Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca North 10 - 16 September 2015 Issue 1575

ISSUE NO. 1575

10 - 16 September 2015

COSTA BLANCA NORTH YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

History in the making! QUEEN ELIZABETH II is the longest reigning monarch in Full story on Page 8 British history. God Save The Queen!

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Pharmacies want to sell online A TOTAL of 20 pharmacies have already applied to be able to sell drugs online in the Valencia Region, 12 of them in Alicante Province. Only pharmacies authorised by the Department of Pharmacy can sell through their websites over-thecounter medications after the introduction in July of the new European regulations governing this type of electronic commerce. Locally, two pharmacies in Orihuela, two in Elche and two in Benidorm have re-

quested the necessary authorisation to sell online, along with one in Torrevieja. All pharmacies permitted to sell online will have a logo on their website and they will then be listed on the www.distafarma.aemps.es website. Rules governing online selling state that only nonprescription drugs may be sold with the sale overseen by a qualified pharmacist. No gifts, prizes, competitions or bonuses can be run on the website.

Emergency plan ALICANTE’S Provincial Fire Consortium is working on establishing a rescue and debris removal unit. Plans are to be put in place to create a specific set

of performances to act against landslides or earthquakes, given the high seismic risk in the province of Alicante and especially the southern regions.

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Going green to reduce city’s carbon footprint ELECTRICITY supply and street lights to be 60 per cent renewable

RENEWABLE ENERGY: Alicante City has initiated procedures for awarding the tender. By Gemma Quinn ALICANTE has announced that 60 per cent of the power in the city will be from renewable sources. The council has announced that the service

of electricity supply and municipal street lighting will have at least 60 per cent of its energy come from renewable sources in a bid to “reduce the ecological footprint of the city of Alicante” said Councillor for Environment, Cleaning, Urban Waste and Green Zones,

Victor Dominguez. The councillor said the Department of Environment had initiated procedures for the awarding of the service tender, with the contract running for two years, and an extension of two others, for a tender of €8.5 million.

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FEATURED NEWS

Girl held on suspicion of recruiting for IS MOROCCAN teenager arrested in seaside resort of Gandia, Valencia

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Baggage handlers strike At Alicante-Elche BAGGAGE handlers have planned a series of strikes to take place over eight days during September at Alicante-Elche Airport. The union responsible for the strike is demanding stable employment and a salary review for all of its members. The airport authority AENA is saying that despite the strikes the airport will function as normal.

Beach blaze Sunbeds destroyed FIRE erupted at a storeroom used for sunbeds on the beach in San Juan, Alicante. The blaze originated, according to early indications, as the result of a short circuit. Firefighters managed to control the flames but the contents of the warehouse were destroyed.

Operator sought AVE high-speed train

Looking east Trade mission to Iran

UNDER ARREST: Female suspect is marched through the main street in Gandia.

By John Smith AS thousands flee from Syria for fear of persecution and ancient monuments are desecrated, the Spanish authorities are doing all that they can to combat ‘the enemy within’. A Moroccan teenaged girl was arrested on Saturday September 5 in the seaside town of Gandia, suspected of acting to recruit other young women to the cause of so called IS (Islamic State). Heavily armed police entered her home and marched her handcuffed and in full burka dress through the main street of the city in front of hundreds of local onlookers.

100 plus is the number people who have left Spain and are thought to have joined Jihadist fighters in Iraq and Syria. It is feared many of them could return and put their training to work in launching attacks on specific targets across Spain and Europe.

In a society that is so close to North Africa and has a recent history of religious tolerance, Spain is in a difficult position. It is easily infiltrated and with the open access of the internet, the dissemination of anti-Western and pro-Jihadist propaganda is difficult to stop. Many may condemn the open display of the arrest but the girl could not be identified as her face was fully covered and her name was withheld. The situation is clear to the majority that the more publicity gained for the legal removal of threats to society, the less chance there is to see a repeat of the shameful killing of 191 people in the Madrid train bombings of 2004.

THREE Spanish ministers are expected to accompany representatives of 40 companies on a trade mission to Iran to present opportunities to companies concerned with oil and general industry.

Quote of the Week May every parish, every religious community, every monastery, every sanctuary of Europe, take in one family” Pope Francis on the refugee problem

THE Minister for Development is looking for an operator for the AVE highspeed connection between Alicante and Madrid before the end of the year; however, operating costs are deterring investors.

Robot contest Fourth win for team FOR the fourth consecutive year, the team from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has been declared the winners of the national contest of humanoid robots held at the Universidad del Pais Vasco. The robots underwent four tests, which were mobility, combat, climbing and vision.

Lightning fire Quickly contained

XIC marks summer exam success JAVEA International College (XIC) continued its examination success this summer with fantastic grades at all levels – GCSE, IGCSE, Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced, as well as the Cambridge English ex-

ams and was paid a special visit by the mayor, Jose Chulvi, who congratulated the students and teachers on their success. In total 94 per cent of students gained A*-C GCSE grades in five or more subjects,

much higher than the UK national average of 65 per cent, and top grades of A*/A were achieved by a staggering 46 per cent of students, again far above that in the UK which was 21 per cent. At Advanced

level, there was a 93 per cent pass rate among XIC students. There are currently some 25 nationalities represented at XIC, creating a truly international learning environment with native English speakers

accounting for one third of the GCSE students this year. Native Spanish speakers also obtained the Educación Secundaria Obligatoria certificate (ESO) thus benefiting from two European education systems.

A FIRE caused by lightning sparked alarm in the Serra Mariola mountains in Alcoy. However, the flames only burned 800 square meters of scrub and pines before air and land firefighting crews managed to extinguish the blaze.

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Province on high alert for rain and storms RAINFALL could reach 30 litres per square metre per hour By Buster Smith

European Press 42 Russian Press 43 Finance 45 - 50 Stocks 46 Leapy Lee 51 Daily TV 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 Our View 55 Mike Walsh 55 Colin Bird 55 Grumpy Old Man 65 Legally Speaking 65 Letters 66 Time Out 67 - 70 Health & Beauty 71 - 74 Nora Johnson 75 Social Scene 76 - 82 Pets 83 Homes & Gardens 84 - 85 Property 86 - 89 Services 90 - 93 Classifieds 94 - 96 Motoring 97 - 100 Sport 101 - 104

THE entire province of Valencia is on alert for heavy rain and storms after the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) issued a weather warning. Many towns have already experienced extreme rainfall, with some including Gandia recording more than 25 per cent of the annual precipitation in just six hours, with over 200 litres of water per square metre accumulating in low-lying areas. These were some of the worst hit, resulting in the town declaring a disaster zone. Rainfall over the past week has been the heaviest recorded in the last 10 years and much of the drainage system cannot handle the sheer volume of water in such a short period of time, leaving the streets flooded and causing damage to property and infrastructure. Seven provinces in Spain have

DOWNPOURS: Streets were flooded and property damaged. activated a yellow alert (risk) because of rain and storms, which include Valencia, where rainfall could reach 30 litres per square metre per hour in some of the coastal areas. AEMET has raised the warning to orange for much of the coast indicating a major

risk of heavy rain. Temperatures have been in decline in Alicante and Valencia, dropping from the mid- 30s to 19-24 degrees almost overnight and according to weather forecasts the poor conditions are expected to persist throughout the

month. The heavy rainfall will also decrease sea temperatures, which usually does not happen until October. The ‘gota fria’ (cold drop) has arrived early this year, putting an abrupt end to an intense summer of high temperatures and little or no rainfall.

Two earthquakes in less than 12 hours VENTA DEL MORO in the province of Valencia recorded two earthquakes in less than 12 hours. The first occurred on the evening of Thursday September 3, the next just 11 hours later the following day.

The first was at 00.21am and the second at 11.02am. Both registered a magnitude of 2.2 on the Richter Scale. The nearby town of Villargordo del Cabriel registered an earthquake as well

with a magnitude 1.6. According to the National Geographic Institute (IGN), residents did feel the tremors; however, there were no reports of damage or any incidents.

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Serial thieves caught out NATIONAL POLICE in Benidorm have detained two men accused of committing five separate robberies of shops from August 2326, stealing a combined amount of â‚Ź5,000. The criminals were caught after a security guard at a commercial gallery noticed the two men on the roof of a restaurant. The pair were later detained at their hotel and found to be in possession of a bag containing various tools that could be used for breaking and entering including bolt cutters and specialist tools that demonstrated a high degree of professionalism. The pair had more than 63 previous counts of theft resulting in the judge ordering their immediate imprisonment.

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Iberdrola look at power outages in Alicante

Unemployment falls in Teulada THE number of unemployed in the municipality of Teulada-Moraira has declined during the month of July thanks to the jobs created during the summer period. According to data published by the Public State Employment Service (SEPE), a total of 492 people found jobs last month with 519 persons still registered as unemployed in the municipality. The councillor of Training and Employment, Nieves Rodriguez, noted the data is more positive compared to 2004, in which the total number of unemployed stood at 566. The mayor highlighted the increase of new jobs registered from January until the end of July, a total of 331, although most of the contracts are within the service sector, which tends to rise noticeably in the summer thanks to temporary contracts. In contrast, the construction sector continues to suffer with 21 fewer contracts awarded this year.

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THE Mayor of Alicante, Gabriel Echavarri, and the regional director of Iberdrola Cesar Calomarde, have held a meeting to discuss the problems caused by power outages that frequently occurred throughout summer in the city. Echavarri was responding to concerns raised by local traders and catering establishments regarding the power outages, which was blamed on

COFFEE CHAIN: Second largest in the world.

Costa Coffee has arrived OPENED two stores in Valencian capital By Buster Smith COSTA COFFEE, a British firm and second largest coffee chain in the world, with over 2,950 establishments in 30 different countries worldwide has opted to initially establish two stores in the Valencian

capital due to the importance it has acquired in recent years as an international tourist destination. Founded in 1971 in the UK by brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa, Costa Coffee boasts annual sales of 1.3 billion pounds (â‚Ź1.7 billion),

making it the second largest operator in the sector globally. In addition to coffees, teas and smoothies, the chain also offers snacks, sandwiches and salads as well as desserts and sweets, a cross between a cafeteria and a fast food establishment.

the high temperatures during those months. The head of Iberdrola has stated that the company will proceed to replace the faulty electrical wiring in an attempt to minimise or eliminate these incidents in future, noting that the problem usually only persists when there are extreme weather conditions, such as during the heat of summer or when there is heavy rain.

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Driver charged with double homicide

Unconditional prison for alleged Denia Ripper

CAR crossed the central reservation and collided with an oncoming van

A JUDGE has ordered a provisional prison term without bail for the man arrested on suspicion of the murder and dismemberment of a 59year-old man of Spanish nationality in Denia, Alicante. A second 36-year-old man, whose identity is currently unknown and is accused of helping to dispose of the body using his van and allegedly covering up the facts is on probation. The investigation began last week after neighbours alerted police to a strong smell coming from the victim’s home, located in Calle Mallorca and that they had

By Buster Smith GUARDIA CIVIL have charged a driver with a double homicide through reckless driving, after his car crossed the central reservation and collided with an oncoming van on the N-332 in Cullera, Alicante shortly after 2am on Sunday August 30. The driver is accused of taking cannabis and falling asleep at the wheel, which resulted in the accident that left two motorists dead, and five others injured. The accused driver who was driving with a group of friends is now waiting to appear in court. He was tested using a saliva drug control on the scene and results were positive for narcotics (cannabis), which must now be confirmed through laboratory tests. The accident occurred at km 248 on the N-332 road, a notorious black spot for accidents and required numerous Guadia Civil, four ambulances and 10 firefighters working on the scene for over two hours to rescue those in-

not seen the man for some time. Police found traces of blood in the house and two days later discovered the head and torso in a village of nearby Ondara. Over the days that followed more body parts were found between the towns of Alcalali and Llosa de Camatxo which included a hand and forearm. An autopsy revealed that the cause of death was suffocation, although a motive has not yet been established, it is believed that it could have been a settling of scores.

NOTORIOUS BLACKSPOT: The road was blocked and traffic diverted. volved. The road was subsequently blocked and traffic diverted until the scene was clear. Two occupants of the van died almost on the spot. While a 60-year-old man who was in a third vehicle also in-

volved in the accident was rushed to Gandia hospital after receiving emergency first aid on the scene. None of the five occupants of the vehicle that caused the accident appeared to have suffered any life threatening injuries.

Donate blood on Friday THOSE who would like to donate blood can do so at the Ambulatorio de Mestre Cardona medical centre in Denia from 9.30am until 1.30pm Friday September 11. Donating blood saves lives!

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An offer to host refugees INITIATIVE will include the use of interpreters By Buster Smith THE photo of a dead child lying on a beach who drowned off the coast of Turkey has provoked a global response to the crisis in Syria and has highlighted the issue as one that can no longer be ignored. The Alicante government has given its support to a proposal made by the mayor of Barcelona, to consider integrating a network of cities to provide housing and refuge on a temporary ba-

sis for the thousands of immigrants and asylum seekers who are attempting to make they way across the Mediterranean Sea to escape the carnage in Syria and Iraq. The Department of Cooperation and Immigration in Alicante, in collaboration with the finance, Social Welfare, Education departments as well as citizen’s groups including the Red Alicante Foster Care for Refugees and specialised nongovernmental organisations including UNHCR, Red Cross, and the Spanish

IMMIGRANTS: Attempting to make their way across the Med. Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) will aim to design a programme and budget for temporary accommodation and care for refugees. The launch of the initiative will also involve the implementation of basic le-

2 gunmen arrested POLICE in Elche have arrested two men aged 51 and 54-years-old in Elche, who are accused of attempted armed robbery and possession of weapons. Plain clothed National Police officers made the arrests after the two men who were stopped while riding a motorcycle proceeded to act sus-

piciously. It was when the police attempted to gain their identification that the pair made a break for it. The police chased them down and made the arrests just as one of the gunmen was attempting to haul a woman from her vehicle. The police recovered a backpack that contained a semi-automatic firearm, and a revolver.

gal advisory services, translators and interpreters. For now, this initiative led by the city of Barcelona, has been supported by Madrid, Valencia, Sant Felliu de Llobregat, Sabadell, Terrassa and Alicante.

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An historic achievement for a remarkable monarch THE QUEEN surpasses her great, great grandmother, Queen Victoria, in the length of her reign

FOUR GENERATIONS: The Queen and the royal family.

By John Smith IT was on February 6, 1952, that King George VI died whilst Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were staying at Treetops in Kenya. It was the event which spawned the oft-repeated phrase ‘she went to bed a princess and woke up a queen’ although she wasn’t actually aware of the fact until the afternoon of the 7th when the Duke of Edinburgh broke the news to her. At 25, she was thrust into a role that she wasn’t really prepared for. Although she had become heir to the throne at the age of 10, there was still a chance that a if a son was born to the king, he would succeed him. In the event this was not to be and like her great, great grandmother, Victoria, not only has she been a successful and wellloved sovereign, she has also taken the title of longest reigning monarch in British history. Now in her 90th year, the woman christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary has seen some of the most dramatic changes in society since the Industrial Revolution and she seems to cope with all of this transition gracefully and perhaps with a slightly knowing smile. It would be impossible to highlight the achievements of this remarkable woman who has dedicated so much of her life to the service of Country and Common-

CROWNED: The young queen takes up her role. wealth. But on September 9, she overtook Queen Victoria to ‘clock up’ 23,227 days as monarch and we at Euro Weekly News hope that this record will continue to in-

23,227 is the number of days Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne, as of September 9, to become Britain’s longest-serving sovereign.

crease for many years to come. When on duty, Queen Elizabeth takes a keen interest in all things connected with

B rita in a nd of c ours e the Commonwealth, and although she is precluded from taking part in matters of a politic a l na ture , s he s till m eet s wi t h her prime minister every week to discuss matters of state, and it is said that she does from time to time give very good advice. A lover of horses and owner of a number of thoroughbreds, she used to enjoy riding, although now at nearly 90, she makes do with four wheels rather than four legs. Incredibly widely travelled, she has had to let other members of her family take over a number of her international duties. Still working hard, but also taking a great interest in her large family of four children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, the Queen certainly

embodies all that is respected in what is still the United Kingdom. Whilst well-grounded in the protocol of the monarchy, Her Majesty gave no indication that she would celebrate the event in any public manner and carried on with her usual round of engagements. Time is weighing on both her shoulders and those of Prince Philip, who is now 94 - and holds his own record as the longestserving consort of a reigning British monarch and the oldest-ever male member of the British royal family - which is why more official visits will be undertaken by the Prince of Wales and other members of the royal family.

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Tourism strategy is a success MORE than a million tourists visit city By Buster Smith THE strategy of promoting Valencia as an international destination for tourists seems to be working, once again posting record occupancy in hotels and tourist apartments, the home to the now world-famous Ciudad de Las Artes is emerging as a Mediterranean tourist hotspot. More than one million tourists visited the city up to July this year, according to figures from the National Institute of Statistics (INE), which monitors the number of visitors and overnight stays, and if the trend continues, the record of 1.61 million tourists that visited last year will be once again beaten. The statistics also show that the vast majority chose to stay in a hotel, recording hotel occupancy of 990,811 while just 58,557 stayed in rental apartments. However, this figure could well be slightly misrepresentative since the figures only show legal, registered and licensed market activity and do not account for apartments that are not registered. The facts and figures speak for themselves. There have been

TOURIST DRAW: Valencia’s futuristic City of Arts and Sciences

2.19 million overnight stays registered with tourism establishments in the city and 1.04 million visitors have stayed at a hotel or apartment in Valencia up until July. The increase in tourism may be due to the wave of terrorist attacks and political uncertainty that has made traditional Mediterranean destinations like Tunis, Cairo and Istanbul unattractive.

Valencia City reduces speed limit in historic centre THE inner ring road that takes traffic through the historic centre of Valencia will now have a speed limit imposed of 30 kilometres per hour with immediate

effect in a bid to calm traffic. Mayor of Valencia Joan Ribó has emphasised that the aim of the new limit is to increase safety within the busy city cen-

tre, to help to prevent accidents, reduce traffic and environmental pollution as well as to allow easier access for pedestrians, ultimately boosting local trade. Ribó, who no longer wishes to see the historic centre being used as a means to travel from one side of the city to the other, has implied that this is a first step in achieving a system similar to that of London. In the UK capital, only authorised vehicles are permitted to circulate, effectively turning the historical centre into a pedestrian zone, an idea that is becoming more popular in many busy cities around the world. Ribó admits there is still work to be done to make the scheme successful, including the completion of two car parks located in the central market area and Plaza de la Reina. There are also plans to improve the cycle paths around the city, with better crossings and doubling the width of the current paths to allow cyclists to travel in both directions.

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(Ciudad de las Artes y Las Ciencias).

The Valencia Tourism Foundation’s strategy has set out to specifically attract more international visitors; with a greater presence at international fairs they are now recording a greater interest from Italian, French and English tourists. The influx of visitors has also served to fuel

business in tourist and historic zones including the Plaza de la Reina, Calle San Vicente and Town Hall Square, where property is now highly sought after by the larger commercial giants, driving up prices and traditional local business away.

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Education department to repay 30 million euros THE regional education department of the Communidad Valenciana, will have to repay a debt to the government Ministry of Education department of some €30 million plus interest for schemes that were not implemented by the previous administration. The regional Secretary for Education and Research, Miguel Soler, appeared in Alicante to explain the process of implementing the plan of free textbooks for school Xarxa Llibres, however he would not delve into detail on the education debt, but noted that of the €30 million that was originally loaned for schemes that were not implemented, €19 million were destined for the Improvement of Educational Quality incentive, known as Lomce. Soler claims this fact shows that the previous administration had other priorities, and despite having access to credit lines, the plans were not implemented and so now that money had to be returned to Madrid with interest. The regional secretary explained that the regional government would present details of the debt, demonstrating their commitment to transparency in the management of funds.

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Free textbook plan for students for this year INCENTIVE will benefit 3,048 pupils in Javea By Buster Smith THE mayor of Javea, José Chulvi, reports that Javea Town Hall will participate in the scheme Xarxa Llibres, a plan announced by the Valencian Government to provide students in primary and ESO education with free textbooks during this academic year. The proposal of the President, Ximo Puig, provides aid worth €200 per student, the cost of which will be equally split between the regional government, the provincial government and the town halls of each location. In Javea the incentive will benefit 3,048 pupils, according to the provisional registration data for the 2015-2016 school year. This represents an investment by Javea Town Hall of €203,200. Parents will receive the first

JOSÉ CHULVI: Mayor of Javea.

payment of €100 per child from the town hall in November upon presentation of proof of purchase of the corresponding books for the year. The mayor advises that parents ask for and save invoices relating to the purchase of school books to present as proof. The second payment of €100 will be available at the end of the course, in June 2016. Parents must take the books that must be in good condition to a designated collection centre or newly created book bank, the idea being that the books will be made available for free for the students who will be enrolling for the following year. The mayor, congratulated the Valencian Government on their new incentive which he says exemplifies the considerations that the public administration should have towards education.

