ISSUE NO. 1556
30 April - 6 May 2015
COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
Camper park closes By Jan Gamm THE Orange Grove Camper Park in Albir has been ordered to close after three years despite a running battle with the local council and its nearest neighbours to stay open, confirmed Orange Grove owner, Birmingham expat Michelle Baker. Michelle said: “In the end it was a discrepancy over the size of the land that led to the closure. Our land deeds say we have more than the 5,000 square metres required but the land registry lists the property at a few metres under that. “Even though we have Turn to Page 5 paid to
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Rose amongst the motorbike horns Bikers step in to help woman fulfil her dream Eighty-year-old Rose Oldham rode off into the sunset with the help of a Spanish chapter of Harley-Davidson bikers, who were happy to help Turn to Page 4 her with her bucket list.
No more Gandia Shore Benidorm authorities refuse second TV series Council and tourism the outrageous reality chiefs have rejected show, fearing it’s bad MTV España’s bid to for Gandia’s image. Turn to Page 10 film a second series of
Brits celebrate St George’s Day
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Charity raises €5,000 MABS Spring Ball smashes target cash sum An organisation providing support in Spain for people with cancer and their families exceeded all expectations at its fundraiser. Turn to Page 14
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LOCAL NEWS
Callosa Gourmet’s delightful experience THE Callosa Gourmet Experience was held on Saturday April 25 through the ‘Wine Route of Alicante and Comparsa Los Benimerines.’ Fine Alicante wines accompanied
by the rich local cuisine of Callosa aimed at promoting both products - visitors enjoyed a range of tapas and wines for a delicious bargain price of €2.50 each!
Cleaning up Calpe town ACCIONA, Calpe’s concessionary cleaning company, is to offer a convenient paper collection service from May 1, collecting cardboard and paper from shopkeepers and traders on request. The traders must agree to a series of requirements such as neatly bundling the waste ready for 2pm. For more information and to register, visit: www.masbonitaquenunca.es/recogida-en-comercios.
Ondara takes crown THE ladies of the cadet team of the Municipal School of Gymnastics Ondara (Sandra Gomer Aida Gavilà Ana Pons, Clerk Vanessa and Anastasia Kuligina), trained by Alicia
Ivars and Cristina Hall, were proclaimed regional champions in the category B2 XXXIII Sports Games of Valencia for 2015, on Saturday April 18.
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Great support for St George’s Day event CELEBRATIONS were held in support of Alfaz food bank. By Irena Bodnarec WHEN it comes to having fun and supporting charity, no-one does it quite as well as the Brits. Last weeks a St George’s Day celebration in Alfaz del Pi was a prime example. The event was organised by three couples: Sue and Nick Rush, Rachel Cowlin and Steve Shaw and Jeanette and Steve Malone. As well as ensuring people had a good time, they wanted some good to come out of the day, so decided in these economically strained times, with many families suffering hardship, that they would help the food bank of Alfaz. They approached nine local businesses: Pride
ST GEORGE’S DAY: Well supported in red and white for the event that was in aid of local charity. Construction, Corona Blinds, CB Electrical Services, Mark Carter Plumbing Services, Steve & Jeanette Mal-
one, The Curry Pot, Leonard Knowles Construction, Tommy & Winnie and Richard & Sheona Wheeler. They all donated €100 each to have tickets printed, buy food for the BBQ
and prizes for the raffle. Ted from the Union Jack Bar in Benidorm donated four food hampers which were raffled. In total €2650 was raised for the food bank.
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Lady Moors
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Women in festival parade
An incredible display of colourful fantasy
FOR the first time an allwoman ‘fila’ has taken part in the Moors & Christians celebration parade in the historic city of Alcoy. The ladies were dressed as a contingency of Moors.
Book fair Encouraging the young
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HORSES OF WINE held in the beautiful medieval town of Caravaca de la Cruz in Murcia treats 200,000 visitors to the historic spectacle unrivalled in the world.
OVER 500 books were exchanged at the La Nucia book exchange fair last Saturday, an event aimed to promote and encourage reading experiences, especially for younger readers.
Forty places Allotments up for grabs APPLICATIONS are currently being accepted by residents of La Nucia who wish to apply for one of the 40 allotment places within the town.
Fourth run
Stuck solid Rescuer rescued AGAINST THE CLOCK: The men run beside the horses instead of riding them. By Steve Walsh SOMEWHERE in the mists of time between legend and history was born the fiesta of Los Caballos del Vino, or ‘Horses of wine.’ In the beautiful medieval town of Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia, an incredible display of fantasy and symbolism takes place every year, where some 200,000 visitors are treated to an historic spectacle unrivalled in the world. According to popular tradition, around the year 1250, the Templar fortress of Caravaca was under siege by the Moors of Granada. Water and wine were desperately needed, so a group of brave Templar knights secretly broke through the lines to retrieve supplies for the townsfolk.
10.7 BILLION is the number of Euros spent in Spain by tourists from abroad during the first three months of this year. British tourists are reported to have increased their spending by 14.8 per cent, reaching a total of €1.8 billion.
Having been discovered by the Moors, they had to make a dash back to the castle with their laden horses. Hence the race. The fiesta begins before dawn, when only the most privileged can witness the highly secretive washing and decorating of the horses in embroidered robes of silk and gold. From over 40 different locations in the city the teams then assemble to race their horses. In a timed sprint against the clock, the brightly decorated Cuesta del Castillo surprisingly witnesses the men not riding the horses, but running beside them instead. The spectacular ‘not to be missed’ fiesta takes place on the morning of May 2, and is the day before the Feast of the Cross.
POLICE officers in Vigo, Galicia had to rescue a 57-year-old woman who got stuck in a four metre deep drain while trying to get her dog out. An officer was lowered into the drain on a rope, and dragged the woman out by her feet.
Quote of the Week There’s nothing left, no city, no heritage, just rubble and bodies’ said Jonathan Herranz, a 27year-old man who was one of the first group of Spaniards evacuated from Katmandu after an earthquake in Nepal.
Hate crime arrests in Benidorm THE National Police have made four arrests - two in Benidorm, one in Ponteverde, Galicia and another in Madrid for inciting violence against persons with disabilities. The four suspects are accused of composing, perform-
ing and publishing offensive, discriminatory and xenophobic statements and were aged between 21 and 37. However, sources would not divulge whether the pair who were arrested in Benidorm were part of the gang or if they were
engaged solely in sharing offensive material of a violent nature via social media. ONCE, a registered charity Spanish foundation founded in 1938 to raise funds and provide services for the blind, filed a formal complaint with
the National Police after hearing and viewing an offensive and incitive music video online accompanied by lyrics that expressed the desire to threaten and kill the disabled. Other specific groups under attack were the gay commu-
nity, the church, the monarchy and also those with Down’s Syndrome. A total of 30 videos were discovered through a known website, which led to police enquiries and to the eventual arrests.
10,000m route THIS Sunday the fourth run takes place in Benidorm, a 10,000 metre route starting at 9am for walkers and 10am for runners from the town hall square.
Skill learning Training courses FORTY unemployed students in Benidorm have started on training courses to help them learn skills in catering, gardening and maintenance to assist their chances of finding work.
Long wait Channel now built COSTAS, the beach authorities have taken 14 months to allow Benidorm Council to build a channel from the sea to the footbaths, which is currently using fresh drinking water.
Five months Plan for the jobless FIFTEEN long term unemployed have been taken on a five month joint employment plan jointly funded by Benidorm Council and Regional and Provincial Governments.
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English Rose fulfils her Harley-Davidson dream THE 80-year-old ticks off another of her bucket-list achievements. By Jason Bailey
European Press 32 Russian Press 33 Finance 35 - 40 Stocks 36 Leapy 41 Daily TV 42, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66 Property Supplement 43-55 Nora 59 Mike 59 Our View 61 Colin Bird 61 Street Talk 63 Letters 67 Time Out 68 - 69 Pets 71 Health & Beauty 72 - 74 Cassandra 75 Food 76 - 79 Homes & Gardens 80 - 82 Services 83 - 87 Travel Club 88 Classifieds 89 - 91 Motoring 92 - 94 Sport 95 - 96
A CHANCE meeting with the press officer for the Benitachell Harley-Davidson biker group saw 80-year-old Rose Oldham from Hyde in Greater Manchester fulfil one of her bucketlist dream experiences. Unbeknown to Rose and with the help of her daughter Denise and son-in-law Keith, Rose was met at a local café bar on Thursday, April 23, by Peter Emmett from the Costa Blanca Chapter. She was taken for a one-hour ride on his Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle. Spain has a multicultural group of enthusiastic Harley riders from all over Europe. The group is always ready to support a good cause, their most recent appearance in convoy at the April 12 Make A Smile Fun Run in Javea for the children of EMAUS.
ROSE sitting forward of the motorcycle with her daughter Denise riding pillion, surrounded by friends including Peter Emmett. No stranger to danger, Rose has had some exciting experiences; her last bucket-list achievement was a hair-raising parachute jump, earning her wings with the Red Devils to help raise money for Help For Heroes, the charity formed to
help those wounded in conflict. For more information see the Help for Heroes website at www.helpforheroes.org.uk. On arriving back from her ride, Rose was further surprised and delighted to find a large gathering of friends who treated
her to a birthday lunch at Kosta Restaurant in Moraira to celebrate her forthcoming 81st birthday. Rose said: “What an experience! I did not want it to end. Peter also played Glenn Miller music for me throughout the ride which was magical.”
Festival of the Bean in Benitachell THE third Festival of the Bean has been held in Benitachell. In conjunction with many local restaurants and associations, the festival celebrates two of the area’s most special products, Fava beans and local wines.
Beans featured in various dishes in classic and more contemporary recipes prepared by local restaurants and individuals on Saturday April 25. On Sunday there was a wine tasting event featuring varieties from local
grapes, with comedian Eugene German adding humour to the afternoon. An awards ceremony saw several of the featured wines receiving distinction along with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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Camper park forced to close OWNER Michelle Baker says they have been victimised. From Front Page have the land measured properly to prove it is more than 5,000 metres, until we can get it changed officially we’re not allowed to stay open. So we have to close and lose our income over a few metres of land.” Michelle feels the Orange Grove has been unfairly victimised by its neighbours, many of whom signed petitions and sent letters to the council stating the road was too small to accommodate the extra traffic and the site was noisy. Michelle pointed out that all of Orange Grove’s customers are mainly over 50not rowdy youngsters - and most are in bed by 9pm. The rest of the small community disagrees, however, complaining of excessive noise, unsightly litter and dog mess. “We certainly signed a petition to ask that the camper site be moved elsewhere,” said one resident, who declined to give her name. “We have a right to complain about noise and litter. The site was always untidy, rows of gas bottles left outside in the sun, noisy music late into the night… and our complaints were met with rudeness and threats.” Locals called the campsite ‘an aggravation’, far from the friendly enclave described by Michelle Baker, complaining their letters to the mayor never prompted a reply. Another neighbour said: “Mrs Baker accuses us of exerting political influence to get the site closed.” (PP Mayoral Can-
NOW CLOSED: The Orange Grove Camper Park INSET: Michelle Baker, the site’s owner. didate Maite Huerta is actively involved in clamping down on illegal businesses in the area.) “However, the decision to close the site comes from Valencia!” Michelle and her family are faced with tackling the legalities that led to the closure of their business. She said. “Instead of being applauded for providing a service, and creating employment, we have found ourselves victims of a political war. Mayor Vicente Arques told us, ‘I applaud any small business that creates employment and I will do everything I can to help you reopen.’”
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Road rage TWO young men in a road rage incident in Valencia on Wednesday April 22 involved their parents who set upon each other, one parent attacking the other with a screwdriver. Both sets of parents were arrested.
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Mobile app BENIDORM have released a new mobile app ‘Discover Benidorm’ - available in four languages and covering five categories with 4,700 listings to promote the resort.
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Book Day in Javea JAVEA celebrated with a number of activities on the day.
Deep water BENIDORM’S opposition PP party are in deep waters for filming from a drone on the protected Benidorm Island without permission.
Six stations ALFAZ DEL PI residents will have six polling stations allocated for the local and general elections on Sunday May 24 to cover 10,503 registered voters.
Tapas week THE Benidorm gastronomic calendar continues with Tapas y Pinchos week, starting on Saturday May 9 until Sunday May 17, the fifth year of the event.
BOOKS: Were available in several languages. By Jan Gamm JAVEA celebrated World Book Day on April 23 with a number of activities to mark the occasion. Children’s workshops were installed in the Mercat de Municipal and the town’s public library along with an international selection of books available for both children and adults in several languages. The event drew a number of avid bookworms to browse the books on display and chat with other readers as well as learn about facilities at Javea’s library. Councillor for Education and Culture Empar Bolufer said: “The aim was
6,300 Current members at Javea library to make books available to as many people as possible.” In addition an exhibition of children’s illustrations of Andersen’s fairy tales is on the ground floor of the library and will remain open for two weeks. Andersen, Denmark’s iconic children’s storyteller, wrote The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina, The Princess and the Pea, The Ugly Duckling and The Tinder Box among others.
Haiku poems Completing the programme of activities was a recital of Haiku poems, a style of Japanese poetry, followed by presentation of a book about Haiku by Juan Antonio González. Javea Library, currently with 6,300 members, offers a range of services such as book lending, audiobooks, music, comics and videos. There is also free internet access. The international section is coordinated by volunteers with a children’s reading club featuring weekly storytelling sessions and activities.
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Denia events for HELP HELP of Denia and the Marina Alta holds its charity Fashion Show on Friday May 8 at the Activity Centre in La Xara: Doors open at 12.30 with the show at 2pm. Tickets at €5 include cava and canapes: Call 661 224 134. HELP’s Charity Golf Day on May 31 is kindly sponsored by Campbell Lamont Golf, at Oliva Nova Golf Club. The format is a Texas Scramble: the day starts at 9.30am. Tickets at €57 include a buggy and lunch. It has been announced that the U3A has adopted Help as its charity for the coming year.
Candy Wright, President, said: “We are delighted. We would like to thank all of our supporters without their hard work we would not be able to continue our job helping anyone who is in need.” Help offers welcome respite at the Activity Centre, providing a Parkinson’s Support Group, Therapy Treatment Room, Yoga, Chiropody and Acupunture. Three hundred volunteers from Calpe to Pego and local coordinators in Benitachell, Calpe, Denia, Javea and Moraira are the first point of contact for residents. HELP has served the community for more than 30 years.
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Dish of day OLIVA and Pego are preparing a Consumer Guide on Figatells under the expert supervision of Chef Evarist Miralles, covering the essential ingredients of the speciality meatball dish.
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No reality TV for Benidorm BENIDORM Town Council and the Tourism Foundation have refused permission to MTV España to film a second edition of the Spanish reality TV show Gandia Shore, which premiered in October 2014. The programme is an adaptation of the American show Jersey Shore which has
been copied across many countries including Britain. The Department of Tourism has made the decision to decline Magnolia TV’s application to film in the resort during the peak holiday months of July and August. It is felt that the subject matter of Gandia Shore could be “counterproductive” to the
image and brand of the resort. Tourism officials would rather attract younger tourists through more successful and positive formulas such as the Low Cost Festival, rather than an image that could portray the resort as a place associated with “uncontrolled conflict among the young,” as might have been the case.
A night to remember
FESTIVAL boosts business
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Ten-year party BENIDORM will be hosting events and activities throughout the month of June to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the Serra Helada being declared a Natural Park.
Heavy poll BENIDORM will have a staggering 77 polling stations on May 24, manned by a total of 700 people, which covers a population of 44,369 registered voters.
Start young PAUL VINAGRADOV aged just 15 has been appointed an ambassador for Young Entrepreneurs by the Think Big Telefonica Foundation.
COM SONA l’ESO: Music, dance and drama. numbers. It was a night of muBy Jan Gamm sic, dance and drama under the direction of Alexis Calvo. The AN estimated 7,000 people revue covered major mileattended Javea’s Com Sona stones throughout the sixties as l’ESO filling the Plaza de la well as the historic construction Constitución with 1,440 enthuof the Berlin Wall, siastic students and racial integration music teachers in the USA and with their supportNazism. ers. Visitors came people attended Javea’s The event, held from 51 institutes Com Sona l’ESO including 1,440 students. on Friday, April throughout Alicante, 24, brought an Valencia, the enormous boost in business for Balearics and Catalunya and local traders; hotels, hostels local residents made up the and rental apartments were at 100 per cent occupancy over the weekend with many bars and restaurants running out of provisions. Mayor José Chulvi said he was particularly thrilled to experience the euphoric atmosphere in the town throughout the event. He thanked all the organisers and the municipal departments involved.
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Police medal DENIA has awarded the Medal of the City of Denia to the police station of the Naitonal Police in recognition of its vital services to the town since 1978.
Snap to it! DON’T miss the 19th Photography Exhibition at the Casa de Cultura in Denia which closes on May 2. It is open 11am2pm and 5pm- 9pm: Saturdays 11am-1.30pm and 6pm-9pm.
Gandia son GANDIA Council has awarded 62-year-old writer and journalist Ignacio Mora with the accolade ‘Son of the City of Gandia’. Mora was born in the town and has enjoyed a long literary career.
Snakes in Denia A NUMBER of snakes have moved into the residential area of Les Roques in Denia. Locals believe the reptiles have made nests in the grounds of a number of abandoned homes in the area and are merely seeking refuge from the heat. One resident found a large snake inside his bedroom and immediately called the Guardia Civil’s Seprona unit for advice. It was eventually removed by an animal rescue centre. The snakes are of the non-poisonous Hemorrhois Hippocrepis species commonly called the Horseshoe Whip Snake.
