ISSUE NO. 1560
28 May - 3 June 2015
COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION
Emaus in distress
CHARITY faces desperate times unless a way forward can be found
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Subsidy for rabies jabs Benidorm Health Department partners vets PET owners on the Costa Blanca can have their furry friends protected against the killer disease
at half the normal cost thanks to a new scheme running from June 1– 15. See Page 2
Who’s in, who’s out? Some surprises in the local election results COALITION is the or- of the two big parties, der of the day for Costa PSOE and PP. See councils as new upstarts how the numbers add See Page 4 challenge the monopoly up.
Big bands at bullring Ondara hosts free evening of band music THE Plaza de Toros de for a free night of tradiOndara, renowned for its tional music in the bullacoustics, is the venue ring. See Page 8 By Jan Gamm Emaus Communications Director Montserrat Fiter has spoken to Euro Weekly News (EWN) of her deep distress over the state of the association’s finances. She stressed that Emaus was
deeply grateful to the many organisations, such as the Make A Smile charity, that work tirelessly to help support the children in the care of Emaus homes. That money goes directly to the children, providing a vital source of extra food and
other basics which they rely on for survival. However, in dire financial difficulties, Emaus staff, including Montserrat herself, have not received a salary for months. At this critical pass, around Turn to Page 6
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Benissa’s got talent for Saturday show BENISSA is holding a talent show in the Casa de Cultura on Saturday May 30, organised by Foundation Abargues and the local council. Ten finalists will be se-
lected with a first prize of €200 and second prize €100 in the categories ‘individual’ and ‘group.’ Entry is free but with a ‘Piggy Bank’ donation at the door requested.
Spelling it out correctly STREET signs in the La Font area of Sant Joan d’Alacant are under scrutiny after being misspelt for 40 years! The original mistakes were made as a result of a desire to name streets after local landmarks in a familiar language, back in Franco’s 70’s. Now the city council intends to correct all the errors during redevelopment work.
Javea’s craft market THE weekly Amata craft market outside Javea’s Post Office that has been running for the last five months from 10am until 2pm on Satur-
days is making its final appearance on May 30. The market has become popular with locals looking for hand-made gifts.
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Rabies campaign for Benidorm’s pets VACCINATION at bargain price available for two weeks in June By Community Reporter BENIDORM’S Department of Health is launching a Rabies Vaccination Programme 2015 for pets in collaboration with the city’s veterinary clinics. The campaign will run from June 1 through to June 15, during which time anyone can take their pet to be vaccinated at a bargain price of just €15 – a procedure that can cost between €30 and €55. All dogs older than 16 weeks should be vaccinated against rabies, with annual booster injections given. Health Councillor Angeles Valdivieso explained there were eight participating veterinary clinics where cats and dogs can be taken for vaccination. For more information visit www.portal.benidorm.org.
CATS: Should also be vaccinated for rabies.
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THE festival is considered one of the most important religious events of the year
LA NUCIA’S Luka Van Geel won the fifth Pla Roig de Banyeres Tennis Tournament organised by the Pla Roig Alicante Club and the Federation of Tennis of the Valencian Community, on May 16 and 17.
Fire drill Staff prepared THE Nautical Club of Altea has devised a fire drill to prepare staff for an emergency situation. The action is part of the implementation of its plan to maintain top security measures.
Free petanque New courts LA NUCIA Mayor Bernabe Cano has opened two new petanque courts on the Montebello estate on a plot of 323sqm2. Use of the facility is free.
Fast ballot Record-breaking vote
PROCESSION: Devotees carry the statue of the virgin through the streets of Almonte in Huelva.
By Steve Walsh EVERY spring hundreds of thousands of devotees converge at a shrine in Huelva to pay homage to the Virgin del Rocio, which for many people is Andalucia’s most famous pilgrimage of the year. On May 25, the beautiful town of Almonte in Huelva saw the Virgin of El Rocio carried through the streets by pilgrims during a procession that encompasses the values, memory, and the shrine of El Rocio. Children are held aloft and carried by the crowds so that they may touch the idol as it passes. La Blanca Paloma (The White Dove), as the effigy is affectionately known, will give pro-
€50,000 is the amount Spain’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest Edurne’s wardrobe is estimated to have been worth, with the dress she wore valued at €15,000. Luckily the dress was donated by the designer so taxpayers didn’t have to fork out for it.
tection to those infants who touch it. At least 700 pilgrims set off from Malaga City at the weekend, and were gradually followed by many brotherhoods from along the coast in their journey and date with the Virgin del Rocio. Tourists witnessed sights such as horses, oxen and people dressed in flamenco costumes parading the streets and clambering onto floats pulled by tractors to set off on their trips. The event is actually considered by Catholic Spaniards from all over the region (and further afield) who attend to pay their respects to the virgin, as one of the most important religious events of the year.
VILLARROYA in La Rioja beat its own record to get the local elections out of the way as they were over after just two minutes. The mayor said the nine residents eligible to vote do their best to be the first in Spain to close the urns, and while four years ago they managed to do so at 9.07am, this year it was 9.02am.
Quote of the Week I’m grateful for the trust six million people placed in us, but the results are obviously not as good as we would have liked them to be,” said PM and PP leader Mariano Rajoy after the May 24 local elections, when the party did well but lost the majorities it held four years ago.
Child begging network investigated ALICANTE police are investigating whether a criminal network is exploiting minors to beg in the city centre as five youngsters aged between 13 and 14 were identified in Avenida de Maisonnave.
Officers proceeded to locate their parents and one child was taken to a juvenile facility after her family could not be found. Police and Social Services are to ascertain whether these children are being used for beg-
ging; an act which is totally prohibited. If an infringement of the by-law is found, fines ranging between €1,500 and €3,000 will be considered and parents face the potential loss of custody of their children.
The Office of Violence Against Women, responsible for matters concerning minors, is also involved in the case. The move comes as just last week the Euro Weekly News reported police had discovered an
increase in the number of minors begging on the streets. Alicante’s Councillor for Security Juan Seva said: “Begging in the streets with children is totally banned and we are stepping up our surveillance.”
Debt free Suppliers paid VILLENA City Council has confirmed the city closed the financial year with a surplus of €5.2 million and suppliers are being paid on an average of 20 days.
Nature trail Students take part STUDENTS from the College Lope de Vega in Benidorm enjoyed an environmental and nature trip on Friday May 22 organised by the Department of Education.
School work Courtyards renewed BENIDORM Council has begun asphalting courtyards at nine state schools throughout the town on a budget of €215,651.
Food fund Catering financed VILLAJOYOSA’S Department of Social Welfare has authorised the amount of €19,737 for the financing of children’s summer school catering.
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Local election results COALITION looks likely for several muncipalities Cordon Press
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RESULTS ANNOUNCED: Joy for some voters, disappointment for others. By Jason Bailey
Leapy Lee 59 Nora Johnson 63 Our View 65 Colin Bird 65
THE elections of Sunday May 24 produced some surprises. In Javea the PSOE party, led by Mayor Jose Chulvi, swept to power securing 14 council seats out of 21, giving them an overall majority to govern: PSOE 14 seats; XD CPJ four; PP two; Compromis one. Benidorm produced a split vote with the PSOE and PP sharing the majority of the
seats. It looks likely that despite their political differences they might form a coalition: PP eight seats; PSOE seven; CBM three; C’s three; others four. In Altea, a coalition of PP and Compromis would give them a majority: PP seven seats; Compromis six; PSOE four; others four. In Teulada, the PP has a working majority of nine seats: PP nine seats; Movimiento Red four; PSOE three; others one. Coalition seems inevitable in Denia with
three parties sharing the majority of the seats: PSOE seven seats; PP four; Compromis four; others six. Oliva produced no clear winners and offers different options for an inevitable coalition: PP six seats; Compromis five; PSOE four; P Oliva-CS four; others two. The expat turnout was small, only 30 per cent of voters registered in some areas but in small municipalities courting the expat vote was successful.
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Worker killed in tractor tragedy A MAN died when the tractor he was driving overturned, crushing him beneath the vehicle. The 79-year-old was working on a farm near San Vicente del Raspeig just after 10am on
Sunday May 24 when the accident occurred. Emergency services attending the scene included firefighters who freed the victim but paramedics could not save his life.
Tractor accidents are a major cause of death in the agricultural sector. A 2011 study by the Public University of Navarre (UPNA) shows that most of these deaths involve workers
being trapped under tractors. Although it became compulsory to fit cabins to tractors in 1979 to provide roll-over protection, fatalities continue as regulations are overlooked.
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Another fire breaks out on the Montgo Juanan Barros Moreno Shutterstoc
DIFFICULT access area for the firefighters
AIR ASSETS: Assist in yet another Montgo fire.
By Jason Bailey
YET another fire that broke out on the Montgo on the J avea si d e , r e p o r t e d a t around 7 p m o n Mo n d a y May 25, saw the occupants of six homes evacuated. Two firefighting units and
Benidorm car chase THE streets of Benidorm resembled a scene from a film set on Wednesday May 20 as police tried to stop a car that had evaded a routine road check. At around 5pm a green Volkswagon Golf approached a police roadblock on the N332 near La Cala. It left a queue of other vehicles, driving off at speed towards La Cala. The car, with a passenger as well as the driver, both male, tried to run over the police officers who tried to stop it. Police identified the driver from the car’s licence registration plate and detained him.
six air assets assisted in bringing the fire under control within a couple of hours, after which residents were able to return home. The fire was in a particularly difficult area to access and the cause of the blaze is as yet unknown.
In Se pte mbe r 2014, more than 444 hectares of the M ontgo na tura l pa rk was burned in the worst fire in the area for 15 years, leading to residents calling for Javea to have a fire department based in the town. Recently blazes have also struck Pego and Vall d’Ebo.
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Jobless fall in Finestrat REGISTERED unemployed in Finestrat for April has fallen, now 420 people - 62 fewer than in the same month of last year, and 12 less than in March.
New signs A NUMBER of roads in the Freginal area of Javea have been resurfaced and new signage added. Police are overseeing traffic for the next two weeks as some roads are now one way.
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Children in crisis EMAUS homes are in dire financial difficulties From Front Page
100 Emaus workers and supporters resorted to gathering outside Altea Town Hall at 11am on Friday May 22, their intention to heighten public awareness to the plight of the
children and to their own dilemma. They were moved on within five minutes, told by police that their demonstration was illegal and that if they did not disperse they would face fines of up to €3,000.
Following crisis talks on Tuesday May 26, sources close to Emaus told EWN that there is now a way forward. Help is at hand and a plan is now being formulated with the help of a number of major players working hard towards a solution for the homes that have provided some of the Costa Blanca’s most vulnerable children with the only stable environment they have ever known.
Beach fun LA VILA is offering free leisure activities for all ages at Basseta l’Oli Beach Village from July 1, with Pilates, aerobics and a beach sport evening for children to include volleyball.
FUNDRAISERS: Lucy and Tony Grande from Make A Smile work tirelessly for Emaus.
The main priority is to keep the children in the homes where they have an established and secure family unit. Sources close to the Emaus Association said: “What is absolutely imperative is that the children’s lifeline to funding and support continues without interruption at this distressing time. Private fundraising has always been indispensable to the homes and now it is even more imperative that vital public support remains steadfast.” EWN will keep readers informed of progress being made to effect a workable and lasting solution to the Emaus crisis, with a forward plan hoped for by the end of next week. As Emaus waits – and hopes – the Costa Blanca community stands firmly behind the children who so desperately need continuity and security in their lives.
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Helicopter crashes off Valencia A PRIVATELY owned helicopter en route from Almeria to La Seu d’Urgell crashed into the sea five miles southeast of Pinedo, Valencia. The Control Centre at Valencia airport lost contact with the helicopter some while before the crash. The crew, identified as Haritz Galarraga from San Sebastian and Marcel Selma from Catalonia, aged 34 and 42 respectively, both experienced pilots, were spotted by a Sasemar 101 rescue aircraft already on patrol in the area. They were promptly rescued by coastguard personnel of the marine rescue vessel Salvamar Pollux, which was sent to assist. The pilots are employed by an air transport company, Helitrans Pyrinees, specialising in the transportation of building materials such as towers and antennas. Galarraga and Selma had spent a normal day in the Andalucian town of Huércal de Almería. At about 12.30pm on Tuesday May 19, they took off from Almeria to return to Lleida but ran into a hailstorm near Murcia and were forced to divert. They lost control of the helicopter over the sea due to reasons yet to be determined. However, Helitrans suspect a seagull might have flown into the rotors. The two pilots were in the sea for around an hour. “We kept moving in the water, swimming, to avoid dying of cold,” said Selma. The men were found to be suffering from bruising, shock and hypothermia and were transferred to the Hospital Clinico de Universitario de Valencia hospital for overnight observation. Guardia Civil boat crews and divers have salvaged the wreck of the Helitrans helicopter from a depth of 35 metres, pending an investigation into the cause of the crash. Galarraga and Selma were discharged from hospital on Thursday May 21.
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Free WiFi for beach LEVANTE Beach in Benidorm is launching its ‘SmartWiFi’ project this summer, a pilot project providing free WiFi in exchange for user information useful to the city’s tourism industry.
Cocoa find NATIONAL Police and the tax authorities seized 160kgs of cocaine hidden in a shipment of cocoa in the port of Valencia on Saturday May 23.
Coach dies TONI HERREROS, Gandia’s much-loved athletics coach, has passed away at the age of 58. An evening funeral Mass was held in the church of Sant Josep de Gandia.
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Benidorm’s towering inferno access difficulty SKYSCRAPER fire raged through the top floor apartment By Jan Gamm A FIRE that raged through one of Benidorm’s luxury skyscrapers on Saturday has justified the extra attention given to tighter coordination within the emergency services when dealing with emergencies in high rise buildings. In this instance, fire broke out at around 4.15pm in the top floor of a 19-storey skyscraper in the city, spreading rapidly throughout the penthouse floor of the Torre Ipanema apartment building on Avenida Doctor Orts Llorca. The tower accommodates 96 apartments. Firefighters in Spain are acknowledged to be tireless in
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FIREFIGHTERS: Arrived promptly and put out the fire. their efforts, many provincial crews having to deal with the complications of large scale forest fires. In Benidorm and other large Spanish cities, how-
ever, such complications are exacerbated by sheer difficulty of access. Firefighters arrived on the scene promptly to find the heat already intense and a
column of black smoke billowing into the sky. The fire was put out by 6.30pm, fortunately with no reported casualties.
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Strike up the band! THE Plaza de Toros de Ondara is the venue for a special evening of band music on Saturday May 30 for the 6th Festival of Bands Vila d’Ondara, organised by the Musical Union of Ondara. The event is in the outdoor bullring, known for its exceptional acoustics. Four bands will be playing, three based in the Marina Alta and the Safor region: the Musical Arts Centre of Javea; the Music Group Villalonga; the Musical Arts Association of Denia and the hosts, the Musical Union of Ondara. The bands will gather at the Plaza de Valencia at 7pm, proceeding to the bullring for the concert at 8pm. Each band will perform a Paso Doble in the parade, and two works in concert. Entry is free.
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GANDIA: A reception was held for the opening.
New hospital NEWCOMERS were given a tour By Community Reporter GANDIA’S new hospital Francesc de Borja held a reception on Thursday May 21 for 13 internal medical residents (MIRs) who have joined the staff to complete their training. Specifically, seven will specialise in Family and Community Medicine; two in Pediatrics; one in Internal Medicine; one in General Surgery; one in Traumatology
and Orthopaedics, and one in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Deputy Medical Director Dr Pedro Martinez and President of the Teaching Commission Dr Enrique Garrigós made speeches welcoming the newcomers before taking them on a conducted tour of the new hospital’s impressive facilities. The new hospital now has a new telephone number: 962 849 500.
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Teulada on its toes THERE will be a festival of ballet in Teulada on Friday May 29. More than 100 students between the ages of three and 18 will perform.
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Nursing crisis in El Campello claim DEPARTMENT of Health denies staff shortages Flickr: COD Newsroom
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Charity day ANIMAL charity AKIRA is holding a fundraiser at Finca Abril on Saturday June 13 at 7.30pm. There will be music from the OK band, refreshments, or bring your own picnic.
Hit twice THE same house in Sol Park, Moraira, has been burgled twice in one week. The Guardia Civil is monitoring the area and urges anyone to contact them if they see anything suspicious.
NURSING: Union claims that staff shortages are affecting standard of care. By Jan Gamm SPAIN’S biggest trades union, the CCOO, reports that nursing cover in El Campello is in crisis, with too few qualified nurses to provide sup-
port or holiday cover. The CCOO has denounced the shortage of staff in the health centres of El Campello, claiming that the shortages are affecting waiting times and also the standard
of nursing care. The Health Department denies there is any such crisis and has responded that even in the height of the summer the service is properly supported.
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New car park FOR Calpe residents and visitors near Fossa Beach
CAR PARK: The new facility is already in operation. By Community Reporter
CALPE has opened a new public car park near the Fossa Beach. Mayor Cesar Sanchez signed the agreement for the management of the car park
1,000 the number of spaces provided in the new public car park near Fossa Beach.
on Wednesday May 20 and the facility is already in operation. The new car parking zone completes a series of four new car parks providing 1,000 spaces for residents and visitors.