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A fundraiser with a sense of adventure Our Euro Women series is featuring women who have made a success of their lives in Spain. These outstanding ladies have been shattering glass ceilings whether in business, charity work or sports. Caroline Randerson’s inner passion spurs her on. CAROLINE RANDERSON radiates energy wherever she goes with her adventurous spirit. She is a woman that has put all her qualities and passion into helping others. Her success story began in 1989, when she attended a ball at the Grosvenor Hotel in London, which was in the aid of Children with Cancer. The event was an emotional one that struck a chord with Caroline, as she had met guests there who had children suffering from cancer. Being a parent of three daughters herself, Caroline empathised with those who were trying to cope with their grief. It was on that very same evening that the passion burned inside her to rise up and do something to help; after all, she was in a position to do so with her own life well in order. With an abundance of fundraising ideas, Caroline set to work, and before long, she was a highly respected figure amongst her many beneficiaries, which included Children with Cancer, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Cudeca. She helps with prizes for auction and silent auction through BlackshawArt and Central-memorabilia, and many other charity events. Children with Cancer UK, formerly Children with Leukaemia, is a British charitable organisation, inaugurated by Princess Diana on January 12, 1988. Caroline wanted very much to be heavily involved in this good cause. Without the support of key fundraisers, this charity cannot achieve the saving of children’s lives and give support to their families. Caroline continued to raise awareness and funds as she even worked alongside the late Jeremy Beadle organising large annual events in the UK, which

ALWAYS BUSY: Caroline Randerson puts all her qualities and passion into helping others.

Her inner strength shines through By Wendy Ann Cowham

I want to continue to raise more... I am like a dog with a bone that will not let go.”

Fact file Name: Caroline Randerson Age: 57 Profession: Fundraiser, Event Organiser Family: 3 Daughters Where from: London Where now: Back in London

pulled in thousands of pounds. After the death of Lady Diana, Caroline was given the honour of walking behind her coffin to represent the Children with Cancer organisation. Diana was a hero and mentor of Caroline’s along with Angelina Jolie. She said: “I admire women in a fortunate and high profile position who use their status in order to do good. These women are able to do something in their lives that will make a significant change.” In 2006, Caroline moved Marbella, where she continued her good works, networking and seeking out new venues and projects. She has brought celebrities to the coast who have pulled in the crowds to raise thousands year after year, and she is a

Pets: 2 Rescue dogs Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish Book or TV: Both Favourite title: Any crime thriller, Martina Cole Strengths: Organising and delegating Weakness: Talking too much and being impulsive What do you do to relax: Play golf, tennis, meet up with friends

lady that will never stop or say no. She is a tough cookie who hates injustice and lazy people and this has been the road to her

amazing achievements. The annual Children with Cancer event has now been a success for the last eight

years. The one-night-only annual event has raised a running total of almost £250,000. I asked Caroline if she had reached her goal or where she would like in five years from now. She replied: “I want to continue to raise more and help more needy charities so that we can see a real change and turn the lives of others around for the better. I am like a dog with a bone that will not let go.” And you can feel the enthusiasm that she generates into each and every new project. Caroline has three lovely daughters, aged 29, 27 and 16. The two eldest have successful careers and the youngest is studying ballet, so the strength within is a true family affair. Caroline also remembered her father as a significant influence on her childhood. She said: “My father was confident and determined. He taught me a lot that has made my life richer. If you want something done, then be assertive; lazy people are the ones that say they never have time.” In 2012, Caroline moved back to London, but she is still very much involved in the scene here in Spain. She is constantly organising events on the Costa del Sol as she has maintained her contacts and good friends who assist her. Always busy and always achieving, this lady has enough energy to make an incredible difference to people from all walks of life.

Do you know a Euro Woman? If you do please drop us a line at eurowomen@euroweeklynews.com giving full contact details and why you feel they deserve to be honoured. As well as being featured in the EWN a book is being produced for Christmas with all profits going to charitable organisations.

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Heavy downpours wreak havoc pascual-navarro

GANDIA is calling for ‘disaster area’ status

OMINOUS: Dark clouds hang over Gandia. By Buster Smith THE city of Gandia has called for a ‘disaster area’ declaration following heavy rains, after 25 per cent of the annual rainfall fell in just six hours. Damage to garages and com-

mercial premises has been reported mainly in the beach area. Mayor of Gandia Diana Morant said that the rainfall recorded was “the heaviest in the last 10 years, with peaks of more than 150 litres per square metre in one hour on the beach,

accumulating more than 200 litres per square metre.” The sheer intensity of the rainfall was far too much for the drainage infrastructure to handle,which resulted in the flooding and subsequent damage to property.

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Dog attacks three-year old girl on the face A THREE YEAR-OLD girl from Verger was rushed to the emergency room in Denia hospital to receive treatment for serious wounds after be-

ing bitten by a dog. The girl had sustained injuries to her nose, cheeks and eyelids. The girl was immediately taken into surgery and is now

expected to spend a few days in the hospital to recover from the ordeal. The child had been playing with her brothers on the farm where her grandfather was working when she attempted to pick up a puppy that one of the families’ dogs had recently given birth to. The dog, sensing the threat to her litter attacked the child, biting her on the face. The grandfather immediately took the young girl to the hospital, where the emergency physician decided that the wounds required the attention of a surgeon. Members of the police and Guardia Civil visited the scene to investigate what had happened. So far, it has not been confirmed what will happen to the animal, although in a similar case that occurred over a decade ago the animal was placed in quarantine for a number of weeks but was not put down.

JALON: Suffered four months of water restrictions during the summer.

Drinking water is finally to arrive NEW pipe will supply Benissa, Parsent and Jalon By Buster Smith AFTER two years without drinking water on tap at homes, completion of a new water pipe connection will finally carry drinking water to 100 per cent of the population based in Benissa, Parsent and Jalon. The inland village has been hit hard, suffering four months of complete water restrictions throughout the summer, the water has been classified as unfit for consumption for over two years. However this is set to change in two weeks once the new pipe connection and water treatment facility has been completed. Although the municipality has experienced supply difficulties for some years, the problem was made a lot worse in April this year when analytical tests carried out by the public health authority in Denia detected a high degree of salinity, resulting in the supply from the well

DRINKING WATER: In short supply. of Lliber that served 80 per cent of the population being cut. Leaks were also detected in the pipe system causing water shortages, and cuts to the supply to a number of houses. The town hall has decided to renew a large section of the faulty pipes, an investment that will set them back around half a million euros and will commence this December.

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Rain risk could lead to a wetter autumn TORRENTIAL rains threaten to hit the Alicante Province after an extremely dry and hot summer lead to the raised risk of autumn rains. The Laboratory of Climatology at the University of Alicante say this autumn two key factors come together

to promote the torrential rains. In the Pacific the current El Niño; a phenomenon that has consequences for the Mediterranean, is very strong as in 1972, 1982 and 1997 (years of flooding in Alicante) and on the other hand, the extreme heat this summer which

is keeping sea temperatures around 25 degrees until mid-October. Climatologist Jorge Olcina said these two fundamental signals “are not synonymous that a cold drop will definitely occur, but you have to take this into account from the point of view of pre-

vention.” He added: “The sea temperature is extraordinary this year, but also remember, for example, that in 1985 and 2007 El Niño was very strong and then there was that popularly called cold drop.” Regardless of the climate, experts

Cleaning the ravines FLOOD prevention works are under way before the rains arrive By Buster Smith THE Department of Management and Protection of Natural Resources in Calpe has asked the Hydrographic Confederation of Jucar, the body responsible for cleaning the ravines running through the municipality, to start the works before the torrential rains arrive in September and October. The council has allocated €3,000 of public funds to get the process under way immediately.

PUBLIC FUNDS: The council has allocated €3,000 for the works.

believe that the most important thing right now is to have in place the preventive measures, with town halls being urged to ensure they have flood protection plans in place and river beds are cleaned of debris to help prevent the flow of water.

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WE spoke with Kathy from Changing Lives and asked her for her opinions on the Benidorm Indoor Market and how business was through the summer. Kathy and Phil have been at the market since April this year and are extremely happy, although they have noted a decrease in visitors throughout the summer months. Kathy says “July and August are traditionally

very quiet months at the market anyway, with almost a third of the stalls not opening, but September has started off very well for us and the market has been extremely busy literally since the first day of September.” She points out that the market does not yet have air conditioning installed, which would be a huge benefit to the customers, and good for everyone at the market.

“We are extremely happy with the publicity campaign we are running with the Euro Weekly News” says Kathy. “It has had a very positive impact on our business, with many people coming in mentioning they have seen our adverts in the paper. It is a far more cost effective means of advertising compared to what we have paid for in the past in the UK, so we are very pleased.”

Fake football gear seized FAKE football club clothing from London, with an estimated black marke t va lue of €240,000 ha s be e n seized at Alicante-Elche airport. A G ua rdia C ivil s poke s ma n e xplained the goods were going to be distributed around Alicante, Murcia and Almeria provinces, and would probably have been offered to unsuspecting markets. Officers seized 2,150 fake garments that were copies of official kits of some of the biggest football clubs in Europe.

London calling NEW London Bar is having an opening night on September 19. Located at Calle Londres in Benidorm, a whole

Give Thermo Casa a call on: 965 741 748.

Contact Telitec today, 902 88 90 70 or 965 743 473

www.telitec.com host of local top acts will be performing through the night plus there is an opportunity to sample some of the delic ious food from t he new m enu. Doors open early and the performances will start at 8pm. Bookings can be made in advance by calling: 965 85 28 76.

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THE Benidorm nature park has announced that they will be launching a new educational programme. Aimed at children, it is an effort to provide them with knowledge and a better understanding on the importance of conservation in the natural environment. The programme will be launched for next year.

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A long walk in the mountains FUNDRAISER to cross the Pyrenees on foot for paediatric cancer charity By Buster Smith VALENCIAN man Salvador Sanchis has begun his e pic 968-kilome tre trans-Pyrenees walk for the IRAILA association, to raise funds for and awareness of paediatric cancer. A bout 1,300 c a s e s o f paediatric cancer are detected annually in Spain and it is the second highest cause of infant mortality in the country, according to the association. Sanchis began his epic adventure on September 5, and hopes to finish on

October 4, crossing the entire Pyrenean mountain range and completing 968 kilometres, in an effort to t r y and r ai se as m uch money as possible for doctors and researchers so that they may help save the lives of many children. The association has put together STEPS, an online platform that makes donat i ng si m pl e and straightforward, and has collaborated with many artists to produce a promotional video. Sanchi s sai d: “I t i s worth the sacrifice if we

can save the life of just one chi l d, but I hope i t will be many more.” The parents of Iraila, a young girl from Valencia who died of the illness in March 2014, and who are behind the initiative and associ at i on, sai d t hei r daughter’s wish was for a cure to be found so that it coul d save t he l i ves of ot her chi l dr en. They added that they fight “not for Iraila but for the childr en who st i l l have a chance.” Please visit www.trans pirenaica.salvadorsanchis .com for more information

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Tiger mosquitoes plague residents in Valencia COUNCIL reports 21 infestations in the city ByBuster Smith VALENCIA Council has confirmed 21 tiger mosquito infestations in the city and now believes that the species cannot be eradicated. City Hall has indicated that it has a network of traps to monitor the evolution of the insect but stresses that due to the favourable conditions in the region it will be impossible to completely eliminate the miniscule biting insect. In order to prevent an explosion in the population, the city has been systematically cleaning up areas where there may be stagnant water, as this provides the perfect breeding ground for the mosquito. It has called upon residents throughout the province to co-operate in this manner to help prevent the mosquito’s spread.

TINY BITER: Council fears that the tiger mosquito cannot be eradicated.

Information leaflets are available at chemists, veterinary clinics and residents’ associations, describing ways to

help minimise the effect of the mosquito. Residents can phone 010 for any questions relating to this problem.

Lifeguard revives ‘lifeless’ Briton A LIFEGUARD on a beach in El Altet, Altea, managed to revive an unresponsive swimmer who had gone into cardiac arrest, using life-saving cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. The 64-year-old, from Britain, was spotted floating lifelessly in the water by a lifeguard on Tuesday September 1. He was brought back to shore and as soon as the lifeguard realised that he was not breathing, he started performing CPR. After a short while the victim was re-

vived and subsequently stablised. He was then taken to Alicante General Hospital. European and Spanish health and safety law dictates that first aid and CPR training is a compulsory skill requirement for lifeguards and anyone who may have a duty of care for the safety and wellbeing of others, such as sports instructors. However, a European Observatory of Working Life (EurWORK) survey illustrates that a shocking 86 per cent of

companies operating in the private sector in Spain do not provide regular education on safety and occupational health even though they are required to do so by law. A relatively simple skill set that can be taught in under a day, statistics show that in fact four out of five cardiac arrests actually occur in the home but if effective CPR is provided immediately, then the chances of survival can double or triple.

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LIBBY Greenhalgh reflects on her adventure in the toughes By Gemma Quinn NINE months at sea, 11 ports, travelling 38,739 nautical miles, the Volvo Ocean Race is the toughest yacht race in the world and Libby Greenhalgh was part of the all female crew for Team SCA. Eleven months ago Euro Weekly News reporter Gemma Quinn met with Libby in Alicante at the Race Village ahead of the launch of the race involving seven teams. Now safely back on dry land Libby tells Euro Weekly News of her epic adventure. “In general it was what I expected as I had plenty of conversations with my brother who has done the race several times. I think what I didn’t fully expect was how the team would and wouldn’t at times work well together.” Libby said: “The toughest part was the Southern Ocean where we could no longer race to our full potential having damaged a sail. Trying to route the boat and find the quickest way without the most useful sail was very hard and I perhaps didn’t deal with that very well and work to my best.” Libby was the navigator for Team SCA and joined quite late. Back in October she admitted she was

I think what amazed me was how I didn’t miss home as much as I thought I would.”

“quite settled and happy” with her freelance work as a meteorologist and said “it was tough to leave that behind” as she made the decision to take part in the Volvo Ocean Race, but with few opportunities like this for women she “wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” but was it worth it? “There were so many best parts of the whole experience; winning a leg and the finish probably as I think they were two moments the team really believed in what we can achieve and how good they really are/were. The progress we made was huge and yes you always wish you could do better but to win a tough leg like the one we did; to sail smart and do it well I think was what we needed to achieve. We set out to show that women in offshore sailing can be competitive and we proved it.” Previously, Libby had only been away from home

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st yacht race in the world for a period of three months and missing her friends and family was one of her biggest concerns, but admits it was not as hard as she was expecting: “I think what amazed me so much was how I didn’t miss home as much as I thought I would, but I was incredibly fortunate to have many friends and family come and visit me during the race bringing a little bit of home with them.” Libby has always been a sailor and comes from a sea-faring family, enjoying the sport with her father and both her brothers who are sailors. She is a trained meteorologist, an interest that was born out of sailing and led her to the Olympic Games as weather support for the sailing team. Team SCA came sixth overall.

LIBBY: In Alicante at the launch of the Volvo Ocean Race.

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Hiking centre gets financial support TOWN HALL has signed an agreement to help maintain the group By Buster Smith JAVEA Town Hall has renewed its collaboration agreement with the Centro Excursionista hiking centre in

Javea in an effort to promote sports related activities in the area such as hiking, mountain climbing and caving. The town hall has signed an agree-

ment that will provide financial support to help maintain the group, a total investment of €5,078 for the forthcoming year.

The CEX offers year round activities, courses, expeditions, routes and runs a mountain school with routes designed for children from six years

and above in an initiative to help promote appreciation and respect for the mountain and the outdoors. For more information - cexxabia@gmail.com.

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ALICANTE-ELCHE: The airport led the way this summer with the most flights.

Leader of low-cost carriers ALICANTE-ELCHE airport led the way this summer with the most flights offered by ‘low-cost’ operators. The airport offered 77 connections and was above Mala-

ga, Tenerife and Madrid-Barajas airport in the number of flights with over 80 per cent of all passengers at AlicanteElche using low-cost airlines. Spain is a popular route for

the airlines, with 17 per cent of the more than 5,000 ‘lowcost’ European routes starting or ending in Spain. Ahead of Spain, is the UK, with a total of 935 routes.

THE councillor for youth and sports in Altea has criticised the poor condition of the football and sports facilities of Altea la Vella, claiming that the previous PP administration had allowed the complex to become run down during the four years they held office. Acts of vandalism and neglect are said to be to blame for the state of the facilities, however the town hall has declared they are in the process of repairing the damage caused last year to toilet facilities, and looking at ways in which they can repair the football field.

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Excellent tourist season for the Costa TOURIST accommodations throughout the region have experienced excellent occupation levels throughout the summer this year. Employment has been boosted as a result with tourists flocking in from France, Holland, Germany and the UK. Data collected on hotel and apartment occupancy levels suggests that hotels have been the predominate driving force, celebrating an 81.31 per cent occupancy rate while tourist apartments have seen a 73.09

ANIMAL PARK: One of the best in the world.

BIOPARC promotion

Hospitality created 1,779 jobs in August

OFFER valid for 15 days By Buster Smith BIOPARC in Valencia, known as one of the best animal parks in the world, has launched a promotion for September that will run until October. The BIOdías offer is valid for 15 days and offers visitors the chance to enter for €15 plus a one euro donation,

per cent occupancy rate. Both are an increase on last year’s figures. Spanish tourism is still important to the sector, with a significant amount of 30-50 year olds making the coast their holiday destination choice. Data collected from the tourist offices suggests that there is a 63 per cent to 37 per cent split of international and national or domestic visitors, the Spanish accounting for just over a third of the tourist business.

which will go towards nature conservation projects aimed at preserving the environment and species that are in danger of extinction. The offer can used every Saturday and Sunday until October 11, and includes the holiday weekend dates from Thursday October 8 until Monday October 12.

ALICANTE Province remains one of the biggest engines of employment in the Spanish hotel industry this summer to have created 1,779 jobs in August and maintain 77,748 jobs in the province. In August affiliation to the Social Security recorded a 2.9 per cent increase in the number of workers in the hospitality industry, against the rise of 1.4 per cent in the sector nationally and represent an increase of 8 per cent compared to last summer.

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Denia generating employment OFFERING consultation and advice for jobseekers By Buster Smith RECOVERING active employment policies that can generate stable and quality jobs is a top priority for the town hall in Denia. Mayor Vicent Grimalt is bringing together social and economic sectors in the municipality to meet with members of the chamber of commerce and industry to study and dis-

cuss the possibility of establishing a municipal employment bureau. The City Council of Denia brings together the social and economic agents of the city to begin work on the creation of the Municipal Employment Bureau The purpose of the employment bureau would be to offer consultation and advice for jobseekers as well as to control

and monitor activities related to the generation of employment in the city. It would also become a source of information regarding future local employment plans and professional policies dedicated to training, employment and business development at the local level. Its creation is one of the main commitments by the current government.

Javea training incentives TRAINING incentives have been launched in Javea, offering paid on the job training for those who want to work within the water distribution or forestry sectors. Supported by the department of environment and AMJASA the training is funded jointly by the European Social Fund, Servef and the Ministry of Employment and Social Security.

Sixteen places are available that combine theory and practice, the positions will be available to currently unemployed persons who are registered jobseekers, with the successful applicants being awarded a six-month contract. The jobs will involve working on improving the water network infrastructure and in clearing and reforestation of forest areas.

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Free tech savvy workshops at Media Markt MEDIA MARKT in Finnestrat, Benidorm, is offering training workshops for those who are not too technologically savvy. As from Wednesday September 2, the consumer electronics giant will be teaching people how to use and get the most out of their electronic devices. There are a number of different workshops including Smartphone for Beginners, Introduction to Mac, Introduction to Photography and How to get the most out of your smart TV. Recently introduced

are courses in How to organise your photos with Mac, Introduction to Windows10, Introduction to iPhone and Edit your videos as well. Courses are run during the week and also on Saturday mornings and even have the workshops in English once a week for those who do not speak Spanish. As from October, one-toone training will also be available for those who want a specific one-hour workshop with one of the experts, which will be available at a small fee.

Upgrade for hotel WiFi GRANTS are to be given to improve WiFi in hotels and campsites in the Valencia Region to enhance service to customers. The national government has announced plans to allocate â‚Ź15 million to boost WiFi across 400 hotel establishments in the country and out of the money to be invested, Valencia is to receive â‚Ź1.6 million.

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LEARNING THE LINGO: Course designed to promote integration.

Spanish lessons for Javea expatriates COURSES will run throughout the month of September By Buster Smith A GROUP of 15 foreign residents in Javea have begun an intermediate level Spanish course that is being offered by the town hall in collaboration with the regional government in Alicante.

The classes, taught by professor Cristina Sanchez, will run throughout the month of September in the Biblioteca de Duanes library. They are aimed at helping residents improve their integration into Spanish society, thereby enriching their everyday lives.

BENIDORM Youth Councillor Ana Pellicer has introduced a new free online business management course, sponsored by Instituto Valenciano de la Juventud (IVAJ) and available to young adults at the Benidorm Information Centre for Youth (CIJB). The course is aimed at young people between 14 and 35 years and will be held from September 21. The registration period closes tomorrow, September 11, and entries must be made in person at the CIJB. Courses range from Analysis of the Environment, Developing a Business Plan, Credit Control, Accounting and Finance and Sales Techniques. An IVAJ certificate can be obtained upon successful completion of the course.

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Plans to expand regional hospital LA Nucia Town Hall announced on Thursday August 27, that they have approved plans to request funding from the regional government in Valencia to expand the hospital of La Marina Baixa. The hospital serves an area that has a large seasonally fluctuating population, one that is critical to the economic stability of the region and in order to keep up with public expectations and to be able to deliver the services that are needed; the expansion is required before the situation becomes unmanageable.

The mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez signed on Thursday the accession of Benidorm, the joint document signed by all the municipalities of the Marina Baixa in which it asks the Ministry of Health to expand the hospital district of Villajoyosa, and to do so based on a ‘serious’ and ‘viable’ project developed by the hospital itself. This membership was approved unanimously by the corporation on Monday a proposal by the mayor, who weeks ago met with representatives of workers in the health centre.