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EMAUS parties with Harley bikers HARLEY-DAVIDSON bikers donated €3,365 to ‘Make a Smile’
NINETY GUESTS: Enjoyed a conducted tour and a delicious meal. By Irena Bodnarec
ON Sunday afternoon the Emaus children’s home at Relleu welcomed more than 50 Harley-Davidson bikers from the Costa Blanca Chapter hosted by Tony Grande of the Make a Smile charity. The bikers donated €3,365 in January to ‘Make a Smile,’ a community organisation founded by Tony Grande of The Bed
Centre on the Calpe-Moraira road, to help the Relleu unit, home to 24 youngsters, become self-sufficient. Tony invited Peter Emmett, Press Officer for the Costa Blanca Chapter and Montserrat Fiter, President of Emaus, to bring the bikers along to see where and how their money was being spent. The tour showed them where lush vegetable crops had been
planted, with olive trees and livestock to help supply the homes. A group of children from Lady Elizabeth School in Lliber also came along, proudly wearing their junior warrior t-shirts. After the tour, all 95 guests enjoyed lunch in the sunshine, with Wayne and Steven from the BBQ Shop in Calpe cooking up a treat. www.makeasmile.es
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Socio-Educational talks PEDREGUER Council is to hold a Socio-Educational Conference on Thursday April 30 at 6pm at the Casa de Cultura in the town. This year the programme will include a presentation by renowned Sociologist Ramón Flecha of the University of Barcelona. His talk will be based on the right to education for
everyone, regardless of gender or background and the inclusive nature of the educational system. Flecha is the founder of CREATE, which has revolutionised the teaching structure within Spanish universities. His book ‘Compartiendo Palabras’ is now universally accepted as one of the most important works on the subject.
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€10,000 sent for immediate emergency care after the earthquake that hit Nepal By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE has allocated €10,000 through the Red Cross for immediate emergency care to victims of the Nepal earthquake that registered 7.8 on the Richter Scale. The latest figures report a death toll exceeding 3,800. Helicopters were working to rescue up to 150 mountaineers stranded on Everest above an ice fall caused by the earthquake and Unicef said nearly one million children in Nepal were severely affected amid warnings of wa-
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BENIDORM Council has budgeted €48,210 for university student grants for this academic year via ABEU association.
Hotel stars
RED CROSS: Providing emergency care. ter-borne and infectious diseases. President of the Provincal Council of Alicante Luisa
Pastor explained the objective of the aid is to assist the Red Cross on the ground and help local authorities in their
MODIFICATIONS to Benidorm’s General Plan mean an increase in the amount of building works allowed for hotels seeking to attain more stars.
FOR VICTIMS: The objective is to provide aid. search and rescue of more victims. The amount corresponds to levels requested by the NGOs to coordinate aid.
The council is to reserve another €20,000 for future humanitarian or emergency contributions.
German students on exchange DENIA Mayor Ana Kringe has welcomed a group of 18 German students participating in an exchange programme developed by the Helene-LangeSchule Oldenburg Centre and IES Historian CHABAS of Denia. The students visited the town
hall on Monday April 20 accompanied by two teachers, the director of the IES Chabas, historian Julio Martínez and the teachers and students of the Chabas institute, who participated in an exchange in Oldenburg earlier in the year. The German youngsters,
aged 15 and 16, will reside with families in Denia until April 29 and attend classes at the institute, combining school with cultural visits and excursions. The mayor welcomed the teenagers to the city and presented each of them with a bookmark as a memento.
Leave alone THE PP in Benidorm has requested the ruling PSOE to leave the Calle Zamora development project, currently seeking approval, on the table.
Food bank ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY KILOS of non-perishable food were handed over to La Nucia food bank after a dog walk.
Valencians can soon choose any hospital PATIENTS will soon be able to choose among all public hospitals in Valencia where they go for treatment and surgery. This is stated in the decree of the council that regulates free choice in the field of primary and speciality care within the Valencian Health System and it is hoped it will soon come in to force. The new standard will mean a patient can choose to be treated by service specialists, such as cardiologists, orthopaedic surgeons and ophthal-
mologists, from any of the 24 health departments in the Community. If the patient requires surgery, they may also choose to be operated on in the hospital of their choice. The only exception is for intensive care departments. The free choice of doctor is not limited only to specialised care. Patients may also choose any family doctor and nurse within their own department.
Graffiti artists arrested for causing damage to stations SEVENTEEN people have been arrested by National Police accused of damage estimated at €465,000 for graffiti, especially on trains, cars and stations that caused damage to more than 3,400 square metres. With arrests made in Valencia, Madrid, Alicante and Murcia, the Directorate General of Police, said the detainees are
€465,000 is the estimated value of damage caused by graffiti charged with 133 offences of damage and also burglary. Police launched an investigation and identified four active graffiti artists using various
pseudonyms and 'tags.' These individuals tended to act as a group, with a preconceived plan and a division of work among its members after targeting areas and studying the sites for private security. Their work was then recorded on their phones and video cameras for later broadcast on various social networks.
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Baby shock leaves family stranded STUCK in Benidorm after baby born three months early. By Dilip Kuner A YOUNG couple have been left stranded in Benidorm after their baby was born 12 weeks early. Karla Hornby, 29 and Jordan Jackson thought they had plenty of time for their Costa Blanca break, but son Freddie was born weighing two pounds after an emergency Caesarian Section three months early. Now hospital staff have told the couple from Bolton, UK, Freddie cannot fly back to Britain until he is strong enough, leaving the couple short of funds. With a stay of at least three months in prospect, cash has soon run low. Mr Jackson, 21,
a soldier, was meant to report back for duty on April 27. Ms Hornby, who also has a daughter Charlie, seven, had been cleared to fly by medical staff, but she went into labour three months early. She said: “In hospital I was bleeding heavily - it was the scariest thing that has ever happened to me. I had one big contraction and bled heavily so they rushed me to theatre.” Their insurance has covered medical expenses, but the couple have already had to fork out well over €1,000 for a hotel. Now family and friends in the UK are trying to raise cash to help them.
Wine-tasting with the angels COSTA BLANCA-based charity Guardian Angels is hosting another wine-tasting event. Visit the Asador Salamandra in Moraira from 7.30pm on Friday, May 29, to taste
wines from local vintner Vicent Monfort, with a talk about each wine, plus tapas. Event organiser and Guardian Angels’ treasurer Gill Somers said: “This will be another wine-sational experi-
ence! Our last event sold out.” Vicente Monfort will have wines available for purchase on the evening. Tickets €15: Gill 655 415 003. www.guardian-angels.es
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Costa community helps MABS Spring Ball to smash target FORMER boxing champion John H Stracey scored a knockout! British former world champ By Jason Bailey €5,000 John H Stracey took to the ORGANISERS of the MABS Spring Ball smashed their €5,000 target for the cancer support charity, doubling the €2,500 that they had hoped to raise. Organiser Sue Reula, Director of MABS South, said: “We are constantly amazed by the support and generosity of the community and local businesses. We decided a Spring Ball was a good way to combine fundraising with a dash of style.” The night included a meal, top entertainment and a fantastic auction for some top lots organised by Vince Heckman of Thermo Casa. EWN’S Jo Alderton and Michel Euesden with John H Stracey.
stage to join in the fun, as did Euro Weekly News (EWN) Managing Director Michel
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Too early THE Citizens Party in Villajoyosa has been ordered to remove three party political billboards as it is prohibited to display them before the campaign period which starts on May 8.
No lighting RESIDENTS in rural parts of Villajoyosa have lodged a formal complaint about the lack of street lighting, which has led to an increase in burglaries.
Spring Ball raises double the amount expected.
Palm pledge MABS’s Sheila Fearon with auction lots and raffle prizes. Euesden, who said: “MABS is a wonderful charity, achieving so much for those affected by cancer.” The first of the night’s entertainers, Il Divo, performed their classic operatic repertoire, finishing with the rousing Nessun Dorma from Turandot. They were followed on stage by Charlyne with her selection of Carpenters’ songs. MABS’s Maria Killer and Sheila Fearon sold raffle tickets for a table laden with gifts from a lengthy list of sponsors: an LCD TV from EWN, a phone from Telitec and so many more. Sue Reula made a visual presentation of a brief history of MABS and the vital work the charity performs in the community. She said: “Every penny we
raise goes to those who need it.” Michel Euesden added: “Cancer can affect anyone. It does not discriminate, it just destroys people, their families and their friends. With your support we will continue to fight the battle and we will win. It is a basic human right that everyone should be able to spend their last days with dignity and pride.” John H Stracey, former World Welterweight Champion, helped with proceedings, auctioning sporting memorabilia which included a signed Lionel Messi shirt, a pair of boxing legend Thomas ‘The Hit Man’ Hearns’s autographed shorts, an autographed Barcelona pennant and a number of items from television celebrities. Vince Heckman also delivered a knock-out ‘top up’ donation to exceed the €5,000 needed. The organisers would like to thank all of the sponsors, entertainers and hard-working volunteers. MABS Cancer Support Group always needs volunteers, support and donations. If you can help in any way please contact: Elaine 699 152 167. PUT EM UP: EWN’S Steven Euesden with John H Stracey.
THE PP candidate for Benidorm, Toni Perez, has pledged that if he wins the elections he will replace missing palms along the Levante and Poniente beaches.
Sufferers aid BENIDORM Council has indicated it will support a motion to provide social protection for sufferers of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome at the next voting session.
Park trial IN the ongoing fraud trial faced by 35 former directors of the theme park, Terra Mitica, Antonio Moreno Carpio has alleged a recording played in court had been ‘manipulated’.
No entrance ALTEA Council and residents of L’Olla are objecting to plans to build a new entrance to Portet de Olla harbour, claiming it would destroy volcanic outcrops.
Athletes eyed BENIDORM Liberal Party has presented one of its manifestos to promote sports tourism by creating a specific website to attract European athletes.
Party woes LA NUCIA’S PSOE party is denouncing the current PP mayor, alleging use of public money for self-promotion.
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Valley Voices tune up for concerts TWO events will raise money for local charities.
RAISED IN SONG: The mixed voice choral group.
By Jason Bailey VALLEY VOICES, the mixed voice choral group based in Parcent, have announced two forthcoming concerts. Their first will be on Wednesday, May 6, in La Casa de Cultura in Vergel. Tickets are €8 and can be purchased from the box office, on the door on the night or by calling 965 518 377. The concert starts 7.30pm. The second concert is on Thursday, May 7, in Jalon Town Hall and donations will be collected after the concert. It begins at 6.30pm. The funds collected are destined to support local charities.
As a special treat both events will feature the talented cello and piano duo Cadenza. The choir was founded in 2012 and is a mixed choir in the Northern Costa Blanca, with a current membership of 30 from all over Europe. They sing with passion and style, always emphasising the joy of singing in harmony. Their current repertoire consists of wellknown international songs, show numbers and timeless classic and popular tunes. Valley Voices are always looking out for new members to complement their numbers. If you have a passion for singing please contact them on: 965 518 377/965 511 519 or visit www.valleyvoices.es.
Passengers are evacuated from ferry inferno off Valencia coast A FERRY travelling from Mallorca to Valencia caught fire with 170 passengers on board. Marine rescue teams were sent on Tuesday afternoon to evacuate the vessel, which had left Palma de Mallorca just before midday. According to a spokesperson from the marine rescue service, the passengers were all evacuated to a small islet west of Mallorca called Dragonera. In total, more than 150 people
170 Passengers on board the ferry from Mallorca to Valencia
were forced to abandon ship. El Pais newspaper reported that three crew members have been taken to hospital by helicopter suffering from
smoke inhalation, but as EWN went to press, there were no further reports of any injuries. The ship, named The Sorrento, belongs to the company Acciona Trasmediterránea A spokesman from the Balearic Port Authority tweeted on Tuesday afternoon to say it looked like the vessel could be lost: “Due to a fire, the Sorrento may sink in its current location.”
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Medieval market THIS coming weekend, from Friday May 1 until Sunday May 3, Villajoyosa will host a three day medieval market. The picturesque Old Town will be transformed into a bustling market of the middle ages, with more than 40 stalls selling a variety of products and demonstrating ancient arts and crafts. Most of the stall holders will be dressed accordingly, in medieval costumes to make the fair more authentic. You will be able to see food being made in medieval tradition and even sampling some of the dishes - and watch a blacksmith make artistic pieces alongside stalls selling aromatic medicinal herbs and hand crafted leather pieces. There will also be street entertainment, singing, dancing and magic displays, which should keep all ages happy and amused. The market opens on Friday at 4pm and from 11am until 10pm on Saturday and Sunday.
ASTRONOMY: A chance to listen to the experts.
Superstar talk SUPERNOVAE high energy explosions. By Jan Gamm THE Costa Blanca Astronomical Society, based in Denia, invites profession astronomers to visit twice a year to give talks an opportunity to hear from people actually working in the field of Astronomy. This year’s first speaker is Professor Paul Crowther, a professor of Astrophysics at Sheffield University, whose area of expertise is massive stars. The subject of his talk is ‘Supernovae,’ high energy explo-
sions that take place at the death of a massive star. They are among the most powerful events in the universe with a release of energy in a split second bigger than all the energy produced by our sun in its 10 billion year life time. Paul will talk on how we are discovering more of these events in recent times and explain the process taking place and its effect on our universe. The talk is at the Casa De Cultura in Denia, starting at 7pm on Saturday May 16: all are welcome.
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Costa Blanca basketball tournament TWO HUNDRED matches will be played over the course of the three-day event. By Irena Bodnarec THE sixth Costa Blanca basketball tournament will take place on May 1, 2 and 3, with more than 100 teams due to compete.
Two hundred matches will be played over the course of three days at three separate venues: Palau L’Illa in Benidorm, Pau Gasol in Alfaz del Pi and the Camino Cano sports centre in La Nucia.
The Costa Blanca Cup has become one of the leading international tournaments, attracting teams from across Spain as well as the rest of Europe. Benidorm Councillor for Sport, Juan Ramón Martinez, said: “The tourna-
ment is very important to showcase the town as it attracts so many people, including athletes and guests, who once they have experienced what Benidorm has to offer, will want to return.”
Employment plan a success THE Joint Employment Plan has enabled 15 jobless people in Benidorm to find work. Jointly funded by Benidorm, the Generalitat Valenciana regional government and Alicante provincial government, it has provided employment for the lucky few for five months. There were nine positions filled in construction and maintenance skills, and six positions in building management.
All the workers were registered as long-term unemployed. The nine employed in the construction sector have been carrying out maintenance and refurbishment in municipal buildings in Benidorm. They have also repaired and maintained broken pavement tiles and cleared debris from communal areas. The plan was started in December 2014 and finishes today, Thursday, April 30.
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Tram tests SERVICES between L’Olla Altea and Teulada were suspended last weekend for load testing on the line, causing major disruption.
Doggy fun VILLAJOYOSA has announced plans to open two gated and fenced dogs parks on municipal land.
Uni grants BENIDORM education department has allocated a further €48,000 to assist students with up to 50 per cent grants towards their bus fares.
Night music THE amphitheatre at L’Aiguera Park in Benidorm will host two music nights by top Valencian Indie artistes on May 15 and 16 starting at 10pm.
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A place of refuge and sanctuary THE Franciscan Hospice has an air of tranquillity.
SHELTER AND CARE: Residents and supporters of the hospice in Palma de Gandia. By Jason Bailey THE Franciscan Hospice in Palma de Gandia has been offering shelter and nursing care for homeless men since 1999. They look after men with mental and physical illness regardless of creed and nationality. It is a hospice in the Mediterranean sense, not all are terminally ill but all would be homeless and in desperate need of medical care if they were not there. Their original accommodation was very basic and cramped. However, through the support of the local community and The Original Charity Shop and Library they have been able to build a new nursing facility and home. The hospice is run by Brothers Pepe, Guillermo, Martin and a novice Jordi. They are assisted by Priest Francis and a number of volunteers vital to
the well-being of the men who live there. Anna Palethorpe, an active supporter and also a translator, explained: “The hospice relies solely on the generosity of the community. It receives no funding or aid from the state.” In fact, when it was first opened there were 15 mattresses in one room and when food ran low a broth of chicken feet was prepared. Although the situation is better today they still live from day to day with regards to meals and clothing. Pepe, with Anna translating, said: “We feel that when we receive donations and support it is a sign we are following the right path.” They have an allotment and keep chickens which supplement the food they gather from generous businesses and individuals. The hospice has an air of
tranquillity and is spotlessly clean. Helen King, who has supported it for many years, said: “There are constantly changing issues to deal with. The different seasons require different clothes and it is a constant struggle to make sure there are the necessary medications.” The Brothers believe that dignity is essential and with good nutrition and medical attention the men they care for can live with hope in their heart. All donations can be delivered to the hospice at: The Franciscan Hospice, Centro de Acogida, San Francisco de Asis, Pla de Vernisa s/n, 46724 Palma de Gandia Tel. 962 808 923 (Spanish only spoken). Or contact The Original Charity Shop and Library Javea, Avenida del Fontana Tel. 966 460 830
Bull-running and traditional festivities for all in Javea THE forthcoming fiestas in homage to the image of Jesus Nazareno will be full of activities for the whole community. The ‘bous al carrer’ in the Placeta del Convent began the festivities last Saturday, April 25. There is bull-running and plenty of activities for the children in the afternoons with live musical entertainment, musical poetry and an outside disco. A special Children’s Day on Friday, May 1, will feature an inflatable playground situated in
the Plaza de la Constitution. In the evening there will be parades to the different flower crosses and the final days will focus on the religious aspect of the fiesta with a performance by the Montgo theatre group on Saturday, May 2. On Sunday, May 3, a mass will be dedicated to the image of Jesus Nazareno before his return to the chapel in Calvario. There will also be the ‘mascleta’, a celebration of sound and light, and the finale with traditional fireworks in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
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Club Nautico licence crisis threatens jobs THE club has been kept in limbo for 15 years By Jason Bailey WORKERS at Club Nautico Altea continue to claim that the delay in updating the club’s licence means they are in constant fear for their jobs. The Consell regional government has kept the club in limbo for 15 years. There are 200 people who either work there or supply its goods and services and they have not known from month to month whether their jobs are secure.
Alejandro Penalver Antunez, representing the Altea port workers said: “We need an urgent response from the goverment as we depend on the club for our income.” Delay in granting the licence is also affecting the club’s administration and future. It needs to refurbish many of its facilities but is unable to do so without securing the licence. President Jose Roman Zurutuza stated: “Everyone involved with Club Nautico has
been affected by the delay. The workers and their families deserve a secure future.” Workers, suppliers and patrons all feel that the government has ignored the fragile situation the delay in granting the licence has created. Alejandro went on: “The situation this popular club is in, which brings in much-needed tourism revenue, makes us feel we have been sidelined and forgotten. It is unacceptable to keep delaying the licence.”