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Beach bar concessions row as bidding begins COUNCIL accused of unfair bidding process in relation to beach bars opened by public auction. The current government has changed the format of the bars, which are to be bigger and with better infrastructure and facilities, licensed to open 365 days a year. Socialist spokesperson Vicent Mascarell contends that on the eve of the municipal elections, the council is trying to award the management of
By Community Reporter GANDIA has begun the bidding process for the 10-year operation of beach bars without a final permit from the Coastal Authority, an agency of the Ministry of Environment. The municipal government has a provisional licence covering one year for these kiosks, but not 10. Councillor Javier Reig admitted that the city had not yet received coastal authorisation, but pointed out that no irregularity had been committed as the bidding process had only just started. The beach bars are scheduled to open from the first week of June according to the deadlines set in the notice of the tender, which ends on June 1 before the inauguration of the new contracts. The award procedure is to be
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GANDIA: Council in beach bar concessions row.
Gandia beach bars to open every day of the year
bars by a process of urgent allocation leaving little time for others concerned eligible for such concessions to apply: “This blatantly benefits the current concessionaires, friends and businessmen granted an extension at zero cost,” he said.
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Moorings for Paseo del Puerto THE city of Gandia has received permission from the Port Authority to install new moorings in the popular Paseo del Puerto. The news was announced on Saturday May 23 by Mayor Arturo Torro and the councillor for Fisheries Toni Rodriguez. Gandia Nautical will manage the moorings but the City Council will retain authority on the conditions of use. The moorings will be prepared on an investment of between €120,000 and €130,000 and will be available for vessels not more than six metres in length. They will benefit from better protection from the elements than the moorings currently in use at the Yacht Club which is open to the sea and strong currents. In order to be eligible to apply for one of the new moorings potential users must be registered as resident in Gandia.
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EURO WOMEN PAGE
Women who make their mark
Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE, President of MABS
Esther Dierkes, owner of The Ritz Albir
Do you know a Euro Woman? THE world is changing, and for the better. A new breed of inspirational women has been making its mark in a huge variety of fields, whether in business or the voluntary sector. Not only are these women having a huge impact on the communities they live in, but they are proving to be the trail-blazers for the next generation of women. They are pushing the boundaries forward and smashing the glass ceilings that still exist in too many fields. Over the coming months the Euro Weekly News (EWN) will be featuring interviews with extraordinary and inspirational women of all nationalities who have adopted Spain as their new home. All of these women have achieved something outstanding in their lives. It could be as a businesswoman, or maybe by inspiring and being behind a charitable organisation, as many have done. Some are well known, others are relatively low profile, preferring to keep out of the limelight, but they all have one thing in common. They have all risen to a challenge, usually more than one, and made a significant contribution to the community. To build up a thriving business is a challenge, but to arrive in a foreign country, learn a new language and still succeed in your field is twice as hard and is something to appreciate and to celebrate. Can women have it all? That is the question we are
asking those who have made their dream a reality. We are not just concentrating on women who have succeeded in business but also on those who have excelled at anything they have put their mind to. These are women who have overcome challenges. Women who have the EWN’s mantra of ‘WE WILL!’. In this series, these women will be featured throughout the EWN's six editions but that is just a
The series is designed to recognise women from any walk of life who have made a mark taster. It is our intention to bring out a book at Christmas to showcase these inspirational stories. It will go on sale and all the proceeds will go to a charity nominated by the ladies. The list of possible causes is endless - breast cancer support, women’s refuges, assistance for mental health issues - so long as it is a bona fida charity then our aim will have been achieved. This is not something simply for the rich and famous, it is a series designed to recognise women from any walk of life who have made a mark. So if you know of a woman that deserves recognition, someone
who has fought against the odds to triumph in their chosen field then drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com. Please give full contact details and tell us why you feel they should be featured. Some of the names which have already agreed to take part in this exciting project are: Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges Manley - wife of Simon Manley, the British Ambassador in Madrid - who features in this issue. Pamela Dawson Tasker, awarded the British Empire Medal for services to charitable work to the British community in Spain in last year’s Birthday Honours List; Christine Climent, owner of Benidorm Palace; Esther Dierkes, owner of The Ritz Albir; Jan McDowell-Edmondson, CEO of Telitec Communications SL; Amanda Collins and Dawn Blyth, Direcctors of the Family Medical Centre; Lucy Grande of the Make A Smile charity that helps support the children of EMAUS; Eva Naranjo, Martial Arts triple world champion, and MABS President, Jacquelyne Phillips, MBE, All of these ladies are strong, successful achievers who have set the benchmark in their chosen careers and motivated others in a compelling and exceptional way.
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The Euro Weekly News feels privileged to meet them - we know you will, too.
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There’s something about Maria Isabel A SWISS education, British professional career and a healthy splash of Spanish passion combine to make Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges Manley (known as Maria Isabel Manley) perhaps the definition of the modern Euro Woman. Born in Catalonia, educated in Lausanne and the US, partner in a top London law firm, mother to three beautiful girls, she is also wife to the UK’s Ambassador to Spain and Andorra – a full-on job in itself. She is a remarkable and dynamic woman whose passion for life - her children, her husband and her career - has seen her reach the heights. When speaking to her not only does that passion shine through, but so does her self-confidence and real desire to help people. She said: “I truly believe that women can have it all. The question is how do you get the ‘all’ and what the ‘all’ means. Women have to make some difficult decisions but to have a family and an exciting job you love is possible. I have done it. I know many people who have done it. You just have to believe in what you want and be passionate about it.” Maria Isabel has worked hard to get where she is. No easy task to be a mother and wife as well as hold down a career. In her calm, collected way, she smiled and said: “The most important thing is I am a mum of three lovely girls. I am a full-time lawyer, have a fascinating job and am the wife of Simon Manley, the UK Ambassador to Spain and Andorra, so yes it is a threeway job. “I never thought it would a problem to be a mum and have a professional career, it was something to aim for, so that was not too hard for me. I was particularly lucky to have a husband like Simon who supported me all the way through, from the first day I had to drop off my daughter in tears at the crèche. He took over and was the one taking and picking up the children because I couldn’t cope with the idea!” As if it wasn’t hard enough having her dual role as a working mother, a third was thrust upon her when Simon took up his first post as Head of Mission, as the new UK Ambassador to Spain and Andorra. But Maria Isabel had no ob-
TRIPLE ROLE: Partner in a top London law firm, mother to three girls and wife of UK Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley.
The definition of a true Euro Woman By Michel Euesden Managing Director EWN jections. “It was something he really wanted. I thought it was now my turn and my role to support him. I do not regret it and I love it.” She is in a slightly odd position for a woman who is the de facto head of the expat female population in Spain, as in many ways she is coming home. She said:
Her message is simple: whatever your goal, the only thing stopping you - is you “Spain is my place of birth, it is where my roots are the strongest. My husband used to say I have a Spanish temper, which means I am passionate. I think it is a good quality to have.” And passion is something she feels women need if they want to have a family and a career. Speaking with conviction, she said: “Women need to believe in their capacity, whether they want to become a lawyer, hairdresser or a nurse. If it is something someone is really passionate about then
Fact file Name: Maria Isabel Fernandez Utges Manley Profession: Partner Bristows LLP legal firm. Wife of British Ambassador to Spain and Andorra Family: Three daughters From: Barcelona Now living: London/Madrid via Lausanne Book or TV? No time! Strength: Passion Irritants: Unfairness and injustice Role model: “My mother. She was an amazing mum. She was a working mum who loved her job. She gave me all the strength to pursue what I wanted to be, and encouraged and supported me.”
they will find a way to make it work for them and their family.” Maria Isabel believed that for this to happen there needs to be some support available, whether from a husband and family or from the government, and added: “There has to be some support around you to reassure you that your children are in good hands whilst you are working, so affordable childcare is a necessity. “It is important to have scholarships, apprenticeships and state support; there are many things that can happen to help women have it all. But without the hunger for success they are not going to get you anywhere, you need the passion within yourself. If women have that then we, meaning society, need to give them the chance and the opportunity to pursue a professional life.” Maria Isabel leaves you with a feeling that anything and everything is achievable if you want it enough. You have to make sacrifices, but to achieve your goals and ambitions they are worth it, and Maria Isabel is living proof of this. Her determination oozes out of every pore, making you feel that you are the most important person in her life. She is truly amazing and will make an impact upon anyone she ever meets.
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The Costa Blanca only a click away MORE tourists are booking online By Gemma Quinn IN the last six years the percentage of tourists who book their holiday in the Alicante Province through the Internet has increased from 28 per cent in 2008 to 58 per cent in 2014. This growth is expected to continue this year and is a practice that generates an economic movement benefiting both busi-
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per cent of British travellers to the Costa Blanca book online
nesses (hotels and airlines) and the individual tourists, who find an average discount of 10 per cent by booking online. Promotions, give-aways, free sessions in beauty centres, discounted theme park tickets and
late check out in hotel rooms are just some of the benefits travellers are finding by going online. This widespread use of the internet and the ease that airlines now having in being able to book tickets has completely reversed the habits of tourists when booking the holiday; directly affecting classic travel agencies.
Alcoy opens free recharging point ALCOY has launched the second point for recharging electric vehicles, a service launched two months ago. So far the recharging point, located in Zona Norte, has had three users, according to municipal sources. The first point on the Ramon y Cajal Plaza, has attracted a great deal of interest
from motorists travelling between Valencia and Alicante that need recharging half way. Councillor Manolo Gomicia said the electric vehicle charging points were “an exciting step into the future.� There are already more than 1,500 public charging points in the UK with numbers steadily increasing.
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Vice Consul new RBL President LLOYD MILEN presented with Chain of Office By Gemma Quinn BRITISH Vice Consul in Alicante Lloyd Milen has been inaugurated as the new President of The Royal British Legion in District North Spain. The ceremony took place at Cuidad Patricia, Benidorm, when Lloyd was presented with the Chain of Office and Legion Badge. Milen said he was looking forward to his new role. The British Consulate already works closely with the legion dealing with those British nationals who may need legion help and support. Anyone wanting more information should ring 676 451 780 weekdays, 9am-5pm. For general information on the legion’s work, call 648 860 251 or visit www.britishlegion. org.uk/counties/spain-north.
Lloyd Milen receives the Chain of Office and Legion Badge.
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Tunnel reinforced DENIA Castle’s tunnel has reopened after cleaning and repair work was completed on the slopes leading to the north entrance. A month earlier, rock falls had been reported by visitors to the site. The work was completed on Friday, May 22. Operatives have cleaned some 1,100
square metres of hillside and installed a network of double twisted steel mesh to shield visitors from falling rocks and stones. Passers-by noted that the new steelwork is not particularly attractive to the eye but agreed the priority was to ensure the safety of the hundreds of people who visit the castle daily.
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LOCAL resident finds his beloved cat dead after a dog attac By Jason Bailey DOGS running free through Balcon al Mar have claimed the life of at least one cat and have made residents feel unsafe in their own homes. Local resident Patrick Armstrong found his beloved cat Rosa dead after she was chased from his garden in Calle Issac Albeniz by two dogs. Patrick said: “The dogs were determined in their pursuit. They went from garden to garden. They were brown in colour and very agile.” Emmy Holtzhuizer, who lives on nearby Calle Johann Sebastian Bach, saw the dog that allegedly attacked Patrick’s cat. She said: “I saw one dog rush by
ON THE LOOSE: Two dogs roam the streets. in a flash, chasing the cat into next-door - then it was gone.” When Euro Weekly News visited Patrick, there were two dogs, one German Shepherd and
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ck said: “The garden is enclosed so it must have jumped over the fence, which is two metres high. I felt very nervous having to deal with the dog inside my own property.” Patrick has reported the incident to the Local Police and a file has been opened. If anyone has any information regarding this matter, please call the Local Police on 965 790 081.
Carrefour help local jobless cerns everyone.” FINESTRAT has renewed an The agreement sets out a agreement with Carrefour, with framework of co-operation bethe aim of continuing to protween Finestrat and Carrefour. mote the hiring of local unemIn order to be eligiployed residents. The ble for the selection The agreement was chain processes outlined signed on Tuesday is one in the agreement, May 19 by Finestrat of Spain’s biggest interested candiMayor Honorato Alemployers dates must be residgado and the director ing in the municiof Carrefour Finespality and also registered with trat, Francisco José Carceller. the employment exchange as The mayor said: “This agreejobseekers. Carrefour is one of ment demonstrates the commitSpain’s biggest employers and ment of local government to rea major provider of work in the duce unemployment in the area of Finestrat. town, a problem which con-
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Alcoy bike tragedy A YOUNG man aged 21 died on the morning of Saturday May 23 when he crashed his motorcycle into a barrier at La Beniata, Alcoy. Early indications are that there were no other vehicles involved.
Music Week BRESSOL schoolchildren in La Nucia celebrated Music Week from May 18 to 22. Pupils and their families brought instruments to school, and experimented with sounds and rhythms.
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A BOYCOTT of the education tests in primary and secondary schools is being called for by the Platform in Defence of Public Education of the Baix Vinalopo. The group is appealing to families to boycott the diagnostic tests which they say are generating competition between some centres to achieve a good position in the ‘rankings’ based solely on academic results.
THE Associacion Cultural Festival International of Javea is holding a rastro of all things retro at the Arenal Beach on Sunday June 7 from 9am until 3pm. For info call 636 747 632.
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Benidorm on side TV SERIES is raising awareness of the Emaus cause
Derren Litten (left) with Montserrat Fiter of the Emaus Association with series producer Simon Bird. By Jan Gamm ITV’s popular series Benidorm commands more than six million weekly viewers in addition to another million on Facebook. The series bosses visited the Emaus Association orphanage and were welcomed by Emaus Communications Director Montserrat Fiter. Emaus professionals take care of children, women who have suffered abuse and also elderly pensioners in the Altea home founded in 1979, now one of nine Emaus homes in the country. Writer Derren Litten, Producer Simon Bird and star Janine Duvitski, who plays Jaqueline, hope they can help to bring awareness to the constant problems facing Emaus, pledging to do everything possible to help promote the charity’s new donation website, www.euroamonth.com. Visitors to the site can make a small monthly donation
35 years is how long Emaus have been helping vulnerable people via PayPal that will go directly to the Emaus account. And any company willing to make a regular monthly corporate donation to Emaus via www.euroamonth.com will have their company promoted alongside the new, high profile website, also benefiting from a 25 per cent tax deduction on the ‘declaration de la renta’ each year, having donated to a registered non-profit association. The aim of www.euroamonth.com is to create an independent and regular income for the homes. Montserrat Fiter explained: “The idea is not only to make our existing homes more secure but also to enable us to
expand to help even more people who find themselves in dangerous situations and desperately need help.” Emaus is not asking for thousands of euros – only for a tiny, regular contribution to help good people to continue with the magnificent job they have been doing for 35 years. On Friday May 29 at the UK Cabaret Club on Avenida Philippines in Benidorm there will be a chance to see the Benidorm series cast sing live and unrehearsed at a Karaoke night. Presented by Derren Litten, this will be a fantastic evening of comedy and song and will also feature a raffle with incredible prizes linked to the show. Entry is €10 and includes a free SOLANA wristband! All proceeds will go to Emaus so don’t miss this chance to support Emaus alongside stars Sherrie Hewson, Johnny Vegas, Janine Duvitski, Tim Healy, Jake Canuso, Tony Maudsley and others.
Take us back to the Camí de Peix THE mayor and councillors of Villajoyosa have held a preliminary meeting with a view to resurrecting an historic road link between Villajoyosa and the city of Alcoy. The meeting was convened between the municipalities of Alcoy, Benifallim, Penáguila, Sella, Relleu, Orxeta and Villajoyosa and also specialists on ancient roads, Jeroni Gardemartin
and Miguel Angel Perez. The Camí de Peix is an historic link to natural anchorage on the beaches of Villajoyosa for the industrial city of Alcoy. The trail was used centuries ago, experiencing a boom period at the end of the 18th century and throughout the 19th century, liberalising trade with the Spanish colonies. Horses were used to trans-
port Alcoy’s industrial products, returning laden with treasures and raw materials from the colonies. One route passed through Relleu, another continuing through Sella and the Puerto de Tudons, the ancient bridle path linking various remote communities. The Camí de Peix is part of a rich heritage but the appearance of modern road networks threatens
its demise. The road initially coincides with part of the Camino de Santiago in the Southeast, used by pilgrims arriving by sea at Villajoyosa. The popularity of walking tours throughout Europe guarantees that renovation of this historic road would be a success with hikers, reviving an interest in retracing ancient traders’ footsteps.
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A well-earned rest for choir NEW members are always welcomed, especially men
ON SONG: Parcent choir Valley Voices.
