put to use dispersing fellow Europeans throughout Stalin’s network of prison camps; few returned. Also to be included, the equipment needed to build the transport infrastructure to supply the insatiable Gulag with 20 million slaves including captured European prisoners-of-war. These lost souls were written off as ‘war reparations.’ Reading the complete inventory of British aid to the Soviet Union is depressing and wearisome. Alexander Solzhenitsyn: “Shame on those who sided with this monstrous regime. Shame on those who put to the backs of their minds such horrors and most of all shame on those who even today, knowing the truth express indignation about unproven German atrocities whilst glorying in or covering up the blood-soaked tyranny of Marxism.” Now, this is a Russian I will toast on May 8.
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HOUSE in Calpe, Ortembach, for sale 400m plot 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, flat, one level, salon, terrace, place to build a pool, parking, 2 big storeplaces, 137,000 euros. Independent, 400m supermarket, 800m town and beaches. 629 991 543 (231210)
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PAINTERS/DECORATOR W. D GILMOUR. Painter & Decorator. Established 35 years in Moraira. Estimates FREE. Call William on 609 691 776 or 966 197 170. (233594) www.decorlux.es painting, decorating, renovation. Covering the Costa Blanca and inland since 1996. Estimates free. Tel 649 181 526 Facebook/decorlux painters PAUL LOCKYER DECORATIONS. English qualified painter & decorator, 20 years experience. English, Dutch, Italian and Spanish spoken. Facebook/PaulLockyerDeco rations. Tel 666 671 255 (233528)
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CLASSIFIEDS COUNTRY HOUSE near Gata de Gorgos, in the middle of the mountains at Cami Font Mata and is second house to the right. NEW. 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, kitchen, living room. 160m2 build with 825m plot. 2.5km to the centre, 12.5km to the beaches Javea. ONLY 99,000 euros. Tel: 629 991 543 (231210) PENTHOUSE under construction in the centre of Calpe, exterior walls completed, with garage. Price 77,000 euros. 100m2, views. Tel. 629 991 543 (231210)
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REMOVALS/STORAGE UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuro pean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK!(220152)
CHALET FOR SALE. Camping Vall de Laguar, 2 bedrooms, lounge/kitchen, shower room, aircon/heating. Fully furnished with many extras. Excellent condition, stunning views. Sale to include car £39,950. Tel: 0044 7884 072078
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SUCINA. Detached villa 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, fully furnished, 110,000€. Ideal investment. Occupants willing to remain as tenants. 968 371 233 (231001)
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PROPERTY TO LET DOGS & ALL PETS VERY WELCOME - 500 year old beamed cottage set in beautiful valley of the charming Jesus Pobre village, Javea. Beautiful pool & garden. www.littlehouseinspain.com. LONG TERM rental. 3 bedroom house, garage, large garden. Suits retirees. No children. Urb. San Rafael, La Nucia 550€ pcm. Tel: 602 414 146 or 966 580 104 3 APARTMENTS for rent in Calpe. 1 + 2 bedrooms with sunny terraces, 1st line by the sea. Fully furnished. Holiday and winter rentals. Tel 670 262 623 (225794)
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SITUATIONS VACANT FREE accommodation in Spain in return for handyman work. Email oasisparks@yahoo.co.uk. Telephone: 696 090 776 (231362)
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DISTRIBUTION MANAGER required. An urgent vacancy due to expansion. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, logistics, be computer literate, must have local knowledge of the areas and be smart and presentable. This is a full time position. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruit ment@euroweeklynews.com. TELESALES STAFF WANTED. Great basic, great commissions, daily bonuses, great hours, (not timeshare). Call Billy on 689 205 137 (231704) OFFICE STAFF required immediately for Albir and Moraira. All applicants must be fully legal to work in Spain and possess NIE and Social Security number. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruitment@eu roweeklynews.com. 3C CARE AGENCY, the most established in Costa Blanca require qualified nurses with Pin Number and carers with NVQ2 minimum to join their established colleagues in Denia, Javea and Campello, full or part time available, good remuneration for qualified personnel. Positions fully legal and contracted. Tel 664 266 991 and ask for Sue (233740)
23 - 29 April 2015 / Costa Blanca North PROMOTERS AND DEMONSTRATORS required immediately for Albir and Moraira. All applicants must be fully legal to work in Spain and possess NIE and Social Security number. Applications by email with full CV should be sent to recruitment@euroweek lynews.com. HAIRDRESSER wanted, Alfaz del Pi. Email: caat66@hotmail.com (233981) LIVE-IN CARE IN ENGLAND. Good wages with 20 days holiday pay. Training and accommodation covered by the company. Work rotations to suit. For more information call 616 162 324 or email: jacqui.javea@hotmail.com (231156)
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Mr Angry, he goes from zero to crazy in under 5 seconds
I know we have to give those pesky cyclists a metre’s distance when we overtake: but why do people insist on pulling out into oncoming traffic without a care in
the world. They think just because they have to prove a point in being cautious, they can swerve across the road in front of a lorry coming towards them at 80kph. AND expect THEM to move!