Parents protest PARENTS, teachers and students have been protesting across Alicante Province against plans to scrap the continuous days in schools. Many centres were polled on their opinions of shortening the school day to offer continuous lessons for pupils until 2pm, rather than breaking for a long lunch break and returning for less than two hours of studying in the afternoon. The recent announcement by the government indicated that they would not be making the changes. It claimed that it has not
Pine to be listed LA NUCIA Council is to apply to the Department of the Environment to have a pine tree, located in front of the Ermita San Vicent at Captivador, declared as a tree of monumental interest. It would be included in a catalogue of such species within the Valencian Region. The tree - an Aleppo pine and native to the Mediterranean region - is 12 metres tall with a basal diameter of 2.90 metres. Records show that the pine was planted in the early 19th century, before the chapel was built. It is estimated to be approximately 214 years old.
worked in the schools that have trialled the new timetable this year, resulting in numerous protests. One parent said: “What about parents who work? Already with the long holidays and half days in June and September, trying to juggle childcare arrangements and their costs is a nightmare. “Some centres were saying they would offer after-school activities to remain open but there were just too many unanswered questions surrounding this.”
Hard times make Valencia streets dirtier THE financial crisis has affected cleaning services in Valencia over the last four years, according to a new report by the OCU consumers’ organisation. The report found that Valencia was the city that had worsened the most where cleanliness was concerned. City councils across Spain were asked for details of cleaning budgets and services and more than 5,825 surveys carried out to find out what people on the streets thought about the cleanliness of their
towns and cities. The results put Valencia down as the fourth worst city in the country with marks of just 39 out of 100 - 20 less than in 2011, when it was 27th on the list - while the national average was 54 out of 100. While in 2011 Valencia Council spent €51 per person, this has been reduced to €34 for this year and while four years ago there was one municipal cleaner for every 817 inhabitants, this has now fallen to one per 1,642.
ON THE PODIUM: Winners with their trophies.
Record entry numbers for Teulada athletics event MORE than 1,300 athletes of all ages took part in the Teulada XIII, an event organised by Teulada Town Hall and athletics club Club Corremundos Teulada-Moraria, recording the highest number of participants since the event was started. The first events were for younger contestants in a range of distance runs. Antonio Reig, representative for the
Corremundos Athletics Club, along with Dani Martin and Cristina Perez, presented the trophies to the youngsters. Next was the adult category with more than 1000 entrants jostling for position at the start line, required to walk 10 kilometres, starting from the Plaza de la Constitución. First was Juan Antonio Fernandez from CA Benidorm, with a time of 0:33:53. Isabel
Ferrer of CA Llebeig Xabia won the female senior category with a time of 0:38:42. The veterans’ categories were won by Jose Adri, 0:39:58 and Erika Malonda, 0:46:04. After the last race Antonio Reig, Ruben Brackez, the president of the Commission of Fiestas, Dani Marin and Cristina Perez awarded trophies to the winners.
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Denia fair THE Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced that Denia’s Fish and Sea fair is to be held from May 8 to 10 at the Fishing Pier.
Oceanman challenge with swimmers from all over ALTEA hosted one section of the event which makes up the challenge.
Calpe focus
By Irena Bodnarec
A NEW federation formed to focus on the promotion and development of tourism in Calpe has been set up.
LAST weekend Altea hosted one section of the events which make up the Oceanman challenge with 550 swimmers participating, coming not only from across Spain but from around the world to take part in the International championship event. The 10km open water swim was a test of strength and resilience of all but the strongest, starting at Villa Gadea beach and finishing at Roda Beach just before the harbour. Two shorter distances were also competed for - a 5km and a 1.5km circuit. It is estimated 1,500 spectators visited Altea to watch this world class endurance race and councillor for Sport Sebastián Gómez was delighted with how the town coped with the visitors.
U3A meet THE Moraira-Teulada U3A monthly meeting on Monday May 4 is at the Salon de Banquettes, Avenida Mediterraneo, Teulada. Doors open at 9.30am.
Pay back PSPV Javea Mayor José Chulvi, has said a mistake made in voting in the coming elections on May 24 could see the town paying for the next 20 years.
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SWIMMING CHALLENGE: 550 swimmers took part in the open water swim. Twenty swimmers from Altea Swimming Club participated in the Oceanman and Sandra Ortolá achieved third position in the 5km category. The coun-
cillor also said it is important to promote such high profile sporting events, especially during low season as it brings many visitors to the resort.
The next sporting event that Altea will host will be the veterans’ Table Tennis Championships, which take place from April 30 until May 3.
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Language skills for community THE ‘Voluntary English Teaching Group’ has been providing free language tuition to unemployed Spanish residents in Javea for four years. These courses are facilitated by Javea Town Hall and the Creama unemployment office. Javea’s Deputy Mayor Oscar Anton and councillor Juan Luis Cardona presented certificates to the students who had successfully completed a 120 hour language course and passed the final exam. The presentation ceremony at the Casa de Cultura in Javea was followed by drinks and tapas. The Voluntary Group is always happy to meet with anyone interested in joining this important project. Call Tanya Sedgwick on 605 780 689, or email: tanyasedg@gmail.com.
Gymnastic triumph for Ondara school THE Cadets of the Ondara Municipal School of Gymnastics Ondara (Sandra Gomer, Aida Gavilà, Ana Pons, Clerk Vanessa and Anastasia Kuligina)
were proclaimed regional gymnastic champions in the category B2 33rd Sports Games of Valencia 2015 held in Gandia. Ondara gymnasts are trained by Alicia Ivars and Cristina Hall. In the single category Fornes and Alba Cristina Moreno reached the 5th and 6th place respectively in the Cadet division while the whole school attained the top podium win in its category. Ondara’s Director of Sports Jose Miguel Mari congratulated the gymnasts for their excellent results.
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Unemployment rises in Alicante Province 10,300 jobs were lost as a result of seasonal fluctuations. By Jason Bailey IN the first quarter of 2015, Alicante Province reported 236,000 registered unemployed, representing an unemployment rate of 26.42 per cent which is three points higher than the national average. This has resulted in an increase of 14,500 people unemployed. There were more people registered as actively seeking work, which was reflected in
the figures. Also the loss of 10,300 jobs in the seasonal tourist sector resulted in an overall increase. With short term contracts, once Christmas festivities are over the contracts finish. As well as the drop in the service sector, agriculture also showed a fall in jobs 1,800 lost in the period. The only growth area was in construction, attributed to the increase in demand from foreign buyers and to town
councils carrying out works prior to forthcoming elections. Secretary of CCOO in Alicante, Jose Maria Ruiz Olmos, noted that the reliance on tourist monoculture presented a precarious base from which to expect sustainable growth. Yaissel Sanchez from the UGT said measures were needed “…not only to increase the number of jobs, but to provide jobs of better quality.”
Javea Folk Festival comes to town THE 14th Javea Folk Festival will celebrate ethnic and traditional music. It will be held from Friday May 8 to Sunday May 10 in the Plaza de la Constitución and the stage will be set inside a large tent to protect against bad weather. Award-winning folk artist Pep Gimeno Botifarra will open the show at 10.30am on the Fri-
day and the final performance will be at Ermita de Santa Lucía with Tres Cultures Tres. There are many other local groups scheduled to perform including La Romantica del Saladar, Group Xaluc and the Barcelona gipsy Klezmer Orchestra. The many various musical programmes are all free to attend.
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High and dry JALON, a town of 3,000 inhabitants in Vall de Pop, historically rich in water resources, is the first within the Marina Alta to suffer the effects of drought. Mayor Joan Miquel Garces issued an edict warning that the water was no longer potable. Analyses found that salinity in samples tested has skyrocketed.
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Making Alfaz a quieter place ORDINANCE was supported by all political parties, to prevent noise pollution. By Jason Bailey IT is now a year since the town of Alfaz del Pi passed an ordinance designed to prevent noise pollution. The passing of the ordinance on April 25, 2014, granted far-reaching powers,
including 56 detailed articles, to enforce the resolution which was supported by all political parties. Citizens are encouraged to report excessive noise levels to the relevant local officials.
Councillor Toni Such said: “It is a matter of respecting others in relation to noise and vibrations. It will take time but limiting the volume in both public and private areas will make the environment better for all.�
Musical entertainment is one area high on the agenda. Soundproofing and amplifier limiters are mandatory to prevent unacceptable levels. CafĂŠs and bars that offer outdoor entertainment must also adhere to the limits.
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By Steve Walsh
MEMORIAL: The royals attend a service in Barcelona.
Spain’s foreign population falls THE number of foreigners living in Spain fell last year, the third year in a row to see a drop in the number of migrants in the country. According to the National Statistics Institute figures released this week, there were just over 4.7 million foreign nationals registered as living
in Spain on January 1, 2015, a drop of 6.1 per cent over the year. The number of Brits officially resident in Spain was 282,120, a drop of 6 per cent. The most substantial percentage fall in foreign population was amongst Latin Americans.
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A Flamenco treat at Denia theatre
MEMORIAL for those who died in Alps crash QUEEN Letizia comforted grieving relatives as the Spanish royals attended a memorial service for victims of the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps last month, In a poignant service in Barcelona on Tuesday, the Queen along with her husband King Felipe met with the relatives of some of the Spaniards who died. Letizia shook hands with and embraced the families of the victims. She also met those who had hosted the 16 German students who had been visiting Spain and were travelling back to Dusseldorf on the flight. In a service at Barcelona's landmark Sagrada Familia basilica, mass was led by Cardinal Lluís Martínez Sistach. Around 1,000 people gathered outside while Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy also joined the congregation.
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A LIVE Flamenco Sextet accompanied by guitar, piano and percussion will appear at the Teatro Auditorio in Denia on May 2 at 6pm. This traditional recital of flamenco singing will consist of original repertory with arrangements from La Niña de los Peines, La Paquera de Jerez, D Antonio Chacon and Perla de Cádiz, part of a cultural project with the aim of promoting and disseminating flamenco. Singer Raquel To Alvarez is from Alicante. She studied
flamenco with Curro Pińana, the great specialist of the Minero-Levantinos styles of Murcia and Cartagena. Flamenco pianist David Gonzo Lez is from Alicante: he teaches piano at the Dance Conservatory of Alicante. Also from Alicante is flamenco guitarist Juan Moreno, trained in Madrid. Percussionists A Moreno and M Santiago are musicians of ‘Juan Morenos’ Flamenco Company’. Tickets at €15 by emailing alicanteflamenco@ hotmail.com or 688 912 480.
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Julia Evans going solo for exhibition A DYNAMIC and vibrant collection of paintings.
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Mecca AVE CONSTRUCTION of the AVE to Mecca has been accelerated by sending an additional 100 workers to satisfy Saudi authorities following threats of expulsion.
No beds THE newly opened Lliria Hospital de Valencia has reported that at least 85 of its available 90 beds are now occupied.
Bike day TWO hundred people participated in Bicycle Day in Gata de Gorgos. A small circuit was installed for younger children and there was also a raffle of bicycles for delighted winners.
JULIA EVANS: Exhibition includes a diverse range of styles. By Jan Gamm A SOLO exhibition featuring the work of Julia Evans, international artist and owner of ArtHouse in Pedreguer, is to be
held at the Casal Cultural in Pedreguer from May 8 to June 26, a dynamic and vibrant collection of paintings exploring portraiture and the figure. Opening night on Friday May 8 will include entertainment by Argentinian musician Fernando Gotan. Classic, modern and decorative. Julia is best known for running the ArtHouse studio in Benidoleig where she utilises revolutionary teaching methods to help students develop their work. The show is an excellent opportunity for the public to view Julia’s diverse range of paintings that include inspirations taken from flamenco, rock and roll and the female form.
Bold and passionate, Julia’s work is mainly oil on canvas. “Painting is like air to me,” she said, “I cannot exist without it. I live it, I love it, I literally breathe it!” A highly skilled painter, Julia can produce very fine classic paintings as well as highly expressionist and modern works. The show is well worth a look. The Casal Cultural is on Jaime 1 Pedreguer, C/Valéncia, 12B: the exhibition is open Monday to Friday from 7pm until 9pm. For direction please visit Julia’s website or contact her directly on 966 404 643 / 603 708 935. Alternatively email arthousemail@gmail.com www.juliaevansartist.com
Prevention programme THE Programme for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer has dealt with more than 5,500 people. Launched in late 2013 by the Ministry of Health in the Marina Baixa, the 2014 programme diagnosed 220 people with signs of premalignant lesions and 18 people with colorectal cancer. The unit can drastically improve the survival rate amongst sufferers. The First Day of Prevention of Breast Cancer in the Marina Baixa was attended by the Director General of Public Health.
Local road now reopen THE long awaited Alfaz to La Nucia road reopened last Friday - as quietly and discreetly as its closure back in January. There was no notification that the road was
being closed, causing uproar with residents in Alfaz, La Nucia and Altea when no-entry barriers suddenly appeared overnight. Even the local councils were caught unaware as the work had been authorised by the Provincial Government. Slightly behind the promised three month deadline, the road reopened without any fanfare or announcements, just like its closure. The sharp steep dip, a known traffic blackspot, has been raised by approximately five metres and the bend softened, with barriers erected on either side of the new wider road.
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Traffic chaos BENIDORM Old Town is experiencing traffic chaos during the installation of natural gas pipes, but there have been assurances that work will be halted during July and August.
Giving blood THIRTY-SIX people participated in the blood donation session at the health centre in La Nucia; the next session is on May 28 at Pinar de Garaita between 5pm-8.30pm.
Smart move WORKS around the Creueta in Villajoyosa continue with the pavements ready to be concrete stamped rather than tiled.
Cheers, bodega BOCOPA, the bodega that will produce the Benidorm wine has pledged to donate a minimum 1 per cent of the profits to Doble Amor, an occupational centre for the disabled.
Green lighting in Villajoyosa VILLAJOYOSA Town Hall has renewed virtually all the public lighting in the town as part of an energy saving programme. The company PavasalSice, which specialises in energy services, carried out the renewal of 5,210
lighting points throughout the municipality, with LED technology installed in 99 per cent of the 1,790 streetlights. The town hall aims to improve the efficiency of its public lighting installations to reduce carbon
emissions associated with excessive energy consumption. Councillor for Infrastructure Jerónimo Lloret explained: “The town hall hopes to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 50 per cent with 53 per cent
energy savings, a reduction in the public bill of more than €110,000 per year. “Within 15 years of life expectancy of the new lighting, the contract will have saved more than €1,650,000.”
‘Baywatch day’ for would-be lifeguards 205 candidates took part in trials in sea rescue and safety By Jan Gamm MORE than 60 volunteers took part in trials in sea rescue and safety on Javea’s Arenal beach supervised by the local Red Cross. A total of 205 candidates undertook a series of exercises to establish their suitability as lifeguards and perform other tasks associ-
A SIMULATED sea rescue.
ated with beach safety, on Saturday April 25. The screening tests consisted of three parts: a practical test, a technical test and an interview. Paqui Molina, responsible for Red Cross human resources in Alicante, said: “The aim is to ascertain the best possible staff for each role for beaches in the province and anywhere the Red Cross has a presence, to best ensure public health and safety.”
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Vive la France! THE municipal corporation of Finestrat welcomed a delegation of French dignitaries from Saint Vaury in the French region of Creuse on Friday, April 24. The meeting was part of the proceedings to re-confirm the twinning of the two towns, established in 1988. Mayor Honorato Algado presented the group with a picture of the Finestrat Charter.
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MALLORCA’S first ever Gay Chorus Festival takes place in Andratx, Palma de Mallorca, next week. On from May 7-9, and organised by the City Council d’Andratx and The Mallorca Gay Men’s Chorus (MGMC), this international vocal extravaganza is planned to take place in various locations. Joining the MGMC will be The Pink singers from London, The Rainbow singers from Barcelona, and Equivox from Paris. The MGMC is a self-starting group of 40 friends from the choral world, who decided in 2012 to create a group to sing a wide repertoire of songs with varied origin and theme from pop to classic rock. The events will start with the MGMC at the Castell de Son Mas de Andratx, on May 7, at 8.30pm, with all four groups on stage. Then on May 8 Alcudia will host Equivox, and the Barcelona Rainbow Singers, while Sa Maniga, will see the MGM Chorus and the Pink Singers. The festival winds up on May 9 at the Trui Teatre de Palma.
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Film debut
Book day
Kitchen training
Windsurfer rescued
A SHORT partly filmed on location in the Tabernas desert was premiered at the recent Malaga Film Festival. Entitled ‘Stomach,’ it was directed by Madrileño Javier Kuhn.
PALMA’S streets were lined with books as World Book Day and Sant Jordi, patron of the community, was celebrated last week.
A FOUR-month training course organised by the council will boost the chances for 17 jobless people from Almuñecar, who will learn the tasks required of kitchen assistants at Horno de Candida catering school.
A MAN was rescued by the Marine Unit of Santa Pola Local Police after being adrift on a windsurfing board for over three hours.
Ugly bugs COCHINEAL and scale insects are infesting prickly pears in the area around the Alcazaba in Almeria City. Bar-owners complained that the insects are putting off clients and affecting trade.
Night owls EL EJIDO will hold a Noche en Blanco (Awake all night) on May 15. Shops, bars and restaurants in central streets and squares will remain open from 7pm until 2am.
Fine situation GUARDIA CIVIL officers complained that they are obliged to impose 50 traffic fines a month to earn a productivity bonus. They are being turned into cash registers, their union said.
Tunnel date WORK on the ‘false tunnel’ for lorries bound for Garrucha port should finish by July. The €12.7 million project will not affect residents or summer tourists, the Public Works department said.
Long journey MALLORCAN Ricardo Basabe has embarked on a year-long journey on a motorbike around 25 European countries. He left the Port of Palma for Barcelona joined by owners of classic bikes and Vespas.
Foreign office A NEW state office to serve foreign tourists has been approved for S’Arenal at a recent meeting of the Minister of Public Administration and the Local Safety Board of Llucmajor.
Pan fire A FIRE broke out in a villa in Son Vida after the owner left a pan in the oven and forgot about it. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames. No one was hurt in the incident.
Drunk driver A DRUNK driver crashed into a building in Alfons the Magnanim in Palma. The driver was arrested after crashing into several cars and into the side of a building.
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Cruise visit MOTRIL port received 238 passengers from the Hamburg cruise ship, which stopped off on its way from Cartagena to Gibraltar, allowing tourists to visit the Alhambra, Motril, Nerja and Frigiliana.
Miniature Einsteins ALMOST 1,000 robotics students from all over Spain have been at a Science Meet in Bezmiliana secondary school in Rincon de la Victoria sharing ideas and showing off their work.
Traffic control RETRACTABLE bollards are to be installed on central Nerja streets to regulate traffic and improve safety, the council has announced.