By Community Reporter VALLEY VOICES, a local choir based in Parcent, is taking rehearsals a little easier after completing a heavy schedule of concerts at Vergel. The last was a hugely successful performance shared with the Spanish choir Cor Orba and the talented duo, Cadenza, at Orba Church. The programme included songs from the mu-
sicals and also a Native American medley. Valley Voices is a mixed choir with a current membership of around 30 which includes a variety of nationalities singing a wide selection of music. Valley Voices is a friendly choir and new voices are always welcomed, especially male. Contact Joan at joanstocking@gmail.com or Jenniemay38@hotmail.com
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Book profiles Alcoy during the Civil War A BOOK has been produced by historians and Àngel Beneito and Josep Lluis Santonja; an immense compilation of previously unpublished images of Alcoy in the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath. Entitled ‘Alcoy: Les Fotos de la Guerra 19361939’, it is a pictorial work that is being praised for revealing life as it was experienced during wartime, not only in terms of combat but also the social aspects of surviving conflict. An exhibition at the Mario Silvestre Cultural Centre, to run until May 30, marks the publication of the book. Some of the images, such as those provided by the General Staff of the Military Aviation Authority of Italy, show Alcoy un-
75th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War is marked with the publication of ‘Alcoy: Les Fotos de la Guerra 1936-1939’
der bombardment in real time and have been available to the public for some years. However, others are previously unseen and are presented unedited. Many of the images capture different parts of Spain from the mountains of Madrid to landings in Cádiz but the majority depict the city and surrounding areas of Alcoy. Speaking at the presentation, Centre d’Estudis Historics Alcoià and Arqueològics (CAEHA), President Jose Maria Sori-
ano explained that the book was inspired by the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of the Civil War. “It is a valuable and priceless document of the time,” he said. Historian Angel Beneito noted that “…12 or 14 years ago there were very few images available on this period of Spanish history and a major museum collection has been achieved.” Readers who are interested in the Spanish Civil War continue to be disappointed at the limited number of photographs available on day-to-day routine between 1936 and 1939. This book is certainly a museum piece that profiles daily life during the most distressing and challenging times in the history of Spain.
Benidorm looks to another blockbuster year ACCORDING to users of the world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor, Benidorm is the best value for money tourist destination in Spain. It is now acknowledged to be the second most popular holiday choice among Spanish nationals, with Mallorca coming in as the top favourite. In terms of international tourism, Benidorm has beaten Barcelona to achieve fourth
place as the preferred holiday spot for British tourists. As the financial crisis eases, a survey has shown that Spanish holidaymakers are booking their summer holidays at least one month in advance and 43 per cent have plans to take more than one this year. This is good news for Benidorm’s hospitality industry that can reliably expect yet another blockbuster year for tourism revenue.
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The high price of complacency FIRES reducing beauty spots to wasteland By Jan Gamm THE fire that ravaged the landscape in the Vall d’Ebo was the most recent in a long trail of destruction that is gradually reducing the finest beauty spots in the Costa Blanca to an ashstrewn wasteland. Remarkably, the Generalitat Valenciana has no plans in place to tighten the regulations concerning the burning of stubble despite the practice being the main cause of forest fires. Minister of the Interior Luis Santamaria revealed on Wednesday May 20 that the day after the Vall d’Ebo fire, the Guardia Civil had to in-
1,715 hectares in the Marina Alta were destroyed in the Vall d’Ebo fire
tervene to stop no less than six agricultural fires. He admitted that a specific regulatory action to address such activities is not in place, adding that the ministry is not the only regulatory body with authority in such matters, pointing out that Seprona also has a role to play. He also stated that complaints to farmers who burn stubble in unfavourable conditions rarely lead to fines. As the residents of Pego
Cleanest beaches SPANISH beaches are officially the cleanest in the world. A total of 577 beaches in Spain were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) this year, an increase of four on last year’s total. Spain has topped the charts
for clean beaches since the FEE started the awards in 1987. The number of Spanish beaches awarded Blue Flags means that one in every six is a Spanish beach. The Galician area with 131 has the most, Valencia has 120 and Catalonia 89.
and the surrounding area begin to report and quantify the extent of the damage, it is becoming clear that many of the Costa Blanca’s beauty spots so popular with hikers and cyclists and so valuable in terms of sport tourism, are now reduced to a barren, sooty wasteland. The Vall d’Ebo fire alone wiped out 1,715 hectares in the Marina Alta. Local hunting associations are also compiling estimates on the loss of wildlife and flora in the region. Mayor Enrique Moll of Pego has requested that the Vall d’Ebo be declared a disaster area and has applied for funding to help with the recovery of the landscape.
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Guetta returns WORLD famous DJ is coming to Gandia By Jason Bailey DAVID GUETTA, the world famous DJ and producer, is making a return to Gandia to showcase his new album. It was two years ago that David Guetta treated his Valencian fans with the chance to see him perform. More than 8,000 happy clubbers attended his show and now he has announced his return.
This time the show on Saturday July 25 will accommodate an even bigger attendance - David Guetta shows can draw crowds of up to 15,000 people. The French disc jockey and record producer co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. This performance will showcase his album ‘Listen,’ released last November. Guetta will also play two shows in Malaga and Gandia.
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Altea council in compensation row REFUSING to pay for child’s park injuries By Jan Gamm ALTEA City Council is refusing to pay compensation to the family of a little girl who fell in La Carrasca park in October 2014. According to the child’s parents, the five-yearold stumbled on a section of uneven rubber floor that was raised by two centimetres, falling and cutting her head on one of the decorative iron looped dwarf borders that edge the flower beds in the park. The little girl sustained two deep cuts on her right cheek and brow. The General Hospital in Alicante assessed the wounds and the child
was referred to a plastic surgeon. Two days later, the parents lodged a claim for compensation citing the poor condition of the play area. Insurers MAPFRE rejected the claim on April 9 as the consistory contended that the iron border had no sharp edges and also the child had been injured while playing on the large scale toy train in the park, a statement supported by a police report. Her parents have now produced a number of witnesses to confirm the little girl was nowhere near the train at the time of the accident. The park is presently in the process of being completely reformed.
New therapy programme for AFA THE Alzheimer’s Association (AFA) of Teulada Moraira has introduced new technologies through ‘Gradior,’ a programme of cognitive stimulation. The €3,200 funding for the project was provided by La Caixa in Teulada.
The presentation took place in the AFA Day Centre on Monday May 18, attended by AFA President José Buigues, director of La Caixa in Teulada, José Ortolá, the psychologist and Director of the Centre, Carmen Mudarra, and
Teulada’s mayor, Antoni Joan Bertomeu. The Director and the President of AFA thanked La Caixa in Teulada for its generous contribution that will enable users of the Centre to continue receiving therapy treatment.
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Calpe acts against infestation By Community Reporter CALPE Town Council is taking stringent measures to combat infestations of the Tiger Mosquito. Environmental technicians are in the process of spraying parks and municipal gardens with repellent. The Tiger Mosquito is a carrier of Dengue Fever and can also potentially pass on Yellow Fever and Encephalitis to humans and Heartworm in pets. Homeowners are requested to take precautions to ensure there are no tempting breeding grounds for the insect on their premises. This means ensuring that water is not left to stagnate in pots, ponds, open drains and puddles. Municipal authorities are paying particular attention to public areas such as schools and sporting facilities where large numbers of people gather.
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WAGING war on the Tiger Mosquito A leaflet has been prepared giving information on how to prevent infestation of the Tiger Mosquito, available from the town hall. Combating infestations.
Fishing with children in Moraira AROUND 40 children aged between five and 12 took part in a supervised fishing contest on Saturday May 16 in Moraira. The rules were made clear from the start single hook fishing only with regulated bait and each catch had to be weighed before being carefully returned to the water. The event began at 5pm with the delivery of equipment and bait, followed by an hour’s fishing and snacks and refreshments served at 6pm.
The Marina Yacht Service in Moraira contributed to the event and the fun was carefully overseen by the manager and owner of the Marina Yacht Service Dr Francisco, Cabrera SellĂŠs, Manager of the Yacht Club and Antonio Boronat, father of one of the event participants. At the end of the evening the children were presented with trophies. Most of them are eager to try their hands at fishing again as soon as possible.
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Benidorm’s Annual 24-Hour Football Intempo THE 33rd edition of Benidorm’s popular 24-Hour Football event is to be held on Friday and Saturday July 3 and 4 at the Ciudad Deportiva Guillermo Amor, with 32 teams competing.Details were confirmed on Thursday by Councillor for Sports Juan Ramón Martínez and competi-
tion organiser José Luis Sotorres of Recreation Sports FS group ‘La Llosa’ Benidorm. Sotorres said the 32 teams would compete in a league system divided into eight groups of four teams to win through to an exciting final round. Prizes totalling €2,500 will be up for grabs as
well as a number of attractive gift incentives from corporate sponsors. Councillor Martínez pointed out that teams registering before May 31 would benefit from a €50 discount on the entry fee. Register by calling 626 325 152 or 609 158 181 until June 26.
Retirees enjoy tour of La Nucia LOCAL scouts escorted them around the town
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INTEMPO, Benidorm’s famous golden skyscraper, reportedly the tallest residential structure in Europe, is in the headlines again. Antonia Magdaleno, insolvency administrator for the developers Olga Urbana SL, is investigating whether the €130 million said to have been raised for the completion of the building was diverted away from the project. The administrator took control last December after an Ali-
€130 million said to have been raised for completion of the building is under investigation
TOWN TOUR: Each scout was allocated supervision of a resident.
By Community Reporter THE ‘Grup Scout’ movement of La Nucia has carried out a ‘solidarity tour’ of the town for the residents of the local Savia Retirement Home.
Twenty sections of the scouting group took part in the tour, each scout allocated supervision of a resident, most of whom were in wheelchairs. The tour began and ended
at the retirement home, with several stops made during the two-hour tour at different landmarks in the town and explanations given as to the history and tradition of each place of interest.
cante court declared insolvency. There are many irregularities that have been uncovered since. Corporate accounts had not been filed for years, leading to the removal of the company from the Companies Registry and the manager in charge at the time had no official connection to the company, yet handled the administration of many millions of euros. Currently the building is 92 per cent completed but as the original company does not have the funds to finish it, administrators must look into the possibilities of selling it in its present state.
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Lions with vision SPECTACLES to be available for everyone
RECYCLED: Used for people who cannot afford to buy glasses. By Community Reporter LIONS CLUB of Alicante in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare of El Campello has collected 22,000 pairs of unwanted spectacles to be recycled and used for people who cannot afford to buy glasses. The spectacles were recycled through the Melvin Jones Fellowship recycling centre in San Vicente del Raspeig, one of three in Europe. Glasses are donated through a drop-in system in
opticians throughout the region before being tested and reconditioned for further use. The Lions Club International organisation is actively involved in the elimination of avoidable blindness. More than 46,000 clubs all over the world are serving more than 40 million people in this respect. The Lions Club of Alicante is organising a solidarity drive on Saturday June 6 at Carrerlamar beach, El Campello, next to the La Pe単a Restaurant between 4pm and 9pm.
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Estepona boasting healthy tourism results in last year ORCHID and Botanical Gardens have been visited by more than 100,000 people
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MORE than 100,000 people have visited Estepona’s Orchid and Botanical Gardens since they were inaugurated back in March. The council had predicted that this number of visitors would be reached a year after the park was opened, which goes to show the great results produced by the facilities in barely two months. The park has 200 square metres of vertical gardens, 8,000 different species of plants and had a total cost of €2.3 million. Meanwhile, the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI, has also attracted 10,000 attendees to different plays and shows. The facilities have a budget of €5.7 million. Estepona is currently establishing a positive trend in terms of tourism and hotel occupancy, with great figures last year as the town registered the best September in the past decade with 70 per cent occupancy.
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Night visit
Marihuana seized
Underage vandals
Phony contracts
MURCIA’S Cathedral museum is opening the tower to visitors at night every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the summer. Entry costs €6.
TWO men were arrested in Palma for allegedly changing an abandoned restaurant into a marihuana greenhouse. Fifty plants were seized and the men have been charged with a crime against public health.
THREE minors, aged 15 and 16 years old, were caught by Local Police in Velez-Malaga after reportedly breaking the rear-view mirrors of up to 30 vehicles, which ware parked in the town centre on Thursday (May 21).
AN Adra businessman was accused of selling work contracts to three African immigrants hoping to legalise their situation. They paid him €2,300 before police investigations revealed that the company did not exist.
Road accident
Safer road
Carpark lowdown
THREE people sustained injuries after being involved in an accident between a bike and a motorbike on the main Escorca road. Two of them are a 55-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man from Germany.
ALMUÑECAR Council has improved several dangerous stretches around the Rio Seco road. Plans included the widening of roads and fitting a more efficient sewage system.
EACH place in underground car parks promoted by municipally-run Emisa in Almeria City cost €5,035 more than the Spanish average. Geological conditions did not justify this, critics claimed.
Serial killer THE death of a 61-year-old woman killed last month after being hit by a van in Mazarron has been attributed to the same Moroccan man being held in prison in connection with the death of a woman in Totana.
Crime students
New supermarkets
Servants’ tribute
A DOZEN students from the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas San Antonio (USA) visited the Commissioner of the National Police in Elche as part of an agreement with the University Miguel Hernandez.
THE Council of Motril honoured 14 civil servants who are about to retire on the occasion of the Saint Rita festivities. The event took place at the Casa Condesa de Torre Isabel with the delivery of commemorative plaques.
GERMAN supermarket chain Aldi last week opened six new stores in Palmanova, Magaluf, Marratxi and Palma. The business now has a total of 7,000 square-metres of commercial surface in Mallorca.
Mountain biking
Rain havoc
A MOUNTAIN biking tour across the Sierra Espuña takes place on June 9 and 16 and July 2. For details contact La Mariposa Hotel on 968 631 008.
THE rain registered in Palma last week caused long tailbacks in the area of Inca and Llevant motorways, which reached the new access of El Molinar.
FORMER Head of Nerja’s Museum, Ana Maria Marquez, who was murdered by her partner in 2014, was remembered during an event last week with a book dedication on the occasion of International Museum Day.
Cycle path
Active tourism
Pretty town
SANTA POLA’S bicycle lane of Avenida Santiago Bernabeu to Varadero has been completed in compliance with all security measures. Mile markers have also been added for runners.
MALLORCA has been chosen by online site Trivago amongst the 10 best places in Spain to practise active tourism. Factors considered included the variety of activities offered as well as the quality of accommodation.
FRIGILIANA now boasts the official sign of inclusion in the select group of the ‘Most Beautiful Towns in Spain,’ bestowed by the association of the same name. The post was placed at the entrance roundabout to the town.
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Double vote A MAN in Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, caused havoc at Sunday’s local elections by voting twice as he thought general elections were also being held at the same time. Eventually the poling agents agreed to destroy a random envelope.
Lions help out
By Maria José Fernandez
BOTANIC GARDENS: With 8,000 different species of plants.
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All heart ALMERIA resident Ana Maria Roque Martinez received the 600th heart transplant performed at Cordoba’s Reina Sofia Hospital last January. She now has a heart “like a Ferrari,” she said.
Fiestas figures A ‘ROSQUILERO’ and ‘carreterillo’ sculpted in marble are depicted on the new roundabout at the entrance to Olula del Rio. The traditional fiestas personages were created by the artist Andres Garcia Ibañez.
Stay awake ALMERIA CITY is preparing for its fourth ‘Noche en blanco’ on June 5 with 70 cultural activities including music in museums and central streets as well as dramatised conducted tours.
THE La Cala de Mijas Lions have donated €3,000 to Lions International Fund to help the cause in Nepal, where Lions of Nepal are working to help out after the recent earthquakes.
Surprise guests DORIENNE CARMEL, a British woman with a holiday home in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, is looking after four baby kestrels which have hatched in a flowerpot on her terrace.
Films for all ALBENIZ Cinema in Malaga is the first in the city to have adapted its installations for the disabled. Screenings are prepared for blind and deaf people by adding audio descriptions and subtitles.
Hell and back I’VE Been to Hell and Back, an exhibition of more than 100 pieces by Louise Bourgeois, will be running at the Museo Picasso Malaga from June 10 to September 27.
Fly away AS OF June 29, daily flights will be run between Malaga-Costa del Sol airport and New York through a joint venture by Delta, Air France KLM and Alitalia.
Shootout arrests A JOINT operation between the Guardia Civil and Mijas Local Police saw three people arrested after a shootout on a street in Riviera del Sol between four people.
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AL FRESCO: Dinner before theatre comedy. lous barbecue comedy will follow on stage at the Casa de Cultura. Alan Ayckbourn has delighted WHAT could be nicer than dining al audiences with his inventiveness fresco in a charming walled courtand wit for more than 50 years and yard and then enjoying a hugely enthis play is highly entertaining. tertaining play in an intimate and Dinner in the Plaza Baix each very comfortable theatre just a few Alan Ayckbourn has delighted audiences evening is at 7pm from July 6 - 11. steps from your dining table? with his wit for The cost of the evening including The Javea Players’ new summer more than 50 years dinner and play is €15 including a production includes dinner before€1 donation to Caritas and The Harvest Store. hand at the Bar Imperial. ‘The Kidderminster Call 966 462 876 or boxofficejp@gmail.com. Affair,’ Alan Ayckbourn’s delicious and frivoBy Community Reporter
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Knocked out FINLAND: Punk band PKN, the first Eurovision act with learning difficulties, has been knocked out in the semi finals. The rockers vowed that this setback would not stop them following their dreams.
Passport scam SWEDEN: A Malmo court has jailed a former Migration Board worker and his accomplice for three years for accepting bribes in exchange for resident permits and passports for asylum seekers.
Helsinki losses FINLAND: Helsinki estimates it loses €60 million a year due to the shadow economy. The Tax Administration detected unusual movements in over 20 per cent of the business audits it completed.