Ooohh it makes me so angry!
Cross border motoring offences FROM May 2015 a change in EU law will compel all EU countries to comply with crossborder rules. This means a driver who commits an offence in any EU country can be pursued in his own country. It is suggested up to 500,000 offences a year are committed by British drivers and motorcyclists in France alone and there are concerns the legislation will place a significant burden on UK courts. The problem is, the UK courts will be compelled to take the word of the authorities in the issuing country. A case cannot be argued in the UK, it can only be fought in the country where the offence took place.
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The Total Car Care family TOTAL CAR CARE is passionate about cars and devoted to customer satisfaction. Jimmy Dean, owner, mechanic and ‘Guru’ at TCC has lived and breathed cars since he rebuilt his first engine aged nine. Jimmy said, “Engines have been my obsession since I could look over the bonnet. Cars are more than components - each one is individual. At Total Car Care we treat cars as part of the family.” He joined TCC four years ago. After a fire destroyed the workshop, Jimmy became a mobile mechanic but deciding he could not give his customers his best service in that way, opened the current workshop in August 2014 on the La Pedrera Industrial Estate, Benissa. Like the Phoenix, the business “rose from the ashes” and Jimmy’s loyal customers are delighted with the high quality service they receive at competitive rates. One client regularly travels from the Canaries once a year for Jimmy to service his car. And there is no difference between the standard of care that a
TOTAL CAR CARE: A one-stop shop for all your motoring requirements. classic or supercar will receive and that given to a family car - all are given the best possible attention. From fitting ‘comfort packs,’ parking sensors and Sat-Nav, to bespoke audio/visual installations, they all benefit from his attention to detail. “I treat every car as I would my own,” he said. As well as the mechanical side, Total Car Care offer every service a
car owner could want. Insurance, ITV and bodywork are all available. Jimmy said “We offer a one-stop shop for all your motoring requirements.” Total Car Care is also passionate about the community. They offer attractive discounts for U3A, The British Legion and the Lions, and as a devoted family man of three, Jimmy supports EMAUS and repairs
their vehicles free of charge. From next month, TCC is expanding to offer Total Car Sales, and as always their special offers advertised in Euro Weekly News and their own website via www.totalcarcare.net are always popular. Contact Total Car Care on 965 730 225 or email to info@totalcar care.net. They will take Total Care of your Car.
Spain issues reward stickers for green cars THE DGT General Traffic Authority in Spain will be sending out stickers to owners of electric cars to give them special benefits. Displaying the new sticker will allow the owners of non-contaminating cars, of which more than 10,000 are now registered in the country, to be able to use specific car-pool and bus lanes without carrying extra passengers and also to apply for local tax reductions from their town halls. The DGT explained in a statement that this would be the first time these stickers were issued in Spain, allowing green vehicles to be identified and rewarded.