Javea’s dog park THE mayor of Javea, José Chulvi, yesterday visited the newly opened dog park located in the area of Pou Moro, near the river Gorgos, Javea. It is a large green area of 3,700 square metres equipped with bins, bag dispensers and benches so walkers can relax or read while their pets run, have fun, play and exercise.

LED efficient street lighting for Alicante city COST of improvements will be €120,000 By Buster Smith THE mayor and minister for infrastructure in Campello, Alicante, have announced plans to place a new street lighting system in three specific regions of the city. The works will see installation of new LED technology, helping to improve efficiency and reduce lighting costs over the long term compared to the conventional systems currently in place. The systems will be installed from the Playa Muchavista, Avenida de Alicante, Calle Doctor Severo Ochoa to the l’Horta Park. The town hall has stated that the investment for these improvements will be €120,000 and works will commence on Monday September 7.

LED TECHNOLOGY: Helps to improve efficiency and reduce lighting costs over the long term.

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Hair and beauty training in Denia THERE will be 15 spaces available

BUDDING HAIRDRESSERS: Can attend a vocational training course. By Buster Smith ASPIRING hairdressers will be able to enrol on a basic vocational training course for auxiliary hairdressers in Denia. The ministry of education has

approved a grant of 12,800 euros enabling 15 spaces to be awarded to budding hairdressers. The course will run over 960 hours from September until June 2016. It includes specific

modules such as hair and beauty. Those wishing to enrol must be between 16 and 21 years old. For information visit Creama in Denia, Alicante located on Calle Nou d’Octubre.

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By Buster Smith DETECTING and preventing bullying early is essential to prevent long-term psychological problems. According to the director of the Foundation Anar to Assist Children and Adolescents at Risk, Benjamin Ballesteros, bullying should be addressed from the time it is detected “because the psychological consequences in the long term can be very significant.” Statistics shows that those who suffered bullying at school were 15 per cent more likely to suffer trauma later on in adulthood. Ballesteros said some of the consequences include loss of self-confidence, feelings of loneliness, anxiety and sadness, making life difficult in all levels of society. “It’s something you have lingering in the back of your mind,” stated the president of the Association Against Bullying (AEA), Encarna Garcia, who went on to comment that this situation leads those who have been bullied during their childhood to “see their neighbours as enemies and distrust everyone around them.” Co-ordinator of the SOS-Bullying Association, Ferran Barri, said those who have suffered at the hands of bullies grow into insecure adults who struggle to maintain re-

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Action plan to bullying SCHOOLS must activate protocols lationships of any kind. They may have a hard time dating as well as maintaining a stable job, illustrating the fact that before the economic crisis set in many of the long-term unemployed were people who had experienced bullying early in life. The psychologist and schoolteacher also added that those who have been bullied “are more likely to develop dependency on alcohol and drugs,” and their children may also suffer bullying. Experts believe that it is difficult to detect bullying because the victims tend to stay silent for too long and attempt to hide the problem from their parents and teachers. However, there are certain symptoms that may help parents and teachers to identify when a child is being bullied, especially when it first starts. These include tendencies for the child to come home sad and unhappy, to be experiencing anxiety, sleeping poorly and even refus-

ing to go to school. They may also become more introvert and lose interest in things they would otherwise be excited about. Other signs may include missing personal belongings after returning from school. If a child or an adolescent has these symptoms, it is not a certainty that they are being bullied; however, the psychologist emphasised that parents must pay close attention because something is not right. If parents believe that their child is being bullied, then Barri suggests that their child is not likely to be the only one who is suffering. He said there are solutions but the issue must subsequently be brought to the attention of the school.

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o stop The school must then activate protocols to investigate, by more actively controlling the children, especially those allegedly involved, and monitor places in which these situations may occur, such as in the changing rooms and the playground. Ballesteros stressed that schools have to work actively and not just turn a blind eye, believing that teachers should be taught how to deal effectively with these problems as a part of their training. There is a noted increase in girls bullying girls, that is claimed to be down to envy, something that does not usually exist among boys, but generally victims are usually those who have a low self-esteem or may not be very sociable.

EFFECTIVE TOOL: Learning self-defence can boost selfconfidence.

A local self-defence expert who runs an antibully programme agrees that a lot more needs to be done by schools in identifying and eliminating bullying, but stressed that it is almost impossible to monitor children 100 per cent of the time and that by teaching children self-defence we can further protect them and provide them

with the tools they need to effectively be able to deal with the problem themselves, if they have to. Not only will they be perceived to be less of a soft target and so less likely to become a victim, but learning these types of skills will empower them and boost their selfconfidence, which can translate across into other areas of their lives. “It is important to understand that self defence with children is not about kicking and punching, but rather providing them with the knowledge and intelligent mind-set on how to deal with bullies effectively and verbally,” said Sutton, who runs the Cobra programme known as a ‘police academy for civilians’. The scheme, originally developed in the US also teaches children how to recognise and deal with other significant threats outside of the school, such as attempted child abductions. Sutton remarked: “Just before the summer holidays there were a number of attempted child abductions outside of two separate schools in Benidorm and it is a common fear among parents, so preparing children for these kinds of situations is important.”

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Council seeks grant for festival THE long-running and prestigious film festival which has been organised every summer for more than 28 years in Alfaz del Pi has once again proved to be a great success this year, drawing tourists and locals alike to the big screen. The local government is now looking to make next year’s event bigger and better. The town hall responsible for one of the largest film festivals in the province has requested a grant of €100,000 from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport in Valencia. It has emphasised that this is a relatively small investment considering the amount of tourism the festival attracts through the summer months of July and August, and greatly helps to boost the town’s economy.

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Trade fair is now bigger and better EXPONUCIA provides an opportunity for businesses By Buster Smith THE second Trade Fair ExpoNucia will feature a car show and street food market this year. From October 2 until 4, the Ciutat Esportiva Camilo Cano will host the second edition of the ExpoNucia trade fair, which features a total of 6,500 square metres of exhibition space occupying the pavilion and main parking area. Entrance is free for the duration of the three-day event. The event has been organised by AECNU (Association of Entrepreneurs and Businessmen of La Nucia) and the departments of Industry and Trade of the City of La Nucia, in collaboration with the Delegation of Alicante and

Minister of Economy and Trade Jamie Garcia-Legaz.

Local author brings history to the people DESPITE suffering from dyslexia, writing has always been a passion for Alicante resident William J. Calvert. Now, that dream has become a reality with the forthcom-

ing publication of his debut historical novel, ‘Pistols and Sword’. The story follows the early life of George Monck, later the Duke of Albemarle, born in the 17th century. William says the book will appeal to anybody who likes a good novel and who is interested in the history of the Thirty Years War and the English Civil War. When asked what inspires and motivates him to write, William said: “Bringing history to the general public, history that most people have never heard of.” ‘Pistols and Sword’will be released on September 30.

the Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Generalitat Valenciana. There will be three major areas including the commercial area located in the pavilion, the auto area which will be outside in the main car park and the street food market, also located outside. A children’s play area will be set up featuring bouncy castles and various other activities. The trade fair is open to all sectors of industry and provides an ideal opportunity for networking and active promotion for companies and businesses in La Nucia and the surrounding areas. ExpoNucia can be visited on Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm and from 4.30pm to 8pm, and Sunday from 10am to 7pm.

An afternoon of coffee, cakes and much more... ON September 18 at 2.30pm at 4 Calle Gijon, Moraira, Sue and Pat Donovan will be holding a coffee afternoon in aid of charities MacMillan/MABS. Coffee, cakes and more will be served at a cost of €4 a head. There will be live music and at 4pm a raffle and auction - Lee from Druids Cave will be entertaining the assembled company with his auction skills - amongst others - on the day. Let’s try to beat the €2,200 we collected last year! Any donations of cakes or raffle/auction prizes and costume jewellery would be greatly appreciated. For any further information contact Sue or Pat on 689 502 549 or email patandsue63@hotmail.com

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Alicante locals crowned ALICANTE locals Fran Marco and Paula Soria were crowned Spanish beach volleyball champions at the recent threeday national beach volleyball championship celebrated in Fuengirola, Malaga, this past weekend, defeating local rivals in a close fought match. The pair both trained at the University of Alicante, and are now preparing for the upcoming world tour.

August is the hottest month ABOVE average for the period By Buster Smith THE average temperature for the month of August was up 0.4 degrees to 24.5 degrees, above average for the period, and registers as one of the hottest average temperatures for the month of August on record as reported by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). However, it has been far more forgiving than the month of July that saw unbearable temperatures soaring into the

mid-40s, with Xativa, Alicante recording 46 degrees. There has been more badly needed rainfall throughout the month, although not spread evenly throughout the province. The precipitation levels were recorded at 29 litres per square metre on average, which is 45 per cent higher than normal, with Safor in the northern area of the region experiencing an intense 200 litres per square metre during one of its torrential downpours.

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Orthostatic Tremor: Being able to walk but not stand still IT’S a little known and greatly misunderstood mobility disorder SEPTEMBER is Orthostatic Tremor Awareness Month. Never heard of Orthostatic Tremor (OT)? Most physicians haven’t, let alone the general public. But for the small number of adults who develop OT around midlife, it’s very real, very life limiting and it’s very, very hard to explain to others. With OT, one can walk quite well at a brisk pace, but slow down or stand still, and your legs no longer hold you up! Orthostatic Tremor means weight-bearing tremor, a high-speed muscular tremor that begins the minute one slows down or stands still and makes the legs weak and unsteady. First identified in 1984 by Doctor Kenneth Heilman (USA), it’s been compared to riding a bicycle; you’re fine when you’re riding along, wobbly when you slow down and unable to stand upright on two wheels. When other people see someone with OT who is walking, they have a hard time understanding why that person can’t just stand and chat with them. But try to explain, when no one’s ever heard of OT,

and it doesn’t compute. For people with OT, receptions, buffets, receiving lines, or any lines at all are mostly not manageable. People with OT can also have difficulty carrying heavy items and extending their arms as in changing a lightbulb or reaching to fix something. Standing chores must be done sitting, as in making a bed while sitting on it. An obvious suggestion might be to use a wheelchair, but who would use a wheelchair when they can walk? OT has been confused with restless leg syndrome and it’s been called shaky legs syndrome. In 2000, Gloria Nelson who was newly diagnosed, created a website, OTResource.org, to see if there was anyone else out there. She began hearing from others, worldwide, about their experiences with OT and over 900 people have now registered on the site. During the last 15 years, thanks to the website, a core group of people with OT from around the world have met biennially to exchange information and hear presenta-

Standing-up tasks must be accomplished sitting down. tions on OT at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and at a medical conference in Sydney, Australia. They have raised thousands of dollars for OT research, awarded through the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) OT Research and the Universi-

ty of Nebraska Medical Center Foundation, OT Research Fund. Dr Diego Torres-Russotto, a neurologist with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is the lead investigator in a series of clinical studies he has been conducting since 2012 to unravel the origins of this little known and greatly mis-

understood mobility disorder. More than 50 people are currently participating in his project, the largest OT study ever conducted. Dr TorresRussotto was featured in one of three presentations on OT at the 19th International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, June 14-18 this year in San Diego. Rare disorders such as OT do not attract the kind of research funding that produces treatments and medicines that can be mass-marketed. But people with OT have found solidarity through their website, meetings and clinical studies, raising awareness in their personal networks, and raising support for smaller research projects that may someday unlock where in the brain OT originates and how to treat it. In the meantime, they continue to walk briskly and to always be on the lookout for a place to sit! For more information, go to www.otresource.org.

ARC opens new charity shop LESS than 18 months after launching their charity, Jayne Webb and Sally Mason opened their shop on Tuesday September 1, to support animals in need in the Jalón Valley. There was an excellent turnout, with shoppers eagerly checking out what was on offer along with many kind donations. The shop is situated on Callé Valencia just opposite The Cut. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1.30pm. On display were four rescued kittens; however, there are 20 plus kittens still needing homes.

There are numerous other animals requiring homes including 10 puppies and some older dogs and cats, so please, if you can offer one of them a good home, contact Jayne on 649 310 285 or Sally on 625 985 689. Donation tins can be found in various businesses around Jalon including Bernia Vets, Heidi’s Flowers, The Cut, Delaney’s Café, and pet shops, etc. In addition any donated goods can be left with The Cut or Heidi’s if the charity shop is closed. The shop is also looking for volunteers to provide assistance.

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Space voyage DENMARK: Andreas Mogensen has become the first Dane to travel into space. Last Wednesday, September 2, he took off aboard the Russian spaceship ‘Soyuz’ from Baikonur Cosmodrome for the International Space Station, and docked on Friday, September 4.

Lego mania DENMARK: Lego strengthens its position as a world leader in toys, as their revenue rose to 30 per cent in the first six months of the year. Between January and June, the company earned €622 million.

3 principles FINLAND: The Saunalahti district school, located in Espoo, is considered to be the best school in the world. Its educational system is based on three principles: Interaction and cooperation, learning outside the classroom and by doing.

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Massive ruby for sale EXPECTED to sell for €270,000 LAST sold by auction in 1917, a massive deep pink mounted ruby which is just over 50 carats is expected to sell for £200,000 (€270,000) when it is offered by Bonhams on September 24.

Stranded alone THREE year old Maisie, travelling on a tram with her parents in Nottingham, alighted onto the platform but the doors closed before her parents could join her and the tram moved on. Despite the fact that they explained the situation to the driver she refused to stop and the father had to rush back from the next stop. A spokesman from the company has since apologised.

Back benches FORMER leader of the Labour party, Ed Miliband is reported as having made the decision not to join the shadow cabinet of whoever is the next labour leader. Instead he is ex-

BRITISH PRESS TV hurts education A STUDY of 800 teenagers by researchers from Cambridge University says that for every hour they spend in front of a tv or computer each day their GCSE results will suffer. The study went on to suggest an extra hour of homework daily would help to increase their grades.

pected to move to the back benches and campaign on inequality and environmental issues.

Unboxing craze BRITISH viewers are hooked on watching unboxing videos on YouTube. It’s a simple idea where people are filmed unboxing all number of different items to music. So far there have been one billion views in the UK and one of the most popular video shows Thomas the Tank Engine eggs.

COMPUTER USE: Affects teenagers’ GCSE results.

Teen returns SWEDEN: A teenage boy hought to have gone to fight for the so called Islamic State, has returned to Sweden. This is not an isolated event as it is thought over 150 Swedish residents have been fighting for Isis.

A SCHALKE football supporter was jailed for 18 months for letting off a flare at a match. Smoke from the flare affected eight spectators including a 12-year-old who was treated for smoke inhalation.

Border checks ITALY has agreed to impose new temporary identification checks at Brennero, on the border near Austria, at the request of Germany, in order to slow down the number of refugees entering Bavaria, as Germany has seen over 100,000 refugees and migrants enter in August alone.

THE green lobby group Deutsche Umwelthilfe has proposed a 20 cent levy on throw-away cups sold in Germany. With an estimated 2.8 billion cups used each year, if successful, the levy would raise €560 million for environmental purposes.

Helmut well FORMER chancellor Helmut Schmidt, 96, is reported to have recovered so well from an operation to remove a blood clot in his leg that he is due to be released from hospital within a matter of days. YFKE STURM: Is a top Dutch model.

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All to help SWEDEN: Morgan Johansson, the Swedish Justice and Migration Minister, has stated his annoyance as British Prime Minister David Cameron called immigrants a “swarm.” He said “Every country in the EU should do their share to help.”

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Norwegian up NORWAY: Norwegian air carried over 2.56 million passengers in August, which is 9 per cent more than the same time last year. Long-distance air traffic, especially from Europe and the UK, contributed to this positive rise in numbers.

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Model injured in accident ITALIAN coast guard are now investigating TOP Dutch model Yfke Sturm, age 33, has sustained serious injuries after being run over by a motorised surfboard. The Italian coast guard are now investigating the accident, which has left the top model with a fractured skull and several broken vertebra in her spine.

Unclaimed riches TRANSLINK, the company that runs the public transport smart card scheme have made millions of Euros

DUTCH PRESS from expired cards. Cards expire every five years and new ones cost €7.50. So far €20 million have gone unclaimed.

Mortgage market ACCORDING to IG&H consultancy

research, alternative mortgage providers are on the rise and have captured a total 10 per cent of the Dutch market. The Dutch mortgage system appeals to investors, especially from abroad.

No to taps TELECOMS firms have slammed plans by the Dutch government to allow security services greater surveillance powers, including phone tapping and monitoring internet use.

GERMAN volunteers of Facebook group ‘Berlin Refugee Help’ have launched an online phrasebook to help refugees cope with life in Germany. Nearly 200 phrases have been translated into 30 languages and they hope to make it free of charge soon.

Mama Merkel DESPITE being condemned by many with regards to the Greek financial crisis, Angela Merkel has been called ‘Mama Merkel, Mother of the Outcasts,’ and a Ghanaian woman who arrived in Germany last year has now named her daughter after the German chancellor.

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Swimming gold DUO got a total score of 98,200

CHAMPIONS: Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romanshina.

NATALIA ISHCHENKO and Svetlana Romanshina took home gold for Russia in the final of the International Swimming Federation World Championships in Kazan. The Russian duo got a total score of 98,200 which netted them the victory against Chinese swimmers Xuechen Huang and Wenyan Sun.

Return items THE United Nations consider that Russia should compensate Holland as they failed to fulfil Sea Laws when capturing Greenpeace’s ‘Artic Sunrise’ ship in 2013. Moscow is to return all items confiscated from the ‘ship and pay financial compensation with interest to Holland for the problems caused.

Case closed RUSSIA has declared their disinterest in finding out what happened to the aircraft MH17, the plane shot down above Ukraine. A vote to create an international body to further investigate the disaster ended with a refusal to go any further.

Counted out THE International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has excluded Russia from every international competition this year. The penalty is largely due to the

Historic bomb THE AN602 Bomb, aka Tsar Bomba, the world’s most powerful atomic bomb, is on exhibition in Russia for the first time ever in history. One of the guides of the exhibition said, “this bomb is considered the most important factor in getting countries with nuclear weapons to settle for peace.”

TSAR BOMBA: Most powerful atomic bomb.

scandals the Russian Basketball Federation has been a part of in the last few months.

Skeleton found A GROUP of Russian archaeologists have found the skeleton of a woman that lived in the Ural Mountains around II B.C. The skeleton had an oversized head that has been compared with that of an alien, but experts explain it was common practise by nomads in the area to stretch their children’s heads to symbolise a higher social status.

Tap closed HEAD of Russian Gas Company Gazprom, Alexei Miller, said that “The gas supply to Ukraine is currently closed as it has not paid for July’s gas supply. Gazprom will not sell gas to Ukraine if they don’t pay in advance.”

Dance auctioned A DANCE with actress Pamela Anderson was auctioned last Thursday, September 4, in Russia to raise funds to fight poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Bidding started off at €6,635 according to the Pamela Anderson Foundation website.

Special guest RUSSIA’S own Vladimir Putin was declared the guest of honour at the Peking Victory Parade. The 70th anniversary marking the end of the WWII, brought Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping closer, but experts say that China and Russia have a tough time ahead in political and financial matters.

Power bridge AS confirmed by Russian company Inter RAO, the Russia-Japan power bridge could cost seven billion dollars and transmit up to 20 billion kilowatts/hours a year.

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IN a statement made by budget airline easyJet, it announced that profits for 2015 were forecast to rise by up to 10 per cent above the original forecast of between £620 million (€843 million) and £660 million (€900 million).

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It further revealed that for the second consecutive month, August figures showed that the airline had carried over seven million passengers. The value of shares in the company has risen by 30 per cent in the past year valuing it at £6.6 billion (€8.9 billion).

Europe’s economic recovery would continue, “albeit at a somewhat weaker pace than expected.”

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Electricity bills increase CONSUMER group FACUA has released a report stating that electricity bills have increased on average by 10 per cent (€7.16 per month) and criticises governmental rules concerning permitted tariffs.

NISSAN JUKE: Will be built at Sunderland factory.

Japanese firm’s huge investment JAPANESE car manufacturer Nissan announced on September 3 that it will invest a further £100 million in its UK factory in order to build the new Juke model. This investment will not only safeguard over 6,000 jobs at the Sunderland factory, which produces the current Juke, Qashqai, Note and electric Leaf models but should also

secure some 27,000 jobs in suppliers businesses. Chancellor George Osborne welcomed the ‘fantastic news’ that was ‘an important sign of Britain being chosen as a global leader in car production’. Nissan has indicated that this is already the biggest car plant within the UK having manufactured 500,000 cars in 2014.

Extra charge LUFTHANSA has announced that effective from September 2, it will charge an additional €16 per ticket sold by any third party such as a travel agent. All parts of the Lufthansa Group will levy this charge with the exception of Germanwings.

Approved sale ROYAL Dutch Shell has had its £47 billion (€64 billion) takeover of British Gas approved by the EU which does not see that the merger of the two companies gives Shell a particular advantage in the market.

Unemployment increases AUGUST saw the overall loss of 134,000 jobs in Spain and the number of unemployed people increased by 21,679, which was almost three times that of the previous year. Overall the number of registered unemployed is still over four million, of which about half receive an average payment from the state of €770 per

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The strong pound against the euro appears to have been a major factor in travellers dropping the concept of the ‘staycation’ and the main targets have been Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Malaga and Palma with an overall load factor of 94.4 per cent, which is a group record.