Benefit fighters DENMARK: Jihadists are claiming unemployment benefits whilst fighting in Syria. The Danish Security and Intelligence Service said there had been 32 instances amounting to around €51,000 in payments.
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Hatton arrests in London A SUBSTANTIAL amount of valuables have been recovered NINE people, including three pensioners have been arrested in London and Kent over the multimillion pound heist at a Hatton Garden safe deposit company. Police have recovered a substantial amount of valuable property including diamonds.
Trinity closures TRINITY Leeds, the popular shopping centre, has seen many retail outlets close due to financial difficulties. Land Securities, the owners, said it offered lower rents to assist those in trouble.
Vegas footballers BOURNEMOUTH footballers who won the championship have been enjoying a well deserved break in Las Vegas. Owner Max Denim gave the players £300,000 to reward them for their outstanding season.
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BRITISH PRESS Pick a face for £20 The British public will for the first time be able to help decide which historic figure - in this case a creative one - appears on the next version of the country’s £20 note, according to Bank of England Governor Mark Carney.
Residents reported hearing five gunshots in quick succession. Police suspect a gangland connection.
Brave mum A GLASGOW mother has given birth a year after she was diagnosed with an aneurysm. Jade Cameron gave birth in the same hospital, a year to the day after her life saving operation.
Vicious attack A LIVERPOOL teenager needed 27 stitches after being slashed in the face. The 18-yearold was walking with his girlfriend when he suffered the unprovoked attack by seven teenagers.
BANK OF ENGLAND: Governor Mark Carney.
Manchester murder A MURDER enquiry has been launched after a man’s body was found beside his car in Urmston Manchester.
24-hour music in Amsterdam CLUBS must be in areas where the noise will not affect residents
Safety force DARTH VADER is being used in a campaign to alert people to wear cycle helmets. Dorothee Bar, junior transport minister said: “Wearing a helmet is part of safe cycling,” at the launch in Berlin.
Fourth cup FRANKFURT women’s football team has won their fourth champions league cup. The team had already won the championship four times before. Their striker, Celia Sasic was the top scorer.
Welcome news A MAN who left €44,000 at a Hamburg train station was overjoyed when police traced him and returned his money. It was returned to him on his 92nd birthday.
Royal tour PRINCESS MARY of Denmark has begun a tour of Germany dressed in a 70s jumpsuit. She and Prince Frederik are promoting Danish Living to strengthen trade between Germany and Denmark.
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TWO biker gangs started a fight at the Holy Ghost hospital in Longreich after visiting members at the hospital. Around 40 people were involved and police arrested three gang members.
NORWAY: Norwegian author, Karl Ove Knausgaard, has condemned Norway for its plans to open up the Arctic for oil exploration. Campaigners are suing the government saying it will worsen climate change.
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DENMARK: The country could be one of the first to abolish cash transactions. It is aimed at protecting the banks from collapse if a run on the currency starts capital flight.
AMSTERDAM music clubs will be allowed to open 24 hours a day after Mayor Eberhard van der Laan approved new legislation. Permitted clubs must be in areas where noise pollution will not affect residents.
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NORWAY: The Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters has awarded the Abel Prize for 2015 to American mathematicians John F Nash and Louis Nirenberg. HM King Harald gave the award.
MORE than 29 men are being prosecuted for having sex with a 16year-old prostitute in Valkenburg, Limburg. Two suspects have committed suicide and the Public Prosecutor said the investigation was still ongoing.
DUTCH PRESS Four year scam A ROTTERDAM court sentenced a man accused of running a welfare benefits scam to four years. The scheme involved Bulgarian men in the Netherlands who claimed benefits they were not permitted to receive.
No deal AFC AJAX is not allowing their goalkeeper, Jasper Cillessen to be sold to Manchester United. Ajax Director Marc Overmars said he was not for sale, not even for €25 million.
Narcotics chemicals POLICE seized 50,000 litres of chemicals and tens of thousands of Euros at locations in Roosendaal and Oudenbosch. They said the chemicals would have been used in the synthesis of narcotics.
Sweet theft A ROBBER in Dortmund entered a sweet shop armed with a gun and demanded money. When faced with the owner wielding lollipops he fled. He was later arrested.
Hesse shooting A PENSIONER was shot by police in Hesse when he refused to be admitted to a secure unit. After threatening the police with a firearm he was fatally shot outside his home.
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BRIDGE is expected to completed by 2018
KERCH STRAIT: Work on bridge has started. A BRIDGE that will link Crimea to Krasnodar through the Kerch strait is under construction. It is expected to be finished in 2018.
Chechen fugitive A CHECHEN law enforcement officer, Ruslan Geremeyev, who was implicated in the murder of Boris Nemtsov has fled the country. Moscow prosecutors suspect he is in Turkey or Dubai.
Network fines RUSSIA’S media watchdog has threatened Google, Twitter and Facebook with fines unless the companies ban media deemed to be extremist. Alexander Zharov, head of Roskomnadzor, accused the companies of lawless actions.
Plant discovery AN INQUEST has revealed that a rare Chinese plant was found in the stomach of wealthy Russian businessman Alexander Perepilichny who died suddenly in London three years ago.
Free coffee A COFFEE shop in Murmansk has defied all expectations and is thriving. New York Coffee offers free drinks and a welcoming ambience. Customers pay only for the time they stay there.
World cup THE WORLD CUP 2018 stadiums in Nizhniy Novgorod and Kaliningrad will be ready ahead of schedule, a Russian minister claimed. Following the World Cup the stadiums will be transformed into multicultural centres.
Mountain opera A RUSSIAN conductor is shunning the limelight and recording Mozart operas in Perm in the Ural mountains. Teodor Currentzis has been known to perform for over 14 hours at a time.
Gas line GAZPROM, the Russian energy company intends to lay over 50km of gas pipes in Siberia over the next two years. It is part of the Siberian-China gas pipeline.
Total production FRENCH company Total has started gas production at its Termokarstovoye plant in Siberia. It is part of Total’s collaboration with Russian company Novatek. It is the fourth project for the companies. COFFEE: Offered free.
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Pay is less than minimum wage By Jason Bailey THE MINIMUM wage in Spain is €9,034 per year, or €646 per month. However, it is clear that many workers are receiving far less than the legal minimum. Security staff who look after the Pompidou Centre in Malaga only earn €3.95 an hour which translates to €467 per month. The average wage in Malaga has dropped by 6 per cent be-
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€646 is the minimum wage per month in Spain tween 2008 and 2013 and it is in part due to contracts offered to new employees.
Traditionally new contracts would offer the potential employee a better pay grade than those already employed, thereby attracting them to the position with better remuneration. In the harsh days of economic uncertainty, coupled with the Spanish social security system, which pays out pro rata to contributions paid in, new em-
IT would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you. Marilyn Monroe
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Jobs at IKEA in Alfafar IKEA management has reported that it has opened the selection process to recruit 120 people to join the work force at its Alfafar store in Valencia. SELF EMPLOYED: The Spanish system is complicated.
Is it right for you? SELF EMPLOYMENT in Spain is a most taxing affair. The Spanish system is complicated and has tiers of taxation depending on the period of time you are autonomo. The irony is that dealing with Spanish self employment bureaucracy is sometimes the only way for workers in Spain to make a living wage. Unlike Britain, where the self employed can deliver their tax returns online it is highly advisable to employ a gestor to finalise your yearly accounts.
The incremental rise in payments towards the social security costs, €50 for the first six months and then an increase in payments every six months, along with standard income tax and IVA (VAT), where applicable, seems to be a system designed to deter people from entering the system. With Spain on the brink of a financial recovery maybe it is time that they adjusted the system to encourage rather than discourage people to pay into the system.
Heavy fines SIX people who took part in a peaceful demonstration against a new gagging law within the ‘Public Safety Act’ on February 19 have each been fined between €300 and €6,000.
Payback time SPAIN is to pay back €2.5 billion in bailout loans which it received from the European Union in 2012 to prop up the country’s banks. The money will be handed back to the Europe an U nion in J uly ac cording to the Economy Ministry.
Property bargains to be had BANKIA is selling off its entire portfolio of residential and commercial properties. Many of these were acquired through foreclosures, others were purchased when the property market was considered to be worth speculation. Bankia wishes to sell as one complete package, but on the advice of Credit Suisse
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will probably have to divide the portfolio into manageable units. Either way it will mean that there should be a glut of properties on the market, with many priced for a quick sale. This will strengthen the Spanish property market which grew from €4.9 billion in 2013 to €17.8 billion in 2014.
ployees can find themselves being paid 30 per cent less than those already in the same positions. The situation has been made worse by the different types of contracts offered. Short term positions, self-employed contracts with no security and employment offered by companies who subcontract the jobs from main companies do create employment but at what cost?
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Spanish rich getting richer IN a report entitled ‘Why less inequality benefits everyone,’ the OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development) states: “The gap between the rich and the poor in Spain is at its widest since data collation began 30 years ago.” For Spain, the broad contrasts in well-being between rich and poor were exacerbated by the economic crisis due to tax adjustments and welfare cuts. The hardest years of the crisis are acknowledged as 2007 -2011.
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Can you live on less to save more? Loose change
Dare yourself to spend money only on the essentials. This is where steely willpower comes in.
Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females jane.plunkett@euroweeklynews.com
FORGET ‘Operation Bikini’, how about going on a spending diet this summer? Aren’t you just envious of those people that manage to save money every month? They tuck some money away and sit back and watch it build up into a nice little nest egg. What a nice and secure feeling that must be to have a financial cushion to fall onto if times get hard. Saving is a challenging task, but it is something that everyone should be aiming to do. Half-hearted efforts are never enough and we always fail to save anything. So in order to
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get saving - it is time to get brutal! How about putting away half your income? Living on half your salary is not impossible, but yes, it is a daunting thought. But it can be accomplished with a lot of willpower, determination and some major sacrifices. Apart from anything else, it’s just plain smart to save half of your income. Even if you can’t save half, you should aim to get as close to it as possible. A rainy day due to un-
employment, illness, car problems or legal issues, could be just around the corner. And living on half your income prepares you to live on less while saving more for that rainy day. To get started, think of the next 30 days as a study of your spending patterns. Take note of necessary purchases and bills and any flippant or impulsive buys. This will give you insight into exactly where your money goes. Then the challenge! Dare yourself to spend money only on the essentials. This is where steely willpower comes in. Can you limit yourself to only the essentials? Or will daily treats, lunches out or pretty clothes get the better of your intentions? Think of it like a challenge. It’ll be extremely tough at first, but if you manage to stick with it, then your bank account will thank you.
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‘The Way Insurance Should Be’ is the motto at Abbeygate and their high standards of customer care forms the basis of a great business. The company has a clear vision on what is required to maintain its clients’ expectations and continue to grow. But more importantly every member of the Abbeygate team understands that the customer comes first. Abbeygate offer the expat community in Spain top quality service, not only in their preferred language but in a fashion that they are used to. Abbeygate clients have said “that being able to arrange their Insurance policies in English is fantastic. What we really liked is that we are speaking to expats who fully understand our needs and concerns.” It is easy to see why that is well received. Managing Director Peter Sheppard said: “Our unique selling points are, our exclusive products, but in truth the real difference we offer is our staff, who not only understand the needs of the expat, but also care to give a friendly professional service. All members of our staff are expatriates themselves, they know the problems people have and understand our customers, whatever the circumstances may be.” He went on to say: “My greatest asset is our staff.” In dealing with Abbeygate you can be sure that you are dealing with a professional company that has, for a long time, taken its responsibilities to customers very seriously. Even before the days of compulsory regulation to protect general insurance customers, Abbeygate signed up to the customer protection standards that were offered through being voluntary members of both the General Insurance Standards Council (GISC) and the Insurance Brokers Registration Council (IBRC). Abbeygate are not only famous for their friendly efficient service but also renowned for being very competitive. On average they save their clients a massive 120 Euros compared to the standard rate of competitors. Moreover at your renewal date you can expect a similarly competitive quote. Abbeygate clients say “my last insurer quoted me a lot then kept calling me reducing their price. In the end I agreed, but was horrified at renewal when I was quoted really high again, almost double. But at Abbeygate I know I don’t need to shop around every year, they always get me a great deal first time of asking. I feel much happier with Abbeygate.”
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The Abbeygate team The Abbeygate team has been carefully assembled to give the best possible service. All of the staff take part in a registered training programme which can lead to professional qualifications. Training is an integral part of our general business practice, with continual professional
development programmes and group training on product or industry developments. Abbeygate is committed to high standards of friendly advice. Managing Director Peter Sheppard said: “The people we employ genuinely care about our clients. They want to help people in what can be stressful times.”
Originally set up in Herefordshire in 1982 Abbeygate has grown steadily through the years and now has a presence throughout Europe. The company opened in Spain security, but small enough to react in 2003 with an office in to outside forces like the Sotogrande. Since then, economy.” it has continued An Using the same expanding, until it opportunity to business model and now has 55,000 philosophy, customers in this grow rather Abbeygate opened an country. than an office in Cyprus in Abbeygate is the excuse to fail 2006 and Portugal in leading, and biggest, 2010. independent insurance Then in 2013 the company brokers for expats in Spain. opened its flagship European Managing Director Peter headquarters in Estepona, Sheppard said: “We are big Malaga. enough to offer a top service and
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Now Abbeygate is looking to expand in the Costa Blanca area. Peter said: “We want to repeat on the Costa Blanca what we have achieved in Portugal and Cyprus. We are looking for bigger and more highly visible premises.” Their Iberian Head Office near Estepona, occupying their own building of some 1,100 square metres, is the centre of excellence where expert staff ensure their clients get the best service. He added: “Through the recession we have employed more people each year. Everyone at Abbeygate has tried harder in the tougher times, seeing it as an opportunity to grow rather than an excuse to fail.”
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Survey finds brighter outlook amongst agents By Jo Harvie THERE’S a growing optimism amongst property agents in Spain, finds a new survey by portal, Kyero. Their Spanish Property Market Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2015 found 71 per cent of agents reporting they felt more confident about the sector than they did a year ago. The survey did, however, pick up a divide in outlook between English-speaking and Spanish agents, with the Turn to Page 48
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mortgage at your own notary. This direct purchase appeals to many clients, especially as they have met many real estate agents; however, in some cases, to no avail. The recession certainly played a part, as did the banks’ unwillingness to provide mortgages to buyers. This meant that the housing market had come to a complete standstill. DV International Investments has the fitting solution for you and buys
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Home sales rise but prices fall in March YEAR-ON YEAR comparison shows ‘stabilisation’ By Jo Harvie THE Spanish property market continues along its bumpy recovery route, as new figures from the General Council of Notaries say home sales leapt an encouraging 12.3 per cent in March, compared to the numbers for March 2014. But at the same time, house prices dropped by 7.5 per cent. The increase in the number of sales is driven by the second-hand home market. The number of flats sold increased by 11.3 per cent in overall this March, but broken down
the figures show a 19.8 per cent rise in sales of second-hand flats, while the rate of sales of newly built flats crashed by 32.6 per cent. Prices fell across the board, in both resale and new build sectors, and for both flats and houses. The average sale price per square metre for flats dropped 6.1 per cent, a 3.7 per cent fall for second-hand flats and a 14.6 per cent drop for new flats. The average cost per square metre of a house decreased by just over 10 per cent. The number of transactions involving Turn to Page 50
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English-speakers more likely to feel more confident. They were also much more likely than the Spanishspeakers to report increasing property prices.
Thirty per cent of the English-speaking estate agents gave stronger sterling as the main reason for their brighter outlook, while 26 per cent of the native agents put their increased confi-
dence down to their own harder marketing work. The four provinces where Kyero found the most bullish estate agents were Almeria, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Murcia.
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other types of property, more than a third of which is accounted for by plots of land, rose by 6.4 per cent year-on-year, and also saw a substantial increase in prices, of 24.4 per cent. Overall, the notaries said the mixed bag of figures indicated “a stabilisation of the Spanish real estate market.” The notaries’ figures for the number of sales appear more optimistic
than the 2.1 per cent increase in March sales recently reported by Spain’s national statistics body (INE). But the two bodies draw their figures from different sources – the notaries recording the number of sales signed that month, while the INE counts the sales registered, which can often occur months after a sale is agreed and notarised.
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Want to live in a convent? INVESTORS from abroad show the most interest By Eleonor Hawkins CONVENTS, churches, monasteries, manor houses, castles, palaces and Galician country houses can all be found in a distinguished niche of the Spanish property market. Investors from abroad show the most interest in these jewels, which have seen an unusual increase in demand over the last four years. Although in the past Britons and the Swiss were the people that tended to look for this type of property, Spanish businessowners are now joining in the hunt for something special, Elvira Fafian from webaldeas abandonadas.com specialist agency has explained. Yet the unique property market is still dominated by
17th century churches can also be found on the market buyers from abroad, especially from Russia and Eastern Europe, who are currently on the lookout for something special near the sea. “Over the last few months we’ve seen more interest from British, French, Swiss, Austrian and German buyers,” said Tom Maidment from Lucas Fox Costa Brava agency. “Yet they all have one thing in common: they’re looking for a unique piece of property with a story. The price is not at the top of the priority list, location and history come first,” Fafian added.
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Castillo de Castilnovo, a piece of history for the taking.