Cross day THIS Sunday, May 3, is Cross Day, a traditional celebration in Frigiliana. Musicians and dancers provide entertainment to a backdrop of floral crosses across town.
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Winning wines NINE new wines have received the ‘gold medal’ at the annual contest organised by the Wine Guild Kingdom of Monastrell. Seven of them belong to the Designation of Origin (DO) Jumilla and two to the DO Alicante.
Coffee thieves THIEVES are believed to have climbed up Lorca’s Town Hall to gain entry into the building before robbing money from a coffee vending machine.
Kite surfing A KITE surfing festival takes place over the weekend at Playa Isla del Ciervo in La Manga. The event, running until Sunday, includes the first cable-ski facility in Murcia.
Car crash A LATE night crash in the centre of Torrevieja caused damage to five vehicles and left a pedestrian injured. The driver of a car skipped a light and hit a vehicle which in turn hit and shunted three parked cars.
More cruise passengers CRUISE passengers visiting Malaga were up by 32.2 per cent for January and February this year with a total of 39,554 visitors registered.
No more fires MIJAS Council has announced that bonfires are strictly forbidden from today, April 30, until October 31 (unless specifically authorised by the Junta de Andalucia regional government) due to extreme risk of forest fires.
Seedy theft from port THREE people have been arrested for allegedly stealing 25,000 kilos of sunflower seeds worth €10,000 from a storehouse in Malaga port.
Flight fright EMERGENCY protocols had to be activated at Malaga airport on Monday, April 27, when a Ryanair pilot arriving from Stansted reported faulty brakes. Luckily the plane landed safely with no complications.
Big spenders from abroad TOURISTS from abroad spent more than €1,500 million in Andalucia in the first three months of this year, the Touristic Studies Institute has reported. The highest spenders were found to be from the UK and France.
English TV CANAL 43 TV in Manilva and Estepona has launched a programme in English for Costa del Sol expatriates. Manilva Life Style was screened for the first time on Sunday, April 26, and included interviews of Karen Rutter and Paola Cremonesi.
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Paralysed after four-storey fall UNLOVED: Cuidad Real.
Sale of the century DO you have any spare change in your pocket? If so, you could be the owner of your own €1 billion airport for as little as €1. Ciudad Real Airport, which was built in 2009 at a cost in excess of €1 billion, was closed three years later due to financial problems. The administrators ruled that it should be sold off for €100 million. Since then, as nobody has stepped forward to buy it, the price has slowly fallen, to €70 million, then to €40 million, before being scrapped altogether. Now, the white elephant is up for auction with no reserve. There is a drawback, however, you will have to pay off the few hundred million euros of debt that your prize new car park has accrued.
DORSET student left stranded in Spain By Steve Walsh A 21-YEAR-OLD British gymnast has been left paralysed from the neck down after falling 50 feet from a hotel balcony in Salou, Costa Dorada. Dina Amos-Larkin, a law student who represents Great Britain on the trampoline, was talking to her mother on the phone when the accident occurred on April 3. She was put into a medically-induced coma for two weeks while her injuries were treated, and only found out about her paralysis when she was woken up last week. Dina refuted claims that the fall was a suicide bid, and told the Daily Mirror: “That isn’t the case. I spent the day doing sport and went drinking in the evening, but wasn’t drunk. The balcony rail was lower than my
HAPPIER TIMES: Dina, 21. waist and I think I just leaned back too far.” Her ordeal, however, continues. The student from Poole, Dorset, claimed she was now stranded in hospital as she was waiting for her insurer AXA to review her case. A GoFundMe page has since been set up in an attempt to raise £20,000 to get her home, where nearly £14,000 has already been raised.
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Refugee aid NORWAY: Prime Minister Erna Solberg has confirmed to the EU that Norway will fast track procedures to provide a civilian aid vessel to refugees in the Mediterranean.
Rights judge FINLAND: Pauline Koskelo, president of the Supreme Court of Finland, has taken an appointment as judge for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Wolf hunters NORWAY: Five men have received jail sentences in a landmark case, for carrying out illegal wolf hunts. The sentences range from six months to one year and eight months.
Bestiality ban DENMARK: Courts will issue fines and prison sentences for bestiality after lawmakers recently approved a new law. Some 17 per cent of Danish vets suspected their patients had been abused.
White goods SWEDEN: According to Electrolux, the demand for Swedish white goods in Western Europe has grown by 4 per cent in the first quarter of 2015.
Subway heroes SWEDEN: Four Swedish policemen on vacation in New York have foiled an assault on a subway train. They held down the attacker until the NYPD could take over.
CEO replaced SWEDEN: THE Volvo Group in Gothenberg has confirmed that CEO and President Olof Persson is to be replaced with immediate effect by Martin Lundstedt, former boss of rival truckmaker Scania.
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UK in the dark on deficit EXPERTS have criticised political parties over lack of debt plans THE Institute for Fiscal Studies has said that the four major contenders in the UK General Election “have not provided anything like full details” on plans to cut the deficit.
Festival boost ACCORDING to the Association of Independent Festivals, such events contributed £296 million to the UK economy in 2014.
Luckie lady GEORGE KIRBY, at 103, has become the UK’s oldest bridegroom after proposing to 91-year-old Doreen Luckie.
Move mooted SHARES in HSBC have gone up 3 per cent on the news that the bank is considering moving its HQ out of the UK with Hong Kong tipped as favourite.
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ticket prices increased from £350 to £1,000.
Train slammed
Director leaving CHRIS DERCON is to leave his role as a director of the Tate Modern. He is the second director to leave in the last two months. CHRIS DERCON: Leaving his role.
LONDON Transport Commissioner Sir Peter Hendy has heavily criticised the city’s commuter train service, particularly the Southeastern line that carries 600,000 passengers every working day.
Uni walk out AROUND 700 staff members of the University of Salford went on strike after two colleagues were sacked.
Season ticket fury
Dutch small businesses on the up THERE’S encouraging start-up news for the Dutch economy.
Unhappy Holland THE Netherlands is no longer in the top five of the world’s happiest countries, having dropped three places. In 2013 it was in fourth place.
DUTCH PRESS Smokey schools PLANS are in place to ban smoking in school playgrounds in the Netherlands. Currently only half of the country’s schools apply a stringent no smoking policy according to Junior Health Minister Martin van Rijn.
Tourism surge TOURISTS and business travellers to the Netherlands have increased by 40 per cent, the Dutch Tourism Board NBTC said on Thursday April 23.
Greek aid package GREEK Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is urging German Chancellor Angela Merkel to exert her influence and fast track negotiations over a new aid package for Greece by the end of April.
Baby favourites GERMANY’S top favourite baby names for 2014 are Sophie and Maximilian, chosen from a list that collated more than 59,000 choices.
Film boycott DISNEY’S new ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ that opened in Germany on April 23 was boycotted in 193 small towns. The movie’s rental fee went up from 47.7 to 53 per cent of ticket sales.
Beer fountain
A GROUP of disabled Manchester City fans are furious after their season
STATISTICS Netherland has reported that just over 65,000 new small businesses were registered in the Netherlands in 2014.
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Expert fired A DUTCH expert, George Maat, who helped identify victims from the MH-17 air crash in Ukraine has been sacked after showing photographs of the fatalities at a public lecture in Holland in early April.
Teenage sentence THE court in The Hague has sentenced a 16-year-old boy to 20 months in youth detention and psychiatric care for stabbing his 15-year-old classmate to death in October 2014.
Toddler hurt A LITTLE boy was seriously injured on Friday April 24 in Papendrecht, Holland, when a massage table fell on top of the three-year-old in a Health Centre.
King’s Day KING Willem-Alexander celebrated his birthday in Dordrecht on Monday, while hundreds of thousands of people were expected to attend celebrations.
NATIONAL Beer Day was celebrated on April 23 in the Bavarian capital Munich with a free beer fountain that served around 1,000 litres of free beer to happy recipients.
Drug driving EU CITIZENS caught driving in Germany under the influence of cannabis can be banned from driving regardless of regulations in their home country, warned Luxembourg on Thursday April 23.
New terminal FRANKFURT Airport (FRA) has announced its decision to start construction of a new Terminal 3 this year with an investment of €2.5 billion.
Asylum rules GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for a new system for distribution of asylum seekers throughout Europe as current regulations “are no longer workable.
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RUSSIAN P RESS
Not bothered VICTORY DAY viewed as an internal national holiday.
VICTORY PARADE: Russians celebrate the holiday. RUSSIANS view the upcoming Victory Day as an internal national holiday and won’t be particularly bothered if it isn’t attended by Western leaders such as US President Obama, says the latest research by the public opinion centre.
Russian economy THE Russian economy has contracted by 2 per cent in the first quarter, admitted Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. He said: “Russia is facing an array of challenges.”
Foreign students RUSSIA’S Education, Science and Foreign Affairs ministries have requested a 30 per cent increase in foreign students to facilitate ‘pro-Russian national elites,’ promoting Moscow abroad.
Baggage scam THREE ex-baggage handlers employed at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow have been arrested, suspected of stealing US$3.3 million in cash from a Novosibirsk flight and substituting it with waste paper.
Pilot on trial
Tulip ban THE import of Dutch tulips into Russia could soon be banned according to Russia’s Deputy Head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, along with flowers from other countries via Dutch auctions. The group had planned a ride through Poland to mark the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in WW2.
Border concern THE US State Department jas voiced concerns that Russia recently sent arms and drone aircraft into eastern Ukraine, amassing troops along the border.
FORMER Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko accused of being involved in the deaths of two Russian journalists in east Ukraine last year is to request a jury trial, her lawyer has confirmed.
Gas supply THE Russian Duma has ratified an agreement on natural gas supplies via the Western route to China.
Tennis rights PRESIDENT Francesco Ricci Bitti of the International Tennis Federation has said that, “Crimea is part of Russia,” therefore should have the right to play on the Russian national team.
Arms invite
Foreigners parade IT is confirmed by Russian Ground Forces that more than 700 foreign military servicemen will take part in the Moscow parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Allied Victory in World War II.
COLOMBIA has invited Russian defence sector companies to participate in the national arms exhibition Exspodefensa-2015, to take place in Bogota from November 30 to December 2.
No to bikers POLISH authorities refused entry to a Russian biker gang with Kremlin backing.
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DUTCH TULIPS: Could be banned.
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Take care over financial advice By Jason Bailey UNREGULATED financial advisors are offering high returns to expatriates after the recent change in British legislation. This allows people over 55 to release their pension equity and speculate in the open market. Money invested in pension schemes in Britain is generally overseen by one of two regulatory bodies. These are the Financial Conduct
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75% of these offers result in losses
Authority (FCA) and Financial Services Commission (FSC). In Spain, the regulators are Direccion General de Seguros (DGS) and Comisión Nacional del Mercado
de Valores (CNMV). Rogue advisors offer investment opportunities in a wide range of areas: shares in car parks; carbon credits; fine wines; property investments… these are just some of the suggestions put to retirees, sold with a promise of guaranteed yields or high payments designed to attract interest from pensioners striving to boost their income.
Nobody can understand the things,’ J M Marin Quemada, president of a watchdog commission, at a conference on electricity bills.
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Good figures THE Spanish PM, Mariano Rajoy, said: “They are good figures, we should celebrate,” after data released on April 23 showed the country’s recovering economy had created close to half a million jobs over the past year.
WASTE MANAGEMENT: Attractive to investors.
Piles of money to be had from rubbish! WASTE management is becoming big business in Spain, and an attractive option for investors on the hunt for opportunities. Spain generates more than 150 million tonnes of waste per year, or 6 per cent of the total for the EU, according to management consultancy Norgestion. Waste management accounts for 40 per cent of all environmental sector-related activity, chalking up revenues
of over €7.8 billion and employing 140,000 people. About 50 per cent of the market is controlled by a handful of big companies, such as Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas, and most of these offer an integrated service which incorporates the whole production chain. But there are more than 10,000 companies operating in Spain’s waste management sector, so it could be ripe for consolidation.
State of affairs THE Eurozone’s economic crisis is driving Spaniards who can’t afford expensive divorces to have affairs outside marriage, according to an extramarital dating website.
Equity sale BP is to sell its equity in the Central Area Transmission System (Cats) business to Antin Infrastructure Partners, who already own a majority interest in the operation. BP said the agreement involves a payment on completion of £302 million.
IMF predicts Spanish growth THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adjusted its forecast for Spanish growth to 2.5 per cent for 2015. This represents the fastest growth rate in the euro-zone. It stated that domestic demand would be strong enough to assist the recovery. For the first time since the property bubble burst, construction is contributing to GDP. The
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external conditions of lower oil prices, euro depreciation and assistance from the European Central Bank (ECB) are all providing the conditions for sustained growth. This is the seventh positive revision of Spain’s economic status. The IMF predicts that if the present conditions continue, it would take over eight years for Spain to get back to its pre-crisis position.
The FCA stated that 75 per cent of these offers result in losses. Many of the salesmen operate under subcontractor status for larger financial firms, meaning liability for any loss would be hard to prove. People should always check when taking professional financial advice that the adviser is regulated by the DGS or CNMV or has transferred their FSA and/or FSC authorisation from the UK/Gibraltar.
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More working for themselves SPAIN has 19,040 more self-employed foreign workers than last year, according to data from the OPA (federation of organisations of professionals, self-employed and entrepreneurs). In February there were 242,733 foreign professionals registered in Spain. This is an increase of 7.85 per cent. OPA President Camilo Abietar viewed this increase as a positive development but he stated that sufficient financing needed to be directed to this sector to maintain and support it.
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PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) COMPANY 3i Group 494.50 -14.00 Aberdeen Asset Management 482.50 8.90 Admiral Group 750.00 -1,581.00 Aggreko 1,690.50 18.50 Anglo American 1,073.50 -8.50 Antofagasta 792.25 -1.25 ARM Holdings 1,202.00 16.00 Ashtead Group 1,170.00 4.00 Associated British Foods 2,880.00 109.00 AstraZeneca 4,767.50 18.00 Aviva 532.50 1.50 Babcock International Group 1,007.50 -6.50 BAE Systems 518.50 3.50 Barclays 258.05 -3.70 Barratt Developments 538.50 -2.50 BG Group 1,170.00 2.50 BHP Billiton 1,539.50 -24.50 BP 481.20 2.80 British American Tobacco 3,740.00 -6.50 British Land Co 893.00 55.00 BT Group 469.00 1.40 Bunzl 1,854.50 -1.50 Burberry Group 1,805.00 9.00 Capita Group (The) 600.00 -1,134.00 Carnival 3,150.00 2.00 Centrica 259.50 -5.00 Coca-Cola HBC 1,290.50 -72.50 Compass Group 1,182.00 13.00 CRH 1,900.00 45.00 Diageo 1,875.00 4.50 Direct Line Insurance Group 348.00 21.90 Dixons Carphone 438.50 5.70 easyJet 1,840.00 0.00 Experian 1,196.50 6.50 Fresnillo 728.00 4.50 G4S 286.80 -16.80 GKN 363.00 0.00 GlaxoSmithKline 1,530.50 -4.00 Glencore 306.90 -4.30 Hammerson 630.00 -44.50 Hargreaves Lansdown 568.00 -1,181.00 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 1,189.00 -2,150.00 HSBC Holdings 626.50 -3.20 Imperial Tobacco Group 3,292.50 -12.50 InterContinental Hotels 2,798.00 -31.00 International Consolidated Air 575.25 3.25 Intertek Group 2,602.50 -81.50 Intu Properties 357.00 7.00 ITV 270.00 0.40 Johnson Matthey 3,435.00 23.00
% CHG. NET VOL -2.75 4,898.74 1.88 6,472.31 -100.00 4,451.78 1.11 4,243.88 -0.79 14,740.25 -0.16 7,672.43 1.35 16,803.65 0.34 5,841.31 3.93 21,917.50 0.38 61,109.26 0.28 21,734.11 -0.64 5,064.65 0.68 15,889.88 -1.41 43,126.05 -0.46 5,230.26 0.21 40,199.89 -1.57 32,187.97 0.59 88,221.52 -0.17 69,755.82 6.56 8,620.86 0.30 38,770.06 -0.08 6,218.93 0.50 8,012.06 -100.00 7,506.58 0.06 6,806.71 -1.89 13,078.03 -5.32 4,964.60 1.11 19,627.17 2.43 15,099.39 0.24 46,798.30 6.72 4,857.75 1.32 5,016.34 0.00 7,282.81 0.55 11,864.04 0.62 5,322.21 -5.53 4,688.92 0.00 5,974.04 -0.26 74,242.57 -1.38 39,416.93 -6.60 5,284.29 -100.00 5,679.97 -100.00 4,226.20 -0.51 118,083.64 -0.38 31,416.51 -1.10 6,666.77 0.57 11,780.18 -3.04 4,318.85 2.00 4,617.58 0.15 10,813.58 0.67 6,971.30
COMPANY PRICE(P) CHANGE(P) Kingfisher 351.50 -3.70 Land Securities Group 1,294.00 25.00 Legal & General Group 269.50 6.10 Lloyds Banking Group ORD 78.65 -0.45 London Stock Exchange 2,405.00 -150.00 Marks & Spencer Group 545.00 -9.50 Meggitt 539.50 -5.00 Merlin Entertainments 447.50 -6.40 Mondi 1,367.00 13.00 Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets 187.85 -6.25 National Grid 894.00 -12.10 Next 7,395.00 220.00 Old Mutual 231.60 0.60 Pearson 1,392.50 32.50 Persimmon 1,759.50 0.50 Prudential 1,631.00 -1.00 Randgold Resources 5,025.50 75.50 Reckitt Benckiser Group 6,025.00 34.00 Reed Elsevier 1,155.00 39.00 Rio Tinto 2,945.00 -58.50 Rolls-Royce Group 1,039.00 -11.00 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 351.50 -2.40 Royal Dutch Shell 2,090.00 24.00 Royal Dutch Shell 2,107.50 15.50 Royal Mail 442.50 1.60 RSA Insurance Group 422.75 0.45 SABMiller 3,617.50 63.50 Sage Group (The) 479.70 -5.00 Sainsbury (J) 273.90 5.80 Schroders 1,640.00 -3,306.00 Severn Trent 2,171.00 -27.00 Shire 5,450.00 -165.00 Sky 1,094.00 -6.00 Smith & Nephew 1,159.00 -25.00 Smiths Group 1,132.50 -2.50 Sports Direct International 657.50 44.50 SSE 1,565.00 -40.00 St James's Place 498.00 -896.50 Standard Chartered 1,075.00 5.00 Standard Life 475.00 5.10 Taylor Wimpey 83.85 -169.20 Tesco 226.50 1.70 Travis Perkins 990.00 -2,060.00 TUI AG 1,214.50 -2.50 Unilever 2,985.00 11.00 United Utilities Group 993.50 -9.50 Vodafone Group 230.50 -1.75 Weir Group 1,890.00 135.00 Whitbread 2,362.50 -5,335.00 Wolseley 3,938.00 -46.00 WPP Group 1,587.50 13.50
% CHG. -1.04 1.97 2.32 -0.57 -5.87 -1.71 -0.92 -1.41 0.96 -3.22 -1.34 3.07 0.26 2.39 0.03 -0.06 1.53 0.57 3.49 -1.95 -1.05 -0.68 1.16 0.74 0.36 0.11 1.79 -1.03 2.16 -100.00 -1.23 -2.94 -0.55 -2.11 -0.22 7.26 -2.49 -100.00 0.47 1.09 -100.00 0.76 -100.00 -0.21 0.37 -0.95 -0.75 7.69 -100.00 -1.15 0.86
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Friendship is good for business Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
SOME might say it’s not a good idea to mix friendship and business. This however might not be entirely true according to numerous entrepreneurs, who have set up successful companies with their best friends. The two Steves, Jobs and Wozniak, became friends at a summer job in 1970 and went on to set up Apple. University pals Larry Page and Sergey Brin set up Google. Studies show that those with best friends at work tend to be more focused, loyal and passionate. They also get sick less often and are not
SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP: Friends Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. as likely to leave their jobs. A study by two US universities put this ‘friendship is good for business’ theory to the test. They set up projects be-
tween close friends and then people who didn’t know each other and found that those in groups with friends outperformed the groups who were
teamed up with acquaintances. The study revealed that friends showed better communication and were encouraging toward each other. If you’re thinking of getting into business with a friend, it’s important to ask some vital questions before you both sign on the dotted line. 1. How well do you know your friend? You’re far more likely to do your homework when it comes to people you don’t know, asking around about them and checking their references. You may assume you know all about your friend, but they may be entirely different under high-pressure situations. 2. How much do you trust her? When your friend says she’ll do something, are you 100 per cent certain it will happen? 3. Does she have a key skill that you don’t? Your partner should have a compelling value proposition that you lack.