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Plenty of activity MAJOR mobile phone company Vodafone has advised unions that it wishes to make 1,297 workers redundant as part of its plans to rationalise the operation and reduce costs. Despite the change in the Netflix programme structure in the US, Vodafone has announced it will become the first Spanish operator to offer the Netflix platform via internet in October.

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PRIME MINISTER David Cameron announced on Tuesday September 1 that he intends to introduce significant fines for companies that do not pay the national living wage. For those who may be confused, the phrase national living wage was dropped into George Osborne’s July budget and is taken to have replaced the previous minimum wage. The new base for the national wage for those over 25 will increase to £7.20 (€9.80) per hour from April of next year with an undertaking that it will, by 2020, rise to £9 (€12.25). The wages for those under 25 continues to be slightly less but will also rise next year. “The national living wage will only work if it is properly enforced,” David Cameron said in an article for The Times newspaper. “Businesses are responsible for making that happen, and today I’m

Company profits increase A REPORT published by the National Statistics Institute has shown a continued growth of company profits since the beginning of the recession. During the second quarter of this year the gross earning of Spanish companies was €119.88 billion, down only by 1.8 per cent when compared to the same quarter of 2008. Part of the reason can be explained by the fact that the cost of wages have actually dropped over the same period by around 8 per cent to €130.73 billion for the quarter. An increase in consumer confidence has seen strong performances from retail outlets such as El Corte Ingles and Lefties which is part of the Zara group.

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DAVID CAMERON: Underpay staff and you will pay the price.

744,000 people were employed on zero-hour contracts in the second quarter of 2015

announcing how we will make sure they do.” Fines for non-payment will double, opening up employers to a penalty of 200 per cent of unpaid wages up to a maximum of £20,000 (€27,000), The Times said and those responsible could face disqualification as company directors for up to 15 years. “To unscrupulous employers who think they can get labour on the cheap, the message is clear: underpay your staff, and you will pay the price,” Cameron said.

Ironically the following day, the Office for National Statistics said it estimated 744,000 people, equivalent to 2.4 per cent of Britain’s workforce, were employed on zerohour contracts in the second quarter of 2015, compared with 624,000 in the same quarter of 2014. Supporters of these contracts say they offer flexibility to both employers and staff and that people on them find them to be very useful but trade unions believe that not only do they cause instability and uncertainty within the workforce, they also make it hard for workers to rent property, borrow money, or even to be eligible for sick pay. According to the ONS, women, full-time students and older people are more likely to work on zerohour contracts and up to 40 per cent of people on zero-hour contracts reported that they wanted to work more hours.

Quality pays dividends Talking shop Mike Walsh Mike Walsh was for 20 years Regional Assessment Manager for the Guild of Master Craftsmen, Britain’s biggest quality assurance body for businesses.

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NEW YORK’S Carnegie Hall is a theatre and a half. Like the city’s old Grand Central Station it was built to impress. I recall the Irish folk group telling their audience of their childhood experiences when carol singing. “The other children would rush through their songs as quickly as possible so they could cover more doors and collect extra money. We sang our songs slowly, deliberately and with feeling. We never made much money,” Tom Clancy quipped. “But we did end up at Carnegie Hall.” I was reminded of this when, after my dental bridge fell out, the dentist glued it back in faster than I can brush my teeth and then palmed €95. You guessed it; the bridge wiggled and fell out within weeks. Explaining my dilemma to an alternative dentist, el maestro diligently applied himself to the inside of my maws for at least 20 minutes. Suc-

CARNEGIE HALL: Was built to impress. cess, I am so happy. We can all learn from such stories. Forget the money; focus instead on getting the job right and any lost money will double when it finds its way back into your till. During 20 years of business doctoring I picked up many tips. The best and most memorable was; “Always exceed your customer’s expectations and you will never again

need to advertise.” This raises another point, that of advertising. The reason there are so many different forms of advertising is because they all work. The trick is to select the advertising medium that best suits your needs. Newspaper advertising, hard copy or online, will always be king. It simply ticks more boxes. A close contender is word of

mouth. It is a good idea to hand a few business cards to your client as you are about to go on your way. Press a few business cards into your client’s hand. “Feel free to call me in the unlikely event of a problem. I have left a couple more that you might pass on to friends who might welcome your recommendation.” This small gesture will be both appreciated and profitable.

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Your personality may be in the hot seat when applying for a bank loan Loose change Jane Plunkett A look at finance for females IN the music movie ‘Once’ the main characters bring a recording of a song they wrote into a bank manager’s office in an effort to woo him into giving them a loan for a studio recording session. More traditionally, however, those seeking credit tend to put on some respectable-looking clothes and just smile politely at the bank manager in the hope of securing a mortgage, a car loan or other credit. But all this may be about to change. A smart blouse or tie may no longer cut it when it comes to scoring some extra cash. Banks are now looking at getting customers to do a personality test if they want to borrow money. According to a new report from the UK, some banks are in the trial process of introducing ‘psychometric tests’ to better calcu-

PERSONALITY TESTS: Are already commonly used in the workplace. late the chances of borrowers failing to pay back a loan. As well as the regular routine credit checks, it looks like applicants in the

near future will also be told to answer a series of questions to examine their attitudes toward others, sense of honesty, integrity and

general beliefs about society. Sample type statement questions that you’ll need to give a rating to if seeking a loan in the next few years may include: - My goals in life are clear. - If people are rude I shrug it off. - I can work even when things are disorganised. - I prefer working in a stable rather than flexible environment. - It’s better to get the job done than aim for perfection. Apparently, the answers given to such statement questions are fed into a special computer programme, which then analyses just how trustworthy, or otherwise, a customer might seem to be. Depending on how well one does on this test could then influence whether a loan is given or not! These types of tests are already commonly used in the workplace. Human resources often use them when hiring staff to assess their potential weaknesses and strengths, but now your bank wants to delve deeper into your personality too!

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We could be importing a Trojan horse IF Jihadists invaded UK shores, where would migrants’ allegiances lie? LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT AN interesting reaction by the Spanish police in Gandia last week. After arresting a woman for allegedly trying to recruit other females to fight for ISIS, they cuffed her and paraded her down the street fully burka’d up. Personally I think they should have kept going all the way to the airport and shoved her on a plane to Syria. With a bit of luck she’d have been ‘martyred’ in a week. The problem I have with all this migrant business is that the majority of those wishing to cross into European countries are mainly pretty fit and able-looking young men; presumably running away from the various battles that plague their countries. I’m sure if the UK was being overrun by alien forces, most of the true Brit young men would be fighting to the death to preserve it. Fighting on the beaches, in the hills and so forth. Not so this lot, it seems.

DISASTROUS MISTAKE: Will Jihadists land in the shadow of the White Cliffs? I wonder, if we do let them all in (which in my opinion would be a disastrous mistake), and one day we find the Jihadists landing in the shadow of the White Cliffs

of Dover, would they all then fight for the country that gave them sanctuary? Somehow I doubt it. Faced with the murderers who terrified them in the first place, I for

one am pretty certain where their allegiances would finish up. Along with the undoubted scores of ‘sleepers’ and Muslim extremists already entrenched in our towns and cities, we could easily be importing a Trojan horse; the contents of which could one day rip the UK apart. I do of course feel considerable compassion for the poor little waif washed up on the beach and to me the answer is simple; only allow families to enter the UK. Wives, husbands and children. These are the ones who truly need the extended hand of our compassion. I also see they also recently arrested another woman and family just before she managed to cross into Syria. Apparently they’re shipping them all back to the UK. Oh good! Yet another bunch of disgruntled potential terrorists walking the streets of the UK. I dunno, sometimes I really do despair of it all. Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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OUR VIEW

THERE appears to be a shocking lack of mainstream media control and accountability Mike Walsh Mike, based in Mediterranean Spain, is an international journalist, author and professional writer.

THE job of newspapers is to keep us informed. Tradition has it that they also provide space for readers’ letters and comment by columnists. Both are free spirits whose views don’t necessarily reflect editorial opinion. The system works. A trend has been for journalists, supposedly working to a code of ethics, to air their prejudices or nudge-nudge wink-wink connections to spin news stories. For this reason mainstream news often finds that they are the news. An example was when the Daily Mail carried a dramatic feature of a Russian naval exercise. Their image depicted seaborne assault forces landing on the beaches of Mordovia. This was claimed to be practice for an invasion of the Baltic States. Slight problem? Mordovia is landlocked and situated 1,800 km from the nearest sea. Associated Press carried a four column feature on the Chinese threat to Western interests. The headline reads:

JOURNALISTS: Air their prejudices to spin news stories.

‘China may be using the sea to hide its submarines.’ One reader, Sean Seamus says, “I bet the sneaky buggers are hiding their mines underground too.” Sebastian Ronin writes: “and hiding their jets in the skies I bet.’ British mainstream went ballistic, if you will excuse the expression. A Russian submarine, perfectly legitimately, recently bunkered at Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the Moroccan coast. One national newspaper placed Ceuta near Mexico; sigh. The visit by the electric-diesel powered Kilo Class Russian submarine was one of many such visits by Russian and other such ships. But, why allow facts to get in the way of a good story. There appears to be a shocking lack of mainstream media control and accountability: US Vice-President Joe Biden told a CBS TV audience: “When the stock market crashed, Franklin D Roosevelt got on the television and didn’t just talk about the princes of greed, he said, ‘look, here’s what happened.’ I have a problem with this: there were no TVs in 1929 and Herbert Hoover was the U.S. President. Joe Biden could soon be running America. You don’t have a problem with that? You will, my friends, you will.

Something for the weekend? HUNDREDS of children would converge on the cinema every Saturday morning Colin Bird A weekly look Each week, Colin brings his slightly off-thewall view of the world to the pages of EWN in his own irreverent style.

I WAS reminded this week of a huge presence in the lives of many kids in the 50’s - Saturday Morning Pictures. The cinema that served the south of Reading where I was brought up, was the grandly named Savoy and hundreds of kids would converge on the place every Saturday morning clutching their sixpence ticket money and another tanner to spend on sweets. Our harassed mums were glad to get shot of us for a few hours while they got on with their housework or shopping. The noise inside the cinema was unbelievable. Kids hollered at each other across the aisles and sweet wrappers, paper planes, and articles of clothing flew across the auditorium. The beleaguered stewards had an impossible task to keep things in order before the programme started. It must have been like dealing with a prison riot.

FLASH GORDON: The hero of Saturday morning pictures.

The Battle of Britain.

Have we learnt anything in 75 years? WE talk of the Battle of Britain spirit and rejoice in the strength of character of the British people, in and out of uniform during those terrible days. Then, we believed in our politicians, and even though there was a huge amount of censorship, generally people understood the need when facing the rapacious Nazi war machine. Churchill had been warning the country for years about the danger of Hitler and Mussolini, but the appeasers had taken little notice and like the French, had not given priority to their military forces and were to a great extent caught in a trap of their own making. When he became Prime Minister in the spring of 1940, he had to try to resolve a difficult situation, which was made worse by the losses at Dunkirk. Despite this, the British people rallied around its leaders including the Royal Family and took every mishap stoically. Although we are not facing anything like the same volume of attack, there is no doubt that we are all in danger from extremists in today’s world, and possible economic turmoil due to events in Syria and those unfortunates who have been forced to flee for their lives with so little. Sadly, the current crop of politicians is unlikely to engender the same spirit of unity that abounded in 1940.

Finally at the appointed time, the lights dimmed, the curtains opened and the words of our ABC Minors club song appeared on the screen which we noisily dispatched well ahead of the music, anxious to get on with the films. Our heroes were Flash Gordon - who got around in a spaceship powered by a sparkler Tom Mix; Superman; Dick Tracey; Tom; Laurel and Hardy, Marvel Man and many others. Opposite the Savoy was Lester’s the barbers and it was often a good idea to kill two birds with one stone on a Saturday when there would always be a lengthy queue of small boys waiting for haircuts, all with the same strict instruction from their mums - short back and sides! Mr Cooper, one of the three resident barbers, always had a cigarette dangling from his lips as he terrorised his way through a multitude of youthful locks. He might as well have been using a Now we strimmer for all the finesse he poswant to sessed, and after each session he would hear your views. ask me the same question to the amusement of his colleagues. YOUR PAPER - YOUR VOICE ‘Something for the weekend - YOUR OPINION sir?’ It was a year or two more bewww.euroweeklynews.com fore I understood what that meant.

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7:05am Hue and Cry 8:25am Wonder Man 10:00am The Women's Football Show 10:30am Animal Park 11:00am More Creatures Great and Small 11:30am More Creatures Great and Small 12:00pm Labour Leadership: The Result 1:00pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 1:30pm Great British Menu 2:00pm Great British Menu 2:30pm Great British Menu 3:00pm Golf 7:45pm Dad's Army 8:15pm Last Night of the Proms 10:00pm Mock the Week 10:30pm Cradle to Grave 11:00pm Boy Meets Girl 11:30pm Defiance Thriller based on a true story. 1:35am Primeval 3:05am This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

7:00am CITV 10:25am Murder, She Wrote 11:20am The Jeremy Kyle Show 12:15pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 1:20pm ITV News and Weather 1:25pm The Jeremy Kyle Show 2:30pm The Unforgettable... 3:00pm The Chase 4:00pm The X Factor 5:15pm Local News and Weather All the very latest local news and weather. 5:30pm ITV News and Weather 5:45pm Back to the Future 8:00pm Keep it in the Family 9:00pm The X Factor 10:15pm Through the Keyhole 11:15pm ITV News and Weather 11:30pm United 93 1:30am Jackpot 247 4:00am Show Me the Telly 4:50am Nightscreen

7:00am Emmerdale Omnibus 9:40am Coronation Street Omnibus 12:35pm The X Factor 1:50pm The Xtra Factor 2:50pm You've Been Framed! 3:20pm Catchphrase 4:05pm The Flintstones Prehistoric cartoon adventures in Bedrock with the Flintstones and their neighbours, the Rubbles. 5:05pm FYI Daily 5:10pm The Flintstones 5:50pm Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde 6:50pm FYI Daily 6:55pm Legally Blonde 7:55pm E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial 8:55pm FYI Daily 9:00pm E.T. The ExtraTerrestrial 10:15pm The Xtra Factor 11:15pm Celebrity Juice 12:05am Safeword

8:00pm Great Movie Mistakes 8:10pm Don't Tell the Bride 9:10pm Top Gear 10:30pm Jarhead 12:25am Family Guy 12:48am Family Guy 1:11am Family Guy 1:34am Family Guy It's tax refund season, and Peter decides he wants a pool with his refund. 1:57am Family Guy 2:20am Family Guy 2:45am People Time

8:00pm India's Frontier Railways 9:00pm Natural World 10:00pm Beck: Buried Alive 11:25pm Being James Galway 12:25am Definitely Dusty 1:25am The Story of Musicals 2:25am The Story of Musicals 3:25am The Story of Musicals 4:25am This is BBC Four

7:00am Murder, She Wrote 7:50am Where the Heart is 8:55am Where the Heart is 10:00am A Touch of Frost 11:55am Pure Hell at St Trinian's 12:55pm FYI Daily 1:00pm Pure Hell at St Trinian's 2:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 4:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 6:05pm Columbo 8:00pm Doc Martin 9:00pm Lewis 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:05am Wire in the Blood 2:30am On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969. 3:00am Movies Now The latest movie news and reviews. 3:05am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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7:15am How I Met Your Mother 7:40am How I Met Your Mother 8:05am Great North Swim 2015 9:00am The Morning Line 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Frasier 11:00am The Big Bang Theory 11:25am The Big Bang Theory 11:55am Come Dine with Me 2:30pm Channel 4 Racing 5:05pm Couples Come Dine with Me 5:40pm Couples Come Dine with Me 6:30pm Channel 4 News 7:00pm Location, Location, Location 8:00pm Grand Designs 9:00pm Our Guy in India 10:00pm It Was Alright in the 1980s 11:00pm This is England '83 '90 11:05pm Gogglebox 12:10am Chronicle 1:50am Alan Carr: Chatty Man 2:45am Choke

7:00am Milkshake! 9:50am Dora and Friends 10:20am Sponge Bob Square Pants 10:55am Cowboy Builders 11:50am Cowboy Builders 12:50pm Cowboy Builders 1:50pm Columbo 3:50pm Columbo 5:40pm The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door 6:40pm Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! 7:30pm 5 News 7:35pm Firefox 10:00pm Football League Tonight Highlights of all the games in the three divisions of the Sky Bet Football League. 11:30pm Celebrity Big Brother 12:30am Tattoo Disasters: UK Documentary following people looking to erase their tattoo regrets literally. 1:00am Super Casino 4:10am Celebrity Big Brother

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Football's Greatest Ax Men Ax Men Motorsport UK Cycling Cycling British Superbike Championship Highlights Storage Wars Cycling British Touring Car Championship Highlights Storage Wars Football Dream Debuts Cycling Cycling National Lampoon's European Vacation FYI Daily National Lampoon's European Vacation The Interpreter FYI Daily The Interpreter Hogan's Heroes Cycling ITV4 Nightscreen

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Eight Legged Freaks Twister Last Action Hero X-Men: Days of Future Past Ghost Rider The Last Samurai Twister X-Men: Days of Future Past Ghost Rider Face/Off

Mrs. Doubtfire City Slickers The Inbetweeners 2 Last Vegas Mr. Deeds Mrs. Doubtfire City Slickers The Inbetweeners 2 Last Vegas Mr. Deeds Don Jon Risky Business The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

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Jane the Virgin Suburgatory Suburgatory Suburgatory Suburgatory Rules of Engagement Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy Baby Daddy The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Made in Chelsea Melissa and Joey Melissa and Joey Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Rude(Ish) Tube Shorts The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Independence Day Rude Tube Bad Robots

7:00am At Middleton Two strangers hit it off while accompanying their respective children on a tour of a college campus. 9:00am Better Living Through Chemistry Sam Rockwell stars as a downbeat pharmacist whose meeting with seductive housewife Olivia Wilde turns his life upside down. 10:45am Charlie Countryman 12:45pm Vijay and I 2:45pm The Top Ten Show 2015 3:00pm At Middleton 5:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 7:00pm Vijay and I 9:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 11:00pm Charlie Countryman 1:00am All Cheerleaders Die 2:45am Better Living Through Chemistry 4:30am All Cheerleaders Die

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7:00am 7:15am 7:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:45pm 6:00pm 9:00pm 12:30am 2:00am 3:30am

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Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Football Gold Boxing Barclays Premier League Review Game Changers Football Freestyler The Fantasy Football Club Soccer A.M. Football Championship Rugby League Ford Saturday Night Football Fight Night SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice SNF: Match Choice Extended highlights of Saturday's matches in the Barclays Premier League. Football Gold Football Gold Football Freestyler

Best of ICC WT20 Best of ICC WT20 Cricket Classics Cricket Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days Cricket Ashes: Australia's Best Days Scottish Premiership Pro 12 Rugby Union Football Football Football Spanish Gold Spanish Gold Boxing Gold Boxing Gold Cricket's Greatest Cricket Major League Soccer Boxing Gold Cricket England face Australia in the fourth one-day international at Headingley.