The good news for buyers is that recent financial circumstances mean more of these properties are coming onto the market than before as owners find they need money or want rid of places they’ve inherited. Although the amount of
Spanish homes fair is bigger than ever SIMA exhibition expands as agents show new optimism higher than any of the preceding years, reaching 40 per cent of the total.” Most of the participating promoters THE SIMA Spanish property exhibiof residential property reption held in Madrid from resented the Madrid area, May 7 to 10, was the at just over 50 per cent of biggest of its kind yet. exhibitors, and there was The fair ’s 120 exalso a strong presence of hibitors were spread over agencies offering holiday the huge halls of the Feria the number of exhomes. de Madrid, where extra hibitors at Sima fair After Madrid, Alicante space had to be booked as was the most well repremore agencies than anticisented area, followed by pated clamoured to take Murcia and Malaga. part. Bohúa also pointed to the presence The director of the event organisers, of mortgage lenders at this year’s fair Eloy Bohúa, said the record numbers of as another example of an improving exhibitors were an indicator of the posoutlook. Although financers had been itive outlook in the property market. at the exhibition in recent years, their “The general improvement in the main aim had been to sell on their reeconomy is clearly noticeable,” he covered properties. said, pointing to the “exhibition area “But now,” Bohúa said, “they are alincreasing by 20 per cent over that of so competing for the credit and this is 2014 and the percentage of promotions something positive for the visitor.” at the show for the first time also being By Jo Harvie
time they stay on the market can vary, some buildings have been sold in just one day. Anything from classic 17th century churches to historical castles can be found on the market, with prices ranging from as little as €20,000 for a two-house hamlet in Asturias
up to €40 million for an entire village on a 40-hectare plot of land. Stunning buildings recently seen on the market include: Santo Domingo Church in Huete, a gothic-Elizabethan church designed by a monk which was seen for sale at €600,000; Trinidad Convent in Cuellar, a converted 16th century convent in the
Segovia area which boasts the founders’ tombstones and amazing ceilings, for €1,200,000; a converted rectory in Girona currently used as a country hotel, complete with a romantic shrine and castle remains for just €3.5 million; or a 5,457-squaremetre castle in Castilnovo, Segovia, which once belonged to the Spanish Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabel, for €15 million.
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STABILISATION: Prices rise after seven months of falls. By Dilip Kuner THE price of second-hand homes in Spain rose 1.1 per cent month-on-month in April. This turned round seven months in a row of falls, according to figures from property portal fotocasa.es together with the IE Business School. On average second-hand housing cost €1,636 per square metre, an increase quarter-on-quarter of 0.4 per cent in April, compared with January 2015.
The 0.4 per cent rise is in contrast to the 1.4 per cent fall seen in the same period last year and is said to herald the stabilisation of property prices in Spain. Of the 15 regions that saw rises the biggest increase, prices in Castilla-La Mancha were up 3 per cent. and in the Balearic Islands by 2.4 per cent. Since the peak, prices of second-hand homes have fallen by an average of 45 per cent from €2,952 per square metre in April 2007.
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Maximising interior living space with glass systems INCREASING your internal living area will increase the value of your property John Graham The property expert IN previous articles, I have talked to you about upgrading your windows to increase the value of your home, reduce energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. This week we continue with this theme and talk about increasing the value of your home by maximising your interior living space with glass systems. As I have mentioned in my previous articles, the value of your home’s interior square metre space is more valuable than your exterior square metres such as balconies and terraces. By converting your balcony and
LET IN THE LIGHT: Glass systems increase interior value. terraces into interior living space you will immediately increase the value of your home. In addition, you will also save on your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy the comfort of the extra interior living
space all year round. Glazed-in balconies have been around for many years but most of the modern glass systems available today are superior in quality and design. I arrange many installations for
my clients and there are several glass systems and types of glass you can choose from, including frameless glass screens and partition styles, sound-proofing glass, self-cleaning glass and heat resistant glass, etc. You should ask for a written guarantee on the system and on the installation. You could also upgrade your balcony and terrace balustrades by replacing traditional metal or concrete balustrades with a modern glass balustrade system. This will increase the amount of natural light coming into your room, improve the views from your room and give your home a modern look. If your terrace or balcony does not have a roof you can also fit a retractable or fixed glass roof.
Before carrying out any installation of glass systems to your apartment or town house, apply for written permission from the community president/administrator. Also check that your design conforms to the community’s standard design and only start work after you have received permission in writing. If you have followed my tip, you can sit back and enjoy your extra interior space knowing you have increased the value of your home and also reduced your carbon footprint. For further information regarding glass systems which I approve, please contact me for advice. John Graham FGIS 020 32 900 983/+34 657 337 477 gk.ipad@me.com
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Irish get it right on gay marriage Cordon Press
THE majority have accepted their gay community as complete equals in every respect LEAPY LEE SAYS IT
OTHERS THINK IT I FOR one was delighted by the Irish vote to sanction gay marriage. Having married two Irish ladies, I have been deeply involved with Irish traditions since falling in love with the colleen, who later became my first wife, when I was just 15. My first visit to the ‘auld country’ was back in 1955. At that time, any suggestion of gay marriage would have resulted in deportation or an escort to the local lunatic asylum. Catholicism ruled the country in a grip of steel. No one missed Mass on a Sunday morning or, in some areas, on any other morning. The priests were all powerful and virtually untouchable. Of course, we now know that the fact that they were unable to marry didn’t disturb many of them at all. The priesthood attracted gay men in droves. Unfortunately, it also attracted paedophiles and we all know the later scandals and revelations that emerged with the widespread child abuse practices,
RESOUNDING VICTORY: 62.06 per cent voted in favour. In 1955 any suggestion of gay marriage would have resulted in deportation or an escort to the local lunatic asylum
which ultimately brought an apology from the Pope himself. The local populace were shaken to the core and indeed disbelieving, when all this scandal came to light, but in true Irish tradition have soldiered on and, despite of (or perhaps be-
cause of) their deep religious beliefs, have now accepted their gay community as complete equals in every respect. Well, all power to ye and may your minds continue to be as broad as your very capable shoulders. Despite all this, however, I must confess I still find myself a little uncomfortable with same-sex couples having children. I know, I know, what sort of hypocrisy is that? It’s just that I have experienced a number of gay friends who have brought up children. Irrespective of the love they have undoubtedly felt for their offspring, because of the sheer nature of the situation, many of the children have become confused, attempted suicide or turned to drugs. I’m just not sure same-sex parents give children the strongest of starts in life. I’d be interested in your views, but please don’t hit me with the children of gay millionaires, I’m talking about the ordinary family who live down the street. Those who don’t have the opportunity to substitute Mum and Dad with a life of privilege. I await the slings and arrows. Keep the faith, Love Leapy, Leapylee2002@gmail.com www.leapylee.co.uk
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The New UK Pension Regime The new UK ‘pension freedom’ came into effect on 6th April, providing new opportunities for retirees, depending on the type of pension. This is a significant change, and all very new, and many expatriates may not realise how they are affected. First of all, the new freedom is not for all pensions - it does not apply to defined benefit (final salary) schemes, public sector pensions, state pensions or annuities. Most options only apply to defined contribution schemes, i.e. money purchase schemes such as personal or stakeholder pensions, self-invested personal pensions (SIPPS), executive pension plans etc. The government is looking at ways to allow greater flexibility in the way annuities are offered. You can transfer out of a defined benefit scheme, to a defined contribution scheme or QROPS, but may lose valuable benefits so need to consider it carefully. You can only transfer if you have taken advice
By Gary Cardwell, Partner, Blevins Franks from a pension transfer specialist regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. You cannot transfer out of public sector or unfunded schemes. Secondly, even if you have a defined contribution scheme, you do not have to do anything. You can leave your pension as it is, and continue to receive regular income through income drawdown. Indeed, not all such schemes will offer the new flexibility; there is
no regulatory force to make them. You would have to transfer to a plan that offers the new flexibility. In turn that could involve a loss of guarantees or other valuable options. Not all providers accept non UK residents, so the choices are limited. If you do want to act now, explore all your options, and the tax and long-term consequences, before taking a decision. What does ‘pension freedom’ mean? You can do almost whatever you like with your funds. Besides taking income drawdown, you could take the whole lot as cash in one go (with no restrictions on how you use the money); you could make withdrawals as and when you want, or take a lump sum now and start income at a later date. You could also buy an annuity. If you do choose to take all or much of your fund as cash, first ensure you have a reliable plan for
your long-term financial security. It is important to think about the tax implications, especially for larger funds. UK taxpayers receive 25% tax free, but other income/ withdrawals are taxed at their marginal rate of income tax. Spanish residents will pay Spanish tax according to the local rules. Most pension income is taxed at the scale rates of income tax, up to 47%. Lump sums are not tax free and the taxable amount is charged at the savings tax rates of 20%-24%. Cash withdrawn from a pension fund also loses protection from UK inheritance tax. Specialist tax advice is therefore essential. Many QROPS cannot yet provide full flexibility on withdrawals. The rule where 70% of the transfer value made to a QROPS must provide an income for life currently remains in place for non-EU QROPS. The 55% death tax has been
abolished, but if you die over age 75 your beneficiaries will still pay tax, at their marginal rate on income or currently at 45% on lump sums. This also applies to annuities, but not final salary schemes. This is just a brief, generalised summary. It is important to seek personalised, expert advice. Getting it wrong could be very costly. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised 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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Petits Detectius
EU plan for migrant quotas hits rocks: another doomed quick fix? Nora Johnson
Breaking Views Nora is the author of popular psychological suspense and crime thrillers and a freelance journalist. To comment on any of the issues raised in her column, go to www.euroweeklynews.com/3.0.15/nora-johnson
WITH net migration to the UK at its highest level in a decade, an EU plan to spread migrants throughout the continent using a quota system for their resettlement appears near to collapse with its rejection by numerous EU countries. And my response to this latest doomed quick fix dreamed up by the EU? Well, it’s a word that rhymes with “bucket”! Love her or loathe her, British Home Secretary Theresa May rightly opposed the scheme. Everything should be done, she said, to rescue those at risk at sea, but taking them to a European port, thereby creating a ‘pull-factor,’ would certainly encourage many more to attempt the trip, thereby benefiting those who ruthlessly exploit them for financial gain. I find myself split between compas-
RISK AT SEA: Migration at highest level in a decade.
The only lasting solution is to bring stability to those countries through economic development and conflict resolution.
sion for these individuals and the conclusion that a combination of rumour, internet and the media about the EU’s ready largesse, open borders and helpful rescue crews are fuelling this escalating migration to Europe and making it irresistibly attractive to thousands of people. If the message being sent back was that migrants paying to enter Europe
illegally are wasting their time and money, both the demand and the business of the people-smugglers meeting it would evaporate. We need to separate those truly escaping from danger from those escaping poverty. The only lasting solution is to bring stability to these countries through economic development and conflict resolution but, in the late great Buddy
Holly’s immortal words, ‘That’ll be the day.’ People in overcrowded, poorly-maintained boats simply don’t have time to wait for things to be fixed. The future is free for us to imagine and invent. The problem which is facing us today is how to find work for the unemployed, reduce state deficits, pay for benefits and, in the UK, get the NHS off life support. Otherwise, the future is bright. Or is it? What about the killings in Iraq, Libya, Syria and so on seemingly without end? What about Iran, ISIS and Russia? What about all these unskilled refugees seeking a new life in Europe? How are we supposed to cope with all these challenges when youth unemployment in Europe - 50.7 per cent here in Spain, second only to Greece at 51.2 per cent - is already at breaking point? The future could be bright but at the moment it is not. Nora Johnson’s thrillers ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.com) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.89; £0.79) and iBookstore. Profits to Cudeca.
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Working up nostalgic steam 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.
AS summer begins to unfold, it triggers a memory of those wonderful boyhood holidays many years ago. There’s something about a steam train journey that sparks the imagination and, if you are over 50 like me yes, I know it’s hard to believe - the very thought brings childhood memories flooding back. With modern high-speed trains, the romance has largely gone from this mode of transport but even so, travelling through countryside that would normally remain hidden to the motorist, is still a pleasant experience. It’s even more pleasant in Spain if you happen to be of a certain age, and qualified to purchase a railway Gold Card which entitles the holder to a substantial discount on all rail travel. For €6 a year, the holder can enjoy unlimited rail travel at 40 per cent discount midweek and 25 per cent at weekends. Our first such trip, was to Madrid and Toledo a few years ago when we purchased two first class tickets and such was the experience, we resolved that any travel involving more than
STEAM TRAIN: A journey that sparks the imagination.
three hours in the car, would thereafter be made by train. Low cost, great comfort and meals and drinks included you can’t wack it. And on a subsequent trip to Barcelona, two of us had to be poured off the train at Alicante station. I mean, how can you say no to a friendly steward who constantly asks if the señors would care for more brandy? It would be extremely rude - and silly, as it was all included in the price. But it’s a funny thing about the days of steam. Trains were noisy iron monsters wreathed in swirling smoke and steam, accompanied by the acrid smell of scorched grease that permeated the air at railway stations. And yet the fascination with steam locomotives is something that leaves us reminiscing about curly edged buffet sandwiches and station hoardings advertising Andrews Liver Salts and Pears Soap. Then there were those photographs on the walls of carriages, depicting exotic locations like Whitby and the Isle of Man - names that we southern kids had only glimpsed in story books. It was the dream of many a schoolboy to be a train driver one day. Devon was our annual holiday destination, and I was always disappointed if my father elected to book bus tickets. It’s a pity, but nostalgia seems increasingly to be a thing of the past.
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Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.
USING online media I get 9/10 for identifying an American by his take on global affairs. He thinks he has an opinion. No, he echoes the opinions of his mainstream media. The US with 1,000 bases worldwide and currently involved in several conflicts is considered peaceful; Russia said to be the threat to world peace. My acquaintance watches only BBC and ITV. Americans are influenced by 2,600 newspapers and magazines, 10,500 radio and television broadcasters and 2,400 publishers; all owned by just six corporations compromised and connected to the Washington DC political elite. Recently, 10,000 news articles and 2.5 million social me-
DAILY PAPERS: Are losing their readers. dia messages bull-horned the same word pro-Obama narrative: There was no journalist source; it was merely an opinion of Mark Arabo, an Obama intimate. Polls reveal that 77 per cent of Americans no longer trust corporate news. Fox News was found to be telling the
Polls reveal that 77 per cent of Americans no longer trust corporate news.
truth only 18 per cent of the time. Corporate EU media is linked to its US counterparts. Western mainstream media has lost its relevance. Uniquely, the EWN increases readership by publishing politically incorrect opinion. Corporate media has forfeited readership trust. Germany’s
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PEOPLE: Want change.
A new future IN the aftermath of the elections on Sunday, Spain’s two major parties are coming to terms with the fact that people want change. The huge amount of local power that the conservative Popular Party won at the previous elections was seriously eroded at Sunday’s regional and municipal elections, however the socialist PSOE was unable to take advantage due to the immense support for Ciudadanos and Podemos. Therefore, over the coming weeks we are going to see pacts and coalitions being formed, deals and handshakes being done between old adversaries that have been thrust together in order to stay in power. Or at least that’s how it will seem to them. In reality, and as they will come to learn, this point in history saw the turning! Progress is a journey not a destination, where change will take time and patience. But change from a political culture that has seen four decades of the old guard’s refusal to give any ground on government policies, to one of transparent cooperation and integration of parties and their young ideas, will not happen overnight. However, it can only mean that the country will shortly be moving forward to a brighter, more transparent, integrated future.
flagship Der Spiegel now has 15 per cent fewer readers. The Daily Mail lost 25 per cent of its readership since 2010 whilst other mastheads declined by as much as 50 per cent. The emergence of foreign more relevant and trusted media is likely to aggravate mainstream media losses further. Thomas Sowell, American economist and political philosopher: “If people in the media cannot decide whether they are in the business of reporting news or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the more important that the public understand the difference and choose their news sources accordingly.” Is there a solution to a worrying phenomena that turns people against people and naNow we tion against nation? Yes, study want to both sides of everything, read hear your news. foreign media no matter how uncomfortable it makes YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE you. Winning weapons in - YOUR OPINION the next war will be inforwww.euroweeklynews.com mation and education.
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Life’s a beach - do you enjoy a visit? IT’S that time of year when the Blue Flag beach quality awards are handed out. Does Spain do enough to keep its beaches in tip top condition? Which is your favourite beach and why? NADINE BARTHOLOMEW from Avalon Europe said: “I think Spain understands that its beaches are a major attraction for tourists and locals and so they keep them very clean. Whenever I go to the beaches they look like they are
cleaned and raked every day. “My favourite beaches are in the north of the region. I like Damus and Miramar beaches which are near Gandia. They are large, with golden sand and very peaceful. “They only have one beach bar, popular with Spanish
families, especially Sundays.” Gemma Broad from Telitec Moraira said: “My only comparison to Spanish beaches is the UK and I definitely think Spanish beaches are cleaner. They also seem to clean them during the day which is great. The
Gregg Porter.
Nadine Bartholomew.
Gemma Broad.