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A fiery finale to the Dragon Aussie Pairs TWO great days of bowling were enjoyed at Javea Green with 24 teams competing for the ever popular Dragon Aussie Pairs Trophy. The four successful teams in the League stage progressed to
a ‘four end shoot out’ in the semi finals, where the pairing of Keith Hamilton and Greg Sperring defeated Sue Kent and Chris Salter, while in the other match, Jan Phillips partnered with Gary Kent edged out Sue
Simmonds and John North. The Final looked over and done with as Jan and Gary led 6 - 1 playing the last end and held shot with just one wood to be played. Greg had other ideas and after telling the
Do your homework Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)
TOUR PERSPECTIVE Your weekly guide to better golf
MY name is Jordan Gibb and I am a professional golfer based here on the Costa Blanca. I have competed across the globe on the European Tour, Challenge Tour and the Alps Tour over the past four years. I also compete locally and was the Order of Merit winner for the 2014 Comunidad Valenciana Circuit. I have agreed to write a weekly column for Euro Weekly News ’ readers, sharing my views on various aspects of the game as well as some of my experience as a touring professional. I will also offer advice I feel can help you improve your golf and increase your enjoyment of the game. Readers are welcome to submit questions through my personal website and I will devote one article each month to answering as many as possible. Given the slightly lengthy introduction, this week’s offering will be short and sweet. While I know that most of our new year resolutions have gone out the window by this stage, the reality is our golfing dreams aren’t subject to the constraints of the calendar year. The game of golf takes us on a journey that can last a lifetime and
El Cid are the champions CONGRATULATIONS to El Cid’s 2015 Rinks Champion of Champions team. Playing at the Emerald Isle Bowls Club, they fought through a tough final against Quesada to win 21-16. Lynne, Yvonne and Derek also made it through to the final of the Trips but unfortunately losing out to San Luis. For info: 656 691 446.
it is up to you to decide what you want to get out of that experience. So let’s start to look at why we play the game and what we want to achieve. You wouldn’t get in a car without knowing where you want to go so let’s not make that mistake with golf. I believe we get more satisfaction from any activity if we feel like we are improving and moving towards a goal. In your career that may mean a promotion or a raise. If you are learning a musical instrument, it may mean the prospect of being able to play your favourite song. In golf, your goal may be to break 100 or to get down to a single-figure handicap or maybe it is simply to go an entire round without threeputting. These goals motivate us to practice, work well and ultimately lead to more pleasure and greater learning. You know where you are going, you don’t have to know how you’re going to get there yet. So this week, have a think and try and write down at least five things you would like to achieve in your golfing lifetime with three of those being goals for this year. Good luck and thanks for reading. Sorry for giving you homework in my first week. Have fun. Jordan Jordan is available for Private Instruction at Vistabella Golf. Please feel free to read more or contact Jordan via: www.jordangibbgolf.com.
watching crowd that he was “one down but had five seconds,” proceeded to play a fabulous wood that took the holding shot out, but on the measure he only managed to pick up a four, so lost 6 - 5.
Everybody that entered enjoyed a fabulous competition, and a big thank you was given to the sponsors, Dragon Insurance and Maria Morawiec, for presenting the Trophy to winners Jan Phillips and Gary Kent.
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Montgo golfers at a sunny Oliva Nova MONTGO Golf Society were greeted by beautiful sunny weather for the first playing of the St. George’s Day Stableford competition sponsored by George Braddick. The Oliva Nova course was in excellent condition. Mike Oxley, the Society’s newest member, was the winner scoring 38 points from 18.0,
beating Mick Farmer (11.0) on count back on the back nine holes. In third place was Geoff Willcock (10.1) with 37 points. The two nearest the pins on the par 3’s were won by Mick on the third and Stella Fox on the 16th, both of them having twos for coveted Montgo balls. Montgo’s next game is at Oliva Nova on Friday May 1, where a stableford competition for the Baxter Lamont Trophy sponsored by John Lamont will take place with a first tee at 8:56. All details on www.montgo golfsociety.net.
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Good result for Finca Guila Bowling Club GREAT result for two of Finca Guila lady members as they took the honours in the Ladies Pairs at this year’s Costa Blanca Bowling Association’s Champion of Champions Event. Sandie Thompson and Dee Lane played well all week to reach the final which they won in a nail biting finish 15-14. The week before the C of C’s, Finca Guila held their annual Open Mixed Triples over three days. The event consisting of 36 triple teams was very well run by Jerry Bartley. On the last day the final
TRIPLES WINNERS: R & E Bell with G Dawson.
was played between J. McLaughlin (El Cid), T. Corner (BBC) & C. Scott
(El Cid) and E. Bell, G. Dawson & R. Bell (All Bonalba).
Both teams played well to win their groups and the high standard of bowling carried over to the Final which was won, by Roli Bell’s team from Bonalba. Flat green bowling is a relaxing sport and is played by all ages worldwide. If you have never tried bowls and would like some gentle exercise then why not visit the club. The instructors will give you three free lessons to start. Call 965 889 500.