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7:00am Breakfast 8:05am Match of the Day 9:30am The Andrew Marr Show 10:30am Athletics 2:30pm BBC News 2:40pm Weather for the Week Ahead 2:45pm Bargain Hunt 3:15pm Eat Well for Less 4:15pm The Great British Bake Off 5:15pm Points of View 5:30pm Lifeline 5:40pm Songs of Praise 6:15pm Pointless 7:05pm BBC News 7:20pm Regional News 7:25pm Weather 7:30pm Countryfile 8:30pm Antiques Roadshow 9:30pm An Inspector Calls 11:00pm BBC News 11:20pm Regional News 11:25pm Weather 11:30pm Match of the Day 2 12:35am The Hunted 2:00am Weather for the Week Ahead 2:05am BBC News

7:00am 10:25am 10:30am 11:25am 12:30pm 12:45pm 2:15pm 3:15pm 4:30pm 5:30pm 7:30pm 7:45pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:15pm 1:55am 3:45am 4:35am 5:50am

CITV ITV News Murder, She Wrote The Jeremy Kyle Show ITV News and Weather Problem Child Tipping Point The X Factor ITV Changed My Life Midsomer Murders Local News and Weather ITV News and Weather Coronation Street The X Factor The Trials of Jimmy Rose ITV News and Weather Casino Royale Jackpot 247 Motorsport UK British Superbike Highlights Nightscreen

7:15am 8:00am 8:45am 9:45am 10:15am 10:45am 12:15pm 12:45pm 1:15pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:40pm 12:05am 12:25am 12:45am 2:15am 3:10am 4:10am

The Instant Gardener The Instant Gardener Countryfile Gardeners World The Beechgrove Garden Saturday Kitchen Best Bites Great British Menu Great British Menu MOTD2 Extra Flog It! Golf Athletics The World's Busiest Railway 2015 Top Gear Special Forces Ultimate Hell Week Odyssey Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy The Big Kahuna Countryfile Holby City This is BBC Two Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

6:50am ITV2 Nightscreen 7:00am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 7:25am Emmerdale Omnibus 10:05am Coronation Street Omnibus 1:00pm Celebrity Catchphrase 2:00pm You've Been Framed! 2:30pm You've Been Framed! 3:35pm Sweet November 4:35pm FYI Daily 4:40pm Sweet November 5:55pm The X Factor 7:10pm The Xtra Factor 8:10pm Bean 9:10pm FYI Daily 9:15pm Bean 10:00pm The Xtra Factor 11:00pm Burlesque 12:00am FYI Daily 12:05am Burlesque 1:25am Viral Tap 2:10am Reality Bites 2:45am Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records 3:10am The Hot Desk 3:20am Teleshopping

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Don't Tell the Bride Don't Tell the Bride The 51st State Russell Howard's Good News Extra Russell Howard's Good News Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Russell Howard's Good News Extra Secretariat

9:00pm The King Who Invented Ballet: Louis XIV and the Noble Art of Dance 10:40pm Planet Earth, Deserts 11:00pm The Sky at Night 11:30pm The Horizon Guide to Space Shuttles 12:30am Space Shuttle: The Final Mission 1:30am A Very British Map

7:00am Movies Now 7:10am On the Buses 7:35am Pure Hell at St Trinian's 8:35am FYI Daily 8:40am Pure Hell at St Trinian's 9:30am Heartbeat 10:35am Heartbeat 11:40am Murder, She Wrote 12:40pm Agatha Christie's Marple 2:50pm Agatha Christie's Marple 4:50pm The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery 5:50pm FYI Daily 5:55pm The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery 6:45pm Wycliffe 8:00pm Agatha Christie's Marple 10:00pm It'll be Alright on the Night 11:00pm Birds of a Feather 11:30pm City Lights 12:30am The Color Purple 1:30am FYI Daily 1:35am The Color Purple 3:25am Wycliffe

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7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am How I Met Your Mother 8:10am Mobil 1 The Grid 8:35am Volkswagen Racing Cup 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 9:30am Frasier 10:00am Frasier 10:30am Sunday Brunch 1:30pm The Big Bang Theory 1:55pm The Simpsons 2:25pm The Simpsons 2:50pm Fast Girls 4:35pm Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5:40pm Location, Location, Location 6:40pm A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 7:40pm Channel 4 News 8:00pm The Battle of Britain 9:00pm Time Crashers 10:00pm This is England '90 11:00pm The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World 12:30am The Place Beyond the Pines

7:00am Milkshake! 10:25am Dora and Friends 10:55am Sponge Bob Square Pants 11:30am Football League Tonight 1:00pm Friends 1:30pm Friends 2:00pm Friends 2:30pm Friends 3:00pm Friends 3:30pm Friends 4:00pm Friends 4:30pm Friends 5:00pm Friends 5:30pm Friends 6:00pm Zookeeper 8:00pm Cricket on 5 9:00pm Police Interceptors Unleashed... 9:55pm 5 News 10:00pm Celebrity Big Brother 11:00pm Most Shocking Reality Moments 1:55am Super Casino Feeling lucky? Get the authentic, heartthumping casino experience every night. 4:10am Beware

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Football's Greatest Ax Men Ax Men British Touring Car Championship Highlights Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes Hogan's Heroes The Professionals Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Cycling Cycling Cycling Storage Wars Storage Wars The Chase: Celebrity Special Cycling Chris Froome: How the Tour Was Won Cycling Quadrophenia FYI Daily Quadrophenia Hogan's Heroes Cycling ITV4 Nightscreen Teleshopping

7:15pm 10:00pm 12:25am 2:10am 4:20am

Stealth Gladiator True Lies Demolition Man Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Gladiator True Lies Brick Mansions Blade Thor: The Dark World

7:05am The Man From U.N.C.L.E Sky Movies Special 7:35am The Hottie and the Nottie 9:20am Shanghai Noon 11:25am Shanghai Knights 1:30pm The Other Woman 3:30pm Alien Autopsy 5:15pm The Waterboy 7:00pm Shanghai Noon 9:00pm Shanghai Knights 11:00pm The Other Woman 1:00am Bruce Almighty

7:00am 7:20am 7:40am 8:05am 8:35am 9:00am 9:30am 9:55am 11:00am 1:30pm

SUNDAY TV

Suburgatory Suburgatory Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Brooklyn Nine-Nine The Goldbergs The Goldbergs Made in Chelsea Hollyoaks Omnibus Couples Come Dine with Me Couples Come Dine with Me Bad(Ish) Robots Rude(Ish) Tube The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Edward Scissorhands The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory The Big Bang Theory Gogglebox Gogglebox Young, Free and Single How I Met Your Mother

7:00am SNF: Match Choice Extended highlights of Saturday's matches in the Barclays Premier League. Press the red button to access the match choice menu. 8:30am SNF: Match Choice 10:00am The Sunday Supplement A discussion of the latest football stories. Each week, four of Fleet Street's most respected sports journalists will be in the studio to sift through the big talking points. 11:30am Goals on Sunday 1:30pm Ford Super Sunday 4:30pm Ford Super Sunday 7:30pm FL72 Goals 8:30pm US Open Tennis Highlights 9:30pm U.S. Open Tennis 1:00am Goals on Sunday 2:00am Ford Football Special 3:30am FL72 Goals

7:00am At Middleton 9:00am Better Living Through Chemistry 10:45am Vijay and I 12:45pm The Top Ten Show 2015 1:00pm Charlie Countryman A young man travels to Bucharest, meets a girl and falls foul of her gangster ex. 3:00pm At Middleton 5:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 7:00pm Vijay and I A struggling actor reinvents himself as a suave Sikh banker when he's mistakenly declared dead. 9:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 11:00pm Charlie Countryman 1:00am All Cheerleaders Die 2:45am Better Living Through Chemistry 4:30am All Cheerleaders Die

7:00am Cricket Classics 8:00am Ashes Cricket: England's Best Days 9:00am Cricket's Greatest 9:30am Cricket's Greatest 10:00am Cricket 11:00am Cricket 8:00pm Cricket's Greatest 8:30pm Cricket's Greatest 9:00pm Cricket England face Australia in the fifth and final ODI. 10:00pm Cricket's Greatest Series profiling some of the greatest cricketers of all time. 11:00pm Ford Football Special 12:30am Cricket England face Australia in the fifth and final ODI. 1:30am Cricket's Greatest 2:00am Cricket's Greatest 2:30am Fight Night Highlights 4:30am Cricket 5:30am Cricket's Greatest

2:35pm 3:35pm 4:00pm 4:35pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:35pm 9:05pm 9:35pm 10:00pm 10:30pm 11:00pm 12:00am 1:05am 2:15am

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:45pm Break-in Britain - The Crackdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm Inside Out 9:00pm EastEnders 9:30pm Panorama 10:00pm All Change at Longleat 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Room 101 12:15am Live at the Apollo

7:00am Homes Under the Hammer 8:00am Saints and Scroungers 8:45am Break-in Britain - The Crackdown 9:15am Escape to the Continent 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm Athletics 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Rockford Files 2:45pm Equestrian 4:45pm Life Story 5:45pm Coast 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 8:00pm This Wild Life 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm University Challenge 9:30pm Only Connect 10:00pm 9 Extraordinary Months: The Making of You 11:00pm Six Degrees of Separation 11:30pm Newsnight 12:10am Weather 12:15am Top Gear

7:00am Good Morning Britain 9:30am Lorraine 10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 8:30pm Coronation Street 9:00pm Britain as Seen on ITV 9:30pm Coronation Street 10:00pm Doc Martin 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:45pm Piers Morgan's Life Stories 12:45am River Monsters

7:00am 7:10am 7:55am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:20am 12:15pm 1:10pm 1:40pm 2:15pm 2:40pm 3:40pm 4:40pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 9:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:05pm 12:15am 1:05am 1:30am

The Hot Desk Psych Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date Psych The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Real Housewives of Atlanta Emmerdale Coronation Street Coronation Street Dinner Date Judge Rinder The Jeremy Kyle Show You've Been Framed! You've Been Framed! Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men The Bourne Ultimatum FYI Daily The Bourne Ultimatum Celebrity Juice Two and a Half Men Two and a Half Men

8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 11:30pm 12:00am 12:22am 12:45am 1:10am 1:30am 2:30am 3:00am 4:00am

Top Gear Don't Tell the Bride Girls Can Code EastEnders Russell Howard's Good News Family Guy Family Guy American Dad! Family Guy Girls Can Code Russell Howard's Good News Secrets of China Don't Tell the Bride

8:00pm World News Today 8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Saints and Sinners: Britain's Millennium of Monasteries 10:00pm Treasures of the Indus 11:00pm Mumbai High: The Musical 12:00am Archaeology: A Secret History

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The Royal Where the Heart is Judge Judy Agatha Christie's Marple Heartbeat The Royal Drama series, a spinoff from Heartbeat, centring on a small 1960s hospital Where the Heart is Drama series tells the ultimate stories of the loves and lives of families living in a small town Never the Twain On the Buses In Loving Memory Heartbeat Murder, She Wrote Wycliffe Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald Law and Order: UK Collision Agatha Christie's Marple

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7:20am How I Met Your Mother 7:45am Draw it! 8:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun 8:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun 9:00am Everybody Loves Raymond 10:00am Frasier 11:00am For the Love of Cars 12:00pm Undercover Boss Canada 1:00pm Midday News Summary 1:05pm Come Dine with Me 2:05pm Posh Pawnbrokers 3:10pm Countdown 4:00pm Fifteen to One 5:00pm A Place in the Sun 6:00pm Come Dine with Me 7:00pm The Simpsons 7:30pm Hollyoaks 8:00pm Channel 4 News 9:00pm Jamie's Super Food 9:30pm Food Unwrapped 10:00pm The Catch 11:00pm It Was Alright in the 1980s 12:00am This is England '90 1:05am 24 Hours in A and E

7:00am 10:15am 12:10pm 1:10pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 2:45pm 3:15pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 8:00pm

7:00am Alias Smith and Jones 7:55am Minder 9:00am Hogan's Heroes 9:30am Kojak 10:35am Magnum, P.I. 11:40am Alias Smith and Jones 12:45pm Minder 1:50pm Cycling 2:50pm Cycling 3:50pm Hogan's Heroes 4:25pm Hogan's Heroes 4:55pm Magnum, P.I. 6:00pm Minder 7:00pm The Professionals 8:00pm Pawn Stars 8:30pm Pawn Stars 9:00pm MotoGP 10:00pm Storage Wars 10:30pm Storage Wars 11:00pm Storage Wars 11:30pm Storage Wars 12:00am Bundesliga 1:00am Motorsport UK 2:00am Mortal Kombat 3:00am FYI Daily 3:05am Mortal Kombat 3:35am Hogan's Heroes 4:00am Teleshopping

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Milkshake! The Wright Stuff Cowboy Builders 5 News Celebrity Big Brother Home and Away Neighbours NCIS Profile for Murder 5 News Neighbours Home and Away 5 News Can't Pay? We'll Take it Away! Police Interceptors Celebrity Big Brother The Woman with No Face Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side Age Gap Love Under the Dome US sci-fi drama about a small town that is suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent domus

xXx xXx2: The Next Level Godzilla Zulu The Patriot xXx xXx2: The Next Level Godzilla 2047: Sights of Death 1:45am Ironclad: Battle for Blood

7:00am 8:45am 10:25am 12:15pm 3:35pm 5:35pm 7:15pm 9:00pm 10:30pm 12:00am 2:00am

Grumpier Old Men Baggage Claim Shaun of the Dead Ali G Indahouse Me, Myself and Irene Nacho Libre Shaun of the Dead Ali G Indahouse Borat Me, Myself and Irene National Lampoon's Animal House 3:55am Crystal Fairy and the Magical Cactus

7:00am 7:25am 8:10am 9:00am 9:30am 10:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 9:00pm 10:00pm 11:00pm 12:05am 1:10am 2:15am 3:10am 3:35am 4:00am

Hollyoaks Charmed Revenge Baby Daddy Baby Daddy Melissa and Joey Charmed Hollyoaks Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Melissa and Joey Baby Daddy How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory Hollyoaks Baby Daddy The Big Bang Theory Made in Chelsea Young, Free and Single Gogglebox Rude Tube Tattoo Fixers Brooklyn Nine-Nine New Girl The Mindy Project

9:00am Better Living Through Chemistry 10:45am Vijay and I 12:45pm Charlie Countryman 2:45pm The Top Ten Show 2015 3:00pm At Middleton Two strangers hit it off while accompanying their respective children on a tour of a college campus. 5:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 7:00pm Vijay and I 9:00pm Horrible Bosses 2 11:00pm Charlie Countryman 1:00am All Cheerleaders Die 2:45am Better Living Through Chemistry 4:30am All Cheerleaders Die A rebel girl signs up a group of cheerleaders to help her take down the captain of their high school football team, but a supernatural turn of events thrusts the girls into a different battle.

MONDAY TV

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7:00am Breakfast 10:15am Rip Off Britain 11:00am Homes Under the Hammer 12:00pm Saints and Scroungers 12:45pm Break-in Britain The Crackdown 1:15pm Bargain Hunt 2:00pm BBC News 2:30pm Regional News 2:45pm Doctors 3:15pm Decimate 4:00pm Escape to the Country 4:45pm Money for Nothing 5:30pm Antiques Road Trip 6:15pm Pointless 7:00pm BBC News 7:30pm Regional News 8:00pm The One Show 8:30pm EastEnders 9:00pm Holby City 10:00pm New Tricks 11:00pm BBC News 11:25pm Regional News 11:30pm Weather 11:35pm Bomber Boys

8:00am Saints and Scroungers 8:45am Break-in Britain - The Crackdown 9:15am Rick Stein From Venice to Istanbul 10:15am Victoria Derbyshire 12:00pm BBC News 12:30pm World News 1:00pm The Daily Politics 2:00pm The Super League Show 2:45pm Cash in the Attic 3:15pm Two Greedy Italians: Still Hungry 4:15pm Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food 4:45pm Life Story 5:45pm Coast 6:15pm Flog It! 7:00pm Eggheads 7:30pm Terry and Mason's Great Food Trip 8:00pm This Wild Life 8:30pm Great British Menu 9:00pm The Hairy Bikers' Northern Exposure 10:00pm The Gamechangers

8:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys 9:00pm Canals: The Making of a Nation 9:30pm Hive Minds 10:00pm Lucy Worsley's Reins of Power: The Art of Horse Dancing 11:00pm The Most Dangerous Man in Tudor England 12:00am Natural World

10:25am The Jeremy Kyle Show 11:30am This Morning 1:30pm Loose Women 2:30pm ITV News and Weather 3:00pm Dickinson's Real Deal 4:00pm Who's Doing the Dishes? 5:00pm Tipping Point 6:00pm The Chase 7:00pm Local News and Weather 7:30pm ITV News and Weather 8:00pm Emmerdale 9:00pm Parking Wars 10:00pm Britain's Biggest Adventures with Bear Grylls 11:00pm ITV News at Ten and Weather 11:40pm Through the Keyhole

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Spare glasses rule AS part of 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. IT may not seem a major driving issue, but a commonly asked question on the N332 website is “do I need to carry a spare pair of glasses in my car?” The law regarding drivers with glasses to always carry a spare pair has been modified and last December a document was published by the DGT called ‘Consejos y Normas de Seguridad’ to give drivers some advice during their travels. In point 5.4 you can read the following: ‘Si utiliza gafas graduadas es aconsejable (ADVISABLE) llevar unas de repuesto’ (If you use prescription glasses, it is advisable to carry a spare pair). So it is not compulsory to carry a spare pair in your car, but remember that you must wear glasses if you need them, all the time. Therefore you cannot be fined for not carrying a spare pair of glasses, but you could be fined if

your glasses are broken and you are driving without them, which is why the DGT says it is advisable to carry a spare pair. End of summer road campaigns Last weekend saw the end of the summer road campaigns with ‘Retorno del verano’ marking the start of travellers returning from their holiday destinations along the cost. Running from last Friday at 3pm to midnight on Sunday, the authorities reported an expected 5.9 million vehicle movements during the weekend. To ensure the safe flow of movement, 10,000 traffic officers from the Guardia Civil were on duty supported by an army of engineers, technicians and traffic management staff throughout the country.

GLASSES: Better to carry a spare pair.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Can I drive a car that I don’t own? In your article of August 27 you stated that an official Spanish resident was not permitted to own and operate a UK-plated car in Spain. My question is: Can I legally drive a UK-plated car not Yes, an official resident of Spain may legally drive a foreign-registered car on Spanish roads, as long as he does not own the vehicle. Let’s suppose that your cousin from the UK is spending the summer with you in Spain. Sometimes you use his car to run errands. This is perfectly legal. You should keep a signed note of permission from the owner in the car.

owned by me? This car would be legal to drive in the UK, with up-to-date MOT and insurance.

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

You should keep a signed note of permission from the owner of the car.

S.H. (Costa Blanca) If you have a plan to use the UK car in Spain for long periods there are two points to keep in mind. First, the owner of the UK car cannot stay in Spain more than six months in a calendar year. Second, many UK insurance companies place a time limit on how long the insured car can be outside the UK. They may also check the driver using the car is registered on the policy.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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May I see the third room first, please? THIRD-TIME lucky at hotel check-in Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man SO you have just finished a long, tiresome journey and all you want to do is check into your hotel and chill for a bit. You get to check-in and give them your passport, credit card, booking reference, car number (I usually make that bit up as it’s a hire car and I can’t be bothered to go check it). You then start the hike to your room, which is usually as far from Reception as can be. You open the door and there it is - the smallest room you have ever seen and a view of the air-conditioning units on the car park roof. This is where the fun begins! It’s 3 o’clock, it’s check-in time so you know it’s not because you are late. Off I go back to Reception. “Sorry that room is not for me, do you have another please?” I enquire. “Let me

look ….err, erm, let me check if they have been serviced,” replies the receptionist. Yes, sir, we can move you... there is a choice. Would you like to see them?” he asks. “Yes, please,” I reply and off we go with Sherpa Tensing leading the way on our trek. Room 2 is a bit better. I do the catswinging test and it fails although I can see a glimmer of daylight through the unopenable windows. BTW, what’s that all about? “May I see the other one, please?” I ask. And off we go again a few floors higher and there it is. The Room! The room that was being saved for whom? I don’t know. But now it’s mine. It has a view, it is spacious with a nice big double bed, not two singles hooked together. “Thank you, this will do nicely. But please tell me, why didn’t I get this room to begin with?” I say. Spotty youth shrugs and says he doesn’t know. If anyone does, know please enlighten me. So, people, when you check into a hotel in the future I give you permission to use my line: “May I see the third room first, please?”

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IS should be using ancient sites as refuges, not bombing them HOW stupid are the leaders of Islamic State (IS)? If they had any common sense at all they would be using these World Heritage Sites as safe havens, knowing full well that no-one is going to bomb them into oblivion! They c o u l d a l so c arry Wo rld Heritage priceless artifacts on the roof-racks of their vehicles when travelling between safe havens, or perhaps a couple of dozen copies of the Koran in full view. Who wo u l d d a r e t o in cu r th e wrath of the rest of the Muslim world by deliberately targeting these? We know that the leaders of the fight against Islamic State have no compunction against the collateral damage of women and children in drone attacks on real estate or vehicles, apart from public wringing of hands (and shaking of hands in private). But publicly damage a Koran? Keith Hallam (By email)

Off the mark I WOULD be very interested to know how Colin Bird can make such a ludicrous statement as he does, when listing the criteria he feels that ex-pats will follow when voting in the EU referendum. In pa r t i c u l a r i t e m 3 – q u o te “The L I E t h a t t h e y w ill b e cu t adrift should Britain leave”! How does he know that we will NOT be cut adrift? Has he been privy to Government plans for us ex-pats should we withdraw from the EU? I very much doubt that even the Government has given this any thought to date. Be in no doubt, based on past performance, his statement will likely be way off the mark. Where savings are to be made, such as for healthcare and annual pension increases for ex-pats, they will be made! What will that be if not being ‘cut adrift’? No problem for those who can afford to pay for private healthcare and to live on a frozen pension, or indeed who are working. Not so for the many pen-

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Female only?

AS you know, under the sanitary regulations, section 26, any user is entitled to see the ‘Libro de registro y control’. I made this request and was shown the 2014 book. I asked to see the 2015 version but was told this was done on loose sheets of paper. The sheets were just in a pile, not filed or stamped. Does anyone know if this complies with the regulations? Robert Peake, Mijas (Malaga)

IN this PC non-sexual discrimination age, having female-only carriages cannot work to their benef i t . One can now deci de at a m om ent ’s whi m whet her one wants to be male or female. They don’t have to wear male or female designated clothing, or use male or female designated names, nor have had any or ongoing gender reassignment. All one has to say if challenged is that they are now to be classed as whatever they deem suitable at that time. Simple! Or a male could just wear a burka (carry a lightweight one in the briefcase). Who will dare to challenge that? Keith Hallam, travelling Europe (By email)

Road confusion sioners in a less fortunate position. We have no choice but to make our voices heard and vote to stay in the EU. The last thing we would want is to be competing with hundreds of thousands of other expats to sell our homes, in order to move back to the UK. Would the G o v e rn men t rea lly w a nt us a ll landing on their doorstep? Jacquie Court (By email)

Don’t fix it! I READ Leapy’s column in the Euro Weekly News but don’t always agree with what he says. However, most of the time we are on the same wavelength. As for interfering in world politics, my grandparents always said: “If it ain’t broke, don’t need fixing!” And I guess that applies to the

M iddle Ea s t. Should ha ve le ft them to their own devices; Blair and Bush have brought this on us. It’s great, really, Blair making millions out of being a warmonger, allegedly. Keep the faith. Greig Stewart (By email)

Real asset ON Tuesday afternoon I called and made an appointment to meet Jackie at 9.30am the following morning. She was there exactly at 9.30, greeted us with a big smile, and proceeded to show us our previous advertising from some time ago. She had done her research really well! Instead of a small ad to run for four weeks, she gently persuaded us to take out a larger one for 12 weeks.