L’Arenal beach in Javea is my favourite. As I have children I prefer beaches where there are lots of facilities to keep them occupied. “During the summer they have inflatable playgrounds, organised games and many lifeguards to keep everyone safe. There are also clean toilets and plenty of beachside bars and restaurants for refreshments for both children and adults.” Gregg Porter who works at PC Solutions Javea said: “I think they do very well keeping them clean. Even after a Friday night, the beaches are always
Nanda Vos.
spotless the next day. I think the Spanish are very proud of their houses and surroundings and this is reflected in the way they treat the beaches. My favourite beach is Damus, near Gandia. I like the fact dogs are permitted and it is slightly less busy than other beaches. It has a traditional Spanish feel and is very relaxed, especially off season.” Nanda Vos, partner in Anti-Slip, said: “The beaches in Spain are far cleaner than those in Holland. They pay a lot of attention to the little details that make a day at the beach delightful. The lifeguards are always on hand to give advice and look after those who need help. “My favourite beach is Moraira - the water seems warmer than other beaches, although I prefer when it is quieter.”
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Classic cars on Spanish roads IN this series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers. THERE are numerous classic car owners and associations in Spain and many regularly ask about the laws that refer specifically to this type of vehicle and what provisions drivers must make when on Spanish roads. The Royal Decree 1247/1995 deals with the rules for historic vehicles or classic cars, under article 10. First and foremost, unless rules are specifically in place for this type of vehicle, then classic cars are governed by the same laws and rules as normal vehicles, including the requirement of liability insurance.
Those vehicles that, on account of their age or constructive characteristics, do not have lights or indicators, are not allowed to travel between sunset and sunrise or in circumstances requiring their use. Classic and historic cars that are not able to exceed a speed of 40km per hour, should drive on the hard shoulder if practical and sufficient, or as close as possible to the right outside edge of the road. Cars that are not able to reach at least 60km per hour are not permitted to go on the motorway.
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Do we have to read Article 28? I read in your recent article on the new double taxation agreement between Spain and the UK that the new requirement to declare civil service and military pensions is not applicable until next year. However, my tax advisor assures me Have your tax advisor read Article 28. 1. II, and at the very end of the new UK-Spain tax t re a t y, h e w i l l fin d that it says that various parts of the treaty will be applied to the ‘fiscal periods’ following the enactment of the treaty. Th e Ta x Tre a t y w a s signed in 2013, and was published in the Spanish Official State Bulletin on May, 2014, to go directly into effect. So now the Treaty is in effect. However, when we ap-
that, for the first time, I must declare my military pension in this year’s return, and that the agreement is in force immediately. Your comment would be welcome as I am now confused. B.Mc. (email)
David Searl You and the Law in Spain
The Spanish tax year is the natural year, which means the Treaty is applied from January 1, 2015 to taxpayers resident in Spain.
ply the next ‘fiscal period’ for U K c om panie s and residents, this means Apr il of 2015 be c aus e the U K tax y e ar r uns from April to April. The Spanish tax year, however, is the natural y e ar, w hic h m e ans the Tre aty is applie d from January 1, 2015, to taxpayers resident in Spain. This in turn means that the Treaty is applied to the tax de c lar ation made in May-June 2016, for the tax year 2015. I hope this makes it clear.
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Telefonica woes are enough to try anyone’s patience HAVING returned from an extended winter vacation, we regrettably found that our excellent telecoms provider, of seven years, had been taken over by Spain’s second-worst provider, even though they are the cheapest, and instantly contacted them to cancel our contract. After various emails demanding extortionate cancellation fees, which were later withdrawn, it was agreed to terminate at the end of the month. In fact, we lost the internet before the month-end. Still no internet after three weeks, our new provider could do nothing as they were waiting for Telefonica to switch the connection; what age do we live in? It will come as no surprise that unlike any other European country which can configure your telephone connection remotely, Spain still has to send out Pedro and his donkey to flick a switch in your local exchange. Now the rub: at the end of three weeks we received a bill from Telefonica for €64 for line rental, which will be repeated again in July. Telefonica have changed the rules again. If you switch between telecom suppliers, you MUST use Telefonica’s more expensive line rental for six months, before they will release it to the new supplier. Surely this is in violation of EU rules, and free choice? At least part of Telefonica works; it took only 48 hours to grab the illicit line rental charges from my bank account, and in the end nearly four weeks to reconnect me. Beware, Spanish companies don’t like competition, and will frustrate anyone else who offers better service, instead of improving their own customer service. Name supplied, Els Poblets (Alicante)
Animal lovers? I WAS delighted to read on the EWN website that Mallorca is working towards becoming a bullfighting-free area, with cross-party support for a ban, excepting the PP.
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over, and for all those expats who voted, congratulations, whether your favoured candidate got in or not. If you didn’t vote, well you have no right to complain at whatever the council gets up to. If you take the time to vote the politicians might take the time to listen. Democracy has been a hard-won right in many countries. We should all exercise our right to vote so the sacrifices of many of our forbears were not in vain. Joan Evans, Mijas (Malaga)
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RONDA is a beautiful town to visit, but sometimes it is worth taking a walk round it to see sights like this. Andy Steele, Marbella (Malaga)
I hope other parts of Spain can follow their example. Tourists and expats have their part to play too; I’m embarrassed by the British people who claim to come from a land of animal lovers but queue up to see the slaughter in the bullring, just because it’s a ‘tradition’. It’s time to boycott this cruel practice. But then again, with foxhunting back on the political agenda at home, maybe we have no right to criticise. Anne Marie McKenna (Malaga)
Bleeding hearts I REALLY don’t see the problem with bullfights. These animals live a pampered existence and certainly would not be bred other than for fighting. When it comes down to it the only people to make a decision on whether bullfighting is allowed in Spain should be the Spanish, not
bleeding-hearted expatriates with nothing better to do than run down their adopted country. Anthony Cronin (by email)
Over the top? I DON’T often pay much attention to Leapy Lee’s contributions but his ‘sour grapes’ attack (Issue 1559) on those who protested at the election result could not go without comment. Firstly, I have to ask: on what basis did he conclude that the only people to be angry about the outcome were ‘lefties’? Given that the Tories managed to scrape in on a mere 37 per cent vote and, taking into account those who did not vote, 75 per cent of the country did not want the Tory style of government, should he be surprised that there was anger at our broken, useless system of so-called democracy? A mere 900 votes in marginal
seats determined the election outcome and, had they been cast against the Tories, they would have lost. So there is understandable anger, and the 25 per cent of turkeys who voted for Christmas are, in my opinion, completely stupid, because now they must also bite the bullet of another five years of the most disgusting reptiles ever to have slithered across the British political landscape. Finally, yes, the world is run by capitalists, and the inhumanity of the market and madness of consumer economics is driving us to extinction. So to suggest that capitalism and, by inference Tory dogma, is somehow virtuous is to raise stupidity to an art form. David Britten, La Alfoquia (Almeria)
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I AM writing to you in hope that something can be done about the ugliest roundabout in the whole of the Costa del Sol. The roundabout in question is the one that was constructed above the ‘disco tunnel’ that passes through San Pedro, Alcantara. Considering that the Costa has some of the most beautifully-decorated roundabouts, this one is an absolute eyesore and a very bad image for the surrounding area. All the local businesses and residents hate it! The tunnel underneath is no more than an off-putting (and dangerous, I may add) stroboscope of light when drivers go through. Please may we have a lovely entrance to our otherwise lovely San Pedro! Anita Lloyd, San Pedro de Alcantara (Malaga) Editor’s note: Spain does indeed have some ‘interesting’ roundabouts. Do you have a favourite, or an especially despised one?
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denied in the name of practicality. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) To be truly happy you need to build on your partnerships. Keep these in balance and everything else will fall into place. Life has taught you some rather harsh lessons recently. The upshot of that is you now feel more in control and more secure.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) When needed you are sure to be positive this week. On a project, 'striking while the iron is hot' springs to mind. There is much fun to hand but it must be 'work first' at the moment. Some opportunities do not come twice and you need to be aware of them when they present themselves. Spend some quality time with your loved ones.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) There is an all-consuming need to see some reward for all your efforts. There will be those who will tell you that you need to push harder for success. Perhaps you need to be with more like-minded people. Certainly being with the wrong colleagues can bring your spirits down.
AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) You are in a romantic mood but something is missing from the picture. Its not that you’re feeling the need to have more than one string to your bow, it is more that you are tired of using the same old arrows. So, what is out there to fire your imagination? Something really new will not miss the mark with you.
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) You will see the lighter side of life this week when you discover that someone is holding a torch for you. You are flattered and vaguely interested. Your combination of intelligence and humour make you a delightful companion.
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TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There is much to be tackled this week, but you are wary of making full-on decisions. Taking things one step at a time is the best policy because it gives you space to consider the options. There is a restlessness about you that is hard to pinpoint. Perhaps you are feeling positive but have to hold fire because of others.
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PISCES (February 20 - March 20) This is a brilliant week for money and business. Mars is influencing you to be more up-front and practical in your approach. You may feel changes coming on that you would rather deny. Burying your head in the sand is not an option. Take the bull by the horns and you could be surprised at your success.
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VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) The influence of Venus and Jupiter brings you the influence and status that you deserve. It's not that you haven't worked towards it but now you start to see the benefits. There is an urge to improve your appearance and surroundings to fit in with the 'new you'.
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LEO (July 24 - August 23) Someone who has been unhelpful in the past suddenly steps forward. Could you have been wrong about them? Probably not. Keep a clear mind when with them. Saturn influences you to be more organised before a bout of indecision strikes.
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Quick Across 1 Consecrated (6) 3 Most up-to-date (6) 8 Extreme greed for material wealth (7) 10 Soiled or discoloured appearance (5) 11 Expenses (5) 12 Daybreak (7) 13 Building occupied by a community of monks or nuns (5) 15 Military trainee (5) 20 White ant (7) 22 Shin bone (5) 24 Visual representation (5) 25 Odd (7) 26 Unattached (6) 27 Not being in a specified place (6) Down 1 By no means plentiful (6) 2 Coarse, boorish (5) 4 Malicious burning to destroy property (5) 5 Deliberately vague or ambiguous (7) 6 Soft, delicate, fragile (6) 7 Dirty and disorderly (5) 9 Important topic or problem for debate or discussion (5) 14 Advantageous purchase (7) 16 Make different (5)
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Code Breaker Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 6 represents K and 22 represents C, so fill in K every time the figure 6 appears and C every time the figure 22 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CRYPTIC Across: 1 Saturate, 5 Cart, 9 Air base, 10 Earls, 11 Exams, 12 Emulate, 13 Sweets, 15 Depths, 18 Resorts, 20 Scent, 22 Adage, 23 Traders, 24 Sees, 25 Realists.
Down: 1 Stare, 2 Terrace, 3 Rears, 4 Themes, 6 Aorta, 7 Testers, 8 Refuse, 13 Surpass, 14 Turret, 16 Theseus, 17 Tsetse, 19 Stage, 20 Snail, 21 Tasks.
QUICK Across:
17 Philosophical study of moral values and rules (6) 18 Thick, closely-spaced, compact (5)
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19 Express grief verbally (6) 21 Nonpareil (5) 23 Any act of immoderate indulgence (5)
Down: 2 Arise, 3 Trachea, 5 Aware, 6 Press-up, 7 Venus, 8 Eagle, 9 Pity, 13 Type, 15 Able, 17 Quarter, 19 Ukulele, 20 Scope, 22 Erase, 23 Stud. 25 Bulge, 27 Stale.
The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.
Across 1 To feel (touch) (5) 4 Arches (5) 7/5 Huevera (3,3) 8 Always (7) 9 To pray (say prayers) (4) 10 Bandeja (para servir, en nevera) (4) 14 Capitán (7) 16 Wave (in sea, lake) (3) 17 Opaque (5) 18 Pala (para cavar) (5)
ENGLISH-SPANISH Across:
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1 South-east, 7 Isles, 9 Agria, 10 Edad, 11 Noveno, 13 Suave, 14 Aisle, 15 Corazones.
Down: 2 Test, 3 Enamorado, 4 Streets, 5 Disease, 6 Cajones, 8 Llamado, 12 Ceja.
Down 1 Dedos del pie (4) 2 Puro (5) 3 Cold (infection) (9) 4 Olives (9) 5 See 7 Across 6 Semilla (4) 11 Now (at this time, immediately) (5) 12 Eight (4) 13 Coffee (4) 15 Guisante (3)
Hexagram
1 Hasty, 4 Happy, 9 Private, 10 Arena, 11 Teeth, 12 Utensil, 14 Easy, 16 Squab, 18 Puppy, 21 Leek, 24 Chamber, 26 Upset, 28 Petal, 29 Steward, 30 Brief, 31 Defer.
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 (THRONE) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.
BRIDLE
LETTER
BRUISE
LISTEN
CLOAKS
LUNGED
CLOCKS
REARED
DEDUCT
SHEETS
DESIRE
STICKS
GATHER
STRIDE
HANDLE
TESTED
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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Reduce, 2 Guests, 3 Feared, 4 Treaty, 5 Rested, 6 Regard, 7 Starry, 8 Seared, 9 Treats, 10 Assert, 11 Wanted, 12 Tender, 13 Tilted, 14 Ladies, 15 Titter, 16 Dinner, 17 Prints, 18 Detail, 19 Stacks
Across 1 Miss the French boat (4) 3 Sleet cut from icebergs, for example (8) 9 Yes, sort out levels (7) 10 Romanian without Ron causes hysteria (5) 11 Additional non-speaking role (5) 12 One who has to sample various treats (6) 14 Endless oriental holiday in spring (6) 16 Cancel permit to be in the Scottish river (6) 19 Mark makes beer, I hear (6) 21 Runner defeated in close race (5) 24 A poem about baby's first home (5) 25 Bo backed part of a play that's indecent (7) 26 Designing a dress, it is a catastrophe (8) 27 Reportedly spent thoughtlessly, feeling gloomy (4) Down 1 Paid attention to the dense lit characters (8) 2 Look for Tonto's Mount (5) 4 Some adders at zoo are phoney (6)
5 Clocks what ‘X’ stands for (5) 6 Some academic once denied a grant (7) 7 Hit friend's back (4) 8 To threaten people takes an expert (6) 13 Dog with no tail - get back! (8)
15 Dangerous boat incorporating Her Majesty's unpaid debt (7) 17 Silent builders sign up (6) 18 Far-off sort of meteor (6) 20 Thoughts about Sadie (5) 22 A short period of enchantment (5) 23 Ring for the musicians (4)
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TRAINING classes undoubtedly contribute to better-behaved dogs. One great advantage of classes is that they accustom the puppy or young dog to meeting other dogs, and owners get an opportunity to meet people with a common interests and sometimes common problems. Many people are regarded as experts (even dog trainers) when they have trained a dog of one breed to a very high standard. Faced with a difficult dog they would not know where to start. Training methods vary just as much as dogs and their owners do. There are, however, many accepted exercises which form a useful basis for most dogs and most owners. Many people fully realise their responsibilities and try very hard to comply and still end up with a dog that will bite, causes a road accident, etc. WHY? People must not regard dogs as ‘almost human’; this is an insult to our ca-
TRAINING MATTERS: Few dog owners understand canine instincts. nine friend. Dog has become man’s best friend, not because he is almost human but because he can do many things that we cannot do, and in this day and age what with satellite, we still don’t know how he does some of those things, such as detecting mines and drugs. INTELLIGENCE is not an important factor in a dog’s make up. Fact: Nearly all problem dogs are very intelligent. Fact: Few dog owners understand canine instincts and their importance in the man/dog relationship.
Dogs and indeed all animals learn by association of ideas; animals do not reason at all, they simply react to what is happening and do not think about what has happened or is about to happen. It is believed that they do sometimes work out a problem for themselves. All training should be based on the assumption that the dog does not reason and that he learns by association of ideas. If you do not have time to exercise your dog, then you should not keep a dog.
4,948 kittens free to a good home By Steve Walsh HOW many times do we see the words ‘unwanted puppies free to a good home’ in an advert? Do you ever think why? When you consider that a fertile dog can produce an av-
erage of two litters in one year, and the average number of puppies in a canine litter is six, this means that up to 508 puppies can be born from one unspayed female dog and her offspring in seven years. Living in a culture that is inclined to simply release family pets or working dogs into the wild to fend for themselves when they are no longer wanted, has led to a population explosion in the campo that the animal charities are fighting a losing battle to contain. The problem is worse when we look at cats. A fertile cat can produce an average of three litters a year, the average number of kittens in a feline lit-
UNWANTED: One female can have three litters a year. ter is four to six. Therefore, up to 4,948 kittens can be born from one unspayed female cat and her offspring in seven years. When you look at the fig-
ures, it soon becomes quite evident that spaying and neutering of our animals is not only sensible, but necessary to avoid many thousands of needless euthanisations every year.
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Thwarted godfather charade Cassandra Nash A weekly look - and not entirely impartial reaction to the Spanish political scene
MARIANO RAJOY must disappoint Jose Maria Aznar. The former president, emulating American presidents, declined to stand for a third term in 2004. Contenders to succeed him included vilified former vice-president and Economy minister, Rodrigo Rato, recently drummed out of the PP ranks for moneylaundering and dodgy accounting. Rato was overlooked and Mariano Rajoy anointed but he upset Aznar’s plans by losing the March 2004 elections. Every political pie would have had godfather Aznar’s finger in it had he won then, but once Rajoy finally closed the Moncloa door behind him in 2011 he was his own man, not Aznar’s.