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All a bit too rich for ITV! A discussion programme I recorded some time ago has been shelved. Could it have been something I said? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT SOMEWHAT disappointed to discover that ITV has decided to shelve ‘On Assignment’, the discussion programme I recorded some time ago with fellow guests Michel and Steven Euesden, proprietors of our EWN. No reason has been given, but I suspect the content may have been a little too rich for the programmers’ ‘blood’! Ah well, I suppose my stating there was no such thing as a moderate Muslim didn’t help. By that observation, I didn’t of course mean that all followers of the Muslim faith were potential bombers or terrorists, merely that no one is a Muslim in ‘moderation’. The followers of Islam are all or nothing. It’s the nature of the religion. No place or room in their belief for any other opinion. It’s the rather sad attitude that totally prevents any progress whatsoever. To learn anything from this physical jour-
ney of ours you simply have to retain a fairly open mind. Even if you don’t agree with the attitudes or beliefs of others, it is imperative to be receptive to different ideas, even if you ultimately reject them. The Muslims are not the only religion with this biased attitude, I may add, but let’s not get into all that. Immigration also took up a large bulk of the ‘On Assignment’ interview. The host kept insisting that we were also immigrants, many of whom also hadn’t integrated with the
BRITS ABROAD: Not always as integrated as we should be.
Spanish locals quite as well as we should have. Consequently, what right had we to criticise others? I had to somewhat reluctantly agree with this observation, but insisted that, although we could do better, we didn’t congregate in the streets decrying the Spanish customs and army.
The host kept insisting that we were also immigrants, many of whom hadn’t integrated with the Spanish locals quite as well as we should have. Consequently, what right had we to criticise others?
We also didn’t behead their citizens in the street, blow up their buildings or preach messages of hate while burning the Spanish flag. The interviewer went a bit quiet after that; it appears that you can’t tell the truth in the British media. Ah well, let ’em all stew in their own juice, I say. Shame about that, but I’ve no doubt we will soon get over it. Interesting chat with a colleague today. He runs a very successful company on Mallorca and was recently informed by the council that his employees were obliged to attend newly-organised health and safety classes, which he had to pay for. He agreed to comply, but couldn’t help remarking on the council dustcart employees, still standing on small platforms at the back of their vehicles, clinging on for dear life, with no protection whatsoever as they career down the street collecting the bins. Gooses and ganders come to mind! Keep the faith, Love Leapy leapylee200@gmail.com leapylee.co.uk
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MEETING the cost of buying a new home remains out of reach for most Spanish families, so the market is looking to foreign buyers. Analysts point to the continuing high disparity between average income and house prices as a significant hurdle for recovery in the property sector. The Ministry of Development has released figures confirming other studies showing more than a sixth of property purchases last year were made by foreign buyers. Moreover, more than 50 per cent of buyers did not use a mortgage, pointing to the majority of residential property purchases being made by people with significant capital, investing in property at the point where it was believed prices had bottomed out. Banco de España say that the average cost of a home is 6.3 times the average an Turn to page 51
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‘Living roofs’ make homes warmer and cities cooler VEGETATION covered houses are increasingly being seen in eco projects. By Jo Harvie IT may give a home a distinctly Hobbity look, but vegetationcovered houses are increasingly being seen in futuristic eco developments with ‘living roofs.’ A living roof involves covering the building with a waterproof membrane, into which plants are set, usually species that require little maintenance (they are on a roof, after all) such as mosses. It’s a centuries-old tradition in some parts of the world, sod roofs having always been common in Scandinavia, for example, which has been adapted with modern materials in response to 21st century problems. In Germany, about 10 per cent of roofs have been turned into gardens, and the idea is spreading. The environmental benefits
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URBAN WHEATFIELD: The living roof on the Canadian War Museum,Ottawa. are numerous. Living roofs provide excellent insulation, and can significantly reduce carbon footprint and the costs of heating the building, as well as extending the lifespan of the roof by up to 200 per cent. And for the wider community, they promote biodiversity, providing urban habitats for
birds and insects, help filter pollutants and store rainwater, easing pressure on drainage systems in heavy rain. There’s even evidence that living roofs can make cities cooler in summer. Traditional building materials soak up radiation from the sun then release it as heat, which can see urban
temperatures as much as four degrees Celsius higher than surrounding areas. After Chicago’s City Hall was given a green roof, temperatures on summer days were found to be between 1.4 and 4.4 degrees Celsius cooler than on other buildings. If that wasn’t enough reason to get roof planting, they could also make people happier and healthier. When the roof of a Stuttgart post office was ‘greened,’ a survey found the number of staff sick days fell. Spain hasn’t been as quick on the uptake of this environmental advance as Germany or other front-runners, but living roofs have been installed here since the 1990s. One of the biggest living roof projects tops Banco Santander’s HQ in the outskirts of Madrid, with more than 100,000sqm2 of roof garden.
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More families are opting to rent houses By Jo Harvie SPAIN’S long-established tradition of home ownership could be on the wane, as more and more families look to rent. For decades, buying a home has been the norm for Spaniards, and part of the reason young people tend to stay longer in the parental home as they save for their own place. But the Spanish National Statistics Institute has found increasing numbers choosing to rent, with 16.6 per cent of households in rented accommodation in 2014. It’s a slight rise on 2013’s figure of 16.1
26.4 per cent of homes are rented on the islands per cent, but a significant jump on the 6 per cent registered as renting just five years ago. The study points out that foreign residents in Spain are still much more likely to rent than Spanish citizens, with 57.9 per cent of rented homes having at least one non-Spanish resident in the household. But the figures are on the rise
for both immigrant households and for families where all members are Spanishborn. The region with the highest level of rentals is the Balearics, also the region where the divergence between the average cost of buying a home and average income is highest. On the islands, just over a quarter, 26.4 per cent, of homes are rented. The islands are followed by the autonomous city of Melilla, where again just over a quarter of homes are rented, and then Barcelona (24.1 per cent) and Madrid (22.9 per cent).
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nual household disposable income. Another study by valuers Sociedad de Tasción (ST) puts the ratio at 7.8 times average income, although some analysts say the extreme differences in property prices from re-
gion to region in Spain have thrown out ST’s results. In the cheapest areas to buy a home, which include Valencia and Murcia, the average price is six times average income. Meanwhile in the Balearics, houses are a toe-curling 15 times the average income.
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More advice on how to increase the value of your apartment John Graham The property expert MANY readers have asked for more advice on how to increase the value of their apartments. When I carry out a valuation, the general rule in property is that the more square metres of living space your apartment has, the more your apartment will increase in value. Here are some expensive and inexpensive things you can do to increase the square metres of your apartment or make your apartment look bigger. Expensive Hire a professional company to convert part or all of your balcony and terraces into extra interior living space. Fit a new modern kitchen with mid range appliances, choose light colors and avoid black appliances and dark coloured wall tiles. Fit new modern white or pastel
APARTMENT LIVING: There are many ways to improve the value of your apartment. coloured bathroom suites with light coloured wall tiles. If you have a separate dining room and lounge, remove the non-load bearing walls and change to an open plan room, the effect will be more light and space. Lay new light coloured flooring throughout or in selected rooms.
Inexpensive There are things you can do to make your apartment look bigger which are not expensive. Decluttering all the rooms, remove bulky or dark furniture, take out dark heavy curtains and reduce the number of paintings or pictures on the walls.
In the kitchen fit new light coloured cabinet doors, work tops and a new sink. Change the taps and fittings in the bathrooms, replace shower curtains with glass screens. Fit light pastel blinds or curtains to all rooms. Paint all walls, ceilings and doors
in light pastel colours. If you have dark coloured floors, lay light coloured rugs throughout the apartment. In the bedrooms have light coloured bed coverings, add a splash of colour with scatter cushions. Fitted wardrobes should be painted a light pastel colour. Coordinated lighting throughout your apartment is very important as this enhances the feeling of extra living space. Add extra floor, table and wall lamps, throughout your apartment, avoid many ceiling lights, aim for a light cosy luxurious ambience created by new pastel coloured lamp shades. Tip of the week. For an extra touch of luxury, fit dimmer switches in the lounge and dining room. Contact me for an independent survey and advice on the most cost effective improvements. John Graham FGIS 020 32 900 983/+34 657 337 477 gk.ipad@me.com
Alternative materials for building homes WHEN you picture your ideal Spanish property, is it made of bricks and mortar? Or is it made from timber? For many the answer is, ‘neither.’ Certain things seem obvious to us. When we think of a building we think of only a small range of materials that they should be built from. Bricks and mortar, wood and stone seem the logical choices for most buildings. Since uniformity is dull we are lucky that there are those who think outside the box when it comes to building With the ever increasing market of alternative living options now becoming popular in Spain, you can find people living happily in all sorts of homes made from unconventional materials. From a converted London bus, to a treehouse, from a metal storage container to a boathouse, you will be surprised what some people call home. But even more so at the quality and luxury that can be reached with a little imagination. Shipping containers are flood and fire proof, making them a great home-building material.
BUILDING MATERIALS: A wider range of materials is now being used by people who want alternative living. Ranging in length from four to 10 metres, shipping containers are typically only used for 10 to 15 years, but they can last much longer. It is estimated that there are 24 million empty shipping containers in the world that will not be used for cargo again.
If a life on the water suits you more, Spain has always been a very popular destination for live aboard cruisers. It has a magnificently long coastline, beautiful islands, and welcoming people. As it sounds, a houseboat is a boat that has
been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home. From that point on whatever your imagination comes up with is your only limitation, that and the fact it has to float of course. Large vehicles are also be-
coming a favourite. What may immediately spring to mind is a broken down double decker bus, or old coach left in a field being exploited to the fullest extent of its life by the more hippy side of society. But you only have to look at some of the
world’s most luxurious limousines to see what is possible. It’s not only materials like metal or plastic that are becoming more and more common within the building trade, internal fixtures and fittings can also be seen to be having a mini revolution. High density cardboard walls, beer bottle windows, papier mache furniture are all possible.
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FINANCE
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We are now in the new age of UK pensions, where you have complete freedom to do whatever you wish with your funds… depending on what type of pension you have. While the new pension regime is generally welcome, it is more complex than many realise, with various myths about what you can and cannot do, and you need to understand the tax implications in Spain. There is a concern that people will make the wrong decision, because they have not weighed up all their options or were encouraged to transfer into an unsuitable scheme. The new pension freedom only applies to defined contribution schemes. This is the industry term for money purchase schemes, such as personal or stakeholder pensions, Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs), Executive Pension Plans etc. It does not apply to defined benefit schemes - i.e. final salary - though you could potentially transfer to a defined contribution scheme. Regulated advice The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed that all transfers from defined benefit schemes can only take place if the
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Update On UK Pensions By Robert Croizat, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks member has received advice from a pension transfer specialist who is regulated by the FCA. Defined benefit schemes pose particular issues and those considering moving to other arrangements must be aware of the potential benefits they are giving up. Transferring may not be in their best interests. The rule also applies to non-UK residents. If you live in Spain, you still need to take advice from a UK
regulated pension transfer specialist. Overseas advisers who are not FCA regulated and transfer pensions into Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) will need to pass cases onto UK firms to provide the advice. The UK adviser becomes responsible for the advice even though they may never meet or speak to the client. Indeed, the best advice is to carry the FCA’s rule on taking regulated advice forward to all your pension decisions. This is a highly complex area; getting it wrong could have serious consequences. Scam proof your pensions The Pension Regulator launched a campaign warning people not to get stung by pension scams, which are on the increase following the new freedom. The FCA also stepped up consumer warnings and launched a
“ScamSmart” campaign amid growing fears that retirees will fall victim to fraudsters or make poorly informed decisions. Pension savers face new risks with new complex and difficult to compare products. Those who have not taken proper advice could lose out from providers shielding them from the full range of options. QROPS In December HM Revenue & Customs issued a draft statutory instrument which proposed removing the “70 per cent rule” on QROPS (where 70 per cent of the funds should provide an income for life) from April. However, in mid-March HMRC confirmed that the rule will remain in place for now, which means many QROPS cannot provide full flexibility on withdrawals. This is temporary, but there was no indication of a time scale. This 70 per cent rule does not
apply to EU schemes; QROPS in, for example, Malta, can offer the new flexibilities. Annuities From April 2016, pension freedom will be extended to people who have already bought an annuity. Retirees will be able to sell the income from their annuity and use the capital as they wish they could take it as a lump sum or place it in drawdown. You need to be extremely careful about what you do with your pension fund, and take regulated professional advice for peace of mind. Just because pension freedom exists, does not mean you have to use it. Take your time to research all your options and take professional advice. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com.
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OPINION & COMMENT
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Have we got news for you: Clarkson couldn’t have made things worse! Nora Johnson
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“OF course, the Spanish are backward. Why, before the Brits arrived you couldn’t order a fry-up in the noonday sun!” The recent BBC documentary, Costa del Sol: Last Brits Standing, which followed Bronte the barmaid, 66-year-old jive-dance instructor Colin and Big Dave (who ought to go on a whisky diet; he’d soon lose three days, no sweat), was meant to paint a picture of expat life on the Costa del Sol. Instead it spouted the same old sensationalist clichés. At any moment you expected someone to come out with the above quip. In fact, the BBC missed a trick by not having Jeremy Clarkson on hand. He could have upped the offensiveness factor single-handedly.
MISSING: BBC documentary could have used Jeremy Clarkson.
ish life, now seem finally under the control of the judicial system. In fact, they’re now so numerous that Spanish TV news lumps them together in one swift round-up, ranging from King Felipe’s sister’s indictment for tax fraud plus her husband’s alleged embezzlement, to the alleged slush fund operated by Spain’s governing conservative party. Yes, there are good and bad bits about living anywhere but this programme was totally unrepresentative. The vast majority of industrious expats who are doing well personally and professionally after migrating here weren’t featured. Ordinariness and a sense of balance, after all, make for dull TV. Not so much a documentary then, more a bigoted rant.
The film’s portrayal of both the Spanish and the British was a gross exaggeration. Such a one-sided ‘documentary’ simply misrepresented the lives and opinions of the majority of Brits who get on well with the Spanish. But then, ‘colourful’ stereotypes make good TV. Focusing on ordinary people successfully integrated in the community who’ve learned Spanish would fly in the face of the show’s spotlight on a few who are plainly struggling. Basically, anyone who gets on screen will be a ‘character’, so ‘boring’, hard-working individuals won’t get a look in. In some ways, Spain is a country at the crossroads. The uncertainty of the past few years has taken its toll in many ways, including a rise in the number of house repossessions, bankruptcies and expats forced to return to the UK. But with GDP slightly up and unemployment figures slightly down, it’s maybe finally turning the corner. And corruption scandals, so long the plague of Span-
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.
Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
LIBYA, until 2011, was Africa's richest and most successful nation. Forget the propaganda of mainstream media. A few facts about President Gaddafi’s Libya. Through a system of tribal councils the Libyan nation was more representative than is the West’s flawed political process. Under the colonel’s benign rule Libyans benefited from free electricity, interest-free loans, and the fruits of massive infrastructure investment despite sanctions imposed at the bequest of Western bankers. Newlyweds received $50,000 with which to purchase their marital home, mothers received $5,000 for each child born. The country’s city transport infrastructure, in many respects, put ours to shame. What changed? The NATO West changed everything: If you want to discover a slug’s lair follow the slime trail. If Western politicians are your prey the slime trail is coated with corporate banknotes. Corruption, not national interest, underpins the West’s entire foreign policy.
When compared to many African nations, the descent into lawlessness and poverty suffered by once rich Libya, has transformed it into Africa’s most dangerous and unpleasant regime. During the disastrous Libyan conflict, mainstream media, like a bunch of American football cheerleaders, whooped the Westminster line. Again, a sovereign nation’s head of state was demonised and set-up for the killer blow. “The enemy aggressor is always pursuing a course of larceny, murder, rapine and barbarism. We are always moving forward with high mission, a destiny imposed by the Deity to regenerate our victims while incidentally capturing their markets, to civilise savage and senile and paranoid peoples while blundering accidentally into their oil wells.” ~ John Flynn, 1944. How much longer can the hapless EU endure? European Union sanctions backfired, EU foreign policy is non-existent. Russian President, Vladimir Putin, in as many words, observes “Protocol suggests that I confer with EU Foreign Ministers. In truth, I may as well go direct to Washington DC.” Western European defence is entirely dependent upon US funded
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Reaping Westminster’s foul wind sidering the perilous crossing. Today, the murdered Gaddafi prophecy is coming true. He warned the then Italian President Silvio Berlusconi of the likely consequences of the NATO West removing him. “Europe might no longer be European, it would be black as millions of Africans pour into Europe.”