She was extremely helpful with advice on wording and layout, and is easily the most effective sales rep we have met over the years. She is a real asset to EWN, and it was great to meet someone who really cares. Many thanks, Norman (By email)

Get tough! HOW I love reading Leapy Lee’s column, I wish more people were less hypocritical and would say what they felt. With regards to his article about ISIS, a regiment similar to the Selous Scouts should be formed. I have just finished reading their book, lent to me by a former member. An amazing read about the the most feared regiment ever.

I HAVE been reading the David Searl articles on driving in Spain and all the misunderstandings, differences of opinion, and confusions that appears to be here on the Spanish roads. Everyone I ask seems to be a barstool expert on the matter. Is there a definitive website or government office where one can seek a concrete answer to questions? Bernard, Torreblanca (Malaga)

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Unscramble the name of a famous British explorer: WE’LL GATHER AIR

Released: September 1 Director: George Miller Cast: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult

Wife: “In my dream, I saw you in a jewellery store and you bought me a diamond ring.”

Unscramble the name of a famous 1987 American ‘buddy cop’ action film (two words): A WHOLE PLANET

Husband: “I had the same dream and I saw your dad paying the bill.”

FUNAGRAM SOLUTION: WALTER RALEIGH, LETHAL WEAPON

Mad Max: Fury Road

Hexagram

The purpose of the Hexagram puzzle is to place the 19 six-letter 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 (LESSON) and one letter in four other cells are given as clues.

Set in a post-apocalyptic nuclear stricken land, the movie tells the story of Imperator Furiosa, the lieutenant of tyrant Immortan Joe, and of Max Rockatansky a survivor of the nuclear holocaust who is used as a ‘blood bag’ due to being a universal donor. Their journeys come together as they search for salvation in the desert wasteland that earth has become.

Prince Harry. September 15. Royalty. The youngest of Prince Charles’ and Princess Diana’s sons, he is fourth in line to the crown. He is a descendant of Elimar I, Count of Oldenburg, and a member of England’s royal family.

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Adam Sandler, September 9, Movie Actor, 49 Everybody knows him for his sense of humour and continuous appearances in comedy movies. He starred in Billy Madison, The Waterboy and Happy Gilmore amongst others. He’s married to actress Jacqueline Samantha Titone and they have two daughters. Colin Firth, September 10, Movie Actor, 55 British actor made famous for his roles in Pride and Prejudice and Shakespeare in Love. He was awarded an Academy nomination and one year later he won an Academy Award for his role in The King’s Speech. Christopher Brian Bridges, aka Ludacris, September 11, Rapper, 38 American rapper, entrepreneur and actor, he started rapping at age nine and joined an amateur rap group at age 12. Winner of Screen Actors Guild, Critic’s Choice, Grammy and MTV awards during his career. Jennifer Hudson, September 12, Pop Singer, 34 Her amazing voice has driven her to fame as a recording artist, as well as starring in films like Dreamgirls in 2006, and getting to the finals of the third season of American Idol. Niall Horan, September 13, Pop Singer, 22 Member of the British-Irish boy band One Direction, he won a BRIT Award for ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ in 2012. The band has also won eight Teen Choice Awards in 2014. Andrew Lincoln, September 14, TV Actor, 42 Star of hit series The Walking Dead, he was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award for Best Drama Actor in 2013.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION 1 Rested 2 Bitten 3 Header 4 Intend 5 Hearts 6 Causes 7 Fender 8 Meters 9 Prints 10 Father 11 Amuses 12 Titter 13 Heater 14 Stacks 15 Hatter 16 Shirts 17 Gaiter 18 Lather 19 Repeat

YOUR STARS LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) This week’s change of planetary powers will allow you to find exactly what you're looking for, especially if you're shopping for bargains. Happily, everything is coming together, so don't let everyday niggles spoil your long-term plans. SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) On a personal and financial level, wait for further developments before you reach or activate any important decisions. As you draw near the final phase of this year, the best results will come from spending as much time as possible with loved ones, or those who're on your creative wavelength. SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21) Whatever your plans, or however you intend to enjoy the weekend, there'll be laughter, fun and plenty of action. Refuse to be distracted or upset by any of Monday or Wednesday's twists and turns. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) This week's potent presence of sombre Saturn in your own sign is a warning not to lose your cool, particularly on Tuesday and Thursday. Otherwise, you can expect a weekend of quality and frivolity. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) With so much to think about, will it really be a wonder if something or someone gets left out? It's not just the glitz that's inspiring the action, but certain thankless tasks which are

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(August 24 - September 23)

You won’t avoid the occasional mishap, but if you’re tactful on Tuesday and chill out on Wednesday, the lead-up to the weekend’s partying will see you go after whatever you want. Personal and financial discussions will remind you that life is what you make it. Just ride life’s waves with confidence. bound to crop up. Whatever the planets get up to, there'll be no stopping Friday and Saturday's enchanting delights. PISCES (February 20 - March 20) You will be ready and waiting for whatever you've organised. Then, without warning, you could have to backtrack or make other plans - you might even encounter some undeserved criticism. But no matter what happens, the weekend will definitely make up for any workaday muddles. Meanwhile, if you're a mixer and mingler, you'll be swept off your feet. ARIES (March 21 - April 20) As you top up your spirits with some extra ideas, don't be surprised if a couple of items drop out of sight. If you seriously want to minimise niggles and hassles, then ask friends or relatives to lend a hand. It's a great week for togetherness, so ensure that you celebrate in style. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) There will be enough hurly-burly to cope with at work, let alone elsewhere,

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so don't even think about doing everything single-handedly. Cooking, hosting and being all things to everyone shouldn't be your version of the perfect week. Teamwork is the way forward, so take the lead and be sure that everyone gets happily involved. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) The more you can offload, the happier you'll be. As you attract kindred spirits, you'll be able to look forward to the weekend whirl with family and friends. In the leadup to the weekend, try to be patient with those who seem to be pulled in other directions. The weekend sets the scene for a useful exchange of ideas. CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Good news should come your way this week. Regardless of how you mark it, you'll be surrounded by caring hearts. Sunday is one of two this year associated with journeys, homely connections and good fortune. Despite some workaday hassles your efforts will be well starred. LEO (July 24 - August 23) Many happy moments will keep you on your toes. With warming wishes in the wind, and a charming touch of luck, don't panic if certain events don't match up to your high standards. Just be Leo-proud that you've got what it takes to make things tick. Unfortunately you can't afford to assume that everything will run to time.

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case D) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

TARGET: Average: 14 Good: 18 Very good: 26 Excellent: 32

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION amen atom emit item lame lime limn limo loam loom mail main male malt mane mate meal mean meat melt mien mile milo milt mine mint mite moan moat moil mole molt mono mont moon moot mote name omen omit tame team time tome ament amine amino amnio amole anime leman lemon limen matin meant melon metal molto monte moola mooli motel anomie inmate lament mantel mantle melton menial mental molten motile motion oilman oilmen ailment aliment amniote emotion moonlit telamon motional EMOTIONAL

SOUND OF THE WEEK Artist: Beirut Title: No, No, No It has been four years since the indie band led by Zach Condon released a new album. He is said to have found inspiration for the new release in a trip to Turkey with his new girlfriend after being hospitalised in Australia and going through a divorce.

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Across: 1 Resided, 5 Cured, 8 Shone, 9 Startle, 10 Lamb, 11 Retreats, 13 Sabres, 15 Natter, 18 Parmesan, 19 Cast, 22 Primate, 23 Apron, 24 Large, 25 Overdue.

Across 1 Confused mate is submissive (4) 3 Many a caper the Parisian concluded in song (8) 9 Some slippers and also shoes (7) 10 Tears when leading character in romance dies (5) 11 Monotonous sound in church anthem (5) 12 This Greek island has highways, it’s said (6) 14 Senior nurse is a close relation (6) 16 In the country female rushed to get to church (6) 19 More tied up, he misses meals out altogether (6) 21 From concealment, shoot a bird (5) 24 I love various Mediterranean fruit (5) 25 Confusing nice tax is inaccurate (7) 26 Wicked sister in trouble (8) 27 Lean nurse (4) Down 1 Examine luggage to establish legal precedent (4,4) 2 Heavenly food from the German nation (5) 4 Take in sailor’s sphere (6) 5 Trunk or tangled roots (5) 6 Business trouble (7)

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Down: 1 Results, 2 Storm, 3 Diet, 4 Dishes, 5 Chairman, 6 Retract, 7 Dress, 12 Delegate, 14 Barrier, 16 Retinue, 17 Gazebo, 18 Pupil, 20 Acrid, 21 Dale

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7 Peace from ceasefire (4) 8 Rook in Englishman’s home? (6) 13 Found out that Ted and Ed etc were involved (8) 15 One’s position is not changed, at the inside (7) 17 Being more reckless, I might get

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grilled (6) 18 Quietly uplift with applause (6) 20 Set about wrong elders, for example (5) 22 Beheaded a buccaneer because he was angry (5) 23 Knotted ribbons? Fiddlesticks! (4)

Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 3 represents C and 15 represents V, so fill in C every time the figure 3 appears and V every time the figure 15 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 Disperses, scatters or distributes over a given area (7) 5 Hold very tightly, as not to fall off (5) 8 Additional (7) 9 Worth (5) 10 Overly eager speed (5) 11 Outer edges of something (7) 12 Consecrated (6) 14 Removes from memory or existence (6) 17 Arrives at (7) 19 Distinctive odour that is pleasant (5) 22 Completely unclothed (5) 23 At a previous time (7) 24 Contesting groups (5) 25 Causes to feel happy and satisfied (7)

Down 1 Break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over (5) 2 Public acts of violence by unruly mobs (5) 3 Gain with effort (7) 4 Low, woody perennial plants (6) 5 Lid (5) 6 Instance of a disease or poor health (7) 7 Solves by correct conjectures (7) 12 Causes to become smaller (7) 13 Broken into coarse pieces (7) 15 Hold back (7) 16 Napping (6) 18 Prevents from being seen or discovered (5) 20 Ways out (5) 21 Revolves (5)

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

1 Towards, 5 Claim, 8 Reign, 9 Pirates, 10 Supreme, 11 Agree, 12 Strict, 14 Untidy, 17 Eagle, 19 Unhappy, 22 Invites, 23 Loose, 24 Links, 25 Suspend. Down: 1 Turns, 2 Whisper, 3 Range, 4 Supper, 5 Certain, 6 Actor, 7 Mystery, 12 Special, 13 Creates, 15 Improve, 16 Guests, 18 Given, 20 Helps, 21 Yield.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Calles, 3 Asks, 7 Ear, 9 Italian, 10 Aceitunas, 13 Outside, 14 Hoe, 15 Easy, 16 Beards. Down: 1 Chew, 2 Edificio, 4 Spinach, 5 Sing, 6 Taburete, 8 Recetas, 11 Bone, 12 Beds.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Caras (5) 3 Ducks (birds) (5) 6 Strange (person, event, behaviour, feeling) (4) 7 Proof (evidence) (6) 9 Forks (cutlery) (9) 12 Height (6) 13 Seal (animal) (4) 14 Works (musical, theatre, literature) (5) 15 Cream (for face, shoes etc)

(5) Down 1 Granja (4) 2 Carpintero (9) 3 Loro (ave) (6) 4 Por lo tanto (9) 5 Jabón (para lavar) (4) 8 Barbas (6) 10 Hand (part of body) (4) 11 Straw (agriculture) (4)

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TARGET: Average: 32 Good: 41 Very good: 60 Excellent: 74

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION encase edict edit iced dice dicta cite cites cast casts caste case tend tide tacit taste jars acne aced acid aide airs aside astir asset mars arid aria arias arise ride rice riced rite rise rites side site sited sirs sate said stir stirs state staid stair slam tact lariat estate

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dream, chocolate. 8. Dublin Visitors to Dublin need to be up for the craic (crack) which in its simplest form refers to pleasure and enjoyment which is something that abounds in Ireland’s capital. The Irish have a history of the arts and romanticism which can be seen everywhere in Dublin. Enjoy the 360° panoramic view of the city from the Gravity Bar at the top of the Guinness Storehouse whilst you drink your Black Velvet, and don’t forget to visit Love Lane in Temple Bar. 9. Copenhagen Regularly voted as the happiest city in Europe, Copenhagen has much to offer to the romantic visitor. Provided that you book months in advance, you can eat at the best restaurant in the world, Noma. The city is undoubtedly ‘cute’ with its Royal Guards in bearskins at the Amalienborg Palace, the Little Mermaid at the Langelinie promenade and the attractions of Tivoli Gardens but it is a friendly, thriving city that welcomes everyone. 10. Edinburgh Not necessarily an obvious choice in the romantic category, Edinburgh is a true city of culture and has many hidden surprises for those intent on an enjoyable and romantic time, although it is probably best to only visit the Edinburgh Festival for the arts as it may be too busy for romance.

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watch the moon rise above the splendid harbour with its superyachts and reminisce over the love story between the beautiful Grace Kelly and slightly less attractive Prince Rainier. 5. Dubrovnik The entire city of Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site. As one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world dating back to the 16th century, you can see why it is sometimes called the Jewel of the Adriatic. Dubrovnik’s astonishing medieval and fairytale like appearance even makes the phrase ‘city of romance,’ an understatement. 6. Rome The eternal city just oozes history and romance but it’s also quite sexy. Listen to the dulcet tones of the flirting Italians whilst you picture Anita Ekberg wading through the Trevi Fountain and Audrey Hepburn on the back of a Vespa with Gregory Peck. Although Ancient Rome had its circuses it was also known for the sexed up inhabitants and if you have been too naughty, you can always visit the Vatican City where there is bound to be a confessional open! 7. Brussels Although there is a perception of Brussels being a city of Eurocrats, this is actually a long way from the truth. It is a relatively small city, easy to get around, has elegant buildings, great hotels and restaurants, a café culture and almost everybody’s

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1. Paris Visit the Wall of Love in Place des Abbesses as you can no longer add love locks to any of the Parisian Bridges. Over 600 tiles are imprinted with the words ‘I love you’ in all the languages of the world. Great food, drink and architecture and despite the fact that some Parisians can be stand offish, most of them love a lover, even if you don’t speak French! 2. Venice Ignore the tourists and the smell in St Mark’s Square and if you don’t take a gondola, you can picture the great lover Casanova flirting with courtesans at masked balls in 18th century Venice. Nowadays the elegant hotels are more discreet even though there is one narrow passageway called the Calle del Bezzo, which translates roughly as alley of kisses. 3. Barcelona Although a very busy major city, where you have to be careful of pickpockets, Barcelona still offers many romantic options such as the colourful Fountains of Montjuic and Parc Guell designed by inspired architect Antoni Gaudi. This vibrant city offers fantastic beach options and has a large gay population. 4. Monte Carlo Perhaps more attractive to a wealthy visitor, the quality of the hotels and restaurants is tremendous. Visit the Monte Carlo Casino and Opera House,

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Back to school makes mothers anxious THIS week marks the return to school for most children in Spain, but rather than youngsters being stressed at the thought of returning to the classroom, it seems that it’s the mothers who feel most anxious. A psychologist said that mothers feel increased anxiety when term starts as well as worrying about the welfare of their child. In contrast, a UK study showed that 56 per cent of children aged between six and 16, described themselves as ‘happy’ or ‘excited’ to be going back to school with seeing friends after the long summer break the biggest reason behind this. A third admitted that the new school term did not even feature on their radar until the week before they were due to go back.

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Reforms to the Rental Act 8. It is highly recommended that the tenant registers the lease in the ‘Registro de la Propiedad’, which will guarantee the duration agreed upon in the contract, from a legal standpoint. 9. This registration of the property at the ‘Registro de la Propiedad’ can be cancelled easily, when a contract is settled extrajudicially. It is highly recommended that the landlord includes in the contract “termination of contract due to non-payment and immediate return of the property to the landlord”. To conclude, the rental market in Spain has been residual in respect to the buying market, and what this reform aims to do is increase the amount of rentals and encourage lower prices. We recommend that any rental contract should be drawn up or reviewed by a lawyer.

THE New Rental Act (Ley 4/2013) for the development of the rental property market in Spain: Landlord and Tenants’ rights and obligations. Practical information for consumers. How does the new law affect us? This new reform of rental legislations aims to: 1. Increase the amount of rental properties. 2. Increase the amount of people interested in renting. 3. Adapt prices and rentals to make renting a property more appealing. Basically, it encourages and promotes renting as an appealing option to meet people’s housing needs. However, the new rules will only apply to leases that are signed after the new law comes into effect. Any leases that were made before this new regulation will not be subject to change, unless both parties agree and sign according to the new legal provisions. In what situations does the new rule apply? 1. Not included in the new law are short-term holiday rental properties. This means that temporary residential or commercial leases must follow the regulations of each different province. 2. It provides new possibilities for mediation and arbitration if disputes arise. 3. It provides the opportunity for both parties to

ADVICE: Rental contracts should be drawn up or reviewed by a lawyer. use an agreed email address for notifications. 4. In terms of contract duration; the contract will be freely agreed by the parties, and if this period is under three years, on the day of expiry of the contract, it is mandatory for it to be extended in oneyear periods until the lease reaches a minimum of three years. 5. Enforced extension of any contract can be denied on grounds of necessity, without the need of

it being specified in the contract, after the first year of the contract and with a two-month notice period. 6. Withdrawal from the contract: the tenant may cancel the contract after a period of six months, giving the landlord at least 30 days’ notice in advance, and without compensation. 7. Changes can be made in the amount to be charged for the rental.

This article is for information purposes only and we recommend a proper legal consultation on your rights and legal requirements as a landlord or tenant. For more information go to www.pellicerheredia.com and watch our videos at Pellicer Heredia TV or listen to our Question and Answer Radio Legal interview to learn more about the facts. You can contact our Law Firm at 965 480 737 or email info@pellicerheredia.com

Forget New Year - September’s the time to make that fresh start! A TIME of fresh starts, self-evaluation and, for travel operators, the inevitable post-holiday complaints! 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

EVER felt that September is the true start of the New Year - and not January? The time when, after the long summer break, kids return to school and adults to work. So much so that, when I still lived and worked in the UK, I used to think of the day after the August Bank Holiday weekend as ‘back to school for adults.’ September always felt like a new start because of the change in routine (at least if you were in school or had kids in school). A time of fresh starts, self-evaluation and, for travel operators, the inevitable post-holiday complaints. Like some of the following

HAPPY HOLIDAYS: Some people do nothing but complain.

Complaints from British tourists about Spain are particularly telling

that do nothing to dispel the cliché that we Brits are a nation of whingers! One woman on a Celebrity Cruise

ship demanded a full refund because she didn’t see any celebrities on board and said the company was guilty of ‘false advertising’ due to the lack of stars. For another on a Mediterranean cruise, the sea was too loud and the cabins should be ‘better sound-proofed against the noise of the sea.’ Complaints from British tourists about Spain are particularly telling. For some, there are ‘too many Spanish people.’ ‘The receptionist speaks Spanish; the food’s Spanish.’ ‘The street signs weren’t in English. How can anyone get around?’ ‘There are too many foreigners.’ ‘We bought ‘Ray-Ban’ sunglasses for €5 from a looky looky man, but they were fake.’ Others complained their holidays were spoiled because ‘the beach was too sandy’ and ‘no-one told us there’d be fish in the sea; the children were startled.’ ‘It should be explained

in brochures that the local store doesn’t sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts and local shopkeepers shouldn’t be lazy and close in the afternoons because I often needed to buy things during ‘siesta’ time.’ ‘Topless sunbathing should be banned!’ for one angry wife whose ‘holiday was ruined - my husband spent all day ogling women.’ Good grief! What’s up with these guys? I’d be more than happy to wait for shops to open late for some regional pastries to eat on that sandy beach. Because it would mean I WAS having a holiday! (Handsome hunks, an extra bonus!) 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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Restaurant Brisa Andaluza OFFERS wide selection of fresh fish and seafood By Buster Smith RESTAURANT BRISA ANDALUZA is a long established restaurant situated on the front line of Playa la Fossa in Calpe. Established over 20 years ago, it enjoys a unique setting on the promenade with impressive sea views overlooking the iconic Penon Ifach and the bay of Calpe, offering a bright and airy ambience in which to enjoy some typically Mediterranean cuisine. A wide selection of fresh fish and seafood is selected daily from the local fish market and can be prepared to your own liking, and if fish is not to your preference then their great variety of carnes-a-la-brasa or grilled meats

LONG ESTABLISHED: Restaurant Brisa Andaluza. are cooked to mouth-watering perfection. They have a selection of typical paella rice dishes and

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U3A’s Dine and Dance SIXTY-FOUR members of Javea U3A’s Dine and Dance group enjoyed a fun evening on the terrace at El Rancho restaurant. After a delicious threecourse meal, members took to the dance floor to work off some of the calories to the music of two-piece vocalist and guitarist Celtic Knot. Once again it was a highly successful get-together thanks to the hard work of group leaders Pat and Eric Johnson. Whether or not it was down to their superb organisational abilities we cannot say, but the weather was kind just 24 hours after the worst thunderstorm of the summer

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LOVELY SETTING: Members enjoying the picnic and some of the dishes on offer.