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Summing it all up MADRID City Hall spent around €500,000 digging up the crypt where Don Quijote’s creator Miguel de Cervantes is almost certainly buried, hoping to find identifiable remains.
Jose Maria Aznar.
Yet the Association for the Recuperation of Historic Memory which hopes to locate bodies tossed into unmarked roadside graves during the Civil War has to rely on a $100,000 US award to keep going. Something in this situation doesn’t add up - and it’s not the arithmetic.
Spain is so parsimonious with handouts that immigrants will soon move on to where the grass is greener. To keep hardcore PP voters happy Aznar was administered in measured doses during the recent election campaign but contact was scant between both men. No doubt Rajoy will
be able to savour some Aznar-less months until the November general election when the entire charade must start again.
Second thoughts UKIP only fell apart after a General Election because even anti-everything Britons thought twice before decamping to the waste land of populism. And next November that could happen here with UKIP’s mirror-image, anti-matter counterpart, Podemos.
Just passing through SPAIN has been asked to accept thousands of the asylum seekers who cross the Mediterranean to find better lives. The government has pointed out that although the Spanish economy is improving, the country, services and labour market are in no fit state to accept so many. Probably this is not the problem it seems: Spain is so parsimonious with handouts that the immigrants will soon move on to where the grass is greener and benefits more plentiful.
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I BELIEVE that everything happens for a reason Erica Russell Watson: My journey – and I’m driving IN August of last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer which had spread to the lymphatic system. My life changed and things went into over drive. For the last nine months or so I have had two operations, chemotherapy and countless scans and tests. It is a journey that you have to take step by step but towards the end your body starts to tell you enough is enough. You hope it has all been worthwhile. Well two days ago I sat in front of my oncologist and awaited the latest verdict on my health after all the treatment. The news was good. I have been given the all clear as my blood test results were very good and the scan revealed that there is no cancer in my breast. So far so good. There is a little cause for caution though. I have three nodules in my lungs. They are not sure exactly what these are but seem to
think they are insignificant. We will have to keep an eye on them though. Breast cancer has a tendency to spread to the lungs, brain, bones and liver. I left the hospital having being booked in for a mammogram in August, can’t forget about the health of my other breast! I have started a
I have to stay out of the sun, but I intend to swim in the evenings when the sun isn’t so fierce, as I have to be sensible.
five year course of hormone tablets called Tamoxifeno and I am booked in for another CAT scan and blood tests in six months, ahead of my next check-up. I have also just had confirmation that I will start radiotherapy at the beginning of June so everything seems to be moving in the right direction. Providing everything goes well with
the radiotherapy I will then meet with my surgeon to book a date for breast reconstruction which will involve two more operations. As I keep saying, step by step. The one thing I know for sure is that there will come a day when this all ends. This summer will be a little difficult as I have to stay out of the sun! A bit complicated in Spain but I certainly won’t be requiring any more radiation so I will have to be sensible. I still intend to swim but in the evenings when the sun isn’t so fierce. I bought a normal swimming costume and had a little pocket inserted into it to accommodate my aqua breast! The mastectomy swimwear is extremely expensive so I thought it was a better option. All in all I am feeling brighter. It is hard to keep your energy levels up and a permanent smile on your face but you just have to accept that you are human and that you will have better days than others. I believe everything happens for a reason in life and as I come out the other side of this maelstrom I think that something interesting, challenging and exciting is waiting for me. Hope springs eternal.
CHILDREN: At greater risk of obesity in later life. CHILDREN who get bullied are at greater risk of obesity, strokes and heart attacks later on in life. Researchers say that if bullying among the young was eliminated it could reduce the number of overweight men and women by around 12 per cent. They made the claim following their study at King’s College London, where they analysed 7,102 cases of children born in 1958 whose parents were asked whether they had been bullied between the ages of seven and 11. Women were found more likely to put on weight after childhood bullying than men. Some 26 per cent of women
who had been bullied in childhood were obese at the age of 45, compared to 19 per cent of those who had never been picked on at school. Some 25 per cent of male bullying victims were obese, compared to 23.6 per cent who were not. Obesity was measured in two ways, by body mass index and by hip to waist ratio. Researchers also measured two ‘bio-markers’ of heart disease and found 20 per cent of those who had been bullied showed a greater risk of disease. Around one in five children are thought to suffer bullying at school.
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5 things you didn’t know about hand dryers, so read below and learn IN 1993 the first jet hand dryers were introduced, pushing water off the hands instead of evaporating it By Debbie Fletcher LET’S face it, you probably haven’t sat down and thought long and hard about a hand dryer. That said, you’ll encounter these devices in many places you visit such as public toilets and leisure centres, so it’s well-worth knowing one or two facts about these appliances. With this in mind, here are five facts to consider: Hand dryers can spread germs If you thought popping your hands under a dryer for a few seconds was more hygienic than wiping them on a paper towel or using one of those awkward cloth towel dispensers - think again. In a recent study, 27 times more germs were found in the air around jet-air dryers than around paper towel dispensers meaning that you could be coming into contact with all kinds of nasty bugs, so it’s well worth keeping a hand sanitizer from the likes of Brosch Direct nearby. Professor Mark Wilcox, of the University of Leeds’ School of Medicine, who led the study, said: “Next time you dry your hands in a public toilet using an electric dryer, you may be spreading bacteria without knowing it. You may also be splattered with bugs from other people’s hands. These findings are important for understanding the ways in which bacteria spread, with the potential to transmit illness and disease.” Jet air dryers blast out more bacteria Jet air dryers are hard to miss. They’re incredibly noisy and promise to dry your hands in seconds making them seem like a practical and easy hand-drying solution. The only problem is, a study of hand dryer hygiene also revealed that
HAND DRYERS: Not so hygienic.
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five times more bacteria were found around jetair dryers than warm air dryers. The bacteria also lingers around these devices for a long time, with germs still detected in the air up to 15 minutes after they had finished washing their hands. Hand dryers have become more eco-friendly Conventional hand dryers used to have insufficient motors and insufficient energy-heating elements which meant they took a long time to dry hands and used a lot of energy in the process. Thankfully, many of the hand dryers in use today are more powerful and energy-efficient than their predecessors thanks to high speed motors producing high velocity air flow. This saves energy by up to 80 per cent and reduces drying time from 30-45 seconds to eight-10. Dyson have global accreditations Dyson hand dryers have global accreditations. For instance, the Dyson Airblade hand dryers are the only models certified hygienic by the independent public health specialists NSF. It uses a HEPA filter to eliminate 99.97 per cent of all bacteria in the air making the air blown onto the hands cleaner than any air in the rest of the room. It’s also the only hand dryer approved for food environments by HACCP. This is because they have a fast dry time, HEPA filter and an antibacterial additive. Hand dryers were invented in 20th century The earliest hand dryer was patented in 1921 by R.B. Hibbard, D. J. Watrous and J.G. Bassett for the Airdry Corporation of Groton New York, but was popularised in 1948 by George Clemens, a talented inventor from Chicago. It wasn’t until 1993 when the first jet hand dryers were introduced, pushing water off the hands instead of evaporating it.
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Does gaming affect Alzheimer’s ANOTHER study claims playing video games makes you better at learning NEW research suggests that video games could increase the risk of people developing Alzheimer’s disease in later life. Scientists from the University of Montreal, Canada, claim that players navigate the screen using a key area of the brain which
has been known to lead to loss of grey matter. Previous studies have shown reduced volume in this region, which controls memory, learning and emotion, and is associated with neurological and psychological disorders including dementia and depression.
Another study has claimed playing video games makes you better at learning than non-gamers. Research found that gaming boosts the ability to learn a number of tasks more accurately and possibly puts gamers in an ‘expert category’ of problem solving.
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How love can affect our bodies ARE you in love? What does it do to your body? Scientific studies have been analysing the impact and effects of love for decades and continually come up with new findings about the powerful influence it has on our bodies and minds. So how does it affect us? Sobering Love may make you feel light-headed but it can actually sober you up when you’ve drunk too much. A study published this year found that rats given oxytocin, the hormone released by the body during bonding and after sexual relations, were less likely to feel the effects of alcohol. After large doses of oxytocin, the rats didn’t become as uncoordinated or clumsy when intoxicated and it is believed that this ‘love hormone’ counteracts the effect of alcohol on the brain. Healing wounds Being in a happy, loving relationship can even make wounds heal faster, according to research from Ohio State University in the USA. In their study they gave 42 married couples eight small blisters on their arms, in two separate sessions. The skin from each blister was then removed to create a small wound.
The couples were then asked to discuss something emotional on which they strongly disagreed. In the second session they were asked to talk about a subject that made them feel close and and researchers found that just half an hour’s loving conversation speeded up the time it took skin to heal by at least a day.
Friendship loss Finding love can reduce your social circle. Most people have five friends within their inner circle but typically lose one of those in the intense early part of a relationship. Lying The chemical oxytocin doesn’t only make us more loving ; it can turn us into liars. Researchers found people given a dose of the hormone were more likely to cheat in games in order to win money. Sixty volunteers played a game of coin toss, in teams, where they predicted whether they would flip heads or tails. Those given oxytocin were more likely to lie that they had correctly predicted the outcome. Painkiller Being in love can reduce your pain levels. In one experiment students in the early stages of a new romance had their brains scanned while holding probes hot enough to hurt their hands. When they were shown pictures of their loved ones, it acted as a powerful painkiller and the probes did not hurt as much. FINDING LOVE: Can reduce your social circle of friends.
HYPERTENSION: Is a silent disease.
Blood pressure advice A RECENT course at the Quiron Hospital, Marbella, in conjunction with World Hypertension Day highlighted some important facts for us to bear in mind. Primarily, hypertension is more prevalent in men than women, except after menopause said Dr. Anna Medvedeva. Her advice is to decrease the consumption of salt and caloric foods, and increase the intake of potassium and calcium. Dr. Medvedeva, head of the Primary Care Unit in Marbella, also advises key points that should be taken on board for the prevention and early detection of this disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors. “One of the biggest dangers is that blood pressure is a silent disease, that is, you can already be suffering from high blood pressure and show no symptoms.” According to medical data, hypertension is the main risk factor leading to cardiovascular disease. “More than 1,000 million people worldwide suffer with hypertension,” said Dr. Medvedeva. “It is the warning sign of an increased cardiovascular risk, and could lead to problems such as renal failure, brain haemorrhage or stroke, heart problems or angina, and dementia. “If you feel you may have high blood pressure, speak to a doctor,” she suggests
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Asparagus is a culinary delicacy to enjoy GET in the mood with asparagus which contains a stimulating blend of nutrients so is fantastic food for your health minerals zinc, manganese and selenium,” said San Diego-based nutritionist Laura Flores. Asparagus also contains the amino acid asparagine, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that helps insulin do its job transporting glucose. It’s also especially rich in glutathione, a detoxifying compound that can help destroy carcinogens. For this reason, asparagus may help fight or protect against certain cancers, including bone, breast, lung and colon cancers. Next time you are out for tapas or dinner look out for asparagus it’s a healthy veg you may be in the mood for!
By Wendy Ann Cowham
ASPARAGUS (espárrago in Spanish) is native to the Mediterranean area, h a s b e e n c u l t i v ate d h ere since ancient times and is considered a culinary delicacy. In ancient times, asparagus was renowned as an aphrodisiac. Regardless of its powers to put you in the m o o d , t h i s s u c c u len t, savoury vegetable contains a stimulating blend of nutrients, making this member of the lily family a fantastic food for your health. Although it is available yearround in many parts of the world, the peak m o n t h s t o p u rch as e it here in Spain are March to May. Restaurants offer many asparagus dishes as the Spanish love to eat it as a delicacy grilled with salt or used in many different kinds of dis hes i n c l u d i n g sa l ad s , s o u p , omelettes and other egg dishes. It is a p e r f e c t a p p e t i z er w h e n wrapped i n Se r r a n o h am o r in variations of tapas with alioli, or as a side dish.
ASPARAGUS: The Spanish love to eat it as a delicacy grilled with salt. It is beneficial to eat in summer as it is high in vitamin K and folate, and well-balanced to provide
lots of antioxidant nutrients which makes it great for the skin. “When eating asparagus you are
taking in vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and the
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Delicious cold summer soup NATIVE Spanish swear by gazpacho as a great hangover cure By Wendy Ann Cowham
THERE are various theories on how gazpacho, the delicious, cold, summer soup, evolved. Some say it was born in the Arab countries where olive oil, garlic and bread was used to make it, but one thing is for sure, it is now one of Andalucia’s most consumed dishes. Native Spanish swear by it as a great hangover cure as it oozes all the correct properties to get you back on your feet. Most recipes include stale bread, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onion and garlic, all blended together and then chilled.
Gazpacho is classified by colour, the mos t c ommon bei ng a t om at o base
Most recipes are made from stale bread, tomato, cucumber, bell peppers, onion and garlic. which is red, some replace the tomato with nuts which are classed as white,
and the ones that contain more spices are classed as green. There are many variations, including a particularly interesting version from t he t own of Rot a i n t he pr ovi nce of Cadiz. The ingredients have always been similar to the standard red gazpacho, but during periods of drought, the locals did not have sufficient water to make it. They adjusted their measurements and the result was a thicker consistency, which is now called arranque roteño, a perfect dip with bread. If you normally shy away from gazpacho, it is worth a try, especially in
A great way to control your appetite and health THE avocado was originally a native of Mexico THE avocado tree is firstly native to Mexico although the Mediterranean climate is perfect for avocado growing in the summer months. Commercially valuable, they ripen quickly after harvesting and the trees are partially selfpollinating. The avocado is actually classed as a large berry bearing a seed. They are high in fibre, which is essential in a good diet, and it’s also great for controlling your appetite - so if you are watching your weight, head for the avocado dishes, they will keep you full for longer! The fat content in an avocado is good for you too, as they contain good fats as opposed to saturated fats. Avocado fats are monounsaturated, and this type of fat is good for anyone who suffers
from a high cholesterol level as monounsaturated fat helps to lower it. Vitamins that you can find in an avocado are B vitamins along with vitamin K and vitamin E. B vitamins help your body’s metabolism and its maintenance of a healthy skin tone, while vitamin K plays a fundamental role in making sure that your bones grow properly. This delicious fruit is easily available to enjoy in many dishes, so why not include them in your top 10 goodness foods this summer. AVOCADO: Is classed as a large berry bearing a seed.
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Who started the first restaurant trade? HOW eating out became a worldwide trend SINCE ancient times, street vendors or guesthouses selling food have been an established trade. But not one that was always d o n e well. Records from the Middle Ages show that the food served in
the abbeys by monks reached a much higher standard than any food cooked up in the inns at the time. Various households that had to prepare food for 100 people or more needed to put in place sufficient food service to cope with it. The French revolution launched the first modern type of restaurant industry. All rights to control food sold to the poor were relaxed, which were laws that had been issued by the King previously. The word ‘restaurant’ originates from the French word ‘restaurer,’ which means to re-
store, and was used specifically for a rich soup that would restore one’s strength. Hence the first dish usually being soup to start with. Then came the second course or those that follow between (entre) evolved so that food was served in stages. The word ‘restaurant’ came about during the 16th Century and was used more by the rich for whom eating out was becoming a trend, whose popularity spread. Now the wealth of choice makes it possible to work and play hard and still enjoy quality cuisine with a snap of a finger.
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What is Fino? FINO should be drunk basically By Wendy Ann Cowham
FINO is a Spanish word which in English means refined. It is also the name of the driest and palest traditional varieties of Sherry. What is particularly special about Fino is the strain of yeast used which is known as Flor. This Flor floats on the top of the wine acting as a protective blanket and thus shields it from excessive oxidation. It was a mystery to wine makers for
many years, just what this yellowy foam was that sat on the top, and then around the 19th century it became apparent that it aided the wines to develop much lighter and fresher. There was more headroom in the barrels but the exposure to air was compressed with the Flor. The hotter summers cause Fino from Jerez to develop a thinner layer of Flor which produces a stronger flavour through more exposure to air. The cooler climate that you get in El Puerto de Santa Maria which is nearer the sea results in a thicker layer of Flor which causes a more acidic and delicate flavour than those from Jerez. Fino should be drank basically, the sweeter the sooner, as when the bottle is opened exposure to the air can cause them to lose their flavour within
hours. The driest and palest variety of Fino is Montilla-Moriles fortified wine which is best drunk relatively young. The grapes used in Jerez are from the Palimino variety as opposed to other varieties used which are the Pedro Ximenez grapes. The Palimino grape produces white table wines such as Manzanilla besides the heavier Finos, and the Pedro Ximenez or Moscatel grapes are sometimes blended with Paloma based sherries. Sweetened Fino is called Pale Cream Sherry. In Andalucia you can sample some of the finest Finos at their very best as they are Protected Designation of Origin, which means they have to comply to all regulations and standards in the making.