When compared to many African nations, the descent into lawlessness and poverty suffered by once rich Libya, has transformed it into Africa’s most dangerous and unpleasant regime.
PRESIDENT GADAFFI: Today his prophecy is coming true. NATO. Today, Russian media smirks as the European Union reels from an influx of African immigrants it cannot hope to stem. Let us cast our minds back to before NATO overthrew the Gaddafi governance. Amnesty International,
along with many others, places the blame on the EU ending of the Mare Nostrum initiative. This was a mutual arrangement of coastal defence administered by Gaddafi’s Libya and Italy. It was so successful there was little point in African immigrants con-
Wherever the smiling colonel is he certainly wiped the smile off our smug faces. Once again, ordinary Europeans suffer the ghastly consequences of Brussels and Westminster’s incompetence and corruption. These are the only people I want to see on a rickety vessel attempting to cross the Mediterranean - on a course set for Africa.
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30 April - 6 May 2015 / Costa Blanca North
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‘Spanish onions if you may, not the foreign stuff’ went one conversation Colin Bird A weekly look 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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COUPLE of weeks ago I wrote about the diminishing number of real characters in our society. When I was a boy every neighbourhood seemed to have its own quirky, off the wall characters; men or women whose mannerisms or appearance set them apart from the rest of us. Eccentricity has always been a very English trait. They often had strange little ways that were a source of entertainment. They might be heard having conversations with themselves as they pottered around their gardens, or perhaps be seen in the local shop still dressed in a pyjama top over a pair of tatty corduroys, buying fish paste and peppermints. There is perhaps a fine line between this sort of unconventionality and stark, staring nuttiness, but it is that very hair’s breadth of difference that made them what they were.
ECCENTRICS: An endangered species who could be entertaining.
They often had strange little ways that were a source of entertainment. They might be heard having conversations with themselves as they pottered around their gardens, or perhaps be seen in the local shop still dressed in a pyjama top over a pair of tatty corduroys, buying fish paste and peppermints.
These were people who did not give a fig about what others thought or what society dictated. They were nonconformists who lived by their own set of rules and standards, but broke no laws and bothered no one. But they were respected in a strange kind of way and invariably listened to whenever they made pronouncements, because most of them shared a common thread - a certain brand of worldly wisdom. Now these characters have all but disappeared, which came home to me last year when I returned to Suffolk and learned that another one of the old timers - probably the last of the great
village characters - had passed on. In the mid 70s when we arrived fresh-faced in that Suffolk community, there was a plethora of these wonderful people and the pub was a good location for some eavesdropping. ‘They would’n let moi dawg in the shop, soo oi took him out and chained him up with a bit’a string. Oi only went in for some o’them Spanish onions, not they foreign beggers,’ went the way of one conversation. When a new doctor arrived in the village, one old boy was heard to say to another, ‘Hev yoo met the noo doctor yet? His woif’s the best lookin’ bloke in Suffolk.’ When a colleague on the Parish Council said he had to rush off after one meeting because of his wife’s birthday, we asked him what he had bought her. ‘Nuth’n,’ he told us. ‘She haint used last year’s present yet.’ What was that then we enquired. ‘A plot in the cemetree,’ came the expressionless reply. Don’t be so mean, you can’t take it with you, one lady councillor admonished. ‘Well then, I haint goin,’ was his answer. Life is drabber without these larger than life characters.
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ID red card: Have banks messed up? Some people face having their bank accounts frozen from May 1 unless they can prove who they are. An anti-money laundering law was passed in 2010 which means banks must hold digital ID for all their clients. Were you aware of this law, and do you think the action is fair to long-standing clients who opened their accounts before that year? FLORENCE NAVARRO, owner of Agua Flo Spas in Los Montesinos, admits she received notice from her bank several months ago about updating her information to follow new procedures but questions why it is necessary. She said “I must admit I don’t understand why it is needed, if
you are a regular user of your bank account it shouldn’t be needed. I could maybe understand it if an account had remained inactive for a while.” She added: “They shouldn’t be cancelling or freezing the accounts without telling people first as they will lose too much business.” On the Costa del Sol, Rob Jeacocke of Robsat IPTV and Satellite Solutions, said he wasn’t aware of the impending change, but wasn’t perturbed by it. “I have a couple of long-standing accounts where the staff would know me after 15 years or so. Everything is going digital now anyway, so it is a good idea to
FLORENCE: Banks should inform customers first if they are going to freeze accounts.
safeguard your account; after all, it should not worry anyone unless they have something to hide or they are dodgy in any way. Maybe it is a good thing,” he remarked. From Nueva Andalucia-based Andalucia Glass & Steel, Rudi Kaiser said he had known about the new law since ‘way before Easter’, as his business is in contact with the bank on a daily basis. His company has fulfilled the requirements, but he still feels like he has been left in the dark by the bank. “We asked them what we had to do and what they needed from us, and we put that in place straight away, but up until now we have had no update. We have heard nothing more,” he said. “To be quite honest,” Rudi added, “I just think it is a new game they are playing which will probably involve fees of some kind. As for money laundering, I think to
stop that is almost impossible.” However, Emma Higginson, owner of Villas-Plots.com in Javea, had no concerns. She said: “Yes, I have heard of the law and certainly not having the required documents in place when the bank demands them can cause a lot of delay. So we always try to keep abreast of changes in banking and property laws.”
EMMA: Keeps abreast of changes. RUDI: No doubt fees will be involved.
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Last Brits standing a nasty depiction of Costa del Sol THE TV SHOW Last Brits Standing was yet another nasty depiction of the Costa del Sol and its British residents. I am surprised that the BBC should lower itself in this type of documentary. The Spanish press is right to be indignant. After 10 happy years here we do not recognise the people in the film. Where are the Brits of the U3A with a myriad of classes? Where are those in DFAS going to their fine art lectures? Those who prop up the various charities? There is also the great interaction with other foreigners who live here. My club in Mijas Pueblo can boast of at least 10 different nationalities. I wonder if their countries mount the same vitriolic attacks as the UK on the Costa del Sol? There were also the inaccuracies which appeared. The Spanish thinking that the Brits were a drain on their health services. The UK pays for the British here. We love living on the Costa. We admire the artistry of the Spanish. Where in the UK will you find such beautifully kept roundabouts with their sculptures? The Spanish welcome foreigners but it must be a quid pro quo. Here s another film idea: ‘From Surrey to Sol: another view of the Brits on the Costa.’ Any film maker brave enough to present this alternative documentary should contact me. Catherine Cohen (By email)
NHS is paid for SAMMY and Paul (Street Talk) ask “what other country refuses to pay for its own people’s needs such as the NHS and Education, while at the same time handing out to others?” This is a typical UKIP statement, which may sound fine but is in fact absolute nonsense. Britain does not ‘refuse to pay for the NHS and Education.’ One may argue that we do not spend enough on them, but the amount we do spend on them is enormously greater than what we give in development aid or contributions to the EU, so that it is wrong to suggest that we would make much more money available if we stopped aid and EU membership.
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the earth who can say! The leaves also make a wonderful substitute for shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day. Carole V. Poole, Manilva (Malaga)
Wrong report FIRSTLY, a thank you for the EWN. Now may I have a little gripe! Page three ‘Quote of the Week’ mentions a “13-year-old student”. There are no students aged 13. Children attending a SCHOOL are PUPILS. Students go to College. Undergraduates and Postgraduates go to University. Hal Perkins (By email).
I was in Fuengirola when hundreds of Harley riders turned up. They made it a special day for many of us bike lovers, and I managed to get this shot. Adrian Bowman, Fuengirola (Malaga)
UKIP’s thesis is that we should abandon our most important markets in Europe, and hope that we could make up the loss by trading with the Commonwealth. They do not seem to have noticed that whereas Britain is one of the largest countries in the EU, it is dwarfed by Commonwealth nations such as India, Pakistan and Nigeria (with which we can trade perfectly well now from within the EU). The tragedy is, that we seem afraid to aim to lead the EU, and prefer to run away from it. David Cameron’s proposed referendum is unnecessary and damaging to Britain’s interests, as our European partners puzzle over why on earth we are taking such a negative and defeatist attitude. Bill Campbell (by email)
Japan’s blunder THANKS to Mike Walsh for his article ‘Inconvenient History’ (Euro Weekly News some editions, issue 1555). Hitler controlled Norway. Why did he not, as part of Barbarossa, seize Murmansk which was only 80 miles from the Norwegian frontier? Even if the Nazis had been unable to hold
Murmansk they could have destroyed its port facility. The biggest strategic blunder (probably in all history) was Japan attacking the US instead of the Soviet Union. They would have had all the Siberian resources and the Germans would surely have defeated European Russia. The added bonus to the Axis would have been the continued isolationism of the US. Roger Page, Mojacar Playa (Almeria)
Not so free A FEW months ago a friend’s Venezuelan born wife passed away. Her family were unable to attend the funeral as in order to fly out of Venezuela one can only buy a ticket in dollars. These can only be obtained from the government. This takes at least one month and usually more. Yes Mr Les Adams (Letters, issue 1554) Venezuela is obviously a wonderfully free and liberal country. I somehow think that living there would not be so much to your liking as your letter may have implied. Jon Allso (Valencia)
Thanks angels DUE to the debilitating illness my husband suffers from, which has caused him to fall over on several occasions, I had to call the 112 emergency service. My goodness was I impressed - they arrived within 10 minutes, picked my husband up and were so kind telling us to call whenever help was needed. Thank you, you were like guardian angels. Carol McCormack, Caleta de Velez (Malaga)
Not a weed IN answer to the letter (Letters issue 1555) re: the yellow wild flower Oxalyis (let’s not call it a weed) is a wonderful, colourful, ground cover during March and April. It is easily suppressable as it does eventually die down, even the leaves, and can be pulled up quite easily as the ground is usually still quite moist. My chickens would soon clear your garden of it, they love it. I have noticed when dogs of mine need to eat grass, they seem to prefer grass growing through Oxalyis, so whether it has properties to purify
What cover? I ALMOST fell of my stool laughing at the comments regarding the EU health card (EHIC). On holiday in Gayanes I was unfortunate to dislocate my right hip, I attempted to pop it back in as I have managed to do before to no avail. So it was off to Alcoy Hospital where after a lot of consultation over my EHIC card (I am a pensioner) they decided to look at the problem and attempt to pop it back in. That’s when it was discovered the Prosthesis had come loose in the femur and I needed surgery, a full hip replacement. Then I was told, we cannot operate, as ‘you do not have proper insurance cover.’ They told me to discharge myself from the hospital with the paper work. I reorganised the ferry and my wife drove to the UK and Sheffield Northern Hospital where I had a hip replacement. The card seems to work for emergency treatment only (cut finger). Is Spain part of the EU ? Mr David Goulding (By email)
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to overstretch your finances. Spending a lot this week without thought is problematic later. This is a week of shifting and changing and that certainly means your finances.
LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This should be a great time for your finances. Any glitch is likely to be because you have overspent. Even if things still need close attention, you can win if you concentrate. A bit of plotting and planning can work wonders at the moment.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Assets, 4 Scales, 7 Shah, 8 Academic, 9 Resents, 12 Set, 14 Leader, 15 Racist, 16 Ace, 18 Rafters, 22 Managers, 23 Bore, 24 Desert, 25 Stolid.
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2 Witness, 3 Peruse, 4 Vista, 5 Legible, 6 Scrimp, 7 Saga, 8 Face, 14 Receive, 16 Unicorn, 17 Series, 18 Heated, 19 Dare, 20 Ideal, 22 Fine.
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Across 1 Ribbon (5) 4 Tables (furniture) (5) 7/16 Pajarita (corbata) (3,3) 8 Mensaje (7) 9 Arco (4) 10 To gnaw (4) 14 File (document) (7) 16 See 7 17 Yemas (de huevos) (5) 18 Principio (comienzo) (5) Down 1 Bucket (pail) (4) 2 Más nuevo (5) 3 Sillones (9) 4 Champiñones (9) 5 Mar (3) 6 Semilla (4) 11 De más (5) 12 Bebé (4) 13 Cinturón (4) 15 Cabbage (3)
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Down: 1 Saucepans, 2 Soap, 3 Soul, 4 Tormentas, 6 Edges, 8 Riada, 11 Keys, 12 Isla.
Cryptic The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 sixletter words into the 19 cells. The letters at the edges of interlocking cells MUST BE THE SAME. The letters in the words must be written CLOCKWISE. The word in cell 10 (RELIEF) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Arenas, 2 Steeds, 3 Dining, 4 Reduce, 5 Retain, 6 Seized, 7 Deeper, 8 Dinner, 9 Buried, 10 Prints, 11 Cheers, 12 Series, 13 Detain, 14 Waters, 15 Stiles, 16 Kitten, 17 Noises, 18 Relate, 19 Needed
Across 7 Fix bent rapier (6) 8 Contracted in meagre education (6) 9 Surprising name for locks (4) 10 Example of epic men’s makeup (8) 11 Calls for more or scene change (7) 13 Had the courage to confront an awful dread (5) 15 Cheese, fine if crisp (5) 17 Depression is beginning to threaten professional practitioner (7) 20 Additional pay for a sincere sort (8) 21 Loot concealed in Volkswagen (4) 22 Stan’s partner goes after leader of Conservative’s dog (6) 23 Shore bird at cove flying around (6) Down 1 Get back, for example, in rain (6) 2 Many dined and departed (4) 3 Fit to take in skinhead and
succeed (7) 4 Greek god from ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (5) 5 To start with I read revelation in Times’ article naming the menace (8) 6 Go back to sow again, by the sound of it (6)
12 Annul finished law (8) 14 Old soldier never at sea (7) 16 Pay-off from Iran somehow (6) 18 Traps laid for tin god (6) 19 Skip sports class in the car (5) 21 Female accepting love for footwear! (4)
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Important to take the right finesse As South, you bid, very optimistically, to 4♠ against silent opposition. West leads the ♣K, and you see that you are in dummy for the last time. You have a ♠764 choice of finesses, ♥104 in hearts to the King, or in spades ♦J63 to the A K J. Which ♣AJ432 do you choose?
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The prospects are not good; somehow you need to find 10 tricks. You must play a heart for two good reasons. If the heart finesse wins, then you have gained a trick. If you play a spade to the Jack instead and this wins, that will not gain a trick when the spades are split 4 - 1 with the Queen in the long
hand. That opponent will win with the Queen important to take the right finesse on the fourth round. Even if the finesse works, you still have to lose two ♠A2 heart tricks leading ♥J862 away from the King.
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You must hope that the ♥A is on side, that the ♠Q is a doubleton, and the diamonds are split 3-2. That is exactly how the cards lie, and you make your 10 tricks (with five spades, one heart, three diamonds, and one club) having given yourself the only chance of success. Here is another deal with a choice of finesses. You reach 3NT, and
West leads the ♠J. You are disappointed when East wins with King and plays another spade. You cannot afford to play on clubs as the opponents will immediately take their three spade tricks and you will be one down. You must make eight tricks in the red suits without losing the lead. Hoping that both Kings are on side, you must start by leading the ♦J as the diamond suit gives you the chance of a second entry into dummy for a heart finesse. If East plays low, you must insert the ♦8 to unblock. When West also plays low, you lead the ♦3, finesse the ♦Q, and fell the ♦K with the Ace. You can now return to the dummy by playing dummy’s ♦6 on your ♦5 and take the heart finesse by leading the ♥J and letting it run, if East does not cover. Another finesse in hearts, and you have your nine tricks.
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Make May your best month yet MAY is the fifth month of the year and the influence of this number is helping you to reach out and ask for help where you need it. lease the past. Often we hold on to people, places and situations which we have outgrown for fear of change. Now is the time to release anything which no longer serves you. The influence of the Hierophant Archetype, which is the fifth card in the major arcana tarot deck, reminds you to listen to your own wisdom this month. The answers you seek to the most important questions lie within your own heart, so take time to meditate quietly when you can, so that you can hear the whispers of your heart. The Taurus new moon on May 18 will help you to put these ideas into practice. So make the most of the mixture of heavenly and earthly energies this month, to help you become aware of what you need and how you can create the firm foundations required to sustain your dreams.
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HOW can you make May your best month yet? Wi t h t h e su n n o w mo v in g th ro u g h earthy Taurus, this is the best time to be practical, grounded and strategic in your approach to life. Whether you want to get fit and healthy, meet new people or take your career to the next level, you will need a plan! Your greatest success will come through listening to your instinct and taking action to bring these ideas to fruition. Taurus wants you to build firm foundations to support you comfortably through the years ahead. May is the fifth month of the year and the influence of this number is helping you to reach out and ask for help where you need it. This is also the perfect time to take up a new hobby and meet more like-minded people. If you don’t always feel confident in new social situations, repeat this simple affirmation with movement first thing in the morning. Stand tall and stretch your arms straight out wide whilst repeating the following statement out loud: ‘I welcome new people into my life and know that I deserve
TAURUS: Build firm foundations to support you through the years ahead. to be happy.’ Now rest your hands on your heart and breath deeply knowing that you have taken the first step towards developing new relationships. The full moon in Scorpio on May 4 will
help you further to release fears, so be aware of your dreams, hunches and intuitive insights around this time. Scorpio will help you to get in touch with your passions, to live your truth and to re-
To find out more about how the astrological influences of this month affect you personally based on your date of birth, contact Sally to book in for an individual session via telephone or Skype. Sally also produces written couple compatibility charts. Please email at sally.trotman@bt internet.com or visit her website for more information : www.sallytrotman.com
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Important to clean dog’s ears and teeth CONSULT your vet for specific advice and treatment.
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WHILE often overlooked, the teeth and ears are areas of pet care which are essential for the health and well-being of your dog. Indeed, they need regular dental care, as a build up of tartar can cause inflamed, swollen gums and secondary infection that can lead to serious health problems. Dogs, one to three years old, should have their teeth brushed once a week. Dogs over three years old should have their teeth brushed three times a week. Use a toothbrush that is made especially for dogs. They have long handles which allow you to brush the
Expat finds dog homes AN expatriate in Alhaurin de la Torre saves hundreds of abandoned greyhounds, often finding them new homes and lives as far as 6,000 kilometres away. Vera Thorenaar, a Dutch woman who has lived in Malaga Province for 30 years, opened a refuge in Alhaurin de la Torre in 2010 to take in greyhounds and find them homes in Spain and abroad.