U3A’s Curry Club GROUP leaders decided it would be a pleasant change By Buster Smith THE hot summer weather got a little hotter for 16 members of Javea U3A’s Curry Club. They got together for a picnic at the lovely home of members Maureen and Bill and enjoyed a mix of spicy starters, main courses, side dishes and desserts. While the club was officially in recess during the holiday period, group leaders James and Dodie Hodgkinson decided it would be a pleasant change for a special summer get-together. James thanked everyone for attending and proposed a special vote of thanks to hosts Maureen and Bill for opening

SPICY DISHES: Were created for this special picnic. up their home and providing such a lovely setting for the occasion. This month, the curry club is back in business with its regular

round of feasts at members’ homes. Any Javea U3A members interested in joining the group can visit u3ajavea.org and follow links to Curry Club.

1920’s CHICAGO: A slapstick musical comedy for all ages.

Bugsy Malone musical CARELINE THEATRE’S next production is the hit musical Bugsy Malone, directed by Lee Walker and choreographed by Suzanna Mace. Set in 1920’s Chicago during the Prohibition, the original film was loosely based on the exploits of gangsters such as Al Capone and Bugs Moran, and starred child actors Scott Baio and Jodie Foster. Largely set in Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy, and filled with well-known musical numbers, it is a slapstick musical comedy for all ages.

Careline Theatre’s interpretation features Dominic Baldwin as Bugsy Malone, Max Davis as Fat Sam, Paige Keen as Tallulah, Emma Clay as Blousey, James Harris as Dandy Dan and Isabelle Borger as Louella, with a supporting cast from the Careline Kids. Performances are October 16 at 8pm, and October 17 at 3pm and 8pm. Tickets are 10 Euros for adults and 6 Euros for children under 10. To book please call 652 294 750 or email bookings@carelinetheatre.com

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Musical Garden THE Artistis Music Centre in Javea is now open for enrolments. Initiation classes are aimed at children from four to seven years and for groups for children up to three years old. Registrations for four to seven year olds will be open on Monday September 14 from 8.15pm until 9.30pm and

for the toddlers up to three years old registrations can be made on Tuesday September 15 until Thursday 17 September from 7.00pm More information can be found on their website: www.bandamusicaxabia.es

MUSIC CENTRE: Registration for children now open.

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Blues Rock Concert live on the beach at Arenal A VERY special free concert CELEBRATED British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, has announced a very special free concert in association with Bay Radio. The concert will take place on Javea’s Arenal beach in the BBVA car park on Thursday September 17 starting at 8pm. Joanne will perform songs from her recently critically acclaimed album The Dirty Truth, as well as songs from her previous three albums White Sugar, Diamonds in the Dirt and Almost Always Never. The Black Country singer has gained internationa l pra is e w ith Tim e O ut c a lling he r “ A thrilling guitarist and a powerful vocalist,” The Sunday Telegraph saying that “Joanne Shaw Taylor has enough soul to compete with the best the Mississippi Delta has to offer” and Powerplay saluting her as “Incredible, the queen of blues rock.”

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For further information tune into Bay Radio on 98.5FM Javea to Calpe, 89.4FM Calpe to Alicante, 89.2FM Denia to Valencia and 89.1FM Torrevieja to Murcia or go online www.bayradio.fm

CHARITY SHOP: Launching the popular seasonal sale.

Bargains galore and much more THE Original Charity Shop and Library are launching the very popular end of season sale which will run from Monday September 14 until Saturday September 26 with a reduction of 50 per cent on marked items including clothes, household goods, electrical appliances, ornaments, tools, bedding, curtains and much more. From Monday September 7 until Saturday September 19 we will not be taking in any clothes for sale on commission, however bric-a-brac will be accepted. From Monday September 21 we will be taking in autumn and winter items for sale on commission. Your donations are always gratefully welcomed and accepted. We are located at Avenida Fontana 14, Javea. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm.

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IN this first part of a three part special, I take a look at ‘Training’

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I HAVE been involved in dog training for over 55 years during which time I have used methods that I was taught in the Israeli Police and some which I invented for my own working systems. All those involved in the UK canine industry really have to thank the late Barbara Woodhouse who in the 1960s/70’s introduced dog training with her famous phrase ‘Walkies’ and in my opinion Barbara, a pioneer, was a passive trainer. Prior to Barbara Woodhouse 90 per cent of dogs were yard/garden dogs living outside, not in a kennel. During the 80’s Roger Mugford a renowned Zoologist introduced the head collar called the ‘Halti’ which was a new method of controlling dogs to walk to heel, similar to a horse Hal-

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ter. Everyone has a lot to thank Roger for his idea which is now copied throughout the world. Many in the industry including myself laughed at the idea of walking a dog on a head collar. Like everything in life there is progress, the Halti was an ethos into the canine training industry. Over the past 25 years there have been many new concepts and studies and as a result more positive reinforcement training has been used to educate people who CESAR MILAN: Self-taught, but now out of date.

have pets. We now know through studies that dogs are not pack animals! It has been proven that many of their genes are not that of a wolf. There are no pack rules, we should raise dogs as we raise children, and our dogs should also go to a school. I am aware of the type of training methods used by Cesar Milan, the Mexican from the USA who has many TV shows which includes using electric collars and tapping the dog’s body and feet with his foot which appears to people as if he is kicking the dog. Cesar’s system unfortunately is now completely out of date and he is self-taught. He says he never hurts the animals, only touches them lightly. To be continued next week...

Cats - myths and tips CATS have got character, and they are very independent. It was once said that, ‘Dogs have owners, but cats have staff.’ That might be the reason why some people love cats. However, like people, not all cats are the same, so here are a few general myths and tips about cats. They hate water! Actually cats don’t hate water, they might not like getting wet, but a curious fact is that some cats do like to take a bath. As long as your moggy doesn’t climb the wall screaming at the very sight of water, you might try using shower time to get him introduced to it or play with water from a fountain or similar. Dry food keeps their teeth clean! From a nutritional point of view, cat’s dry food

is not totally recommended for your cat. They need healthful unprocessed protein in order to stay healthy. Cats are also obligate carnivores, they need meat. Cats that live indoors don’t get sick or need a vet! Rubbish! If your cat lives indoors it will help them lead a safer life, but they can get sick, so it is always best to take them for a check-up regularly.

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10 tips to make gardening easier BUY yourself a set of mattocks instead of a spade and fork Dick Handscombe

Gardening Corner By Spain’s best known expatriate gardening author living in Spain for 25 years.

1. Don’t walk on soil that will be used for planting things, especially after rain, as this will only consolidate the soil and make dried out red clay soils even harder to work. 2. If you are about to lay out a new garden cover areas which will eventually be terraces with solid plastic held down by rocks and a light coating of stone chippings or sand. 3. As soon as possible join these future terrace areas with strips of plastic covered with

stone chippings to provide dry pathways even when it rains. 4 . Aim to have to work the minimum of soil into beds for plantings. 5. Once you have completed this initial lay out wander round it and look at the emerging network of paths and terraces aesthetically and decide where the directions, widths and shapes could be improved to make the garden more interesting. 6. Recognise that working consolidated Spanish soil for the first time, especially after a long hot summer is not kind to backs especially if you set out to use English style tools. Go out and buy yourself a set of mattocks to use instead of a

spade and fork for most tasks including digging planting holes and weeding. 7. Once you have worked over the soil for the first time obtain a load of horse sheep or goat manure and spread it deeply over the areas which will be your main planting areas and work it into the partially prepared soil. 8. The greatest disturbances to partially prepared soils will be the making of planting holes for trees, so make these as soon as the weather and soil conditions allow even if you don’t intend to plant trees until next spring. When we first decided where to plant trees we were still only visiting the property

for holidays so preparations and plantings had to be carefully phased. So starting at Easter and through the summer holidays we dug planting holes after any thunder storms that occurred. The holes were then filled with green kitchen waste and weeds as temporary mini compost heaps which had rotted down within six months to be then be worked into the bottom of the planting holes. All the trees planted into holes prepared this way grew well. 9. When you start to lay the final surfaces to terraces and

paths slope them so that future rain water is directed and transported to where most required. 10. If it has not rained and none is expected for a while dampen soil before attempting to work it or don’t start until heavy rain has fallen. Hard soil like golf can cause debilitating back aches that have ruined

NEW SOIL: Dampen before trying to work with it. many gardening and retirement plans. © Dick Handscombe www.gardenspain.com September 2015

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Make your own hanging ‘kokedama’ for the balcony THEY are very famous in Japan as natural plants without flower pots KOKEDAMAS are very famous in Japan. Their name describes them quite well: Koke (moss) + dama (ball). They are natural plants without flowerpots that have their roots hanging in a compact substrate ball and ideal to hang from roofs or ceilings. They are perfect for exteriors, as lots of Spanish gardeners have started hanging them on their balconies and terraces, but they can also be kept in perfect condition inside the house. Follow this guide to make your own: The materials you will need are: a small plant of your choice, some moss, clay, string or rope and a special substrate for bonsais (akedama). To successfully make your own plant you will need to: a. Make a compact substrate ball by mixing ¾ of moss

PERFECT PLANTS: Can also be kept in good condition inside the house. and ¼ akadama. If you want you can add some river sand to make it stick better. b. Plant the specimen by making a small hole in the ball and inserting the roots of your plant.

c. Reinforce it by tying any rope or string of your choice around the ball and start making knots around it. This will make it more stable. d. To place the moss. Cut small bits of moss and put them

Keep your house tip top SUMMER is coming to an end and autumn approaches, so have a look at these useful tips to k e e p y o u r Sp a n is h h o me in to p shape. In the same way as when you buy a pet you have to take care of it, and it becomes your responsibility; the exact same thing happens when you buy a house. Regular home maintenance will save you a lot of time and money, so is well worth doing. There are a lot of things to look out for, but luck i l y y o u c a n d o mo s t o f th em b y yourself. The following are a series of useful things to keep an eye on this coming autumn: a. Cover-up your air conditioning when you stop using it. If you have central air con, cover the outside unit with a tarp or plastic covering and secure it with rope to avoid rain and dirt going into the ventilation

system. b. Get your heating system ready for use. Check for drafts in the house caused by air leaks in windows and doors. If you have a gas heater make sure ventilation and the system has been checked by an engineer . If you have a fireplace get it serviced at least once a year to avoid ash catching fire inside the flue. c. Check the driveway for cracks. If water goes into cracks on your driveway, it could freeze and expand causing further d a ma g e. M a ke s ure to s e a l a ll vis ible cracks. d. Clean drains on terraces or balconies. If you have any drains, specially the small ones typical of Spanish housing, make sure they are totally clean and free of dirt as the torrential rain season is approaching and they could overflow.

around the ball, holding them in place with the string. To keep it alive just water it a little when you see the moss getting dry and don’t expose it to too much sunlight or strong currents of air.

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Construction figures close to resembling those of 2007 GROWTH almost doubles the 3.2 per cent registered for the whole economic scene By Maria José Fernandez

YEARS after construction cranes and cement mixers ‘stopped working until further notice,’ the sector is once again establishing itself as one of the growth engines of the Spanish economy. The contribution to the gross domestic product (PIB in Spanish) of this sector during the second three months of the year reached figures unheard of since

the beginning of the 21st century, with a growth of 5.8 per cent when compared with the same period of 2014. Neither the agriculture, the industry or service sectors are recovering to such a high degree. In fact, this growth almost doubles the 3.2 per cent registered for the whole economic scene, which is starting to resemble data registered back in 2007. In addition, the investment in construction companies has

rocketed to 5.1 per cent and the number of employees grew by 9.2 per cent.

HIGH LEVEL RECOVERY: The construction industry in Spain is once again establishing itself as one of the growth engines of the economy.

BIG PROPERTY BUYERS: Belgian nationals

Belgians buy 9 properties a day BELGIANS rank high amongst foreigners who choose Spain to purchase a second property. In the first three months of 2015, Belgians purchased homes in Spain at a speed of nine properties per day, reaching the fourth position on the list of foreigners who buy a larger number of homes in Spain, beaten only by the British, French and Germans. At total of 820 properties in Spain were bought by Belgian in this period, which translates to an 8 per cent increase if compared to the data registered in the same period of 2014, according to Belgian daily La Libre Belgique.

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Renewed confidence brings increase in mortgages RISE in June has been far starker than the one seen in May By Maria José Fernandez MORTGAGE figures have increased for the 13th month in a row. Despite banks applying restrictive measures when recruiting new clients after the years of recession, during the month of June, a total of 21,454 mortgages were issued, which translates into a 26.3 per cent increase if compared with the same month of 2014, according to the most recent information published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The increase experienced in June has been far starker than the one in May, when the number of mortgages signed grew by 10.9 per cent. “The confidence that financial recovery is producing causes an increase in the demand for property, and therefore for mortgages. The low interest rates offered by banks make financing a home easier, even though the banks still have restrictive policies when granting a mortgage,” said an expert from Fotocasa. On average, mortgages issued have reached €103,626, 4.2 per cent more than the same month of 2014, while the total money lent has increased by 31.7 per cent, year on year, reaching more than €2.2 billion.

MORTGAGES UP: Low interest rates offered by banks make buying a home easier.

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Molino Villas SL: The A Team! SMART moves to make your property more saleable... THE following notes may be obvious, but can be very helpful in marketing your property. The time is right for you to sell. For most people the first thing that comes to mind is price, and probably visiting an agent. The agent’s job is to offer sound advice on pricing, paperwork essential to the sale, and importantly, advising on preparing the property in its best light for marketing it successfully. Kerb appeal means the first sight that would-be purchasers have of the house is the most important thing, you only get one chance at this and it sets the mood for viewing in depth. A tidy garden, clean driveway/entrance, good, clean paintwork on gates, walls, and front door are a must. A clean swimming pool, tidily arranged garden furniture and NO WASHING! Enhance the general appearance.

Presenting a property in its best light is essential for marketing it successfully

A fresh smell when entering the property, no cooking odours from last night’s curry or today’s fish! Rover and Felix may be your best friends but doggy smells, excited greetings, and incessant barking, the sight of cat litter and abandoned food are definite turn-offs. Space is always at the top of buyers’ lists. If possible, without turning your home into a show house, remove some personal knick-knacks, rearrange furniture, hide the washing, cooking ingredients, etc, in the kitchen, and other items that give a cluttered (some call it homely!) impression.

Loud noise from televisions, etc, have a jarring effect on visitors on serious business and make it difficult for the agent to make himself heard. The agent is a professional sales person, who should have interviewed his client to find out their most important criteria, and would then point out the salient points of your property, so it is usually best to let him/her do their job in leading the viewing. Too many people follow the buyers around, making them feel uncomfortable and rooms look smaller. Remember, you are paying for professional advice from both your agent and legal representative, so it makes sense to listen to it. MOLINO VILLAS COSTA BLANCA SL Centro Comercial KristalMar 24E, Ctr Moraira-Calpe Km0.2, Moraira. Tel: 966 492 335 • info@molinovillas.com • www.molinovillas.com

Buying property in Spain is like shopping in summer sales REMEMBER your home could be sold for a higher or lower price just like a quality branded or unbranded product John Graham The property expert

THE summer sales are over and I’m sure ardent shoppers are already looking forward to the winter sale bargains in December. Having spent some time looking at summer sale bargains, one of the interesting observations I made was that even after deducting the big discounts offered, the branded clothes and shoes, etc, were far more expensive than the same clothes and shoes that were unbranded. Why such a big difference in the

SALES OVER: Your property will fetch more if in good condition.

prices? I mean a suit is a suit or a pair of shoes is a pair of shoes, right? Obviously not, the quality of the material, design and brand value is worth a lot more than a non-branded product of less quality, hence the difference. Some of the same marketing principles which apply to selling clothes and other products in the sales are similar to selling your property. For example, in June this year a total of 30,578 homes were sold in Spain and it’s the 10th consecutive month of annual rises, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE). This improvement in property transactions is mainly driven by foreign property buyers, shopping for luxury villas and apartments. Basically buyers are taking advantage of the fact that property prices

have hit rock bottom in most regions of Spain and can only go up in price in the future, so they want to take advantage of the bargain prices. The other similarity between summer/winter sales and selling property is quality and design; the better condition your property is in, the higher the price you can sell it for. So next time you go shopping in the sales for that bargain, remember your home could also be sold for a high price like a quality branded product or for a lower price like a poorer quality unbranded product. If you would like to know more and advice on how to maximise the value of your home contact me. John Graham, Fellow of The Architecture & Surveyors Institute Gk.ipad@me.com

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GOING UP: Prices in Spain have risen by 2.8 per cent. PROPERTY prices in Spain have increased by 2.8 per cent during the second three-month period of 2015, according to data revealed on property statistics by the Registrars College. During this period, as many as 87,187 home transactions were listed on the property registries, which represent the second highest result for a three-month period over the last nine months. If compared with the same period of 2014, the increase has reached 11.1 per cent. In addition, during the past 12 months, a total

of 334,163 homes purchased have been registered, 2.7 per cent more than the data registered from January to December of 2014. New homes amounted to 18,482 transactions (an 18.5 per cent decrease) and used homes bought and sold registered 1.2 per cent growth (a total of 68,705). Andalucia was the autonomous community with the larger number of purchases and sales (a total of 17,751) followed by Catalonia (13,228) and the Valencian Community (12,760).

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CARER SERVICE EXPERIENCED Carer available. Flexible hours, own transport. Up to 40 miles radius of Alfaz. 0044 7989 053880 (225927)

AIRPORT TRANSFERS AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE, up to 7 people. Best price. Free cold drinks. Phone +34 634 319 854 / immobilias pain@yahoo.es (225848)

CARPENTRY www.dragonreforms.com Tel. 966 807 098. Free quotes given (231235)

CARS WANTED

BUILDING SERVICES

www.dragonreforms.com Tel. 966 807 098. Free quotes given (231235)

BUSINESS OPP. SELLING businesses in Spain for 15 years. Free valuation. info@businessbrokerspain.co m. Tel: 902 906 016 (231182)

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WE BUY YOUR CAR, don’t sell your car without calling us first for your FREE instant quote. Tel 630 961 755 or WeBuyYourCar.es (238192)

PAUL LOCKYER DECORATIONS. English qualified Painter & Decorator, 20 years experience. English, Dutch, Italian and Spanish spoken. Facebook/PaulLockyerDecora tions (xativa). Tel 666 671 255 (233528)

GARDENING SERVICES CLEANING, maintenance of Gardens, Palms, Pine & other trees. Callosa, La Nucia, Altea, Alfaz del Pi, Finestrat. Free quotation. Gonzalo Echevarria 650 857 761 (225895)

FINESTRAT - Good opportunity. Land to sell 2,501m2 within Alfarella Golf Course. Contact 650 514 475 / toniforner@hotmail.es (225899)

PROFESSIONAL TREE CARE. Cleaning and treating pine/palm trees. Overgrown gardens. Plastic and gravel work. Quick, quality service. Economical prices. Free quotes. Call Daniel 633 300 651 (231082)

LOCKSMITH LOCKSMITH/ELECTRICIAN/CA RPENTER for emergency safe opening. Altea area, call Michael Rice: 686 513 510 or Calpe area Sean Gannnon: 667 507 630 (225785)

HANDYMAN

METALWORKS

DRIVING SCHOOLS CHARITIES EL CAMPELLO CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY. We hold our meetings every second and fourth Sunday each month in the hall next to Meson Pueblo Español (Pepe’s Bar). These meetings are for English speaking people of all denominations. Everyone welcome. For more information email: campellocc@gmail.com or telephone Sue Bishop on 965 699 991 or 693 048 200 (233602)

CHIMNEY SWEEP, clean, efficient service. Tel 660 844 623 (238472)

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I BUY RECORDS 50’s to the 90’s. Best prices for good records. Tel: 622 750 117 / 962 851 809 (233785)

www.dragonreforms.com Tel. 966 807 098. Free quotes given (231235)

LEARN TO DANCE Beginners Line & Jive Classes - Moraira, Alfaz commencing 1 October. John 604 131 424 (237851)

www.100percentplumbing.co m Call for a free quotation 965 835 939 (87006)

MINI DIGGER, Dumper, Bobcat with operator for hire. Pedregeur based. Keith 639 620 448 (238957)

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A1 SPECIALIST CLEANING. Carpets, upholstery, 15 years experience 965 058 177 / 697 511 071 marc@ barna clebills.co.uk www.britishbusi nesspagesinspain.es (239562) JENNY’S CLEANING, Fully Legal. 633 624 232 jennysclean ing@outlook.com (233863) CLEANING SERVICES. Albir/Alfaz/Altea 603 220 354 (225898)

PURELY MAINTENANCE For all your maintenance needs - big or small, contact Carl on 965 878 866 or 669 218 928 email purelymaintenance@hot mail.com (228949)

ELECTRICIANS MB ELECTRICS. Approved electrician. Any electrical reparation. Iberdrola bulletins. Affordable prices. Miquel 655 282 175 (233509) NEED AN ELECTRICIAN, moving meter boxes to boundaries, problems with meters tripping, new contracts, upgrading electrics. Mark 608 669 165. (235061) www.dragonreforms.com Tel. 966 807 098. Free quotes given (231235) ALL washers/dryers/dishwashers/boilers/electrics in the house repaired. 626 828 974 (239758)

handyjavea@gmail.com. For all villa repairs, maintenance and small building works. Specialists in pool regrouting, filter and pump problems/replacements. No call out charge, no obligation quotes. Call 625 397 209, Javea (236043)

HEALTH & BEAUTY CHIROPODIST/PODIATRIST, Philip Mann, clinics in Benissa, Moraira, Javea, Calpe and Albir. 686 912 307 (228993) AVON calling. Contact Val, 677 286 280 or dingdongdaly @ h o t m a i l . c o . u k (233872)

HIRE SERVICES THE HIRE SHOP BENITACHELL. Tool Rental + Baby + Mobility Equipment for hire. Tel 966 493 810. www.thehireshop.net (233127)

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MOBILE MECHANIC SOS <http://www.sosin suranceinspain.com> Insurance in Spain. Best prices available. CALL US FIRST for all your insurance needs, including best deals on Funeral plans. Buildings and contents cover from just 82 euros per year and cars from 120 euros. Tel 966 787 123 / 622 275 561 / 686 116 297 / email info@sosinsurancein spain.com (235646)

MOBILE MECHANIC, region Denia - Javea. Call Autobastian. Tel 608 860 725 / email autobastian@gmail.com (225926)

MOTORHOMES

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 952 561 245 or email serena@euroweek lynews.com for more details.