CRUZCAMPO is the biggest-selling beer in Spain, and one of the topselling brands in Europe. The name comes from the place where the first factory was built which was on a cross in a field, hence La Cruz del Campo, and which is still there today next to the brewery in Sevilla. Cruzcampo was founded in 1904 by two brothers who were from the Osborne family famed for their sherry production. The beer is now brewed everywhere in Spain and in other countries, and the logo is of the figure of Gambrinus (a Flemish beer brewing Duke) who is a legendary creator of beer. Cruzcampo makes several different types of beer: Pilsner lager (4.8 per cent), Light (2.4), Shandy (0.9), Cruzcampo Gran Reserva (6.4) and Sin (0.9). The malty Gran Reserva is a new addition gaining in popularity. The bottled beers are sold in quintos or bottelins (20 cl.) and medias or tercios (33 cl.), as well as litre bottles. Awards have been won by the Cruzcampo Gran Reserva as the world’s Best Bock 2009. The signage for Cruzcampo is displayed almost everywhere in Spain supporting most bars and restaurants with their wares, so why not sample a few, but choose carefully!
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Patio gardens provide many with an outdoor living space SOME ingredients for successful patio gardens are collections of flowering plants in containers Dick Handscombe
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• The long tradition FOR more than two millennia patio gardens have been popular in Spain and other Mediterranean countries and continue to be so today, because for many persons living in the historic centres of towns and villages, patio gardens are the only outdoor living space they have. True patios are roofless inner living spaces in the centre of traditional style Spanish and Spanish American houses. However although not everyone will have the real thing the design ideas that follow can be used to create patio style terraces, courtyards and yards in any size and location of property. Some ingredients for successful patio gardens:
OUTSIDE WALLS: A combination of trailing plants.
Ferns, spider plants, bread plants, bamboos and bonsais of various types are best placed in shady corners not reached by the high mid day sun.
TRUE PATIOS: Roofless inner living spaces in the centre of Spanish houses.
• A clear vision and purpose - My choice is to develop patios as an intimate centre of family life. • Shade - Natural shade being better than canvas sails or awnings. Trees are typically planted in the centre or in one or more corners. Popular trees include palms, cordylines, rubber trees, figs, olives, jacaranda, citrus, judas and trained galan de noche. Climbers over wires Turn to Page 86
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and beams are also used including roses, grape vines, bignonias and passion flowers. However if your patio becomes an oven in July or August a motorised awning may be essential to provide shade. • Colourful and perfumed walls – Using a combination of trailing plants such as petunias and geraniums in window boxes and climbers such as jasmine, passion flower, honeysuckle, clematis, plumbago, roses and bougainvilleas in containers or planted directly in the ground. Plants can be supplemented by displaying plates, plaques and memorabilia. • Cool evergreen plants – In shady corners not reached even by the high mid day sun beaming down into deep patios. Plants often are ferns, aspidistras, spider plants, pothos, mother-in-law’s tongue, bread plants, spathiphyllum, succulents, bamboos and bonsais of various types.
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Have a clear vision and develop your patio as an intimate centre for family life.
COLOURFUL: Grow flowering plants in containers. • Collections of flowering plants in containers – Bulbs such as clivias, cyclamens, amaryllis, freesias, irises, lilies, talbagias and agapanthas. • Containers for growing a small collection of herbs,
fruit and vegetables – Provided there is sufficient light. See Growing Healthy Vegetables in Spain and Apartment Gardening Mediterranean Style. • Soft music – Light music of your choice for relaxing. The
• Small pets - Small birds, fish and terrapins are possible. • Comfortable and stylish furniture – Chosen to match the style of the overall patio design. Iron, wood, wicker, bamboo, plastic are all possible. Perhaps swing seats and sky chairs. Screens and large plants can create private corners. • Interesting artifacts. My first choice would be a collection of ceramic pots or agricultural implements. • Subtle lighting. Perhaps a mix of spots, wall lights and standard lamps designed for external use. Hope these ideas and observations help readers design and construct somewhere very special for the family and friends. (c) Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com May 2015
ROYAL VISIT: The Queen was joined by Prince Harry. By Steve Walsh THE Chelsea Flower Show is more than an annual event, it’s an institution. Renowned the world over for its beautiful displays and immaculate horticulture exhibitions, it sees the rich and famous swapping tips with the knowledgeable general public on a level field, all trying to bleed the latest advice from the experts. What many people fail to realise is that the Royal Horticultural Society is actually a charity run by volunteers and contributions. From their world-class flower shows and grassroots
schools campaign, to their ground-breaking green-roof research and community outreach programmes, sharing the best in gardening is at the heart of everything the RHS does. Relying on donations and membership to support their charitable activities, they strive to enrich everyone’s life through plants and make the UK a greener, more beautiful place. They are driven by a sheer love of plants, and the belief that gardeners make the world a better place. This year at the Flower Show was no exception. Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the garden show is held for five days in May. Typically, one of the highlights is the avant-garde gardens designed by leading names with a Floral Marquee as the centrepiece. This year, the Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales and Prince Harry. She congratulated Harry on his work for an African charity as she toured a garden designed for it. Prince Harry, who has just returned from New Zealand, said parts of the garden were “exactly like Africa.” The royals toured a garden created for Sentebale, the charity co-founded by Prince Harry which helps vulnerable children in the south African country of Lesotho.
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By Steve Walsh LOTUS has confirmed pricing for the new Evora 400. The heavily revised 2015 Evora will start from £72,000 (€100,000) in the UK, confirming a move upmarket for the flagship Lotus model. It’s a sizeable jump compared with the outgoing Evora, which until recently started from around £55k, (€77,000) and the
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The best price for your vehicle VENUS CARS are buyers and sellers of quality second-hand vehicles ESTABLISHED for 16 years in Torremendo, Venus Cars are the leading providers of used cars and motor homes. This family-owned business is run by Nigel Venus, who worked in the car industry in the UK before moving to Spain. Seeing a niche in the market, particularly for those wanting to bring their UK car and part exchange it for a Spanish vehicle, Venus Cars was set up and has since bought and sold thousands of vehicles. Over the past four years the company has expanded and increased its fleet of motor homes and camper vans, which have proved ever popular with expat populations of all nationalities who have seen the advantage of living life on the road to see more of Spain and even to travel back to their home countries and have on site accommodation with them; perfect for keeping travelling costs down and visiting friends and family without imposing on them. Motor homes of all shapes and sizes are in stock and in most cases, as with any car, you can be on the road in your new vehicle within
BUY AND SELL: A wide range of vehicles including motor homes is available at Venus Cars, established for 16 years on the Costa Blanca. 24 hours, safe in the knowledge that all the paperwork has been completed and the vehicle serviced and cleaned. Venus Cars offer an individual warranty on all vehicles, which is either based on a period of time or mileage; ideal for those buying a vehicle that will only be used for part of the year. Part exchange is offered on right-hand and left-hand drive vehicles but if you are looking to get rid of your car or motor home, Venus Cars can buy it from you. “We are always
Introduction of new Tesla Model S 70D THIS month, Europe saw the introduction of the latest addition to the Tesla stable, the Model S 70D. While all eyes are on Tesla’s SUV waiting in the wings for launch in summer 2015, the electric car wizards in Palo Alto are keeping our interest up with a new entry-level addition to the Model S range. The all-wheel drive electric car with a 0-100km/h time of 5.2 seconds and a 390 kilometre range at 110km/h, is the cheapest EV yet from the Sili-
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looking at buying new vehicles,” said Nigel, “and particularly genuine, one-owner vehicles.” They will also buy English registered vehicles and give the owner back the necessary yellow slip for them to post back in the UK to show the vehicle is no longer theirs. All paperwork is carried out for Spanish vehicles, with Venus Cars transferring the vehicle immediately into their name, so you can rest assured it is no longer in your name and there will be no future Suma bills to pay.
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Karate two-day course SHIHAN Chris Thompson was the instructor
STIMULATING: Bowls provides physical and mental exercise.
Come bowling YOU’LL be very welcome at Benitachell Bowls Club By Jason Bailey BENITACHELL Bowls Club is unique. It is the only bowls club on the Costa Blanca that is wholly owned by the members. It is run by the members through a board of directors and the club captain. This allows the club to offer a very special ambience in which to enjoy a game of bowls as well as the many other social activities it offers. The club started in 1988 with only two annual members, but today it has around 200 members, comprised of title-holders and annual and temporary members. Brian Doggett, President, ex-
plained: “We aim to provide the perfect setting to enjoy a game of bowls. There is a clubhouse which offers a wide variety of food and beverages. We also have a very active social scene with everything from barn dances to paella bake-offs, and of course seasonal functions.” The image of bowls has undergone a dramatic change over the last few years. It is drawing a younger crowd and the membership of Benitachell Bowls Club pays testament to this. Brian said: “Our membership is varied. We have bowlers in their 40s right through to their 80s. Bowling is one of the few sports that you can enjoy whatever your age.”
The membership is evenly split between men and women. Many couples bowl together although once on the rink it is the team that comes first. The club offers a taster session for those who wish to experience bowls for the first time. There are six hours of tuition held either one to one or in groups. If you find yourself bitten by the bowling bug then it is very inexpensive to purchase the required equipment and clothing. Around €150 will set you up with a set of bowls and the clothing and shoes needed to play. One of the other benefits of bowling is the exercise, both physical and mental, that it provides. Games usually last around three hours and during that time there is plenty of walking up and down the rinks, plenty of stretching and bending as you deliver the bowls, and plenty of humour and mental calculations to see if you will emerge victorious. Brian said: “Bowling is much more than the game. For our members it provides a social hub. They come and play in the morning, then enjoy the clubhouse facilities. We pride ourselves on providing a delightful experience, on or off the green.” If you are interested in trying bowls in a very special environment then contact Benitachell Bowls Club. Partida Benicambra, 0 S/N, 03726 El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, Alicante Tel: 966 493 151 Or ring Brian Doggett on 671 939 095.
TRAINING: The Gasshuku session focused on all aspects of Washinkai Karate. MORE than 30 students from the Washinkai España Karate Club participated in a two-day course on May 16 and 17 with Shihan Chris Thompson, eighth Dan, founder and chief instructor for Washinkai Karate. The Gasshuku focused on all aspects of Washinkai Karate techniques. The training sessions began on Friday morning with a special class for black belts, continuing throughout Friday afternoon and Saturday for students of all ages and from all belts levels from with-
in the Washinkai España club. Founded in 1977, the British Traditional Karate Association (BTKA) has been at the forefront of Karate in the UK for 30 years, members of the only governing body in English Karate to be recognised by the World Karate Federation. Chris Thompson started Karate in 1969 under Tatsuo Suzuki, who brought Wado to Europe directly from Japan. A national champion, he represented England on many occasions.
Classes for adults and children are held every week in Javea Sports Centre, Xabia International College and also in Benitachell at Lady Elizabeth Primary and CP Maria Magdalena. Details are available at www.washinkai.org. New students are welcome throughout the year and the club also offers a trial class for free. For more information call Sarah on 679 055 990 (English) or Geovanny on 646 748 383 (Spanish).
Holders Arsenal meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup Final on Saturday Tony Matthews International Sports A former football player and the world’s most prolific author of football books (more than 100 published), Tony is also the sports reporter for Spectrum Radio and lives in the Cabrera mountains. Costa de Almeria
FOR YOUR DIARY ON Saturday, the holders Arsenal meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup final at Wembley (6.30pm kick-off Spanish time). Between them the Gunners (18) and the Villans (10) have appeared in 28 previous finals and the last time they met in the competition was in 2012 when Arsenal won 3-2. The two clubs have never opposed each other in a major Cup final before, and the last time Villa won the trophy was in 1957. Also on Saturday, Falkirk play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottish Cup fi-
nal and the 111th Copa Del Rey final will see treble-chasing Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao. This weekend, Messrs Rossi, Lorenzo and Marquez ride in the Italian MotoGP in Mugello... the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament continues at Roland Garros...the second EnglandNew Zealand cricket Test starts at Leeds and Pakistan play Zimbabwe in a ODI tomorrow... there are eight games in the NatWest T20 Blast competition on Saturday... the FIFA U/20 World Cup gets under way, as do the World Triathlon and European Rowing championships... on Saturday, Bath, who thrashed Leicester 47-10 in their semifinal, play Saracens (29-24 victors over Northampton) in Rugby Union’s Aviva Premiership final and Munster take on Glasgow (Ireland v
Scotland) in the Guinness Pro12 final... and then on Sunday afternoon, England play the Barbarians at Twickenham. There’s plenty to please everyone here! FOOTBALL ROUND-UP Last Sunday, Hull City (Tigers) (0-0 v Manchester United) were relegated from the Premiership; Newcastle (2-0 winners v West Ham) stayed up. There were last day wins also for Arsenal (4-1 v WBA); Chelsea (3-1 v Sunderland), Manchester City (2-0 v Southampton), Stoke (6-1 v Liverpool), Crystal Palace (10 v Swansea), Leicester (5-1 v QPR), Spurs (1-0 at Everton), and Burnley (1-0 at Villa Park). Stoke’s Peter Crouch scored his 47th PL headed goal (a record) and Steven Gerrard scored in his last game for Liverpool.
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Getting up and down, the basic chip MOST amateurs can save a lot of shots by getting up and down in simple situations Jordan Gibb (European Challenge Tour Player)
TOUR PERSPECTIVE Your weekly guide to better golf
OVER the next few weeks I will provide you with a guide to common and specialist shots around the green. While nothing can replace one to one instruction, the advice I will offer can help you gain some understanding of what we are looking to achieve with the wedges. For those of you who watch professional golf regularly, you will notice how often the guys on tour get up and down to save par and how easy they make it look. Compare that to the amount of times you have been just off the green in two and walked to the next tee frustrated at having to write a six on the scorecard. Most of the shots we face around
the green are fairly straightforward. While most golfers salivate over Mickelson flop shots to tight pins, the reality is that most amateurs can save a lot of shots by getting up and down in the simple situations. Imagine an everyday scenario where you have missed the green just short and the pin is cut in the middle of the green. You have around four yards of fairway and fringe and 15 yards of green to work with. There the natural temptation to putt it and if the fringe is short and smooth then I would not try and dissuade you. Often though, there is thicker grass or bumpy ground in the way. For those that are not confident with wedges, perhaps because they duffed or thinned the last few, they may try and use a 7 iron. This is not going to help you improve or save shots in the long run. To be effective around the greens, you must use your wedges. Luckily, it is not as complicated as you think. These clubs are designed to help you.
CHIPPING AND PITCHING: Have fun practising. In the scenario that I described, we would use the basic chip or putt chip which you can use for most of
Pego Golf Society Texas Scramble TWENTY-EIGHT members of Pego GS journeyed to La Galiana Golf Club for a Texas Scramble competition, where the away field saw first place taken by Malcolm Wise, Peter Rapley, Tony Jerman, and Peter Cornes, with a net total of 59.2. Second place was secured by Celia Cronin, Paul Trigwell, St e v e Pa t t o n an d Roger Brown with a net total of 64. Cong r a t u l a t i o n s t o th e winners, who posted 7 birdies and two bogeys in their gross total of 67. N ear e st t h e p i n a t H o le No 3 was Mr Ian Robertson at 3.78 metres, and nearest the ho l e a t 1 4 wa s Ce lia Cronin with 4.68 metres. O n a so m b r e n o t e , th e members of Pego Golf Society were deeply saddened, to hea r t h a t o n e o f th eir dearest friends, Mr Frank Carroll, had passed away, and the y se n d a l l o f th e ir sympat h y t o h i s wi f e an d
family. “The world of golf will be a sadder place without Frank.”
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your shots around the green. Using a pitching wedge, sand wedge or lob wedge, we address the ball
standing much closer than normal. This will help you stand taller and hold your hands higher at address. You may notice that the heel of the club is slightly off the ground but this is not a problem. This set up position enables the club to swing on a straighter path with little effort. With your hands pushed forward towards the target and your weight on your left side (right side for left-handed golfers) you have created a perfect position to move the club back and through with very little wrist action. The movement will feel very simple, almost like a putting stroke. Move the club positively through the ball, making sure your hands continue towards the target and you will make solid contact time after time and start to get more of those green-side shots up and down. Have fun practising this simple but effective shot. For more information on JG Club Membership or to get in contact with Jordan, visit www.jordangibbgolf.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his eighth hat-trick of the season for Real to finish with a total of 61 goals - three more than Lionel Messi.
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Two divisions for Orba Warblers at Bonalba PETER GIBSON took top spot with a solid 73 in the medal contest By Steve Walsh
CHEERS! Happy prize-winners at Oliva Nova. MONTGO Golf Society played a Stableford at Oliva Nova on Friday May 22. The winner was Richard Fox, on 37 points, followed by Shaun O’Gorman on 36, and Bob Marsden in third also with 36. Nearest the pins were won by Richard Morris on the third, and Shaun O’Gorman on 16. For more details, visit: www.montgogolfsociety.net.
TWO divisions on Wednesday May 20 saw Peter Gibson of Division Two taking top spot with the best net score of the day, a solid 73 in the Orba Warblers medal contest. Following up in second place with a net 77 was Arthur Rowley, and in third place was Jack Bell with a net 80. Division One was hotly contested with five shots separating the top six places; Glyn Braidley took third spot with 77, Ron Steele in second with a net 76. But in first place with a net 75 was Chris Williamson. Two singles matches today with Michael Taylor taking out Michael Morley 4 and 2 and Fred Cooley beating David Edwards 7 and 5. The next game for Orba Warblers will be Wednesday June 3. The first tee is 12.20. Guests are welcome and bookings can be made on 639242896.
ALL SMILES: Orba Warblers’ winning line-up.