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Eva gets help of new pet-sitters EVA had spent many a winter night in Sweden thinking about a new life in Spain, planning where to live, how she would travel there with her family and deciding whether to rent or buy for the first year. So much to decide before setting off on this new adventure. And at the end of every thought process was the question - how will we settle the dogs..? Gretha and Per are funloving Collie-cross dogs used to cool climates, so a large garden to play in somewhere in the mountains would be ideal. Once she found a place to rent for an initial settling in period her vision took shape... and once she had found pet-sitters to care for the dogs in her absence she knew she could relax and enjoy the journey. Finding experienced dog sitters allowed her to make firm plans. By February she had even planned a long Christmas holiday to visit
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Although the refuge has space for just 30 dogs at a time, collaboration with international groups allowed the refuge to arrange 190 adoptions last year. About 20 of these travelled all the way to the US thanks to the Galgo Rescue International association. Most dogs sent abroad go to Holland and Belgium.
dog’s back teeth. And never use human toothpaste - instead use an enzyme toothpaste specifically made for dogs. Additionally, there are specially treated dental cleaning pads which can be wiped over the surface of the dog’s teeth. The enzymes in the pad do the cleaning. Another important but overlooked area is that of ear care. Dirt and debris in the ear canal can lead to inflammation and infection. Routine ear care, using products which cleanse the ear of debris, help to dry the ear canal and assist in preventing otitis, a chronic inflammation and infection of
DENTAL CARE: Use a toothbrush especially made for dogs.
the external ear canal. Ear mites are small parasites which can invade your dog’s ears. These mites typically cause a dry, dark brown debris to form in the ears of dogs. Ear mite treatments kill only the adult mites, not the nymphs, (pre-adults). Effective ear mite treatment includes an initial series of treatments to kill the adult
mites followed 10 to 14 days later by a second series of treatments to kill the newly matured adults. Of course, always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the medical condition or treatment of your own pet or animal. Whilst on the subject of teeth, a friend of mine ‘Bente’ left his teeth at the side of his bed. When he woke up he found his six- month-old Rottweiller chewing them!
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The magical date has arrived APRIL 22 As usual I attended the hospital early keen to have my last chemotherapy session.
Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving THE magical date of April 22 finally arrived and I sprang out of bed and made my way to the Materno Hospital in Malaga for my eighth and final chemotherapy session. As per usual I arrived early to ensure I had my blood test done quickly to be able to send it off for analysis and hopefully be seen as quickly as possible by my oncologist. After having breakfast I went to the eighth floor and sat in the waiting room. Time flew by as I got chatting to two lovely ladies, Sally and Beryl or the Nerja girls as I shall call them! We exchanged views on the differences in the British and Spanish medical systems as Beryl had first-
hand experience owing to 42 years in the nursing profession. Sally made off with one of the arm bands they use to make your veins pop up when giving blood! Amazingly enough the nurse remembered that it was Sally and came to look for her. The band was returned as Sally had kept it safely but was unsure of who to hand it in to! I thought my luck was in as my number was called out earlier than usual and off I went to see the oncologist. Things were about to take a turn for the worse! They had lost half of my blood analysis so I had to do another test! I was not impressed, but being more focused on making sure I had my last chemo treatment I raced down to have the test. The waiting room was heaving but I just thought that today I was going to have to adopt the Spanish modus operandi and got straight to the front of the queue and demanded they repeat the test because my oncologist
was awaiting the results to be able to give me my treatment. To be fair to them they pushed me up the list, as it had been their error, and I was in and out in five minutes. Had I waited pa-
I think I have done quite enough for one day, so I will sign off now feeling tired but very happy. One phase down and now for radiotherapy and then reconstruction. tiently as we all have in Spain, I might never have received my last chemo. Back in the waiting room with the Nerja girls for another two hours! Finally I was called and it turned out all my levels were good so I could pro-
ceed. The oncologist told me I had to book a CAT scan to see how everything had gone and I needed extensive blood tests to check my tumour markers and hormone levels etc. I would be back to see her within a month to see what hormone treatment they would give me and to see how the breast area was and if the shadows on my lungs had gone. Jorge came to the rescue and booked my CAT scan because I would not have had time to go down to the bowels of the hospital and book it myself as they shut at 2pm and I ended up finishing at 4pm. I took my place next to the sweetest lady who turned out to be the mother of a client of the Notary’s where I used to work. Malaga is a small place! We had a lovely chat, which was just as well because they took one hour to come to put my line in and then had six attempts at it. A new nurse wanted to practice! Grrr. I repeatedly said that Jesús was
the only one who knew how to deal with my difficult veins and after the fifth attempt the newby yielded! Jesús came and popped the line in no problem. I would have preferred to have avoided that amount of jabbing but the most important thing was I was about to cross my chemo finishing line! I actually fell asleep in the middle of it, unheard of for me! The relief when they finally unhooked me was fabulous. I scurried off to recover at Jorge’s mother’s house and then made my way back home. Today has been a whirlwind of activity between visits to the bank, post office, doctor, hospital orthopedics, translating for a friend, shopping, collecting children and then trying to sell my car. I think I have done quite enough for one day so I will sign off now feeling tired but very happy. One phase down and now for radiotherapy and then reconstruction. Poco a poco as the Spanish say!
Mozzies could be drawn by body odour genes WHETHER we’re bitten often or rarely by mosquitoes could be down to the same genes that decide our body odour. Researchers studying why
some of us are ignored by mosquitoes while others are eaten alive carried out tests with identical and non-identical twins.
The twins put their hands into special tunnels where their scent was channelled towards swarms of the insects, which found the mozzies showed no preference between identical twins. But with non-identical twins, who share fewer genes, the insects were more likely to tend towards one hand or the other. The scientists believe this could show mosquitoes are attracted by scents produced by particular genes, and are now looking to pinpoint which genes.
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Just what ‘superfoods’ should we be eating? Superfoods are known to have an effect on our health and wellbeing, so find out what cranberries, pumpkin seeds and avocados can do for you.
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Could eczema and athlete’s foot creams reverse MS damage? COMMON creams used to treat athlete’s foot and eczema could reverse the damage of multiple sclerosis (MS). Scientists say the surprise discovery could pave the way to ground-breaking new therapies for MS sufferers, which affects around 2.5 million people worldwide. Scientists found that the treatments restored movement to mice paralysed by a rodent version of MS. Researchers are warning against running out and buying the creams as although both drugs are widely used, a way must be found to use them safely as internal human treatments before clinical trials can be considered. MS is a condition of the central nervous system which results in a range of symptoms and of varying degrees for sufferers including fatigue, vision problems and difficulties with walking. It is usually diagnosed in people aged 20 to 40, and affects almost three times as many women as men.
Brits are grumpiest in the morning BLUEBERRIES: Have been linked to all kinds of health benefits.
By Gemma Quinn THE term ‘superfoods’ is always being banded around for their powerful effect on our health and wellbeing, so what are the latest foods we should be buying to get added nutritional value? Sour cherries They contain high levels of antioxidants and as a result are anti-inflammatory, they can help boost sleep and improve sports recovery. Avocados They are a great source of healthy, monounsaturated fats which have been known to help lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. A recent study has suggested that combining a moderate-fat diet with one avocado a day could
actually lower your levels of bad cholesterol by more than a low-fat or moderate-fat diet without avocados. Cranberries The fruit has been used for years as an aid against urinary tract infections, but studies suggest they could have a wider range of other benefits from improving the health of our hearts, helping to prevent certain cancers, boost our oral
health and help reduce infections. They also contain polyphenols which possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. However, cranberry juice is not as beneficial as eating the berries. Blueberries Containing high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, blueberries have been linked to all kinds of
health benefits, including heart health, cancer prevention, enhanced brain function and improved eyesight. It is also suggested that they could help delay the aging process. Pumpkin seeds The seeds of pumpkins hold high levels of protein, fibre, magnesium, and phosphorous, and is a rich source of zinc, making the known as the ‘super seed.’
BRITONS wake up grumpier than anyone else. According to users of a sleep app, even though Brits get more time in bed than most other nations; seven hours 22 minutes a night, they wake up moodier than most. Only the Japanese, South Koreans and Singaporeans are grumpier in the mornings. The Japanese may have a
valid reason, getting an hour and a half less sleep. The results from 944,000 people, including 75,000 from the UK, found the British had the seventh most disturbed sleep out of 50 countries surveyed. The mood upon waking up in the morning was determined by users tapping a ‘happy,’ ‘sad’ or ‘in-between’ face. MORNING: How do you wake up?
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Following the seasons… Health care industry is making products targeted at people’s needs according to the weather. WHILE the Health and Beauty industry has always followed seasons when it comes to colours and looks, Seasonality is now a key beauty trend. Research by marketing company Mintel has found that the seasons too are now defining beauty regimens around the world. Rather than simply using the change of seasons as a reason to introduce colour stories or scents, beauty manufacturers are increasingly introducing innovative products that offer defence against the cosmetic and emotional effects of specific weather conditions. Indeed, the beauty landscape has steadily evolved over recent years in response to the demands of the Seasonality trend, with a considerable growth in the number of launches of products over the past three years. Seasonal products accounted for as many as 11.1 per cent of all beauty and personal care launches in 2014, up from 9.8 per cent in 2011. What’s more, seasonal facial skincare launches rose from 0.5 per cent of global launches in 2009 to 1.2 per cent in 2014. Jane Henderson, Global President of Mintel’s Beauty and Personal Care Division at Mintel, said: “Our research shows that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of - and concerned about - how changes in the environment are af-
SEASONAL PRODUCTS: The beauty landscape has steadily evolved over recent years. fecting the condition of their skin and hair. Already, beauty manufacturers have started to go beyond taking simple seasonal approaches geared to public holidays or gifting occasions and instead are taking on the elements within their product innovation.” Highlighting a gap in the market, Mintel’s exclusive consumer research reveals the strong
global consumer demand for skincare launches that tap into changing seasons. Some four in five (80 per cent) German consumers claim their facial skin needs change throughout the year and almost half (48 per cent) of Chinese female facial skincare users choose products from different brands in different seasons. Vivienne Rudd, Director of Insight, Beauty and
Personal Care at Mintel, said: “A new generation of winter care products offer additional care and hydration for the skin. These tend to target dry or very dry skin and mention cold, dry weather. However, the future will see the arrival of boosters that address cold, damp weather as well as the extremes of dryness. Meanwhile, extreme summer conditions are calling for products which protect the skin from heat and humidity as well as UV damage, and which build up resilience against the forthcoming autumnal changes. By creating these seasonal options, brands have a chance of building year-round loyalty.” Furthermore, there are also strong demands for haircare launches that tap into the Seasonality trend, with three in 10 (30 per cent) Brazilian haircare consumers claiming they would pay more for products to protect their hair from sun damage. “Today, we have a number of generic seasonal skincare and haircare launches, but in the future we expect a new generation of products targeting specific skin and hair issues. These product introductions have the opportunity to address concerns that have arisen due to climatic conditions and seasonal stresses, varying their textures, building up seasonal ingredient profiles and selecting appropriate fragrance blends,” Vivienne continued.
Check your moles for a safe summer in the sun SUMMER is on its way and as we begin to bare more skin, doctors and dermatologists are reminding us to be cautious in the sun. Dr Manuel Asin from the Aesthetic Dermatology Centre, said now is the right time to assess any moles on the skin to be able to note change, as new awareness campaigns are launched in Spain. He said: “I never refer to the sun negatively: it is an essential part of life, promotes the synthesis of vitamin D and, surely, is the best natural antidepres-
MOLES: It is important to have them checked regularly. sant. The problem is not the sun, but reckless exposure to it.” Statistics show that in recent years cases of melanoma
have grown exponentially related to excessive and inadequate sun exposure. It is estimated that each year skin cancer cases increase by 10 per cent. For skin cancer, Dr Asin believes there is one form of medicine: “Prevention. It is the best medicine and most effective.” If you notice any of the following signs, you should get it checked out immediately: irregular edges; rapid growth; bleeding or a diameter greater than 6mm. Don’t delay.
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Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
FINANCE minister Cristobal Montoro did not mince his words when he said, apropos of Rodrigo Rato’s arrest, “I’m here to apply the law, not express sentiments.” Nice one, Montoro, particularly when too many politicians spend more time expressing sentiments than observing the laws they legislate. Montoro then spoiled the effect with his mealy-mouthed description of the Rato case as “a personal matter.” Rato’s finances are indisputably personal, but the taxes he allegedly evaded were public, as was the humiliation of RODRIGO RATO: Serving up his head on a platter was a small sacrifice for the government.
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In a manner of plain speaking Pre-election scapegoat IT probably seemed a good idea at the time. Rodrigo Rato ex-vice president of the Spanish government, exfinance minister, ex-managing director of the International Monetary Fund, ex-Lazards executive, expresident of Caja Madrid and ex-president of Bankia - was already on the skids. He was expelled from the Partido Popular for cooking the
Bankia books prior to its dodgy flotation in 2012 and for living the life of Riley on opaque Caja Madrid and Bankia credit cards. Already facing two trials, Rato could easily be bundled into a police car with a lawman’s hand on his head as Spain looked on. Rato’s alleged misdeeds sounded convincing: money-laundering, plus concealing assets to ring-fence them from potential Bankia and ‘black’ credit card convictions. His seven hours in custody as police searched his home and office allowed the government to intone that the law is the same for all Spaniards, just in time for the local and regional elections. Serving up Rato’s head on a platter was a small sacrifice for a government needing to demonstrate that it abhors corruption. But one scapegoat cannot win an election, not when voters want blood or sackcloth and ashes at the very least.
his very ostentatious arrest. You can’t have it both ways, Montoro, not if plain-speaking is limited to issues with easy and ready answers.
Not in the mating season A LARGE slice of the centre-right Partido Popular would be happy with a post-election alliance with centre-right Ciudadanos. The reverse is not true as Ciudadanos voters have chosen Albert Rivera’s party precisely because it is not the PP. While criticising Ciudadanos in public, Mariano Rajoy is supposedly already putting out feelers in private but if he wants to be anything other than a nineday wonder and a one-trick political show pony, Rivera should ignore this mating call.
Fair shares ALL of the candidates representing Podemos in the regional elections were democratic ally-chosen by party members. Yet there are only two women amongst them. Could gender equality be less important in politics than political leaders believe?
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The Curry Palace opens in Javea MOUTHWATERING curries abound, with Tandoor specialities and a choice of delicious chef’s recommendations. By Jan Gamm
THE Curry Palace in Javea opened its doors for the first
time in March and since then has welcomed diners to sample a wide range of mouth-watering curries: Tandoor specialities; a
choice of delicious chef’s recommendations and vegetarian dishes. Located in Javea’s port, at
the centre of the town’s fiesta celebrations and with an uninterrupted view of the sea, the Curry Palace can accommodate 64 diners with a further 28 on its sunny terrace. The restaurant is already proving popular with locals and visitors who receive a warm welcome from friendly staff. On opening night a live mu-
The Curry Palace offers a great value Menu del Dia at an unbeatable €9.50. sic duo created a special ambience, playing a traditional lute and drum. Javea’s mayor José Chulvi also enjoyed a taste of India accompanied by a party of friends. Owners and brothers Sunny and Shree have a wealth of experience, running successful restaurants in Benidorm and the UK for nine years before arriv-
ing in Javea three years ago. The Curry Palace offers not only a wonderful location but also great value with a Menu del Dia priced at an unbeatable €9.50 and a special menu that includes a taster selection of dishes at only €12.95. The Tandoor specialities are certainly the stars of the menu but there are dozens of Nepali and Indian favourites also available: Pakoras, Bajis, a variety of fresh naan straight from the oven accompanying chicken, beef, lamb or prawn curries prepared as mild or as spicy as you like. And there is a children’s menu for little appetites. The takeaway menu mirrors the choices offered in the restaurant but with a tempting 10 per cent discount. The full bar stocks a range of local and imported wines with chilled draught beer available. Bottled Indian beer is also on offer. Open seven days a week from 12 noon to 3.30pm and 6pm until midnight. Call 965 792 907 or 666 322 873.
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Tres Arcos Restaurant TRES Arcos is well known for quality food at great value for money and with this formula they have attracted a loyal clientele to try some of their amazing dishes. Through popular demand they are now open for lunch as well as for dinner so all guests can enjoy a meal during the daytime. There are some variable options which offer a twocourse meal including a drink for 9.90€, or a three-course meal with a drink at 13.90€. The starters offer some tasty and creative tempters such as grilled mackerel fillet with
smoky bacon or sautéed garlic mushrooms topped with spicy beef and cheddar. Main courses follow the same excellence including Terriyaki BBQ salmon loin and vegetable noodles, or Grilled chicken breast with asparagus and ewes cheese on champ potatoes with rosemary sauce. Desserts are some good old favourites with the Tres Arcos special touch. The grilled pineapple with plum pudding ice cream with caramel and rum sauce is like something never tasted before! Sunday lunch is popular at 18.90€ for three courses. Call 966 494 143.
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Breeze in and chill out THIS romantically rustic beach bar is serving up cocktails again as we step into summer and head for la Playa. Originally this was a 30-year-old run down finca that has still kept its charm, though has been renovated with a modern twist. After a cold winter Mintt Beach Bar has now come out of hibernation and is ready to shake off the dark nights with long hot summer ones. This is the life that many desire sipping cocktails on
the stunning terrace, relaxing and listening to the waves roll in. To celebrate the opening on April 30 to May 6, you can use the voucher on the advert to save 10 per cent off your bill or enjoy a second drink free. This is said to be the number one beach bar in Javea priding itself on stunning views and the best snacks, drinks and music in the area. Here you can breeze in and chill out and experience a piece of paradise, it is the place to spend summer. On an evening the bar is transformed into a buzzing place with delicate lighting, perfect for any occasion either for two or the whole family. While adults can shake down a cocktail or two, children can enjoy a milkshake in this wonderful setting. You will find Mintt at Av. Mediterraneo 126 next to the Parador Javea Hotel. Prepare to be impressed! COCKTAIL TIME: Enjoy on the terrace and listen to the waves.