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PEST CONTROL CHEAP, all insects and rodents. 604 103 909 (239758) BUGBUSTERS BENIDORM. Costa Blanca Pest Control Company. Established 1994. Call Lois Clark on 619 054 939. email bugbusterslois@hotmail.com FOR ALL YOUR PEST PROBLEMS (233824)

PETS

PET TRANSPORT PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960 130 537 (236009) COSTA BLANCA PET TRANSPORT TO UK. DEFRA registered. Excellent rates. www.costablancadoghoming.c om or call 965 698 052 (228947)

PIANO LESSONS PIANO LESSONS! All ages, all levels. Certified teacher. Tel 659 823 356 (233761) WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726) WANTED Cars, vans, caravans, 4 X 4’s British Spanish 600 781 873 ibuyanycar@hotmail.com (240000) CHAPA Y PINTURA LA PEDRERA. Paint & body workshop! Recognised by all major insurance companies. Efficient service. We speak English! 965 731 816 / info@chplapedrera.com (239677)

PIANO TUNING PET-COURIERS.COM – If you love your pet try us first – we are the best. Door to door service throughout Europe. Specialised vehicles – bespoke service. Full legal service including documentation if required. For further information call or e-mail us: Tel: (0034) 651 033 670 or (0034) 637 066 227. Email: info@petcouriers.com or www.petcouriers.com (231443)

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LOOKING for Lorraine, lived in Alfaz del Pi 1994-1995, email Pete at petecjd@gmail.com (233906) LOOKING for Ron and Pam Leith. Moved from El Portet. Do you know their whereabouts? Need to make contact urgently. Please email james.wilson@hotmail.es (238408)

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PROPERTY FOR SALE ALBIR - Freehold bar for sale. 50 square metres. Front terrace, functional kitchen. All fixtures and fittings. €140,000 negotiable. 617 964 015 (233942)

W. D GILMOUR. Painter & Decorator. Established 35 years in Moraira. Estimates FREE. Call William on 609 691 776 or 966 197 170. (235632)

PERSONAL

www.100percentplumbing.co m Call for a free quotation 965 835 939 (87006)

DOGS & ALL PETS VERY WELCOME - 500 year old beamed cottage set in beautiful valley of the charming Jesus Pobre village, Javea. Beautiful pool & garden. www.littlehouseinspain.com. (234292)

PAINTER / DECORATOR

BRICOMADERWOOD.COM. See our advert on page 85 (231167)

PLUMBING

PROPERTY TO LET

I BUY your car in any condition or registration. FOR CASH OR EXCHANGE 659 647 471 (226414)

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QUALIFIED PIANO TUNER. Technician. 654 155 470 in fo.pianoman@gmail.com (225929)

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2 BEDROOM wooden chalet. Fitted kitchen and bathroom, otherwise unfurnished. Air conditioning, laminated floors, mature garden. €20,000 ONO. Alfaz. 652 874 254 prandid wallace@yahoo.co.uk (225925)

REMOVALS & STORAGE UK - SPAIN - Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles. Insured with Royal Sun Alliance. Genuinely CARING service. FULL and part moves. ONLINE QUOTES!! www.bmceuropean.com UK 08456 443 784 / ES 634 344 787 FIND US ON FACEBOOK! (239719) SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries. Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960 130 537 (236009) VAN REMOVALS, Benidorm area. No job too small. Call 603 348 345 (231048) UK-SPAIN-IRELAND. Removals with the personal touch. Pets carried with care 965 696 750 / 0044 (0) 7447 918 589 e-mail chrisy ounge73979@aol.com (236498)

SITUATIONS VACANT FREE accommodation in Spain in return for handyman work. Email oasisparks@ya hoo.co.uk. Telephone: 696 090 776

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TELESALES STAFF WANTED. Great basic, great commissions, daily bonuses, great hours, (not timeshare). Call Billy on 689 205 137 (231704) DO you want a legal contracted position – in an office – administration – must possess common sense and a desire to work. Full and part time hours available. No time wasters please. Send cv to ssamantha328@gmail.com WANT to join a real estate network where you are paid properly for the work you do? We pay up to 50% of the selling fee directly to our Property Consultants. We are currently looking for Independent Property Consultants to work in their local areas. Real estate experience would be an advantage but not essential. Please email CV and covering letter with photo in the first instance to cbproper tynetwork@gmail.com. (231047) www.sell4lessspain.com require commission based salespeople to sell our property marketing services. With prices from just €199 we save homeowners €1000’s in agents’ commissions making this an easy sale! Clients pay on signup – we pay you as soon as payment received. If you think you can sell this service email us for more information. You could make €1000’s every week! con tact@sell4lessspain.com

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DO YOU CARE? If so, why not join our team of carers who work in the UK. Earn from £952 - £1,456 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English, British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@con sultuscare.com (235854) INCOME FOR EXPATS. Work 5 minutes daily and earn over 500€ monthly with a successful International Company. All ages welcome. Guaranteed success. www.freeadsin spain.com / Tel 676 520 599 (225850) Pellicer Heredia solicitors are looking for a bilingual secretary (English and Spanish) a third language a considerable advantage, for their office in Moraira. Please send your CV to ignacio @pellicerheredia.com or visit alicantelawyers.es for more information (225881) COOK required. Immediate start for right person in busy bar/restaurant La Calla Finestrat. 610 957 466 (225930)

SOFT FURNISHINGS LOOSE COVERS, CURTAINS ETC. Made to Measure. Choose from a wide range of beautiful fabrics in your own home. Tel: 965 771 397 or 686 453 827 (239543)

SOLAR POWER LOWEST PRICES IN SPAIN, www.solarmegas tore.es (235639)

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www.euroweeklynews.com I’M Marcus, a black gay man, mature, masculine and very discreet. I live alone in Benidorm, I’m 49 years old, 90kg. Active and passive, this goes out to men that are serious and discreet. I’m looking for a special friend, preferably from the UK, physical appearance not important. A normal guy, masculine, discreet between 45 - 60 to share nice moments as friends, have some drinks, laugh, go to the beach together, take a stroll, have sex if we both want to... and bit by bit get to know each other better and see if there is a good feeling between us. I don’t want to stay alone so I have published this advert to be able to meet a special person... an honest, sincere man that doesn’t want to be alone either. Thank you 674 971 094 Marcus. BENIDORM (239782)

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BENIDORM, 2 young girls, sexy, loving, horny, kissable, private apartment, visits 671 431 214 (231084)

STRUCTURAL SURVEYS

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TAI CHI CLASSES TAI CHI Classes Benitachell. Commencing October 7th. Julia: 619 613 236 (225892)

TELECOMS FED UP PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE CALLS? THEN CONTACT TELITEC TODAY. CALLS TO SPAIN 7C PER MINUTE INCLUDING MOBILES. CALLS TO UK 5.3C PER MINUTE. NO MONTHLY FEES, NO CONTRACT. WWW.TELITEC.COM TEL: 902 889 070 (0)

TIMBER SUPPLIES BRICOMADERWOOD.COM. See our advert on page 85.

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WIG SPECIALISTS WIGS-R-US. Indoor Market Rincon de Loix, Benidorm. Monday - Saturday 10 - 3. Hundreds of wigs in stock, private appointments after 3pm and home visits. 690 378 844 (230664)

XXX RELAXATION Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the advertisements in this section offensive. SOPHIE. Escort, sexy, slim, elegant, naughty lady, home or hotel. 693 357 526 (236497)

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Reporting app for accidents A NEW app that is going to greatly speed up processing accident reports has been developed. The app known as iDEA was presented by the insurance association Unespa. It can send all the necessary information that the insurance co m p a n i e s n e e d at the exact time of the incident, thus avoiding unnecessary wait times and speeding up the process.

Audi SQ5 powers up AUDI has increased the power of its SQ5 2015 model to 340hp, with a boost to the injection pressure. ‘Plus’ is the name given to the new version, and in Europe it will be available from €67,700.

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Now we’ve been told in this new series, we’ve got to feature more green cars. So here’s one. It’s really the greenest car we could find, really.” (A bright green Lamborghini Murcielago)

Some might say...

When you leave your McLaren in a car park... CHRIS EVANS left unruffled by collision By Steve Walsh THE future host of Top Gear, Chris Evans, must have kicked himself for taking his McLaren 650S to a car-fest last weekend, as a luckless driver didn’t use his mirrors and reversed a trailer into it. According to UK daily The Sun, Evans was about to drive away in his McLaren supercar on Monday morning when a car towing a trailer reversed into it. Witnesses said the television and radio presenter seemed unruffled by the collision, and left his passenger to exchange details while he drove off. Evans is a well-known petrolhead, but is planning to auction off a number of his cars at Goodwood Revival later this month. It’s not the first time he’s been involved in a prang; in 2005, he crashed a Ferrari 550 Maranello near his home in Surrey, and in 2001, Radio 2 presenter Vanessa Feltz reversed her Mini into his Ferrari 599 GTO.

F1: One step ahead EVEN though Mercedes had already got the best F1 motor on the grid, it has taken a strategic decision thinking ahead and decided to introduce a new and evolved motor at Monza (Italy).

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Brabus have taken another MercedesBenz and created a whole new monster LATEST model off the production lines for molecular transmogrification is the AMG C63 Well, maybe not, but one thing is for sure, there will be lots of interest around the Brabus stand this year, apart from the new C63, the company will also showcase its tuned Mercedes-Maybach.

By Steve Walsh THE new Brabus Benz saloon receives more power than it knows what to do with. Just when you think they have done all they can to reach the peak, Brabus have taken another Mercedes-Benz from their in-house nutters AMG, and created a whole new monster. The latest model that the mad scientists have whisked off the production lines for molecular transmogrification is the AMG C63. As if the standard AMG C63s wasn’t animal enough! The Frankenstein treatment from Brabus makes the performance figures even more ridiculous. Six hundred horse power, just let that sink in for a moment: 600 horse power with 591lb-ft of torque, which is enough to launch this compact saloon weighing 1.7 tonnes from 0 to 100kph in 3.8 seconds. If you could get enough traction and keep it straight as you lit the touch paper, you would probably stop the world turning.

TECHNICAL BIT:

NEW CREATION: Brabus Benz saloon.

Brabus will be showing off one of its newest creations at the Frankfurt Motor Show in just a matter of days. You can

almost imagine the unveiling now; the smoke clears as the curtains slowly draw back, and Boris

Karloff says: “It is alive,”' while lightning strikes and the 4.0 litre twin turbo V8 roars into life.

The Brabus work on the C63 S has yielded an extra 90hp, taking it from 510hp (on the European version) to an even 600hp. Torque has been similarly boosted up from 516lb-ft all the way to 591 lb-ft, resulting in a sprint time of 0to-62 mph of just 3.8 seconds. They have achieved this via the PowerXtra B40 ECU kit, and the addition of a stainless steel sport exhaust system with a controlled butterfly valve. And that is basically it! Unlike the old days when they would bore out the block.

MID-CLASS ESTATE: Skoda Superb Combi.

Skoda shows passion at Frankfurt Motor Show SKODA’s passion for expressive design and their new model versions will be on show to the world at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). One special highlight at the IAA (September 15 to 27) will be the new Skoda Superb Combi. The mid-class estate, making its first appearance at

an international motor show, combines expressive design and state-of-the-art technology with an impressively large interior. The public will also have the chance to take a closer look at the sporty new Skoda Superb SportLine and the Skoda Superb GreenLine the most fuel-efficient and

low-emission version of the brand’s flagship. The Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo and Skoda Rapid Spaceback will also be making their trade-show debut, highlighting the brand’s passion for precision, alongside the powerful Skoda Octavia RS 230 and Skoda Fabia R5 Combi show car.

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Youth football practice resumes in Finestrat PRE-SEASON TRAINING has started for youth and children at the football club Unió Esportiva Finestrat. Due to the overwhelming popularity at the club, with over one hundred youth footballers they

have decided to allow children from as young as four years old to join in at training. Below is this season training schedule for the age categories: - juveniles: Monday, Wednesday

and Friday at 6.30pm. - infantiles: Tuesday and Thursday, at 6pm. - alevines: Monday and Wednesday, at 5.30pm. - benjamines: Tuesday and

Thursday, at 5.30pm. - and the youngest, pre-benjamines and cherubs, train Wednesdays and Fridays, at 5pm. All training sessions will be held at the football pitches at the FOIA.

Getting ready for action THIS first major activity that has been organised to run prior to the Moors and Christians festival (September 25-29) in Altea will be the classic 24 hours football tournament, which will start on the afternoon of Saturday September 5. Garganes Pavilion will host the tournament, a traditional event organised to kick off the Moors and Christians every year by the Association of Sant Blai Altea. In total there will be 16 games with nine teams battling it out this year, split into two groups in a league format. Cora d’Algar, Sarrains-Guardia Negra, Malvins-berebers, Carteia-Maseros, Corsair-altaia, Contrabandistes-Creuats, Tuareg-Templaris, Cebers i Bernia-Wall-Mitja Lluna, are the teams. The final will be held on Sunday at 6.30pm between the two best teams in the tournament, the winners will then be presented with the champion’s trophy.

FOOTBAL TOURNAMENT: Will run prior to the Moors and Christians festival.

Those interested in joining the local club can do so by contacting the organisers either via their facebook page (CF Unió Esportiva Finestrat) by sending a private message or by calling 692 255 440.

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Pego Golf Society members play a singles Stableford Competition OLIVA NOVA was the setting for the day with good greens and fairly fast fairways ON the night before the match, they had a big storm coming, with more lightning hits and thunderclaps than ever seen or heard of in their history. They expected the course to be flooded, but the day was a lovely day for golf, with a great course at Oliva, and in prime condition with good greens and fairly fast fairways. In the main competition the winners were as follows:Division 1 Winners • 1st Place, Martin Gates, with 36 Points playing off 6.2 • 2nd Place, Nigel Siddall, with 35 Points playing off 13.8 • 3rd Place, Bill Pike, with 32 Points playing off 17.7 • 4th Place, Shaun O’Gorman, with

31 Points playing off 4.5 Division 2 Winners • 1st Place, Alan Simpson, with 39 Points playing off 24.4 • 2nd Place, Mervyn Joseph, with 38 Points playing off 20.2 • 3rd Place, Peter Brown, with 33 Points playing off 29.8 • 4th Place, Tony Jerman, with 32 Points playing off 20.7 There were also many match play games, the results as follows:John Evans beat Russ Peters by 8/7, Paul Trigwell beat Mike Cuerden by 3/1, Penny Barden beat Stella Fox by 5/3, Terry Langley beat Mike Holloway by one hole, and Colin Foster and Brian Barden were all square. www.pegogolfsociety.com

OLIVA NOVA MEMBERS: Enjoyed a lovely day for golf.

Junior Golf Leagues are now a reality THESE events will be well publicised at each of the clubs involved in the hope it will quickly spread Getting in the swing with Campbell Lamont

By Tony Myles OVER the last 10 years there has been a steady decline in the number of youngsters entering the sport. It is widely acknowledged that, for the modern youth, the game of golf can appear slow and less dynamic than their favourite modern video device. Various initiatives, such as footgolf where the ball is kicked, have been introduced in order to make the game more appealing, but most traditional golfers would dismiss these as transient gimmicks. For this reason it is gratifying to

JUNIOR GOLF: It is hoped this will stimulate an interest in golf. see a new project based on a regular golf format and exclusively for young players. It is Campbell Lamont’s Junior Golf Leagues Recognising the problem and the long term detrimental effect,

Javier Camuñas from Manises Golf Club and Manuel Dutor from Foressos Golf Club had several meetings during which they discussed the creation of a league for the younger players giving them the chance to compete and im-

prove during the year. This concept has become a reality and already this year Junior competitions are being played in La Sella Golf, Foressos, Manises, Costa Azahar and Masia de las Estrellas. Every Federated Junior player is welcome to play at a very competitive price of 10€ if they belong to any of the clubs taking part in the competition or 25€ if they are a visitor to the venue. Prizes in many categories It is hoped that this format will stimulate interest in golf and generate a long term association for the junior players. To aid this there will be many prizes awarded in several categories so that every grade of player will feel that there is a goal which is attainable. These Junior events will be well publicised at each of the clubs involved and it is hoped that this will

quickly spread so that within a short period every club in Spain is hosting a series of Junior League events. In the event that a young player wishes to compete he or she will be able to enlist at any of the participating clubs. A Grand Final and Prize Giving There will be a Grand Final scheduled for La Sella on December 20 and it is hoped that a senior event can be held for the supporting parents. Thereafter the prize giving will take place at the Campbell Lamont Golf Store in Ondara. In order to become a Federated player send your details to info@clgolf.es. If you are a member of a club that is not yet hosting these events, do be sure to raise the subject with the General Manager and suggest a call to Campbell or an email as above.

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No Grand Slam for Nadal this year DID YOU KNOW? Frank Lampard, now with New York City, has entered the Guinness Book of Records for scoring against the most Premier League clubs. The last of his 39 PL goals was for Manchester City against Chelsea.

LEWIS HAMILTON: Won Italian Grand Prix.

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

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Leyton Orient (battered 4-0 Walsall (beaten 1-0 by Bury) both lost their unbeaten seasonal records... Wigan scored three goals in the last nine minutes to beat Chesterfield 3-2... Burton Albion lost 2-1 at home to Coventry... and in Scotland, Rangers, 5-0 winners over Raith Rovers, made it nine wins on the trot. CRICKET - After losing the first of five ODIs against Australia at Southampton, England succumbed in the second by 64 runs at Lords. There was a controversial incident during the match when Ben Stokes was given out for obstructing the field (handling the ball). This is only the eighth time in 3,161 limited overs games that a batsman has been given out this way, Stokes being the first Englishman. The only player ever to be dismissed for obstructing the field in a Test Match is England’s Len Hutton against South Africa at The Oval in 1951. The other six, all Asians, given out for ‘obstructing the field’ are: Ramiz Raja 1987,

Mohinder Amarnath 1989, Inzaman-ul-Haq 2006, Adnan Akmal 2012 and Mohammad Hafeez, Anwar Ali and Yusuf Pathan, all in 2013. Meanwhile in the County Championship, Yorkshire (241 points) lead Middlesex (198) in Division One, while Surrey and Lancashire have been promoted from Division Two. MOTOR RACING - Last weekend ‘super man’ Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza by a distance (25 seconds in fact) from Sebastian Vettel with Felipe Massa third. Starting on pole for the 11th time in 2015, this was Hamilton’s seventh victory of the year and his top speed was 248 mph. After his team (Mercedes) avoided punishment (possible disqualification) regarding tyre pressure, he’s now 53 points clear in the driver ’s championship from Nico Rosberg whose engine simply blew up! And for the record both Lotus cars went out on lap one. Next race: Singapore on September 20. ROWING - Britain’s men’s eight took the world title for a third consecutive year after beating arch rivals Germany and New Zealand in France. Britain won 15 medals overall. TENNIS - Rafael Nadal, for the first time ever, will end a year without winning a Grand Slam title after losing to the 37th ranked Italian

Fabio Fognini in the USA Open, having held a two set lead. At the time of going to press, the men’s 1-2-3 seeds Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, plus three top women, Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka and Britain’s Jo Konta, were all going well. RUGBY UNION - In their final warm-up games before the World Cup, England beat Ireland 21-13 (helped by ‘rocket’ man Jonny May’s try), Scotland lost 16-19 in France and Wales defeated Italy 23-19 in a scruffy affair. But there is bad news for the Welsh as both Leigh Halfpenny (knee) and Rhys Webb (ankle) suffered bad injuries. The World Cup starts on September 16 (England v Fiji). DIARY OF EVENTS - The top PL games this weekend are Crystal Palace-Manchester City, Everton-Chelsea and Manchester United-Liverpool... 228 non-League clubs play in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup... in cycling, the Vuelta a España ends on Sunday as the Tour of Britain continues... England’s cricketers play Australia in the fourth and fifth ODIs on Friday and Sunday (the third took place on Tuesday)... horse race enthusiasts will bet on the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday while 57,000 runners will compete in the Great North Run 24 hours later (12,000 took part in the first one in 1981).

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SEBASTIAN VETTEL: Came in second in the Italian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking the prize and Felipe Massa third.

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Record man, rocket man and super ‘Ham’ ENGLAND qualify for the European Championships By Tony Matthews FOOTBALL - Last weekend England (6-0 winners in San

Marino) qualified for the European Championships in France next year with three matches to spare. Wayne Rooney scored a penalty to draw level with Bobby Charlton on 49 goals and was looking to reach the half century mark against Switzerland on Tuesday. In other qualifiers, Wales (after beating Cyprus 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with Israel) need one more point (v

Bosnia or Andorra) next month to reach the finals of a major championship for the first time since 1958. Spain are virtually through to Euro 2016 but Holland are all but out, while Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland still have work to do. In domestic League football, Blackpool ended their record 23-match winless run with a 10 victory at Scunthorpe...

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