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Why not get yourself an all-singing, all-dancing full entertainment system LOUNGE LIZZARD Do you want more customers? Make your venue stand out from the competition. By Jan Gamm
IT is well documented that music is key when setting an ambience in any type of venue, so a system needs to be diverse, flexible, easy to operate but most importantly have a wide range of suitable music for all eventualities. The Lounge Lizzard has over 20,000 carefully selected tracks dating back to the 1950s to this week with artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to the Kings of Leon. The system has pre-created genres/playlists already loaded as well as the function of you being able to create your own unique playlists for different times of day. A key advantage to the Lizzard is being able to unlock the other features available on the all-in-one setup on a ‘pay as you go’ basis offering full flexibility at any time. Other games include Karaoke (7,500 sunfly tracks), Quiz, Bingo, Race Nite, Raffle, Open The Box, Higher/Lower, Find The Footy, Shoot the Loot, and Spin To Win.
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If you wish you can have your very own advertising platform for internal/external promotions. With one simple touch of the screen you can host an event or game of your choice making the Lounge Lizzard TM a more efficient and effective alternative to many other means of entertaining your customers. With a 15” touch screen, the existing screens and projectors display the visuals and an attention-grabbing sound system sets the mood. The system is updated WEEKLY via the internet with the latest top 40 music tracks, Karaoke tracks and ANY other songs you require. This is all included in the rental and there are ZERO additional costs. 20,000 + Music Tracks (BGM/Disco’s), 7,500 + Karaoke Tracks (Sunfly), Kids Karaoke, Quiz Nights, Bingo (celeb callers), Raffle, Open The Box, Shoot The Loot, Race Night (Horses & Dogs) Higher/Lower, Spin To Win. 0044 1246 477 960 www.lounge-lizzard.co.uk
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Gardens in the countryside COUNTRY GARDENS can be a more interesting choice and will give you the chance to be self-sufficient. However, you need to be aware of the different climate with winter and early spring frosts to put up with. Dick Handscombe
Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.
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N general deciding to buy and develop a country garden implies that you prefer a larger and more interesting plot and the chance to do up an old historic building or build something unique. The surrounding views of the countryside and mountains, peace, and perhaps the chance to be self-sufficient, mean you are willing to put up with winter and early spring frosts. So with that introduction let’s look at some of the issues involved. Microclimates Once out of the urbanisations gardens are often more exposed unless walled, which defeats one of the reasons for living in the wild, or thick boundary and internal hedges are planted to create less harsh microclimates. A greenhouse or small polytunnel will be useful for protecting plants in pots over the winter. Soils In country areas the soils inherited will vary from very rich, because mules used to be tethered to the trees, to dead
COUNTRY GARDENS: Can provide a larger and more interesting plot to develop.
soil denuded of natural humus and nutrients by the growing of fruit trees and vines for decades without the addition of animal fertilisers. The depth of soil will also vary from a spade depth of rich top soil to just a couple of centimetres over bed rock. Unless you are very lucky, improve the soil before you plant anything, whether flowering plants, aromatic herbs, fruit trees or vegetables. If you have little depth of soil build raised beds from day one.
Flowering plants In developing your plant lists do study the descriptions of the 350 garden plants and trees described in our book ‘Your garden in Spain’ and focus mainly on those that are both drought and frost resistant. Do make the best of the hardy aromatic herbs such as rosemary, lavenders, sage and thyme. If you purchased a large plot of land with many olive, walnut or almond trees do consider cutting out a large glade in the centre for the
house and main formal garden, if not too late, and develop a network of paths between the trees with occasional glades of garden. Fruit trees Re fruit trees, check on what fruit is or was grown commercially in the area. Recognise that citrus trees do not like being continuously exposed to strong winds and that attempts to grow subtropical fruits should only be attempted in the most sheltered of
sunny south facing spots. The book ‘Growing healthy fruit in Spain’ describes over 70 fruits that can be grown and many are suitable for country areas. Growing vegetables One of the joys of growing one’s own vegetables, whether grown in the ground, in raised beds, or in builder’s buckets is that you know that they are fresh and free of residual chemicals when you eat them. ‘Growing healthy vegetables in Spain’ includes details of some 100 vegetables that we have raised in Spain. Our winter salads do not include tomatoes, but they do include a diverse mix of some 40 leaves and edible flowers full of raw energy and natural vitamins minerals and fibres. Large pests Being isolated you will probably get fewer problems
with small insects that can hop over the fences in an urbanisation comprising just holiday makers, letting owners, abandoned gardens as well as enthusiastic residents. However there is the chance that you will need to protect the garden from rabbits, wild boar and deer. If rabbits are thirsty or looking for some tasty moist fleshy plants to eat they will try and get in unless you do something about it. They even love young prickly pear cactus plants. The best way to keep out rabbits is with a chain-link fence which has the bottom 30 centimetres sunk into the ground or a sunken two building block wall under the fencing which is cemented into the top of the wall. Tall strong fences will also keep out deer and wild boar. The second best is a hunting type dog that has the run of the garden. The third is to plant in raised beds with fencing on top. There is an anti-rabbit product sold by Neudorff but it would be expensive to protect a large area. Netting bags filled with human hair from the nearest hairdresser, hung on posts near a vegetable plot or along the wires supporting vines, and peed on once a month will make boars think that there are humans around and disappear. For more ideas there are special chapters in the book ‘Your garden in Spain’ focused on gardens in different types of situation including in inland valleys, on mountainsides, on saline and barren soils and woodland sites.
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Elaborately kitsch and selfconsciously unconventional Kevin Pilley Pilley’s Planet Kevin is an exprofessional cricketer and the former chief staff writer of PUNCH. He is the UK's most published travel writer. His work appears worldwide. He once went to Vienna and dressed up as Mozart.
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HE rooms have been described as a cross between a bordello and an explosion in a tartan factory. The Witchery is also said to be haunted by a lady who was burned at the stake for witchcraft 500 years ago. I didn’t see or smell her. And the fire alarm and smoke detectors certainly didn’t go off if she was padding about during the night. ‘The Witchery by the Castle’ in Edinburgh was opened by chef and restaurateur James Thompson who, fearing he had been born into the wrong time and class, gave an eccentric, incredibly OTT and very self-indulgent makeover. Scottish baronial baroque and flamboyantly creepy but gentrified Gothic style. With more than a little of camp thrown in for good measure. It’s all very Pugin, deliberately decadent, elaborately kitsch and selfconsciously unconventional. And great fun. The Witchery is not a typical hotel. Reached via a narrow passage called Boswell’s Court and up a turnpike stone stairway, the tenement building right beside Edinburgh Castle dates back to 1595. It offers seven premium-priced suites. You aren’t asked whether you prefer smoking or non-smoking. Instead, you choose whether you want an organ pipe headboard. Or not. Or whether you want gilded Empire furniture. Or velvet or tartan or paisley-lined walls. Or would rather your walls leather panelled. You can have either three windows or seven looking out onto the Old Town rooftops, Princes Street and the Firth of Forth. You can sleep the night in the ‘Guardroom’ or the ‘Armoury’ as
BARONIAL BAROQUE: The Witchery by the Castle in Edinburgh.
The unique hotel has an award-winning restaurant under its heraldic painted ceiling. You have breakfast by candlelight and can also bathe in a chapel.
well as the library which singer Dannii Minogue described as “a lust den”. The unique hotel, a 16th century merchant’s house, has an awardwinning restaurant serving, under its heraldic painted ceiling and surrounded by A-listed stonework, Scrabster monkfish, Isle of Mull cheddar scones and scallops, Oban oysters, Arran beets, Scotch border beef and lots of Scottish salmon. This year is ‘Scottish Year of Food and Drink’. At the Witchery you have breakfast by candlelight. You can also bathe in a chapel. The room is cluttered with tasselled damask curtains and bric-a-
brac. Military uniforms are casually draped over chairs. The Witchery is the only hotel where you can go to bed if you wish in a Buzby which gives an entirely new meaning to ‘the night-cap’. The Witchery, a former Satanists’ meeting place you are told tongue-in-cheek, also organises tours exploring the supernatural, grisly and sadist side of the burgh, following in the footsteps of cadies, grave-robbers and stranglers. Your escort is the Chief-InSpectre. The Witchery’s sister hotel is five-star boutique baronial 1687
Prestonfield House, which is equally decadent in décor although equipped with concessions to modernity like Wi-Fi and mood-adjusting lighting. The trouser presses are a bit outré. And straight. But the rooms are still much like boudoirs and overlook Arthur’s Seat and Royal Holyrood Park. And like The Witchery are a defiant challenge to the bland uniformity of most hotels. There is a suite named after Benjamin Franklin who stayed there. But probably did not laze and lather away in the huge silver
leaf sleigh bath. (“Neatness and sweetness all around/ These we at Prestonfield House found,” 1759.) The opulent hotel boasts the ‘Rhubarb’ restaurant which celebrates one of Scotland’s most unsung dicks. Sir Alexander Dick who introduced rhubarb to Scotland in the 18th century.
For further information contact The Witchery by the Castle, Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1NE. Tel: 031 225 5613 / www.thewitchery.com
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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 recruit ment@euroweeklynews.com. LOOKING for a native English speaker to help a 12-year-old child for his final exams. 1 hour a day in the afternoons, April, May and until middle June. Xeraco near Gandia. Free board in an independent house and wages. Tel 648 242 564 (231008)
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“Some say, half man, half oaf” IF you are an oil drinking petrolhead whose spine arches at the thought of a sideways taken bend, and whose lower regions tingle with the sound of a V8 being ripped through the gears, read on... The unceremonious departure of Jeremy Clarkson from our TV screens earlier this year, along with his ‘normalist’ attitudes on our beloved big boy’s toys, may find you needing a little ‘fix.’ To that end, we have put together a couple of our Lord J.C’s choicest comments: Bentley Continental GT’s suspension adjustability: “It really is about as useful as having a snooze button on a smoke alarm.” Buick LeSabre: “It was rubbish when it was new, it was built by idiots, and it’s rubbish now.”
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Be afraid, be very afraid of the future CHEVROLET introduce new concept car at the Shanghai Motor Show which even Batman would be jealous of, it’s a self-driving electric mobility capsule. By Steve Walsh IF the Terminator ordered a new car from Chevrolet to take him back to the future, this is it! Chevrolet has revealed a new concept car at this year’s Shanghai Motor Show called the ‘FNR,’ and you should be afraid, it’s the shape of thing to come. Developed in Shanghai by GM’s Asia tech hub, we are talking about a laser head lighted, car networking, gesture controlled, fully autonomous, radar guided, Hot Wheels car from The Matrix. This is a car that would make even Batman dribble like Homer Simpson. It’s perfect,
THE FNR: The shape of things to come. except for one tiny thing: It’s autonomous. Sigh! It’s essentially a self-driving electric mobility capsule. The wheels have magnetic hub-less electric motors embedded inside, it features a wireless charging system, crystal laser head- and tail-lights, ‘dragonfly’ upwards-opening doors and a sharp, angular and downright excellent body shape stolen straight out of a comic book. So far, so very cool. Step inside, however, and everything suddenly turns all ‘Startrek.’ You’ll have an ‘iris
recognition’ start system, and a roof-mounted radar that, for now at least, maps out the environment to enable it to self-pilot. OK, the Mercedes Benz SClass does that today, but then again, the Mercedes Benz doesn’t look like a sports car that’s escaped from Blade Runner. Speaking of the future, Chevy says the FNR concept can also serve as a “personal assistant” to map out a preferred route. There’s gesture control, swivel seats and more sensors than the Millennium Falcon. “The Chevrolet FNR is
loaded with a full range of intelligent technologies, usually seen only in science fiction movies,” says Chevy. Yeah, we’ve seen enough science fiction movies with autonomous robots involved to know the meaning of fear. Thankfully, and to every petrolheads delight, the autonomous feature can be turned off, returning full control back to the driver. Which will of course enable it to be driven as it should, and it needs to be driven like you stole it!
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BMW USA recalls Minis BMW of North America is expanding an airbag-sensor recall for the third time to include older Mini Cooper models that may disable the passenger-side frontal airbag. Findings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, meant BMW recalled 91,800 cars, specifically the 2005–2006 Cooper and Cooper S hardtops, and 2005-2008 convertibles. BMW has recalled more than 276,000 cars for this problem both in 2008 and in 2013. It also extended the warranty to 10 years and unlimited miles on certain affected vehicles. These recalls do not affect cars sold in Europe.
Best quarter since 2007 SEAT closed the first quarter of 2015 with its best sales results since 2007. For the first time in eight years, worldwide customer deliveries exceeded 100,000 units between January and March, reaching a total of 102,700 vehicles, 10 per cent more than during the same period in 2014. The Leon is again the model with the highest growth being up 15 per cent.
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Moto in Murcia From back page reer threatening injury for Anthony Ford-Dunn when he crashed and badly broke his arm. Anthony decided to race in the SM road class for 2015 to allow his arm to strengthen properly. With the decision made to contest the road racing Supermoto class, Anthony showed that he had lost none of his skills or determination to win. He didn’t stop there, as he has also competed in the Catalan SM road championship and after two rounds he has three wins to his name and a commanding championship lead. This year has seen Mat step up to the premier SM Open class and he has wasted no time in finding the extra speed needed to be competitive. With a solid start at Albaida, Mat scored 5-5-5 in his three races to give him fifth overall on the day. The Catalan championship has also seen Mat at his best with a surprising third overall at the first round of the championship and after two rounds he now holds fifth position. The Supermotoland team next race at Villena in Alicante on Sunday May 3, for the second round of the Spanish Supermoto championship. More information on the forth coming race can be found at www.supermotoland.com or the circuits website at www.chicharrakarts.es
BBC wins Javea triples From back page Howard Sawkins in second place. Our Photograph shows Tim and Howard with club members. BBC TEAM WIN THE JAVEA EASTER TRIPLES Congratulations to Jacquie and David Roberts together with Tim Woodcock on winning the Javea Easter Triples competition. The BBC prides itself on giving support and training to new bowlers and Tim Woodcock is a
MEMBERS: A great turnout. prime example of the success they can achieve with the right encouragement, he has been playing for less than a year. Call 965 740 066.
Make the best of even limited practice time Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)
TOUR PERSPECTIVE Your weekly guide to better golf
LAST week I was talking to a friend about his golf and he mentioned how little time he gets to practice. While I wouldn’t advise someone to do the bare minimum and expect great results, the truth is that we can actually achieve a lot in a short time by being more efficient. It is a cliché but quality is certainly more important than quantity and, for those of you working full time or tied up with other commitments, it is important that time on the practice area isn’t wasted. Be realistic and try and decide on a min-
imum time. For some that may be just one round a week and 90 minutes’ practice. Whatever your time is, let’s try and make the most of it. We will go into greater detail in other weeks but for now, the main concept is that almost all of us need to close the gap of the driving range to the golf course. Many amateurs stand on the range hitting 50 balls with the same club in 15 minutes on auto-pilot with no target. This is not how we play golf. We rarely use the same club twice in a row on the course so why do we practice like this? This week, try and incorporate something a little different that will make your practice more like golf. On the driving range, play nine holes of your
course or any course. If you want to make it more interesting, use a yardage chart or scorecard for a famous course you would love to play (you can find many online). Play each hole as you would on the course. If you have a 350 yard par four, designate a fairway and if you hit a nice drive around 220 yards, move to your 130 yard club and pick a target.
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Benitachell Bowls Club OPEN winners enjoy an incredible week THE BBC Open Mixed Pairs was won by Jacquie and David Roberts. Jackie Roberts was also winner of the Ladies Singles. Other winners were, in the Men’s Singles, Tony Lawley, and in the Mixed Fours, Veila
Wood, John North, Jim and Sheri Fletcher. An incredible week’s bowling was enjoyed by many and a complete list of runners up can be found on our website: www.benitachellbowlsclub .com
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Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko won his 18th Last Saturday, at Fulham, Middlessuccessive fight beating Bryant Jennings brough defender George Friend was to retain his world heavyweight title. sent off by referee Kevin Friend.
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Warblers at El Plantio WEDNESDAY April 22, saw the Warblers travel to El Plantio for a St. George’s Day Texas Scramble. The day saw a full field of 36 players. Winners, with a net score of 61.4, were Steve Smith, Fran Dickinson, Rosemary Edwards and Simon Elvery. Second place on net 62.1, went to Chris Williamson, Colin Harris, Arthur Sullivan and Dermot Dimsey. Next Wednesday, May 6 the Warblers are at La Galiana for a Stableford Competition, first tee is 10.00. Call 639 242 896.
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Eurogolf society at La Marquesa EUROGOLF members competed in the Captain v Vice Captain Challenge Trophy. The format was an individual stableford with a combined scoring.
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Javea Bowls Club take a trip to Sevilla Members visited the famous Sevilla feria and had a fabulous time SIXTEEN members of with the famous Sevilla Javea Green Bowls Club Feria being the highlight took a four day trip to of the trip. Sevilla with Beniconnect
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By Steve Walsh THURSDAY April 23 saw 48 members of the Eurogolf Society compete in the Captain v Vice Captain Challenge Trophy. The format was an individual Stableford with a combined score of team pairings. It was a closely contested match, however, when all the scores were collated it was a resounding victory for the Captain’s team scoring 7½ wins to 4½. Full results were: - First place, Paul Manning and Colin Hobden with 66 points - Second place was David Gregson and Debbie Weedon on 64 points. Individual male and female scores went to Gordon White with 34 points and Claire Daye-
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Supermoto brothers have had a busy start to 2015 THE Supermoto racing brothers from Murcia have had a busy start to their 2015 race season. It all kicked off in March at the first round of the Spanish championship at Albaida in Valencia. Last year’s season ended in a caTurn to page 95 EUROGOLF MEMBERS: It was a closely contested match. Gretton with 33. The results of the TOFFS weekly Stableford on Tuesday were: Gold Division: first was David Gregson, with 35 points, second place, Bryan Fenwick on 34. Silver Division: First was Gloria
Manning with 36 points, second place to Bruce Gordon on 35. Bronze Division: winner was Debbie Weedon with 35 points. Second place was Chris Stanley on 35. More information at www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk
Benitachell Bowling The Last Player Standing competition ANOTHER great turnout for the ‘Last Player Standing” competition, the last player standing on each rink went into the final, also the first to be out on each rink
went into a play-off. This year’s winner, hot from the team winning the Easter Triples (see overleaf) was Tim Woodcock with Turn to page 95